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May 8, 2021

Elementary School Teacher Wins Officials Thank New Furniture For Classroom Guadagno As She Leaves Fulfill

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A first grade teacher received a grant package of new furniture for her classroom worth over $20,000.

In Spring of 2020, S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of Howell Schools Joseph Isola discussed with the Howell Leadership Team about an upcoming grant opportunity. The grant through Tanner North Jersey would award an eligible teacher or counselor with new furniture for their classroom. Those interested had to submit a three-to-five-minute video explaining how they were reaching and connecting with students throughout the pandemic.

After hearing about the grant opportunity, first grade teacher Samantha Vigna from Taunton Elementary School said she immediately reached out to Principal Brooke Napoli to submit her entry.

“You could hear the excitement in her voice (Teacher - See Page 4)

By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY – Former Lt. Gov Kim Guadagno had found a home at Fulfill during a time when the community needed it most, but now she has stepped down from the leadership role.

“It was a privilege and an unexpected challenge to guide the organization throughout the pandemic. During these last two years, we expanded services and programs, served over 215,000 residents and families in the Monmouth and Ocean area, and served as a stabilizing force for those who needed food, financial assistance, job training, and more.

I want to credit my team who were fearless throughout, the volunteers without whom we could not keep up, and the many donors who made this happen for supporting our work and my leadership,” she said.

Guadagno is a partner with the law firm of Connell Foley and will return to her law practice.

After eight years as New Jersey’s first lieutenant governor in modern times, she was chosen (Fulfill - See Page 4)

Organizations Unite To Fund Childcare Program

-Photos courtesy Howell Twp. Schools First grade teacher Samantha Vigna shows off her classroom.

Shelter Receives Over $7K To Support Lifesaving Work

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA received a $7,500 grant investment from a non-profit to aid the shelter’s lifesaving work for animals in Monmouth County.

The newly named non-profit Petco Love aims to help pets nationally by empowering local shelters and orga-

nizations throughout the community with the “power of love.” They’ve invested nearly $300 million since their founding in 1999 in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. The non-profit has also helped over 6.5 million pets find loving homes in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations, like the (Shelter - See Page 7)

−Photo courtesy the Monmouth County SPCA

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COU NTY – During these hard times, the Monmouth ACTS along with other organizations have worked together to help fund a local child care program.

When the pandemic stuck in March of 2020, several organizations were mandated to shut down, including LADACIN Network’s Give and Take Childcare.

The organization had to quickly decipher a plan for their teaching staff

to support families despite not be able to see each other in-person.

The non-profit gives support and services to those with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities, as well as having an integrated child care center which serves typically developing children and children with special needs.

With their revenue impacted due to decreased enrollment and COVID related costs, it was important for the (Fund - See Page 7)

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by Republicans to run for the state’s top spot, ultimately losing to Phil Murphy. She spent two years as CEO of Fulfill, which was formerly the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The name was changed to Fulfill to reflect the fact that the organization provides more than just food.

During those two years, the organization was recognized with a number of awards.

These were challenging years, because the demand for food was even greater. Fulfill served 3.5 million more meals than the year before the pandemic. It awarded more than $2 million to food pantries and feeding agencies impacted by COVID-19, she said.

The restaurant program served half a million meals while participating restaurants

were supported during this difficult time. A partnership served more than 20,000 meals through a collaboration with local hospitals.

Under Guadagno’s tenure, the organization closed a $1.5 million budget gap, installed solar panels, assumed management of The People’s Pantry at the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River, and had sponsors donate services and materials to expand Fulfill’s service driveway and lot for delivery vehicles.

Local leaders worked with Guadagno and Fulfill on at least a weekly basis, and gave thanks to her when they heard she was moving on.

There are four pantries in Berkeley that Fulfill helps, Mayor Carmen Amato said.

In addition to this, Fulfill provides meals for people in need every Tuesday at the recreation building on Route 9.

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she’s stepping down,” he said, recalling how she was always a phone call away if they needed help with anything.

“This is a very difficult job to do pre-pandemic,” and it’s become even more challenging now that there are so many more people in need, he said. “Without Kim’s leadership, I don’t know if any of this would be possible.”

Berkeley Councilman John Bacchione said it was a sad day and asked for a resolution demanding that the board of directors decline her resignation, a symbolic gesture to show the support of Berkeley’s governing body.

Berkeley Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich has helped run a food bank for eight years.

It takes place on the fourth Friday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the senior clubhouse located at 631 Jamaica Boulevard.

“Every month, she made sure that the seniors had all the essentials,” she said. “She knows what people need.”

Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach said that without her, the township would not be in week 58 of the free food distribution.

“We are sad to see you leaving, and will

be forever indebted to you for helping our township through this pandemic,” he said.

He posted a photo of her helping out during the second week of the pandemic food distributions. The township had run out of food and Guadagno called them back to Fulfill and loaded boxes into their truck to make sure no one went without.

According to Fulfill, “Kim Guadagno will complete her term on May 5, 2021, and will be returning to her private law practice.

Effective May 6, 2021, Chief Operating Officer Jim Kroeze and Director of Development and External Relations Linda Kellner will serve as interim Co-CEOs while the Board of Trustees conducts a formal search for a new executive leader.”

The NJ Globe cited sources within the organization with information about the proceedings who wished to remain anonymous. They reported that the former lieutenant governor was “ousted” due to political reasons, such as endorsing someone against party lines and challenging the Monmouth County Commissioners on failing to provide certain COVID-19 relief funds to Fulfill. The commissioners said she did not fill out an application, while she said she wrote letters to the commissioners and spoke to them about the need.

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Continued From Page 1 describing all of her ideas for the submission,” Napoli said. “She is an educator who fully understands and whole-heartedly believes that positive relationships and interactions are the foundation for her students’ happiness and success (pandemic or no pandemic). Therefore, when it came time to prepare the video, Ms. Vigna simply spoke from her heart and was able to compile (with ease) all of the ways she was connecting with her students.”

In Vigna’s video, she showed how her and her students used an online program called Seesaw to post pictures and videos of their school work. Other online platforms Vigna used were FlipGrid, Twitter and Zoom to teach and stay connected with her students.

