2023-02-04 - The Howell Times

Restored Tracks Will Return Some Train Service rough Howell

Farming ‘Lessons’ Not Permi ed In Land Use Case

By Stephanie Faughnan

HOWELL – Sprouts, a private membership association (“PMA”) which leased farmland to enhance children’s knowledge about agriculture, suffered a legal blow in court.

A Monmouth County Superior Court judge agreed with Howell Township officials that Sprouts’ use of the property was not permitted under its local ordinances.

Sprouts is one of four farms located at 505 Newtons Corner Road and falls in the ARE-2 Agricultural Zone for agricultural and horticultural uses. The local ordinance specifies other permitted and conditional uses of property within the zone, all seemingly unrelated to how Sprouts used their leased farm.

Howell brought the case against Sprouts after witnessing children on the farm during the school day. The majority of the youngsters who participate in the PMA are homeschooled by their families. No claims have been made suggesting truancy prompted the legal action.

By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL –

The “clickety-clack” sound of train wheels rolling over the rails stopped on Howell Road more than a few decades ago. While the tracks remained intact, an overgrowth of brush camouflaged their existence – something about to change.

Chesapeake and Delaware, LLC serves as the current owners of the rail lines and have contracted to clear the tracks so they can be put back into operation. Unfortunately, no one from the company responded to requests for further information.

The plan appears to include clearing the ten miles

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State To Investigate Monmouth County 2022 General Election

By Alyssa Riccardi

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Former

Attorney General and federal prosecutor

Peter C. Harvey will be investigating the administration of the November 2022 General Election in Monmouth County due to alleged voting machine irregularities, officials said.

“Protecting New Jerseyans’ right to vote in a free and fair election is paramount to

our democracy, and ensuring the integrity of that process is essential,” Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. “Based on public reports regarding the 2022 General Election in Monmouth County, a full investigation is warranted to encourage and preserve public trust in our elections, including recommendations for reforms to benefit the conduct of contests statewide.”

“Elections are the cornerstone of our

democracy, and our elections must always be free and fair,” said Sundeep Iyer, Director of the Division on Civil Rights. “It is critical that our elections comply with all applicable civil rights laws. Voters in New Jersey deserve no less. I am grateful for Attorney General Platkin’s continued leadership in protecting the right to vote.” Investigation was probed after reports

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Judge Lourdes Lucas took over an hour to deliver a detailed legal opinion after reviewing briefs submitted on behalf of the parties. “The defendants (Sprouts) argued that its members meet on the farm for agricultural purposes and to communicate knowledge and information about farming and agriculture to its member children,” said Lucas. “Sprouts maintains that the township has not shown that Sprouts members using the land to gather and engage in agricultural activities and pass on knowledge about agricultural is incompatible with the permitted land use.”

Howell Township’s definition of agricultural and horticultural mirrors New Jersey’s Farmland Assessment Act, which includes using land to produce plants and animals useful to man. Livestock and crops serve as examples of what meets the criteria for determining what falls into the agricultural criteria.

Among other things, the Sprouts Farm serves as home to some chickens, goats, and pigs. However, that’s not what is in dispute as it pertains to the permitted use under zoning laws.

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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Anthony Ribera poses by the old ticket booth that once served Howell.

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of track from Okerson Road in Freehold all the way to Farmingdale. The next step will be replacing the existing rails, which will be exclusively used to transport freight between the two points.

At the most recent Town Council meeting, Township Administrator Joe Clark said that Chesapeake and Delaware, LLC acquired

some of the old Conrail routes and had already begun freight service.

“They used to run on Thursday nights,” Clark shared. “Last fall, they switched to running twice a week during the day. The train crosses Asbury, Old Tavern, and Maxim Oak Glen Road and terminates in Lakewood.”

According to Clark, the freight service continues to Lakewood, where its primary customer is a lumber yard.

Federal laws dictate the use of the railroad tracks, and while right of ways are generally 66 feet from the center of the track, Clark said he understands the company only plans to clear 24 feet. Repairing the roadway crossings and reinstalling the tracks may not conclude until spring or summer. Even before township officials announced the restoration of the train tracks, one local man broke the news on social media. Anthony Ribera, 42, is a lifetime Howell resident

and a dedicated railfan, otherwise referred to as a “ferroequinologist” or someone conversant in “iron horses.”

“As I understand it, Chesapeake & Delaware Railroad took over operating rights and is improving freight rail service throughout Monmouth County,” said Ribera. “New Jersey Transit no longer wants freight trains on the Coastline, so that alone was a big push to get this line resurrected.”

Ribera explained that freight comes from the Sayerville “Brown Yards,” and to get to the Southern Division, the train would have to run to South Amboy and get switched onto the New Jersey Transit tracks in Red Bank to connect.

“Once this trackage is reopened, trains can just run to Jamesburg and beyond without having to even touch New Jersey Transit trackage,” Ribera explained. “Instead, the railroad can reach both of its lines via one track.”

Railroads weren’t exactly an anomaly in years past, with the Freehold and Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad making its debut in 1853 in Howell. Several other railroads also entered the picture, ultimately leased to the Pennsylvania Railroad. These provided for passenger service together with freight trains.

Remnants of the Howell train station’s ticket booth sit on abandoned property across from the area where workers were busy clearing the tracks on Howell Road. Passenger service to Howell proper stopped sometime before 1960, although commuters (Train - See Page 2)

Investigate:

Continued From Page 1 of alleged incidents of voting machine irregularities in the 2022 General Election in Monmouth County. The investigation will determine whether anyone or anything has engaged in any practice deemed unlawful under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act.

Based on the outcome, the fi rm will propose public recommendations for reform for future elections in the state.

