2021-11-27 - The Howell Times

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─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi The Old Ardena Schoolhouse, built in 1835 is located at the corner of Old Tavern and Preventorium Roads.

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September to autho- prove the lease agreeell Heritage and HistorWhat had turned into rize the leasing of the ment. One month later, ical Society has official a year-long process is property to the Howell the lease was officially gained ownership of now a successful ac- Heritage and Historical signed by the town and the historic Old Ardena complishment for the Society (HHHS). All the Society.

Schoolhouse and has Society. An ordinance five council members (Owners - See Page 4)

How To Avoid A Crash During Deer Season

By Alyssa Riccardi N EW J ER SEY – During the months of October, November and until mid-December, deer mating season is in full effect and many are out during dawn and dusk.

During this time period, police experience an increase in deer-involved motor vehicle accidents. According t o t he M a n che s t e r

Township Police Department, they reported over 100 animal involved collisions in 2020, with about 40% occurring during the months of October and November.

On November 3, a major accident where a tanker truck overturned and exploded happened because of a deer.

At 3 a.m., 18-year-old

Marissa Patterson was driving east on Route 37 when a deer ran out in front of her car. As a result of hitting the deer, the car spun out and became disabled in the roadway, unable to be driven.

While Patterson stood in a safe location and called police, a truck pulling a tanker trailer filled with 8,700 gallons of gasoline drove

right into her car. The trailer then overturned causing the gasoline to spill and explode, police said.

Miraculously, there were no injuries reported in this incident. But that’s not the case for all accidents involving hitting a deer or animal.

T he Ne w Je r s e y Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) states how deer

are more likely to suddenly enter roadways at this time of year, which increases the risk for sudden stops or collisions with drivers.

Deer activity is more likely to occur during early morning hours and arou nd su nset.

During this time of year, a driver’s visibility may be difficult and more motorists are on (Deer - See Page 2)

November 27, 2021

District Earns Silver For Going Green

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL –The Howell Township K-8 School District has been awarded the silver level certification and was among the first to earn a Digital Schools Star recognition from Sustainable Jersey for Schools after all 12 schools reached the requirements.

Sustainable Jersey for Schools is a certification program that provides guidance, support and recognition to schools that implement environmental improvements.

A total of 373 school districts and 1,025 schools are currently participating in the program. Over $2.4 million in grants have been awarded to schools and school districts through Sustainable Jersey for Schools.

“The Sustainable Jersey and Digital Schools Star program focuses on developing a culture of sustainable practices within instruction and learning. Through the certification process, the program allows districts to review their current sustainable and digital practices and reflect on developing areas of their work,” Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola said. “In partnering with the Sustainable Jersey program, we were able to build upon our sustainable practices, and advance our work with the Digital Star program. We were able to leverage (District - See Page 2)

Police Academy Announces New Virtual Reality Training

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Sheriff’s Office is the first in New Jersey to use the latest state of the art virtual reality platform to train members of law enforcement at the Monmouth County Police Academy.

The high-tech equipment includes head (Police - See Page 5)

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Deer:

Continued From Page 1 their work commutes.

“Deer are involved in thousands of collisions with motor vehicles in New Jersey every year, most of which occur during the fall mating season,” DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Dave Golden said. “We urge all drivers to be especially alert to the possibility of deer suddenly darting onto roadways and to understand how to

reduce the risk of a collision and possible serious injury to themselves or their passengers.”

So, what can you do to avoid deer involved collisions? The DEP has stated the following tips for drivers to stay safe: • Slow down if you see a deer and watch for possible sudden movement. If the deer is in the road and doesn’t move, wait for the deer to cross and the road is clear. Do not try to drive around the deer.

• Watch for “Deer Crossing” signs. Slow down

when traveling through areas known to have a high concentration of deer so there is enough time to stop, if necessary.

• Use high beams after dark if there is no oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead. High beams will be reflected by the eyes of deer on or near roads. If you see one deer, assume that others may be in the area.

• Don’t tailgate. The driver ahead might have to stop suddenly to avoid colliding with a deer.

• Always wear a seatbelt, as required by law. Drive

at a safe and sensible speed, following the speed limit, factoring for weather, available lighting, traffic, curves and other road conditions.

• Do not swerve to avoid impact if a collision appears inevitable. A deer may counter-maneuver suddenly. Brake appropriately and stay in your lane. Collisions are more likely to become fatal when a driver swerves to avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic or a fixed structure along the road.

• Report any deer-vehicle collision to a local law enforcement agency immediately.

• Obey the state’s hands-free device law or refrain from using cellular devices while driving.

What if a collision with a deer is unavoidable?

Manchester police tells drivers that they should not swerve. You should brake firmly, hold on to the steering wheel with both hands, come to a controlled stop and move the vehicle out of traffic to a safe location.

For more information about white-tailed deer in New Jersey, visit njfishandwildlife.com/deer.htm.

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Continued From Page 1 our technology and push forward on personalized instruction, while incorporating the action steps within the digital learning roadmap. This work has proven to benefit our students and our entire community.”

In the state, 37 schools from nine school districts were the first to earn the Digital Schools Star recognition as part of their Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification.

“The importance of digital remote and hybrid learning to sustainability and resiliency has never been more evident,” senior program consultant for Sustainable Jersey Digital Schools Laurence Cocco said. “To help strengthen support for schools, educators, and students in navigating the opportunities and challenges of digital learning, the Digital Schools program was created, integrating new content into Sustainable Jersey for Schools.”

A school receives a Digital Schools Star recognition when they implement digital learning and communication tools, resources and practices. In addition, they document their successful digital learning strategies in the action areas of leadership, learning practices, technology access, school culture and climate and student learning in order to qualify for Star recognition.

For every school in the Howell Township K-8 School District, they submitted documentation to show it has completed the program’s sustainability actions, attaining a minimum of 350 points of sustainability actions. Subsequently, this certified them to receive the silver level certification.

In October, the whole school district had the opportunity to celebrate the Sustainable Jersey achievements of all 12 schools for receiving Silver Level Certification and Digital Schools Star recognition.

In addition, the district took a moment to spotlight Middle School North for achieving the highest number of middle school points in New Jersey and being named the 2021 Middle School Sustainability Champion.

