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-Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) A mock funeral conducted by Brick resident Dave Williams noted the death of “civility” during a skit held on the afternoon of Aug. 24 on Washington Street in Toms River. (Right) Dancing with umbrellas to “When the Saints Come Marching In” participants note the death of civility in a skit. By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - A pai r of song w r iters t ur ned activists posed t he quest ion “is civility dead?” in a rather unique way. T hey broug ht t hei r brand of street theatrics on Aug. 24 to the courtyard of the Ocean County Library i n dow ntow n Toms River. Dressed in black suits and hats and taking the theme of a New Orleans-style jazz funeral as their inspiration, the duo joined 11 others for the 30-minute skit that involved a prop coffin, umbrellas and music. Brick resident Dave Williams, the c o -f o u n d e r of t h e
group Forward March said the idea was not exactly to mourn the loss of civility but to give it a very strong sendoff. Co-Founder Jim Tobias of Matawan said civility “should be a t wo -way st reet but I don’t think we are seeing that lately in politics. We should be able to have a debate or argument in politics about public policy but too often it gets heated.” Tobias said that he’d like to see those who disagree on political issues “keep to the norms of mutual respect” and he pointed to Republicans and those of the extreme r ig ht as the mai n
cause. Tobias added that Democrats were being too polite in some of thei r discou rse. “It isn’t even a case of bringing a knife to a gun fight. They bring a covered dish to a gun fight. We’re not trying to be nasty but we do wa nt to be v isible, clear and assertive.” The two men have for some time enjoyed writing song parodies and examining various ways to promote their progressive ideology. Williams said “I have only been an activist
since early 2017 when I joined Indivisible NJ 3rd District at its first meeting. I’m now the g roup’s leader. I’m also involved with other grassroots groups and I am an elected member of the Ocean Count y Democratic Committee.” Tobias has been an activist for a longer time and has been involved with the Working Families Alliance, according to Williams. “Civility is dead. It is coming from the top down,” Joanie Parks of Waretown said. Parks (Civility - See Page 4)
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Approved By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At a recent meeting, the Township Planning Board approved the addition of eight electric vehicle charging stations to be installed at the Wawa on Route 33. The board members present unanimously voted to approve the request from Tesla, Inc. to install eight Tesla chargers at the Wawa, alongside some additional site improvements “consisting of associated electric transformer, meter and cabinets, underground electric conduit from an existing utility pole along the Route 33 site frontage, and extension of electric service to said utility pole from across Route 33 on premises known as Block 175, Lot 40.02, 909 Route 33.” At the meeting, a representative from Tesla, Inc. stated: “We are not proposing any true improvements at this site; we are using existing parking spaces and simply installing the electric chargers.” Tesla, Inc. is an American auto company specializing in electric vehicles. According to the US Depar tment of Energy, all-energy vehicles, such as the Tesla, boast various advantages over regular gas-fueled vehicles including: energy ef f iciency, env i ron ment ally f r iend ly, performance benefits, and reduced energy dependence.
State: Bias Crimes Up Among Youth By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Social media. Political rhetoric. People not interacting with others who are different. All of these factors are creating a rise in bias crimes throughout the state, officials said, and half of the offenders were children. “We need to do a better job of confronting hate in young people,” Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. The number of bias incidents last (Bias - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 was one of the participants at the event and helped hold the mock coffin. Parks was critical of President Donald Trump. “He has no regard for humanity, not even his own family.” Fellow Waretown resident Roseann DePasquale donned a black veil and played a small drum during the activity. Toms River resident Bob Riehl literally got a front row seat for the event. “I learned about this only an hour ago. I’m an optimist and while I feel civility is dead, I think it will come back. I’m sick of all the hate speech. There is no room for it in this country.” Williams said that “we first started talking seriously at a “Tax Scam” protest which I believe was in early 2018, whenever the Trump/GOP tax cut came out. We started a kind of chain email with a handful of other people we knew, working on ways to do more fun/theatrical/wacky things than what you find at a typical protest rally or march.” Williams said this is when the duo got serious about what they wanted to do next. “We met at Jim’s house and talked about ideas. That led to the formation of Forward March, and we created a Facebook group and a logo and all that. The logo is now on a bass drum that I bought used for cheap, after we discussed the idea of having a “drumline” for protest marches as one of our projects.”
The two songwriters started discussing the “death of civility” concept during that meeting. “R.I.P. Civility” was the group’s second event that they organized. “This is first event though that is in the spirit of what we are trying to do but we’re happy to perform at other protests in order to add our brand of irreverent fun to the proceedings,” Williams said. “The first event we staged was an impeachment rally in Asbury Park earlier this summer. We had assumed there would be a rally somewhere as there were national coordinated rallies, but when we didn’t find one, we decided to host it,” Williams said. The duo took part in a Trenton based rally called Empower NJ, a Lights for Liberty event at the ICE detention center in Elizabeth and in June a pro-impeachment protest in Asbury Park. On Aug. 21 they joined students of Toms River High School North who protested Board of Education member Daniel Leonard who posted derogatory comments about U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on Facebook. “We aren’t committed to any specific ideology although we’re left of center, obviously. We’re more interested in methodology and tactics and finding ways to make the resistance movement more enjoyable and engaging - partly to attract new people to the movement, and partly to keep up the morale of the people already in it,” Williams said.
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Continued From Page 1 year - 569 - was the highest reported since 2011. There were 549 reported in 2017. A new study by the New Jersey State Police and Division on Civil Rights noted an increase in bias crimes since 2016. To discuss this, the media was invited to a conference call with Grewal, Zakiya Smith Ellis, Secretary of Higher Education, Kelly LeDet, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Education, Col. Patrick Callahan, Superintendent of State Police, Jared Maples, Director of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and Rachel Wainer Apter, Director of the Division on Civil Rights. A bias offense was, for example, a violent crime, robbery/theft, desecration of sacred objects, harassment and threats. The officials saw these crimes as a foreshadowing of what is to come, especially if this upward trend continues. “Domestic terrorism starts with bias crimes,” said Homeland Security Director Maples. The most common bias crimes were on the basis of race or ethnicity. There were 307 in 2018, for example. In a majority of these, the victims were black. In previous years, Hispanics were the most targeted. Also in 2018, there were 199 incidents based on religion (the most common victim were Jews), 59 based on gender or sexual orientation, and four based on disability. Throughout all the statistics, going back to 2006, roughly 80 percent of the offenders
were white. At least 73 percent of all offenders were male. In 2018, half of the offenders were minors. In previous years, it was closer to a third. A quarter of all incidents took place at colleges. For the first time ever, authorities had to include a new demographic: bias incidents in elementary and secondary schools. There were 36 recorded. In 2017, there were four offenders younger than 10, and three victims younger than 10. “Schools are a microcosm of our society,” said LeDet, Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Education. This is why schools have to provide a more positive environment. “Fostering a sense of inclusion will help people finish college,” said Smith Ellis, Secretary of Higher Education. The statistics for the state match those reported nationwide by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the report stated. In Ocean County, there were 43 reported bias incidents in 2016, and 32 in 2017 and 32 again in 2018. In Monmouth County, there were 77 reported in 2016, 79 in 2017, and 94 in 2018. Why The Increase? The report was unable to pinpoint the cause to the increases in bias incidents. One suggestion is that authorities are getting better at reporting them. Bias attacks are likely underreported, Grewal said. When people are targeted, they either don’t bother reporting because they (Bias - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 don’t think they’ll be taken seriously, or they don’t feel safe coming to police. That could explain why previous years are lower. However, he said if this is true, and people are still not reporting incidents, then the numbers in 2017 and 2018 would be even higher. Another theory is that prejudice and hate are normalized online. One study noted that when Russian companies buying Facebook ads inciting racial disharmony, bias attacks increased. The report read: “Scholars and experts have suggested several factors they believe are connected to the rise in bias incidents: social media, political rhetoric, and the rise in the number of hate groups. As for social media, psychologists have found that people, including perpetrators of hate crimes, tend to conform to perceived social norms and act in ways that they believe will be socially acceptable. However, instead of looking to their real-world communities for social cues, people are increasingly seeking affirmation of their personal beliefs through technology, especially on social media. But social media posts do not accurately reflect the full spectrum of societal views. As just one example, Facebook uses an algorithm to determine what kind of content most engages users and then proliferates that content. Studies suggest that “[p]osts that tap into negative, primal emotions like anger or fear” perform best in user engagement, and thus are proliferated by the Facebook algorithm. Facebook’s al-
