2022-09-24 - The Howell Times

Local Farm Owners Want To Cultivate Cannabis

By Stephanie Faughnan

HOWELL TOWNSHIP – No doubt that weed control poses its share of challenges when it comes to cultivating plants. For the owners of one local farm, weed control of a different variety stands in the way of the crops they’d like to harvest.

Municipal and state regulations control who can legally cultivate cannabis on their land. The owners of Merrick Farm hope to bypass the obstacles to keep their business alive and add some extra tax revenue to the

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Merrick Farms is on Merrick Road and has been family-owned and operated since 1908

New Police Chief Talks About His Leadership Role

township coffers. The fi rst hurdle comes as a result of the local governing body’s decision to outlaw all six marketplace classes of cannabis establishments in July 2021. Authorities were under the gun to prohibit marijuana businesses by August – or miss the opportunity to ban or limit operations for five years. Meanwhile, it’s far easier to amend or even lift the prohibition ordinance. Howell authorities reassured residents the ban was temporary as the issue required more discussion. The township held two separate public hearings covering a wide array of topics – including community impact, types of available licenses, and (Farm - See Page 4)

Has Jersey Shore Tourism Returned To Its Pre-Pandemic Status?

By Alyssa Riccardi

JERSEY SHORE – With countless sunny days that offered the perfect beach day, the Jersey Shore had quite a successful summer season despite the world still living through a pandemic.

In 2020, many businesses and beaches were closed due to

COVID-19. 2021 was the year tourism bounced back. However, several businesses in both Ocean and Monmouth counties had issues with staffing shortages.

This summer, it truly felt like things were returning back to normal. Now that the summer season has officially come to a close, can it be justified to say

that Jersey Shore tourism is back to pre-pandemic status? Many officials agreed that this summer there were a lot of visitors.

Sandra Lazzaro, Division Director of Ocean County Business Development & Tourism, said the nice weather greatly impacted the number of people coming to visit.

“What I can say is that the weather was perfect and we had many visitors from out of state. The Jersey Shore is very weather driven and it was perfect,” Lazzaro said. “We had a phenomenal tourism season. The energy level and experiences here in Ocean

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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

Police Chief John Storrow, speaking at the ceremony remembering the attacks on September 11, 2001, was formally sworn in as chief at a recent Township Council meeting.

By Stephanie Faughnan

HOWELL – Newly sworn-in Police Chief John Storrow is far from a stranger to his colleagues and the community. Of course, Storrow’s also fully aware that the local police union gave his predecessor a vote of no confidence.

The need to appoint a new police chief came after Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick resigned as of April 1, 2022. Captain Mark Pilecki took on the role as Interim Chief until Storrow was named as chief with a start date of August 1, 2022.

At a Township Council meeting earlier this month, Storrow was formally sworn in with a touch of pomp and circumstance.

Chaplain James Casey offered an invocation at the start of the meeting. He related a biblical passage to emphasize that the new chief fills the mold perfectly for the functions chosen for him.

Although Chaplain Jeff Wegner attended Storrow’s swearing-in, he was not there to lead in prayer. However, like Casey, Wegner referred to the new chief as a great friend and someone he respected.

The ceremony continued with the Howell Police Color Guard, followed by the Howell Township High School’s Rebel Yell performing the national anthem.

“I’m very confident that I speak for the majority of this governing body when I say that John Storrow is everything our police department needs at this time,” said Deputy

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County were very positive. There were many events throughout the County and still have many more to come in the shoulder season.

“Ocean County has something to offer each visitor so a visitor can make a choice as what event or activity they would like to partake. From farms on the western

part of the county to beaches to our downtown areas to our antiquing, we have a lot to offer,” she added.

A hotspot destination in Ocean County is Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Aquarium. Alexander V. Taylor, who is the Marketing Strategist at Jenkinson’s, also agreed that this year’s great weather influenced the high number of visitors.

“We’re a very weather-depending business. The weather this summer was

amazing, probably the best weather I’ve seen in a long time. Although we can’t determine an exact number of people who visited us, what I can say is that a lot of our visitors are day-trippers or people who visit for the weekend. So, the great weather really allowed people to plan out their trips in advance,” Taylor said. “Last year, people were still hesitant on going out, but I think this year a lot more people felt comfortable traveling. I do

think people were eager to get out this summer, especially with most restrictions beingAnotherdropped.”popular spot for families and people of all ages is the Seaside Heights boardwalk, which is home the Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. Casino Pier Marketing Director Maria Mastoris expressed how this year felt the most like it used to be.

“2021 was a great bounceback year from COVID with people wanting to get out, but this season with the amazing weather, higher gas prices and retail prices, along with travel issues more people stayed local. Therefore, our properties from the waterpark to the arcade to the pier had a good year! We had a better year than last year for sure,” she said. “Last year proved people were wanting to get back out after the COVID years. This year people wanted to go out, too, however the higher gas prices and airfare meant they had to stay closer to home, which helped us gaining local“Thetourism.weather always helps or hurts our industry. Waterpark was busy during the day and the boardwalk portion with the pier rides, attractions, arcade and food were busy later on since the summer weather really was great. We did not have many rain days at all,” Mastoris added.

In Monmouth County, Commissioner Director Tom Arnone noted how this summer tourism was back to its pre-pandemic nature.

“We have spoken to many of our Shore municipalities to get a gauge on how the season went in their town. I am happy to report that nearly all the towns have reported to us that they have seen an increase in visitors this year and are back to pre-pandemic status,” he said. “I am sure that having the driest summer since 1966

Despitehelped!”most aspects retuning to a normal, Arnone added how Monmouth County is still dealing with an employee shortage which has been continuing since 2020.“Unfortunately, nearly all of our partners also reported that they did face challenges with finding employees. The county continues to work with small businesses year-round to assist them in onboarding and training employees,” Arnone said.

