2022-10-01 - The Howell Times

Howell Welcomes Fall With Sense Of

Community Spirit

Local Nonprofit Saves Horses From Abuse

By Alyssa Riccardi

HOWELL – A Town ship-based nonprofit is going above and be yond to rescue horses from neglect, abuse, and even slaughter.

Horse Rescue United consists of 10 volun teers who dedicate their time saving horses of all breeds and continue to take care of them

despite enduring long shifts in extreme heat or cold.

On a hot day, volun teer Susan Cohen loads the tractor with grain and hay, medical sup plies, fly spray, brushes, pitchforks and rakes.

The horses patiently wait for their breakfast as Susan feeds them a (Horses - See Page 12)

By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Sunshine and smil ing faces made an excellent pair for Howell Day during the first weekend of fall.

Thousands of people explored Soldier Memorial Park through out the afternoon into the early

evening. Mothers and fathers pushed strollers while fur babies led humans on the other end of their leashes. Laughter and a sense of community spirit appeared to be a common denominator among attendees.

(Fall - See Page 18)

New Plan For Monmouth Commerce Warehouses

By Stephanie Faughnan

HOWELL – The Mon mouth Commerce Cen ter warehouses were denied by the Planning Board but now they are back with a modified, smaller plan.

The application first submitted by property owners Lawrence Katz and Felix Pflaster for

Monmouth Commerce Center, LLC dates back to 2018. After a se ries of hearings, the Howell Planning Board rejected the proposal calling for 1.2 million square feet of ware house space.

The developer sued the board, claiming its de nial was “arbitrary, ca pricious, and unreason

able.” The case made its way up to the New Jersey Appellate Divi sion, which said that the Planning Board’s denial should stay.

Many local residents have made it clear they object to what they per ceive as a mega-ware house in their (Warehouses - See Page 3)

-Photo courtesy Horse Rescue United Volunteers at Horse Rescue United dedi cate their time saving horses of all breeds.

─Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Thousands came out for the food, rides, and other attractions. (Inset) Rides and games brought families to Howell Day.

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neighborhoods. The proposed location sits at the intersection of Randolph Road and Oak Glen Road and has been unoccupied for approximately 40-45 years.

An ordinance passed by the governing body just months ago could have stopped the developer from refiling a revised ware house application at the same location.

Monmouth Commerce Center’s proposed warehouse location is now in the Special Economic Development zone.

According to Attorney Meryl Gonchar, who represents the developer, her client submitted their revised application before Howell passed its new zoning laws.

“We are proceeding under law under the terms of the ordinance as it existed at the time the application was deemed complete,” she said.

Critics of the plan say that Howell should have changed the zoning earlier to block the application.

Gonchar said the developer seeks both preliminary and final major site plan ap proval and may also require one or two design waivers. There may also be a need for variances related to the buffer between the buildings and its neighbors.

The developer returned to the Planning Board on September 15 to present expert testimony on a revised proposal for the warehouse complex. The new plans were read into the record by Eileen Rubano,

Planning Board Secretary.

“The application is different in terms of the numbers, size, design and layout of the buildings, and the number and design of the driveways,” said Gonchar. “Phasing has been eliminated significantly and more of the existing trees are being maintained.”

Gonchar listed other changes in the new application and said she planned to intro duce four experts to testify with regards to the proposal. Both an engineer and architect provided preliminary details at the first hearing on the new application.

According to Gonchar, the application previously heard by the planning board called for 1,242,102 square feet of space. The revised proposal reduces that amount by approximately 32 percent, for a total of 940,400 square feet.

Steven R. Cattani, PE, CME of Dynam ic Engineering testified on behalf of the applicant regarding the proposal based on the most recent recent plans dated August 17, 2022.

In describing the location, Cattani said the former horse farm also contained buildings that he believed represented a former res idence and outbuildings associated with horse operations. Remnants of chicken coops remained in the portion of the prop erty that contained wetlands and streams.

Cattani found no evidence that the land had ever been farmed for agricultural purposes.

“We are proposing four warehouse build ings,” said Cattani. “Two buildings would be located along Randolph Road, and then

─Photos by Stephanie Faughnan (Top) The new version of warehouse plans will be for property located at the inter section of Randolph Road and Oak Glen Road. (Bottom) The site was previously used as horse farm and is primarily wooded area.

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Warehouses:

two buildings behind and adjacent to the Metedeconk River.”

The developer does not currently have tenants lined up for the warehousing complex and has no intentions of using the space as a fulfillment center. Instead, the buildings will be utilized for short- and

long-term storage of both materials and products.

Three driveways are proposed along Randolph Road, with a truck ingress and egress point at the northwestern portion of the property. Passenger vehicles will enter and leave at a central location on the site.

“The intent was to force all of the truck traffic from the site to the west,” Cattani explained. “They will be traveling west on Randolph Road to County Route 547.”

Trucks and deliveries to the location would operate on a 24/7-day schedule. Cattani estimated the total project would provide jobs to 175-200 employees. One of the members of the planning board suggested a noise study might be requested because of sounds associated with the 24hour operation of tractor trailers. Gonchar put her objections to the request on the record.

As part of the proposal, the developer

plans to widen Randolph Road and initiate full width pavement restoration. Improve ments will also be made on Oak Glen Road at its intersection with Lakewood Road.

“There may be multiple tenants in the buildings,” said Cattani. “They would not fall below the minimum square footage requirements (500 square feet).”

