• Denise M. Hirschhorn, “Protecting Our Children” (Election - See Page 4) (Night Out - See Page 3) partment, after completing the one-week course.
The youngsters were required to be at boot camp from morning until late afternoon every day during a weeklong stint, where they were trained
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By Mark Bator HOWELL The 2022 P.A.L. Cadet Graduation was held in conjunction with the township’s observance of the National Night Out event at the Xscape Theater parking lot on Route 9. Despite the intense summer heat, the crowd enjoyed music, food, demonstrations and giveaways following the conclusion of the P.A.L. graduation ceremony. Forty-five cadets graduated from the intensive boot camp run by the Howell Township Police De-
The existing site is now littered with old tires and other trash, and the structure is in severe disrepair and will be demolished. enclosure, a retaining wall, and an underground storm water management system. The site has been abandoned and vacant since the early 2000s, and was the site of a former Japanese steakhouse. According to testimony given before the Board, the site is now littered with garbage, at least one truck trailer and there are reports that homeless individuals use the existing structure for shelter. In addition, its proximity to the Metedeconk River makes the site difficult to re-develop due to tougher ordinances enacted after the original structure was erected. “This property has many overareronmental“Ininconstraints,”environmentalsaidPapehisopeningremarks.fact,thoseenvi-constraintssodauntingthatthelastalmost
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By Mark Bator HOWELL Following nearly three hours of testimony by five experts, the Zoning Board voted unanimously to approve the application of Howell eddemolishtheplicationBoardappearedderHighwaysouthboundofficeconstructDevelopment,TownshipLLC,toafour-storybuildingonthesideofU.S.9nearthebor-withOceanCounty.AttorneyKenPapebeforethetopresenttheap-tore-developsite,whichwouldthedilapidat-existingstructure and construct an office building that would conceivably house three to four tenants when completed. In addition, the new site would have 90 parking spaces, including ones for electric vehicles, a drive aisle that would traverse the lot, along with updated lighting, landscaping, a refuse
Kicks Off Howell’s Night Out –Photos by Mark Bator (Above) The cadets line up to receive their diplomas at the NNO event. (Right) The public visited some of the vendors at the event.
Howell School Board Election: Who Filed To Run? (Route 9 - See Page 2) allowed to have their political affiliation on the ballot, but will sometimes include a short phrase. A total of five candidates have filed for three, full-term seats on the Howell Township Board of Education. Two current members will be seeking re-election:•Laurence Gurman
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• Cristy Mangano, “Advocate Commitment Experience” Three other candidates will also be fighting for a seat on the Board:
Complicating the matter further is the fact that at its closest point, the existing structure sits less than 20 feet from the river’s edge.“The overall intent here was to move the development away from the Metedeconk River,” Walker informed the Board, “and do it in such a manner that we comply with the DEP’s wetlands rules as well as their flood hazard and riparian rules.”
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The applicant then agreed to making the site accessible only from Route 9 south by a right-turn-in, right-turn-out only entrance that would be designated with a concrete triangle to discourage any left turn from northbound highway traffic. “I will also say that no left turn out of there is huge,” said Board member William Stahnten. “I cannot tell you the amount of accidents that we clean up and clear from Ford Road there. It’s a disaster.”
“This property has been vacant for twenty plus years and really is an eyesore to the municipality,” said engineer Graham MacFarlane. “Our application, of course, is to redevelop the site in its entirety.”
In advance of the hearing, Pape had gone to the Howell Environmental Commission for their guidance, and indicated that his client was willing to incorporate those suggestions into the site plan. “When we were at the Environmental Commission last week the Chairwoman, Lisa Doud, asked if we would incorporate indigenous plantings that included food sources for known foraging birds in this area,” said Pape. Board member Shari Spero, following on the suggestions of Doud, also brought up the considerable growth of bamboo trees on the site and expressed her desire to see them removed as part of the application. “It’s a terribly invasive species that should be removed,” agreed MacFarlane. “So we’ll certainly indicate that on the plan and that will be a condition of the work.”
The site has been prone to flooding, and currently lacks any type of storm water management system. In addition, it is not tied into the municipal sanitary sewer line, but instead has an existing underground septic system that will need to be removed.
While the Zoning Board seemed enthusiastic about the application, they did have several points of contention with the project as first presented. In advance of the hearing, the applicant had already been informed that the proposed four-story, 65-foot-tall structure was non-conforming to the township’s standards. As such, the applicant agreed to scale down the structure to 52 feet tall. This would be achieved by reducing the height of the floors within the building and by lessening the space between the floors themselves. The potential for traffic and the possible inadequacy of the parking lot became a subject of discussion during the testimony, as the southernmost section of Route 9 in Howell has no concrete divider, and only a yellow line that separates the north- and southbound traffic.
“As we know,” stated Zoning Board Chair Paul Sayah, “this particular corridor, from Ford Road down to County Line Road, there’s a lot of accidents with people making left hand turns across the highway into these spots.”
Route 9: Continued From Page 1 thirty years no one attempted to resolve them.”During the testimony before the Board, Pape brought out engineering, traffic, and planning experts, in addition to his client’s architect and even an environmental specialist who came prepared with extensive reports and evidence that the applicant’s plans were given approval by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.“Before your applicant came to you this evening,” Pape informed the Zoning Board professionals, “your applicant hired Dr. [Raymond] Walker and his staff to work on all the environmental constraints, to secure all of the environmental permits, so that as we come before you, it is not with hopes that we can resolve those, but with proof that they have been resolved in advance of thisWalkerpresentation.”admitted that it is not known whether the existing building contains hazardous materials such as asbestos, but regardless, the lot is currently strewn with debris including old tires and other refuse.
The fi nal cause of disagreement came following the testimony of architect Catie Flores. During her presentation, Flores had projected that the three or four potential tenants in the office building could conceivably have anywhere from 40 to 70 employees per floor. After some quick math, the Board had a number of questions regarding the adequacy of parking spaces, as even at the lowest numbers, 120 employees would be vying for only 90 parking spots, leading to the potential for excessive on-street parking along Ford Road. However, Flores indicated that sub-dividing the floors would lessen the availability of workspaces, thereby reducing employees.
