2018-03-10 - The Howell Times

Vol. 15 - No. 41

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Newbury Elementary Students Learn Financial Lessons In “Biztown” Community News!

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Fourth and fifth grade students from Newbury Elementar y School participated in their third Junior Achievement program, JA Biztown on Feb. 16, where they got some real life financial experience.

JA Biztown is a program that pairs students with workers and volunteers from Junior Achievers in the simulated town of Biztown, according to vice principal of the Newbury School, Ray Gredder. While

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–Photos courtesy of Ray Gredder Left: Fifth graders Jake Demobowsk i and Adrian Grady are ready to ensure Biztown is safe and efficient. Right: Fifth (Biztown - See Page 2) graders Charlotte Davie and Gabrielle Snowden exercise their right to vote.

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Opposition Increases Against Waste Transfer Site

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Continuing the dialogue about the proposed waste transfer station on Randolph Road in Howell, Monmouth County Freeholder John Curley officially announced his disapproval of the project, citing that he is strongly opposed in a letter to the residents of Howell dated Feb. 25.

For several weeks, opposition to the project on Randolph Rd. has been intensifying among residents. This opposition was most evident at the recent public hearing (Opposition - See Page 5)

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Howell Fire District Election Results

By Kimberly Bosco

HOWELL – The annual Fire Dist r ict Election was held on Feb. 17. The results from the elections

have been calculated, passing the budgets in three districts and re-electing the incumbent officials on each ballot.

In Fire District #1 Squankum, the budget is $1,197,254, with $150,000 allocated for capitol appropriations. Of that total budget amount, $1,046,754 will be raised by taxation. The tax rate will increase from 27.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 2017 to 28.9 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 2018.

The budget passed with 60 votes in favor and 17 votes not in favor.

Two fire commissioners’ terms were open for Fire District #1. Incumbent

WOBM Celebrates 50 Years

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – 92.7 WOBM almost never happened. It involves FCC rules about frequencies and Ocean County being sandwiched between major markets like New York, Philadelphia, and even Trenton and Atlantic City.

But expensive land in the Philly forced a move for its 92.5 FM station—today known as WXTU—that allowed for WOBM to land on the dial where it does.

“And while other radio stations came to Ocean County later (some due to FCC rule relaxations during the 1980s), all of them had to be placed far south of Toms River (toward Manahawkin) to protect New York City FM stations 0.2 MHz away – resulting in less signal over fewer people,” WOBM chief engineer Tom Trembly shared. “To this day, WOBM is the only Ocean County (WOBM - See Page 5)

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Biztown:

Continued From Page 1 working alongside 16 parent volunteers as well, 62 fourth and fifth grade students got to experience some of the everyday, real-life financial activities that adults encounter.

“Students were responsible for opening and sustaining personal checking accounts, creating and voting on new laws, enrolling in health insurance and applying for and paying back a loan,” said Gredder. “Th roughout the day, the students participated in two staff meetings, work rotations, and spent time on their work ‘break’ by voting, spending Biztown Bizbucks and visiting the radio station to purchase and make requests.”

“Biztown was busy, and I had to work

Election:

Continued From Page 1 G e r a ld Mu r p hy w a s r e - ele c t e d a s president with 63 votes, and incumbent William Johnson was re-elected as treasurer with 65 votes.

In Fire District #2 Adelphia, the budget is $1,389,700, with $110,000 allocated for capitol appropriations and $1,100,000 raised by taxation. The tax will now be 5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation

hard, but I loved every minute of it,” said fifth grader Chinmayi Palma.

The students could even elect a mayor and CEOs for companies, giving them fun, real world experience.

“Biztown was awesome, it made me feel responsible and grown up,” said fifth grader, Kate Drury.

The event incorporated 13 financial literacy lessons that helped provide young students with a real life financial foundation, said Gredder.

At the event, the Newbury students represented Howell Township’s Project GOAL (Great Oppor t unities for Advanced Lear ners) prog ram, ECG (Enrichment Cluster Group) program, and the Gifted and Talented program.

St udent s were led by fou r t h g r a de Project GOAL teacher Kelley Gilligan, and fifth grade Project GOAL teacher

Lisa Oliver.

“JA Biztown is always the highlight of the school year. In just one day, a student can change his/her view on the world or his/herself,” said Gilligan.

“Truly, I never see students so actively engaged for an entire day as they are at Biztown.”

Oliver noted that Biztown is one of her favorite days of the school year.

“It’s so exciting to see my st udents step up and show such responsibility and leadership,” she said.

“The day began with a brief speech f rom Biz tow n Mayor Lisa D’Aiuto.

CEOs from each company then spoke, setting forth the mission of the day.

Each CEO was responsible to give an opening address to the students and volunteers and also provide a closing speech that reported on their business

success,” explai ned G redder. “Two citizens were chosen as citizens of the day and one business was selected as the top business for the day.”

The businesses in JA Biztown were all sponsored by real life companies including Chick-Fil-A, New Jersey Credit Union, UPS and Investors Bank. These corporate sponsorships help make the program possible.

“It is an amazing learning experience for our st udents and a great day to connect with parent volunteers. The children are engaged, working hard and enjoying ever y minute of their experience, all the while learning real life financial skills that die directly to 21st century learning standards,” said Gredder.

For more information on JA Biztown, visit janj.org/programs/ja_ biztown.

for 2018.

The budget passed with 50 votes in favor and 9 votes not in favor.

Two fire commissioners’ terms were open for Fire District #2. Incumbent Frank Biddle was re-elected as clerk with 53 votes, and Doug Howlett was re-elected as assistant clerk with 49 votes.

In Fire District #3 Southard, the budget is $1,951,181, with $265,000 allocated for capitol appropriations and $1,887,295 to be raised by taxation. The tax rate

will increase from 8.8 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 2017 to 9.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 2018.

The budget was passed with 54 votes in favor and 8 votes not in favor.

There was one referendum question on the ballot, according to a representative from the office of attorney Jay Sendzik.

The question asked for authorization to release the restricted fund balance in the amount of $63,786 for site and building improvements for the 2018 year.

This referendum also passed with 53 votes in favor and 7 votes not in favor.

Two fire commissioners’ terms were up for Fire District #3. Incumbent Donald Franklin Jr. was re-elected as chairman with 62 votes, and incumbent Louis B. Memmolo III was re-elected as clerk with 50 votes.

Attempts to obtain election results for Fire District #4 Ramtown and Fire District #5 Freewood Acres were unsuccessful as of print time.

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Some events include: • Coffee Club Mahjong from 9:3011:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, February 6-March 20 at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls.

Shuff le your tiles and build your walls as we play this ancient, fastpaced Asian game. Both American and Chinese rules will be followed.

All levels welcome. Pre-registration and fee required.

• Ta i C h i C h i h D i s c ipl i n e - Joy T h r o u g h M o v e m e n t f r o m 10 11:20 a.m. on Mondays, February 12-March 26 at the Tat u m Park Red Hill Activity Center, Middletown. Discover the ancient art of “movi ng medit at ion” th roug h a series of 20 simple movements that are uplifting and easy to learn. A beginner’s session is offered from 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Pre-registration and fee required.

