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By Ann Julian of the Howell Heritage and Historical Society T h is colu m n is brought to you by the Howell Heritage and Historical Society. We are hoping to bring you a monthly column that will bring HowelI’s long history to life. Many residents of this community are

─Photo Courtesy The Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation Jonna Crocker, 16, at left, and Alexandra “Allie” Crocker, 17, far right join Novelia Winters during the recently held Rare Disease Day celebration. By Bob Vosseller T h e F i g h t i n g fi nancially supporting Disease Day by honHOW ELL – Two H.A.R.D. Foundation, Pediat r ic Palliative oring those students township sisters are whose aim is to raise Care Programs. The in school who suffer fighting hard as part awareness for many a c r ony m H. A .R .D. from rare diseases and of their ongoing mis- of the known rare dis- stands for Having A chronic illnesses. sion for an organiza- eases in the United Rare Disease. The sisters can relate tion they created to States, offers support Howell High School to what other young help children with rare a nd c a r e p a ck a ge s junior Alexandra “Al- p e o p l e a r e g o i n g diseases and chronic to children and their lie” Crocker, 17, and through because they illnesses understand families, fund proj- her 16 -year-old sis- also suffer from a rare they are not fighting ects and events, and ter, sophomore Jonna illness since they were their struggle alone. raise funds to assist in ack nowledged Rare (Children - See Page 2)

Get To Know Howell’s History not aware of just how much history Howell has to offer! Did you know that it is estimated that A mer ican Indians lived in the area for h u n d r e d s of ye a r s before the area was “discovered” by Verrazzano as he sailed up the New Jersey coast? Since agriculture was

necessary for survival, settlements centered around the areas of Howel l’s r ich soi l. Set tlement s k now n then as Ramtown, Jersey v ille, Freewood Acres, Ardena have b e c o m e d e velo p e d neighborhoods. The town of Farmingdale (also known as Marsh’s Bog and Up-

per Squankum) was once part of Howell u ntil 1903, when it became a separate borough. Howell, once par t of Sh rewsbur y Township, was incorporated as a tow nship in 1801, and was named after Richard Howell, the third governor of New Jersey. At t h at t i me p r e s -

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ent day Wall, Brick, Lakewood and several smaller boroughs along the coast were also part of Howell. Early settlers farmed for survival. O ve r t i me, ag r icult u re became the p r i m a r y e c o n o m ic source with potatoes and cranberries being

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL − “Get it done.” That’s the message that professionals of the Zoning Board of Adjustment told representatives of a development that has faced delays for around two years. The Zoning Board had issues with the property’s stormwater management, and discrepancies with their plans. During the Board’s March 9 meeting the long-standing application was discussed. Sakoutis Realty, Colts Neck, sought to expand on their business which borders Routes 33 and Route 34. They sought a use variance and major site plan approval for a planned expansion of a non-conforming contractor’s storage and refuse yard. In other words, they wanted to expand their business further into their property, but the land wasn’t zoned for this. Board members previously voiced dissatisfaction with the amount of time it has taken to advance the application following a zoning violation that involved wetlands on the property. Back in July of 2018, Sakoutis received a municipal zoning violation. On Nov. 25, 2019, the firm’s attorney sent the board a letter that the firm was working with the New Jersey Department (Application - See Page 4)

Volunteers Sought For Earth Day Clean-up

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – It has been a relatively mild winter but thoughts of spring are already in the air as plans are underway for the annual Community Clean-up Day/Earth Day celebration. Volunteers are being sought to support this effort that will take place starting at 9:30 a.m. on April 18. Families, scout troops, sport teams, businesses and more are invited to meet up at Town Hall located at 4567 Route 9 North. Supplies will be provided. (Earth Day - See Page 7)