The Howell Times, August 31, 2019, Page 5 gorithm can thus elevate “superposters” with exaggerated worldviews, including when it comes to hate and bias.” Politics are also to blame, according to the state study: “As to political forces, hate crimes may be more likely during times of political and social change. And research suggests that extreme political rhetoric, which tends to be amplified during times of political and social change and polarization, may contribute to an increase in hate crimes. For example, another study by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism compared President George W. Bush’s speech six days after the September 11th attacks declaring that “Islam is peace,” with then-candidate Donald Trump’s call for a Muslim ban five days after the San Bernardino attack in 2015.27 The study found that “anti-Muslim hate crimes dropped dramatically across the country” after President Bush’s statements of tolerance, as compared to the spike in hate crimes immediately following September 11th, while such crimes increased from eight incidents nationwide in the five-day period immediately following the San Bernardino attack to fifteen incidents, including multiple assaults and two fire-bombings, in the five-day period following then-candidate Trump’s Muslim ban proposal. The study also noted a moderate weekly rise in Google hate searches following that proposed ban.” Lead By Example Every community leader must push for equality, because too many politicians are targeting groups of people, said Apter,
Director of the Division on Civil Rights. During the conference call, a reporter from New York Public Radio asked about two public leaders whose comments attacked certain groups. One was in Sussex County. The other was Dan Leonard, the Beachwood representative on the Toms River Board of Education who has been accused of spreading hate online. LeDet said that the state can’t force him to resign but otherwise would not comment. “Anyone in a position of authority should cool the political rhetoric,” Grewal said. “If political leaders had more restraint, others would have more restraint.” What’s The Answer? The report delves into a number of ways to address bias crimes, although there is
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Working Together, We Can End Hunger in Our Community Tonight in New Jersey, children will go to bed hungry. Contrary to popular notions about hunger in America, most are not homeless. In fact, most New Jersey families that struggle to put food on the table live in households that have at least one working adult. In Monmouth County, where I live, and in neighboring Ocean County, one in ten residents don’t know where their next meal will come from, let alone whether if it will be nutritious. One in seven of those ten are children. The anxiety and fear of not knowing is what social services agencies call “food insecurity.” That is why I am beginning a new chapter in my life: leading the effort to end hunger in our community as Chief Executive Officer of Fulfill, formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Fulfill aims to not only help our neighbors experiencing food insecurity today, but to provide them with the resources to become self-sufficient for tomorrow. I am excited join a team of 50 employees and 1,400 volunteers whose mission is to “shorten the line” of those in our communities who are hungry. In decades of serving as an elected official and as a federal and state prosecutor, I have seen firsthand that government is ill-equipped to solve complex problems like widespread hunger and food insecurity. Even when solutions are conceivable, they are often rarely achievable, partly because of politics, but chiefly because governmental solutions are
simply enormously expensive…and because government is the proverbial ocean liner that changes course too slowly and often too late. Fulfill’s mission is to identify and develop comprehensive solutions to the range of problems that lead to hunger and food insecurity in the first place. Of course, we distribute food to those who need it, but our overarching goal is to help those in need get to a place where they can get back on their feet for good. Fulfill provides 13.2 million meals annually through a network of over 300 food pantries and soup kitchens in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. We also “fulfill” needs such as job training, helping file tax returns, finding access to health insurance, job training and gaining access to services that help families eliminate their food insecurity. For example, through our culinary art training school, Fulfill has graduated 389 trainees. When I was Lieutenant Governor, I visited a food pantry and met a woman who proudly told me her daughter was serving our country as a U.S. Marine. This mother had fallen on tough times, she told me, and despite working two jobs, she had to rely on the pantry to feed her family. But what bothered her most - her “worst fear,” as she put it - was that her daughter would learn she was shopping at a food pantry and be embarrassed. That’s the rub, isn’t it? Even as we struggle with hunger
and food insecurity, we also struggle with the stigma associated with having to rely on food pantries. But why? If one out of ten families across the state struggle with food insecurity, these folks aren’t just other families; they’re us. In the coming months, it is my goal to reach every corner of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to raise awareness of hunger in our own backyard and of the services Fulfill provides. If you are a business or community leader in our area, don’t be surprised if I reach out to you for support for the important work Fulfill has undertaken. If you are one of the thousands of people to whom I offered my cell phone number over the years, now is the time to call that number and offer your help to support Fulfill’s work, whether with a donation or as a volunteer. As I begin this new endeavor, a comment that rings in my ears as a call to action was made by a school superintendent who was criticized for not closing schools during a snow storm. “If we didn’t open the schools,” he said, “many of our children would not eat that day.” In this day and age, that is not the reality in which we should be living. Log onto fulfillnj.org and donate or volunteer. Kim Guadagno President and CEO of Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Letters To The Editor Financial Security, But At What Cost? We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for. A strong economy, a thriving stock market and continued low unemployment. But for the life of me I can’t figure out why this has to be coupled with voter suppression, xenophobia, a steady destr uction of women’s healthcare across the country, a deterioration of our
Letters To The international standing and fear, anxietyEditor and distrust tion in his own words conthe possibility of affordable health care slipping away every day from millions of Americans. Then of course there is the hate speech coming from the highest level of government coupled with support in action, word and silence by so many of our other elected officials. How do these things help our economy, stock market and unemployment? They don’t. What they do is fuel
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amongst and between us. Differences of opinion, life style etc. now keep us from trusting, understanding, accepting & helping one another. Do we have to pay this very high price? Peace and security amongst one another for economic peace and employment security? I don’t think we do. Diane Hara Ocean Township
Trump Should Be Held Accountable Mueller’s testimony to Congress made it clear: it’s time for an impeachment inquir y. Hearing Mueller describe the extent of Trump’s crimes and corrup-
vinced me that Congress can no longer stand idly by. Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump - not by a long shot. His investigation found extensive criminal activity and resulted in 37 indictments and at least 7 convictions or guilty pleas, including Trump’s national security advisor, personal lawyer, and campaign chairman. Mueller uncovered over 100 secret meetings and communications between Trump’s team and Russia and their cronies - and found at least 10 episodes of obstruction of justice by Donald Trump, in which he tried to bury the truth. Obstruction of justice is a serious crime. If anyone else did what Trump did, they’d be in jail. Mueller
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made it clear that the Department of Justice prevented him from indicting Donald Trump. That’s why it’s up to Congress to hold him accountable. No one is above the law in our country, not even the president. That’s why it’s time for our representatives and the rest of Congress to take action to hold Trump accountable by moving forward with a formal impeachment inquiry. Doing nothing will only embolden Trump to continue breaking the law and will set a dangerous precedent for our democracy. That’s not the America I know. Your fellow citizens are either demoralized or angry or both and they desperately need your ethical representation. Show them that their government abides by the law. Our representatives need to act or be upfront about why they can’t or won’t.