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In addition, it is anticipated that many of the tenants would have hybrid work conditions, where not every employee would be at the offices on a daily basis. Finally, Pape was able to quell the concerns of the Board by pointing out that the parking was adequate and fit within the ordinances stipulated by Howell“EarlierTownship.intheevening there was a statement made that this is the last property in Howell,” Pape said, referencing that it sits along the township’s southern border. “I would choose to look at this as the very fi rst property in Howell. This is an introduction to anyone entering Howell with what is intended to be an iconic, and a very beautiful building.”Withno participation by the public the hearing was closed, and the Board moved to a favorable vote on the application’s fate.
“Many of the kids who attend this camp have enrolled into our Police Cadet Program, which is geared towards older kids who wish to further their education and pursue a career in law enforcement,” said Sgt. Paul Mazzeo of the Howell Police Department. “We have had attendees go on to further their law enforcement career and have had a few go into the military.”
“I think that we need to back the blue, support our law enforcement,” said Richmond regarding cadet graduation and National Night Out. “I think it’s important to see these cadets, especially with the times we’re living in. I love to see the girls there of course, participating in something that’s not easy, especially not in today’s world. So, I think more people should do it. They do a great job with these kids.” “It’s one of our premier events of the year,” said Clark. “We involve the police, we have the cadets show up for their graduation, there’s a lot of local businesses. It’s a way of bringing the community together and celebrating the hard work that a lot of these young men and women did for this summer.”
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Although the fi rst National Night Out may have been more centered on crime prevention, the day has morphed into a community-building event that confl ates crime prevention with better civic and neighborhood relations within the participating towns. While many communities across the United States will have largescale barbecues, amusement rides and parade floats, Howell is always looking for ways to further augment the celebration. “Each year we look to grow and expand the event and have already started talking about what can be done at next year’s event,” said Szyarto. “We cannot thank the vendors enough for coming out, especially in [the] heat!”
In addition to Mazzeo, Cpl. Maureen McBride as well as Officers Jayme Higgins and Mike Migdon served as instructors at the Cadet camp daily. “It teaches them discipline,” explained Joanne Mandracchia of the Howell P.A.L. “It’s from eight [o’clock] to four, so they’re not sleeping in for that week and waking up whenever they want. It’s like boot camp.”
The graduation purposely coincides with Howell’s participation in National Night Out, which is celebrated across the United States, almost without exception, on the first Tuesday of August. “It really is one of the most important events in the town,” said Howell Interim Manager Joseph Clark. “Every year it gets a little bit bigger. I’m always very proud of our police. This is obviously Chief [John] Storrow’s first National Night Out as Chief, so it’s nice to see him sort of presiding over it. And it’s always great to see the young men and women stepping up, learning and participating as well.” National Night Out fi nds its origin in the 1970s, when the National Crime Prevention Council provided a $15,000 grant to create the event. From simple neighborhood watch patrols, the event has grown in the ensuing 50 years to symbolize private citizens doing their part to prevent crime. The event now involves civic groups participating in fundraising activities that encourage community involvement and foster better relationships with police departments. Howell is just one of the 189 communities in New Jersey that celebrate the event.
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This year’s graduating class was the twelfth for the program and was brought to fruition by P.A.L. staff member Ron Carmen, Howell P.A.L. CEO Chris Hill and Director of Operations, Jaime Szyarto. “It is great that we are able to provide this program to our community,” Mazzeo said. “Most of the kids who are in this program attend Howell schools, and have forever made a connection with the School Resource Officers that instruct at the academy. Additionally, just about every parent approaches us on graduation night praising the camp.”
Given that it serves not only as a civic crime prevention event, but also fosters better relationships between the public and law enforcement, Howell purposely schedules the cadet graduation to coincide with National Night Out. The National Night Out event then becomes the graduation party, and is treated in a similar fashion not unlike a youth athletic program’s season-ending “field day” activities.
“Howell is a big public safety community,” said Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond. “Our cops are top notch. So, to have them out here is super important since they are one of the biggest departments in our Township. And they’re so good, and the people love them. The community loves them.”
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The one candidate who filed is incumbent Marc Parisi, “Commitment, Experience, Leadership.” In addition, incumbent Kathie Lavin filed for the one full-term seat that is open for the Farmingdale representative for the Freehold Regional High School Board of Education. This unofficial list of candidates was filed on July 25 and will be made official after September 6. Before that time, candidates can withdraw from the ballot. Any new candidates who wish to be placed on the ballot can do so up until September 6. They must be a U.S. citizen; at least 18 years old; able to read and write; a resident of their town for at least one year prior to the date of appointment; registered to vote in the district; and not directly or indirectly involved in a contract with or a claim against the board. General Election Day will be held on November 8 where residents can vote to elect the listed candidates for school board members.
By Alyssa Riccardi NEPTUNE – A Township man has been arrested and charged with murder after fatally stabbing a victim to death Sunday morning, officials said. Derrick Simms, 32, of Neptune, was charged with first-degree Murder, third-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (knife) and third-degree Hindering after killing a man during an altercation on August 7. Officers had discovered an unresponsive man with a stab wound in the front yard of a home on Squirrel Road around 5:44 a.m. Authorities said that the victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Currently, Simms is being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Institute (MCCI) pending a detention hearing. At this time, the investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Christopher Guy at 800-533-7443 or Neptune Township Police Officer Robert Hagerman at 732988-8000.Chargesare merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
HOWELL – The Howell PAL Theater Company presents their next musical: Matilda! The musical will be performed on September 9 to 10 at the Stand Theater in Lakewood. For more information, visit howellpaltheaterco.com.
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Election: Continued From Page 1 • Joseph Mauer Jr., “Protecting Our Children” For Farmingdale Borough Board of Education, there are two full-term seats open and only one candidate has filed: Eric Daniels. There is one full-term seat open for the Howell representative for the Freehold Regional High School Board of Education.
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JACKSON – The 6th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive Sponsored by Oliverie Funeral Home, 125 South Cooks Bridge Road Jackson, will be held on August 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments preferred, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Oliverie or call 732-719-7250 for an appointment.
