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Vol. 19 - No. 35

January 29, 2022

Shore Animal Shelters Raise Funds Council Proposes Through #BettyWhiteChallenge Giving Selves Raise

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By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Local animal shelters have recently been raising thousands of dollars to help homeless animals in need thanks to the virtual event honoring late actress Betty White. After the news broke that America’s Golden Girl had passed at the end of 2021, the internet wanted to honor her and celebrate her 100th birthday by creating the “Betty White Challenge.” The vir t ual event was held on January 17 (White’s birthday) (Animal - See Page 3)

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County SPCA (Above) Marcellus, an 11-year-old pup at the MCSPCA, was one of the many animals benefitting from the Betty White Challenge.

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–Photo courtesy Associate Humane Societies Popcorn Park (Left) Mickey is a senior beagle who’s found shelter at Associate Humane Societies Popcorn Park after his owner could no longer take care of him.

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County Tourism Presented Prestigious Industry Award

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recently announced that Monmouth County Tourism was recognized with the President’s Award from the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA) for launching and developing their new tourism website in 2020. “I am thrilled that Monmouth County

Tourism has received the President’s Award from the NJTIA for all of the effort that was put into the new Tourism website,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to Monmouth County Tourism, said. “The pandemic forced tourism to adapt to the changing and increasing demands for user-friendly online access to information and I commend the County

Tourism staff for their hard work and dedication to the residents and visitors of Monmouth County.” As the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, Monmouth County Tourism started to rebrand its platform. They wanted to create a brand new website so those visiting can explore all Monmouth County has to offer. (Award - See Page 2)

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Township Council has introduced a new ordinance proposing a 60% salary increase for council members, possibly reaching a maximum salary of $12,000 annually. During the January 18 township meeting, members voted 3-2, approving the ordinance to be introduced. Those who voted ‘yes’ were Republican Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond, Republican Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Republican Councilwoman Suzanne Brennan. Those who voted against the salary raise was Democrat Mayor Theresa Berger and Democrat Councilman John Bonevich. The ordinance states that the council members pay range would change from $0 to $7,500 annually to $7,500 to $12,000 annually, retroactive to January 1. In addition, the change includes a 2% raise in salary annually for council members once they hit the $12,000 threshold. Currently, each member of the council is already at the maximum rate of $7,500. According to the ordinance, newly elected (Council - See Page 2)

New Brewery To Open On Colts Neck Road

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – An application proposing a new business, Tall Oaks Farm and Brewery, to be built on Colts Neck Road was recently approved by the members of the Howell Township Planning Board. According to the application, the applicant AATZ Holding, LLC and 214 Colts Neck Road Partnership (Lot 79.01) and 196 Colts Neck Road Partnership (Lot 79.02) as

owners were seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval to build a one-story, 2,815-square-foot building for use as a microbrewery. In addition, they proposed to construct a hops fields, a 30-foot by 60-foot open pavilion, a 20-foot by 20-foot shed, a patio area with an overhead pergola and an outdoor grass seating area. At t h e m e e t i n g , (Brewery - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 applicants Chelsey and Michael Ziolkowski were present and explained the details of the proposed project. “We currently own a microbrewery in Bradley Beach. We have been open for about three-and-a-half years,” Michael said. “It has always been a passion of ours to open up a more farm-like, outdoor-like

brewery outside of what we currently have in Bradley Beach. Our intent is to continue to run the brewery in Bradley Beach, and this becomes our second project and includes some additional things we always wanted to do that we did not get a chance to do in Bradley Beach.” Michael also said how the proposed building in Howell would have a small oﬃce and offer a tasting room. The outside seating area and the small pavilion would be used

to host outdoor events while the hops field would only serve the business. Michael said the idea of this new business is to “have an environment for folks to come to, to meet outside, to enjoy beer, to take some things to go.” “Our tasting room is where you can actually come in and have a beer, take some to go, experience this whole farm-like, brewery aesthetic. Our proposed hours for the tasting room are noon to 10 p.m.,”

Michael said. “Our goal is really to focus on the tasting room experience, with some supplemental support for some of the production we are trying to do out of Bradley Beach right now.” They were represented by Attorney Michael Wenning. Planning Board Chairman Brian Tannenhaus, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond, Robert Seaman, Paul Boisvert, Nicholas Huszar, Robert Nicastro, Lara Casper and Joseph Cristiano all voted “yes” to approve the brewery’s application.

