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—Photos Provided By The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation (Above) United States Marine Corporal Scott Nokes stands beside his new Smart Home. He took residence of the home late last month. (Right) United States Marine Cpl. Scott Nokes speaks at the podium thanking those responsible for his new Smart Home located on White Street in the township. By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – United States Marine Cpl. Scott Nokes got his Christmas present a few days early this year. He received the key to a new Smart Home on December 23. The home is located on White Street and he was joined for the official ceremony by
township and state officials and members of veteran support organizations that morning. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation presented Nokes with the key a specially adapted, mortgage-free Smart Home. A smart home is a residence that is specially equipped with
electronic devices that can be controlled remotely by phone and/ or computer. Nokes ser ved two deployments in Afghanistan and was a rif leman assigned to 1/8 Charlie Company. While on his second deployment, he developed dysentery, which led to unresolved is-
sues, sepsis and the eventual amputation of both his legs below the knee as well as most of his eyesight. The Marine is an avid hiker and camper who hopes to develop a career in peer mentorship. His time with the U.S. Marine Corps began on his 17th birthday (Marine - See Page 6)
Petition Started For Freehold School Funds By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – New Jersey has cut in half the amount of state aid funding the Freehold Regional High School District will receive over the next several years. Senate Bill 2 (S-2) reflects the state’s belief that the taxpayers of the Freehold Regional
High School District are undertaxed. With that position, the state will no longer subsidize communities who are not paying their “Local Fair Share.” As a means to oppose this, the district started a petition to Governor Phil Murphy calling the move “an arbitrary calculation that we con-
tinue to challenge. Even if tax levy increases were maximized under the state-imposed cap, S-2 will generate annual budget deficits that will require meaningful cuts to the programs and services that have distinguished this district in the State of New Jersey.” The petition adds, “the
impact of a revenue loss of this magnitude cannot be overstated. Over the next several years, programs and services in the areas of student supports, academic offerings, athletic and extracurricular opportunities, bussing, as well as progress towards targeted refinements outlined in our strategic
plan, will all be markedly diminished.” This year, the Freehold Regional’s state aid was reduced by $3.8 million, next year it will lose between $6 and $7 million with subsequent reductions for the next four years thereafter continuing on until it loses approximately (Petition - See Page 6)
January 25, 2020
Public Input On Monmouth Commerce Jan. 30
By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Those hoping there would be closure regarding the controversial Monmouth Commerce Center application were disappointed to learn that the issue would be carried further into the month. Many members of Howell for Open land and Preservation of the Environment, (HOPE) headed by resident Dawn Van Brunt came out for the latest Planning Board meeting. They learned it would be carried to the board’s Jan. 30 meeting. “The meeting went well. We had the most amazing turn-out ever, unfortunately though the meeting was rather uneventful and we did not get to public comment. There were residents literally sitting on the floor,” Van Brunt said. Van Brunt added, “some great questions were presented to (Traffic Engineer Justin Taylor) that were able to really open up everyone’s eyes to the grave concerns we have about this project. A new exhibit was presented by MCC changing the driveways that HOPE was not privy to prior to the meeting.” The application involves around 1.2 million square feet of warehouse space in nine buildings, plus 234 truck loading spaces, 142 trailer parking spaces and 700 spaces for passenger vehicles. Environmentalists have expressed displeasure over the 30,000 trees that would be removed from the 100-acre site at Randolph and Oak Glen roads. Traffic concerns are also a big issue for residents both on nearby roads and in and out of the site. Those traffic concerns led to several modifications to the site plan. One such change to was made to accommodate for the turning of tractor trailers into the site. Planning Board members and the township’s engineer raised concerns about the turns in and out of the proposed complex could result in the trucks having to cross into an opposing traffic lane in order to make the turn. During the Jan. 16 meeting, alterations to address that issue were presented to the board which led members to carry the application further to allow for the township’s engineer and several experts from HOPE the time needed to (Commerce - See Page 17)
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in 2008. Nokes went to boot camp after his high school graduation in July, 2009. His two tours of duty ran from September 2010 through March 2011, and January 2012 through July 2012. Both his tours involved his being part of the 1/8 Battalion Marines Charlie Company. The ceremony held at his new home included U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) who was joined by representatives from the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation, local elected officials, members of law enforcement agencies and military veterans. Smith, well known for his strong support of veterans issues, wrote the Veterans Benefit Act in 2003 that increased government funding to $50,000 for Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) programs for severely disabled service members. The SAH program allows veterans like Nokes the ability to live independently. It does not however cover the entire cost of home ownership. Members of the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation took on the task of building Nokes’ White Street residence. The Foundation partnered with Home Depot and the Home Depot Foundation. The home was custom designed and will be mortgage free. Nokes was speechless during the ceremony. He had supported the foundation he needed their help, and he said it felt like everything had come full circle. “Scott earned this house through his incredible acts of courage. He signed up to fight for his country, he volunteered to protect his community as a fi refighter, and he showed us all what he was made of as he recovered from the loss of his legs and his sight. Through his actions, he has shown us all what a true hero looks like. This home will restore some of the independence he lost because of his injuries. We hope it will change Scott’s life, and we wish him
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all the best,” Tunnel to Towers Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller said. Construction on the house began on July 29 and Howell Councilman Thomas Russo was there for the ground breaking. He returned for Nokes walking into his home for the fi rst time. “Back in July at the groundbreaking ceremony for Corporal Nokes’s new Smart Home, I said that was probably the best day I’ve ever had as a councilman of Howell. I take that back. Being able to see him walk into his new smart home for the fi rst time was an honor that I cannot put into words,” he said. “Thank you to Kathy Cunningham, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and all of the members of Team Shamrock for giving so much of themselves to make sure our heroes get taken care of when they come home,” Russo said. Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell described Nokes receiving the keys to his home as a proud and humbling moment. The Tunnel To Towers Foundation honors Fire Department of New York fi refighter Stephen Siller. During the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001, Siller, who was assigned to Brooklyn’s Squad 1, had just finished his shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers when he got word over his scanner of a plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center, according to the website tunnel2towers.org Upon hearing the news, Siller called his wife Sally and asked her to tell his brothers he would catch up with them later. He returned to Squad 1 to get his gear and drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had already been closed for security purposes, according to the website. Determined to carry out his duty, Siller strapped 60 pounds of gear to his back and raced on foot through the tunnel to the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, where he gave his life while saving others. Siller is survived by his wife and five children, according to the website.
