2018-02-03 - The Howell Times

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By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The Howell Fire District 1 Board of Fire Commissioners passed a resolution that has put an end to the EMS assistance program that allowed firefighters from District 1 to help in emergency situations until an ambulance arrived on the scene.

The resolution was passed unanimously by the commissioners and went into effect on Jan. 1, putting an end to the program that lasted more than a decade, according to the Howell Township Uniformed Fire Fighters IAFF Local 5015.

According to the resolution, Fire District personnel formed an EMS program in which they assisted volunteer first aid squads in cases of medical emergencies for residents. If the fire district was able to get help to the scene faster, they would do so.

The reason for this program was to provide faster, quality help because of difficulties with ambulance response times, according to the Howell Township Uniformed Fire Fighters IAFF Local 5015.

“The EMS response was started years ago before the Howell Police (Fire - See Page 2)

Howell Township Settles Civil Lawsuit for $350,000

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township paid $350,000 to settle a lawsuit filed against the township by the family of a man who died while in the custody of Howell Township’s Police Department back in November.

Theresa Taylor and Melissa Barns, sisters of Timothy J. Harden, filed a lawsuit against the township after they believed Harden suffered a wrongful death due

to “excessive and unreasonable force,” exercised by the Howell Police at the Souper Groove musical festival, according to the civil lawsuit. Taylor is the Administratrix of Harden’s estate and both Taylor and Harden were the plaintiffs in this case.

The other defendants in this case were: the New Jersey Latvian Society, Souper Groove LLP, members of Souper Souper LLP, Griffins Security LLC and

ABC corporations. Each of these defendants had some hand in the operation of the music festival, according to the civil lawsuit.

While the lawsuit was filed against all of these defendants individually, this settlement only resolved the suit between Harden’s sisters and Howell Township.

The Souper Groove festival “was a weekend long venue featuring musical acts, where alcohol and

Howell Up In Arms Over Proposed Waste Transfer Site

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Residents are vehemently opposed to the potential construction of a waste transfer station at 34 Randolph Road in Howell Township. Piling into the meeting room of the Howell Township Municipal Building on Jan. 25, residents and officials alike voiced concerns and posed numerous questions as to the fate of Howell Township, should this facility be built.

“The entire governing body vigorously opposes the waste transfer station in Howell Township,” said Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro.

The meeting, led by the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC), ran for nearly three hours as residents asked officials to reject this proposal. The meeting was augmented by detailed presentations

by Insite Engineering, the site engineer for the applicant Resource Engineering, LLC, and McDonough & Rea Associates, traffic engineers for this proposal.

This meeting was held to become a source of public record for the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and was mediated

by Christopher Beekman.

“The purpose of this memorandum is to advise the public of general information related to application that seek admittance to the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan and also specific information related to the pending application of Resource Engineering, LLC,” said Beekman as he kicked off the meeting, reading from a memorandum.

The timeline of the proposal began (Waste - See Page 4)

(Lawsuit - See Page 2)

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Fire:

provide assistance.”

They noted that just a week prior to the termination of the program, fire fighters assisted in calls for a cardiac emergency at Mulligan’s on Route 547 and for a man that fell off a roof on Daybreak Court. In both incidents, they arrived quickly before an ambulance, and undoubtedly made a difference.

Howell Township Uniformed Fire Fighters, along with representatives from the IAFF and PFANJ met with District 1 Board members Gerald Murphy and Thomas Matthews along with the Board’s Labor Attorney Lane Bivianno on Jan. 17, 2018. At that meeting, Bivianno stated that the reason EMS response was stopping was because the Howell Police EMS earns approximately $1.1 million dollars in billing for EMS response and Howell Fire District 1 sees none of

that money, according to the statement.

“We are not considered a for profit agency,” the statement said. “It seems that dollars are being put before lives.”

The Board noted that from now on, the focus will be on firefighting duties only.

Without Howell Fire District 1’s services, only Fire District 3 Southard and Fire District 4 Ramtown will provide assistance. This is an issue still, according to fire fighters, because the numbers of calls are constantly increasing as the area continues to be “built up.” The problem will not be fixed by taking away further assistance, they said.

“There is no public purpose served for the Fire District to continue to provide duplicate First Responder Medical Services at Fire District taxpayer expense,” it stated in the resolution.

Howell now provides paid EMS for Fire District residents, so there is no longer a need for the additional service, according to the commissioners.

To this, Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro said, “I question their belief and statement that ‘continuing to provide emergency medical response is a duplicate of service and there is no public purpose for Fire District to continue Emergency Medical Services.’ We all know seconds and minutes matter in emergency situations and in many cases the fire company is the first to respond and begin emergency care until an ambulance responds.”

According to the Howell Uniformed Fire Fighters, “the cancellation of this program has certainly had a negative effect on the community.”

Attempts to reach the Fire Commissioners were unsuccessful as of press time.

Lawsuit:

by festival staff and police during his episode.

According to the civil lawsuit, Harden experienced choking, fractured thyroid cartilage, numerous bruises and abrasions, and “conscious pain and suffering.”

Ten charges were lobbied against the defendants including: Excessive Force/Deadly Force, Unlawful Seizure, Failure to Intervene, Supervisory Liability, Unlawful Custom, Practice, Police/Inadequate Training, Violation of New Jersey Civil Rights Act, Assault and Battery, Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervision/ Failure to Provide Adequate Security, Agency, and Negligence.

On Nov. 6, 2017 the plaintiffs and Howell Township both agreed on a settlement of $350,000 from the township in exchange for freeing them, and the police department, of

any liability in the case. In the general release statement of the settlement, Howell Township still denied any responsibility for Harden’s death. “(The township) expressly deny any liability, from any and all debts, claims, including any and all claims brought in the Civil Action, damages, actions, causes of action or suits and liabilities… on account of the wrongful death of the Decedent and any and all injuries,” it stated in the release.

This was doubly expressed in a recent press release on Jan. 16 from Howell Township that stated: “an agreement to resolve the lawsuit represented a way to end the litigation, regain control over mounting legal costs, and avoid the risk of an unfounded and unreasonable jury verdict. While the Township and Police Department believe that they would have ultimately prevailed, even the cost of this best-case scenario would have been far

more expensive than terminating the litigation.”