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The Howell Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns. All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to Here in the letters page, we give you a chance to endorse the candidate of your choice. You’ll see endorsements for any party. But what you Newspaper Will Not Endorse Candidates won’t see is an endorsement from the newspaper itself.Micromedia Publications, and our website JerseyShoreOnline.com , does not endorse candidates. We feel it is our job to provide you with as much information as possible for you to make your own decision. However, we will never tell you who to vote for. We want you to make an informed decision. All media sources are supposed to be neutral. It’s always been our goal to report the news fairly and accurately, and without bias. How could we do that if we supported someone’s campaign?Therefore, the letters page is a place for YOUR opinions about candidates, not ours. Chris Lundy News Editor Interested in Lacey’s future? Please attend the meetings of the Township Committee on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30 - except August which will have one meeting on the 11th. The Planning Board meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. On August 8th, there was a wind energy substation on the agenda and maybe we’ll finally have the public hearing on the Lofts at Lacey which has been postponed for months.Twohundred and seventy multi-family dwellings are proposed for Lanoka Harbor. More details about our Township can be heard on the first Wednesday of every month at the Lacey Municipal Utilities meetings at 6 p.m. Their next meeting will be on Sept. 7th. At total of 486 multi-family dwellings are in progress for Lacey Township. There are 4 different developments pending. The Covered Bridge To politicize the baby formula shortage feels more like a knee jerk reaction without proper comprehension. So let’s try and clear up the apparent confusion on who’s to blame for the shortage. With the midterms around the corner, there seems to be more interest in whether President Biden will run again or not. Many think the President has done enough to satisfy I’m a news junkie and two headlines from (the weekend of July 30) struck me as showing the difference between this administration and the last one. Let’s start with the current administration. Biden announced that top Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the plotters behind the attacks on Sept. 11, was killed by U.S. forces. “Justice has been delivered. And this terrorist leader is no more,” Biden announced. U.S. intelligence had built a model of his safehouse and used a Hellfire missile that does not explode, but rather kills by nature of it being a 100-pound weapon fired at a person. Before impact, blades extend from the sides of the weapon. It was fired from a drone. All of this was done to minimize civilian and allied casualties. This same weekend, Trump hosted the Saudi government’s LIV golf tournament at his course in Bedminster, right here in New Jersey. The Saudi government had an important role in planning Sept. 11, and they continue with terrorism to this day. But Trump welcomed them with open arms because they have money. If there’s any discussion about which president is tougher on terrorism, one needs to look no further than what happened in one weekend. One president kills terrorist leaders. The other one embraces them.
The January 6th hearings have wound down for the moment but I won’t forget what I learned - that what happened that day wasn’t an isolated attack on our Capitol. It’s part of an ongoing criminal conspiracy to undermine our freedom to vote and to choose our electedTrumpleaders.andhis pals worked together to try to stop the peaceful transfer of power because the 2020 presidential election didn’t go their way. Now, they’re working to make sure all of our elections go their way in the future, whether we vote in their favor or not. Never before have we seen so many candidates running for office on a platform that promises to destroy our democracy from the inside out. Worst of all, many of these right-wing extremists are looking to take over election administration, running for offices like secretary of state and county clerk. Once they’re sworn in, many won’t hesitate to overturn future elections if they or their MAGA allies lose. They want to be like Putin and his oligarchs.Theyareworking to turn the USA into a copy of Russia. We will lose all our rights. The only way we are going to protect our elections is to fight back and make our voices heard. If our vote wasn’t powerful, insurrectionists wouldn’t be working so hard to take our freedom to vote away. It’s up to us to hold election deniers accountable at the polls and elect democcomplex with 78 units is underway on Route 9. Dream Homes has permits pending for 68 units across from Applebee’s on Route 9. The Lofts at Lacey is proposing 270 units between the Kearny Bank and the Lanoka Harbor CVS.And last but not least, 70 units to complete Phase 3 of the Lacey affordable housing project near the Municipal building was approved last night for imminent construction.If you are interested in Lacey’s future, please attend theseAndmeetings.nomatter where you live, public participation is key to your town’s future too. Regina DiscenzaLacey all fair-minded people, that he should not seek a second term. From their perspective, the President’s performance has run the gamut from A to B. Moreover, they say, he is a man who actually believes he makes sense when he speaks. At Fox News, Sean Hannity has reported that the President appears to be suffering from dementia. Concern about senility in office is nothing new. President John Adams referred to it as “dying at the top,” and Thomas Jefferson as, “at most the life of a Whencabbage.”itcomes to Mr. Hannity, it should be kept in mind, it was he who said without embarrassment, that President Trump’s presidency was not an affliction, but a godsend for the country. Mr. Hannity is a man that has spent his career ridiculing and belittling everyone who is not a Republican. In my view, he is an intellectual pauper, a malignant narcissist, with a Borderline Personality. Almost every word he speaks is a lie, including “and” and “the.” When it comes to the Biden administration, however, I do take a kind of schadenfreude delight in listening to the President’s acolytes, trying to tap-dance around the President’s frequent gaffes and fauxWithpas.many in the President’s own party calling for defunding the police, open borders, sanctuary cities and referring to looters as “undocumented shoppers,” no wonder President Biden might be experiencing some mental anomalies. ApplegateJackson On BidenWhetherShouldRunAgain One Weekend In Terrorism Democracy Is On The Ballot
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First you need to go back to July 2020 when the U.S entered into the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA), which discouraged formula imports from Canada due to an increased surcharge per kilogram. The U.S. imported virtually no baby formula from Canada in 2021, all the while exporting baby formula to Canada. Then in February 2022 (Not the fall of 2021) Abbott Nutrition’s plant in Sturgis, Michigan closed because of possible bacteria contamination. Abbott contributes nearly half (about 43%) of the total 98% that’s manufactured in the U.S. In addition to the USMCA agreement and Abbott closure, you have the FDA’s strict guidelines for importing baby formula and very high tariffs on imports imposed by the U.S. Compounding these issues is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
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“My Administration worked in collaboration with the Legislature to sup port the restaurant industry and their customers by expanding outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pan demic. We continue that support today by extending these expanded permissions for food and beverage establishments throughout our state,” said Governor Murphy. “Support ing the success of our small businesses ultimately means supporting the success of our communities. Continuing this suc cessful practice will not only benefit small business owners, but also the many patrons who have come to enjoy the atmosphere and opportunities outdoor dining offers.”