Investigation will be overseen by Harvey, who served as Attorney General from 2003 to 2006. As Attorney General, he “managed compliance for the New Jersey State Police against the U.S. Department of Justice’s consent decree, implemented a fi rst-of-its-kind racial profi le training for law enforcement officers in New Jersey, and chaired the state’s Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force.”

Harvey previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, where he prosecuted cases involving fi nancial fraud and organized crime.

The Voter Protection Initiative was established by Attorney General Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights prior to the 2022 General Election in order to enable a fair, free, and smooth-running election, and to protect the right to vote. This initiative focused on identifying and addressing any interference with voting or civil rights that arose during early voting and on Election Day.

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could still hop aboard in Farmingdale two years later.

An April 29, 1962 train schedule marked a fourteen-minute difference between the stop from Freehold to Farmingdale. Travel from the Farmingdale stop to Allenwood was a mere eight minutes. Previously, Howell was the stop after Freehold, with four additional stops before Allenwood.

The Doodlebug train debuted on the tracks starting in 1876, ran from Red Bank to Trenton, and could only hold 73 passengers.

The Doodlebug stopped in Farmingdale and turned out to be a fi nancial nightmare, especially after 40 Catholic high school students turned to bus transportation to get back and forth to school

Howell was among the towns that petitioned government authorities to stop the Pennsylvania Railroad from discontinuing the passenger service. Nevertheless, the attempts failed, and the last local commuter runs ended in 1962.

Several people who saw Ribera’s informative posts on social media responded with questions, including a woman who said she lived three counties away and worked locally.

“I’m just fantasizing about taking a train to work instead of driving two hours every day,” Sarah Lewis wrote. “I live right by two train stations and keep saying that if I could veg, watch, scroll, work during those hours, I’d be so much better off !”

Rail travel profits declined for decades, which has resulted in changes over the years. Nevertheless, even as far back as the 1940s, major newspapers advocated for trains to meet the needs of the growing population south of the Driscoll Bridge.

Ribera is not just happy that a piece of history has returned to Howell. He hopes that commuter trains are also on the horizon as they would cut down local traffic.

“The lines being restored once crossed with those where the famous Blue Comet ran through Farmingdale,” said Ribera. “One of the best things about trains is their efficiency in moving people and goods.”

Join e Emergency Management Team

HOWELL – The Howell Township Office of Emergency Management is always looking for volunteers to join the team!

To join, it is easy and very rewarding. As a member of OEM, you receive free training, get to meet new people and you

have the opportunity to help the community. There are a variety of functions and roles that are available.

You can become a Responder, which involves responding to emergencies, car accidents, community outreach, supporting their partner emergency services

agencies and more. They also have a Hazardous Materials team. This team handles hazmat resources and responses in conjunction with the Southard Fire Department Hazardous Material Team in Howell Township and their neighboring towns.

A volunteer’s time and availability are valued by the staff. They work hard to accommodate all schedules.

If you are interested in joining, complete the following application: twp.howell.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/8383/ OEM-Membership-Application-2022.

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

Workers cleared space along the tracks to bring rail service back to the area.

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Lucas said she reviewed some advertisements for Sprouts PMA that specifically referenced activities and learning objectives outside the purview of agriculture and horticulture. Participants were charged a fee for programs that typically ran for eight weeks.

Children were divided by age and offered what the court referenced as “traditional formal education” in reading, math, science, engineering, art, and technology.

“…Incorporated within these programs are aspects of farm life and farming,” acknowledged Lucas. “While the focus of some of the offerings may be targeted to be related to agriculture or horticulture, the substance of the activity on the property, this court fi nds certainly takes the form of non-traditional schooling or day camp operations.”

Howell’s application to the court further maintained that Sprouts was illegally operating as either a school or a day camp. Lucas not only ran through the legal definition and state licensing constraints for both types of entities but also included requirements for childcare centers.

PMA leaders countered the township’s assertions, saying Sprouts members specifically came together to pass ideas, knowledge, and values onto their children about agriculture, nature, and healthy eating. They further contended that the passing on of those views represented a private expressive activity recognized as a constitutionally protected form of association.

“Sprouts maintains that conducting education is expressive activity,” Lucas said. “And, even under the Township’s framing of the activity in question, such is protected as private, expressive activity, requiring strict scrutiny.”

A United States Supreme Court case states that the “interest of parents in the care, custody, and control of their children is perhaps the oldest of the fundamental liberty interests recognized.” Since this included directing their children’s education, Sprouts families maintained it was their right to gather with other families who shared similar values to enrich their home-educated children with skills related to agriculture.

According to Lucas, the issue of whether Howell officials intended to infringe on

the parents’ constitutional rights required strict scrutiny. Notices of violation served to Sprouts pertained to the erection of structures without appropriate approvals. Howell maintained that Sprouts never applied for a conditional use application and instead violated local ordinances. Therefore, the township’s enforcement of the land use ordinance arose from Sprouts’ failure to obtain necessary use and structure approvals unrelated to their associational activities.

Indeed, Lucas said that any hardships experienced by Sprouts were specifically mitigated by their own failures to follow procedures in place. They could have attempted to obtain a variance for their use of the premises. For this reason, the court did not address the constitutional arguments raised by the defendants.

The court determined Howell had not provided enough clear and convincing evidence that the Sprouts operation constituted a school, summer camp, or childcare center. Nonetheless, the judge agreed with township officials its use didn’t meet the criteria as permissible under agricultural or horticultural zoning requirements.

“These defi nitions, which are specific to the production of plants, fruits, and animals for sale, contain no reference to the operation of any form of child development program,” Lucas said. “Whether that program be educational, recreation, or for purposes of exploring inner workings of life on a farm.”

