Local Organization “Paddles” To Keep Waterways Clean
By Alyssa Riccardi
JERSEY SHORE –
Local volunteers are using their kayaking skills to clean Jersey Shore waterways – one paddle stroke and one piece of litter at a time.
Stroke Your Eco, Paddle for the Planet brings people together in the NJ waterways by vessel (kayak, canoe and/or paddle board) to remove any kind a garbage or trash that does not belong.
Stroke Your Eco founder Lynn Brotherston is an avid kayaker and paddle boarder who started the initiative back in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I started it as a meet up group. I was going out by myself and I would see a bunch of garbage. I thought somebody has to do something about this,”
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Local Holocaust Survivors
Share Their Stories
By Stephanie Faughnan
TOMS RIVER – The haunting echoes of World War II reverberated through the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library as Holocaust survivors Gela Buchbinder and Mona Ginsburg shared
their harrowing experiences with over 100 stunned attendees.
The event, the fourth in the “Combatting Hate” series, offered a stark reminder of the horrors inflicted upon millions during one of history’s darkest chapters. Both women, now
residents of the same Toms River senior village, were mere children when the world erupted into chaos. Their stories, while different in detail, share a common thread of unimaginable suffering and resilience.
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Court Decision Delayed In Warehouse Lawsuit
By Stephanie Faughnan
FREEHOLD – A critical ruling anticipated on a lawsuit challenging the Howell Planning Board’s approval of three warehouse projects was postponed when a bomb threat prompted the courthouse to close just an hour before the scheduled hearing.
The lawsuit, filed by two dozen residents with Howell and Freehold addresses, takes aim at the Howell Planning Board and the companies involved in developing three large warehouse sites. The case, known as Perretta, et al. v. Township of Howell Planning Board, et al., raises significant concerns about the planning board’s decisions and the potential impact of these developments on the local community.
According to the legal papers filed by attorney Benet Susser on behalf of the 24 plaintiffs, the Howell Planning Board made several key errors in its approval process. Among them is the failure of the board to consider the cumulative effect of approving three massive warehouses within one mile of each other. The three applications in question involve: 29 Howell Road: This project covers approximately 29.6 acres directly across from the Howell Swim Club. The proposal is for two, one-story warehouse buildings totaling 424,565 square feet with office space. The two buildings will also include a combined total of 93 loading docks and four drive-in bays with
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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Holocaust survivors Gela Buchbinder and Mona Ginsburg shared their experiences at a recent presentation at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library.
Photo courtesy Lynn Brotherston Volunteers keep the trash in their kayaks until they come to shore.
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan
A newly constructed warehouse looking for tenants is across from the street from a proposed warehouse on 375 Fairfield Road.
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Gela Buchbinder
At 99 years old, Gela Buchbinder is a tiny woman with a spark of feistiness that likely helped her survive as a teenager. Her life, as part of a family of six, took a dramatic turn in 1939 when the Nazis invaded their hometown of Sosnowiec, Poland. Gela was only fourteen at the time.
“The fi rst thing they did was round up all the Jewish men, whoever they could fi nd,” Gela recounted. “Unfortunately, they found my father.”
Gela vividly described how the Nazis marched the men a distance and ordered them to lie face down before opening fi re with machine guns. Finally, the firing stopped, and everyone assumed all the men were dead. Three had survived the gunfi re.
“The soldiers walked over to the men who they thought were alive and hit them over the head with big heavy boards,” continued Gela. “The German soldiers were laughing, and they appeared to celebrate.”
“Mama and the other women were scared. I was praying and crying,” she said, recalling the terrifying scene.
Gela witnessed another act of savagery when an SS soldier seized a tall, bearded man and yanked off his beard. These were the young teenager’s first encounter with the Nazis – to be followed by personal torture.
The morning after their arrival in Sosnowiec, the German soldiers took ominous pleasure in setting the synagogue on fi re. They cheered, stamped, and jumped with
glee as they watched the sacred building engulfed in flames.
Ultimately, the soldiers came for Gela at her home in the early hours of the morning, guns drawn. They shouted at her to get out of bed and dress immediately, threatening to shoot her if she didn’t comply.
Gela was taken to the high school, where she encountered other terrified and crying children from her school. They were all shoved, pushed, and beaten by the Germans. Overwhelmed and in tears, Gela found a corner on the floor to curl up in for the night.
“In the morning, a doctor checked us over,” said Gela. “And, in the night, we were pushed in cargo trains like animals and sent to Czechoslovakia.”
Life In The Camp
Gela said that some of those from her hometown were taken to Auschwitz, which she described as a “killing camp.” Gela and the other young women were assigned to a “working camp,” and subjected to forced labor in a linen factory for 16-hour days.
There were 40 girls crammed into one room. Every morning at five o’clock, they had to stand at attention and listen to a speech. The girls were told that the plan was to kill all the Jews, but if they worked hard, they might be allowed to leave, along with their parents. The girls believed this promise, clinging to the hope that it might be true.
“We thought the Germans would not lie,” said Gela. “But unfortunately, they lied.”
Gela recounted the daily horrors she endured, including beatings, starvation, and cruel name-calling. She remembered one
instance when her machine broke down and a towering, high-ranking SS officer threatened her.
Overwhelmed with fear, she listened as he snarled in German, “Small devil, I will hang you and then shoot you.”
Despite her terror, the young teenager defied him, telling him he could shoot her and then hang her if he wanted. It made no difference to Gela.
She told him – “If you want to shoot me, then hang me.” She didn’t care about whether she was alive or not.
At one point, someone who maintained the machines took pity on Gela and left her a tiny piece of bread. By the time she was 18, Gela weighed only 56 pounds, her body reduced to skin and bones. She had no food, wooden shoes, and sparse clothing.
One of the worst acts of humiliation came was when the soldiers came through the camp with Dr. Josef Mengele. The girls were told to make a circle and stand in it naked. They were crying, scared, and ashamed.
During her presentation, Gela held up a tiny picture that was her only remaining treasure from the horrific days before she was freed by the Russians. Gela had managed to hide a small photograph of her parents and family under the heavy machinery she was forced to operate.
Mona Ginsburg
Born in Vienna, Austria to Polish parents in 1933, Mona Ginsberg was just five years old when her childhood erupted into a state of uncertainty. Now 90, Mona’s story is one that speaks of the goodness in people, even
when confronted by evil. Her kind eyes and warm voice radiated with gratitude during the presentation,
“Life was still possible for the Jews at that time in Vienna, although it was not good,” shared Mona. “My parents had left Poland because life was already very bad for the Jews.”