Smith Wants To Codify Trump-era ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy Outdoor Dining Provisions Extended Two More Years
The legislation Smith has cosponsored comes on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling late last month allowing the Biden Administration to terminate the Trump-era immigration policy. A direct change from the Obama Ad ministration’s failed “catch and release” immigration policy, the Trump protocols had ensured that migrants apprehended at the border remain in Mexico - instead of be ing released into the United States - for the duration of their immigration proceedings as they wait to appear in court. “By working to overturn the effective Trump policy,” Smith said, “Biden has not only jeopardized the safety of Americans, but he has also given false hope to desperate people willing to risk their own health and survival - even as they are cruelly exploited by ruthless cartels and traffickers.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) is pushing new legislation (HR 8382) to restore the Trump Administration’s effective Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) - widely known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy - to combat the worst border crisis in U.S. history. Under HR 8382, migrants apprehended at the border would be required to stay in Mexico as they await their application review by U.S. immigration officials. “President Biden’s disas trous border policies— including and especially his reversal of the Trump Administration’s Remain in Mexico policy—constitute a grave national security and humanitarian crisis that con tinues to put the lives of so many at risk,” said Rep. “ThroughSmith.hisopen border policies, Pres ident Biden has emboldened human traf fickers and those bringing deadly fentanyl across our border,” said Smith.
Smith, who has voted more than 90 times to construct border security barriers, has repeatedly pushed to block Biden’s rever sal of effective immigration policies put in place by the Trump Administration. Earlier this year, Smith cosponsored leg islation (H.R. 7359) to extend Title 42 - the Trump policy that gave federal officials expanded authority to expedite the removal of those who cross the border illegally and pose a serious risk to public health - to help combat the deadly amount of fentanyl pouring across the border, which has spiked dramatically in the past 12 months.
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age establishments. Many business owners have continued to offer outdoor dining since beginning to offer outdoor seating during the summer of 2020. This legislation will authorize continued use of fixtures such as tents, canopies, umbrellas, tables, and chairs for outdoor dining until November 30, 2024, extending a law that was signed by the Governor in February of 2021. This represents another part of the Governor’s ongoing support for small businesses, which includes the additional $50 million investment in the FY2023 budget for the Main Street Recov ery Fund that has assisted many restaurants and other small businesses. The Governor signed the bill at Ves ta Wood-Fired, a local restaurant that received a grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as part of our state’s small business emergen cy assistance program to support New Jersey businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.“Thepandemic hit our state hard. To keep our communities safe and our economy running, our Democratic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan to deliver needed relief. That plan provided over $10 billion for New Jersey which helped establishments like Vesta Wood-Fired in East Rutherford stay afloat,” said U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. “I commend Governor Murphy for taking action today to provide additional relief for New Jersey restaurants. In Congress, I helped pass the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard-Hit Industries Act to provide an additional $55 billion for small businesses impacted by COVID. I’ll continue to push the Senate to pass our bill, but in the meantime it is encouraging to know our small businesses have a staunch supporter like Governor Murphy here in the Garden State.”
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Happy August, Monmouth County! It’s hard to believe we are just a few, short weeks away from Labor Day! Soon chil dren will be heading back to school and the cooler weather will be here. However, let’s forget about all of that now and just enjoy the remainder of this great summer season!TheMonmouth County Division of Eco nomic Development has been hard at work this summer connecting with local members of the County’s agriculture in dustry, sharing with them information about Grown in Monmouth. Speaking of Grown in Monmouth, I had the honor to attend the Fur Farms Annual Hops Harvest Festival with Sheriff Shaun Golden. There, we were able to watch as businesses hand pick hops for their brews. This is just one example of the way many businesses are working together to utilize and promote products Grown in Monmouth!Switchinggears, I have been keeping busy over the last several weeks attending nu merous events around Monmouth County. Last week, Sheriff Shaun Golden and I participated in National Night Out in Long Branch, Ocean and Neptune City. It was great to witness the police-community partnerships in neighborhoods across the County. By improving the relationship between law enforcement and the com munity, we help make our neighborhoods safer. Thank you to our local law enforce ment officers and to all who participated throughout the County. Additionally, I had the honor of attending and speaking at Asbury Park Summer Camp’s Fun Day! During this fun filled day, 15 junior counselors ages 15-18 were recognized by me and many others. Words cannot express how proud I am of these young workers, some of whom are facing very challenging situations. Thank you to Mayor John Moor, the Asbury Park Council, and their staff for putting this great program together and for having me attend the event. Another event I attended was the Grand Opening of Hackensack Meridian Health’s new outpatient care center in Eatontown. This center will provide easy, one-stop ac cess to a variety of health care services in Monmouth County. This new care center offers a variety of services which include pediatrics, primary care, lab testing, wom en’s services, and several adult specialties and more! I want to thank Hackensack Meridian Health and the Township of Eatontown for working together to create this vital health care center. As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Commissioner Director.
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EAST RUTHERFORD – Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to extend expanded permissions for restaurants, bars, distill eries, and breweries to use fixtures and equipment enabling them to serve patrons outdoors in private areas, on sidewalks, and in other municipally-designated out door areas. The permissions were set to expire November 30, 2022 but will now be extended by two additional years to support the food and beverage industry, patrons, and local communities by facil itating opportunities to serve customers outdoors.
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HOWELL – On August 26 at 6:30 p.m., the Howell Alliance and Howell Police Department are hosting a free naloxone training in recognition of “August 31 Is International Overdose Awareness Day.” The event will be held at the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 North, 2nd floor, inNarcanHowell.is one brand of naloxone. The training is fi rst come, fi rst served with no advanced registration. It is open to anyone at risk of an opioid overdose, as well as their family and friends. All participants will receive education on how to administer naloxone to reverse a heroin/opioid overdose.
