2018-08-25 - The Howell Times

Vol. 16 - No. 13

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Howell Schools Install Solar Panels Community News!

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Government Page 6.

Letters Page 7.

Dear Pharmacist

–Photos courtesy Superintendent Joseph Isola The district expects to see savings in costs for solar panels, like these at Griebling Elementary. Ardena Elementary (top) and Griebling Elementary School have new solar panels.

Unique Ways To Reduce Dangerous Homocysteine

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By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township School District is making improvements to save energy by installing solar panels. According to Superintendent Joseph Isola, the changes will “provide better environments for our students and staff ” while also conserving energy.

Howell’s Ardena Elementary and Griebling Elementary Schools have recently been outfitted with the new solar panel roofing.

Inside The Law

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Classifieds Page 19.

Fun Page Page 15.

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Back-To-School Blondies Put A Sweet Spin On The End Of Summer Vacation

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Howell Makes Adjustments In The Face Of State Aid Cuts

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township School District is one of many New Jersey school districts that are making major adjustments to accommodate the massive cuts to state aid.

A bill from New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney and signed by Gov. Phil Murphy has slashed Howell’s state funding by $913,973.

This bill aims at decreasing aid provided to districts that are considered to be overfunded.

To make up for the loss, Howell School District has implemented additional revenue and reductions in certain appropriations, according to business administrator Ronald Sanasac, who also serves as the assistant superintendent.

The district will put $500,000 towards the loss from a maintenance reserve fund that was to be saved for future building improvements. Another $175,000 will come from additional (Cuts - See Page 5)

Affordable Housing Settlement Reached

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township has settled into an agreement with the Monmouth County Superior Court to allow for the township to set their fair share affordable housing obligation at 895 units, confirmed Township Manager Brian Geoghegan.

At the June 12 meeting, the council passed a resolution that allowed for the negotiation of a settlement agreement between the two parties in terms of Howell’s affordable housing obligation. The resolution

not only set the townships obligation at 895 affordable housing credits, but it also provides the township time to come up with a compliant affordable housing plan and grants them immunity from builder’s remedy litigation.

Builder’s remedy suits are when a developer sues a town claiming that the town is trying to keep low income residents out. Such a suit in Mt. Laurel has led to every town in New Jersey having to plan for affordable housing.

(Housing - See Page 5)

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Demo Shows How Fast A Fire Can Spread

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Children watch as f ire spreads through a mock room in a trailer.

The 51 Brick Police Youth Camp students learned how sprinkler systems help.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The fire started in a trashcan, and within a matter of seconds it spread to nearby curtains and to the ceiling.

The room would have been completely engulfed in flames if not for the sprinkler system, which extinguished the fire immediately.

Luckily, the room wasn’t in a home but rather in a burn trailer demonstration held at the Laurelton Firehouse and hosted by The New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NJFSB), who come to Brick every year and teach the children who attend Brick Police Youth Camp about fire safety.

The campers watched through a large picture window at the mock room furnished with a filled trash can and curtains.

They saw how quickly the fire spread and the overall effectiveness of fire sprinklers.

“The sprinkler system doesn’t always fully extinguish the fire, but it saves lives because the system contains the fire and buys time for the occupants to safely exit or escape the structure,” said NJFSB state coordinator Frank Ellis, who divided the

51 campers into groups of four for the demonstration and fire safety talk.

“A smoke alarm alone does not provide enough protection in the event of a fire,” he added.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2016 (the most recent year available) there were 1,342,000 fires reported in the country which resulted in 3,390 deaths.

Ellis said the NJFSB would like to see sprinkler systems installed in all homes, but in New Jersey it is only required in commercial structures.

“Right now, Maryland and California are the only states that require sprinkler systems are installed in new construction,” he said. “We’re trying to get that changed in New Jersey.”

The cost is about the same as a new granite countertop - about $2 per square foot in New Jersey, with a national average of $1.37 a square foot - or about $5,000, Ellis said.

Brick Fire Bureau Marshall and volunteer firefighter at the Laurelton Fire Company Dave Bahrenburg said very few homes in the township have sprinkler systems.

