2018-03-31 - The Howell Times

Vol. 15 - No. 44

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–Photos by Kimberly Bosco Top left: The newly renovated Emergency Management Annex is located at 51 Windeler Rd. in Howell. Top right: The EMS ambulances were on display for the ceremony, but will be housed inside the facility during regular hours. Bottom: Mayor Theresa Berger cut the ribbon, officially opening the new annex.

Howell’s First Police Chief Passes Peacefully At 87

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Facing Possible Fines, Council Doesn’t Intro Budget

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At a recent meeting of the Howell Council on March 20, the council members voted against introducing the 2018 Municipal Budget after discussions regarding cutting costs and making significant changes surfaced.

The meeting was filled with long pauses and silence from most of the council members as the final reading of the ordinance to introduce the budget became the topic of discussion.

The budget was originally intended to be introduced at the previous March 6 meeting of the council. Mayor Theresa Berger noted at this meeting that she required more time to review the items in the budget. The council scheduled another budget hearing on March 9, lasting approximately (Budget - See Page 4)

Kids Can Vape Drugs, And Schools Have To Change Policies

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The Howell Township Police Department recently announced the passing of former officer and first Police Chief Harvey F. Morrell, Jr. on March 21.

Police officials said that the 87-year old Morrell passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family.

Howell PD honored Morell’s passing in a Facebook post on March 21, noting, “Rest peacefully Chief. We know you have our six.”

Morrell’s police career began in 1957 in the borough of Matawan,

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By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – On March 26, Howell council members and officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Howell Township Emergency Management Annex building located at 51 Windeler Rd. In attendance were members of the governing body including Mayor Theresa Berger, deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell, township manager Brian Geoghegan, director of community development Jim Herrman, and Police Chief Andrew Kudrick, alongside various members of Howell Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

Former mayor William Gotto was also present to say a few words.

“There was a vision for the building and a bunch of people who were really instrumental [in the project],” said Gotto. “It wasn’t easy.”

Gotto described the building as previously having no floors, and no heat or lighting; it was primarily a storage space that needed a lot of renovation. “It really was kind of an embarrassment for the town,

–Photo by Chris Lundy Smoking of any kind is prohibited at Sam Pepe Memorial Field, close to Veterans Park in Berkeley.

By Kimberly Bosco and Chris Lundy MANAHAWKIN – Despite advertising, e-cigarettes often contain more than just flavored water. With the increasing popularity of vapes among the younger generation, schools have begun to adopt no-vaping policies that align with no-smoking policies on campus. Additionally, they have had to address the fact that many students are using e-cigarettes to smoke marijuana derivatives.

A study published in 2015 by the World Health Organization (Vape - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 and to see what it’s become now is just fantastic,” he said.

He also noted that the annex is on Board of Education property.

Both Gotto and Herrman emphasized that the development of the EMS Annex has been in the works for many years.

Herrman said that the original building was built in 2005 and the offices inside came around 2007. Due to the following recession during 2008-2009, construction on the building was halted. Around 2011, the township decided to focus on the construction of the Global Building, which ended up furthering the halt on the EMS

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where he later became captain, according to the obituary by Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home.

In 1971, he became Howell Township’s first chief of police. He later served as the Public Safety Di-

building development, he said.

In 2015, the township finally received the funding to finish the project and, in 2017, a contractor was hired to complete the construction and renovation on the building. All in all, the project cost the township approximately $500,000, said Herrman.

The new building will be home to a combination of EMS and OEM services. EMS Director Peggy Doyle said that the new location for EMS is much more central and will make it easier to get around town as fast as possible.

“As it was, the police department made room for them, but as they’re growing, the police department’s growing,” said Geoghegan.

Doyle noted that the EMS had an office and some storage space in the police station; how-

ever, there was no parking for the ambulances.

EMS would simply park the ambulances in the regular parking lot at the station.

The new annex not only provides housing for the four ambulances indoors, it also provides office space for EMS and OEM workers, showers and bathrooms, a break room and a training room.

OEM employees work mostly out of town hall and were running their equipment out of the building when it acted mainly as a storage space.

Now they have a completely remodeled facility to work, train, and spend time in alongside EMS, in addition to their offices in Town Hall.

Additionally, housing the ambulances indoors helps to decrease the wear and tear on the vehicles. The EMS has four ambulances, one first

responder unit (Police EMS vehicle), three OEM trucks, and five trailers.

“All I have to say is thank you for all the work you put in,” said Mayor Berger. “I’m extremely proud.”

Nicastro recognized Paul Novello, Director of the Department of Public Works, and Victor Cook, OEM Coordinator for their hard work on the building’s development.

“It’s a great day in Howell because of this building; it’s going to serve the residents well and it’s long overdue,” he said. “We’re not looking in the rearview mirror anymore, we’re looking forward and this is how Howell Township is moving forward.”

“I always say this: we are taken care of well,” said Chief Kudrick.

rector of Colts Neck and Allentown and was the first elected Mayor of Howell Township, serving from 1993 to 1997.

He started the North Howell Little League, was a member of the Howell Rotary Club, the Howell Chamber of Commerce, and the Howell Republican Club. Morrell was also past president and

member of the executive board of the Monmouth County Police Chief’s Association, as well as their oldest retired police chief.

His obituary states, “Through all his years of dedicated service and community involvement, Harvey’s family was his greatest accomplishment and his love for his wife, children, grandchildren

and great-grandchildren was all-encompassing.”

Clayton & McGirr noted that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Morrell’s name can be made to the Frances Jean Morrell Scholarship, Post Office Box 209, Adelphia, NJ 07710. For more information, or to offer condolence messages to the family, visit claytonfuneralhome.com.

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Continued From Page 1 15 minutes, at which most of the council members again had very little to say regarding the contents of the budget.

At the March 20 meeting, when a motion was made to introduce, the council remained silent, nobody offering to second the motion.

At this, Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro

was the first to speak up definitively against passing the budget.

“Although this budget is a responsible budget…for me, the only way to continue a conversation is not to introduce this budget,” said Nicastro. “The tax levy is still going up and if we continue on this path, I don’t see how it’s sustainable in this town.”

Nicastro noted that he brought to the attention of the council a recently passed bill that discussed shared services and conversation. Following this,

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Nicastro said the council never discussed it as an option. He emphasized that he did not support passing the proposed budget until these options were brought to the table.

Mayor Berger had a few questions, asking what services could be consolidated or shared and at what cost. To this, no one had an immediate answer.

“When we look at numbers that we have no control over, then we need to do something desperately drastic to numbers we can control,” said

Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell. “We never want to cut services, and my hope is that we never do, but we definitely need to reform, rethink, and re-digest what we need to do to make this budget palatable.”

Councilman Robert Walsh echoed O’Donnell’s words saying that, unless the township cut costs, departments, or employees, there was nothing they could do to improve the current budget.