Supporters of the petition request, “you sign this petition to encourage Governor Murphy and New Jersey Legislators to re-examine this flawed funding formula and delay the phase-in until the full scope of its impact is understood.” To see or sign the petition, visit change. org/p/phil-murphy-funding-formula-fairness-for-all-students
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY e DitoRiAL School Cuts Will Eventually Cost Trenton “Pay now or pay later.” That’s an adage that is true in a lot of situations. School and government officials know it all too well. They know that if they don’t do maintenance on a school building, for example, they will eventually pay more to repair it when something big breaks. On a smaller scale, think of it this way: Do you do oil changes or do you replace your engine when it seizes? Gov. Phil Murphy and the Senate leadership are being faced with a very real “pay now or pay later” situation, even though they don’t know it yet. They don’t want to give more aid schools impacted by S-2. This is a law that restructured the school aid sent to a bunch of school districts. Some managed to get by unscathed. Some got small cuts. Some got huge cuts. Freehold is looking at the loss of half of its state aid. Toms River and Brick school districts are losing millions a year. Toms River school officials are thinking of cutting sports and clubs. Herbertsville Elementary in Brick is closing, to be turned into a grant-run preschool. There have been significant staff reductions. Class sizes are climbing higher and higher. Local districts have rou-
tinely complained that the residents are being taxed too high and that their money is going to at-risk districts elsewhere in the state. Well, in a few years, our local districts might become at-risk districts if the cuts continue. Without after-school activities, many kids will fall into bad behavior. I’ve heard that some students work hard on academics because their coaches demand it. Toms River recently let go all assistant coaches. In five years time, anyone who can afford to move out of these towns will. And no one will move in. There’s going to be a brain drain of hard working students leaving these districts. Anyone who can afford to will go to private school. What will be left? Districts with high crime rates during the worst opioid crisis this area has ever seen. Tons of empty homes as people move out, and there’s no guarantee that the people who move in will have public school kids. There will be local districts in such need for funding that they will rely on Trenton even more. Pay now or pay later, Trenton. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor “Halls Kills” Road
On the border of Howell/Freehold lies the most dangerous intersection in Monmouth County. I call it ‘Halls Kills’ Rd. AKA Halls Mills Rd. Right turn off Rt 9 on to Elton Adelphia Rd to the first traffic light. (Traffic will be backed up, due to bottleneck of one lane in both directions) Make a left onto ‘Halls Kills.’ Now the danger is very real. The prehistoric, narrow, winding road with no shoulder to escape a head-on collision is death defying. Never mind the trucks, buses and tailgaters, potholes and speeders. It is the main, clogged artery to Kozloski Rd. My questions to authorities have been blown off. Money has been granted for its improvement. When will we see any sign of it? Lilian Lynch Finlay Neptune
Time To Act I’ve felt for a long time that there is much corruption in our government; not just at the federal level but in local governments as well. This is easily determined when you see friends and relatives of elected officials being appointed by these officials into government jobs cementing loyalty and cooperation. Contracts being awarded to close associates of these officials is a problem as well. At the federal level, devious methods are much more disguised as many politicians protect each other’s personal and criminal interests. Such are the cases with the sons of Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and John Kerry being hired into lucrative positions by Ukrainian power companies. They were inexperienced for the positions for which they were hired and in all or at least most cases couldn’t even speak the language. The practice of giving
Letters To The Editor our tax dollars to foreign Some others with powerful governments and foreign companies in the name of foreign aid and then those in charge of the giving having their sons hired by the recipients is nothing less than money laundering. Could this be one of the reasons why half of the members of Congress become millionaires while in office “serving” our interests? This fact is a primary reason you see some politicians vehemently opposed to Mr. Trump, even given his great economic, regulatory, and other successes. The obvious reason is that Mr. Trump is beholden to no special interest; he cannot be blackmailed. The culprits in this scheme do not want the money to stop f lowing back to them and will oppose Mr. Trump’s attempt to out them by opposing him at every turn in his attempt to stop their corruption from being exposed. The corruption is widespread and not limited to one party. But it’s too late. Their corruption is exposed. What’s left is our power to correct things by voting the perpetrators out of office and keeping them from positions of power and influence; to prosecute those who have broken our laws. If this practice is not unlawful, it should be. We should elect officials who will enact laws that would prevent this unethical practice. Joe Semiraro Bayville
History Repeats Itself Less than half of the eligible voters voted for him He loved military parades Anybody that was not 100% for his ideas, he got rid of them by one means or another. He vowed to make his country great again and blamed his predecessors for what he considered the shape of the nation.
jobs in government were either afraid to express their differences or filed right behind him, espousing his way of ruling. Made sure he was always in the limelight and gave a lot of ideas of governing as long as he was agitating the public in front of cameras Made sure he had “Yes Men” surrounding him. Did everything he could to neutralize any other political groups against him by attacking them and putting the blame on them for all the ailments of the country Good military people who had the nerve to criticize him were pushed aside or mocked. Couldn’t seem to get along with any surrounding countries. Felt that he was the only one with all the answers and no one else’s opinion was needed. Although most of the world thought he was crazy or more than a little off his rocker his ideas secured enough followers to do a lot of damage to people of other lands. He looked down with scorn on almost all other countries and their leaders and residents. He smiled a lot but always seemed to be at war with the world. After a while those people - who at one time could have said something against him or the wars he was hurting the country with - fell in line in support of his outlandish policies. Even some churches and their leaders thought he was the closest thing to Jesus Christ . OK you say, we know all these things already about President Trump, but so what? As a matter of fact, these are actually things about Adolf Hitler. But of course, nothing like what happened in Germany could happen to us. John J. Radlinsky Whiting
Smith’s Impeachment Vote Questioned Rep. Chris Smith voted against impeachment. He explained, “Undoing the w i l l of t he p e ople expressed in a free and fair election with the proposed articles of impeachment, totally fails to meet the legal standard prescribed by the U. S. Constitution.” All 16 US i ntelligence agencies agree Russia interfered in 2016 to help elect Trump. How is that, “free and fair?” Trump’s call transcript shows exactly what was said: “…we’d like you to do us a favor, though.” That is verbal arm twisting. “Though” what? How can Smith not understand the meaning of Trump’s mob-like phrase? Only a biased person could mistake that as something other than a demand for a quid pro quo. Sm it h de sc r ib e d t he House Intelligence and Judiciar y impeach ment hearings as “egregiously f lawed and unfair.” He never acknowledged that Tr u mp made a blan ket ref usal to release sub poenaed docu ment s or aides, thus obstructing the Constitutional role of Congress as a coequal branch of government. He never acknowledged Trump was invited, but refused, to participate in the Judiciary Committee hearings. A recent Washington Post/ABC News poll found 64% of Republicans and 72% of independents want Trump senior aides to testify. Any “flawed and unfair” process stems from Trump. Like following a pack of Republican lemmings, Sm ith never expressed indignation about Trump’s bad behavior (the literal meaning of “misdemeanor”) with Ukrainian President Zelensky. Dr. James E. Chenitz Neptune