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Continued From Page 1 young. They started a special foundation to help families in Monmouth and Ocean counties after they learned that there weren’t a lot of support groups for people their age dealing with these same issues. Alexandra said, “I have battled rare diseases and chronic illnesses all my life - I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease, along with an underlying connective tissue disease.” Jonna was diagnosed with gastroparesis in August of 2015 and has the underlying connective tissue disease as well. Alexandra said “the physical illnesses themselves were difficult to deal with, but the mental aspect was the most challenging for me. I often felt isolated and alone, and I wasn’t allowed to talk about what I was dealing with because it wasn’t ‘normal’ for kids my age.” “We are so grateful for all of the community support and hope to continue to grow the foundation. We are looking forward to providing even more support to our Fighting H.A.R.D. families,” Jonna said. Jonna added, “we are especially grateful to all of the Howell Township schools. I even met personally with Principal Gredder from Memorial Elementary, where we worked with their PAWS Patrol students to help raise awareness and funds for the foundation.” “Luckily, my sister and I have an incredible support system at home. We searched online for support groups that helped kids with rare diseases, but we couldn’t fi nd any focused on emotional support. Eventually, we decided that we did not want any other kid to feel like we felt,” Alexandra said. In August of 2015, Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation became an official 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to “help kids with rare diseases and chronic illnesses to not feel alone.” The Crocker sisters oversee Fighting H.A.R.D. with their parents. Jonna said the Foundation created “a $10,000 Fighting H.A.R.D. Fund established at the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center for kids who are in the hospital for long periods of time.” “Those with rare diseases and chronic illnesses are often called “frequent flyers” at the hospital. We hope to establish funds at other local children’s hospitals as well in the future,” Jonna added. Alexandra said, “we are beyond thankful for the tremendous amounts of support we have received from our community, and we owe all our success to our supporters: families, businesses, students/staff, and Fighting H.A.R.D. kids along with their families.”

She added that, “Howell High School has been an incredible backbone to our growth as a foundation. Jonna and I are both students there. Our principal, Mr. Jeremy Braverman, along with the incredible students and staff, have helped us implement our very own “RARE Your Jeans Day, where we support kids with rare “genes” by decorating and wearing our “jeans”. The name of the event comes from 80% of rare diseases being caused by faulty/ rare genes. “We had schools across the state participate and we have raised funds, but more importantly, we have raised so much awareness for kids who need it,” Alexandra said. Rare Disease Day is normally held on the last day of February and this year, being a Leap Year, it had an extra day. As it fell on a Saturday however, students instead observed it the day before, on Feb. 28. Staff members of Howell High School sold patches for students to decorate. Students wore actual jeans which they decorated and held competitions. “Local businesses throughout Monmouth and Ocean County have shown us so much support as well. Colonial Coffee Shoppe and ProCare Rehabilitation here in Howell, along with the Howell Chamber of Commerce where we won Service Organization of the Year in 2018 have been wonderful to us. The NJ State Police are also incredible supporters of the foundation,” Alexandra said. She added, “Howell Township Schools with Superintendent Joseph Isola continue to be so supportive to us even though we are now in high school. For Rare Disease Day, Point Pleasant came in really strong for our Fighting H.A.R.D. Families in Ocean. Coal House Bistro held a fundraising dinner for us, Plethora Boutique gave a percentage of sales to the foundation, and Mueller’s Bakery created the most incredibly delicious cookies as a fundraiser for Fighting HARD.” “We were able to host a wonderful celebration at iPlay America on Feb. 28, where all of our FH families were able to come out for a fun night, enjoy some dinner, rides and games. Martell’s Tiki Bar is our newest supporter and will even be hosting their upcoming Music Fest on May 31, where proceeds will be generously donated to Fighting H.A.R.D.,” Alexandra said. The Crocker sisters hope to gain more sponsors so that they can help more families dealing with rare diseases and chronic illnesses. Every penny earned goes directly to the kids who are Fighting H.A.R.D. For further information visit the Foundation’s website at ﬁghtinghardfoundation.org/ or e-mail info@fightinghardfoundation.org.

United Way Hosts Spring Tee-Off

JERSEY SHORE – The United Way of Monmouth and Ocean County will be hosting a spring tee-off at the Hollywood Golf Club in Deal on May 18 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Reserve your spot early as the event sold old

last year. Brunch will be provided prior to shot gun, cocktails and dinner will follow afterwards. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Toni Pitts at 848-206-2036 or tpitts@uwmoc.org.