“The only way to cut costs is a drastic fashion is by consolidating departments or by eliminating employees, which is going to eliminate services,” said Walsh.

Walsh mentioned that the township has cut services in the past when they eliminated the recreation department approximately 7 years ago and the health and human services department, about 13 years ago.

He noted that by consolidated services the township could save money on employees and perhaps even increase revenue. However, he emphasized that a majority of the budget is still comprised of figures out of their control.

The council voted against the passing of the budget, with three no’s and one yes from Walsh.

They remarked that they planned to discuss the possibility of shared services within the township to improve the budget.

Chief Financial Officer Lou Palazzo explained that the state allows 28 days following the introduction of the budget before the official adoption of the budget.

“If the budget is not adopted in a timely manner by the governing body…the council members and the township could be subjected to fines,” he explained. “We are up against state deadlines.”

The date the council planned to adopt the final budget was scheduled for April 17, which would have given them 28 days from the date of introduction on March 20, had it passed.

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- 40 0 0, ext. 1) reg ist rat ion for our Summer Camp/Swim issue of the Parks & Prog rams Guide star ts on Sunday, March 11 at 12 p.m. See det ails (i ncludi ng hou rs) rega rdi ng registration.

For more infor mation, please visit MonmouthCount yPark s.com or call 732-842- 40 0 0, ext. 4312. T he Pa rk System can also be contacted through email at info@monmouthcountyparks. com.

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Vape:

Continued From Page 1 showed that many e-cigarettes contained nicotine even if they claimed they didn’t. Studies found other things in them, such as metals, microscopic particles, and carcinogens.

At Southern Regional High School, Principal Eric Wilhelm said that the vaping policy is almost identical to that of the smoking policy, in that it forbids the use of the product on school grounds.

He noted that the traditional smoking policy has been extrapolated to include vaping.

What makes the two smoking policies different is that, students who get caught using or possessing a vape or a Juul (a popular brand of vape), they immediately get sent for drug testing.

Wilhelm noted that the school district pays for the drug testing in this event.

Students get drug tested for vape usage because vapes, unlike cigarettes, have the ability to house marijuana in a way that is virtually undetectable, without a noticeable scent.

“With a Juul, we have no idea what is in the canister,” said Wilhelm.

If a student gets tested and is cleared for any traces of banned substances, they are simply penalized for the possession of the product, not allowed on school grounds, said Wilhelm. If the student is tested and not cleared, then they receive four days suspension and a day of detention.

Wilhelm noted that despite the recent advancements of vape products to allow for the use of other drugs, vapes have been prevalent enough to warrant a policy on school grounds for about the last 3-4 years.

The policy at Barnegat High School is similar to that of SRHS in that it aligns with the traditional no-smoking or use of tobacco products policy, according to Principal Stephen Nichol.

Nichol said that the school jumped on the process of policing vape usage once they started becoming more popular and now it is more necessary with products like Juuls or dabs, where you can’t tell what is in them.

“If a student is caught with one they get a four day suspension,” and sent out for mandatory drug testing at a local urgent care facility, he said.

If the student tests positive for drugs they receive an additional 9 day suspension and are scheduled to meet with a substance abuse counselor.

Nichol noted that sometimes students refuse the mandatory drug test, and this then becomes an automatic admission of guilt.

At Jackson schools, the situation is also quite similar. Allison Erwin, Coordinator of Communications and Technology for the Jackson School District said that the district sent out a letter to parents back in January detailing information about vapes and how they are used and what the consequences are for bringing them to school.

The letter states: “The Jackson School District treats the possession of what is known as ‘vape pens’ or other electronic ‘vaping’’ or smoking devices the same way as cigarettes.”

A student at any Jackson school caught using a vape is immediately sent for drug testing and receives a 10-day suspension if they tested positive for drugs. A student caught with one in their possession receives an automatic 2-day detention.

The letter not only educates parents about the consequences of vape usage on campus, but it also urges parents to be aware of the side effects of the devices.

“Some high school students are claiming that their parents know all about it or that the students don’t consider it smoking. What they

The Howell Times, March 31, 2018, Page 5 do not realize is that the effects of vaping are not yet well known, and that a growing body of research points to the dangers of this activity,” it stated, listing harmful chemical ingredients and addiction as a few.

“Here in the Jackson School District, we are frustrated and disappointed by the growing use of these devices, especially considering the strides that have been made in the last decade to cut down on teen smoking,” stated the letter.

Erwin noted that it is important to spread awareness of this issue because it is a matter of student safety as well.

“Vapes have evolved. This year, we have noticed more of these vapes have THC oil in them,” said Michael Dillon, director of guidance and operations for the Freehold Regional High School District.

The policy for being caught with some kind of vaporizer changes depending on what the chemicals are inside. If it is a tobacco product, the consequences for it are the same as if it was a cigarette, he said.

However, if it contains THC oil, then it is treated as possession of a drug, which warrants a suspension and the police are notified.

The student is subjected to a chemical screen test.

This costs the district about $150 each. If a parent chooses to use their own physician instead, they incur the cost. If there is a substance abuse issue, then the student is put in touch with a student assistance coordinator.

“A lot of parents have no idea what’s in there,” he said. Vapes sometimes have much more nicotine in them than regular cigarettes, or they could have THC. It’s often masked with a fruity scent.

A letter went out in January letting parents know, and there have been other awareness activities.

An education session on the dangers of vaping will be held at Colts Neck High School on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a presentation by a retired special agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration and a time for parents to ask questions.

“We try to educate parents. We need them to partner with us,” he said.

At the Central Regional School District, every child is automatically sent for drug screening, Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said.

“How can you tell if it’s just flavoring?” he asked.

Therefore, they send every student for drug tests, to err on the side of caution.

Companies that manufacture the units advertise it as healthy, but you don’t really know what’s in

it, he said.

Manchester Superintendent David Trethaway said they are looking at the policy on vaping, which is included under smoking.

“There are too many variables and you don’t know what’s in there,” he said. They are not yet doing drug testing on every student caught vaping, but that option is being considered.

Toms River Superintendent David Healy said if there’s suspected drug use, they go to get tested.

The district follows guidelines for the difference between users and dealers, he said. There’s a hard stance against dealers in the district. However, if there is a student who is using, then they work to intervene in the student’s life, to try to break the cycle of use. They are held to counseling, random drug tests, and have to agree to a contract between themselves, parents, and the counselor.

This is an improvement from the old methods, when a kid would be suspended for a number of days for drug use, he said. During those days off from school, the child would just sit around and get high. Instead of acting as a deterrent, it was making their drug use and dependency worse.

As a result of keeping a student in school, but supported with counseling and other measures, the district’s dropout rate declined.

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Spend April In The Monmouth County Parks

LINCROFT – April brings Splendid Spring Strolls, Earth Day, the return of Historic Walnford’s gristmill demonstrations, and countless other opportunities to enjoy the Monmouth County Park System.