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The Perils Of Posting: Should Public Officials Play It Safe On Social Media? By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – No one is immune to risks of social media, even those that lead us. Social media can be used for both the personal and professional. For example, your next door neighbor might be sharing funny animal videos to Facebook while your local police department is posting updates on road closures in your area. While social media has become an easy and efficient way to connect with the community, it also breeds a new problem for local officials with an online presence: where does one draw the line between the personal and the professional? What sort of content should be allowed on professional platforms? Jersey Shore Online recently used this very technology to poll the Ocean County community on this issue, asking residents via Facebook: Should politicians be held to a higher standard on social media than the average citizen? In response, an overwhelming majority (70 voters) agreed that as public officials, they should be held to a higher standard. A small percentage (23 voters) compromised with the idea that public officials should have separate accounts for personal and professional posts, and an even smaller percentage (18 voters) believes that they should be able to post or share whatever content they choose. One Ocean County resident noted that “as representatives they have a duty to” be professional. Resident Michael J. Glenn said that it shouldn’t matter either way. “Why? Because unlike a lot of other things, we actually have the power to hire and fire our elected reps. All ya gotta do is vote. So they should be free to be whoever they are so we can see them for what they really are,” he wrote. Resident Roxanne Zygmund proposed the idea that “As a professional they should have someone to review their messages before posting.” (Zygmund noted that she is a big fan of President Trump, notorious for posting both personal and professional opinions to his social media, specifically Twitter.) While both the average citizen and the public official have the right to free speech, the social media presence of local officials tends to be under much more scrutiny. Over the last year in Ocean County, we have seen how significant of an impact it can have on the community when someone in a position of power posts something off-color or “unprofessional.” Leonard’s Social Media “Bigotry” In 2019, the Beachwood representative on the Toms River Board of Education, Dan Leonard, was under fire after posting what many called “bigoted” and “hateful” posts on Facebook regarding the Islamic community. The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) called for him to resign over posts he had made in April. One was a repost from a conservative podcaster disparaging Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota. When
reposting, Leonard commented “Terrorist…100%” Another was a repost of a Fox News post about Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat from Michigan. Leonard commented “My life would be complete if she/ they die.” A third was a repost of a meme showing a Barbie doll with a bruise and a hijab, referring to it as “Sharia Barbie.” “The bigoted, hateful and threatening social media posts shared by this elected board of education official serve to disqualify him for any position that has responsibility for the safety, security and well-being of New Jersey’s diverse student body,” said CAIRNJ Executive Director James Sues at the time. “The bigoted views expressed by Mr. Leonard have no place in an educational system that seeks to celebrate diversity and encourage students of all faiths and backgrounds to excel scholastically and to make positive contributions to our society. This is just a painful reminder of the extreme divisiveness that characterizes the current political climate at the national level.” Another civil rights group, Muslim Advocates, also called for him to step down. “No individual who is responsible for governing the education of children should ever engage in hate speech, bigoted conspiracy theories and violent, anti-Muslim rhetoric on social media. The harmful, ugly content that Daniel Patrick Leonard regularly posts to Facebook exposes him as someone wholly unfit to work with the diverse school children in Toms River and the state of New Jersey. Leonard’s views are completely inconsistent with the New Jersey School Boards Association’s mission to promote the achievement of ‘all students,’” wrote Madihha Ahussain, special counsel for Muslim Advocates. Janet Bamford of the NJ School Boards Association told Jersey Shore Online that a member of a board of education retains his or her free speech rights after taking office but they must make it clear that all statements made are those of an individual citizen and not those of the board. “NJSBA strongly advises that the content of such statements reflects the principles of the Code of Ethics for School Board Members (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1) and does not violate the interest of the school district and its students,” she added. NJSBA provides officials with guidelines for how to post on social media, including: A board member should consider his or her responsibility to act in the interest of the school district and its students when making any type of public statement. Although the law allows a board member to express an opinion as an individual citizen, he or she must exercise discretion in making any public statement. Even though a board member is voicing an opinion as an individual citizen and uses the ethics disclaimer, he or she could still be perceived as an elected official who has more knowledge, insight and authority than an ordinary citizen. It is even stated in the NJSBA policy on
“Board Member Use of Internet Social Networks and Other Forms of Electronic Communication” that members should “refrain from inappropriate conduct in making public statements on Facebook and social networking sites, and will refrain from any disparagement of fellow board members or others on a personal, social, racial or religious basis.” In Dan Leonard’s case, CAIR-NJ and Muslim Advocates believed that his posts did not align with NJSBA professional standards making him “unfit” to hold a position of someone who has more knowledge, insight and authority than an ordinary citizen, as the NJSBA puts it. When asked whether he believed his personal posts reflected on his professional status, Leonard said “it’s all politics.” Leonard believes the story to be told was “not about offending people with words” but rather one about a politically motivated attack. Inappropriate social media posts by public officials tend to carry more weight, according to the NJSBA, because they are likely to receive more credit than a message from an ordinary citizen. Williams’ Concerning Community Comments In addition to Board of Education members like Leonard, members of township governing bodies are under intense scrutiny as well. For example, Stafford Township Councilman George Williams also fell under fire in August 2019 after posting controversial content in a local Facebook group. Williams posted a meme to The Real Parents of Stafford Twp. NJ Facebook page that took a jab at the Facebook Community Standards Community. The meme was a photo of a group of young adults of various races, genders, and assumed sexual orientation. Williams was later called out for replying to a comment on this meme. One resident posted “Where’s my sniper rifle.” Williams commented “you mean your semi fully automatic assault rifle?” Some called the comment racist, bigoted, or inappropriate. While the Real Parents of Stafford Twp. NJ Facebook page describes itself as “The PC free page for our town,” does this make it acceptable for someone in Williams’ position to post what many considered “inappropriate” content? Back in August, one resident chided Williams’ for the post stating “This behavior should not occur in our community and certainly not coming from a township leader.” Concerns regarding Williams’ social media presence extended further than just that shared post to the Stafford page. On his personal Facebook page, Williams has been known to post other memes, one of which makes a joke of the migrant crisis at the US border. This particular meme shows a photo of a border patrol van with the tagline “How to pick up Mexican girls.” While the issue eventually blew over, other members of the township council noted at the time that they do not condone these types of
posts and that Williams’ comments do not represent the remainder of the council. A statement from Business Administrator Matthew von der Hayden read “The Township does not endorse, support or comment in any private Facebook groups…The Mayor and Township Council do not condone the posting of offensive material.” Williams did not respond to requests for comment on the matter as of print time. Mangino’s Facebook Faux Pas The combination of politics and social media can be a volatile one. Those in the public eye have to be careful no matter what they post, even if it is not meant to be inappropriate or disparaging. For example, in November 2019, Stafford Board of Education and NJ Organizing Project member Joe Mangino came under fire on Facebook for his commentary on a certain news article. On Nov. 21, 2019, Tuckerton area schools were placed on lockdown after gunfire was exchanged at the intersection of Route 9 and North Green Street and the armed suspect fled on a bicycle. Jersey Shore Online reported that local law enforcement was on the hunt for the shooting suspect, who was identified only by a photo of him riding a blue bicycle down the street. Mangino shared the news article to his personal Facebook page, stating “Its not me. My trike is red.” In no time at all, local Stafford groups erupted in angry posts and comments, hurtling insults at Mangino for making light of what could have been a dangerous school shooting situation. They were especially concerned, given he sits on the local school board. According to a Nov. 22, 2019 update by OC Scanner News, “at the point the comment was made, the schools were still on lockdown and the situation was not resolved.” When Jersey Shore Online reached out to Mangino regarding the post, he said it was all a big misunderstanding. What he intended to be an informative post for friends and family came across as a joke in poor taste. “I take videos of biking to work quite often,” Mangino told Jersey Shore Online at the time. “People see that and reach out to me when accidents happen,” to make sure it is not me. “I had no intentions of offending anyone,” he added. Statements made from behind the keyboard, however, run the risk of being misinterpreted. While there is no definitive answer as to what officials can or should post to their social media, whether it’s personal or professional, it seems the consensus among voters is that they should play it safe. Posting or sharing risky content can be the downfall of many public officials where it might not be for the average citizen. As Bamford noted, social media posts by public officials carry more weight and are likely to receive more credit than a message from just anyone.