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The training, provided by JSAS Health Care., will include free naloxone nasal spray kits and treatment vouchers. The Opioid Overdose Prevention Project is made possible by funding from the NJ Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, NJ Department of Human Services-Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and JSAS Health Care, Inc. For additional details on the August 29 training, Howell’s observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, or substance use/mental health information, contact Howell Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle at 732-938-4500 x4012 or criddle@twp.howell.nj.us. Naloxone Training Historical Society Upcoming Meeting Benefitt Fire Howell PAL Golf Outing Howell Elks
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HOWELL – The Howell Heritage and Historical Society (HHHS) will meet on August 26 beginning at 7 p.m. The August HHHS program on “Baskets - Form and Function” will be given by society member, Virginia Krzyzanowski. Come fi nd out about the story of basketry uses over time. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month, January through October, at the Ardena Baptist Church gym. Light refreshments are available following the meeting. More Society information can be found at howellheritagehistoricalsociety. org or Facebook: Howell Heritage and Historical Society NJ.
HOWELL – The Howell Elks Lodge #2515 will be hosting a Vendor Fair on September 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 84 Ramtown Greenville Road. for not yet members whether you eat or not (cash only). Includes coffee/tea and a bagel with butter or cream cheese. If you wish to order a different item, you will have a $6 credit (the additional $1 is gratuity for staff) and you pay the restaurant the difference over $6. Not yet members are welcome to attend up to two Chamber meetings/ cash,events.check, credit card and electronic payment.Sponsorship packages available. For more information contact 732-938-4785 or farmingdalefdevents@gmail.com. For updates on the event, visit farmingdalefire.org September 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Barrens Golf Club. To register, visit howellpal.org/events/howellpalgolfouting.
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HOWELL – Registration for our 10th Annual Howell PAL Golf Outing is now open! The Howell PAL Golf Outing will be held on FARMINGDALE – The 4th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Farmingdale Fire Department will be held on October 7 at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Colts Neck. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $125 a golfer. They accept
HOWELL – The next Breakfast Bonanza Networking, hosted by the Howell Chamber of Commerce, will be held on August 23 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Big City Bagels, Route 9, Aldrich Road. Meet other chamber members, network with local businesses, share what’s happening with your business and any upcoming events/promotions. Cost to attend is $7 for members, $14
The Howell Alliance will have a substance use prevention and mental health awareness resources table. JSAS offers on-going virtual training options for those unable to attend in person. Call 732-988-8877 for dates, times, and details.Forsubstance use prevention and mental health support resources, visit the Howell Alliance website: twp.howell.nj.us/540/Substance-UseMental-Health-Support-Servi.
Photo courtesy MCSO Dr. Stanley Blair Presents: Hello From Bushy Hollow
Most of us have heard of the fictional places of Narnia, Lilliput, The Shire, Bushy Hollow…oh, you haven’t heard of Bushy Hollow? Let us introduce you to this fictional town based on New Monmouth, Middletown in the 19th century. In 1863, former Middletown resident Henry Morford (18231881) published his popular compilation of humorous stories, Sprees and Splashes: or Droll Recollections of Town and Country, which he maintained were true accounts of events that either happened to him or someone he knew. The book describes Middletown life and locations, providing a fun and intimate time portal to the past. Don’t miss this chance to learn about Middletown life, 19th-century style! have all played a role in creating the Monmouth County of today. Wood will also tell stories of some of the shipwrecks off the Jersey coast, and other tales about the sea. The $60 ticket price includes lunch and snacks. No outside food or beverages are permitted about the craft, and there is a bar available for drink purchases. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. on August 14 at the Atlantic Highlands Marina, Franks’ Pier, slip 65, and the Navesink Queen leaves promptly at 12 p.m. Tickets are available both at the museum during open hours and by contacting ahhistory.org/gift-shop. Rain date for the cruise is September 18.
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Page 8, The Howell Times, August 13, 2022 jerseyshoreonline.com Enhance Your Retirement Lifestyle! If you are 62 years of age or older and have sufficient home equity, you may be able to: • Pay o your existing mortgage2 • Pay o bills, loans or other debts • Access cash for unplanned expenses • Live in your home and maintain ownership2 • Increase monthly cash ow • Fund necessary home repairs A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage, is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)1 insured loan which enables you to access a portion of your home’s equity without having to make monthly mortgage payments.2 We are your local Reverse Mortgage Specialists and are happy to discuss the benefits and availability of a reverse mortgage with you, at convenience. Call the name you can trust for a FREE in-person consultation! James P. Anzano, President Glendenning Mortgage Corporation Office: 732-240-7227 • Cell: 908-330-1446 JAnzano@Glendenning.com • 81 E Water St, Toms River, NJ 08753 NMLS ID: 209792 • WWW.GLENDENNING.COM 800-354-8286 We are an independent lender based in Toms River, NJ and are not acting on behalf of the U.S. Department of HUD, FHA or the United States Government. [1] Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) will accrue on your loan balance. You will be charged an initial MIP at closing. The initial MIP will be 2% of the home value not to exceed $12,723. Over the life of the loan, you will be charged an annual MIP that equals .5% of the outstanding mortgage balance. [2] Your current mortgage, if any, must be paid o using the proceeds from your HECM loan. You must still live in the home as your primary residence, continue to pay required property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintain the home according to FHA requirements. Failure to meet these requirements can trigger a loan default that they may result in foreclosure.