Take Down Flags For Families Detained At Border
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Ta k i ng d ow n A me rica n f lags a nd stor i ng them until the American government ceases in its cr uel, hor rendous, and inhumane policy with respect to the children and parents at the border is a form of conscientious objection that is both moral and patriotic. The garrison f lags at car dealerships and corporations should come down first, followed by the flags of homeowners, allowing only the f lags on government property to f ly. When children are united with their parents, when the detention centers are abolished, and the private sector is allowed to help those in need will the conscientious objection come to an end.
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NJ To Receive $10.8 Million For Maternity Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services $10,821,021 for its Maternal, Infant, and Early
Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program services to women during pregnancy and to parents with young children. “Home visitations by nurses, social workers and other professionals are proven to improve the prenatal health, development, education and economic self-sufficiency of low-income children and fam-
ilies,” said Sen. Menendez, who was a key architect of the program. “This funding will go a long way to help us build upon proven programs in New Jersey that are already helping children in at-risk households.” “Providing pregnant women and new parents with additional support and resources ensures that babies are born healthy and parents learn to
provide the care their child needs to thrive,” said Sen. Booker. “This funding will help expand a proven program that supports families in need and will make a lasting difference in the lives of many New Jersey families.” Through MIECHV, nurses, social workers, or other professionals visit at-risk families in their homes to evaluate
their living situations and provide information on resources available to improve the health, educational, and economic opportunities for at-risk children. Resources include health care, early education, parenting skills, child abuse prevention, and nutrition education or assistance. Sen. Menendez is the Senate champion of the MIECHV
program and led the charge for a five-year reauthorization in 2017 to ensure families across the nation continue to receive services from this important program. In New Jersey, all twenty-one counties are served by this program Throughout his career, Sen. Menendez has supported legislation to support mothers and families.
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PrimeTime Center Moves to New Eatontown Location By Fran Kirschner EATONTOWN – PrimeTime Center (PTC), a day program that emphasizes independent living and actual community experiences for adults with developmental disabilities, has moved into a 7,000 sq. ft. location at 51 James Way, Eatontown. An open house is being planned late September for PTC’s new Eatontown location. Dave Mock, PTC director, said the former center at 240 Broad Street, Eatontown, was not big enough to accommodate about 65 participants and 15 staff members. The new facility includes a state of the art kitchen that will be used for meal preparation, multiple activity rooms equipped with smartboard technology, and a large common area where participants can eat, socialize, and cultivate friendships. With the larger space, PTC also plans to offer pre-vocational services to clients
sometime in the fall. Mock said, “Learning important job skills will lead participants to greater independence and involvement in their community.” PTC also has centers at 60 High Street, Carteret, and 485 Brick Boulevard, Brick. In its three New Jersey locations, PTC employs about 45 staff members and services more than 200 participants throughout New Jersey. When they began in the summer of 2012, PTC had a staff of four and three participants. Eligible adults can apply for PTC services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Transportation is provided to and from the program for participants who live within a five-mile radius. For more information about the new Eatontown site, call 848-257-1400 or email Dave Mock at office@primetimecenter. org. Visit primetimecenter.org.
The Beer Run 5K at Allaire WALL – Saddle up ladies and gents, we’re going on different kind of run - where your running buddies are your drinking buddies! The Beer Run 5K by The Historic Village at Allaire will take place on October 13, 12-4 p.m. Run (or walk) a 5K through a historic 1700’s village and natural trails to cross the finish line into a craft beer festival featuring some of the best beer and eats NJ has to offer plus live music, lawn games, and more. Your ticket includes race registration, beers from 12+ breweries, tasting glass, and access to the festival. Don’t feel like running? Grab a Beer Fest Only ticket and cheer your crew on at the finish line instead. Designated
Driver tickets are also available. Brewery lineup includes Carton Brewing, Jughandle Brewing Co., Icarus Brewing Co., Cypress Brewing Company, Asbury Park Brewery, Red Tank Brewing, Phresh Phlavors, Evil Genius Beer Company, and many more to come! A portion of proceeds will go to the venue, Allaire Village, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit educational and historic preservation organization. This event is hosted by the organizers of Run The Hook and Asbury Park Santa Run in conjunction with Allaire Village, Inc. More information for the event can be found at thebeerrunnj.com.
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WALL – Join The Historic Village at Allaire for our Fall Festival on September 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., that includes a huge craft market and historic demonstrations throughout the village. Local artists will be demonstrating their work. Paintings, pottery, textiles and more! We will have hearth cooking at the Manager’s House, craft demonstrations at the Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Tinsmith shops! General Store, Bakery, Food Truck - Pilsen Gourmet & Enameling Building Gift Shop will be open throughout the day! Admission is $5 per adult, $3 children
2 - 12 years. Under 2 free! All proceeds of the day to benefit the educational programming at the Historic Village at Allaire! Crafters, Vendors and Artisans interested in participating or reserving a space should call the office at 732-919-3500, ext. 14 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and complete a vendor application. You can find the Vendor Application at allairevillage.org under the Events/ Applications Tab or e-mail info@allairevillage.org to have one forwarded to you. Vendor spaces are available for $50 each.
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—Photo courtesy Freehold Borough Police FREEHOLD – On August 19, The Ocean County Police Academy Graduated its class of newly sworn police officers. In this graduating class was the newest member of The Freehold
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Fall Actor’s Toolbox
HOWELL – Howell PAL presents the Fall Actor’s Toolbox on Tuesdays at the Southard Enrichment Center, 115 Kent Rd. Program will be held Sept. 10, 17, 24, and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Showcase on Oct. 29. This is a dynamic theater arts program designed for children ages 6-16 who enjoy theater and are eager to learn. The class will teach the basics of acting for the stage and warmup techniques for the voice and body, improvisation, theater games, stage direction, and solo and group scene work.
Students will develop their abilities to learn in-depth scene study, memorize lines, while creating characterizations through solo and group scene work. Students will also learn numbers from popular Broadway musicals. Limited to 12 students per class. Class one is ages 6-8: 5:15-6:30 p.m. Class two is ages 9-15: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Registration is $175. To register, send signed forms with a check to Howell Pal Theater Company, 990 Cedar Bridge Ave., B7-240 Brick, NJ 08723. For information, call 732-614-8620.
Boar’s Head BBQ & Craft Beer Festival
OCEAN PORT – It’s time for our annual Boar’s Head BBQ & Craft Beer Festival at the Monmouth Race Track! Dig in to the juiciest, most tender pulled pork, brisket and ribs the Jersey Shore has to offer and wash it down with an ice-cold beer! Throughout Labor Day weekend join us for three days of delicious BBQ and a great selection of brews in our craft beer garden. The perfect companion to delicious BBQ is an ice-cold beer! Enjoy 10 2oz samples
for only $10! Plus, take home your souvenir tasting glass! Enjoy live music all three days! Bring the kids and enjoy free Family Fun Days, Saturday & Sunday. Kids will love the free pony rides, bounce house, face painting, clowns and more! General parking is $5. Grandstand admission is $5. Children 12 and under always free. Gates open 7:30 a.m., First Race 12:50 p.m. No pets allowed.
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Support Your Local PAL HOWELL – Howell Township Police Athletic League is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster positive relationships among the youth and police officers in our community. Above all, Howell PAL strives to maintain its positive communication between the youth, adults and police officers to better the community we live in. Every kid needs a PAL, and it’s the How-
ell Township volunteer community that makes that happen. We would like to take this moment to thank all of our volunteers. Without all of you, Howell PAL would not have the ability to excel and reach the depths of the community like it does. A donation made to PAL, is a donation to the betterment of the community. Any contribution is greatly appreciated! Donate at howellpal.org/donate.html.