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“Who Will Write Our History” To Be Screened NEW JERSEY - Living Faith Bible Church and Temple Beth Or are cosponsoring the showing of the movie “Who Will Write Our History” on January 26, 3 p.m. at Living Faith Bible Church, 1595 Route 88, Brick (corner of Route 88 and Larsen Street, across from Ocean Medical Center). In November of 1940, days after the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto, a secret band of journalists, scholars and community leaders decided to fight back. Led by historian Emanuel Ringelblum and known by the code name Oyneg Shabes, this clandestine group vowed to defeat the Nazi lies and propaganda, not with guns
and fists but with pen and paper. This is a story of resistance; a story of who gets to tell the story of the Jews there. These spiritual resistors risked their lives so that the truth would survive, even if they did not. The event will include a Question and Answer session with Pastor Alex Perednia of LFBC and Rabbi Robert Rubin of TBO, followed by kosher light refreshments. Note that International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27. There is no charge for this event. RSVP to LFBC at 732-458-5544 or TBO at 732458-4700.
Flap Jack Breakfast Benefit Planned JACKSON - A benefit for the Jackson Memorial High School Marching Band involving a great breakfast is planned for March 1. The Flap Jack Breakfast at Applebee’s in Howell located at 4721 Route 9 North, Howell from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on March 1.
Tickets valid for pancake event only. Applebee’s menu items are not included as part of the purchase. All checks are made out to JMBP by February 20. Contact Kim White at membershipjmbp@gmail.com or call her at 732-233-5405 for a ticket form.
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“We recognize the impact an increase in funding can have on the capabilities of volunteer firefighter and EMS departments. Extra funding helps these groups purchase necessary tools and equipment to keep themselves and their communities safe,” said Don Dunleavy, volunteer firefighter and operations specialist at New Jersey American Water. Dunleavy is one of 20 employees who serve on the committee to help select the grant recipients each year. The committee is comprised of employees from across New Jersey American Water who are first responders within their local communities. To apply, organizations must complete the online application, located at www.newjerseyamwater.com, under News & Community, Community Involvement. The maximum grant amount awarded to any organization is $2,000 and the deadline to apply is March 13, 2020. Interested applicants can find more information and apply online at newjerseyamwater.com/community. Grant recipients will be notified at the end of March.
Center Players Presents “Same Time, Next Year”
Written by Bernard Slade, this 1975 romantic comedy will be directed by Anthony Marinelli, and tells the story of Doris and George, who are married, but not to each other. They first meet in 1951 and begin an affair that spans 24 years, meeting at the same Northern California cottage on the same weekend every year. As time passes, their relationship develops into an emotional intimacy that grows deeper as the years go by. Everything else may change in their lives but there is one thing that remains the same - their love for one another. Vince Faye of Matawan and Donna Nicholle of Freehold star in the production. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are priced at $26-28 and are available online at centerplayers.org or by calling 732-462-9093. Following Same Time, Next Year will be California Suite by Neil Simon, running May 15 - June 14. Next will be an original musical, Coyote by Tim McCorry, running July 17 26. Rounding out the season will be Jitney by August Wilson, running Aug. 21 – 30. Manalapan resident Marinelli has written and directed for both theater and film. On stage, he produced and directed Fool for Love
and Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, in NYC. His one-act plays include Acoustic Space, (Winner Best Play 2014 Strawberry One Act Festival), Another Famous Dead Artist, Max & Domino, Visitors, Sartre Was Wrong and Missing Life. His film adaptation of Acoustic Space won Best Short in the 2018 Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival and Best Original Screenplay in the 2016 Richmond International Film Festival. Another short he directed, Walt Whitman Never Paid For It, won the Audience Choice Award at the Richmond International Film Festival in 2014. Both films are available on Amazon Prime. At Center Players, Marinelli has directed productions of Butterflies are Free, Play It Again, Sam and Chapter Two. He is also the co-founder of post-production company, TwoPoint0 and owner of AntHill Productions. Celebrating its 19th season at Center Playhouse, Center Players is a respected, award-winning organization, presenting high quality, engaging productions featuring local talent in downtown Freehold. In addition to their signature plays, the group also sponsors free play readings and other special events and offers dinner and theater packages with several local restaurants.
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New Jersey Students to Receive Messages About The Dangers of Vaping MILLBURN — There’s nothing safe about vaping. That’s the message the Partnership for a DrugFree New Jersey (PDFNJ) will be sharing with youth as they start off the new year. PDFNJ, in collaboration with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, has unveiled a media campaign about the dangers of vaping that will be distributed to each of the more than 3,500 schools in the state. The new campaign is being released in the midst of a nationwide explosion of teen use of vaping devices or e-cigarettes, which the United States Surgeon General declared has reached epidemic levels. “Vaping can inflict significant damage to one’s health, especially for youth,” Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “We want teens throughout the state to know the risks they are taking if they choose to use e-cigarettes and to encourage them to avoid using these potentially dangerous products.” The campaign, which emphasizes the risks associated with vaping by comparing e-cigarette use to skydiving without a parachute, also will appear on billboards, trains and buses throughout the state. The messages include a pathway to gather additional information at VapeFactsNJ.com, the New Jersey Department of Health’s website on e-cigarettes and vaping. “The popularity of e-cigs and vapes among youth threatens to reverse hard-fought declines in adolescent smoking and create a new generation of nicotine addicts,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. Grewal added, “we must raise public awareness about the dangers of vaping to prevent another deadly addiction epidemic from taking
root in our communities.” Vaping is considered less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes and tobacco products, because e-cigarettes contain fewer toxic chemicals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, like regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and makes vaping devices just as addictive as cigarettes. Nicotine raises blood pressure and spikes adrenaline, which increases a person’s heart rate and the likelihood of having a heart attack. It also affects the development of adolescent brains by changing the way synapses are formed, which can negatively change parts of the brain that control attention and learning, according to the Surgeon General. Recent data also links vaping to chronic lung disease and asthma. As of December 27, 2019, the CDC reported that 2,561 people throughout the United States had been hospitalized with severe lung injuries caused by vaping. This outbreak also was responsible for 55 deaths. In New Jersey, there have been 53 confirmed and 46 probable cases of vaping-related illness and one death, according to the Department of Health. In 2019, more than one in four high school students reported using an e-cigarette in the previous 30 days, according to preliminary results from the CDC’s annual National Youth Tobacco Survey. The results indicated a significant increase in teen vaping, up from 20.8 percent of high schoolers in 2018 to 27.5 percent in 2019. The use of e-cigarettes has exploded in the past decade, especially among teens. In 2011, just 1.5 percent of high school students said they used an e-cigarette.
