2018-06-09 - The Howell Times

Vol. 16 - No. 2

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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic has been criticized for being too small for current needs.

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At the Veteran Administration’s James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic, need has finally outgrown the facility’s space, causing them to look at relocation.

The clinic, located at 970 Route 70 in Brick Township, has been serving veteran residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties for 25 years. With a lack of space, traffic and parking issues, the Veteran’s Administration (VA) is now looking at relocating to a site better suited to accommodate all of the veterans from both counties who utilize their services.

According to Brick Township Mayor John G. Ducey, the VA is looking to lease a site that could accommodate an 80,000 square-foot building with at least 480 parking spaces.

Alternate sites for the clinic are being scouted even outside of Brick’s borders, in townships such as Toms River and Berkeley.

While Brick Township is located outside of Monmouth County, many Monmouth County residents utilize this facility as it is closer than (Clinic - See Page 4)

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Freehold Regional District Will Switch To Block Schedule

By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – After years of planning and preparation, the Freehold Regional School District will be switching over to block scheduling for students in each high school within the district.

According to Rebecca Policastro, Communications and District Projects Coordinator, “the decision to move to a block schedule was made to align with the district’s mission that provides students with increased time for modern learning experiences.”

The biggest change that comes with the block scheduling is that students will be attending only five periods a day rather than the current seven. Students will take seven classes each year on a seven day rotation where each class meets five out of seven days.

Policastro explained that “School will still only meet 5 days a week, but the 7 day cycle is used to accommodate the rotation of the 7 classes students take during a semester.”

Students will take five of their (Block - See Page 2)

Howell Engineering Projects: Ongoing & Upcoming

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – There are numerous municipal improvement projects going on within Howell Township.

Director of Community Development Jim Herrman has provided an update on the various projects via the Engineering Projects Status Report issued on May 30, 2018.

West Farms Road Sidewalk: Work began in late 2017 and final pavement was completed as of May 2018. The project is mostly complete with the exception of “final punch list work,” according to the report.

This project proposed a new sidewalk, curbing, and minor drainage improvements on West Farms Road between North American Drive and the Home Depot Shopping Center, to replace what was once a worn dirt

pathway through the grass.

“The sidewalk will provide a safe walkway for commuters and residents that rely on public transportation on Route 9,” according to Herrman.

Aldrich Lake: Work began in late November 2017 and has been since delayed numerous times due to snow and rain. However, dredging is nearly complete and the department expects excavation work to be complete come early June. The lake will be refilled thereafter, according to the report.

The project, when complete, will have dredged 60,000 cubic yards of material from Aldrich Lake and installed a dock for recreational use.

This began as an effort of behalf of (Engineering- See Page 4)

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Block:

Continued From Page 1 seven classes each day, with two classes being “dropped,” according to Policastro. These dropped classes will be taken on another day while other classes are dropped in exchange.

The current schedule that students work with consists of seven 47-minute classes per day and a 28-minute lunch.

With the new schedule, students will have five 67-minute classes per day and a 35-minute lunch.

Benefits Block scheduling claims various benefits for both the students and staff.

According to the district, longer periods allow for greater depth of instruction. “This increases the opportunity for teachers to utilize differentiated and varied teaching strategies (e.g. cooperative learning, inquiry-based lessons, simulations), as well as student-centered learning experiences and instructional approaches,” it stated in the district’s FAQ document.

Because the classes meet at different times during the day, block scheduling can also improve students’ focus. “Students will not have a particular class the same time every day; this is helpful for students who miss class time at the end of the day for athletic events and/ or students who struggle to focus first thing in the morning,” stated the FAQ.

This concept also supports the idea that focusing on only five classes a day, as opposed to seven, helps increase students’ attention and focus as they have less to prepare for each day.

Students are not the only ones who should see the benefits of the new schedule change, but the teachers as well.

Teachers will get more instr uctional time and preparation time.

A not he r not ewor t hy fa cet of t he schedule is that is lengthens the lunch period. By having one, collective lunch period for all students, they are able to spend time with friends and eat at the same time.

According to the district, various locations will be designated in each school for students to eat lunch and staff will be assigned to supervise the designated areas where students eat.

Schedule Specifics Policastro noted that the schedule is made up of four classes that rotate t h roug h t h re e blo ck s b efore lu nch (“AM”) and three classes that rotate through two blocks after lunch (“PM”).

For the earlier schools – Freehold, Howell and Manalapan – the “A M” blocks will run from 7:30 to 11:01 a.m. and the “PM” blocks, from 11:47 a.m. to 2:06 p.m.

For the later schools – Colts Neck, Freehold Tow nship and Marlboro – “A M” blocks will r un f rom 8:24 to 11:55 a.m. and “PM” blocks, from 12:41

to 3 p.m.

“With the classes rotating, students will have the opportunity to interact with their teachers and class content at different times of the day,” said Policastro.

Half days on the block schedule will consist of five 50-minute periods with no lunch. Partial days or delayed openings will consist of f ive 50 -minute periods and a 41 minute lunch.

The Process According to the district, the process of implementing block scheduling has been an ongoing project since 2015, that began with a period of “exploration” from 2015-2016. During this time, district staff made visits to other districts that have already implemented the block schedule to see how it works.

“District administrators did visit other schools that utilize block scheduling,” said Policastro. “The feedback from those districts was very positive.”

Following this stage, came planning and professional development during the 2016 -2017 and 2017-2018 school years.

After nearly three years of study, the district intends to implement the new schedule for the 2018-2019 school year.

According to Policastro, student representatives’ feedback demonstrated that they are “excited about the opportunities available through the new schedule.”

Thursday By The Sea: Free Summer Concerts

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

In case of inclement weather, concert will be held in the Long Branch Middle School, 350 Indiana Ave. and N. Bath Ave. • June 14: Tim McLoone & The Shirleys (Rhythm & Blues/Classic Rock). Rain Date for Tim McLoone Only - Thursday, September 6 • June 21: Motor City Revue (Motown, Rock & Soul Band) • June 28: Bob Burger Band (Classic Rock Band) • July 5: No Concert • July 12: 9 South (Party Rock Band) • July 19: The Nerds (Party Band) • July 26: So Watt (Party Band) • August 2: After the Reign (Country Band) • August 9: Jerry Garcia Celebration with Marc Muller & Friends (Grateful Dead Band) • August 16: Danny V’s 52nd Street Band (Billy Joel Cover Band) • August 23: The Doughboys (Garage Rock Band) • August 30: Brian Kirk & The Jirks with Fireworks (Jersey Shore Cover Band) For a printable concert program, visit visitlongbranch.com/summer-concert-sched.

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the township to “improve the health of the water bodies and recreation options for the residents.”

NJAW Transmission Main: Driveway and intersection improvements will be made in conjunction with NJ American Water’s (NJAW) installation of their pipeline on township roads, including Maxim Southard Road, Oak Glen, Route 547, and the intersection of Alexander and Lanes Pond Road. NJAW will also install fi re hydrants along the route.

The report stated that the curb and drainage work has been completed and milling began as of June 4. Roadways will be closed again for fi nal paving, according to Herrman.

Preventorium Road: Major construction work for this project began on June 4.

The project will include “minor drainage improvements, pavement repair, overall pavement resurfacing and miscellaneous restoration,” from Squankum Yellowbrook Road to the Farmingdale Borough border, according to the report.

Curb and Apron Program: This program intends to address emergency repairs to curb, ADA ramps, and driveway aprons.

Work has begun to replace “ADA ramps and sidewalk along Bergerville Road in anticipation of the repaving work that will start there on June 4,” stated Herman. ADA refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Freewood Acres and Route 9 Sewer

Project: This, one of the largest capital improvement projects performed by the township, will provide sanitary sewers in Freewood Acres and Route 9. Herrman noted that the township is expecting to go out to bid on this project by June 11.

The Bear Swamp Pond Dam Replacement project and the Lake Louise Dam and Bridge HL-73 Replacement project will need review by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection before the township can go out to bid.

Howell Township also has two Capital Projects that it is working on, the first being Cranberry Road. The report states that the Cranberry Road project is “currently under design and is scheduled to be resurfaced/ reconstructed in the early fall of 2018.”

The second Capital Project is the Mill and Overlay project, which is also currently under design. This will include sections of certain roadways in the Parkway Pines Development and the Oak Glen Development, the entire length of certain roads in the Glen Arden Development, and the entire length of Rodeo Court.

