2017-05-06 - The Howell Times

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–Photo by Sara Grillo Sami Steigmann speaks candidly and openly to the congregation about his life’s journey as a survivor and why he decided to become a motivational speaker.

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – On April 24, members of the Jewish faith gathered at Congregation Ahavat Olam in Howell for a service of remembrance in honor of Yom HaShoah, which translates to Holocaust Remembrance Day. Congregation Ahavat Olam shared the day of remembrance with congregates from Beth Am Shalom in Lakewood.

Besides special prayers, songs and a motivational talk from a notable Holocaust survivor, the service featured a candle lighting ceremony led by Rabbi Stephen Gold. A symbolic

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six memorial candles were lit, initially by first generation survivors, then children and grandchildren of survivors, in memory of the six million who perished during the Holocaust.

Faith leaders from other local churches, including Sixth Street Baptist Church in Lakewood, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Howell, St. Veronica’s Church in Howell, as well as Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines were also invited to light smaller votive candles as part of the ceremony.

There were a handful of Holocaust survivors (Tolerance - See Page 4)

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – It’s been anything but business as usual for Howell Township’s 2017 municipal budget, an agenda item that’s been in the works since October of last year.

At a town council meeting on April 18, Mayor Theresa Berge r, D e p u t y M a yo r Robert Nicastro and Councilmembers Robert Walsh and Evelyn O’Donnell listened to

a town hall packed with residents deliver a very clear message – the taxes are too high.

Residents were upset over a 4.63 percent increase in the amount of the budget to be raised by taxpayers this year, which at that time equated to $26,585,000. Many of them spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting to tell council members they (Budget - See Page 5)

–Photo by Sara Grillo Howell officials prepare to discuss the 2017 municipal budget at an April 18 meeting.

Monmouth County Freeholders Unveil New County Seal

FREEHOLD – The Mon mout h C ou nt y Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled a new seal for the County of Monmouth on April 27.

“The updated design is in keeping with the intention of a previous freeholder board who, on March 9, 1798, ordered a seal with a “Plough and the letters Monmouth,” said Free-

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holder Director Lillian G. Burry. “There can be little doubt that our forefathers, and mothers, knew that agriculture would always be part of our local economy. The new seal includes a historically accurate image of a moldboard plow with the words ‘County of Monmouth’ and ‘New Jersey’ encircling the

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border of the seal.”

Commonly used in Mon mout h Cou nt y for centuries, the moldboard plow ha s a curved metal plate that t u r n s ove r the earth from the furrow. Plows similar to the one depicted in the new seal are used to

till the fields at Historic Longstreet Farm.

“The green field and the brown furrows on the lower hal f of t he new seal represent Mon mouth C o u n t y ’s green spaces and active farmland,” said Freeholder Deput y Director

John P. Curley. “As the plough is pushed through the soil it creates long trenches, or furrows, in the fertile soil; the green field is a nod to both locally grown crops and open space preservation.”

“The tree line and blue sky represent the County’s long-standing commitment to land preservation for the

purpose of protecting farmland, open space, and water resources, said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. “Monmouth County is a state and national leader in preservation with more than 15,000 acres of preserved farmland and more than 16,500 of county park lands.”

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Tolerance:

Continued From Page 1 in attendance at the ceremony. One was brave enough to stand up and give an emotional account of his escape from a labor camp by jumping tents into the woods during the night. He and his older brother were taken in and helped by a Polish woman. Out of his six brothers and two sisters, only he and his brother survived.

Not Your Average Holocaust Survivor The evening’s keynote speaker, Sami Steigmann, is not who you would call your average Holocaust survivor. He is a cheerful motivational speaker on a mission to spread a life philosophy of positivity.

Steigman n abandoned the podium early on du r i ng the discussion and spoke to the packed congregation with a handheld microphone, up close and personal, even walking th rough the aisles every now and then.

“I am extremely happy to see that a lot of young people are here,” he said.

“My goal in life is to empower the young people to be the best that they can be – not sometimes, but all times.”

In fact, Steigmann credits some of his most important self-discoveries from talking with 5th and 6th graders who once asked him to summarize the most important parts of his life. He notes them as the birth of his son, overcoming hate and becoming homeless at the age of 56 while living in New York

City, a situation he credits as changing the course of his life.

“If I would have not been homeless, I would have not been volunteering. I probably would have done some other things and been in different situations, but I would not have accomplished many of the things that I have done today.”

Perhaps the most intriguing part of Steigmann’s background is that he was taken to a forced labor camp when he was a child and endured Nazi medical experiments in his early childhood. Although he has no memory of what was done to him, he has suffered from severe head, neck and back pain throughout his life.

Steigmann filed a complaint with the Claims Conference Compensation Program in 2002, and although he had no proof or evidence to prove the long-ago abuse, he was surprised to find they acknowledged the injustice in the form of a single payment – $5,348.36.

Tolerance In Today’s World Steigmann spoke to congregates about the importance of tolerance and accepting other people’s options and cultures, but that it doesn’t mean you always have to agree with them.

He brought up the genocide that’s happening r ight now in the Middle East, especially with the terrorist group ISIS, and the lack of tolerance shown.

“They go against Christians and they go against Muslims that do not believe in their ideology,” he said.

Steigmann also broke down the word genocide, sharing that the word “geno” means group and the word “cide” means murder.

“Holocaust, on the other hand, is a unique moment in history. In my personal opinion, it will never happen again.

Because of technology today, nobody can claim ‘I didn’t see it, I didn’t hear it, I did not know.’ Everything is instant.”

Perhaps tying back to his theme of empowering the young people of the world, the global problem, in his opinion, stems from one we often see on the playground.

“All the tragedies of the world, the Holocaust, have happened and can be summarized with one word – and that is bullying. You can bully one person or you can bully a group of people.”

–Photo by Sara Grillo Rabbi David Amar accepts a proclamation from Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines.

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Budget:

Continued From Page 1 were already fed up with paying $16-, $17- a nd $18,0 0 0 i n t a xes on t hei r homes every year.

Residents also feel that it’s unfair their houses are being assessed at fair market value every year, as it only adds to the problem. They urged the mayor and council to “get the pencil sharp and trim this budget.”

One resident, a retired police officer from New York, said that when he first moved to Howell, his taxes were $9,000.

Now, they’re $17,000. He said there are seven houses on his block. In three of them, people just walked away and left them empty. Despite his appreciation for the township and its suburban feel, the taxes have gone up, but his pension remains the same.

It seems like the message may have gotten through, as Mayor Berger and councilmembers decided not to entertain a motion to adopt the 2017 budget as introduced at the April 18 meeting. An increase to the 2017 temporary budget took effect, which bought the township some time to figure things out.

Officials advised residents that an estimated $913,000 would need to be cut from the budget in order to bring the tax levy increase to zero. But where would the money come from?

Aside from the Senior Center, there were few discretionary services left for Howell cut, seeing as the Recreation

The Howell Times, May 6, 2017, Page 5 Department and Youth and Family Services have already made their way out the door. Officials feared that once you start cutting into departments, overtime and fees for outside professionals would increase, creating an even worse financial scenario.

Budget Passes With Minimal Cuts Another special meeting was called to discuss the budget on April 27, and after over an hour of public hearing from residents on the topic, the council finally voted on an amended $47,767,000 budget that passed – with a sole no vote coming from Mayor Berger.

