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–Photo by Kimberly Bosco There are two monitoring sites in Manasquan, one at East Main Street.

By Chris Lundy will inform bathers of potential has created njbeaches.org, JERSEY SHORE – The closures due to high bacteria an interactive website where State Department of Envi- counts. people can see the status of ronmental Protection has The DEP’s Cooperative their favorite beaches. There’s created a new web site that Coastal Monitoring Program (Beach - See Page 4)

Board Recognizes Student Achievements, Retirees district.

The Board first recognized the hard work of students f r o m Howel l’s Newbury School in the Genius Hour program by showing off their presentations. The program, started by teacher Kelly Gilligan, is facilitated by Dr. Quinn and Mr. –Photo courtesy Howell Township Schools Gredder.

Student Achievers with members of the board.

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By Kimberly Bosco Students, staff, and families G&T program,” said Quinn.

HOWELL – It was a full piled into the gymnasium On May 17, the school hosted house at the most recent Board for a series of student awards a Genius Hour Unconference of Education meeting held at and moments of recognition Howell Middle School North.

for recent retirees from the

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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The Monmouth County freeholders, sheriff’s department and county mayors at a press conference about 9-1-1 fees at 2500 Kozloski Road this morning.

By Jennifer Peacock FREEHOLD – County and local officials spoke out against a proposed hike in the 911 service fee every phone user pays. They gathered at the entrance of the

county’s 911 Communications Center Monday morning to tell the State to fund the services that Monmouth residents are paying for.

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Locals Rally To Keep Immigrant Families Together

By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – A combination of nonprofit organizations, concerned residents, and immigrants gathered outside of Congressman Chris Smith’s Monmouth County office in Freehold to protest the separation of families at the border.

Casa Freehold, New Labor, Families Belong Together, Greater Red Bank Women’s Initiative and others made up a crowd of

nearly 100 people to rally for change. This was yet another protest, in a series of weekly demonstrations that have been going on outside of Congressman Smith’s (R-4th) office since Trump was elected.

Smith said after the rally that he is against the separation of families.

Rita Dentino, executive director of Casa Freehold, a nonprofit organization, spoke at the (Rally - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 While the county does its due diligence to promote safety and fund their half of the 911 system, the state has dropped the ball on their end, Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone said.

Anyone who has a phone pays a 90-cent tax per line that goes into a trust fund. Started in 2005, that tax generates about $134 million per year, and was supposed to help the state - responsible for the 911 infrastructure throughout the state - upgrade state, county and local 911 systems. Part of those upgrades were supposed to include the ability to text and send photos and videos to 911 Centers.

Emergency workers could also use technology to pinpoint a caller’s exact location. The technology exists, but not in most of New Jersey. Monmouth County does have text-to-911. Monmouth County has invested in the front-end equipment and technology, but the back end, provided by the state, is old and outdated.

Instead, that fund is raided to balance the state budget while 911 systems continue to age into oblivion. Monmouth County residents who call 911 will have their calls answered, Sheriff Shaun Golden said. However, technology exists

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Continued From Page 1 for the students to “celebrate their findings” and share their research project with their peers.

“It was a student driven day,” said Gredder.

At the meeting, third grader Dari presented her PowerPoint presentation on Famous Artists and

that would help locate and aid people but it isn’t available to public safety workers.

Monmouth County alone contributed about $5 million to that fund since its inception, but has not received a cent from the state since 2010.

Arnone said the county wants the money that’s rightfully theirs.

“None of that money has made its way to our 911 center here in Monmouth County, not to the 192 public safety answering points - other 911 centers around the state of New Jersey,” Golden said. “There are no winners here. Just losers.

“Taxpayers lose because their fees are being diverted elsewhere in the state system and not going to 911 infrastructure in the 192 PSAPs. Public safety personnel lose, because we lose valuable information and time, as the system - the 911 infrastructure that the state of New Jersey provides all of those 192 centers - has not been upgraded. Nor has there been any discernable plan to upgrade this to an IP-based system,” Golden continued. “We are using technology for 911, that was the old dial-up modems, to try to figure out people’s locations. Meanwhile, you can find your son or daughter of family member on your iPhone instantly. This is unacceptable, and particularly for public safety.”

“We’ve done our part. The towns have done their part,” Arnone said. “The State has to step up.”

And now, the state is considering a bill that would increase that fee 10 percent, something the freeholders oppose. They met on the steps of the center because the state budget is expected to be adopted any day now.

The issue is about public safety, not politics, Arnone and Golden said.

“This is a very bipartisan issue that we’re talking about,” Arnone said. “We have Democrat, Republican, and independent mayors. They’re just here for the betterment of their municipalities.”

The county charges a fee to the municipalities that use its 911 center. The fee is smaller than what a town would have to pay to operate its own center. The center staffs 114 public safety telecommunicators who serve 50 municipalities, Brookdale Community College, Monmouth University and Naval Weapons Station Earle.

It dispatches for 22 police departments, 69 fire companies and 37 first aid squads. They receive more than 750,000 calls each year.

The money the state should be paying to the county would help ease municipal budgets and allow them to spend more money on public

safety, Arnone said.

“It’s incumbent upon all of us to protect Monmouth County residents and ensure that the money they contribute in taxes and surcharges, such as the one we’re talking about today, is spent wisely,” Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said.

The freeholders oppose the legislation to raise that trust fund tax, as residents have paid for but not benefited from that fund.

The state collected $122 million for the trust fund in 2016. About $108 million of that was spent on other purposes. The state has collected $1.37 billion since 2005, and has spent only $211 million of that on 911 systems, according to an April 19, 2018 NJ.com article.

While the state continues to collect taxes for the 911 trust fund through this tax and tax on prepaid cell phones, they put more and more regulations on 911 centers but don’t provide the money to pay for it, Golden said.

“We encourage all our representatives, our legislators, to be reasonable in the expectation that some of this money should not be diverted away from public safety, but invested in public safety like Monmouth County has chosen to do,” Golden said. “New Jersey leads the way in a lot of things. 911 systems aren’t one of those.”

a group of fifth graders presented their brainchild, Second Chance Toys, which is a toy drive that collected 163 plastic toys in two weeks.

Each student received a certificate of recognition.

Also recognized was Ramtown fifth grader Sara Hanily, congratulated on her win at the Monmouth Vicinage’s Law Day Art Contest

on May 8.

Tuesday, June 12 was Student Government day in Howell Township. Seventh grade student essay winners were chosen to participate in Student Government Day by taking on the duty of the Howell Township Council at the June 12 meeting.

These students were selected from their essays

themed “If I were mayor, these are the things I would do to boost student civic engagement to get students involved in government and public service.”

The Board also recognized these students with certificates.

Next up was Isabella Marcinkiewicz from (Board - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 2 Howell Middle School North and Jaden Coward from Middle School South, congratulated for winning the Howell/Farmingdale Lions Club Raymond Schmitt Community Service Award.