The township claims to have settled to avoid extra legal expenses had the case made it to trial.

The release noted that it was the township’s insurer that advised a settlement. Another deciding factor that led them to settle was the fact that any reparations would have been paid with taxpayer money, as mentioned in the release. The township claimed that they wanted to save the taxpayers from this.

“The Township’s decision does not mean that the Township or the Police Department was in any way liable for any of the claims in the lawsuit. In fact, all Howell Police Officers were cleared of wrongdoing by a grand jury, the Professional Responsibilities Unit of the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office and an Internal Affairs Unit of the Howell Police Department,” the release stated.

Continued From Page 1 paid ambulance existed, response times were slower then,” said a statement from the Howell Uniformed Fire Fighters. “Even though the paid service now exists, they are busy in this 64-square-mile town and have long turnaround times from both CentraState Hospital and Jersey Shore University Medical Center.”

The termination of this program has met much disappointment on behalf of the fire fighters who have been providing this assistance for years.

“With the elimination of this program, firefighters remain on duty and listen to these calls for service and have to remain in the firehouse and not respond,” the statement said. “The help is on duty in the firehouse and unable to go and

Continued From Page 1 drugs were available, open and obvious to the public, festival staff and/or security personnel,” as stated in the civil lawsuit. During the festival on Sept. 3, 2017, while Harden was acting as a volunteer worker, he began to have an episode where he seemed to be fearful and agitated.

When witnesses noticed this behavior, some members of the festival and security tried to subdue Harden with this “excessive and unreasonable force.”

The Howell police were called and also became active in trying to restrain Harden with similar force, according to the suit. In the following days, on Sept. 5, Harden died as a result of what was believed to be unwarranted force exerted

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Continued From Page 1 when Resource Engineering, LLC first applied for a waste transfer station in 2015. After review by the Township council and SWAC, it was decided that certain conditions need to be met by the applicant for the proposal to be approved. They then made the necessary updates to the plan and in March of 2017, conditions for the proposal were met by the applicant, and Howell Township issued a letter of consent for the proposal. In May of 2017, SWAC held a meeting where the vote in favor of the transfer station was unanimous and thus recommended to the Freeholders for approval. Prior to the Freeholders meeting on July 27, 2017, SWAC received numerous letters from Howell officials expressing conflicting views to Howell officials’ original stance, causing a halt in the approval process.

The proposal advocates for the construction of a recycling transfer station that will be the turnover site for sorting out and recycling solid waste in the form of construction and demolition debris, according to Patrick Ward of InSite Engineering.

The site is currently home to the Wood Recycling Facility, which will be expanded upon for this purpose.

“Transfer stations collect debris from smaller point sources (contractors and homeowners) and transport it in bulk to final disposal sites,” it stated in Ward’s presentation. “This recycling transfer station is not a dump,” or a landfill, he emphasized.

The site will be home to a main transfer station, an administration building and a scale house. The layout of the site will be structured so that tipping procedures will be out of view of residents, Ward noted.

In addition to the construction, there will also be upgrades made to the intersection of Randolph Road and County Route 547 as part of the proposal. Randolph Road will be expanded and widened; adding turn lanes and a traffic signal where the two roads meet in order to lessen the traffic congestion that plagues that area, according to John Rae, Traffic Engineer with McDonough & Rae. “You’re going to have a safer and more effective intersection, very simple,” said Rae. The application process is now somewhat halted to inform the public better about the project due to increasing opposition. However, the proposal is not being re-reviewed by SWAC, according to Beekman. He noted that it is not SWAC that approves the proposal but merely reviews its contents and recommends whether to send it on to the Freeholders for final approval. If approved there, the proposal then has to go through two separate approval processes by the NJ Department of Environment Protection.

Though the SWAC meeting intended to provide clarity, it just seemed to upset more members of the Howell community. Public concerns revolved heavily around the effects on the transfer station on the surrounding neighborhoods.

One resident was concerned about the runoff of toxic chemicals from the debris and materials being handled in the facility.

“Right now the site itself, generally across the 10 acres, is flat,” said Ward in response. “There is no discharge point today.”

Leon Pflaster, owner of several properties on Randolph Road, was worried about how many large trucks will be traveling in and out of the facility every day on residential roads, causing more traffic. Rae said that there will be 187-188 smaller trucks and 62 larger trucks coming in and out of the site per day for a period of about 10 hours.

Many worries revolved around the traffic changes

The Howell Times, February 3, 2018, Page 5 to be made. Residents asked: Will the trucks just increase congestion? Will the traffic construction be completed before the site is to be opened? To these questions, Rae did not have an answer.

The traffic engineers conducted a one-day study of the intersection on a weekday in April of 2016, according to Rae. This study was meant to instruct the changes proposed for the roadways, to prove that these updates would be beneficial based on the conditions of that intersection on a given day.

Many residents, however, were skeptical of this and did not believe one day was sufficient time to make an educated decision.

“We are here 365 days,” emphasized one resident.

Another major issue brought up was the possibility of water contamination. Residents, and even Mayor of Howell Theresa Berger, voiced concerns over water wells being contaminated by materials and chemicals coming from the station. Mayor Berger was not able to attend the meeting and in her place was her son, Alec Berger, who read from a note Berger’s comments.

“I, as well as the residents of Howell, fear the negative environmental impact it will have on our town,” he read.

In attendance, alongside the residents, was Deputy Mayor Nicastro and Councilman Robert

Walsh, both stepping up to the microphone as members of the community. Nicastro noted that these residents do not have a case of “not in my backyard syndrome,” but rather they understand that there is no public need for this facility.

Councilman Walsh gave an emotional speech, explaining that the proposal “just doesn’t seem right.”

“There’s not one person in Howell Township that thinks this is good,” said Walsh. He pleaded with SWAC to reopen the proposal approving process.

There has even been opposition from state legislators to this proposal. In a letter to the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council dated Jan. 23, Senator Robert Singer and Assemblymen Sean Kean and Edward Thomson expressed concerns.