Officials managed to cut an additional $246,443 from the portion of the budget to be raised by taxpayers. This did not bring the tax levy to zero, but offered taxpayers some minor relief. The budget will now be supported by $26,338,557 in taxes, which is a 3.66 percent increase over last year’s tax levy.

“I know some of the things we’re cutting tonight, they’re going to come back to bite us a little bit, they really are,” said Councilman Walsh.

Berger also voted no to a resolution that offered these cuts, to which Councilwoman O’Donnell pointed out, “You voted no to your own cuts.” Berger replied back that they were not enough. At the April 18 meeting, she told councilmembers and residents that she had presented $600,000 in her own cuts. When a resident asked about what happened to the mayor’s cuts, Walsh said that they were good ideas, but had either already been cut, or were

unable to be cut.

Rising Home Assessments – When Does It Stop?

Even though the municipal tax rate remained nearly the same, at 39.5 cents for every $100 of assessed property, the average home value in Howell Township rose to $332,528 – which is $14,359 higher than it was during the 2016 budget.

Based on that median home value, the average resident will be impacted $1,314 on their tax bill, an increase of approximately $45, which will vary based on each homeowner’s assessed value.

Adding to the issue are annual home reassessments, which, according to the Monmouth County Board of Taxation, Governor Christie initiated in tax year 2014 to ensure homeowners were paying their fair share of taxes and not unfairly paying more or less than they should for a decade or more. Monmouth County signed on to be the first in the state to take on this “cost saving” Assessment Demonstration Program.

This creates a situation where even though the tax rate remains the same, if a resident’s home assessment continues to rise, their taxes will go up regardless.

Resident Gary Wagman, who built his own home 17 years ago on six acres of property on West Farms Road, has paid property taxes as high as $24,000 a year. He appealed them down to $17,000 five years ago, but they are now back up to $22,000. He asked the mayor and councilmembers why the influx of new commercial development – Lowe’s, Target, Xscape Theatres – doesn’t help the situation.

“I just don’t understand why that revenue isn’t helping our budget. All of our taxes here, every year, go up. Not down, or stay the same. When’s it stop? That’s all I’m asking.”

Looking Ahead, Next Year’s Budget During the course of adopting the 2017 budget, the idea to put together a resident budget council arose, ideally when 2018 budget discussions commence in the November timeframe.

Councilman Walsh encouraged the idea, telling residents at the April 27 meeting that they’d have to start going after big ticket items to really make a difference.

“We’re not going to be able to clip coupons and save a million, two million dollars,” he said.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eAtuReD L etteR Fight Cancer, Get Involved With Relay For Life It is safe to say we all k now someone who has been affected by cancer. This disease can impact anyone, young or old, co-workers, friends and family.

But we have an opportunity as a community to help change this and fight back.

On Saturday, May 20, the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Berkeley/Lacey will be held at Veterans Park in Bayville from noon to 6 a.m. the next mor ning. Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where individuals and teams gather to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost and fight back against cancer. Members from each team will take turns walking the track throughout the day and night, all in a festive atmosphere with live bands, f ield games, food and on-site fundraisers. Af ter dark, candle-lit luminaria will line the track to honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost to cancer.

The event continues through the night, since cancer never sleeps.

Relay is about cele-

brating cancer survivors and raising money for research and support programs for local cancer patients. The American Cancer Society provides services such as transportation, through Road to Recovery; wigs; lodging for treatment far from home; and much more.

Money raised st ays local, so you will be helping people in your community.

To enroll your team in the Relay for Life of Berkeley/Lacey on May 20, go to relayforlife. org/berkeleynj or call 732-206-3535, and then ask others to join your team. Once you are enrolled, you will receive information on meeting dates and events.

This is a community event, and we need the help of everyone in Lacey and Berkeley townships to make the Relay for Life of Berkeley/Lacey a success.

There are many ways to get involved - join a team, start a team, volunteer, donate or sponsor the event. Together we can make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Kim Callis Lanoka Harbor, NJ

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The Geese Problem At Harry Wright Lake Is Out Of Control Harry Wright Lake in Whiting is important to many township residents and their grandchildren.

T he pa rk is used for many dif ferent events, not only swimming. Last year, the lake was opened for sw i m m i ng for t wo days only. Maybe Mayor Palmer should consider what Lakehurst is doing.

The geese problem is out of control.

Paul Schechter Whiting, NJ

Shame On Our Government I am a compulsive gambler and I have abstained from gambling for over 50 years.

Compulsive gambling is an insidious disease that many people are in denial of what serious destruct i o n i t c a n l e a d i n t o.

If you don’t k now that gambling is an addiction, slowly but shortly it is infiltrating our society and being detrimental to us and our children. I have been fighting the gover-

Letters To The Editor nors and politicians for cause this could be your her. You didn’t have to 15 years to reach out and help warn the people of this addiction and nothing has been done about it. We w il l neve r st op g a m bl i n g b e c a u s e t h e state makes billions of dollars every year from gambling and nothing is being done to help this addiction with the money the state is making. From my own experience and speak ing to hu nd reds of people about the pain and suffering gambling can cause them such as ban k r uptcy, embezzle me nt , p r ison , for e clo sures of their home and also suicide.

Some of the revenue money made from gambl i ng shou ld b e a l lott e d fo r r e h a b p u r p o s es, including insurance companies to recognize compulsive gambling as a disease. It’s no different than alcohol or drugs.

Secondly, money should be appropriated to have the state invest in billboards throughout New Jersey to let people know that there is help.

The parents and grandparents should look into t h i s s e r io u s g a m bl i n g problem we have in our schools and colleges be-

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child someday.

It is nice for Governor Christie on TV to reach out to help people with drug addiction but nothing on gambling addiction. Gambling is an insidious disease that many people are in denial of and what destr uction it can lead you into. Please call your representatives and call the governor’s office too. So reach out to help this insidious disease.

Dominick Magliaro Toms River

To The Dishonest Person Who Stole My Mother’s Purse This is to the dishonest per son who stole my mother’s purse at Shop Rite in Lakehurst. You should know more about the person you victimi z e d . S h e i s 70 ye a r s old a nd leg a l ly bl i nd .

Despite this, she works at Walmart because she c a n’t a f fo r d t o r e t i r e.

You took her extra pair of glasses she needs in case her first pair break, she wouldn’t be able to see to get to t he eye doctor. You took her sunglasses she needs to get down the stairs when it’s snowy. You took things that can be replaced li ke her credit ca rds, license, social security ca rds a nd checkbook s.

But she can’t replace the photos of her grand and g reat g randch ild ren or the t r in kets they made for her. This woman who has lived here for 50 plus years, helps the homeless by giving them a room.

Through her church, she fe e d s t h e hu n g r y. A l l you had to do is ask her for money and she would have given it to you. You didn’t have to steal from

make her life 10 times more challenging by having to replace everything and cost her money i n e yeg l a s s r e pl a c e m e nt .

He r pre sc r ipt ion is so complicated it costs $500 fo r h e r g l a s s e s w h ic h won’t be covered for her.

I hope it was worth it.