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Mayor Pamela Richmond. “Chief Storrow has been serving our community for over 25 years, and has done so with honor, respect, andInterimcommitment.”Township

Manager Joseph Clark selected Storrow as chief, which Richmond said was not an easy process. Other qualified candidates had also put in for the position.

Before Judge Susan Clark swore in the new chief, Richmond shared Storrow’s long list of credentials. Even before he came to the local department in 1995, Storrow was already working in law enforcement.Ifhumility and gratitude are any indication of the direction Storrow’s leadership role puts him, the transition sounds promising. Storrow, who seems somewhat reticent to speak about himself, says he’s not fond of the spotlight. His fi rst words after his swearing in, were to offer thanks to both “Theychaplains.neverreally get the thanks they deserve,” Storrow said. “They come out all hours of the night for no compensation. They respond to critical events and the work they do is really amazing and helps theStorrowcommunity.”thanked Clark and members of the governing body, as well as the police chief who hired him when he fi rst started with the Howell Police Department.

This November, Storrow begins his 30th year in law enforcement. The new chief thanked his family and especially his wife

who put up with the drama especially when Storrow was on the SWAT team and got calls to head out at 3 a.m.

“I can’t imagine it’s easy not knowing if your spouse is going to come home at night,” shared Storrow. “But at least that part is done, as I retired from that three years ago.”

“I was still going on the downslope to retire until a little while ago,” Storrow continued. “So, now my course of action has changed. I will do the best that I can do. I will be here for a while to make sure things get fi xed that need to be fi xed. Once that is done, and I feel it’s done satisfactorily, maybe I’ll think about moving on at that Basedpoint.”onhis desire to get things in order, Storrow won’t be looking at retirement anytime soon. The new chief also expressed his thanks for his fellow officers who have been there to give him tremendous support. He now stands as the leader of the local law enforcement agency.

“I knew before taking this position that sometimes being the boss means you have to make tough decisions,” Storrow shared after he was sworn in. “Not everyone’s going to agree with the decisions I make, and some people may not be happy with them.

“But, if I have to be the bad guy, I will,” Storrow continued. “As long as it’s for the betterment of the department and the betterment of the wonderful people who live and work in Howell Township.”’

Storrow said he’s looking forward to working with the township officials, and his brothers and sisters in blue. McIntosh, Realtor Associate (917) 627-4577 O: (732) 367-1300 Rt 9 S Howell, Coldwell Banker® subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised ces which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System the of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity

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zoning considerations.

“I sent them all kinds of studies, including information from a course taken by New York physicians who plan to prescribe marijuana,” said Edward McNamee, a Merrick Farm partner. “They told us before they made any decisions last year, they needed to have a lot more studies done about how it’s going to affect children and other things.”

The cannabis prohibition ordinance remains in place, and McNamee and his partners say they need answers.

“We have a shot at getting a conditional growing license,” McNamee shared. “I wanted to do it on the farm but we will be forced to look elsewhere if the township doesn’tMerrickact.”Farm owners do not have plans to seek a cannabis retail license for medicinal or recreational purposes. Instead, they solely want to expand their farm to cultivate and manufacture cannabis.

According to McNamee, Howell risks losing four sources of additional income from Merrick Farm by keeping the ban in place.

This includes registration fees, licensing fees and a two percent share of the cannabis wholesale revenue.

“The real estate taxes will go up on the farm as well,” explained McNamee. “Any acre that we grow cannabis on has to be fully assessed, rather than pay farm assessedMcNamee,taxes.”

Merrick co-owners Juan George and Susan Keymer, appeared at the town council meeting this month and signed up to speak during the public comments’ session. George and Keymer attempted to yield their five minutes each to give McNamee additional time to address the governing body.

While appropriating time to another speaker isn’t part of the meeting protocol, Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond said she’d allow McNamee some extra time. He spoke for a total of eight minutes before he was asked to step McNameedown.emphasized that Merrick Farm solely wants to grow cannabis on the farm and manufacture it. He said that if you grow cannabis, you’re not permitted to sell it to the“We’republic.requesting this to help the farm

to survive and prosper,” McNamee said. “We’ve been struggling so far.”

As part of his presentation, McNamee assured authorities there would be cameras on the premises and the police would have access. Security would be put in place to ensure the operation was safe.

According to McNamee, seven national companies do hundreds of millions of dollars in cannabis sales. He said global cannabis business sales currently total $20 billion and estimates the number will rise to $100 billion by 2025.

McNamee compared the limitations on buying cannabis as even more challenging than purchasing alcohol. He also reminded the town council of packages he sent to the governing body that included materials suggesting marijuana was less addictive than“Cannabisalcohol. is here now, and we cannot prevent it from happening,” said McNamee. “The discussion should be, do you want to get any revenue from this or not get any revenue from this.”

In concluding remarks, McNamee pointed out that illegal marijuana threatens public safety, exploits labor, and harms the envi-

ronment and people’s health. Merrick Farm would contribute to bringing a safer product for consumer use.

“The township has already passed an ordinance which prohibits the growth and sale of cannabis in the township,” said Township Attorney Caitlin C. Harney. “You are requesting that the township revisit this ordinance and allow for the production of cannabis. That will have to be an internal township discussion.”

Christa Riddle, who serves as Howell’s Alliance Coordinator, reminded the governing body that she participated in discussions regarding cannabis and licensing last year.

“I had requested a cost-benefit analysis before moving forward that is fact-based,” Riddle said. “Again, the concerns remain – lower risk perception with legalization comes with an increase in youth use.”

Riddle said the number of cases of youth with psychosis and mental health issues related to high potency marijuana products haveHowever,skyrocketed.McNamee insists the problems are related to illegal cannabis production and distribution.

“A cost-benefit analysis is going to show exactly how much we bring in versus how much it would cost to enforce our regulations,” said Riddle.