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of Environmental Protection (DEP) concerning the wetlands and a buffering area within the wetlands. Board Planner Jennifer Beahm said a meeting took place on Jan. 10 between the board’s professionals and the applicant’s professionals. Zoning Board Engineer Charles Cunliffe also met with the applicant’s professionals twice concerning the application. Cunliffe expressed his frustration saying, “I still have some significant storm water management concerns. The last copy of plans that were submitted within the last 10 days do not show any storm water management infrastructure along the north section of the site.” “It is now March 9 and I haven’t seen anything to address the storm water management, Walt can you give us an explanation?” Cunliffe asked. Attorney Walter Hopkins spoke for Sakoutis during the meeting. He acknowledged that a number of meetings had occurred and that requests for the water management information had been made by the board’s engineering firm. “They have gone out of their way to meet with our staff.” “Part of that 52,000 square feet - well over an acre - is being restored through our permits with NJDEP. The way we approached this was that we over-detained the area near the detention basin to compensate for the runoff of the northern area of the site,” Hopkins added. “I don’t believe that we didn’t address it, we just didn’t address it in a manner that Mr. Cunliffe’s office was comfortable with at this point.”

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Cunliffe told board members that when a storm water analysis is normally performed that any areas that have seen change or adjustments since the time of a prior approval would be addressed in a storm water management study and that this was not done. Cunliffe was concerned that the application that the NJDEP was seeing was not the same plan that was being seen by the board’s professionals. Beahm told Hopkins, “you need to address your drainage. This is months and months and months of delay.” “Let’s be clear here this is a code issue. It’s not like they are coming here asking for permission. They are asking for forgiveness and yet after all this time what we’ve been asking for is not represented in the plans. I am frustrated to say the least and I’m sure Charlie would agree because he had two meetings with them,” Beahm said, referencing the board’s engineer. She added, “here we are in March 2020 when the application was 2018 on a code violation and we’re not even close to where we need them to be. These plans need to be fixed.” Board Chairman Wendell Nanson asked Hopkins, “are you hearing what my professionals are saying?” Hopkins said yes, and they want to earn the board’s approval. “Your professionals feel we are a long way from that.” The Board will review resubmitted plans and extended the application to its April 27 meeting. “Let’s get these plans cleaned up,” Nanson stressed to Hopkins. “It will be an effort but we’ll do our best,” Hopkins said.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

County Busy With Construction And Financial Projects From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone Hello everyone! While I could say the last few weeks have been very busy, the truth of the matter is that the county stays busy around the year with ongoing projects and initiatives. I would like to provide a few updates from the departments I oversee, including the County Department of Public Works and Engineering. I’m proud to serve as the liaison to this department and cannot praise enough the tremendous work these – and all – County employees do on a daily basis to maintain the

high quality of life we enjoy in Monmouth County. At our workshop meeting on Feb. 27, the Board voted on a resolution approving plans and specs for a significant rehabilitation project for the bridge structure designated O-21 on Ocean Avenue over Lake Takanassee in the City of Long Branch. The bridge rehabilitation includes adding new light fixtures with energy efficient LED bulbs; concrete repairs to the deck, sidewalks and railings, and then sealing and waterproofing the en-

tire bridge deck and railing elements. The rehabilitation of this bridge is a proactive maintenance project and a great investment because it will avoid a more expensive replacement of the bridge in the future. The salt water and high winds take a toll on this bridge’s light fixtures which need to be replaced. The waterproofing of the bridge deck will extend the life of the bridge in the long run. This project is being completed in close cooperation with the city of Long Branch, a town with long and rich history on the east coast. I will make every effort to ensure that this work is completed as quickly as possible and that the bridge is fully operational prior to the summer season. Additionally, I will continue my efforts to work closely

with all municipalities in our county to restore and maintain the beautiful and historic aspects of our infrastructure as well as keep them in a state of good repair. Another department I would like to update you on is the Monmouth County Improvement Authority. In 2019, the MCIA completed five financings totaling $221.785 million. Three of these were pooled financings which are expected to save $4.957 million on behalf of 26 Monmouth County municipalities, school districts and local authorities. These savings are primarily attributed to the AAA/AAA/AAA credit ratings generated by the use of the county’s credit ratings through a county guaranty. The MCIA also completed a refunding of outstanding bonds for Brookdale Com-

munity College. The Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 continued the history of support for Brookdale by generating savings for the College. MCIA and Brookdale achieved an attractive True Interest Cost of 2.08% for the 12-year refinancing of outstanding 2009 debt. The refunding transaction generated Present Value Savings of $638,278.49 or 8.30% of the bonds refunded and a gross budgetary savings of $672,416.67. The Bonds were structured to provide savings in every year with the bulk of the savings being provided in fiscal years 2021-2025 at the request of Brookdale. The average annual savings in these years was $128,900. The Monmouth County Improvement Authority has been an integral part of main-

taining the high quality of life Monmouth County residents have enjoyed and the capital projects it has financed will continue to serve generations to come. Lastly, I want remind everyone that our Annual Made in Monmouth will be returning on April 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Monmouth University. As liaison to the department of Economic Development I would like to encourage all residents and visitors to take advantage of this free event that features hundreds of consumer products made right here in Monmouth County. To register, please visit MadeInMonmouth.com or call Monmouth County Division of Economic Development at 732-431-7470. As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Freeholder Director.