The decision to leave Vienna came in 1938 when a brick was thrown through the family’s apartment window and landed on the bed.
“I remember the look of horror on my parents’ face,” Mona said. “They decided to flee - my parents, my uncle and grandmother starting to walk with us through a snowstorm. My father carried my 18-month-old brother in a knapsack.”
Children were not permitted to cross the border. Consequently, Mona’s grandmother, her brother, and she were placed on a train to Belgium. They stayed with relatives in Antwerp until Mona’s parents joined them. Once reunited, the family established a new home in Antwerp.
The history books identify Antwerp as one of the hardest-hit cities in Belgium during World War II. Mona’s family was forced to leave as refugees because they were no longer welcome.
“We moved to Liège, another city in Belgium,” shared Mona. “We also had relatives there and set up home again.”
“I was registered in school as a six-year-old and made to wear the yellow star,” Mona continued. “I felt embarrassed in front of the other children.”
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Brotherston said. “Then I was posting meet ups online and it just transpired from there. My fi rst clean up I think we had about 20 to 25 people; it was awesome.”
The group ventures into local lakes, rivers, streams, and parks to clean the polluted waterways. Some popular locations include Deal Lake in Asbury Park, Forge Pond in
Brick, Lake Shenandoah in Lakewood, and Shark River in Neptune. Brotherston explained how these waterways constantly had trash floating in them.
“It’s littering. It might be a lot of fishermen. It’s also a lot of dumping,” Brotherston said. “Forge Pond for instance, if you’re driving down Route 70, people just chuck their garbage right out their window. If you have a storm, or even a breeze, and the wind is going to push all the garbage into
the parking lot area.”
“It’s a trickle-down effect. It’s going to go into a sewer system, then come out the other side into our waterways,” Brotherston added.
If you don’t have a kayak or vessel for the water, don’t worry. You can still volunteer with land clean-ups.
“My goal is to collect enough donations to get a truck and a trailer with at least 6 to 10 kayaks. That’s where I want to take this in
the next couple of years,” Brotherston said. Stroke Your Eco, Paddle for the Planet has currently held 82 clean-ups and counting. Over the past three years, they’ve collected over 43,000 lbs. of trash.
“We usually pull about 200 to 300 lbs. of garbage in every clean up. Sometimes more,” Brotherston said. “It’s insane. Especially with the tires and the furniture. If we have a storm, all the furniture from your patio is going right into the water – or garbage bins, you name it. With the tires, people don’t want to bring it to the dump because it costs about $5 per tire. So, they just dump them in the water.”
Brotherston explained how the organization is now working with townships, NJ Clean Communities, and corporate companies to spread the word about environmentalism. Brotherston shared how in the future she’d like to hold lectures in communities about littering.
“I did a speaking lecture over at Ocean County College a couple months ago. I was so passionate about doing it. I did another one at the Waretown Historical Society,” Brotherston said. “My ultimate goal is to go out and speak to kids about the effects of littering. Maybe even go into classrooms or auditoriums and speak to as many kids as I can.”
Stroke Your Eco, Paddle for the Planet is seeking volunteers for their upcoming clean-ups. Upcoming events can be found on their Facebook page at facebook. com/Strokeyoureco. To learn more or to make a donation, visit their website at strokeyoureco.org.
Park System To Release Fall Parks & Programs Guide
LINCROFT – This fall embark on Autumn Adventures, discover Hidden Stories of Nature, and try your hand at Colonial Cooking with the Monmouth County Park System. These are just some of the exciting programs offered by the Park System this upcoming season. Other offerings include Tree Top Adventures, Family Halloween Camping, and Creatures of the Night Wagon Rides. Check out the fall issue of the Park System’s Parks & Programs Guide for a complete listing of upcoming arts & crafts, nature, recreation and sports programs planned for September, October and November.
Copies of the fall issue of the Parks & Programs Guide will be available at most county parks and online (MonmouthCountyParks.com) beginning on July 26. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on August 14. Registration will be available online 24/7; by phone by calling 732-842-4000, ext. 1, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or in person by visiting Park System Headquarters in Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information about the Park System or to receive a copy of the Parks & Programs Guide, visit MonmouthCountyParks. com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.
Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Congressman Commends Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu For Address To Congress
From The Desk Of Congressman
Chris Smith
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, commended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his historic joint address to Congress as Israel continues to
defend itself from a host of adversaries in the Middle East.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu’s passionate yet deliberate address, which comes at a very pivotal time, was a grand slam,” said Smith, who invited two constituents - Ralph Zucker and Yaakov Wenger, both from Lakewood - as his guests to the Prime Minister’s speech. “It marked not only a critical call to action but also a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the American
people and those in the United States and Congress who continue to stand by Israel.”
“Israel is facing an existential threat from Iran and its proxies including Hamas - which wants to eviscerate it from the face of the earth,” said Smith, who is an avid supporter of Israel and fierce advocate for aid to the U.S. ally.
“Netanyahu brilliantly made the case that these threats are not only directed to Israel, but also to America,” Smith continued. “He reminded everyone that Iran - which also hates the United States - routinely chants ‘death to America.’”
“He also called out the blatantly antisemitic protesters at our college campuses - such as Rutgers University - who are very prone to violence,” said Smith, Co-Chair of the House Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.
“Sadly, the Biden Administration’s vacillation especially and including on Israel has sent mixed messages to Israel’s adversaries and has enabled those who hate Jews because they are Jews,” said Smith. “Now more than ever, we must stand in absolute solidarity with this great U.S. ally - and the only true, stable democracy in the Middle East.”
Senator Criticizes Netanyahu’s Leadership
Capitol Comments
Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement:
“Prime Minister Netanyahu will perhaps be remembered as one of the worst leaders in Israel’s history. I’ve long had serious disagreements with his actions and those
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Hiding In Plain Sight
In 1942, Mona’s parents learned from the bishop of Liège that Catholic convents were offering refuge to Jewish children. Mona was placed in a home for poor Catholic girls, while her five-year-old brother was sent to live at a home in Banneux that had taken in Jewish boys.
“The whole village knew I was Jewish because I wasn’t baptized,” said Mona.
“When I went to church, I couldn’t take communion. I went to confession with the priest, but it was all make believe.”