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FARMINGDALE – Soroptimist International of the Central Jersey Coast presents Baskets N’ Bags Bingo, featuring Longaberger Baskets & Pottery, Vera Bradley Bags and genuine COACH, Michael Kors & Kate Spade Bags! Come out on March 11, 2018 to the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Program Activity Center, 127 Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale for this event.

Doors open at 11 a.m., and bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Positively no one under age 18 will be admitted. Proceeds will benefit Soroptimist Charities.

Tickets are $15 advance, $25 door, and this includes 10 regular games. Also for sale are cards for 5 Special Bingo games, Extra Regular Bingo game boards, daubers, and a Wild Cards Game. Tickets can be purchased at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council Shops, Ocean Service Center, Old Freehold Road, Toms River and Monmouth Service Center, Adelphia Road, Farmingdale.

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WOBM:

Continued From Page 1 FM station located in the heart of Ocean County, putting the strongest possible signal over the most people.”

Bob Levy is the only person who started with the station, selling ads to eager local businesses before the station went on the air, who saw all 50 years at WOBM. Levy gave an interview with radio personalities Shawn and Sue just two weeks before his unexpected passing on the station’s 50th anniversary, March 1. Levy was 86.

Five local “guys”—three of whom Levy was close to, one being his brother Ed— formed the station, the first day on air being March 1, 1968. Levy remembered the first song played as Herb Alpert’s The Lonely Bull, but other sources say it was Paul Mauriat’s Love is Blue.

“The area was excited. The only radio station in the area was WJLK in Asbury Park, and they were primarily Monmouth County,” Levy said. The headquarters was lodged in a little building in Bayville on Route 9 and crammed in about 1,000 people (to Levy’s memory) at its grand opening. It was snowing, and an opening promotional contest was underway.

“Every politician, every businessman, every hanger-on-er, it was amazing. You couldn’t get in the door,” Levy said about the opening. The contest? Guess the location of a buried treasure box on West Point Island (which Levy buried the night before, in a blizzard). The station would provide clues to listeners. No one had to dig up the chest, they just had to guess the location. After six clues, someone did. The prize? A “cheap” set of luggage and $200 in coins, “pathetic” by today’s prize standards.

The station was housed in that building in Bayville until about five years ago, when

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held by the County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee on Jan. 25. Howell presence was strong at the meeting and many residents had something to say about the proposal to construct a waste transfer facility in this location, near residential homes, schools, and businesses.

In the letter, Freeholder Curley noted, “Those advancing the venture are no doubt aware that major tributaries lie beneath the community. These underground waterways feed our Monmouth County reservoir, which could risk contamination. I strongly oppose this ill-conceived notion and ask: Why would anyone support the measure?”

Curley cited a few major issues that residents are concerned about regarding the station such as water contamination, the storage of waste in town, large trucks coming in and out of the station, and taxpayer expenses, among others.

In the letter, Curley pointed out that he was part of the fight against a proposed waste station in Red Bank over 10 years ago. “I pledge to do the same for residents of Howell . . . and for the greater good and betterment of Monmouth County,” he said.

The Howell Times, March 10, 2018, Page 5 they moved into fourth-floor studios in Toms River, called the Bob Levy Broadcast Center.

The station was born during a blizzard and ended its tenure in Bayville during Super Storm Sandy.

WOBM stood out, and still stands out, not for trying to be like New York or Philadelphia, but for being unapologetically Ocean County.

Steve Paul joined the station in 1970 while a student at Monmouth University. He worked as on-air talent and behind the scenes as an account executive, and had other duties. He hosted the morning drive radio time with Kevin Williams in the early ‘90s to 1996 and stayed with Nassau Broadcasting after it sold the station. While Levy’s ratings were king over all, their radio program had a 34 share—for those non-radio geeks, 1 out of every 3 radio listeners listened to them in the morning—which is unheard of today. Stations are happy with a 5 share.

“The reason we had that then-Arbitron ratings, today its Nielson, was because of the unbelievable listenership the radio station in Ocean County,” Paul said in a phone interview with Jersey Shore Online. “If anything happened in Ocean County, I don’t care what it was, if you were not a WOBM listener, if

something happened—a disaster, a snow storm, a hurricane—you turned to WOBM because we were the only ones that had that.

We were the only ones that had a real news department. There were many times Kevin and I stayed on the air all day.

“We were a true local radio station from day one,” Paul continued. “…In all those years of my career working any place, I’ve never worked any place where everybody would help each other. Even people who didn’t really like the other guy, the other girl. When it came down to it, whatever had to be done, we did it, because we knew we were working for the listeners.”

That generosity spilled outside the office, and not in the way of free T-shirts and bumper stickers. The station—okay, Bob Levy, but he got everyone else involved—raised money to buy Ocean County Police bulletproof vests.

They raised money for The United Way of Ocean County. But the biggest by far was the help sent down to a little fishing village, McClellanville, South Carolina, destroyed by Hurricane Hugo.

The exact details escaped Levy’s and Williams’ mind, but listeners dropped off everything and anything that would help the

residents of McClellanville: water, batteries, candles, and clothing. According to Williams, Bekins Van Lines of Tuckerton provided the vehicles, and the caravan of vehicles had a state police escort from Tuckerton to South Carolina.

And its work informing listeners, and now web users, and serving the community continues. Williams, who been with WOBM since 1979, said the station has spanned the generations. Listeners remember when their parents had the radio tuned in in the car or the kitchen.

“The radio station itself was built on news and information. Our industry has changed dramatically over the years, radio has had to change as well, but I do still feel pride that WOBM is still interested in being an Ocean County radio station, serving the people of Ocean County,” Williams said in a phone interview. “That 50 years, in which personalities have come and gone, formats have changed, but there is still the feeling that WOBM is indeed a local radio station.”

All throughout March, WOBM will be sharing “50 Memories in 50 Days.” That can be found at wobm.com/tags/50-memories-in-50-days/.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Help Support A Historic Treasure

Dear Friends of The Historic Village at Allaire, Since 1957 our non-profit organization has endeavored to recreate 19th century history of the life and times of James P. Allaire, together with a touch of early 20th century history of journalist Arthur Brisbane.

Mr. Brisbane and his estate were the eventual benefactors of the lands of what is now ‘The Historic Village at Allaire’ situate within Allaire State Park and Mr. Brisbane’s descendant family members still ardently support the Village.

The Village is not funded by the state so each year we must keep the Village alive by your generous memberships, by your attendance at our flea markets, craft shows, chapel concerts, events, festivals and demonstrations; support of fundraisers like the Raffle Quilt or the annual Stocking Stuffer. We offer a host of opportunities to the community. Would you like to join as a member of the Auxiliary and help at numerous events? Does your high school student need community service as a schooling requirement or your college student want an internship in the Village? Do you have an interest in history and enjoy dressing the part of someone in the 1830s? We

have orientations to learn the history of the Village to become tour guides of our historic buildings. Our various guilds need volunteers to help tend the gardens; or perhaps your interests lie in music, New Jersey militia, old time baseball, or hearth cooking. We have many places in the Village to speak to your creative side.

If time does not allow you to be on site you may still be part of the family of Allaire Village through a membership. Yearly memberships are a major source of funding that allows the Village to run properly and help to finance our activities such as needed coal for the blacksmith, materials for the tinsmith and carpenter, as well as a host of other operating expenses. There are various levels of membership that will fit anyone’s budget and offer you wonderful opportunities and lifelong memories.