Merrick Farm became operational in 1908 and began growing fresh local produce in 1995. The sign outside the farm’s Merrick Road location lists garlic, berries, lavender and honey as part of its selection of fresh produce and

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Free ScreeningLeadEvent

lead screening event will be held on October 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Casa Freehold, 4 Jackson Street, Freehold.

Open to children ages 1 to 6 and pregnant women. Do you know lead can be passed to your developing baby?

Lead can be found in dust, air, water, soil, and in some products used in and around our homes. Most often, children get lead poisoning from breathing in or swallowing dust from old lead paint. Lead poisoning is 100% preventable.

It is important to have your child tested between 12 and 36 months. A child can have lead poisoning and not look or act sick.

Lead testing is not part of a routine pediatric check-up. Parents should ask their health care provider to test their child’s blood for lead.

Lead is a metal that can harm a young child’s growth, behavior, and ability to learn.

For inquiries, call Karen at 732-547-7274.

Flag Retirement Box

HOWELL – Do you have old flags? Flags can be retired outside of the Southard Fire Department in their flag retirement box.

This is maintained by a local Eagle Scout, Jacob Grdovic, who completed the project and donated it to the Southard Fire Department. He has been emptying it on a weekly basis and working with a local VFW to make sure the flags are retired in a dignified way.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

F EATURED L ETTER

New Bills Will Hurt Senior Communities

You may be shocked, as I am, to know that New Jersey state legislators from Bergen, Middlesex, Hudson and Burlington Counties are actively working to pass laws, namely, Assembly Bill A4377 and Assembly Bill A4106-Senate Bill S2537, which will escalate the costs of living in Ocean County and New Jersey common interest communities throughout New Jersey, eliminate the ability of owners in such common interest communities to run their own communities as they see fit and which will ultimately convert owner occupied communities into low income rental communities.AssemblyBill A4377, proposed by Assemblywoman, Carol Murphy (District 7 Burlington), which is applicable to communities with over 100 units, seeks to impose an annual tax on all New Jersey condominiums, co-

operatives and homes within homeowner associations, at approximately $3.00 per unit, and, will require the non-delinquent unit owners within their communities to subsidize the delinquent unit owners within their communities by mandating an annual payment to a socalled “Common Interest Community Homeowners’ Association Trust Fund” to, among other things, not only pay the common maintenance expenses for low income households but also fund within the Department of Community Affairs (hereinafter “DCA”) the “Office of the Ombudsman for Common Interest Communities” which will demand an annual report from every common interest community board. This bill will not only discourage qualified individuals from serving their community, it will escalate the cost of living in virtually every New Jersey community association with more than 100 units, and, the mon-

ies collected will create a bloated bureaucracy within the DCA which will have the right to assist in foisting new rules and regulations upon all New Jersey common interest communities with more than 100 units, but not communities with less than 100 units, by people in Trenton who do not even live in the communities affected.

Senate Bill S2537 proposed by Senator, Troy Singleton (District 7 Burlington), and, the companion Assembly Bill A4106, proposed by Assemblywoman, Yvonne Lopez (District 19 Middlesex) and Assemblywoman, Angelica M. Jiminez (District 32 Bergen and Hudson) applies to communitiesbuyandcorporations,morewhichsuchgoverningsence,communitiesage-restrictedand,ines-seekstooverridethedocumentsofcommunities,manyofhavebeeninplaceforthan40years,toallowbusinessesunder-agedpersonstounitsorhomesinsuchtorentthem

out; despite the residents previously purchasing in such communities because the community was owner occupied.Incredibly, the “Statement” which currently accompanies the need for this bill misstates that “communities which were organized by a developer to house persons aged 55 and over [requires that] at least 80 percent of the residents, and one resident per each household, must be aged 55 or older.” Rather, federal law requires Severalolder.personstodemonstrateciesthatcommunity,qualifycommunitiesage-restrictedseekingtoasanage-restrictedtodemonstratetheyadheretopoli-andprocedureswhichtheirintentoperateashousingfor55yearsofageorSee24CFR100.306.oftheexpressways

identified by Congress for a community to demonstrate its intent to operate as housing for persons 55 years or age or older is through: Written rules, regulations,

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covenant, deed or other restrictions.(See24CFR 100.306(4))

The maintenance and consistent application of relevant procedures.

(See 24 CFR 100.306(5))

Actual practices of the housing facility or community.(See24 CFR 100.306(6))

The concept of 80% is irrelevant to most communities.

Historically and consistent with 24 CFR 100.306, Planning Boards throughout New Jersey have imposed upon many age-restricted communities, governing documents (ie Master Deeds, Declarations, Proprietary Leases and ByLaws), that do not allow persons under fifty-five (55) years of age to purchase a home or interest in a dwelling unit unless a spouse or a domestic partner of a person is fifty-five (55) years of age or older. This protocol is ingrained into the Master Plan of municipalities throughout New Jersey.

In conclusion, if the pro-

posed legislation discussed is passed, it will wreak havoc on the decisions of many New Jerseyans, who resisted retiring to more retirement friendly states, to buy into an owner-occupied and owner-governed retirement community in New Jersey, as they watch their communities transform into a rental community controlled by politicians and bureaucrats from outside of their community.

I therefore invite every person who opposes this legislation that they write the sponsors of these bills, as well as, your own state legislators and Governor Murphy to express, in no uncertain terms, why New Jersey will be a better place without such laws. We ultimately get what we deserve. And, inaction about where and how we live will leave us resenting where and how we live.

Judith ManchesterNoonan

Recently the letter carrier for our community experienced a devastating event where she lost her home

and all her belongings to a flood. Not being in a flood zone she didn’t have flood insurance so everything was a fi nancial loss.

Our community began donating gifts to her and several community organizations

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took up collections for her. While I’m sure these gifts helped, they couldn’t possibly make a dent in her needs.