Violations on the Sprouts farm that included erection of certain improvements completed without permits will need to be abated or structures removed from the land.

The judge emphasized the necessity to follow local ordinances as far as both permissible use and permit requirements. Otherwise, the township’s legislative and enforcement roles would effectively be paralyzed, negated, and neutralized.

Dana Wefer, attorney for Sprouts and other individually named defendants, said she is almost certain they will appeal the judge’s decision.

“The only real finding the judge made is that using the farmland to educate the children about farm work is not an agricultural use of the land,” said Wefer. “The general precept of judicial interpretation is that they’re not supposed to raise constitutional issues unless they have to, so courts try to avoid it.”

Wefer said that she thinks this is one time the issue needed to be addressed as it dealt with the meeting of the PMA members. The judge’s order could prove to be interesting as far as putting an end to children coming together as Sprouts members.

“I’m curious how it’s going to be worded in such a way that won’t be an obvious infringement on the First Amendment rights of association,” Wefer shared. “I think there might also be other concerns that the town has and my clients just got dragged into them.”

Attorney Christopher Dasti brought the lawsuit on behalf of the municipality and emphasized the town has a legal obligation under its municipal land use law and zoning and land use regulations.

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Army Corps Performing Dredging Operation On e Manasquan Inlet

brought to me by local anglers to ensure the channel is safe for boat traffic and to mitigate any potential hazards like the large sandbar that developed last summer,” said Smith.

work in the Shark River Inlet - while dredging one to two loads of sand in the Manasquan Inlet each day - before shifting fully to the Manasquan Inlet for five days in early February.

potentially dangerous sandbar that was developing in the waterway.

“The Army Corps will conduct significant dredging of the Manasquan Inlet…in response to repeated concerns

The imminent dredging project is the result of the Army Corps’ regular monitoring of the Inlet - including a recent survey conducted on January 10 th - that Smith requested in August when a dramatic build-up of sand threatened to bring the busy fishing and boating season to a grinding halt.

Smith said that once the vessel arrives, the Corps will predominantly

“Ensuring the safety of our local fishing and boating community is of paramount importance,” said Smith. “I am grateful for the Army Corp’s response and commitment to keep the waterway clear for our local recreational and commercial vessels as well as their dedicated follow through over the past few months.”

In August, Smith asked the Corps to conduct an emergency survey of the Manasquan Inlet after meeting with leaders in the local fishing industry who raised concerns over a large and

While the sonar survey of the Inlet showed the channel remained safe for boat traffic at the time, Smith requested the Corps come back every few weeks to repeat the survey out of an abundance of caution.

The dredging will be completed by the Army Corps’ MURDEN vessel - a 156foot by 35-foot split-hull hopper dredge with a draft of five feet that is designed for shallow inlets and rivers along the Atlantic coast.

“Especially with the temperate weather we expect over the next few weeks, the Army Corps’ dredging comes not a moment too soon,” Smith said.

Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez: Lawmakers Push Back Against Biden Administration’s Proposed Asylum Transit Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-N.J.) and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.-14), alongside Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX-35), and Rep. Raúl Grijalva (DAZ-07), led a bicameral group of nearly 80 lawmakers urging President Joe Biden to reverse his administration’s expansion of the failed border policy known as Title 42 and to abandon the proposed asylum “transit ban” rule.” The lawmakers also encouraged the President and his administration to work with Congress to ensure they develop safe, humane, and orderly border policies that enforce our immigration laws and uphold the right to asylum under domestic and international law.

“The administration’s announced border enforcement actions circumvent [domestic and international] law by not only expanding Title 42 beyond what is required by any court but by further implementing policies to deter and penalize people exercising their legal right to seek asylum at the border,” wrote the bicameral group of lawmakers to President Biden. “…We are therefore distressed by the deeply inconsistent choice to expand restrictions on asylum seekers after your administration determined it was no longer necessary for public health. Title 42 circumvents domestic law and international law. Human rights groups have extensively documented more than 10,000 violent attacks – including kidnappings, serious assaults, and deaths – against individuals who were expelled to or blocked in Mexico due to Title 42 since the beginning of your administra-

tion, with a disproportionate impact on Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous migrants.”

Sens. Booker and Menendez and Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Casar hosted a press conference outside the Senate steps to detail their request to President Biden.

“We are further concerned by the administration’s announcement that it will be issuing a proposed rulemaking in the coming days that would require asylum seekers to fi rst apply for asylum in a transit country instead of allowing them to seek their legal right to asylum at our southern border. This, in effect, is a transit ban. The courts rightly rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to categorically end asylum when he similarly required asylum seekers to seek asylum in transit countries,” added the lawmakers.

“Specifically, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Trump-Era Third Country Transit ban violated well-settled U.S. asylum laws that prohibit turning people away unless they have ‘firmly resettled’ in a transit country, especially not if conditions in the transit country are not safe… At the time of this ruling, countries across the Western Hemisphere were unable to meet such requirements. There does not appear to be evidence to show that country conditions in transit countries have improved since the relevant appellate decision was rendered as to justify a new Third Country Transit bar. As the administration well knows, current conditions in Mexico – the primary transit country – cannot ensure safety for the families seeking refuge in the United States.”

“It is unconscionable that asylum

seekers have no option but to sleep in the streets of El Paso, in overcrowded shelters in Juarez, or in tents in Reynosa, but new asylum restrictions against migrants will not solve this problem. We believe that your administration can and must continue to expand legal pathways for migrants and refugees into the United States – without further dismantling the right to seek asylum at our border. This right is a pillar of the post-war international order to which the United States has committed itself. We are ready to work with you to ensure that we can have a safe, humane, and orderly border that upholds the right to asylum,” concluded the lawmakers.