Here’s what’s planned for the month: • Co-Ed Open Basketball - 20 & Up: Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 8-10 p.m. Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. This basketball program is open to men and women age 20 and over. Emphasis of this program is exercise and fun. The cost is $5 per person per session; cash or check only.

• Splendid Spring Strolls: Friday, April 6 from 3:30-5 p.m.

Thompson Park, Lincroft - Meet in the Old Orchard parking lot.

Friday, April 20 from 3:30-5 p.m.

Hartshorne Woods Park - Meet in the Rocky Point parking lot in Highlands. Friday, April 27 from 3:30-5 p.m. Perrineville Lake Park, Millstone - Meet in the Agress Road parking lot.

• Strike While the Iron is Hot: Saturday & Sunday, April 7 & 8 from 1-4 p.m. Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Master Craftsman Tom Kelleher of Old Sturbridge Village will be sharing his 19th century blacksmith expertise. Free!

• Mill Demonstrations: Satur-

days & Sundays, April 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29 from 1-4 p.m. Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See the 19th century gristmill in action. Free!

• Cookstove Demonstration: Saturdays, April 7 & 21 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Visit the out kitchen and see what’s cooking on the woodstove. Free!

• Climb Time: Saturday, April 7 from 1-5 p.m. Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold.

Saturday, April 21 from 1-5 p.m.

Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Try our 25’ portable climbing wall.

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

• Spring Peeper Walk: Saturday, April 7 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen.

Explore woods and wetlands during this naturalist-led walk and look for amphibians. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. Free!

• Open Ceramics: Sunday, April 8 from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check

only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.

• Blacksmith Demonstration: Sunday, April 8 from 1-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop. Free!

• Men’s Open Gym Basketball: Sundays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 8-10 a.m. Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls.

Shoot some hoops in the Rec Center’s full court gym. The cost is $5 per person per session; cash or check only.

• Find Your Path in Volunteering: Tuesday, April 10 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft.

Discover the many unique opportunities the Volunteer In Parks program has to offers.

Open to ages 14 & up.

• Roving Naturalist: Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m. Shark River Park, Wall. Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk and discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. Free!

• Spinning and Knitting Demonstration: Saturday, April 14 from 1-3 p.m. Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Be inspired

to learn an old craft as Jodey Forbes demonstrates the art of spinning fleece as well as various stitches in knitting. Free!

• Animal Hours at Huber Woods: Sunday, April 15 from 2-3 p.m. Huber Woods Lodge, Middletown. Come visit and learn about the Huber Woods Reptile House’s snakes, turtles, frogs and bugs during this special animal meet and greet while the Reptile House undergoes renovation. Free!

• The Casual Birder: Thursday, April 19 at 9 a.m. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch. Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk and meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.

Free!

• Nature Lecture Series: Trying to Bring Back Oysters: Thursday, April 19 from 7-8 p.m.

Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth.

Explore the history of shell fishing in Monmouth County from the Native Americans to the exhaustion of oyster beds by pollution and over-harvesting. Free!

• Great Spring Perennial Plant

Swap: Saturday, April 21 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Bring plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants. Please label all plants. Plant intake is from 8:30-10 a.m. Plant selection from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free!

• Spring Craft Show: Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fort Monmouth Recreation Area, Tinton Falls. Find a unique, hand-crafted gift for yourself or a special person in your life during this show. Admission and parking are free.

• Accordion Melodies of the 1890s: Saturday, April 21 from 1-3 p.m. Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. Free!

• Open Shoot Archery: Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional clinic and NOT designed for beginners. Open to ages 10 and up (under 18 with adult).

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

• Seabrook-Wilson House Tours: Sundays, April 22 & 29 from 1-4 p.m. Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visit this

house, which dates back to the early 1700s. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. Free!

• Sheep Shearing/Wool Days: Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29 from 12-3 p.m. Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. This annual demonstration allows visitors to appreciate the work of an old-fashioned sheep shearer. Free!

Earth Day Activities 2018 will be on Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Park System is celebrating Earth Day with free eco-activities throughout the county. Here’s what is planned: • Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth: Discover cool coastal animals and artifacts like whales, sea turtles, fish, crabs, and even tiny plankton during this interactive touch and tell program. Tours will also be given of the historic Seabrook-Wilson House.

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-8424000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.

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

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

Spring Brings Budget Season And Tourism From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone Happy Spring! I’m sure I am joined by many in saying I hope we saw our last snowfall until next winter season.

I’d like to thank our department of public works employees for working throughout this recent storm to clear

our roads and county-owned properties. As always, these employees did a great job.

I’d also like to thank our first responders who were also out working throughout the storm in difficult weather conditions.

throughout the county with a minimal tax increase. It is worth noting this is the first slight tax increase in seven years.

As I have said many times before, we do not start working on the budget in the early months of 2018. Instead, my colleagues and I work throughout the entire year to efficiently run our departments while keeping costs down. I already look forward to working on the following year’s budget and I am certain I will begin meeting with our finance team in the coming weeks.

Things To Do In Monmouth On an exciting note, I am pleased to announce our 2018 summer kickoff event will be held in Manasquan on May 21. The County’s Department of Public Information and Tourism, which I oversee, is in the preliminary stages of planning this year’s event and will provide more details once they become available.

I look forward to another fun kickoff event!

Lastly, I would like to remind everyone that our annual Made in Monmouth event

will return on Saturday, April 14 at the OceanFirst Bank Center at Monmouth University. Admittance is free to the event which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature hundreds of local, small businesses ready to sell their products. I’d like to thank the County’s Economic Department, which I oversee, for coordinating Made in Monmouth and my fellow Freeholders for their continued support of this event.

As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Freeholder Director.

Fire Departments Can Apply for Fed Assistance

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Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - Local New Jersey fire departments can apply for federal grant funding to train more “front line” firefighters, Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) has announced.

Budget The 2018 Monmouth County budget was approved during the March 19 meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

When we first introduced our budget, there was a proposed 1 percent tax increase. Ultimately, the approved budget includes a half-percent tax increase.

I commend my fellow Freeholders for working hard to reduce our budget and cut costs in order to continue to provide the great services and infrastructure improvements

The grant program is the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program, which will provide $345 million in total grants for local fire departments and volunteer interest organizations

around the country. The program is run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Departments can use the grants to hire more firefighters, or retain and recruit more volunteer firefighters, to increase their response capabilities to fires and other emergencies in their communities.

“I highly encourage local career and volunteer fire departments to consider applying for

this SAFER grant program,” Rep. Smith stated. “I have seen first-hand the role this support can play in increasing the effectiveness of our first response teams, which are so vital to the well-being and safety of our communities. The men and women who serve our communities deserve all the support they need.”

The FY 2017 SAFER grant application period began on Monday, March 26, and ends on Friday, April 27 at 5 p.m.

Interested organizations can find the guidance materials in applying for grants here.

This year’s FY 2017 grant program includes an important addition—more available funding for applicants under the category of “Hiring of Firefighter Activity,” for specialized training of first responders to properly recognize and intervene in emergency cases involving persons with mental illness.