Dinner and Psychic Event with Sophia Marotta
HOWELL – A fundraising event generously sponsored by Colonial Coffee Shoppe, featuring the incredible master psychic and renowned evidential medium Sophia Marotta! The event will be held on November 13, 5:30-10 p.m. at the Southard Fire Hall, 4611 US 9. There will be a buffet dinner, soft drinks, dessert and an amazing spiritual experience
as Sophia connects guests with loved ones who come through from the other side. Gift baskets and 50/50 will also be available for some additional fun. All proceeds will go to the Fighting HARD Foundation, a local nonprofit in Howell, NJ, dedicated to helping children with rare diseases and chronic illness. We hope to see you for this very special event!
Benefit for Jared
NEPTUNE – Jared is seven years old and suffers with PVL (Periventricular Leukomalacia), multiple seizure disorders, GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), Chronic Lung Disease (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia) and Cerebral Palsy (CP). Come support Jared’s journey at a benefit on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Hamilton Fire House Banquet Hall,
10 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, NJ. Doors open at 2 p.m. Auction starts at 3:30 p.m. Food served from 3-5 p.m. Admission is $30. Children under 3 are free. Includes: Dinner, Non- Alcoholic Drinks, Dessert & a sheet of yellow tickets ($15 value). Tickets can be purchased at the door, on Eventbrite or contact Laura at 732-539-1419 or ljm809@hotmail. com or Joan at 1-201-889-8355.
Volunteers Needed For Free Income Tax Prep Free Income Tax preparation is available to anyone who needs help filing their federal and NJ taxes with special attention given to seniors. Additional volunteers are needed to work in the program and to help in the preparation of electronically filed returns. We are seeking individuals with basic computer skills. Tax-Aide
program provides training and IRS certification. Volunteers are required to be available, at least, one half day weekly beginning February 1-April 15, 2020. This is an AARP program in cooperation with the IRS and NJ Division of Taxation. If you are interested in volunteering, call Pat DiFilippo at 609-294-0730.
Howell Township Bike Rodeo
HOWELL – The Howell Township Fire Bureau will host a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Walmart in Howell. This event is a bicycle skills event designed to teach bicyclists the skills they
need in order to be better cyclists. By learning bike handling and traffic skills, one can enjoy bicycling more and reduce the chance of injury. Please RSVP via howellbikerodeo. rsvpify.com.
Summer Salsa Saturdays
FREEHOLD – DowntownFreehold.com Presents “Summer Salsa Saturdays” on Sept. 14 and 28 hosted by Taíno Nation Entertainment. Free salsa lessons and music by DJ Chocolate and guest. Bring
your dancing shoes, dominoes, dominoes tables, lawn chairs, umbrella’s etc. DowntownFreehold.com’s Performance Plaza is located at 25-29 W. Main St. Freehold, NJ.
Howell PAL Presents Beauty and the Beast
HOWELL – Beauty and the Beast will be presented by Howell PAL Theater Company from September 5-8! If you head to the website hpaltc.booktix.com and use coupon code
“BEOURGUEST” you’ll receive 50 percent off a ticket when you purchase two online! Don’t miss out on your chance to see this incredible rendition of the Disney classic!
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Taking Action Against Obesity
Dear Joel, I am seriously overweight. As a 43 year-old woman, I can’t believe what I have done to myself. When I was younger I had a beautiful body and now look like an inflated balloon. My husband doesn’t seem to mind but I walk around feeling embarrassed with the way I look. I no longer look good in anything, new clothes that I buy yet do nothing to change my situation. What can I do? Answer: When we are in situations such as yours, we have a tendency to feel sorry for ourselves rather than do anything about it. You have choices to make. You can either go on feeling badly about yourself or take control of your situation. I must remind you that when I write this column I am simply a friend to my readers. I am neither a doctor or have formal training in mental health. That being said it is important to me that you see a physician about your condition. You may be at risk for heart disease and diabetes. Both are at epidemic proportions in our country. As you may know, most diets fail. I do, however, have faith in two organizations for people such as yourself and so many others who
suffer with you. Weight Watchers (of which I am a member) does a fantastic job of helping people who have weight challenges. Another organization is Overeaters Anonymous. These are inexpensive ways of working toward having a happier life. You may want to visit either as a guest. Weight Watchers has a philosophy of changing one’s lifestyle with a benefit of weight reduction. I am not a believer in starting exercise and diet at the same time. I feel that your chances of sticking with both are greater if you start either one a month or two apart. Lastly, as I’m sure you are aware, this is a chicken-and-egg story. It may be that you are unhappy or depressed and use your obesity as a way of expressing it. In other words, it is the opposite of what you describe. I wish you well. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. at 732-840-5566. “Home Health Care with Feeling.” Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services Inc. serving NJ, PA, DEL in adult and pediatric home health care.
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The Magic of Harry Potter Comes To Ocean County Mall
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Wizards and muggles unite! The Ocean County Mall is hosting a new and improved Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game play experience! As one of Simon’s 200+ retailers, Ocean County Mall will feature increased rewards, elusive enemies, and multiple sponsored Inns and Fortresses, giving players more XP and more spell energy than any other non-sponsored location in the US! Spend the day shopping around the mall, or dining at one of the various restaurants, while playing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. In the future, select Simon properties will also host real-world events and QR assignments for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. “Ocean County Mall is committed to creating fun, innovative, real-life experiences for our shoppers,
and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is exactly the type of cutting-edge activation our customers get excited about playing. We believe the elevated gameplay we’re offering as a part of the program will drive traffic and excitement for our properties as well as the brands and retailers at Simon,” said Tara Melodick. In Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, players are new recruits of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force investigating the chaotic magical activity that is leaking into the Muggle world, working together to solve the mystery of this Calamity. Explore real-world neighborhoods and cities to discover mysterious artifacts, cast spells, and encounter fantastic beasts and iconic characters along the way! For more information, visit harrypotterwizardsunite.com.
Howell Elks Goodbye to Summer Rib Night
HOWELL – Howell Elks PER presents a Goodbye to Summer Rib Night on Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $12 per person and includes ribs, corn on the cob, homemade beans, cole slaw, coffee and dessert. A regular grill room menu will also be available. Sign up in the grill room.
Steak & Lobster Night
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Elks PER Association will be hosting their annual Steak & Lobster Night on Saturday, August 24 at 6 p.m. Tickets are still available at the Lodge located at 73 E Main Street, Freehold, or by calling 732-685-9493.
Vendors Wanted For Howell Day
HOWELL – The Howell Day & Green Fair is currently accepting vendor applications until September 4, 2019. Howell Day will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Soldier Memorial Park from 3-8 p.m. For an application, visit twp.howell.nj.us.
Hiring Part Time Staff
FREEHOLD – Downtownfreehold.com is hiring part time event staff for Wednesdays in September and October. Needed for event set up i.e. stages, flags, chairs, lighting, etc. For more information, call 732-333-0094 or email dru@downtownfreehold.com.
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4-H Horse Club Members Qualify for State Horse Show
FREEHOLD – Fifteen 4-H horse club members will represent Monmouth County at the New Jersey State 4-H Championship Horse Show, which runs Aug. 23-25 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, in Allentown. “The Monmouth County 4-H horse club members have a tradition of demonstrating wonderful horsemanship and passion for their mounts at the three-day State competition,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County 4-H Association. “Many, if not all of these members, discovered their love for horses and horseback riding here in the County. On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, I wish the 4-H horse club members the best of luck and encourage those competing to meet other 4-H horse project members from around the State.” 4-H members from throughout New Jersey with more than 175 horse and rider combinations will compete in Ranch Horse Classes and the English, Western, Dressage, Trail, Very Small Equine, Games and Therapeutic/ Challenged Rider Divisions. “It took a lot of hard work and dedication for these young people to qualify for the State 4-H Horse Show,” said Matthew Newman, Monmouth County 4-H Agent. “All of us in Monmouth 4-H are proud of them.” To compete in the State 4-H Championship
Horse Show, 4-H members must qualify with their horse by riding in a series of qualifying shows on the County level. The top two scoring riders in each class are eligible to take part in the State event. State 4-H Horse Show participants include Sarah Donnelly, Hazlet; Rachel Funk, Howell; Amalia Goushy, Atlantic Highlands; Juliet Kelly, Millstone; Ava Matuza, Jackson; Sarah Mullen, Howell; Sophia Ramos, Howell; Gianna Givera, Howell; Avery Ryan, Howell; Olive Scaff, Cream Ridge; Kiera Sievewright, Freehold; Gianna Tanzi, Howell; Jacqueline Tanzi, Howell; Delaney Wiggins, Howell and Tierney Wiggins, Howell. The State 4-H Championship Horse Show is sponsored in part by the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board as well as by businesses and individuals from throughout the State. The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station - Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis. For more information about the Monmouth County 4-H Program, call the 4-H office at 732-431-7260 ext. 7264 or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu.