The current application does not include a clause for security fencing; however, it could be later addressed depending on the tenants interested in occupying the space. No goods or materials would be stored outdoors. Tractors or trailers might be parked outside overnight.

Cattani shared further information re garding the berm and stormwater manage ment. He said the developer also intends to keep 40 percent of the site undisturbed. The proposal does however call for the developer to make payment as part of its request for relief associated with the removal of trees onsite.

Architect Kyle Ferrier testified about the design of the four warehouses and said the floorplans were all basically the same. Office space would be located in the front, with loading docks in the rear. Although the warehouses follow the same model, they are proposed to be different sizes.

“The design is pretty typical for this type of facility,” Ferrier said. “It’s a concrete slab on grade with steel columns, steel joists to provide a clear height of 36 feet.”

The buildings themselves would be neutral shades of grey with charcoal blue accent colors according to the architect. A dark grey canopy would be above the entranceway. Highest ceilings planned for the facility would be approximately 10 feet.

Ferrier said the design features met with ordinance requirements related to the architecture. This included no un interrupted wall lengths greater than 15 feet. Additionally, the maximum spacing between articulation met the 40 feet re quirement.

The architect described several other facets, including the roof.

“The entirety of the roof will be sized appropriately to accommodate future so lar array,” shared Ferrier. “This would be something we would expect to be installed by the tenant.”

Testimony for the Monmouth Commerce Center application continues at the plan ning board’s October 20, 2022 meeting.

From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith

LAKEWOOD In the midst of an alarming surge in antisemitic attacks across the United States, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) announced nearly $3.4 million in federal funds that will help bolster the security of more than 20 schools, houses of worship and child care centers across Lakewood.

The federal dollars come at a crucial time after a report published by the Anti-Defa

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mation League shows that New Jersey had the sec ond-highest number of in cidents of antisemitism last year - a shocking 25 percent increase from the previous year - after neighboring New York.

“With antisemitic attacks exploding across the United States, we must do everything we can to improve the safety of our Jewish communities and safeguard against threats and potential acts of terror before it is too late,” said Smith, the CoChair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.

“This critical funding will go a long way to better secure schools, houses of worships

and child care centers in one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing towns and provide safety and greater peace of mind to members of the Jewish community who are facing historically high levels of antisemitic hate,” Smith said.

Smith said a large portion of the funds come from the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, which assists highthreat, high-density areas with building and sustaining capabilities necessary to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism.

The grant program, which was established in 2003, had initially excluded Central Jersey from eligibility based on the original formu la used to award the funds until Smith led efforts as Dean of the New Jersey Congres

sional Delegation to ensure the homeland security grants were made available to localities in his district including Lakewood.

“This year’s horrific attack in Lakewood by a hate-filled man - who ran over Jewish pedestrians in a vehicle he carjacked and stabbed another while spewing antisemitic slurs - was a chilling reminder that no one anywhere is immune from the evil manifes tations of this pernicious hate,” said Smith.

According to the latest data from the FBI, 55 percent of all religiously motivated hate crimes are committed against Jews, who comprise approximately 2.4 percent of the US adult population.

“Antisemitism won’t go away by ignoring it or wishing it away,” said Smith. “It must be defeated.”

Report Warns NJ Of Health Effects Associated With Climate Change

From The Desk Of The Governor

Phil Murphy

TRENTON – The Murphy Administration announced that New Jersey is among the first states to produce a comprehensive report on the impacts of climate change on human health and communities by adding a human health supplement to its New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change. According to the State’s Human Health and Communities Addendum, climate change will have direct, indirect, and wide-ranging influences on hu man health, such as exacerbating respiratory conditions and cardiovascular disease in vulnerable populations, causing heat-related stress, increasing the risk of diseases borne by mosquitoes and ticks, increasing the fre quency of pathogen contamination of food and water supplies, and increasing mental health stressors.

Key Findings

• The extreme weather events predicted for New Jersey, including heat waves and heavy precipitation, can lead to both immediate and long-term effects on cardiovascular, respi ratory, gastrointestinal, and mental health.

• Climate change is anticipated to worsen air quality from both natural and human-made sources, which may lead to greater instances of cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness es, and cancers in vulnerable populations.

• Infectious diseases spread by arthropods (such as ticks), insects, and microbial con tamination of food and water supplies are expected to become more prevalent as cli mate change exacerbates the environmental conditions that are more favorable for patho gens and their hosts.

• Population displacement resulting from

sea-level rise, flooding events, and resource inse curity may add to the cu mulative detrimental effects of climate change on mental health as individuals cope with the environmental and personal consequences of climate change.

• Climate change will act as a threat multi plier for Environmental Justice communities, exacerbating existing stressors such as air pollution while adding new threats such as infectious diseases. These communities are also more vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather events, as they may lack adequate infrastructure, health, income, and resources to prepare for and recover from natural disas ters. Food insecurity is worsened by climate injustices, which increase the already high frequency of chronic illnesses in impover ished areas.

“These crucial findings underscore our greatest concerns regarding the conse quences of the worsening climate crisis,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “In addition to inhibiting economic growth and inflicting property damage, climate change will also re sult in severe, wide-ranging, and long-lasting effects on the physical and mental health of our residents, especially in already vulnera ble communities. While we develop a fuller understanding of these significant repercus sions, we must ensure that all New Jerseyans are aware of these potential impacts and equipped with the tools and resources nec essary to face them.”

