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─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi The “Haagen Dogs” won most original costume in the ages 3 & 4 category. By Alyssa Riccardi in a scary costume, a out this year with so participate due to the HOWELL – Hundreds cute and adorable char- many residents joining event being previously of Howell residents acter, or as a one-of-a- in on the festivities. The canceled two years in gathered at Oak Glen kind original idea, kids Township’s Director of a row. Park for a spooktac- showed off their best Community Relations “With not being able ular night of thrills at costumes in celebration Steven Fecher, who put to host special events in “Howell-O-Ween in of Halloween. this community event 2020, this year has been the Park.” Howell-O-Ween in the together, believes they more meaningful to see Whether they dressed Park had a huge turn had so many people (Howl - See Page 4)
Freehold Grad Kal Penn Talks Acting At His Old School By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – New Jersey native and actor Kal Penn recently visited his old high school, Freehold Regional, as he’s set to promote his new book next month. On October 20, Penn made a surprise visit to the school and the
Fi ne a nd Pe r for m ing Arts Magnet Program at Howell High School. He toured his fo r m e r cl a s s r o o m s and was able to talk with his old d rama t e a che r at Howel l , Stephen Kazakoff. Born in Montclair to his Gujarati Indian i m m ig r a nt p a r e nt s
Asmita Bhat t and Su resh Modi, Pen n would often visit Gujarat as a child during vacations. Penn explained how hearing stories of his grandparents marchi ng w it h M a h a t m a G a nd h i d u r i ng t he Indian independence movement inf luenced
his interest in politics. At s c h o ol , Pe n n played baritone saxophone i n t he ja z z band at Marlboro M idd le School. He then attended the Fine and Performing Arts Academy (a magnet prog r a m) a s a t he ater major at Howell High School his
f r e sh m a n ye a r. He later t ransfer red to Freehold Tow n sh ip High School for sophomore, junior and senior years. Penn was active in the school’s theater productions and even competed on the Freehold Township public (Grad - See Page 5)
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Referendum To Repair Schools On Ballot
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Howell High School, as well as the entire Freehold Regional High School District, would receive several infrastructure repairs if a $14.46 million referendum is approved in the 2021 general election. The Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) consists of the following municipalities: Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan and Marlboro. According to FRHSD, all the schools are in urgent need of structural repairs, such as parking lots, paving and roofing. Due to the S-2 funding formula, the FRHSD began receiving less federal aid than in previous years, losing $30 million in the span of seven years in state aid under this bill. If voters approve the referendum, the (Referendum - See Page 5)
Town To Purchase Wainwright Tract For Preservation By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Council members have voted to purchase and preserve the 5.9-acre vacant property at 2822 Allenwood-Lakewood Road, also known at the “Wainwright tract.” At the October 12 township meeting, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilman John Bonevich and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell voted “yes” to adopt the ordinance. Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilwoman Pamela Richmond were absent from the meeting. “Although it is less than 7 acres, any time we preserve property it is a real plus for Howell,” O’Donnell noted after the adoption was approved. The ordinance states that a “formal offer of purchase contingent upon satisfactory title (Town - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 the children participating in activities with their friends and family. Howell Township residents have always supported our special events and we in turn like to provide them with multiple programming throughout the year,” Fecher said. “To see the excitement from the children dressed up in their costumes, running around from game to
game makes all the effort and planning the Howell-O-Ween event worthwhile.” The event, which was held on October 20, featured several mini games for kids, an inflatable corn maze, pumpkin painting, hayrides and other spooky activities. This year, the Township was asking residents to bring a can or bag of pet food as they were collecting donations for the Monmouth County SPCA. Fecher said they were able to gather a large amount food for pets.
“We’re so grateful that the Township of Howell has graciously decided to do a collection for the Monmouth County SPCA for their recent Halloween event. The dog and cat food collected will go to feeding our shelter animals as well as providing food to our community pet pantry organizations that will assist the public. Our shelter is always happy to accept donations of basic pet necessities as well as monetary support that helps us carry our mission to protect
and advocate for all animals in our care,” Ross Licitra, Monmouth County SPCA Executive Director said. A major part of Howell-O-Ween was the costume contest kids could enter and win trophies for several different categories. Groups were divided by age then paraded around showing off their costumes and finally chosen as winners. The winning costumes are as followed: Ages 2 & Under: Bravest – Firefighter Cutest – Bumble Bee Classic – Red Riding Hood Ages 3 & 4: Funniest – Dumb and Dumber Original – Haagen Dogs Glamorous – Cinderella Ages 5, 6, 7: Creepiest – Scarecrow Best Executed – Beetle Juice Cutest Couple – Jack and Sally Ages 8, 9, 10, 11: Creepiest – “Free Hugz” Clown Original – Washing Machine Authentic – Cruella Ages 12 & Up: Best Makeup – Skeleton Funniest – Banana
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Continued From Page 1 and environmental review of said lands and property in the amount of $350,000, subject to adjustments for exact acreage, taxes and other closing costs has been accepted.” As a result of the 2019 State House Commission approval for the diversion of parkland to support the New Jersey American Water Howell to Lakewood Transmission Main Project, the Township has $203,380 available for land acquisition. According to the ordinance, The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres program has advised Township officials the Wainwright property represents eligible compensation land and that the $203,380 may be used to acquire the property and for incidental costs incurred by the township. In addition, the $203,380 can be used to preserve the property as municipal open space, and would be listed on the Township’s Recreational and Open Space Inventory. The funding also allows Howell to designate the Wainwright property as compensation land which fulfills its obligation under the State House Commission approval. The remaining $147,000 needed to purchase the property will come from Howell’s open space fund, municipal officials stated. The ordinance states that the Township will reserve the right to acquire portions of the Wainwright property that are encumbered by rights-of-way with money from alternative township sources, not to exceed $17,500.