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Continued From Page 1 “The previous Howell Historical Society and Commission had possession of the Schoolhouse, and a lease agreement with the town for the entire corner parcel of 12.3 acres. That was seemingly doable in 1999, with whatever associations there were at the time with the town and the old historical group. Our new historical group (HHHS) is further not associated with the town, and has to cover costs itself that were somehow carried differently 20 to 30 years ago,” President of the HHHS Robert Novak said.

Last year, the HHHS took possession of the schoolhouse building itself from the previous society but the land beneath is DEP Green Acres listed, so there was no purchase option, like the MacKenzie House.

“The HHHS is thrilled that process of delineating a new lease with Howell Township for the land that the Old Ardena Schoolhouse sits on has finally been completed,” Novak said.

An earlier, smaller Ardena School was built in 1835 on the north side of the current County Route 524, east of Vanderveer Road. It was replaced in 1855 by the current building, across the street from the present-day Ardena Baptist Church.

During this time, the one-room schoolhouse would hold class for all levels of learners and teach them together.

The building featured an outhouse for restroom use, glass windows and a single stove used as a source of heat for cold days.

For the 60 students in the room, attending school was a privilege.

When Howell’s Ardena Consolidated School opened in 1938, the building was no longer needed. It was sold several times within the years until in 1973 when the Howell Historical Society pushed to preserve the building.

They were able to purchase the Old Ardena

Schoolhouse and move it to where it stands today at the corner of Old Tavern and Preventorium Roads.

The HHHS states on their website that the main purpose of the relocation, and refurbishing of the Ardena Schoolhouse by the members was to preserve something from the old generation, to pass on to the new generation.

“The Society is now tasked with a different set of ‘three R’s’ for the school: Repair, Repaint and Reopen. It is our hope that by making visitation again possible, that the community can see what is available in town, and rally around to support the project, as they had when the school was moved back and refurbished in the mid1970s,” Novak said.

“As best as we can tell presently, the last time there were exterior repairs and repainting was in 1996. A look at the school shows that exterior refurbishment is needed again, as it has weathered a fair amount over a quarter century. So we have to consider fundraising for the schoolhouse in addition to the work needed at the MacKenzie House. One thought to pursue, is to get some type of efficient climate control (heat/ air) system to stabilize the swings of temperature for the materials in the building.

We are hoping there could be some residual funds remaining from the previous historical society that could be forwarded to the current 2-year-old society for this purpose,” Novak said.

During the month of November, the HHHS opened up the Old Ardena Schoolhouse to visitors where they could take a look at the inside of this historic building. Novak said although they have stopped visitation due to the weather getting colder, they plan on reopening it up for visitors in the spring time.

For more information on the Old Ardena Schoolhouse, the HHHS, and ways to donate, visit howellheritagehistoricalsociety. org.

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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Police:

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The Apex Officer training platform allows officers to be fully immersed in a virtual reality situation with head gear, a back pack and other accessories. When an officer is suited up, they are virtually placed inside the crisis situation.

The scenarios and characters will be created by other officers where they can change the narrative at any time. These scenarios can be anything from a traffic stop to domestic calls to active shooter situations. After each scenario, the officers will hold a debriefing.

“The more accurately we can simulate scenarios off icers may actually encounter in the line of duty, the better prepared they’ll be to face them,” Acting Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. “Infusing

Continued From Page 1 mounted gear and accessories which are designed to improve and enhance police response during crisis situations.

“The Mon mouth Count y Sheriff ’s Office is in the forefront when it comes to cutting edge technology, and it is our priority that members of law enforcement receive the highest level of training possible,” Sheriff Shaun Golden said.

“We are proud to be the first to deploy this new virtual reality innovative training equipment in NJ, which is aimed to ensure officers are performing at their best. It enables officers to develop skills and de-escalation techniques, in a controlled environment, when split second

NEWARK – With schools returning to full in-person classes, the Drug Enforcement Administration New Jersey Division is asking parents to speak to their children about the dangers of drug use.

“This is a great time for parents to sit down with their children to speak to them about the dangers of drug use,” said DEA New Jersey Division Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson. “Students are returning to a normal class schedule and to their social circles. They could now face new challenges related to peer pressure to experiment with

our existing training with this technology puts us on the cutting edge in this respect, and we are excited to get started with our partners at the Sheriff’s Office and make this training available to all of our police officers. We appreciate Sheriff Golden’s efforts to bring this invaluable tool to Monmouth County.”

“The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office are once again providing the highest quality training and resources to our local law enforcement officers through the state-of-the-art Apex Officer training program,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “The Apex Officer training program is an innovative way to prepare our officers for scenarios they may encounter in the

Teach Children About Dangers Of Drug Use substances.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 92,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2020. This is the largest amount of overdose deaths ever in a 12-month period.

Opioids accounted for more than 68,000 of those deaths. Synthetic opioids, such as illicitly manufactured fentanyl, remain the primary driver for the increases in drug overdose deaths.

Another significant concern is the increase in counterfeit pills flooding the illegal drug

market. The drug cartels are capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and sending them to the United States for distribution.

Counterfeit pills are extremely dangerous and often have the same markings of legitimate prescription medications such as Oxycodone, Xanax and Adderall. The user is most likely unaware they are counterfeit and of how lethal they are.

“It is very important to talk to your family members periodically about these dangers.”

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All Monmouth County Police Academy recruits have already started training on the new equipment at the Situational Training And Response Simulator Facility in Freehold as well as officers throughout Monmouth County and more.

The Monmouth County Sheriff Office is currently the only agency in the state to have a dedicated building for virtual reality and hands on training, with the APEX Officer being its latest initiative.

STARS is equipped with two of the APEX Officers. They were purchased through the law enforcement officer trust fund, a grant provided by the state.

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Gibson said. “Kids need to know that taking one counterfeit pill could be enough to cause a fatal overdose. The earlier that we can get this information to kids the more impactful it can be that they will make better and possibly life-saving choices in the future. Those that are selling these drugs do not care about the health and well-being of your child. These conversations can be enough to save a life.”

For DEA resources for parents and students, visit GetSmartAboutDrugs.gov or JustThinkTwice.gov.

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

Smith: “Yes” On Infrastructure, “No” On Social Spending

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan infrastructure bill supported by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) to repair and rebuild dangerous roads, bridges, rail lines, tunnels, lead-contaminated water pipes and more became law.

“Above all, this legislation is necessary to better ensure the safety of the people in my district, New Jersey, and the nation,” Smith said. Officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bill will fund hard infrastructure projects and boost commerce, jobs and economic growth.