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17th Annual Freehold Twp. Recreation Golf Classic FREEHOLD – Freehold Township Recreation and Freehold Township are hosting the 17th Annual Freehold Twp. Recreation Golf Classic on September 26, 12-5 p.m., at the Pine Barrens Golf Club. Freehold Township Recreation Commission holds this event every year as a fundraiser to help supplement various programs in our
award winning parks. Sponsor and Player registration is open. This is a Scramble Format event that has a shotgun start at noon. Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Range Balls, Prizes, hot dog on the turn and Awards dinner with two hour beer and wine. Visit ftrec.com for more info or call the Rec Office at 732-294-2190.
Greatest Showman Magic Show
HOWELL – Join us for a magic show in honor of National Assisted Living Week 2019! On Sept. 14, Brandywine Living at Howell is hosting a magical afternoon with The Greatest Showman Omar Olusion! Based out of Queens, N.Y. Omar has been performing for
18+ years throughout the New York tristate area. Event Schedule: • 1-2 p.m.: Assorted Buffet Table • 2-3 p.m.: Omar Illusion RSVP to 732-719-0100 or register online.
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7th Annual Arts and Craft Show
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough Arts Council is happy to announce our 7th annual Arts and Craft Show on December 7 at the Park Avenue School Gym. Only a
few spots are still available as many vendors from last year have already signed up. Send your registration letter and registration form in today!
Blood Drive
FREEHOLD – Come out to donate blood at Freehold Raceway Mall (2nd Floor near Macy’s) on Thursday, September 5 between 1:30 - 7:30 p.m. Donors will receive a $10 AMC gift card as a thank you. Walk-ins welcome!
Municipal Offices Closed for Labor Day
HOWELL – On Monday, September 2, 2019 all Municipal Offices will be closed for Labor Day. Municipal offices will reopen regularly on September 3, 2019.
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Become A CASA Volunteer For Local Kids
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The end of summer and the start of a new school year is an exciting time for most children. But for some, the beginning of school could reveal a dark secret when signs of abuse and neglect these children have suffered over the summer are noticed by teachers, staff and other parents. “Because children are subject to less adult supervision over the summer, it’s not uncommon for reports of suspected abuse and neglect to spike at the start of the school year,” said Cindi Van Brunt, Executive Director. Many of the children who are confirmed as victims are removed from their homes and placed into foster care—often far from their friends, families and schools. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers from CASA for Children of Monmouth County are specially screened and trained to speak up for abused and neglected children who, through no fault of their own, end up in the foster care system. “Being uprooted from their homes and families is scary for these children. We at CASA for Children of Monmouth County want to make sure that they do not get lost in the overburdened foster care system,” Van Brunt said. “For that reason, we need more people in our community to speak up and make sure these children’s voices are heard. We want to help ensure that their stay in foster care is as short as possible and that they are placed in safe, loving homes quickly so they can begin to heal.”
There are 431 children that go through the child protection system each year from Monmouth County, and only 110 CASA volunteers to advocate for their best interests. “Too many children are forced to go through the chaos of moving through the child protection system feeling alone,” Van Brunt said. “CASA for Children of Monmouth County needs more volunteers to step up and be a voice for children who desperately need them.” To help these children, CASA is seeking adults, 21 years and older to act as advocates for children in foster care. A CASA volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a Judge to represent the best interests of a child in court. CASA volunteers work one-on-one with an abused or neglected child, advocating for his or her best interests. Essentially, CASA volunteers “speak up” for these children in the court and child welfare systems, making sure they are safe and wellcared for, are getting the services they need, and are placed in a permanent, safe, nurturing home as quickly as possible. This school year, become a CASA volunteer and help children in need find safe, permanent homes. Anyone interested in volunteer opportunities should visit casaofmonmouth.org for upcoming information sessions and program details or contact Lynn Goelz at 732-460-9100 Email: lynn@casaforchildrenmc.org for more details.
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United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ Women United Hosts Casino Royale
FARMINGDALE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ (UWMOC) Women United is hosting Casino Royale on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club located at 20 Shore Oaks Drive in Farmingdale, NJ. Sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas and The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, the event will honor United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ Past President & CEO Timothy Hearne, New Jersey Natural Gas and the Ocean County YMCA for their dedication and service to our community. “We are proud to highlight the contributions of our honorees and all they have done to advance our very important mission to improve the lives of youth and their families in Monmouth and Ocean counties,” stated Lori-Anne McLane, President & CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. “We are looking forward to a very fun, successful event with our dedicated community members, business and nonprofit leaders, and some new friends of our organization.” “What’s exciting is that all new or increased donations and sponsorships will be matched dollar for dollar by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, so this is the perfect opportunity to support UWMOC’s largest fundraiser and double your impact,” said Kelly Fliller, Co-Chair of Women United and the Casino Royale Committee. In 2017, UWMOC announced the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation $1 Million Challenge to help raise funds for the community. The Challenge will match all new or increased donations up to $1 million until June 30, 2021. “Women United is a phenomenal group of dedicated women who are making a significant impact on Monmouth and Ocean counties. Since the group was formed in 2014, we have raised over $190,000 for our community, and this event will extend our reach considerably,” said Aimee Fasano, Co-Chair of Women United. Tickets for Casino Royale are $175 each and include open bar, hors d’oeuvres and stations, classic casino games,
silent and live auctions, and games of chance. UWMOC will also be unveiling the United for Impact Fund, a live appeal that will raise donations for the organization’s early grade reading program, which ensures students are learning, engaged and healthy over the summer months so they are ready for school in September. Sponsorships and digital ad journal opportunities are due by September 20th, while reservations are accepted through September 23. For more information about Casino Royale and Women United, please visit uwmoc.org/womenunited/events or contact Toni Pitts at 848-206-2036 or tpitts@ uwmoc.org.
Freeholders Authorize Creation of County Talent Bank FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has authorized the creation of a Monmouth County Talent Bank, which will give residents the opportunity to express interest in volunteering on various boards and commissions. “It is so important for our residents to be a part of County operations and, with varying ending dates for terms, residents may not always know when there are upcoming opportunities to join a board or commission,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “With the creation of this Talent Bank, when an opening comes up on a board or commission and we are in need of individuals to fill a slot, we will have a pool of qualified, available and willing residents to choose from.” The Talent Bank is a way for residents to become more involved with the operation and betterment of the County. A form will be available on the County website, which will help create an inventory of potential volunteers for the numerous
boards and commissions that the County oversees. Interested residents will be able to fill out the form with contact information, any relevant background information and the board or commission they are interested in serving on. A list of all the boards and commissions will be available on a pull-down menu on the form. “The motivation for this is that we want people to get involved and have a say in the way the County is run,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Scharfenberger, Ph.D. “It also saves taxpayer dollars in that people are willing to volunteer their time and talents for the sole purpose of helping to move the County forward. It’s one of those initiatives where everyone wins, the County, the residents and people/departments served by the boards and commissions.” For information regarding Monmouth County board and commissions, go to visitmonmouth. com.
