2017-12-30 - The Howell Times

Vol. 14 - No. 31

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2017’s News In Photos

Looking back on this year’s journalism, there were dozens of photographs that I thought needed to be commended for their creativity, artistic quality, and ability to tell a story. All of them accompanied a news article, but not all of them have been published. Here’s a year-end showcase of our best photography.

By Chris Lundy News Editor

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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The fishing vessel Tenacity comes in before sunrise at the Manasquan Inlet.

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HOWELL’S TOP STORIES OF 2017

By Chris Lundy HOWELL – Howell is a large township with some leftovers from a more farm-centered way of life. With encroaching development, people were concerned about the development in their town.

Land Use Debates Affordable housing, like in a lot of other large towns, is an issue in Howell. The town is obligated to provide a certain number of units of affordable housing, but residents don’t –Photo courtesy Christie’s Realty want more development.

One of the old buildings at Pierce Farm.

There were many developments discussed during the year. Here An office building was proposed off on Ford Road, off are just a few: Route 9.

A new senior living center was proposed for Route 33, A self-storage center was proposed on Route 9 between on a grassy area near The Cabin Restaurant.

Casino Drive and West Farms Road.

A shopping center was proposed on a site on Route 9, The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protecnorth of Casino Drive. tion Preservation Trust Fund approved a $750,000 grant “Wildbrook Ranch,” featuring tree orchards, crops, an to purchase the Pierce Farm under the Green Acres proindoor riding area, a barn, paddocks, a clubhouse for gram. This is a 123-acre property along Maxim Road. personal use with three residential apartments above it, and a skeet shooting field for personal use, was proposed Solid Waste Transfer Site on Megill Road, near Belmar Boulevard.

Residents were concerned about a 1,500-ton solid The fate of the historic Mackenzie House at 427 Lake- waste transfer site being proposed at the intersecwood-Farmingdale Road was questioned, since the old tion of Randolph Road and County Road 527. The museum is in need of repairs.

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Kid Corner: Thumbprint Cookies Give Kids A Hands-On Holiday Baking Experience

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Horoscope Page 23.

Howell Updates: Township Salaries, Aldridge Dredging

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At a recent Town Council meeting, the council members discussed updates on salary changes for township employees and the current stages of the Aldridge dredging project.

Amended Salary Ranges The meeting approved two ordinances that amended and supplemented the salary

ranges of certain officers and employees of the township.

One of the ordinances increased the maximum salary range for non-union positions in the township, such as tax assessor, township clerk, tax collector, and human resource administrator. The maximum salaries for these positions were increased by $1,000-$2,000 per year.

The ordinance also set specific salary

ranges for part time or per diem positions in the township, such as Probationary EMT, EMT-1, EMT-2, EMT-3, Senior EMT, Advanced EMT, and Supervisor/ Crew Chief EMT. The ordinance stated, “Positions which are not assigned to a pay grade shall be compensated in the 2018 year,” with these new salaries.

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MCSONJ Presents Honorary Chief Deputy Badge

–Photo courtesy MCSONJ facebook

MONMOUTH C O U N T Y – S h e rif f Golde n of t he Mo n m ou t h C ou nt y Sheriff’s Office was honore d t o pre se nt Mr. William Wingard with the MCSONJ’s Honorary Chief Dep-

uty Badge on Dec. 8, for his unwavering support of Sheriff Youth Week.

Wingard, of New Jersey Gravel & Sand in Wall Township, has been the original and continuing sponsor of Sheriff Youth Week.

MCSONJ thanks Wingard for his dedication and commitment throughout the years.

MCSONJ Recognized

By NJ Chaplains Association

–Photo courtesy MCSONJ facebook MONMOUTH – Sheriff Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of New Jersey were honored to be recognized by the New Jersey Chaplains Association at Bell Works during Hanukah luncheon ‘Let the Light Shine Bright’ event, along with partners in law enforcement, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Ocean County Sheriff 911.

MCSONJ Recognized For Work With Special Needs Registry

–Photo courtesy MCSONJ facebook MONMOUTH COUNTY – It was a proud day for staff of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of New Jersey who were recognized by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office for their dedication and assistance with the Monmouth County Special Needs Registry on Dec. 6.

The registry provides residents with the opportunity to register a loved one with any type special need.

Sheriff Golden is proud of this great partnership with the Prosecutor’s Office, which allows first responders to better serve those with special needs during emergency situations.

A special acknowledgment goes to Autism Awareness Coordinator Fran Hines and Public Safety Telecommunicators Zachery McCarthy and Allison Welker.

Notify Me

HOWELL – Howell Township’s “Notify Me” Alert System provides township news and information.

These alerts consist of information regarding such notifications as weather related events, closings, agendas, events, meetings and other township news or urgent notifications.

This system provides residents with the ability to register for alerts that will provide information that they care about most.

To register, visit twp.howell.nj.us/list.aspx.

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Updates:

Continued From Page 1 Aldridge Dredging Project Underway Officials said that the Aldridge dredging project, already four weeks into the process, is proceeding as planned.

It is to continue on for the next two months, getting the lake dredged all the way down to the original bottom, officials said.

The hope is that the lake will be much improved and will have an eight foot depth in the middle when the project is complete. Officials also noted that they would like to add a dock for public fishing to make the lake more accessible to residents.

“It will be a huge improvement when were done,” said Joseph Clark, Township Attorney.

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CentraState’s Behavioral Health Clinician Honored

By National Organization FREEHOLD — CentraState’s clinical leader in behavioral health, Lou Silvestri, BSN, RNBC, recently was recognized as a Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Meritorious Instructor by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).