Elaine Allen Manchester, NJ

Christie Should Sign Wounded Warrior Caregiver Relief Act Governor Christie has an opportunity to honor t he st r ug g le s m a ny of ou r veter a ns a nd t hei r families face when they come home.

T h e Wo u n d e d Wa rr ior Ca reg iver Relief Act (S750) is await i ng t h e G ove r n o r’s sig n a ture. This program would provide a modest state i n c o m e t a x c r e d it fo r eligible, unpaid family c a r e g i ve r s , p r ov i d i n g critical suppor t for our Wounded Warriors who served in the military on or after the 911 terrorist attacks.

According to a recent A A R P repor t, the vast major it y of ca reg ive r s spend approx i mately $7,000 out of their own pockets each year to care for their loved ones.

Caregivers support their f a m i l i e s l ov i n g l y b u t c o u l d u s e s o m e h e l p.

Without our army of unpaid family caregivers, ou r he a lt hc a r e s yst e m would collapse.

We all must do our part to support our veterans.

AARP is urging Governor Christie to do his part now by signing this bill into law.

Cassandra Arnold AARP New Jersey

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Freeholders Award Scholarships For Continuing Education From The Desk Of The Monmouth County

Freeholders WEST LONG BRANCH – Mon mouth Cou nt y Freeholder Director Lillian G. Bu r r y awarded scholarships to 13 Brookdale County College stude nt s at a re cog n it ion luncheon at Mon mouth University on April 6.

To k e e p M o n m o u t h County’s best and brightest students in Monmouth C o u n t y, t h e B o a r d of Chosen Freeholders sponsor an annual scholarship p r og r a m t h a t b e n ef it s Brookd ale Com mu n it y College g raduates who elect to cont i nue t hei r college education at Monmouth University.

T h e s c h ol a r s h i p r e cipie nt s we re Wi l l ia m Boman, Renata Bralla, Thomas Car uso, Gabrielle Imbriano, Julianna Ma s c o, Nic ole M i l le r,

Alfonso Nachum, Silvana Pagliuca, Sophia Parola, Sabrina Perez, Nicholas Salegna, Meghan Saporita and Michelle Vovk.

“This program will ens u re we ke e p t he b e st a nd br ig ht e st st ude nt s here by providing these scholarships for our fut u r e c o m mu n it y le a d ers,” Freeholder Director Lil l ia n G. Bu r r y said.

“Since Monmouth County has some of the finest educational institutions anywhere, our children should be encouraged to attend school here and, hopefully, they will live and work in Monmouth County after they graduate.”

The criterion that has been established for the scholarships is as follows: Students must have a

p e r m a n e n t Mo n m o u t h County address and lived there for 12 months.

Students must graduate Brookd ale, complet i ng an Associate in Ar ts, Associate in Science or Associate in Fine A r ts degree.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.

Students must maintain a f ull-time course load at Monmouth University, which is a minimum of 12 credits.

Students must have a demonstrated a financial n e e d , w it h p r efe r e n c e being given to federal Pell grant or New Jersey TAG grant recipients.

“This is an excellent way to invest in our students and encourage them to stay not only New Jersey, but i n Mon mout h County,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley, liaison to Brookdale Community College.

“This seamless and affordable transfer opport u n it y f rom Brookd ale to Monmouth Universi-

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Government Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry with scholarship recipients at an April 6 luncheon at Monmouth University. t y will enable some of our best students to earn b a c c a l a u r e at e d eg r e e s locally.”

Additionally, the scholarship awards may be renewed annually, providing the funding remains

available and the students maint ain a GPA of 3.5 or bet ter at Mon mouth University.

Menendez Statement On Judge Neil Gorsuch Nomination For Supreme Court

NEW JERSEY – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez relea sed t he follow i ng st atement on the nomi n a t io n of J u d g e Ne i l Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

“I have said many times that, just as the President has the right to put forth a nominee of his choosing to f ill this vacancy on the Supreme Court, the Senate has the Constitutional duty to consider his nominee by thoroughly and fairly examining their qualif ications and record. I take my Constitutional obligation to advise and consent very seriously, because the decisions made by the U.S.

S u p r e m e C o u r t a f fe c t the lives of every single American. “ I h a d h o p e d P r e sident Trump would nominate an uncontroversial, mainstream judge to the Supreme Court. Instead, he has chosen a nominee who, after long ref lection and in hearing from my c on s t it u e nt s , I c a n not support.

“In his writings and his career, Judge Neil Gorsuch has shown himself t o b e f a r t o o clo s e t o p owe r f u l cor p or at ion s and special interests.

I a m pa r t icu la rly concerned by his dissent in Tr a n s A m Tr u c k i n g v.

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Board, where a tr ucker d r iv i ng i n negat ive -14 degrees lost the use of his trailer’s brakes. When the employer f i red the t r ucker for abandoning the t railer to f ind heat to save his life, six other judges made the obvious and commonsense conclusion that that f iring was illegal. But Judge Gorsuch would have upheld the firing based on a n i l log ic a l a nd i nd e fensible reading of the underlying law.

“Other areas of Judge G o r s u ch’s r e c o r d a l s o deeply concer n me. He praised one of the main a rch itect s of t he voter identification laws, which

are stripping rights away from African-American a nd L at i no vot e r s. He held that cor porations’ religious rights trump a female employee’s right t o c ont r a c e pt ive c a r e.

He has even t a ken extraordinary measures to advance his own ideological views and undermine women’s access to basic reproductive health care when he requested a sua sponte rehearing in a case that would have blocked funding to Planned Parenthood.

“I asked myself whether Judge Gorsuch would further the ideal of equal just ice a nd g ive f ull meaning to our nation’s

c iv i l r ig ht s l aw s , a n d whe t he r he wou ld u p hold these principles in the face of the cu r rent anti-civil rights, anti-imm ig r a nt , a nt i-women a nd a nt i-hu m a n r ig ht s agenda. During his hearing, I had hoped that he would be for th r ig ht i n his answers, explaining his judicial philosophy wh i le m a i nt a i n i ng t he future impar tiality that all judges must possess.

Unfor t u nately, I fou nd Judge Gorsuch’s answers at the hearing to be wholly inadequate.

“Based on his record, judicial philosophy, and indirect and evasive answers du r ing the hear-

i ngs, I ca n not suppor t eit he r clot u re or f i n al passage on Judge Gorsuch’s nomination.

“The last four judges conf ir med to the Sup r e m e C o u r t r e c e ive d more than 60 votes in the U.S. Senate, and there is no reason that Neil Gorsuch should n’t be held to the same standard.

Instead of changing the rules on lifetime appointments that have made the Senate the greatest deliberative body, we should i n s t e a d wor k t oge t he r in a bipar tisan man ner to f ind a nominee who is capable of winning a healthy majority in the U.S. Senate.”

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

Easter Bunny Visits Elks Lodge

–Photo courtesy Howell Elks HOWELL – The Howell Elks Lodge #2515 recently held its Easter Bunny Egg Hunt and lunch. Pictured are Lecturing Knight Chris Maher, the Easter Bunny John Ventolo and Lodge Ambassador Marc Weisneck.

