2018-05-26 - The Howell Times

Vol. 15 - No. 52

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By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township’s Council presented three proclamations at the most recent council meeting, recognizing the upcoming National Military Appreciation Month, Gun Violence Awareness Day, and Howell’s Relay for Life.

Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell remarked during her reports that she was happy to see the recognition for National Military Appreciation Month on the agenda.

“My son did 15 years in the Air Force, 9 active tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran,” she said. “I’m very proud to think –Photo by Kimberly Bosco that our council and our town (Cheer - See Page 2) The Howell High School Varsity Competition Cheer Team State Champions

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Howell Receives $60,000 Grant For Safe Communities

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The township council recently approved a resolution accepting a $60,000 grant sub-award from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety for the Safe and Secure Communities Program.

According to the Department of Law and Public Safety, the Safe and Secure Communities Program, implemented in 1993, “is designed to provide municipalities with funding to add law enforcement personnel vital to effective police operations and other crime related strategies as warranted by the needs of the community.”

The g rant’s f u nding will allow the township to supply additional officers or non-police support staff to “free-up”

officers for other direct law enforcement.

“Currently, there are approximately 160 municipalities receiving funds for 345 officers a nd 13 non-police suppor t staff,” stated the department.

The township applied for the grant, which is reviewed by the Division of Criminal Justice. This Division decides who and where to allocate funds.

“The $60,000 is given to the Township to offset salary costs of t he of f icer designated under the grant over a 15-month per iod…We have received this grant for several years now and is continuously renewed by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General for the township,” said Chief

Financial Officer Lou Palazzo.

The project is a joint effort bet ween t he tow nsh ip a nd the state that intends to use the money to fund ways of curtailing the opioid epidemic in the township, according to Palazzo.

With this resolution, the township has accepted the award of $60,0 0 0 to be matched by $197,736, for a total project cost of $257,736.

“The $197,000 “match” is the remainder of the officer’s salary plus a 45 percent allowance for fringe benefits,” such as social security, and health benefits, said Palazzo.

What makes this a match is that it is the amount that the town is appropriating to receive the $60,000 grant.

New Deputy Director Position Set

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – During a recent council meeting, the council introduced an ordinance that would set the salary range for the position of Deputy Director of Community Development for the township.

According to the township’s Director of Community Development, Jim Herrman, this is a new position and has yet to be filled. “The deputy director has not been hired yet. We are currently seeking candidates for interviews,” he said.

The ordinance sets the salary range for this new position as $85-125,000.

“We are looking to fill the position with a licensed professional engineer with at least eight years of experience in municipal/county government work or private development that included land use, planning, engineering and construction experience,” said Herrman.

The Deputy Director of Community Development will assist the Director in all aspects of the job.

Herrman noted that the addition of this position will help the department to “continue to provide an increased level of service to the community in all aspects of Community Development.”

The Community Development department does such work as reviewing and revising ordinances, performing limited design engineering work in-house, and improves the daily capabilities within the office among other duties.

The salary range proposed by this ordinance has been included in the recently adopted 2018 Municipal Budget.

The council intends to vote on this ordinance for final passage at the June 12 meeting.

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Continued From Page 1 think so highly of the military.”

The proclamation stated that National Military Appreciation month was officially recognized by the US Congress back in 2004, “calling all Americans to remember those who gave their lives in defense of freedom and to honor the men and women of all armed forces.”

This recognition is celebrated throughout May and June, two months that have a host of various celebrations for the branches of service, including VE Day, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day and

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Week, Memorial Day, Navy Day, Army Day, and Flag Day. Another proclamation recognized Gun Violence Awareness Day as June 1. The proclamation noted that every day 96 Americans are killed due to gun violence and on average there are about 13,000 gun homicides each year.

“Americans are 25 times more likely to be killed with a gun,” that those in other countries, read Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro.

Present at the meeting was Bill Kaminski of Moms Demand Action, a non-partisan movement demanding reasonable solutions to address our nation’s culture of gun violence, according to their website.

“You don’t need to be a mother to be a mem-

ber of Moms,” said Kaminski. “Our goal is to reduce 3,600 deaths every year through sensible legislation, raising awareness, and by promoting gun safety.”

Kaminski noted that everyone should wear orange on June 1 to honor victims of gun violence for Gun Violence Awareness Day. Councilman Robert Walsh read the proclamation recognizing the 2018 Relay for Life.

Relay for Life will take place at Howell High School on June 8 and 9.

Nicastro called the efforts of the students each year to make Relay possible and to raise money for cancer “inspiring.”

The council also took a moment to recognize the Howell High School Varsity Competition

Cheer Team for their state championship win and second place win at nationals in Florida.

One of Howell High School Cheer Coaches represented the girls at the meeting, remarking that the girls cheer team ranked highest among their division, against schools of a similar size and demographics in the state championship.

She said that the team practices 5 to 6 times a week to compete for 10 consecutive weekends in local competitions to prepare for the state competitions.

The team was undefeated all season until their last competition, where they placed second at the national level in Orlando, Florida.

“It’s just been a joy this season watching these girls and all their hard work,” she said.

Local Ballplayers Earn Conference Honors

By Chris Christopher hree ex-local high school baseball players have earned New Jersey Athletic Conference honors.

Named to the first team was Rowan College junior righty Danny Serreino, who played for Jackson Liberty.

Junior righty Andrew DiPiazza, the former Central Regional standout, was a second-team selection.

Sophomore catcher Todd Bates, a former Brick Memorial player now with Montclair State University, was an honorable mention selection.

Each player was honored after the regular season.

Serreino was 3-2 with a 0.47 earned run average in NJAC play. He struck out 44 batters in 38 2/3 innings and tossed two shutouts. He led the NJAC

in ERA and opposing batting average (.095), tied for first in strikeouts, ranked fourth in innings pitched and tied for seventh in victories.

He was 6-2 overall with a 1.03 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings for the Profs.

In the NJAC, DiPiazza compiled a 4-1 record, a 1.45 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 31 innings. He tied for second in wins, tied for fourth in strikeouts and ranked fifth in opposing batting average (.156) and seventh in ERA. He was 6-1 with a 1.34 ERA on the season. He whiffed 62 batters in 47 innings.

He pitched for Mercer County Community College during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, putting up a 20-3 record and pitching five complete games en route to a 2.39 earned run average. He blazed his way to 193 strikeouts in 154 2/3 innings.

He was named the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Pitcher of the Year

and a first-team All-American in 2016.

DiPiazza, a 6-foot-7, 243-pounder, tied the school record with 15 strikeouts in a win against Ripon College Bates, who batted .261, scored 19 runs and drove in 14 runs. He fielded .984 and cut down 10 baserunners.

Naif perfect: Felician University senior righty Dan Naif (Jackson Liberty) combined with a teammate on a three-hitter in the team’s 4-0 win over Goldey Beacom College.

Naif hurled a perfect seventh inning in relief.

The former Lion set Felician’s all-time appearances record (92) for a pitcher, working a scoreless bottom of the ninth in relief in a 15-5 win over Bloomfield College. Naif posted his Felician career record 32nd save in a 5-3 win over Post University.

Corsi, McCabe aid win: New Jersey City University junior third baseman Matt Corsi (Toms River East) and junior lefty Kyle McCabe (Brick Memorial) helped the Gothics past Lehman College 15-3.

Corsi went 1-for-3, singled home one run and scored one run. McCabe pitched 2 1/3 shutout innings, allowing four hits and tossing 26 pitches.

Martone, Santoro contribute: Graduate student Mike Martone (Brick Memorial) and junior Freehold resident Anthony Santoro (St. John Vianney) helped Felician past the University of the Sciences 15-1.

Martone pinch hit a two-run homer in the ninth.

He tucked the drive inside the right-field foul pole to cap the game’s scoring. It was his first career homer for Felician. It came in his 109th (Ballplayers - See Page 5)

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How To Help An Overdose Victim

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Left: The Narcan nasal spray is administered by placing the nozzle into one nostril.

It’s important to not pump or prime the spray before using, as it wastes the naloxone and then may not be a big enough dosage to revive someone who is overdosing.

Right: Evzio is a name-brand naloxone auto injector that speaks the administering instructions when activated. The small window in its middle shows the drug, which should be clear. A milky liquid means the naloxone has expired and isn’t usable.