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State of New Jersey will pick up 40% of the bond’s cost, meaning the work will cost the Freehold Regional $8.68 million instead of the full $14.46 million. If the referendum is approved, the impact on the FRHSD portion of a resident’s property tax bill is an estimated increase of less than half of 1%. Accord i ng to t he bond proposal, the requested expenditure of $14.46 million for the proposed upgrades is appropriated as follows: $4.352 million at Colts Neck High School; $588,000 at Freehold H ig h School, Freehold Borough; $3.296 million at Freehold Township High School; $2.055 million at Howell High School; $1.631 million at Manalapan High School; and $2.538 million at Marlboro High School. The district had previously attempted to pa ss t wo refe rendu m s wh ich i ncluded repai rs on t u r f f ields and infrastructure repairs, but each failed to be approved. At the October 12 Howell Township council meeting, Howell High School Principal Jeremy Braverman was urging residents to vote for the referendum’s approval. “The referendum is only going to include infrastructure… all six schools will receive improvements. What we did was we had an architect come out and they labeled the roofs and parking
The Howell Times, October 30, 2021, Page 5 lots as ‘green,’ ‘red’ and ‘yellow.’ If we repaired all of it, it would cost more than $14 million, so we’re only taking a look at the ‘red’ (zones),” Braverman said. “In Howell High School, 17% of the roof is in red and 50% of the parking lot is in red… these areas will get fixed regardless of the referendum passes or fails - we cannot go any longer. This summer we will start those projects around the district regardless.” Braverman continued explaining how this would save the dist r ict tons of money if the referendum is approved. “If the referendum is passed by tax payers, the beauty is that the state will pick up 40% of that referendum. So, if it passes it will no longer cost our local budgeting $14 million, it’s 40% less now so it’s a huge discount that we would get. If the referendum does not pass, it will cost the district $14 million to do these projects,” Braverman said. “Really the most important piece of this is that when you have an opportunity, if we were living in our own homes which we do, and we knew that the state would pick up 40% of the work, it’s certainly something that’s eye-opening that we hope the tow n of Howell as well as the other eight mu n icipal it ie s t a ke a dva nt age of,” Braverman concluded. To learn more about the FRHSD referendum, visit the website at smore. com/qdzvg-frhsd-referendum for more details on the projects.
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Continued From Page 1 speaking team. He later moved on to attend UCLA and graduated in 2000 with a double major in film and sociology. Penn returned to FRHSD to film an interview with CBS Sunday Morning discussing his new book that will be released in November. The CBS interview is scheduled to be aired on October 31. Penn’s new memoir “You Can’t Be Serious” discusses Penn’s experiences
─Photo courtesy Freehold Regional High School District Kal Penn pictured with his old drama teacher at Howell High School teacher Stephen Kazakoff and Principal Jeremy Braverman.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Featured Letter Stop Feds From Taking Back Sandy Grants I read with interest the article in the October 9, 2021 issue of the Toms River Times titled “12M in County Sandy Loans Forgiven.” I am grateful to Congressman Pallone, Congressman Kim, and Rep. Watson Coleman for their hard work to get these loans forgiven. Superstorm Sandy devastated many communities and the towns would have been hard pressed to deal with the ensuing costs had it not been for these Community Disaster Loans. The towns were now facing the extremely difficult situation of trying to repay these loans without substantially raising taxes. Passing the bill forgiving these loans was the right thing to do. The article also mentioned that “the next goal is to eli m i nate clawbacks” when “individuals were loaned money and then policies changed and the lender ordered the money back.” This statement is somewhat inaccurate. The ReNewJerseyStronger, or RREM Program, was a grant, not a loan. This grant money was to aid individuals and families in repairing, rebuilding, and elevating their homes when insurance money did not cover the cost. A loan, by its
very definition, must be repaid; a grant is money given without expectation of repayment. RREM applicants had to complete a detailed application and supply a great deal of financial information all of which was processed by RREM to determine the amount of money each applicant would receive. Clawbacks are the result of the RREM Program declaring, years af ter they had determined the grant amounts, that some individuals received more money than they should have. Those who received R R EM g ra nts should not be penalized with a clawback after using this grant money to rebuild their homes. Homeowners did not request a specific amount of money; they were told by RREM how much they would be given. Now RREM wants it back. I urge Congressman Pallone, Congressman Kim, Rep. Watson Coleman and the New Jersey Organizing Project to continue the fight to eliminate clawbacks. Those impacted by Sandy have suffered and struggled long enough. It is time to f inish the job. The state should do the right thing and cancel these clawbacks. Dee Daniels Lavallette
Letters To The Editor Senate Candidate For The People My name is Emma Mammano and I am running for State Senate in the 10th Legislative District. As we enter this in-person early voting period, I’d like to educate the community about my platform, and encourage everyone to vote. My professional background is in mental health counseling and substance abuse prevention. I have a Master’s degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. I previously served as the coordinator of the Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition, now I am a commissioner with the Brick Housing Authority. My platform addresses three critical issues: protecting the environment and preparing for future storms, the restoration of state school funding, and fighting for affordable healthcare and prescription drugs for all residents, especially those on fixed incomes such as seniors and veterans. The Jersey Shore is one of the most vulnerable regions in the nation to hurricanes and f looding. Sadly, on the ninth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we are still recovering from its devastating impact. My running mates, Sharon Quilter and Tony Kono, know this all too well, because they are Sandy Survivors themselves. As part of this team, they will use their knowledge and personal experience to find proactive plans to address future storms, in
collaboration with local and federal officials. I am particularly concerned about the cut in school funding that resulted from the adoption of the S-2 formula, because I have three children who at tend Br ick Tow nship Public Schools. I am not satisfied with the current school funding formula and support bill S-3617, which would revamp the formula. I will work with my legislative colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fix the formula, and seek alternate revenue streams. Finally, we need to address the needs of the numerous senior citizens and veterans who live in the district. Some individuals are spending what little savings they have on expensive prescription medications. I will work with my federal counterparts to broaden Medicare coverage and reduce drug prices. I will encourage continued enhancement of services for seniors, such as the new VA center being built in Toms River. I also will address the opioid crisis and do all I can to improve access to services for those struggling with addiction. Lastly, if elected as state senator, I will improve government transparency so you know how your tax dollars are spent. As a Democrat, I will have a seat at the table on behalf of Ocean County, not just when it comes to school funding, but on all issues that affect our community. Although I am a Democrat, I will never automatically rubber stamp Trenton’s policies, but judge their merit by the