Joining Sens. Booker, Menendez, Luján, and Padilla in signing the letter in the Senate are Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tina Smith (D-MN), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Peter Welch (D-VT). Joining Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Casar, and Grijalva in signing the letter in the House are Reps. Jesús G. “Chuy” García (D-IL-04), Juan Vargas (D-CA52), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.-12), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.-16), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.-At-Large), Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.-07), Hank

Johnson (D-GA-04), Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.-09), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), Judy Chu (D-CA28), Lou Correa (D-CA-46), Cori Bush (D-MO-01), Grace Meng (D-N.Y.-06), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20), Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24), Adam Smith (D-WA-09), Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05), Shri Thanedar (D-MI13), Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Dwight Evans (D-PA-03), Becca Balint (D-VT-At-Large), Grace Napolitano (DCA-31), Mark Takano (D-CA-39), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.-06), Robert Garcia (DCA-42), Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.-03), Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10), Rob Menendez (D-N.J.-08), Danny Davis (D-IL-07), Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.-10), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), Mark Pocan (D-WI-02), Adam Schiff (D-CA-30), Ted Lieu (D-CA-36), Jill Tokuda (D-HI02), Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.-15), Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-03), Alma Adams (D-N.C.-12), Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Katie Porter (D-CA-47), and Summer Lee (D-PA-12).

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Vaccine Booster Clinic At 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 immunocompromised)? Ready for your booster dose?

Join at the Howell Township Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, for a vaccine clinic on February 22, and March 22 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 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines will be available.

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

Howell PAL eatre Company Spring Toolbox

HOWELL – Howell PAL Theatre Company has announced Spring Toolbox, a six-week program with a performance showcase at the Howell PAL Enrichment Building, 115 Kent Road, Howell. Classes are on Tuesdays starting February 21, and the showcase held on March 31. Cost for one class is $175, two classes is $300.

Ages 6 to 8: Actor’s Toolbox – 4 to 5 p.m.

Ages 6 to 16: Musical Theater Dance & Voice – 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Ages 9 to 16: Actor’s Toolbox – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For complete description of classes, visit howellpaltheaterco.com. Online registration only. To confi rm registration, send your payment by February 15. Mail your check payable to Howell PAL Theater Co: Howell PAL Theater Company 990 Cedar Bridge Avenue B7-240 Brick NJ 08723. For more information, email howellpaltc@ gmail.com.

Pickleball Indoor Open Gym

HOWELL – Come out and join the Howell PAL pickleball indoor open gym! Pickleball is growing into a popular sport that is fun, social and friendly. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast paced, competitive game for experienced players. Come out during the early morning hours

to play! Our courts are all indoors and will be played by doubles following the traditional pickleball rules. All players must register prior to attending and each registration fee is for a four-week session and will fill up quickly! Be sure to head to howellpal.org for more information and to reserve your spot ASAP.

Li le Kickers Instructional Soccer Clinic

HOWELL – Come out and join Howell PAL for some fun on their turf soccer field! This program is an instructional program that utilizes fun activities to introduce basic soccer skills without the pressures of the competitive nature of the game. Activities are designed to teach skills like dribbling, shooting and

becoming familiar with the soccer field. Please have the kids wear shin guards and cleats.

Program is held on Saturdays from March 11 through April 1 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Southard Enrichment Center. Open to ages 3 and 4. Cost is $50 per child. Register at howellpal.org.

Howell Residents Named To Dean’s List At Centenary University

HOWELL – Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average

of 3.8 or above and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits.

Howell residents who earned Dean’s List honors are: Thomas S. Decristofano; Kaylie B. Elsbree

Hockey Athletes Ba led On e Ice For Charity

HOWELL – On a recent Sunday morning, Howell High School’s Ice Hockey team participated in a special game against the Brick Stars Challenger Hockey Team. The Brick Stars is an ice hockey program

for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. While the players from the Howell Rebels and the Brick Stars battled on the ice, the group was able to raise $400 to donate to the Brick Stars program.

11th Grade College Planning Night

HOWELL – FRHSD’s 11th Grade College Planning Night will be held at Howell High School on February 15 at 6:30 p.m.

A panel of representatives from Rutgers University, New York University (NYU), University of Pittsburgh, Muhlenberg

University, and Brookdale Community College will be presenting information on the college admissions process. Please note this presentation is designed for 11thgrade students and their parents/guardians. Feel free to contact your school’s guidance office with any questions.

Annual Valentine’s Day Rose Sale

HOWELL – The Adelphia Fire Company will be hosting their Annual Valentine’s Day Rose Sale on February 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and February 14 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

at 925 Adelphia Farmingdale Road, Freehold.

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1 Dozen Red Roses $25

1 Dozen Color Roses $20

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Hundreds Make A Splash For ose With Disabilities

BELMAR– Close to 200 people braved the frigid temperatures on January 14 to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

LADACIN Network, a local nonprofit, hosted the Annual LADACIN Plunge. Despite some snow flurries in the morning, a freezing wind chill and rough ocean waters, hundreds of LADACIN supporters came out, many dressed in creative costumes, made a splash in the frigid Atlantic Ocean to benefit individuals with disabilities. Leading the procession to the ocean were the Pipes and Drums of the Jersey Shore Belmar along with WRAT 95.9 radio’s DJ Gotts. Leggett’s Sand Bar hosted the pre- and post-party festivities.

The event supports LADACIN’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for over 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays living in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

This year’s event raised over $80,000. All proceeds from the event support the J. Michael Hartnett Memorial to benefit LADACIN Network. Since the inaugural Plunge 15 years ago, the annual event has raised over 1.2 million dollars. Over the past several years, the proceeds have helped fund adult

programs; occupational, physical and speech therapies; and critical repairs and improvements in our residences.