“Climbing temperatures, more frequent intense rainfall, and rising sea levels are all well-known consequences of climate change that are impacting New Jersey today and will worsen in the years ahead,” said Com missioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTo urette. “Just as climate change is impacting our landscape and economy, so too can it have

adverse effects on public health. Our work to explain and raise awareness of these risks is yet another step the Murphy Administration is taking toward a more informed and cli mate-resilient New Jersey.”

“Airborne allergens, such as pollen and molds, are likely to cause greater allergy and asthma symptoms, and infectious diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes, as well as microorganism contamination of food and water supplies are expected to occur more frequently,” said Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health Judith Persich illi. “It is important to arm ourselves with a solid scientific foundation to take steps that are important to protecting our health and mental well-being.”

Extensive research shows that warmer win ters, longer heat waves, heavier rains, flood ing along inland streams and rivers, and more tidal flooding along the coast are all predicted to endanger public health and safety, destroy property, undermine critical infrastructure, and harm New Jersey’s economy, including the thriving tourism industry supported by our treasured shore and lake communities.

The addendum adds important human health context, shedding light on the public health concerns brought on by climate change and helping direct the State’s comprehensive strategy to proactively plan and prepare for the climate change impacts.

This addendum will provide the information that people, businesses, and government entities across the state need to better under stand how climate change will impact human health and communities in New Jersey. More over, this addendum will inform future itera tions of the 2021 New Jersey Climate Change Resilience Strategy, particularly Priority 1: Build Resilient and Healthy Communities.

The Murphy Administration stresses that adapting to climate change will be multi-fac eted as evidenced by the health addendum. However, it notes that there are many actions the public can take to become better informed

and prepared.

Recommendations:

• Get air quality alerts sent directly to your mobile device or email by signing up for EnviroFlash and use that information to plan safe and healthy outdoor physical activity for you and your family.

• Learn how your school and summer/sports camps can participate in New Jersey’s Air Quality Flag Program for alerts on local air quality forecasts so they can take actions to protect children, especially those with asthma.

• Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases through NJDOH’s Fight the Bite, NJ! program and seek medical help when necessary.

• Learn to recognize and prevent heat-re lated symptoms and illness by staying cool and hydrated and limiting time spent outside during heat advisory days, particularly when the daily heat index for your area exceeds 80 degrees F.

• Check on friends, family members, and pets regularly to make sure they are okay during heat waves and other natural disaster events.

• Visit your municipal or county website for an updated list of cooling centers in your community.

• Learn how to increase your resilience to flooding by purchasing flood insurance, making an emergency ‘Go Kit,’ and using the Local Planning for Climate Change Toolkit.

• Encourage your town to participate in the NFIP’s Community Rating System so that residents can get up to a 45% premium reduction on flood insurance.

• Understand the potential future impacts of climate change on coastal communities when purchasing property by reviewing publicly available flood maps and consider selling eligible vulnerable properties to the DEP’s Blue Acres program.

Find more information and tips at nj.gov/ dep/climatechange/action.html

Halloween Decorating Contest

HOWELL – Dig out your Halloween lights, blowups, pumpkins and decorations because the newest Howell tradition is about to start. Decorate your home and yard in the most creative or festive way possible. Fill out the information form and e-mail it to sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us.

Participants agree to have photos and address of their decorated exteriors posted on Howell Township’s website, Facebook and/or posted in local media. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, October 18. Voting com mittee will be touring from October 25 to 30. Prizes will be awarded in each category provided by Certified Auto Mall. Categories include:

1st Place Overall - This will be our top pick!

Most Creepy – What do you fear when you’re alone in the dark? This is the cate

gory of nightmare clowns, haunting ghosts, cemeteries, and all the things that send a shiver of fear up your spine.

It’s Fall, Y’all! – Are you less “horror” and more “harvest”? Then this is the cat egory for you! Think flannel, pumpkins, leaves, scarecrows, and not-so-scary, little-kid-friendly Halloween décor. Clas sic, cute, or charmingly Halloween, this category is a love letter to the season that’s sure to put us in the mood for apple cider, hay rides, and trick-or-treating.

Best Ex-FEAR-ience – Is Halloween most ly an excuse to scare your friends and neigh bors? Are you a prankster with a nefarious streak? Do you wait all year for the day you can finally transform your garage into a maze of darkness and nightmares? This is the category for you! Jump scares, haunted houses, live-action scenes, and interactive scares own this category, so give it your all because this competition is a scream!

For more information, contact 732-9384500 ext., 2102 or 2106.

Volunteers Needed For A Pollinator Garden Planting

HOWELL – Howell Shade Tree Com mission & Howell Green Team are seeking community volunteers for a pollinator garden planting on October 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Easy Street Community Wildlife Habitat.

Community service hours eligible. Join to plant native flowers, shrubs and trees that benefit pollinators. Bring a shovel, rake and gloves. Those interested in volunteering can email friendsofhowellstc@gmail.com.

Free Lead Screening Event

FREEHOLD – A free 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.

Designing Your Pollinator & Wildlife Garden

HOWELL – Designing Your Pollinator & Wildlife Garden with Kristin Hock, Habitat Outreach Coordinator NJ Audubon on Octo ber 23 at 1 p.m. at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell.