Unfortunately, a member of our community, for reasons unknown, took it upon themselves to complain to the Post Master about the gifts that were being bestowed. She never solicited gifts and all gifts were given happily. This anonymous complaint letter caused her to be disciplined and threatened with loss of job if she accepted any future gifts. One of our local organizations which had collected many checks from their members had to forgo giving them to her.

What difference is this from (what I’m sure most of us do by) giving our letter carriers a holiday gift in December? Why would

someone go out of their way to make a bad situation worse? We live in a society with some very spiteful individuals. Shame on you.

LouisJacksonRiehl

Women’s (In) Equality Day

The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County (LWVMonmouth) usually celebrates August 26 as Women’s Equality Day. This recognizes the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote and affording equal representation and the full rights and privileges as citizens of the United States. NOT THIS YEAR.

Instead, the LWVMon-

mouth is marking August 26 as Women’s (In)Equality Day recognizing that we are in a moment where women have fewer rights than they’ve had in decades. We are calling on lawmakers to take action to restore and protect our rights.

The Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion as recognized for nearly 50 years will have a harmful impact on all people who may become pregnant. We are concerned this will exacerbate societal inequalities and fall disproportionately on people of color and low-income communities already facing obstacles to healthcare.TheLWVMonmouth urges the passage of the Reproductive Equity Act [REA] (A4350/S2918) now. This

act addresses gaps in access by mandating insurance plans in New Jersey cover abortion and birth control with no cost-sharing or out-of-pocket. The REA also protects people seeking and providing abortions in New Jersey from extremist violence and the aggressive overreach of anti-abortion states. This commonsense legislation will impact the lives of many and we must not wait to move it forward.

Contact your legislators and urge them to support strong and equitable access to reproductive healthcare for all.

Barbara Chaudhery Evelyn C. Murphy Sharon Steinhorn Co-Presidents, League of Women Voters of Monmouth County

S O N G OVERNMENT

Nearly 10,000 NJ Children Bene ed From Home Visit Programs In 2020

with young children.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services $10,476,077 for its Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program services to women during pregnancy and to parents

“We know that when nurses, social workers and other professionals are involved in the lives of at-risk children through home visits during pregnancy and in the critical months after, that the outcomes in the areas of health, education, and economic self-sufficiency of these children and their families is dramatically improved,” said Sen. Menendez, who is the Senate lead of the program. “That is why I am proud to advocate each year for this vital funding that supports women and children and provides them with the tools, resources and education to build strong families and healthy“Homecommunities.”visitsbynurses, social workers,

and child development professionals improve the health and well-being of children and families,” said Sen. Booker. “I’m proud to fight for funding to make sure thousands of New Jersey families and children receive crucial support and resources to thrive.” Through MIECHV, nurses, social workers, or other professionals visit at-risk families in their homes to evaluate their living situations and provide information on resources available to improve the health, educational, and economic opportunities for at-risk children. Resources include health care, early education, parenting skills, child abuse prevention, and nutrition education orSen.assistance.Menendez secured a provision in the American Rescue Plan that provided an additional $150 million for staffing and servicing for MIECHV programs across

the country including $2,435,374 for New Jersey. The provision also includes expanded flexibility for program operators to use funding to purchase technology needed for virtual home visits, and emergency supplies such as formula, food, water, hand soap and sanitizer, diapers, and prepaid grocery cards.

Sen. Menendez is the Senate champion of the MIECHV program and led the charge for a five-year reauthorization in 2017 to ensure families across the nation continue to receive services from this important program. The Senator is actively working on reauthorizing this important program which is set to expire at the end of September. In New Jersey, all twenty-one counties are served by this program. In 2020, 5,387 New Jersey families and 9,788 New Jersey children benefited from MIECHV programs with nearly 62,000 home visits.

State To Increase Annual Payments To Certain Veterans With Disabilities

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TRENTON – In recognition of increases to the cost of living over the past few decades and in honor of New Jersey’s veterans, Governor Phil Mur-

phy signed bill A-1477 to increase annual payments from the State to veterans with certain disabilities resulting from their wartime service. Annual payments to eligible veterans will increase from $750 to $1,800.

Prior to the bill becoming law, payments to veterans with certain disabilities covered under the Paraplegic and Hemiplegic Veterans’ Allowance

program had not increased since 1981, while payments to blind veterans covered under the Blind Veterans’ Allowance Program had not increased since 1971.

“A lot has changed over the past several decades, and it is important for our State to keep up with the rising cost of living in our support for New Jersey veterans,” said Governor Murphy. “Veterans who were disabled in the line of duty made an immeasurable sacrifice on behalf of our nation. Ensuring these veterans receive the financial assistance they need and deserve from our state is how we can honor that

“Thankssacrifice.”tothehard work of advocates, Governor Murphy, and the Legislature, this benefit will help our Garden State veterans grappling each day with some of wartime’s most catastrophic physical injuries,” said Brig. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. “This benefit will certainly support the quality of life of those who have sacrificed so much for our Fundingcountry.”toenable this change in payments to eligible veterans was a part of the Governor’s initial FY23 budget proposal and was included in the final budget signed in June 2022.

This law will help approximately 200 veterans in New Jersey. Benefits eligibility includes veterans with loss of sight, amputations of hands, feet or limbs, osteochondritis, multiple sclerosis, permanent paralysis in their limbs or certain portions of the body.

The increase will take place on Jan-

uary 1, Sponsors2023.of the bill include Senators Linda Greenstein and Michael Testa, and Assembly members Daniel Benson, Anthony Verrelli, and Raj Mukherji.

“Veterans with service-connected disabilities sacrificed so much to protect our country and deserve compensation for their efforts,” said Senator Greenstein. “Several decades have gone by since these payments to veterans have been increased. Considering the exponential increases seen in cost of living over the years, this is unacceptable. While the increase of compensation in this bill cannot fully repay the sacrifice our disabled veterans gave, it can hopefully provide some aid as they live out the rest of their lives.”