Local fire departments in Smith’s district have previously

benefitted from this SAFER program, including the Trenton fire department which was awarded SAFER grants in fiscal years 2010, 2012 and 2014 which helped avoid layoffs for about 60 firefighters and the closure of four companies.

In September of 2017, Middletown Township Fire Department also received a $136,675 grant through the SAFER program to help with the hiring of additional trained firefighters.

NJ Transit Should Not Settle Discrimination Cases In Secret

Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Singer (R-30th) to prohibit NJ Transit from settling a discrimination or equal opportunity case, unless the settlement agreement has been approved by the NJ Transit Board of Di-

rectors, has passed the Senate Transportation Committee.

Between 2012 and 2017, NJ Transit paid more than $12 million in settlement agreements, according to records provided to the Legislature. All but one were related to discrimination

By Jennifer Peacock MONMOUTH COUNT Y – T he Mon mouth County Sheriff ’s off ice and other cou nt y law enforcement is par ticipating in UDrive, UText, UPay. Patrols will be heightened as law enforcement agencies crack down on

distracted drivers, namely, those using hand-held cell phones while talking or texting.

T he campaig n r u ns April 1-21.

“We have seen too many crashes on our roadways as a result of distracted d r iv i ng a nd t h i s c a m paig n will hopef ully

cases.

“This bill is about protecting innocent people from unfair settlements and increasing transparency at a state agency - two issues that are of grave importance when it comes to protecting the public trust,” Senator Singer said. “NJ Transit is on thin ice. We need to do everything we can to hold them accountable for how they treat employees and ratepayers, and how they spend taxpayer dol-

lars. Bringing these settlements out of the shadows is a step in the right direction.”

Under current law, NJ Transit only has to report a settlement to its board of directors if the settlement agreement totals more than $500,000. Senator Singer’s bill, S-1798, would require all settlement agreements concerning equal opportunity or discrimination to be reported to the NJ Transit Board of Directors.

S-1798 would also require NJ Transit to prepare an annual report containing: all discrimination-related settlement agreements approved in the year prior, how the number of cases that year compared to the previous year and the five years before; and the departments or units that were subject to complaints or allegations in the discrimination-related settlement agreements listed in the report.

Monmouth To Participate In UDrive, UText, UPay raise awa reness of t he dangers,” Sheriff Shaun G olde n s a id . “ Tex t i ng and t al k i ng on a cell phone while driving, is irresponsible and illegal.

It takes the focus off of the roads and may have deadly consequences that otherwise could be avoided.”

“Distracted driving is p o s s i bl y t h e m o s t s e r ious safet y issue on o u r r o a d w a y s t o d a y,” Gar y Poedubick y, Acting Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, said.

“The National Highway Traf f ic Safet y Ad m i nistration reports that in

2015 alone, 3,477 people were killed in distracted d riving crashes and an estimated 391,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver.”

Fif t y-t wo pe rce nt of crashes in the state were cau sed by d r iver i nattention, even more than

To further improve transparency at the agency, the annual report required under S-1798 would be published on NJ Transit’s website and submitted to the governor and the Legislature.

Senator Singer’s S-1798 now awaits a hearing in the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. If passed in both houses and signed into law, the legislation would take effect immediately.

speeding, the next leading cause.

The Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Off ice has its ow n safe d r iv i ng pro grams, including “Dist r a c t e d D r iv i ng – Se c onds that Could Change or End Your Life,” which is presented i n Monmouth County schools.

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T’ai Chi Chih: Joy through Movement For Beginners

MANALAPAN – Associated with both spiritual and health benefits, we invite you to try this meditative form of exercise. T’ai Chi Chih consists of 19 stand-alone movements and one pose. T’ai Chi Chih doesn’t require a particular level of physical fitness or coordination. This class is for individuals over age 18.

Dan Pienciak, an accredited International T’ai Chi Chih Teacher and Trainer, has

been practicing T’ai Chi Chih since 1995, became an accredited instructor in 1997, and is certified in Seijaku, an advanced T’ai Chi Chih form.

Attend one or as many of these sessions as you would like. No registration; no specific equipment needed, just wear comfortable clothing.

Classes in Spring 2018 are on April 4 and 25, May 2 and 16 from 7-8:30 p.m.

2018 Spring Brush Collection HOWELL – Howell’s Department of Public Works announced that the spring 2018 brush collection will begin on April 2, weather permitting.

The DPW asks that residents place all brush curbside no later than May 6. After this date, one final collection will be made per zone, until all sections of the township have been completed.

Only brush/tree trimmings will be collected; no leaves. Leaves can be brought to the Township Recycling Center at 278 Old Tavern Rd. The Center is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., except on holidays.

The DPW asks that residents adhere to these guidelines: • Brush stacked against the curb with all butt ends facing the same direction • Maximum size: 6” in diameter and 8’ in length. No stumps.

• Maximum volume: equal to one pickup truck load, Additional brush can be dropped off at the Recycling Center.

• No leaves For more information, contact the DPW, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at 732-938-4500 ext. 2450 or at twp. howell.nj.us.

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Reduce Waste - Learn Backyard Composting FREEHOLD –Monmouth County has announced its 2018 Backyard Composting schedule for Monmouth County residents.

Learn the how-to’s of reducing your yard and household waste and improving your soil at one of these free 45-minute sessions.

• Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. – Freehold, Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Rd. • Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. – Manasquan Recreation Annex, 67 Atlantic Ave. • Saturday, May 19 at 10 a.m. – Middletown, Deep Cut Gardens, 352 Red Hill Rd. • Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. – Middletown, Deep Cut Gardens, 352 Red Hill Rd. • Saturday, November 3 at 10 a.m. – Middletown, Deep Cut Gardens, 352 Red Hill Rd. The workshops are free, but advance registration is required. To reserve one of the limited seats, call 732-683-8686, ext. 6721 or download the registration form from the recycling section of the County Reclamation Center’s webpage at visitmonmouth.com.

“Many of our residents want to do what they can to reduce their household waste

and help preserve the environment,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the County’s Reclamation Center.

“The Backyard Composting workshops are a great opportunity to learn, seek guidance and purchase a bin to start composting at home.”

Participants may purchase an Earth Machine backyard composting bin at the session for $35.

If you already compost and would like to purchase an Earth Machine backyard compost bin, you may do so for $35 at one of the five towns that have partnered with the County to expand composting opportunities for residents: • Spring Lake Heights DPW, 555 Atlantic Ave., 732-449-6983 • Ocean Township, 240 Whale Pond Rd., 732-531-5000, ext. 3364 • Upper Freehold Municipal Building, 314 Route 539, 609-758-7715 • Freehold Township DPW – Jackson Mills Road, 732-294-2161 You should call first for availability and hours for pickup. Payment must be by check made payable to the “Monmouth County Grant Fund.”