“At the end of our Zoom meetings it would take forever to get everyone logged off because we would just be waving at each other saying ‘bye’ because we didn’t want to leave each other,” Vigna said.

On April 21, the Howell Township Public School Districted congratulated Vigna for being selected by Tanner North Jersey as the recipient of a $25,000 classroom furniture grant.

“I was not surprised at all that Ms. Vigna was one of the lucky winners. The grant submission was to highlight how the educator was continuing to inspire, reassure, comfort and positively interact with her students despite the very new challenges of remote learning at the start of the pandemic,” Napoli said. “There is a picture on Ms. Vigna’s submission clip where she is holding a sign that reads ‘You make me smile.’ That statement is 100 percent true! Ms. Vigna completely lights up when she talks about each and every one of her students. There is nothing that Ms. Vigna would not do for her students social, emotional and academic growth.”

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Monmouth Responding To The Challenge Of Coronavirus From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone MONMOUTH COUNTY − I hope everyone has been enjoying the warmer temperatures. I can’t believe we are just a few months away from Summer.

I have been staying extremely busy and I would like to take some time to share what I have been up to around Monmouth County.

My fellow Commissioners and I visited the employees at the Monmouth County Health Department to present them with a proclamation in honor of National Public Health Week. We wanted to thank them for their hard work and dedication throughout the pandemic to keeping our residents healthy and safe.

My fellow Commissioner Ross Licitra and I also attended the Project Kickoff Celebration for the Alley at the Fort in Eatontown.

The complete remodel and reopening of this

bowling alley/restaurant and bar is going to be a tremendous addition to Fort Monmouth and Eatontown.

I am looking forward to attending the grand opening next year!

In addition, I co-hosted an Elected Officials Workshop with County Clerk Christine Hanlon at Brookdale Community College for the third year in a row. We had speakers from many different departments throughout the County give presentations. This workshop is a great way to give elected officials, whether newly elected or experienced, the opportunity to learn important information about all aspects of municipal and county government.

I want to thank all the speakers for your informative presentations and sharing your knowledge and expertise with our attendees. I also want to thank all the elected officials who attended the event and contributed to its success. Additionally, I would like to thank Brookdale President David Stout and Brookdale Community College for hosting the event.

Another very important event that took place was The Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children’s (MOFFC) 1st Annual The Future of Blue 5K Run Walk! As the Vice Chair to the MOFFC, I am very proud of the great turnout we had for the event.

The funds raised at this event will go towards one of our most important projects to date, the Achieve Academy for Adults with Autism, a post 21 continuing education program. I want to thank everyone who came out and supported this most important cause. It is vital that we do whatever we can to continue to assist and support our agedout community.

Speaking of the aged-out adult community, I sent a letter last week to Governor Murphy requesting that he reopen Day Programs for individuals aged 21 and older with developmental disabilities in New Jersey. The State has permitted the reopening of public and private schools, nonessential stores and restaurants. They have permitted weddings, sporting events and political events, among many other activities, to resume in compliance with social distancing restrictions and capacities. However, the State has unfairly and unjustly prohibited day programs for

adults with developmental disabilities to reopen unless guidelines tied to the State’s COVID-19 Activity Level Index (CALI) weekly report are met.

I am not asking the State for special treatment, I am asking for the Governor to what is right and what is equal. It is my understanding these day programs are among the only type of program or establishment that is mandated, not recommended, to follow the CALI weekly report. As a result, these adults have not been able to attend their day programs for more than just a few, sporadic weeks in total, in the last 13 months. It is time to let these adults resume their programs and continue building their skillset.

Lastly, Monmouth County has COVID-19 vaccine appointments available to book now at Brookdale Community College! Vaccine appointments are available for Monmouth County residents who are 18 years old or older. The County-operated sites administer the Moderna vaccine, which is not approved for anyone under the age of 18.

To schedule an appointment, please visit //bit.ly/3xmZelt.

As always, it is a pleasure to serve as Commissioner Director.

New Jersey Hospitals Receiving Over $133M Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09), senior members of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees that respectively oversee national health policy, announced that they have secured key provisions in the final FY2022 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed rulemaking that will pump at least $133 million more annually in federal funding into New Jersey hospitals, help them attract the best talent and provide high quality care, and address the national doctor shortage by adding more medical school residency slots.

“At a time when New Jersey’s hospitals, doctors and nurses have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, they need all the help they can get to continue to deliver the high quality care their patients expect and deserve,” said Sen. Menendez. “These moves by CMS to implement policies I have long fought for will inject millions of dollars in annual federal funding into New Jersey’s hospitals, help them attract the best talent and pay providers, and begin to meaningfully

address the doctor shortage by creating new residency slots and supporting our local teaching hospitals.”

“Perhaps no state in our union was hit harder by COVID-19 than New Jersey. Our doctors and nurses on the frontlines are heroes of this pandemic and they must have the support they need to protect our communities,” said Rep. Pascrell. “Senator Menendez and I have repeatedly called on CMS to make these moves and I am gratified they are injecting millions of fresh dollars into the arms of New Jersey hospitals. This federal support will benefit patients by allowing our top-notch hospitals to retain and hire the best and the brightest.”

CMS will move to make permanent the so-called imputed rural floor, which would generate millions more annually in Medicare reimbursements for New Jersey’s hospitals.

Sen. Menendez authored and successfully fought to include a provision in the American Rescue Plan before it passed the Senate that permanently restores the socalled imputed rural floor policy that was eliminated by the Trump Administration, costing New Jersey hospitals millions of dollars annually. As a result, hospitals in New Jersey have been left at a competitive disadvantage due to depressed Medicare wage payments.

CMS first established the imputed rural

floor in FY2005 in order to ensure equitable payment policies for rural hospitals located in states designated as “all-urban”

by CMS. New Jersey is currently one of only three states, along with Delaware and Rhode Island, designated by CMS as “all-urban” based upon geographic size and statewide population, but that designation ignores the realities that there are rural areas within those densely populated states and hospitals operating in those communities that face the same challenges as rural hospitals located in other states.