These are just the ongoing or upcoming capital projects within Howell Township.

The Engineering Projects Status Report also lists various project details at the County level as well as projects by the NJ Department of Transportation and NJ Natural Gas, among others.

For more detailed information, visit twp. howell.nj.us/ for a copy of the full report.

You can also contact Director of Community Development Jim Herrman for specific details.

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Continued From Page 1 the VA clinic located in Tinton Falls (to those in souther n Monmouth i.e.

Howell, Freehold, etc.) and also offers more ser vices, according to Debbie Bottomley of the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services.

“They’ve really outgrown the space,” s a id Bot t om ley, not i ng t h at wh i le Ocean County has the largest veteran population in the state of New Jersey, Monmouth County is No. 3.

While the Tinton Falls clinic is certainly an option for Monmouth County resident veterans, Bottomley noted that the Brick clinic has more specialties, such as audiology, outpatient services, rad iolog y, dent al, ment al healt h, a pharmacy, and physical therapy that residents tend to go for.

“Tinton Falls [clinic] is ver y small,” she said.

So many Monmouth County veterans use the Brick clinic that the county even provides modes of t ranspor tation to and from the clinic, according to Bottomley. They also provide transportation to and from the Brick Hospital.

Bottomley said that the county will continue to provide this service, even if the VA clinic is relocated somewhere far ther away than Brick, like Toms River or Berkeley.

Bottomley doesn’t think there is a great

likelihood of the Brick clinic relocating to a town within Monmouth County, or for a new clinic to set up shop there.

“Seeing as we already have a clinic in Tinton Falls, there [most likely] won’t be another clinic in Monmouth County,” she added.

Some sites being looked at for the relocated clinic include: • The area of Hooper Avenue and Caudina Avenue in Toms River • The area behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Cedar Bridge Avenue in Brick • A wooded triangle of property located between Burrsville Road, Jack Martin Blvd. and Route 88 in Brick.

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

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

For more information, visit 180nj.org.

In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

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By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) law enforcement arm is now headquartered with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

“Monmouth County residents are not going to notice any changes in the way animal cruelty cases are handled because the new law recognizes the successful model we have employed here for many years. It was designed with our input and

SPCA Moves Into Prosecutor’s Office With New Bill

real-world experiences,” Gramiccioni said.

While still Governor, Chris Christie signed a bill that moves law enforcement powers related to animal cruelty cases to county prosecutor’s offices.

Each municipality and police department must designate a municipal humane law enforcement officer and each county prosecutor must designate an Animal Cruelty Prosecutor to handle violations of animal cruelty laws.

The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) Humane Police Department

is led by Chief Enforcement Officer Ross Licitra. Licitra is a retired Detective Lieutenant from the MCPO who also serves as the executive director of the organization.

“Our day-to-day activities will remain the same while we aggressively enforce animal protection laws. We will do our best to protect these vulnerable creatures who fi nd their ways into our hearts and win their place in our family structures at home and in our neighborhoods,” said Licitra.

The second highest ranking humane law

enforcement officer at the MCSPCA is Lieutenant Tom Nuccio, who is also a retired Detective Sergeant from the MCPO. The county’s Animal Cruelty Prosecutors are Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutors Melanie Falco and Joshua Detzky. Falco also serves as director of the Office’s Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Bureau, where Detzky is also assigned.

To report suspected animal cruelty call 732-542-0040.

Please note that the old hotline number is no longer in service.

Sciatica

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By: Paul Eberle, MS, PT, Whiting Physical Therapist

he Sciatic Nerve is the largest nerve in the body.

It begins in the lower back, travels through the buttock and the back of the thigh, divides into two nerves at the knee and ends at your toes. The term “sciatica” refers to a set of symptoms including pain in the low back, buttock, and legs, which can radiate below the knee to the feet and toes. This radiating pain can be experienced in one or both legs along with numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the hips, knees and ankles. It is important to understand that the term “sciatica” does not describe the specific causes of the radiating pain, which many individuals from their twenties to their nineties experience. There are two common causes of sciatic pain. Sciatic pain is most commonly caused by compression of lumbar or sacral nerve roots as they exit the spinal cord.

The most common cause for nerve compression causing sciatica in the younger population is lumbar disc herniation. It has been reported that as high as 90% of all cases of sciatic pain are due to spinal disc herniations which impinge upon the nerve roots where the sciatic nerve originates. The compression or pressing of the nerve roots can cause pain, tingling, muscle weakness, or poor muscle control of the areas supplied by the sciatic nerve. Individuals with lumbar disc herniations, also known as lumbar disc bulges or slipped discs, usually experience increased radiating sciatic pain with forward bending and sitting. Work and daily activities often become limited.

Physical therapy and instruction in patient specific exercises to reduce discal nerve impingement and to increase spinal flexibility and core strength have consistently shown to decrease and eliminate sciatic and lumbar pain. The McKenzie approach is a widely used physical therapy regimen. In this approach patients repeatedly perform specific exercises which mechanically reduce the process of disc herniation as discal material (nucleus propulsus) is pressed away from the irritated nerve roots and back toward or into the outer casing of the disc (annulus fibrosus). Treatment then focuses on strengthening postural muscles of the spine and trunk to

limit the possibility of symptom recurrence.

The second most common cause of sciatic pain is lumbar spinal stenosis. Most people with lumbar spinal stenosis are over the age of fifty. It is estimated that more than 400,000 people in the United States have leg and/or lower back pain which is attributed to lumbar stenosis. The term stenosis means “choking” and is the result of the spinal cord or nerve roots being compressed within the spinal column. Stenosis is often the result of joint and disc degeneration. Sciatica from lumbar spinal stenosis usually progresses slowly and often becomes more severe with time. The low back pain and radiating buttock or leg pain will often subside for periods but, unfortunately, will often return. In most cases people with lumbar stenosis have pain with standing, walking and transitioning from a sitting to a standing position. This is due to the fact that when the lumbar spine is extended or straight, the nerve roots have less room as they exit the spinal cord and can be compressed. Patients with lumbar stenosis usually have relief when sitting and often prefer to stand with a slouched posture which reduces nerve compression and pain.

The exercise prescription for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis focuses on increasing flexibility in the spine and legs and maximizing patient walking and daily activity tolerance without worsening pain. Patients are often not able to tolerate exercise in the standing position due to the irritation of tight muscles; therefore focus is initially on loosening up those muscles to decrease symptoms. Once symptom reduction begins, the patient can usually tolerate exercises to strengthen the lower extremities, spine and trunk in positions, notably standing, where they had experienced pain during the day. The goal is to have the patient be able to perform exercises and stretches which allow them to increase their tolerance to walking and standing activities.

The third most common cause of sciatica is piriformis syndrome. In the past it was believed to cause approximately 6% of reported cases of sciatica, however recent EMG studies have shown that piriformis syndrome may be a more common source of sciatica. The sciatic nerve runs deep through the buttocks just beneath the

piriformis muscle. In 10 to 15% of individuals however, it is believed the nerve runs directly through the muscle.

These individuals may be at an increased risk of piriformis syndrome. Patients with piriformis syndrome usually feel worse in seated positions, as increased pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve. This is often exacerbated in individuals who sit on their wallet. Common causes are overexercising and prolonged sitting and it appears to be more common in women.

Buttock and sciatic pain resulting from piriformis syndrome respond well to physical therapy when properly diagnosed and treated. Physical therapy treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of the hip joint and spine followed by specific manual therapy techniques performed by an experienced therapist.

The goal of physical therapy treatment is to allow the piriformis muscle to relax and lengthen, relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Modalities including moist heat and ultrasound often assist in allowing the piriformis muscle to relax. Once pain levels are reduced, specific patient exercises and stretches can be taught, allowing patients to control and eliminate their sciatica.

PAUL EBERLE, MS, PT

Paul received his Bachelors Degree in Biology from Boston University.

In 2001 Paul graduated first in his class from New York Medical College with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, earning the College’s Academic Excellence Award in Physical Therapy.