Grassroots Festival At Bear Creek Herbary

HOWELL – The Bear Creek Herbary, located at 494 Lakewood Farmingdale Road, will host a Grassroots Festival on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate the work of many local artists, vegan and organic restaurants, juice shops and gluten free bakery products for everyone in the community to sample. Bring a yoga mat and enjoy yoga in the field.

For a complete list of local businesses participating in the festival, visit bearcreekherbary. com.

The Herbary is a 15-acre property located five miles west of Belmar beaches that has been

lovingly restored by local award-winning landscape architect Ron Springer. He purchased the dilapidated chicken farm in 2001 and has created a tranquil farm setting that is enjoyed by customers considered to be “friends of the farm” by his family and the Bear Creek crew.

The vision at Bear Creek Herbary is to embrace the local, health conscience mindset and provide likeminded folks involved in the “back to the farm” movement with a go-to place.

Other upcoming events at the Herbary including a dinner in the greenhouse where all proceeds will go to a local charity.

Monmouth Civic Chorus Celebrates The Northern Lights

COLTS NECK – The award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus, led by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau, will perform Northern Lights on June 2 at 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 1 Phalanx Road.

Concertgoers will explore the stunning music and powerful choral traditions of the Baltics and Scandinavia. Artistic Director Ryan James Brandau has broad experience conducting a variety of choral and orchestral ensembles.

In addition to his work with Monmouth Civic Chorus, he serves as Artistic Director of Princeton Pro Musica and Amor Artis, a chamber choir and orchestra in New York City. He is also on the faculty of Westminster Choir College, where he works with the Symphonic Choir. He remains active as a choral arranger,

composer, and clinician, whose arrangements and compositions have been featured by choral ensembles across the globe.

The Monmouth Civic Chorus has been called “near-flawless” (Asbury Park Press), “alive and evocative” (The Star-Ledger) and “superior” (Red Bank Green). The Chorus is the proud recipient of the 2008 ASCAP/ Chorus America Alice Parker Award and the 2010 Spinnaker Award for Arts and Culture from the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors, $25 for groups and $5 for students. Tickets and information are available by calling 732933-9333 or visiting monmouthcivicchorus. org.

Embroiderers’ Guild Of America Meeting

COLTS NECK – Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. There are sit-&-stitch tables at each meeting, as well as the opportunity to work on special projects.

Day stitchers will meet on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Colts Neck Community Church, 25 Merchants Way. For more information, contact Toni at 732-462-5540 or visit our website at mcega.org.

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HOWELL – Ally McGowan and Ben Long, both seniors at Colts Neck High School, have been recognized as the National PAL Female & Male Youth of the Year, due to their dedication and commitment to the Howell Township Police Athletic League and the community of Howell.

The awards are presented annually to honor outstanding youth volunteers who have made extra significant contributions to their PAL and their community during the previous year. This is the first time that two youths from the same PAL chapter have won this prestigious award in the same year.

For the past six years, both Ally and Ben have

demonstrated their commitment to helping others by leading through action. They both have served over a thousand hours of community service during this time bettering the lives of others.

Some of the exemplary ways these two have served others include preparing food and feeding the homeless on a weekly basis, raking leaves, shoveling snow in the senior citizen community, working with students with special needs, assisting the town with community cleanups, delivering presents to sick children on Christmas morning and helping younger students to become future leaders at Youth Leadership Conferences.

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–Photo courtesy Freehold Regional High School District Top, participants in Howell High School’s Colors for Autism Run on April 23.

Middle, runners had colorful powder thrown on them by student volunteers at the April 23 Colors for Autism Run, which raised over $3,000 for POAC Autism Services.

Bottom, runners for a picture after Howell High School’s Colors for Autism Run on April 23.

HOWELL – The Anytowners peer leadership group at Howell High School was thrilled to partner with POAC Autism Services to bring awareness through the Colors for Autism Run, a colorful run/walk that took place on April 23.

As participants ran through the course at Howell High School, colorful powder was thrown on them by student volunteers.

The end result was a rainbow of colors and smiles from ear to ear. The event was a huge success and raised over $3,000 dollars for POAC, which stands for Parents of Autistic Children.

The mission of this non-profit organization

is to make a difference for every child with autism in New Jersey. The money raised at the Colors for Autism Run will help support the hundreds of free events that POAC sponsors for the autism community.

Howell High School’s Peer Leadership program donated the many colors used during the run. Teacher Tim Hogan helped bring the fundraising event to the school, which has one of the largest autism spectrum disorder support programs in the state of New Jersey. From the banners to the signs to the opening speech, it is clear that Howell High School is a place of autism awareness, acceptance and action.

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Marlboro Man Killed In Fatal Crash Involving Police Pursuit

HOWELL – In the early morning hours ofApril 23, Midnight Squad Sergeant Rich Conte #249 was on Tinton Falls Road when he identified an approaching vehicle traveling 56 mph in a posted 25 mph speed limit zone.

As Sergeant Conte turned his patrol vehicle around to initiate a motor vehicle stop, the driver accelerated onto Asbury Ave. and began passing other motorists in “no-passing” zones and speeding around curves in the roadway. Unable to close the gap on the vehicle, Sergeant Conte activated his emergency lights and sirens to make the driver aware of his presence and get him to stop. The driver ignored the police presence and continued driving recklessly onto Southard Avenue, accelerating to over 100 mph and disregarding two red traffic signals in the process.

Sergeant Conte was unable to identify the license plate or close the distance on the vehicle. Due to his speed, the driver could not handle the curve in the roadway near Howell Golf Course on Southard Avenue and lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway, sideswiped a utility pole and struck a wooden fence and tree.

Sergeant Conte was not behind the vehicle when the crash occurred, but pulled up to the scene shortly after. He attempted to perform first aid on the driver but it was apparent that he was deceased. The total length of time from Sgt. Conte’s initial observation of the speeding car to his arrival at the crash was approximately 2 minutes 42 seconds with a distance

of approximately 3.3 miles.

The driver was identified as 25-year-old Marlboro resident Brian Fani, who was operating a 2009 Subaru Legacy. An autopsy revealed the cause of death to be blunt force trauma. Toxicology results will take several weeks.

This incident remains under investigation. As per policy, whenever there is a death or serious bodily injury during a pursuit and/or use of force, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is involved.

This is to ensure an impartial review and determination of the facts. After their review is completed, the Chief of Police and Internal Affairs Unit of the Howell Police Department will conduct a separate investigation to ensure all department policies were followed. Sergeant Conte will remain on full-duty without any restrictions.

Chief Kudrick stated, “Regardless of the circumstances, a young man lost his life. We remind everyone the consequences of actions. Legal problems can be resolved. A life cannot be replaced. Sadly, a family has now been forever affected. The Howell Police Department extends our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Fani.”

If anyone has additional information regarding this case, please contact Detective Cruz from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Professional Responsibilities Unit at 732-618-7369 or Howell Police Captain Rizzo at 732-938-4575, ext. 2237 or trizzo@howellpolice.org.

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Enjoy May In A Monmouth County Park

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Park System invites residents to enjoy the month of May by taking part in the below activities and events in its beautiful county parks: A Butterfly Walk on May 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown and on May 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Clayton Park in Upper Freehold. Join a Park System Naturalist

for a walk to identify butterflies. Walk may be a mile or more. Open to ages 7 and up, under 18 with adult.