Silvestri, a nonviolent crisis intervention instructor since 2002 and certified in psychiatric/mental health nursing for more than 25 years, was honored on a plaque identifying those achieving this status at the CPI Hall of Merit at CPI headquarters in Milwaukee.

As a 2017 Meritorious Honoree, Silvestri has met five rigorous criteria to earn this distinction, including: organization-wide commitment; meaningful learning opportunities for staff; continuity and reinforcement; instructor development; and established expertise.

“We are extremely proud of Lou,” says Cheryl Craig, administrative director of Behavioral Health, CentraState Medical Center. “This prestigious distinction is a testament to his unwavering commitment to providing safety, security and the best of care for all of our patients.”

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Open Public Records Act

HOWELL – Residents who want to obtain information from government bodies can fill out an Open Public Records Act online.

In Howell, the online form can be found at twp.howell.nj.us/FormCenter/ Community-3/OPRA-Request-40.

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–Photos by Sara Grillo Residents pack the Jackson Memorial High School auditorium for a public hearing on a proposed project to develop on the Eagle Ridge Golf Course on May 9.

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Continued From Page 1 facility, which allows Monmouth County to update its solid waste plan, would be used to sort bulky clean-up and construction debris.

Residents who live in close proximity to the area spoke out against the plan at an August town council meeting, citing the pollution, noise and traffic it would add to the area, as well as the overall lack of community awareness surrounding the project.

Eagle Ridge Approved Residents, already feeling the walls of development coming in from all sides, were upset that the former Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Lakewood was going to be the site of about 1,800 homes, plus assorted other buildings. Residents from several nearby towns pointed to problems with the application, which included the impact on the environment, but especially the impact on traffic.

Ultimately, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection published an “intent to settle,” which reduced the headcount to a total of 1,034 units, plus five community center buildings, a clubhouse, a 23,387 square foot retail building and another 44,677 square-foot retail building.

Tent City Sanctioned The governing body formally sanctioned the “Howell Transitional Camp,” a homeless encampment in town. It had been run out of Lakewood years ago, but Howell officially recognized it.

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–Photo by Sara Grillo The Mackenzie House on 427 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road is a museum in need of repairs

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

F EATURED L ETTER Remember The Golden Rule The golden r ule/the law of equal return is to treat every human being as you would want to be treated, because what good a nd what ha r m you measure to every hu man bei ng will be measured back to you by the creator over all you r lifetimes in the human condition.

The golden r ule/the law of equal return as p r o p e rly u nd e r s t o o d in the Ser mon on the Mount is the only un-

derstanding that keeps one human being from inf licting harm or death upon any human being.

The admonition to turn the other cheek and to love one’s enemies can only be realistically understood in this context.

It is the law of equal return that is the motivation to live the golden rule and to put an end to v iolence i n hu ma n society.

Ray Kalainikas Manalapan

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Letters To The Editor DACA Should Not Be Made Legal There are an estimated 800,000 who entered this country illegally with their parents over many years and were delayed deportation by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive order. Contrary to what Rep. MacArthur writes, here is why they can never be permitted legal residence: First, they would all qualify for diversity preference for college, job, contract applications and benefits at every level of government. In short, they move to the head of the line.

Second, according to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, aside from being massive users of public services for which they pay little or no taxes, 75 percent respond that government should do “more” for them.

Third, as citizens, they would vote to impose their demands on the rest of society.

Fourth, they would likely sponsor family members, including their own parents, for citizenship (“chain migration”) with the same consequences as above.

Fifth, it would set an example for others to enter the country illegally.

Sixth, several advocacy groups formed by DACANs have been agitating loudly for their “rights” even though they have no legal status in this country. If granted citizenship or any form of legal status, they will hammer the courts with endless demands to expand their benefits and privileges.

That’s what happened after the 1986 amnesty which, by the way, was estimated to cover 1 million illegals and wound up being 4 million.

There are currently 35 million of Mexican ancestry who claim US citizenship – 11% of the population. The vast majority didn’t come through Ellis Island. They outnumber citizens who claim Italian or Irish ancestry. 76% of DACANs are Mexican citizens, 90% Latino. Their home countries did nothing to prevent them from coming. In fact, at one time Mexico actually printed instructions.

If you like having your citizenship and patrimony marginalized, just let the politicians give it away for you.

C. Crowley Toms River

Letters To ofThe Editor these abuses occurred Concealed Carry A Veteran On Kneeling During Anthem

I was a Marine at Chu Lai on guard duty at a low risk bunker post on the perimeter facing the South China Sea. Viet Cong that did not have weapons and carried explosive charges to blow up targets were getting on base that week.

It was about 12:30 a.m. and about 100 feet behind the bunker on the base, shirtless Charlie stepped out of the woods carrying a weapon but not pointing it in our direction.

I swung the M-60 machine gun around and yelled “Halt.” At that point Charlie took a few quick steps and jumped into a depression.

I was just about to pull the trigger when I heard English and a white cloth come up.

I called for him to come forward and Charlie turned out to be an Army soldier who was drunk.

The soldier was only in Vietnam a week and was going to an indoctrination course at a unit near the guard post.

The point I want to drive home is I was in a combat zone, there was a threat with a person having a semi-automatic weapon posing as VC but was not shot because of circumstances. Yet black people who are unarmed are being killed.

Colin Kaepernick is the Rosa Parks of today calling attention to this situation that must be addressed. It’s not fair to the black people in those circumstances or to the overwhelming majority of police officers who handle all kinds of situations with a great deal of professionalism unlike some of these shootings.