Smith said that he voted “yes” on this critically important infrastructure funding legislation but will vote ‘no’ when President Biden’s so-called Build Back Better bill, which according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce could cost more than $4 trillion, comes up for a vote.

“Originally, the two major bills were scheduled to be voted on in the House on the same day - Friday, November 5th - but then only the infrastructure bill actually came to the House floor. This created a great deal of confusion and misunderstanding.”

“Many people appear to have been genuinely misled into believing that provisions of the so-called Build Back Better legislation - pushed by President Biden and progressive Democrats - were included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure legislation.

That was simply not the case,” said Smith.

“Infrastructure funding has long been recognized as critical to the U.S. economy, creating and sustaining jobs and for the safety of Americans,” explains Smith.

In March of 2020, then-President Trump called for a new $2 trillion infrastructure bill that he said should be “very big and bold.” Smith supported that initiative but it never made it into law.

According to Smith, the recently passed bipartisan $1.2 trillion bill isn’t as big or as bold but will help rebuild New Jersey’s crumbling infrastructure by providing at least: $6.9 billion for New Jersey highways and roads $4.2 billion to improve New Jersey public transportation $1.1 billion for bridge replacement and maintenance.

Smith pointed out that of the 1,156 bridges in the counties of his congressional district - 117, or 10.1 percent, are classified as structurally deficient and that repairs are needed on 369 bridges in those counties alone.

A report by the American Society of Civil Engineers states “37% of roads in N.J. are in poor condition” and “driving on roads in need of repair in New Jersey costs each driver $713 per year.”

Get The Lead Out The Bipartisan Infrastructure bill also authorizes $55 billion in emergency funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure - including $15 billion for lead service line replacement - over five years through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

“Safe drinking water is an essential necessity of everyday life - not a luxury,” said Smith, who authored the Get the Lead Out Act (HR 3300) to specifically combat lead-tainted pipelines in towns in his district and other places in New Jersey. First introduced in 2020, Smith’s bipartisan legislation would authorize $66.2 billion over ten years and direct every utility in America to develop a plan to identify and remove lead pipes that threaten the health of residents - especially children.

New Jersey has an estimated 350,000 lead service lines according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and can expect to receive over $1 billion over the next five years to improve water infrastructure and help towns “Get the Lead Out” of pipes that service homes, schools and other facilities.

Make The Commute Safer “Every weekday, about 200,000 New Jersey residents - including many from my congressional district - travel to New York by train.

The Gateway Program - funded by the

Bipartisan Infrastructure bill - will replace the increasingly dangerous infrastructure including tunnels under the Hudson River,” Smith said.

According to the Gateway Program website the initiative “focuses on a 10-mile segment of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and includes a program of projects that would replace and update rail infrastructure assets that, in many cases, are over 100 years old, as well as increase track, tunnel, bridge and station capacity. This segment of the NEC carries over 200,000 daily Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT passenger trips on approximately 450 trains.”

Part of this major overhaul includes the construction of a new two-track Hudson River rail tunnel from New Jersey to Manhattan that will directly serve Penn Station. It will also fund the rehabilitation of the 111-year-old North River Tunnel, which incurred serious damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Smith noted that the legislation will also provide approximately $272 million to improve New Jersey’s airport infrastructure development and $5 billion to clean polluted Superfund sites across the United States - including 151 sites in New Jersey, which has the most toxic sites in the country.

State Changes Protocol To Address Suicide By Veterans

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Brigadier General Dr. Lisa Hou, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA), and Acting Commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Sarah Adelman announced the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families. The initiative will bring together state and federal agencies to combat suicide among members of the military and their families. This work will build on existing suicide prevention efforts across the state and assist with further implementation of best policies and practices using a comprehensive public health approach.

“New Jersey’s veterans and service members are a source of immense pride for our state,” said Governor Murphy. “This initiative recognizes the struggles that many of our bravest men and women face and will engage all aspects of government in meeting the challenge of preventing and reducing suicides.”

“Together with 34 other states, New Jersey is engaging at the local, county, and state level to implement best, and evidence-based practices to prevent and reduce suicide among Garden State heroes and their families,” said Adjutant General and DMAVA Commissioner Brigadier General Hou. “Purposefully, our effort will advance

the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide by enhancing and aligning local and statewide suicide prevention efforts.”

“Suicide is a significant public health concern among veterans and service members. Through these partnerships, and by enacting suicide prevention policies and best practices, we can help save the lives of men and women who have given so much to protect ours,” said Human Services Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman. “I urge anyone needing help to call our 24/7 suicide prevention help line at 1-855–654-6735. No matter what you’re going through or feeling, you are not alone. We are here to listen.”

This initiative establishes a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of Human Services, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration with the goal of preventing suicide among New Jersey’s veterans. These efforts will advance the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide by enhancing and aligning local and statewide suicide prevention efforts. The New Jersey Departments of Health and Children and Families are additional partners in the initiative, providing expertise and guidance for this critical effort.

The objectives of the Challenge include: Convening a state interagency military and civilian team of leaders to develop an implementation plan to prevent suicide among veterans.

Implementing promising, best, and evidence-based practices to prevent and reduce suicide.

Engaging with city, county, and state

stakeholders to enhance and align local and state-wide suicide prevention efforts.

Increasing knowledge about the challenges and lessons learned in implementing best policies and practices by using state-to-state and community-to-community sharing.

Defining and measuring success, including defining assignments, deadlines, and measurable outcomes to be reported.

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HOWELL – Congratulations to the newest motor officer of the Howell Township Police Department. On November 12, Patrolman Kyle Bush graduated from the Philadelphia Highway Patrol Police Motorcycle Operator School. Also known as “Wheel School,” this intensive course is one of the most respected and difficult to complete.

The 80-hour tested course includes: Slow cone weave; Offset cone weave; Intersec-

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East Freehold Fire Company Gift Drop-Off FREEHOLD – Santa Claus is coming to town to deliver presents on December 11 from 12 to 8 p.m. with the East Freehold Fire Company.

Registration/Gift drop off is December 9 and 10 rom 6 to 9 p.m. The East Freehold Fire Company is located at 191 Dutch Lane Road.

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large on a tag & tape form below to every gift for each child. Donation is $25 for first child, $15 for each additional child. Cash or checks made payable to East Freehold Fire Company. (Residents must live east of Route 9) For more information, email info@eastfreeholdfire.com.