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Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Some Generics Not Up to Snuff By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’ve always been a proponent for generic medications because they are more affordable and supposedly contain the same biologically active ingredient as the brand. But the generic industry is starting to worry me. The generic industry rakes in over $104 billion dollars a year from sales in the United States alone, but about 90 percent of them are manufactured overseas. We should feel completely safe about the medications we take, right? The generic version of a drug is supposed to have only slightly different things in it, for example, the flavor, the colorant or the inactive filler. But the active ingredient is supposedly the same. The problem is that United States FDA doesn’t have the time or person-power to fly over the world and inspect all these places prior to our country importing the medications, which then get sold to you without further inspection at the distribution or pharmacy level. What exactly are we importing? This causes me to pause. The world is so different now than it was when I graduated as a pharmacist in 1989. Everyone is cutting corners, things aren’t made like they used to be. Perhaps this is also more reason to visit holistic practitioners who don’t order prescriptions right off the bat. Here are some scary facts: 1. FDA visited an overseas facility and found out that the pharmaceutical company was hiding negative results from their tests, but because we had a shortage of that drug, we still continued to import it. 2. Our investigator went to another overseas facility and had suspicions that the company was faking and manipulating their generic drug data to make it match the brand name’s data. A warning letter was issued by the FDA
but importation continued. (Really, that’s it???) 3. One pharma company abroad diluted the main ingredient with something else, but made it just potent enough to pass lab tests. (Isn’t that called counterfeiting?!) 4. Contamination is a problem. Case in point, one company was guilty of using dirty and corroded sterilizing equipment while making generic insulin and another drug commonly sold in the US to treat arrhythmias! Despite all this, I still feel that there are more good generic companies than there are bad ones. If the generic maker’s facility is based in the United States then I wouldn’t worry because the FDA is routinely inspecting them. If you’ve been taking a generic medication and feel well on it, you should continue. There is absolutely no reason to panic or even question your pharmacy. They do a good job and when there is a recall, they are very diligent about quickly pulling drugs off the market. Your generic medication may change from time to time. You open your pill bottle and the pill looks completely different. This is because the pharmacy is using a different generic. You will be told, or the pharmacy will apply a sticker that says, “This is the same medication you have been getting. Color, size or shape may appear different.” This is a good time for you to take note about how you feel on this new generic version which may or may not have been imported from non-inspected facilities from China, India or other countries abroad. I realize this is difficult to navigate, and for some of you, this is the last thing you want to hear. It’s up to you to decide what to do and how much you want to pay for medication (ie brand vs generic). It’s unfortunate that in the drug industry, like many other industries, profit is more important than safety.
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Around The Jersey Shore County Remembers Tim Ryan
By Chris Lundy LAVALLETTE – When writing an obituary, staff at the Timothy E. Ryan Home For Funerals would talk to family members about their loved one. It can be hard to sum up a life like that. It’s even harder when it hits so close to home. Timothy E. Ryan passed away at the age of 68, surrounded by his loving family. What do you include when telling readers about his life? There are the professional designations and honors from his career as a funeral director. The civic groups. The political history. The faith and heritage groups. Those are the facts of his life, but those facts only tell a fraction of who he really was. “He was the best person,” his daughter Erin Ryan said. “He was the funniest guy. He would hold court and he would just tell story after story after story.” He was genuine, and went above and beyond for other people. “He treated every family like they were his own. He was just an amazing man.” Looking at all of his accomplishments, it’s clear to see that he left big shoes to fill. She promised that she would uphold his legacy, making it bigger and better, and make him proud. Born in Orange, New Jersey, he had been splitting his time between Lavallette and Siesta Key, Florida. In his youth, he served an internship with his Uncle Jack at the John J. Ryan Home for Funerals in Keansburg. He became manager of the Colonial Funeral Home in Lavallette. Eventually, he purchased that business and spread out to six locations in the county. In addition to his education regarding his chosen industry, he also attended St. Joseph Seminary for Franciscan Friars, O.F.M Pulaski, Wisconsin. Ultimately, his obituary had an impressive list of organizations where he was either a member or held a leadership position. They were all groups dedicated to making peoples’ lives better. Despite having all this on his plate, he always made time for his family, his daughter said. That came first. He and had been battling leukemia for 11 years. When he passed away, condolences came from all directions, since he touched a lot of lives. Some people came to know him from politics. He had been a councilman in Seaside Park, and he was a candidate for U.S Congress in the Third Congressional District of New Jersey and for an Ocean County Freeholder. Ben Giovine, who is involved in local politics, spoke instead about how Ryan influenced his faith. “Tim and I developed a friendship through his dedication to the Roman Catholic
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“The Royal Flush” Begins 2019 Service
FREEHOLD – “The Royal Flush” pump out boat, which removes waste from recreational boats on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers, recently resumed operation on Fridays and Saturdays until October 12, 2019, weather permitting. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Royal Flush is one of the many services that the County offers residents,” said Freeholder Susan M. Kiley, liaison to
the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD). “On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, I urge boaters to take advantage of this free service instead of dumping waste in no discharge zones.” The Royal Flush is owned and maintained by the MCHD and operated by the NY/NJ Baykeeper organization through a cooperative agreement established in 2015. “This free service to our community keeps
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FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders presented certificates of recognition to Department of Public Information and Tourism employees, Anthony DeSeno and Tricia Ring Wajda, for winning NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards of Excellence in their respective areas of work at the workshop meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 in Freehold. “I am so unbelievably proud to announce that Public Information and Tourism has added two more accolades to the Department’s resume on account of their topnotch work,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Information and Tourism. “Since Anthony came to the County, he continues to exceed all expectations with each graphic visual that he creates. I cannot emphasize how special his creative ability is and how much his talents have helped the County.” DeSeno, a Graphic Artist in the Department of Public Information and Tourism,
won a NACIO Award of Excellence for Graphic Design and Special Graphics. He won first place in his category and ‘Best in Show’ out of all three graphic design categories for Recycling Rocky, a character that he created and illustrated to help promote recycling education in Monmouth County. Tricia Ring Wajda, Director of the Department of Public Information and Tourism, won a NACIO Award of Excellence for Speech Writing. She won second place in her category for a firefighter graduation speech. “Not only does Tricia manage and run an entire Department, but she is also a quick-thinking, skilled Public Information Officer and writer,” said Freeholder Director Arnone. “I commend her, Anthony and the rest of the Public Information staff for their commitment to producing and disseminating County information to constituents.” For more information, go to visitmonmouth.com.
County Clerk Invites Historical Organizations to Participate in 2019 Archives and History Day MANALAPAN – The County Clerk’s 2019 Archives and History Day is right around the corner and Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is encouraging New Jersey historical organizations to be a part of the big event, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan. “The Monmouth County Archives Division of the County Clerk’s Office is looking forward to hosting its 24th Annual Archives and History Day, which celebrates local history,” said Clerk Hanlon. “This year’s Archives and History Day will focus on four centuries of Monmouth County women and will feature a panel discussion and seminars for people of all ages.” More than 60 local and state history organizations will set-up displays on topics relating to New Jersey history and their organizations. With over 300 expected attendees, Clerk Hanlon encourages all local historical organizations to participate in the event and to sign up for an exhibitor table.