Stopping COVID-19 Must Be Our Highest Priority - No Matter The Cost From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith TRENTON - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) said “stop-

ping the coronavirus must be our highest priority—

no matter the cost” and praised President Trump for declaring a national emergency that includes $50 billion to assist states and local governments in the fight. The March 14, 2020 vote on HR 6201, Coronavirus Economic Aid Package,

was 363-40. “As Americans, we need to unite and take every precaution to mitigate the spread of coronavirus and protect the health and welfare of everyone,” he said. “The new public-private partnership…will ensure quicker access to reliable

testing,” Smith continued, “people - especially the most vulnerable and those closest to them - will know with certainty whether they’ve contracted the disease. By authorizing massive testing by private labs like Quest and LabCorp in addition to government-run labs, the

Trump Administration is significantly expanding the capacity to test.” “Waiving interest on college loans will assist students during this ordeal,” he added. For more information on the coronavirus go to Coronavirus.gov.

Bill Would Eliminate Patient Costs For Coronavirus

WASHI NGTON, D.C. −U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a bill aimed at helping Americans with the medical costs of any tests, care, or treatment related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The Care for COVID-19 Act would require health insurance plans to cover both diagnostic and treatment services related to the virus, with no

cost-sharing to the patient. This includes the cost of prescriptions, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and visits to the emergency room, urgent care facilities, or doctor’s office. The bill would also create a special enrollment period to allow individuals impacted by COVID-19 to enroll in a health plan through the health insurance marketplace. “For so many Americans,

fears of health care costs and potential medical debt are major barriers standing in the way of getting the care they need,” Booker said. “During a public health emergency like the one we are experiencing right now, it’s even more imperative that people are able to obtain affordable health care. This common-sense bill will ensure individuals can get the diagnostic and treatment ser-

vices they need right now.” “At a time when our country faces a real public health crisis, the dangers of the Trump Administration’s ongoing assault on Americans’ access to affordable health care becomes even more stark,” Menendez said. “The coronavirus does not discriminate based on how much money you make or how good your health care plan is. And no person should be in more fear of

paying for the health care treatment they need than the potential danger of a virus they may have.” The legislation builds upon efforts in New Jersey and New York, where Governors Phil Murphy and Andrew Cuomo have waived consu mer cost-sha r i ng for COVID-19 testing for individuals covered by state-regulated health insurance plans. This federal bill would apply to a broad-

er range of insurance plans, including those offered on the health insurance marketplace. This bill comes on the heels of Booker’s efforts to prioritize funding for state and local health departments, which are on the front lines of this public health crisis. Booker and Menendez wrote to the HHS Secretary urging him to swiftly unlock emergen(Bill - See Page 13)

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Earth Day:

in their community to keep a “clean and green” neighborhood. They are especially picking roads that are heavily traveled and hit hard with trash. Clean Communities is also interested in groups cleaning and possibly adopting a jug handle. All interested parties should contact Laurie Dunwoody at Howell Township Public Works by calling 732-938-4500 ext. 2452 or e-mail ldunwoody@twp.howell.nj.us. Volunteers should register by April 10. Those interested in taking part with the Adopt-a-Road groups are to make arrangements to have supplies picked up earlier in the week.

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State Park.) Information for this article came from the Howell Township website from an article written by Louise Usechak for the Manasquan Watershed Management Association for an assessment report completed in 1999. Topics we will cover in future presentations will be the Preventorium and the Naval Weapons Station Earle. Who we are: A group of interested residents to whom Howell Township sold the MacKenzie house for $1.00, with the understanding that we would repair and reopen the property as a museum for residents, children and adults to visit and enjoy. You are cordially invited to The Howell Heritage and Historical Society meetings the fourth Friday of the month, at the Ardena Baptist Church Hall, Adelphia Road, Howell at 7 p.m.