Joseph Lamb Sr. Brick

Remove Sex Offenders From Power The faucet on bad sexual behavior has been turned on and the names keep pouring out.

Congressmen, actors, newsmen and business tycoons, have all been named by women who suffered under the sexual fantasies of men in power. Many

20 or 25 years ago, yet these women who are now declaring the abuse they suffered have been under this cloud of exploitation for all these years. Finally, the yoke of fear and retaliation has been removed, and they are able to speak out and name their molesters.

Promises of stardom, becoming a political insider, or possibly even breaking the “glass ceiling” were for these predators the “Coin of the Realm.” The sexual fantasies they wanted satisfied were coerced with promises that were never meant to be kept.

At present, as these deviants are being pointed out for their untoward behavior, the common thread of excuses offered is “I had no idea any wrong doing was being committed, it was a natural evolvement of mutual feelings.”

It would strain the imagination for us to think to that some of these characters are the epitome of handsome virility that would throw women into spasms of ecstasy. It was the promise of “I’ll take care of you.” That was the impetus for going along. It was only after the fact that they believed in the old adage: “Power corrupts, absolute power absolutely corrupts.” These women who willingly accepted the words of predators found, to their dismay, that they were anything but straightforward, but rather were liars and cheaters.

As of now, the predators are in retreat, hiding under the cloak of attorneys and public relations firms and pronouncing in loud voices their “mea culpas.” Let us not forget how these lecherous jackals used women’s hopes and dreams as a wedge to use their bodies in ways to satisfy their lustful, ugly fantasies. We, as a society, should ostracize these vermin from all positions of power; in business, politics, the arts and anywhere else they may emerge. They should be treated as “persona non grata.” In any of their future plans, women should be kept far from their sphere of influence.

Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Manchester Councilman

A State Decision

Representative Tom MacArthur is a co-sponsor of HR38 which is an effort by the Federal Government to make concealed carry of guns legal in all fifty states. I write in opposition to this bill because as a citizen of New Jersey I feel that this should be a states right issue to decide.

We are a small, demographically overpopulated corridor state. If a person wishes to carry a gun into New Jersey they can apply and be granted a document giving them this right by the State of New Jersey. If people who own guns are unaware that our state requires this document it is incumbent upon them to make themselves aware of the laws pertaining to the state.

If it is inconvenient for a gun owner to avail themselves of this document I am sorry, but many laws are inconvenient but are recognized as a a health and safety measure for residents. The second amendment guarantees the ability to own guns, and at the same time specifies that all other rights are that are not articulated must be left to the states.

What other states’ rules are do not and should not usurp our right to make conditions and terms that protect our citizens.

Doris R. Beckmann Ocean Gate

Preserve Loan Forgiveness Program The PROSPER Act that is currently in committee in the House of Representatives eliminates the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program that encourages talented people to become educators, firefighters, nurses, public defenders, and pursue other forms of public service where pay tends to be lower than the private sector.

I am someone who is working in a public school with the understanding that student loan forgiveness will benefit me as I work to benefit the public.

How is it that the Republicans can find ways to cut the taxes of millionaires, but are willing to hurt people like myself who are trying to benefit society?

Ladies and gentlemen, this is not Making America Great.

Joe Dobis Bayville

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

Singer: Bill Will Save College Students Time And Money

NEW JERSEY – Senator Robert Singer’s bill to save college students time and money through new credit transfer agreements passed the Senate Higher Education Committee recently, according to a press

release.

“Affording a college degree today is an economic burden,” said Senator Singer. “Allowing college credits from public institutions to transfer across state lines is a practical and overdue

solution to reducing higher education expenses.”

A 2017 U.S. Government Accountability Office analysis found that one in three college students transfer schools as they pu rsue their degree. Of that one

in three, an estimated 60 percent transfer red between public schools. The GAO study revealed that transfer students lost an average of 43 percent of their college credits. Those who transferred between public

colleges lost 37 percent of their credits.

“The loss of college credits causes significant expenses to students, their parents or guardians, and to state and private funding sources,” added Singer. “The credits

that are lost need to be made up and paid for before the student receives a degree. My legislation, S-2552, allows students to transfer between colleges without a loss of credit hours and the accompanying financial burden.”

Bills Would Allow Disaster Funds For Residents And Houses Of Worship

NEW JERSEY – A provision to give houses of worship access to critical federal disaster relief, and another provision allowing disaster victims to be eligible for both federal grants and federal loans for disaster assistance, were passed recently by the House as part of the third supplemental disaster relief bill. Both provisions reflect legislation originally authored by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

“After Superstorm Sandy, I and others saw how leaders and volunteers at churches, synagogues, and other religious centers help feed, clothe, and shelter tens of thousands of victims—yet they were left out and left behind when it came to repairs of their own facilities,” said Smith, the au-

thor of the original bill —the Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act—to provide equity and fairness to churches and synagogues damaged in federal disasters on the House floor.

“I want to thank the chairman for including provisions from my legislation in this larger package to help ensure that houses of worship, churches, and synagogues get the kind of help they need on an equal basis, with other non-profits,” Smith said.

The supplemental bill also includes language that does away with the “duplication of benefits” penalty clause that penalized many NJ Sandy victims who acted quickly and responsibly after the storm only to learn that if you apply for a federal loan (which is

normally available first) you will be boxed out of applying for federal grants, which are normally made available much later in the recovery process.

“Imagine this,” Smith said during the debate on the House floor “men and women who were victimized by Sandy or any other storm, they go to FEMA, they’re admonished to take out a loan—SBA loan—then a little later in the recovery time, they’re told that there is a HUD grant available, but they are precluded from applying for a grant because they pursued the loan—at the behest of the federal government. They can’t even get the grant to pay off the loan.”