Also from Middle School North and South were the Student Team Achievers, recognized for their team efforts in sports. These winners were chosen from teams with hundreds of kids. The overall student achievers were Jonna Crocker and Chloe Berwick. The finalists: Sophia Jernigan, Ryan Walsh, Riley Stein, Kimberly Perlik and Alyssa Jones.

The students were not the only award recipients of the evening. Ramtown computer teacher Stephen Rao was also honored for winning the Schoology NEXT Digital Citizen Challenge. Rao was chosen from over 1,000 education professionals.

Schoology is the district’s learning manage-

Beach:

Continued From Page 1 a map of the state, with little circles where the water is being monitored on the east coast from Monmouth to Cape May counties. The circles are color-coded to denote if the beach is open, closed, or if there’s an advisory. If you zoom in on the map, you can click on the beach and find out what the bacteria count was.

Although the DEP said that there are 180 ocean and 35 bay monitoring stations along the coast, there are also some more inland.

There are several along the Toms River, such as in Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, and Beachwood.

There’s one on the Brick side of the Metedeconk River. There are two on the Point Pleasant side of the Manasquan River. There’s one at the L Street beach in Belmar, on the Shark River. The rest are on the ocean or bay from Keansburg to Cape May Point.

There is also a field guide of what people might find at the beach, from jellyfish to balls of grease that harden after being poured down drains.

The water is being tested for enterocci, bacteria found in human and animal waste. The bacteria, in and of itself, is not harmful, said Bruce Friedman, director of the DEP’s Division of Water Monitoring and Standards. It appears naturally in our own bodies. He said that the presence of a lot of that bacteria indicates that there’s waste in the water. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

The federal standard for this bacteria is 110 colony forming units per 100 ml, Friedman said. However, New Jersey’s tests are a bit more stringent, sending up a yellow flag for 104 units per 100 ml.

Tests are done on Monday, and results are back the next day. If it hits 104 or more, then an advisory is issued for that beach. The little circle on the map turns from green to yellow.

The beach can still remain open.

Any beach that has an advisory from Monday gets tested again on Tuesday, Friedman said.

This time, though, instead of just testing the one spot, they test 150 feet in three directions out into the water.

If the bacteria count is still more than 104, then

ment system. The Schoology Digital Citizen Challenge was meant to crowdsource digital citizen resources from the educational community.

“Stephen submitted an entire digital citizenship course…it was designed for elementary students and includes presentations, games, extra resources, and an achievement badge for completion,” said Claire Engle, Director of Digital Learning and Innovation.

Rao will be presenting his program at the upcoming Schoology annual conference.

Retirees The Board also took time to honor each of the recent retirees in the district, including: Alma Giddings, 29 years with the district Maureen Heid, 16 years with the district Mary Rizzo, 26 years with the district Cynthia Davern, 25 years with the district Each retiree is given a brick by which the district can remember and honor them by that will be placed in the school garden.

the beach is closed. Yellow turns to red. That beach will then be tested every day, going out an additional 150 feet each day. Once the numbers drop below 104, the beach is re-opened.

Generally speaking, bay beaches close more frequently than ocean beaches, he said. Ocean beaches have more tidal flow, which washes out anything harmful.

In addition to water tests, there are flights that are taken over the water every day except Wednesday during the beach season. Observers look for debris, algae, or other signs that mark whether the water is healthy or not. There are also sensors on the plane to detect unhealthy conditions.

There have been fewer advisories issued so far this year than last year, he said.

Stormwater runoff is a major cause of this bacterium. A heavy rainfall will often lead to high bacteria counts. The rain washes waste into the waterways, and then the bacteria flourish. Unfortunately, with the amount of development along the shore, this will always be an issue. Another issue is if there is damage with a municipality’s sewerage infrastructure.

And that leads into why the tests are done on Monday, despite most people going to the beach on the weekend. If a beach gets a green light on Monday, it’s not tested for the rest of the week.

A lot could happen in a few days.

But the influx of tourists on the weekend taxes a town’s sewerage system, Friedman said. Leaks would cause bacteria to grow, and that would be detected on a Monday.

The DEP also promoted these tips for safe swimming: • Swim near a lifeguard.

• Never swim alone.

• If you are caught in a rip current, remember to swim parallel to the shore.

• Avoid sandbars, drop-off areas, or fast currents.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Protect yourself from the sun.

The web site does not record dangerous conditions, such as rip tides, that might also close the beach. However, there is a link on rip currents from that site. It also notes that local authorities can also close the beaches at any times at their own discretion.

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Continued From Page 1 protest alongside various immigrant families, providing personal accounts of their experiences with separation and deportation, to demonstrate the suffering it causes for these families.

“Casa Freehold is appalled at the separation of children from their parents at our southern border.

We are part of a national campaign demanding that this practice end, that parents and children be reunited, and that those seeking asylum be allowed to move forward with their cases,” said Dentino.

Brian Lee, an attendee at the rally, noted in a social media post the essence of the demonstration: “Horrified by news of children being torn from parents by the Trump regime, people showed up en masse outside Rep. Chris Smith’s Freehold office to demand action - to keep families together, not just at the border, but everywhere.”

Dentino remarked that she was thrilled at the turnout at the event and that the organizations involved received a “beautiful response” to what they were doing.

“From our side, we feel it’s a national emergency,” she said.

Dentino referred to the act of separating families as “torture” for those involved. A major part of the rally was to give voice to some of those affected by this.

Elizabeth, a young teenager, told her story to the crowd, explaining that her father is facing deportation despite having a clean record. She said that through these rough times, she has even started receiving therapy.

“But if my dad gets deported, I don’t think I

The Howell Times, June 23, 2018, Page 5 immigrants and asylum-seekers and sending them to faraway detention centers…But the Trump administration is showing signs that it will bend to public pressure. That tells us that if enough of us raise our –Photo courtesy Wendy Sabin voices, we can Local nonprofits, residents, and immigrant families gathered out- end this practice side of Congressman Chris Smith’s Freehold Office to protest the for good.”

Dentino also persistent separation of families at our nation’s border. noted that Casa Freehold welcan get better without my dad,” she said, fighting comes all immigrants and refugees, helping new arrivals to get acclimated. The organization’s back tears.

Another speaker at the event was Carla, who website states that its mission is “to lay a foundaspoke in favor of keeping her immigrant mother tion for empowerment so that immigrants can in the U.S. Facing heckling from passersby, Carla learn how to address their needs and assist others noted that she still felt empowered by being a part as they integrate into the community.”

Casa Freehold helps to ensure that laborers of the rally.

Dentino said that the families who spoke at receive fair wages, offer classes in ESL, OSHA the rally were brave, but they were also very health, safety, and computer knowledge, among others, and they also address issues like health frightened.