Nature Lecture Series: Sea Turtle Recovery Along the Jersey Shore on May 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center in Port Monmouth. Find out which sea turtles call the Jersey Shore home and ways to help these endangered

and threatened pelagic animals during this talk by staff from Sea Turtle Recovery, a new non-profit group in South Jersey dedicated to the rehabilitation, preservation and conservation of these creatures.

Embroidery Demonstration and Accordion Melodies of the 1890s on May 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel. There will also be a Cookstove

Demonstration from 12:30 to 3 p.m. where farm staff will fire up the cookstove and prepare a dish as it would have been done in the 1890s.

7 Prez SK8 Jam on May 20 at 10 a.m. at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. Join us for this amateur skateboarding contest at the park’s Skateplex.

Local skateboard and food vendors will be on hand.

Open Shoot Archery on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thompson Park Activity Barn in Lincroft. Join us for this open shoot.

All equipment is provided and no outside equipment is permitted. This offering is designed for experienced archers. Open to ages 10 and up and under 18 with adult.

Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Walnford Day on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold. Join us for this annual celebration featuring milling demonstrations, hands-on activities, games, exhibits and displays.

Celebrate Biodiversity Day on May 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. Join Park System Naturalists and explore the tidal shores and wetlands of the park. Please dress to get dirty and wear old shoes, no flip flops.

Thompson Park Canoe Rentals on May 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thompson Park in Lincroft. Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available.

Open to ages 3 and up, under 18 with adult.

The cost is $15 per boat for one to three people for two hours, cash or check only.

Decoration Day Celebration on May 29 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Longstreet Farm in Holmdel. Join in the celebration as the farm staff enjoys an old-fashioned Decoration Day. To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.

The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks and Recreation agency.

Recycling Schedule

FARMINGDALE – Farmingdale provides recycling the first and third Wednesdays for sections one and three in the borough.

Sections two and four have recycling pickup the first and third Thursdays each month.

The Borough has provided two recycling containers to each household as a result of a grant from the County of Monmouth.

Households that need to use additional containers should use solid, lightweight recycling containers, without wheels, and no more than 30lb. capacity for the recyclables.

It would also be appreciated if holes could be drilled in the bottom of the containers to allow rainwater to drain. Finally, on the day of recycling, leave the containers uncovered.

More recycling information is available by visiting Monmouth County’s website at visitmonmouth.com and clicking on “Recycling.”

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Continued From Page 1 the new seal is including the year in which the Monmouth County was carved out of the Province of East Jersey,” said

The Howell Times, May 6, 2017, Page 13 Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. “On March 7, 1683, the Provincial General Assembly created the counties of Monmouth, Bergen, Essex, and Middlesex.

“Pushing the plow forward is a farmer,” said Freeholder Gary J. Rich, Sr.

“Representing the hardworking spirit of the people of Monmouth County, the farmer works from sun up to sun down.

Our workforce continues that tradition in the farm fields, offices, retail shops, a nd ou r m a ny Ma de i n Mon mout h

businesses.”

The new seal will be incorporated in County communications and be placed on the County f lag and County vehicles, signs and other identifiers as items are replaced or upgraded.

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Government The Monmouth Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled a new Monmouth County seal on April 27 at the Board’s afternoon workshop meeting in Freehold. Each of the freeholders explained the various elements of the new seal. Pictured (left to right) are Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq., Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley, and Gary J. Rich, Sr.

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May Health Education Programs At Monmouth Medical Center

LONG BRANCH – Monmouth Medical Center is offering the following health education programs in the month of May at its 300 Second Avenue location, unless otherwise noted: Mental Health Awareness on May 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit representatives from the Behavioral Health Department outside the entrance to Monmouth Medical Center’s Sea Breeze Café for information about mental illnesses and related issues.

Many problems can be avoided by making positive lifestyle choices and changing how we act and think before they can manifest.

No registration is required.

Stroke Awareness at on May 18 and 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit representatives from the Stroke Center outside the entrance to Monmouth Medical Center’s Sea Breeze Café for information about the signs and symptoms of stroke and the risk factors. Learn what FAST stands for and review calling 911. The more people who can recognize and respond to stroke warning signs FAST – the better. No registration required.

Coping with Behavioral Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease on May 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. Behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can pose concerns for family caregivers. As the disease progresses, behavior often becomes the primary way people with the disease communicate their needs. Learn why people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia experience behavior changes, what those behaviors mean and how to cope when behaviors are challeng-

Friends Of Monmouth County Park System Golf Outing

COLTS NECK – The Friends of the Monmouth County Park System 25th Annual Golf Outing is on May 17 at the Hominy Hills Golf Course, 92 Mercer Road.

Fee per golfer is $175 and includes continental breakfast, luncheon and beverages.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

For more information, contact Maria Wojciechowski at 732-975-9735 or maria.wojciechowski@co.monmouth.nj.us.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Donate To Big Brothers Big Sisters

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties are seeking donations of unwanted clothing and household items.

Residents can schedule a pickup of unwanted clothing and household items by calling 877366-8828 or schedule online at donatebbbs. com.

Schools, offices and other organizations are encouraged to start a clothing drive. To schedule a drive, contact Kate at kambrosio@ bbbsmmc.org or call 732-544-2224, ext. 319.

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Arthritis: It Hurts to Move – What Can Help? on May 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. Joint pain and injury affects many Americans

and it becomes more common as we age.

Join Paula Ross RN, MSN from Monmouth Medical Center to learn about the different types of arthritis and the: causes, diagnosis, treatments and medications for each type.

Review what actions you can take to help limit progression and disabilities. Look ahead at what the future may hold and how to differentiate scams from evidence-based

therapies. The presentation will be held in the SCAN classroom in the lower level of the Monmouth Mall, Routes 35 and 36 in Eatontown. Registration is required by calling 732-542-1326.

For questions or more information, contact The Community Health Education Department at Monmouth Medical Center at 732-923-6990.

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I think these medications are causing a lot of gluten sensitivity (not celiac which is autoimmune). With acid blockers, how are you supposed to fully digest your meals without your stomach acid? You can’t. Soon I will tell you about three common symptoms that come from eating gluten-based bread, pasta, cookies, muffins, bagels, soy sauce and so forth.

When the protein gluten breaks into smaller proteins (gliadin for example), it leaves your digestive tract through microscopic holes and get into your bloodstream. Therein lies the problem. Your body makes antibodies to gliadin and attacks whatever tissue that gliadin has attached itself too. Your immune system is just doing its job, attacking the invader, but it’s your body that pays the price.

For years we’ve heard anecdotally about people who test negative for celiac disease but whose symptoms dramatically improve when gluten (and preferably all grains) are eliminated. We are now starting to get some answers, because a separate condition called Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) has recently been officially identified. Patients with NCGS will absolutely test negative for the autoimmune condition of celiac disease,

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Shrewsbury Chorale Second 60th Anniversary Concert

MANASQUAN – The Shrewsbury Chorale has been in the spotlight for 60 years, bringing fine choral music to countless audiences in Monmouth County.