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Continued From Page 1 or appointed members of the council will be compensated the same amount as all other members. At the meeting, Bonevich explained why he voted against the raise and said the governing body should be focusing on other matters in the town. “At this time, with the pandemic, inflation and so many people still out of work, I think our focus should be on the town, not ourselves. I did not run for council for the paycheck. I ran so I could represent the residents,” Bonevich said. “My top priority as mayor is to keep taxes and spending down. For these three council members to vote themselves a 60% salary increase is an insult to Howell taxpayers,” Berger added. Since this is an introduction, no fi nal decision has been made. A public hearing on the ordinance has been scheduled for February 1. Once the council listens to the public’s comments, council members can vote to adopt the ordinance or vote against it.

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Continued From Page 1 The transformation commenced at the start of 2020 and officially launched in April 2021. The new website reached nearly 30,000 users by early August. Monmouth County Tourism also published promotional videos discussing how the county is a year-round tourism destination for thousands of visitors. “Monmouth County is a year-round tourism destination with a variety of events, restaurants, shops, and small businesses to visit,” Arnone said. “I encourage everyone to visit the new Tourism website to see for themselves how user-friendly and easy it is to navigate and visitors can find information about planning their visit to Monmouth County.” The New Jersey Tourism Association (NJTIA) is a 501-C6 non-profit trade organization. Its members include every aspect of the $38 billion State tourism industry and are a representative body of organizations that promote and serve the individual aspects of that industry. For more information about Monmouth County happenings, go to tourism.visit monmouth.com.

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Continued From Page 1 through social media asking fans to donate to their local animal rescues or shelters in her name, as she was a devoted animal lover and an animal rights activist. The Monmouth County SPCA was one of many organizations that participated in the challenge, raising nearly $16,000 through Facebook donations. “On January 17, Betty White would have turned 100 years old, and what a life she lived! An animal lover since she could walk and a celebrated animal advocate for the rest of her life into adulthood. We’ve gotten quite a few donations in Betty’s honor but we wanted to make her birthday weekend

The Howell Times, January 29, 2022, Page 3 the oﬃcial donation period to show our appreciation for her life’s work!” the Monmouth County SPCA said. The group shared the story on how the donations have helped one of their dogs in need, Amos. “Amos was one of the over 60 dogs and puppies rescued from unspeakable neglect from the Belford hoarding case. Amos was matted with his own urine and feces from living in a small cage, had skin and ear infections and was petrified from little to no human contact. Thankfully, after these dogs were rescued and with the help of a lot of dedicated people, we worked with them for weeks to get them healthy and ready for adoption,” the Monmouth County SPCA said. Over at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, the group collected over $60,000 in donations through the challenge. “All three of our shelters and our Refuge participated in the Betty White Challenge, and it was a huge success! Across our entire organization, we were able to raise over $60,000 for the animals in our care,” Danielle Mania, Director of Marketing & Development from the Associated Humane Societies, said. “We’re truly touched from all the kindness and generosity, all in honor of Betty White! It was truly an incredible day for animals.” Mickey, who is a senior Beagle at the Popcorn Park shelter, is one of the many animals who is benefiting from the Betty White Challenge donations. “Mickey is a senior Beagle who recently

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County SPCA Amos was one of over 60 dogs rescued after being neglected in a hoarding case. arrived at our Popcorn Park shelter after his owner entered a long-term care facility. Although Mickey was very loved in his former home, he has some underlying medical issues that need to be addressed. Our veterinarian discovered that Mickey has significant dental disease and a large mass over his left eye that appears painful. Mickey also has a grade three heart murmur, so we’re treating him with the best possible care,” Mania said. “For now, Mickey is enjoying cozy beds, good meals,