One of the organizers of the rally, Casa Freehold, care, housing, and immigrants’ rights, as we can is a part of the national campaign Families Belong see from their participation in the rally.

Together. The campaign’s website allows you to “Day by day, another horrible thing is happenfind a rally near you, as well as learn a little bit ing,” said Dentino, and this rally was their way of trying to curb this progression. more about the issue at hand.

It reads: “ICE, Border Patrol, and other Home- Not only this, but Dentino wants to reverse some land Security agencies are taking the children of of the effects that this separation has already had.

“They need to reunite children that have already been separated,” she added.

A question that Dentino would like to leave everyone with is this: What will happen to the families if this keeps going?

According to the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ICE conducted 226,119 removals in 2017.

Policy changes to ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in 2017 showed an increase in enforcement actions. “The trend of increased enforcement actions began shortly after the change in administration on January 20, 2017,” stated ICE’s website.

Records show that interior removals of “aliens” have increased in good part from 2016 to 2017.

For more information and ICE statistics pertaining to immigration removals, visit ice. gov/removal-statistics/2017#wcm-survey-target-id.

While many are still rallying for change, legislators are considering changing immigration laws. As of press time, no new vote had passed, but there were discussions on the number of immigrants allowed, the process for Dreamers, and a border wall.

Congressman Smith released a statement in response to the rally, noting: “The policy of separating families at the U.S. border is wrong and needs to be immediately reversed. We will be voting on legislation to end this practice as part of a larger reform package that will include other provisions such as a legislative solution for the Dreamers, giving them certainty and the ability to go to school and work, and pursue a pathway to legalization.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Be Wary Of North Korea While not a fan of President Trump I give him credit for opening the door to a more peaceful relationship with North Korea. Perhaps dictators respond best when confronted by strength.

However, many in both political parties are concerned too much was given with little in return: the end of war games with ally South Korea, possible withdrawal of our troops (with the sudden excuse of being too costly), as well as immediately declaring North Korea is no longer a nuclear threat despite having not eliminated a single nuclear weapon.

Of equal concern is how murderers such as Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin are treated so benignly while longtime allies are insulted and humiliated. We all hope this time North Korea will not repeat its history of broken pledges to denuclearize thus requiring we continue to maintain our security advantage.

Past history with tyrants has not always resulted in peace but, if anything, greater danger and threats. Neville C h a mb e rl i n r e t u r ne d from talks with Hitler declaring “peace in our time.” While talking of

peace with imperial Japan, Pearl Harbor was bombed. The allies ceded East Germany to Stalin and for decades we experienced a cold war often dangerously close to a hot one. Nixon was cheered for opening the door to Communist China only to see that nation grow so powerful it has become an economic and diplomatic challenge to America.

Clinton had Arafat and Rabin shake hands but the promise of Mideast peace was followed by the birth of terrorists such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Our joyful overthrow of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, replaced by a moderate but weak government, lead to the rise of Islamic Fundamentalists who attacked us on 9/11 and continue as a threat.

The recent pact with Iran is denounced by President Trump as the worst ever as it secretly continues to develop its nuclear potential. Not only must we remember that if we fail to learn from history we are doomed to repeat it but President Kennedy warned that “Those who foolishly sought power, by riding the back of the tiger, ended up inside.”

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TV News, Weather Skips Us I saw Comcast cable should replace “News 12 NJ” and “The Weather Channel.”

We need news and weather channels covering midsouth Jersey, that being between Toms River and Atlantic City.

“News 12 NJ” doesn’t know that towns, roads, and people exist here. We rarely get any coverage of anything in our area.

“The Weather Channel” ignores the northeast and the “Local weather on the eights” is rarely seen on any time, especially on the weekends!

Texas, California, Hawaii, southern states and those west of the Mississippi River is all they know, except of course, “Ice Road Truckers,” “Highway Through Hell,” “Think You Can Survive,” and the like. We only get coverage here when a hurricane or extremely bad storm is off our coast.

I say we need previous channel 101 for local weather and a South Jersey, maybe Atlantic County, news channel!

Donald G. Calvert Barnegat

Lacey Students Received Good Gun Training Eytan Weber wrote a letter to you which you published in the June 9 edition of the Souther n Ocean Times.

The safety class that was described sounded pretty good to me, handing a pistol to a young student can take away the curiosity that often leads to a bad incident. The safety officer was obviously trying to overcome the fear that we all experience when we pick up a firearm for the first time. Teaching students how a firearm works is necessary if one wants to safely check that a gun is not loaded.

The statistics on gunshot deaths are skewed. The idea that he can collect guns

Letters To from everyone he can talk The expansion andEditor exiting lanes. but a few said they wished to is a bad idea. We cannot get guns out of the hands of the bad guys by a voluntary collection.

With due respect to the Rutgers School of Nursing, I am sure that the gun safety class covered proper gun storage; it is such an important subject. The fact that students may handle guns when no adults are present cries out for teaching everyone that guns are not toys and must be handled carefully and safely.

Weber is uninfor med and misguided. He cannot eliminate all guns and his blindfolded approach to keeping kids safe from guns is dangerous, ignorant, wrong, and useless. A poor approach when “children’s lives are on the line.”

Thank you for your attention on this controversial and important subject.

Anthony Finn Lacey

Parkway Reconstruction Still Impacting Locals It has been over five and a half years since the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) began the destruction of the area of the Garden State Parkway between mile post 95 and 89. This negatively impacted the lives of thousands of Brick, Howell and Lakewood residents. With the destruction and creation of many of the exits they lined the pockets of lobbyists, power brokers and some politicos. The new exiting ramps and the roadway expansion of the Garden State Parkway is a financial windfall for the insiders and bureaucrats that run those Big Government Bureaucracies like the NJTA. The NJTA has said they did not expand the Parkway and move the roadway closer to the homes in Evergreen Woods but this is semantics used in a manner that distorts the true meaning of roadway

A lane that begins north of the southbound mile marker 103.0 ends in its last half mile as a lane that exits into the Exit 91 toll booths cannot truly be called an exiting ramp by any normal, honest definition. If they were being honest they would have done the “RIGHT” thing five years ago.

What is needed on the Garden State Parkway adjacent to Evergreen Woods, Primrose Gardens, Greenbriar, Birchwood Park, Sutton Village and other places in Brick Township is increased forestation as well as a 14foot pollution, safety and noise wall to curtail some of the damage caused by the illegal actions of the commissioners of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Over the past years, it has been brought to the attention of the NJTA, the statehouse, the county government and the Township Council here in Brick that the illegal actions of the NJTA on the Garden State Parkway have caused harm to the residents. Many studies brought before the council and the NJTA have shown how the toxins associated with the Garden State Parkway traffic have caused a variety of health ailments, but nothing moves the powerful greed-driven commissioners, directors and lobbyists of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.