CASA Of Monmouth Receives Special Grant MONMOUTH COUNTY – CASA for Children of Monmouth County was named as one of four recipients of the Impact 100 Jersey Coast’s 2019 high-impact grants of $110,000. CASA of Monmouth County is the sole organization in Monmouth County authorized by the court to provide advocacy service for foster children, and to train community volunteers to undertake independent case investigations and court advocacy for abused and neglected foster children. The grant will enable CASA of Monmouth County to expand our services in order to train at least 50-60 new volunteers and assign at least 110 never before served kids to a CASA volunteer. The Impact 100 group awards grants
of at least $100,000 to organizations for transformational change that can have a significant impact on the Monmouth County community. The 440 members cast their votes at the annual meeting after listening to presentations from five finalists. “We’re thrilled to receive this funding in order to help us accomplish our mission of providing trained advocates to children in the foster care system,” said Cynthia Van Brunt, Executive Director of CASA for Children of Monmouth County. “Our organization exists because of partnerships with organizations like Impact 100 Jersey Coast, which remain committed to our initiatives regardless of economic climate.” For more information about CASA of Monmouth, visit casaofmonmouth.org.
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New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition Responds To Governor TRENTON —In response to Governor Phil Murphy’s recent State of the State address, the New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition (NJHRC) commended him for recognizing the urgency of ending overdose deaths and urges state lawmakers to expand New Jersey’s underutilized harm reduction programs. By investing broadly in people who use drugs as “first responders,” New Jersey can significantly reduce fatal overdoses. Harm reduction is a set of policies and public health practices that promote the dignity and bodily autonomy of people who use drugs (PWUD), by making sure PWUD have access to life-enhancing supplies like safer injection equipment and naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. “Providing New Jersey residents who use drugs easier access to treatment is a good start, but New Jersey must also expand access to fentanyl test strips, naloxone, safer using supplies, and overdose prevention education,” Caitlin O’Neill, founding member of the New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition said. O’Neill added, “these are the gold standard tools to end overdose deaths, and this is a critical time for New Jersey to expand access to them.” Last year, 3,021 residents of the state lost their lives to an opioid overdose. This figure represents a slight decrease from 2018 that public health experts describe as a plateau. “Expecting every substance user to achieve abstinence is unrealistic and deadly. We need to meet PWUD where they’re at, without judgments about their substance use,” O’Neill added. O’Neill said, “shame and stigma push PWUD into dark corners, behind closed doors, and we die alone trying to hide our drug use. Harm reduction reminds people who use drugs that we are human beings who deserve dignity and respect. We are people who want to take care of our friends and community, and we can do so if we are equipped with access to life-saving tools.” New Jersey can learn from other states that are embracing harm reduction. Nineteen communities in Massachusetts distributed naloxone directly to PWUD and found that, as the result of such programs, PWUD became responsible for 90% of overdose reversals. O’Neill said, “Kentucky is home to 70 harm reduction programs that offer syringe access and naloxone to Kentuckians who use drugs. If New Jersey had the same per capita number of harm reduction programs, we would have 140. New Jersey currently has seven.” “In 2020, New Jersey should take a transformative harm reduction approach to preventing overdose deaths. We should expand the state’s harm reduction initiatives and get resources directly to people who use drugs, who are the experts in their own
lives and needs,” said Jenna Mellor, founding member of the New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition. “ “Just like we’re making sure police officers and librarians have naloxone, we need to make sure that New Jersey’s first of the first responders, people who use drugs, are getting all of the naloxone they need and want,” Mellor added. “New Jersey can be a leader in implementing evidence-based, dignified alternatives to the War on Drugs. And by listening to and valuing the leadership of PWUD, New Jersey can not only reduce fatal overdoses today but help prevent the next public health crisis before it kills thousands of our neighbors and loved ones.” Nearly17,000 state residents have died of an opioid-related overdose since 2012. New Jersey’s recent Hepatitis A outbreak (500 cases reported from December 2018-October 2019, up from 64 cases in that same time period the year before) further underlines the importance of harm reduction services, as people who use drugs and/or are experiencing homelessness have increased vulnerability to Hepatitis A infection. New Jersey’s seven Harm Reduction Centers are located in Atlantic, Monmouth, Camden, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, and Mercer Counties. Of New Jersey’s 21 counties, 14 do not have a Harm Reduction Center. Harm Reduction Centers—first legalized in 2006 and expanded under the Murphy Administration—offer syringe access, fentanyl test strips, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, connections to community resources, and a safe, nonjudgmental space for people who use drugs. Of the 10 counties with the highest death rates from opioid-related overdose in 2019, six do not have a harm reduction program: Salem, Cumberland, Cape May, Gloucester, Burlington, and Ocean Counties. Of the ten counties with the highest total numbers of people who died of an opioid-related overdose in 2019, four do not have a harm reduction program: Ocean (192 deaths), Middlesex (179 deaths), Burlington (150 deaths), and Bergen (144 deaths) Counties. * Three of the existing seven harm reduction programs (Atlantic, Passaic, and Camden Counties) are limited in their location and ability to implement best practices due to municipal constraints. Seven of the 10 counties with the greatest number of Hepatitis A cases do not have Harm Reduction Centers: Gloucester (61 cases), Burlington (35 cases), Morris (27 cases), Salem (22 cases), Bergen (21 cases), Cumberland (18 cases), and Ocean (14 cases) Counties. Harm reduction initiatives are critical for the nine out of 10 PWUD who, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, are not interested in treatment at any given time, along with (Harm - See Page 13)
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Continued From Page 12 those who want treatment but are not able to access it. In 2016, New Jersey estimated that 37,533 New Jersey residents wanted treatment but could not access it. Harm reduction also helps prevent fatal overdoses among residents of the Garden State who are leaving incarceration or a treatment program, when risk of dying from an overdose is especially high. The New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition is a group of advocates and organizers advancing harm reduction and equitable drug policy reform in New Jersey. The group is made up of people who use drugs, who are in recovery, and who are harmed by the war on drugs and overdose deaths. HRC is also made up of family members, neighbors, and community leaders united in our commitment to the philosophy and practice of harm reduction. HRC provides Harm Reduction 101 and Overdose Prevention training, along with direct outreach and distribution of overdose prevention supplies to New Jersey residents most likely to witness or experience an overdose, prioritizing people who use drugs and those facing poverty, unstable housing, and other barriers to accessing the seven existing Harm Reduction Centers. To request overdose prevention supplies, people who use drugs can call or text 1-877-4NARCAN.