“I am proud this legislation will be signed into law. It is our duty to ensure the well-being of New Jersey’s veterans and their spouses,” said Senator Testa. “Some veterans have suffered significant disabilities in the line of duty including permanent paralysis and loss of sight. This law will offer some much needed financial relief and stability to these injured veterans and their loved ones during their time of need.”

“This annual allowance increase is long overdue,” said Assemblymen Benson, Verrelli, and Mukherji in a joint statement. “$750 does not stretch as far as it used to and it is time we acknowledge that by providing our disabled veterans with the financial assistance they have earned. After everything these veterans have sacrificed for our country, we owe it to them to do all that we can to help them support themselves and their families.”

Senator Robert Menendez

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Child Find Program Elementary And Middle School

HOWELL – If you are concerned that your child is developing or learning differently, please call Dorothea Fernandez, Director, Pupil Services, at 732-751-2480 Ext. 3805.

What will happen when you call? You will be referred to personnel from the appropriate school that will consult with you and answer any questions you may have. If appropriate, your child’s teacher will be contacted and a conference may be scheduled to discuss the matter. Your child may receive services through the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, which may include interventions in the classroom and support/instruction from other relevant specialists. You also have the right to request an evaluation for special education and related services by sending a written request for an evaluation to your child’s principal. Include your child’s name, age, address and area of suspected or known disability. After receiv-

ing your written request, the district’s child study team has 20 days to have a meeting with you, the parent(s). At this meeting, you and the team will decide if an evaluation is needed and what the evaluation will include. If you have not already utilized the services of the I&RS committee, the child study team may defer to this process before conducting a formal evaluation. The ultimate goal of this referral process is to ensure that your child is given every opportunity to have a successful learning experience in his/her school.

For additional information regarding the “Identification, Location and Referral” of Special Education Students, please refer to the district’s policies and regulations on our website at howell.k12.nj.us.

Note: This information applies to all Howell Township residents, including migrant and homeless families.

Tips On Open Burning And Recreational Burning

weather getting nicer, there have had several issues in town and multiple questions regarding open burning and recreational burning. The Howell Township Fire Bureau would like to break it all down for you and clear up any questions regarding this issue.

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

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

Bon fi res are permitted with a permit issued by a NJ Forest Fire Section Warden with a fee and also requires a permit issued

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

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

If you have further questions, you can contact the Bureau of Fire Prevention Office at 732-938-4500 ext. 2900. To obtain a required burning permit you can contact the New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s New Lisbon office at 609-726-1210.

Preschool Disabled Program Residents Of Howell

HOWELL – Preschool disabled assessments will be conducted to determine eligibility for the Howell Township Schools’ Preschool Disabled Program.

Children are eligible who exhibit delays in:

• Cognitive Skills

• Communication Skills

• Emotional/Behavioral Problems

• Children Who Have Physical Handicaps

Age Requirement:

• Children who will be 5 years old after October 1, 2022

• Children are eligible to attend the preschool program When they reach the age of 3 years. Testing begins three months before a child’s third birthday.

Cost: Free to all Howell residents who qualify

Interested parents/guardians can call the Child Study Team at 732-751-2489 ext. 4071 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to identify your child as a Preschool Candidate.

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Police Lieutenant Took Info From Crime Database

By Chris Lundy

FREEHOLD – An officer with 27 years on the force admitted to illegally getting personal information from a database to give to a third party.

Lt. John Todd, 58, pleaded guilty to third-degree Computer Theft, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said.

On February 23, Todd asked a police dispatcher for personal information on someone in the Criminal Justice Information System, a database that exists strictly for law-enforcement purposes. Todd then passed that information along to someone who was not a member of law enforcement.Toddwillpermanently forfeit public employment in New Jersey, pay fines up to almost $1,000, and will be on probation. He also must apply to enroll in New Jersey’s Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI), which provides first-time offenders with opportunities for alternatives to traditional prosecution. If he hadn’t taken the plea deal, he faced up to five years in prison and a much higher fine.

“Regardless of rank, there is no place

within law enforcement for conduct such as this,” Acting Prosecutor Linskey said. “The vast majority of officers countywide routinely serve the public with integrity and honor, risking their own lives on the job every single day. Actions such as those of Lt. Todd unfortunately make the work they do all the more challenging, particularly when it comes to gaining and maintaining the trust and respect of the citizens who depend on them.”

“The Freehold Township Police Department is committed to our residents and the integrity of all interactions between my officers and the public we serve. We fully support the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and their efforts adjudicating a difficult situation in which one of my officers violated the law,” Freehold Township Police Chief George K. Baumann added. “This breach of trust is an isolated incident, and does not define us or distract us from our primary goal of serving the residents and visitors of our Sentencingcommunity.”inthecase has been scheduled for November 18.

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Harvest Home Festival Scheduled For September 25

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Park System

HOLMDEL – The Monmouth County Park System will host its Harvest Home Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 25 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned fair from the 1890s, this event features wagon rides, games, live entertainment, and craft demonstrations. Visitors are invited to enter its Home & Garden Competition. Categories include needlework, baked goods and home-canned produce. Applications for the competition are available online at MonmouthCountyParks.com.

Notary Public Informational Seminar

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all Monmouth County Notaries Public and those interested in becoming a Notary Public to an informational seminar on September 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck. In light of recent changes to the New Jersey Notary Public laws, the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office is hosting this seminar featuring guest speaker, New Jersey Notary Public expert and author, Alfred E. Piombino, to provide insight into new legislation, rules, and ethics to further help Notaries Public understand their responsibilities and duties. Online registration and a $20 fee are required to attend.

A time-honored position, Notaries Public serve an important role in the community, serving as an impartial safeguard of public official documents and acts. In this important role, Notaries Public are held to certain standards and regulations, and after new legislation, some of these expectations have recently changed.

“Since Notaries Public are sworn into office by the Clerk of the County in which they reside, the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office is proud to host this sem-

inar to further assist our local Notaries Public in understanding their duties to the public,” said Clerk Hanlon.