To help correct this unfairness, Smith has authored the

Equity for Disaster Victims Act of 2017, which allowed for recipients of the Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans to repay the principal and interest on those loans with federal grants.

The provision in the new bill allows people to apply for both a loan and a grant so long as the assistance is used for the purposes of recovery in a declared disaster.

Smith introduced the Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act in 2013 in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which caused $70 billion in destruction to the northeast including serious damage to churches, synagogues and mosques. Those houses of worship and other religious organizations and centers could not receive federal disaster

relief that they could have used to rebuild, because of their religious status—a policy that has no basis in law.

That bill passed the House with overwhelming support in 2013, but was ultimately held up in the Senate. Smith re-introduced the bill in 2015 and again in 2017.

This past fall, after the hurricane season inflicted severe damage along the Gulf Coast, Smith led a letter by members of Congress to the Administration asking for a change to the policy to allow for religious groups and churches to receive disaster relief. In November, the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mick Mulvaney asked House Speaker Paul Ryan to include this policy change in a sup-

plemental disaster relief bill that the Administration was requesting. The supplemental bill was passed by the House on Thursday. Read Smith’s letter here.

A consortium of faith-based entities, including the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Republican Jewish Coalition, Christian Legal Society, Agudath Israel of America, and the International Conference of Evangelical Christian Endorsers have come out in support of Smith’s policy proposal.

“The FEMA policy was— and is—unfair, unjustified, and discriminatory,” Smith said.

The bill which incorporates these two provisions is now pending in the Senate.

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The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show Returns

TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show returns to Toms River on Sunday, January 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Toms River Elks, 600 Washington Street. The event will feature vendors, artists, writers, publishers and costume groups.

This show benefits the Toms River Elks and other charitable organizations. Looking for crafters with items related to super heroes, science fiction, anime, steampunk.

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Foster and Adoptive Family Services Holiday Drive SHREWSBURY – The Foster and Adoptive Family Services is hosting its annual drive to collect toys and gifts for the children in foster care from now until Dec. 29.

Donation boxes are located in the Eastern Branch of Monmouth County library lobby, in front of the Children’s Department. Come out and make a donation to benefit children in foster care this holiday season.

The Foster and Adoptive Family Services Founda-

tion was founded in 2008 with the mission to support New Jersey’s abused and neglected children.

There are thousands of children in foster care in NJ that the Foundation is dedicated to supporting.

The Foundation seeks to grow a community of caring people who believe in our children; who understand that strong foundations nurture the spirits of our children and ensure healthy communities from which we all benefit.

For more information call 1-866-941-8188.

Drug Awareness Raffle

HOWELL – The Howell Elks will be holding a drug awareness raffle of a 55” smart TV. The drawing will be held Jan. 21.

One ticket can be purchased for $5 and three

tickets for $10.

The Elks is located at 84 Ramtown Greenville Road.

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Art Exhibit: Vyshyvanky, Embroidery of Ukraine SHREWSBURY – The Vyshyvanky exhibition will be on display in the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library Lobby Exhibit Cases through January.

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Wondrous Winter Walk at Thompson Park

LINCROFT – Come out to Thompson Park on Friday, December 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. for the Wondrous Winter Walk!

Tag along with a Park System Naturalist

as you explore the serenity that is nature in the wintertime. Meet at the Old Orchard parking lot in Thompson Park. Admission is free.

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• Consultations & Treatments at Local Wound Care Centers • Dermatology of Lower Extremities • Skin Cancer Evaluations & Treatments • Surgical Procedures Performed in Office & Hospitals • Screen & Treatments for Deep Vein Thrombosis • Second Opinions - Surgical & Vascular

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Freeholders Present 2017 Planning Board Awards

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–Photo courtesy MC Government Facebook MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Director Freeholder Lillian G. Burry and Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. presented the 2017 Planning Board Awards to four groups who have made significant improvements within the County. Projects that were honored include the Marina Grille in Belmar, Veteran’s Memorial Park Improvements in Aberdeen, Ocean Ave. Streetscape Improvements in Sea Bright and Bell Works in Holmdel. Congratulations!

Roving Naturalist at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area

MANASQUAN – Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan on Saturday, January 6 at 9 a.m.

We’ll discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a

bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain and snow are not deterrents. Admission is free.

For more information call 732-872-2670.

Yoga At The Monmouth County Library

SHREWSBURY – For all levels, beginners welcome! Join us as local yoga instructor Daniele Parisi returns for this nine-week series of Restorative Yoga at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library.

Sixty-minute sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 10-11 a.m., from now through January 27, 2018. Keep yourself feeling well and balanced through the holidays and into

the New Year!

Make sure to wear comfortable clothing that will allow for a good range of motion. Some spare mats will be available for those who may not have them. However, it is recommended that you bring your own mat.

Space is limited; Registration is required for each session you plan to attend. For more information call 1-866-941-8188.

Be Prepared For An Emergency With MRC-CERT Training MANALAPAN – The Manalapan MRCCERT will begin a new 20 hour training program starting on January 16, at 7 p.m. in the courtroom at Manalapan Town Hall.

Training will continue once per week on different weeknights into April.

Participants will learn about basic emergency preparedness for themselves and

their families and participants will also learn how they can become part of the MRC-CERT team and help the community in various emergency situations.

Registration in advance is requested.

Register by calling the Health Department at 732-446-8345 or by emailing health@ mtnj.org.