Paul received clinical training at the Helen Hayes Outpatient Day Hospital with a focus on mixed neurological diagnoses including Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury and Orthopedics. Paul has worked full-time in outpatient orthopedic and neurological settings since being licensed to practice physical therapy in 2001. Paul enjoys working in the geriatric setting and plans to become a geriatric certified specialist (GCS). Paul became certified in LSVT Big, a specialized treatment for Parkinson’s disease in 2014.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Dinosaur And Its Artist Have History Together Af ter t wo y ears of waiting in the wings for approvals and permits it looks as though the g reen light has been given to me to start restoring the Bayville Dinosaur. I will start at the end of June and hope for a grand unveiling in early September. My sponsor, PPG Paints, has graciously come aboard with some fascinating new products that consist of an “environmentally green base.” Along with today’s standards, we are defi nitely on the same page in keeping the environment as safe as possible.

I lived across the street from the Dinosaur when I was in my single digits. While attending St Joseph’s in Toms River my bus stop was right across the street. My Dad would take me and my siblings Joel and Dona, to visit the dinosaur constantly. My youngest brother Jay was just born so his visitation rights didn’t kick in until later on in life. It fascinated us when we were young. It seemed bigger than life! When my grandfather was running for mayor of Bayville we would give out matches with his face

on the cover. Folks at the IGA and Bayville Laundromat were big fans of his. After we gave out all the matches, as a treat, we headed over to visit the Dinosaur. As you can see…this “stone age statue” is no stranger to me. I can even remember when his eyes and mouth lit up with color. Sure, it was a simpler time - but the memories I have of this great monument must be one of thousands shared by others that once came to visit the coolest dinosaur in the world.

Getting the chance to restore the friendly beast has been a dream for many years. For anyone that has grown up “Bayville” I know you have watched the dinosaur go through many changes, many colors and many decapitations. I hope this new change suits all of you and takes you back to your own memories of a far younger and simpler Bayville… when the innocence of simply visiting a man-made dinosaur was more than enough to put a smile on your face.

Thanks for having me.

Shannon MacDonald Artist Chosen To Restore The Roar To The Bayville Dinosaur

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Letters To The Editor Beloved Teacher Remembered

The Donovan Catholic and St. Joseph’s Grade School family mourn the loss of our beloved teacher, Karin Krenek. Karin passed away suddenly on May 18 doing what she loved…sharing her love for theatre with students.

Karin has been a part of our school communities for over two decades as a teacher and a parent of four children who graduated from our schools. Karin was not only a theatre teacher, a drama director, and an ESL teacher, she was an inspiration to all who knew her. Karin had the unique ability to invite a community that spanned generations to create productions that breathed “LOVE.” Karin knew the power of the arts, and she used the arts to honor people, to heal people and to build community. EVERYONE was welcome in Karin’s productions because she truly believed that every child of God had something unique and important to contribute.

Karin’s home in the learning commons was a haven for young and old alike who needed a listening ear and an open heart. “Mama K,” as the students called her, always had time to laugh with, to cry with and to pray with students in need.

Karin’s faith was the foundation of her life and she gathered students in prayer before every practice and performance. Her Donovan Arts memos often included requests for prayer for those in need of healing or help.

Karin initiated the idea of “theatre retreats” and invited Donovan’s pastor/ director Father Scott Shaffer and Campus Minister, MaryBeth DeBlasio, to take her cast and crew away for two or three days to Maris Stella Retreat House in LBI where they participated in retreats based on gospel themes present in their particular show. Karin is probably the only director who, with two weeks left until show time, would say, “We

Letters To The Editor Lacey Students’ are not practicing for two of anti-Semitism to bully or three days, instead we are going on retreat to pray together, to play together and to be nourished by Fr. Scott’s amazing cooking.”

JoAnn D’Anton, marketing director for Donovan and Madeline Kinloch, St. Joseph’s Grade School principal, also participated as “sous chefs” and chaperones on these retreats. “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Mary Poppins,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “The Lion King” were some of the shows that were enriched by these retreats.

Karin felt that as Catholic educators we have the obligation to incorporate our faith into every aspect of our students’ life.

Karin was a community builder who taught the high school students to pass their love of theatre and of God on to the students in St. Joseph’s Grade School.

Cast and crew from the high school worked as small group leaders on the grade’s school’s “Lion King” retreat this past February. Dress rehearsals of her musicals were open to St. Joseph’s Parish religious education students and the interaction between the cast and these young students ref lected the love that Mrs. Krenek shared with them.

Karin was someone who never had an unkind word to say and who always brought light and joy and hope to those who crossed her path.

She will be deeply missed by our community.

Donovan Catholic Staff

Toms River Council Not Anti-Semitic Toms R iver Republican Cou ncil members responded ang r ily to repeated accusations of anti-Semitism being espoused publicly, both directly and indirectly, by local pro - developme nt attorney Harvey York.

The Republicans said that York is using accusations

the township into approvi ng addit ional housi ng units that it cannot afford.

“Trying to chill legitimate debate about development decisions by labeling elected officials and residents as anti-Semitic if they voice opposition is offensive” said Councilwoman Maria Maruca.

“Mr. York needs to know that our local elected officials will not be bullied or intimidated into approving more development by him falsely accusing us of anti-Semitism. We want to cu r t ail development because our town can’t afford it and our residents don’t want it,” said Council President Brian Kubiel.

“Is Mr. York’s contention that every Toms River resident who wants to slow development is a racist?

That’s a despicable attack against our residents and we won’t stand for it now or ever.”

“Mr. York’s conduct in furthering this ugly narrative is a poorly veiled attempt to secure favorable outcomes for his client’s project s - wh ich mea n more development, additional traffic and higher taxes,” said Councilman Mo Hill, “trying to label elected officials and residents as Anti-Semitic if they try to reduce density in Toms River is offensive.”

Toms River Republican Off icials point to published newspaper accounts of Mr. York’s comments regarding a rezoning ordinance put forth at a recent Council Meeting.

“The Taxpayers of Toms R iver w ill not be held hostage to reckless development interests and high-priced legal mercenaries to shame or intimidate our town into making planning decisions at odds with the interests of our t a x p aye r s ,” c onclu d e d Councilman George Wittmann.

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Gun Training Is Wrong

On May 20, Lacey High School students attended a training event, during which they were given firearms, from handguns to AR-15s.

The trainers said it was to teach the students gun safety.

However, that’s not what actually happened.

The students were handed guns which they’re too young to buy, then were trained to use them. The definition of “gun safety” taught to underage children was that in order to be safe, you need a gun. The problem is that this “lesson” is factually incorrect.

A study done by the Rutgers School of Nursing showed that children taught this kind of “gun safety” are no less likely to handle guns unsupervised. When you consider another conclusion of the study, that 85 percent of gun-owning parents don’t practice safe gun storage, the effect of the training was simply kids getting excited about guns, which many already had access to.

The event was supposed focus on safety. Yet, the event’s Chief Training Officer said himself, “One of the goals I wanted to set was to show people, ‘This is fun. I feel good.’”

June 2 was National Gun Violence Awareness Day, during Wear Orange Weekend from June 1-3. I used to think awareness wasn’t the issue, but that’s clearly not the case. If guns meant safety, America would 2.5 times as safe as any other country. Yet, we’re 25 times more likely to be killed by guns than people in other developed nations.

But most people aren’t aware of that, in part, because people like the hosts of this event say that kids one day “collecting guns…would be a win for us.” When children’s lives are on the line, the stakes are too high not to act. And so, on June 2nd, I wore orange, and marched, and fought to actually make New Jersey’s kids safe.

Eytan Stern Weber NJ Communications Lead Moms Demand Action

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

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone I hope everyone had a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Let us not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day – remembering those who have served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice. It is because of our servicemen and women that we can continue to live in a safe nation where we can enjoy our freedoms.

Prior to the holiday weekend, my fellow freeholders and I held our annual summer season kick-off press conference in Manasquan.

We host this event each year in a different town and I would like to thank Mayor Ed Donovan for hosting our county event this year. It was truly a great morning spent with members of the public, as well as members of the business and tourism

communities. As liaison to the department of tourism, I know just how important a role the tourism industry has on our local economy.

Last year alone, tourists spent $2.5 billion in the county.

I would also like to thank Manasquan Elementar y School for participating in our annual poster contest open to students in the town where the kickoff is being held. This year, thirdgrade students were able to enter into the contest by drawing a picture that represented their favorite activity at Manasquan Beach.

All of entries were great and it was very difficult to pick just three winners.

Congratulations again to all who participated!