Please visit our website (allairevillage.org) or call the staff office at 732-919-3500 to inquire and learn about the benefits of membership and volunteering. Thank you for your support.

Linda Cafone, AVI Membership Chair, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of AVI, President of Allaire Village Auxiliary

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Letters To The Editor Plastic Bag Ban Won’t Solve Problems When this administration attempted to ban these single use bags a few years ago, they were sued and apparently could not do such an interesting but an unreasonable plan.

The administration under John Spodofora as mayor, indicated that the council and he would be taking comments both for and opposed for the next several months. Even though the ordinance 2018-06 was already voted on during a recent council meeting.

As an executive packaging specialist since 1959, I not only witnessed the major shift towards poly and plastic materials that have continued to package products in a wide range of sensitive products.

That said, here are a few facts to better understand the potential negative impact on banning single-use poly-bags.

A poly-bag ban will mean a shift to paper-bag format in a wide number of outlets. That can lead to this very interesting result. An average 8-inch diameter tree trunk to a usable height of 45-feet applying the simple ttr2 formula to yield the cross-section area and multiplying it by the height, we have discovered that this dead tree contains roughly 10 cubic feet of wood that is translated to paper. It would take about eight of these trees to produce 1,000- 2,000 pounds of paper. Based on a typical 500 sheet of paper the pounds would amount to about 20,000 sheets of paper.

On the surface this doesn’t sound all that bad ... but as of a 2014 study the country has produced over 20.7 million tons of paper taking over 100 million trees and more, should this arbitrary intent to ban poly-bags and not realize their planned concept.

Summarized, the extra cost of paper bags, that are never recycled, the cost will be factored into our already rising market shipping costs ... poly-bags are widely reused for many practical needs.

The recent news for a plan to increase gas taxes, the rising cost to live in Ocean County region, with over 2,000 homes in foreclosure alone.

I believe contrary to the political view that Stafford and Ocean County is a great

Letters Thebloodshed Editor place to live ... not so To much continuing in our treating symptoms of the for struggling seniors, and with the coming rise in property taxes, taxes that have been stuck at a high level for many years.

Get down to real issues of keeping our township’s cost down, the recent 2017 (10 months alone) annual paying of bills in the amount exceeding $130 million, on top of our approved 2017 municipal budget at $45.6 million.

Sal Sorce Manahawkin

Gun Violence: Enough is Enough Presidents have been assassinated, members of Congress have been shot and scores of innocent school children have been murdered in their classrooms. Regrettably, our elected officials inside the Beltway are highly unlikely to pass meaningful and comprehensive legislation to address the growing gun violence epidemic in our country. At the present time, when compared to other developed countries, America is at the top in the following measures: number of guns per 1,000,000 persons, number of mass shootings and firearm death rate.

Clearly, gun violence is a very complex problem and there are no quick fixes. However, zero doubt a series of very strict laws focused on the sale of weapons (especially semi-automatic weapons) and removal of weapons from individuals who pose a significant risk to themselves and others would be a sound start. We the people can drive the required change. The New Jersey Assembly is considering seven bills (A-1016, A-1181, A-1217, A-2757, A-2758, A-2759 and A-2761) to help protect our families.

As always, the devil is in the details. Hopefully, these measures as written do not have any loop holes or exclusions ( eg are applicable to all guns sales including licensed dealers, gun shows, internet sales, third party sales, etc.).

It’s is up to all of us to become part of the solution by demanding our elected state officials in the Assembly and Senate, as well as our governor, swiftly pass robust legislation to help end the

country, state, county, town and most importantly our schools.

Luke D. Stango Jackson

Marijuana Smoking Hypocrisy Governor Murphy, Please explain to me how we as a country have “criminalized” cigarette smoking and look down our noses at anyone who lights up, but now you are cheerleading the use of recreational marijuana.

Don’t the majority of recreational marijuana users smoke it?

Barbara Kochie Brick

The Loss of Virtue “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” This quote from Benjamin Franklin is more applicable today than ever in the history of the nation. Has progressivism made us more civilized with the secularization of America or have we actually regressed and lost our virtue to an ‘anything goes’ society where fewer and fewer care to be responsible for themselves or their own actions?

The rule of law and the Constitution have been so ignored and disobeyed by our politicos and bureaucrats that the example set before the people is deplorable. Too many of our people are falling prey to the siren of a democracy run amok. The first and second amendments in the Bill of Rights are under constant attack while the fourth and tenth amendments have been eviscerated to the point of absurdity.

The masters are already in place; they are biding their time, waiting, as the people themselves give up their god given rights. Two Franklin quotes sum it up: “When you run in debt, you give to another, power over your liberty,” and “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

We are at the tipping point,

disease rather than addressing the true causation, the escalating loss of virtue. For those who believe the people will get it right and goodness will triumph over evil, I have one final quote: “Where liberty dwells, there is my country!” Quoth the Franklin, evermore.

James M. Spickard Little Egg Harbor

MacArthur’s Foreign Policy Questioned I didn’t think Congressman Tom MacArthur could inspire this much outrage in me again. Really he wore me down with months of fighting for my life while he tried to take my healthcare away. I eventually stopped taking it personally realizing he is trying to kill everyone with all his policies (guns, taxes, disability rights, and his 94% backing of an administration whose EPA is set on poisoning us...)

But, now I’m triggered again! I’m a conservative Jewish constituent who has lived in Israel and I recognize we can have different views.

I have appreciated not having the threat of a nuclear Iran the past few years. My problem is with his Orwellian presentation of his delusions that supporting a 2-state solution and the multi-national Iran nuclear deal is not mainstream. MacArthur pretends to question Andy Kim’s Israel position (fairly obvious if J Street endorsed him, duh!), but won’t take questions from the constituents he is supposedly serving!

Just like he was left with skidmarks on him as the last man standing trying to defend the tax bill, in the days following this attack the far right group AIPAC, that MacArthur thinks is acceptable, moved towards the center in accepting a 2-state solution in an attempt to regain some of their lost supporters.

Why does MacArthur want a nuclear Iran? MacArthur supports Trump, Trump supports Russia, Russia supports Iran.

MacArthur will always pick the policy that kills people.

Why else could MacArthur want a nuclear Iran?

Gail Cohn Toms River

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2018 Conservation Poster Contest FREEHOLD – Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home is the theme for the 2018 Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by t he Freehold Soil Con se r vat ion Dist r ict a nd t he NJ Associat ion of Conservation Districts.

Students in 2nd - 12th grades in Middlesex and Mon mouth Counties are

invited to create a poster highlighting their artistic talents while exploring the need for clean and plentiful water. It is important to understand where fresh water goes after it rains and after we use it in our daily routine.

Freehold Soil Conservation District will award $100, $75 and $50 prizes in

four grade categories. All first place district level posters will be submitted to a state level competition where cash prizes will also be awarded.

One New Jersey Grand Champion poster will be chosen and reproduced onto a pocket-folder and distributed state wide.

Entry forms are available on the Freehold Soil Conservation District website at freeholdsoil.org under Education, by calling 732-683-8500 or by emailing hreynolds@freeholdscd.org. The entry deadline is March 16, 2018.

Annual Wool Days Spring Festival

HOLDMEL – Save the date! On Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, The Monmouth County Historical Society is hosting our Annual Wool Days Spring Festival!