Continued From Page 1 Last year’s event was a huge success, according to its coordinators, and they are expecting an even bigger turnout this year. Volunteers will assemble at Town Hall for registration and then groups will be given a designated road to clean conducive to the children’s age along with gloves, bags, and safety vests etc. Each group will return at around noon for awards and lunch. This is a program that helps to keep Howell neighborhoods “clean and green.” All are encouraged to get involved with-

Continued From Page 1 important crops. As the area grew, more sources of income came into play: marl (a fertilizer made from decomposing marine life), iron, and timber were important to the growth of the area. Brick making and the making of munitions also contributed to the early economy. James Allaire built a company town, Howell Works, that produced iron that was used for the production of ships, but they also produced stoves, cookware, pipes and irons as well as bricks. At the height of the Howell Works production, the company town boasted of a resident population of 500. Competition from a better iron from Pennsylvania took its toll on the Howell Works, and it ceased production in the 1840s. (Today we recognize the Howell Works site as Allaire

─Photo By Howell Heritage and Historical Society President Bob Novak The historic MacKenzie House was recently sold to the Howell Heritage and Historical Society by the township for a dollar. The organization’s goal is to repair and reopen the property as a museum for residents, children and adults to visit and enjoy.

Atlantic Shore Wood Turners To Meet

HOWELL – The Atlantic Shore Wood Turners meet each second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Howell Community Church at 1554 Maxim-Southard Rd. Come learn about and participate in wood turning with this talented group. Beginners and experts are welcome. Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Send it to news@jerseyshoreonline.com.

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tion (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

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County: Be Wary Of Price Gouging During Coronavirus By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With people fearing that the coronavirus will spread further and stores having shortages on many products, price gouging has become a major concern within the community. Many stores are reporting having shortages of soap, disinfectants, hand sanitizers, bottled water, cleansers and toilet paper. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is warning local businesses that price gouging will not be accepted. “We have zero tolerance for price gouging,” Vicari said. “When the governor declared a state of emergency it included specific safeguards and severe penalties for price gouging.” Vicari, who is the Chairman of Consumer Affairs for the county, also said that consumers making purchases at stores or online are protected under the state’s Consumer Fraud Act. “It is unconscionable that anyone would prey on customers who are simply trying to protect themselves and their loved ones,” he said. The director of Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Stephen Scaturro said that he and his staff are already watching out for any artificially

inflated prices. “We’ve got boots on the ground looking for problems and we’re ready to respond to any complaints,” Scaturro said. “As soon as the governor issued his state of emergency, I sent investigators out to make sure stores were complying with the law.” The state law says that during a time of emergency, merchants can not increase prices by more than 10 percent. Scaturro and his team said that they already received two complaints of price gouging. “Someone called to complain that a dollar store was selling bottles of hand sanitizer for $4.99 each. Our investigator found the store had paid a wholesale price of $3.99 per bottle, so there was no price gouging,” Scaturro said. The other complaint included the cost of surgical masks at a local retailer and is still under investigation. According to Vicari, the department is responding to any complaints immediately. Vicari stated that if any resident feels they have been a victim of price gouging recently, they should call the Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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 Howell

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.

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Local Business Owner Nabbed On Tax Evasion

By Chris Lundy HOWELL – The owner of a roofing business admitted to tax evasion charges amounting to about half a million dollars. Wilson Salas-Molina, 39, of Howell, pleaded guilty to tax evasion and failure to pay the IRS more than $540,000 in employment taxes, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. As the owner of US Contractor Inc. (a/k/a Wilson Contractors Inc., a/k/a WC Contractor Inc.), a roofing business in Monmouth County, he was required to withhold a portion of em-

ployees pay to hand over to the IRS. Instead, he cashed checks from roofing clients at a check cashing service, and then paid his 14 employees in cash. In this way, he was able to conceal his payment of wages, and didn’t pay the IRS the employment taxes. The two counts - tax evasion and failure to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes - each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. Sentencing is scheduled for July 13, 2020.

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By Ann Julian, Howell Historical Heritage Society When it comes to farming, Howell’s history is as rich as the soil that sustained it. The farmers and their teams of horses worked hard to feed not only their own families but also to sell their produce to the town markets. With the advent of trains, around 1850, fresh produce could be shipped to the cities. Along with corn, tomatoes, and cranberries, a main money crop was potatoes. The Howell train station on Howell Station Road was one of Monmouth County’s most important loading centers. As many as 75 wagons loaded with potatoes and their teams would line up and down Howell Road awaiting the train. At this time, around 1912, Monmouth County was the nation’s leading potato producer. (History of Howell, Alma Donahay’s 8th grade class, 1968, page 56).