Participants in the County Clerk’s “Notary Notebook” Seminar will receive information regarding the latest updates surrounding legislation, ethics, and best practices for Notaries Public, and will be able to ask questions and gain further understanding of their responsibilities. Additionally, all attendees will receive a free copy of Mr. Piombino’s book, Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for NewThisJersey.seminar is open to the public with a $20 registration fee. Registration and payment are required in order to attend and can be made online on the Monmouth County Park System’s website, reg.monmouthcountyparks.com by entering the program code: QAC24A. Space is limited so please register today.

For questions about the seminar, please call the County Clerk’s Office at 732-4317324, ext. 8909.

For more information about the swearing-in of Notaries Public, visit MonmouthCountyClerk.com or call the County Clerk’s Office at 732-431-7324.

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ATLANTIC CITY – Legendary comedian Adam Sandler is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on October 28 at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale September 16 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. All shows are subject to change.

The Howell Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Toms River Man Charged With A acking Cops At Capitol Building

By Chris Lundy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Police said they arrested a Toms River man for assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021.

Salvatore Vassallo, 59, was arrested in Toms River on September 14 and charged with “assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon and interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder,” police said. While these two are felonies, he is also charged with five misdemeanors.

He made an appearance in court and was released pending future proceedings.

The police allege that he illegally entered the Capitol grounds on the day that electoral votes were being counted to ratify the presidential election with the intent on disrupting theHeprocess.allegedly hopped over a rail and joined a mob that was confronting law enforcement officers on the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol, near the Senate Wing Door and the Senate Fire Door. He was seen emerging from the crowd and facing the officers. Then,

he charged a member of the Metropolitan Police Department who was helping other officers. “Vassallo grabbed and pushed the officer with what appeared to be a significant amount of force. Moments later, he departed from that area.”

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which identified Vassallo as #338 on its list of photos of perpetrators they were looking for information about.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are trying the case, and credited help from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.

More than 870 people from nearly all 50 states have been arrested for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including over 265 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The FBI said anyone with tips about this can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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Archives And History Day Photography Contest

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all Monmouth County high school students to enter the County Clerk’s Annual Archives and History Day Photography Contest. All high school students who reside in Monmouth County and/or attend a school in Monmouth County are eligible to participate.Monmouth County high school students are encouraged to submit one (1) original photograph of a historical monument or marker in Monmouth County. Entrants are permitted to be creative with the usage of artistic effects, such as digital and/or traditional special effects or editing.

This year’s Archives Day theme highlights the more than three hundred years of history that has given Monmouth County residents countless individuals and events to commemorate with monuments and markers, many of which are hiding in plain sight in the middle of our communities.

“We are excited to host our Annual Archives and History Day Photography Contest which grants high school students the ability to see Monmouth County history’s first hand and to showcase their creativity,” said

Clerk Hanlon. “My hope is that introducing high school students to the monuments and markers around them will drive a new appreciation for Monmouth County’s rich history.”

The top three (3) photographs will be awarded gift card prizes by Clerk Hanlon at Archives and History Day, held on October 1 at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.

Entries will be accepted through September 23 and via email to ClerkContest@co.monmouth.nj.us with the subject “2022 Archives Photography Project.” Within the email, entrants are asked to attach the image with a resolution of a minimum of 1024 pixels wide and a maximum file size of 20mb.

All entries must include the student’s name, grade, high school, address, phone number, and email address. Additionally, the student must list the monument or marker highlighted in his or her entry, and explain how it relates to Monmouth County’s history, and why it was chosen as the subject of the entry.

For full contest rules and eligibility, visit the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office website at MonmouthCountyClerk.com, email ClerkContest@co.monmouth.nj.us, or call 732-431-7324, ext. 8735.

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Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

By: Michael J, Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

By Mike Deem

In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.TheBasic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if you/they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses. When you purchase the Standard Policy, you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting your legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medicalSelectingtesting.the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

The 4 Biggest Problems With Face Creams

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Everyone likes to look youthful, and face creams are a quick way to smooth out fine lines and add hydration to your face. Even if this doesn’t apply to you, and you yourself don’t use any skincare, someone you know does! I know that because the face cream market is expected to hit $8 billion dollars in the next few years! That’s a lot of face cream! And I can tell you from personal experience, that many of them are not useful, and are sometimes harmful.

By harmful, I mean they may contain ingredients that are aging you faster. There are 4 major problems with using certain face creams. Let’s go over those now. The 4 Main Problems with Face Cream

1. They Can Often Feel Greasy. When you apply your face cream, you may wake up in the morning to a greasy face print on your pillow! Or you might apply your makeup (on top of your face cream) and just end up with an oil-looking face. The reason is that most moisturizers contain oils that don’t match your skin so they sit on top of the skin rather than getting absorbed. The biggest brand names are often the biggest culprits for cheap ingredients because they use their money to pay influencers and celebrities to brainwash you that it’s amazing stuff ! The ingredients often come up short, or very chemically.

2. The Ingredients Can Increase Risk of Cancer. Many face creams today contain parabens and other cancer-causing preservatives. If you read the ingredient list

and see any word that ends in “paraben” such as methylparaben, then you should choose something different. If you apply a cream with parabens even once daily, you are exposing yourself to endocrine disruptors that are thought to cause many cancers.Ifyou don’t know you have a little microscopic (yet-to-be-seen) tumor, and you use parabens, you may be making yourself worse because of the cream you are using. Everyone who has integrity will avoid putting parabens in their skin care products.

3. The Vitamin C They Use is All Wrong. I see very pricey moisturizers boasting vitamin C in their formulas. While it’s true that this nutrient is beneficial for skin care, it is also true that most forms of C do not even work on the skin as advertised.