Join us for sheep-shearing, wagon rides, fabric dyeing, carding, spinning, weaving demonstrations, and more! This event will be at 12 p.m. at 62 Longstreet Rd, Holmdel.

County Historical Commission On The Hunt For History

FREEHOLD –The Monmouth County Historical Commission is accepting nominations for its annual preservation awards program that recognizes the people behind local, building preservation projects.

“Residents and business people who do the work to preserve local structures and buildings deserve public praise and recognition,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission. “The Historical Commission has a tradition of finding some historic gems in the community and acknowledging the people who make sure that we continue to remember our past.”

Anyone, including a property owner, may nominate a structure that has historic value and has undergone preservation work that was substantially completed in 2017. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 9, 2018.

“Nominations may be made for a variety of building types,” said John Fabiano, executive director of the County Historical Commission. “Adaptive reuse projects, as well as the preservation of private homes, are eligible for recognition.”

Homes, business buildings, houses of worship, public buildings and other Monmouth County structures that are more than 50 years old are eligible for the award.

The nomination process is simple and entails the completion of a one-page application that can be downloaded from the County’s website at visitmonmouth.com or by calling 732-431-7460, ext. 7413. Complete entry information is available on the Monmouth County website as well.

Completed applications should be mailed to Monmouth County Historical Commission, Hall of Records Annex, 2nd floor, Freehold, NJ 07728 by April 9, 2018.

Last year’s project recognized the first completed preservation project at Fort Hancock, a restored Officer’s Row home that is now being used as a rental destination for those visiting Sandy Hook.

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Integrated Preschool Program Registration HOWELL – The Howell Township Public School District is pleased to announce the fourteenth year of its integrated preschool program beginning September 2018.

The program will serve three and four year olds and classes will be balanced based on age.

Morning and afternoon sessions will be held five days a week. Special needs and typically developing preschoolers will come together in an inclusive classroom, where language, academic and social skills will be developed in a nurturing environment.

Enrollment is open to typical preschool students

Manalapan Arts Council Hosts Salsa Night

MANALAPAN – Please come join us at a fun Salsa Night sponsored by the Manalapan Arts Council. This event will take place at the Knob Hill Golf Club on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 7-11 p.m. There will be a buffet, cash bar, DJ and dancing.

To make reservations contact Irene at 732-446-8308. Send checks made payable to Manalapan Township; Attn. Salsa, 120 Route 522, Manalapan NJ 07726. Please note, no reservation can be confirmed without payment. The cost is $39.

For more information, visit mtnj.org.

Made In Monmouth 2018

WEST LONG BRANCH – Join us for the 2018 7th annual Made in Monmouth Expo on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at OceanFirst Bank Center, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch.

You will find everything from wine, coffee, baked goods to handmade crafts, quilts, pottery to art and much, much more!

Howell Health Fair

HOWELL – You’re invited to participate in the Howell Health Fair on April, 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us at the Southard School on Kent Road for the fair! For more information, contact Christie Visokay (ext.

8681) or Max Shumanov (ext. 8583) at 732431-7456.

Easter In The Park

HOWELL – Join the Township of Howell for Easter in the Park on March 17 from 1-4 p.m. at Oak Glen Park.

Come enjoy a family fun event featuring egg hunts, music, games, food, face painting, a petting zoo and a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny!

Children up to age 12 can come for the Egg Hunt at: • Ages 5 and under: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

• Ages 6-7: 2:30 p.m.

• Ages 8-9: 3 p.m.

• Ages 10-12: 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact 732-9384500 ext. 2106. Rain date is Sunday, March 18.

who will be selected via a lottery process. Tuition for the program will be $2,625 for the 2018-2019 school year. Parents may choose to make one payment for the entire costs or pay the tuition as per a specified fee schedule. Transportation may be available for a fee, otherwise parents will be responsible for transporting their child to and from the program.

The lottery drawing will be held on May 4, 2018 at Howell Township Middle School North at 2:30 p.m. To qualify, a child must be three years old on or before October 1, 2018.

Applications for the program are available at the Howell Township Public Schools’ Administrative Office at 200 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road.

They will also be available in your local school’s

main office and on our website at howell.k12.nj.us.

Applications must be mailed to the Howell Township Public Schools’ Administrative Office, P.O. Box 579, Attention: Mary Kinzel, no later than April 25, 2018.

For more information contact Mrs. Patricia Callander, Assistant Superintendent at 732-7512480 ext. 3808.

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Freeholder Arnone Celebrates Read Across America With Students

–Photos courtesy Monmouth County Facebook ASBURY PARK – On March 1, Director Freeholder Tom Arnone celebrated Read Across America Week at the Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Asbury Park. Students were delighted to have their favorite Dr. Seuss books read by special visitors including Monmouth County Clerk’s Office Christine Hanlon and Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Mickey W. Donovan, Jr.!

Freehold First Aid Fund Drive

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Freehold First Aid is in need of volunteers.

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Howell School Safety Forum Success

HOWELL – The Howell Township Police Department hosted a School Safety Forum at Howell Middle School North on the evening of Feb. 27.

Following the huge turnout at the meeting, Chief Andrew Kudrick of the HTPD posted a statement: “On behalf of Superintendent Isola and myself, I offer our sincere thank you to all those who came out last night for our school safety forum. We hope you gained an insight into the security measures that are in place

–Photos courtesy HTPD Facebook to protect our school community.

While the protection of our schools has long been a priority between the police department and school district, we continue to build upon them to ensure the highest level of protection for students and staff. We hope tensions were eased and your confidence and comfort were increased knowing how much we are committed to this complex responsibility of protecting our schools.

As always, we welcome and value your continued input into this strong partnership.”

“Soup’s On” Seminar On Heart Health JACKSON – The Orchards at Bartley is partnering with Bayada Home Health Care to host an educational seminar on March 28 at 1 p.m., at 100 N. County Line Road in Jackson. Come join us for some delicious heart healthy soups, as we discuss how to become more heart healthy!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the country every year. Come join us for a discussion on heart disease to learn what you can eat to increase or decrease your risk of heart disease, how

3rd Annual Spring Flea Market

HOWELL – Join us for Taunton PTA’s 3rd Annual Spring Flea Market on April 14, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Taunton School, 41 Taunton Dr. The PTA is currently accepting applications for yard sale, vendors and crafter tables. Email Mags2877@gmail.com for more information or an application.

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Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Soup’s On” educational seminar, kindly RSVP to Lindsay Constantino at 732-415-6049, by March 21.

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LONG BRANCH – MOCEANS Center for Independent Living is hosting The Great Gatsby Gala, a “No Tux” Gala and Gift Auction at Eagle Oaks Country Club, Farmingdale NJ on Thursday, April 12 from 6-10 p.m.

Di n ne r, d a nci ng, a fabu lou s g if t auction and other fun and games will make a memorable evening in support of a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Center’s services to individuals, family and friends of those who live with disabilities in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

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by Raff les & Co. MOCEANS Center for Independent Living Inc. (501C3) is a community resource for all people who live with disabilities offering information, peer support, advocacy, programs for youth transition to adult life and supports coordination.

For more information about this topic, please call Judyth Brown at 732-571-4884 ext. 103, email info@moceanscil.org, or visit our website moceanscil.org. For tickets, go to moceanscil.yapsody.com/event/ index/161591/the-great-gatsby-gala-andgift-auction.