“My mother had said to me to never forget that I was Jewish,” Mona added. “It’s stuck to me to this day.”
When the Nazis began arresting Jews, Mona’s father was sent to Auschwitz, where he was ultimately worked to death. Mona’s mother was not home at the time. Realizing the danger, she went straight to join her son at the home in Banneux.
“The home was run by German nuns who took my brother and her in,” said Mona. “They were very courageous people.” Mona emphasized that the threat of death was not only to her family. Those who rescued
of his ultra-right wing governing coalition - from their actions to erode Israel’s democratic institutions, to their allowance of illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank and lack of accountability for extremist settler violence, to their undermining of the Palestinian Authority - all of which threaten Israel’s security and the prospects for a twostate solution.
“Furthermore, when Israel needed cleareyed leadership in the wake of the horrific October 7 terror attacks, Prime Minister Netanyahu responded by prioritizing his own
them also risked their lives for hiding Jewish people. Both children were even enrolled in school, which was another act of bravery.
Both Mona and her brother easily became attached to the families who took such good care of them. Mona remains close to the generations that followed in the household that took her in.
After the American Army liberated the country in 1945, Mona’s mother set up a new home and took back her brother. When her mother found a bigger place, Mona joined them.
“At first I didn’t want to go back to my mother,” admitted Mona. “I felt embarrassed to leave the family that sheltered me.”
A Shared Hope
Despite the trauma they endured, both women fi nd solace in sharing their stories, hoping to educate and create empathy among future generations.
“I was debating with myself about how to describe all the hardship I went through,” said Gela. “But as painful as it was, I feel we need to talk about it so that hopefully it will never happen again.”
Mona added, “There is hope for the world because there were good people who risked their lives to save Jews like me, and my mother and brother.”
political survival over the security of Israelis and the safe return of the hostages held by Hamas – including eight American citizens.
Many other Israeli leaders were willing to step up and accept responsibility for their failures; Prime Minister Netanyahu instead pointed fingers of blame. I believe his leadership has led to a prolonged military conflict between Israel and Hamas and horrific levels of death and suffering of civilians in Gaza. His actions have made ensuring true Israeli security, ending the conflict, and establishing a lasting and just peace more difficult.
“At a time when 72 percent of Israelis think he should resign from office, there must be accountability for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s failures and his undermining of Israel’s democracy.
“I support the State of Israel – its security,
its flourishing, and its profound potential. I believe there is a deep and unbreakable bond between our two nations – a bond that should never be undermined by partisan politics here at home… I remain committed to holding Prime Minister Netanyahu accountable and working toward a lasting and just peace for all the people in the region.
“Ending this crisis starts with an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict that stops the fighting, brings the hostages home, and allows desperately needed humanitarian aid to flow to civilians in Gaza. Working towards a two-state solution is the only pathway to a lasting peace that protects Israel’s right to exist as a democratic, Jewish state and ensures the Palestinian people’s right to human dignity, prosperity, self-determination, and a state of their own.”
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AI Camp For Kids
HOWELL – Artificial Intelligence is one of the most exciting fields in technology, and it’s rapidly advancing! But what exactly is AI, and what incredible things can it do? Enroll your child in our thrilling kids’ camp to dive into the world of Machine Learning. They’ll have a great time learning how to use AI to create stories, generate voices, and make fantastic AI-driven art. They’ll also get to code their own AI video games and chatbots! This camp will help kids uncover the potential of AI and use it to unleash their creativity while learning to be responsible tech users. Prepare for a fun-filled adventure that will equip them with valuable skills for the future!
AI for 9- to 12-year-olds; 3:45 to 5 p.m.
AI for the 9- to 12-year-old class in an age-appropriate collaboration, these classes will create AI projects in a small group instructor led settings to have student friendly AI programs create stories, voices, and awesome AI-generated art and learn through AI
games. Students will then individually code their own video game that use Artificial Intelligence to play against the computer. Students will learn how to use AI responsibly and to check its sources while understanding that there is nothing artificial about their own intelligence.
AI for 13- to 15-year-olds / 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
AI for the 13- to 15-year-old class will create AI projects in an individual setting on student friendly AI programs to have AI create stories, voices, and awesome AI-generated art and learn through AI games. Students will then individually code their own video game that use Artificial Intelligence to play against the computer. Students will learn how to use AI responsibly and to check its sources while understanding that there is nothing artificial about their own intelligence.
Program begins August 27. For more information and to register, visit howellpal.org.
Breakfast Networking Event
HOWELL – Join the Howell Chamber of Commerce for a Breakfast Bonanza Networking on August 13 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Big City Bagels, Route 9, Aldrich Road, Howell. Meet other chamber members, network with local businesses, share what’s happening with your business and any upcoming events/promotions.
Cost to attend is $9 for members, $18 for
not yet members, whether you eat or not (cash only). Includes coffee/tea and a bagel with butter or cream cheese. If you wish to order a different item, you will have a $7.25 credit and you pay the restaurant the difference over $7.25. The chamber will give the staff a gratuity.
Not yet members are welcome to attend up to two Chamber meetings/events.
e Art Of Charcuterie
HOWELL – Ever wonder how to make the perfect charcuterie board to impress your friends and family? Now is your chance to learn!
Faith Loftin will walk you through the art of charcuterie during an evening that will include: Building the perfect charcuterie board with how to tips and techniques (everyone will share the board at the end!) and
olive oil and balsamic tasting with bread and dips, all while discovering the history and health benefits of olives and oil!
Class will be held on August 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Howell Library. Registration is required. Register at monmouthcountylib. org. For more details contact Kayla Schleich at 732-938-2300 or mcl@monmouthcounty lib.org.
Summer Concert Series
HOWELL – Howell Township has announced their Summer Concert Series which will be held at Soldier Memorial Park from 5 to 9:15 p.m. Super Trans AM will perform on August 28.
These free events will offer DJ, food vendors, beer & wine tent, fireworks after every
concert and more! DJ KC James from 5 to 7 p.m. Live Entertainment: 7 from 9 p.m. All events subject to change due to the weather. For more information, contact Steven Fecher, Department of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or sfecher@ twp.howell.nj.us.
Howell Day & Green Fair
HOWELL – Save the date! Howell Day & Green Fair will be on September 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Soldier Memorial Park. Applications can be found at: twp.howell. nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/10748/How-
ell-Day-Vendor-Application-2024-Writable. For more information, contact Steven Fecher Department of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106, sfecher@ twp.howell.nj.us.