FRHSD Staff Provide Shoes For Students In Need
FREEHOLD – The holiday season is a time for giving back, a notion that staff members in the Freehold Regional High School District fully embrace. Staff from across the school district recently partnered with Shoes that Fit to deliver new athletic shoes to 50 deserving students. The Freehold Regional Education Association, Freehold Regional Custodial and Maintenance Association, Freehold Regional Academic Supervisors Association, and Freehold Regional Principals Association joined forces to raise the funds to purchase shoes for students. After their successful fundraising efforts, staff identified students in need and provided them with new shoes in time for the winter. “When students feel secure and comfortable, they have a better chance of learning and finding success in school. The teachers and educational support professionals of the Freehold Regional Education Association care deeply about the well being of our students and are proud of this effort,” Meghan Santonacita, a Colts Neck High School teacher and one of the event’s organizers, said. According to its website, Shoes that Fit has provided more than 2 million shoes since the organization was found in 1992. Freehold Regional staff members plan to arrange another order for students in need this spring.
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Keep Less, Toss More & Tidy Up For A Clutter Free 2020
HOWELL – On Jan. 25, 2020 Jamie Novak Returns to Howell Library with updated tips for the clutter challenges of modern life! If you have too much stuff and not enough time, this program is for you! Join author and de-cluttering humorist Jamie Novak when she shares her tips for clearing clutter. Jamie has updated and expanded her information, focusing on the clutter challenges of modern life, such as how to clean up digital files and what to do with all the stuff your kids leave behind when they move out.
She’ll still share her tried-and-true secrets for how to decide what to keep and how to let stuff go (even if you’re a saver). Learn which papers you need to keep, how to sort boxes of photos and recipes, and how to get it all done when you are short on time or motivation. This year keep your promise to get organized with this brand-new program! Registration is required. Copies of Jamie’s updated book “Keep This, Toss That” will be available after the program for purchase and autographs.
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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The Coffee And Blood Sugar Connection By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Coffee gets a bad rap sometimes, but this is almost everyone’s drink of choice when they gather together to share information with one another. The effect of coffee consumption on glucose metabolism is of interest to many people who feel they have lost all their sweet treats in life and their coffee! And here’s the good news: Coffee addicts have a lower propensity of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to some interesting studies. The results of many studies are pretty consistent about this point! Not all health experts and nutritionists think coffee is good for people with diabetes, however a new Singapore study may be the most conclusive of all. The research was funded by Nestlé Research who makes coffee brands like Nespresso, Nescafé and Coffee-Mate creamer. Before you dismiss the results of this study, keep in mind that the trial was a larger-scale human study than the prior ones and there are other studies out there with similar, positive results. The researchers found that drinking coffee creates no detrimental effect on insulin sensitivity, so it may be perfectly fine for people with diabetes. This conclusion was derived from a randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating 126 middle-aged people who were split into two groups. Half the group drank four cups of fake coffee (placebo), and the other half drank four cups of instant regular coffee. Data was collected over 24 weeks (which allows enough time
for blood sugar changes to reflect in their A1C). Unfortunately, the A1C was not done, or if it was, the results were not published. I’m bothered by this. Regardless, the coffee bean is well studied and here are other purported medical benefits of drinking coffee in moderation: 1. It reduces the perceived feeling of pain, meaning it’s a natural analgesic. 2. Coffee may support liver health. 3. It acts as a natural stimulant for some adolescents dealing with attention deficit disorders. 4. It can help with memory and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease. 5. It may offer some protection for Parkinson’s disease. 6. Coffee is a mood booster. It can help with depression and suicidal ideation. 7. Prostate cancer and melanoma risk may be reduced. A gross fact is that the most expensive coffee brand sold today is that which is derived from cat poop! No lie, it’s called Kopi Luwak and the coffee bean has to be partially digested and extracted from the feces. And now a fun fact to help you get that visual out of your head. In ancient times, in what is now known as Turkey, a woman was allowed to divorce her husband if he didn’t provide her with enough coffee! Ha ha! Whether or not caffeinated coffee is right for you is hard to say. But if you have longed for a cup of coffee again, and you believe the studies, definitely have a chat with your diabetes health expert.
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MONROE - Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. Monroe Township Post # 609 is collecting United States and foreign stamps both “on” and “off” envelopes(s). These stamps are used by Veterans as hobbies and as a therapy to support medical staffs at VA MEdical Centers nationwide in the treatment and rehabilitation of disabled home-bound, shut-in and outpatient veteran patients. JWV Post #609 memberCharles Koppelman said, “we do not trade or sell stamps - we just forward these materials to those veteran patients who request them at no charge to the patients. Stamp collecting, and other hobbies have
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Monmouth Ski Club To Meet MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth Ski Club holds monthly meetings at the Wild Rover, 153 Shrewsbury Ave, Red Bank. Come and learn about incentives for new members. Killington Mountain is open and Monmouth Ski club members have gotten an early jump on the ski season. This club loves winter and members of MSC have been skiing at Killington Mountain already this season taking advantage of MSC Lodge’s close proximity to all major ski areas in Central Vermont, an hour or less to Killington Mountain, Sugarbush, Okemo, Stratton, Stowe and Mount Snow. The club is an all season organization which has been satisfying the appetite of skiers and riders for over 50 years. The cost for staying at the lodge are reasonable and include meals and linen service. Discount lift tickets are a plus. As members of the New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC), we are eligible to purchase substantially discounted vouchers for many ski areas. Another perk of NJSC membership is the chance to go on any number of trips. Off the slopes throughout the year the club members enjoy outdoor activities of kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking, golfing and indoor fun of quilting, reading groups and theme parties. Other fun activity the club participates in is our annual Race weekend and The NJSSC EXPO. Many club members attended this year’s NJSSC EXPO on November 8 where the club had a booth/table and participated in all the fun activities with representatives of ski resorts, ski shops and ski tourism companies. Monthly meetings are the first Wednesday of every month. The next meeting will be February 5, 2020.