Monmouth County Human Relations Commission Discusses Immigration FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Human Relations Commission invites you to a discussion on immigration issues Monday, March 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. at The Monmouth County Agriculture Building, Conference Room, 4000 Kozloski Rd., Freehold.

We hope to have a representative from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office explain 287g to us and answer questions.

287g is an agreement between the Federal government and the Sheriff’s Office concerning undocumented immigrants

who arrive at the county jail. Monmouth County is one of four counties in NJ who have this agreement.

Then we will have a pro/con discussion on the issue of NJ granting driver’s licenses to undocumented persons. There is a bill in the Assembly to accomplish this.

Bring your questions and /or comments and invite interested friends. All are welcome to this free event.

For more information, contact Sean Atterbury at attamansean@gmail.com.

Monmouth Ski Club Seeks New Members MONMOUTH COUNTY – It is still snowing in Vermont and this club loves winter! The Monmouth Ski Club has been satisfying the appetite of skiers and riders for over 50 years. There is still plenty of winter fun in Vermont, including skiing, tubing, cross county snowshoeing and more! New Members are welcome!

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The Monmouth Ski Club is also an all season club. Off the slopes throughout the year, the club members enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking, golfing and indoor fun with quilting, reading groups and theme parties.

Another fun activity that the club participates in is our annual Race Weekend and Members of our club are always at the NJ Ski Council Jamboree held every October in Whippany, NJ. The Monmouth Ski Club meets the first Wednesday of each month from October to April at 8 p.m. at The Wild Rover 153 Shrewsbury Ave, Red Bank. The next meeting dates are March 7, 2018 and April 4, 2018.

For more information, visit monmouthskiclub.com or call 732-938-4272.

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Monmouth County Park System Offers After School Program

ASBURY PARK – Looking to keep your child active and happy after school? Then check out the Monmouth County Park System’s After School Recreation Program at the Coastal Activity Center in Asbury Park!

Created in 2003 to offer more recreation opportunities to children in the county’s urban areas, the emphasis of the program is on having fun, being active, and staying healthy.

“All kids love to play and that’s what we do best. We play games, make crafts, and plan activities like cooking classes and pet days,” said Recreation Supervisor Courtney Bison.

Children attending the after school program are also invited to enjoy special events such as a Halloween costume party, a spring-themed party, and an end-of-theyear cookout.

Open to county residents in kindergarten through fifth grade, the After School Recreation Program runs from 3-6 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The program serves approximately 30 participants each

session, allowing for high quality activities and staff supervision. Open enrollment continues as space permits.

The cost is $25 per person (payable twice a year). Those interested in participating should call 732-460-1167, ext. 21.

Located in space leased from the Salvation Army, the Coastal Activity Center and its After School Recreation Program is just one of the ways that the Monmouth County Park System strives to meet the needs of the county’s urban population. The Park System also offers a Recreation Assistance Program which provides programs at a discounted rate and an Extreme Team summer camp for middle school students from urban communities.

For more information about the Coastal Activity Center or the Monmouth County Park System, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.

Monmouth County Park System Offers Trail Training

LINCROFT – Love the Monmouth County Park System’s over 130 miles of trails? Interested in becoming part of its Volunteer Trails Team? Head to the Thompson Park Visitor Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 and learn about joining this dedicated group.

Prospective volunteers (age 16 and up) are invited to this free training workshop that serves as an introduction to Park System safety rules, tools and equipment, and maintenance overview. After attending the workshop, volunteers can assist during trail work sessions throughout the season.

In addition to the Trails Team, Park System volunteers also serve as docents,

assist with programs and events, and help with gardening and special park projects.

Those interested in learning about these volunteer opportunities are invited to Find Your Path in Volunteering from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. Also held at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, this information session is open to ages 14 and up.

For more information or to register for either session, contact the Park System volunteer office at 732-842-4000, ext.

4283, or volunteer@monmouthcountyparks.com. To learn more about the Monmouth County Park System, please visit MonmouthCountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

Group Tours Of Historic Village FARMINGDALE – Travel back in time with a group and/or school tour. The Historic Village of Allaire offers tours for everyone from school aged students, to college, adult social groups and special need groups.

Costumed interpreters will educate tour patrons on the impact of the Industrial Revolution in New Jersey and New Jersey’s transition from an agrarian society to an industrial one.

Through interactive programming, students and adults will gain a more enlightened understanding of family and community life in early 19th century New Jersey, including

the origins and hardships of the immigrant populations that inhabited the area in search of employment and prosperity.

Interpreters will also identify the discoveries and inventions of the early 19th century, specifically those related to the life and times of Allaire’s founder, James P. Allaire, and the role of the production of iron, iron products and steam transportation in American society.

For more information on booking a group tour, contact Angela Larcara, the group tour coordinator, at the Allaire Village office, 732-919-3500, ext. 13.

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By Kimberly Bosco MORRISTOWN – Jersey Central Power & Light is planning major infrastructure projects within its 13-county service area throughout central and northern New Jersey for the 2018 year. JCP&L has allocated $357 million for these projects.

“Our infrastructure work and inspections enhance the reliability of our electric system, further minimizing the duration and frequency of service interruptions our customers might experience,” said Jim Fakult, president of JCP&L. “In 2017, on average, JCP&L customers experienced about one outage lasting less than two hours in duration, which is better than the reliability standards established by the state utility commission.”

These projects also hope to reduce the number and the duration of power outages in the areas serviced by JCP&L. Some of the major infrastructure improvements are: • Replacing 40 automated control units at various substations. These units can be operated remotely from a company dispatch center for $7.3 million. This equipment allows operators to restore power more quickly and efficiently.

• Enhancing security systems at seven substations for 14.3 million.

• Completing underground and overhead circuit improvements in Morris County for

$10.3 million.

• Replacing 24 substation circuit breakers to automatically disconnect from the system when a problem occurs, for $6.6 million. This will help reduce the number and duration of power outages.

• Upgrading over 90 circuits for $4.7 million.

JCP&L plans to add remote-control devices to automatically restore service, install animal guards on poles and in substations, install lightning arrestors to help protect the system from bad weather, and replace poles, cross arms and wire, as needed.

• Upgrading and replacing distribution oil-filled circuit breakers with newer, more efficient equipment.

• Adding new equipment to increase capacity at a substation in Ocean County Installing new “smart” equipment at 54 sites.

• Upgrading remote control equipment and adding new circuits to help add redundancy in Morris and Monmouth counties.

Last year, JCP&L spent approximately $308 million on certain infrastructure projects relating to both small and large transmission and distribution projects. JCP&L’s plans for 2018 include wide and varied improvements.

JCP&L is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy. For more information on JCP&L or FirstEnergy, visit firstenergycorp.com and follow on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.

MMKIDS Art Hour Event

LINCROFT – Join the Monmouth Museum for Art Hour in the Museum’s Green Arts Studio of the Becker Children’s Wing from now until March 28, 2018.

Kids of all ages can access their creative side in the Green Arts Studio by making

arts and crafts that incorporate recyclable materials.

Art Hour takes place on Wednesdays from 2-5 p.m. Event is free with Museum admission. Museum members are free.

For more information call 732-747-2266.

Get Recovery Library Access

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Recovery Library is an internet-based system of information about mental health presented with a peer perspective.