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impact on our community. I am not part of the political machine - I am just like you, a mother and wife raising a family in this community, with a passion for service. To learn more about my campaign please visit: emmafornjsenate.com. I would be honored to have your vote. Emma Mammano Brick
Vote GOP In Berkeley Let me start off by saying that Berkeley Township is truly a model community for not just Ocean County, but the state of New Jersey. Our community is a multi-generational community. We have young fa m ilies t hat a re coming to our town to raise their families in a safe and thriving community, while we have our senior communities that are active to enjoy. The town’s recreational services and offerings are absolutely superb. Whether it is the abundance of parks and beaches available for all residents to gather and play, to the concert and entertainment venues that come to our community, to the programs sponsored and organized by the Recreation D e p a r t m e nt , B e r kele y Township has something for everyone. It is my belief that the reason we have such a strong set up here is thanks to the Amato Team in Berkeley. All of the services and activities are available to the community at a low cost a nd sol id ma nageme nt because of our mayor and council team. There are towns in our area that are struggling with high taxes and slashing of services. However, here in Berkeley Tow nship, we have
some of the lowest taxes in the state. This happens because of the hard work and dedication of our local town government. I urge all voters to vote for the Amato Team in Column A on November 2, 2021. Reelect Councilmen James Byrnes, Angelo Guadagno, Michael Signorile, and Cou nci lwom a n Soph ia Gingrich. Gary DeRosa Berkeley
People Of Faith Should Get Vaccinated After reading a recent commentary, “Religious freedom includes deciding on vaccines,” I had to ask myself do people understand that America is at war, not just a political war, but spiritual as well? If we call ourselves believers and let emotions and conscience dictate getting the vaccine or even wearing a mask, and we get others sick, then are we ignoring the Commandment “To love your neighbor as yourself?” If we read the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, did not Satan, the father of all lies, the great deceiver, also play upon their emotions and conscience? Just because it may feel good at the time, sin cannot be justified. No doubt some may disagree with this, but the numbers speak for themselves; this is not fake news as some, including politicians would have you believe. We not only have a health crisis on our hands, but also from a political standpoint our freedoms and democracy are in danger; and spiritually so also the soul of our nation! There is much to be lost! Ken Schorr Manahawkin
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Fall Is Great Time To Celebrate All That Is “Made In Monmouth” From The Desk Of
Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone Hello! I hope everyone is enjoying beautiful fall season here in Monmouth County. As I always like to remind people, Monmouth County is a great place to live and visit throughout the entire year. Now is the time to check out what our local farms have to offer, including pumpkin picking, corn mazes and pick-your-own, just to name a few activities. To learn about all our farms have to offer and where they are located, visit growninmonmouth.com. Switching gears, I would like to provide you with an update of what I have been up to the last few weeks. Earlier this month, my fellow Commissioner Lillian Burry and I, along with Sheriff Shaun Golden, attended the Monmouth County & Wildland Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and Medal Day. This event serves to honor the county firefighters who have lost their lives in the
line of duty since 1881. It is very important that we recognize our first responders who put their own safety at risk to protect others. We will never forget their sacrifice. I want to thank them all for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Another event I had the honor of participating in was the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office’s launch of their LGBTQ+ Law Enforcement Liaison Program and their Safe Place Initiative. I was joined by my fellow Commissioners Lillian Burry and Ross Licitra, as well as Sheriff Shaun Golden, Asbury Park Mayor John Moor, Red Bank Mayor Pat Mena, Long Branch Mayor John Pallone, and many members of our law enforcement community. These programs will work to ensure the safety and comfortability of our LGBTQ+ community, as well as that of our officers who identify as LGBTQ+. This program will be piloted in three towns - Asbury Park, Red Bank and Long Branch - with the hope of eventually being expanded to all of Monmouth County. This is a vital program that my fellow Commissioners and I are proud to support. I want to commend Monmouth
County Acting Prosecutor Lori Linskey and her staff for their efforts in creating this great program. Additionally, I joined Rob Shimko and IBEW Local 400 at their office Wall Township as they welcomed the Give2Those Organization during their Stride and Ride event. The mission of Give2Those is to provide vital assistance and support when hardship, distress, and/or tragedy strikes an active-duty member, veteran, first responder, or their family. Stride & Ride Relay occurs in October to honor, remember and educate individuals about the importance of October 7, 2001, the day of the first deployment in the global war on terror and to keep alive the memories of all the individuals who lost their lives, not only on September 11, 2001, but in the subsequent years either due to 9/11 related illness, service-related injuries, or the invisible wounds of war. Stride & Ride Relay spans 911 miles from Boston Logan Airport’s 9/11 Memorial, traversing to Ground Zero in NYC, Flight 93 in Stoystown, PA finishing at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. Traversing through Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington
D.C. along the route. I was incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to welcome this incredible organization to Monmouth County! I am looking forward to seeing them pass through Monmouth County for many more years to come. Lastly, I want to remind everyone that our Made in Monmouth event is returning this year on November 6, 2021! The Made in Monmouth event will be held at Brookdale Community College in the Robert J. Collins Arena from 10 am to 4 pm. Made in Monmouth began ten years ago when I joined the County Commissioner Board. My goal was to focus my attention on small consumer product manufacturers located within Monmouth County to help them grow their businesses. I thank my fellow Commissioners for their continued support for this initiative and I know they enjoy coming out to shop each year, too. I’d also like to thank the County’s Economic Department, which I oversee, for coordinating Made in Monmouth. They do a terrific job at planning this event each year. I hope to see you on November 6th! As always, it is a pleasure to serve as Commissioner Director.