“Residents of this community are understandably worried that this proposal will exacerbate traffic congestion, pose a threat to the environment and will have a negative effect on their quality of life,” they wrote. “Therefore, we urge you to stand with the residents of Howell and the Howell governing body and reject the application to operate this massive waste transfer station in this community.”

Resident Michael Bateman is a member of a community organization called Stop the Dump in

Howell that “wants to raise awareness for people in the area…and show civil solidarity against the proposed waste transfer station coming to Randolph Road.”

Bateman noted that community opposition to this proposal has existed since at least July 2017.

In January of 2018, Stop the Dump formed a Facebook page which has 356 followers as of Jan. 30. Bateman said that resident have shown the most concern about noise, air pollution, traffic, and wear and tear on the roads, odor, potential environmental contaminants, dust, and potential decreased property value for nearby homes.

Although these are considerable factors, Ward noted during his presentation that there would also be some positive impacts as a result of the transfer station. It will reduce the cost of transporting waste, reduce fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance costs, cause less materials to end up in landfills, and would produce over 40 potential jobs.

All of the information brought forth by this meeting will be reviewed by the Freeholders before their next meeting on Feb. 22, 2018. If you want to voice concerns to the Freeholders, you are able to send a letter detailing your position until Feb. 21, 2018.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Overpopulation Leads To World’s Problems The world population is now estimated at 7.5 billion people, with most coming from poor developing countries that are least able to deal with their exploding populations.

In my view, no greater t h reat ex ist s to t he stability of our environment, indeed to our existence, than overpopulation. It is notoriously an outstanding cause of poverty, suffering, unemployment and even war.

Yet, we see popes f ly into poverty stricken T h i r d World c ou n tries and tell its poor u neducated masses, whose bodies already show t he a dva nc e d signs of malnutrition and star vation, that they should be “fruitf ul and multiply.” I know the Church has always u nderstood that high birth rates increase ecclesiastical power, but to encourage families to keep

p r o d uci ng ch i ld r e n regardless of a family’s abilit y to even marginally sustain itself is a monumental display of ignorance a nd a r roga nce. Unfor t u nately, it’s the same institution that suppresses educational information above family planning, birth control and other reproductive services.

The Church has made progress over the past few years in protecting altar boys. It’s now time for the Church to start protecting women and their families.

To make irresponsible parenthood a vir t ue and irrational human proliferation a duty, is not only profoundly repugnant, it is morally despicable. Our primary concern should be about the quality of life, not about the quantity of it.

Borden Applegate Jackson

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Use Open Space Tax To Actually Buy Land T h e vo t e r s of To m s R ive r ove r whel m i ng ly approved a nonbinding referendu m last fall to a l low t he t ow n sh ip t o p u r c h a s e a n o t h e r 2 50 acres of open space. I voted for this nonbinding referendum last fall and the original Open Space Referendum in 2001.

I n order to pu rchase a not her 250 acres, t he Republican members of the Council now want to increase the Open Space tax by a penny per hundred of assessed value.

This can only be done by placing a binding referendum on the ballot, but the Council doesn’t need to wait for the fall to add more money to the Open Space Fund.

Fo r t h e l a s t s e v e n years, the all Republican Council has been taking $500,000 from the Open Space Fund and moving it into the General Budget.

Over 3.5 million dollars has been taken out of the Open Space Fu nd over the last seven years that could have been used to purchase land. This is not what taxpayers voted for back in 2001.

If you wa nt my vote fo r a n ot h e r p e n ny fo r Open Space, restore the $50 0,0 0 0 t o t he O p e n Space Fund and guarantee t he money collected will only be used to purchase land. Also put a sunshine clause in the new referendum that the Open Space Tax will disappear when there is no more Open Space to purchase.

Nels Luthman Toms River

Letters To The Editor A Firefighter In Powanda can be assured the number of drivers testNeed O n Ja nu a r y 19, R ay Powa nd a , a Seaside Heights Firefighter, got the call that no one ever expects. His own house had caught fire, leaving him and his family displaced and losing most of their belongings.

Living in the home was R ay, h i s g r a n d m o t h e r A n n Mar ie, his girlfriend Jailenne, and his r o om m at e Ja me s. R ay h a s s p e nt m a ny ye a r s volunteering with the fire department and serving his community, and efforts have begun to help him overcome this tragic event.

I have often reiterated that Ortley beach is very well served by the Fire Depar t ment of Seaside Heig ht s. A lt houg h O rtley Beach cont r ibutes approximately $500,000 i n f i r e t a xe s t o To m s River, Toms River in turn provides a token stipend of approximately $36,000 to the Fire Dept. of Seasid e He ig ht s fo r t h e i r assistance in providing coverage to Ortley Beach.

As most residents of Ortley Beach realize, the volunteers of the Seaside Heig ht s Fi re Compa ny do a very capable job of providing almost 90 to 95 percent of the coverage needed by our community.

Under t hose ci rcu mstances, as I have suggested in the past, any requests for contributions f rom f i re de pa r t me nt s should be directed to Seaside Heights. With the recent events, and the plight of Fireman Ray Powanda, I would like to suggest that anyone considering making a donation to Ray

that it will be very well received.

A ny s u ch d o n a t io n s ma de t o R ay Powa nd a should be mailed to: The S e a s i d e H e i g h t s Fi r e Dept., P.O. Box 38, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Ken Langdon Chairman, Ortley Beach Liaison Committee

Marijuana Can Lead To Fatalities In response to the letter from Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner, published i n you r Jan. 13 edition, please do your homework. Rev. Dr. Hafner stated, “We should lega l i z e ca n n abis l i ke coffee, because no one has ever died from pot.”

Ju st a q u ick G o og le search of “marijuana related deaths” yielded a number of links. To quote just a few: “A new study of marijuana drug use in Colorado found increases in marijuana-related traffic deaths, hospit al visits, school suspensions, lab explosions, and pet poisonings. The study was conducted by a federal government program.

“The 166-page repor t released this month analyzed the effects of legali zi ng ma r iju a na for medical and recreational use in Colorado spanning the time period from 2006 to the present. Along with the state of Washington, Colorado is considered as something of laboratory in which the effects of legalizing marijuana use can be studied.