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MONMOUTH COUNTY –Thanks to MCSO’s Sheriff ’s Officers and the Marine 1 Unit, man’s best friend was reunited with his owner during the July 4 weekend. S/Os Michael Forgione and Kasey Collins rescued Caiden, a 10-year-old Siberian husky who was in distress after he swam approximately 1.5 miles into the bay off Union Beach, separating from his owner. Once Caiden was located, Sheriff ’s Officers, with the assistance of jet skiers, brought him on board, navigating shallow waters to reunite him with his grateful owner. Sheriff Golden commends all for a job wellMONMOUTHdone COUNTY – Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) Presents “Historically Speaking” A Virtual Lecture Series Co-Sponsored by the Monmouth County Library. Register today for free Zoom lectures given by Monmouth County’s most interesting and well-respected historians! You’ll even have the chance to engage in a Q&A at the end! Lecture begins at 7 p.m. Visit monmouthhistory.org/historically -speaking to register. The next Virtual Lecture Series will be on September 15 - Dr. Stanley Blair presents Hello from Bushy Hollow: Henry Morford’s New Monmouth, Middletown NJ, c. 1838-1843.ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – Tickets are available now for the August 14 cruise aboard the Navesink Queen sponsored by the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society. Nicholas Wood, noted historian and park ranger at the Twin Lights, will be the guest speaker on the noon time cruise. Wood will not only make his presentations from the wheelhouse of the Navesink Queen, but will also mingle with cruise goers taking questions and responding with a wealth of knowledge about the area, the history of the Twin Lights, and Monmouth County in general. Wood will highlight the importance of some of the sites the paddle-wheeler passes on the cruise, and relate why they MCSO Marine One Unit Helps Save Drowning Dog
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Fair kicked-off its 47th annual run at the East Freehold Showgrounds with the annual 4-H Ambassador contest where Commissioner Lillian G. Burry crowned Sophia Chertog, of Morganville, as the 2022 Monmouth County 4-H Ambassador. “Opening night of the County Fair includes the time-honored tradition of crowning the next 4-H leaders,” said Commissioner Burry, liaison to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service and the 4-H program. “Serving as an Ambassador is the culmination of a 4-H career as well as helping to set the course for a lifetime of community service and volunteerism. I am confident that Sophia will do an excellent job representing and promoting the 4-H program for the next 12 months and as a 4-H alumni.”
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MONMOUTH COUNTY – On July 27 at the Monmouth County Fair, Farmingdale Fire Department volunteers were victorious in the Monmouth County Firefighters Competition and took first place. The Ramtown Fire Company took second place.
–Photo courtesy ENGin Volunteers of ENGin gather during an online session to help Ukrainians improve their English.
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Page 10, The Howell Times, August 13, 2022 jerseyshoreonline.com 6TH ANNUAL AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Sponsored by Oliverie Funeral Home 125 South Cooks Bridge Road • Jackson, NJ Saturday, August 20th • 10 AM - 3 PM APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED Please visit: www.redcrossblood.org USE SPONSOR CODE: OLIVERIE or call 732-719-7250 for an appointment MANCHESTER TIMES • BERKELEY TIMES • BRICK TIMES JACKSON TIMES • HOWELL TIMES • TOMS RIVER TIMES SOUTHERN OCEAN TIMES Copyright by Micromedia Publications, Inc. All material printed in The Times’ is copyrighted by Micromedia Publications, Inc. unless otherwise noted. The reproduction of the contents, in full or in part, is prohibited, unless permission is granted by Micromedia Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published Weekly P.O. Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 • Phone: 732-657-7344 • Fax: 732-657-7388 email: news@jerseyshoreonline.com • jerseyshoreonline.com President & Publisher Stew Swann ViceJasonPresident/COOAllentoff News Editor Chris Lundy Assistant News Editor Bob Vosseller Production Manager Allison Gradzki Graphic Artist Adriana Starcic Distribution Manager Laura Hoban SalesLorrieManagerToscano Send your news tips, copy & letters to news@jerseyshoreonline.com Layout Designer Sara Zorns By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE –Volunteers across the state are helping Ukrainians improve their English online but more are needed. Anna Nikulina is a member of the 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization ENGin. She is the manager of public relations and social media for the organization and explained that the group “pairs American volunteers with Ukrainian youth for free online language practice and cultural exchange.” “This summer, hundreds of New Jerseyans looking for an easy, hands-on way to help Ukrainians in need are volunteering as conversation partners with English-speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection,” Nikulina said. “The program complements humanitarian aid efforts by giving Ukrainians the skills they need to support themselves in the longerENGin’sterm.”free program, launched in March 2020, is open to anyone, anywhere, at any time, for as long as they need it. “Since the war, demand for ENGin’s services has skyrocketed, as over half of Ukrainians have lost their jobs and millions have been forced to flee the country,” Nikulina said. “While many Ukrainians study English in school, few can actually speak the language. That’s because spoken fluency is almost impossible to achieve without real-world practice, but speaking skills are exactly what many Ukrainians need today - whether to fi nd new jobs or to settle in foreign countries as refugees.”
Anika Vedmala is another Monmouth County volunteer who shared her views about the program and her thoughts about the ongoing atrocities occurring in Ukraine.
“I’ve been a volunteer with ENGIN for around two months. I fi rst found ENGIN on volunteermatch.org. At fi rst, I was worried about completing the volunteer hours needed to graduate high school, but as I read about ENGIN, I became fascinated with the idea of helping Ukrainian young adults learn English to help them achieve their goals. “So far, I have only assisted one person in learning English, but I hope to help many more. To help make my student more familiar with the language and American culture, I often pause lessons to explain common slang terminology or work through vocabulary they are having a difficult time with. Taking my time with lessons and working through concepts slowly seems to help my student process ideas better,” Hemmady added.Hemmady said, “I also always have to keep in mind the differences between the Ukrainian and American schooling system. My buddy has not had a stable schooling system since the pandemic started and when they were in school, they learned about very different historical events and concepts. An event like the sinking of the Titanic or how a plane flies through the air is much easier to understand in visual terms, so I make sure my student watches videos on each of the topics for homework.”
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ENGin’s volunteers hail from all walks of life - from high school students to retirees. Nikulina said, “for the most part, they aren’t professional teachers, don’t speak any Ukrainian, and have no prior language tutoring experience. But just by chatting with their students for one hour a week, they’re making a huge impact in these young Ukrainians’ lives.” “ENGin allows any fluent English speaker to make a difference from the comfort of home,” said Rose Tatum, ENGin’s Volunteer Manager. “We provide all session materials, training, and ongoing support, so volunteers can thrive in our program without any special skills or prior experience.” To date, ENGin has already connected over 7,000 volunteers with 8,000 students. But hundreds more young Ukrainians are applying to the program each week, so ENGin’s team is actively recruiting volunteers.