Reclaiming wildlife habitat yard by yard is a vital step anyone can take just outside their door. Re-establishing native plants in our communities and protecting the local wa tershed with sustainable gardening practices is what gardening for wildlife is all about.

Learn some simple ways you can provide the essential habitat components of food, water, cover, and places for pollinators and wildlife to raise young while designing a garden space that appeals to your aesthetics

and enhances the natural landscape. Limited seating available. Register on Eventbrite at: eventbrite.com/e/designing-your-pollina tor-wildlife-garden-tickets-410149296587.

Kristin Hock is the Habitat Outreach Coordinator for NJ Audubon. Combining her years working as a wildlife biologist, organic vegetable farmer, and environmental educator, Kristin teaches NJ residents how to Garden for Wildlife and get their outdoor space recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by offering food, water, cover, and a place to raise young. Kristin will teach us why it is important to plant natives, how to attract pollinators and songbirds, and how to be responsible stewards of the land where we live, learn, play, work and worship.

Vaccine Booster Clinic At The Howell Senior Center

HOWELL – Have you had your COVID-19 vaccine? Do you need a second dose? Has your doctor recommended a third dose (for the moderately to severely immunocompro mised)? Ready for your booster dose?

Join at the Howell Township Senior Cen ter, 251 Preventorium Road, for a vaccine clinic on October 26 and November 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Make sure to bring your original vaccine card, wear your mask, and fill out the form. Transportation may be available. You must

call the Howell Senior Center at 732-9384500 ext. 2550 to inquire if transportation will be available. Clinic is for ages 5 years old and up.

No appointment is necessary. Clinic is free; there is no charge for the vaccine or administration. Pfizer, Moderna and Jans sen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines will be available.

Sponsored by: Howell Township Senior Center and Monmouth County Health Department.

Ramtown Fire Company Open House

HOWELL – Ramtown Fire Company in Howell will hold an Open House on October 12 during Fire Prevention Week from 6 until 8 p.m. Stop by and meet the Firefighters, Buster from the Blueclaws, and Sparky the

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Fire Dog. This year’s FPW theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape! “

All are welcome. Park at the Quail Creek Mall if possible. For more information, contact FF Jim Gaul at 742-458-0222.

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Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Announce Heather Coburn As CEO

FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore announces former interim CEO Heather Coburn as the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the leadership development organization for girls.

Heather leads a dedicated and pas sionate team of more than 35 full time staff, 20+ board members and countless volunteers and supporters, as they work to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Since joining Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore in 2016, Ms. Coburn has served in a number of roles in cluding the Chief Operations Officer. As COO, she led GSJS staff through new initiatives in response to the pandemic, cultivated the Box of Love Challenge during the ‘cookie crisis of 2020’ and supported her team through two COVID-free day camp summers. Starting her career at Girl Scouts as Director of the Office of the CEO in 2016, she was fortunate to serve under two past Chief Executive Officers while managing the GSJS Property Department, increasing staff satisfaction, and supporting Board of Directors functions.

Under Heather’s leadership as interim CEO, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore saw tremendous growth in membership, increased donor support and, developed impactful programing that was delivered to girls across Monmouth and Ocean County, regardless of their ability to pay. Heather helped secure a $500,000 covid relief grant from Monmouth County to cover expenses incurred by council to support programs and leadership experiences. Ms. Coburn is a champion for the Girl Scout movement and the Jersey Shore council which serves more than 11,000 girl and adult members (girls in K-12) from Monmouth and Ocean counties with the resources to become to morrow’s leaders.

“Since joining the organization, Heather has made tremendous and invaluable con tributions to GSJS, and we look forward to working with her to continue to enhance and expand opportunities for girls through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Heather’s strategic leadership, vision for GSJS, and depth of knowledge pertaining to all things Girl Scouts makes her the ideal

candidate for this role. We are confident that Heather will lead GSJS to new heights,” said Teri O’Connor, GSJS Board Chair.

Heather is thrilled to take on the next stage of growth for GSJS with the expansion of Camp Sacajawea to include an Outdoor Garden and STEM Lab, the continued beautification of Camp Amity Acres and the implementation of a mentorship program for older Girl Scouts.

As she takes on the new role, Heather’s primary focus will be on bringing the Girl Scout experience to every girl by allowing girls to have a safe space where they can feel free to be themselves, find a friend who becomes a sister for life, or learns a new passion or skill that helps in making the world a better place. “Every girl should have access to our programs and services and have the ability to see what Girl Scouts is all about. I want to live in a world where girls and women are empowered and encouraged to take chances and reach their goals. As a leader of this amazing organization and as a mom of a Girl Scout Brownie, I feel a tre mendous responsibility to positively impact the lives of our girls and young women. I’m inspired every day by our movement of 2.6 million girl and adult members.”

Ms. Coburn is a graduate of University of Delaware. She lives in Brick Township with her very own Brownie Girl Scout, Casey.

Howell-O-Ween In The Park

Enjoy hayrides, inflatable corn maze, pumpkin painting, activities & games. Rain date: October 20. Please bring can/bag of pet food to be donated to the local animal shelter.

Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

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Women Of Irish Heritage Of The Jersey Shore

SPRING LAKE –

The women gath ered for their first meeting of the 2022-2023 year. It was great to see ev eryone back again after the summer break.

The meetings are held at The Shore Club in Spring Lake Heights on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. There are no meet ings during the months of July and August. Our next meeting is October 12.