“The study showed that

ing positive for marijuana i nc r e a se d 10 0 p e r c e nt from 2007 to 2012, with marijuana-related fatalities doubling from 37 to 78. Traffic fatalities total around 500 a year in the state.” (www.rt.com) CBSnews.com reported t he follow i ng i n 2014: “DENVER - This week, two Denver deaths were linked to marijuana use, and while some details of the deaths have yet to emerge, they are the first ones on record to be associated with a once-illegal drug that Colorado voters legalized for recreational use, as of January 1, 2014.”

So, while possibly no one has ever died of a marijuana overdose, it is extremely erroneous and even more – dangerous – to say that no one has ever died from pot.

Rev. Dr. Hafner, please, do your homework.

Ruth Schmidt Manchester

We Shouldn’t Pump Our Own Gas Another stupid (in my opinion) bill in the works: “Pump your own gas.”

I have motored through many states and pumped my own gas and still paid a higher price more per gallon than in New Jersey.

T he “pitfalls:” pu mp your gas in rain or snow, accidently spill gas on your clothes, learn how to start the pump, picture older or i nf i r m people trying to get out to pump gas.

Then there is the plus side for gas station owners: no payroll ( jobs) for those now to be unemployed ga s at tend a nt s.

Your per gallon cost may not be lower, but you r medical insurance premiums may be higher due to “gas pumping accidents.”

Bill McPhail Toms River

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. Soon, coastal New Jersey com munities and organizations will be able to apply for grants from the Na t io n a l O c e a n ic a n d Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for projects building up local ecosystems and communities for future natural disasters and extreme weather. “ We’ve a l l s e e n t h e devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy on our

$15 Million In Grants To Be Available To Replenish Ecosystems

beaches, coastal towns, and communities along inland waterways,” Cong re ssm a n C h r is Sm it h ( R-NJ ) st at e d . “ We’ve also seen the resilience of New Jersey residents i n rebuildi ng f rom the disaster.”

“I encourage all eligible ap pl ica nt s t o c on side r applying for these NOAA g r a nt s , t o e n s u r e t h a t whe n t he nex t n at u r al disaster strikes, we are

bet ter prepared for the devastation.”

The NOAA will be awarding up to $15 million in grants in 2018 for “projects that benefit coastal ecosystems and communities,” in its Coastal Resilience Grants Program. Eligible applicants for these project grants include college s , for-profit and non-profit groups, Native American tribes, coastal towns and cou nties, and coast al

states. The projects must take place in areas along the coastline or in a watershed connected with the ocean.

Applicants must subm i t p r e - p r o p o s a l s fo r proje c t s t o t he NOA A

by March 7, 2018 to be considered in the 2018 g rant competition; if they a re r uled eligible by the NOAA, they then have 40 days to submit full project proposals.

“Should t hey choose t o a p pl y, I e n c o u r a g e all applicants f rom my d ist r ict to cont act one of our local off ices for a Congressional letter of support,” Smith stated.

The contact information for the district offices of Rep. Chris Smith is listed below: • Mon mouth Count y Constit uent Ser vices Center

Decriminalize Marijuana, But Don’t Legalize Sales Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

N EW JERSEY – Sen. Robert Singer (R-30th) released the following comments about the proposed legalization of marijuana: Efforts to legalize marijuana in New Jersey would have our state take too big a step, too quickly. Decriminalization may be a better and more sensible option in the short-term.

Like many others, I have concerns with individuals being arrested for possession of small amounts of marijuana. That’s why I have sponsored legislation, S-472, that would decriminalize the possession of 15 grams of pot or less.

I’m happy to have Senator Joseph Cryan join me in sponsoring this bipartisan effort.

I believe it represents a good compromise and a viable alternative to the full legalization of marijuana statewide. Further, it would provide lawmakers and the public with more time to understand the full impact of more drastic moves.

Let me share with you some

disabled. How well did that work? In the last two years, the state has been forced to send the city $82 million just to save their schools, and more is likely to follow.

You may also remember that New Jerseyans were asked to support the creation of the state lottery, which was to support institutions of higher education and prevent constant increases in tuition at our state universities and colleges. How well did that work? Ask any Rutgers student about the tuition increase they received last year and every year prior.

Recently, we’ve been made new promises that legalizing

marijuana will solve a lot of the financial problems around the state, will result in “social justice,” and won’t impact children or struggling communities.

Given the poor track record of all of those other promises, how well do you think that will that work?

An analytical report produced by the Colorado Department of Public Safety following legalization in that state shows that minorities continue to be arrested at significantly higher rates for marijuana-related crimes.

With increased accessibility, arrests of minority children for marijuana-related

crimes have skyrocketed as well.

Further, there are other public safety concerns that have never been adequately addressed.

For example, nobody has offered a practical method for accurately testing whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana that doesn’t involve a blood test, which some have noted can test positive for use that occurred weeks beforehand.

For users who are aware that there’s no accurate test, I’m concerned they’ll make the choice to drive and turn already congested and dangerous roads into some of

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the deadliest in the country.

Also, look at the influx of people seeking marijuana to Colorado following legalization there, and all of the challenges and unexpected impacts that state is now experiencing.

We could likely expect a similar inf lux of peopl e f r o m s u r r o u n d i n g s t at e s l i ke New Yor k , Delawa re, Con nect icut and Pen nsylvania, who will cross the border to purchase mar ijuana legally in New Jersey. Is that what we want in our communities?

L e t ’s h o p e c o m m o n sense prevails.

of my concerns about the many promises that have accompanied the push for marijuana legalization.

Some of you may remember the promise of former Governor Brendan Byrne that if we imposed a state income tax we would virtually eliminate property taxes as the state will fully fund education.

How well did that work?

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Join The Monmouth Ski Club MONMOUTH COUNTY – It is snowing in Vermont and this club loves the winter! Monmouth Ski Club has been satisfying the appetite of skiers and riders for over 50 years. Staying at our lodge located in Central Vermont places our members within an hour of most of the major ski areas in Vermont, New Hampshire and New York.

T he lodgi ng costs are reasonable and include meals and linen service.