MacKenzie Museum And Library Open
HOWELL – The MacKenzie Museum and Library is ready for visitors! The Howell Heritage and Historical Society invites you to join. Open on the third Saturday of the month, March through December, from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Sharing Time At e Howell Senior Center
HOWELL – The Howell Alliance presented “Hidden in Plain Sight” to our senior friends to keep them in the loop on today’s substance use trends and what warning signs and hiding spots might look like in a teenager’s environment.
Many seniors live with extended generations of family and spend a lot of time with youth, which means they need to be aware of what is going on. Grandparents, great-aunts, and great-uncles can play an important role when it comes to noticing
concerning youth behaviors and sharing what they see.
Thank you for having the Howell Alliance today and always being such an engaging audience! We hope you enjoy today’s giveaway: Alliance sunglasses!
Pictured from the senior center are Beverly and John holding “Hidden in Plain Sight” samples. The items look like regular water bottles, drink cans, and brushes, but with removable bottoms to conceal drugs from sight.
Howell Police Public Safety Cadet Program
HOWELL – The Howell Township Police Department is now accepting applications for their Public Safety Cadet Program.
Howell Police Cadets are a volunteer, non-profit youth-adult program sponsored by the Howell Township Police Department. The membership is for young men and women ages 14 (and graduated 8th grade)
through 21-years-old.
Howell Police Cadets meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Howell Township Police Department at 300 Old Tavern Road in Howell.
To learn more, visit howellpolice.org. Questions? Contact publicsafetycadets@ howellpolice.org or 732-938-4111.
Upcoming HHHS Fundraiser 50/50 Ra e
HOWELL – The Howell Heritage and Historical Society is hosting a Capital Improvements 50/50 Fundraiser Raffle. Cost is $5 each. Prizes are as followed:
3rd Place – 10%
Drawing will be October 27. Contact the Howell Heritage and Historical Society at howellheritageandhistoricalsociety@ gmail.com or 732-938-2212.
Open Auditions For Finding Nemo Jr.
HOWELL – Howell PAL Theater Company is excited to announce their fall show, Finding Nemo Jr.
Auditions will be on August 6 and 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call backs are on August 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Show dates will be October 24, 25, 26 and 27. Participation fee is $495. Visit howellpaltheaterco.com for signups, rehearsal schedule and additional information.
Photo courtesy Friends of the Howell Alliance
First Aid Cadets Tour Local Police Department
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HOWELL – Recently, Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad #1 cadets with their advisors D. Williams and C. Maher, along with Juniors of 19-3, 19-4 and 19-5 were given a tour of Howell Township Police Department by Patrolman Higgins. They were able to see the fundamentals
of the Police Department, the Communications Center and a small glimpse of what our officers do every day during their shifts.
They will always support the men and women of HTPD. Thank you, Patrolman Higgins, for the hospitality and stay safe!
HOWELL – Chief Storrow, Lt. Revilak and Sgt. Popek accept a “Re-Accreditation” certificate from NJ State Chiefs of Police Accreditation Coordinator Harry Delgado.
Also pictured is Mark Dietrich a Senior Project Manager with Lexipol who assisted Accreditation Manager Lt Revilak with the process.
“Accredited status represents a significant
professional achievement. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.”
Howell has been an accredited agency for several years and is committed to keeping all policies and procedures in line with best practices to ensure quality service to the community.
Photo courtesy Howell First Aid and Rescue Squad
Photo courtesy Howell Police
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Local Animals Ready For Adoption
Photo courtesy MCSPCA
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA has a number of pets available for adoption.
Loaf is the cutest and sweetest roly-poly boy looking for some humans to love. A gentle giant who wants all the affection, Loaf will purr and snuggle up for lots of cuddling and nuzzling. Loaf is 3 years young and looking for a mellow home that will give him plenty of loving and playtime alike! Loaf has a history of
not liking the company of cats or dogs so he would do best as the only pet in your home.
The MCSPCA only does adoptions in person (please bring all family members). They will ask you to fi ll out an Adoption Survey and speak with an Adoption Counselor to help fi nd your perfect match.
They are located at 260 Wall Street in Eatontown. They can be reached at 732542-0040.
Bark Bash Fall Festival
FREEHOLD – Join for the 2nd annual Bark Bash Fall Festival, happening October 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Calgo Gardens, 462 Adelphia Road, Freehold. This family and pet-friendly event will feature a gift auction, local vendors, live music, food trucks, Tulip Tree Cafe, kids’ crafts and activities, adoptable pets, professional photos, family fun, fall flowers, and so much more. All proceeds will benefit the rescued animals and ongoing rescue efforts of the Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. Questions? Email events@ahsppz.org.
PBA 209’s 37th Annual Clambake
FREEHOLD – Freehold Township PBA 209’s 37th Annual Clambake will be on August 10 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Priedaine’s, Route 33 in Howell.
Cost is $50 per person and gets you a whole lobster, beer, wine, and soda and all you can
eat steamers, burgers, dogs, etc. Enjoy great food with friends while Phil Engel Band rocks the stage.
This is always a great time and sells out quickly. Ask any Township Officers or stop at Police Headquarters for tickets.
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375 Fairfield Road: This site spans about 49.3 acres and is situated across from a newly constructed warehouse with leasing signs posted out front. Two warehouse buildings totaling 503,956 square feet were approved for this location. The proposal also calls for 82 loading bays, four drive-in bays and additional parking.
308 and 413 Fairfield Road: This application pertains to roughly 11.8 acres of property located on Fairfield Road. A one-story building totaling 202,000 square feet is proposed for this site with office space. The warehouse is slated to have 25 loading bays, two drive-in bays and parking space.
The applicant for all three projects was identified as AAFFHW Property LLC, whose parent company is believed to be Active Acquisitions LLC. An individual named Seth Gerszberg has been identified as the owner of the applicant companies.
This isn’t the first time that approval of the 29 Howell Road project has come under fire. The Planning Board’s approval for a warehouse in February 2023 came after the case was initially denied and remanded back to the board for approval.
The plaintiffs say that the Planning Board should have known that the same owner sought approval for all three warehouses and required a report on the cumulative effect of the approvals. They base their assertions on a portion of the township’s master plan that changed in 2021.