4. Steroids are Hidden in Some Face Creams. Many people will apply a daily moisturizing cream without realizing that they contain steroids. You may be aging yourself! These creams are often sold at the dermatologist’s office, or online. The reason is that use of steroids on the face for more than a few weeks will cause thinning of the skin, and fungal infections which can become very severe.

The best way to apply moisturizer is to use a nickel-sized amount for your entire face and don’t forget your neck. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, come to my website suzycohen. com, and I will give you the solution to these problems, as well as a free ebook.

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County Launches New GeoHub Website

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the launch of the new GeoHub website, a community engagement platform that will allow residents to download Geographic Information System (GIS) data and explore web maps and applications offered by the County.

“I want to commend the Information Technology Services Department for making incredible strides to successfully change the GeoHub website by providing a fresh appearance to the new website and for providing new tools for the public to access a large amount of data about the County,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “County residents will now be able to explore the Grown in Monmouth directories along with the County’s Cultural and Heritage virtual tours and other important resources.”“Withthe updated website, some of the new features that will be available include: a search tool to fi nd unique data layers and new additions to the Story map applications

that offer added versatility and accessibility options to each application,” said Commissioner Nick DiRocco, liaison to the Information Technology Services Department. “The continuance of the previously featured GIS content includes interactive web maps and applications to locate information about Monmouth County’s services and resources, as well as interactive story maps to learn more about the County’s history and culture. Open data downloads for authoritative GIS sets and external GIS data resources are also still available on the new GeoHub website.”

Monmouth County GIS is responsible for developing and maintaining a central GIS database, creating and updating Countywide datasets, producing cartographic paper and digital maps, providing data modeling and analysis, and developing web mapping services and applications.

For more information about the Monmouth County NJ GeoHub website, visit the new web address: data-monmouthnj.hub.arcgis. com or email gis@co.monmouth.nj.us.

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JERSEY SHORE – Fulfill urges the public to participate in “Hunger Action Month” this September by organizing a food and fund drive, volunteering at our food bank, getting your school signed up for the “Students Change Hunger” friendly competition, and more!

“No one should have to make an impossible choice between food and other necessities like medicine, utilities, or childcare. But anyone willing to use their voice, dedication, commitment, and actions can be a ‘Hunger Hero’,” said Fulfill CEO and President Triada Stampas. “There are lots of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors at the Jersey Shore during Hunger Action Month and beyond.” September marks the 15th year Fulfill has been part of Feeding America’s annual call to action known as “Hunger Action Month”. It is a time when people in the United States stand together to fight hunger by spreading the word about food insecurity and taking action.

During the month of September, Fulfill asks people in Monmouth and Ocean

Join e Fight To End Hunger

Counties to get involved by learning about hunger, committing to take action, speaking up about ways to ending hunger, especially on Hunger Action Day, September 23. Some suggestions include:

• Students Change Hunger Competition – It is a food and fund drive competition for schools in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to help individuals and families less fortunate during the holiday season. The competition starts September 12 and it ends January 13, 2023. Go to fulfillnj.org/ students-change-hunger to get your school signed up.

• Donate Food - We accept donations of non-perishable and perishable food, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at our Neptune building located at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune, or Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fulfill’s People’s Pantry at The B.E.A.T. Center at 1769 Hooper Avenue in Toms River.

• Our most needed items are low-sodium canned vegetables (green beans, mixed veggies, yams), low-sugar cereal (bran

flakes, toasted oats, shredded wheat, corn flakes), oatmeal, pancake mix, lite pancake syrup, bottled water, pasta, tomato sauce, rice, shelf-stable milk, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit in 100% juice or lite syrup, and boxed macaroni and cheese. The perishables we need are turkeys – fresh or frozen, whole chickens or chicken breasts – fresh or frozen, frozen ground beef, or frozen pork chops. We also could always use the donation of manual can openers.

• Donate Funds - Monetary donations are the best way to help as we have greater buying power than the public has in a grocery store. We can get $1 to stretch to cover three meals for our neighbors who are struggling. Go to fulfillnj.org to donate.

• Organize a Food and Fund Drive - People can hold food drives and deliver the food to us at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune or to Fulfill’s People’s Pantry at The B.E.A.T. Center at 1769 Hooper Avenue in Toms River.

• Volunteer – We welcome volunteers 13 years and older. Review our guidelines, see our available opportunities, and fill out an

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application at fulfi llnj.org/ways-to-help/ volunteer.

• Host a Fundraiser – Review the Third-Party Fundraising Guidelines at fulfillnj.org/ host-a-fundraiser. Then contact Fulfill’s development team to get started. Email development@fulfillnj.org or call 732-918-2600.

• Planned Giving - You can provide a lasting legacy to Fulfill. We welcome gifts through will bequests or pension funds, as well as paid-up life insurance, gifts through an IRA, or 401(k). Anyone who notifies Fulfill of a planned gift becomes a member of the Legacy of Hope Society. To join this very special group, you just need to include Fulfill in your estate plans and notify us.

• Social Media Postings – Share and like Fulfill’s social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter and tag Fulfi ll. If you receive a “Hunger Hero” sticker from Fulfill for a food or fund donation, post a photo, and use the following hashtags: #HungerActionMonth, #HowWeFulfill, #HungerHeroes, #NotEverybodyHasRecovered, and #GiveLocal.

By Chris Lundy

MONMOUTH COUNTY – A series of free document shredding days will be available through the fall.

“The types of personal documents that should be shredded include bank statements, medical records, legal documents, utility bills, and anything with a signature. On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commission-

ers,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering.Allshredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:

• Saturday, Sept. 24 – Marlboro Municipal Complex, 1979 Township Drive

• Saturday, Oct. 1 – Colts Neck, Town Hall Parking Lot, 124 Cedar Drive

• Saturday, Oct. 8 – Freehold Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza

• Saturday, Oct. 22 – Sea Bright, Borough Hall Parking Lot, 1099 Ocean Avenue

• Saturday, Nov. 5 – Allenhurst Beach Club, End of Corlies Avenue near Ocean

Avenue•Saturday,

Nov. 12 – Middletown High School North, 63 Tindall Drive

You must be a county resident. You can

bring up to 100 pounds, the equivalent to four office paper boxes or four large sized trash bags. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck and the event will end once the mobile truck is full or its scheduled end time. Large binder clips must be removed from documents; staples and paper clips can remain.