Credible content covers everything from medication choices to self-esteem to keeping and resuming a love life.

New Jersey Division of Mental Health and

Addiction Services has given National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) the opportunity to create some accounts, so that members can access Recovery Library and some technical assistance, so NAMI volunteers can help members get comfortable with the product.

Email NAMI to request an account at nami. greater.monmouth@gmail.com.

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FARMINGDALE – Are you interested in joining the auxiliary or the other volunteer groups that make the Historic Village of Allaire one of the state’s real treasures?

Your community service can range from carpentry to cooking to costumed tour guiding. Call 732-919-3500 for details.

This authentic “company town” (the Howell Works, based on bog iron) is a non-profit

living history museum that is on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.

Tour the 1836 village’s furnished buildings for a charming glimpse of yesteryear in nearby Monmouth County.

Allaire State Park is at 4263 Atlantic Ave. (accessible from Rt. 34 near the Garden State Parkway and I-195) Farmingdale.

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

4 Intriguing Solutions For Multiple Sclerosis And Pain

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The pain associated with autoimmune diseases is very difficult to treat. Nerve pain is one of the most difficult, tragic types of pain a person can experience and it’s common in multiple sclerosis or MS for short.

MS is still poorly understood, even though there are treatments available. It’s becoming clear that full body (systemic) inflammation is at the root of autoimmune disorders including MS. The body is on fire. Contributory factors might include a food allergen, environmental toxin, The Pill, or pathogen.

Regardless of “how,” the pathology is such that there’s a loss of regulatory T cells and a breakdown of your intestinal barrier leading to more permeability and the leakage of undigested food proteins from casein and gluten. There’s a breakdown in the barriers that surround your brain and spinal cord.

Histamine goes up which adds to pain and inflammation.

I have a very comprehensive version of this article (over 4,000 words) and I’m happy to give it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com. You can sign up at suzycohen.com and the complete article will be sent to your email. In the meantime, here are four natural ways to put the MS fire out: 1. Cinnamon It’s top of the list because animal studies show how well it reduces nasty pro-inflammatory compounds like IL-17 which is elevated in folks with MS. We also know the painful symptoms of MS occur, in part,

from demyelination which causes a failure in the conduction of electrical impulses.

This is akin to an electrical cord that gets plugged into the outlet, but the cord is missing the outer wrapping so you can see the wires inside. It hurts when plugged in!

Cinnamon helps with pain, and surprisingly it might reduce levels body ammonia too.

2. Balance and Eye Movement Exercises People with MS who do balance and eye movement exercises might feel more steady on their feet. Participants in a study were given computer-based eye movement and balance tests, as well as at-home balance and visual stability was improved.

3. The Mediterranean Diet Just take me to Greece! The Mediterranean diet is famous for heart health, as well as a reduced incidence of cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. A diet like this provides nutrients and healthy fats which support intestinal health while creating more of that protective myelin.

The Mediterranean Diet was studied on MS sufferers and the results were very positive.

4. Vitamin D Vitamin D is useful in modulating and balancing the immune system. Patients with higher vitamin D in the first year of diagnosis had a slower rate of progression.

They faired out better long term. In other words, the better the D status, the slower or milder the symptoms for that person.

By the end of the 5 year study, the patients with vitamin D levels above 50 had fewer new active brain lesions. Pretty awesome considering sunshine is free!

We are proud to announce the opening of our additional office at the Meridian Health Village in Jackson, in addition to our Howell location!

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

NJ Will Seek Public Input On Marijuana Schedule 1 Classification

By Jennifer Peacock NEWARK – New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs will soon seek public input on whether to reschedule marijuana out of its current “Schedule I” classification.

The state’s appellate division of the Superior Court has ruled that the division has the authority to reevaluate how marijuana is classified under state law. The ruling didn’t dictate that the division must reschedule cannabis.

Drugs are classified on a scale from I to V.

Currently, marijuana is a Schedule I drug, in league with heroin and LSD. The category contains substances that have a high potential for abuse and have no accepted medical use for treatment in the United States. Exceptions are made for treatments under medical supervision.

The court ruled that the state can change its classification despite the federal law.

An announcement on how the public can offer input will be made in the coming weeks.

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Lighthouse International Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions

By Kimberly Bosco LONG BEACH ISLAND – Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) is now accepting film submissions! From June 7-10, 2018, the internationally recognized LIFF will be bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and avid film fans to enjoy the modern storytelling of cinema in the relaxing beach environment of LBI. You can now submit films through Film Freeway. The accepted genres are: Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Multimedia, Music Video, Narrative Fiction, New Media / Web, Screenplay, Short, Television, and Virtual Reality.

The LIFF screenings will include Question and Answer sessions. Industry breakfast events and filmmaker attendance at the film screenings helps to encourage networking as well. One of the goals of the festival is for filmmakers to engage in a dialogue with their audience while enjoying the scenic beach areas and all that the island has to offer.

The LIFF has also announced that submissions are open for the “Write by the Beach” program. This program is a writers’ retreat

for female screenwriters and filmmakers.

This program offers selected screenwriters the opportunity to spend a week in a beach house prior to the 2018 Festival to foster their creativity on whatever project they are currently working. Use the scenery and atmosphere of the beach to help your creativity flow with this program!

Eligible female writers must have at least one credit as primary screenwriter on a produced short or feature film. Priority will be given to those writers currently working on feature-length screenplays in the selection process. Additional information may be required, such as writing samples, film or equivalent writing credits and a brief synopsis of your current writing project.

To submit films to the LIFF, you can enter them through Filmfreeway.com or Withoutabox.com by Feb. 23. There is an early bird special discount for early submissions sent in by Jan. 26. The late deadline for submissions is March 16.

The Lighthouse International Film Festival is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to showcasing diverse, dynamic storytelling, with a focus on unique voices.

Little Free Library Installed At Manalapan Recreation Center

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Thank you to all the members of the MOMS Club for this wonderful donation that all those visiting the Park will enjoy.

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FREEHOLD – Although a cold winter is upon us in Monmouth County, now is the time to plan for spring travel. With spring break just a few months away, County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon reminds everyone to check their passports.

“It’s time to apply for or renew your passport, if you are planning spring travel out of the country. Many countries require six months validity on a U.S. passport, so it is critical to check the expiration date in advance if you already have a passport,” said Hanlon, who is in charge of the passport offices in Neptune and Freehold.

Spring break is one of the most popular times of year to travel. By applying for a passport now, travelers will save themselves the aggravation of rushing to get a passport, and will also save money by not having to expedite service.

In addition, to take advantage of travel deals, it is essential to have a valid passport. Hanlon reminds residents that some airlines require a valid passport number when booking international fl ights.

Passport applications are accepted at the County Clerk’s two Passport Offices in both Freehold, located in the Market

Yard (south of Main Street), and Neptune, at 3544 Route 66. Passport services are also available at the Mobile County Connection at the Monmouth Mall, located on the upper level of the Monmouth Mall, adjacent to Boscov’s.

To obtain a passport, it is necessary to have a certified birth certificate with a raised seal, social security number, a passport photo 2x2 inches in size, and current identification such as a driver’s license or government identification.

Passport photos are available for a fee of $10 at both locations.

Parents who are making a passport application for a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or submit additional documentation.