Monmouth Junction volunteer Aarohi Hemmady spoke about the program and how she became a part of it and how it has benefited those she has tutored.
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JERSEY SHORE Mother raccoons can have between two to five babies in a litter, and they will have just one litter per year. Baby raccoons are called kits, and they are typically born in early spring between March and April, but if a mother’s first litter does not survive she may give birth to a second litter as late as June. Have you ever seen a raccoon out and about during the daytime? Raccoons are nocturnal creatures – this is to say they are active at night. People often assume that a raccoon active during daylight hours is rabid or sick. There are numerous reasons a raccoon could be active during the day. Mothers will forage in the evening hours as well as the day to feed her young. As her babies grow, she will begin taking her By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER “Drift,” a documentary about the Barnegat Bay, will be shown on Wednesday, August 17 at 6 p.m. at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. The fi lm tells the story of Barnegat Bay through the voices and eyes of people who cherish it as a recreational and economic young out during the day with her, teaching them valuable survival skills. You would also see a raccoon out during the daytime if their home was destroyed – the tree they were living in was just cut down. That would occur during the day when raccoons are sleeping. There would be no choice but to move on in search of another place to live. In other cases a raccoon’s nest can be overtaken by another raccoon, where again, the homeless raccoon would have to search for another place to sleep. Note that this information is general and does not address every problem or solution. Should you require assistance, I am happy to help. To reach me please call 732-2442768.Itisillegal to possess wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal resourcepermits. for local residents as well as for all of New Jersey. It’s a series of vignettes directed by Erin Fleming. The event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Save Barnegat Bay, and this movie is produced in collaboration with Monmouth University Production Services. Registration is recommended: 732-3496200.
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“I’ve been a volunteer for the organization for about a month now and I wanted to become a part of the organization after hearing I could make a difference to these kids and because it was an opportunity to meet new people and hear different stories,” sheShesaid.added, “so far, I’ve only assisted one person. Some things I’ve done to help my buddy would be just having conversations and making her more comfortable with the language. We do activities like planning trips and vacations for help with practical skills and to gain more knowledge about different cultures.”
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“Talking about my school here and experiences in the U.S. help Valerie greatly because she gets a feel for what my life looks like and she can ask any questions she has,” Vedmala said. “It’s shocking that we can’t do more to help and I feel like more attention should be given to help the citizens there. Most people don’t even know what’s happening to these innocent families and there isn’t enough being done to help them there,” VedmalaNikulinaadded.urged people to visit the group’s website at enginprogram.org/ People can also look through ENGin’s annual report at 7da_2b332026b7604f13b936b9e75c63a217.enginprogram.org/_files/ugd/72bthe economy as new positions are created to meet additional demand.” Shea
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6. What can we do to minimize the spread? Answer: If you develop a rash, ulcer, or raised lesion (or you feel sick) avoid close contact and intimacy. Contact your physician.
8. What should you do if you get infected? Answer: Call your physician to make an appointment to get help, or visit an urgent care center. Follow your doctor’s orders. For home relief, consider over-the-counter analgesics and antipyretics for fever and pain. Avoid close contact with others to minimize spread. If you’re interested in a longer version of this article, it is available at my website, suzycohen.com
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3. Why is it named monkeypox? Answer: The virus was fi rst identified from those fuzzy creatures! It was first discovered in 1958 when outbreaks occurred in monkeys that were being used for research. According to the CDC, the source of the disease remains unknown, however, monkeys (and rodents) harbor the virus.
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4. What are the symptoms? Answer: Fever is always part of the syndrome, along with headache, muscle aches, and other flu-like symptoms. Lesions and ulcers occur as well. If you develop these issues, call your doctor, and limit contact with others.
5. Can you transmit this to your pets? Answer: No, you can’t give it to your pets. It’s the other way around. People become infected from exposure to the animals which include gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, monkeys, dogs, and cats. Of these, rodents seem to be the biggest transmitters. It can be transmitted from human to human as well.
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Recently, the World Health Organization has recently declared monkeypox a global health emergency. Monkeypox causes lesions similar to smallpox but milder, and it is self-limiting for most people. In case you’re worried, I want to assure you, that almost everyone in this current outbreak is alive and well. I doubt you will know anyone who gets sick with it, it’s very rare! Nevertheless, monkeypox has become a very hot topic in the news. Let’s go over 8 important points:
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7. What is the USA monkeypox case count? Answer: It is unclear. The CDC has a website you can visit to see the live case counts in the USA. But the exact count for monkeypox is unclear. The number they post there includes both monkeypox cases and orthopoxvirus cases, combined. The latter includes smallpox, vaccinia virus, and cowpox. So the monkeypox case count just by itself is opaque.
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Over at the Cloverdale Farm County Park, attendees learned about macroinvertebrates of freshwater wetlands from guide hosts Patti Trasferini of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department. This program introduced teachers to freshwater macroinvertebrates, which are organisms that have no backbone (invertebrate) that live underwater in freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes.
Workshop topics covered the importance of soil to the health of the area watershed and was open to teachers, educators, homeschool parents and nature enthusiasts. An exhibitors area showcased the many environmental groups in Ocean County and beyond.
Those who went to the workshop at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River learned about Ecology of a Salt Marsh from guides Nikki Vernachio and Megan Zorns, both from Ocean County Parks & Recreation. They noted that the salt marsh is one of the most unique and important habitats in the Barnegat Bay Estuary. Those who took the tour by van were able to witness the effects of sea level rise on the marsh and the surrounding maritime forest Among the one-hour tours was the Fire in the Pines program provided by guide Ben Ackerman of Ocean County Parks & Recreation which asked the question, “Only you can prevent forest fires,” but do we really want to?
Other agencies that were event partners included the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority, Save Barnegat Bay and the Board of Ocean County Commissioners. Area educators explored the important role soil plays in connection to the health of the watershed. Attendees also engaged in a variety of one hour and two-hour field trips and interactive workshops designed to inspire a new appreciation of soil, native woodlands, natural resources, plants, wildlife, local history, and the Barnegat Bay watershed.