Smith Demands Accountability For Hong Kong Officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a Capitol Hill hearing, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), Co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human R ights Com mission, denou nced the deteriorating state of civil and political freedoms in Hong Kong. Joined by a panel of five distinguished witnesses, Smith demanded accou nt abilit y for Hong Kong officials beholden to Communist China for their crackdown on civil liberties. The hearing was held on the eve of the second anniversary of the passage in the House of Smith’s Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, under which the United States has sanctioned many key officials including Carrie Lam, the Hong Kong Chief Executive. In addition to Lam, Smith singled out “Xi Jinping’s hatchet men: Chris Tang, the Secretary for Security and former head of the i ncreasi ngly-repressive Hong Kong Police Force, and John Lee, the former Secretary of Security and current Chief Secretary.” “But beyond the names of those who should be called to task, are those we must remember for their valiant defense of freedom,” Smith stated, highlighting democracy advocates such as Jimmy Lai, “the brave founder of Apple Daily, that beacon of free speech shut down
by the government in June of this year,” who has been jailed for standing with those who spoke for freedom - just one of the over 150 individuals ar rested under the National Security Law. Among many issues, the hearing examined the complacency and complicity of international and US corporations in this repression of civil and political rights. Witness Samuel Chu, the founder of the Hong Kong Democracy Council and the first foreign citizen to be targeted under the National Security Law, singled out several corporate enablers, including Cathay Pacific, the Mayer Brown law firm, and the accounting firms PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY, stating that, “What Beijing has done in Hong Kong requires the help and collaboration of private and international businesses. The National Security Law has proved to be the perfect weapon against civil society groups, pro-democracy politicians, and journalists. The threat to foreign businesses and employees is also clear. It is almost impossible to know whether an action - private or public - would run afoul of the law until too late.” Roy Hoi-hing Chan, the pastor of the Good Neighbor Church in London, who previously led a congregation in Hong Kong targeted by the Hong Kong
Police, also noted that HSBC froze his bank accounts for providing humanitarian support to protestors. “The one country, two systems model promised Hong Kong has surely been abandoned,” Professor Michael C. Davis, an expert on Chinese law who is a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center testified. “Concerned governments will have to examine their international trade and exchange policies in a more comprehensive and multilateral way that advances the international human rights policies long ref le ct ed i n t he i nt e r nat ional human rights regime…Human rights should be at the core US foreign policy and the US needs a regulatory regime that incentivizes appropriate human rights behavior.” added Davis, who is also a former law professor at the University of Hong Kong. “Hong Kong is on the front lines of China’s plan to reshape the global order. We have not in modern times seen the destruction of one of the freest and most prosperous cities in the world as a result of a takeover by a totalitarian state before this,” said Mark Clifford, the President of the Com mit tee for Freedom in Hong Kong and a veteran journalist and author. “Today it is Apple Daily and Jimmy
Lai - tomorrow it could be…any company, or any person. Even those cheering the destruction of Next Digital and the manacling of Jimmy Lai know, deep down, that today in Hong Kong no one is safe from the casual, whimsical brutality of Chinese Communist power,” Clifford added. Joanna Chiu, author of China Unbound and journalist for the Star Vancouver noted in her testimony that “Everyone I know in Hong Kong feels a sense of hopelessness. They worry that as authorities use increasingly convoluted legal methods to dismantle civil society piece by piece, one arrest after another, the world will stop understanding - and stop caring - about what is going on.” According to Pastor Roy Hoi-hing Chan, “As of today, the religious freedom in Hong Kong is being suppressed severely. Quite a number of pastors who support human rights and freedoms are moving to the UK from Hong Kong due to National Security Law… [and] intimidations that they faced.” Addressing US and international media, Smith urged them to help: “We cannot forget Hong Kong. The media in particular, I call upon you to lift up their voices. We cannot let the tyranny of Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party stifle the flame of freedom that resides in the hearts of the people of Hong Kong.”
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HOWELL – The Howell Township Fire Bureau thanks the community who attended the first ever Scoops with Sparky Fire Prevention event. Everyone in attendance had a great time meeting Sparky and learning important Fire safety information and learning about the Sounds of Fire Safety. They thank Shivers Ice Cream for hosting their event. Portions of the proceeds will
─Photo courtesy Howell Fire Bureau be donated towards the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Thank you also goes out to the Southard Fire Dept. No.1 and the Farmingdale Fire Department for attending and displaying their apparatus and showcasing their members and equipment. They look forward to having similar events like this in the future to spread the important message of fire safety.
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Job Fair, Business & Shopping Expo
HOWELL – The Howell Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Howell Business & Shopping Expo and Job Fair to be held on November 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. Conveniently located on Route 9 North, the Expo will be held at 4075 Route 9 North, Aldrich Shopping Plaza, Howell (former Bed, Bath & Beyond store). Meet local businesses, shop for the holidays, see demonstrations, meet area restaurants and more. Prizes, giveaways and a grand prize during the event (winner must be present for the grand prize). Free admission to the
Expo; Food Tasting $5 per person. In addition, a Job Fair will be held with participating vendors seeking to hire. Learn more about job openings in the area, meet prospective employers, and learn about their operations. Vendor opportunities for members and non-members. Online registration and applications are available on the chamber website, howellchamber.com. For information or registration, visit howellchamber.com, or email the Howell Chamber of Commerce at info@howellchamber.com.