“Make sure to contact the Passport Offi ce prior to appearing at a County passport office to be sure that you have the proper documentation and payments,” said Hanlon.

For more information go to the County Clerk’s webpage at monmouthcountyclerk.com, contact the Freehold passport office at 732-431-7324, or Neptune at 732-303-2828.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates The beginning of a New Year is a good time to review your estate planning documents.

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Are there any other items that you want to leave to specific persons?

Review the persons named in your Will who are receiving the remainder of your estate. Are those persons still deserving of your assets? If you are leaving your estate in different percentages to your beneficiaries, are those percentages still what you want? Are they any other persons who you want to add to your Will?

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Review your Living Will. Ask yourself the same questions as your Power of Attorney. Has there been any changes in your medical conditions that would change the medical directives in your current Living Will?

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Remembering A True Ocean County Icon: Bob Levy

By Jason Allentoff This past week, Ocean County suffered a great loss with the passing of Bob Levy, the voice of WOBM-FM since the station started in 1968. Ironically, Levy died on the 50th anniversary of the signal’s launch. I have a personal connection to Bob as I had the pleasure of working with him for nine years. We shared some good times both on and off air and my thoughts and prayers are with his wife Marianne, his children Karen and Steven and the rest of his family. I would like to share a few memories of this great man who was so much more than a radio host. I was proud to call him a mentor and friend.

I’ll never forget my first encounter with Bob. I was interning at the station in the promotions department. There was an early Sunday morning event that I had to work and I was loading up the station’s van. While in the front office, a man who I’d never seen before began to wildly pound on the glass door. I opened it. He introduced himself, shook my hand and ran back to the studio so he wouldn’t miss the next segment of his program. I later found out that Bob was outside getting in a smoke break and forgot the door code to get back in. During my days driving around handing out bumper stickers and Frisbees, I would see him often in the halls of the Bayville office. What was nice about Bob was it didn’t matter your position at the station. He treated everyone with dignity and respect. Whether you cleaned the floors or were a top executive. In my case, a nameless intern.

After the internship, I was hired to work part time in promotions. One day, Bob came to me and said “how would you like to make a little extra scratch?” I said sure. He offered me the job of call screener for Topic A. Every Sunday, I would get up early and would take his calls – unscreened – and even became friendly with some of the regular callers. It was also amazing to watch Bob at work. He wouldn’t have any show prep in front of him. His only aid was the small strips of paper I would hand him with the names and towns of the callers on the respective lines and a folder filled with the live read radio commercials. Even hearing those was a treat as he could make any business sound even bigger and better than it was.

During this time, I was also interested in a job in the newsroom. After recording a demo and meeting with the station brass, I was offered a part time weekend news anchor spot. Bob heard me recording some samples one day, popped his head in and said “Wow, kid. You’ve got some set of pipes.” I’ll never forget that.

The first gig on-air in the news department was the Saturday morning shift. So I would do that and then work Sundays answering his calls. When the Sunday morning anchor resigned, he said he would manage on the phones and he wanted me on-air. He also asked me to “go long” in case he had a longer than normal smoke break or had to use “the facilities.”

My first couple of Sundays were rocky – I was new and nervous and made some rookie mistakes – one that Bob caught and that Kevin Williams would never forget.

I read the sports scores in reverse order.

Hey, I was never a sports guy. I do have to thank Williams for providing me with

full instructions following that mishap. Bob also came to the newsroom after one of the shows and said “watch your tempo. No one has a gun to your head. Relax and have fun with it.” I followed Bob’s advice and was able to excel. He also indicated that the best way to overcome radio nerves was to talk to the people like they were your friends. Be more conversational. It was something that worked and as a result, I found success in my time working for Ocean County’s News Station.

One Sunday morning, a local firehouse brought over breakfast for Bob and Paul Seredy, Bob’s producer. On air, Bob was munching on bacon and eggs and was commenting on all of the food and how it was a shame there was limited staff to eat it. He then says “Jason’s kind of an eating machine, isn’t he?” live on the air. That was Bob’s way of offering me breakfast. I love that.

There’s an old adage in radio that everyone will eventually miss an airshift. One such instance happened to me during a Sunday morning. The day before, I anchored the news on that Saturday morning and was called to a special event in the afternoon that lasted all day. The governor was Jon Corzine at the time and he was planning to try and lease out the Garden State Parkway. He came to Toms River for a special public meeting on the idea which was attended by thousands of people. After being at the event for several hours, I went home and crashed on the bed – never setting my alarm. You can see where this is going.

The next thing I knew, it was 10:30 a.m.

Sunday morning – I should have been to the station by 5 - and there were three voicemails on my phone. The first was from Kevin Williams asking if I was ok. The second was my supervisor who was less than nice in his tone.

The third was Bob Levy. He said “Jason, I hope you’re not dead. Call the station when you get this.” Thankfully Dave Polaski, a colleague out in the Trenton bureau at the time, was able to fill in remotely and my job was safe, although I had to answer for it. But Bob’s call showed genuine concern for me and I never forgot that.

I was eventually promoted to full time news reporter and then morning drive news anchor.

I was now seeing Bob and his wife Marianne Monday through Friday. One morning, Bob complained of having to get to the station so early. I then said “Bob, you do know I’m in by 4 while you don’t show up till 5:15-5:20.” He said “oh my God, 4?! Ok, I won’t complain.”

We shared a couple of funny on-air moments like when Marianne offered me spicy nuts live on the air and Bob proceeded to crack jokes and when Bob couldn’t think of a movie title or TV show, I would run in with the answer.

A few times, I would do double duty – serving as a fill-in board operator for their show on the AM station.

One thing I’ll always remember was Bob’s way with words. He would say “load ‘em up” or “hey Paul, punch me up another call.”

There were also times when he would be on his Sunday show but would give the phone number for the weekday show by mistake.

When I had been nervous starting on the air, he would say “don’t worry, no one is going to remember the stumbles. I’m living proof.”

When the husband and wife duo went away on one of their listener cruises, the station offered me a chance to fill-in for Bob on Topic A. It was a great thrill. I remember right before he left, he said “hey Toff, don’t

–Photo courtesy “Gary Gellman/Gellman Images” get too comfortable in that chair. Just keep the seat warm.” It was a great thrill to guest host his show.

When Bob received my wedding invite, he cracked a joke “ya sure you wanna go through with it?” Both Bob and Marianne attended the ceremony and reception.

Fast forward a bit. When Hurricane Irene happened, Bob went on the air at 8 p.m. and brought me on to provide news and weather updates. I had attempted to sit in my usual newsroom but he insisted on bringing me into the studio. Seated in the chair next to his, I watched as he brought in callers just out of the blue – no scheduled show – just opened up the microphone and started talking.

No prep. Nothing. The man had a pen and a blank pad of paper. There was nothing on it.

I was in awe.

Working with Bob every day was an absolute pleasure. When Millennium Radio Group sold the station to Townsquare Media and we were all moved to Downtown Toms River, I was still able to interact with him each day.

Bob had a rough exterior but he was all heart.

One summer, I joked that it was a hot day and I wanted to be submerged under water. Bob replied “hey, go home and grab your trunks.”

I spent an afternoon with Bob and Marianne at their pool club. It was fun hanging out with them out of the office. The best was when Bob called me Allen to which Marianne abruptly corrected him “HIS NAME IS JASON!” Then he used “The Toff” which he did every now and again.