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL The COVID Bubble Recently, I was waiting for a table at a restaurant in Brick, and overheard the conversation of another group who were waiting. One man said he didn’t understand the big deal about COVID, since f rom ever y t h i ng he’s heard, it’s just a really bad head cold. This was in January of 2022, so give or take two years after COVID-19 made landfall here. It made me thin k about why some people take the virus more seriously than others. Some people are in a bubble. They’ve been fortunate enough not to cross paths with anyone who’s been seriously impacted by it. As of this writing, there have been 2,445 deaths in Ocean County in those two years. The youngest death was a 20-year-old. The oldest was 104. The average age was in the late 70s. Like Stalin said, “A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths are a statistic.” He was talking about the military, but it applies to a lot of things. You hear about 2,000 deaths in your county and you can’t imagine it. But if you know someone who died, then it hits home. Personally, I’ve been for tunate as well. My daughter got it, but literally she had symptoms for about 3 hours. She visited a friend on a Monday. On Wednesday, that friend woke up with a fever and tested positive, and then on Friday, my kid woke up congested so we took her for a test. She was feeling fi ne before we even got back from the test. I only know one person who died from it, a friend’s father who was in a nursing home in the summer of 2020. I got

vaccinated and I wear a mask in most public places because there are people in my circle who have immune system issues. My family and I are healthy. But it’s not just about me. I think about the other people who are not as fortunate as me. My wife teaches toddlers with special needs. They’re fragile. She can’t get sick. My mother has a thyroid issue. If you love someone who has a compromised immune system, you think differently about the virus. People have blinders on for most of their lives. It’s a defense mechanism, really. You couldn’t survive if you were aware of all the suffering going on all the time. I would say it’s biological. It’s a way to keep yourself alive. But the world goes on outside your bubble, even if you’re not aware of it. And it goes beyond the pandemic. If you’ve never spoken to someone who wa s homeless, you don’t really understand homelessness. If you’ve never spoken to someone suffering from addiction, you don’t really understand addiction. If you’ve never spoken to someone who’s been on the receiving end of system ic racism, you don’t really understand racism. Just because it isn’t a big deal to you, it doesn’t mean that it’s not a big deal. You’ve just been fortunate. I’m not saying to live in fear. I’m just saying you have to listen, have understanding, and have compassion for others. Because without understanding and compassion, we won’t overcome anything. Chris Lundy News Editor

Letters To The Editor They Are All Betty Whites Yesterday was a ver y rough day at work. We lost a 99-year-old wonderful man. I work in Skilled Nursing (Nursing home). Yes there are mostly older, medically compromised, people there. It is most likely their permanent, last home. We will fall short, but we try to do our best for them. I hear comments from friends outside of work at times like “how can you handle it?” or if we lose someone “Well they are all going to pass at some point, why are you sad?” Yes we get attached. Yes they pass away. Yes we know they will at some point. Yes we still mourn. We mourn in different ways from each other, we mourn together many times. Even when you expect it, you’re human, you are emotional. You’re sad. We grieve together My part of being a Heath Care worker is to just make their final years, months, weeks or days as comfortable, gentle as we can. Sometimes it’s little things we do that make a big difference; a Facetime call to a distant relative, using that technology with them for the first time, getting them an orange soda, filling a bird feeder outside their room window. I had someone this past year go on hospice and she told her hospice nurse the one thing she wished for was an Italian Ice. I had