Joseph J. Russell, Jr., Esq., of Manasquan, Shareholder and Chair of the Family Law Department at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P. A., Eatontown, and Woodbridge, founded and continues to coordinate the event. His cousin, Elizabeth Hartnett, is a client of LADACIN Network, and has inspired his involvement in supporting the Agency. Elizabeth’s father, J. Michael Hartnett, was a long-time Agency Board member and advocate for people with disabilities.

LADACIN Network provides a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays, including child care and pre-school, early intervention, school programs, adult day programs, vocational training, supported employment, residential options, and respite programs. Today LADACIN serves over 3,500 individuals and families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

To learn more about LADACIN Network visit ladacin.org or email directorofdevel opment@ladacin.org.

Local Students Named To Bucknell University Dean’s List

NEW JERSEY – Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.

Beach Haven: Madison Kurtz, 2023, International Relations

Brick: Marla Forfar, 2024, Chemistry; Ethan Harm, 2024, Geology; Emma Scillitani, 2026, Undeclared; Kaitlyn Trageser, 2025, Chemical Engineering

Howell: Kaelyn Jasina, 2026, Undeclared; Jack Roberto, 2025, Undeclared Management

Jackson: Zeppy Princiotta, 2023, Finance

– Photo courtesy LADACIN

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Hockey Fights Cancer Game

MARLBORO – The Marlboro-Holmdel Ice Hockey team hosted its first-ever Hockey Fights Cancer Game when they squared off against East Brunswick at Jersey Shore Arena. Players, families, and community members from Marlboro and Holmdel helped to raise over $6,000 in donations to support the American Cancer Society.

A small, on-ice pregame ceremony took place where team captains helped to present teddy bears and a check to the Director and a family from the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, which assists pediatric cancer patients. Players, parents, and

community members purchased customized Marlboro-Holmdel Hockey Fights Cancer Apparel, sported customized helmet stickers and tape, and participated in raffles for items donated by the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, and local businesses in Monmouth County. The players rallied behind the cause and the night concluded with a come-frombehind victory for the Marlboro-Holmdel Ice Hockey team. Players and family members are excited to make this event an annual tradition and have already begun brainstorming ways to grow this event in years to come.

Howell Man Charged In Fatal Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi

HOWELL – As the result of driving under the influence, a Howell Township man has been charged for killing a woman in a fatal car crash, authorities said.

Walter Decanio, 59, has been charged with fi rst-degree Aggravated Manslaughter while Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and second-degree Vehicular Homicide in connection to the death of a 22-year-old female resident of Monroe Township.

The crash occurred on February 13, 2022, around 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 9 and County Route 520/ Newman Springs Road in the Morganville section of Marlboro.

According to police, Decanio was driving nearly 80 miles per hour and under the influence of alcohol. He was traveling southbound on U.S. Route 9 in a 2019 Cadillac XT5 crossover, when he collided with the side of the Nissan Altima as it passed through the intersection westbound on Route 520.

The woman in the Nissan sustained mul-

tiple severe injuries and was pronounced deceased a short while later. Decanio was uninjured, police said.

Decanio was also issued summonses for Failure to Observe a Traffic Control Device, Failure to Wear a Seat Belt, Speeding, Reckless Driving, and Operating a Vehicle while Under the Influence of Alcohol. He turned himself in to authorities without incident pending a fi rst appearance to take place in Monmouth County Superior Court.

Decanio currently faces up to 20 years in state prison for his criminal charges.

Anyone with information about this incident is still being asked to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Brian Boryszewski at 800-5337443 or Marlboro Police Department Corporal David Ruditsky at 732-536-0100.

Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.

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SHREWSBURY – A collection of historic, fanciful and unique dolls is on display at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library through the month of February, comprised of no fewer than two dozen dolls from the collections of the Shrewsbury Historical Society and its officers.

In another of its outstanding collections of items and artifacts from other ages, the Historical Society has arranged for the display of outstanding dolls of all types and sizes at the library’s showcase in its main hallway.

Society President Donald Burden, who also arranged the recent bridal gown exhibit at both the library and the society’s museum adjacent to the Shrewsbury municipal offices, said the collection is part of the society’s mission

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to preserve Shrewsbury history, promote participation from the community at large, highlight Shrewsbury’s historical significance and share the valuable resources of the Society through educational programs.

“It is amazing how many different kinds of collections people have,” said Burden, “and we can all learn something from everyone.” He said people have also been generous in donating collections or memorabilia to the Shrewsbury Society, knowing they will be given the respect and care required to keep them as role players in the importance of preserving history. In addition to his wife’s doll collection the president has his own collection of oil cans, another item that is rapidly becoming a sought-after collector’s item.

The dolls are one more example of the

benefits of all manner of education.

One of the highlights in the library display are the Storybook dolls of MaryLea Burden, an attractive arrangement of dolls depicting the fairy tales and children’s stories of the mid and late 20th century. Ms. Burden’s collection represents gifts at holidays during her childhood from various relatives and includes the miniature creations of Nancy Ann Abbott. Measuring no higher than seven inches, some as small as 3 1/2 inches in height, the dolls were first produced in painted bisque and sold from 1936 through 1947. After the war and during the early 1960s, they were created in plastic but always feature lavish costumes and fabrics and trims.

Among the several bridal dress dolls in the display are the donations of Mary-

lynne Stout of Petersburg, Pa. Mrs. Stout wished to entrust her collection to a museum in the Red Bank area when she decided to downsize. She had lived in Red Bank as a child and several of the dollars were originally purchased in the area. Some of the dolls in the Library display are those made at the time of the bride’s gown and were used on the front of the cars in the bridal processions, along with dolls dressed in the bridesmaids’ colors and designs as well.