Permanently restoring the imputed rural floor allows New Jersey’s hospitals to effectively compete for the highest quality health care talent available by providing parity with neighboring states.

Sen. Menendez and Rep. Pascrell have, for years, successfully led efforts to extend the so-called imputed rural floor policy. It was last extended in 2017, but the Trump Administration allowed it to lapse at the end of FY2018, putting New Jersey hospitals at a competitive disadvantage due to depressed Medicare wage payments and costing them millions annually.

CMS will raise the imputed rural floor in FY2022 above expectation, delivering even more resources for New Jersey’s hospitals.

By raising the imputed rural floor in FY2022, the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) estimates New Jersey hospitals will potentially receive an additional $133 million in Medicare reimbursements.

CMS will delay for at least one year the

creation of a separate Medicare Area Wage Index in Central Jersey that would cost area hospitals an estimated $100 million.

Sen. Menendez and Rep. Pascrell led the delegation’s objection to a Trump-era rule that would create a new Medicare Area Wage Index in Central Jersey by removing three counties - Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean - from the New York-Newark-Jersey City core-based statistical area (CBSA). The one-year delay in its implementation gives them additional time as they continue to fight to reverse the rule, which would cut Medicare reimbursements by 17% for providers operating in those three counties, costing them approximately $100 million, according to NJHA estimates. It also puts these hospitals at a competitive disadvantage in attracting the best talent when nearby hospitals in northern New Jersey or New York City are reimbursed by Medicare at a higher rate.

CMS will begin to phase-in 1,000 additional physician residency slots, at 200 slots a year over the next five years beginning in FY2022, to address a national doctor shortage.

In December, Sen. Menendez secured the first increase in Medicare-funded graduate medical education (GME) slots in nearly a quarter century to help address the national doctor shortage. Language included in the FY2021 spending package adding 1,000 new physician residency slots was based on the senator’s bipartisan Resident (Government - See Page 7)

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With this in mind, LADACIN’s Executive Director Patricia Carlesimo reached out to the Monmouth ACTS, Early Childhood Success Hub for help. Carlesimo serves on the Hub and MAAC Executive Committee.

She contacted fellow Hub and MAAC Executive Committee member Kim Perrelli, executive director, Child Care Resources (CCR) of Monmouth County, to explain the circumstances LADACIN was under.

After the CCR and Monmouth ACTS came together, they were able to discuss and come up with a solution.

“Our voice was heard,” Carlesimo said.

“Thanks to Kim and CCR, they provided supplemental funding that literally kept us alive during the pandemic.”

“These have been devastating times for child care. I am so pleased that the line of communication existed for our organization to be able to share its expertise where it was most needed in the community,” Kim Perrelli, Executive Director, Child Care Resources said.

While the state was closed, LADACIN

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“Today Petco Love announces an investment in Monmouth County SPCA and hundreds of other organizations as part of our commitment to create a future in which no pet is unnecessarily euthanized,” said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love.

“Our local investments are only one component. This month, we will also launch the first of our national tools to empower all animal lovers to drive lifesaving change right alongside us.”

“We are so grateful to receive a $7,500 grant investment from Petco Love to help aid animals in need. The Monmouth County SPCA is dedicated to saving animals in

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Physician Shortage Reduction Act. That same spending package passed in December included the Supporting Graduate Medical Education at Community Hospitals Act, sponsored by Sens. Menendez and Cory Booker and Reps. Pascrell and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.-05). The bill removed the arbitrary cap on GME slots, paving the way for the additional 1,000 slots to be added, and was designed to help community hospitals like Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J., allowing them to invest in teaching programs that will keep New Jersey’s health workforce competitive.

“Training medical students - the next generation of doctors - is more important than ever having just come through this global health crisis,” said Michael Maron, president and CEO of Holy Name Medical Center. “Without the hard work

The Howell Times, May 8, 2021, Page 7 Network launched Class Dojo which is a platform that “creates a positive culture, gives students a voice and enables LADACIN staff to share learning moments with parents.” Teachers were able to post pictures and videos from the day as well as private message families to give feedback and tips on how to support their child’s learning at home.

When Give and Take Child Care reopened, LADACIN was able to use these digital tools to help children learn and attend school virtually. LADACIN provided a class just for remote leaners whose parents couldn’t be present due to work. Staff helped kids log on and help them with assignments.

“This is yet another great example of the spirit of Monmouth ACTS. Helping nonprofits like LADACIN Network connect to resources to enable them to continue to fulfill their mission, despite the pandemic,” Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley said.

“It’s critical for local government and organizations to continue to work together to address challenges faced by Monmouth County residents,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said.

To learn more about Monmouth ACTS, visit monmouthACTS.org.

Monmouth County, as well as struggling shelters in our area and beyond. It is our belief that all animals deserve a second chance regardless of their past and we’re happy to have the resources to provide that second chance for them,” Ross Licitra, Executive Director of Monmouth County SPCA said.

The MCSPCA is a nonprofit organization the provides a wide range of community services consisting of pet adoptions, a full-service veterinary center, animal control services and animal cruelty investigations.

With 97.77 percent live release rate in 2020 as an open-admissions shelter, the MCSPA is striving for an even higher percentage for the 2021 year.

For more information about the Monmouth County SPCA visit monmouthcountyspca.org.

and support from Senator Menendez and Congressman Pascrell, the impact of New Jersey’s critical physician shortage would be felt by every resident in the state. We are grateful for their efforts and look forward to having the resources to continue to care for New Jersey families.”

New Jersey currently suffers from a shortage of physicians. According to data from NJHA, a third of New Jersey’s practicing physicians are over 60 years old, the third highest in the nation, and the state ranks 46th in the nation in the percentage of doctors under 40, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Each year, New Jersey has approximately 3,100 physician residents in training at 43 hospitals. At the same time, NJHA estimates that New Jersey has approximately 32 medical students and resident physicians in training per 100,000 residents compared to 81 and 62 in neighboring New York and Pennsylvania, respectively.