Fall Holiday Market
HOWELL – The Howell’s Farmers Market will be holding a special Fall Holiday Market on November 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out for local foods, shopping, and live music. Check out their Facebook Page facebook.com/HowellNJFarmersMarket,for
an updated list of vendors. Interested locally grown /locally made vendors should contact the Association by email to: ManagerHowellFar mersMarket@ gmail.com. The Howell’s Farmers Market is located at 4567 Route 9 North, Howell.
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First Aid Squad Wins Car Show Award
─Photo courtesy Howell First Aid and Rescue Squad HOWELL – On October 16, the How- Trenton. They are pleased to announce ell Tow nship Fi rst Aid and Rescue that their original 1970 Cadillac SuSquad participated in the New Jersey perior Ambulance took the Colonel P. State Police 100th A n niversar y car Callahan Best in Show for Police/Fire/ show at Division Headquarters in West EMS category.
Fire Bureau Present Fire Safety To Seniors
We Still Have Beautiful Mums, Corn Stalks, Straw, Pumpkins & Decorative Gourds Our Family Farm Market will remain open until the end of October! Come and pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey, and farm fresh eggs!
─Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – The Howell Senior Center and all the members wanted to say thank you to Captain Brian Prochnow of the Howell Township Fire Bureau and his team for coming out to the center to give a presentation on fire safety as well as on what the Fire
Bureau can do for the seniors. The members were very receptive of the presentation. Captain Prochnow also arranged for the Squankum Fire Company to bring out their truck and equipment allowing the seniors to participate interactively.
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Around The Jersey Shore Freehold Knights Of Columbus Car Show
─Photo courtesy Freehold Township FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Committee enjoyed themselves on October 16 at the Freehold Knights of Columbus Car Show and blessing of the automobiles at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert
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─Photo courtesy Freehold Township FREEHOLD – Mayor Thomas Cook, Deputy Mayor Anthony Ammiano and Committee Members Maureen Fasano, Lester Preston Jr. and Alan Walker enjoyed the
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Around The Jersey Shore Bullying, Cyberbullying And The After Effects
─Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office MONMOUTH COUNTY – Bullying can be a constant problem and Sheriff Golden wants students to be aware of the severity and consequences that come along with it. Recently, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its newest program, Bullying, Cyberbullying and the After Effects, at Spring Lake Heights Elementary School. During the presentation S/O Iliana Santos presented an overview of bullying and focused on verbal bullying, why youth bully, what to do if you’re being bullied, the after effects of bullying and what cyberbullying is - where it occurs and how to prevent and report it.
Online Pet Licensing Available
HOWELL – The Howell Township Clerk’s Office, Public Service Division, is pleased to announce that residents are now able to license their dogs and cats online. This will apply to both new registrations and renewals. Details and instructions will be provided on the Howell Township website.
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Around The Jersey Shore Sandy Survivor: Not All Damage Is Visible
By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – Several iconic photographs serve as a remembrance of Superstorm Sandy’s wrath nearly a decade ago. Meanwhile, some victims suffered damage not overtly visible from the exteriors of their homes. “If you looked from the outside of our house, you didn’t see much,” shared Joseph Golding of Beach Haven West. “A lot of us were upset because the news kept showing the ferris wheel further north that went into the water. That didn’t affect people in their nor mal lives.” Joseph and Pamela Golding bought their current home in Beach Haven West in 2000. Like most in the area, their house sits on a lagoon. The couple didn’t take any chances when news of the impending storm broke out and followed directions to evacuate. The Goldings considered themselves lucky as they were able to land a room at the Holiday Inn, just miles away on Route 72 in Manahawkin. As the couple later learned, several guests who planned on attending a wedding scheduled at the hotel canceled because of the storm. After they settled in their room, the Goldings went downstairs. Children were among those gathered in the common area. “Pam and I heard some music coming from the dining area, and a little girl said someone was getting married,” Joe recalled. “When we walked over out of curiosity, the bride and groom said they paid for everything and didn’t have very many people there. So they asked us to come in and join them.” While the Goldings didn’t join in the festivities, they were grateful for the invitation. The couple stayed at the hotel for a few days before returning to check out the storm’s damage to their home. Ferocious winds had lifted the heavy-duty fish cleaning stand from its dockside location and tossed it on its side. Tools kept in an outside shed were completely destroyed. However, it wasn’t until Joe and Pam went inside that they realized the damage outside was the least of their problems. “We had a crawlspace underneath that was probably about two and a half feet,” said Pam. “It was completely f looded.” As a result of the water damage, all of the ductwork for the home’s air conditioning units needed to be removed. Much of the electrical system required replacement, as did the insulation in the crawlspace. While the water never reached the living area of the house, the home became inhabitable. Joe recalled seeing boats in people’s
yards and referred to the sights as traumatic. And, while Joe said most of the houses nearby survived, they suffered a ton of damage. “Most of the homes around here were small houses back then,” Joe shared. “There’s very few of them left.” According to FEMA recommendations, elevating houses acts as a protective measure against destructive f loods. The Goldings joined many of their neighbors in raising their home. The recovery process created multiple challenges along the way. First, was finding a place to live during the six months the Goldings were displaced from their home. Fortunately, nearby friends took the couple in and allowed them to stay with them. “We were in our 60s at the time, and had paid our mortgage off,” said Joe. “We were told we would not get rental assistance since we didn’t have a mortgage.” Next came the tasks associated with dealing with several aspects of bureaucracy. On the one hand, it was ensuring that bills submitted complied with regulations. On the other, it was meeting requirements that would ultimately result in a certificate of occupancy. Meanwhile, there was also the issue of finding reputable contractors to make repairs and perform the house elevation. Just about everyone was raising their houses, and the couple literally got lucky when they found someone from out of state to do their work. A grant award through the New Jersey Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program paid for the work done to the Goldings’ home. However, years later, the state claims they overpaid the couple. According to a letter the Goldings received from the Department of Communit y of Affairs, Sandy Recover y Division, the Goldings owe the state nearly $11,000 in reimbursement. The state has also placed a lien of the couple’s home. “The state is saying they paid the Goldings too much for the job, even though they were eligible for up to $150,000,” explained Jody Stewart of the New Jersey Organizing Project, who continues to advocate for Sandy survivors. “They are saying they over dispersed money without showing proof.” The repayment of the monies are on hold for now, as advocates fight to eliminate clawbacks on other government funds dispersed because of Sandy. In the meantime, the 75-year-old couple has a concern. “How do we get the lien removed from our house in the end?” Joe asked.