If you are at least 1/8 Irish you should consider joining our wonderful organi zation. The purpose of our group is to promote, to foster and to advance Irish cultural, social and philanthropic actives. We raise funds to contribute to education al, charitable, religious or public-spirited purposes to benefit an indeterminate

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Photo courtesy Women Of Irish Heritage number of persons.

Our main fundraising event is sched uled for October 30 at 11 a.m. We will be holding our annual Luncheon-Gift Auction at the Jumping Brook Country Club. The cost of admission is $40. We have been soliciting local businesses and are thankful for their donations. If you would like to make a donation or attend the Gift Auction, please email us at woihjerseyshore@gmail.com.

R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

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

On August 10, 2022, the Camp Le jeune Justice Act was signed into law. This Act allows military personnel and their families who suffered in juries or death from exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune to bring a new claim for compensation.

This new law will affect all veterans, family members and others who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987. Unfortunately, many individ uals were exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune during this time frame later developed health problems from toxic water at the base. Over 1 mil lion military service personnel and their families were exposed to the contaminated water and the Govern ment knew it!

The following conditions have been associated with the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune:

• Bladder cancer

• Breast cancer

• Esophageal cancer

• Kidney cancer

• Liver cancer

• Lung cancer

• Adult leukemia

• Multiple myeloma

• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

• Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes

• Cardiac birth defects

• Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)

• Miscarriage

• Parkinson’s disease

• Renal toxicity

• Scleroderma

• Infertility

• Neurobehavioral effects

To be eligible to file a claim, the Claim ant must have lived, worked or have been otherwise present at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 and harmed due to the base’s contaminated water.

At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 year of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will screen your case.

There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by scheduling a free consultation.

Contact us now to get started. (732) 5051212.

Online Pet Licensing Available

cats online. This will apply to both new registrations and renewals. Details and in structions will be provided on the Howell Township website.

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

HOWELL – The Howell Township Clerk’s Office, Public Service Division, is pleased to announce that residents are now able to license their dogs and

How 5 Simple Strategies Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune condition that leads to joint damage. A com plete workup, physical exam, and medical history are important because blood tests have shortcomings. Here are the 2 main tests:

1. Rheumatoid Factor

Measuring levels of Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is important, but despite the name, it is non-spe cific to RA meaning that other disorders can cause a positive result. People with diabetes, endocarditis, or cancer may have increased RF levels in the absence of rheumatoid arthritis. You can see why that makes this test problem atic for diagnosing.

2. The Anti-CCP Antibody Test

This antibody test is good, but it may be elevated in other autoimmune disorders like lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome, so it’s not specific. It stands for Anti-cyclic Citrullinated Peptides. If it’s high, but you’re not symptom atic then it could be predictive of the future if you don’t try to lower it now.

As for staying well, and feeling better, there are many interventions today that can keep you strong and healthy. Now let’s go over 5 strategies to help rheumatoid arthritis:

1. Vitamin D is helpful.

If your vitamin D levels are low, try to figure out why. Low D levels correlate with elevated anti-CCP levels and a potential misdiagnosis of rheumatoid! Supplementation with D may reduce anti-CCP in some cases.

2. Improving liver function may help. Your liver health determines how well you activate the sunlight-derived vitamin D. And vitamin D is critical for rheumatoid patients.

For that matter, many studies have proven that low D increases autoimmunity for other diseases, not just rheumatoid. Give your liver a break by avoiding alcohol, nicotine, weed, junk food, and refined sweets.

3. Collagen supplementation may help but it must be the right type.

There have been some positive benefits seen anecdotally with collagen supplementation. It makes sense because that’s where the attack is targeted. The problem is that people take the wrong type of collagen for their cartilage.

The joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage can only take a very specific type of collagen, notably Type II. You can avoid a mistake by learning more. Read the longer version of my article, which you can receive by email after signing up for my free health newsletter at suzycohen.com.

4. TNF Alpha blockers

The use of TNF-blocking medications for RA is common. These are called DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs). But there are two potent, natural TNF blockers: Black Seed Oil and EGCG supplements.

5. Doing yoga or Tai Chi

These types of exercise and movements help stretch your muscles and keep you in good shape, not to mention reducing inflammatory cytokines.

In closing, having a complex disorder like rheu matoid arthritis is a challenge. Advice to reduce stress, and to stretch and eat right is certainly wise. Many people suffering from the pain of arthritis find comfort and relief from stiffness by taking a warm bath and integrating supple ments into a clean diet, and healthy lifestyle.

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few carrots as treats. After feeding, the horses are then groomed, and checked for any new cuts or scrapes.

A total of eight horses, including two miniature horses, are currently attended to daily. Once Susan returns to the barn to check on supplies and clean up, she then updates the rest of the volunteers about all the horses’ condition.

“I like the solitude,” Susan said. “It’s quiet down here and pretty, especially at sunrise and sunset. I could be tired or stressed from work, but the minute I see the horses, I’m happy.”

Horse Rescue United explained how the intense heat and humidity in the summer as well as the cold and snow in the winter both create a challenge when it comes to food delivering for the horses. When the weather gets cold the troughs will freeze and if there’s heavy snowfall, hay has to be transported by sled. Even through these weather conditions, volunteers make sure the horses are always fed.

Long-time volunteer MaryAnn Sorensen Allacci, who has years of experience working with horses, said she spends hours scrubbing and filling water troughs and checking horses for medical needs.