The one benefit I have received over the last 65 months, speaking before the council, is that I have met many people who I did not know before and people I have may not have spoken to in many years. These new and former associations have been created by the inaction of the NJTA because over that period hundreds of people have stopped to talk to me about the problems they have had since the NJTA committed to this project without concern for our citizens. Many have stated that they could never stand up before the council and speak up against the government inaction. All

me well and can’t believe I have the stamina to continually show the council the problems associated with the destruction. Even today, I again was stopped by two people and told they watch me on TV and said they are happy I go before the council because they would have given up a long time ago. I told them, that is what governments and bureaucracies do. They drag things out, they ignore problems and they hope you go away. It is a well-used technique that works more of ten than not and when it doesn’t completely work then the governments and bureaucracies appease in part.

The NJTA tried that a few years ago with a small group of trees planted in Evergreen Woods but that hardly helped the residents of EverGreen Woods and did nothing for the thousands of other residents.

Often people say that the people in government will never stand up and fight with you because they will say they are volunteers (despite having health benefits or other compensation). In reality, some of this is true.

Remember the first council that existed during the initial destruction? They said if the NJTA didn’t do the “right thing” they would stand here with the people and once they were out of office, they disappeared.

I always mention that our local government tries to help. I usually get the feedback that they would rather talk about getting a meal in some restaurant, or attend a play, or march in a parade than they would stand up and speak out, as well as take legal action against the Big Business - Big Government Cartel. A wall and increased forestation is the minimum that is needed but the thousands of impacted citizens can’t do it while the more influential just sit back and smile.

John Sluka Brick

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

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) applauded House passage of multiple bills to boost the federal response to the opioid crisis, and called on the Senate to move swiftly to ensure that support reaches victims and service providers as soon as possible.

“As the opioid epidemic continues to proliferate, our efforts to treat and prevent this disease at the federal level must be redoubled,”

Smith said. “This crisis requires a more aggressive and comprehensive response to the problem, which is exactly what this package of bills will accomplish.

The Senate needs to pass this legislation as quickly as possible - the severity of the crisis demands it.”

Earlier this year Smith supported, the House passed, and the President signed into law the FY 2018 omnibus bill that specified $3.3 billion in additional funds to

From The Desk Of Secretary of State

Tanesha Way TRENTON - New Jersey Secreta r y of St at e Ta he sh a Way r ele a se d the following statement disagreeing with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in Husted v. A. Philip Ra n d olph In st it u te, upholding Ohio’s voter registration purge policy:

“I f i nd t he Supre me Court ruling in this case troubling. Allowing vote r s to be removed be cause they missed voting in a single election cycle is discriminatory.

Re g a r d le s s of t o d ay’s decision, New Jersey will continue the impor tant

Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require the President, Vice Presi-

dent and Cabinet Members who review the impact of foreign investment in the United States on our national security, to disclose every 90 days all private business transactions with foreign entities.

Current disclosure re-

New Bills Tackle Opioid Crisis On Multiple Fronts address the opioid crisis and mental health. The bills that passed more recently target funding specific needs and programs.

Calling it a “comprehensive response to the epidemic,” Smith said the legislation he voted for this week creates new grants to “improve and expand access to treatment and recovery services, establish comprehensive opioid recovery centers, support law enforcement, and improve and enhance data collection and analysis.”

Some of the key provisions advanced by the bills will:

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Connect and compile various resources on the opioid crisis at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Increase g rants for medical providers treating opioid abuse Educate professionals working with children on how to recognize and treat child trauma from opioid abuse by adults Better facilitate access to treatment for veterans struggling with opioid addiction Increase the number of

female peer counselors for female veterans who are leaving or who have just left military service • Confront the rising cases of HIV, hepatitis C and other infections stemming from drug use, as part of Rep. Leonard Lance’s (RNJ) Eliminating Opioid-Related Infectious Diseases Act In New Jersey in 2016, there were 1,584 deaths from overdoses of opioids including heroin, prescription opioid painkillers, fentanyl, and synthetic opioids. New Jer-

sey has one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the nation for individuals age 35 and younger.

“Many of us know someone who has become addicted to opioids,” Rep. Smith stated. “I’ve met with advocates and have heard the heartbreaking stories from families of individuals who have suffered from opioid addiction. On a federal level, we must do all we can to support those affected by this crisis - patients and their families, medical caregivers, and law enforcement and first responders.”

Residents Won’t Be Kicked Off Voter Lists Like In Ohio

work of protecting voters’ rights.”

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Ohio’s process for removing individuals f rom voter rolls i n t he s t at e i s leg a l , go ing against voting rights groups who had argued t h a t t h e s t a t e ig n o r e d p r ot e c t io n s fo r vot e r s outli ned u nder feder al law. The groups argued t h a t t h e s t a t e’s p u r g e process, which could be

i n it iat e d a f t e r a vot e r missed a single federal e l e c t i o n , v i ol a t e d t h e National Voter Registration Act. At t h e h e a r t of t h i s case is a 1994 Ohio state law that authorizes the S e c r e t a r y of S t a t e t o implement a “supplementary process” to remove voters who go two years w it hout vot i ng a c t iv ities (e.g. voting and /or updating their personal

contact information) and sendi ng those voters a notice. If that notice is not returned or the voter does not vote in the subsequent four years, then that voter is automatically struck from the rolls.

Independent analysis has found this policy to be especially harmful to at-risk Ohioans, people of c olor, vet e r a n s a nd students.

Husted v. APRI is one

e x a m ple of t h e f ig ht s now h ap p e n i ng a c ross the country against unfair voter purge practices. Irresponsible purges cou ld be a sig n i f ica nt th reat faci ng voters i n the November midter m elections, although this will not be a risk in New Jersey, as it is not one of the states par ticipating in the purging practices at the heart of the Ohio case.

President, Others Should Disclose Private Business Transactions with Foreign Entities quirements for the Cabinet Members who ser ve on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), as well as the President, do not provide for transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest related to transactions under committee review.

“Right now, the American people have no way of knowing whether decisions

made by administration officials regarding foreign investment in the U.S. are inf luenced by their own personal business interests or our national security interest,” said Sen. Menendez.

“My amendment is about simple transparency. It says to those making decisions about our national security: If your private company is doing business with foreign entities, disclose it. If you

don’t want to disclose it, divest your holdings or put them in a blind trust.”

The Secretaries of Treasury, State, Homeland Security, Defense, Commerce and Energy, the Attorney General, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Office of Science & Technology Policy are statutory members of CFIUS. While CFIUS makes a recommendation to the President on the na-

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tional security implications of a foreign investment, only the President him/ herself can make a determination to block a potentially threatening investment.

The amendment is co-sponsored by Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Ron Wyden (Ore.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.).

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Sheriff ’s Office Honors The Memory Of K-9 Solo

Congregation Ahavat Olam 106 Windeler Road Howell, NJ 07731

Special Membership Incentives for New Members!

