2018-03-17 - The Howell Times

Vol. 15 - No. 42

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Monmouth County Resident Starts Soap Donation Drive

Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.

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Letters Page 6.

Government Page 7.

Dear Pharmacist

Don’t Ignore Bloating, It Could Be Ovarian Cancer

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Dear Joel Time For A Pet

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Inside The Law

–Photos courtesy Stacy Wiener Wiener and helpers show off their handmade soap sacks. Right: The soap sacks come in all different colors and fit a single bar of soap.

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By Kimberly Bosco MONMOUTH COUNTY – A Monmouth County resident has started an initiative to help local those in need called SACK, or Supporting a Community with Kindness. Stacy Wiener, of Loch Arbour near Asbury Park, began SACK a year and a half ago when she started knitting and crocheting soap sacks with cotton yarn and donating them to homeless shelters and food pantries.

“As a Monmouth County resident, I have personally donated over 3,000 soap sacks to shelters and pantries in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties, places such as Peoples Pantry, United Way, Salvation Army, Interfaith Network,” said Wiener. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive.”

She also donates to Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, Bridges Program, and Bradley Pantry, Volunteer of America (Binghamton, NY), St. Paul’s Methodist Church (Kensington, Maryland) and Broad Street Ministry

How To Prove Your Home Was “Substantially Damaged” By Sandy

Business Directory Page 19.

Classifieds Page 18.

Fun Page Page 20.

Wolfgang Puck

Paddy’s Day Pie: Versatility Of Shepherd’s Pie Is Perfect For St Patrick’s Day And Beyond

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Horoscope Page 23.

(Soap - See Page 5)

Howell Township To Introduce Municipal Budget

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The Howell Township Council met on Friday, March 9 for a review of the municipal budget before officially introducing the preliminary budget to the public.

The budget was meant to be introduced at a recent council meeting held on March 6, however, the council intended to clarify and update a few select points regarding the specifics of the budget.

At the March 9 budget hearing, Mayor Theresa Berger noted that she had reviewed the entirety of the budget by that point, following the confusion at the March 6 meeting. The meeting was quite short, running about only 15 minutes long; enough time for the council members to come to an agreement on the budget figures, deciding to open it up to the public at the next meeting.

According to a document outlining the proposed budget appropriations for the township, administrative and executive expenses will only make up 1.07 percent of the total budget, approximating $548,637; $416,937 for salary and wage expenses, combined with $131,700 for operating expenses. Salaries and wage (Budget - See Page 4)

Howell Council Recognizes Football Players

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco The players took their positions, preparing for a photo, while they each received an award.

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At a recent meeting, members of the Howell Township Council took a moment to recognize the players and coaches of the Howell American Youth Football Team.

Howell AYF Rebels, Division 11 and under, were the American South Division Champions and NJ Youth Football Conference Champions and won 3rd place in the American Youth Football National Championship in Florida.

Mayor Theresa Berger presented the head coach, assistant coaches, and each player with certificates of achievements.

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Budget:

Continued From Page 1 expenses are expected to increase about 2.87 percent, while operating expenses decrease by 4.22 percent from the 2017 budget.

A significant portion of the budget is expected to go towards police expenses, making up 25.5 percent of the total budget.

Salaries and wages along with operations

for police expenses will total approximately $13,094,335. This is a 6.58 percent increase from the 2017 adopted budget.

Another portion of the budget will go towards debt service in the amount of $7,635,040. This makes up about 14.87 percent of the total budget, up 19.6 percent from 2017. Also, 10.94 percent of the budget is expected to fund statutory expenses such as pensions, social security, and unemployment benefits. This is expected to cost

approximately $5,616,131, up 8.59 percent from last year.

Public works will also be receiving $2,966,752 of the budget, making up 5.89 percent of the total expenses. Insurance costs are also expected to run the township approximately $4,977,460, or about 9.69 percent of the total budget.

These numbers are listed in the Howell Township budget appropriations chart available to the public at the council meet-

ing on March 6.

The budget will be officially introduced at the next township council meeting on March 20, at the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 in Howell.

Budget reports and financial information for the township can always be found on the website at twp.howell.nj.us.

Easter In The Park

HOWELL – Join the Township of Howell for Easter in the Park on March 17 from 1-4 p.m. at Oak Glen Park.

Come enjoy a family fun event featuring egg hunts, music, games, food, face painting, a petting zoo and a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny!

Children up to age 12 can come for the Egg Hunt at: • Ages 5 and under: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

• Ages 6-7: 2:30 p.m.

• Ages 8-9: 3 p.m.

• Ages 10-12: 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact 732-938-4500 ext.

2106. Rain date is Sunday, March 18.

Know The Signs Of Heart Attack

Summer Completion

SPRING SAVINGS

Spring Delivery

NEW JERSEY – Fast action can save lives. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms below call 9-1-1 immediately. It could be a heart attack. Do not drive to the hospital yourself or have a family member do so. If there is a serious heart issue, emergency medical personnel can start tests and treatments right away in the ambulance and can send time-sensitive information to the hospital in anticipation of your arrival.

Symptoms include: chest pain or discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, cold sweats or clammy skin, unusual fatigue or weakness, dizziness, nausea or lightheadedness, anxiety and feeling of indigestion that won’t go away.

App Gives Patrons More Access To Library

MANALAPAN – It’s music and reading as all branches of the Monmouth County Library continue a unique package of entertainment, education and recreation available through technology.

“The $10,000 grant we received from LibraryLinkNJ two years ago went a long way towards continuing the Library Commission’s dedication to keep all the resources in our library system literally in the palm of the hand of all our users,” said Renee Swartz, commission chairperson.

The commission launched a six month campaign last month titled, “Monmouth County Library in the Palm of Your Hand,” to keep residents aware of the availability of resources not only within the walls of the 13 branch and 14 member libraries, but also through their web-based services and information. The app, provided partially by the grant, enables users to search a catalog for books, DVDs, reference, audio and eBooks and more, including foreign language streaming video and online courses. Complete information on the program is available at Monmouthcountylib.org.

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Soap:

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Wiener noted that there is a large need for toiletries throughout the underserved population. She remarked that when she donated the soap sacks, many told her that they never received toiletries before.

“Not only were the clients thrilled to receive soap, but the sack made it more personal. The sacks can be used as a washcloth as well to store the soap,” she explained.

Wiener donates a majority of her creations to places in Monmouth and Ocean counties but has also worked alongside other, larger organizations to put on soap drives.

Organizations such as Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, AT&T, Ace Gymnastics, and more, have helped her run soap drives, which have also help cut her costs, she said.

At the start of her project, the cost the yarn and bars of soap reached about $200, she said. “During the first year, I spent several hundred dollars to buy additional soap and yarn. However, my cost has dramatically been reduced since people are organizing soap drives and crocheters/knitters are sending me soap sacks,” she added.

In each hand-knit sack, there is a bar of soap and a personalized tag. Some knitting and crocheting groups have also pitched in to help Wiener make the sacks.

She noted that she donates at least 50 soap sacks every week.

After the Asbury Park Press published an article about Wiener’s soap creations

Made In Monmouth 2018

WEST LONG BRANCH – Join us for the 2018 7th annual Made in Monmouth Expo on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at OceanFirst Bank Center, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch.

You will find everything from wine, coffee, baked goods to handmade crafts, quilts, pottery to art and much, much more!

Howell Health Fair

HOWELL – You’re invited to participate in the Howell Health Fair on April, 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us at the Southard School on Kent Road for the fair! For more information, contact Christie Visokay (ext.

8681) or Max Shumanov (ext. 8583) at 732431-7456.

Annual Wool Days Spring Festival

HOLDMEL – Save the date! On Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, The Monmouth County Historical Society is hosting our Annual Wool Days Spring Festival!