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Toms River Alum Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
By Chris Lundy OSLO – Maria Ressa, a former student of High School North, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her journalistic efforts. “Maria Ressa uses freedom of expression to expose abuse of power, use of violence and growing authoritarianism in her native country, the Philippines,” the Nobel Prize Committee said in its announcement. “In 2012, she co-founded Rappler, a digital media company for investigative journalism, which she still heads. As a journalist and the Rappler’s CEO, Ressa has shown herself to be a fearless defender of freedom of expression. Rappler has focused critical attention on the Duterte regime’s controversial, murderous anti-drug campaign. The number of deaths is so high that the campaign resembles a war waged against the country’s own population. Ms. Ressa and Rappler have also documented how social media is being used to spread fake news, harass opponents and manipulate public discourse.” Born in Manila, she moved to Toms River early in life. She graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1986, with a degree in English and certificates in theater and dance. She won a Fulbright scholarship to study politics at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She had spent two decades as a lead investigative reporter in southeast Asia for CNN. She had been included in a collection of journalists noted in Time’s Person of the Year 2018.
She has taught courses at both universities she graduated from. She has written two books: Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda’s Newest Center (2003), and From Bin Laden to Facebook: 10 Days of Abduction, 10 Years of Terrorism. Her upcoming book is called How To Stand Up To A Dictator (2022). It shows how “democracy dies by a thousand cuts” and that a web of social media and fake news is created to spur anger and hate to keep people in power. The Nobel committee recorded the phone call when she was told she was chosen. “Oh my gosh, I’m speechless,” she said. “Thank you so very much.” She was on the job when she received the call. “I’m live at another event,” she said. The Nobel committee explained how safeguarding freedom of expression is one of the foundations for democracy and lasting peace. The award is also being given to Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov for his work as editor-in-chief and co-founder of Novaja Gazeta, an independent newspaper in Russia. These two journalists are representative of all journalists who stand up for freedom of expression and criticize abuses of power, they said. “Free, independent and fact-based journalism serves to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is convinced that freedom of expression and freedom of information help to ensure an informed
public. These rights are crucial prerequisites for democracy and protect against war and conflict. The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov is intended to underscore the importance of protecting and defending these fundamental rights,” they said. “Without freedom of ex-
pression and freedom of the press, it will be difficult to successfully promote fraternity between nations, disarmament and a better world order to succeed in our time.” “Without media, you cannot have a strong democracy,” said Berit Reiss-Andersen, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
─Photo courtesy Rappler
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
TUDCA For Gallstones And Liver Health
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
You may not have heard of the medication Ursodiol, but it’s a gallstone dissolver. It’s also something you produce every day of your life. Let me clarify, ursodiol is a drug, and also a human chemical made in the liver. It reduces cholesterol production to some extent, and even better, it dissolves the cholesterol crystals in bile which would otherwise cause more stone formation! Ursodiol goes by the initials of UDCA, and it’s related to a supplement called TUDCA. Your gallbladder is on your right side and it’s a small pear-shaped organ that holds a fluid called bile. This bile is made in your liver and you need it to digest food, fats and vitamins. You don’t think about your gallbladder until it gets inf lamed, or develops painful stones! Gallstones can be very painful to a person, producing uncomfortable symptoms. With all the Halloween treats coming soon, I am worried about everyone’s gallbladder! Ursodiol was first identified in the bile of bears. That’s how it got its name! Fun fact, the genus known as “ursus” includes polar bears, black bears, and others! So, when they found this UDCA in bile bear, they named it ursodiol. Pharma then went on to purify a form that could help people who suffer with gallstones, bile duct and other gallbladder diseases! Dietary supplement makers have TUDCA which is just a taurine
molecule joined with the UDCA, hence TUDCA! It’s sold in some health food stores, but mostly online. There was an interesting animal study where researchers sought to investigate the effects of TUDCA on gallstone formation. The scientists fed rats a high fat diet, and then enhanced their diet with TUDCA supplementation. They evaluated several biomarkers during the study, and concluded that TUDCA could help the rodents with their gallstones by improving probiotic status, and reducing cholesterol crystal formation. Serum total cholesterol went down in a statistically significant manner also. Other studies on TUDCA have shown it could play a beneficial role in fatty liver, insulin sensitivity, weight loss and adipogenesis. If you suffer with gallbladder disease or liver problems, there are many things you can do. For example, changing your diet to one that is high-fiber and low fat. You can try omega 3 fatty acid supplements, and exercising more if physically able. You can drink carrot juice; studies suggest this is helpful. There is much more too. If this topic interests you, sign up for my free newsletter and I’ll email you a free recipe eBook, as well as the longer version of this article. Just a note of caution, there is no medical advice here. If you have or develop any gallbladder inflammation, pain, serious problems or a real intestinal disorder, please seek proper medical attention and care.