According to the plaintiffs, the planning board’s approval of these projects will result in significant changes to the area, including increased truck traffic and operations around the clock, seven days a week. They argue that such developments could severely impact the local environment and quality of life for residents, including those who frequent nearby facilities such as a Little League sports field, a recreation center, and a Wawa convenience store.
A central issue in the lawsuit is the plaintiffs’ contention that the Environmental Impact
Reports submitted for each of the three applications did not account for the cumulative impact of all three projects. They allege that the reports were insufficient and did not address how the combined effects of these warehouses would affect the surrounding area. Furthermore, the plaintiffs claim that the reports were not even requested by the planning board or its professionals, which they believe undermines the approval process.
Another point of contention is the use of Zoom during public meetings. The plaintiffs claim that this remote format limited public interaction and engagement, which would have been more effective if conducted in person. This limitation, they argue, further compromised the fairness of the approval process.
On the other side, attorney Robert Simon, who represents AAFFHW Property LLC and Active Acquisitions, LLC, is pushing for the court to dismiss the case entirely or at least separate some of the claims.
Simon contends that the application for 29 Howell Road should be considered independently from the other two projects. He
argues that this particular application was processed before the other two and should not be subject to the same cumulative impact review, especially since it was already remanded back to the planning board following an initial denial.
Simon also challenges the plaintiffs’ request for discovery, which includes internal communications between the various LLCs involved and depositions of key figures like Seth Gerszberg. He argues that these requests are not warranted and should not influence the court’s decision on the case.
The plaintiffs, however, maintain that obtaining discovery is crucial to understanding the full scope of the issues at hand. They believe that internal communications and depositions will shed light on the planning and decision-making processes behind the warehouse projects, helping to reveal whether there were any attempts to address cumulative impacts or other concerns.
The court plans to make its decision on how to proceed after hearing from the attorneys from both sides in person.
League Of Women Voters Wants To Hold Candidate Forums
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Monmouth County (LWVMonmouth) is available to aid the public in voting and casting an educated vote. LWVMonmouth is available to host municipal and school board election forums for the November 5, 2024, election. More than ever, it behooves citizens to participate in their government by exercising their right to vote. Just as important as voting is
to cast an educated vote. Know who you are voting for and that candidate’s positions on policies important to you.
LWVMonmouth offers forums both in person and virtually, with a discount given for the virtual presentation. LWVMonmouth utilizes professionally trained moderators who have no connection to candidates or the towns of elections. Our members curate questions to cover every
salient point and issue harvested from residents. We screen out divisive questions or personal attacks to maintain a civil and decorous program.
LWVMonmouth can provide the forum through a sponsor, such as a civic association or PTA, for a nominal fee or directly with candidates who will equally share in the modest cost. People who register for the virtual forum can view it in real time. A link to the LWVMon-
mouth website will be made available directly after the forum with a recording of the program for further distribution.
For further information, contact Marianne Kligman, Vice President for Voter Services, at mariannekligman@gmail.com, or 732-5861232. The League is scheduling forums for the fall, so contact LWVMonmouth@gmail.com as soon as possible to schedule dates.
AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE
Navesink Garden Club 2024-25 Season
RED BANK – Navesink Garden Club is looking forward to an informative and fun season kicking off September 10 with a Flower Show. All meetings take place at the Atrium, 40 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank. Free Valet parking is available.
On September 10 Navesink Garden Club will be presenting a small standard flower show titled “Island Vistas.” This Flower Show conforms to the standards established by National Garden Clubs, Inc. Awards will be presented and on display. The public is welcome from 1 to 3 p.m. to view the horticulture entries the club members will be exhibiting.
On October 8 at 11 a.m. Carol Feinstein will present a “flower pounding workshop.” Carol has been teaching painting and drawing to children and adults for over 10 years. Carol is a graduate of Montclair State University with a BFA in illustration and graphics. Flower pounding is an ancient Cherokee art. The dye and shape of flowers and foliage are hammered into a special treated natural fabric (wool, linen, cotton, or silk). The Cherokee Indians used pot ash as a mordant. Today a mordant bath of aluminum sulfate, washing soda and cream of tartar is used. The results are astounding! The great news is you don’t need to be an artist!
On November 12, at 11 a.m. Navesink Garden Club member Mary Ann Russo will present an autumn wreath workshop. Mary Ann has been an artist as long as she can remember. She has been an oil painter, quilter, fiber artist, dark room photographer, abstract acrylic painter, cake decorator, collage and watercolor artist. Phew! In her November 12 workshop Mary Ann will discuss how she used her broad art experience to create unique floral arrangements and wreaths from inspiration, improvisation and completion. All attendees will have an opportunity to design our own autumn wreath using dried plant material to take home and enjoy for the holiday season. There will be a charge of $10 to participate in the workshop, however, you can attend without making a wreath.
The Navesink Garden Club was founded in 1948 and is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc and the Garden Club of New Jersey Central Atlantic Region. The Navesink Garden Club serves the Red Bank community in many ways: performing weekly care and maintenance of the beautiful planters throughout downtown Red Bank, aiding preschoolers at Monmouth Day Care planting spring bulbs, and each month aiding residents of the Atrium in creating floral arrangements. The NGC members provided a grant to the Monmouth Museum to assist in the creation and maintenance of a nature setting adjacent to the museum on the Brookdale Community College campus. The nature setting also includes a Little Free Library for children. This “Betty Jean & Karl Meyer Art and Nature Area” is a beautiful garden for visitors to experience art and nature in a natural setting. The latest addition to the Club’s responsibili-
ties is the maintenance of the garden and beds at No Limits Cafe a restaurant employing adults with disabilities located on Route 35 in Red Bank. Along with planting annual and
perennial flowers, vegetables and herbs and planted to be used in the meals prepared at No Limits Café, The Navesink Garden Club also provides a $1,000 scholarship annually
to a Brookdale Community College student pursuing a degree in horticulture.
For more information contact Pat: 732-6738305 (pwotton@comcast.net).
AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE
Development Council Elects Leadership
JERSEY SHORE – Christine Hanlon, the Monmouth County Clerk, recently inducted a new president and board members for The MODC (Monmouth-Ocean Development Council), Wall Township, at the Lobster Shanty, Point Pleasant. Thomas Gilmour, founding trustee of the Asbury Park Music Foundation, was named the president of MODC for a two-year term, replacing Matt Appel, Beacon Wealth Partners, who completed his two-year term. Other new
executive committee members for 2024 are Charlene Archer, Treasurer; Karen Campi, Secretary; John Casagrande; John LeMay; Steve Reinman; and Linda Savino. Brian Waldron was re-elected to the Executive Committee.