Join us for sheep-shearing, wagon rides, fabric dyeing, carding, spinning, weaving demonstrations, and more! This event will be at 12 p.m. at 62 Longstreet Rd, Holmdel.

The Howell Times, March 17, 2018, Page 5 in January, she has received even more attention from other areas in the US, receiving soaps sacks from people as far as California.

“Some want to knit/crochet the sacks and send them to me so that I can donate them in my area while others plan to donate their soap sacks, with a bar of soap, to food pantries and homeless shelters in their own communities,” she said.

Wiener’s initiative has grown exponentially since she first began, and since its origin, almost 5,000 soap sacks have been distributed all over.

“I started a movement and couldn’t be happier!” said Wiener.

She hopes that her work will inspire others to contribute or even join in on her project. “It is my hope that the momentum of this soap sack movement continues indefinitely,” she said. “I would be thrilled if crocheters/knitters all over the United States would donate soap sacks…in their own communities.”

For more information on SACK, visit Wiener’s Facebook page @SoapSACK. If you are interested in joining in on SACK, contact Wiener at stacy.needle@comcast.net.

–Photos courtesy Stacy Wiener The soap sacks are hand-knit or crocheted by Stacy Wiener and generous helpers who wish to contribute to the cause.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Why We Publish Politicians’ Press Releases The first letter to the editor that we’re printing this week had some pointed things to say about how we publish the press releases of Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd). We had been talking internally about publicly addressing how and why we publish press releases from elected officials, and this seems like a good time to do so.

Most weeks, we have a “Government Page,” that has one to three press releases from elected officials. Mayors and council members use this space as a way to directly reach residents. If you want Howell residents to know about something, for example, you don’t get a better local source than The Howell Times. More often than not, this page is full of state or federal lawmakers.

Every week, I scour through politicians’ press releases.

Some of them get sent to us. Some of them we have to find. I choose what to run based on what is the most timely and what would impact our readers the most.

This has been a long-time policy of Micromedia Publications since it was founded in 1995. It’s not really a service for politicians, but a service for readers. Elected officials do a lot of work that never makes it to the front page, but still impacts your lives. You need to know what politicians are doing, even if it doesn’t warrant a full news

story.

We publish press releases from politicians regardless of their political stripe. It just happens that almost all of them around here are Republicans.

We welcome releases from Toms River’s Republican Mayor Thomas Kelaher as much as Brick’s Mayor John Ducey, a Democrat. Occasionally, I will look at Robert Menendez and Cory Booker’s websites, both state Democrats, but those releases are not usually relevant to our area.

As for MacArthur, we have the same relationship with him that we did with his predecessors: Jon Runyan, a Republican, and John Adler, a Democrat. We publish him frequently because he frequently sends us stuff. There certainly have been more this year, an election year, but looking at his web site, you can see one or more releases a week last year as well.

We also welcome letters that are either for or against him. If you look at the letters pages, you’ll see that there are quite a few readers who strongly dislike him.

We have no official position on any of our elected officials.

As a policy, we don’t endorse candidates. So, in closing, don’t mistake the publication of a press release as an endorsement of a candidate. We are just letting you know what they’re up to and what they’re thinking.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor Stop Publishing MacArthur’s Statements Your publication should stop giving preference to one political party’s candidate over the other’s. By enabling him to distort reality for your readers in his campaign to get re-elected in District 3, the Times, Micromedia Publications and Jersey Shore Online are providing an unfair advantage to Rep. Tom MacArthur.

Every time you distribute his defensive “spin” on his shameful record in Congress for the past three years, you are helping him deceive voters. You never present the facts that belie his 93% allegiance to dangerous NRA policies that can result in mass shootings.

You repeatedly give MacArthur a free platform to try to downplay his extreme record on guns. Off the top of my head, I can think of 14 ways MacArthur has stood with his campaign contributor, the NRA, and stood against public safety.

Despite the weekly columns that his PR flack wrote, the record shows that he was (1) against strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, (2) voting against the bipartisan “Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act” and (3) refusing to co-sponsor the bill when it was updated last year.

MacArthur’s belated interest in mental health has no credibility, because he (4) voted against a Social Security rule that would have kept guns from individuals with mental impairments, and he (5) voted against having the Veterans Administration report mentally incompetent vets to the Background Check System.

The NRA must be so proud of its puppet! He’s not representing the wishes of nine out of ten of his constituents who are in favor of better background checks.

To add insult to injury, MacArthur wants (6) to cut billions of dollars out of Medicaid, which supports mental health programs. He (7) voted against funding Centers for Disease Control research on firearm injury prevention. He (8) won’t even allow the CDC to have a database that can search names when it traces the sources of firearms. MacArthur also (9) voted against funding gun safety research at Health and Human Services, and even 10) voted against designating gun research

Letters To The Editor a priority at the National Science I am grateful that Congressman of New Jersey in a federal staFoundation. He’s obviously the best politician the NRA can buy.

Just after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, in Las Vegas, MacArthur (11) co-sponsored the bill that would allow firearm enthusiasts to carry concealed guns across state lines. Hidden “heat” is banned in New Jersey.

What about states’ rights, Tom? He has also (12) voted against the “no fly, no buy” bills that would deny firearm purchases to known or suspected terrorists.

That’s just ridiculous!

In the space your publications give for MacArthur’s propaganda week after week, he’s (13) avoided mentioning anything at all about assault rifles or (14) raising the minimum age to buy guns.

Clearly, this NRA lackey doesn’t represent the vast majority of Ocean County voters.

Instead MacArthur thinks domestic abusers, felons, terror suspects, the mentally ill, bar patrons, church-goers, students and teachers should be armed no matter what. He’s neglecting public safety as more people are being slaughtered.

It’s time for Micromedia Publications to stop enabling MacArthur to do the bidding of the NRA without giving the same amount of space to the common-sense views of most of your readers.

Nancy J. Richman Toms River

A Thank You For Dune Replenishment Approximately five years have passed since Superstorm Sandy and the south end boardwalk fire, and Seaside Heights is continuing to rebuild and recover. As mayor, I can’t help but look at our new amusement rides and see an image of the Star Jet roller coaster in the ocean. We have come a long way, but have a long way to go.

I have been working around the clock to plan for future storms and encourage everyone in our community to do the same. Part of this preparation has been working with agencies across every level of government on our dune and beach re-nourishment project, which is essential to our region. I have been adamant that I will do whatever I can to help this project to completion, but the Borough Council and I remain firm that the project must not impact our beach and boardwalk operations this summer. Our local economy simply cannot afford it.

Tom MacArthur is standing with Seaside Heights in urging the Army Corp of Engineers to finish the project before Memorial Day weekend, or to postpone the Seaside Heights piece of the project until after the core summer season. We received good news that indicates the Army Corp of Engineers is listening and working to address our concerns.

We are fortunate that Congressman MacArthur is a friend that recognizes the importance of the summer economy and is responsive to the needs of our small coastal town.

Anthony Vaz Seaside Heights Mayor

A New Tax Deduction For Vets It is income tax season, and there is a new law (saves money) that changes New Jersey tax law that Governor Christie signed that probably has been forgotten, and did not get much publicity.

Starting in tax year 2017, New Jersey residents who were “honorable discharged veterans” can take a $3,000 personal deduction from their New Jersey state taxes.

They can do that every year, which is fantastic, and this must be shared with over 500,000 people who could qualify in New Jersey. I bet 99.9 percent of the people who qualify do not know about this.

Will their accountants tell them? Who knows. Will their friends tell them? Who knows.

Can they find out about this at a county Freeholders meeting?

Who knows.

Also, even if they were in the reserves, not necessarily full time active duty, they can use this new deduction. A lot of the time, reservists were excluded from getting benefits, like a V.A. Loan for example.