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Around The Jersey Shore Volunteers Needed To Support Survivors Of Sexual Violence:
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Sexual violence is never the survivor’s fault and 180 Turning Lives Around stands with all survivors. We believe in their strength and courage. It is in these very trying times that a survivor needs 180 even more and we are determined to be there for anyone who needs our services. 180 is fully operational and here to help. For forty-five years, 180, a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues 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. 180’s specially-trained, confidential victim ad-
HOWELL – If you have any unwanted, unused or expired medication, the Howell Alliance has provided easy disposal options for you. Anonymously drop off in the “project medicine drop box” at the convenient location
vocates, in collaboration with countywide law enforcement and the Forensic Nurse Examiners program, 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. 180’s volunteers 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. They also provide support and advocacy for the survivor’s significant-other and adult survivors of childhood sexual assault. They invite the community to join 180’s life-changing mission today. 180
is conducting the mandatory, 40-hour SART training course for new volunteers January 4 to 27, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/ Thursdays, 6 to 9:30 p.m., remotely via Zoom. Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen-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. 180 is committed to a socially and culturally diverse team to best serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of or training in sexual violence is not required. To obtain an application, contact Kate Gerahty, Confidential Sexual
What Do I Do With My Unused Medication? in the Howell Police Station lobby, located at 300 Old Tavern Road in Howell. If you cannot get out of the house, the Howell Police Department can help. Call their non-emergency number at 732-9384111 and ask for a complimentary medicine
pick up. They will send an officer to your house to pick up your unwanted medication. No questions asked. Situation where you may have unused or unneeded medication to dispose of: • Death of a loved one
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 Friday, December 17. Together, we can create pathways to safety and healing. 180 is dedicated to providing comprehensive supportive services at no charge – emergency safe housing, counseling, legal advocacy, creative arts therapies for children, education, and advocacy for those in Monmouth County who are affected by domestic violence and sexual violence. If you, or someone you know, is a victim of sexual violence, please call 180’s 24/7 Confidential Hotline at 1-888264-RAPE (7273). For more information, visit 180nj.org. In an emergency, dial 911.
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... ask Michelle Welcome to our Q & A Column. We will be here monthly to answer your dementia related questions. Send your questions to Questions@care-one.com. Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson is here to assist you in your journey. Q: My mom has dementia, one thing that I struggle with, is how she always repeats herself; I know it sounds trite, but after a while, it is hard for me to deal with. Donna P. A: Dear Donna P., If we look at this symptom in a different way, we will begin to see how this negative symptom can also be seen as a positive ability. Your mom still has the ability to communicate, so please, take this opportunity to have conversations with her. Her ability to speak will diminish once the dementia progresses, so be with her in her reality for now. Q: What are some things that I can do to have a meaningful visit with my newly diagnosed loved one? Mary S. A: Dear Mary S., In Early-Stage dementia, understand that communication, language, judgement, attention/focus, processing, and their response time is already being affected. In most cases, they are having trouble following conversations as they may be missing 1 out of every 4 words spoken. They will tend to withdraw from conversations especially in a group setting, they will tend to misunderstand what is being said. Use reminiscent conversation; as long-term memories are their strength; look through old pictures, talk about old memories and use music.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Tales From The Packrat Dear Joel, I’m a packrat, I’ll admit it. I have tried to get organized, but I am nagged by thinking I’m going to need something or that I will run out of something. Do you have any suggestions? Answer: Try writing a date on some of the things you buy. You will be amazed at how fast time goes by. That should make freshening up things easier. Don’t you deserve nice new things? Another idea is to buy a shelf and put some of the items that you think you can’t
l ive w it hout on it and see if you ever touch them. You may just see you didn’t really need them after all. Thanks for writing, Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
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Fulfill Recruiting For Hunger Heroes
By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE - September is Hunger Action Month and the public is being sought by Fulfill to help spread awareness and to feed those in need at the Jersey Shore. “September is a month where we can stand together to fight hunger in our community. It’s a month to spread the message about the impact of hunger, take action, and dedicate resources to provide nutritious food to people, families, seniors, and veterans struggling with hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties,” said Lauren Holman, Fulfill’s Board Chair. To help rally support, Fulfill is encouraging people to be a “Hunger Hero” in their mission to #Feed365. A special calendar for September was created by Fulfill with suggestions on what everyone can do to become involved. Suggestions include starting a food collection, signing up for a volunteer shift at Fulfill, sharing posts on social media, and
linking Fulfill to an Amazon Smile account. On Hunger Action Day, Friday, September 17 people were asked to wear orange, the color of hunger. Parents and teachers are also encouraged to sign their schools up for the Students Change Hunger (SCH) at fulfillnj.org/ students-change-hunger. This is a friendly competition where schools and youth community groups host food and/or fund drives. It runs through January 14, 2022. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Fulfill was feeding 136,000 people, including 50,000 children. Today, Fulfill is feeding 215,000 people, including 70,000 children. Fulfill served 3.8 million more meals since the coronavirus crisis affected the Jersey Shore, and the demand for food increased 40 percent. Representatives of the organization noted that 95 cents of every dollar donated to Fulfill goes directly to feeding the hungry. To donate or volunteer, go to fulfillnj.org.
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Schools To Collect Vaccination Data
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – School districts will report vaccination data of staff and students to the State Department of Health in order to increase rates of vaccinated children. The move comes per an executive directive from Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. The Department will collect the information and analyze it for trends, said Donna Leusner, Director of Communications for the NJ Department of Health. When the data is complete, the DOH will share it on their website. Names and other identifiers will not be disseminated. The Department of Health continues to
state that a combination of vaccination for those who are eligible, testing, masking, physical distance, handwashing, and staying home when sick are the best strategies for keeping schools safe. For a few months, the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use on children 12 and older, and health officials are urging them to take advantage of it. The state has been reaching out to local leaders to set up vaccination clinics in large spaces. Leusner noted that Ocean County has had clinics at schools (Toms River High School North and Southern Regional Middle School in Stafford) and also at venues like Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson.