“Archives Day is designed for the public to connect with archivists, historians, and other preservationists,” said Monmouth County Archivist Gary D. Saretzky. “This event is a great opportunity for local organizations to showcase their work and to educate the people about their preserved history.” At the event, several awards will be presented, including the M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation and the Jane G. Clayton Award. A history game will also be featured with prizes related to the Archives’ exhibit, “New Jersey in Focus: 400 Years of Monmouth County Women,” for which a free catalog will be available. The deadline for New Jersey historical organizations to sign up for an Archives and History Day exhibitor table is Oct. 2. For more information on participating and to sign up for an exhibitor table, please visit the Monmouth County Clerk’s Archives Division website at MonmouthCountyClerk. com/Archives or contact the Monmouth County Archives by phone at 732 - 308 3771 or email to Shelagh.Reilly@co.monmouth.nj.us.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate A D U LT 5 5 + C O M M U N I T YFountainhead Properties-Jackson, beautiful model homes for sale or custom build. Call today for Special Offer 732-928-3100. (36) For Sale – NEW 2 BR/2 Bath Homes Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River – call 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com. (37) BARNEGAT - Custom Colonial 5BR, 2.5BA, Full Basement, NEW HVAC. Private wooded backyard convenient to GSP and shopping. Call Tara 973-207-5756. (38)
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Help Wanted Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Block Advisors - 1900 Route 70 Town & Country Shopping Center in Lakewood is hiring new and experienced Tax Advisors. Please email your resume to carolyn.francaviglia@ hrblock.com or call 732-920-9333 and leave a voicemail for Carolyn. (37) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com We are an over 55 community - looking for full time and possibly part time maintenance staff. Mechanics and grounds crew laborers. Full time includes medical benefits. Current drivers license required. Contact William Speichert at 732-657-5525 or e-mail Williams@cedarglenwest.net. (38) School Bus Drivers Wanted Ocean county runs and athletic trips available. CDL with P&S Endorsements required. $19.50 and hour and $1200 sign on bonus. Please call 732-905-5100. (40) Very Pleasant European Lady - is looking for LIVE-IN position 5-6 days a week. Great experience and references. Please call/live a message at 973-698-0394. (38) Wanted Barber or Hair Dresser For busy walk-in shop. No following necessary. Call 732-232-6224. (36) CNA – The Pines is looking for experienced CNA's to work FT or PT in our Skilled Nursing Unit. Full Time 3-11. Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts in our Assisted Living. Full Time 7-3. Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (36)
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NJ Awards Funding For “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Crackdown By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – We all know the phrase by now: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” In an effort to crack down on drunk and impaired drivers with the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety awarded grants totaling more than $540,000 to local law enforcement agencies throughout the state. One hundred and ten law enforcement agencies in NJ received funds to staff saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the campaign, which runs from
August 16 through September 3. In Ocean County, three $5,500 grants were awarded to Berkeley Township, Jackson Township and Seaside Heights. In Monmouth County, five $5,500 grants were awarded to Allentown, Brielle, Eatontown, Middletown, and Howell. More than 300 additional agencies, including the New Jersey State Police, are expected to join the annual statewide traffic safety effort aimed at reducing highway crashes. “The risks of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are enormous and the consequences are tragic,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “With rideshare
apps and other forms of public transportation readily available, there’s no excuse for anyone to get behind the wheel impaired.” Statistics show that in 2017, driving while under the influence of either alcohol or drugs was a contributing factor in more than 25 percent of the 591 fatal crashes that occurred on New Jersey roadways. Those 158 alcohol/drug-related crashes killed 174 people. During a five-year period between 2013 and 2017, 678 individuals were killed in alcohol-related crashes in the state. “Impaired driving remains one of the biggest traffic safety threats in New Jersey
and combatting it is a year-round priority in our state,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “As we head into the final weeks of summer and the busy Labor Day driving weekend, our officers will be stepping up those efforts, working longer hours and increasing sobriety checks to keep intoxicated drivers off the road. If you’re out there driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the odds are we’re going to stop you and arrest you.” Last year, the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign yielded over 1,196 impaired driving arrests, 4,764 speeding summonses, and 3,194 seat belt citations.
Overview of Lateral Ankle Sprains By: Alex Sliazis, DPT
D
o you know someone who has twisted or rolled their ankle? Lateral ankle sprains are amongst the most common lower limb musculoskeletal injuries in today’s athletes and individuals involved in recreational sports and/or leisure physical activities. According to a 2019 consensus statement from the International Ankle Consortium, up to 70% of individuals have been involved in some sort of ankle injury throughout the course of their lives. The following questions may come to mind: What causes this high percentage? Am I at risk? What are my treatment options?
UNDERSTANDING THE ANATOMY The ankle is made up of three connecting joints:
(upward/downward).
The talocrural joint (main ankle joint) – consists of three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus. The distal ends of the tibia and fibula (lower leg) articulate with the talus (in the foot). This “hinge joint” allows for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movements
The subtalar joint – consists of two bones: talus and calcaneus (heel bone). Primary movements of this “gliding joint” are inversion and eversion (inward/outward turn). The inferior tibiofibular joint – “the ceiling” consists of the distal end attachments of the tibia and fibula. Ligaments of the lateral ankle (outside aspect):
WHO’S AT GREATER RISK?
HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP?
Gender is not a strong indicator for higher rates of lateral ankle sprains. However, age and activity levels are more prevalent. Adolescents between ages 10 – 19 years old who are actively involved in organized sports or recreational activities are at a higher risk to sustain such injury.
Here is a list of the main chronological goals your physical therapist will follow for you to have a successful and healthy recovery:
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Pain • Bruising/skin discoloration • Swelling of ankle (greatest on lateral aspect) • Difficulty walking • Inability to stand/put pressure on effected ankle • Tenderness with touch • Stiffness or loss of ankle mobility
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AVOID TREATMENT?
GRADES OF LATERAL ANKLE SPRAINS / RECOVERY TIME*
A previous injury is the greatest risk factor for future injury.
Grade 1 – mild, painful and damage to a ligament or ligaments without causing instability at the ankle joint. Recovery Time – 1-3 weeks Grade 2 – moderate, painful and damage to ligament causing a partial/ incomplete tear and instability to the ankle joint. Recovery Time – 3-6 weeks Grade 3 – severe, painful or non-existent pain, complete tear of ligament(s) with instability. Recovery Time – 6-12 weeks
MEDICAL IMAGING / DIAGNOSTIC TESTING To rule out ligamentous damage or bone injuries the following tests may be ordered by your physician prior to or after conservative treatment measures: • MRI: higher resolution imaging- suspecting bone, ligament, and/or soft tissue damage
Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) – usually injured with conjunction of ATFL
TREATMENT OPTIONS • Immediately following an ankle injury, the first goal needs to be focused towards reducing pain and inflammation. The RICE regimen should be established within the first 48-72 hours (RICE = Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). Mild grade 1 sprains can heal on their own by using this regimen with inactivity.
Posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) – rarely injured, strongest of lateral ligaments
COMMON CAUSES / RISK FACTORS The mechanism of injury resulting in a lateral ankle sprain occurs during an unstable moment of ankle plantarflexion with inversion (downward/inward turn). Some examples of activities that may cause this instability: coming down from a jump or descending from a higher surface, stepping on someone’s foot, coming in contact with crack, hole, or uneven surface when walking or running, and wearing improper footwear for activity specific demands. Research has found the following risk factors to correlate with lateral ankle sprains: poor-conditioning, over-conditioning, muscular fatigue, excessive weight and increased BMI levels, noncompliance with stretching and warm-up prior to physical activity.
Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) – the occurrence of repetitive episodes of lateral ankle instability resulting in frequent lateral ankle sprains. CAI is common for individuals who do not take the appropriate measures to address their ligament laxity and do not modify their performance.
*- recovery time is variable.
• X-rays: if suspecting a bone fracture
Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) – most commonly injured
• Reduce pain and inflammation • Regain full ankle range of motion • Restore strength • Facilitate re-education of balance and control • Re-establish speed and agility • Progress to dynamic sport-specific movements • Return to sport and/or recreational hobby
• Medication- taking over the counter pain medication, with your doctor’s approval. Some examples include nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). • If weight-bearing through the involved ankle is too painful, your doctor may give you crutches to allow for a partial-weight bearing status (PWB). • As you progress from PWB to normal walking, you may benefit from wearing a supported ankle brace inside your sneaker. A sample of companies that manufacture braces include: AIRCAST, DONJOY, and PROCARE. • Don’t be surprised if you are given a prescription for physical therapy services!