Safe Cargo Program Success

–Photo courtesy MCSONJ Facebook MONMOUTH COU NTY – Sheriff Golden of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of New Jersey announced that the MCSONJ’s Safe Cargo Program, which teaches families how to properly install child safety seats, is making a difference in the lives of our youths. Their safety is of the utmost impor tance to us and ensuring they are properly restrained while driving is a priority. Our sheriff’s officers are dedicated to Safe Cargo and conduct the program at the Monmouth County Garage, 240 Center St., Freehold on the second Wednesday of each month.

Calling For ReStore Volunteers

ASBURY PARK – The Asbury Park ReStore, 1105 Memorial Drive, is looking for friendly, upbeat volunteers with some retail experience to give some of their time on Friday and Saturday afternoons between 12 and 4 p.m. Sales floor and cashier experience is a plus. Help Coastal Habitat for Humanity build and strengthen our communities by helping in the ReStore.

For more information call Amy Hanbury at 732-988-7044 or email her at ReStoreManager@coastalhabitat.org.

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Discou nt lif t tickets are a plus. As members of the New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC), we are eligible to purchase substantially discounted vouchers for many ski areas. Another perk of NJSC membership is the chance to go on any number of trips.

The Monmouth Ski Club is also an all

season club. Off the slopes throughout the year, the club members enjoy outdoor activities of kayaking, f ishing, biking, hiking, golfing and indoor fun of quilting, reading groups and theme parties. Other fun activities the club par ticipates in are our an nual Race Weekend, and members of our club are

always at the NJ Ski Council Jamboree held every October in Whippany, NJ. Monmouth Ski Club meets the first Wednesday of each month from Oct. to April, 8 p.m. Meeting dates are February 7, March 7 and April 4. For more infor mation, visit monmouthskiclub. com or call 732-938-4272.

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Two Individuals Arrested In Drug Bust

By Kimberly Bosco MON MOTH COU NT Y – Two i ndividuals were arrested after a dr ug bust found 1200 bags of heroin and 22 grams of cocaine in their possession, officials said.

On Jan. 24, Daniel Torres from Long Branch and Alexander Mazza of Eatontown were stopped at Exit 109 off the Garden State Parkway in Middletown in a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck.

The tr uck was then searched by the Mon mouth Cou nt y Sher iff ’s Off ice K-9 team, uncover ing 1200 bags of heroin and 22 grams of cocaine hidden under neath the engine compar tment of the vehicle. The truck, along with $4,500, was seized.

Torres and Mazza were arrested and charged with two counts of possession of CDS and two counts with intent to distribute CDS. “ T he he r oi n e pid e m ic c ont i nue s to be a serious and deadly problem.

As members of law enforcement we are committed to take action when it comes to combating the proliferation of narcotics in Monmouth County,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of New Jersey.

“This g reat example of exceptional police work helps keep dr ugs off of our streets, and enhances the safety in communities where our children live and play. I commend everyone involved in the ar rests for their collaborative efforts.”

The two individuals remain at the Mon mouth Count y Cor rectional Institution.

Sheriff’s Officers Glenn Sonnaband and Jason Simeone were the arresting officers. The agencies involved in this arrest were Monmouth County Sheriff’s Officers with the assistance of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the FBI Task Force of Red Bank.

GOP Women’s Leadership Initiative COLTS NECK – Are you a Republican woman who is interested in making a difference in your community? Do you want to get involved in government but not sure how to do it? We want to help you!

We know a society full of successful women is a successful society. We hope you will join us at the GOP’s Women’s Leadership Initiative to learn tools you can use and networks you can build to get involved!

Join us at MCRC Headquarters, 20 Route 537 East, Colts Neck, for coffee and conversation on Saturday, February 24 at 9:30 a.m.. Let’s make a difference together!

RSVP to Theresa Velardi via text or call at 732-682-8923 or via email MonmouthRepublican@gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Graduating Fire Fighter Class Scores Highest Rate

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-Photo courtesy Monmouth County Gov Facebook MONMOUT COUNTY – Director Freeholder Tom Arnone and Freeholder John P. Curley congratulated the graduating members of Firefighter 1 Class 117 at the Monmouth County Fire Academy on Jan. 23. The 24 members of the class had the highest passing rate in the history of the Academy. Congratulations, Monmouth County Police, Fire & EMS.

Monmouth County Parks Spring Parks & Programs Guide LINCROFT – This spring, have Fun with Rainbows, discover the Basics to Creating a Colorful Flower Bed, and set off on Splendid Spring Strolls with the Monmouth County Park System.

Other upcoming offerings include Bugs and Bullfrogs Abound, Make a Magic Wand, and Storybook Science.

Check out the spring issue of the Park System’s Parks & Programs Guide for those and other exciting arts & crafts, nature, recreation and sports programs planned for March, April and May. Copies of the spring issue of the Parks & Programs Guide will be available at most county parks and online at MonmouthCountyParks.com beginning on Friday, February 2. Registration starts at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7.

Registration is available online all day, every day; by phone at 732-842-4000 ext. 1, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; by mail using the Registration Form found at the back of the Parks & Programs Guide; or in person by visiting Park System Headquarters in Thompson

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For more information about the Park System or to receive a copy of the Parks & Programs Guide, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000 ext. 4312. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

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Monmouth County Receives $1.6 Million For Safety Projects

By Kimberly Bosco

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County is expected to receive $1.6 million in federal funding for safety projects in the Howell and Upper Freehold areas.

The North Jersey Transportation PlanningAuthority (NJTPA) approved 14 projects at a recent Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 22.

These projects and improvements include: con-

verting the two-way stop controlled intersection at Holmdel Road, North Beers Street and Crape Myrtle Drive in Holmdel into a modern roundabout, and applying high friction surface treatment, safety edging, centerline rumble strips, raised pavement markers, safety striping and signs to Stagecoach Road.

The roundabout project, part of the NJTPA’s Local Safety Program, is meant to increase safety in this

particular intersection, because roundabouts have been proven to reduce crashes by 82 percent at twoway stop controlled intersections, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The other option for improving this intersection would be to convert it to a signalized intersection. The total cost if these specific improvements is $1,224,434.