I would also like to congratulate the Wall Busi-

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Congressman

Chris Smith WASHI NGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE) has ag reed to per for m emergency dredging of the Manasquan Inlet to maintain safe navigation for boat traffic, Rep. Chris Smith (R-th) announced in Point Pleasant Beach, where he was at the invitation of Mayor Steve Reid to inspect areas of the inlet first-hand.

I n late Apr il, Mayor Reid contacted Congressman Smith requesting assistance with “an urgent navigation issue” - the

shoa l i ng at t he mout h of the inlet resulting in shallow chan nel depth.

Since the inlet is a federally-maintained channel, Smith reached out immediately to the Army Cor ps of Eng i neer s to report the local concerns and request that the Corps survey the channel depth to determine if additional sand was building up in the channels and decreasing navigation.

“Our regional economy commercial fishing, recreational fishing, boating and summer tourism, and

ness and Finance Academy graduates at Wall Township High School. I recently had the honor to ser ve as the keynote speaker at their graduation ceremony and it was truly a pleasure to learn about what these students have already achieved before their high school graduation. I wish them and all of our high school graduates the best in their future endeavors!

Congratulations also to the recent police graduates from the Monmouth County Police Academy. It is always an honor to speak with the recruits and attend their graduation ceremony.

I’d like to thank them for their service and wish them the best.

On a separate note, I am proud to announce a few exciting events I have attended over the last couple of weeks, including two bridge re-opening ceremonies and a unique intergovernmental support

Much To Celebrate In Monmouth County agreement signing.

The East End Avenue Bridge, between Neptune and Neptune City, recently re-opened ahead of schedule earlier this month after several repairs and upgrades were made to the st r uct u re. I would like to thank our professionals, county staff and all parties involved in making this bridge beautiful.

My fel low f re eholde r s and I selected this Monmout h C ou nt y p r oje c t to be one of t he ma ny bridge projects financed with funding the county lobbied to obtain f rom the State Transportation Trust Fund.

We also recently celebrated the re-opening of MA-14 on County Route 6 over the Matawan Creek bet ween Aberdeen and Keyport. This project included roadway improvements, widening of the existing bridge deck and new retaining walls, among

other items. Again, I would like to thank all parties involved in the repair and upgrade of this bridge.

I am also ver y proud to an nounce that Monmouth County has entered into a new shared services par t nership with Naval Weapons Station Earle.

This unique intergovernmental support agreement is one of the fi rst shared ser vices ag reements in the state between a county government and a military installation and the first of its kind between the United States Navy and a c ou nt y gove r n m e nt .

Through the agreement, the county will be able to provide services including traffic signal maintenance, unimproved road maintenance, snow and ice cont rol, a nd stor m drainage repairs, among other services.

I am proud to ser ve as liaison to one of the most successful shared services

programs in the state and honored to partner with such a vital instit ution charged with protecting the safety of our nation.

To c o m m e m o r a t e t h i s agreement, I was joined

by Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian Burry, Freeholder Ger r y Scharfenberger and Captain Pierre A. Fuller, Commanding Officer, NWS Earle, recently at Naval Weapons Station Earle.

Lastly, I would like to than k the Asbu r y Park Chamber of Com merce for selecting me to receive the Asbury Park Public Official Award during their recent Carousel Awards ceremony. It’s a privilege to serve as a Freeholder in Monmouth County and I commend each of our municipalities and their leaders for all of the work they do.

Congratulations again to all of the other honorees who were also recognized by the Chamber.

Manasquan Inlet Will See Emergency Dredging all the jobs these activities generate - depends upon the health and safety of the Manasquan Inlet,” said Smith, who represents several shore communities in Ocean and Monmouth counties. “I am grateful that the mayor brought this potentially devastating problem to the fore and appreciate that the Army Corps responded with a fact-finding survey and a critical decision to dredge as soon as possible.”

After being contacted by Smith, the USACE performed a channel depth s u r ve y o n M ay 2 a n d conf ir med the shoaling near the entrance to the inlet channel. The authorized depth of the channel for safe navigation is 14

fe et Me a n L owe r L ow Water (MLLW), and the USACE survey indicates some areas which are less than that.

“According to the Army Corps, the January 2018 s u r ve y s h ow s a cl e a r channel, so the shoaling has occurred since then and fairly rapidly versus previous years,” Smith added.

Though the government’s dredge, the Currituck, was scheduled to perform regular maintenance dredging in late July, Smith pressed the Corps to have an emergency “clean up” dredging take place sooner to clear the additional sand and maintain a safe channel.

“This emergency dredg-

ing the A r my Cor ps is scheduling for mid-June will likely not remove the entire shoal, but it will help to greatly alleviate any navigation issue until the maintenance dredging occu rs i n July,” Sm it h added.

“So, f rom ou r standpoint, from an industry standpoint - both as Marine Trades Association, Recreational Fishing Alliance, United Boatmen, all of t he ent it ies t hat represent people who utilize this inlet, and then the general public - can’t than k the congressman e noug h nor t he m ayor enough. This is a big, big deal,” said Ray Bogan, legal counsel for the Marine Trades Association of

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New Jersey, Recreational Fishing Alliance, and United Boatmen of New Jersey.

“We are grateful that the Congressman stepped in proactively on this issue,” said Mayor Reid. “The com mercial and recre ational fishing industries in Point Pleasant Beach and the surrounding communities generate millions of dollars of revenue annually, employing hundreds of area residents.”

Reid added, “Assuring that the Manasquan inlet remains one of the safest and most navigable waterways in New Jersey is critical to the sur vival of our f ishing f leet and the people and businesses which ser ve it.”

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Officers Complete Highway Patrol Motor Course

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–Photo courtesy Howell Police HOWELL – Congratulations to Officers Jeff Mann and John Woolley on their successful completion of the two-week Philadelphia Police Highway Patrol motor course. They now join two other Howell officers as the first in this unit. All our motor officers are fortunate to have been trained by a group of great instructors.Watch for them as they begin patrolling the streets of Howell!

NJ Natural Gas To Decrease Rates For 2018-2019 Winter Season WALL – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), the regulated subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), recently submitted its annual Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) and Conservation Incentive Program (CIP) filing to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) seeking an overall decrease of 3.6 percent for the typical residential heating customers for the 2018-2019 winter heating season.

Pending BPU approval, the typical resident ial heat i ng cu stomer u si ng 1,000 therms a year would see their annual bill go from $1,022.54 to $985.84 effective October 1, 2018, a savings of $36.70.

“Today’s filing ref lects the impact of last winter’s cold weather, which was 13.3 percent colder than the previous year and 1.5 percent colder than normal,” said Stephen Westhoven, COO of New Jersey Natural Gas. “We are pleased to provide this rate decrease and pass these savings along to our customers.”

In its filing, NJNG is seeking a 5.3 percent decrease for the typical residential heating customer related to its CIP due to the colder weather experienced this past winter heating season.

T h e C I P n o r m a l i z e s y e a r- t o -y e a r f luctuation from changing weather and usage patterns on both customers’ bills and NJNG’s financial margins.

NJ NG also requested approval to

maintain its cur rent BGSS rate and increase its Balancing Charge resulting in an increase of 1.7 percent. The BGSS a nd Bala nci ng C h a rge re cove r t he costs of natural gas supply delivered to NJNG’s system to serve its customers and balance deliveries with customer usage. When combined with CIP, the impact of this filing is an overall decrease of 3.6 percent.

Earlier this year, NJNG filed for a 1.1 percent increase for the recovery of costs associated with its New Jersey Reinvestment in System Enhancement and Safety Acceleration and Facility Enhancement II programs. If approved by the BPU, this rate adjustment will also go into effect October 1, 2018. When combined with today’s BGSS and CIP filing, the savings for the typical residential heating customer using 1,000 therms would go to 2.5 percent annually, or $25.84 a year.

In a separate filing, NJNG is seeking a 1 percent decrease to its Energy-Efficiency (EE) rate effective January 1, 2019, providing an additional $10.40 in savings. NJNG’s EE rate recovers costs associated with offerings through The SAVEGREEN Project, including investment in energy-efficient equipment upgrades and whole-house improvements.

Pending regulatory approval, the typical customer using 1,000 therms a year would see their annual bill go from $996.70 to $986.30.

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–Photo courtesy Freehold Township FREEHOLD – Memorial Day is a chance to honor those who have given their lives in military service to our Country. The Freehold Township Committee took part in the annual Memorial Day Parade in Freehold Boro on May 28, 2018. This community event is a great example of our residents and neighbors coming together to celebrate and remember.

Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses FARMINGDALE – Fresh air, a beautiful setting, and downward facing dogs are sure to inspire and relax you! Join us as we present “Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses” at Yoga Barn NJ in Farmingdale to benefit It’s A Ruff Life Rescue on July 1 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.!

You do the yoga while the pups do the cuddles! Adorable, adoptable puppies and dogs will be allowed to roam freely and interact with you during this one-hour mixed level yoga class featuring Yoga Barn NJ founder and instructor Melanie Kramer-RYT200, so be prepared to get puppy kisses! Pawssport holders will also be entitled to a pass for one complimentary class at Yoga Barn NJ.

Space is limited and interest is high, so order your Pawssport today! Tickets are $35 and must be purchased online. Please note there are two different class times from which to choose. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to It’s A Ruff Life Rescue.

Please bring your own yoga mat or towel to this class, and let’s have some fun!

This is a fundraising event for the rescue, the only dogs allowed on the class floor will be the adoptables of It’s A Ruff Life. Also, due to potential canine dietary restrictions, no food or treats will be allowed on the class floor. For the privacy and comfort of the participants, spectators are not encouraged.

Jackson Man Dies After Arrest In Howell

By Jennifer Peacock FREEHOLD – A Jackson man died after he was arrested in Howell for motor vehicle theft May 26.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office reported that 43-year-old Derek Boyle was declared dead at Kimball Medical Center at 1:47 p.m. He was transported there after Howell police found him with a stolen vehicle at Church Road and Tioga Drive in Howell.

Boyle began acting erratically on the scene. Emergency workers gave him naloxone, and he was then taken to the hospital.

An investigation by Howell Police and the prosecutor’s office showed no physical force was used against Boyle.

His exact cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Middlesex County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Detective Ryu Washburne of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443 or Lieutenant Yurgel of the Howell Township Police Department at 732-620-4280.

Tips can remain anonymous.

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Freehold Officials Recognize National Gun Violence Awareness CATERING FOR OFFICE LUNCHEONS AND ALL OCCASIONS

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Prepared Entrees • Homemade Salads Fresh Mozzarella Made Daily • Fresh Meats Bell & Evans Chicken • Boar’s Head Cold Cuts • Heros, Panini, Wraps Fresh Italian Bread Baked Daily –Photo courtesy Freehold Township FREEHOLD – Committeewoman Barbara J. McMorrow and Committeeman Lester A. Preston, Jr. helped “Moms Demand Action” place orange ribbons on the pillars in front of the Freehold Township Municipal Building to memorialize “National Gun Violence Awareness Day,” which is

June 1, 2018.

“Moms Demand Action” is a community-based, nationally affiliated, organization that supports the 2nd Amendment, but is dedicated to finding common sense solutions in gun awareness and gun legislation to decrease gun violence in our Country.

Howell Township’s Official Mobile App

HOWELL – There is now an official mobile app for Howell Township, New Jersey. The Howell Township app allows easy, one-touch access to apply for a permit, report a code violation, register to receive emergency alerts, pay your Howell Township sewer or tax bill, receive information on special events, and more!

Stay informed and in-touch with helpful information, emergency and weather alerts, news releases, road closures, recycling information, and other important notices affecting Howell Township.

Howell Township App allows service requests (potholes, street lights, non-emergency requests) to be submit-

ted directly to the Township of Howell, where it will be routed to the correct administrator during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

If you are reporting an emergency, dial 9-1-1. For immediate assistance for non-emergency police matters, the police non-emergency number is 732-938-4575.

The Township of Howell looks forward to serving you.

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Fire Extinguisher Information Available

FREEHOLD – The Township of Freehold Department of Zoning & Housing Enforcement would like to share information regarding the proper use of Fire Extinguishers at fireextinguishertraining.com/ en/introduction.html.

The acronym, P.A.S.S. which stands for; P- Pull the pin, A- Aim, S- squeeze, and

S- Sweep is an effective way to remember the proper procedure when extinguishing fires. The preservation of life is our first priority and fire extinguishers should only be utilized to fight small controllable fires or to clear an escape path. When a fire is too large to extinguish we recommend that you escape the dwelling and call 911.

FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Concert Series

FREEHOLD – Come out to Downtown Freehold every Sunday from June 3 - August 26, 2018 for the FBAC Jazz, Blues & More Concert Series. Concerts are held from 7-9 p.m. at the Downtown Freehold Gazebo on Main Street, Freehold. For more information, call 732-333-0094.

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BABY FEET

Like the foot of an adult, a newborn baby’s foot can be divided into three anatomical sections: hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot. During an initial physical exam of a baby, the doctor checks both feet for deformities and healthy blood flow. The feet are then gently manipulated to check the range of motion in the foot and ankle joints. A baby’s foot, however, differs from an adult foot in several observable ways. Babies have flatter, less defined arches and their feet have a greater amount of fatty tissue than adult feet. A newborn’s feet also have a greater range of motion. The end range of their joint motion is greater than the more limited range of adult feet.

Newborn baby feet – so tiny, so soft, so vulnerable. Keep your baby’s feet in the best of health to prepare for a future of walking, running, hopping, jumping, skipping, and climbing… all the fun things kids just love to do. If you have questions or concerns about the growth of your child’s feet, don’t hesitate to call FAMILY FOOT HEALTH CENTER. We see patients of all ages here at 4527 US Highway 9, because we believe that everyone deserves to have feet that are pain free. Office hours are by appointment; you can reach us at (732) 370-1100.

HINT: When foot problems are detected in infants, babies are often referred to podiatrists for corrective treatment

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–Photo courtesy Howell Police HOWELL – Howell Police were proud to show our respect and honor our military heroes who unselfishly gave their lives to protect this Country and our freedom on Memorial Day. We remember and will never forget.

Freehold Officials Recognize Officers & Awards

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Committee congratulated everyone who received proclamations at the Freehold Township Meeting on May 22.

Police Awards: • P.O. Andrew Galaydick - Excellent Police Duty & Unit Citation • P.O. Sean Moody - Stork Award & Unit Citation • Sgt. Chris DeAngelo - Combat Cross Award • P.O. Scott DeLuca - Combat Cross Award & Wounded Cross Award • P.O. Ja me s L a sk y - Li fe sav i ng Award • P.O. R ichard Hudak - Excellent Police Duty • P.O. John Araneda - Star of Life • P.O. Walter Magiera - Unit Citation

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P.O. Alexander Fay - Unit Citation Sgt. Earl Cain - Unit Citation Det. William Holohan - (2) Unit Citations • P.O. Patrick Cruse - Unit Citation • P.O. Jason Nodine - Unit Citation • P.O. Austin Payne - Unit Citation Proclamations: • Honoring Caitlin Grassi - Raymond Kershaw Youth Humanitarian of the Year Award • Freehold First Aid & Emergency Squad Month – June, 2018 • National Gun Violence Awareness Day – June 1, 2018 • Dystonia Awareness Month – June, 2018 • Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day – June 4, 2018

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Howell Soccer Club Receives New AED

HOWELL – Howell Soccer Club (HSC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for use at Oak Glen Park. After receiving a grant from Express Companies, Inc., HSC was able to purchase the potentially life-saving device this past April.

In accordance with the New Jersey (NJ) Good Samaritan Law, the AED would be utilized in the event of a cardiac emergency by an American Red Cross certified lay responder. Currently, Howell Soccer Club has personnel who possess the proper certifications for use of the device; and, will continue to certify board members through the summer of 2018. “[Howell Soccer Club] took another crucial step toward ensuring the safety of our players, coaches, and members of the community through this purchase,” HSC Director of Operations, Ryan Foley, spoke of the AED acquisition. “While we have always worked closely with [Howell Township’s] first responders, we can now take early action in the cardiac chain of survival, should there ever be a need.”

Foley, who possesses a professional level certification in CPR/AED and First Aid from the American Red Cross, first looked to write the grant after attending a safety course through Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Howell Soccer Club, which has recently

undergone a review of their best practices and policies, is currently in the process of developing a more comprehensive Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

“With various emergency scenarios that may occur at our facilities during our use, HSC wants to ensure that board members and staff can best support the patrons of the park,” Foley said. “In coordination with the township’s emergency services and Department of Public Works, HSC plans to have the updated EAP completed by the start of the fall season.”