The law applies to any New Jersey taxpayer who is “a veteran honorable discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof, or the National Guard

tus.” Veteran is defined under NJSA 38A. But, and here is one big “But.” The taxpayer must send in a “honorable separation form DD214 as proof of active duty.”

So, if they don’t have that form, they have to write away and get it from the federal government.

Here is the 2nd big “But:” If you have to write away for the DD214 form, note this please, because it is not as easy as just making a simple request: Your request must contain certain basic information for them to locate your service records.

This information includes: • The veteran’s complete name used while in service • Service number • Social security number • Branch of service • Dates of service • Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known).

• If you suspect your records may have been involved in the 1973 fire, also include: • Place of discharge • Last unit of assignment • Place of entry into the service, if known.

• All requests must be signed and dated by the veteran or next-of-kin.

• If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary.

You will need to write to: National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 314-801-0800 This form need only to be supplied in the first year you claim the deduction, and the NJ tax department will have it on record for years to follow.

The last big “But” is that you have to check a box on the NJ tax return that shows you want this deduction.

Good Luck. This will save 500,000 New Jerseyans a little over $100 bucks annually.

David F. Lipton Toms River

C ORRECTION The writer of the March 10 letter named “Plastic Bag Ban Won’t Solve Problems” asked to correct a statement he wrote. The statement was “this dead tree contains roughly 10 cubic feet” in reference to how much paper can come from a tree of a certain size. The correct amount of yield is 100 cubic feet.

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

Bridge, Dredging Projects Underway From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone While I could say the last few weeks have been very busy, the truth of the matter is that the County stays busy around the year with ongoing projects and initiatives.

I would like to provide a few updates from the departments I oversee, including the County’s Department of Public Works

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Dean of the New Jersey congressional delegation, led a letter signed by the entire New Jersey delegation to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, reiterating their unified opposition to the administration’s proposal to open waters off the state’s coast to oil and gas drilling and exploration.

In addition, the members sent Secretary Zinke a transcript of a Feb. 14 public hearing in Hamilton, NJ where citizens organized the event and expressed their concerns about—and opposi-

and Engineering. I’m proud to serve as the liaison to this department and cannot praise enough the tremendous work these – and all – County employees do on a daily basis to maintain the high quality of life we enjoy in Monmouth County.

One ongoing project this department has been working on

is the rehabilitation of the East End Avenue Bridge, located between Neptune Township and Neptune City. This project was designed to improve overall safety of the traveling public in the area. Additionally, it’s $3.7 million cost will receive 92 percent of its funding through the New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund, with the remainder of funding coming from the County, at no cost to the municipalities.

The scope of the project includes, but is not limited to, concrete deck repairs, a bridge sidewalk replacement, a bridge railing upgrade, decorative

pedestrian lighting with architectural treatment and resurfacing, as well as upgrades to the guide rail and bridge railing. The county’s engineering department continues to coordinate with the Neptune City and Neptune Township police departments to monitor and adjust traffic conditions associated with the detour currently in place.

I’m proud to say the project still remains on schedule to be completed by this Memorial Day. I’m sure I am joined by many in saying I am looking forward to its reopening in just a few short months.

I would also like to give a brief update on the Shark River dredging project. While the actual dredging portion of this project was completed in December, the entire project is expected to be completed this spring. This includes the breakdown and removal of dredging materials from the work site on Seaview Island.

The county’s engineering department will continue to independently monitor the site conditions and respond to concerns from residents in order to minimize inconvenience and disruptions to Seaview Island residents and the traveling

Smith Leads Delegation Letter Submitting Local Public Hearing on Offshore Drilling

tion to—the administration’s offshore drilling proposal.

“The members of our New Jersey Congressional delegation are united in our opposition to this proposal, and the people of New Jersey have made their concerns about offshore drilling clear—they do not want oil rigs off shore and our pristine beaches and waters at risk from oil spills,” Smith stated.

“If we really support an energy policy that serves the public, state and local concerns about offshore drilling must be heard,” said Smith, who participated in

the alternate forum hosted by the group Clean Ocean Action.

“The citizens of New Jersey stepped up and held their own public forum when the Department of the Interior failed to offer a proper venue. The transcript from that forum will now be part of the official comment period and the people’s opposition to the drilling proposal is clear and now on the record,” he said.

In the letter to Secretary Zinke, the members expressed their strong opposition to the offshore drilling proposal and

noted how they had invited the Interior Secretary to personally hear from concerned citizens in New Jersey.

“We have each unequivocally stated our disapproval,” the members stated in the letter.

“This has included joining together as a delegation in a January 9 letter asking you to reconsider the proposal, as well as a January 11 letter inviting you to visit New Jersey prior to the issuance of a finalized proposal and requesting that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) hold a public

hearing, allowing participants to voice their concerns to BOEM officials.”

Along with the letter, the transcript of the Feb. 14 Hamilton public hearing on the offshore drilling proposal was sent to Secretary Zinke.

“We believe that given the magnitude of this decision and the very real impact this would have on New Jersey’s coastal economy, environment, and wildlife, it is of paramount importance that the enclosed comments of New Jerseyans are considered,” Smith and the

public.

On a final note, I am excited to say the County is starting to gear up for the summer tourism season. Plans are already in the works for our annual kickoff event. Once details are finalized, I will let everyone know where they can join me and my fellow Freeholders to kick off summer 2018!

Until then, stay warm and stay safe during inclement weather!

We’re almost to the spring season, just a few more weeks!

As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Freeholder Director. I look forward to continuing to serve!

other members stated of the hearing transcript.

Recently, Rep. Smith (R-4th) and other Republican Members of the delegation including Reps. Tom Macarthur (R-3rd), Leonard Lance (R-7th), and Frank LoBiondo (R-2nd), met with Secretary Zinke and stated their strong opposition to New Jersey’s inclusion in the administration’s proposal to open over 90 percent of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf to oil and gas exploration and drilling, as part of the five-year plan for the National OCS Program.

Bill Would Reduce Opiates In Emergency Rooms

Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory A. Booker (D-NJ), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), and Cory Gardner (R-CO) along with U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), David B. McKinley (R-WV-01), Diana DeGette (D-CO-01), and Scott R. Tipton (R-CO-03) introduced legislation to help boost hospitals’ resources in the fight against opioid addiction.

After years of ravaging communities across America, the opioid epidemic is showing

no signs of abating. Over 100 people die each day from opioid overdose. Forty percent of these deaths involved a prescription opioid. More than 200 million opioid prescriptions are written in the United States each year. As a first line of defense against the opioid epidemic, emergency rooms are well positioned to be laboratories of new innovations and procedures to combat the crisis. At the same time, because of the shortterm nature of the care they provide, emergency rooms are often highly susceptible

to doctor-shopping.

Eager to try fresh approaches to address this epidemic, emergency departments in several states have developed effective programs that have drastically reduced the use of opioids. St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey created the Alternatives to Opiates (ALTO) program, which decreased emergency department opioid prescriptions by nearly 60 percent in its first year alone. The Colorado Hospital Association saw similar success with its program, decreasing opioid usage by 36 percent in six months.

The Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act would establish a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit to use of opioids in hospital

emergency departments. The legislation would provide grant funding to build these programs. Following the completion of the program, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will submit a report to Congress on the results of the program and issue recommendations for broader implementation.

“Our nation’s opioid epidemic continues to cause extraordinary pain and suffering, and is tearing families and communities apart,” said Sen. Booker. “To combat this public health crisis we need to invest in promising, innovative models. Our bipartisan bill, built on the success of a program in New Jersey, would not only help prevent addiction by reducing the number of opioid prescriptions written in emergency rooms, but it would also help us better understand

safe and effective alternatives to prescribing opioids.”