some in our freezer, only lemon flavor. As I brought her one, I thought about getting her a fresh one from the boardwalk soon, my disappointment this was all I had to offer, and I gave her the supermarket one apologetically and asking if she would like a different flavor, but she was so appreciative I don’t think any other would have surpassed that one, the timing was perfect. Doing the little we can, we are blessed every day by their thankfulness, love, and relationships we get in return, often tenfold. My favorite quote is by Mother Theresa of Calcutta: “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” Being a caregiver is a special, sacred relationship, we spend so much time with people we form bonds with them and each other, so different from own outside relationships and at times, diﬃcult to explain to others. Sometimes we have heartbreak. We move on, we come back tomorrow. I have days where I sit in my car and cry or drive home in silence or prayer. I have many days where my heart is full or a little something someone said to me resonates with me on and on and on. A couple weeks ago, Betty White passed away. She was 99 years old. Regarding her passing, many people said: “you know someone is special when they pass away at 99 and the world thinks it

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wasn’t long enough to have them around …… Well we feel that way all the time. We have many “Betty Whites.” The world doesn’t know them, but we do. We learn their history, their preferences, their careers, their families and friends. We have a responsibility to them. We know their time with us may be limited, but they touch our lives and we are sad to see them go even when we know they are in a better place or out of pain. We lose our “Betty Whites” every day……. Health Care Worker Harrogate

Thanks For Successful Toy Drive The PFC Vincent M. Frassetto Detachment 796 Marine Corps League of Toms River would like to thank the people of Ocean County for donating to Toys for Tots. 2021 was the best year we have had so far. The generosity of families, individuals and businesses were amazing especially during such diﬃcult times. We could never have made the holidays as happy as they were for so many children and families in need. We wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Arcalo Forgione Manchester

Focus On Voting Rights While We Can One year ago, we witnessed an attack on our country: an insurrection by political extremists at the U.S. Capitol. A mob of violent rioters defaced the Capitol Building and threatened the lives of the elected oﬃcials and staff

working there - the core of American democracy. This was a pivotal moment for America and our fundamental promise of free and fair elections. One year out from that horrible day, Congress has yet to secure the right to vote and the integrity of our elections - while state and county governments are passing laws to make it harder to vote. Hours-long lines and oppressive ID requirements are only the beginning, unless Congress acts. The Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; both bills are essential to the survival of the American experiment. The House of Representatives has already passed them. We can’t let made-up Senate rules stand in the way of protecting our democracy. Fighting for our democracy by passing voting rights legislation is one of the most important actions we can take as we commemorate this attack on our country. Gregory A. Clewell Seaside Heights

Off Road Trails Needed Dear Jackson Times, I am Chris Kramer from Troop 9. I along with many others believe that there should be some four wheeler, Razor, and dirt bike trails open to the public. These trails could give access to camping, hunting, fishing, etc. Even if these trails are not free, a lot of people would go and ride around, and pay whatever fee, and it would help bring in a little money for the township. It could be used for the other parts of the township to preserve the wildlife and agriculture. Chris Kramer Troop 9

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

COVID Testing, Vaccination Sites A Success From The Desk Of

Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone I hope everyone is staying warm, happy and healthy this winter season. It sure has been cold the last few days but on the bright side, summer is only a little more than 100 days away! It has been an eventful few weeks at the county. On Monday, January 24, my fellow Commissioners and I held a joint press con-

ference with Vault Health and Brookdale Community College to announce their partnership to provide a COVID-19 testing site at Brookdale Community College’s Robert J. Collins Arena, which is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Health. I am very excited to announce the county’s partnership with NJDOH, Vault Health and Brookdale to provide an additional testing site for our residents. We know that there has been an increase in demand for testing and the county has been working tirelessly to expand testing availability for our resi-

dents. We are grateful to our partners who have helped make this happen through joining together to open this large-scale testing site. The testing site will be open at least three days per week through February with saliva PCR tests and rapid antigen tests available. Results will be provided for PCR tests in 24 to 48 hours. For news and information regarding COVID-19 vaccines and testing in Monmouth County, go to visitmonmouth.com. Additionally, last week I joined my fellow Commissioners at the Parker Community Day Vaccine Clinic at St. Anthony’s Church in Red Bank. The turnout was outstanding, and I would like to thank our partners and the volunteers for making the clinic the

success it was. I look forward to continuing to work together with the Parker Family Health Center and all our community partners to keep Monmouth County residents safe. Switching gears, last week I had the honor of attending and speaking at the Monmouth County Fire Academy Class 131 Graduation with Sheriff Shaun Golden and my fellow Commissioners Nick DiRocco, Sue Kiley and Ross Licitra. I want to congratulate the graduates of Firefighter 131 Class! I am so proud of these young men and women and want to wish them the best of luck. Thank you all for your service to our community. As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Commissioner Director.