For more information, go to visit monmouth.com .

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

e Eastern Co ontail

By Renee Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

The eastern cottontail is a member of the order Lagomorpha. What does that mean, you might be wondering? It refers to gnawing herbivorous mammals who possess two pairs of incisors in the upper jaw, one behind the other. They are not considered mammals, despite their resemblance to rodents. The cottontail is one of 12 species of rabbits occupying North America. Rabbits are considered a major food source to a variety of animals. Dogs and cats are also considered predators, whether they domestic or Cottontailsferal.have a digestive system that allows them process food twice. It passes initially as a soft blackish pellet, which is consumed, digested and passed through as a hard fibrous pellet. At that point there is no nutritional value. Their primary food sources are tender grasses, leaves, and herbs. That is not to say they will eat other foods not typical of their diet, in cases where natural foods are not available. Their shallow nests are constructed in the ground, lined with some grasses and the mother’s fur which she plucks from her neck area. This provides a lining between

the soil and her babies. Some females will produce anywhere from two to five litters a year. Each litter having four to six “kittens.” Personally, I have seen litters as large as 10. During the day the mother leaves the nest and returns at dusk to nurse. She does this keep her scent away from her babies as it will attract predators. Cats will often fi nd a nest, and once that happens, they usually remember where they are. One by one a cat might bring a ‘gift’ to its home. In that case they are not looking for food but simply demonstrating their prey drive.

The white spot on the top of their forehead is the quickest way to identify them. Even with their speed reaching 20 miles per hour, they have many predators in the wild which include foxes, hawks, owls, domestic cats, and dogs. They are also hunted by people and killed by automobiles. Some will not survive past one year. They utilize burrows to escape from predators, however, those burrows are those of other animals.

The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/ or federal permits.

Mission Meow Launch Party

RUMSON – Mission Meow, a newly formed nonprofit, is excited to announce its launch on October 1, in conjunction with a launch event at Catsbury Park in Asbury Park. The event will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Catsbury Park, 901 3rd Avenue.

Mission Meow was formed by a group of animal advocates looking to create an innovative way to increase charitable donations to feline-centric nonprofit organizations. Mission Meow needs both business partnerships and donations to achieve its mission. Catsbury Park will be the fi rst grant recipient.

At the event, attendees can visit the Mission Meow table and meet our Founder and President, Sally Williams, and Vice President, Tamar Arslanian. Sally and Tamar will be there from 1 to 5 p.m. talking about all things Mission Meow. For attendees

pleasure, Sally and Tamar will be joined by two awesome vendors, who are also Mission Meow Business partners, Polydactyl and Meow Mini Mart. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Liquid Death and Cats Luck Vegan. Raffle baskets with fabulous cat goodies from our business partners will be there for a few lucky winners.

The Catsbury Park adoption center will be open for adoptions and kitty visits available, with no appointments needed.

Mission Meow hopes that some special kitties their forever homes during this very special day. DJ Bornschein, Founder of Catsbury Park, will join all day as Mission Meow looks to raise funds for Catsbury Park’sTicketsexpansion.areavailable on the Mission Meow website, missionmeow.org. Donations can be made on the website as well.

Jackson Rotary Club Bus Trip To

JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip on October 16 to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Cost of the trip is $37 which includes bus transportation, $15 back in slot play from the casino, and gratuity for the bus driver. Bus leaves promptly from Brookwood

Plaza (corner of County Line & New Prospect Rds.) at 10 a.m. and returns to Jackson at 6:30 p.m.

All the proceeds from the trip go to support their charities. Contact Tom Barchie at 732-849-6309 or 732-779-8471 for more

felineinformation.shopping

Omarr’s

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make sure you are always trustworthy. You might not always get your way in the week ahead, but few will doubt your sincerity. Sidestep occasional misunderstandings; don’t get pulled in to someone else’s circus.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As you speed your way to the top in the week ahead, be careful not to trample on anyone’s toes. Consider whether what you are doing gives you real pleasure or is just something you doing for validation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Crank up your enthusiasm and a competitive spirit without letting it stress you out. Remain levelheaded and don’t let your emotions dictate your actions as the week progresses. Focus on using your common sense.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Weigh out price versus value with care. It might be necessary to spend a little more to get something more satisfying in the week ahead. Concentrate on generosity to guarantee long-term security.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put sound business tactics and strategies into action in the week to come. An adversary or loved one may not feel that some of the rules are fair or equitable. However, your gentle approach should convince them otherwise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your inbox may be flooded with invitations in the upcoming week. Keep in close contact with neighbors and follow up on or social obligations. Real friends want you for more than your money and influence.

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realize that you enjoy a change of pace and become intensely involved in something new and exciting. When necessary, you can ask for forgiveness but don’t take anything or anyone for granted in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use willpower to overcome obstacles and sincerity to instill trust. Someone who is suspicious of your motives could be reassured in the week ahead. Always be wise enough to acknowledge the things you do not know.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Use skillful chess moves to take command of your side of the board. Since you likely have good judgment and a vision of what can be accomplished, this is a good week to focus on creating lasting financial security.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Work hard to increase your awareness, so you don’t overlook any mistakes or be blind to your own social blunders in the week to come. You might be inspired by a great piece of information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One trick to overcoming obstacles is patience and self-discipline. Focus on using organizational skills and diligence to become more efficient. Do not hesitate to grant someone a favor in the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A partner or loved one can provide the means that help you achieve your ends. As the week unfolds, there may be times you are not on the same wavelength. Wait until any distracting problem has been dealt with.

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