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100-Year-Old Restaurant Honored

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD BOROUGH – With this local family restaurant turning 100 years old, Freehold Borough officials are celebrating by honoring the landmark in a special way.

At the April 19 meeting, the Freehold Borough mayor and council presented a proclamation stating that July 1 will serve as ‘Federici’s Family Restaurant Day’ in the municipality with officials inviting residents to support and dine at the restaurant for their centennial year.

The proclamation read that on July 1, 1921, Frank and Ester Federici purchased the Wolcott Hotel for $23,0001 with 12 rooms. At that time 10 rooms were rented to boarders, with a small kitchen and dining room was preserved for tenants to enjoy home-cooked meals.

Until 1929, the Federicis raised their two youngest children, Beatrice and Frank Federici, on the second floor of the inn. They later moved out and lived across from St.

Rose of Lima School. The family continued to run the hotel and restaurant into the 1940s.

The proclamation continued to state how the family’s tomato pie recipe was introduced in 1946 when Frank and Ester’s two sons, Frank and Dante, came home from the war and helped Federici’s build a new kitchen.

Although a fire destroyed the upper floors of the business in 1950 putting an end to the hotel, the family decided to focus on the bar and restaurant.

On July 1, 2021, The Federici Family and Federici’s Family Restaurant will be celebrating 100 years in business ad a landmark hotel, bar and pizza restaurant.”

Kevin A. Kane, Mayor of Freehold Borough, read the proclamation, stating “I extend all good wishes from the Freehold community to the Federici family… and encourage all citizens to support this beloved Freehold institution by visiting and dining at the restaurant during this, their centennial year.”

Waylon’s Southern Thunder Ranch 4th Annual Charity Yard Sale

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knacks, bikes, sporting goods and more will be available to buy. All proceeds go to helping families who suffered the death of a child.

The yard sale is located at 177 Lemon Road, Farmingdale.

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Around The Jersey Shore 4-H Teams Capture Top Awards At State 4-H Horse Bowl Competition

NEW JERSEY – 16 teams consisting of more than 60 4-H horse club members from 12 counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren) competed in the New Jersey State 4-H Horse Bowl Virtual Contest held on February 20 and 21.

The New Jersey 4-H Horse Bowl is an educational project, in which 4-H members learn a variety of horse related information including equine anatomy, conformation, feed and nutrition, evolution, breed characteristics, reproduction, horse management, tack and equipment, styles of riding, and the exhibition of horses. Participants enhance their study skills by using selected reference materials.

The accumulated knowledge is tested in the form of a contest, similar to a “College Quiz Bowl” competition. At the horse bowl contest, 4 H’ers must work together with two or three other team members to answer questions to the best of their ability. Questions read by a

moderator focus on topics including Anatomy and Physiology, Colors and Markings, Gaits, and Health. Contestants vie against one another to be the first to buzz in, winning the opportunity to answer the question. Correct answers earn points toward individual and team awards. Teams are divided into two divisions, junior division (grades 4 to 8) and senior division (grades 9 to 13).

Alex Morgan of Jackson Township competed in the Senior Division.

Anna Sauchelli of Manahawkin competed in the Junior Division The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H offers educational programs to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. For more information visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu.

Volunteers Needed To Support Survivors Of Sexual Violence

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The 180, a private non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers to support survivors of sexual violence.

The 180 is continuing to provide support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) volunteers.

The 180’s trained volunteers provide emotional support and assistance to victims, and their significant others, during accompaniments for timely and sensitive hospital medical examinations, and police and grand jury procedures. They also provide telephone support which includes at the time of crisis, addressing medical and emotional needs,

information regarding the justice system, and referrals for services.

The 180 is looking for volunteers and will be conducting its mandatory, 40-hour SART training course for new volunteers June 1 through 24, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6 to 9:30 p.m., remotely via Zoom.

Requirements include: must be 18 years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process and submit to fingerprinting and background checks.

To obtain an application, contact Kate Gerahty, Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Manager, at kateg@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 3308, or 180nj.org/get-help/ sexual-assault-response-teams-sart. The deadline to apply is May 21.

Parks System Announces Summer Job Openings

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Park System’s golf courses are in search of hard-working, reliable individuals to join their staff as Seasonal Rangers and Greenskeepers. These positions play a vital role in keeping the cours-

es superb for golfers. Seasonal positions are generally 30 to 40 hours per week for nine months.

Get all the details and download an application at: monmouthcountyparks.com/ page.aspx?ID=4943.

Freehold Boro Town-Wide Yard Sale

FREEHOLD BOROUGH – Clean out your garage, attic or basement and make some money. Freehold Borough is having their annual Borough-Wide Yard Sale on May 15.

Don’t throw items away. Recycle, reuse and give your loved items a new life.

To get an application, email PRuegger@ Freeholdboro.org or call 732-462-4200

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Around The Jersey Shore Monmouth Corrections Officer Faces Charges of Shoplifting

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – No one is above the law and a veteran Monmouth County correctional officer is learning that as she faces third degree shoplifting charges in relation to multiple incidents where she allegedly failed to pay for items at a home improvement store.

Suzanne Simone, 53, of Ocean Township, a 22-year-veteran of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution is facing charges of shoplifting in West Long Branch. She is currently suspended from her position according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

G ram iccion i st ated Si mone “sk ip scanned” items, essentially scanning multiple smaller items, and not scanning larger items or pretending to scan them and leaving the store without paying for them.

In one instance, Simone was wearing her uniform while committing the theft.

The estimated value of one of the items was $661. Some of the stolen goods were later recovered from her residence.

Gramiccioni said, “it is essential to our criminal justice system that officers maintain the public’s trust. This officer broke the law that she was sworn to uphold, all over a measly $600. This conduct will not be tolerated and is a stain on the men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to serve their communities with honor.”

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden added anyone in law enforcement who violates their oath, “does a disservice to the public and their fellow officers, and will be held fully accountable.”

Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Melanie Falco who serves as director of the Office’s Professional Responsibilities and Bias Crime Unit has been assigned to the case.

The Prosecutor’s Office created a Corruption Tip Line designed to solicit the public’s assistance in identifying and targeting corruption, fraud and misconduct occurring in local governmental agencies.