The newest board members for 2024 are Ian Singer, Director of Marketing for Davison Eastman Munoz Paone, P.A.; Maria Caputo, Monmouth Medical Center; Dr. Jared Morris, Monmouth County Vocational School District; Dr. Michael Maschi, Ocean County Vocational Technical School; Chris Curcia, OceanFirst Bank; Charlene Archer, Manasquan Bank; Bart Henderson, Henderson Promos; and Andrew Oeftering, UPTECH360 Corporation.
Continuing MODC Board Members for 2024 include John Gagliano, Counsel; Nancy Barone, MODC Past President; Lynn Maurer; Joseph Imbriale; Frank Preston; Kim Sambade; Louisa Vroman; Denise Gaffney; Chris Emigholz; Anthony Agliata; Bob McLane; John Kalli; Eileen Higgins; Marilee Pettit; Gary Pollack; Brian Foster; Commissioner Tom Arnone; Doug Lyons; Fran Kirschner; Kayci Clayton; Craig Trautweiler; Chris Church; Ron Reisner; Anthony Faugno; Karen Guarasi; and Toby Stark.
Jodi Grinwald, CEO of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council, thanked former president Matt Appel for his leadership and service to MODC. She also thanked and recognized the board members whose term ended due to term limits for their dedication: Heather Barberi from the Grunin Foundation; Jennifer Edmonds of Georgian Court University; Charles
Ford of Monmouth County Vocational School; Karen Homiek of Ocean County Vocational Technical School; and Kristine Novakowski, of Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity.
Contact Jodi Grinwald, MODC’s chief executive officer, at jodi@modc.com for any questions. Visit modc.com. to learn more about MODC.
VERIZON UPGRADES NETWORK ALONG JERSEY SHORE TO BOLSTER PUBLIC SAFETY, HANDLE MASSIVE DATA INCREASE
Sea Girt, Lavallette, Brick, Seaside Park, Ortley Beach, and Asbury Park get network upgrades
Verizon has just completed a major network upgrade at the Jersey Shore. Specifically, in Sea Girt, Lavallette, Seaside Park, Ortley Beach with additional upgrades coming in Asbury Park and Brick this summer. This is a response to the dramatic increase we’ve been seeing in usage from people at the beach, both summer visitors and year long residents, but also small businesses and public safety o cials - who need reliable communication in high density areas.
The upgrade is going to support more customers simultaneously using their phones with improved reliability and speeds.
Photo courtesy MODC
Dr. Izzy’s
Sound News
Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Find the Right Match Make sure your batteries are the right size, type, and performance level for your devices.
Prepare Before You Pull Pulling the tab activates your batteries, so be sure you’re ready to use them — they can’t be deactivated. It’s advisable to wait at least 2-3 minutes before closing the battery door to maximize battery life.
Power Down Turning off your hearing aids and opening the battery door when they’re not in use helps your batteries last longer.
Keep Water Out Moisture damages batteries, so protect your devices from water and store them overnight in a dehumidifier. If moisture corrodes the
Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
6 Tips For Longer Ba ery Life
battery door, the aid will eventually stop working.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures Extremes are no good for batteries, so store them at room temperature whenever possible.
Choose Rechargeables Rechargeables eliminate waste and the need to constantly mess with tiny batteries. Long time hearing aid users still prefer to replace their batteries as opposed to having to drag the charger with you on vacation trips.
Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer your questions about important hearing care issues. Please feel free to contact Dr. Izzy at 732-451-3962 or ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH
Dear Pharmacist
Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Do You Touch Your Face And Mouth A Lot? Many People Do!
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
We express our emotions by touching our faces. When we’re surprised or scared, we might instinctively cover our mouths with our hands. During moments of deep concentration or attentive listening, a hand often finds its way under our chin. This habit isn’t just random; it’s a hands-on coping mechanism that helps soothe us by engaging our senses. Our phones play a role in this too. With the rise of smartphones and computers, face-touching behaviors have significantly. Most people don’t clean their phones that often, and the face touching habit can transfer pathogens from screens to your face. Do you touch your face or mouth a lot? What about your hair, or nose.
5 Types of Face Touching
Mouth: Touching the mouth and nose 3-5 times per hour increases the risk of pathogen transmission.
Nose: Touching the outside of your nose or scratching it is pretty common. Surprisingly, nose picking is also common, with 91 percent of people admitting to it on a questionnaire.
Eyes: Touched 1-2 times per hour, which could be due to irritation or contact lenses.
Ears: Touched 2-3 times per hour, typically during stress or when adjusting accessories.
Hair: Frequent in individuals with long hair, occurring 4-6 times per hour.
You are going to start noticing yourself doing this more often, lol! And other people too. Frequent face touching can lead to the transfer of pathogens, causing infections and illnesses especially during high cold/flu season.
Why do we do it so much? When face
touching becomes really excessive (and “really” can be defined differently by all of us), it may be attributed to various psychological and physiological conditions. Psychogenic pruritus, for instance, involves itching without a physical cause and can lead to frequent scratching. People with small fiber neuropathy sometimes have what’s called neuropathic itch. Tactile hallucinations, often associated with psychiatric disorders or substance use, create false sensations of touch, prompting individuals to rub or scratch their faces. Then there’s dermatillomania, a condition characterized by compulsive skin picking, can result in persistent face touching.
Formication, the awful sensation of feeling ants or other bugs crawling on (or under) your skin! The word “formica” means ants. This tactile hallucination is sometimes related to illicit drug use and can cause frequent touching and scratching. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may involve compulsions that include repetitive face touching for some sufferers. I don’t want to medicalize it too much because for some people it’s just a matter of feeling nervous or anxious. Understanding these behaviors is fun, and crucial for those with immune systems that are compromised. Keep good hygiene practices to reduce the risk of infections, like washing hands frequently, or applying hand sanitizers. Try becoming more mindful of the frequency of face touching to help mitigate health risks if you have immune problems. For more detailed insights into face touching and its causes, please read my longer version of this article posted on suzycohen.com
(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) ©2024 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
St. Francis Counseling Service Seeking Advocates for the Fall of 2024
Are you an Ocean County resident who is interested in supporting survivors of sexual violence? Our FREE 40-hour training will certify you to advocate for people after they have experienced sexual violence. Once trained, you will be on-call to provide crisis intervention, educational information, and resources to survivors. All potential advocates are encouraged to apply. To apply and schedule an interview, please contact Cheryl Fuller, MSW at cfuller@stfrancislbi.org or call (609) 494-1554
Dr.