Letters From Santa

HOWELL – The Township of Howell will be forwarding letters addressed to Santa -postmarked November 15 through December 3.

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Claus, PO Box 580, 4567 Highway 9 North, 2nd Fl Howell, NJ 07731.

Please remember to include a return address. Any questions call 732-938-4500 ext. 2106.

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Around The Jersey Shore Residents Donate Items To MCSPCA

─Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – The Monmouth County SPCA says thank you to all the residents who donated pet food/items at the Howell-O-Ween In The Park event! They were able to fill a number of bins and look forward to making a few furry friends happy!

Hazing, Sexual Assaults Investigated In Wall

By Chris Lundy WALL - The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has taken over the investigation into hazing and sexual assault that allegedly victimized high school students.

The hazing involved members of the Wall Township High School football program, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Officers are also looking into one or more unrelated sexual assaults involving juveniles that might have happened off campus.

Linskey explained that the Wall Police had been involved earlier, “yet out of an abundance of caution, and in order to avoid any appearance of impropriety and to protect the integrity of the investigations, the Department has since been walled off from participating further.”

The Prosecutor’s Office stated that they are not going to release any more information at this time. The allegations involve juveniles, which means they are confidential by law.

They will eventually issue statements about the results of the investigations, even while following the law. They urged against the spread of misinformation and rumor, online and in person.

“As these investigations unfold, we remain fully aware of the intense focus and unique pressure a national media spotlight has placed on the Wall Township High School community, and are sensitive to safeguarding the mental health and general well-being of students while simultaneously serving the interests of justice,” Acting Prosecutor Linskey said. “We are conducting these investigations with the utmost diligence, dedicating every necessary resource in order to uncover the entire truth, and this process will be thorough, fair, and unbiased from beginning to end.”

Anyone with any information, including anyone with relevant video recordings, should contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Jose Rodriguez at (732) 431-7160, Ext. 7172. Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about this or any crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-6714400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android – https://www.p3tips.com/1182); or by going to the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Five M.A.S.T Cadets To Participate As Color Guards For Submarine Christening

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SANDY HOOK – The Monmouth Count Board of County Commissioners would like to congratulate the five cadets from the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (M.A.S.T) that have been chosen to participate in the christening of The USS New Jersey (SSW-796) as members of the color guard at the Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA on Saturday, Nov. 13.

“We are so proud of the five cadets from M.A.S.T who will present the Nation’s colors during the christening of the USS New Jersey, a new Virginia Class attack submarine currently under construction,” said Director Thomas A. Arnone. “This is a testament to the dedicated cadets that are attending M.A.S.T and this is an incredible opportunity for them to honor our Country.”

The cadets chosen to present the Nation’s colors for the submarine’s christening are Dylan Agnese (Lincroft), Jack Arhanic (Fair Haven) Tessa Campolattaro (Rumson), Sam Puleio (Tinton Falls), and Brandon Weiss (Oceanport).

The USS New Jersey, which is sponsored

by Dr. Susan DiMarco of Montclair, wife of former Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, is a nuclear-powered Virginia Class attack submarine in service for the United States Navy. The Navy announced the name of the submarine in May 2015 and is the third U.S. Naval vessel to receive this name.

“M.A.S.T is a wonderful co-ed four-year high school that is a part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District,” said Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Vocational School District. “Cadets that attend M.A.S.T are enrolled in the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), where they learn civics, physical fitness, naval skills, physical science and leadership techniques. We are incredibly proud of the cadets chosen for this honor.”

For more information, call the Monmouth County Vocational School District at 732431-7942 or go to visitmonmouth.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Hope For Veterans® Rapidly Re-Houses Homeless Veteran Families

NEW JERSEY – Do you know someone who served in the military whose family has nowhere to live? In these winter temperatures amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic, veterans and their families struggling with homelessness have Hope for Veterans as a resource.

The nonprofit organization, which is the largest organization in New Jersey serving homeless veterans, has been assisting veterans here since 2004.

Hope for Veterans staff provides wraparound services to quickly secure housing for homeless veterans and to help the family achieve housing stability. Funding for the Hope for Veterans® Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program has been made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

SSVF helps veterans and their families in Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties.

Veterans enrolled in the SSVF Program may be eligible for a range of financial assistance and supportive services to help them rapidly re-house if they are homeless.

Hope for Veterans support services

range from assistance with transportation; childcare; employment services; linkage to medical care, behavioral healthcare, and recovery services for veterans experiencing PTSD and MST; and other services to help veterans and their families reach financial stability and self-sufficiency.

These veterans are in danger of homelessness for various reasons, including returning service members unable to find jobs with a live-able wage to support themselves and their families, veterans experiencing medical problems who are unable to work, and combat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress.

Amid the pandemic, Hope for Veterans has been serving veteran households who are literally homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in rental arrears, and have added Healthcare Navigators and Emergency Housing Specialists to assist during this time of transition.

Veteran families in need of assistance through Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans’ SSVF Program should call the referral hotline at 1-855-483-8466 or email SSVF@CommunityHope-NJ.org.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals Announced

BELMAR – The parade committee has selected the Grand Marshals for their 49th parade. There will no longer be a title of Deputy Grand Marshal. For the 2022 parade they will both be Grand Marshals.

Amanda Cregan of Wall and Craig Coyle of Neptune, will both march down Main Street as Grand Marshals on March 6.

Congratulations to them both!

During the 2021 season the parade committee held several benefits and fundraising events, like selling signs and parade tee shirts. Due to COVID restrictions many

of the bagpipe bands were unable to play and raise money for their groups. With the funds raised the parade committee will be giving cash donations to the bagpipe bands that have faithfully marched with us in the past.

They are looking forward to this coming parade season when we can all march again. They will be announcing the upcoming benefit dates and locations in the near future. You can visit and like their Facebook page Belmar Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade (official) to see posts.

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Local Coat Drive

FARMINGDALE – The West Farms United Methodist Church is collecting gently used or new coats of any size now through November 30. Donations can

be placed in the tote on the back steps of the church hall located at 153 Casino Drive in Farmingdale. Help share the warmth!

FBAC Arts & Craft 8th Annual Event

FREEHOLD – The 8th annual Freehold Borough Arts Council’s Arts & Crafts Show will be held on December 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park Avenue Elementary School, 280 Park Avenue, Freehold. Enjoy unique art and crafts handmade by local artists.