The various applications and road improvements

will be applied to a 1.7 mile stretch of Stagecoach Road and signs will warn of curves in the road.

This project will cost a total of $375,000 and will be funded through the NJTPA’s High Risk Rural Roads Program.

“The Stage Coach Road grant will allow us to continue making important safety improvements along a roadway helping us to prevent injuries and save lives,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Public Works and Engineering Department who represents the county on the NJTPA Board of Trustees. “The intersection improvements in Holmdel will improve pedestrian and motorist safety and overall operations at an intersection with a history of unsatisfactory performance.”

The NJTPA Board approved $50.8 million in Local Safety Program and High Risk Rural Roads grants for projects that will proceed in fiscal years 2017 and 2018. More information on the program is available online at njtpa.org/LocalSafety.

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RED BANK – Join us for the Pittie Love Brunch on Feb. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. The brunch will be held at Teak, 64 Monmouth St., in Red Bank.

All proceeds from this event will benefit Pitties and Pals Rescue and their rescue mission. There will be raffles and prizes and an award winning menu!

The price for advanced tickets is $60 per person.

The deadline to get your advanced tickets by is Feb. 1. Tickets are available at the door for $75 per person.

Pitties and Pals Sponsorship is $250 and limited to 10 sponsors. With this, you receive two brunch tickets, your name or logo on the Step and Repeat Board, and your ad on Virtual Ad Journal which will play throughout the event.

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22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out Returns

By Kimberly Bosco

TOMS RIVER – You are invited to join The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education for a night of great food and treats at the 22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out! Join tons of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors on the evening of March 12 from 6-9 p.m. to sample sweet and savory treats as well as fine wines and tasty beverages!

Tickets cost $60 in advance and $75 at the door. This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Foundation and all proceeds will benefit the Foundation and its students. There will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes as well.

To buy tickets visit ocvtsfoundation.org.

For more information call Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100 ext. 3157. This event will be held at the Toms River Athletic Arena, Old Freehold Road.

Come out for an evening of great food, drinks and fun!

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

Chaos And Screaming Over Nutella

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I was perusing the week’s horrible news stories like the one about the Olympic doctor sex abuse case, and another about 11 school shootings this year. I read another on Xanax, and how it’s become rampant among college users, especially British teens! Shame on our world. Then, when it couldn’t get any more senseless, I saw how rioting broke out over Nutella in France.

What’s in Nutella that would make people go ape crazy over it? People at supermarkets across France literally risked a broken nose to snag a jar of Nutella for 1.75 versus 5.85? The sale apparently triggered the chaos.

Why the craziness? Was it over a few bucks?

Does it speak to our lack of self-control?

A food addiction?

Let’s zoom in to see what’s in Nutella: • Hazelnuts - Nutella is supposed to have 90 to 95 hazelnuts in an average size jar.

There are no peanuts in this. The hazelnuts are roasted and ground to create the smooth, delicious paste. Did you know that centuries ago, in France, the hazel plant was given as a wedding gift to symbolize fertility.

• Sugar- Nutella brand includes pure cane sugar and/or beet sugar, and it’s non GMO. • Oil- Specifically red palm fruit oil which comes from the African tree, Elaeis Guineensis.

• Cocoa powder- This is basically chocolate powder; think of it like you do hot cocoa. It’s processed, fermented and roasted.

• Milk- skim milk powder, think of this like you do whey.

• Lecithin- A smoothing agent (emulsifier) and it’s derived from either soy beans or sunflower seeds.

• Vanillin- It’s a type of synthetic vanilla for aroma and flavor.

I’d like to propose a natural, delicious spread that tastes similar, but you can make it without risking your life (wink)!

Easy Nutella Spread 3 cups organic hazelnuts, roasted unsalted 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips 1 tea vanilla extract 1/2 tea sea salt (Optional) Sweetener to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. If you bought the “roasted” hazelnuts, spread them on a cookie sheet. Cook them for about 5 to 10 minutes to warm them up and loosen their skins. Put them in a kitchen towel and roll them around to remove as much skin as possible. Put the cleaned/warm hazelnuts in a Vitamix and blend on low until a butter is formed.

Melt the dark chocolate in a saucepan or microwave. Add the salt and vanilla. Continue to blend on low. Let it cool to room temperature, so it will thicken.

You will probably want to add maple syrup, or honey. If you’re using one of these liquid sweeteners (this is a bit counter intuitive) but the more liquid sweetener you add, the stiffer it makes the nutella!

You could try confectioner’s sugar (but add that before you process it). If your spread is too thick for your liking, add a teaspoon or two of some oil like grape seed, olive or almond oil. There you have it, nutella in the safety of your own kitchen!

(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.

Cancer Screenings, Mammograms Available Through OHI NEW JERSEY – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center with locations throughout Ocean County, is working with the state-sponsored program New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED) to provide cancer screenings, such as mammograms, to underinsured and uninsured patients through patient referrals.

Mammograms are being offered at the following locations: Health Village Imaging – 1301 Route 72 #100 in Manahawkin Monmouth Medical Center’s Jaqueline

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You’d think they won the Olympic Gold!

I’m sure others have found themselves in these conversations. Do you pretend to be interested or let your eyes glaze over?

ANSWER: Early on, my wife and I decided to share only the most interesting or important details of ours kids’ lives with the people we knew casually. It’s better for a parent to be excited about a child than to not care at all, but some people

do go on and go on. Don’t try topping them with your own stories; that never works. Try saying things like, “You are very lucky, now tell me about your new job”, or “that’s wonderful, but we only have another few minutes together, so let me ask…” Just hold your breath. Fortunately, it’s usually just a phase.

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Thiede was the architect behind Preferred’s largest acquisition; the Massachusetts-based Acelleron Medical Products that expanded the company’s reach into New England and broadened its product line to include such durable

medical equipment as pediatric nebulizers and breast pumps.

Thiede holds a BS in accounting from Rutgers University, New Brunswick. He is a member of the board of directors for Circle of Life, an organization that provides support for families, and palliative and end-of-life care for children with life-limiting illnesses. He is a member of the board of directors of Home Care Association & Hospice Association of NJ, a statewide organization that educates and advocates for home care providers, and the patients and families they serve throughout New Jersey.