One doll, donated by Beth Sweeny of Union Beach, has a string on her back, when pulled it plays a rendition of “Here Comes the Bride.”

Another of the unique dolls on display is the African American doll in a Girl Scout uniform dating from the 1950s through the 1970s, the only minority doll in the collection. The single boy doll on display is of a Swiss Tyrolian.

Also included in this unique memorabilia of childhood are several collectible Madame Alexander dolls, known for their splendor. The Alexander Doll Company, created in 1923 by Madame Beatrice Alexander Behrman, came from the founder’s childhood when she spent time in her stepfather’s doll hospital on Manhattan’s lower East Side. She believed dolls should be played with and loved without breaking like the porcelain dolls of her time, but with no decrease in detail or quality. She perceived dolls as a means of teaching children kindness and compassion through play, sand their popularity has made her creations a part of American life and history. Madame Alexander herself is also recognized as a pioneer in a male-dominated business world especially following the Depression.

For the library branch’s times and days, as well as other information about the Eastern Branch and all branches of the Monmouth County library, visit www. monmouthcountylib.org.

For more information on the Shrewsbury Historical Society and its museum, call 732-530-7974 or 732-747-3635, At this time of year, the Museum is open by appointment only by a staff member generous with time and accommodation of an interested public.

Winter Meet Up Run

HOWELL – With the absence of the ORC winter series in Ocean County Park, the Ocean Running Cub is having a winter meet up run aka Valentines Run on February 11 at Manasquan Reservoir at 9 a.m. This will be an opportunity for you receive the visor for new and renewed membership if you have not already received it. If you have not already joined do not delay, visor offer ends January 31. More information at oceanrunningclub.org

Monmouth County School Boards Association Honors Local School Trustees

MONMOUTH COUNTY – January marked School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, and the MonmouthCounty School Boards Association (MCSBA) commendsthe dedication and effort of the nearly 450 local school trustees in dozens of school districts throughout the county.

“I am pleased to highlight and recognize that January 2023 is School Board Appreciation Month. Local school boards in New Jersey oversee their communities’ educational programs and collaborate to set goals for our children’s education and learning, all while representing parents and the members of the community,” says Paul Christopher, president of the MCSBA, who is also a board of education member for Shore Regional High School District.

Since the first School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey in 2002, the State Board of Education has approved resolutions yearly to honor the work done by local school board members. At the January 11 monthlymeeting, state school board members commended “the efforts of local Boards of Education … (that have) built the foundation of success that has led New Jersey’s status as a leader in student achievement.”

“School Board Recognition Month was designed to thank current and former school board members for their dedication on behalf of, and service to, their communities,” said Irene LeFebvre, New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) president.

New Jersey’s local school boards serve as thecommunity’s voice in working with chief school administrators in setting goals for student education. “With more than 5,000 men and women serving on the state’s local boards of education, school board members constitute the largest group of public officials in New Jersey,” says Al Miller, NJSBA Board of Directors Delegate for Monmouth County and board president at Howell Township Board of Education.

When the county association meets, the exchange of ideas serves as a catalyst to expedite and initiate action. “We have 54 school districts in Monmouth County and we meet semi-monthly – in person and virtually – to discuss current education initiatives, legislation and regulations affecting public schools. The meetings enable board members to stay

connected and work together to advance the achievement of all public school students in Monmouth County,” says MaryRose Malley, MCSBA vice presidentwho also serves on the Howell school board.

“We’re working hard for kids and staff in our districts every day,” says Alix Hayes, MCS-

BA Vice President of Legislation and board member at the Township of Ocean Board of Education. “I encourage all stakeholders – parents and any community member – to attend board of education meetings whenever possible to stay in-the-know. Engaged parents enrich school board meetings!”

“School board members devote countless volunteer hours to their communities and public education. Please take the time to acknowledge the hours devoted by local school board members who serve their community in the best interest of students, parents, and community members,” adds Christopher.

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You’ve heard the expression “wow, it must have been a full moon tonight.” Recently, Ocean County resident Lauren Miller captured a breathtaking full moon in all of its glory. Note the artsy tree branches in the shot. Want to see your photos in our papers? Email them to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!

League Of Women Voters Celebrates Anniversary

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The League of Women Voters (LWV) was founded 103 years ago by the same women who fought to bring women the right to vote.

The LWV remains relevant today fighting for the same rights and improvements to American society as they did in 1920. The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County (LWVMonmouth) invites the public to attend one of two simultaneous programs at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters – Manalapan, and Eastern Branch Monmouth County Library – Shrewsbury, co-sponsors of the event.

The program is on February 14, 12 to 1 p.m. at both library locations: Manalapan Branch: 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan,

and the Eastern Branch: 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury.

An interactive Zoom version of the same program will be offered live, February 14, 12 to 1 p.m., for those who cannot attend the library meetings. As with all LWVMonmouth programs, it will be recorded for people to view later at lwvmonmouth.org if they cannot attend the live program. Visit bit.ly/lwvat103 to register for the live program.

The public is invited to meet with current League members to learn about all the meaningful ways people in Monmouth County can work with the League to further efforts to safeguard and promote American democracy.

Break e Bleak Of Winter

BRICK – Are you down because of the dreary, cold, dank days of winter? Then join Angelic Health Speakers Bureau is offering Having a Bright Heart in the Bleak Midwinter February 17 1:30 p.m.

Presented by Angelic Health spiritual care staff, the program will focus on embracing time for reflection, suggestions for spiritual comfort in aging, overcoming the

blues during winter feelings of isolation. Light lunch to be provided.