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Profane Political Flag Removed From Front Of Home

By Stephanie Faughnan LAKEHURST - Tenants renting a house on the corner of Route 70 and Orchard Street voluntarily removed a profanity-laced political flag from their residence last week.

According to Robert McGlyn, 44, his live-in girlfriend took down the flag after a visit from the local police department.

“The chief and another officer came to the house and asked me to remove the flag,” said McGlyn. “They didn’t order me to take it down. My girlfriend just didn’t want any drama.”

McGlyn said he purchased the flag from someone who set up a stand across the street from his Route 70 home. The banner bore the message “F**k Biden” and offered a similar directive to everyone who voted for the sitting president.

Those traveling on Route 70 could easily see the flag displayed from the front of McGlyn’s residence. One of the issues that surfaced during McGlyn’s conversation with local authorities was the concern that schoolchildren walk past the flags on their way to Lakehurst Elementary School.

A flag advocating for Trump in 2020 adorns the fence on the Orchard Street side of the home.

“The main reason I bought the (Biden) flag was because of the dumb sh*t he did in Afghanistan,” said McGlyn. “The police were really gentlemen when they explained they got a couple of complaints about the flag.”

“I’m not even sure schoolchildren did see it,” McGlyn shared. “Words shouldn’t be offensive to anybody or their kids. I see it as an infringement of my rights.”

McGlyn saw no issues with children using or seeing profanity. His ten-yearold daughter lives with him in the house where the f lag f lew for a short time. He would have no problem with her using the “F” word if she accidentally fell and shouted it out, for example.

In a social media post, McGlyn reiterated his right to f ly the f lag and wanted to know who called the police to report him. He suggested that denying his right to do so was akin to living in a communist country.

When asked for commentary on the issue, Lakehurst residents presented a variety of views. Some agreed with McGlyn’s position, while others found the f lag inappropriate.

“I do believe it is freedom of speech no matter where it is,” said Sean Carman. “..A display of profanity was fine, and his way of showing how feels about the puppet we have running this country into the ground and his sheep.”

Decades ago, George Carlin did a comedic bit on what he said were “The Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.” Not surprisingly, the “F” word made the list. While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to regulate what happens on the air, their jurisdiction obviously stops

there.

A Roselle Park woman faced fines earlier this year when she refused to remove a sign similar to the one displayed on McGlyn’s lawn. The small Union County borough had an obscenity ordinance in place.

In late July, ACLU-NJ announced that a superior court judge dismissed the Roselle Park woman’s case. The civil liber ties advocacy organization also issued a statement concer ning their participation in the case.

“The First Amendment exists specifically to make sure people can express strong opinions on political issues - or any other matter - without fear of punishment by the government,” stated ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha.

“Today’s decision conf ir ms that our position was correct: Roselle Park had no grounds to issue fines for a political sign, and the town’s use of its obscenity ordinance infringed upon fundamental rights protected by the First Amendment.

It was an uncomplicated case.”

Bobbi Johnson-Pratt has lived in Lakehurst since 1974. She worked as a school crossing guard at the intersection of Route 70 and Orchard Street for approximately four or five years. Johnson-Pratt said the sign was easily visible from a couple of directions and added an unnecessary distraction.

“Some people who call themselves Republicans like to say they stand for

family values,” Joh nson-Prat t said.

They’d be screaming their heads off if someone displayed an ‘F’ Trump f lag.”

“There is freedom of speech, and then, there is your moral compass towards others,” continued Johnson-Pratt. “It’s a shame there are Republicans out there trying to do the right thing and are being run over by their own party.”

One of the issues is that what constitutes morality may well be in the ears or eyes of the beholder. Like McGlyn, not everyone seems to think children need to be sheltered from what some consider obscene speech.

“Most kids are already cursing while out in public with their friends anyway,” posted Matty St. Germain. “Most parents refuse to acknowledge it or believe their own precious angels are a part of it.”

As far as Scott Neuman is concerned, the whole thing comes down to a lack of class. He provided his views on people who used the word to make a point.

“You can say it, but you get the same mentality agreeing with you,” Neuman wrote. “Loud and classless and clueless supporting a guy that lied to the voters (and still does to today with the big lie) 30,000 times in four years. At least Biden is trying and not living on the golf course.”

Lakehurst Police Chief Matthew Kline did not respond to a request for comments on this matter. The Lakehurst governing body is all-Republican.

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Santa Paws Is Comin’ To AHS/Popcorn Park!

FORKED RIVER – Join the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter on December 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for photos with Santa and fun in winter wonderland!

Photos are just $20 and your photo will be emailed to you for easy printing. Reserve your time slot here: ahs.givecloud.co/product/LACEYSANTA/santa-paws-at-popcorn-park?fbclid=, and register early, as space is limited. Leashed dogs and cats/ small pets in carriers are welcome and COVID safety protocols will be in effect.

(Pets are welcome for photos but are not permitted in the Refuge) Even if you’re not looking for a photo, stop by the twinkling, winter wonderland for hot cocoa, shopping with the holiday-themed vendors, and a bake sale! Also, at 3 p.m.,

Township Survey For Intersections

HOWELL – Howell Township wants your input! As they continue their review of the Township’s Circulation Element of the Master Plan, they will be studying several intersections to gather information and data to determine if improvements are necessary. They want your input as to which intersections should be studied.

Visit surveymonkey.com/r/VTD9Y6X to take a quick 2-to-4-minute survey. Keep in mind that the Township has limited control over the improvements and timelines of construction involving County and State roadways. Therefore, the Township will have the most control over intersections that include Township roadways.

They welcome input from every Howell Township resident, but ask that you only take the survey once per resident.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Department of Community Development at 732-938-4500 ext. 2338.

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.

the Save-A-Life Sweepstakes winners will be drawn! It’s all happening at AHS/Popcorn Park, 1 Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731. Questions? Call 609-693-1900.

They’re currently seeking some special elves to make this merry and festive event possible!

Bakers and Snack-Makers: If you’d like to

donate your delectable delights for the bake sale, please email: njhumane2@aol.com for the information.

Holiday-Themed, Hand-Crafted Vendors: Spaces are $50 and space is limited, so email: rszorosy@ahsppz.org for the application.

Holiday-Themed Entertainers: Want to

croon some holiday tunes and donate your time for a great cause? Email: athalman@ ahsppz.org to sign up!

They hope you’ll join! All proceeds go toward the care of the many animals cared for

by Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Animal Refuge.