Thiede was named one of New Jersey’s 2015 “Forty under 40” award winners by NJBiz, a New Jersey business news publication, and CFO of the Year in 2017 by Corporate Vision Magazine, a division of AI Global Media, a publishing house with global readership in more than 170 countries and close to two million subscribers of its magazines, websites and multimedia content.

For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com, call 732-5479886 or visit PreferredCares.com.

Tickets to the ECF Crystal Gala Masquerade Ball cost $150 each and include an evening of casino, an open bar, dinner, silent and gift auctions, dancing, prizes and more. Black tie and masks are optional.

Ads and sponsorships, ranging from $50 to $20,000, are now available.

Proceeds will benefit hundreds of families facing pediatric cancer. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Rosemarie Contreras at 732-282-2324 or rcontreras@emmanuelcancer.org.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates January is the time to consider whether in the form of sales of to appeal your residential real estate tax- comparable properties es. This article will address some of the which occurred on or Marc S. Galella Esq. most commonly asked questions about before October 1 of the year prior to the filing of tax appeals.

The most important thing to understand the appeal. Since most about real estate tax appeals is what people do not know how you can and cannot appeal. Under New to obtain comparable Jersey law, you can only appeal that the sales, it is best to hire assessment for your property is in ex- a State licensed or cercess of the property’s fair market value. tified real estate appraiser to prepare an The assessment is the municipality’s appraisal showing the comparable sales. determination as to the value of your The appraisal must be filed with the Tax property. This determination is sent to Board no later than one week prior to the each taxpayer around February 1 of each tax appeal hearing date. The appraiser year in the form of a post card identifying should also be at the hearing to present the property and the current assessment. the appraisal.

In most cases all tax appeals must be filed It is equally important to know what you cannot appeal. You cannot appeal the fol- no later than April 1 of each year. Howlowing: (1) the amount of taxes which you ever, the appeal deadline may be earlier or have to pay; (2) whether you can afford later. It is best to check with the town as to pay the taxes; (3) that another person to the filing deadline. The filing deadline is paying less taxes than you; and (4) that is strictly enforced and the failure to file the assessment of another property is by the deadline will result in the appeal less than yours. Thus, the local County being dismissed. Taxpayers seeking to Tax Board can only hear appeals that the file appeals should begin the process as property’s assessment is greater than its soon as they receive the assessment card from the tax assessor. fair market value.

Because the laws and procedures reThe municipal tax assessment is entitled to a presumption that it is correct. garding tax appeals are complicated, it It is up to the taxpayer to prove that the is a good idea to retain the services of an assessment is excessive. To do this, the attorney to assist you in filing and pursutaxpayer must present evidence to the Tax ing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates Board as to the correct fair market value has a long history of obtaining reductions of the property. This evidence should be in tax assessments for our clients.

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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.

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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) Receptionist P/T - Toms River CPA seeks P/T receptionist for the tax season through 4/16/18. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and some Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Position includes processing tax returns (will train), filing and some light typing and clerical work. Pleasant non-smoking office. $12/hr. 732-270-3966.

(7) 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.

(7) Work At Home - Calling property managers. Need computer and laptop.

9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 848-222-4887.

(7) Secretary Hiring Now - Seeking responsible individual with good phone skills. Exp a plus-willing to train. Great work environment.

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F/OT. Paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 or Fax resume 732-349-6448. (9) 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! FT 7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. FT 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. Part Time 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit We e k e n d c o m m i t m e n t p o s i tions 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.

Full Time positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

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

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

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The Orchards at Bartley Receives Recognition for Quality Care

JACKSON – The Orchards at Bartley, located at 100 North County Line Road in Jackson NJ, has been recognized by the American Healthcare Association and National Center for Assisted Living by receiving their Quality of Care Recognition Award for providing quality care to their residents.

More than 1,575 skilled nursing care centers and assisted living communities nationwide were honored. Of those, 66 Assisted Livings were recognized. Only 24 were in New Jersey,

and The Orchards Assisted Living was the only facility recognized in Jackson.

Facilities that receive recognition through the organization’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program are honored for their individual work in achieving AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative goals. This achievement does not only represent improvement on a set of quality measures in these facilities, but also significant improvements in outcomes among the elderly that they assist, such as fewer hospitalizations.

“The Quality of Care Recognition Award that we have received acknowledges the consistency in the quality of care and services we provide to our residents. We take pride in meeting all our residents and family’s needs. Families and residents choose The Orchards because of our service excellence”, said Lauren Kessler, Executive Director.

For 32 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living

services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, NJ. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs.

For more information, visit our website at bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-370-4700.

Trademark Women of Distinction Honors Mary Ann Kiernan

OCEAN COUNTY – Howell resident, Mary Ann Kiernan, has been chosen for inclusion in the forthcoming Trademark Women of Distinction Honors 2018 Edition for demonstrating dedication, leadership and professional excellence.

Over the last 12 years, Kiernan has served in the addiction recovery field at America’s Keswick Colony of Mercy in Whiting; first, in the capacity of a Biblical Counselor, and in the past nine

years, as the Intake Manager for the Colony of Mercy.

The Colony is a Bible based addiction recovery program for men established in 1897. Kiernan was first introduced to the devastating effects of drug and alcohol abuse in her family in the 1990’s.

After her son attended the Colony, she believed that she was called to give back and help others.

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has become an epidemic. Although she retired in 2017, she is now a part of a core team hoping to launch an addiction ministry in her church, Bayside Chapel in Barnegat.

The Trademark Women Honor des c r ib e d K ie r n a n a s d e mon s t r at i ng dedication, leadership, and professional excellence in her experience with addiction; having compassion and expertise that set the standard in the industry;

having humility and a personal touch that adds to every relationship she has; and being a talented, disciplined professional that has maintained a proven track record of quality service.

Her years of service along with her level of expertise and several other factors led to her inclusion. She has made her mark on her profession as an expert and will become a part of history as one of the top professionals in her field.