Those who have any additional information to add are encouraged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Greg Hilton at 1-800-533-7443.

Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous, but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android - p3tips.com/1182), by calling 800-671-4400 or by going to the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.

Citizens can report their concerns to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Corruption Tip Line – 855-7-UNJUST 855-786-5878; or e-mail corruption@ mcponj.org write “Corruption/Misconduct Tip” in the subject line.

Library, Adoption Group To Hold Annual Rabies Clinic

SPRING LAKE – On May 22, the Spring Lake Library and Tails of Hope will be holding their annual free Rabies Clinic. They will also have cats and dogs for adoption.

The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Marty’s Place Animal Sanctuary will also

be at the event. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in a carrier. No exceptions.

Social distance and masks required.

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By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – A Monmouth County man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and unlawfully possessing a machine gun, authorities said.

Davon Harley, 30, of Neptune City, is a previously convicted felon and pleaded guilty to charges of one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of unlawful possession of a machine gun.

In February 2020, a Neptune City Police officer approached Harley who was arguing with others in the yard of an apartment complex.

According to statements made in court, Harley took off through the apartment complex into neighboring properties and discarded a handgun. The handgun had a magazine capable of holding 31 rounds of ammunition.

The Neptune Township and Asbury Park police were able to locate Harley, the gun and magazine that he had discarded, which

contained 22 rounds of ammunition.

In addition to the prison term, Harley was sentenced to three years of supervised release.

Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig credited special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Newark Division, Trenton Field Office, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Craig B. Kailimai; officers of the Neptune City Police Department, under the direction of Police Director Matthew Quagliato; officers of the Neptune Township Police Department, under the direction of Chief of Police James M. Hunt, Jr.; officers of the Asbury Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief of Police David Kelso; officers of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Shaun Golden; and detectives of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni, with the investigation.

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BlueClaws Celebrates 20 Years Of Family Fun

By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD − Millions of fans can’t be wrong.

In 19 regular seasons, the Lakewood BlueClaws attracted 7,711,681 fans to regular-season home games at FirstEnergy Park.

Now in their first year as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the team is a major reason Lakewood is New Jersey’s unofficial capital of professional baseball as they are the third club to play The Grand Old Game in the town.

A major backer of the birth of the BlueClaws was Robert Singer, R-30th, state senator and a member of the Lakewood Township Committee. The first talk began early in 1998 when Singer was contacted by the local owners of a New York-Penn League team based in Watertown, N.Y. The Getzler family - Stan, Phyllis and Joseph - hoped to bring the team from upstate New York to Monmouth County where the family had a home. The team wound up on Staten Island, N.Y., where it was a New York Yankees affiliate for many years.

A group of investors known as the Ameri-

can Baseball Company teamed with Singer and other Lakewood officials to place a team in Lakewood.

Once upon a time, the large parcel of land at New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge avenues consisted primarily of sand, scrub oak and scrub pine. In less than one year, the land became home to a stadium, FirstEnergy Park, that cost an estimated $22 million to build. The Urban Enterprise Zone and the investors financed the stadium. The BlueClaws’ owners contributed $2 million to the ballpark’s construction, bringing their total investment to the team - after the $3.5 million purchase price and other various relocation and start-up costs - to $8 million.

Ground was broken on a rainy day with the temperature in the low 40s on April 17, 2000. It took just 359 days to build the stadium. The facility was dedicated as the Lakewood Municipal Baseball Stadium. It became known as GPU Energy Park, now FirstEnergy Park.

The team, which opened its regular season on Tuesday, May 4, when it hosted the Hudson Valley Renegades, a New York Yankees

−Photos courtesy Jersey Shore BlueClaws Bill Butler, the first groundskeeper in the Lakewood BlueClaws’ history, checks the lawn.

He later served as the New York Mets’ head groundskeeper. farm club, in Hi-A East League action, set up shop in office space Feb. 1, 2000 on nearby Airport Road in Lakewood, site of its initial

tickets promotion. The event took place on a Saturday. The first person to buy a ticket was Lakewood resident Rich Furrer. He began waiting in line at around 2 p.m. on Friday with hundreds of other fans for more than 20 hours. As the temperature fell, fans kept warm with heaters and grills.

The BlueClaws were named by Matt Koscielski, a 9-year-old from Wall Township’s West Belmar section. He won a ‘name the team’ contest that consisted of local elementary schools. BlueClaws was the most popular entry so team officials went with it.

Now that the team had a name, it began its marketing effort.

“I think the biggest challenge was convincing the people who weren’t necessarily baseball fans that the product we were putting out was more than a baseball game,” said Mike Ryan, the team’s director of marketing from 2000-2011. “In subsequent seasons, it was easier because we had examples, but the first year was a fresh slate. Luckily, we seemed to be able to use a lot of what Trenton (Thunder, then the Yankees’ Double A affiliate in the Eastern League) had done as an example.

“For me, the biggest challenge was learning the concept of minor league sports and the selling factors. I was one of the few employees who did not come from a sports background. One of the reasons I was hired was my local knowledge, connections and (BlueClaws - See Page 13)

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Continued From Page 12 business experience. Being an avid sports fan, minor-league teams were attractive to me to attend because of the game itself. I had been to many Buffalo Bisons (baseball), Thunder and Trenton Titans (ice hockey) games because I love sports. Learning the marketing strategies that minor-league teams use to attract non-sports specific fans was my biggest learning curve.”

The BlueClaws’ first slogan was Great Family Entertainment Just Got Closer to Home.

“We billed the experience as family entertainment featuring baseball, not baseball featuring family entertainment,” Ryan said.

“Families were our base. We understood that in a family of four maybe only one or two of them were baseball fans so we wanted to make sure they understood there was something for each of them at the ballpark.

Whether it was the inflatables, the outfield bar or the boardwalk style arcade, nobody would be bored. We tried a lot of things and stuck with what worked when it came to advertising. I was willing to listen to anyone who brought in a unique idea. Some things worked great and others not so much.”