“This is an amazing group of volunteers. We all just step up to collaborate where and how we can to meet the needs of the rescue,” MaryAnn said.

While some of the volunteers are re tired, many have full or part-time jobs outside of Horse Rescue United. Some of the volunteers are teachers, nurses, social workers, but what they all have in common is their passion to help these rescued horses.

Once the horses are rehabilitated, many

will be available for adoption so they can find their forever home.

“Last year, I started planning to retire from my careers of 45 years in social work. What would I do all day? When I saw that HRU was looking for volunteers, I figured it was worth a try,” volunteer Irene Gavin said. “It was a great move. The work is hard, but I love it! The vol unteers are so caring and dedicated; we are like family. Of course, the best part of the assignment is the horses. We all get excited when a new horse comes in and do our best to get them settled. Although it is sad to see one go, I love the joy and excitement on the face of an adopter as I hand over their new horse.”

“Horse Rescue United has become my peace and solace. It doesn’t matter how bad my day was, as soon as I get here, it all goes away. I’ve always loved horses, but I never worked with them until a cold day in January when ‘Piper’ crossed my path; her owner had been taken to the hospital with dementia and she was left with no food or water,” volunteer Lisa Valsera said.

“While I contacted every rescue I could find, none of them responded or simply said they couldn’t help. While HRU had a wait list, they welcomed Piper with open arms, and I became a volunteer. It’s hard work, but caring for these sweet, beautiful horses is worth every drip of sweat you can give them. Our group of amazing, passionate volunteers make all the trials and tribulations an absolute pleasure,” Lisa added.

Currently, Horse Rescue United is seeking more volunteers to help feed and care for the rescue horses. Additionally, many of the horses are in need of adop tive homes as well as sponsors for their ongoing care. For more information, visit HorseRescueUnited.org.

-Photo courtesy Horse Rescue United Volunteers at Horse Rescue United dedicate their time saving horses of all breeds.

photo of the week

During a recent garage sale at the home of Sue and Dwight Fowler in Crestwood Village 5, an unexpected visitor showed up and hung around for about a half hour. The deer made friends with their dog Nikki Jo. Amazing! Want to have your pictures featured in this space? How about a chance to win a prize? Email your pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

Angelic Health Hospice Looking For Volunteers In Monmouth And Ocean Counties

JERSEY SHORE – For as little as an hour or two a month you can make a difference to a hospice patient in your community. Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care is asking you to share your time and compassion to those on their final journey. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice. For more information visit their website at Angelic.health, email volunteer@Angelic. health, or call 609-432-0073. Your visits can mean so very much to hos pice patients and their loved ones. Volunteer

activities can include:

• Reading, playing music, card games, or crafts activities.

• Listening to and documenting their mem ories for a life or memory journal.

• Staying with patients to give family mem bers a break to run errands or take care of their own needs.

• Certified Pet Visitors for animal lovers.

• Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours.

• Bereavement and grief support of family.

• Military Veterans Visiting Veterans

Victim Support Program Volunteer Opportunity

MONMOUTH COUNTY ⎼ The 180 Turning Lives Around Victim Support Program offers new volunteer advocate positions for participating in the Domes tic Violence Response Team Program’s recruitment and training. Applications are available for new volunteer victim advocates for fall’s mandatory 40-hour training process.

For consideration, volunteers must meet the support program’s basic requirements:

applicants must be eighteen years of age or older, possess a driver’s license, have reliable transportation, and apply for a background investigation. The application deadline is October 1 and volunteer train ing begins on October 11. Visit 180nj.org for more information.

Ardena Schoolhouse Open House 2022

HOWELL – The old Ardena Schoolhouse, located on the corner of Old Tavern and Preventorium Roads, is open for tours from

12 to 4 p.m. Stop by and check out some of Howell’s history. Open House will be on October 30.

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25 Stuck (in)

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The Park System Fills October With Family Fun

MIDDLETOWN – Looking to treat your family to some fun this fall? It’s never been easier thanks to the Monmouth County Park System and all their offerings planned for October.

Here’s what is planned:

Historic Battery Lewis Tours: October 1 & 2, 8 & 9, and 15 & 16 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands –Rocky Point section.

Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis and learn about the history of this import ant former coastal defense site. Free!

Mill Demonstration: October 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23 and 29 & 30 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

See the 19th century gristmill in action. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. Free!

Climb Time: October 2 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold.

Try the Park System’s 25’ portable climbing wall. You must be 42” or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. Free!

Seabrook-Wilson House Tours: Oc tober 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Mon mouth.

Visit this house which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see dis plays on the ecology of the bay and local

history. Free!

The Casual Birder: October 4 at 9 a.m. at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold - Meet at the Oak Point Shelter Building; October 11 at 9 a.m. at Manasquan Reservoir Environ mental Center, Howell.

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk and meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Free!

Open Shoot Archery: October 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft.

All equipment is provided for this open shoot. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional clinic and not designed for beginners. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Cookstove Demonstration: October 8 & 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

See what’s cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. Free!

Awesome Autumn Amble: October 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Huber Woods Environmental Center, MiddletownMeet in the courtyard; October 26 from

10 to 11:30 a.m. at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell - Meet in the parking lot.

Explore the trails with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomenon. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Free!