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MCSONJ Mentors Local Students In Public Safety

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-Photo courtesy MCSONJ Facebook MONMOUTH COUNTY – Sheriff Golden of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of New Jersey welcomed and mentored students from high schools throughout Monmouth County who have an interest in public safety. Recently, students from Freehold High School and Marlboro High School’s Criminology and Law class toured the facilities and learned about MCSONJ operations.

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Christmas Tree Pick-Up Update

MARLBORO – The Department of Public Works has completed tree collection. If your tree is still curbside, please call 732-536-9295 or email publicworks@marlboro-nj.gov. Thank you for your patience as weather delayed the pickups.

Questions are often asked about the timing of curbside collections. ‘From the Desk of Mayor Hornik’ in the Weekend Update answered many FAQ’s. The Weekend Newsletter in its entirety can be viewed on line at marlboro-nj.gov/ weekend/weekendupdate011918.pdf.

Art For Hope Silent Auction

OAKHURST – The Community Hope Fund of Ocean Township is sponsoring the fund raising event, “Art for Hope,” a silent auction to be held on Sunday, Feb r u a r y 18 , 2 p.m . at t he Te r ne r House Gallery located in the Township

Librar y. The art was donated by local ar tists and collectors, and proceeds will support Community Hope Fund’s mission to promote youth development and support the charitable needs of our community.

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Podiatrists use many different ways to diagnose foot problems. Stationary tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs may identify some physical abnormalities. Since most foot problems are exacerbated by daily activities, additional testing such as a gait analysis can provide unique information about how a patient walks and stands.

The patient is asked to walk normally over a mat in which a series of pressure sensitive switches are embedded. The switches provide a computer program with digital information about the feet. By analyzing the feedback, the program can calculate walking speed, stride length, and step time. This information can aid the podiatrist in identifying sources of muscle, nerve, and skeletal problems that need treatment.

Podiatrists are specially trained to care for foot tendons, muscles, tissues, and bones. At FAMILY FOOT HEALTH CENTER, we are skilled at making a diagnosis and establishing an individualized, appropriate treatment plan for every patient that comes to see us. We strive to decrease their pain and other symptoms, protect their injuries so they can heal, and prepare them for a return to activity. We’ll also counsel them on how to prevent problems from recurring. Can we help you? Office hours are by appointment at 4527 US Highway 9; please call (732) 370-1100.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of february 3 - february 9

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week ahead overcome a tendency to be an over achiever.

You may focus on being competitive rather than cooperative. Loved ones will accept an apology if briefly upset by your risk taking and unpredictable actions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wishful thinking is fine when you throw a coin into a wishing well, but not anywhere else. In the upcoming week don’t let your gullible side get the best of you. A new idea or person could be less than advertised.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): See the truth that sets you free. This week someone close may promise more than they can provide just to make you happy. Understand the facts and actual goals so that you won’t be lulled into a false sense of security.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There may be more than one worthy cause that requires your support and generosity. It is admirable to work hard to achieve recognition within a group. Avoid overspending or new investments this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Opportunities may sprout up but not all of them are worthy of your attention. Focus on long term results. Avoid forming a business partnership or making new investments in the early part of the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): String pearls of wisdom together to overcome problems. Your mind is racing like a finely crafted machine, but you must be careful not to offend anyone with your sharp wit. You could speed past the facts this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Separate the facts from your fancies. In the week to come you could easily be provoked into action due to a temporary enthusiasm. You possess plenty of energy but need to be sure that you apply it in constructive ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You get what you give. If you offer compliments others will respond in kind so that you receive encouragement, too. Be sure that you are sincere and able to honor any promises that you make in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Friends and family members can inspire you in the week to come. Take pride in your ability to remain tenacious about the job, the project, or a romantic relationship. Loyalty is the key ingredient for success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be anxious to attain your ambitions in the week ahead. By focusing on accuracy, you can gain the respect of those in charge. Watch out for your pennies, however, as your good taste is at a low point.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might be accustomed to having center stage but should lay low as this week unfolds. You might be on the outside looking in with financial matters. A new romance might not be as delightful as it seems.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll get by with a little help from your friends. The knack for both making and nurturing friendships could be your best asset in the week ahead. When financial skills are called for, you’ll be a friend indeed.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Summer In Winter: Enjoy The Warm Tastes And Colors Of Summer

By Wolfgang Puck ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH YELLOW AND RED BELL PEPPERS Serves 4 4 large boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise in half 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra as needed Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 2 bunches scallions 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 4 tablespoons dry sherry 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature Preheat the broiler.

Coat the chicken breast pieces with a little oil. Place 2 pieces, 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 a thickness of 1/4 to 1/3 inch (6 to 8 mm). Repeat with the remaining pieces. Lightly season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

Place the yellow and red bell peppers under the broiler and cook, turning, until their skins are completely charred.

Set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel off the charred skins. Cut each pepper into 8 pieces and remove the stems, seeds and veins. Set aside.

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice cubes and water. Cut off the green parts of 8 scallions.

Immerse the 8 scallion greens in the boiling water for about 15 seconds, then remove them with tongs or a wire skimmer and transfer to the ice water. Drain and set aside.

Place 1 scallion green and a piece each of the yellow and red bell peppers lengthwise on top of each flattened chicken piece. Starting at a narrow end, roll up to enclose the vegetables and securely tie each piece closed with 2 lengths of kitchen string.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Heat a large, heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot enough to swirl easily, carefully turn the skillet to coat its bottom. Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the chicken for 15 minutes longer. Remove from the oven, use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm.

Cut the remaining scallions in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.

Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the scallions and saute, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.

Add the vinegar and sherry, and cook until reduced in volume by about two-thirds, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream and simmer, stirring, until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to very low and, a little at a time, add the butter, whisking continuously. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, spoon the sauce into the centers of four heated serving plates or a heated platter. Snip off the strings from the chicken breasts, cut each piece crosswise into 4 to 6 slices, and arrange them attractively on top of the sauce.

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OUR SERVICES: LOCATIONS Howell: 4691 Route 9 North • (732) 942-7220 Monroe Township: 350 Forsgate Drive • (609) 409-9327 Freehold: 55 Schanck Road, Suite B-9 • (732) 414-6728

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