Registration required by February 10 by calling 732-451-6185, or email nkinnevy@angelichospice.net. All sessions will be held at Town Square at the Jersey Shore Adult Day Care and Enrichment Center Laurel Square Plaza 1930 Route 88, Brick.

Enjoy A BlueClaws Game While Supporting An Important Cause!

LAKEWOOD – The Jersey Shore BlueClaws welcomes Family Promise of the Jersey Shore to ShoreTown Ballpark on the afternoon of April 30. Enjoy a BlueClaws game while supporting an

important cause!

For each ticket purchased, a portion of the proceeds will go back to Family Promise of the Jersey Shore! For tickets call 609994-3317 or email fpsocstaff@gmail.com.

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6 Tips For Healthy Postpartum Care

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The postpartum period can be overwhelming and challenging if it’s your first child, but it can also be a special time for bonding with your new baby. With the sudden drop in progesterone hormone after childbirth, the blues can occur and this can take a toll in the first few weeks. If depression occurs, it can be a difficult situation, but it is important to prioritize your own well-being so you can ultimately give more to your new family.

Here are 6 tips to help a new mom navigate postpartum depression:

1. Bond with your baby. This is a special time for you to get to know your new little one. Spend time cuddling, talking to, and looking at your baby. This will also help to build a strong attachment between the two of you.

2. Ask for help. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from family and friends. They can help with things like cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the baby. You may also want to consider hiring a postpartum doula to help with breastfeeding and baby care.

3. Join a support group or play group with other moms. You are not alone in this journey, and connecting with other new moms can be a great way to fi nd support, advice, and friendship. You can find support groups online or in your local community.

4. Consider therapy or counseling. It is normal to have a range of emotions during the postpartum period, but if you

find yourself struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, seeking therapy or counseling can be a helpful.

5. Take time for self-care. Make time to do things that you enjoy and make you feel good. This can be anything from reading a book, walking, or having a bath.

6. Keep a journal. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be a great way to process your emotions and reflect on your experiences. You can also look back on it later and see how far you’ve come.

Being a new mom is a wonderful and rewarding experience but can also be challenging especially in the first few weeks when you’re missing so much sleep! If you are having trouble with breastfeeding, let your baby set the pace and keep yourself hydrated. I have more tips on postpartum depression and breastfeeding in the longer, more detailed version of this article which is posted on my website. To read that version, visit suzycohen.com and sign up for my free weekly email.

In summary, be patient with yourself and your baby. Your baby is new to the world, just like you are new to being a parent. Be patient and understanding with yourself and your baby. You will both make mistakes, but you will also make progress. You are going through a lot right now and it is okay to take a break when you need it. With time, you will find your footing and will be able to navigate the postpartum period with ease.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

Monmouth County Park System Announces Events

LINCROFT – From Wondrous Winter Walks to Open Shoot Archery, the Monmouth County Park System is filling February with fun. Here’s what is planned:

Cutting, Splitting and Hewing: February 5 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Join the farm staff as they use a two-man saw and splitting wedge.

The Casual Birder: February 7 at 9 a.m. at Perrineville Lake Park, Millstone - Meet in the Agress Road parking lot; February 21 at 9 a.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Join a Park System Naturalist for a 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.

Historical Valentines: February 12 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. View letters and valentines from the 18th and 19th century. Then create a valentine of your own or write a letter to a friend using historically inspired materials. Open to ages 10 and up.

Wondrous Winter Walks: February 15 at 10 a.m. at Freneau Woods Park, AberdeenMeet in the Visitor Center parking lot. Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore the park in the wintertime. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Please note that sturdy footwear is recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over.

Nature Lecture Series: The Real Story of Captain Kidd and His Treasure: February 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. Explore the legends and lore of Captain Kidd, his crew, and his famous buried treasure during this talk by a Park System Naturalist.

Monmouth County Parks Backyard Bird Count: February 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell; February 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen; February 19 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Huber Woods Park Environmental Center, Middletown. Join a Park System Naturalist in celebration of the Great American Backyard Bird Count and look to see what winter birds are at our local

feeders. We’ll also take a small walk to see what birds we can identify. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow, if needed.

Open Shoot Archery: February 25 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.

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

New Gun Carry Permit Law Now In Effect

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

The rules on robocalls and robotexts:

• FCC rules limit many types of robocalls, though some calls are permissible if prior consent is given.

• Rules differ between landline and wireless phones; however, calls and text messages have the same protection under FCC rules.

• Wireless and landline home phones are protected against telemarketing robocalls made without prior written consent from the recipient.

• An existing commercial relationship does not constitute permission to be robocalled or texted.

• Consent to be called or texted cannot be a condition of a sale or other commercial transaction.

• Consumers can take back their permission to be called or texted in any reasonable way. A calling company cannot require someone to fill out a form and mail it in as the only way to revoke consent.

• All non-emergency robocalls, both telemarketing and informational, require a consumer’s permission to be made to a wireless phone. These calls can include political, polling, and other non-telemarketing robocalls.

• Telemarketers and robocallers are allowed to call a wrong number only once before updating their lists. This most commonly comes up when someone who consented to be called or texted gave up that

number, which was reassigned to someone else. Callers have resources available to them to help them know ahead of time if a number’s “owner” has changed.

• Urgent calls or texts specifically for health or fraud alerts may be allowed without prior consent. They must be free, and consumers can say “stop” at any time.

• Phone companies face no legal barriers to offering consumers the use of technologies that block robocalls to any phone. The FCC encourages companies to offer this resource.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• To block telemarketing calls, register your number on the Do Not Call list - which protects both landline and wireless phone numbers: www. donotcall.gov,

• Ask your phone company to offer robocall-blocking technology.