Archaeology in New Jersey: October 15 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

Join the Archaeological Society of New Jersey for an afternoon of presentations on prehistoric and historic archaeology in the state. Learn more about upcoming public digs and have the chance to chat with professionals who are working in the field. Bring your local finds to discuss during the break. Free!

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s : October 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion. Free!

Thompson Park Day: October 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thompson Park, Lincroft.

Enjoy this family fun event that includes pumpkin painting, wagon rides, kids races, entertainment and so more! Some activities have a fee. Admission and parking are free.

Piano Ballads from the Turn of the Century: October 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

Tap your feet, dance a one-step, or singalong to popular turn-of-the-19th-century ballads as they are played inside the farm

house. Free!

Nature on the Move: October 23 at 3 p.m. at Manasquan River Greenway, Howell –Meet at the Winter Run Activity Center.

Look for our colorful Nature on the Move van and join one of our Park System Naturalists for a 30 to 45-minute hands-on interactive program. Free!

Nature Lecture Series - The Real Story of the Jersey Devil: October 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Activity Center, Port Monmouth.

Learn about the history and folklore of the Jersey Devil during this talk by a Park System Naturalist. Free!

19th Century Woodworking Demon stration: October 29 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See how a woodworker studies his mate rials, plies his tools, and crafts beautiful and functional items. Free!

Trick-or-Treat in Historic: October 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Historic Waln ford, Upper Freehold.

Discover the history of this annual tradi tion while touring the historical buildings and beautiful fall landscape. Walk from building to building where staff will pro vide facts about Walnford and the family who lived here, as well as a treat to fill your basket. Free!

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit MonmouthCoun tyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000.

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What Happened In The Town Of Hegins, Pennsylvania?

By Renee Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

The most widely known pigeon shoot in the United States was the Labor Day shoot held in the town of Hegins, Pennsylvania every year from 1934 through 1998. In 1993 I attended that protest. During that time period in my life, I was studying the plights of animals in our society. Part of that was researching the practices of com panies and individuals and their inhumane treatment of animals. I attended protests, contacted legislators, spoke to school groups, and was a radio guest on several radio shows.

I had read about the Hegins event, but nothing prepared me for what I would witness that long Labor Day weekend. The birds are not fed or given water for days before the shoot. On Labor Day pigeons were catapulted into the air for the shoot ers. Of course, most did not die, but landed on the ground flapping around from their wounds. They were retrieved by ‘trapper boys,’ who would retrieve the birds. Some birds’ heads were pulled off, while others suffered horrible deaths in a heap on the ground or in a garbage can.

As an adult to see this human behavior was horrifying to me. Worse than that, young children were learning that behavior. Some had already been indoctrinated from prior years. Younger children, still toddler age, were forced to watch acts that they, even at that young age, felt something was wrong.

I witnessed one child trying to hide his face in his father’s pants only to be corrected and forced to look on. The child was crying.

I returned home and faced the next few weeks trying to deal with the atrocities I witnessed. The day after my return I went to my gym and saw a pigeon who was grounded, huddled against the building. Water was dripping on him from the roof above. I immediately took the bird home and contacted my veterinarian who re ferred me to a local wildlife rehabilitator.

While pigeons are not wildlife, they should still be cared for. The bird died within a few hours, but through this experience, I not only began to work towards becoming a licensed rehabilitator, but I promised myself that I would be that person to take in and care for pigeons.

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

Fourth Grade Artistic Showcase

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Partner ship for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is calling on creative fourth graders to test their artistic skills for its annual Fourth Grade Folder Contest for the 2022-2023 school year. Each year PDFNJ challenges fourth grade students throughout New Jer sey to create anti-drug artwork related to the theme “Fun Things to do Instead of Drugs”, with the winning artwork to be reproduced as a school folder distributed to classrooms throughout the state.

Last year’s contest drew nearly 3,000 sub missions, with 33 finalists selected and two grand prize winners chosen to have their artwork featured on the 40,000 folders. Ad elaide Connor and Allison Wells of Wood row Wilson Elementary School in Neptune

City; Carleigh Fenlon of Manasquan Elementary School in Manasquan, and Skyelyn Stutesman of Spring Lake Heights Elementary School in Spring Lake Heights were selected as finalists in the competition.

“The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s school-based programs like the Fourth Grade Folder Contest are an effec tive way to actively engage today’s youth in choosing and maintaining a drug-free healthy lifestyle,” state Angelo Valente, Executive Director of PDFNJ. “This peerto-peer substance use prevention artwork is an impactful way to combat peer pressure and for students to creatively share what a healthy lifestyle means to them.”

The Fourth Grade Folder Contest is accept ing submission until December 7.

Earth Care Day 2022

MATAWAN – Earth Care Day is a free family fun day that is filled with adventures and experiences to help you learn more about our environment!

Earth Care Day 2022 will be on October 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cheesequake State Park, 300 Gordon Road, Matawan.

There will be exhibitors with touch stations, games and crafts, demonstrations to show how you can lead a more environmentally

friendly lifestyle, a guided Bird Walk & Talk and Forest Explorations that teach how much more there is in the forest as you walk through, scavenger hunts for our younger guests, a character corner for pictures, and a critter Meet & Greet with forest residents.

Join for an afternoon of adventure and connecting with our environment! Visit earthsharenj.org/earth-care-day for more information.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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Scouts, local businesses, and political candidates were among those mingling with crowds. People huddled near a pet adoption booth as several cats clung to those who picked them up, hoping to find forever homes.