Congressman Smith Writes Letter Asking For Proof Olympic Uniforms Made Without Slaves From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C . – In a bipartisan letter, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), together with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), pressed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to prove Olympic uniforms are not made with forced labor from China’s Xinjiang Region - where the Chinese Communist Party is committing genocide against predominantly-Muslim Uyghurs and other Central Asian minorities. The letter to IOC President Thomas Bach comes after the Committee entered contracts ahead of the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Games with two companies - Anta Sports and Hengyuanxiang Group

(HYX Group) - that have stated publicly that they use cotton from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). “Because Anta and HYX Group both continue to use cotton produced in the XUAR, there is a worrisome possibility that IOC personnel or others attending the 2022 Olympic Games will be wearing clothing contaminated by forced labor,” the three lawmakers wrote in the letter. “Cotton produced in the XUAR is synonymous with forced labor and the systematic repression that takes place there. The Chinese Communist Party and government have created a system of mass surveillance and internment, forbidden the observance of key tenets of Islam and otherwise restricted individuals’ ability to peacefully practice their religion, forcibly sterilized women and forced them to undergo abortions, and separated children

from their families. “As a starting point to fulfilling its commitment to uphold and respect human rights, and in line with the preservation of human dignity enshrined in the Olympic Charter, the IOC must uphold and respect the human rights of those who made the uniforms on their backs.” In the letter, the three lawmakers asked the IOC to make public the assurances the Committee reportedly received from the companies that their products were not produced by forced labor and offer an explanation as to why such assurances could be trusted given the inability to conduct

independent audits in the region. “Chinese sportswear company Anta Sports continues to use cotton produced in the XUAR despite such concerns. A March 2021 South China Morning Post article reported that Anta is the ‘oﬃcial sportswear uniform supplier’ of the IOC through the end of 2022. Anta will supply the IOC with apparel, shoes, and accessories. In March 2021, Anta reportedly quit the social compliance group Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), and further voiced its support for continued use of cotton produced in the XUAR,” the lawmakers wrote. (Government - See Page 8)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Audition Notice: “Crimes Of The Heart”

FREEHOLD – Center Players will hold auditions for an upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart” at Center Playhouse, 35 South St, in downtown Freehold. The play was written by Beth Henley and will be directed by Anthony Marinelli. Audition dates: February 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. and February 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. with callbacks on February 12 from 12 to 2 p.m. and February 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Performance dates: May 6 through 22. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: This Pulitzer-Prize winning tragicomedy centers on the three Magrath sisters (Lenny, Meg, and Babe) who are reunited in Hazelhurst, MS (circa 1974) as they await the news of their ailing grandfa-

ther while also dealing with the attempted murder committed by Babe against her brutish husband. Over the next two days, the family’s skeletons will be revealed, deep-seated resentments return to the surface, and tears will mix with laughter as the sisters work their way through the pains of life and love in the best way they can: with each other. A complete character list is available at centerplayers.org/auditions. Audition Material: Sides from the play will be provided. Bring: Resume and headshot if available; proof of COVID vaccination. Please note all COVID protocols will be followed; masks will be required when not on stage, and all cast, crew and patrons must be vaccinated.

MCSPCA To Host Valentine’s Day Brunch

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA will be hosting their Valentine’s Day Brunch on February 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Channel Club, 2 Channel Dr., Monmouth Beach. Tickets are $95 per person. Three ways to get lucky! 50/50 Raﬄe: tickets sold in advance and day of brunch.