U.S. State Department To Raise Passport Execution Fee

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising Monmouth County residents that the U.S. Department of State is raising the Passport Execution Fee from $25 to $35 on April 2.

The fee is mandated by the U.S. Department of State and applies to passport applications that are submitted in-person to an authorized agent, including a County Clerk, U.S. Post Office or other government office. Passport applications submitted to the U.S. Department of State by mail are not subject to the fee increase.

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tional incentive to obtain or update a passport now,” said Clerk Hanlon. “By completing passport transactions at this time of year, Monmouth County residents can not only save money, but they can avoid the last-minute rush of the busy spring travel season.”

The Monmouth County Clerk’s Office provides three convenient locations for submitting passport applications, in Freehold, Neptune and Eatontown. The Neptune location provides evening and weekend hours.

The Freehold Passport Office at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office is located in the Market Yard Parking Lot (south of Main Street) at 33 Mechanic Street in Freehold Borough. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Monmouth County Connection is located at 3544 Route 66 (near Home Depot) in Neptune. The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Mobile County Connection is located in the Monmouth Mall at 180 Route 35 in Eatontown. Open on the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Mobile County Connection is on the upper level of the mall, adjacent to Boscov’s.

For more information, please call the Freehold Passport Office at 732-431-7324 or Monmouth County Connection at 732-303-2828, or visit MonmouthCountyClerk.com.

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First Fridays for Seniors: NJ Hall of Fame: A Behind the Scenes Look

SHREWSBURY – Photographer Gary Gellman will show a multimedia presentation on the past nine NJ Hall of Fame events and share some ‘behind the scenes’ stories about the event and the great people who call New Jersey home.

The 16 newest members will be honored at this year’s Induction Ceremony on May 6, 2018, at the historic Convention Hall in Asbury Park. The distinguished Class of 2017 currently includes Harlan Coben, Steve Forbes, Buddy Valastro, Meryl Streep, Steven Van Zandt, Debbie Harry, Mark and Scott Kelly, and Al Leiter, among others.

For over nine years, Gellman Images has been chosen the official photographer for the NJ Hall of Fame annual induction

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This Program is generously funded by the Friends of the Monmouth County Library and is part of the First Fridays for seniors series For more information, call 866-941-8188.

Thursday By The Sea: Free Summer Concerts LONG BRANCH – Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in Pier Village will be part of the City of Long Branch’s free 2018 Summer Concert Series.

In case of inclement weather, concert will be held in the Long Branch Middle School, 350 Indiana Ave. and N. Bath Ave. • June 14: Tim McLoone & The Shirleys (Rhythm & Blues/Classic Rock). Rain Date for Tim McLoone Only - Thursday, September 6 • June 21: Motor City Revue (Motown, Rock & Soul Band) • June 28: Bob Burger Band (Classic Rock Band)

• July 5: No Concert • July 12: 9 South (Party Rock Band) • July 19: The Nerds (Party Band) • July 26: So Watt (Party Band) • August 2: After the Reign (Country Band) • August 9: Jerry Garcia Celebration with Marc Muller & Friends (Grateful Dead Band) • August 16: Danny V’s 52nd Street Band (Billy Joel Cover Band) • August 23: The Doughboys (Garage Rock Band) • August 30: Brian Kirk & The Jirks with Fireworks (Jersey Shore Cover Band) For a printable concert program, visit visitlongbranch.com/summer-concert-sched.

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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FR EEHOLD – Mon mouth Cou nt y Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is proud to announce that the Monmouth County Clerk’s Passport Offices have been recognized by the U.S. Department of State for their excellent passport services. Both the Freehold Office and County Connection received this recognition.

An Acceptance Facility Oversight Program compliance visit was recently conducted and both offices earned a perfect score. The County Clerk’s Freehold Passport Off ice and Monmouth County Connection received a Certificate of Achievement which honors exemplary service to the community and the U.S. Department of State through the conscientious execution of passport applications, excellence in customer

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“This recognition is well deserved by our staff members who work diligently to provide Monmouth County residents with efficient and courteous passport application acceptance services,” said County Clerk Hanlon. “I am proud of the dedication and professionalism of these employees.”

The Monmouth County Clerk’s Passport Offices processed 14,695 passport applications in 2016 and 15,803 in 2017.

Residents are encouraged to visit one of our offices if they are in need of passport services. The Freehold Passport Office at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office is located in the Market Yard Parking Lot (south of Main Street) at 33 Mechanic Street in Freehold Borough. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Monmouth County Connection is located at 3544 Route 66 (near Home Depot) in Nept une. The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more information, please call the Freehold Passport Office at 732-4317324 or Monmouth County Connection at 732-303-2828, or visit MonmouthCountyClerk.com.

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DBSA Support Group JACKSON – The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has meetings from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Rd. DBSA is a mood-disorder self-help support group that helps improve the lives of persons living with a mood disorder, and their loved ones.

The groups are led by trained facilitators who are peers and are open to friends and family as well.

The group is not a therapy session. No professional advice is given.

For more information, visit dbsanewjersey.org/ ocean-county/.

Ocean Recreation Looking For Bus Drivers

OCEAN TOWNSHIP – The Township of Ocean Recreation is hiring bus drivers for the summer morning recreation program that serves children grades 1-8. The program runs Monday through Friday, July 9-August 17, from 7:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. For a job description and application, visit oceantwp.org.

Literature Of World Language Book Discussion in Italian MANALAPAN – Moderator Joanne Bisagna Villafane and Raffaella Wiener will lead discussion on the book In Other Words

by Jhumpa Lahiri at the Headquarters branch on April 8 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Part of the award-winning series: Litera-

ture of World Languages: A Public Forum for Multilingual Book Discussions.

Books are read and discussed in Chinese, Hebrew, Arabic, Italian, Russian and Spanish languages. Books are available at Library Headquarters’ Circulation Desk.

ATTENTION HOWELL TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Associated Humane Society (AHS) will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 7:00 P.M., Main Administration Building, 4567 Route 9 North. The purpose of this meeting is to inform Howell Township residents of the new Trap Neuter Return (TNR) Program. The TNR program specifically addresses the growing feral cat population in a humane way. Feral cats are trapped, spayed or neutered, and returned to the community to live in managed colonies. Associated Humane Society Representatives will be present this evening for Questions and Answers.

To prevent any Howell Township pet cats being trapped within the TNR program, the Township is partnering with AHS for a discounted Cat Microchipping clinic.

This clinic will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Public Works Garage, 278 Old Tavern Road. Howell Township Residents Only – Must bring I.D. All cats must be confined in a carrier.

Microchip Fee = $10.00 per cat.

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New Jersey Secretary of State & Election Officials Attend Training Exercise for Cyber-Attack Prevention TRENTON – On Friday, March 23, Secretary of State Tahesha Way led a delegation from New Jersey to a dress rehearsal of a table-top training exercise for prevention of cyber-attacks and information operations at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School.