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), “Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes.” The NCBI claims that the chances of survival increase from 41 percent to 75 percent if an AED is used properly within 3 to 4 minutes of arrest.

The device will reside on the premises at all times and will be available for use on game-days. HSC is currently reviewing options that will allow the AED to be accessible to the public 24/7.

Howell Soccer Club highly recommends that all coaches and parents receive certification with the American Red Cross to utilize AEDs and perform basic life-saving skills.

For information on how to receive CPR/ AED and First Aid certifications, please visit redcross.org.

NJ Organizing Project To Host Panel Discussion TOMS RIVER – In December, Congress passed tax legislation that is projected to create a $1.5 trillion deficit. Many of the laws benefits will be felt by larger corporations. States like New Jersey are hard hit by the elimination of state and local income tax, or SALT, deductions. Now, our representatives must decide how to pay for these tax cuts.

Join the New Jersey Organizing Project on June 12 at 6 p.m. for a panel discussion on what’s at stake for our families and communities and how we can protect programs - like Medicaid and Medicare, and food assistance - that gives families a hand up when they need it most. Because addiction and the opioid crisis have touched so many of our loved ones, we will also discuss

how these programs currently help people struggling with addiction, and what more our communities need to address the crisis.

The program will be held at the Disciples Hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington Street, Toms River. Sandwiches and light refreshments will be served. Please bring canned and dry foods to donate for the churches food pantry.

Speakers include: • Tammy Thomas-Miles from the Center for Community Change (CCC) • Maura Collinsgru from New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) • Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) • Heather Shapter from New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP)

2nd Annual Belmar Pirate Walk

BELMAR – Join us for the 2nd annual Belmar NJ Pirate Walk on June 10 from 12-3 p.m.

Registration begins at 12 p.m. in Belmar Plaza, Main Street and 9th Avenue in downtown Belmar.

There will be a free treasure chest hunt for pirates up to age 10. Plus, there will be pirate re-enactments, encampment, entertainment, market with Valhalla’s Pirates, music by the Sea Dogs Band, specials at local businesses, and a free gift auction for adults.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – On May 24, Sheriff Golden and the Board of Chosen Freeholders acknowledged to a group of OEM coordinators and EMTs. As part of EMS Week these hard working EMTs were honored for their commitment

in administering lifesaving efforts and emergency care. In addition, a special recognition was given to the great team who worked tirelessly in the Virgin Islands, supplying shelter, support and medical supplies after being struck by two hurricanes.

Tips For Staying Cool In Summer

by Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley EMS Love the summer heat and sun? The Beach! The pool! The garden! Yeah! July and August are the gardener’s and the sun worshippers’ best and worse months.

Sunscreens: It is better to use a higher SPF sunscreen because most people don’t put on a thick enough layer so 30 becomes as effective as 15. Waterproof screen still needs to be reapplied. Doctors recommend reapplying sunscreens every 2 hours and apply the first time about 20 minutes before going out. You should be using at least a shot glass full of sunscreen every time you apply. Also, if you’re doing it right, you should usually use a bottle of sunscreen a week according to doctors.

Heat Exhaustion can develop over several days of exposure to high temperatures.

Those most prone to it are elderly people, those with high blood pressure, and those working or exercising in a hot environment.

The skin might feel cool and moist. The pulse rate will be fast and weak, and breathing will be fast and shallow.

What else to watch out for: • Heavy sweating • Paleness • Muscle cramps • Tiredness • Weakness • Dizziness • Headache • Nausea or vomiting • Fainting A cool bath or shower may help stop heat exhaustion from progressing to heat stroke.

Heat Stroke: This is the big one. It can cause brain damage, organ failure, and death.

So immediate medical attention is required.

There are two types, described by Health Canada: Classic heat stroke typically affects sedentary and vulnerable populations (babies, pregnant women, the elderly and people who are on certain medications.

Exertional heat stroke is associated with high physical activity.

What else to watch out for: • High body temperature (usually over 104°F) • Lack of sweating; though those with exertional heat stroke may experience profuse sweating • Red, hot, and dry skin • Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak • Rapid, shallow breathing • Dizziness and light-headedness • Throbbing headache • Nausea or vomiting • Behavioral changes - confusion, disorientation, or staggering • Seizures • Muscle weakness or cramps • Hallucinations • Unconsciousness Key Preventions: Most important-staying hydrated.

Dehydration can be caused by caffeine, alcohol, certain medications (antidepressants and antihistamines), and not drinking enough water.

Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Stick to the shade, (bring your own if there won’t be any where you are going). Weari a hat.

Wear lightweight, breathable clothing. Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen.

Stay Well!

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

7 Medical Benefits Of Kiwi Fruit

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Kiwi is among my favorite fruits of all time. It’s also known as “Chinese Gooseberry.” The little black seeds in kiwi do more than just get stuck in your teeth.

They give you a small amount of healthy omega 3 fatty acids. An average kiwi has about 30 milligrams of alpha-linolenic acid. Kiwi is a great source of natural vitamin C and A. It is a good source of natural folate, thiamin and riboflavin.

Kiwi also offers some vitamin K (phylloquinone) and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. In this regard, it’s great for blood pressure and bones! The fleshy part green part gives you an added bonus of fiber which promotes smooth traffic through your colon (regularity) and simulate healthy probiotic growth.

1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Kiwi has compounds in it that reduce activation of intestinal cells which ruin your gut. This reduces inflammation in the gut.

2. Asthma and Wheezing - Kiwi is rich in all kinds of antioxidants especially vitamin C which promotes collagen, and that promotes healthy breathing. There was a study published in Thorax that evaluated children and asthma symptoms.

The kiwi-consuming group had less wheezing and noticed fewer nocturnal coughing fits.

3. Depression and PMS Melancholy - Some foods are naturally high in serotonin and tomatoes are one of them.

Kiwis have twice as much serotonin as tomatoes. Serotonin is a “happy” brain

chemical that lifts mood, induces relaxation and boosts self-esteem. People who are aggressive or hostile, or live in “fight” mode might be low in serotonin. I have a longer version of this article at my website in case you want more details. Eating kiwis can essentially make a person feel more content because it acts as a natural fruit anti-depressant!

4. Sleep - Serotonin converts in the body to melatonin, a sleep hormone. So eating kiwis should help you fall asleep faster, and sleep a little bit longer. Eat one or two right after dinner.

5. Your eyes - Natural antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin are needed to support vision. Kiwi contains these special eye-loving nutrients. If you’re suffering with glaucoma or cataracts, why not eat a kiwi today each day as part of your diet.

6. Respiratory Infections - There was some research published in Advances in Food and Nutrition Research in 2013.

Compounds in kiwi were found to modulate the immune response making it a great fruit to eat if you have suppressed immunity or chronic sinus/lung infections.

7. Anemia - If you’re iron deficient and supplementing with iron tablets, you can boost the amount of iron your body takes up with vitamin C containing fruits such as kiwi or orange juice.

Kiwi is a refreshing fruit that has many medical benefits. Just be aware that you might be allergic to kiwi if you’re allergic to peanuts. There is a cross-sensitivity with tree nuts and kiwi. If you’ve never had it before, be sure to peel the fuzzy skin off before eating it.

(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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Answer I’ll admit buying gifts for dad isn’t always easy, so rather than a gift, why not have them participate in an activity that will remind them just how lucky they are to have such a special father.

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Ocean County Couple Plead Guilty To Superstorm Sandy Fraud

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Convictions about Superstorm Sandy fraud continue to be made.

The state attorney general’s office today announced the conviction of an Ocean County couple who pled guilty to stealing more than $1.4 million from 20+ victims who hired them to fix home damage from the hurricane.

The couples hired them with hurricane relief funds, and the couple instead spent the money on luxury items and gambling.

This Little Egg Harbor couple—Jeffrey Colmyer, 42, and Tiffany Cimino, 34— pleaded guilty to theft by failure to make

required disposition of property received in Superior Court today. Colmyer also pled guilty to second degree money laundering.

The couple took a plea deal, which will see Colmyer serving 7 years in state prison and Cimino sentenced to probation. The couple must also pay back $695,402 to the victims and $655,243 to the state, as well an additional $104,000 in other restitution.

In addition, Colmyer must pay $56,472 in back taxes.

The couple owned Rayne Construction Management Services LLC, and Colmyer & Sons LLC. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 7.