The BlueClaws played their first regular-season game April 5, 2001 against the Kannapolis (N.C.) Intimidators, a Chicago White Sox farm club, It was a 5-1 loss, but it was a beginning. It took the BlueClaws five games to win their first game, a 9-7 conquest of the host Greensboro (N.C.) Bats, on April 9, 2001. Lakewood’s first home game, April 11, 2001, was suspended in the fourth inning because of rain after a two-hour delay. The game, a Lakewood loss, was completed the next day.

Its second home game resulted in a seven-inning no-hitter thrown by Keith Bucktrot and an 11-1 win over the Hickory (N.C.) Crawdads, a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate, on April 12, 2001.

Lakewood was 28-42 in the initial half of its first season of play and 32-37 in the second half. It attracted 482,206 fans to FirstEnergy Park in the team’s first season.

“I can still remember our first opening day and hearing the call on the radio to open the gates,” Ryan said. “The second song the crew in the production room played was the theme from The Natural as the fans (7,512) were filing in. I literally got chills.”

Reggie Griggs hit Lakewood’s first home run in franchise history in 2001 in the BlueClaws’ third regular-season game.

The American Baseball Company sold the team to Shore Town Baseball. The new ownership was introduced July 27, 2017 - the same day the BlueClaws welcomed their seven-millionth fan. The BlueClaws accepted their Player Development License from the Phillies in February, becoming Philadelphia’s High-A East League affiliate.

The license runs for 10 years.

Shore Town Baseball has made numerous improvements, led by a Biergarten featuring live music in back of the third-base line, a miniature golf course in back of right field and boardwalk style amusements beyond the outfield wall. They were installed prior to the 2018 season. The ABC installed a berm, luxury suites, picnic areas and a 1,859-square foot video board. The latter was installed

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Star Power A total of 106 players, including future Philadelphia stars Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels, landed berths on major-league regular-season rosters through the 2020 season. The duo led the Phillies to the championship of the 2008 World Series. Howard, who played for Lakewood in 2002, was its first player to land a berth on a major-league

regular-season roster. He slugged .382 regular-season home runs and drove in 1,194 runs with the Phillies from 2004-16. He hit .258 lifetime.

Howard was a National League All-Star in 2006, 2009 and 2010. He was named the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2006 and its Rookie of the Year in 2005. He was named the MVP of the 2009 National League Championship Series. He paced the major leagues in homers in 2006 and 2008. He led

the major leagues in runs batted in during the 2006, 2008 and 2009 seasons.

Nicknamed The Big Piece because of his 6-foot-4, 259-pound frame, the lefty-swinging first baseman was the fastest player in major-league history to hit 100 and 200 homers. He was drafted by the Phillies out of Missouri State University on the fifth round in 2001. His No. 29 jersey was retired by Lakewood during the 2010 season.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

How Glutathione Is Depleted From The Body

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. What if you were taking an over-thecounter med like an antacid, or an analgesic, and it was stripping you of an important antioxidant called glutathione? Would you want to know?

Glutathione is made in the body, and it’s found in many supplements nationwide.

It is a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress. It may even help with skin conditions such as psoriasis, and alcohol-related liver injuries as well as non-alcoholic fatty liver. Special forms like the “acetylated” forms of glutathione penetrate the brain and may help with neurological diseases.

Recently, a friend who has my book Drug Muggers asked me to explain how medications deplete glutathione. He wasn’t able to find studies on pubmed to correlate with all the medications I listed in the chapter for glutathione. He’s correct, there is not a direct study to substantiate every single drug I listed because I’m thinking 2 steps ahead.

Today, I’ll share with you my common-sense reasoning behind the list of drugs included in my Drug Mugger book, so you can use the information and apply it to yourself or a loved one.

In the human body, you have many complex metabolic pathways, and one of them is called the transulfuration pathway which makes cysteine. You need vitamin B6 for the transulfuration pathway to produce cysteine. Anything that depletes or blocks B6 slows down the production of cysteine, which is required to make glutathione. The methylation cycle makes biologically active B9 (folate). And you make B12 in your gut.

Think of each metabolic pathway as a spin-

ning cycle, having different gears, and each gear needs to be well-oiled with nutrients or else the spinning stops temporarily! That would be bad for your health.

Here is a list of medication categories that impact levels of glutathione, and my reasoning behind it. By the way, if you’d like the more comprehensive version of this article, I routinely my articles to my online subscribers and if you wish to, sign up at suzycohen.com: Acid Blockers/Antacids. These medications severely impact the human gut microbiota. They suppress absorption, or block production of the entire B complex family, especially B12 which is required as a precursor nutrient in the pathway that ultimately makes glutathione.

Analgesics. The medications listed in my book all contain acetaminophen which can deplete glutathione stores. This is well known in the medical community. I hope your physician has told you that. If not, please pose the question because glutathione is directly depleted by acetaminophen a.k.a. paracetamol in other countries.

Antibiotics. These life-saving medications are sometimes taken for more than 14 days, and if that’s the case, you can expect a total disruption of your gut flora, which suppresses B12, which then means the transulfuration “gear” is cramped, and now you can’t make glutathione.

Nicotine. Smokers may not realize that glutathione production is suppressed and supplementation may be helpful to avoid profound oxidative injury to the lungs and liver. If you’re uncertain about glutathione, and if it is right for you, please ask your practitioner before self-supplementing.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Congressman Chris Smith visited the Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch during National Autism Awareness Month.

He reviewed the programs and activities in the library’s 4th Annual Autism Resources Fair held virtually in 2021. Congressman Smith was recipient of the Congressional Leadership Award by the “Autism Speaks” national advocacy group for his leadership on behalf of individuals with autism and their families. Congressman Smith au-

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The Joseph H. Vicari Sensory Space, in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, is designed to develop the senses, encourage communication and social interactions, relieve stress and anxiety, and promote calmness and well-being. It sends a positive message to people with varying degrees of sensory processing who might feel inhibited in social environments.

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The following drives are scheduled in Monmouth County: May 18: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

May 19: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

May 20: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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May 26: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

May 27: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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While playing for Lakewood on an injury rehabilitation stint, Howard hit a game-winning homer.