As part of the school’s bipartisan initiative, the “Defending Digital Democracy” (D3P) Project, this nation-wide D3P Election Cybersecurity TTX Training Event trains officials on cybersecurity measures for participants to bring back to their prospective states for implementation.

“As the state’s chief election official, the opportunity to receive this vital training with a team of committed election officials further displays New Jersey’s active participation and strong commitment to election security,” said New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way. “We will continue to

work vigilantly with all election officials to strengthen the security of elections here in New Jersey.”

The Secretary of State was joined by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, County Election Officials, representatives from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and the Division of Election’s Executive Director.

“This hands-on training session has been an extremely valuable learning experience for me and the New Jersey team,” added Division of Elections Executive Director Robert Giles. “As we begin to implement these exercises with our election officials throughout the state, this collaboration is another excellent example of the partnership between the Department of State’s Division of Elections and our qualified election county officials, continuing our commitment to protect New Jersey against cybersecurity attacks.”

Monmouth County 2018 Paper Shredding Days

THINKING BEFORE INKING

Tattoos are quite fashionable these days. A small foot tattoo might seem like a good form of self-expression. But please think seriously about the health risks involved before deciding to join the ink trend. First of all, feet have very little padding, just a thin layer of skin covering bones, tendons, and blood vessels. Piercing this skin and injecting dye hurts! A foot tattoo is really an open wound. It is prone to bloodborne illnesses and will need special care to keep it from becoming infected. Tattoos on the feet can swell and may require regular icing and elevation. Body perspiration can also interfere with the healing process, so it may be necessary to forego sports and exercise routines temporarily.

This column is brought to you in the interest of better foot health by FAMILY FOOT HEALTH CENTER. As with all areas of the body, we believe that prevention is a key component in promoting optimum overall health. It’s no secret that preventing a problem from occurring is far superior to having to treat it later on. If you are experiencing foot problems, we hope you won’t hesitate to seek a solution before little problems have a chance to grow into big ones. Our full-service podiatric office is located at 4527 US Highway 9. Please call (732) 370-1100 to schedule an appointment.

HINT: As a healing precaution after a foot tattoo, wear shoes that do not rub against the tattooed area. Seek help from a podiatrist if the area becomes infected.

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County has scheduled eleven 2018 Paper Shredding events in local communities so that Monmouth County residents have opportunities to get rid of old documents and confidential fi les safely.

“By providing our residents opportunities to shred their sensitive documents we are helping them protect their personal information and our environment,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the County’s recycling efforts.

“We encourage residents to do their part by making use of these events and all other County services for proper waste disposal.”

All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: • Saturday, April 14 – Atlantic Highlands; Parking Lot, Municipal Harbor • Saturday, April 21 – Freehold Twp.; 1 Municipal Plaza, Municipal Building Lot • Saturday, May 5 – Aberdeen; 1 Aberdeen Square/141 Church St., Municipal Lot • Saturday, May 12 – Keyport; West Front Street, Fireman’s Park • Saturday, June 16 – Upper Freehold; 314 Rt. 539 Cream Ridge, Municipal Bldg.

• Saturday, June 30 – Middletown; 63 Tindall Rd., High School North

• Sat u rday, July 14 – Spr ing Lake Heights; Rt. 71 & Brighton Ave., Elementary School • Sunday, September 16 – Manasquan; Corner of Main St. & Fourth Ave., Parking Lot • Saturday, October 13 – Asbury Park; City Hall Parking Lot • Saturday, November 17 – Bradley Beach; Ocean Avenue off Main Street, Lake Terrace County residents may bring up to 100 lbs. to be shredded. The shredding event will stop once the shredding truck is full.

All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck. Documents should be free of large binder clips; staples and paper clips may be left on documents.

This is a project of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and 2018 partner municipalities of Aberdeen, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands, Bradley Beach, Freehold Twp., Keyport, Manasquan, Marlboro, Middletown, Spring Lake Heights and Upper Freehold.

Information about these paper shredding events, recycling and removing other items from the County’s waste stream may be obtained from the County’s website at visitmonmouth.com or by calling 732-683-8686, ext. 6721.

9th Annual Race To Educate Color Run

HOWELL – Save the date! The Howell Township Education Foundation and the Howell Township Education Association present the 9th annual Race to Educate Color Run on May 19, 2018. Join us at

Howell Middle School South, 220 Ramtown Greenville Rd., Howell for the event.

For details, find us on Facebook at Howell Township Education Foundation and check the Digital Backpack.

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

The Connection Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Thyroid

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There are many reasons that you might be tired and suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). To be clear, CFS is not the kind of fatigue that goes away after you’ve rested, this is a persistent type of weakness that is inexplicable, unrelenting and disabling.

CFS has been pinned on Epstein-Barr (EBV) and human herpes virus 6 (HHV6), parasites, mycotoxins, mold, adrenal dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies and much more. But new research published in March 2018 in Frontiers of Endocrinology has uncovered a rather obvious link, one that has the potential to change your life dramatically, and in a good way!

Chronic fatigue impacts about 2.5 million people in the United States who deal with it, but live in an awful state of exhaustion, brain fog, dizziness and muscle pain or weakness. Attempts to treat it with antibiotics, stimulants, sleeping pills and antidepressants have left millions of people adversely affected by the drugs and still feeling pretty dreadful, perhaps only marginally better, but certainly not cured.

I’m confident, especially now, that thyroid medication holds the key to getting better if you have CFS. Scientists in the Netherlands and in Spain got together and inferred that CFS could be a result of low thyroid (T3) hormone levels, independent of the TSH. To test the theory they looked at 197 people, of which 98 had been diagnosed with CFS and 99 were not.

After comparing thyroid function, and biomarkers of inflammation, the researchers

found that the people with CFS had dramatically lower levels of important thyroid hormones, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) but surprisingly they had normal TSH levels.

This means that your TSH could appear normal on a lab test, but your T3 could be lower due to poor activation (which means that the T4 isn’t converting to T3 fast enough). This means that you would have all the symptoms of low thyroid (and it will not be detected if the doctor just looks at your TSH levels) and let me remind you, this is what most do, they just look at TSH levels and nothing more!

There are many reasons for poor T3 activation, and I wrote a book on this topic called, Thyroid Healthy. It’s on Amazon. I also have an ebook I can share for free if you sign up for my newsletter at my website. The folks with CFS happened to produce higher amounts of reverse T3 (rT3) which sadly is like your hibernation hormone. It slows you down, it basically puts you to sleep. It’s not biologically active like T3. To read more about this go to my website and use the search box to find the article called, “Measure Reverse T3 and Get Thyroid Healthy.”

This critical research means that people with CFS are likely suffering from an underlying thyroid problem and could benefit dramatically from simple affordable medications like Compounded T3, Cytomel or other forms of T3 medication. The T4 drugs like Levothyroxine will not be of benefit and might exacerbate the problem due to more rT3 formation.