A sizeable man-made boulder stood to the right of the event’s entrance as children of assorted ages lined up in front of it. At the same time that one group tested their rock-climbing skills, another group flung in the air on a bungee trampoline.

Smaller kids kicked off their shoes and moved from a series of inflatables to bounce off their energy. A small hand-crafted minigolf course caught the attention of others making the rounds throughout the rows of vendors. Others opted to check out small mechanical rides traditionally found at fairs and carnivals.

The Police Department and members of Howell’s various fire departments were on location with some of their best equipment. Fire safety tips included a tour of a trailer set up as a smokehouse. In addition, the Howell Alliance sponsored a free family photo booth encouraging attendees to capture the day in pictures.

The Howell Marching Band brought its

best game to the event to showcase its sounds beyond the football field.

Three separate bands with Howell ties took to the stage, beginning with high school students from the MVP band, Just Killin’ Time and Black Ties. In between sets, a local karate studio did a couple of demonstrations.

Food trucks lined up at the rear of the park offered patrons a choice between a variety of cuisines. A beer and wine tent kept to a strict adults-only policy in offering alco holic beverages.

Steven Fecher, Howell’s Director of Com munity Relations, said Howell Day has been around for nearly fifty years. The fall festival allows government entities, local businesses, and special interest groups to casually interact with community members.

According to Fecher, this year’s celebration brought in the most significant number of attendees in recent history. Approximately 4,000 people stepped through the gates to enjoy the assortment of attractions.

“We had about 60 vendors here in the different booths,” he said. “We had an additional ten vendors that only sold food.”

Fecher, who has been organizing the event for the last twenty years, finds it a great opportunity for the community to come together. The end of the evening’s fireworks always proves to be a great hit with residents.

Photos by Mark Bator

(Above) Elaine Taylor (left) and Mary Ann Cernak manned the booth of the Howell Farmers Advisory Committee, one of the many community organizations in atten dance.

(Below) First responders had vehicles for kids to check out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Everyone sees the world differently so it’s important to respect others’ opinions as you would like them to respect yours. Your acceptance and tolerance could be more evident as the week goes by but avoid being careless.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : If the usual methods aren’t working for you, thinking outside the box could solve the problem. Focus on being warm and upbeat in the week ahead, especially if involved in disagreements or misunderstandings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think out your best course of action given the givens - it’s unlikely that problems will simply disappear overnight. Accomplish your goals through hard work and meticulous research in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : Make promises sparingly and fulfill them unfailing ly. When people are counting on you, don’t disappoint them. A special someone could be in a romantic mood so you could find excitement on your own doorstep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An indiscretion or exaggeration might cause a misunderstand ing in the upcoming week. Despite a load of work on your plate, you should have a chance to make amends. Feel free to ask for help with a work-related project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Break through barriers in the week ahead. You might be more popular than usual but do not give your heart away too quickly. A discovery or insight can adjust your motivations or empower you to do better.

By Jeraldine Saunders

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be starting to think about possibilities rather than just about problems. In the week ahead, you may be less competitive and more willing to compromise and give loved ones the benefit of the doubt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your friends may be focused on what’s new while you could be more satisfied with the status quo. However, becoming more familiar with the latest drops in the week ahead can give you something to chat about with your tribe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may tend to take good luck for granted as this week begins. Follow up on promises and be sure to express your appreciation if some one grants favors. Take time to research the potential consequences of crucial changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel some info overload; sift through it for the most significant bits and pieces. Feel more confident by doing your homework in the week to come and determining whether facts and sources are authentic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : If you’re not in a race, you’ll enjoy better results if you pace yourself and are thorough. Loved ones may have learned to rely on your effi ciency and dependability, so don’t let them down as the week unfolds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Ignorance is only bliss for a moment, until you become better informed. You may want to drift into a beautiful fantasy if you’re feeling flattered by a flirtation. Instead, consider the source and be realistic.

MAKE YOUR OWN PASTA SAUCE WITH AN UNEXPECTED INGREDIENT: EGG YOLKS

By America’s Test Kitchen

CREAMY EGG - SAUCE PASTA

Serves 2

Note: You can substitute 6 ounces of any short pasta shape for the farfalle; however, the cup measurements will vary: use 2 cups of ziti, 2 cups of penne, or 2 1/3 cups of medium shells.

1 quart water

2 large egg yolks

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce), plus extra for serving

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 2 1/2 cups (6 ounces) farfalle pasta 3/4 teaspoon table salt

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to boil over high heat.

2. While water heats, in a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, Parmesan, garlic powder, and mus

tard powder until well combined.

3. Add pasta and salt to boiling water. Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off heat.

4. Use a ladle to carefully transfer 1/4 cup pasta cooking water to a liquid measuring cup. Drain pasta in a colander. Return drained pasta to the now-empty saucepan.

5. Add 1 tablespoon reserved cooking water to egg yolk mixture and whisk until well combined. Repeat 2 more times with 2 more tablespoons of reserved cooking water, whisking thoroughly after each addition.

6. Pour warm egg yolk mixture into a sauce pan with pasta. Use a wooden spoon to stir constantly for 30 seconds. Cover saucepan with lid and let pasta sit for 1 minute.

7. Remove lid and stir pasta constantly again until sauce thoroughly coats pasta and is thickened, about 30 seconds. If needed, add remaining cooking water until sauce is loosened slightly and coats pasta well. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 1 - OCt 7

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