Phoenix Productions Presents In the Heights

By Kimberly Bosco RED BANK – Phoenix Productions, a non-profit community theatre organization, will be presenting the Broadway musical, In the Heights, from June 22 to 24 at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank.

In the Heights is a Latin-infused musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the popular Broadway musical, Hamilton.

It tells the story of Usnavi, a first-generation bodega owner who dreams of leaving the barrio to discover his Dominican roots, and Nina, Usnavi’s childhood friend. Nina has returned to Washington Heights from her freshman year at Stanford University after losing her academic scholarship.

All of the residents of Washington Heights are on brink of change, all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket hangs over their heads.

In the Heights has been nominated for 13 Tony

Awards, winning Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Choreography, and Best Orchestrations, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

The cast includes Roggi Chuquimarca as Usnavi, Milena Makse as Nina, and Regene Odon as the Benny. In the Heights was produced by Mike DeVito and Jennifer Grasso, directed by Corey Rubel, musically directed by Francois Suhr, and choreographed by Alex Acevedo.

In the Heights tells a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams, cling to your roots, and celebrate the community from which you grew.

Performances will be on June 22 and June 23 at 8 p.m. and June 24 at 3 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Count Basie Theatre box office at 732-842-9000 or visiting countbasietheatre.org.

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Marc S. Galella, Esq, of R.C. Shea and Associates

Anytime is a good time to review your estate planning documents.

Let’s start with your Last Will and Testament. Have you reviewed it in the last year? If not, now is a good time. First, look at the persons who you have appointed as your executor, guardian and trustee.

Are those persons still capable of acting in that capacity? Are they still willing to act? Is there any reason why you would not want them to act under your Will?

Review the specific bequests and devises in your Will. This is the part of the Will where you leave specific items, real estate or money to specific persons. Are those persons still worthy of receiving those assets? Are there additional persons that you want add to your Will? Do you still own the items identified in your Will?

Are there any other items that you want to leave to specific persons?

Review the persons named in your Will who are receiving the remainder of your estate. Are those persons still deserving of your assets? If you are leaving your estate in different percentages to your beneficiaries, are those percentages still what you want? Are they any other persons who you want to add to your Will?

Are any of the persons named in your Will incapacitated or receiving governmental benefits? Perhaps the assets left to those persons are best left in a trust.

Review your Power of Attorney. Are the persons you appointed in that document still capable of acting for Marc S. Galella Esq. you? Do they still want to act on your behalf?

Are there other persons who you want to name to act for you? Is there any reason why a person that you named should no longer act for you? Do you have a Power of Attorney? Maybe you did not need one the last time you prepared a Will, but maybe you should consider preparing one now.

Review your Living Will. Ask yourself the same questions as your Power of Attorney. Has there been any changes in your medical conditions that would change the medical directives in your current Living Will?

If after reviewing your current estate planning documents you feel that they should be changed, now is the time to discuss your concerns with an estate planning attorney. The attorneys at R. C. Shea and Associates have over 100 combined years of preparing estate planning documents. Call us to schedule an appointment to review your documents with you.

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And All That Jazz

MONMOUTH COUNTY – On June 10, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., join us for Sunday Brunch at the world famous Cotton Club and enjoy a live gospel music show. The cornerstone of the Jazz Age and the Harlem Renaissance, The Cotton Club fi rst opened in 1923 and helped launch the careers of legendary greats such as Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, Duke Ellington and Cab Callaway. After the show we’ll head to The National Jazz Museum dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Harlem’s jazz history.

We’ll participate in an educational program to explore the rich cultural and musical history of Harlem, listen to classic recordings and watch historic videos.

The cost for Museum Members is $145; Non-Members, $155.00 You can purchase tickets at monmouthmuseum.org/programs-events/bus-trips/ or mail check to The Monmouth Museum PO Box 359, Lincroft, NJ 07738 If you have any questions or would like to order a ticket, please call Lenora Miller at 732-224-1992, lmiller@monmouthmuseum.org.

The Mothers’ Center Of The Jersey Shore

NEW JERSEY – The Mothers’ Center of the Jersey Shore helps you make the most out of being a mother! We offer activities and friendship for both moms and their children. We plan a fun filled calendar each month of activities for all ages, including

some mom only events! We are a registered non-profit group that serves Ocean County and southern Monmouth County. We offer a one month trial membership so that you can come learn more about us. For more information please visit us at mcjs.org.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent 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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Real Estate LVW - Move in ready. Remodeled Strafford for sale by owner. $176,900.

Gas heat, HW floors, maplewood cabinets. Call 646-330-7152.

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Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - Located at West Bay Village, Manahawkin off of Rt. 9, 1988, manufactured by Kropf, 12 X 35, 420 sq. ft., 1 BA, 1 BR with walk-in closet & extra door to bathroom, Kit/LR combo, screened porch, deck off slider in LR, private street.

Needs work. Asking $1,000. Offers considered. Call 908-638-5099. (27)

Yard Sale Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale Over 90 Participants. Presidential Lakes, Browns Mills. 6/9 and 6/10, 8am-2pm. Located off Route 70 (2 miles east of the Rt.70/Rt.72 circle). Sponsored by Jessica Nooney, Weichert Realtors 856-983-2888. (25)

Auto For Sale 2004 Ford E250 Van - Well maintained truck. Good condition. Asking $4,500 or best offer. Call 848-258-3163.

(25) 2010 Kia Rio LX - Auto, 4 door, PS, PB, CD, air. Only 61,000 miles. Holiday City. (NADA price $5,300) My price $4,200. 848-226-4326.

(25) 2003 Chrysler 300M - Garaged. All recommended maintenance. Looks and runs like new. 609-339-0069. (26)

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) 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) 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)

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(25) 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)

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)

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

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(26) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19) Super Natural Painting - Interior, exterior, custom painting, powerwashing. 20 years experience. Free estimates. Honest, dependable. D.P. 848992-4108. References available. (32) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Dee’s Cleaning Service - Cleaning homes like yours since 1994.

Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured.

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

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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)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

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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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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)

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

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (40) Paint Your Rooms - Fast, clean, neat. Starting at $50 per room.

Exteriors, powerwashing. 609994-7507 leave message.

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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)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Count Basie Center For The Arts Receives $20,000 For Children’s Programs

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By Kimberly Bosco RED BANK – The Count Basie Center for the Arts recently received a $20,000 grant to fund its “Curtains Up For Kids” and “Kids Shows at the Basie” programs. The grant comes from the The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.

“This grant from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey will enable the Basie Center to continue its important work in creating programming for schools, and attracting popular children’s titles so that families may experience the joy of theater,” said Maria Sorensen, Vice President, Development, Count Basie Center for the Arts. “We are very grateful for the Horizon Foundation’s support of these initiatives.”

The “Curtains Up For Kids” is a school bus-in program that combines educational, onstage performance with visits from teaching

artists, and classroom materials. This program has provided over 40,000 students with the experience, perhaps their first, of live theater since 2013.

The “Kids Shows at the Basie” program is a series of family-friendly programming, producing onstage adaptations of childhood favorites like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” or “Goodnight Moon” to performances starring favorites like Daniel Tiger and Peppa Pig. “We are pleased to support the Count Basie Center for the Arts,” said Jonathan R. Pearson, Executive Director of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. “The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey works closely with grantees who share our commitment to expand access to the arts and improve the quality of life throughout New Jersey communities.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Are you I-STEAM Ready?

WALL – Take your I-STEAM program to the next level on June 21 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Camp Evans Park, Marconi Road in Wall Township.

Makerspaces and STEAM classrooms are emerging in many schools in New Jersey.

How much will they cost? What equipment should be in theses classrooms and labs?

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Are they truly integrative STEAM environments where students are experiencing real world problem solving with observable and meaningful outcomes?

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The workshop will take place at the historic Camp Evans, a former U.S. Army WWII Radar Lab turned National Landmark with twelve technology museums.

A tour of Camp Evans will be provided by the Information Age Science History Museum and Learning Center (InfoAge) as they demonstrate the connections between historical inventions to our current technological world.

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Sheriff Golden Educates Kids With SEEK 9-1-1 Program ALLENTOWN – Sheriff Shaun Golden continues to educate children about 9-1-1 and teach them how to dial the emergency number properly, through the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office SEEK (Sheriff’s Emergency Education for Kids) 9-1-1 program.