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Last month, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act - legislation that Smith cosponsored with McGovern - was enacted into law (PL 117-78), creating a “rebuttable presumption” that goods sourced in the Xinjiang Region are made with forced labor and are thus prohibited from entering the United States.

Smith, who has chaired 74 congressional hearings on China’s human rights abuses, was targeted with sanctions by the Chinese government in August 2020 for his tireless advocacy and legislative work to promote human rights. He serves as the Ranking Republican on the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The 2022 Winter Games - dubbed the “Genocide Olympics” - are slated to be held in Beijing next month.

Sheriff ’s Office Celebrates K9’s Birthday

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Join the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office in wishing bloodhound Skye a very happy 8th birthday. Skye is the sweetest girl, but this tough cookie leads a life fighting crime. The highly trained K9 has been on more than 900 tracking calls and located/identified over 150 suspects during her seven-year career at the Sheriff ’s Office. Sheriff Golden along with partners in law enforcement are grateful to have such a huge asset when it comes to assisting in the apprehension of suspects. Skye is one of the top police bloodhounds in the state. Happy Birthday Skye! -Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office

2022 Spring Lacrosse Program

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE “Preferred Company With Joel & Friends” To Be Heard On 91.9 WBNJ-FM

JERSEY SHORE – Because of its continuing popularity and a growing audience, the radio show “Preferred Company & Friends” with Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, will now be heard on WBNJ-FM 91.9, Monday to Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. beginning January 31. For the launch of its new morning radio show, listeners have a chance to win $500. Enter the contest by filling out a form found at preferredradio.com. The winner will be announced February 12 on the new morning show of “Preferred Company with Joel & Friends.” Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, began hosting his own radio show Preferred Company in 2014 to discuss topics of interest to families, the senior community, and caregivers as another way to help many people who need home health services, ranging in age from three months to 106. Markel uses his passion for radio to pro-

Monmouth County Woman Stole $450K From Nonprofit

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – A former administrator of a local nonprofit has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison after she plead guilty to stealing over $400,000 from the organization. Debra Agresti, 59, of Long Branch had pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree Theft in January 2020. She admitted to making unauthorized purchases of several gift cards to pay for personal expenses and collected various goods and services while working for the Affordable Housing Alliance. Between August 2012 and March 2019, Agresti bought gift cards with a credit card associated with the nonprofit. The organization provides housing, support, and services to low- and middle-income individuals and families in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties. She managed to conceal her misuse by intercepting monthly statements and creating false invoices to match the amounts she spent on the gift cards. Oﬃcials determined that she stole a total of $449,514.22 from the nonprofit. In 2007, Agresti was originally hired by the Affordable Housing Alliance as an administrative assistant but was later promoted to Director of Administration. Once the theft was discovered, she was terminated in 2019.

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

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D dimer is a blood test that evaluates levels of a protein fragment when there’s a clot hanging around in the bloodstream. If this level is elevated, it’s often a tip-off that there was a tiny blood clot formed in your body and now you’re breaking it down. Now that people can self-order their own blood work at many places around town, you might want to evaluate your own D dimer level. I must caution you that if it’s elevated, you need to alert your physician and find out if you need anticoagulant therapy, and what other measures you can be doing. Blood clots are dangerous so you don’t want to ignore an elevated D dimer level. In the hospital setting, a D dimer blood test will be ordered if you have bronchitis or pneumonia in order to assess risk for respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a number of other blood clotting disorders. Fibrin isn’t the bad guy. Fibrin is an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen when your blood forms a clot. That’s okay and healthy because if you bleed from a paper cut, you want that to happen. The scab that forms is part of the normal hemostatic response. Healthy fibrin levels means your blood moves through your vessels freely, and comfortably,