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER - Corey Ressler was 22 when he died of an opioid overdose. In the summer of 2010, friends called 911 from Corey’s cell phone, but the call dropped. Someone called 911 from a different location about 30 minutes later, but it was too late.

Corey’s father, Paul, wanted people to be able to call for help without fear of prosecution. He wanted those overdosing to have a chance to live and get help. Paul Ressler created The Overdose Prevention Agency Corporation in Hamilton.

His group, with others, worked tirelessly to get the Overdose Protection Act passed. The law, passed in 2013, protects callers reporting an overdose from arrest and prosecution.

TOPAC’s focus now is naloxone training, which is often the first step in saving the life of someone who has overdosed on an opioid.

Heidi Modjeski, TOPAC’s director of community outreach and training development, spoke on the signs of an opioid overdose and how to properly administer naloxone - the generic name for Narcan - at a recent training session at Ocean County College.

“Our goal is to train individuals how to use (naloxone), so we can help the people so they can get the help they need to get into recovery,” Modjeski said.

It’s important to first understand how opioids attack the body. The opioids bind to opioid receptors in cells throughout the body, especially those that affect sleeping and breathing.

Basically, the opioid tells the brain “You don’t have to breathe.” Those who have overdosed are nonresponsive to shouts or aggressive touch.

Their lips and fingertips are blue, their breathing labored like a death rattle, their pupils a pinpoint.

The heartbeat is faint.

The most important thing to do for someone is call 911. The caller must stress that the person isn’t breathing, that it’s a possible overdose.

While many users ingest a cocktail of drugs, naloxone will only reverse the overdose of opioids, which emergency workers say is positive. The naloxone tells the body it’s not high anymore, but only for about 30 minutes. (And if it ends up they aren’t overdosing on an opioid, the naloxone will do no harm. It’s safe to use on pregnant women, too.)

“The person who is going to wake up from this, they could be extremely angry, there could be violence, they could be very groggy. They might not know where they are at,” Modjeski said. “And then the worst thing is, they might immediately want to get high again. They’ve likely not felt so sober in a long time.”

A person can relapse into an overdose once the naloxone wears off. It is okay to administer another dose, Modjeski said. They cannot overdose on naloxone. It’s important to keep the person breathing while waiting for emergency teams to arrive.

There are several ways to deliver naloxone, but the most popular are nasal sprays, which are now available over the counter at popular drug store chains, or auto injector, which does require a prescription. And while it may seem like common sense to store the drug in a glove compartment of a vehicle, naloxone does go bad and must be stored at room temperature, around 70 degrees.

So what should someone do if a friend or loved one appears to have overdosed on an opioid? You should first try to rouse them, first by shouting their name, then rubbing your knuckles on their breastbone or nose tip. If the person remains unresponsive, call 911. Roll the person on their side and clear their mouth.

Roll them on their back, arch their neck, pinch their nose, and give two big breaths of air into their mouth. Administer the Narcan, and give one big breath every five to seven seconds if necessary.

Most naloxone nasal sprays available are administered in one nostril. Auto injectors are administered in the upper thigh.

And Modjeski’s biggest piece of advice to those helping the overdose victim: don’t touch any bags laying around. A little boy in South Jersey died recently when he touched a bag containing fentanyl, which can be absorbed through the skin and is lethal in small doses.

The boy overdosed and died immediately. Even healthcare workers double up on gloves when handling fentanyl. Wait for the authorities to arrive and handle any bags or paraphernalia, Modjeski warned.

For more information on TOPAC, visit overdosepreventionagency.org.

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Santoro, a junior catcher, hit a run-scoring single in the third for a 6-0 lead.

Feehan connects: New Jersey City University sophomore left fielder Bill Feehan (Point Pleasant Boro) stroked two hits in a 12-5 loss to host Montclair under the lights at Yogi Berra Stadium.

Hughes hot on hill: Stockton University junior righty Ray Hughes (Lacey) was named the Osprey of the Week after tossing his first career shutout in a 7-0 win over New Jersey City University.

Hughes struck out 10 and allowed four hits. He pushed his record to 3-2 and lowered his earned run average to 1.95 for fifth in the NJAC. He raised his team-high strikeouts total to 47.

No catching Molloy: Former Toms River North speedster Zack Molloy helped the Rider University men’s swimming and diving team win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship Meet for the seventh straight time.

He captured the event’s Men’s Most Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet for the third consecutive year.

On the first day of the meet, the former Mariner helped the Broncs win the 800-yard freestyle relay in a meet-record 6:30.52, shattering the old record by almost four seconds. On the second day, Molloy sprinted to first place in the 50 freestyle in an MAAC and Rider record 19.66.

Molloy swam the anchor leg on the 200 freestyle relay team, which won the even in an MAAC record 1:20.06. On the third day, Molloy swam the second leg on the second-place 400 medley

relay team (3:16.62) and won the 200 freestyle in 1:35.33.

On the final day of action, Molloy swam the opening leg on the winning 400 freestyle relay team. It set an MAAC record in 2:58.58. He broke the MAAC record earlier, winning the 100 freestyle in 43.10.

Molloy owns the MAAC record in the 50, 100, 200 and 500 freestyles.

Rider senior Ben Smith (Lacey) helped the Broncs to the team title, placing eighth in the 200 butterfly.

Barnes among the best: Former Manchester player Kashaun Barnes, a Stockton University junior guard, made the All-NJAC second-team after starring for the Ospreys in men’s basketball during the regular season.

Barnes placed third in the NJAC in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. The Toms River resident averaged 4.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per outing. He averaged 34.3 minutes per game for third in the NJAC and was 10th in the league in both free-throw percentage (.793 percent) and three-pointers made (2.0) per showing.

Barnes scored in double figures in 17 of his 20 games, including seven games with at least 20 points. He erupted for a career-high 37 points in an 89-81 win over Montclair State University, blazing away at a 14 of 23 clip from the field, including five of nine from downtown, in 40 minutes. He added six rebounds and four assists.

Scott, Schleifer cited: Brick Township graduates Drew Scott and Matt Schleifer earned football honors at McDaniel College after starring for the Green Terror last fall.

Scott, a senior linebacker, was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player. Schleifer, a return specialist-wide receiver, was named the Special

Teams Most Valuable Player.

Scott paced the Green Terror in total tackles (72), solo stops (45), assists (27) and tackles per game (7.2). He made six tackles for seven yards lost, forced one fumble and broke up one pass.

He finished in a three-way tie for 12th place in the Centennial Conference in total tackles and played in 10 games.

Schleifer, a sophomore, was honored as the club’s Special Teams Most Valuable Player.

He paced the conference in punt return yards, returning 21 for 360 yards, an average of 17.1 yards per dash. He was second in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,272. He was sixth in the league in kick return average with 30 for 21.4 yards.

He was first in kick return yards with 658. He blazed 92 yards with a punt return for a touchdown. He caught 19 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns and played in 10 games.

Bradley honored: Former Jackson Memorial player Kenny Bradley, a senior linebacker and co-captain, won the Jim Butterfield Memorial Award after starring at Ithaca College last fall.

The award recognizes a player’s outstanding contributions on the field and his desire to help the Bombers achieve success.

Bradley finished in a two-way tie for first place on the team in total tackles (85). He paced the club in assists (58) and added 27 solos. He broke up four passes and made 5 1/2 tackles for 15 yards lost. He added one interception and forced two fumbles.

The Bombers went 8-3 and won the Eastern College Athletic Conference title 27-17 over Salisbury University in the ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl in Newark, Del. Bradley led the Bombers in total tackles (11) and made four assists to finish in a three-way tie for first on the

team in helps. He forced one fumble.

Holland wins: Stockton freshman Keith Holland (Central) earned his second victory of the season in men’s outdoor track and field, clearing a personal best 4.35 meters in the pole vault at the Osprey Open at Stockton.

He was named the NJAC Rookie of the Week after the win. He was successful on his first attempt at five consecutive heights and topped six other vaulters for his second win in three outdoor meets. He was named the NJAC Rookie of the Year for the indoor season after winning the NJAC pole vault title in March.

Sophomore teammate Tom Strychowski (Lacey) sparkled at the Osprey Open, placing second in the discus (47.38 meters, third in the shot put (14.32 meters) and third in the hammer throw (44.78 meters).