(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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Nature Conservancy Announces Grants For Living Shorelines

NEW JERSEY – The Nature Conservancy is providing grants of up to $35,000 to New Jersey non-profit organizations, community and homeowner associations, academic institutions, local governments, and consulting firms considering living shoreline projects to combat erosion and other coastal hazards. Applications for funding must be received by Friday May 4, 2018.

Living shorelines use native vegetation and natural materials to stabilize coastal areas, while often also providing recreational benefits for people and habitat for wildlife. Projects can include elements of native wetland vegetation, buffer plantings, and nonstructural bank stabilization materials, as well as hybrid structural elements including low-profile offshore sills or breakwaters, where appropriate.

To encourage participation and make the

process easier, The Nature Conservancy is also offering technical planning assistance to communities interested in living shorelines. An informational webinar for the grant program will take place on Thursday March 15, followed by an in-person workshop on Thursday April 12 in Tuckerton. Webinar/workshop registration and additional information about the grant program is available at nature.org/njlivingshorelines.

The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. To date, the Conservancy and its more than one million members have helped protect 130 million acres worldwide, including more than 55,000 in New Jersey.

Visit The Nature Conservancy on the web at nature.org.

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Therefore, if you receive a call like this and do not recognize the number of the incoming call, do not return the call.

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How the scam works Your wireless phone rings once or twice before the call is disconnected. The number that appears in your wireless phone log as a missed call appears to be a U.S area code, but is actually a three-digit international area code. If you return the call you will be connected to a phone number outside the United States, often in Canada or the Caribbean, and charged expensive international call rates. (For example, “649” goes to the Turks and Caicos, “809” goes to the Dominican Republic, “284” goes to the British Virgin Islands, and “876” goes to Jamaica.)

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The CART is organized under each County Office of Emergency Management and is based on the principles for the Incident Command System developed by FEMA. The 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

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For more information, please email whitneyg@kamansjobs.com or apply online at www.kamansjobs.com. (18)

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

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

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Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

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

For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)

Full Time Cook - The Pines is looking for a Full Time cook to prepare and cook meals for our independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. We require 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.

Candidates must be flexible to work both breakfast and dinner shifts and must be available to work weekends.

We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, PTO time, and 401(K) with employer match. Please apply in person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepines atwhiting.org. 732-849-2047. EOE. (t/n) Housecleaners Wanted - $15/Hour (Lavallette). The Ocean Beach Rental Agency is now hiring responsible, friendly, people to clean summer rental properties. We provide all supplies and equipment. This is a full summer commitment. Saturdays are required. Apply in Person any day between 10am and 4pm at the Ocean Beach Rental Agency located at 3170 Route 35 North in Lavallette, NJ Questions? Call Brenda: 732-793-7272.

A valid driver’s license and personal transportation is required. Pay is on the books, not in cash. No exceptions. (17) Experienced Landscaper - Who has experience in all areas of residential landscaping. 30-40 hours a week.

No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, Ask for Mel. (14) AVIAN Is Seeking A Lead Test Engineer - To support test and evaluation (T&E) of the US Navy’s Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) systems, on behalf of the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251). For a full job description, please visit our website at www. avianllc.com. Position ID #1432. (16) 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) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Part Time 11-7 C N A – E/O weekend/or weekend package Skilled Nursing Unit.

1 FT 3-11 CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 position – Assisted Living.

1 PT 11-7 CHHA (e/o weekend) (1 Position – Assisted Living.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7, Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month.

Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.

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 , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n)

Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers am and pm shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) LPN – Every weekend (32 Hours/ bi-weekly Pay). The Pines is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (30 hours a week e/o. Excellent starting weekend rate. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

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(47) Registered Nurse – 30 Hours a week The Pines is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (30 hours a week e/o Competitive starting rate and excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, vision, PTO time, and 401(K).

Part Time or Per Diem RN positions available on 3-11 shift. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n)

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

Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (17) Cleaning Lady - Insured. I clean one house a day so that I can give your home the attention and care it deserves.

I only have a few openings left, so call while they are still available. References (15) upon request. 848-210-5710.

Removal Service and More - We Haul It All! Yard waste, household junk, trees/shrubs, furniture, appliances, metals, construction debris, concrete, dirt/sand and stone.

Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area.

Call now! 732-998-4725. (18) Caregiver - Registered nurse with 25 years Ukraine experience, 15 years as US caregiver. Will do shopping, housekeeping, cooking, medication supervision, etc. Non-smoker.

Live-in or live-out. Call Lucy 732657-1409 or 732-833-3273. (17)

Gardening For Seniors - Specialize in maintaining and planting home gardens at reasonable costs. Replacement plants, perennials, bird and garden supplies. Organic plantcare. Help for DIY’s. Richard and Joe, experienced master gardeners.

732-232-8144. Free garden advice. (16)

Accounting and Tax Services LLC Tax preparation and small business accounting. Reasonable rates.

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(15) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(12) Joan’s Gentle Dog Training - In home sessions. Positive partnership, learning. Communicate and connected with your dog. No Aversives. Call 908-759-1196.

(17)

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Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. commercial and DuPont stainmaster carpet $12 yd.installed. RITZ Luxury Vinyl $2.75ft.installed.

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Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) P o l i s h W o m a n W a n t s To Clean Your House - 732-7949555. Free Estimates.

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(11) Personal Care Companion For You DL, car, home health aid license. Great references. Experience Live-in, liveout, any county. 973-204-0108. (17)

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LINCROFT – Monmouth County’s Spring Job Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 13 in the Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd. The event is free to both employers and job seekers.

“The County’s Spring Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to connect with jobseekers with all levels of skill and experience,” said Freeholder Patrick Impreveduto, liaison to the Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development. “We are seeking employers of all sizes that represent a variety of industries, and welcome those who have not participated in prior years.”

The County’s Spring Job Fair promises to be one of the biggest job fairs in the area with more than 140 employers and an estimated 1,000 job seekers from all over Central New Jersey expected to attend. Past events have had representation from large and small organizations in healthcare, finance, retail, technology, hospitality, nonprofits and more.

Employers interested in participating in the Job Fair are asked to register by contacting Christine Dykeman at 732683-8850 ext. 2525 or email christine. dykeman@doj.nj.gov. There is no cost for employers to reserve a table.

The 2018 Monmouth County Spring Job Fair is a partnership of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Monmouth County Workforce Development Board, Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development, Ne w Je r s e y D e p a r t m e n t of L a b o r and Work force Development, Monmouth-Ocean Development Council and Brookdale Community College.

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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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FUN & GAMES

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52 Pull up stakes, informally 53 Stone and others 56 Preserves, for keeps: Abbr.

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AARP Tax-Aide offers face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration.

A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns.

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NJNG To Pass Benefits Of Tax Reform To Customers

WALL — New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), a regulated subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), today submitted a fi ling to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to pass through the benefits of the recently enacted federal tax reform to customers.