“I believe this will be a critical step in fighting the opioid scourge that is devastating communities across my district and the nation,” said Rep. Pascrell. “Pioneered at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in my hometown of Paterson, their approach has shown dramatic results in keeping unnecessary opioids out of patients’ hands.

Our legislation would take the St. Joe’s ALTO model nationwide, providing emergency rooms across the country with a blueprint for preventing countless overdoses from happening in the first place.”

“From a physician’s perspective, the best way to prevent someone from misusing opioids is to avoid prescribing them in the first place,” said Dr. Paul D. Kivela, president of the American

College of Emergency Physicians. “However, the number one reason people seek emergency care is because of pain. The Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) program developed in the St. Joseph’s emergency department in New Jersey gives physicians innovative tools to help manage pain without resorting to opioids. This legislation will help ensure the ALTO program is made available to more patients, in more hospitals, in more states and will help stop opioid addiction from starting.”

This bill is endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, America’s Essential Hospitals, the New Jersey Hospital Association, and Colorado Hospital Association.

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New York Botanical Garden - The Orchid Show MONMOUTH COUNTY – Join the Monmouth County Parks System for The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens on April 14. Step into a world of stunning color as this annual event fills the garden’s landmark Victorian-style glass house with thousands of orchids.

The bus leaves from Thompson Park, Lincroft at 8 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. Pre-registration and fee required.

Also, don’t forget! Online and phone (732-842-4000, ext. 1) registration for our Summer Camp/Swim issue of the Parks & Programs Guide starts on Sunday, March 11 at 12 p.m. See details (including hours) regarding registration.

For more information, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-8424000, ext. 4312. The Park System can also be contacted through email at info@ monmouthcountyparks.com.

NJ CART MONMOUTH COUNTY – A County Animal Response Team (CART) is a group of volunteers and other entities, such as government agencies and the pr ivat e se ct or, w it h re sou rce s a nd personnel to respond to animal issues in disasters. The CART is organized under each County Off ice of Emergency Management and is based on the principles for the Incident Command Sy s t e m d e velo p e d by F E M A . T h e CART plans, collaborates, and trains with other responder entities to provide a coordinated disaster response.

Monmouth County Animal Response Team’s mission is to provide community awareness of disaster planning and preparedness for the families of companion animals as well as large animal disaster preparedness; and to assist in emergency sheltering of companion animals during disasters. We operate under the direction of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Management, and are an all-volunteer team.

The team can be mobilized to provide pet friendly emergency sheltering in conjunction with general population and access and functional needs shelters.

In the event of an emergency, residents and their pets should be prepared to take shelter with family and friends outside of the affected area. Information on “pet-friendly” co-shelters will be broadcasted through all available media outlets.

The contact people are Christine Seminerio; CART leader; Mike Oppegaard, OEM Coordinator; and Eugene P. Hannafey, OEM Deputy Coordinator. They can be reached at 732-431-7400.

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County Health Dept. Investigates Case Of Haemophilus Influenzae OCEANPORT – The Monmouth County Health Department is investigating one confirmed case of Haemophilus Influenzae in Monmouth County.

In an abundance of caution, Oceanport officials have voluntarily closed Borough Hall today. The Health Department provided recommendations on surface cleaning and sanitization to Borough officials.

“It is important to note that Haemophilus Influenzae is not airborne, it is preventable and can be treated with antibiotics,” said County Public Health Coordinator Christopher Merkel.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Haemophilus Influenzae is a bacteria that causes infections with symptoms like cold, cough and fever but sometimes causes more serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis. Monmouth County residents should not confuse Haemophilus Influenzae with the Seasonal Flu, which is now occurring in New Jersey.

“Regardless of the type of illness, the recommendations remain the same for all residents,” said Freeholder Patrick Impreveduto, liaison

to the Monmouth County Health Department.

“You need to be sure that you wash your hands thoroughly to protect yourself from germs and cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available and you are using a hand sanitizer be sure it is at least 60 percent alcohol.

You should also avoid close contact with people who are sick. And if you are sick, be sure to stay home.”

Haemophilus influenzae disease refers to any illness caused by H. influenzae bacteria. Some of these illnesses, like ear infections, are mild while others, like bloodstream infections, are very serious. In spite of the name, H. influenzae do not cause influenza (the flu). While H. influenzae can infect people of all ages, these bacteria usually cause illness in babies and young children.

For additional questions, please contact the Monmouth County Department of Health at 732-431-7456, ext. 8580. More information about Haemophilus Influenzae is available from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at nj.gov/health/cd/documents/faq/ haemophilus_faq.pdf.

New Jersey Shout Down Drugs Music Competition MILLBURN — New Jersey students representing 13 counties have been chosen as fi nalists in the 2018 New Jersey Shout Down Drugs music competition organized by the Partnership for a DrugFree New Jersey (PDFNJ).

Thirty-two high schools students, comprising 18 musical acts, earned spots in the 14th annual Prevention Concert, at which they will perform their original substance use prevention songs for a chance to win music contracts with PDFNJ worth a total of $10,000. The Prevention Concert will be held at 7 p.m.

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“The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is excited to have another talented and passionate group of New Jersey high school students participating in this year’s New Jersey Shout Down Drugs Prevention Concert,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for these teens to inspire their peers, as well as adults, with their crucial messages of substance use prevention.”

Created in 2005, New Jersey Shout Down Drugs challenges high school students to create original music and lyrics with powerful substance use prevention messages to allow teens to promote a healthy lifestyle through their favorite music styles.

This year, a panel of judges selected county fi nalists, as well as four wildcard selections, from a total of 29 entries. The last fi nalist was chosen by the public via online voting from February 16 through March 2. Meghna Das, a freshman from John P. Stevens High School in Edison, received the most votes to earn her spot at the Prevention Concert. The public cast 139,584 votes during the two-week voting period.

The public will be able to vote for their favorite Shout Down Drugs fi nalists from now until April 26. The vote totals from this period will be combined with judges’ scores for each performance at the Prevention Concert.

Tickets to the event are free and can be ordered at ShoutDownDrugs.com or by calling 973-467-2100.

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Children’s Services At The Monmouth County Library

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Did you know that the Monmouth County Library offers more than just story times for children?

We offer children’s DVDs at all of our branches; downloadable magazines for children available through our new offering, Flipster; and digital resources to help children do their homework and other projects for school. We offer special programs such as LEGO Clubs, craf ts, Read to a Therapy dog, and plenty more.

The story times are pretty special, too, as we customize them for babies under age two (siblings are welcome), for toddlers, pre-kindergarten kids, and family groups. Each of our branches has a children’s librarian, and you can find a schedule of activities on our website under Children.

We have many online databases for children that can be used in the library or f rom home (with a valid librar y card). These include the DK Eyewitness books, Facts on File with reference material covering history, science, health, literature and an atlas, Tumblebooks with read-along pict u re books, and

Searchasaurus with magazine articles, dictionary, and encyclopedia.

Kids can also learn a world language using Kidspeak for 6-year-olds and up; eleven languages are taught through animations, puzzles and songs.

Children’s eBooks and audiobooks can be downloaded from our Library on the Go to a tablet or eReader. They are available with a valid resident library card.

Several of our libraries have Early Literacy Stations that offer an all-in-one touchscreen computer intended for children ages 2 to 8. These stations are not connected to the Internet so this offers a safe and secure learning environment for your child. You can find them at the Library’s Headquarters in Manalapan, Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury, Hazlet Township, Ocean Township, Marlboro and Howell branches.

You can always find something exciting for your children and yourself at the Library. Check out our website and call your local branch for more information.

Come to the Monmouth County Library for books, eBooks, electronic magazines, research tools and fun! You can find it all at the Library!

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.