Stockton junior Gunnar Pearson (Barnegat) and junior teammate Joe D’Amico (Central) helped the Ospreys win the 4x800-meter relay (7:56.91) at the Osprey Open. They ran the first and third legs, respectively. Pearson (1:57.22) and D’Amico (1:57.32) finished second and third, respectively, in the 800.

Pearson was second in the 800 in 1:55.48 at the Shippensburg Paul Kaiser Open.

At the Widener Invitational, Strychowski was third in the discus (46.39 meters) and Holland tied for second in the pole vault (4.20 meters).

Nocco competes: Former Southern Regional athlete Nick Nocco, a senior, ran the first leg on Rowan’s distance medley relay team which finished 12th in 10:10.04 in the distance medley at the Penn Relays.

NOTE: Is your favorite athlete missing? Please e-mail Chris Christopher: cchristopher1259@ gmail.com with the information.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Politicians Won’t Bite The Hand That Feeds I’ve noticed an interesting thing while reading press releases from our elected officials: If someone of their own party is in the wrong, they are very vague in talking about it.

If someone from the other party is in the wrong, they blame by name.

If a Democrat doesn’t like what a Republican does, it is easy for them to call them out. Likewise, a Republican has no problem shaming a Democrat by name.

However, their courage falters when it’s inhouse. When Democrats hate what their Democrat leaders do, they blame “Trenton” or “the state.”

They won’t name Gov. Phil Murphy or Senate President Stephen Sweeney. When Republicans don’t like what Trump or the leadership in Congress is doing, they blame “Washington” or “the administration.” These are all very vague terms that don’t really get to the heart of the problem.

A politician will take an awful lot from their own party before they feel the need to finally speak up.

And then when they do, they take the coward’s way out and won’t call someone out by name.

Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Howell face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Howell for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let your officials know you’re

watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

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Power And Money In Politics What is it that changes people? Case in point: The Senate and House of Representatives. Ninety-nine percent of those who enter politics start out with a clear objective – that is, to make our country better. We are still a young country with growing pains. The one thing we all know for sure is that our form of government is the best in the world. Most of us know how lucky we are to be citizens of the USA. Somehow, once these people get to Washington, a spell comes over them and they forget why they went to Washington. When they started out, it was the country fi rst, then politics. In a very short time, they put the party fi rst, then the government. For some unknown reason, they put petty politics ahead of it all. Then comes the power game. Some even sell their souls for the power.

Then it becomes power first, then the party, and last the country and the people. They forget why we the people sent them to Washington and what their job is.

How is it that so many of them go to Washington and become rich overnight? We voted these people into office and gave them our trust. Why is it so many of them forget we sent them there to do the best for the country and the people, and they end up doing what is best for themselves and their party?

My answer is simple: We voted them in, and we can vote them out. I put a high price on my trust and I will not let these people

Letters To The Editor waste it. We the people finally allow the spent recovery need healthcare can always stand up to Washington and let them know when we feel they are not doing their jobs right, and let them know that the promises they made us are not being kept. I realize they may not be able to keep all their promises, but they can try. They must never forget: It’s country first, then politics.

This is just one man’s opinion.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

MacArthur Eyes Oyster Creek Impact There are many issues that affect the 3rd Congressional District, but one that sometimes gets overlooked by t hose who do not live in Lacey Township is the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant closure. Thankfully, Congressman Tom MacA r thu r has been aware and active in addressing the potential effects of the closure on Lacey Township and the surrounding areas. Our Township Committee and administration has met with Congressman MacArthur on multiple occasions to express our concerns as to how the closure of the plant will affect our economy, residents, and quality of life.

We have also shared ideas as to how to address the nuclear rods that currently sit in temporary storage.

Congressman MacArthur stood up for Lacey Township and all of South Jersey when he voted yes on the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. The recent passage of this bill in the House will

nuclear rods idly sitting at Oyster Creek, the oldest nuclear plant in the country, to be shipped to a permanent location as originally intended. This will provide relief to our taxpayers and peace of mind for residents.

I am grateful to have a representative like Tom MacArthur who listens and follows up with direct action. As we continue to work as a committee, in collaboration with Congressman MacArthur, to determine the next steps for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant and the over 800 acres of land it occupies, I feel hopeful for a brighter future for Lacey Township. While some have been handing out megaphones and rabble-rousing in our communities, Tom MacArthur has been spending his Saturday mornings meeting with elected officials, like us, and concerned constituents alike, and standing up for what’s really impacting his district.

Gary Quinn Committeeman, Lacey Township

ACA, Medicaid Needed I’ve been in recovery for three years. If you’re a single mother like I am, Medicaid is very helpful.

I don’t have to stress about what’s going to happen if my child gets sick, or if I get sick.

But I’m still worried. A year ago the House passed ACA repeal and they want more. If they cut Medicaid for the people that need it - working mothers like myself and people I know - it’s going to cause more problems. People in

so they can stay clean and sober.

Knowing you can get mental health treatment is part of that. Everybody is different in recovery.

Some use mental health treatment with a therapist or NA. Others need cognitive behavioral health.

Some need medication.

I commend anyone who is trying to stay sober in any way that is working for them.

I wouldn’t be able to do stay clean and sober without the Affordable Care Act. I wouldn’t be able to see a therapist and my son wouldn’t be able to see a pediatrician for check-ups.

If they cut Medicaid I’ll have to go to the emergency room for care.

Congressman MacArthur led the charge and helped to pass the repeal of the Affordable Care which would have taken away my health care. It seems like he has no empathy or concern for the people of New Jersey that are in need.

It would be wonderful if all of us could get healthcare, that’s what I’m fighting for.

Joanna Robinson Tinton Falls Formerly Toms River

Clarification Jessica Clayton wrote a letter to the editor published May 12 titled “Assessments OK, But Not PARCC.” She would like to clarify her letter with the following statement: “I am a member of the Brick Board of Education, but this letter is neither authorized by the board nor is it written on behalf of the board. I am writing in my capacity as a private citizen and expressing my personal opinion.”

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

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Reps. Chris Smith (R-4 th) and Collin Peterson (D-MN), the co-chairs of the Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, are pushing bipartisan legislation to create a new national strategy for Lyme disease and strengthen treatment and prevention of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases during May, Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

“So many patients suffer from the debilitating effects of this disease that persist for years, especially if not detected early, while being told that their illness does not exist,” Rep. Smith said. “The time is now to unify our efforts in treating and preventing Lyme disease and make sure they have all

the needed federal funding and support that is necessary.

Everyone must be involved in this collective effort, from doctors to federal officials to patients and their families.”

The new legislation, HR 5878, the National Tick-Borne Diseases Control and Accountability Act, creates a whole new structure - the Office of Oversight and Coordination for Tick-Borne Disease - to oversee efforts by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prevent and treat Lyme disease. The office would be charged with ensuring collaboration between the various departmental efforts.

HR 5878 also calls for a new national strategy on tick-borne diseases, and requires the HHS

Bill Would Plan Prevention Of Tick-Borne Diseases Secretary to report to Congress on federal efforts to diagnose and treat Lyme and on how best to foster collaboration between federal tick-borne disease programs.

“Furthermore, we must remember that the disease is vastly underreported,” Smith said. “There are more than 30,000 reported cases of Lyme each year, but the number of diagnoses is likely around 300,000 according to research cited by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).”

New Jersey in 2017 had its highest number of reported cases of Lyme - 5,092 - since the year 2000. Monmouth County had the third-highest number of reported cases of any county in New Jersey with 550 cases reported.

Pat Smith, a Wall, N.J. resident and president of the Lyme

Disease Association (LDA) based in Ocean County, is a member of the HHS TickBorne Disease Working Group. that convened in December 2017, and is a co-chair of its Disease Vectors, Surveillance and Prevention subcommittee.

A nationally-known expert on Lyme disease, Ms. Smith said the creation of the new national strategy for treating and preventing Lyme disease was “critical.”

“The need for this comprehensive national strategy for Lyme and tick-borne diseases legislation is critical as Lyme case numbers continue to rise and constituted 82 percent of all tick-borne disease reported from 2004-2016,” she said.

“The number of tick-borne diseases has increased, with around 20 currently in the U.S., and tick populations have

exploded, including the introduction of an invasive species of tick from Asia which now appears to be established in New Jersey,” she said. “There needs to be a central location in government which can direct the battle against this Lyme & tick-borne disease epidemic.”