To mark this special occasion, Music Director Neil F. Brown has prepared a stunning program. The 60 th Anniversary Concert will open with a reprise of Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes. This gorgeous collection of love songs was performed in The Shrewsbury Chorale’s very first season in 1957. Accompanying on piano will be the husband and wife team of John Balme and Cynthia Springsteen-Balme. James Whitbourn’s ethereal Requiem Canticorum, composed in 2010, will feature Paul Cohen on soprano sax and John Balme on organ. The concert will be capped off with Handel’s Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, accompanied by chamber orchestra.

Soloists Irene Choras-Tsakiris, soprano, and David Kellett, tenor, will be featured throughout the program. To mark the occasion, a contingent of former Chorale members has also been invited to sing.

This 60 th Anniversary Concert will take place on May 21 at 3 p.m. at Manasquan United Methodist Church, 23 Church Street. Tickets purchased at the door are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $10 for children. Tickets in advance are $20, $17 and $8, respectively.

The performance venue is ADA accessible and the concert is partially funded by

The Shrewsbury Chorale at a performance in December 2016. the Monmouth County Arts Council. The audience is invited to a reception following the performance.

For more information, call Steven Leech at 732-747-1362; email us at theshrewsburychorale@gmail.com or visit shrews-

–Photo courtesy Shrewsbury Chorale burychorale.org.

Please join The Shrewsbury Chorale for this very special 60th Anniversary event.

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Patriot’s pride in Point Pleasant Dear Patriot, You are a true American. I cannot say it often enough, the brave men and women who have served our country and in some cases paid the ultimate price to defend our freedoms should be remembered

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Students and leaders of various agencies in Monmouth County came together on April 25 for the Sheriff’s annual Student Ambassadors For Heroin Use Prevention forum.

FREEHOLD – Sheriff Shaun Golden con- the conference.” tinues to be a leader in the fight against drug The abuse of opiates has reached epidemic abuse as the heroin epidemic remains one of proportions throughout the nation, as well the most important crises law enforcement in as in our communities. In 2016, Monmouth Monmouth County must conquer.

County lost approximately 164 residents to As the number of opiate related deaths rise, opiate related deaths. Those numbers are trouthe Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office held bling, especially compared to the most recent its annual heroin forum on April 25: Student statistics of highway fatalities and homicides Ambassadors For Heroin Use Prevention. in 2016, which were 49 and 7, respectively.

The program bridged students and leaders of “We need to come up with strategies. It is various county agencies together to address tearing the fabric of our communities apart opiate addiction. and we need you to think outside the box,” “Law enforcement, educational and behav- said Douglas Collier, Drug Initiative Coordiioral healthcare professionals can’t combat nator & Law Enforcement Liaison, NJ Office this problem alone,” said Sheriff Shaun of Attorney General, who was the featured Golden. “That’s why it’s of the utmost impor- speaker. “We don’t have all the answers and tance that our adolescents and young adults, that’s why it’s important we hear from you, along with the professionals, work together on what needs to be done.” to provide new and innovative approaches, “We collectively came up with several strategies and solutions. Through this initia- strategies to address this issue,” said Rachel tive, we hope to inhibit the wave of opiate use, Kuhlthau, Wall High School. “Because kids addiction and related deaths.” think it’s cool to do drugs, our groups created Through the Monmouth County Sheriff’s a slogan ‘Not Cool is Cool.’ We also proposed Office unique format, students from Mon- to target middle school students about the danmouth University, Brookdale Community gers of drugs and want to make information College and high schools from Middletown, and program more available to all students.”

Manalapan, Keansburg, Howell, Holmdel, “This program was a great learning experiWall, Asbury Park and West Long Branch ence. The open dialogue and input from us as came up with an action plan that consisted students will help make a difference,” said Eli of strategies and solutions to the heroin Avivi, Manalapan High School. “We believe crisis from a peer perspective. The groups that getting parents more involved is the key were moderated by prominent leaders of to addressing this issue. In addition, having the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the more accessible resources and social media Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the outreach will help deal with the problem.”

Monmouth County Superintendent of Schools The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the NJ Department of Education, as well thanks all the participants of the program as prevention and addiction specialists. for their dedication and commitment to this “This event is for our students whose friends important topic, especially the participating are being lost to this insidious epidemic,” high schools and colleges, the Monmouth said Principal Richard Allen, Poseidon Early County Prosecutor’s Office, the Monmouth College High School. “Through the program, County Superintendent of Schools, the New our youth can help become effective peer Jersey State Commissioner of Education, the leaders in the fight against opiate abuse, Monmouth County Office of Addiction Sersince the agents of change are some of these vices, Prevention First and the Asbury Park/ young men and women who participated in Wall Elks Lodge #128.

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Monmouth County Nurse Facing Child Pornography Charges

By Sara Grillo EATONTOWN – A 33-year-old Registered Nurse has voluntarily surrendered his nursing license and faces possible jail time following a recent arrest on child por nography charges, off icials said.

Richard Matthew Baine of Eatontown was arrested and charged on March 20.

He signed an Interim Consent Order on April 7, surrendering his license to the Board of Nursing, even though according to that order, he is not currently employed as a nurse.

His arrest stems from a two-month investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Unit, in which detectives issued a search

war rant of Baine’s home and found evidence of child pornography being downloaded and distributed through a peer-to-peer file-sharing program on several of his electronic devices.

Baine is officially charged with one count of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child in connection with the Distribution of Child Pornography

and third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child in connection with the Possession of Child Pornography.

If convicted of the second degree charge, Baine faces a sentence of five to 10 years in prison, and if convicted of the third degree charge, he faces a sentence of three to five years in prison.

The nursing license suspension is considered temporary pending conclusion of the criminal matter. In the meantime, Baine cannot present himself as a nurse or practicing nurse in New Jersey. After the criminal matter is closed, the Board of Nursing may take additional action, as they are tasked with regulating nursing in the State of New Jersey and making sure those who practice it are qualified and competent enough to do so.

“When alerted to these charges, the Board moved quickly to secu re the surrender of this nurse’s license,” said Steve Lee, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “It is important to maintain the integrity of the nursing profession, particularly in light of such serious charges. Public safety and confidence depend on it.”

If the allegations against Baine are true, they are considered to be an offense involving “moral turpitude” and would indicate a lack of good moral character, which is a foundation for licensure under state statute.

“The exploitation of children, such as that alleged here, is one of the most serious crimes that can be committed.

When a nurse is facing these types of charges, the action taken by the Board is not only appropriate, but necessary,” Attorney General Christopher Porrino said. “We must protect the public from those who refuse to live up to the moral standards demanded as a condition of their licensure.”

The case is assigned to Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Margaret C. Koping. Baine is represented by Richard Stone, Esq., of Neptune.

Meeting Schedule FAR MI NGDALE – The gover ning b o d y me e t s on t he f i r s t a nd t h i rd Tuesdays of each month, with some exceptions, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 13 Asbury Ave. The meetings are: May 16, June 7 and 20, July 5 and 18, August 1 and 15, September 5 and 19, October 3 and 17, November 8 and 21, December 5 and 19, and January 2, 2018 at 6 p.m.

The Planning/Zoning Board Of Adjustment Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., dependent upon business before the board at the Communit y Center, 13 Asbury Ave. When the regularly scheduled meeting falls on a holiday, it will automatically be held on the next business day.