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MCSONJ Will Be Featured On Disrupted TV

TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL NOTICE OF MEETINGS

–Photo courtesy MCSONJ Facebook MONMOUTH – Sheriff Golden of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of New Jersey taped a segment with Disrupted TV on Dec. 19 to discuss how the MCSONJ makes a difference in students’ lives with the programs that are presented in schools from K-12 grades.

The Sheriff talked about important topics ranging from the opioid epidemic, distracted driving and gang awareness to the dangers of strangers and teaching children how to dial 911.

Maximizing LinkedIn During The Job Search SHREWSBURY – Learn ways to highlight your accomplishments and communicate your personal brand at this event held at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library on Dec. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool to be used during

your job search and is essential to create a compelling all-star profile. Join us as marketing maverick Andrea Luker discusses what you need to know about LinkedIn for your Job Search.

For more information call 1-866-941-8188.

NJ State Elks Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

OCEANPORT – The NJ State Elks Association will be sponsoring a Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser to raise money to help Homeless Veterans on Saturday, January 20, 2018.

The cost is $50 per team. Registration will take place from 11 a.m. until bags fly at 12 p.m.! Come to the First Floor Grand Stand of

William Hill Sports Bar at Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Road to join.

To register your team visit goo.gl/forms/ fP0bhg1s3EWapg6y2.

For more information email NJElksNVSC@ gmail.com. This event is open to all - no experience required!

Freehold Borough Beautification Contest

FREEHOLD BOROUGH – The Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee invites the public to participate in a borough-wide beautification contest during Spring 2018.

Projects for the contest include property repairs, painting, landscaping or cleaning

of the property. Projects dating from 2016 through Spring 2018 will be considered.

The committee will award prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners.

Contest rules can be found at freeholdboroughnj.gov/shadetree/BEAUTIFICATION-winners2017.pdf.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, Township of Howell, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2018 on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: January 10, February 14, March 14 (reorganization), April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14 and December 12.

All regular meetings shall be held at the District Office, 1320 Maxim Southard Road, Howell, New Jersey. Public participation at the regular public meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer.

The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

Workshop session meetings for 2018 will be held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23 and November 27.

There will be no workshop meeting during the month of December.

All workshop session meetings shall be held at the District Office, 1320 Maxim Southward Road, Howell, New Jersey. The public will not be permitted to participate in the workshop session meetings but may be present.

The agenda for the workshop session meetings shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

The public may be excluded from portions of the regular and workshop session meetings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.

Formal action may be taken at both the regular and workshop session meetings.

This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq.

By authority of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, Township of Howell.

LOUIS B. MEMMOLO, III, CLERK Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 3 Township of Howell

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Winter Fun In The Parks

LINCROFT - Start the New Year off right by spending more time in the parks! It’s never been easier thanks to the numerous dropin activities the Monmouth County Park System has planned for January, including Roving Naturalist, Seashore Open House, and WinterFest!

The schedule is as follows: • Co-Ed Open Basketball - 20 & Up: Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 8-10 p.m. at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. This basketball program is open ages 20 and over. The emphasis of this program is exercise and fun. The cost is $5 per person per session; cash or check only.

• Roving Naturalist: Saturday, January 6 at 9 a.m. at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan or Saturday, January 27 at 9 a.m. at Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in the Province Line Road parking lot. Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk and discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. Admission is free.

• Open Ceramics: Sunday, January 7 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft.

Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired within a week.

• Nature Story Time: Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 11 a.m. at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Expand your child’s imagination while listening to one of our favorite nature stories. Open to ages 6 months-5 years, with adult. Admission is free.

• Lunch with a Master Gardener Oh Deer!: Thursday, January 11 from 121:30 p.m. at Big Brook Park Elsa’s Lodge, Marlboro. Bring a brown bag lunch and join members of the Monmouth County Master Gardeners for a discussion on the deer population in New Jersey and its effects on the landscape. Get to know your gardening enemy and learn methods of control and plants that are deer resistant.

Admission is free.

• Wondrous Winter Walks: Friday, January 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen or Friday, January 26 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore the serenity that is nature in the wintertime. Admission is free.

• Cookstove Demonstration: Saturdays, January 13 & 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

Visit the out kitchen and see what’s cooking on the woodstove. Admission is free.

• Cabin Fever? Wallpaper in Early America: Saturday & Sunday, January 13 & 14 from 1-4 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See samples of early American wallpaper designs. Admission is free.

• Blacksmith Demonstration: Sun-

day, January 14 from 1-3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop.

Admission is free.

• School’s Out Drop-In Days at the Fort: Monday, January 15 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Enjoy Science Exploration Stations, Take Home Kids Creations and Building Time during this self-guided program open to ages 5-10 with adult. The cost is $5 per child per day; cash or check only.

• The Casual Birder: Thursday, January 18 at 9 a.m. at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen. Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk and meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to ages 8 and up. Admission is free.

• Seashore Open House: Sunday, January 21 from 1-4 p.m. at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch. Enjoy seashore fun, handson activities, and light refreshments while learning about the shore and the sea. Speak with a Park System Naturalist about your own shell collection or the aquatic animals on display. You can even create a beach keepsake to take with you. Admission is free.

• Lunch with a Master Gardener - Vegetable Gardening: Thursday, January 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. at Big Brook Park Elsa’s Lodge, Marlboro. Bring a brown bag lunch and join members of the Monmouth County Master Gardeners for a discussion on vegetable gardening. Admission is free.

• Nature Lecture Series: Captain Kidd - the Pirate of New York & New Jersey: Thursday, January 25 from 7-8 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. Join a Park System Naturalist for this talk about Captain William Kidd and the lore of his buried treasure while learning about the lives of pirates and their dealings in local waters. Admission is free.