By Bob Vosseller BEACHWOOD – Educators, naturalists and activists came together to learn, share ideas, swap stories and brainstorm during the 25th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental EducatorsTheRoundtable.six-hourprofessional development event was held this year at Jakes Branch County Park. It featured with the theme of “Our Roots Run Deep. Celebrating 25 Years of Local Connections, Culture and Conservation.”
Erinn Byers, a second-grade teacher of Cedar Creek Elementary School in Lacey enjoyed the afternoon’s activities and took part in the soil sampling workshop conducted by Ocean County Soil Conservation District Staff members Jessica Pinto and Kristin Adams. “This is probably my 14th year (attending the forum). You could get an entire curriculum here and I have. I have gotten a curriculum called Wet and it covers marshlands and really the entire surrounding eco system where we reside,” Byers said. “I got another one called Wild which covered all the animals that live in our area. We’ve done an outreach program one year where I had when Becky Laboy came and we had a soil and sediment inspection.”
The Gateway to the Pines tour within Jakes Branch Nature Center and Grounds featured Michele Urban of Ocean County Parks & Recreation who offered educators a sampling of what Jakes Branch County Park could provide to their Urbanstudents.provided a snapshot of typical Pinelands habitats, saying it is a great place to further explore topics such as soils, watersheds, fire ecology, wildflowers, reptiles, amphibians, history and culture. Educators came away with a variety of field trip/activity choices they can take advantage of with their students. Ocean County Parks and Recreation staffer German Geogieff led the tour on Cultivating Connections: Soil and Plants Guide where he explained that “the Pine Barrens acquired its name from early potential farmers who found the sandy, acidic and nutrient-poor soil unsuitable for traditional agriculture – declaring it barren.”
Georgieff identified and discussed the native vegetation that has adapted to these unique conditions, some of which are known only to the Garden State. While the ground surface was the subject of most programs of the day, the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area (ASTRA) brought along their telescopes for those interested in astronomy and space sciences for those with interests a bit higher than the ground surface.
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Ackerman noted that “while we view fire as destructive and dangerous, its absence from the Pine Barrens can cause degradation and damage to a once healthy ecosystem. This includes its relationship with soil, which it both has an effect on and is affected by.”
Pinto and Adams were testing soil texture and the amount of phosphorus in the ground as part of their workshop. “You can take your kids outside and if you have a garden on the ground that is a great place to start and do a soil test,” Pinto said. While the first activity of the workshop involved a chemistry test, the second involved spritzing water on soil and rolling it up into a ball to literally get the feel of soil texture. Adams remarked “the kids will get their hands dirty, literally” and would be an activity they could enjoy and learn from. Staff of the Ocean County Parks and Recreation exploring the history of Cedar Bridge Tavern, highlighting archeological findings that helped to paint a clear picture of its rumored and colorful history. Some attendees went to Double Trouble State Park to peer through the “Window to Pinelands History, Culture & Ecology Guides” with Andrew Anderson of the New Jersey Division of Parks & Forestry and Chris Claus of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department.
Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Specialist for the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, said that after two years of providing virtual roundtables, the organizers were very pleased to bring back an in-person, outdoor event. “It felt a little like a family reunion to come together in a live setting. We felt an outside setting would work best.”
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Prior to COVID shutting down many activities, Michael was helping Stofko build a plane. The Pientpol aircraft project requires a great deal of dedication and time. It’s been put on hold for now. The work involved includes building all the structure and covering it with fabric. The next step involves rebuilding an engine. “It’s something I really enjoyed doing,” shared Michael. “I’m hoping we go back to it once everything is up and running again.”Michael flew with the Young Eagles program for the first time in 2019. He continues to love the world of aviation and would love to go for his private pilot’s license – although he recognizes the cost asLastprohibitive.weekend, Michael had the chance to go up in the air again. He could not have been more ecstatic things were coming back together. The Young Eagles offers free flights to children ages 8-17 four times a year.
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–Photo courtesy Jeff Hamilton A Young Eagle is ready to take control of Bob Palamara’s aircraft.
By Stephanie A. Faughnan WEST CREEK – The thrill of seeing Long Beach Island from 1,000 feet above the ground became a reality for 93 young people who participated in Young Eagles flEaglesights. Nest Airport hosted the free flights offered to children between the ages of 8 and 17 in conjunction with its open house. The US Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program strives to bring the joy of aviation to local youth. “Seven pilots gave their time and fuel to take the kids up this week alone,” said Kurt Stofko, organizer of the Ocean County Young Eagles program. “We also fly out of Ocean County Airport and the pilots go from there to Seaside so the kids can see all the Stofkoamusements.”saidtheengines are shut down and the propellers are not turning when the children are fi rst led to the planes. In most cases, it’s just the pilot and three student passengers aboard for the flights that last between 15 and 20 minutes. “We guide the children to the plane and the pilot fi rst talks about safety,” Stofko said. “We also have a couple of young people that go around and talk about the airplane.”Participants become engaged in the preflight check and have the opportunity to ask questions before take-off. They all receive a certificate and log book at the completion of the trip. The pilots who volunteer their time all do a good job of reassuring the kids and making them feel at ease. Many wish they’d had the opportunity to participate in something like the Young Eagles program in their youth. With thirty years as a teacher in the Barnegat school district, Stofko appears to be perfectly suited in leading the local Young Eagles chapter. He’s combined a couple of his passions in doing so and his followers appreciate him.“Kurt’s pretty chill and great to work with,” said Michael Randall, 16, who will be entering his junior year at Southern Regional High School this fall. Michael fi rst learned about the Young Eagles when he was a Boy Scout and attended a fair in 2018. Stofko was at the event and distributed information about the program. In addition to offering young people the opportunity to experience a fl ight on a small plane, the Young Eagles program allows kids the chance to learn more about how planes work. “We did amazing things, which started with using videos like an online flight school,” Michael said. “We used a website that gave us charts, taught us about different departures, and all the nomenclature associated with aircraft.”
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