Asked if he was spoiled, Lakewood manager Steve Roadcap smiled and remarked, “The Phillies finally got me a cleanup hitter.”

Hamels, a left-handed starting pitcher, starred for Lakewood in 2003. He played for the Phillies from 2006-15. He also pitched for the Texas Rangers (2015-18), Chicago Cubs (2018-19) and the Atlanta Braves (2020).

A free agent at this writing, Hamels took a 163-122 lifetime regular-season record into 2021. He posted a 3.43 earned run average and struck out 2,560 hitters. He was a National League All-Star with the Phillies in 2007, 2011 and 2012. He was an American League All-Star with the Rangers in 2016.

He was named the World Series MVP in 2008 and the NLCS MVP in 2008. He tossed a no-hitter in 2015 and combined on a no-hitter in 2014.

The Phillies’ starting catcher in 2008 was Carlos Ruiz, who was with Lakewood in 2001. He played for the Phillies (2006-16), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2016) and the Seattle Mariners (2017). He was a National League All-Star with the Phillies in 2012.

The Phillies signed Ruiz as an amateur free agent in 1998 out of the Dominican Republic.

Selected by the Phillies out of San Diego’s Rancho Bernardo High School 17th overall on the first round, Hamels’ No. 19 Lakewood jersey was retired during the 2014 season.

Gavin Floyd was the first Lakewood pitcher to become a major leaguer, earning the distinction two days after Howard made it to The Show. Drafted fourth on the first round by the Phillies out of a Maryland high school, Floyd accepted a $4.2 million signing bonus from Philadelphia and played for Lakewood during the 2001 season.

The righty pitched for the Phillies (200406), the Chicago White Sox (2007-13), the Atlanta Braves (2014), the Cleveland Indians (2015) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2016). He posted a 74-76 record and a 4.37 lifetime earned run average, striking out 985 batters.

He tossed Lakewood’s first nine-inning no-hitter in franchise history, losing 1-0 as the team made two sixth-inning errors. He was the first SAL pitcher since 1996 to suffer the loss in a no-hitter.

Former Lakewood players Alec Bohm and Rhys Hoskins have played starring roles with the Phillies. Bohm, a third baseman chosen third on the first round by Philadelphia in 2018, was second in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2020.

Hoskins, a first baseman, has emerged as a slugger.

The BlueClaws won South Atlantic League titles in 2006, 2009 and 2010 and advanced to its championship series in 2016 and 2018.

A total of seven 2006 players - Mike Zagurski, Kyle Kendrick, Josh Outman, Greg Golson, Lou Marson, Matt Maloney and Carlos Carrasco - wound up on major-league rosters. Earning berths on major-league regular-season rosters from the 2009 team were Justin DeFratus, B.J. Rosenberg, Anthony Gose, Tyler Cloud, Steve Susdorf, Travis d’Arnaud, Trevor May and Jake Diekman.

The Howell Times, May 8, 2021, Page 17 The 2010 players who made it to the major leagues were Darin Ruf, Jonathan Pettibone, Diekman, Jarred Cosart, Jonathan Villar, Josh Zeid, Jon Singleton, Trevor May and Domingo Santana.

Philadelphia third base coach Dusty Wathan managed Lakewood. Former Lakewood manager Jeff Manto coached the lefty swinging Howard in hitting in 2002.

Now the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league hitting coordinator, Manto has also served as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ and Chicago White Sox batting coach.

Former Lakewood manager Dave Huppert worked under then Washington manager Frank Robinson as the Nationals’ third base coach.

Bill Butler, who supervised the building of Lakewood’s field for several seasons as its head groundskeeper, went from the BlueClaws to the New York Mets, serving as their head groundskeeper for several seasons.

Numerous baseball celebrities, including Bob Feller, Tug McGraw, John Kruk, Jim Rice, Rollie Fingers and Ed Kranepool, have signed autographs for free at FirstEnergy Park. Roger Clemens visited the stadium to watch his son play against the BlueClaws.

Pedro Martinez threw a bullpen session along the right field foul line. Dave Hollins, Bill Singer, Brian Cashman, Gene Michael and others have scouted BlueClaws and opposing players at the facility.

A frequent visitor to the stadium as a Phillies advisor was Dallas Green, who managed Philadelphia to the 1980 World Series championship. He often walked the concourse devouring ice cream. Members of the Lakewood Police Department, some wearing department hats containing the BlueClaws’ logo on the back, aid with traffic and crowd control.

Numerous celebrities, including Davey Jones of Monkees fame, have visited the stadium. In town in conjunction with his show at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, Jones performed his hit song, “Daydream Believer,” prior to a game and threw out the ceremonial Celebrity First Pitch.

The team has put on numerous civic events, including a memorial in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the nation.

FirstEnergy Park served as a staging area for area emergency crews after the attacks.

Lakewood has worked closely with schools, veterans, law enforcement, firemen’s and community groups. Vendors showcase their wares on the concourse.

The facility recently hosted emergency crews that worked to extinguish the March forest fire that either destroyed or damaged dozens of structures and consumed almost 200 acres.

“Why has the team been so successful?” asked Ryan, repeating a reporter’s question.

The answer is simple. Good people. From the front office staff in its many incarnations from 2000 before the ballpark was even built until its current day, there have always been good people from the GM’s (general manager) office to the ticket takers. The Phillies have always put good people into the dugout ... managers and coaches who are happy to interact with the community and make sure that their example encourages the players to do so. This has continued since the beginning.”

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Mental Health First Aid Training Sponsored By Howell Alliance

HOWELL – On May 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Howell Alliance for substance use prevention and mental health awareness is hosting a Mental Health First Aid certification training at the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 North, 2nd floor, in Howell.

This groundbreaking seven-hour training gives people the tools to identify when someone else might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.

For registrants, a virtual training platform will be in place for the same date and time, should the in-person training not be permitted per state or local gathering regulations.

Although one in five Americans has a mental illness, people of all ages are reluctant to seek help due to fear of stigmas or might not know where to turn for care.