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Sunday, June 24 • 10am to 12pm Activities available, bring your children and grandchildren! *Make new friends at ourmany social activities and events *Dinners *Concerts *Lectures & more! *Religious School from Primary through Hebrew High School *Youth Group *Adult Education *Monthly Tot Shabbat *Active Sisterhood & Men’s Club –Photo courtesy MCSONJ MONMOUTH COUNTY – A fitting tribute for the Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Solo was held on June 11, outside of the Monmouth County Police Academy, to mark the 20th anniversary of his death.

Sheriff Golden presented a beautiful portrait of the German Shepherd to handler and Retired/Sheriff’s Officer Robin Eckel, at the gravesite where the K-9 is buried. Solo died in the line of duty in Bradley Beach on June 5, 1998, during the apprehension of an individual, who was barricaded inside a

home for 22 hours. Solo, a certified patrol dog, was shot and killed by the subject when he entered the home.

A special thank you to composite artist Jonny Castro Art who painted the picture of Solo. Castro is a police officer with Philadelphia Police Department. He paints pictures of members of law enforcement and K-9’s who died in the line of duty and presents them to the families/agencies at no cost as a tribute and thank you for their service.

Solo is gone but will never be forgotten.

County Celebrates Pride Month MONMOUTH COUNTY – Sheriff Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office are proud to support Pride Month and the LBGTQ community. The sheriff was pleased to attend Garden State Equality’s Equality Ball, 2018 in Asbury Park recently where several hundred people joined together to kick off the month.

The sheriff was also honored to recently

participate in a workshop at Brookdale Community College which was held prior to Pride Month in preparation for unsafe and unwanted incidents of prejudice, bias and stereotypes that may occur. It was organized by Garden State Equality, Chhange - Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education and Dave D’Amico, Chief Investigator/Internal Affairs Middlesex County Corrections.

Monmouth County Homeless System Collaborative MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Homeless System Collaborative exists to ensure residents who experience homelessness or are at-risk have

access to community and system resources to resolve their immediate housing crisis.

For more information, visit monmouthhsc. org/.

Howell Student Makes Dean’s List

HOWELL – Kylie Lamb, daughter of William and Maria Lamb of Howell Township, has been named to the Dean’s List for both semesters of her freshman year at The College of New Jersey. She is enrolled in the School of Arts and Communication and is pursuing a degree in Visual Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design.

Destiny’s Bridge Disco Night NEPTUNE – Join in a Disco night for Destiny’s Bridge temporary housing for the homeless on July 6 at 8 p.m. This event

will be held at The Headliner, 1405 Rte. 35 in Neptune. For tickets to attend, donate or be a sponsor please visit destinysbridge.org.

COME SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL BUILDING & OUR SPACIOUS BANQUET HALL Meet our spiritual leader - Rabbi David Amar We are a mid-sized Conservative congregation serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Please call us today 732-719-3500 and let us know you will be attending our Open House!

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–Photo courtesy Howell Police HOWELL – On June 12, at the 2018 Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony, Howell Police Officers Angelo Trento, Matt Cuzzo, Matt Lawler, and Travis Horton were presented with the Distinguished Service Award for their enforcement of impaired drivers. All four officers led the department

while assigned to the Midnight Squad under the command of Lieutenant Scott Wall.

The Howell Police Department has a long history of leading in detecting and apprehending those who drive while impaired. This includes both alcohol and drugs. Congratulations to these officers on this outstanding accomplishment.

APAC Celebrates Israel’s 70th

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will Celebrate Israel’s 70th with Moshe Bonen & Ha Taklitim (The Vinyls) on Sunday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. The evening begins with Israel food samples and wine tasting at 6:30 p.m.

The sounds of pure Israeli music will be brought to life at the APAC with the audience favorite band Moshe Bonen and HaTaklitim. Band Leader Moshe Bonen opens his heart and his vast knowledge base from his Israel radio days and each show comes to life with anecdotes, Israel’s favorite music and of course, superb sound. The concert will feature

the top Israeli Cover Music of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Led by the sensitive and talented Moshe Bonen, HaTaklitim transports the audience to simpler times, before Spotify and WiFi, when music was played on a hi-fi stereo and the songs told real stories.

Tickets: $36 Adult, $18 Students. Group Tickets: $30 for 10 or more. For tickets, visit a xelrodartscenter.com, or call 732-531-9106 ext.14. Axelrod Performing Arts Center is located at 100 Grant Avenue in Ocean Township.

This program is generously funded by The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.

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HOWELL – The Howell Chamber of Commerce hosts a Breakfast Bonanza the 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s at Calgo Gardens, 462 Adelphia-Farmingdale Rd, Freehold and the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s at the Stop & Shop community room.

Join us on June 26 at 8 a.m.

The fee is $6 for members and $12 for not yet members. Light breakfast is served.

Net work i ng begi ns each Tuesd ay morning at 8 a.m. No meetings on the 5th Tuesday of the month. No online payment. Please pay in cash at breakfast.

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CATERING FOR OFFICE LUNCHEONS AND ALL OCCASIONS

OPEN DAILY!

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Government HOWELL – Director Freeholder Tom Arnone, Monmouth County Freeholder Pat Impreveduto, and Freeholder Gerry Scharfenberger gave a presentation to Howell Middle School students at Student Government Day.

County Clerk Seeks Nominations For Clayton & French Awards MANALAPAN – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is seeking nominations for the Monmouth County Jane G. Clayton Award and the M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation.

If you know a person or an organization that has gone above and beyond to preserve the history of Monmouth County, nominate that person by July 15.

“The Clayton Award and the French Award will be presented at Archives and History Day on Oct. 13 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan,” said Clerk Hanlon. “These awards will honor and highlight outstanding individuals who have shown a dedication to Monmouth County history.”

Created in 1997, the Jane G. Clayton Award honors individuals who, over a substantial number of years, have made exceptional contributions to the awareness, understanding or preservation of Monmouth County history. The award is named after former Monmouth County Clerk Jane G. Clayton, who was responsible for the creation of the Monmouth County Archives.

Past winners of the Clayton Award include John Belding, Margaret W. Dellinger, Joseph W. Hammond, Angel and Jack Jeandron, Cheryl A. Cook, Wayne T. Bell, Joseph G. Bilby, Edward J. Raser, Garry Wheeler Stone, Lydia Wikoff, Karen L. Schnitzspahn, Gerald Ceres, Flora T. Higgins, Lee Ellen Griffith, Michael S. Adelberg, Gail L. Hunton, Douglas F. Foulks, Wesley Banse, J. Louise Jost, Mary Lou Strong, and George

H. Moss.

The M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation was created in 2015 by Clerk Hanlon and recognizes outstanding achievements of an elected official, government employee, public servant or civic organization in supporting historic preservation in Monmouth County through education, development, planning, rehabilitation, advocacy, community leadership or other means.

Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry, Fred Carl, and Middletown Mayor (now Freeholder) Gerry P. Scharfenberger, Ph.D. are the previous winners of the French Award.

Archives and History Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mon mouth Cou nt y Library Headquarters, located at 125 Symmes Drive in Manalapan. Archives and History Day, an annual event since 1996, is organized by the Monmouth County Archives under the direction of Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon.

This year’s exhibit focuses on the buildings of historic interest in Monmouth County. The event is expected to once again host more than 60 exhibitors presenting topics related to New Jersey history and their organizations.

Nomination forms for the Clayton and French Awards can be found online at MonmouthCountyClerk.com/Archives.

For more information or to request a nomination form by phone or email, please call 732-308-3771 ext. 3776 or email Shelagh.

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Freeholders Celebrate Month Of The Horse

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Government MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently celebrated the “Month of the Horse” in New Jersey at the Art Hogan Equine Medical Facility. The state-of-the-art facility is located at the 600-acre Fair Winds Farm in Cream Ridge. The Board received a tour of the clinic which includes modern digital technology and advanced surgical rooms.

FRHSD Schools Win At 13th Annual Basie Awards

FR EEHOLD – Freehold Regional Hig h School District schools brought home several awards at the 13th annual Basie Awards.

Freehold High School: • Outstanding Set Design in a Musical – Once Upon a Mattress – Kevin Gunther Freehold Township High School: • Carole Malik Award for Outstanding Costume Design in a Drama - Boeing Boeing – Kim Richardson & Laura Cugini Howell High School:

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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Sean Gassaway – Twentieth Century • Outstanding Set Design in a Drama – Stephen Kazakoff – Twentieth Century • Outstanding Featured Female Performer -Arianna Mubanda – Mar y Poppins Marlboro High School: • Outstanding All Student Orchestra – 1776 – Patrick M. Dalton • Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical – 1776 – Jim Lyle & Anthony Greco.

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Monmouth County Officials: Be Prepared For Hurricane Season

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Sheriff Shaun Golden wants all Monmouth County residents to take the proper steps as hurricane season approaches.

“Preparing, planning and staying informed makes dealing with any kind of storm that may affect Monmouth County, much easier,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden, whose agency runs the Office of Emergency Management. “As we approach the hurricane season, now is the time to take those basic steps.”

Hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook is a 40 percent near- normal season, a 35 percent above normal season and a 25 percent below-normal season. While those numbers provide statistical guidance, everyone should be aware that it only takes one storm to impact Monmouth County to title it a bad year.

In an effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents during weather related events, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, OEM, is reinforcing Know Your Zone.

“This information is particularly vital during hurricane season since it is designed to educate residents, businesses and visitors on the coastal evacuation zone in which they live, work or vacation,” said Michael Oppegaard, Monmouth County OEM Coordinator.

“The plan identifies specific coastal evacuation zones (A, B, C and D) that helps emergency management officials target evacuation orders to those areas that are at the most risk, based upon threat, strength, direction and forecasted storm surge.”

The zones allow for a clearer and more decisive messaging, when evacuations are needed.

As the public becomes aware of which zone they are in, evacuation messaging will be directed toward a specific zone.

For more information, visit mcsonj.org/ knowyourzone.

Residents and business owners should also take the time to get an insurance check-up.

Calling your insurance company or agent to make sure you have the proper insurance coverages to repair or replace your home after a flood or disaster is critical in ensuring that you can recover more efficiently.

In addition, the sheriff’s office will once again take disaster preparedness a step further by assisting seniors throughout Monmouth County in the event of an emergency or disaster through the STORM program.

Seniors Taking on Readiness Measures, STORM, equips those who are among the most vulnerable population with emergency preparedness information, assists them in creating a family disaster plan, and, provides them with an emergency kit.

“After Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy impacted Monmouth County with mandatory evacuations and the need to shelter residents, it was recognized that many people did not have a family emergency plan. Thanks to our STORM program that has changed,” said Sheriff Golden.

“STORM, which is presented throughout Monmouth County, provides people with the tools to build a plan in an effort to strengthen resiliency, sustainability and expedite recovery during emergencies and disasters.”

During the program, seniors are provided with a family disaster plan booklet, which asks for personal, family, work, medical, insurance, emergency and evacuation related information. Once the booklet is completed, they are then provided with a free emergency supply kit, which includes basic necessities for use during an emergency.

STORM programs can be scheduled by calling the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, OEM at 732-431-7400.

Furthermore, the sheriff’s office is also urging residents to have emergency notifications and public safety information at their fi ngertips, through the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Application (app) for smartphones. The application is designed for Android and iOS platforms and can be downloaded for free.

The app provides instant access to sheriff’s office related information, which includes real-time emergency notifications through its integrated push notification system that automatically displays the message on the phone. Users are able to be instantly alerted to weather, or other emergency related situations, from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the agency’s Office of Emergency Management.

“It can be challenging during emergency situations to provide consistent, official messages to a large group of residents. In addition to social media and our website, this app is another tool that we utilize to keep the public informed,” said Sheriff Golden.

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.

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FTHS Students Take Part In Special Olympics Torch Run FREEHOLD – On June 8, students from Freehold Township High School ran in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey, continuing a 12-year tradition.

A group of students in the Patriot Employment Program and Peer Mentors met with local law enforcement officers and fellow runners to help carry the torch along Route 9.

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

6 Quick Ways To Relieve Itchy Red Eyes

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

My eyes are driving me crazy and I thought I’d share what I know with you in case you are feeling the same way right about now. For me, it’s a triple hit from the smoke generated by fi res nearby in Colorado, the ragweed pollen and some drywall dust kicked up when I demo’d a fi replace in my new home.

Here’s a sample of what I’ve been doing to tame the red so that people stop asking if I was up all night drinking, lol, which I was not I assure you! I can’t list everything here due to space considerations, so if you’d like the complete list of my home remedies, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you on Tuesday.

1. Dry up. Take an oral antihistamine such as Loratadine (Claritin). I am taking about a half tablet daily with a natural supplement which I’ll tell you about in my longer article at my website. Now that you’ve got your antihistamine on board, proceed to step 2.

2. Wash your eyes. Irrigate your eye with saline and a sterile eye cup. Your local pharmacy, department store or online e-tailer has Bausch & Lomb’s brand of “eye wash” or “irrigating eye wash” or a similar brand of saline that comes with an eye cup. You do not want contact lens cleaner, you want to basically rinse your eye out. It’s similar to opening your eye underwater in a pool, you just have to do it.

3. Apply a cold compress. Take a clean washcloth, dip it in ice water and wring out, then apply. I like to take them and fold the washcloth in half, then roll it up tightly. The ends of the washcloth will now ‘fit’ into your eye socket, and it is such sweet relief! Be intelligent and apply sparingly, you just want to cool your eye for a few seconds, don’t hurt yourself.