HR 5878 also promotes coordination of federal tick-borne disease activities with the HHS Working Group, which is made up of Lyme disease experts like government officials, doctors, researchers, and patients and patient advocates, like Ms. Smith.

The idea of the working group was first included in Rep. Smith’s Lyme Disease Initiative of 1998 to provide for a multi-year blueprint for the federal government to fight and treat Lyme disease.

In 2011, Smith introduced

another measure, HR 2557, to create the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.

The 21st Century Cures Act, which passed Congress with Smith’s support and was signed into law in 2016, created a group similar to Smith’s proposed working group, the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. Smith has a long history of advocacy for patients with Lyme disease, having fought for more funding of research and awareness of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Also in the bill, the HHS Secretary must act to support better and expanded research on tick-borne diseases and the improvement of diagnostic testing, and promote education and public awareness of tick-borne diseases as well as of the expanding threat of Bartonella infection.

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Team LADACIN 2018 New Jersey Marathon Run Benefits People With Disabilities NEW JERSEY – For the ninth consecutive year, Team LADACIN, comprised of 22 family, friends, supporters and staff members of LADACIN Network, ran in the New Jersey Marathon to show support and raise money for people with disabilities. The Full and Half Marathon and a Four-Person Relay were held on April 29 and a 5K run was held on April 28.

Joseph Walker, formerly of Rumson, coordinated and established Team LADACIN after running the New York City Marathon for four years, raising money in support of LADACIN. He then brought his efforts and energy to the New Jersey Marathon, where he has been raising funds for the Agency for the past eight years.

With him came many new supporters for the Agency, helping to raise over $400,000. Walker’s brother Conor has attended the Schroth Center of LADACIN Network for education and therapy services for 23 years, and several Walker Family members and friends participate in the race each year. Conor and Joseph’s mother, Denise Walker of Rumson, hosted an annual postrace fundraising party; held at The Headliner in Neptune, with a BBQ lunch buffet, cash bar and music provided by Chris Morrisy. DJ Gotts of

95.9 WRAT was the Master of Ceremonies for the party, which also included a gift raffle. This year’s event, including both the race and the after-party, raised over $30,000.

LADACIN volunteers helped to prepare for the race. Comprised largely of Brick Memorial High School’s National Honor Society, a group of over 50 enthusiastic individuals worked at the start line of the marathon.

LADACIN Network, a multi-faceted nonprofit, offers a comprehensive array of lifetime programs to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays including child care and pre-school, early intervention, school programs, adult day programs, vocational training, supported employment, residential options, and respite programs. The Agency has been serving the community for more than 65 years and now serves over 3,500 families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

For more information about LADACIN Network, please call Luisa Vroman, Director of Development and Community Relations at 732-493-5900 or visit the agency’s website at ladacin.org.

Spotlight On Business All-Care Physical Therapy Center is proud to announce that their Toms River location has moved to a state of the art facility at 19 Mule Road. They continue to offer specialty services such as hand therapy with a Certified Hand Therapist and an innovative treatment for Parkinson’s disease called LSVT Big; as well as many outpatient treatments. Their mission, which is “to give people their lives back,” endures as the cornerstone of the practice.

All-Care’s approach to therapy is patient-focused with the intent of making therapy productive, progressive, and comfortable. All-Care stresses handson manual therapy with consistent patient/therapist interaction. This allows therapists to better customize treatment programs to the specific needs of their patients. This personalized attention improves patient comfort levels which in turn improves the overall outcome of therapy.

All-Care prides itself in its unique ability to offer services along every step of the therapy process, in what they call “The Continuum of Care.” From inhome physical therapy, to their free transportation service, to one of their many conveniently located outpatient facilities, their patients have access to familiar care as their needs change.

For more information about All-Care Physical Therapy, visit their Web site at www.allcareptc.

com, or call one of their conveniently located offices as follows: Whiting, located at 67 Lacey Road, 732-849-0700; Brick, 74 Brick Blvd., 732-4510010; Toms River, 19 Mule Rd., 732-505-1300; Barnegat: 849 West Bay Ave., 609-660-1900; Manchester: 2102 Route 70, 732-657-7900; Jackson, 355 North County Line Road, 732-833-1133, Forked River, 640 Lacey Road, 609-756-5800, Freehold, 3440 Route 9, 732-431-4222.

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FREEHOLD – Camille Joseph, a freshman at Freehold Township High School, has been selected to attend the W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute at Princeton University this summer. Participants are picked on the basis of their grades, effectiveness of writing and verbal skills; letters of recommendation; demonstrated leadership potential; and an interest in helping others.

For five weeks during the summer, students are immersed in a demanding and rigorous academic environment taking college-level courses taught by university professors and doctoral students. According to its website, the Institute provides a forum that brings together high-achieving students from a wide variety of ethnic groups who share an interest in solving some of the greatest challenges facing our society.

Fulfill To Provide Free Summer Meals For Children

By Kimberly Bosco NEPTUNE – Fulfill, formerly The Food Ba n k of Mon mout h & Ocea n Counties, plans to provide meals for low-income children during summer programs in June as part of the 2018 Summer Food Service Program.

Fulfi ll sponsors 20 programs all around Monmouth and Ocean Counties where children up to 18 years old can go to have a meal in a safe and organized environment.

Participating sites can include summer camp programs at schools, churches and community centers where children are enrolled. There are also open sites where

any child can go to receive a meal, regardless of enrollment, according to Fulfi ll.

Participating children will receive free breakfast and lunch every day at Fulfi ll sites. Last summer, 59,000 meals were distributed to well-deserving kids.

“It’s such an important program because it really helps fi ll the gap between the school year and when children are used to getting their meals during the day,” said Wendi Cassidy, Fulfi ll’s Network Engagement Team Manager.

Fulfi ll plans to provide meals to more than 1,000 children in our community this summer. For more information, visit fulfillnj.org.

The Dark Web & You HOWELL – The Dark Web is said to be a breeding ground for organized crime, sex traffickers and hackers. But it’s also used by good actors such as whistle blowers and activists. An individual’s identity can be stolen and used on the Dark Web by bad actors. It is essential to be informed.

Join Monmouth County Consumer Affairs Director Annmarie DeVito as she explores and explains the Dark Web and how those who use it can complicate the lives of average consumers on May 29,

10-11 a.m., at the Howell Library. Her presentation will cover how to protect oneself from such scams and what to look out for.

Ms. DeVito has been director of the county’s Consumer Affairs Department since 2011 and is a certified investigator under the State Attorney General’s Office. Under her leadership, the department and her efforts have been recognized for developing consumer outreach to community groups and schools on how to protect oneself from fraud and scams.

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CentraState Treats Women To A Night Of Fun FREEHOLD – CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with VNA Health Group, is offering “Ladies Night Out,” an evening of relaxation and good health for women and their friends age 40 and older, on Tuesday, June 5, at 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center, 901 W. Main Street, Freehold.

The evening will include: • hors d’oeuvres and wine • free breast exams and mammogram screenings for uninsured participants or those who meet qualifying criteria • A nurse practitioner available for

mammogram prescriptions and to answer women’s health questions.

The event is free, however space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 732-303-3636.

CentraState Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health organization consisting of an acute-care hospital, a health and wellness campus, three senior living communities, a Family Medicine Residency Program, and a charitable foundation. CentraState’s teaching program is sponsored by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Cindy G & Due East HOWELL – Bluegrass music with a twist!

Forsaken Appalachian angst, exuberant rip-roaring traditional bluegrass, story songs, progressive Grassicana, sentimental ballads…You’ll be treated to original songs that interpret the bluegrass genres when Farmingdale’s Cindy Ggiejda brings

her band Due East to the Howell Library!

Known for her powerful and soulful vocals, Cindy and her band are sure to deliver a captivating performance you’ll remember.

Join us for the event at Howell Library on June 2 from 2-3 p.m.

Boat Tours Of The Manasquan Reservoir

HOWELL – Join us on Saturday-Monday, May 26-28, 2018 at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. for a Boat Tour! These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to

view local wildlife. The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under.

Please call to confi rm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center.

Farmingdale Recreation Commission Needs You!

FARMINGDALE – That’s right....we’re looking to expand our number and now is the time for you to join us! Be a part of the commission and use your voice, ideas, and talents to help bring even more wonderful events and programs to our community.