ALEX SLIAZIS, DPT Alex graduated in 2014 with honors from Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Health Sciences. He continued his graduate education at LVC achieving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017. Throughout his graduate studies, Alex completed his first and last clinical affiliations in sub-acute rehabilitation and outpatient physical therapy respectively in his hometown area of Ocean/ Monmouth County. In addition, he practiced acute care physical therapy in a hospital’s Intensive Care Unit in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Alex’s passion for outpatient physical therapy services occurred after completing an orthopedic clinical rotation with Clemson Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Charleston, South Carolina. During the final three years of his college’s doctoral program, Alex was an active volunteer in LVC’s C.U.R.E. Student Run Free Clinic which provided pro-bono physical therapy services to uninsured individuals of the Lebanon County community. Alex’s treatment approach puts emphasis and value on the importance of patient education and communication, hands-on manual care, and functional therapeutic exercise. He sustained two separate ACL and meniscus injuries playing basketball in college, therefore, Alex looks to establish a personal connection with each of his patients to drive an effective and appropriate patient-centered treatment plan.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 17 - aug 23 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ask and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you. Knock on doors and they will open. In the week ahead, your social life may revolve around your job, workplace or your business contacts. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Exciting experiences are on your dance card. You may be poised to make sweeping changes, form new friendships and experiment with creative ideas. Be open to unexpected invitations and opportunities. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What you don’t see could still help you. The changes that occur behind the scenes in the week ahead might impact your career or reputation favorably. It’s a great time to do research into something you want to fully understand. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Spread your wings. In the upcoming week you may find yourself with the freedom to choose different goals without any negative consequences arising from goals you’ve discarded. A partner may be more approachable than usual. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You crave excitement and might be eager to indulge your taste for the new and original during the week to come. You will find it easy to approach a friendly stranger with a sincere offer, but don’t abandon all caution or discretion. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might become the star of your own reality show in the week to come. Get noticed for your unique style, original perspective and fun-loving attitudes. Allow yourself to choose authenticity over conformity.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loyalty to your belief system, your team or your partner will give you the energy to step up when you are called upon for assistance. In the upcoming week a loved one will also prove to be true blue. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Have a great time but keep your wits about you and don’t exceed your budget. As the week unfolds you may find opportunities to make money through friends and social contacts, but investigate before you leap. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Blend business skills with a set of high standards and you can win over everyone: the boss, coworkers, customers and competitors. In the week ahead, keep in mind that other people’s needs may need to come first. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share confidences with those you trust and be a trustworthy recipient of the private info they share with you. In the week ahead, you may be empowered by novel and riveting educational experiences. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Shopping expeditions may make you question real values and real worth in the week ahead. Your social life may pick up steam as you meet people through networking opportunities or through work. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the week ahead, you may be especially able to show compassion when people in your immediate circle are inundated with personal problems. Your empathy might even lead you to display your sentimentality in public places.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Add A Touch Of Southern Hospitality To This Summer Meal By Wolfgang Puck We’re in the middle of the best season for eating with our hands! Just think about it. Whether its burgers, hot dogs, ribs, fried chicken, sweet corn, ice cream cones or watermelon, summer often seems like the time of year dedicated to doing away with utensils. Sweet corn may be my favorite food to eat with my hands. I’m always on the lookout for wonderful recipes to enjoy the season’s bounty of those ears of plump yellow or white kernels. It’s a perfect summer food; the juicy kernels bursting with sweetness that somehow miraculously capture the warm sunshine. I love to boil, steam or barbecue whole ears of corn and serve them with butter that I’ve seasoned with fresh herbs, spices, chilies, garlic or citrus zest. Or I’ll grill whole ears and then slice the kernels from the cob and toss them with chunks of other grilled vegetables, pieces of fresh lettuces, and a lively vinaigrette to make a wonderful summer salad. But as someone who occasionally loves crispy fried foods, I’m also a big fan golden brown corn fritters served in the American South. And I know that many other people are, too, considering the frequent requests my catering team receives at this time of year to include our version of the golden-brown morsels at parties we’re asked to cater. So I’m happy to share our own recipe for summer sweet corn fritters. It starts, of course, with cutting the kernels off an ear of fresh corn, for which the recipe gives you careful instructions. Then you make a quick batter using easy-to-find ingredients. The most unusual of these - though still widely available - is finely ground polenta. It is used to make the cornmeal mush of northern Italian kitchens, which I prefer to the usual cornmeal because of its rich, sweet flavor and the wonderfully tender texture it provides to the interior of each fritter. Prepare the fritters as an hors d’oeuvre before a summer meal or as an accompaniment to the main course, whether it’s something cooked on the grill or indoors. Once you’re familiar with the recipe, feel free to start varying it, adding minced fresh chilies or your favorite herbs or spices to the batter; or even a little crumbled crispy bacon or minced smoked ham. However you may vary the recipe, there’s one more thing that really makes it ideal for summer. Once the fritters have cooled just a little so you can pick them up gingerly, they’re perfect for eating by hand. SUMMER SWEET CORN FRITTERS Makes about 4 dozen Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 large ear fresh sweet corn
2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) finely ground yellow polenta 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt Dipping sauce, optional Fill an electric thermostat-controlled deep fryer with oil, or pour about 2 inches (5 cm) of oil into a deep heavy cast-iron skillet on your stovetop. Heat the oil to 365 F (185 C) on the deep fryer’s thermostat or on a deep-frying thermometer. Also preheat the oven to 300 F (150 C) and place a wire rack on a baking sheet in the oven. Meanwhile, prepare the fritter mixture, starting with the fresh sweet corn. Remove the husks and all traces of silk from the ear of corn. Then, working on a slip-resistant work surface, use your non-dominant hand to hold the corn by its stem end, steadying it on the work surface at a 45-degree angle, with its other end point away from you and resting on the work surface. With your other hand holding a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the ear several rows at a time by cutting away from yourself downward along the ear and parallel to the cob. After each cut, rotate the ear slightly so that more kernels are exposed to cut. Transfer all the kernels to a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, buttermilk, milk and melted butter to the corn kernels. Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. Set aside. In another mixing bowl, combine the polenta, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir with a whisk until thoroughly combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir just until thoroughly combined, with no dry streaks. As soon as the oil reaches the target frying temperature, use a tablespoon to scoop up the batter in heaping spoonfuls, very carefully dropping each into the oil near the surface and working in batches so you don’t overcrowd the oil. Cook the fritters until they are evenly deep golden brown, about 4 minutes, using a wire skimmer or slotted metal spoon to turn them over occasionally. Use the wire skimmer or slotted spoon to remove each fritter, sprinkling it with some salt as it comes out, and drain on paper towels. Continue frying the remaining batter, while transferring the drained fritters to the wire rack on the baking sheet in the oven to keep them warm and crispy. When all the fritters are done, transfer them to a plate or basket and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
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KNEE PAIN? Grinding, popping, difficulty walking or going up and down the stairs, bone-on-bone pain… Does any of this sound familiar?
There’s no one single answer to all knee pain, especially when every person is different. The truth is, it is impossible to know what kind of treatment would be effective until your case is examined. Only then can medical professionals determine what would be best for you. People suffering from knee pain often try a number of potential solutions before finding relief. What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s where expert 5-star care and nearly 20 years of experience comes into play at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation. Knee pain patients are unique and suffer from a great deal of pain. They deserve and require practitioners who are invested in their case, who take the time to explain what’s causing the pain
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