4. Get the red out. You can choose what you like, or can afford. I use various ones including Zaditor because this lasts 12 hours, and contains a histamine blocker only (Ketotifen), whereas most eye drops contain an antihistamine as well as a vasoconstrictor. If you’re looking for that type of combination, try Opcon or Visine, or their store-brand generic equivalents which will save you money.

5. Lie down and breathe. Buy an eye pillow, preferably unscented and put it in the freezer for 15 minutes. You can always store yours in there, that’s what I do. Put it on your eyes and just breathe. Mmm. 6. Look like a diva. Cucumber slices on the eyelids… you see this all the time in spa pictures and the reason is that cucumbers reduce eye inf lammation and they’ll temporarily hide the fact that you pulled an all-nighter last night, played with your neighbor’s cat or went horseback riding through ragweed. You can apply them topically, or better yet, juice cucumbers along with some carrots and celery and drink 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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Bunionettes enlarge slowly and can sometimes be treated non-surgically. Changing shoes to ones with a roomier toe box may ease pressure and/or discomfort. When a bunionette becomes large or painful, it should be evaluated by a podiatrist. A physical examination of the foot and X-rays of the affected area can help determine the best surgical procedure to correct the problem. Healing time can vary but usually requires post-surgical foot protection such as a boot or splint.

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Nature & Art Collision Camp For Adults MONMOUTH COUNTY – If you have ever read the camp Parks & Programs Guide and wished you could go to camp here is your chance!

Adults interested in art, or those who are craft connoisseurs, explore different types of nature-based art to see what sets their artistic minds ablaze. Fruit dyes, natural fiber string art and mixed media projects using plants allow participants to sample alternative forms of art. We’ll also take

a trip to Hot Sand glass works to create a garden orb. And best of all - the projects are designed to ensure success.

You will create awesome artwork in this camp! All you need to have is an interest in trying new things.

This camp is five sessions, $345 per person. It will be held at the Deep Cut Gardens Horticultural Center on July 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Wednesday, July 4 session ends at 12 p.m.

Youth Horseback Riding Summer Camp MONMOUTH COUNTY – Come to beautiful Sunnyside Equestrian Center and have fun while learning about horses! This camp is for those entering grades 3-8.

Camp includes: daily beginner riding lesson and development of horsemanship skills, horse care and safety, gen-

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Please bring your lunch!

For questions about this camp, please call 732-224-1367, ext. 1.

There will be five sessions, $475 per person. It will be held at the Sunnyside Rec Area EC Program Room 1 from July 9-13 at 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mosquito Control Tips MONMOUTH COUNTY – Special mosquito control spray operations are posted on the Mosquito Control Schedule and Maps page on the county website. Call the hotline to obtain the current Treatment Schedule at 732-578-1600.

Mid-August and September are peak times for West Nile virus activity. Residents and visitors are encouraged to

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Monmouth County Mosquito Control is located at 1901 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In a prior article, we talked about how the basis of a residential real estate tax appeal is whether the property is being assessed by the municipal tax assessor greater than the property’s true market value. One of the issues in making this determination is how the tax assessment established by tax assessor equates to the true value of the property.

In all municipalities in New Jersey, there is what is called the “equalization ratio”. This is the number, expressed as a percentage, developed by the local County Tax Board to equalize the difference in tax assessments between the various towns in the county. The purpose of the equalization ratio is to ensure that each town pays it fair share of the county taxes. This imbalance occurs because towns reassess or revaluate their tax assessments at different times. Thus, a town that reassesses its real property assessments in the current year will have different real estate values than a town that reassessed four years ago. In a rising market, properties in the town that just reassessed would have higher values than those in a town that had not re-assessed. The equalization ratio for each town can be obtained from the Tax Board in each county or the municipal tax assessor. In Ocean County it is available on the website for the Ocean County Board of Taxation.

Accordingly, you must look at the equalization ratio for your town and use that with the tax assessment to determine what the town is showing as the market value for the property. To

do this you must divide the assessment by the equalization ratio. Marc S. Galella Esq. For example, a property that is assessed at $200,000.00 in a town where the equalization ratio is 96% would have a market value of $298,333.00. In another town where the equalization ratio is 86%, the town is showing that the market value is $232,558.00.

In other words, to determine what the town is claiming as the property value you need to look at both the assessment and the equalization ratio. This number would then be the value to use in determining whether you should consider filing a tax appeal. For example, if your property is assessed by the town at $350,000 and your property has a market value of $360,000, you may think that you are being under-assessed and thus think it is not worthwhile to file a tax appeal. However, if the equalization ratio for your town is 84%, then your property value, as determined by the town, would be approximately $407,000. This means that the town is assessing your property for $47,000 more than its market value and a tax appeal may be an option.

Because the laws and procedures regarding tax appeals are complicated, it is a good idea to retain the services of an attorney to assist you in filing and pursuing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates has a long history of obtaining reductions in tax assessments for our clients.

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

Furnished Home - 2BR. Ortley Beach. AC. Newly renovated. Rare yearly rented on island. 1 1/2 blocks to ocean. $1,500 monthly, security plus utilities. 732-793-2108.

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

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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)

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Seldom used boat in good shape. Needs new engine. Asking $7,000/OBO. 732-801-1184 for information. (27)

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

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)

A lady from Italy, living in either Toms River or Brick - We spoke recently about you helping me with cooking, ironing, etc. I lost your telephone number. Please call Cynthia at 732-899-3661 or 201-960-0222. (26)

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) HHA / CNA - PRIVATE (with or without) active license. Toms River.

Adult male care for weekends, Fri. Sat. Sun. 7-9 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. (9 hrs). Must be reliable. $13. hr to start. Cell: 941-726-4360.

(26) Bartender needed for Mantoloking From time to time. Please call 732-8993661 or 201-960-0222 Cynthia. (26) PT Church Secretary - Christ Lutheran Church, Whiting, is looking for a part time church secretary, 15 hours per week (five hours a day, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). The candidate must have strong computing, organizational, and verbal & written communication skills, and be familiar with desktop publishing software. Interested candidates may email their resume and a cover letter to the pastor at jfranciswatson@gmail.com.

(27) AVIAN, LLC - is seeking a Program Analyst to handle Risk Management and execute a newly revised Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) process in a NAVAIR program office. For full job description, please visit our website at www.avianllc. com. Position ID # 1543.

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Make up - Eye liner, eye shadow, perfume, lipstick, lip line, etc. Avon products. Call 732-788-7986.

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

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

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

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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) 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.

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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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State Legislators Speak With FTHS Students

FREEHOLD – With roots in the Freehold Township area, both state Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywoman Joann Downey stopped by Freehold Township High School to speak with students in the Global Studies Magnet Program about the importance of getting involved in their communities.

Both legislators spoke about the paths that led them to pursue higher office.