On May 15, fi rst graders from the Newell Elementary School in Allentown were presented with SEEK 9-1-1, which is offered to elementary schools throughout Monmouth County.

“The importance of using the 9-1-1 emergency call number is vital to public safety,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden.

“That’s why the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office travels throughout the county to teach children how to get help quickly by dialing 9-1-1 for their own safety and for their families.”

The SEEK 9-1-1 program includes a fun video featuring animated characters who learn how the 9-1-1 system works.

Instructors who conduct the program through the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office gives the students an overview of when to dial 9-1-1, and, provides them with a hands on interactive session using

telephone simulators to role play various emergency scenarios.

Scenarios include what happens when a child hangs up without speaking to a 9-1-1 public safety telecommunicator, handling an injury, what to do if you are home alone and see a prowler and when it is not appropriate to call 9- 1-1.

The Monmouth County 9-1-1 Communications Center serves 50 agencies, which includes 47 municipalities, Brookdale Community College, Monmouth University and Naval Weapons Station Earle and receives approximately 2,000 calls per day. A large percentage of the 9-1-1 calls received are wrong numbers, prank calls, hang-ups or non-emergencies. During the presentation, SEEK 9-1-1 instructors emphasize the appropriate times to call 9-1-1 and when other non-emergency phone numbers should be used.

“The Sheriff’s Office is committed to safety and youth education and we’re proud to make the SEEK 9- 1-1 program available to the Newell Elementary School,” said Sheriff Golden. “It’s important for students and adults to remember to SEEK 9-1-1 during an emergency.”

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MILLSTONE – The Monmouth County Health Department is offering free rabies clinics for pets (cats and dogs) of Monmouth County residents from January to June. No appointments are necessary, but vaccines

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Call 732-431-7456 for more information.

Rabies Clinic in Millstone to be held at the Public Works Garage, 899 Perrineville Road, on June 14, from 6-7 p.m.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 9 - JUne 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Luck has little to do with it. Hold off until the end of the week to test your luck on games of chance.

Those in charge may expect you to be efficient and proficient so it is a good idea to get your priorities straight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It is always darkest before the dawn. A family problem will have a simple solution. Your brilliant ideas won’t get much airplay now, but you could organize them and present them later in the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Remain optimistic and repeat positive mantras to ward off suspicions and mistrust. Tell a few jokes and find ways to put people at ease. Avoid misunderstandings by being open minded and forgiving as this week unfolds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Money comes in and money goes out. It is in your best interest to remain philosophical about holding on to it.

You might be spurred to achieve greater financial stability by partners in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be wise when you make your buys. Wait until late in the week to make key purchases or financial decisions. The desire for more luxurious furnishings or the need to provide for family members may egg you on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t join the band of people who refuse to understand. Gossip can drive a wedge between you and a friend. In the week to come you would be wise to sidestep controversies and to choose your companions wisely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): First things first.

This might be a good week to make improvements or fixes in the household, but you must focus on fulfilling your obligations toward others before you will have the time to handle your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The possibilities are endless. Because you are cooperative and optimistic you are apt to hook up with helpful people this week. Determined effort will create positive results if you are cautious about cash outlays.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have a blind spot. You might be unaware that someone has done you a favor behind the scenes.

Remain thrifty in the upcoming week even if it doesn’t make sense to do so in some situations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes rules seem illogical. Your complaints and suggestions will probably fall on deaf ears, so you should keep your own counsel in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is no reason to conceal your net worth, talents or abilities. Your partner or significant other might have a valuable idea and need your input or resources to make it a reality. The second half of the week is best.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It may be sunny by the pool but there may still be shadows behind the hedge. Exert your charm to soothe ruffled feathers. Even healthy relationships can fall prey to temporary misgivings or doubts in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Berry Sweet: Create The Perfect Showcase For Fresh Berries With This Rice Tart

By Wolfgang Puck We’re all used to the fact that modern shipping now makes it possible for us to enjoy most varieties of fresh berries year round. Whether it is blueberries, raspberries, strawberries or something more exotic, we can walk into any supermarket and usually find those plump, juicy, sweet jewels whenever we crave them.

But berry lovers also know another simple truth: Nothing beats the texture, taste or beauty of berries that are absolutely fresh, locally grown, and in season. No better possible proof of that fact is when they flood the farmers’ market stands from mid-spring through late summer.

One of my favorite ways to eat berries is just as they come from nature, popping them into my mouth like candy. It’s not unusual for half a carton or more to disappear during my short drive home from the farmers’ market! Why try to improve upon perfection?

So when I’m thinking of recipes for them, I don’t want to do anything that transforms them too much. Instead, I like to come up with beautiful, delicious ways to showcase them in all their glory.

That’s the goal of my recipe for a rice tart with fresh berries. Just imagine: a crisp, freshly bake pastry shell, filled with a cool, custardy rice pudding and topped with beautiful ripe whole blackberries, blueberries or raspberries, or sliced strawberries. Even better, each slice reveals a delightful surprise: another layer of fresh berries, concealed beneath the filling! Not only does the presentation look amazing but it also provides the perfect combination of flavors and textures, with the relatively mild, creamy texture and pale color of the rice mixture perfectly highlighting the fruit the same way an artist’s canvas showcases a painting.

For the best possible results, I don’t use just any rice for the filling. Instead, I start with Arborio rice, the same variety of plump, short grains traditionally used in Italian risotto. With a generous amount of surface starch that dissolves into the cooking liquid, and the chewy-yet-tender al dente consistency, the rice adds enjoyable body and texture to the pudding. I also add fresh vanilla bean, grated orange zest and a splash of Grand Marnier liqueur to spark the flavor and subtly complement the berries.

You’ll find the recipe surprisingly easy to make.

In fact, if you’re pressed for time, you don’t even have to prepare the pastry yourself. You could instead use frozen pastry for a single-crust pie shell from the supermarket, thawed following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once your homemade or store-bought crust is done, in little more than an hour and a half you and your family and friends will be enjoying a beautiful, delicious way to celebrate the seasonal harvest.

RICE TART WITH FRESH BERRIES Serves 6 to 8 For the sugar dough: 2/3 pound (335 g) unsalted butter, slightly softened 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) pastry flour 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) all-purpose flour Pinch kosher salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 4 teaspoons heavy cream

1 to 2 tablespoons ice water, if needed For the tart filling: 1/2 cup (125 mL) Arborio rice 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk Zest of 2 oranges 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise with a sharp knife, seeds carefully scraped out and reserved 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 large egg yolks 1/2 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream, lightly whipped About 2 cups (500 mL) fresh raspberries, blue berries, blackberries, or sliced strawberries, plus extra for garnish At least several hours ahead, prepare the sugar dough: Cut the butter into large pieces, and place in a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade.

Add the flours, salt and sugar. Pulse the machine on and off until the butter is evenly distributed.

Add the egg yolks and cream. Mix continuously just until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl, adding a little ice water if needed; do not overmix. Remove the dough and, on a lightly floured surface, flatten into a round. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.

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

Roll the dough to a thickness of about 3/8 inch (9 mm). Use it to line an 8-inch (25-cm) pie tin or tart tin. Place the tin on a baking sheet, line it with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake until golden brown. Remove from the oven, leaving the oven on, and leave the tart shell at room temperature to cool. Remove the pie weights.

For the tart filling: Put the rice in a saucepan, and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Drain in a wiremeshed sieve. Put the milk, orange zest, vanilla bean seeds and pod, and sugar in an ovenproof saucepan. Add the rice and bring to a boil. Cover, place in the 350 F (175 C) oven, and cook until the rice is tender-chewy and the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the softened butter in a mixing bowl and stir vigorously with a sturdy wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. One at a time, add the egg yolks, beating each into the butter with the wooden spoon until thoroughly incorporated before adding the next. The mixture should look smooth and satiny.

When the rice is done, transfer the saucepan to the stovetop over very low heat, remove and discard the vanilla pod, and whisk in the butter-egg mixture, stirring until thickened. Stir in the Grand Marnier, remove from the heat and leave at room temperature to cool.

Transfer the rice mixture to a mixing bowl. With a sturdy rubber spatula, fold in the lightly whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate until nearly set.

Line the bottom of the tart shell with about half of the berries in an even layer. Pour in the rice mixture, smooth it out and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Decorate the top with most of the remaining berries. To serve, use a sharp knife to cut into wedges, transfer to serving plates, and garnish the plates with a few more berries.

(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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