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Continued From Page 1 review the design alterations. Residents questioned Traffic Engineer Justin Taylor following the new design. They were skeptical of his view that traffic studies regarding the potential impacts were complete enough to give a true picture of the situation. The owners of Monmouth Commerce Center, Lawrence Katz and Felix Pflaster, agreed to road improvements on Randolph Road and Oak Glen Road as requested by the Monmouth County Development Review Committee. Taylor also noted improvements to the Route 547 intersection with Randolph Road were presented but concerns remain regarding what the project would do to other township roads, and the potential of traffic snarls around Randolph to Herbertsville roads, as well as traffic congestion on Allenwood Lakewood Road. Taylor maintains that the applicant has gone beyond what was required concerning the changes made. Traffic Engineer Joseph Fishinger previous-
The Howell Times, January 25, 2020, Page 17 ly spoke on behalf of the opposition, stating traffic counts done at Route 547 were invalid and underestimate the amount of traffic that would be generated were the project approved. Fishinger, a traffic engineer with NV5 of Parsippany, was questioned during the December 5 Planning Board meeting by Meryl Gonchar Sills, the attorney for the developer of Monmouth Commerce Center During the Jan. 16 meeting, Sills noted correspondence from the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority who are seeking stormwater runoff information for the site. She said she did not understand the reason for the Brick MUA’s inquiry about stormwater information. The Brick MUA supplies over 100,000 residents in Brick, Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach, and sections of Howell and Lakewood with water. Some of that water is drawn from the Metedeconk River; and involves Dick’s Brook, which is close to the proposed warehouse site. Residents and officials have voiced concerns over potential pollutants entering the water supply. The Jan. 30 session will start at 7 p.m. and is expected to once again draw a large audience.
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nificant sites around the state are included as part of the program. Leading researchers from Rutgers are joined by government and non-profit representatives to share their knowledge with the Stewards. In order to become certified, graduates must complete a 60-hour volunteer internship of their choosing. Internships are unique and align the passion of the individual with the needs of the program and those of the local community. Previous Steward internships have included monitoring shorebird populations, composting restaurant food waste, community single use plastic ordinances, mapping and eradicating invasive species in local parks, restoring native dune vegetation in shore communities, and creating rain gardens. The classes, field trips and internship do not replace a science degree. However, the program presents Stewards with real-world environmental problems and introduces a network of experts and organizations that can help Stewards as they wrestle with solving problems in their local communities. For more information and to register for 2020 classes, visit envirostewards.rutgers.edu/.
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HOWELL – Residents should be aware that all equipment such as basketball hoops, soccer nets, hockey goals, etc. must be removed from the roadway during winter months to allow for proper plowing of Township streets. Per Township Ordinance the placement of portable sports equipment within the right-of-way is prohibited from through March 31. Those residents who have a curb and sidewalk in front of their property, the equipment should
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Seaside Heights - 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available through 5/31/2020. No pets/no smoking. $1950/month + utilities. 732-822-7688. (6)
CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (6) you. Brian 732-804-8115.
Waretown, NJ - Home for rent. 1 BR, full bath. Fully furnished. Waterfront community. Off street parking. All utilities included. W/D. $1,000/month. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Month to month. Shown by appointment only. Call 609-339-9450. (5)
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Comic Toys Festival - January 26. Elks, 600 Washington St., Toms River. Artists, writers, cosplay. Actress Genovera Ressi (BigFoot). Admission $4. Information 609-242-7756. (6)
Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338. (3)
Items For Sale Furs - Mink. Fox. Other. Coat Stoles. Lined jacket. Excellent condition. Cash only. Call Joann. 609-660-2177. (6)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908 616 7104. (8) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Buying World War I and II Helmets, hats, swords, daggers, medals, flags, Marine uniforms, women's uniforms, etc. All Countries. Call 609-581-8290. (2) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Buying - Vintage Selmer Saxophones and other professional models. i.e. Conn Buescher King. Cash Paid! Call 609-581-8290. Email lenny3619@gmail.com. (8)
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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 Help Wanted Laborer - Full w/ benefits available or part-time. Call 732-928-2100. (8) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Wanted - Tutor for sixth grade math. One hour sessions. In home. Call Joe. 609-221-9007. (6) 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) Change Lives. Build Futures Alternatives, Inc. is now hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults w/special needs as Direct Support Professional. Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement! Sign-On Bonus! Higher Weekend Pay! Advancement Opportunities! Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & West Long Branch. Various FT & PT shifts as well as Substitute positions available. Apply Online: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (8)
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Jackson Native Stars In “Leo” At Film Festival
By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – A Jackson native will be gracing the silver screen as the star of a short film at the upcoming Garden State Film Festival. Justin C. Schilling stars in the short film “Leo,” which will be screened at the festival in Asbury Park on March 25-29. “Leo” is a short film about a man with Asperger’s syndrome and his fascination with Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous flying machine. Schilling plays the character of Luca, brother of the main character Leo, who looks into the past at how Da Vinci’s inventions might be used in modern times. “Being on set with so many talented and dedicated people, it really wasn’t hard to give it my all,” said Schilling. “I was immersed in my world with every set design. The director let me play, but kept me in check if I started to go off path and always had an answer to my questions pertaining my role.” The film’s dialogue is half Italian, inspired by director Christopher Boncimino’s Italian heritage. Schilling is mentored by Penny Templeton at her studio in NYC, as well as the legendary New Jersey native Joe Rosario. A Jackson native, Schilling moved to The Big Apple in 2014 where he succeeded in landing roles on television, in commercials, independent films, and has made his off-Broadway debut in theaters such as Theater for the New City and 13th Street Theatre. He also frequents the East Village, performing in the underground hit comedy show BATSU!
Period Clothing Sewing Group
FREEHOLD – Join Monmouth County Historical Association for a meeting of our Sewing Group! If you’re interested in sewing, or like period clothing and want to know more about construction, or are working on period clothing, come on by! Meetings will be held every third Saturday of the month from 12 – 4 p.m. at the museum in Freehold. This group is free for members and $5 for non-members. If you are interested in in this group or have any question call Outreach Manager Pati Githens at 732-462-1466 ext. 11 or email pgithens@monmouthhistory.org.
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Throughout his career, Schilling has appeared in a number of film festivals, including CANNES, MVAAFF, Lighthouse International Film Festival, NYTVF, and now the Garden State Film Festival. “Leo” was f ilmed in various locations throughout New Jersey, including Lyndhurst, Holmdel, Wayne, Newark, Montclair, Clifton, and at the Art Factory Studios in Paterson. Other New Jersey natives were also a vital part of the film’s production including Boncimino (Howell), producer David W. Schoner Jr. (Cedar Grove) and producer Jeff Pinedo (Middlesex Township). Schilling’s fellow cast members include Garden State residents Matthew Serra (Vineland) and Victoria Taylor (Holmdel).
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HOWELL – Howell EMS is currently accepting applications for Part Time Emergency Medical Technicians. Requirements: • One year experience working within a 911 based EMS system. • Must possess a valid NJ Driver’s License. • Be currently certified as an EMT in the
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able to work well within a team environment • The candidate should exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. What we offer: • Competitive salaries based on experience, education and certification level. • Free refresher and continuing education courses.