Day after day, year after year. Time passes on. Making the decision to leave WOBM was bittersweet. My family was starting to grow and the hours were no longer fitting in with my lifestyle. Waking up at 3 a.m. and working well into the afternoon depending on the news cycle wasn’t working anymore. My last day at WOBM was in February of 2014. I had put

in my notice to take a job at Micromedia.

In classic Bob style, he gave me a big hug and said “you know, they’ll never let you back in here again. But you can come by and visit us anytime.”

After leaving the station, I continued to listen to Bob every chance possible. I last heard him about two weeks ago which would be his last Topic A broadcast before he suffered a fall, breaking four ribs and ending up in the hospital.

The morning of March 1st, I had texted Marianne to see if Bob was well enough to give my reporter a few comments about the 50th anniversary of the station. That’s when I learned he had taken a turn for the worst. He passed away later that day. I was stunned. I sat at my desk crying, we prepared an obituary for our website and I drove home in tears. I also cried when talking to my wife about some of the memories I shared with you in this editorial.

This past Sunday, WOBM aired a special Topic A hosted by his successor Jeremy Grunin and Kevin Williams. They took phone calls from loyal listeners and shared their memories of Bob. I was in tears for most of the show, realizing he touched so many lives in different ways. He became a true staple of Sunday mornings and an Ocean County institution.

I can go on and on about Bob but there’s not enough room in the paper or on the website. Bob Levy was a truly great person.

Despite a self-deprecating gruff exterior, he was all heart and cared about people whether they were close to him or not. I am truly grateful for the time I spent with Bob. He would end each edition of Topic A every Sunday with “know this, I’m out of here.” This time, he really is…but he will never be forgotten. Thanks Bob, for everything!

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MMCSC Thrift Shops Are Awaiting Your Donation

By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – There are plenty of ways that you can make an effort to give back this season; make one of them a donation to any of three Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus thrift shops! You can donate anything from clothing to furniture at Kimball Closet, Lots for Little Shoppe, or The Treasure Chest.

All donations are welcome and these shops encourage you to come out and make a donation that will benefit the hospital’s programs.

“All donations made to our three thrift shops help support programs and services at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus,” said Maria Nelson, Director of Development, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation.

Your donation can help fund hospital expansions, invest in new technologies, enhance health and wellness programs, or provide for those in the community that might be dealing with financial hardships. That seems like a pretty great trade-off for some of those older, gently used clothes that have been hanging in

your closet for decades!

“When donating clothing or goods to one of our thrift shops you can rest-assured that your donations will directly support the community and hospital,” said Nelson.

Any of the three thrift shops will accept clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry, furniture, wall and home décor, books and more.

“Our thrift shops cannot run without the commitment and hard work of our volunteers.

It takes many dedicated people to make each shop successful and there is always need for more help,” said Denice Gaffney, Vice President of Development, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. “We ask that if you’re not able to donate items to one of the thrift shops to consider donating your time as a volunteer to one of our thrift shops instead.”

For more information you can contact any of the thrift shops: Kimball Closet at 732-8865972, Lots for Little Shoppe at 732- 364-6312, or The Treasure Chest at 732-657-2590. To become a volunteer, call 732-886-GIFT.

22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out Returns

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – You are invited to join The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education for a night of great food and treats at the 22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out! Join tons of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors on the evening of March 12 from 6-9 p.m. to sample sweet and savory treats as well as fine wines and tasty beverages!

Tickets cost $60 in advance and $75 at the

door. This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Foundation and all proceeds will benefit the Foundation and its students.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes as well.

To buy tickets visit ocvtsfoundation.org.

For more information call Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100 ext. 3157. This event will be held at the Toms River Athletic Arena, Old Freehold Road.

Come out for an evening of great food, drinks and fun!

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Teachers: You Can Apply For Plants for Pollinators Program Selected teachers will receive indoor g rowing kits complete with a plant stand, g row bulbs, pot ting soil and seeds for st udents to explore plant growth, conduct experiments and raise pollinator plants. The kit also includes a packet of resources, lessons, plant information and planting guidelines.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Freehold Soil Conser vation District will provide free “Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom” Resource Kits to several teachers in Middlesex and Monmouth County in early 2018. The Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom program is designed to help students discover the importance of native pollinators and to study the relationship between plants and pollinators.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of march 10 - march 16

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Step up to the starting gate or you may end up at the back of the pack. In the week ahead roll up your sleeves and get down to business. Resting on your laurels will get you nowhere.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Too much of anything is unhealthy. You may be confident in your professional abilities, but need a break this week. Step back from tedious projects to get your bearings before you finish a job.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sometimes great things need a little push to get started.

You may have doubts as to whether a project is worth starting in the first place. Hold off until mid-week and re-evaluate your plans.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may have plenty of work, but by the end of the week you will have time to spend. Put free time to good use through creative outlets.

Draw a picture, bake a cake or compose a symphony.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A period of indecision and doubt may work out for the best. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to make major purchases. Wait until the last half of the week to make important choices and decisions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hold off on making major decisions or changes during the next few days. Wait until the second half of the week to enter into agreements, make commitments or hold a crucial meeting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might need a hearing aid to detect the voice of experience. Early in the week, you may ignore sound advice where your job or work is concerned. Count pennies carefully in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Agree to disagree. Don’t let anyone change your opinions no matter how persuasive their arguments may be. In the latter half of the week your energy levels will be at a higher level.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Even the sharpest shooting cupid misses the mark occasionally. An object of your affection may receive mixed messages about your true intentions in the first half of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Conflicts are best avoided. You may be fighting against conventional wisdom, but what seems like a hopeless situation will seem trivial and meaningless by the middle of the week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It is possible that you will be challenged to be precise rather than passive. You may feel drawn to shiny, attractive things in the first part of the week, but the beauty may not be lasting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be too understanding for your own good. Your intuitions could be far off base. Wait until the second half of the week to make a promise or begin an important creative project..

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Start Your Day The Robust Way By Serving Steak For Breakfast

By Wolfgang Puck BREAKFAST STEAK WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS AND RED BELL PEPPER RELISH Serves 4 1 medium yellow onion, minced 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, and tarragon, plus a few sprigs for garnish 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup (60 mL) plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 medium potato, about 5 ounces (155 g), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes 1 12-ounce (750-g) New York steak, trimmed of excess fat 6 large eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter First, prepare the relish: In a small nonreactive mixing bowl, combine 1/4 of the minced onion, 1/4 of the diced red pepper, all the chopped herbs, the vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

In a nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the potato cubes and saute, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown and tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining onion and bell pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until the pepper is tender but still crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper, and brush with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil. Heat a saute pan over high heat, then add the steak and cook until done to your liking, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. When the steak is done, transfer to a platter and cover with foil to rest until slicing.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with a little salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked onion, peppers and potatoes. Over moderate heat, melt the butter in a 10-inch (25-cm) skillet. Pour in the potato-egg mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled to your liking, preferably still somewhat moist. Adjust the seasonings to taste with more salt and pepper.

To serve, use a sharp knife to slice the steak across the grain into thin slices. Fan the slices around the edge of a warmed platter or warmed serving plates.

Spoon the scrambled eggs in the center and garnish them with herb sprigs. Spoon the relish over the meat.

Serve immediately.

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