─Photo courtesy Howell Historical Society This photo shows a typical wagon and team ready to make the two-mile drive to Howell Station. With the shadows just under the horses and wagon, it must be around noon time with the train due sometime in the late afternoon. Meet John Adam Dornbeacher, an orphan from Brooklyn, who sits on the left holding the reins and smoking his corn cob pipe. These big barns in the background were on Vanderveer Road where John Adam lived and was listed as a servant and farm laborer on the 1900 Howell Township census. This pair of horses is sporting a harness that included leather strips hanging from the backstrap for the purpose of keeping the flies off the horses. There are five barrels of potatoes on the wagon ready for market. The Freehold Transcript of Aug. 11, 1899 lists the price per barrel as $1.50 to $1.60. Today potatoes are about $.99 per pound.

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By Bob Vosseller FARMINGDALE – Even the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore are facing the impact of current health issues raised by COVID -19. In response to health and safety concerns local Girl Scouts announced that it is postponing all of its large gatherings. This decision includes the annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala that was scheduled for March 20. The council, which serves more than 10,000 girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties, will postpone all large events through March 31, according to Chief Executive Officer Eileen Higgins. “The decision follows public health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the NJ Department of Health, county health authorities, as well as input from local school districts, partners, Girl Scout families, volunteers, staff and supporters,” Higgins said. “The Girl Scout motto is ‘be prepared,’” Higgins said, “and we are working hard to ensure that our decisions and guidance reflect Girl Scouts’ commitment to prevent the spread of coronavirus in our community.” The gala has been rescheduled to July 30 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. For information on this and other rescheduled events, visit Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s website at www.GSFun.org/coronavirus. “On behalf of the Girl Scout movement, I’d like to thank the Girl Scout community for being part of our collective action to prevent the spread of coronavirus. We will continue to update members and friends through e-mail, social media and on our website,” Higgins added. The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore serves more than 10,000 girls ages 5-18 in Monmouth and Ocean counties, providing a time-tested leadership experience that inspires and motivates them to take action for themselves and their communities. For over 107 years, Girl Scouts has helped girls become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. For information on how to join, volunteer, partner, or donate, visit gsfun.org or call 800-785-2090.

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

How To Make An Herbal Immune Tea By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There are several herbs that I’d like to talk to you about today because they are known to have some benefits for your immune system. This isn’t to discount Vitamin D or Vitamin C, two vitamins that can support your immune system, but rather to enhance what those nutrients can do. Herbs can be made into a tea or what’s termed a decoction. I made a video to show you how easy it is to make this at home, provided you have the herbs. Those can be purchased online, or at health food stores. There is still plenty of bulk herb to buy so hopefully we won’t run out of those! My video is live on youtube. You can search it by the title, Make Your Own Immune Tea Amid Coronavirus Fears. Here is my recipe for “Im mu ne Tea” and beneath it, you will see the rationale for the inclusion of these precious, effective and safe herbs. Ingredients for Suzy’s Immune Tea 4 or 5 cups water 1 Tablespoon of Elderberries 1 Tablespoon of Echinacea 1 Tablespoon of Orange Peel 2 Teaspoon Licorice Root Optional: Honey to sweeten Directions: Pour 4 to 5 cups of water into a pot, and add the herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a very gentle simmer and continue simmering for approximately 30 minutes. You may strain the herbs and put into a glass jar

or pitcher. Shelf life is about 3 days. Sweeten if desired. Drink 1 cup daily. Elderberry. Black Elderberries have been used as anti-virals and natural antibiotics against cough, colds and the f lu for centuries. Studies in test tubes and humans prove demonstrable efficacy when it comes to inhibiting the inf luenza virus (and other bacteria). Echinacea. This herb has been used for centuries to help control symptoms of the common cold, inf luenza and other viruses. It can inhibit “hemagglutinin” and “neuraminidase” which are specific to inf luenza. When echinacea does inhibits these compounds i n side you r cel ls, it cont rols t he spreading and severity of symptoms of inf luenza. Orange Peel. This is just the rind of an orange, but it’s dried up. It adds Vitamin C which has documentation for its ability to shorten the duration of a cold. It is a strong antioxidant. Licorice Root. This contains glycyrrhizic acid, a compound that is known to inhibit viral growth (slow it down), as well as directly inactivate certain viral particles. A study in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2005 showed that glycyrrhizin could “inhibit SARS-coronavirus (SARS-CoV) replication in vitro.” I have a longer version of this article that I can email to you if you sign up for my free health newsletter at suzycohen.com