The lodging costs are reasonable and include meals and linen service. Discount lift 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, fishing, biking, hiking, golfi ng and indoor fun of quilting, reading groups and theme parties. Other fun activities the club participates in are our annual 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 information, visit monmouthskiclub.com or call 732-938-4272.

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Help Howell’s Homeless HOWELL – Items are being collected for the homeless in Howell Township.

Items can be dropped off at Central Jersey Tax Services, 4158 Route 9 South, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Winter items such as propane, blankets, sleeping bags, coats and other winter clothing are needed.

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United Way Celebrating 50 Years Serving The Jersey Shore FAR MINGDALE – United Way of Mon mout h a nd O c e a n C ou nt ie s i s hosting their 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, located at 20 Shore Oaks Drive in Farmingdale, NJ. The event will honor Enterprise Rent-A-Car, David and Sarah Fischell and Fulfill for their dedication and service to our community.

Enjoy an evening of fun and celebration with dinner, open bar, dancing, boardwalk games, and a fabulous gift auction.

“This is a going to be an exciting event as we celebrate 50 years of serving the Jersey Shore. It will be like an escape to your favorite shore destination with beach décor, a signature drink and a few other surprises,” said Kelly Fliller, Chair of the 50th Anniversary Gala.

“What’s even more exciting is all new or increased donations will be matched dollar for dollar by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, so this is a great time for our Gala as it will be one of our largest fundraisers this year,” said Tim Hear ne, President & CEO of United

Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

In November of 2017, United Way of Mon mouth and Ocean Counties announced a $1 Million Challenge grant to help raise funds for the community over the next four years. In order to suppor t U W MOC’s new m ission to mobilize donors, volunteers and community partners to improve the lives of youth and their families, the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation will match all new or increased donations dollar for dollar up to $1 million until June 30, 2021.

“We are looking forward to a very fun, successful event with our dedicated community members, business and non-profit leaders and some new friends of our organization,” Kelly said.

Tickets for the 50th Anniversary Gala are $150 each. Sponsorship and ad journal opportunities are due by March 20, while reservations and payment are accepted until April 10.

For more infor mation, please visit uwmoc.org/upcoming-events or contact Carolee Oross at 848-206-2035 or coross@uwmoc.org.

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TOMS RIVER – Couples who love to dance are kicking up their heels in support of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey’s (CVCJ) fourth annual Dancing with Their Stars competition.

Seven couples are slated to compete for CVCJ’s mirror ball trophy on April 19, 2018. The event takes place from 6-10 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive in Farmingdale. The judges for this year’s event are last year’s winning couple, Tracey and Roland Rodriguez, and the 2018 CVCJ Champion, Mark Kotzas of Crossroads Realty.

CVCJ is especially excited to announce our newest judge, Barbara Hartl-Renna.

Barbara is a former Radio City Rockette, and currently dances with Calendar Girls of Ocean County. Most importantly to us, she and her husband John are visited by one of CVCJ’s Caregiver Canines.

This year’s competing couples are: Kelly and Tom Grosse. Kelly works at Central Regional High School and Tom is a Detective with the Toms River Police Department.

Kathy Kimm of Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Glenn Steinhandler of NetApp. Sue and Lance Nemiroff, chiropractors at Jersey Shore Wellness Center.

Anne Pagnoni of Imperial Health Care and Bernie Branz of Right at Home.

Jacqui and Stephen Reid, Public Affairs Consultant.

Annemarie Schreiber, Esq. of CLDDS and Bob Scott of Home Care Assistance.

Denise and Billy Van Tassell of Alcoeur Gardens.

In addition to the official team judging, you can vote for your favorite dance team in the People’s Choice category by visiting the CVCJ Dancing with Their Stars website.

The event is open to the public. Your ticket includes a one-hour open bar with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, delicious hot buffet, dessert, and dancing to DJ John from Gem Sounds. Tickets are $75. Sponsorships are also available.

To purchase tickets or sponsorships, or to learn more about our competitors and how to vote in the People’s Choice category, please visit cvcjdances.com.

Food Pantry Needs Donations

HOWELL – The St. Veronica Church needs the following items for its food pantry: canned fruit, coffee, crackers, baked beans, hot cereal, cold

cereal, hot chocolate, pancake mix and syrup.

The church is located at 4215 Route 9 North.

Visit stveronica.com for more information.

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Howell Organic Community Garden Meeting

HOWELL – Come attend the f irst Howell Organic Community Garden’s Meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Howell Township Public Library located on 318 Old Taver n Road in Howell, NJ.

There are still a couple of plots left to lease for the 2018 growing season.

Let us know if you would like one. All plots are to be paid in full by March 27. Make checks payable to Howell Organic Community Gardens and pay at the meeting.

Girls On The Run Of Central NJ Registrations Now Open

NEW JERSEY – Girls on the Run of Central NJ, known throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Ocean and Camden counties for its positive youth development program designed to empower local girls in 3rd through 8th grade, is so happy to bring another amazing season to your local community.

Girls who participate in the program develop and improve competence, feel conf ident in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. It is the combination of the research-based curriculum, trained coaches and a commitment to serve all girls that sets Girls on the Run apart from other after-school programs.

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by Maureen R. Weiss, Ph.D., a leading expert on youth development, provides compelling evidence that Girls on the Run is highly effective at driving transformative and lasting change in the lives

of young girls.

In 2017, the National Afterschool Association (NAA) selected Girls on the Run as one of the most inf luential programs in health and wellness.

Meeting twice a week for 75-90 minutes, volunteer coaches utilize the curriculum to engage small teams of girls in fun, interactive lessons. The program culminates with all teams in Central NJ participating in a celebratory 5K, either in Fair Haven on Sunday June 3, or in downtown Somerville on Sunday June 10.

Volunteer coaches do not have to be r u n ners but must complete a background check and par ticipate in the Girls on the Run online and in-person training/workshop. This training qualifies for continuing education credits.

Girls on the Run of Central NJ spring registration is now open. Visit gotrcnj. org to sign up. For more information contact Donna at 908-285-9202 or donna.york@GirlsontheRun.org, or Lynn at 732- 406-0179 or Lynn.Sher man@ GirlsontheRun.org.

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BRICK – There will be a Flea Market on April 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Greenbriar I Clubhouse. There will be 34 vendors and the Veteran’s Association of Greenbriar will be selling lunch at 11 a.m. For more information, call 732-899-5455.

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FREEHOLD – The Master Gardeners of Monmouth County are offering scholarships of up to $2,000 to two Mon mouth Cou nt y college st udents or high school graduating seniors who will be studying horticulture, environmental sciences or engineering, botany or other agriculture related fields.

Applicants must be planning to major in one of these specified areas on a matriculated basis at a New Jersey college or university for the fall 2018 semester.

“I encourage students who are interested in agricultural studies to apply for this scholarship,” said Freeholder De put y Di re ct or Li l l ia n G. Bu r r y.

“These scholarships are a great way to promote the importance of preserving the agriculture of Monmouth County and the state by offering an incentive to study these important fields and encouraging our scholars to attend New Jersey schools.”

T he applicant must be a resident of Monmouth County and must have demonstrated an interest in the fields of horticulture and agriculture, as well as landscape or environmental issues, t h r o u g h cl a s s wo r k , e m ploy m e n t , community service or extracurricular activities.

Applications are available on the Cou nt y website at Vi sitMonmo uth . com. The application, a high school transcript and a letter of recommendation are due by May 1 to the Master Gardeners of Monmouth County. Their office is located at 4000 Kozloski Rd. in Freehold.

For more infor mation contact the Master Gardeners at732-431-7260. Applications will not be accepted online.

Domestic Violence Hotline MONMOUTH COUNTY – For 40 years, 180 Turning Lives Around has been dedicated to providing shelter, counseling, support, prevention, education and advocacy in Monmouth County for those affected by domestic violence and sexual violence.