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Photo Of The Week

Sunsets at the Jersey Shore are the best all year round. What made this shot special was the beautiful swan that went for a swim at the right time. This picture was taken at a marina in Brick Township. (Photo by Deana Riker)

Fire Bureau Explains Open And Recreational Burning Rules

HOWELL – With the weather getting nicer, the Howell Township Fire Bureau have had several questions regarding open burning and recreational burning. The Fire Bureau would like to break it all down for you and clear up any questions regarding this issue.

Recreational fires are permitted in fire pits (store bought or paver block) in three-feet in diameter or smaller and having a grate covering without a permit providing they are for recreational purposes only. No burning of yard debris or construction material is permitted at any time.

Camp fires are permitted within a ring around the fire (stone or metal) with a permit issued by a NJ Forest Fire District Warden at no charge.

Bonfires are permitted with a permit issued by a NJ Forest Fire Section Warden with a fee and also requires a permit issued by The NJ Division of Fire Safety with a separate fee.

Agricultural debris burning is permitted and requires a permit issued by the NJ Forest Fire Section Warden with a fee ranging on the length of time the permit is issued for.

If the Fire Department is notified of a fire in town, they have to respond and will assess the situation when they arrive to verify that the burning is in compliance with the NJ State statue. They may ask a resident to extinguish a fire if the burning is taking place on a high-risk wildfire day, if smoke is causing a nuisance to neighbors or if burning is in danger of causing a wildfire.

If you have further questions, you can contact the Bureau of Fire Prevention Office at 732-9384500 ext. 2900. To obtain a required burning permit you can contact the New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s New Lisbon office at 609-7261210.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth

Dear Joel

Dear Pharmacist

Maybe It’s A Cold.

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6 Solutions For Gastrointestinal Upset

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Heartburn, nausea, constipation or other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are no fun.

Unfortunately, neither are many of the medications used to treat them. Some popular categories of medication that can upset your stomach include antibiotics, cholesterol pills, acid blocking heartburn drugs and hormones such as oral contraceptives.

By a mile, acid blockers are the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) drug that people take. Millions of people use them due to easy accessibility. If you do, you should know they are one of the strongest “drug muggers” out there, capable of robbing your body of practically every essential nutrient you need for health! They can reduce levels of probiotics, magnesium, folate, B12, calcium, vitamin C, iron and others.

Laxatives can help safely relieve a person’s occasional constipation, but when used excessively, they’ll reduce levels of several minerals including blood-pressure stabilizing potassium and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Complications from muscle cramps, to vision problems, to heart palpitations can result. If you get diagnosed with diseases related to your eyes, muscles or heart, it could be related to routine use of laxatives. I have a longer version of this article hosted at my website. Whatever the problem and whatever cause, here are some natural solutions to help you if you’re experiencing GI discomfort: 1. Zinc Carnosine If you have mouth sores, this could be helpful. These supplements help heal the mucosal lining and there is research that shows it helps repair the gut and reduce inflammation in the mouth. It can help a little

with gastric ulcers/pain. Generally taken as twice daily, once before breakfast and again at bedtime for a total of 8 weeks.

2. Make Marshmallow Tea If you have reflux (GERD), heartburn, peptic ulcers, hiatal hernia, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, diarrhea, celiac disease, or H. pylori infection, then this remedy can help you. The magic happens because marshmallow root (not the fluffy confection!) contains a lot of mucilage, a gooey, gelatinous substance that some plants naturally produce.

When you drink it, it acts as a demulcent, creating a soothing film that coats your irritated mucous membranes and relieves pain and inflammation quickly. My recipe video is on youtube which shows how to make it.

3. Get Some Mastic Gum Mastic gum is a resin extracted from the mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus. It’s used as a natural remedy for many intestinal and bowel disorders, including indigestion, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, gastritis, ulcers and dyspepsia.

4. Focus on Fiber One of the easiest ways to relieve constipation is to get enough fiber.

You don’t have to supplement necessarily, just increase your intake of vegetables and fruits.

5. Use DGL Licorice root contains an abundance of healing flavonoids and phytoestrogens, along with the anti-inflammatory compound glycyrrhizin. It can soothe irritated membranes. DGL is best taken in a chewable tablet about 20 minutes before meals.

6. Pump up your Probiotics. These are the friendly bacteria in your digestive tract that make up your microbiome. The more friendly ones you have, the better you feel and faster your transit time.

(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.

Dear Joel, My nephew is a wonderful young man; however, he is a hypochondriac. He is always complaining that he thinks he’s got this or that. Any way to break him from this habit?

Answer: Some people are just that way. We know that good health is the greatest blessing, so it’s hard for you to understand why he would look for trouble where none exists. Telling him to stop will just frustrate him. One suggestion

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Around The Jersey Shore Barnegat Resident’s Designs Took The Runway At NY Fashion Week

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – As a tomboy growing up in the Pennsylvania mountains, Barnegat resident Marcia Arnsparger Santiago didn’t pay much attention to clothing styles. Even her mother now marvels at the fact that Santiago’s designs earned her a repeat spot on the runway at NY Fashion Week.

“When I go home to visit, I’m riding four-wheelers, and all of the stuff I do now is out the window,” said Santiago, 42. “My mom reminds me of what I was like when I was a kid and tells me she never expected me to be where I am today.”

Although she’s still a spitfire of a different sort, Santiago’s transition from a tomboy to a notorious designer was not immediate. Instead, she took classes to become a surgical technician and moved to New Jersey when she was 19.

Santiago’s position at a hospital in Pomona lasted nearly a decade. She and her husband, Jamaal Jackson, moved to Barnegat in 2013. Then, in 2014, Santiago went on maternity leave. The new mother hesitated to go back to her hospital job, as she found she had a hard time keeping on her feet for ten hours.

A friend’s granddaughter was in the Miss Teen New Jersey contest and asked Santiago for help in outfitting her. By this time, she had a real appreciation for clothes and took on the challenge to come up with something special for the young contestant.

“When I was asked to help to design the dress, I decided designing was something I could learn,” said Santiago. “At this point, it’s not really a sewing thing for me, although I can sew. I have seamstresses that work with me now.”

“My thing is much more about picking out all the fabrics and putting together my vision,” Santiago continued. “I sketch everything out on paper and then have people who put it together to make it work.”