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Inside The Law New Jersey’s Wrongful Death Law

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

The success of a Wrongful Death claim depends not only on the merits of your case, but also your attorney’s knowledge and understanding of New Jersey’s Wrongful Death law. Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates has lectured to New Jersey’s Trial Lawyers about handling Wrongful Death claims.

A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member. (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1). This statute does not permit recovery for emotional distress, pain and suffering and other types of non-pecuniary losses. However, non-pecuniary losses may be recovered under New Jersey’s Survival Act which we will address in next month’s publication. The Wrongful Death Act benefits the heirs of the deceased while the Survival Act provides a remedy to a decedent’s executor or administrator.

The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another. Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss. Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity.

Only attorneys with a firm grasp of the law will routinely recover maximum pecuniary compensation for their clients.

Pecuniary losses under the Wrongful Death Act are recoverable only by the decedent’s next of kin-heirs at law. Recovery of pecuniary loss does not become a part of the decedent’s estate. In fact, the statute specifically states that “the amount recovered in proceedings under this chapter shall be for the exclusive benefit of the persons entitled to take any intestate personal property of the decedent…” Therefore, the first step is to determine the class of people entitled to take under the in-

testacy laws of New Jersey.

(See N.J.S.A. 3B:5-3 and Michael J. Deem Esq. N.J.S.A.3B:5-4). Once the heirs have been identified, the next step is to determine which heirs were “dependent” on the decedent at the time of his/her death.

In fact, the Act states that “if any person so entitled… were dependent on the decedent at his death, they shall take the same as though they were the sole persons so entitled, in such proportions as shall be determined by the court…” What this means is that it may not be enough that you are a legal heir under the intestacy statute, because any heir that was also dependent on the decedent at the time of his death will take as though they were the sole person entitled and to the exclusion of all other identified heirs who were not dependent.

Dependency must be actual and not merely legal.

Pecuniary damages may not be implied from the relationship with the decedent. Although it may be partial it must be of a substantial degree. For example, occasional gifts made by a parent to a child, without more, does not establish dependency.

In essence, your level of dependency may entitle you to greater percentage of the recovery than the next dependent heir.

If you or a loved one have any questions about a potential Wrongful Death case, please contact Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates.

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NJ Department Of Health Recognized National Infant Immunization Week

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health and local health partners promoted the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) with events across the state.

NIIW, an annual observance highlighting

the achievements of immunization programs and partners in promoting healthy communities, was celebrated from April 22 to 29.

“The best way to protect infants from 14 serious childhood diseases, like whooping cough and measles, is to make sure they receive recommended immunizations,”

Health Commissioner Cathleen D. Bennett said. “This week serves as a reminder for parents to be sure their child is up-to-date on all recommended vaccines.”

New Jersey has reached the Healthy People 2020 target of 90 percent vaccinated for polio, MMR, hepatitis B and varicella

vaccination coverage for children aged 1935 months.

“Although most vaccine-preventable diseases are not common in the United States, they persist around the world,” Assistant Commissioner and State Epidemiologist Dr. Tina Tan said. “It is important that we continue to protect our children with vaccines because outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases can and do still occur in this country.”

To protect infants who are too young to be vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends pregnant women receive the whooping cough vaccine for adolescents and adults (called Tdap vaccine) during each pregnancy. It is recommended that pregnant women receive the shot between the 27th and 36th week of pregnancy. The Tdap vaccine helps protect babies before they are eligible to receive their fi rst whooping shot vaccine at two months old.

The impact of vaccine-preventable diseases was recently demonstrated by the rise in measles cases and outbreaks over the past few years. For example, the United States experienced a record number of measles cases during 2014, with 667 cases from 27 states. This is the greatest number of cases since measles elimination was documented in the U.S. in 2000.

From January 1 to March 25 of this year, 28 people from 10 states (California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington) were reported to have measles. New Jersey currently has two confirmed cases.

Additional information and resources can be found on the CDC’s website at cdc.gov.

Follow the New Jersey Department of Health on Twitter at twitter.com/NJDeptofHealth and on Facebook at facebook.com/NJDeptofHealth.

Howell’s Do Not Knock Registry

HOWELL – The purpose of the “Do-NotKnock” registry is to provide residents of the Township of Howell relief from unwanted solicitations, hawking, inquiries and general disturbances from commercial solicitation, peddlers, charitable solicitations and canvassing. It is intended to provide an option to Township residents to protect their privacy and personal property by including their residence on the registry and thereby curtailing unwanted solicitation at their place of residence.

The registry shall consist of a listing, alphabetically by street, with the street name and residence number of all residences that have requested to be included on the registry. No names or other personal information shall be included on the registry.

Residents will be provided with a “No Knock” sticker to place on their premises.

A residence shall remain on the registry until a request is made in writing to the Municipal Clerk to have such residence removed from the registry.

Forms can be filled out online at twp.howell. nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/779.

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Jersey Shore County Fans Donate Over $111K To Fight Pediatric Cancer

NEPTUNE – The 4th Annual Thunder 106 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon to benefit St Jude’s Research Hospital aired LIVE on April 20 and April 21 on Jersey Shore country music radio station WKMK, “Thunder 106.3/106.5,” featuring stories of families treated at the hospital, as well as county celebrity vignettes.

In total, this year’s Radiothon raised $111,553 for the Memphis, Tennessee hospital and research facility that pledges no out-of-pocket cost to families treated there.

Thunder 106 made the donation official with a big check presentation at Friday night’s Jake Owens concert at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. Monthly “Partners in Hope” donors were also recognized at the live performance.

Mike Ryan, Vice President of Programming, stated “We’re so proud and honored to work with St Jude Research Hospital again in 2017. Because St Jude shares its findings with hospitals across the country, the work they do is critical to our community and every community across the nation.

It’s about helping children with catastrophic illnesses.”

Holmdel Navy Veteran To Lead 240-Mile March For PTSD

HOLMDEL – Holmdel Police Officer and honorably discharged Navy veteran Michael Dowens will embark on a 240mile non-stop walk from the morning of May 31 to the evening of June 3 to raise awareness for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Dowens and his wife Christine founded the Unbroken Warriors organization to help veterans cover costs for receiving residential level mental health interventions specifically designed for PTSD. The fourday ruck march from Washington D.C. to New Jersey was streamed on social media in real time last year and raised $30,000. This year, the organization hopes to match that.

Donations can be made on unbrokenwarriors.org or mailed to P.O. Box 141, Holmdel, NJ 07733.

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Aetna Members Continue In-Network Coverage With RWJBarnabas Health

NEW JERSEY – Aetna and RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s most comprehensive health care delivery system, announced a new agreement that took effect April 22.

Aetna health plan members, who receive

care at any RWJBarnabas Health hospitals and facilities, or from RWJBarnabas Health physicians, will continue to be covered at the in-network level of benefits available. As a result of this agreement, there will be no disruption in coverage.

“This is exciting news for our members,” said Michael Costa, Aetna’s Executive Director for New Jersey. “Our relationship with RWJBarnabas continues to thrive and we are excited to continue to work with them to transform health care for our

customers and members in New Jersey.”

“RWJBarnabas Health is very pleased to have reached an agreement with Aetna, avoiding any disruption to the care of our patients who are Aetna participants and subscribers,” stated Jay Picerno, Chief Operating Off icer for RWJBar nabas Health. “RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients and, by continuing and strengthening our relationship with Aetna, we look forward to offering the fi nest care to all Aetna participants and subscribers, as always.”