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9 Kid in a military family 10 Observe 11 *Ingratiate oneself (with) 12 Norwegian capital 13 Ready to be kicked off 21 Gallop 22 Ltrs. in an unﬁlled TV time slot 26 Western treaty org. 27 Urged (on) 28 Gangster Frank in “Road to Perdition” 29 *Bargain hunter’s venue 30 Street eatery 31 Order from on high 32 Pink-slips 35 Debt-heavy corp. deals

36 Word in a thesaurus: Abbr. 39 Temporary Oktoberfest structure 40 “The Untouchables” gangster 43 Yukon automaker 45 Drink pourer’s words 47 Actor Stephen 49 Wellness gp. 51 Vintage photo hue 52 Painter’s stand 53 Hornet, e.g. 54 Poker bet that’s not optional 56 Highland garb 57 Florida’s Miami-__ County 58 Times to call, in ads 59 Apartment payment 61 52, in old Rome

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Cedar Glen West is looking for mechanics and laborer / grounds crew. General building knowledge and a drivers license for mechanics are a must. Working knowledge of hot water boiler operations is a definite plus. Drivers license for laborers is a must. We do offer health benefits. Mechanics must be willing to participate in the on call rotation. 7326575525. (13)

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Items For Sale Fishing Equipment - For sale. Fresh and salt water flies. Call Don 732-349-4373. (15) Baby Grand Piano - $1,800 or best offer, Forked River, NJ. 609693-9578 leave message. (16)

Items Wanted Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) 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) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (16) 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) 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.

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CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing CNA $16/hr. FT 7-3 Skilled Nursing E/O Weekend (1) position. FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing E/O weekend (2) positions. Weekly pay! Weekend only positions - $20/hr Per Diem $18/hr Assisted Living CHHA or CNA $12/ hr Weekly pay Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) E/O weekend Memory Care. Full Time 11-7 E/O weekend. Part Time 11-7 E/O weekend 4 days a week. Weekend only positions $14/hr. Per Diem $12/25/hr 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 apply online at www.thepinesatwhiting.org. (16)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (19) A Great Cleaning Service - Homes Offices Rentals. Thorough, reliable honest, with excellent references. Senior Discounts. Free Estimates. Call 732-948-4730, Barbara. (15) Looking For Live-in Job - To care for the elderly. 25 years experience. Good references. Call Maria 347-664-0959. (14) House Painting - Interior only. Wa l l p a p e r r e m o v a l , k i t c h e n cabinet painting. Nice job. Not a cheap job. Licensed and insured, 732-929-4399. (14) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Need A Ride - Senior discounts. Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (24) Paint Your Rooms - Fast Clean Neat, Starting At $50. Per Room. Wallpaper Removal, Exteriors, Power Washing Call 732-864-6396 Leave Voicemail. (4)

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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 t hei r homes a nd placed i nto foster care — of ten far f rom thei r f r iends, families and schools. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers from CASA for Children of Monmouth Cou nt y a re specially screened a nd 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 Br u nt 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 Br u nt said. “CASA for Children of Monmouth County needs more volunteers to step up and be a voice for ch ild ren who desperately need them.” To help these children, CASA is seek-

ing 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 well-cared 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