Santiago admits she doesn’t have artistic training but is able to put the basics together to come up with intriguing designs. However, her big break came when one of her designs made it into the Miss’d America Pageant hosted by Carson Kressley. The contest features drag queens dressed to the nines.

One of the show’s producers learned of Santiago’s talents from a friend Santiago knew from a nightclub. The producer asked the new designer to come up with a jacket for him. Kressley himself is a fashion designer who also serves as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

“I was getting requests for designs, and my husband said I should just turn the whole thing into a business,” Santiago explained. “I got to the point where I was extremely busy.”

As Santiago considered the change, KlosetSlayer seemed like the perfect name for her new venture.

Upon reflection, she concluded that those in the know refer to outfits that look good as nice “slays.”

Santiago’s designs range from loungewear to couture, like the Jackie O’ jacket she designed in honor of the former first lady. She currently works from her Barnegat home and travels into New York City for shows and photoshoots. Several fashion

magazines have featured her work.

“My loungewear has been on TV shows and is very affordable,” said Santiago. “It will be featured on Season 10 of Black Ink Crewl on VH-1. There’s also a new reality show coming out on Netflix that has somebody wearing my designs. I can’t really talk about it, but it debuts in January.”

According to Santiago, her company has also outfitted several reality TV stars, well-known rappers, and football players. Klosetslayer’s participation in NY Fashion Week this year wasn’t a first – but came with some extra notoriety.

Santiago gathered all of her models in Time Square to highlight another accomplishment.

Klosetslayer took center stage with an enormous billboard on Broadway, showcasing the company’s work and models.

“I like to push boundaries a little bit and demonstrated this during Fashion Week,” Santiago shared. “We did a suit jacket with a long train for one of our gay models. It was a huge hit and I already have fifteen orders for it.”

One of the things that makes Santiago’s designs unique is their universal appeal. It’s one of the things she prides herself on the most.

“I think the best part of everything is trying to make people feel good,” said Santiago. “We don’t do regular models on our runways. We include plus size because that’s what’s realistic.

Not everybody is a size zero.”

The decision to move from the operating room to the design world came at a difficult time.

When their son Baylon was just six months old, Jamaal received a diagnosis of non-Hodgins lymphoma. Jamaal owns a business called I.C. FireStop that does foam work for the protection of commercial buildings in New York City.

Already making the daily commute to New York City from Barnegat, Jamaal found himself going in for another reason. For a while, the young father went in-patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He also returned for regular treatments before going into remission for a few years.

“He’s such a great man,” said Santiago. “He even coaches our son’s baseball team, and for some time, it seemed that everything was back to normal.”

Only, it wasn’t - the drugs used in the clinical trial brought on a new cancer. Jamaal, 41, is scheduled to return to Memorial Sloan Kettering as an in-patient in the coming week. He will be there a month to resume his battle with a stem cell transplant.

New York Fashion Week continues to stand out as one of the most renowned Fashion Weeks in the world. While it’s the fourth time that Santiago’s designs made it to the runway, she feels there’s something critical that needs to be part of her success.

My husband and I do a lot of things to give back,” Santiago said. “We do food giveaways and do anything we can to donate and give others the help they need.”

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Inside The Law Enjoy The Holidays But Be Mindful Of Scams!

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Have you thought about giving a fancy new gadget as a holiday gift? Or maybe there’s something on your wish list that Santa forgot to bring? If so, you might be tempted by an Ad to purchase high-tech gadgets for a low price. But if a merchant, other than Amazon.com, asks you to pay using an Amazon gift card then it’s probably a scam. In fact, Amazon’s gift card terms don’t allow you to use Amazon gift cards to make payments anywhere besides amazon.com and a few specific sites.

Here’s how the scam happens: You discover a website that sells new HDTVs, GPS devices, and other tech-gadgets for deeply discounted prices. You haven’t heard of the site, but you’re diligent and you do some research. You find a few reviews from satisfied customers, you think the site is legitimate, and you go for it.

During checkout, you’re instructed to purchase an Amazon gift card and then hand over the gift card information as payment. Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be out the money, and you won’t get anything in return. These scammers know that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few positive reviews about the site. They shut down the site

before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open under a new name somewhere else.

Buying an Amazon gift card to make a payment is NOT the same as using Amazon Payments, which provides some protections for buyers. Amazon Payments is a feature that allows Amazon members to pay for merchandise on other websites by logging in and using a payment method they’ve stored on their Amazon account. For example, if you use a credit card stored in your Amazon Payments account, you’re still using your credit card to make the purchase, and you get certain protections when you use a credit card. You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gift card — virtually or physically. It could be tough to trace the money or get it back if something goes wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if you’re sending the gift card to a friend or family member as a gift.

When shopping online, consider using a payment method that offers protections if you don’t get what you paid for.

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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-

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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.

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Around The Jersey Shore Barnegat Student Wins National Telly Award

─Photo courtesy Shannon Harrington Shannon Harrington performs for the LBIF Foundation.

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Big names like Playstation, FOX Entertainment and the Walt Disney Company may find themselves stepping back a bit when it comes to the National Telly Awards. One of this year’s fiercest rivals was none other than Barnegat High School senior Shannon Harrington.

Shannon, 18, who’s busy completing college applications, recently won entry into an elite group. Her campaign ad for the Pinelands Brewing Company earned Shannon a Silver Telly Award. The 42nd annual contest has judges from industry greats like Netflix, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, Nickelodeon, ESPN Films, and Vimeo.

According to their website, the Telly Awards “honor excellence in video and television across all screens.”

“I had the opportunity to write the soundtrack for the Pinelands Brewing Company,” shared Shannon. “It was a commercial campaign and something I’ve also done for other local businesses.”

Shannon’s “As Pure as the Pines” commercial won the Silver Telly Award in the Branded Content Campaign: Promotional category. Some of the other Silver award winners in the same category came from AMC Networks, Caterpillar Inc., and FOX Entertainment.

The 30 second promo features Shannon plucking away on a mandolin to a picturesque scene of the Pinelands, ending with a nice cold beer inviting consumption. Shannon closes the spot with a smooth assertion that the perfect glass of brew is “as smooth as the pines.”

“I produced it (the promo) using my mandolin, and a little bit of an electric guitar,” shared Shannon. “I used my own voice to create the harmonies.”

In addition to the commercial, Shannon

said she’s produced music for the LBIF Foundation, Cluck ‘N Crabs, and Small Cakes LBI. “I’m really happy that my music helped the campaign to be nationally recognized, and to win alongside those other companies is really exciting,” Shannon said.