• If you use robocall-blocking technology already, it often helps to let that company know which numbers are producing unwanted calls so they can help block those calls for you and others.

• Tell unwanted callers that you do not consent to the call, make a record of the caller’s number and when you made your request not to be called, and let the FCC know if the caller does not comply with your request.

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Local Animals Ready For Adoption OHI To Host 20th Anniversary Emerald Gala Fundraiser

MONMOUTH COUNTY –

The Monmouth County SPCA has a number of pets available for adoption.

You’d never guess that this petite little princess had a litter of chunky puppies recently. Chloe was such a good mom to her babies but she’s had her last litter and is ready to fi nd a good home. Really just a puppy herself, Chloe is around 1-year-young and weighs around 45lbs. Chloe was a little shy when she arrived, but has been acclimating nicely and her true and sweet personality is shining through. She would love some training to work on her puppy-like behaviors but other than that, she’s a playful, affectionate and loving girl who just wants to start fresh. She could possibly live with other pets and would do well with dog-savvy kids age 11 and up.

The MCSPCA only does adoptions in person (please bring all family members). They will ask you to fill out an Adoption Survey

They

Matilda e Musical

HOWELL – The Freehold Regional Education Association invites members of the community who are 55+ to dinner and a complimentary performance of Howell

High School’s musical, “Matilda.” This event will be held on March 1 at 3:30 p.m. Please RSVP by emailing DCummings@ frhsd.com by February 15.

HOWELL – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.

(OHI) is set to host its annual Winter Fundraiser in celebration of its 20th year providing the highest quality healthcare to its patients, regardless of their background or economic status.

OHI is a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties that provides primary care services to all people who come through our doors, but especially those who cannot afford to seek healthcare elsewhere. In support of our cause and in celebration of twenty years of operation, they will host their annual Winter Fundraiser and Casino Night on February 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale.

For the past two decades, OHI has been a staple in our community and has been in constant pursuit of its mission to cultivate happier and healthier lives for all. But their work is never done and OHI seeks to continue providing primary and preventative medicine for many years and generations to come. For us to do this, we need your help. Therefore, we have organized a variety of opportunities in culmination of this year’s glamorous Winter

Fundraiser to contribute. These include the purchase of sponsorships and the donation of items that will be available for auction on this special evening. With your support, OHI can acquire better medical equipment, improve its community outreach and educational materials, increase its vaccination capacity, and heighten health awareness in our community.

The theme for this year’s fundraiser is The Emerald Gala and will include a delicious dinner, plenty of dancing, a silent auction, casino games, and a 50/50 raffle. The cost per ticket is $250. Sponsorships, donations, and 50/50 tickets are all available for purchase and are 100% tax deductible, excluding the cost of dinner.

They are so excited to celebrate such an impressive milestone with you and hope to see you in green on February 10.

For further information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicole Jones at njones@ohinj.org.

Alternatively, you can visit their fundraiser website at ohinj.org/annual-fundraiser. The deadline for sponsorships and ad journals is February 3. Send all ad files to njones@ ohinj.org.

All Fur Love Valentine’s Dinner And Gi Auction

FARMINGDALE – Come join All Fur Love

Animal Rescue for an evening of fun, food and friends all to help the kitties! Event will be on February 9, 6 to 10 p.m. at Our House Restaurant & Banquet Facility, 420 Adelphia Road.

Over 100 beautiful baskets will be raffled off. You could win an iPad, a cool bike or the 50/50! Donation is $50 and includes dinner, dessert, cash bar and auction. Tickets are available online at AllFurLove.org.

Photo courtesy MCSPCA

and speak with an Adoption Counselor to help fi nd your perfect match.

are located at 260 Wall Street in Eatontown. They can be reached at 732542-0040

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of feb 4 - feb 10

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may receive a daily dose of confidence.. during the week ahead. You may be encouraged by people who appreciate your skills and uplift your spirits but do the math yourself so you are not too willing to take risks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your rebellious streak may manifest itself in the next week and you might be tempted to call in sick or to take a break from normal routines. It wouldn’t be constructive to ignore the rules or fail to learn from mistakes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might feel an urge to spend rashly as the week unfolds. A loved one or partner might demonstrate powerful leadership abilities but could fan the flames of buying the more expensive product or being otherwise extravagant.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your enthusiasms may be stirred by something you are passionate about and you might feel a duty to act as a crusader to right wrongs and defend high moral ground. Be careful not to go to unnecessary extremes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go ahead, howl at the moon. You may feel more restless than usual to make changes in the week ahead, and you may want to resist any attempts to be controlled. Certain things may be coming to their culmination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Starting with a clean slate might be appropriate in more than one area. Something significant might soon change -- be ready to adapt and adjust in the upcoming week. It might also be smart to reconsider how you spend your money.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The higher the stakes, the faster someone may pedal. But in their rush to get ahead, they may make promises they cannot keep or overestimate their abilities. Use your sound business judgement in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could find yourself at a crossroads in the coming week. If someone does not react as expected or unforeseen obstacles are revealed, choose between sticking to a plan or adapting to a changing landscape.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your leadership skills could be in demand as the week goes by. A problem could be caused by having too many irons in the fire or spending too much time on hobbies. Count your blessings and listen to sound advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People could change their minds or be overoptimistic in the beginning of the week. Be cautious about signing contracts or listening to gossip. Take the time to provide respect and support for hardworking friends or family.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Adapt or pass? You may need to decide soon. In the upcoming week, you may need to think about how to fit into a new group. You might develop new understandings of the results of changes or consequences of your actions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t go overboard with your spending in the week ahead -- better to adhere to your budget. A loving partner may have some insightful financial advice that you should take to heart before you dive into any investment.

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