Unlike physical conditions, symptoms of mental health and substance use problems can be difficult to detect. For friends and family members, it can be hard to know when and how to step in. As a result, those in need of mental health services often do not get them until it is too late.

Just as CPR empowers those without clinical training to assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to confidently interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan that

guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support.

“Through this program, we hope to take the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems,” Chuck Ingoglia, president and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health said, which helped bring Mental Health First Aid to the U.S. in 2008. “When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they may need.”

In just 10 years, Mental Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the United States, more than 1 million people are certified Mental Health First Aiders, and that number is growing every day.

To register for the Howell-Alliance hosted Mental Health First Aid training on May 15, visit Eventbrite at eventbrite. com/e/mental-health-first-aid-certificate-training-tickets-147887580735.

Participants must wear face coverings and bring their own food and drinks for the day, as well as be ready for virtual training as an alternative training option that day.

For event information, contact Christa Riddle, Alliance coordinator at criddle@ twp.howell.nj.us or 732-938-4500 ext.

4012. For more information on Mental Health or Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings, contact Marni Elson-Victor, certified Mental Health First Aid trainer, at melsonvictor@yahoo.com.

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Photo Of The Week

−Photo by Geraldine Oliverie Serena is hard at work doing some sorting and filing at the Oliverie Funeral Home in Manchester.

Expect Moderate Noise From Joint Base In May

By Alyssa Riccardi LA K EH U RST – Joi nt Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) have released their monthly “Noise Level Calendar” for May. Although many Ocean County residents are used to the noise coming from the base, JBMDL puts out a monthly schedule so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise.

The base labels each day on the calendar

with three different levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

For the month of May, majority of the days you can expect either slight or moderate noise. For May 4 and May 14, they are scheduled to have abundant noise.

Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – The MCSPCA has announced that they will be launching an Animal Rescue Camp.

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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Inc. 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, N.J. 08733 732-657-7868 Sherry T. DeGraff, Mgr. N.J. No. 3921 degrafffuneralhome@msn.com

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded

by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.”

DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004.

Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible.

While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have.

Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation

itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct.

Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family.

In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 8 - may 14

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be sure to honor past promises and current obligations if you hope to avoid criticism. In the week ahead, a frustrating situation may prevent you from moving forward with one of your pet projects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t reach for any new things if you’re too busy holding on to old things. Handle your duties with pride, but don’t expect a compliment for doing what’s expected. Avoid starting anything new in the coming week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Talking and communicating may not be the same thing. You may need to be patient while someone takes time getting to the point. As the week unfolds, you might change your mind about something but may learn to rely more heavily on someone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): To build financial security, be wise about handling your resources. You may not be able to call on others for assistance in the coming week, so you might be forced to rely on yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might fall down an emotional rabbit hole unless your expectations remain realistic. Maintain a low profile and do your best to avoid criticism in the week ahead. Stressed-out people or difficult situations may challenge your diplomatic skills.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Save your money now. The upcoming week isn’t ideal for making major purchases, and today isn’t the right time to make even minor decisions.

Prepare for a challenging work week and perhaps some extra duties.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might expect that repeating the same actions will always provide the same results. Some of your repetitive actions may not bring the satisfaction you crave as this week unwinds. Prove that you are steadfast.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Find it in your heart to be forgiving if a partner or family member was off on an adventure while you held down the fort. Recriminations will not restore a relationship in the upcoming week, but tolerance and understanding might.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Value is not measured by quantity alone. In the week ahead, you may learn that in some cases bulk purchases or other bargains aren’t the best idea.

Rein in spending as well as your opinions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may own things, but things can own you, too.

You might concentrate too much on material rewards or compare your possessions with those of others as this week begins. Remember to be kind to those around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Going around in circles gets you nowhere. A nagging inner voice may keep telling you that you are not at peace. Persevere despite obstacles and frustrations in the week ahead and follow through if a job must be completed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It could be a struggle to concentrate when you need to be on your toes. Your energies or your desire to compete may be depleted in the week ahead by hidden worries or a workplace misunderstanding.

Don’t give up, as the situation should improve.

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ONCE THE CARAMEL CORN POPS, YOU WON’T STOP SNACKING!

By America’s Test Kitchen

Did you know that popcorn comes in different shapes?

There are two main kinds: butterfly (also called snowflake) and mushroom. Most of the popcorn you get at the movies or buy at the market is butterfly shape, which pops up light and fluffy with lots of “wings” sticking out.

Caramel popcorn, however, is often made with mushroom popcorn, which is a rounder shape (like a mushroom with a cap) and a sturdier texture. Both popcorn shapes work for this recipe, but if you fund mushroom popcorn in a specialty store or online, give it a try with this caramel popcorn recipe! Note: Use plain popcorn in this recipe, not popcorn with butter flavoring. Make sure to use dark corn syrup here. Light corn syrup won’t give you that deep caramel-y color.

CARAMEL POPCORN Makes 7 1/2 cups

Vegetable oil spray 7 cups popped plain popcorn 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional) 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 250 degrees. Spray the inside bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Place popcorn in the baking pan.

2. In a large saucepan, melt but-

ter over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and salt to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and the slide saucepan to a cool burner.

3. Carefully add vanilla and baking soda (mixture will bubble and foam). Add peanuts (if using) and stir to combine.

4. Use a rubber spatula to carefully scrape the caramel mixture onto the popcorn in the baking pan (the saucepan will be heavy, and the caramel will be hot). Use the rubber spatula to gently stir until the popcorn is evenly coated. Spread the popcorn into an even layer.

5. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the baking pan from oven. Place baking pan on a cooling rack. Use the rubber spatula to carefully stir the popcorn, scraping up caramel from bottom of pan (the pan will be hot). Spread the popcorn back into even layer.

6. Return the baking pan to the oven and bake until the popcorn is deep golden brown, about 40 minutes, repeating stirring halfway through baking.

7. Remove the baking pan from the oven. Place the baking pan on a cooling rack and carefully stir the popcorn one last time (the pan will be hot). Let caramel popcorn cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes. Break the popcorn apart with your hands and serve.

Recipe note: Caramel popcorn can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to five days.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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