• WinterFest: Saturday, January 27 from 12-4 p.m. at Thompson Park, Lincroft.

Celebrates the fun that winter brings with wagon rides, cross-country skiing and so much more. Some activities may have a fee. Admission and parking are free.

• Clouds: Saturday & Sunday, January 27 & 28 at 11 a.m. at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell.

Learn how to identify clouds by their shape, density and distance from the earth. Admission is free.

• Paper Dolls: Historic Fashions, Hands-on Fun: Sunday, January 28 from 1-4 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

Color, cut and assemble paper dolls. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 with adult. Admission is free.

To learn more about these Park System activities, 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.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Cheese Genes, Video Addiction And Missing Toenails, Oh My!

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. WHO to Officially Recognize Video Gaming Disorder as a Mental Health Problem Gaming is an official disease, and classified as a mental health disorder. The symptoms include anxiety, withdrawal symptoms and anti-social behavior as well as the obvious, becoming non-productive! This disorder will surely generate a lot of money for companies who can “treat” the condition, which by the way, impacts the same parts of your brain as alcohol, porn, gambling and shopping.

Eating Cheese Every Day May Protect Your Heart I’m not sure why, but this headline cracked me up! If there’s a cheese gene, I have it because I love cheese. If you’re a cheese lover, this will give you a new excuse to make Baked Brie with Blackberry Compote.

Mmm! Researchers suggest that eating about an ounce and a half of cheese every day could help to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke! It isn’t going to “protect your heart” in my opinion, it’s loaded with casein and saturated fats, but I’ll still mentally award an A plus to the researchers for making me drool. FYI, if you have MAO genetic SNPs (or take MAO inhibitor drugs), avoid cheese due to the tyramine content, it can provoke a headache or worse!

Do Hair Dyes Increase the Risk of Prostate Cancer?

In the study I read, the answer isn’t a clear yes or no regarding prostate cancer.

This type of headline is not a new one.

Researchers have been trying to clearly define the risks of certain chemicals in hair

dye, and find out which colors are most toxic. Certain compounds called “aromatic amines” are found in high concentrations in hair dyes and we know they do trigger cancer growth in lab animals, however, it’s not as clear with humans. Though several population based studies do suggest higher rates of leukemia, non-Hodgkins lymphoma or multiple myeloma in women who use hair dyes, the highest risk is actually seen in hairdressers who experience more bladder and blood-related cancers (like those listed above) but remember, they work with these chemicals all day long so exposure is high.

Low Thyroid Levels Affect A Woman’s Fertility Agreed, this very topic was covered in one of my books in 2010, seven years ago!

It just made headlines in 2017. Low thyroid can definitely contribute to infertility, miscarriage and premature births. It’s easy to test for and repair.

Weird Health Benefits of Stress It’s true that a little stress can temporarily improve your mental sharpness, but chronic stress can deplete your adrenals so I’d say it’s best to minimize your stress levels as much as you can. Stressful situations increase bonding with friends, relatives and your spouse. That’s why if you’re stuck in an airport overnight, you might make new friends after sharing the experience. The reason is short term stress boosts oxytocin, a bonding hormone. Further, people are forced to rescue you, if not physically then emotionally. The trouble with this is some people thrive on stress in their life because it victimizes them, provoking others to give them attention and affection. It can even become the glue in an otherwise bad marriage.

(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) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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NJ Environmental Public Health Tracking Program

NEW JERSEY – The NJ Department of Health has added 2014 mortality and 2015 inpatient and emergency department discharge to the NJ State Health Assessment Data website, NJSHAD. Researchers, academics and grant writers looking for data on causes of death in NJ, or why residents are going to the hospital, can explore the newest publicly

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Undersheriff Ted Freeman Is Law Enforcement Professional Of The Year

TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 4, Township of Howell, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2018 on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. on the following dates: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11.

A special meeting (reorganizational meeting) will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 7:30 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 RamtownGreenville Road, Howell, New Jersey.

A special budget meeting will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018, at 7:00 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey.

–Photo courtesy MCSONJ Facebook MONMOUTH COUNTY – Congrats to Undersheriff Ted Freeman for being honored as Law Enforcement Professional of the Year at the FOP Lodge #30’s winter gala on Dec. 9. There is no one more deserving of the recognition and no one more dedicated to Sheriff Golden and the Sheriff’s Office, said the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of New Jersey.

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A special budget meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey.

All regular meetings shall be held at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. Public participation at the regular public meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer.

The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

Workshop session meetings for 2018 will be held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates with the exception of the May meeting which will be held on Monday, May 7: January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10.

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Crisafio Carnelina, a member of the folkloric group Città di Tropea from the Region of Calabria, Italy performs in the Columbus Day parade.

All workshop session meetings shall be held at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. The public will not be permitted to participate in the workshop session meetings but may be present.

The agenda for the workshop session meetings shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

The public may be excluded from portions of the regular and workshop session meetings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.

Formal action may be taken at both the regular and workshop session meetings.

This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq.

By authority of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 4, Township of Howell.

MICHAEL L. ACAMPORA, CLERK Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 4 Township of Howell

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Audience members hold hands in prayer, praying in Jesus’ name to combat drugs and strengthen communities.

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

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

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

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

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When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.”

We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “ limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

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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.

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AFA Awards Generous Grant to New Jersey Adult Day Care Association

By Kimberly Bosco

NEW YORK – Good news has come in the fight against Alzheimer’s! The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) awarded a grant for $5,000 to the Educational Initiative of the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association on Nov. 30. The Educational Initiative is meant to benefit adult medical day care.

This grant will help the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association expand to help more people in the community.