One of the interesting things about Shannon’s talents includes the fact that she is primarily self-taught. The young woman credits Barnegat High School music teacher Anthony Orecchio for classes in music composition and theory. However, Shannon denies any formal instrument or voice lessons.

When it comes to instruments, Shannon enjoys the guitar, mandolin, and harmonica.

And, Shannon’s voice and charisma leave a lasting impression it seems. In one case, Broadway directors like her so much that she was cast in an equity show when she was still in grade school.

“I did the Broadway tour of White Christmas when I was a kid,” Shannon said. “It was a lot of fun.”

Shannon and her older sister Brigid share similar love for music. Locally, the two are known as the Harrington Sisters and play gigs together whenever Brigid is home from college. Shannon also performs throughout the region all on her own.

In 2020, Harrington took 1st place in the 16th annual Shout Down Drugs songwriting competition, winning a $5,000 music contract to perform her song at various events throughout the year.

As far as college, Shannon plans to look at a few different schools and has not decided on her major just yet.

“I definitely want to be able to perform and do something creative,” shared Shannon.

“But I also have a more academic side and am also interested in music production.”

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Around The Jersey Shore Christmas With The Claws Event Set For December 4

JERSEY SHORE – BlueClaws Charities will host their annual Christmas toy drive, Christmas with the Claws, on December 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park.

Santa will be at the ballpark for pictures, and his good friend Buster will be on hand too.

The event serves as a toy drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Ocean County and their annual Holiday Toy Shop. Fans are asked to bring unwrapped toys or non-perishable food. Donors will receive a ticket to Opening Night at the Jersey Shore, set for Friday, April 8th.

“We’re ver y excited to once again host our holiday toy drive with Buster and Santa,” said Kevin Fenstermacher, President of BlueClaws Charities. “The BlueClaws fam ily has always been immensely supportive of the Salvation Army and we are looking forward to a great event that supports those less for-

─Photo courtesy BlueClaws tunate here at the Jersey Shore.”

There will also be a station set up where kids can write letters to Santa, which will be sent off to the North Pole in time for Christmas!

Finally, the Claws Cove will be open for holiday shopping with special sales and exclusive items and packages available only for those in attendance at the event.

Mystery Bags will be available too. These special packages make for great holiday gifts and include archived giveaway items and season ticket holder gifts that have been pulled from the vaults specifically for this event, plus merchandise too.

BlueClaws Charities is the official 501c3 organization of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The organization recently distributed grants to 31 organizations that support the less fortunate around the Jersey Shore. A full list of grant recipients and programs can be found at BlueClaws.com.

Volunteers Needed To Help At Blood Drives NEW JERSEY – Volunteers needed!

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must

provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors.

For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, Manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To apply on line as a blood drive volunteer, go to: nybc.org/support-us/volunteer-nybc/volunteer-application.

Jackson Rotary Trip To Caesar’s Casino

JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s Casino for Live from Nashville Merry Country Christmas Show on December 8.

Cost of the trip is $75 which includes Bus Transportation, Christmas Show Ticket, $25 back in slot play from the casino and gratuity for the bus driver. Bus leaves

promptly from Brookwood Plaza (corner of County Line and New Prospect Rds.) at 10:15 a.m. and returns to Jackson at 7:05 p.m. All the proceeds from the trip go to support their charities.

You must submit a copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Card. Contact Tom Barchie at 732-849-6309 or 732-779-8471

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 27 - dec 3

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be more admired and respected than you think.

Loved ones love you just as you are. Someone may be rooting for your side of a debate or dispute in the week ahead that can sway the results in your favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A partner or lover might be a flattering mirror of yourself.

You can connect with people who are intelligent or talented. Just because money may burn a hole in your pocket this week doesn’t mean you must immediately buy something.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Worrying about problems can become a problem in its own right. Don’t feel as if you must hold up the world all alone. In the week to come ask for help and you are likely to be pleasantly surprised.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone special may obviously prefer your company making it easy to detour around debates and disagreements. Take notes when you are inspired by unusual ideas, and you can use your imaginative ideas later in the week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find ways of making life more enjoyable, but also be sure you are carrying your weight. Do not push your luck. If amends are needed, find an opportunity to make things right as the week unfolds VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can process information faster than usual in the week ahead. Slower individuals may find it difficult to keep up. Since you are quick on the uptake you might notice mistakes or places for improvement and act accordingly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Balance is the key. Don’t depend on a loved one so heavily that it could be more than they can handle; do be sure they feel appreciated. In the coming week find a happy medium to keep affections alight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Speaking truth improves every situation. Your reasonable vision of the future can be discussed with someone who might know how to make it a reality. A new task or assignment can trigger numerous possibilities this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This week could mark the beginning of a phase when you focus on your personal affairs. You may visualize the items that will make you happy and take steps to acquire the things that are most important.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be tempted to discuss your services or products when other people merely want a simple social conversation. Relax in the week ahead and ignore an impulse to score points or profit from every contact.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your energies contained and your investments diversified. You could overextend yourself financially or emotionally in the week to come. Hold off on major expenditures while your bank account fills up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be blessed by relief from an old problem in the week ahead. Plan your workload so you can enjoy a family get together. You might trigger someone’s doubts if you evade questions in the upcoming week.

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3. Transfer the dough to a clean counter and k nead dough for 30 seconds, then for m the

dough into smooth ball. Spray a large bowl with vegetable oil spray. Place the dough in the greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

Let the dough rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

4. Transfer the dough to a clean counter and use your hands to gently press down on the dough to pop any large bubbles. Pat the dough into a 6-inch square and use a bench scraper to cut the dough into 9 equal squares. Form each piece of dough into a tight, smooth ball.

5. Spray the inside bottom and sides of an 8-inch square metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Arrange dough balls in 3 rows in a greased baking pan. Cover the baking pan loosely with plastic. Let the dough balls rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

6. While the dough rises, adjust the oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.

When the dough is ready, use a pastr y brush to paint the tops of the dough balls with the beaten egg.

7. Place the baking pan in the oven. Bake until rolls are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Place the baking pan on a cooling rack and let rolls cool in pan for 30 minutes. Turn the baking pan upside down to release rolls from pan. Turn the rolls right side up and use your hands to pull them apart. Serve warm or at room temperature.

(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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