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of domestic violence or sexual violence, you can call the 180 Turning Lives Around Confidential Hotline at 732-264-4111 or 888-843-9262, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information, visit 180nj.org. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Document Center HOWELL – Howell Township offers its residents a central location to access public records and documents.

Visit twp.howell.nj.us/DocumentCenter/ for more information.

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

Don’t Ignore Bloating, It Could be Ovarian Cancer

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Cancer, named by Hippocrates as “karkinos” actually refers to a giant red crab in Greek mythology. Eating crab legs (something I haven’t done in years) will never be the same now that you know this useless fact but anyway… cancer means that there is uncontrolled cell growth in a tissue, and it’s termed “proliferation.”

Cancer strikes fear into the heart of millions of people each year. Once diagnosed, people are often motivated to alter the number of chemicals in their life, change their diet and lifestyle and sometimes end toxic relationships.

20/20 hindsight occurs, like with my dear brother Danny, who had chronic low back pain and dismissed it. Sadly, it was one of several plaguing symptoms that was connected to colon cancer and he realized this after his diagnosis. “My brother was a secret,” and he really was. If you’d like to read more about us, our relationship and his ultimate passing go to my website and search that phrase. Momentarily, I am going to tell you about a common symptom that you might have which could be tied to ovarian cancer.

No one is immune from hearing the word if they live long enough, especially in a day and age where environmental and food pollutants abound. And then there’s cosmetic ingredients as well, such as talc. There was a woman who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2015, and her family was awarded $72 million dollars as a result of this talcum powder lawsuit! New clinical trials and scientific articles have been popping up over the past year about medications and their benefit to ovarian cancer. For exam-

ple, the medication class of statins (used for cholesterol management) have been investigated for their chemoprotective role, which is good. And recently, a study cleared metformin concluding that it does not raise risk for ovarian cancer, which is also good!

Here’s more interesting news. You might be able to detect it sooner if you don’t ignore this common symptom. Bloating. The bloating is not the typical kind of bloating that you might get now and then with your menstrual cycle, or after eating beans. The type of bloating is chronic. Additionally, other signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer include pelvic pain, frequent urination, quick satiety, feeling queasy and chronic fatigue.

There are six natural remedies that I’d like to share with you today. I will list them all here for you, so you can research on your own. If by chance, you want me to elaborate on the benefits of all of these, please sign up for my free newsletter (suzycohen.com) and I’ll email you a longer version of this article that contains that information. In no particular order, here are the six holistic options to consider for healthy reproductive structure and function: Medicinal mushrooms 2.Chia and Flax seeds 3. Turmeric 4. Resveratrol 5. Green Tea Extract 6. Iodine If you’re struggling with ovarian problems, do personal research because new compelling treatments, natural remedies and anti-cancer therapies are constantly being evaluated and released. There is always hope.

(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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Freehold Regional School District High School Musicals FREEHOLD – The auditoriums of the Freehold Regional High School District schools are alive with the sound of musicals! Upcoming performances include the following: • Freehold Township High School presents The Pajama Game. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between new superintendent, Sid Sorokin, and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee.

Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7.5 cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.

Performances will be held on March 1, March 2, and March 3 at 7 p.m. A matinee performance will also be held on March 3 at 1 p.m.

• Manalapan High School presents The Little Mermaid. Set under and above the high seas, The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, an adventurous young mermaid who’s got a thing for disobeying the rules and following her heart. Ariel’s fascination with the human world often leads her to the sea surface, a zone that is designated as “off-limits” by her father Triton, the sea king. One day while sneaking to the surface, Ariel witnesses a shipwreck and rescues Prince Eric, with whom she becomes instantly smitten.

Furious at Triton’s inability to understand her love for the prince, Ariel runs away and strikes a deal with Ursula, the evil sea witch, to experience the life she dreams of on land.

• Colts Neck High School presents The Wedding Singer. It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at

the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. Only trouble is Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.

Performances will be held on March 16, March 23, and March 24 at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance held at 1 p.m. on March 17. Tickets may be purchased in advance at cnhsnj.booktix.com/.

Freehold High School presents Once Upon a Mattress. During a kingdom-wide search to find a princess fit for the hapless Prince Dauntless, in swims the less-than-regal Princess Winnifred the Woebegone. Unrefined and undeniably charming, Winnifred is like no princess Dauntless has ever seen and his heart is captured. The truly terrible Queen Aggravain goes on a mission to come between her son and his soulmate in this retelling of the classic story of The Princess and the Pea. Performances will be held on March 23 and March 24 at 7 p.m. A matinee performance will also be held at 1 p.m. on March 24. Tickets can be purchased at fhsdac.booktix.com/.

Marlboro High School presents 1776.

1776 tells the story of John Adams, the original innovator behind America’s Declaration of Independence, who teams up with Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee, and Thomas Jefferson to battle those in Congress who oppose the movement to declare independence from England. This production is told with a new voice from its female cast.

Performances will be held on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. and on April 20 and April 21 at 7 p.m.

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Inside The Law How To Prove Your Home Was “Substantially Damaged” By Sandy

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By Robert C. Shea Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many homes have suffered tremendous amounts of damage. Some homes have even been deemed to be considered “Substantially Damaged” as a result of such a natural disaster. Substantially Damaged is a term that applies to a damaged structure in a Special Flood Hazard Area or floodplain where the cost total cost of repair is 50 percent or more than the structure’s market value before the flood occurred. For example, if the value before the event was $250,000 and the repairs cost $130,000, the structure is “substantially damaged.”

The land value is excluded from the calculation.

The decision about whether a structure is substantially damaged is made at the local government level, generally by building inspectors, zoning administrators, and other permit officials that enforce the flood-plain management requirements of a community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”). Since floodplain ordinances are established at the local level, local and state officials may use different substantial damage percentages and different valuations as long as they are not below NFIP standards. A “substantial damage” determination is important because the determination will dictate whether additional work will be needed to comply with local codes and ordinances, such as elevating a house.

However, such a “substantially damaged” determination by a local government, is not final and absolute in nature.

All local authorities are required to have some form of procedure to challenge such a ruling that your home is more than 50% damaged. Every local authority has its own rules and processes for making such a challenge, so it is very important

to contact the local government office that is responsible for these determinations in the area where your property resides.

Therefore, every local government is unique in their appeal procedure, and the individual filing requirements for such a challenge. Some examples of appealing such a Substantially Damaged determination by a local government, may include, but are not limited to: a.) Providing evidence of estimates from two (2) certified NJ licensed contractors/ public adjustors; (and/or) b.) Providing a copy of Proof of Loss and Final Report (from an insurance company) for all flood claims made for Superstorm Sandy; (and/or) c.) Provide evidence of a pre-storm appraisal, by a New Jersey Licensed Real-estate Appraiser, showing that the value of the structure, is more than the 2012 tax assessed value referenced on the letter you received, and that your damage is less than 50% of this new amount Once the required appeal evidence is provided to the local authority, then the local government must re-evaluate their “substantially damaged” determination.

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Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Thursday of every month.

Lanoka Harbor Firehouse Co.1 Route 9 & Warren Ave Flea Market first Saturday of each month.

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Monmouth County Parks System Events At Clayton Park Activity Center

UPPER FREEHOLD – This spring, the Monmouth County Park System continues to expand its program offerings at the Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold.

Acquired in 2015, the Activity Center allows the Park System to host yoga, parent/child music classes, craft workshops and more in the western portion of the county. Here’s what is planned during March, April and May at the site: • Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Tuesdays, March 13-May 1 from 9:30-11 a.m. (Eight weeks at $108 per person) and Tuesdays, May 15-June 19 from 9:30-11 a.m. (Six weeks at $80 per person).