Assembly woman Dow ney, who is a graduate of Freehold Township High School, told the assembled students that they might think they know where their future lies but sometimes life moves you in new directions. She encouraged

them to take advantage of those opportunities.

Senator Gopal also spoke about how local and county government affects the daily lives of the students and their families. He explained that there are many aspects of government including school boards and county freeholders. Senator Gopal encouraged students who may want to get involved with government to work collaboratively with people, even if they have different political backgrounds.

Students asked for the legislators’ opinions on several topics including tax relief, net neutrality, and minimum wage.

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEANPORT – Governor Murphy made history on the morning of June 14 as he placed the first two legal sports bets in the history of the state of New Jersey at Monmouth Park Racetrack.

Murphy’s bets solidified a recent assembly bill that will now allow for legalized sports betting in New Jersey.

The legislation, Assembly Bill 4111, “allows wagering at New Jersey casinos and racetracks for certain professional and collegiate sports or athletic events.” This means that casinos or racetracks, with a sports wagering license, are now allowed to accept wagers on the premises or even operate an online sports pool.

Behind Delaware, New Jersey is now the second state in the US to allow wagers on sporting events.

“For the past seven years our heads and hearts were in alignment as we fought to overturn an unlawful and unfair federal law,” stated Gov. Murphy at Monmouth Park. “We knew in our heads that we were right, and we knew in our hearts that we’d win, and we have.”

Murphy remarked that his two bets would be $20 on Germany to win the World Cup and $20 on the New Jersey Devils to win Lord Stanley’s Cup.

“It’s a historic day for Monmouth Park and for the state of New Jersey,” said Dennis Drazin, chairman and CEO of Darby Development LLC, operators of Monmouth Park. “We’ve been fighting this fight for more than six years in the courts and now that this day has arrived, and judging by the response from the fans who turned out for this, it’s exciting. Clearly, it’s something the people of New Jersey have been waiting for.”

Murphy signed the bill into law on June 11. In a press release, he stated: “I’m thrilled to sign Assembly Bill 4111 because it means that our casinos in Atlantic City and our racetracks throughout our state can attract new business and new fans, boosting their own long-term financial prospects. This is the right move for New Jersey and it will strengthen our economy.”

The legislation stipulates that those placing wagers must be at least 21 years of age and wagers cannot be placed on high school or collegiate sporting events.

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RED BANK – After a monumental return to television in 2018, American Idol announces it’s taking the show on the road with the American Idol Live! 2018 tour, spanning three months this summer.

The shows will feature this season’s talented Top 7 finalists: Cade Foehner, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Catie Turner, Gabby Barrett, Jurnee, Maddie Poppe and Michael J. Woodard with special guest, Season 8 American Idol winner, Kris Allen.

The 40 plus city tour will kick off on Wednesday, July 11 in Redding, CA and wrap on Sunday, September 16 in Washington, DC. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. local time, including tickets for a show slated at Red Bank’s historic Count Basie Theatre on

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Joining the tour on select dates is In Real Life, winner of ABC’s 2017 summer reality competition show Boy Band. In Real Life has released three singles: “Eyes Closed,” their current top 40 hit, “Tattoo (How ‘Bout You)” and “How Badly,” marking their first foray into singing in Spanish.

M VIP packages will be available through VIPNation.com giving fans the chance to purchase prime seats and meet and greets with the cast.

Produced by Faculty Productions in conjunction with CORE Media Group, American Idol Live! gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with this season’s Top 7 finalists, including this year’s newly crowned Idol, and brings your favorite television competition directly to you in performances you can’t miss.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 23 - JUne 29

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take the fast track to success. Emulate someone with better connections or greater experience who is also a mover or a shaker. Use all the tricks of the trade to shave a few pennies off your bills in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Remain down to earth. As much as you would like to follow the tugs on your heart strings, your talents are better suited to practical matters. Learning something new may be difficult but not impossible this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may realize that someone’s friendly overtures don’t contain any flirtatious intentions as this week unfolds. That will be a good thing because it leaves you free to make new discoveries and develop ingenious ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Duty might weigh you down like a ball and chain. You may question whether a partner or key connection is someone you are willing to drag around.

Focus on people’s abilities rather than their shortcomings this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your friendly overtures will not be ignored. What starts out as a business relationship could end up as a great and lasting friendship. This might be a good week to join an organization or club that stimulates your imagination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lighten your load by embracing enlightenment. Your daily routines may be upset by unpredictable twists and turns in the week to come. At the same time, you may be enthused by useful new ideas and the latest gadgets.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Add some steel to your repertoire. Put your fun-loving, people pleasing ways to one side and focus on achieving your ambitions in the week ahead. Hold off on shopping trips for new wardrobe items and home decor.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make a conscious effort to err on the side of generosity. Loved ones may not be as warm and loving as usual. This is a good week to focus on being an active member of a group where work, job, or career is concerned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Others may be drawn to your physical magnetism or dazzled by your appearance of popularity. In the week ahead, you could excel at social networking and shine brightest in group settings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The traditional approach is likely to meet with success during the upcoming week. You will find that being tactful will pay dividends. Make key decisions and needed changes as early in the week as possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be forced to realize that to achieve your ambitions you may need to be quite patient. If you work very hard in the week to come you will avoid some of the more obvious potential pitfalls that appear later.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be more sensible. Your past personal indulgences and passing whims may force you to sacrifice some of this week’s pleasures. Concentrate on what matters most to you and the minor inconveniences will fade away.

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By Wolfgang Puck CHOCOLAT E PEA N U T BU TT ER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Makes about 3 1/2 dozen 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose unbleached flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ou nces (250 g) u nsalted but ter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) creamy or chunky peanut butter 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ounces (60 g) bittersweet chocolate, fi nely chopped and melted in a bowl over but not touching hot water 1 cup (250 mL) toasted peanuts, walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup (250 mL) semisweet chocolate chips In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In the large bowl of an electric mixer using the paddle or beaters, beat the butter at medium speed.

Add the granulated and brown sugars, and continue beating until incorporated; then, increase the

speed to high and continue beating until fluffy, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters as necessary with a rubber spatula. Add the peanut butter, and beat well.

Reduce the speed to medium again and, one at a time, beat in the eggs, then the vanilla, and fi nally the melted chocolate, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until well mixed. Reduce the speed to low, and gradually pour in the flour mixture, beating just until combined. Add the nuts and chocolate chips, and beat again just until combined.

Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a sheet of plastic wrap, folding the wrap around the dough to enclose it completely. Refrigerate until fi rm, at least 2 to 3 hours or, even better, overnight.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper.

With clean hands, pinch off individual balls of dough measuring about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, placing them on the parchment-lined baking trays about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake on the center rack until the cookies feel almost but not quite fi rm to a quick touch, 14 to 15 minutes total baking time, rotating the trays back to front about halfway through. Carefully remove the tray from the oven and, with a wide metal spatula, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store in airtight containers at a cool room temperature.

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