Educating Our Community On Nursing Home Abuse
By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deserve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse.
million by the year 2030.
Signs of abuse and neglect may be (but are not limited to) evidence such as patterns of bruising, unexplained injuries, frequent infections, bedsores, questionable hygiene, appearance of malnutrition, emotional distress, and unsanitary living conditions. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.
Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Department report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to double to 8.9
Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated, or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse in America and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling.
If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse call the trial attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.
e Calendar Girls
JERSEY SHORE – Looking for entertainment for your organization? The Calendar Girls – a Senior Performance Show which includes a Master of Ceremonies/Comedian 12 tap/jazz dancers, plus two vocalists. They provide their own music, along with their beautiful costumes in a one-hour show. They entertain for special events at senior expos, clubhouses, fundraisers and assisted living facilities. They are available for holiday performances. Also, they continually look for tap dancers to join their group. For information or to book a show, call the booking agent Jean at 732-730-3539.
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has issued an urgent call for type O+ and O- blood donations. This dangerous shortage is impacting local hospitals and part of a disturbing national trend, with Type O shortages reported across the U.S. The current inventory of type O blood is the lowest it’s been since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further complicating this shortage is a recent surge in blood usage. In the past several days, seven massive transfusion
protocols (MTPs) have occurred across the region. MTPs involve administering 10 or more units of blood to a patient within 24 hours but can often require 50 or more lifesaving blood products per patient, placing tremendous strain on the blood supply. Type O+ is the most common blood type, representing nearly 40% of the U.S. population. Type O- is the universal blood type and is commonly used in emergency settings. A shortage of both types, both
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need for donors is critical.
In addition, the region continues to struggle with the challenges that often accompany the summer months. Seasonal travel, school breaks, and a rise in traumatic accidents during the summer
months often strain the blood supply and lead to shortages. NJBS is calling on all individuals with Type O blood to make an immediate donation.
“We are appealing to our community to step up and donate blood, especially those who are type O. The summer months are always a challenging time for the blood supply, but we are currently experiencing an even lower level of this crucial blood type than at the start of the pandemic,” said
Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New Jersey Blood Services. “Following the recent surge in blood usage, our local inventory is critically low, and we need immediate support to ensure that every patient receives the lifesaving care they need.”
NJBS hosts daily blood drives and operates 19 area donor centers to reach donors and meet local hospital needs. Blood donors can give every 56 days,
and platelet donors can give twice per month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently lifted several blood donor eligibility restrictions. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800-688-0900.
To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org Can’t donate blood? You can still support NYBC’s mission by texting ‘NYBC’ to ‘20222’ to give $25.
For Sale
General dental practice for sale -
Established office over 50 years in South Jersery, Ocean County/ Jersey shore area. 2023 annual gross
$275,000, 2 1/2 days a week. 3 ops, fully equipped in a professional rented office building with parking. Digital xray, sterilization and lab area. Reception area and waiting room. TMJ, Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry. Pay $2500 rent. Asking $325,000. Any interest, send questions to dentalofficeinquiry@gmail.com. (37)
Items For Sale
“Up Bed” - Never used.Electronically assists you up. Removable short guard rails. Remote control. Set of sheets included. Call/text for information and pricing. 646-872-6317. (37)
Princeton Memorial Park - Double depth companion plot for 2. Garden of Time, section 1. Price $1,500. Call 609-903-0395. (35)
Items Wanted
COSTUME/ESTATE JEWEL-
RY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$
Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-849-6068 (new number). (t/n)
Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44)
Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)
Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records. - R&B, doo wop, soul, early rock & roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call between 8AM and 8PM 909-938-4623. (10)
Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
WE BUY CARS - Any year. Any model. Any condition. Running or Not. CASH PAYMENT AND FREE PICK UP OF VEHICLE. 609-3841610. Www.Webuycars2day.com. (32)
Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz. Also buying Comic Books . Call Rick 908-616-7104 (t/n)
CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
CLASSIFIEDS
Services Help Wanted
Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
Bus Driver NEEDED! - Flexible Scheduling. Perfect for Retiree in Retirement Community. CDL w/ Passenger endorsement required. Call SilverWoods Clubhouse for more information at 732-341-4825. (t/n)
Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)
R.C. Shea and Associates is seeking to hire a paralegal with civil/commercial litigation experience as well as an administrative assistant. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience. Please call Pam Williams, office manager at (732) 505-1212 or email at pwilliams@rcshea.com (t/n)
Services
Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-833-901-0309 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. (t/n)
Do You Want Your Car To Look Nice And Shine - Call Lenny Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (37)
When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 19 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C). (47)
PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com . Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)
ALL American Home Health AidesExperienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 848-224-0516. email woolnoughkris@gmail.com. (t/n)
DECKS • DECKS • DECKSWOOD • TREX • COMPOSITE • VINYL RAILINGS • BOARD REPLACEMENT • STAIRS • EXPERTS INSTALLATION • LICENSED • INSURED • ADVANCED BUILDING. 609-394-9030 (36)
Learn To Play The - Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or drums, from a NJ State Certified Teacher of Instrumental Music, in your home! Call 732-3504427 for more information. (33)
THE RIDE GUY - Takes you anywhere! No limits. Comfy mini-van. Call Charlie 732-2163176 or Email: cr@exit109.com. References. Let's Go! (t/n)
Garden State Property Maintenance - All yard work. Tree-trimming and removal, stump grinding, pavers, decks, flower beds, weeding. 609-661-5470. (t/n)
MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwork all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (10)
LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13VH10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! Servicing Toms River, Lakehurst, Manchester, Whiting, Jackson, New Egypt, Plumstead Beachwood, Bayville, Berkeley. (47)
Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
Painting - Special Spring Pricing. Interior/Exterior. Meticulous work. All materials and jobs guaranteed. Fully licensed and insured. $ave. Call 732-850-5060. (47)
CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (t/n)
APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (52)
Housecleaning - We offer services: House cleaning, laundy, window cleaning, painting, office cleaning, carpet cleaning, shopping, take clothes dry cleaning, typing, office work, demonstration, merchandise in store. Very good prices. Call 732330-4189 or 848-287-3944. (t/n)
Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)
Roofing - Covering the Jersey Shore since 1984. Removal of old shingles, all woodwork inspected and repaired. GAF lifetime roofing shingles. meticulous cleanup. Fully insured and free estimates. $ave. Call Clark 732-8505060. NJ Lic # 13VH11804800. (17)
Restaurant & Small Business Loans Available - Alternative loans & LOC for Restaurants and small businesses. No Upfront fees. For more information go to: www.cg-consultant.com and fill out submission form. Or call 570 592-6258 and leave message. (35)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (t/n)
DIRECTV - All your entertainment. Nothing on your roof! Sign up for Direct and get your first free months of Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax included. Choice package $84.99/ mo. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-877-557-1213. (t/n)
Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. We transform kitchens in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-367-2477. (t/n)
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beautiful sunrise over the
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Residents Reminded About Mosquito Control
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is asking residents and visitors to be vigilant about mosquito-borne illnesses such as eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis and west nile virus.