Please contact us through our Face-

book page or, if you know one of our members, tell us in person. We’ll direct you towards the application and you can come on board right away.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive difference in the town we all love, work with great people and have tons of fun doing it!

Classic Movie Tuesday: The Sting

HOWELL – Join the Howell Library on May 29 at 1 p.m. for a classic movie! Come watch The Sting (1973) starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw.

Following the murder of a mutual friend,

an aspiring con man teams up with an old pro to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible. Things don’t go according to plan as their big con unfolds, requiring some last-minute improvisation by the undaunted duo.

Superb Summer Saunter At Clayton Park UPPER FREEHOLD – Engage your curiosity as you explore the trails with a Park System Naturalist in Clayton Park, Upper Freehold on June 8 at 3 p.m. Meet in the Emley’s Hill Road parking lot. Admission is free!

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Inaugural Cuisine On The Green Wine Festival Highlights Exceptional Featured Wines LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Nearly half a dozen of New Jersey’s finest wineries will be participating at this year’s first annual Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival, taking place at the Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor, next month.

Festival-goers of the inaugural festival will get the chance to sample some special, and in some cases, limited edition varieties exclusive to Cuisine on the Green. Let’s take a look at some of them.

The two-day-long wine festival will feature tastings of wine from a variety of Garden State vineries, including Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Shamong’s Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Swedesboro’s Wagonhouse Winery and Hammonton’s DiMatteo’s Vineyards.

Monroeville will offer up their dry white Bella, their R ichwood blend, their Stillwater white, and sangria. The featured wine is their semi-sweet Blackberry wine.

Valenzano, based in Shamong in Burlington County, will bring along their special blackberry syrah, peach pinot grigio, Cherish chocolate, Jersey Devil port, and a Sangiovene, among many others, and will highlight their favorite White Sangria.

Villari Vineyards, a fourth generation family farm in South Jersey, will offer a dry chardonnay, a dry rose and cabernet sauvignon, a semi-sweet moscato, and will be highlighting their special Albarino.

Wagonhouse Winery, of Gloucester County, will feature their Three Boys’ Brand wines, such as Fallen Quaker, Daisy-Grace, Ornery Apple, and myriad

reds and whites. They will be highlighting their Three Boys Brand’s Shore Thing at the festival.

And lastly, DiMatteo Vineyards, will bring their Cranberry and Crantasia fruit wines, and various white and red wines, including their Pasquale red and feature their Blackeye.

The inaugural Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. on June 2, and June 3, rain or shine. There will be live musical performances from solo guitarist Astronaut Jones and the Crabdaddy Band, as well as artisan crafters, such as I See Spain’s ceramic pottery from Spain and Susan Ruth Creations; retail vendors, such as Lularoe, Scentsy and Tastefully Simple; and food for purchase prepared by Cuisine on the Green, the culinary training grounds for Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS).

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sylvia’s Childlre, a 501(c)3 changing the lives of orphans in Uganda, Africa by giving them an education and a life out of poverty.

Sponsors of the Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival include: Micromedia Publications/jerseyshoreonline.com, The Star-Ledger, WJRZ and WRAT and New Jersey Natural Gas. The cost for tickets is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate for those over 21. A two-day ticket will also be available for $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Tickets are available through EventBrite at eventbrite.com/e/cuisine-on-the-greenwine-festival-tickets-41358525463.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sylvia Allen by emailing Sylvia@sylviaschildren.org.

Attention All Active, Retired Military & Wounded Warriors

NEW JERSEY – May is Military Appreciation month and Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in U.S. Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

When buying or selling a home, we have a program desig ned to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country.

U.S. Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you buy or sell a home through U.S. Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales price –

not a fixed amount based on a range of values – and you’ll receive your rebate at closing!

Crossroads has been assisting veterans and civilians reach their home ownership dreams since 1966. Byron Kotzas, founder of Crossroads Realty, was a veteran of the Air Force, piloting missions from 1942 to 1945 in WWII. He also has been an avid supporter of the ongoing efforts of the USO. Byron was legendar y for his philanthropic endeavors with many charities but the USO was very dear to home.

We thank you for your service. To find out more about this program, please call Tina Orth at 732-674-7913.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE First Annual Ballin’ For Adam Fundraiser

MARLBORO – We are excited to bring to you the first annual Ballin’ for Adam fundraiser, a tribute to Adam Goldberg. Many of us remember Adam for his great sense of humor, laugh, kindness and, of course, his love for basketball. The event will be held at Marlboro High School in Marlboro, NJ on July 15, 2018.

In today’s world, it is not always easy to discuss some of the very real problems and challenges facing teenagers and young adults. We have partnered with The Herren Project (THP) to raise awareness for opioid addiction. THP provides intervention, rehabilitation, support networks and many other services helping kids to make a difference in their lives. Chris Herren, a former NBA Basketball player, has dedicated his life to educating both students and parents regarding the opioid crisis plaguing our nation.

In addition to a great basketball tournament in Adam’s honor, we will also be hosting an incredible raffle with prizes valued up to $500 as well as other giveaways including a basketball signed by Chris Herren, the founder of this organization.

There will be a live DJ, guest speaker, food and fun for all those attending.

All proceeds will be donated to The Herren Project. Please help to support our cause by: • Making a donation • Purchasing tickets to either be a spectator or to play in the tournament (you

will receive a free tee shirt) The winner of the tournament will receive a trophy, a prize and bragging rights of course. For those that will actually be Ballin’ for Adam (i.e. playing), this is a 3 on 3 tournament.

The cost to play is $32 per player, with a max of 4 players per team. The entry fee will go up to $40 per person on July 1.

Registration will close on July 8. The walk-in cost to play will be $45 per person.

• Credentials to play in our tournament and some of the tournament’s structure are as follows: • Boys & Girls/Men & Women, starting at ages 13+ • Co-Ed teams are welcome to sign up • Each member of your team should purchase tickets individually • You are responsible for coordinating the other 2/3 members of your team before the event • Once you have your team, please fill out the registration form • You are guaranteed to play a minimum of 3 games.

If you are playing, once you pay the admission fee, it is mandatory to fill out the registration form.

Also, please help us recruit teams! For every team you refer, you will receive five raffle tickets. The maximum amount of teams that you can refer is 10.

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Concert In The Park

LINCROFT – Enjoy an evening of music and fun with the Colts Neck Community Band in the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft on June 7 at 7:30 p.m.

This concert ensemble is comprised of experienced and dedicated musicians

ranging from high school students to senior citizens. The concert features selections from popular music and show tunes.

Indoor seating available or bring your lawn chairs. Admission is free!

The Casual Birder at Perrineville Lake Park

MILLSTONE – Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Perrineville Lake Park, Millstone on May 31 at 9 a.m. Meet in the Agress Road parking area. We’ll 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. Admission is free!

Open Ceramics LINCROFT – Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own on June 3, 12:30-4:30 p.m. 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 fi red in about a week.

Climb Time At Freneau Woods Park

ABERDEEN – Head over to Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, and try our 25’ portable climbing wall on June 3 at 12 p.m. Climbers must be 42” or taller and age 8 or older (under 18 with adult). Admission is free!

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FREEHOLD –The fantastic performances put on by the drama clubs are always a treat to watch. The hard work of students and staff have honored as five district schools received nominations in the 2018 Basie Awards. The Basie Awards began in 2005 as a way to honor and recognize high school-level actors, actresses, and productions in the Monmouth County area.

Winners were announced at the May 23 awards ceremony.

Nom i nat ions for FR HSD schools include Outstanding Set Design in a Drama: Howell High School – “Twentieth Century” – Stephen Kazakoff • Marlboro High School – “Don’t Dress For Dinner” – Ashley Cusack Outstanding Lighting Design In A Drama: • Colts Neck High School – “Moon Over Buffalo” – Chris Rocco • Marlboro High School – “Don’t Dress For Dinner” – Jim Lyle & Anthony Greco Carole Malik Award For Outstanding Costume Design In A Drama: • Freehold Township High School – “Boeing Boeing” – Kim Richardson & Laura Cugini Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama: • Freehold Township High School – Morgan O’shea – “Boeing Boeing” • Howel l H ig h S c h o ol – R a c h el Chevlin – “Twentieth Century” • Howell High School – Jessica Pace – “Twentieth Century” Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama: • Freehold High School –Avery Kaplan – “Murder At Rundown Alley” • Howell High School – Sean Gassaway – “Twentieth Century” Outstanding Direction In A Drama: • Howell High School – Stephen Kazakoff – “Twentieth Century” • Marlboro High School – Anthony Greco - “Don’t Dress For Dinner” Outstanding Production – Drama:

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“As a recipient of excellent care at All-Care, I am highly recommending them to anyone who needs physical therapy. I found the staff very knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and caring.”