The new agreement applies to all Aetna health plan products. Monmouth and Ocean County hospitals included in the agreement are: Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood Community Medical Center in Toms River Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center in Toms River The agreement also includes covered outpatient services provided by RWJBarnabas Health, as well as ambulatory surgery centers, hospice, home care and infusion services.

Aetna serves approximately 1.2 million members in New Jersey.

Law Enforcement Mini-Academy FREEHOLD – Sheriff Shaun Golden is offering high school aged students in Monmouth County the opportunity to learn about the duties of law enforcement professionals through a five session Law Enforcement Mini Academy.

“This is a great experience for our youths with an interest in law enforcement, since it allows them to explore possibilities in the profession,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “The valuable opportunity will provide insight into what it takes to become a public safety professional and may help produce f ut u re law e n force me nt le a de r s of tomorrow.”

The Law Enforcement Mini-Academy will take place on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 11, 18 and 25 and June 1 and 8 at the Monmouth County Police Academy in Freehold.

Topics i nclude Law En forcement Ba ckg rou nd Che ck , I mpor t a nce of Fit ness in Public Safet y, R isks and Da nge r s of O n l i ne Act iv it y, G a ng Awareness, Emergency Response Team O per at ion s, Emergency E qu ipment Display, Sheriff’s Public Safety Center Event, Drill and Ceremony.

To download an application, please visit mcsonj.org/community-ou reach/ l a w - e n fo r c e m e n t - mi n i - a c a d e m y or contact Undersheriff Ted Freeman at 732-431-6400, ext. 1110.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of May 6 - May May 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep it clean to remain serene. In the week ahead you may excel at organizational duties. Exercise personal discipline to put things in order, straighten out closets, or finish up a hobby project so you can put it away.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Schemes and dreams may gnaw at the seams of your consciousness. You may build up the momentum to begin something of great value by the end of the week. Don’t change your goals or alter objectives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Force yourself to forgive those who disappoint or betray your trust.

You might yearn for excitement or a change of pace as this week unfolds, but your greatest pleasure may come from being with those you love.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You shouldn’t mix business with pleasure in the week ahead.

Your fantasies might be fabulous but you shouldn’t share them with a co-worker, business contact, or anyone you don’t know very well and trust completely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Warm up your engines. By the end of the week your ambitions could be ready to take off like a race car. New contacts and acquaintances could offer feasible ideas about investment strategies or add to your list of hobbies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Snap judgments from the past could snap at your heels in the week ahead. Your assessment of people and situations could be slightly impaired. Your judgment about finances and purchases, however, could be better than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Presenting a façade of sweetness and light might endear you to some. Some people, however, may not be impressed. As the week unfolds show you have some solid experience and talents to go along with your social skills.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do it by the book. If you bend the rules you might risk serious criticism. In the week ahead you may be able to get away from the grindstone if you hold up your part of a bargain, meet deadlines, or exceed quotas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Something borrowed, something new, might make you blue. As this week begins you may have some great ideas but you should not impulsively try them on for size. Wait until the end of the week to make key changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you rub the lamp the genie may refuse to go back to the bottle. The ideas you make known to others could have unexpected or costly consequences early this week. Take your time about making irrevocable decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t compare apples to oranges in the week ahead. By comparing yourself to others you may only be aware of what you lack. Unexpected demands on your piggy bank could cause you to act on an impulsive idea.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your week ahead might be enhanced by paying attention to lessons of the past. Avoiding complications might consist of something as minor as stopping at a red light and looking both ways after it turns green.

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When You Don’t Have Time To Wait, Make This Seasonal Poultry Dish, Pronto

By Wolfgang Puck

Thinly pounded slices of meat or poultry can become one of the most versatile ingredients in your cooking repertoire.

Probably the dish for which my native Austria is most famous, for example, is Wiener schnitzel, literally “Viennese slice” - a thinly pounded piece of meat that, in the style popular in the Austrian capital, is coated with breadcrumbs and deep-fried. Other kinds of schnitzel might be sauteed, like the “Holsteiner” schnitzel, garnished with caper butter, anchovies and a fried egg.

Dishes based on cutting, pounding and cooking thin slices don’t end there. The French have various kinds of escalopes, the English their cutlets. And in Italy, similar dishes are referred to as scaloppini, a preparation of which I’ve long been a fan, growing up as I did not far from the northeastern Italian border.

This leads me at last to the following recipe. It’s a perfectly light main dish for a springtime supper: chicken scaloppini with lemon butter.

You’ll be surprised by how quickly you can put this elegant, delicious chicken dish on your dinner table. Prepping the scaloppini is surprisingly simple. Start by purchasing boneless, skinless chicken breast halves. Then, cut each one in half crosswise, with the knife blade at a 45-degree angle to help achieve as uniform a thickness as possible for each half; and, one piece at a time, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag and pound the chicken with a meat mallet or the bottom of a small, heavy pan until you’ve flattened it to a uniform 1/4- to1/3-inch (6-to-8-mm) thickness.

From that point on, the cooking of such thin pieces happens very quickly, and the rich, lemony pan sauce that finishes the dish couldn’t be easier to make. The preparation’s versatility doesn’t end there either.

You can simply change the deglazing liquid to Marsala or Sherry or another fortified or regular wine, or to a different kind of citrus juice, or to broth enriched with a touch of cream, and you’ll wind up with a wide range of other delicious dishes. Or change up the recipe even more by substituting pork, lamb, veal, or turkey breast.

The accompaniment offers yet another opportunity for variety too. Many people like to serve the scaloppini with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of the sauce. Sauteed spinach, buttered noodles or a simple salad would be delicious too.

With one simple technique, you can dra-

matically expand your options for what to serve to for dinner. And whatever creative choices you make, your delicious meal will be ready to serve in less than half an hour, leaving you so much more time to enjoy the pleasures of springtime.

CHICKEN SCALOPPINI WITH LEMON BUTTER Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, each 5 to 6 ounces (150 to 185 g), cut crosswise and diagonally into 2 equal pieces 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to coat chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra as needed, chilled and cut into pieces 3/4 cup (185 mL) dry white wine 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey 2 1/2 tablespoons drained capers Good-quality canned chicken broth, or water, if needed Chopped fresh Italian parsley (optional garnish) Coat the chicken breasts with a little oil.

Place 2 halves, spaced apart, in a large heavy-duty plastic bag. With a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy small saucepan, gently flatten the pieces to scaloppini 1/4 to 1/3 inch (6 to 8 mm) thick. Repeat with the remaining halves.

Arrange the scaloppini on parchment paper. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Dust very lightly on both sides with flour.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Add the scaloppini, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once and adding a little butter as needed to prevent sticking. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.

Spoon excess fat from the skillet. Add the wine, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits, and simmer until the liquid has reduced to a glaze. Add the lemon juice, honey and capers. Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in 6 tablespoons of butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Whisk in a little broth or water, if needed, to reach a thick but fluid sauce consistency.

Return the scaloppini to the pan and turn them to coat with the sauce. Transfer to a platter or individual plates, with a salad or another accompaniment of your choice.

Spoon the sauce over and around the chicken and garnish with parsley.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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