without sticking to capillary walls and impeding blood flow. That’s important because a healthy fibrin level means that oxygen and nutrients get delivered to all your organs. Sometimes a blood clot is not present, but the D dimer is high. This is a short-coming of the test because it causes unnecessary alarm. For example, pregnancy, liver disease or a recent surgery can raise D dimer in the absence of a blood clot. Since the D dimer is an evaluation of clotting and a blood clot requires fibrin to form, you should think of natural, easy ways to protect your blood, keep it healthy, and keep your fibrin levels down in the normal range. Here are some nutritional considerations, please ask your doctor if it’s right for you: 1. Grape seed extract 2. Bromelain 3. Ginko biloba 4. Nattokinase 5. Lumbrokinase 6. Garlic I know many of you will self-order this test. If it’s not in the normal range, be sure to consult a qualified physician, especially if your blood pressure is high or you have heart disease. If you’d like to read my longer, more comprehensive article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County presents their “Coffee Talks for Home Gardeners” free webinar series. They will present one topic ever y Saturday morning in February starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. The webinars are scheduled for two hours, but they typically last 60 to 90 minutes. They are using WebEx as their webinar platform. Visit the links below to register for each webinar topic you want to attend:

Coffee Talks For Home Gardeners February 5 – Create Your Own Germination Station: How to Start Seeds Indoors. Register here: tinyurl.com/ SeedStartingCoffeeTalk. February 12 – Elevate Your Gardening: Raise Your Beds! Register here: tinyurl.com/RaisedBedsCoffeeTalk. February 19 – Native Grasses for New Jersey Landscapes. Register here: tinyurl.com/NativeGrassCoffeeTalk. February 26 – Natural Born Killers, Body Snatchers, and the Crawling Dead:

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CLASSIFIEDS Personals Established, generous, handsome SWM in Ocean County seeks one young girlfriend that needs ongoing assistance with college and expenses. To begin correspondence, email note and photo to: hvacrs@yahoo.com. (7) Looking for woman senior 65 or more companion plus having same interests berkeley area medium height call J.R. 732-557-5017. (7)

Auto For Sale Big Money For Your Car - Needs work, oky, body damage or mechanical 732-691-0417. (7)

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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 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) 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-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (9)

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 29 - FEB 4 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t restrict yourself, let yourself be fluid and open. In the week to come, you might enjoy interacting with people much older or younger, or become interested in some of the latest thoughts and trends. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may crave plenty of action, but too-frequent or disruptive interruptions and changes in your plans may keep things popping as the week unfolds. Your social life might interfere with other obligations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you must take a chance, bet on a sure thing. Review your goals and the practical steps needed to achieve them. In the week to come, you may develop an understanding about how a key relationship heightens your enthusiasm. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your closest relationships should run smoothly during the week ahead because your loved ones are likely to make an effort to be entertaining. You may enjoy opportunities to express your creative side with new hobbies. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your taste for elegance and sophistication might be at odds with some things in the upcoming week. You may feel uncomfortable or unable to relax in formal settings. Be friendly so people are open to your objectivity. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You must respect yourself if you want to earn the respect of others. Follow your highest ideals and behave in ways that make you proud of yourself. Enjoy learning to handle some new skills as this week unfolds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Just to be contrary, you might adopt an opposing view. Remain organized and attentive to duties even when you yearn to try something different. Loved ones may demand more freedom during the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, loved ones may seem more diﬃcult than usual. Focus on getting attention for your accomplishments rather than for your rebellion against conventions. Resist any urge to stir up problems. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Impress people with your industry as well as your enthusiasm in the week ahead. There may be time to dive into home improvements or choose tasteful items at a discount. Flaunt your casual but rugged style. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may become aware of how someone feels and find ways to help them find new freedom. Unusual ideas and people may stimulate your interests. During the upcoming week, hidden emotional issues may be revealed. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Maintain your self-discipline. You may be frustrated by unexpected changes to your plans in the week ahead and realize that the only way to fulfill your dreams is to become more flexible and organized. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put some thoughtfulness into your work. Making money might be the goal but only so you can keep a roof over your head and own beautiful things. Gather facts before entering into agreements in the week ahead.

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