Join Nationally Certified Instructor Mary Jane Kasliner for this class designed for students with some yoga experience. Pre-registration

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• Miss Melissa’s Aardvarks: Thursdays, April 5-June 7 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. and Thursdays, April 5-June 7 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Sing and dance with your little ones age 6 months-5 years during this early childhood development class. The cost is $160 per parent/child pair plus $40 materials fee. The cost of a second child is $110; $70 for additional sibling. Pre-registration required.

• To Dye For: Indigo Shibori Workshop: Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Discover the beauty of shibori during this hands-on workshop led by Kate Eggleston. The cost is $45 per person plus a $5 material fee; pre-registration is required.

• Climb Time: Saturday, April 7 from 1-5 p.m.

Try the Park System’s 25’ portable climbing wall.

Climbers must be 42” or taller and age 8 or older (under 18 with adult). Free!

• Shibori Sampler: Wednesdays, April 11-May 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Create a sampler of nine blocks showcasing a variety of Japanese resist dye techniques. Class includes all materials.

The cost is $135 per person; pre-registration is required.

• My First Bird Feeder: Saturday, April 28 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Create a bird feeder and learn about some of the backyard birds it will attract.

Open to ages 7-12 with adult. The cost is $20 per kit; pre-registration is required.

• Spring Wildflower Hike: Friday, May 4 from 10-

11 a.m. Look for short lived flowers that emerge in spring during this moderate hike. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 with adult. The cost is $5 per person; pre-registration is required.

• Clayton Park Open House: Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy the Park System’s portable climbing wall and crafts during this Open House. Free!

• Basket Duo: Friday, May 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Make one 8” x 8” and one 4”x 4” basket.

The cost is $40 per person plus a $35 materials fee; pre-registration is required.

For more information on any of these programs or to register, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.

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Hope And Help For Homebound Seniors MONMOUTH COUNTY – We have a great organization dedicated to seniors living right here in our community. Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) a non-profit agency is committed to enabling the homebound elderly to remain living independently in their home. As a senior yourself or a spouse, partner or friend taking care of a non-driving elderly member of our community there is help available.

There is no charge for the services and there is no income eligibility. The only requirement to receive service is that the loved one needing service is over 60, is no longer driving, and lives in Ocean Cou nt y or par ts of souther n Monmouth County.

What our volunteers can do for you: • Round trip transportation to medical appoi nt ment s (volu nteer s u se t hei r own car).

• Grocery shopping (they shop for you, once every 2 weeks).

• Friendly visits & phone calls to those who feel lonely and live far from their families.

• Caregiver Canines Pet Visitation to provide a great tail-wagging joy, this program provides in-home volunteers and therapy dog visits.

In addition, we also offer our frail and elderly residents the followi ng services: • Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program: t h i s p r og r a m of fe r s C a r eg ive r s of those living at home with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or chronic illness to get relief from their incredible stress and burden on a weekly basis.

• Veteran to Veteran: our volunteer Veterans are matched with a Veteran for all our services.

Multicultural Outreach: we have dive r se a nd bil i ng u al st af f membe r s providing education and outreach to minority communities.

Can you spare a few minutes a week or a month to help your neighbor?

CVCJ has multiple volunteer opportunities for individuals to give back to their community. We strive to keep our volunteers close to home, and volunteers choose assignments they are comfortable with and a time frame that fits their schedule. CVCJ volunteers tell us they get back so much more than they give and stay health by keeping active!

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The majority of bunion surgeries are successful, but in some cases the bunions recur over time. Arthritis in the affected big toe joint, excessive motion in the foot, or traumatic injury can result in the need for another surgical procedure. Before a second surgery, called a revision surgery, is performed, the podiatrist needs to determine the underlying cause for the recurrence of the bunion. Revision surgeries focus on repairing or replacing existing hardware and realigning bones into their proper positions.

It is important that bunions be recognized early and evaluated by a podiatrist.

We can then offer suggestions on controlling their cause so that symptoms do not arise or become more severe. Recommendations may include exercise, a change in footwear, orthotics, medication, and surgery. Let us do what we do best at FAMILY FOOT HEALTH CENTER—diagnose and treat your particular foot problems with compassion, knowledge, and up-to-date techniques and equipment. Please call us for an appointment at 4527 US Highway 9. You can reach us at (732) 370-1100.

HINT: Recurrence of a bunion can sometimes be avoided or delayed by the use of special shoes or orthotics.

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Monmouth Museum’s NJ Emerging Artists Series Presents Florence Moonan LINCROFT – “If I can’t sing it, I will paint it,” said Florence Moonan, featured in the next Monmouth Museum New Jersey Emerging Artists Series, an exhibit at the Museum from March 23-April 22, 2018.

Moonan is a New Jersey based artist who is passionate about painting and music. Her ex hibition is titled, Variations: Abstract Explorations in Ve net ia n Pla st e r a nd w il l ope n on March 23, 2018 with a reception from 6-8 p.m. in the Nilson Gallery at the Museum. Moonan’s Gallery Talk will be held on April 11 from 7-8 p.m. Both the opening reception and gallery talk are free and open to the public.

Moonan began taking ar t cou rses while working full-time at The College of New Jersey. In 2002, she ear ned a Bachelor of Fine Arts summa cum laude from TCNJ. “I had a remarkable teacher for a painting class. She taught me how to express my inner thoughts and emotions through color and texture. It was a revelation and I began working in an abstract manner using acrylic paints and mixed media,” she said.

Moonan has an intuitive approach to painting and is inf luenced by the colorf ul memories of perfor ming in Summer Stock Theater, her family, the natural world and experiences from her travels, but above all, music, especially Broadway musicals and opera.

Today, Moonan is known for colorful abst ract Venetian plaster paintings.

Through this medium she has learned to create bold new ways of mark making using metal scrapers and various tools that produce a tactile texture that is as smooth as a stone tossed by the sea. Her paintings evoke a range of moods from

playful to mysterious.

Several works in her solo exhibition Variations: Abstract Explorations in Venetian Plaster celebrate the memory of her youngest sister, and a few cherished days spent with her sisters on Orcas Island of the San Juan Islands in Washington State.

“The plaster’s special qualities help me render surfaces that are to me immediately appealing and sensuous, much like a beautiful aria. I am hoping each work in this exhibition will also strike a chord with the viewer,” she said.

Her paintings have been selected for numerous juried shows, invitational, and group exhibitions throughout the United States including: The Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster, NJ; Hunterdon Art Museum, Clinton, NJ; Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, MD; Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY, and GoggleWorks Center for t he A r t s , ( Fi r st P r i z e Awa rd), Reading, Pennsylvania.

Since 2007 the Monmouth Museum has presented the work of NJ emerging artists through its popular series, The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series.

T he S e r ie s c o n si s t s of si x a n nu a l monthly solo exhibitions to showcase the new work of NJ artists who have not previously held one-person exhibitions in our State.

All opening receptions & Galler y Talks are free and open to the public.

T he ar tists selected for this Ser ies represent the diversity of talent in the State and demonstrate creativity in a wide variety of media.

For more information about the Monmouth Museum exhibits and programs, v isit monmouthmu se u m .org or call 732-747-2266.

Emergency Alert Program

HOWELL – Residents can sign up for Howell Township’s Emergency Alert System. By signing up, residents provide the system with an opportunity to get emergency messages to residents quickly and effectively if and when the need arises.

This system will be used for emergency purposes only.

Examples of when this system may be used are severe weather notifications, evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods, missing or endangered person alerts, crime alerts or other emergency incidents where rapid notif ication is essential.

The program maintains a constantly updating database of publicly available information of land line telephone num-

bers registered in Howell Township.