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

Painkillers Can Raise Homocysteine

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s a catch 22 if you are in pain and worried about opiates because then you will be switched to an NSAID drug like ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, celecoxib or others.

These medications are phenomenal for reducing inflammation and relieving swelling and pain. The trouble is that they are strong drug muggers of folate, your natural vitamin B9 nutrient. That in and of itself, is enough for you to consider supplementing with natural folate.

A folate deficiency compromises your ability to repair DNA, which can raise your risk for cancer. This can increase neuropathic nerve pain making you super uncomfortable in your own skin. Tingling, pins and needles, ant-bite sensation, hot water sensations and more can cause you mental and physical pain that is sometimes unimaginable.

Painkillers in the NSAID category are known to negatively impact cardiovascular function, especially in middle-aged to older folks. This is in part due to the increase in homocysteine, which is due to the folate deficiency. You need adequate amounts of folate to break down homocysteine, and the drug mugging (nutrient depletion) of folate causes a buildup in homocysteine which should be perceived as “acid” on your heart, blood vessels and brain.

A buildup of homocysteine, will create more sulfur in your gut that leads to a “sulfur burp” which means you have a lot of belching and yet your digestive function tests are fine.

Homocysteine is toxic to your brain, it’s

not just about heart disease. It’s a dangerous poison to your brain and no amount of folic acid fixes it. In fact, folic acid, the synthetic form of folate can occupy the receptors on your cells, and cause less of the real deal (folate) to get on the cell receptor, and then into the cell.

Homocysteine is a stunt-double for glutamate, which is an excitotoxin. You might think of MSG in the same way as you do glutamate. Symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, mood instability, dark depression, brain fog, brain zaps, migraines, ADHD, hypnic jerks and bone pain are all tell-tale signs of hyperhomocysteinemia. This means that your homocysteine is higher than 15 µmol/L. It can be problematic for people in opiate and benzodiazepine withdrawal because the high homocysteine acts like an excitotoxin in the brain. You need to reduce homocysteine.

I’ve written a longer version of this article, and I’ll email it to you if you’d like it. Just sign up for my free newsletter, so I have you in my email database, and I’ll send out to you on Tuesday. In the meantime, the following nutrients are critical to reducing homocysteine: Vitamin B2, B9, B12 and B6 as well as zinc, magnesium, choline and betaine.

You’ll want to eat less meat and more salads and green veggies. Greens are very high in natural folate (vitamin B9) which drives the methylation pathway, which breaks down homocysteine. The problem with meat is that it’s very high in methionine, an amino acid that results in more homocysteine. So let the side dish be meat, and the main dish be greens.

(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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before v isiting. A nother person told me the house rule is no phones at meal time. Here’s something else to try, for two weeks have everyone keep a journal of what they accomplished in a daily two-hour no device block. They will all be amazed at the results. Staying connected is important just remember that also means staying connected to the people right in front of you.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

For Wolfgang Puck’s latest recipe, see page 23

2018 Knowledge Expo

HOWELL – Join Howell Township Public Schools for the 2018 Knowledge Expo on June 7, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Middle School North.

Get creative, get inspired! Immerse yourself in an interesting topic of your choice and become an expert. Present your fi ndings with other students, parents, and community members at the 5th annual Knowledge Expo.

This event is open to all Grade 2-5 students!

For more information or to submit an on-

line proposal, visit tinyurl.com/expo2018.

Contact Mr. Gredder at rgredder@howell. k12.nj.us for more information.

New for 2018: Invention Expo! Are you an inventor? In honor of the expo’s 5th year, students have the opportunity this year to participate in our fi rst ever Invention Expo. Students are challenged to invent something new, modify an existing product, or identify a situation or problem that needs resolution and present it to a panel of experts, just like the hit tv show Shark Tank.

SPCA Presentation FARMINGDALE – The regular meeting of Mayor and Council for the Borough of Farmingdale, on June 4 at 7 p.m., will host the Monmouth County SPCA for a presentation on Animal Control within the borough.

This presentation will be an informational Q & A that will include: • Educating the community as to the responsibilities and requirements of

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pet and animal ownership.

Understanding what constitutes animal abuse and what to do about it.

Understanding the care and control of feral cat colonies within the borough.

Explanation of the TNR (trap-neuter-return) Program.

When and how to report domestic animal issue

Wear Orange Community Gathering & Rally

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Dear Joel, People seem so disconnected these days. Everyone is on their ‘device’ everywhere you look. I see people at the beach or the garden, not enjoying nature, but texting. I see it in my own family. Is the art of conversation a thing of the past? What can you suggest I do to get my family re-connected?

Answer It is sad to think about how much time people spend staring at a device instead of wonderful people and beautiful things in plain sight. There is some good news though; it seems there is a trend among teens to ‘go quiet’ at least for a few hours. A friend of mine placed a basket at the front door and everyone has to drop their phone in the basket

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ASBURY PARK – Join us on Saturday, June 2 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Springwood Park for our Wear Orange Community Gathering and Rally. Our event includes music, poetry, children’s activities, and speeches from gun violence survivors, lo-

cal lawmakers, students and faith leaders.

Bring a picnic lunch and most importantly, wear orange – the color hunters wear to protect themselves from gunfi re – to honor Hadiya Pendleton and all victims of gun violence.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Filing Property Tax Appeals Appropriately

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Any taxpayer considering an appeal to their property taxes should first understand the deadlines and procedures involved.

Deadlines for Tax Appeals are continuously in a state of flux. If you are considering an appeal, it is of the utmost necessity that you contact your County Board of Taxation immediately upon receiving your tax bill to identify what your individualized filing deadline may be. The deadline to file a property tax appeal is normally April 1st, or within 45 days after the tax assessor mails you an assessment notice – whichever is later. However, this April 1st deadline may not always be when an appeal must be filed by. Monmouth County has a deadline of January 15th, and if any filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the filing date is pushed forward to the succeeding business day.

Additionally, an appeal deadline may radically change if the Municipality you currently live within goes through a revaluation year.

A revaluation year is a program undertaken by a municipality to appraise or re-appraise all real property within that taxing district, according to what the municipality considers “full and fair value” as of October 1 of the pretax year. If such a municipal-wide revaluation or municipal-wide reassessment has been implemented, then ordinarily an appeal deadline will be May 1st. Nonetheless this date is also subject to change based upon when the revaluation occurs. Due to these fluctuations of filing time-frames, it is extremely important to preemptively call to identify the exact date which your appeal

must be filed within.

All appeals for properties under $1,000,000 occur with your County Board of Taxation.

This means that if you are dissatisfied with the judgment of the County Board of Taxation, you have 45 days from the date your judgment was mailed, to challenge this determination at your local level, and file a further appeal with the Tax Court of New Jersey. However, if your property is assessed for more than $1,000,000, you have the additional option of bypassing your County Board of Taxation, and filing your appeal directly with the State Tax Court. If your property falls within this higher threshold and is assessed for more than $1,000,000, but you decide to keep the tax appeal with your County Board of Taxation, the local Tax Board also retains the right to transfer the appeal directly to the Tax Court of New Jersey if they so choose appropriate.

The above items may be overwhelming and we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, or visit our website at www. rcshea.com.

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Blacksmith Demonstration At Historic Longstreet Farm

HOLMDEL – Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Join us on June 10 from 1-3 p.m. Admission is free!

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Since hammertoes develop gradually, they may not cause any pain. Over time, however, the excess pressure on the bottoms and/or tops of the toes may lead to painful friction sores that need podiatric care. If hammertoes become inflexible, they may eventually interfere with normal mobility. Waiting too long to have hammertoes evaluated and treated can result in poorer outcomes.

When adverse conditions like hammertoes hinder mobility and activity by causing pain, the entire body can be affected. Don’t fall victim to this situation.

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HINT: Poor blood circulation in diabetic feet can contribute to a higher risk of infection in the friction sores caused by hammertoes.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $750/month - utilities, cable/internet included. You get private bedroom and bathroom. Security required. Female preferred. 732-977-7321.