NJNG announced it will reduce customers’ rates by $21 million, effective April 1, 2018, resulting in a $31, or 3 percent, decrease to a typical residential heating customer’s annual bill.

NJNG also announced it will provide a one-time refund to customers totaling approximately $31 million. The estimated refund for a typical residential heat customer is $47. The actual refund amounts will be deter mined in May and ref lect individual customer usage.

Pending BPU approval, customers can expect to see these savings in their May or June bills.

For the rate decrease, a typical residential heating customer using 1,000 therms a year will see their annual bill go from $1,054 to $1,023, a savings of $31. When combined with the one-time refund, the customer will see an over-

all reduction of $78 or 7.4 percent this year. This adjustment will help ensure rates ref lect the lower tax structure and any appropriate savings are passed on to customers.

“Our top priorit y is to ensure we deliver safe, reliable and affordable service to our customers, said Laurence M. Downes, chairman and CEO of New Jersey Resources. “We are pleased to pass along the benefits of tax reform to our customers through lower energy bills.”

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law and went into effect Januar y 1, 2018. The Act sets forth changes to the Federal Internal Revenue Tax Code and reduces the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. These changes could result in an over-collection of t a x revenue by publ ic ut il it ies. To ensure ratepayers receive the appropriate benefit of the lower tax rate, the BPU issued a January 31, 2018 Order directing New Jersey’s public utilities to submit a f iling responsive to the effects of the Act.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of march 31 - april 6

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Watch your step. Keep your temper under control in the early part of the week when you could clash with someone over money.

Some romantic moments, however, may be especially sweet.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may think you have all the answers but someone else might have done more homework. A confrontation or dispute may take you down a few pegs in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re only as young as you feel. You could drown in imaginative ideas or spend too much time in daydreams. Clear communication is the key to happiness in the week to come.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be sympathetic toward those who are burdened with unpleasant routines in the week ahead.

Some things are cheaper by the dozen or in bulk; focus on an efficient use of resources.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Read the fine print. Your financial future might depend upon minute details that are indicated by an asterisk at the bottom of the page.

Make sure you calculate risks accurately this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The lottery is a tax on those who are bad at math. Don’t take chances on risky financial projects in the week ahead or waste your money on something with poor odds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be focused and resolute about the way you handle assets. You might have an opportunity to utilize cash assets for a good purpose. Be sure your purposes are pure in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Loosen up your grasp. Overprotective or possessive attitudes won’t sit well with loved ones or business contacts. Steer clear of schemes and new investments as the week unfolds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your mind may wander when doing routine jobs or repetitive chores. Abandon creative pursuits this week in favor of punching in the numbers and balancing the books.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. There might not be anything new to explore but that won’t stop you from being passionate.

Focus on shared experiences this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stand on your own two feet. You may struggle to handle competitive people early in the week. Don’t let someone convince you to do something against your better judgment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Fake it until you make it. Your confidence might be at a low point, but you can put on a good front. Avoid making crucial decisions without solid facts and figures in the week to come.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fresh Take: Celebrate The Arrival Of Spring With A New Look At Asparagus

By Wolfgang Puck

Spring is officially here. For many of us, it has seemed like a long time coming. Even in my hometown of Los Angeles, the past month has brought us long stretches of windy days and nighttime temperatures that have dropped to just a few degrees above freezing.

So, when springtime arrives and the weather starts warming up even a little, it really does feel miraculous - especially when new seasonal vegetables begin appearing in farmers’ markets, from locally grown asparagus to peas to the first fresh fava beans to tender, young leafy greens. In celebration of these arrivals, I’d like to share one of my favorite new recipes featuring asparagus: a fresh-tasting, Japanese-inspired salad that my catering team and I recently served at the Governors Ball celebration following the Academy Awards ceremony just a couple of weeks ago.

I find that bright, slightly sharp Asian seasonings like those featured in the dressing for this appetizer salad are perfect complements to the particularly fresh flavor of springtime asparagus, which can taste so much sweeter, milder and greener than the earthier flavor of the spears you find on sale year-round in many markets.

Almost all of the ingredients are fairly easy to find. Bottles of sharp, clean-flavored, unseasoned rice vinegar are usually shelved in the vinegar section of most well-stocked markets. You’ll find rich-tasting, salty (yet mild and sweet) white miso paste, made from fermented soybeans combined with rice, in many supermarkets in both refrigerated and unrefrigerated forms; once opened, store it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for many months. Slices of sweet, spicy and tangy pickled ginger, the sort served alongside sushi, is sold in jars in many markets; and you can often buy small containers of it found alongside prepared packages of sushi in supermarket “grab-and-go” sections.

The only ingredient you may find a little harder to locate is the sansho pepper, a packaged Japanese seasoning made from the berries of a shrub called prickly ash, which have a citrusy flavor. If you don’t have an Asian market nearby, buy it online; or just substitute a little ground Szechuan or black pepper.

With all the ingredients on hand, you’ll find the recipe very easy to prepare. Take care to trim the asparagus, trimming off the tough ends and peeling any thick skin so you can enjoy as much of each spear as possible.

And be sure not to overcook the asparagus, immersing it in salted boiling water for just 10 seconds or so and then, after draining, immediately plunging the spears into ice water to stop the cooking at the tender-crisp

stage and keep the color a bright green that’s a perfect expression of the newly arrived season.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD Serves 4 1 bunch jumbo asparagus, about 1 pound (500 g) 1/4 cup (60 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white miso 2 tablespoons Japanese-style pickled sushi ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 3/4 cup (185 mL) canola oil 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 1/2 bunch watercress, separated into small sprigs, thick stems discarded 2 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt 6 red radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced Ground sansho pepper (available at Japanese markets), Szechuan pepper or freshly ground black pepper 1 package edible pesticide-free organic f lowers (available at well-stocked supermarkets) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice cubes and water.

Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to trim the cut ends of the asparagus; then, with a vegetable peeler, peel the tough skin from the bottom quarter to third of each stalk. Cut the stalks crosswise in half.

Add the asparagus to the boiling water, and cook for 10 seconds. Drain and immediately immerse the asparagus in the ice water.

When the asparagus is cold, drain well and set aside.

To make the dressing, put the rice vinegar, white miso, pickled ginger, sugar and soy sauce in a blender. Blend at medium speed.

With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil in a steady stream until a smooth, thick but slightly fluid dressing forms. Transfer the dressing to a nonreactive container and set aside.

To assemble the salad, toss the cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the dressing, adding more as needed to coat them; set aside. Toss the watercress with the olive oil, season lightly with salt, and set aside.

Arrange the asparagus pieces on a chilled platter or individual chilled serving plates and drizzle with some of the remaining dressing. Mound the cherry tomatoes on top. Arrange watercress sprigs and radish slices on top of and around the tomatoes and asparagus. Lightly sprinkle with sansho pepper and garnish, if you like, with edible flower petals. 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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