“AFA strongly believes in helping grassroots organizations provide the hands-on programs and services that help individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses continue to live meaningful lives,” said

Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President and CEO of the AFA. “We are proud to help the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association further its efforts in serving the people of New Jersey.”

Jim Donnelly, the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association Board President, said that the funds from the grant will be used, “to help educate people about the benefits of

adult medical daycare for people diagnosed with dementia.”

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Full Time CMA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CMA/CHHA to work Full Time in our Clinic in our Independent Living area. Hours for the position are 2-10, Monday – Friday. Candidates must have BOTH an active CHHA and CMA License in the State of NJ Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52)

Ramblin Acres Kennel in Jackson is looking to hire full and part time employees. Experience with animal care is recommended and must be willing to work weekends. Please call 732-370-8628 to inquire.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY 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. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (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-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (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)

Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)

Help Wanted Work At Home - Calling property managers. Need computer and laptop.

9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 908-489-3412.

(46) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm.

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Custodian Wanted - Part time Monday through Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. senior clubhouse. Call 732-350-2656. or fax resume to 732-350-2838.

(2) Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-361-9881.

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Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/ rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e). For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Personal Assistant/Driver Howell/Hamilton, NJ - Personal Assistant/Driver wanted for disabled professional from Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (must be flexible with hours). The ideal candidate must be able to lift 100 lbs. and have reliable transportation. A good driving record is a must. Experience preferred. Salary set by the state of NJ. For more information, call 848-245-0962. (1) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (51) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/ FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(1) PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further!

7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit (( days per bi-weekly pay period). Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7.

Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) 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)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior.

Decks, powerwashing. Affordable.

Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (6) Joan’s Dog Training - In home sessions, consultation, basic obedience, puppy training, behavior issues. Use games to train. Certified.

Insured. 908-759-1196.

(50) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

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(3) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

(47) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (50) A Senior Home Companion/Caregiver Svc. - Insuring Peace of Mind for 20 plus years. A Private Contracting of each Caregiver. 24l7 and daily care schedules available. Please call or text 732-278-3770 for an evaluation of all your needs.

(52) Treasurer/Bookkeeping Services For churches/non-profit/condos (when volunteers are hard to find).

Reasonable rates. 732-988-8563 or cnjtreasurer@aol.com.

(2) RC Hammer Home Improvement/ Handyman - Experienced in all phases of home repair/improvements. Reasonable rates. Reliabel work. No job too small. Insured.

NJ LIC #VH07304600. Call Ric 908-330-6146.

(5) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120.

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(44) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(50) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (52) 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.

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Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

(46) I Will Clean Your Home - Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (4)

All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n)

Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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BUY DIRECT FLOORING DuPont stainmaster or commercial carpet from $11 yd. installed. RITZ luxury vinyl planking 3mm 20mil wear layer2.75ft. installed. Quality remnants 732-504-9286.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of december 30 - january 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Ho-ho-home is where the heart is. Surround yourself with those whom you care about the most and enjoy the warmth of the holiday season together. There may be little to be gained from last minute shopping expeditions.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Remember to leave out the milk and cookies. The object of your affection will be sure to leave extravagant goodies in your stocking and show you how much they care. Romance may blossom to a new level tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make sure the sleigh runs on schedule. Conflicting social obligations may create a brief period of turmoil, so you may need to set priorities to keep things running smoothly. Those around you make look to you for guidance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be a Scrooge ... after he was visited by the three ghosts, that is.

You’ll find no greater satisfaction than giving to others and spreading good cheer. Remember that the cost of a gift is irrelevant as it is the thought that counts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Peace on earth, goodwill to man. Imbibing a little too much holiday spirit could cause some tempers to flare but you are the one who can diffuse things by spreading a little joy. Drive home the lesson that the best things in life are free.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Santa would get nowhere without his elves working behind the scenes. Take charge as it will be your planning and attention to detail that will make holiday festivities successful. Go out of your way to create a little magic.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Over the river and through the woods. Holiday outings could be a memorable source of adventure and fun. Joy and merriment will be contagious, and you won’t have to work very hard to create a festive atmosphere.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stick with the program. The hectic nature of the holidays may have everyone pulling in separate directions, so you may need to be the voice of reason. You may need to remind others that there are only so many hours in a day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): A rolling stone gathers no mistletoe. Seeing all your holiday plans through may require you to stay in motion as if you rest you may just stall altogether.

A close friend or loved one may finally provide a long-awaited answer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Grin and bear it. While the holidays are about spending time with loved ones, certain relatives may be kind of a chore to endure. You may be genuinely surprised when the least likely person turns out to be your secret Santa.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Go with the flow. It may take a little effort to find your holiday spirit but once you get into the swing of things you’ll have a ball. Don’t be shy if you find yourself among new faces as you will most likely make fast friends.

PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): Have it your way. Whether you want to attend a big holiday bash or spend an intimate evening with a special someone, it’s all up to you. Sometimes a comfortable silence with a loved one can say more than a deep conversation.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Kid Corner:Thumbprint Cookies Give Kids A Hands-On Holiday Baking Experience

By Wolfgang Puck

At no time of year do children want to help out in the kitchen more than during the holidays. It’s easy to understand why.

The aromas are tantalizing. The parade of foods is beautiful and delicious. Plus, school is out and the weather is colder, so the kids are indoors more and probably itching for an activity. Why wouldn’t little hands want to join in the kitchen fun? My four my sons, especially before they reached double-digit ages, have always been eager to cook with me as Christmas approaches.

The challenge of having kids helping in the kitchen is finding simple hands-on tasks that not only feel like fun and are relatively safe to do, but also produce results they’re happy to eat. That’s why cookies, especially basic ones, make especially good choices.