(23) Rentals – 1 BR/1BA & 2 BR/1.5BA homes. Homestead Run 55+ Community Clubhouse, Pool, Activities - Toms River. www.homesteadrun. com. Call 732-370-2300.

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Yard Sale Jackson - Multi Family - Fountainhead 55+ Community. 1 Rose Drive (off North Cooks Bridge Road). Saturday, June 9. Raindate June 16. All kinds of treasures big and small. (24)

Auto For Sale 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 New paint, new interior, 302 engine, Edelbrock intake, 4 bbl, headers. $18,500. Please call 908910-6205 or 732-281-0807, ask for Larry. Toms River, NJ. (22) 2004 Ford F250 Van - Well maintained truck. Good condition. Asking $4,500 or best offer. Call 848-258-3163.

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Boat For Sale

BOAT 21.5’ AQUASPORT OSPREY 215 - Yamaha Outbd < 100 hrs-1 owner; great fishing family boat w/head; Bayville. $13,900 OBO; call 973-868-8583.

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Items For Sale Household Items - Big things; bed set, sleeping sofa, coffee table and TV stand. Kitchen items, clothes, garage items. Everything must go.

Call 732-330-7616. 7A Swift Circle, in front of Clubhouse Village II. (24)

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.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, cassettes, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

Misc.

ATTENTION COLLECTORS I will find your collectables at garage and yard sales for you.

Bill 732-477-7225.

(23) Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Saturday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)

Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (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! 7-3 PT (9 days a week and E/O w/e) – Skilled Nursing.

3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 2 positions – Skilled Nursing. If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 7-3 FTCHHA/C N A (e/o weekend) 3 positions – Assisted Living. 3-11 PT CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 Position – Assisted Living. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and 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 (23) 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 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

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. (18)

Help Wanted 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) Help Wanted - The Borough of Lakehurst is seeking certified lifeguards for positions at Lake Horicon beginning June 13, 2018. Applicants must possess lifeguard/Red Cross certification/lakefront certification and be over eighteen years of age. Salary: $11 per hour. For application contact: Municipal Clerk Bernadette Dugan at 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. For additional information, please call 732-657-4141. EOE. (23) Waitress - La Bamba Mexican Restaurant. Full or part time. Apply in person, 3200 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. 609-342-1775.

(23) Part Time - 7 days a week. Driving School Instructors wanted. 10 years driving experience. Clean license, will train. Call 732-920-8830 for info. (23) 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) 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 (23) CHHA/CMA - Clinical Services. The Pines is currently looking for a Full Time Certified Home Health Aide (w CMA license) to work in our in-house clinic.

This individual will be responsible for providing care to independent living residents including assisting with bathing, dressing, and getting meals. In addition, this position will assist the clinical nurse with general administrative responsibilities. Hours of the position are 7-3, including every other weekend. 2 years of CHHA experience required. Certified Medication Aide license preferred. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and 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. (23)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Cleaning Services - Good prices.

Call 732-788-7986.

(26) Casey Bell Freelance Graphic Designer - Business cards, flyers, postcards and more. For more information 609-879-9631 or cbsprinting.weebly.com.

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

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

All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31)

Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Spring Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-914-8909 or 732-232-7058. (23)

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. (29)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior.

Free estimate. Fully insured. 732506-7787, 646-643-7678.

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

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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

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Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19)

Shopping Services - I do your food shopping for you. Good prices. Call 1-877-934-6746, ext. 94.

Go online, place your order at www.wegoshop.com.

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Dee’s Cleaning Service - Cleaning homes like yours since 1994.

Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured.

Call Dee 732-552-6633.

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AMERICA GOT TALENT! - Tone Antone & Gino will entertain YOU.Parties,Weddings, Clubs. Karaoke, Songs, Comedy.

Go to Tone Antone on You Tube.

Call 732-288-0970.

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37 Belgian banknotes 38 Speedmaster watch-

maker 40 __ Na Na 41 Gypsum painting surface 42 Whittled 43 President pro __ 44 Salt Lake City collegian 45 Remains in the fire?

47 Wolfgang’s veto 49 Baseball uniform part 52 Doesn’t go for the green, in golf 53 U.K. military award 54 Buckwheat noodle 55 Earn after taxes 57 “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” autobiographer Maya 59 Writer of medical thrillers 64 Book with interstates 65 Like California, to a Hawaiian 66 Gape 67 One in a cast 68 WKRP’s Nessman

69 Pasture groups Down 1 Draw out 2 Tighten, as sneakers 3 Contact skating sport 4 Party-planning site 5 Use the good china, say 6 Lead-into-gold practitioner 7 Negative connector 8 Overly cute, to a Brit 9 Act too quickly 10 Source of much website revenue 11 “Need __ on?”

12 Had no one to catch 13 BART stop, e.g.

16 Rudimentary 20 Revolutionary Guevara 24 Top-of-the-line, and what each of the four longest puzzle answers begins with?

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28 Hall of Famer Slaughter 29 Only fair 31 Cartoon bird that first appeared in “Fast and Furry-ous” 34 Fancy moldings 36 Some first-born children 38 Volkswagen rival 39 Doll’s cry 46 Short job details?

48 Electrified particle 50 On the train 51 Stops to think, say 54 Luigi’s lucky number?

56 Work very hard 58 Deep cut 59 Zimbabwe neighbor: Abbr.

60 Non-Rx 61 Night flier 62 Olympics skater Midori 63 Neruda wrote one to salt

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Howell Township Shade Tree Commission Peace of Mind and Heart Before, During and Beyond Timothy E. Ryan Owner/Senior Director N.J. Lic. No. 3103

Serving Ocean County for Over 50 Years “I have always believed that funeral service was a vocation and not simply a career.”

- Tim Ryan

–Photo courtesy Glenn Cantor Evan Schneider, Charlie Senders, Glenn Cantor, Paul Sayah (Chairman), Kathy McKee (holding the tree), and Tom O’Donnell.

HOWELL – On Thursday, May 16, 2018, members of the Howell Township Shade Tree Commission dedicated a tree at the Howell Township Municipal Building in honor of Cathy McKee, for her many years of service to Howell Township.

Ms. McKee recently reti red f rom the Shade Tree Commission after 28 years as a fou nding member of the

commission. She led many initiatives to educate Howell’s citizens about the value of trees including Howell’s annual Arbor Day, third grade education program and tree education programs sponsored by the Friends of the Librar y. Additionally, she was instr umental in helping to plant thousands of new trees throughout Howell during her years of service.

Roadway Improvements To Halls Mill Road & Elton-Adelphia Road

HOWELL – The Townships of Freehold and Howell in Monmouth County, in cooperation with the North Jersey Transpor t ation Plan ni ng Author it y, the New Jersey Department of Transpor tation, and the Federal Highway Administration, will be hosting Public Information Center meetings to inform local residents, officials, the business com mu nit y and the general public regarding the proposed Halls Mill Road and Elton-Adelphia Road (CR 524) Roadway Improvements project located within Freehold and Howell Townships.

The purpose of the Public Information Center meetings is to inform the public of the proposed improvements and provide an opportunity for public input and comments. These meetings are being conducted in conformance with Federal and State regulations.

The public is invited and encouraged to comment on the project and may attend the open house format meetings at a time that is convenient to them.

The meeting will be on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 North and from 6-8 p.m. at the Freehold Township Municipal Building Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ. Written comments will be accepted through Monday, July 2, 2018. Comments may be mailed, emailed or faxed to: Fred Passeggio, P.E., Project Manager Monmouth County Division of Engineering & Traffic Safety Hall of Records Annex, 3rd Floor, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728, Fax 732-431-7765 or email engineer@co.monmouth.nj.us This meeting is open to all members of the public.

Memorial Day Services HOWELL – Howell Township Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9691 and Auxiliary will hold its Memorial Day Services with our fellow Comrades of Farmingdale American Legion Post 178. Please join us Monday,

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–Photo courtesy Howell Elks HOWELL – Happy Mother’s Day! Celebrating with the Elk tradition. We had a lot of people show up to celebrate our mothers here now and deceased at The Howell Elks #2515. God Bless them all.