Vaccination clinics at schools are optional for districts, she said. “The Department of Health will work closely with participating school districts to identify vaccine providers equipped to administer doses in the school setting,” she said. Persichilli said at a recent governor’s press conference on the coronavirus that about 57 percent of children ages 12-15 have received at least one dose. However, for 16- and 17-year-olds, 70 percent have received at least one dose. That’s where the outreach comes in, Leusner said. By learning what communities have lower vaccination rates, the state can direct support to those areas to
try to get those numbers higher. The support would take the form of enrolling family physicians or pediatricians as vaccine providers and working with schools to host clinics. Resources would also be directed toward educating the population about the importance of getting vaccinated. “We’re working diligently with these schools and local officials in every municipality to identify those individuals and try to encourage them and their parents to line up and get a shot in the arm. Overall, I’m pleased where we’re going with kids, but ... I wish the younger kids had higher levels of vaccination,” Persichilli said.
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104. (49) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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 PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (47) 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)
Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Destino's - Hiring all positions drivers, counter, kitchen, full or part time available. Apply in store only. 2042 West CountyLine Road. (48) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Pastrami House Delicatessen - at 363 N County Line Rd, Jackson is looking for a counterperson and cashier person. Full time and Part positions available immediately. Friendly and easy atmosphere. Experience preferred, but willing to train. Please contact Nick 917-502-4948. (46) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n)
Help Wanted Custodian - Part Time - Crestwood Village Co-Op 2. Evenings and Saturday mornings. 13 hours per week. Stop at Harmony Hall to complete an application. (47) P/T 1st CLASS Conventional Machinist - wanted weekdays for small Lakewood Mfr. Call 732-367-3100 x 107. (47) Animal Lovers - Volunteers needed to help feed homeless cats 1 or 2 days weekly. Call 732-3672932, leave message. (47) HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com. Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Bus Drivers Needed - For the Toms River Regional Schools Transportation Department. $20 per hour, please apply on our website at www. trschools.com under substitute/part time employment. $22.50 is the sub rate. $3,000 for someone with CDL with S,P, and airbrakes, and $1,000 for someone without the CDL and endorsements, but who is willing to be trained and get the CDL and endorsements. (46)
Services Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)
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Friends + Fright Fest = Halloween Fun. (Photo by Susan Meyer)
MCSPCA Polar Plunge 2021
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA is excited to announce their first ever MCSPCA Polar Plunge! Rest up after Than ksgiving because the following Saturday, November 27, they’ll be running into the Belmar water to support the MCSPCA’s animals and lifesaving programs! The pre and post par ty will be at
D’Jais and they’re welcoming families and their (leashed & vaccinated) dogs to join the fun. Keep an eye on the website and social media for more i n for mat ion about reg ist r at ion a nd fundraising! Interested in being an event sponsor or underwriter? Email events@monmouthcountyspca.org!
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GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDING: Medical • Dental • Vision • 401k Tuition Reimbursement AND SO MUCH MORE! Come work with a great team and have a rewarding career caring for others in a wonderful community! Please contact Linda Duddy, Recruitment Coordinator for more information at 732-430-3670.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance. After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career. She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives. “It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree. Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-
aging pain,” she said. Their solutions include medication manage ment, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and effective. Oftentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter. They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.” Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care. Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact. The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.” Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the
most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed. It ’s all bec ause Dr. Choxi’s patients “know
that they ’re going to get the care they deserve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 30 - nov 5 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Support your ambitions with a friendly and helpful attitude. Someone may feel threatened by your expertise as the week unfolds. You are quick on the uptake, but this may not be the week to initiate a new venture. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some people could question your motives in the week ahead. A disagreement with a loved one might foster doubts and concern. This is probably not the time to ask friends or family to participate in your business plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the week ahead, some things might not make total sense but still bring a smile to your face. It may be tempting to speak to the boss about a personal problem. However, it would likely be better to maintain a low profile on the job. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Live and learn in the coming week. Take advantage of an educational opportunity or enjoy intellectual stimulation. Use your intuitive and practical abilities to understand how to put together all the puzzle pieces. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The fantasies in your heart may blind you to upcoming problems. In the week ahead you may be inspired to try something new. Concentrate on the facts and figures but launching a new project could be a challenging effort. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be confident that despite the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune everything will most likely turn out alright. An optimistic attitude will ward off negativity in the week to come. Listen, to criticism, but avoid offering it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Less could be more. If you accumulate too much personal stuff you might feel too anchored to one place and no longer free to roam. In the week ahead avoid making investments and learn to get by with fewer things. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be immersed in ethical considerations as this week unfolds. You may receive some criticism or become cynical about some kind of indulgence. Taking the right steps at the right time can be challenging now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might come up empty handed if you try to pull a rabbit out of your hat. As the week begins you may seem to be working at cross purposes with a loved one or family member. Hold off on starting new projects. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money has been called the “root of all evil” but it is simply a medium for the exchange of energy. In the week ahead take pride in your ability to handle your money efficiently, but steer clear of new investments. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may be better to remain silent in the face of censure. You might be more ambitious than usual in the upcoming week, but your luck could be at a low point. The wrong moves could undermine your most cherished plans. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Mix-ups can become memorable mistakes. During the next few days, you may become infatuated by someone inappropriate or something that disappoints. Avoid misunderstandings by insisting on clear communications.
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THESE CANDY-FILLED COOKIES ARE SWEET, CHEWY AND ABSOLUTELY IRRESISTIBLE By America’s Test Kitchen
M&M COOKIES
Makes 12 Cookies 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup M&M’s 1 . A dj u st t h e ov en rack t o the middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, bak ing soda and salt. 3. In a large bowl, whisk sug-
ar and melted butter until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, and whisk unt il w ell combined. 4. Add the flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to stir until no dr y flour is visible and a soft dough forms. 5 . R ol l t h e dou g h i n t o 1 2 balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each) . Place the dough balls on the parchm e n t-l i n e d bak i n g sh e et , leaving space between them. 6. Gently flatten each dough ball. Press candies into each cookie (about 5 candies per cookie). 7. Bake until the edges of the cookies are just set and the centers are still soft, 11 to 13 minutes. Let cookies cool com pl etel y on t he bak i ng sheet, about 30 minutes.
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