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 21 - mar 27 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you feel loved and admired, you are more creative and willing to show off your talents. In the upcoming week your imagination can soar, and you might have ideas worthy of writing down. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, you might be one of the movers and the shakers, but take care you don’t shake too much and cause resentment with a loved one or business associate. Focus on following the rules. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tell them what they want to hear, and they will think better of you. You can develop insights into how things can be improved without foisting problems on people who may not be willing to make changes. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might think you are being asked to perform jobs that are above your pay grade in the week ahead. At the same time, your money may seem to go in and out of your bank account much too quickly. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be loving and thoughtful this week, but people in your life could be focused on different issues. Acknowledge the fact that loved ones can make changes while still honoring their promises. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the upcoming week, you could create a financial conundrum if you exaggerate your assets. You might dream of having something bigger or better and be tempted to promise more than you can fulfill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your artistic vision could be a powerful factor in your choices as this week unfolds. You may choose to capitalize on your ability to present a positive image to the world as well as loved ones. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A partner could push back if you attempt to effect changes. Even if the two of you are loyal and faithful to one another, there could be a debate about business, finances or career choices. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Changes in the pecking order can alter your work environment in the week ahead. Use your excellent people skills to smooth out potential difficulties during transitions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can take the most ethical approach to a job, yet someone with a different interpretation of the rules could take a shortcut and get there before you. Do your homework on sales pitches in the week to come. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): No one else can dictate how you choose to live your life. However, you might make decisions to please a loved one. You might resist changes to your family routines because they are inconvenient. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Communicative Mercury enters your sign in the week ahead, so you could be more interested in messages and discussions. An impulsive purchase might bring you a great deal of delight and satisfaction.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Go Bananas! It’s Always The Right Time Of Year For This Frozen Treat By Wolfgang Puck I know fans of frozen desserts that will go out in a snowstorm for a scoop of their favorite flavor. If you love ice cream, you’ll eat it no matter what the weather is like. So, even though summer is still months away, it’s ice cream season now (and always). The same doesn’t always go for ice cream flavors based on fruit. Sure, you can go into the supermarket or a big-chain ice cream shop and get strawberry or cherry ice cream any time of year, even though those flavors depend on late-spring or early-summer fruit. But, for the best homemade fruit-flavored ice cream, I prefer to use fresh, in-season produce. One particular fruit, though, is reliable virtually any time of year: the banana. Grown in the humid tropics, bananas are always in season and almost never disappoint you; unless, that is, all you can find are green bananas, which will still ripen to brown-speckled yellow skins within three to four days. I love to use bananas to make ice cream, because the fruit itself has a smooth, creamy consistency already very much like that of the frozen dessert itself. And they become so sweet when fully ripened that you need to add very little sugar to sweeten the ice cream mixture itself. In fact, the bananas even benefit from a hint of sour tanginess from a generous dollop of sour cream to balance out the fruit’s sugars To get the fullest, sweetest banana flavor in the recipe for my banana sour cream ice cream, you must make absolutely certain that you use very ripe bananas; so ripe, in fact, that their skins are uniformly brown, with barely a hint of yellow. Start by buying the ripest-looking bananas you can find in the market. To speed up ripening, detach those you plan to use from whatever bunch you’ve purchased, and put them in a loosely closed brown paper bag at room temperature. The bag will contain the ethylene gas bananas naturally emit as they ripen, speeding up the process. You can even boost the process by adding to the bag an apple or a tomato, both of which also give off ethylene. In addition to the sour cream in my recipe, I also enhance the banana flavor by including touches of two other compatible flavors: mellow honey and earthy, slightly astringent walnut extract. The result is a surprisingly complex-tasting yet still mild, even soothing treat. What could be better? Add to each serving a generous drizzle of my simple bittersweet chocolate sauce. The result is like having a fantastic chocolate-covered frozen banana in a bowl! BANANA SOUR CREAM ICE CREAM Makes about 1 1/2 quarts (1/2 L) 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 2 cups (500 mL) milk

2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a sharp knife 4 overripe bananas, skins very covered in brown spots 1/4 cup (65 mL) sour cream 2 tablespoons mild honey 1 teaspoon walnut extract Simple bittersweet chocolate sauce (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat. While whisking the egg yolk-sugar mixture continuously, slowly pour about a third of the hot milk-cream mixture into the yolk mixture. Then, stir in the remaining milk-cream mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Rest a fine-meshed wire sieve over a large, cold bowl. Pour the hot cream-yolk mixture through the sieve. In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine peeled bananas, sour cream, honey, and walnut extract. Process until smoothly pureed, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl. Pulse in a little of the cream-yolk mixture to liquefy the banana mixture; then, stir the banana mixture into the cream-yolk mixture until smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until cold, 1 to 2 hours. Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and free following the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve with simple bittersweet chocolate sauce. SIMPLE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, chopped Pour the cream into a large saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the cream boil over. Put the chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Let stand so the hot cream softens the chocolate, about 1 minute. Carefully stir with a whisk to blend the sauce, carefully scraping down the bowl sides occasionally. Use the sauce immediately. Transfer any leftover sauce or all of it, if you like, to a covered container and refrigerate for up to several days. Rewarm gently in a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat.

(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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