Sixth Annual K9 Sgt. Denny Dog Walk SEA GIRT – The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, in conjunction with the Middletown Lions Club, will present the 6th Annual K9 Sgt. Denny Dog Walk at the New Jersey Army National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, NJ, at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 2. The dog walk supports military working dogs and service dogs for wounded warriors.

The K9 Sgt. Denny project has provided funds to support the sponsorship of 43 service dogs. All but 10 of the sponsored dogs have been trained and graduated.

These dogs are used to support wounded service members who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). These dogs are sponsored for $15,000 each. Service dogs are trained to help wounded warriors with these health issues that they face upon returning home from combat. For those returning home from combat, the transition back into society can be overwhelming. All of these service dogs are ADA approved and certified.

Nearly 600 military dogs are serving to protect our soldiers around the world.

Much is made of the bond among soldiers,

but the union between soldier and dog in a combat zone is just as tight. Funds raised from this event will go toward supporting our military working dogs that are currently serving overseas.

Often the role of the military working dog goes unrecognized. These animals are brave soldiers working with their handlers.

The Zilinski Memorial Fund currently sponsors more than 60 military working dogs serving overseas. While their basic needs are met, a care package sends a message that both dog and handler are honored and remembered for their bravery by those of us back home.

The event will begin with a special ceremony and feature demonstrations by military working dogs and police department K9’s. There will be awards for most patriotic costume, biggest, smallest, farthest traveled, most unique dogs. If you love dogs and love your country, join us at this fantastic event and help us support our men and women in uniform.

Pre-event registration is $25 per dog; dayof-event registration is $30 per dog. For information, please visit runwithdennis. org/sgtdenny.asp.

An Evening With The Chief

HOWELL – The Howell Police Superior Officer’s Association invites you to the fi rst “An Evening with The Chief” dinner event. It will be held at Christie’s Italian and Seafood Grille on Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m.

Enjoy family style cocktail hour, a three-course, sit down dinner, and live entertainment with Chief Kudrick and his command staff. It is a night for conversation

with Chief Kudrick in a small and personal environment.

The cost for the event is $50 per person and is a BYOB. Seating is limited. Business attire is recommended. This is a private event and tickets will not be sold at the door.

For tickets and more information please contact Josephine Higgins at JHiggins2@ howellpolice.org. Be part of this special event!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 26 - JUne 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Making yourself financially secure may become a top priority. You may occasionally be awkward in social situations in the week ahead, but your pioneering spirit will help you successfully go it alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The higher you raise the bar, the greater the rewards. Set your goals as high as possible in the upcoming week and work towards achieving them. You and a special someone will be on the same page tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fight like a warrior if your career is on the line but exude warmth in social situations. The week ahead can be particularly profitable if your job includes sales.

You can compete without losing sight of good manners.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your friendliness may attract admirers, but don’t let them distract you from your obligations. As this week unfolds you may be able to stabilize or improve your financial condition with the help of a trustworthy partner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fanciful flirtations can sweeten the week ahead, but it is best to avoid any appearance of impropriety in the workplace.

You and a loved one may share a passion for picture perfect results and work hard to achieve it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take things as they are. You may get caught up in daydreams or fantasies as this week unfolds. Something that grabs your attention or looks attractive may reflect your wishful thinking rather than having intrinsic value.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have

enough love and affection to share with everyone you meet. You are also generous with your cash.

Be crystal clear, however, if repayment is required and set a firm limit on spending for the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An opportunity may be too good to pass up. Taking a risk will likely meet with success if you don’t lose touch with common sense this week. Romantic moments with a loving partner may be in your near future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be prepared to make quick decisions in the upcoming week. Most battles are won or lost before they are even fought. There’s no challenge too big to conquer if you have done your homework and plan carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your desire for a free-range lifestyle may be limited by family dynamics or demands. In the upcoming week you may be at a disadvantage in social settings or group activities. Focus on getting finances in shape.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Increase your energy levels. Competitive sports, workouts or even long walks with a partner can improve your productivity. Focus on long term investments in the week ahead and only purchase enduring products.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your obvious friendliness guarantees that everyone is pulling for you to succeed. You will receive helping hands whenever they are needed. Make choices that benefit many rather than a few in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Curry Favor: Tropical Recipe Provides Respite From Ever-Changing Seasonal Temps

By Wolfgang Puck People living in tropical climates understand the role that eating spicy foods can play in helping them adjust to the weather. A subtle or not-sosubtle jolt of chilies or the sweet-hot glow of fresh ginger (or similar seasonings) can warm you up from the inside when chilly breezes are blowing.

And, interestingly, those same ingredients can cool you off on a hot summer day by making you sweat just a little.

So now is a perfect time to cook something spicy, when many of us are still enjoying springtime temperatures while looking forward to summer’s arrival. That is why I’m happy to share a recipe straight out of the tropics for a seafood curry developed by my team of chefs at Spago in the Four Seasons Resort on Maui.

You’ll find curry in many different Asian cuisines, from India to Thailand and Malaysia to even Japan, where it was originally introduced by the British.

But the British, in fact, picked up their love of curry in India - an interesting example of how culinary influences can travel full circle.

This particular recipe, with its coconut milk base, sweet and tangy tamarind paste and more exotic ingredients like galangal (a root similar to ginger but earthier in flavor), is closest to the Thai style of curry. Use a mild or medium-spicy curry powder blend. You can find all of the ingredients in well-stocked ethnic markets or online; and in the recipe itself I suggest substitutions for items that may be harder to locate. To complement and balance with the spiciness, the sauce includes not only sweet banana but also fresh lemon, lime and orange juices.

To accompany the curry and soak up every drop of its delicious sauce, the recipe includes a tropical rice that’s as simple to make as the main dish itself.

Be sure to seek out jasmine rice, an easy-to-find long-grained variety prized for a fragrance reminiscent of its namesake.

Like so many good recipes, this one offers many opportunities for making up your own variations.

In place of the shrimp, feel free to substitute fresh scallops or chunks of whatever fish fillet you like, adjusting the cooking time according to the variety of seafood. You could also replace all or some of the banana with another tropic fruit such as pineapple or mango, or even something more exotic like the lychee. Sweet onion and squares of red, green, orange or yellow bell peppers also taste delicious and look beautiful added along with the fruit.

If you’ve never made curry before, this recipe provides a perfect introduction. And you’ll feel cool, both literally and figuratively, once you’ve added it to your repertoire!

SHRIMP AND BANANA CURRY WITH COCONUT RICE Serves 8 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 24 jumbo shrimp, about 4 1/2 pounds (2.25 kg), peeled and deveined 2 large ripe but firm bananas, peeled and chopped 1 green apple, cored and chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh galangal, or 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh ginger

1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped green onion 4 tablespoons mild to medium-hot Thai or Indian curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 5 cups (1.25 L) canned coconut milk 1 lemon, juiced 1 lime, juiced 1 orange, juiced 4 tablespoons tamarind paste 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup (60 mL) torn Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves 3 dried kaffir lime leaves, or 3 large strips lime zest Coconut rice (recipe follows) In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the shrimp and saute, stirring continuously, just until they start to turn pink but are not yet cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate, and set aside.

Add the bananas, apple, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, ginger and green onion to the pan; saute, stirring continuously, until they begin to soften but yet brown, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cumin, and saute, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, and stir and scrape to deglaze any pan deposits; then, stir in the lemon, lime and orange juices, tamarind paste and cilantro.

Bring to a boil; then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

Strain the sauce through a fine-meshed sieve into a clean heatproof bowl. Return the sauce to the pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves.

Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook just until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Mound the rice on the center of each heated serving plate.

Place 3 shrimp on top, and spoon the sauce over and around the rice.

COCONUT RICE Serves 8 2 cups (500 mL) jasmine rice 3 cups (750 mL) cold water 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter 1 orange, zested 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 cup (250 mL) finely shredded unsweetened coconut Pinch saffron threads 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves Put the rice in a fine-meshed strainer, rinse under cold running water, and drain well; repeat. Transfer the rice to a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add the 3 cups (750 mL) water.

Bring to boil over high heat; then cover securely with the lid, reduce the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave still covered to steam for about 10 minutes longer.

Uncover the rice, add the butter, orange zest, cumin and coconut, and stir lightly with a fork, fluffing the rice, until combined. With your fingertips, crumble the saffron over the rice and fluff again with the fork. Stir in the cilantro or mint and serve.

(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) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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