Thumbprint cookies are among my favorite varieties to make with young ones. These usually one- or two-bite treats, named for the indentation made in each cookie, have been around for at least two centuries, and their origin has been claimed by countries and cultures across central and eastern Europe and north into Scandinavia, where the Swedes descriptively call them hallongrottor, literally “raspberry caves.”

Raspberry jam is, indeed, a very traditional filling for the tender, crumbly cookies.

But you can substitute different flavors of jam, jelly or marmalade; or try chocolate ganache - a mixture of melted chocolate and a little cream. The dough is a simple butter cookie mixture, which I richly flavor in my recipe for chocolate-raspberry thumbprint cookies with unsweetened cocoa powder and melted bittersweet chocolate. Other versions of the dough may include ground almonds or hazelnuts, or orange or lemon extract brightened with some grated zest. Feel free to experiment with any combination that sounds good to you.

With Christmas upon us, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare with the children. Let them help you measure out the ingredients.

Have them stand safely clear of the stand mixer or handheld electric mixer while you mix the dough. After you’ve cleared away the beaters into the sink, invite the kids to help you gather the dough from the bowl and wrap it for refrigeration. Then, let them take charge - under your close supervision, of course - when it comes to shaping the chilled dough into balls and pressing thumbs into their centers to make the indentations.

Finally, after you’ve taken care of the baking and the cookies have cooled, your helpers can mastermind filling them with the jam.

Here’s a final hint: It doesn’t really matter how neatly they do it! The cookies will still be delicious - so good, in fact, that you should have enough ingredients on hand to make another batch very soon after Christmas!

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THUMBPRINT COOKIES Makes about 6 dozen 3 cups (750 mL) plus 3 tablespoons allpurpose flour 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 ounces (125 g) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 3/4 pound (375 g), 3 sticks, unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1 1/3 cups (335 mL) confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 large egg yolks Raspberry jam, at room temperature Line 1 or 2 baking trays with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, bring about 2 inches (5 cm) of water to a boil. Put the chocolate in a bowl large enough to rest inside the rim of the pan without the bottom of the bowl touching the water. (Carefully pour off a little water, if necessary.) Place the bowl over the water and, when the chocolate is almost completely melted, turn off the heat and leave it to melt completely, stirring occasionally.

In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle or beaters, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat together the butter and confectioners’ sugar: Start on low speed until the sugar is incorporated, and then turn the speed to high and continue beating until the mixture is very fluffy and white, about 5 minutes, stopping the beaters or paddle as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula.

On medium speed, add the egg yolks one at a time, beating just until incorporated. Add the melted chocolate and mix well. On low speed, slowly pour in the sifted dry ingredients, again beating just until fully incorporated to form a soft, smooth dough. Do not overmix.

Remove the bowl from the mixer, or set the handheld beater aside. With clean hands, form small balls of dough about 1/2 ounce (15 g) each. Gently press your clean thumb into each ball, making a deep indentation in the center; then, place the balls on the prepared baking tray, placing them about 2 inches apart. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or as long as overnight, to help set the indentations in the dough.

Before baking, position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes, turning them back to front halfway through.

Gently slide the cookies on the parchment paper onto a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.

Once the cookies have cooled, use a small teaspoon or a piping bag with a wide tip to fill each indentation with a little raspberry jam.

(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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Senator Singer’s Office NJ Hearing & Tinnitus Check Cashing Station Stop & Shop Maxsam Tile of Howell Municipal Building Santander Bank Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins/Togo’s Stewart’s (outdoor stand) K Food Store (stand by bus stop) Ivy League Wawa (2485 Rte 9 North)

Aldrich Plaza

Coldwell Banker Realty Spirits Unlimited Smile For Me Dentist Subway Landmark Dry Cleaners

Big City Bagels

Route 9 & Strickland

Aldrich Road

Park & Ride (outside stand)

Regal Plaza

Acme Vinnie’s Pizza/Restaurant Dunkin Donuts

Howell Library (Old Tavern Road) Senior Center China 1 Vietnam Bistro

Corner of Casino Drive Solo Tu Pizzeria Dry Cleaners Not Just Bagels Future Pharmacy The Villages (Clubhouse)

15 Union Ave. P.O. Box 521 Lakehurst, NJ 08733 P: 732-657-7344 F: 732-657-7388

www.jerseyshoreonline.com

Adelphia Plaza (by Acme)

Farmingdale

Shop & Bag Woody’s Tavern Surry Downs (Clubhouse)

Atlantic Physical Therapy Jeena Jay Ent Lottery & Convenience Store King of Bagels Niri Barber Shop Shore Laundromat Wine Land Liquors

Roseland Shopping Center Zebulun Barber Shop Tanfastic

ShopRite Plaza

Freehold Orthodontics NJ Hearing & Tinnitus

Emilio’s Pizza ShopRite Youngs Appliance Wawa (4690 Rte 9 S)

Route 9 South

Kent Plaza (behind Pizza Hut)

In Freehold

Park Nine Diner The Crossroads at Howell Assisted Living Howell Lanes Chapter House Restaurant Dunkin Donuts (by Home Depot) Howell Chamber of Commerce Freewood Acres Convenience Store Soma Pharmacy

Howell Center The Pretzel Factory

Howell/Jackson Medical Center ER Walk-In Howell Pediatric Dentist Dunkin Donuts (right after Wawa) Golden Farmer’s Market

Ramtown Area

Ramtown Liquors Cathy’s Bagels Cammarreri’s Bakery Wawa (157 Newton’s Corner Road)