Since emergency events develop rapidly, it is important to provide them with a cell phone numbers and email addresses.

It is impor tant to register for this system individually. In other words, please do not create an account that includes contact modes for other family members or friends. Encourage them to create their own account. This ensures that in the event of an emergency each registered individual will have the ability to personally confirm receiving the broadcasted alert.

For help registering with this system, visit twp.howell.nj.us/DocumentCenter/ View/1266.

To sign up, visit member.everbridge.net/ index/892807736721692#/login.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of march 17 - march 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Follow your intuitions to reach the best decision this week. Fun and relaxation might require some extra effort, but will be well worth it. Good advice will offer a refreshing perspective.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be lavish with praise when someone deserves it, but unyielding with the purse strings. Tighten the bonds of affection by being thrifty and putting your family first as the week unfolds GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Call someone’s bluff. You can speak plainly and should expect others to put all their cards on the table as well. You may receive the right answer to solve a problem this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): To pay your bills you must bill for payment. In the week ahead, you will receive satisfactory compensation if you take the first steps. You can even the score in a fair and equitable manner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Let past differences drop by the wayside. You will be at your best when you focus on being forgiving and kind. The answer to the most difficult of problems often can come from within.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Demonstrate your affection for true blue partners.

Setting realizable goals can be challenging so use someone for a sounding board. It will be easy to achieve a compromise in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your usual tactic is to be sympathetic and charming.

That approach might not sustain you in the social or business world this week.

You must show people you are competent and efficient.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You won’t always get what you want this week, but you will get what you need. There may be an opportunity to increase your net worth or a chance to improve your future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money should be saved, not spent. You will be grateful for small economies and budget strategies in the week ahead, once you are focused on reaching a worthwhile financial goal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your strait laces may be evident as this week unfolds, especially when you are in social situations. Be tolerant and do not try to hold everyone up to your own rigid criteria.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can get what you want by visualizing results in the week ahead. The quality of life is not measured merely by the letters after your name or how many dollars are in the bank.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Expect success when dealing with loved ones, family, or career objectives. Authority figures might be tough about the details, but honest and fair.

Put important plans into motion this week.

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County Clerk Reminds Residents To Apply For Passports Well In Advance FREEHOLD – Although a cold winter is upon us in Monmouth County, now is the time to plan for spring travel. With spring break just a few months away, County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon reminds everyone to check their passports.

“It’s time to apply for or renew your passport, if you are planning spring travel out of the country. Many countries require six months validity on a U.S. passport, so it is critical to check the expiration date in advance if you already have a passport,” said Hanlon, who is in charge of the passport offices in Neptune and Freehold.

Spring break is one of the most popular times of year to travel. By applying for a passport now, travelers will save themselves the aggravation of rushing to get a passport, and will also save money by not having to expedite service.

In addition, to take advantage of travel deals, it is essential to have a valid passport. Hanlon reminds residents that some airlines require a valid passport number when booking international fl ights.

Passport applications are accepted at the County Clerk’s two Passport Offices in both Freehold, located in the Market

Yard (south of Main Street), and Neptune, at 3544 Route 66. Passport services are also available at the Mobile County Connection at the Monmouth Mall, located on the upper level of the Monmouth Mall, adjacent to Boscov’s.

To obtain a passport, it is necessary to have a certified birth certificate with a raised seal, social security number, a passport photo 2x2 inches in size, and current identification such as a driver’s license or government identification.

Passport photos are available for a fee of $10 at both locations.

Parents who are making a passport application for a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or submit additional documentation.

“Make sure to contact the Passport Offi ce prior to appearing at a County passport office to be sure that you have the proper documentation and payments,” said Hanlon.

For more information go to the County Clerk’s webpage at monmouthcountyclerk.com, contact the Freehold passport office at 732-431-7324, or Neptune at 732-303-2828.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Paddy’s Day Pie:Versatility Of Shepherd’s Pie Is Perfect For St Patrick’s Day And Beyond

By Wolfgang Puck

With Saint Patrick’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, the annual celebrations honoring Ireland’s patron saint are likely to be livelier than usual, as people of all nationalities and all walks of life have the opportunity to feel Irish for at least a day.

In restaurants and at home parties, there will be plenty of Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, and soda bread being cooked and served, all washed down with Irish beer or stout and very likely Irish whiskey. (Please take care to drink responsibly!)

There’s no doubt that we’ll be serving a few Irish-inspired specials in my restaurants. One of my favorites, however, is a home-style dish you can easily make at home for yourself. And - even though I grew up in a small town in Austria, about 1,300 miles southeast of Dublin - it’s a recipe I’ve loved since childhood: shepherd’s pie.

The name of course, comes from the fact that this dish traditionally features lamb. And, befitting the humble means of most shepherds or other country folk, wherever they might live, it’s an economical recipe that extends a small amount of fresh or leftover meat by combining it with generous quantities of vegetables and thick gravy, then baking the mixture with a thick topping of mashed potatoes.

Once you understand these basics, you can vary the recipe in so many different ways. In place of the ground lamb, which you can find in the meat department of most well-stocked markets, you could substitute ground beef, pork, turkey or chicken; you can also use well-trimmed, chopped up scraps of leftover roasted, grilled, braised or stewed meat or poultry. Other vegetables you like could take the place of those I call for in the recipe. And if you’re watching your carbs, you could even replace some or all of the mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower or make the topping a mixed-vegetable mash-up by including some carrots, parsnips, turnips or rutabaga.

There are still more ways to be creative with the recipe. You’ll see, for example, that I flavor the topping with some garlic cloves that I boil along with the potatoes, as well as with some grated horseradish added after mashing. You could, instead, give the potatoes an Irish-green color by including a small amount of powdered dry wasabi, the Japanese horseradish served as a seasoning paste with sushi. And I top the potatoes with some fresh breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese to help give it a golden-brown crust during baking although any other cheese you like, including Irish cheddar, would be a perfect substitute.

With all these options, you can see it’s a perfect recipe to enjoy year round. Here’s to a happy St. Patrick’s Day! INDIVIDUAL SHEPHERD’S PIES Serves 8 1 3/4 cups (440 mL) good-quality canned lowsodium beef broth or stock 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh Italian parsley 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) ground lamb 3 carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, and cut into 1/4 inch (6-mm) dice 2 leeks, halved, thoroughly washed, trimmed, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices 1/2 pound (250 g) Swiss chard, leaves cut from ribs, both cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) chunks 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup (60 mL) milk 2 tablespoons freshly grated or bottled prepared horseradish 2 slices country white bread 2 ounces (60 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese First, prepare a simple beef gravy: Put the broth or stock in a saucepan with the thyme and parsley, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, knead together 2 tablespoons of the butter with the flour until they form a soft, smooth paste. When the broth boils, remove the thyme and parsley, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, and whisk in the butter-flour mixture. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a gravy consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lamb and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a mixing bowl and set aside. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining oil, carrots and leeks and sauté, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Swiss chard, and cook for 2 minutes longer. Stir in the peas, gravy and lamb. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until thoroughly heated, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.

In a large pot over high heat, bring the potatoes and enough salted water to cover to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until potatoes the potatoes are tender enough to pierce easily with the tip of a sharp knife, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return the potatoes and garlic to the pot. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter and mash the potatoes. Stir in the milk and season to taste with salt. If the potatoes seem too stiff, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk. Stir in the horseradish.

Transfer the lamb mixture to eight 4-inch (10cm) ramekins, arranging them on a sturdy baking sheet, or to an 11-inch (27.5-cm) deep-dish pie plate.

Spread the mashed potatoes over the lamb mixture.

In a food processor, pulse the bread to form medium-fine crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs and the Parmesan over the potatoes and dot with the remaining butter.

Bake until the topping is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Serve immediately.

(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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