• Educational and occupational advancement opportunities. Applications can be picked up any day at Howell Police Headquarters located at 300 Old Tavern Rd in Howell Township or at the EMS Annex located at 51 Windeler Rd. For more information, call 732-938-4575 ext. 2850.
Health And Wellness Workshop Series To Start In February By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – A four-part workshop series called “Howell Community Health & Wellness” has already “garnered great public interest” according to Township Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle. The series to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Howell Middle School South, Media Center, 220 Ramtown-Greenville Rd. will kick off on Feb. 13 with presenter Nicki Francis of Wellspring Prevention. Francis will present the program, “Vaping: What You Know; What You Need to Know.” The program “Youth Mental Health & Wellness Part 1” will be held on March 11 with facilitator Summer Deaver of Yoga Peace Kula. The second part of this program will be held on May 13 with speaker Alisha DeLorenzo of Living Yes. On April 22, Kaitlin McCarthy of Prevention First will provide a program called “Young Athletes and Opioids.” The series provides professional development credits for Howell K-8 school district staff. Free childcare will be provided by members of Howell PAL. For additional information or questions, call Riddle at 732-938-4500 ext. 4012 or e-mail her at criddle@twp.howell.nj.us or visit the alliance website at twp.howell. nj.us/169/Municipal-Alliance.
Soup Kitchen Open HOWELL –The Soup Kitchen of Immanuel Bible Church is open from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Monday of the month. Anyone in need of a meal or fellowship is welcome to come as the facility is open to the community. The Soup Kitchen is located at the Immanuel Bible Church at 1244 West Farms Rd. For information call 732-431-0299 or visit ibenj.org
CORRECTION In the Jan. 11 story “Residents Prepare For Controversial Development,” the south-central region of Howell was described as having “a 61-square-mile area where approximately 51,000 county residents live.” This should have said it was the entire town rather than one section. We regret the error.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 25 - jan 31
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Even a free spirit needs to have boundaries. You may do as you please in the week to come, but not at the cost of shirking responsibilities. Utilizing unorthodox methods may improve your chances for success. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): All knowledge is good knowledge. Anything you learn in the week ahead may be put to good use later, so pay attention. A trip down memory lane may show you how much you’ve grown and matured. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A soft sell makes the sale. Being too pushy or aggressive might drive people away, but a laid-back approach will seal the deal as this week unfolds. You shouldn’t assume that you’re too old to learn a new skill. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You get what you pay for. Bargain-hunting does you little good if you always end up with shoddy merchandise. In the upcoming week, it’s better to spend a little extra to ensure you’re getting quality. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid getting too comfortable. Just when you think you have a handle on which direction the wind is blowing, there’s likely to be a change. Be alert and prepared during the coming week and make plans that are flexible. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Charity begins at home. Focus on improvements in your house, or give aid and support to loved ones before committing to a cause that benefits others. Give yourself a pat on the back for all your hard work. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Know when to say when. Harmless flirtation may quickly
spiral into something bigger as this week goes by if you don’t maintain some semblance of control. However, this may not be a bad thing, depending on your status. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do things the old-fashioned way. You are better when excelling at a single project than when trying to multitask several jobs at once. Don’t be too quick to turn down an opportunity in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Psych yourself up. Don’t allow a few setbacks to get you down, as willpower and a positive attitude can go a long way in helping you plow ahead. You may be too unforgiving of your mistakes in the upcoming week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Every cloud has a silver lining. While your performance may not be what you had hoped for, your mistakes provide experience that you can build upon. Keep your eyes on the future as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t expect a lot of leeway. This will not be a good week for missing deadlines, owing money or being late, as you will not receive much sympathy. Stay on top of your commitments and responsibilities. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Focus on what’s important. If you only care about silly, petty issues, then you’re likely to have silly, petty problems. Seek out those with a deeper understanding of life who can stimulate your mind this week.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Sunday Brunch Day: Cap Off Your Winter Weekends With Comforting Sourdough Waffles By Wolfgang Puck
So many people think of sourdough as an all-American - or at least North American - phenomenon. Credit that to the fact that sourdough starters (wild yeast cultures regularly fed and nurtured to keep available for leavening bread) were mainstays not only of pioneering life but also among the miners who made sourdough the reliable daily bread in San Francisco during the 1849 California Gold Rush era; plus, other miners came to be known as “sourdoughs” during the Klondike Gold Rush in Canada during the late 1890s. In reality, though, sourdough is much older and more global. For many centuries, all yeast-leavened bread was sourdough, stretching back to ancient Egypt and up to the widespread development of commercial yeasts in the early 20th century. Today, sourdough cultures are still nurtured in many traditional homes, and it’s finding new enthusiasts among artisanal bakers and home bread makers alike. When I first visited San Francisco many years ago, I was amused when I was asked if I ever had anything like their beloved sourdough bread. Of course I had, having grown up in Austria eating rustic sourdough. I love baking with sourdough starters myself and usually offer some form of sourdough bread in my restaurants. So today, I would love to offer you a taste of sourdough to enjoy in your own kitchen. But I’ll keep it simple with a recipe that provides the pleasures of real, tangy sourdough flavor without need for the mixing, kneading and rising traditional loaves require. How is that possible? My sourdough waffles make it easy. Waffles, like pancakes made from similar batters, are in fact a simple form of bread known as a quick bread, primarily leavened by the carbon dioxide gas released instantly when baking powder - one of the recipe’s dry ingredients - comes in contact with the batter’s liquid. But the recipe I share here gets extra lightness and flavor from a simply made sourdough starter. Once your waffle batter is ready, use whatever regular or Belgian-style waffle iron you have, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Cook them until deep golden-brown, and - straight to your kitchen - you’ll experience your own Gold Rush! SOURDOUGH WAFFLES WITH FRUIT SYRUP Makes 5 8-inch (20-cm) waffles
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sourdough starter for waffles (recipe follows) 1/2 cup (125 mL) nonfat milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray Fruit Syrup (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, combine the starter, milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir well. In a smaller bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the starter mixture, and stir until well combined. Leave, covered, at warm room temperature until bubbles begin to form, about 30 minutes. Heat a waffle iron and coat lightly but evenly with nonstick spray. Using a 4-ounce (125 mL) ladle, pour batter evenly into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with a drizzle of fruit syrup. SOURDOUGH STARTER FOR WAFFLES Makes about 4 cups (1 L) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) nonfat milk 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt with live cultures 1 small potato, peeled and finely grated In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and leave at warm room temperature until the batter begins to bubble and develops a somewhat pleasant sour smell, about 24 hours. Transfer the starter to a covered container, and store in the refrigerator for at least three days before using. FRUIT SYRUP Makes about 1 1/3 cups (335 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) pure maple syrup 1/3 cup (85 mL) small blueberries, sliced strawberries or other fresh fruit 2 teaspoons grated orange zest Put the syrup, fruit and orange zest in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup and fruit are warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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