“Typically, mid-August and September mark the peak periods for West Nile activity, but it’s important for residents and visitors to be aware that mosquito control agencies across New Jersey have detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes earlier in the season this year,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The Mosquito Control Division is continuing to monitor mosquitoes throughout the County for West Nile virus and other diseases. The staff is also inspect-
ing and treating sites of stagnant water to control mosquito larvae.”
“Everyone can do their part in mosquito control by dumping water from tarps, buckets and other containers around their homes and other structures,” said Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division. “Residents and visitors are encouraged to protect themselves with an EPA-approved repellent, to limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, and to wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when possible.”
Residents who would like to learn more may call the Mosquito Control Division at 732542-3630 or submit a request for a courtesy inspection at visitmonmouth.com/mosquito.
Pop-Up Recovery Meetings
JERSEY SHORE – Join us for Hope Sheds Light’s Pop-Up Recovery Meetings this summer. Bring a chair, a beach towel, and an open heart to share in a safe and supportive space across Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
Ocean County: 9 to 11 a.m.
August 31 – Barnegat Bay, 373 Bayshore Drive, Barnegat
September 28 – Manahawkin Lake Park III, 86 North Main Street
Monmouth County: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
August 31 – Long Brach, entrance across from 7 Presidents Skate Park
September 28 – Asbury Park, 2nd Ave entrance
In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be canceled. For more information, contact lindery@hopeshedslight.org for Monmouth; victoria@hopeshedslight.org for Ocean.
Movies Under e Stars
HOWELL – Howell Township Presents Movies Under the Stars at Howell Library Hill, 318 Old Tavern Road.
Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) Activities from 6:30 to 7:45p.m. Bring your blankets or favorite low back lawn chair!
August 8 – Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
August 15 – Wonka
August 22 – Kung Fu Panda 4 For more information, contact Steven Fecher, Department of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or sfecher@ twp.howell.nj.us.
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CRADLE SWEET-TART, PEAK-OF-SUMMER FRUIT IN THE BUTTERIEST, FLAKIEST PASTRY
By America’s Test Kitchen
Notes: We strongly recommend weighing the flour here. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
1 cup (5 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
7 tablespoons (3 ounces) granulated sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon table salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut lengthwise into thirds and chilled
1/4 cup ice water
1 1/2 pounds (about 5 cups) blueberries
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Demerara or turbinado sugar
1. Place 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 1-gallon heavy-duty zipper-lock bag. Seal and shake well to combine. Add butter to bag; seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; and shake to coat with flour mixture.
2. Set rolling pin across lowest portion of bag and, using rocking motion, flatten butter beneath pin into large flakes. Working in sections, move pin up bag and flatten remaining butter. Shake bag to mix. Roll over bag with pin, shaking bag occasionally to mix, until flour becomes very pale yellow and almost all butter is incorporated.
3. Transfer mixture to a large bowl (use a rubber spatula or bench scraper to scrape any remaining butter and flour mixture from the bag). Add ice water and toss with a rubber spatula until just combined (mixture will be tacky). Transfer dough to a floured counter. With your floured hands, press dough into a rough 4-inch square.
4. Roll dough into a 10-by-5-inch rectangle with the short side parallel to the edge of the counter, flouring the counter and dough as needed. Starting at the top of the dough, fold into thirds like a business letter, using a bench scraper or metal spatula to release dough from the counter. Turn dough 90 degrees and repeat rolling into a 10-by5-inch rectangle. Rotate dough 90 degrees so the long side is parallel to the edge of the counter. Beginning with the long edge nearest you, roll dough into a tight cylinder. Pinch seam closed
and roll cylinder seam side down. Roll ends of the cylinder toward the center in opposite directions to form an “S” shape. Fold the “S” shape in half. Press dough into a 5-inch circle. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to two days.
5. Meanwhile, place half of the blueberries in a bowl and, using a spatula, press berries against the side of the bowl to break their skins. Add remaining blueberries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to colander set over bowl and let stand for at least 30 minutes.
6. Adjust oven rack to lowest position, set baking stone on rack, and heat oven to 400 degrees. Let chilled dough sit on counter to soften slightly, about 5 minutes, before rolling. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll dough into a 14-inch circle on a well-floured counter, rotating dough frequently and flouring the surface to keep the circle even, without any cracked edges. Roll dough loosely around a rolling pin and unroll it onto the prepared sheet. (It’s OK if the dough hangs over the edges of the sheet.) Cover dough and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
7. Remove sheet from refrigerator. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Using a slotted spoon, mound blueberries over the flour mixture, leaving any juices in the bowl. Reserve juices. Carefully grasp 1 edge of dough and fold up 2 inches over the fruit. Repeat around the circumference of the galette, overlapping dough every 2 inches; firmly pinch pleated dough to secure, but do not press dough into fruit. Brush dough with egg and sprinkle evenly with demerara sugar.
8. Bake galette for 20 minutes. While galette is baking, transfer reserved berry juices to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened and reduced to 1/4 cup, 3 to 6 minutes.
9. Remove galette from oven and brush fruit with half of the reduced juices. Return to oven and continue to bake until crust is golden brown and fruit is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes longer. Transfer galette to a wire rack and brush fruit with remaining reduced juices. Let cool for 30 minutes. Serve. Blueberry Galette.
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BLUEBERRY GALETTE