“We love it when [NJFSBB] come here because it’s great for the public to understand how sprinklers can help with fire safety,” he said. “It would be nice to have them in every home.”

Ellis conducts the burn house demonstration about 60 times a year, and has come to various fire stations in Brick and to National Night Out in Windward Beach Park.

Nitalia Booker, 13, attends the Police Camp and was in the first group to see the burn trailer demonstration.

“It was cool. I didn’t know that different sprinklers have different colors and that means they go off at different heats,” she said.

She also learned that sprinklers are heat - not smoke - activated, and they create steam after the water hits the fire.

The mission of the NJFSAB is to save lives and protect property by educating the public about fire safety, demonstrating the benefits and effectiveness of fire sprinklers, and supporting fire-safe building codes and legislation.

For more information call 1-866-226-6066 or visit saveandprotect.org.

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50-Year-Old Wedding Cake Symbolizes Lasting Marriage

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Diana and Marty Van Boerum hold their wedding portrait in their Manchester home.

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Their love story started at a north Jersey church youth group more than 50 years ago. They’ll celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 22, with a party with friends and family in their Manchester home the next day. Something they’ve kept from their wedding day will make one final appearance at their party, before getting tossed in the trash: The top tier of their wedding cake.

Marty and Diana Von Boerum don’t remember the flavor. And no, no one will be trying a piece that predates the moon landing.

“I don’t like cake so I didn’t really eat it, so I don’t know what was in it,” Diana said.

But the cake has moved around almost as much as the Van Boerum family (it made a trip in dry ice to Kentucky), and it’s come to symbolize, for Diana, marriage itself.

“Over the years the cake got moldy and pieces of icing had chunked off on the top, and it’s kind of like marriage, you have your bumps but you get over them,” Diana said. “God is the center of our marriage that holds us together.”

“God has always been the center of our marriage, that’s where we are with that, that comes first,” Marty added.

The Knot reports that back in the 19th century, couples would save the top tier of their wedding cakes to serve at the christening of their fi rst child. With couples delaying having children (if they have them at all) by the mid-20th century, the tradition shifted to eating the cake on a couple’s first anniversary.

That’s what Marty and Diana had originally planned, but they didn’t delay having children.

“Our oldest boy was born six days before our fi rst anniversary,” Marty said. “So,

[Diana] was in the hospital.”

“We didn’t have our cake. Our son stole the show, which he should,” Diana added.

Their marriage almost didn’t happen.

Although they had been attending the same church for years, First Reformed Church of Patterson, they only really noticed each other as older teens. It was Diana who took notice of Marty. They were supposed to go out on a date, but Diana had just moved and gave Marty the wrong number.

“I couldn’t wait to go out with him, but he really didn’t want to go out with me. His friend wanted to go out with my friend, but she didn’t really want to go out with him.

She did it for me, and Marty did it for his friend,” Diana explained. “So, our double date never happened because I gave him the wrong telephone number.”

When Diana saw him in church the next time, she coolly walked by him. Marty grabbed her arm to explain that he did call, and showed her the phone number she gave him. But he didn’t ask her out again for six months.

They started dating, going steady. But then he got drafted into the Army.

And asked for his ring back.

“I was devastated,” Diana said. “This is the guy I love, and he loves me, and he asks for the ring back.”

“It was Vietnam and I got drafted and I didn’t know what was going on or where I was going to be. I just felt, maybe I should ask for it back and let it go and see what happens,” Marty said. “I had mixed feelings about [taking back the ring]. I wasn’t happy about it. I wasn’t happy about the whole thing! I got drafted out of college and going in the Army and wasn’t happy at all.”

But Marty never stepped foot on enemy soil. He went to Fort Dix, then Fort Bragg (Marriage - See Page 5)

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Marriage: Continued From Page 4 for military police training, and stayed there for his two-year stint. While he didn’t encounter Viet Cong, he was on riot control, during a time of numerous anti-war demonstrations.

Diana had written a letter to Marty the night he took his ring back, but never sent it. Instead, she penned him weekly letters, talking about the comings and goings of shared friends back in North Haledon. Mar ty did write to let her know he would be on furlough, but he never called her. He wrote again before his next furlough, but at that point, Diana was dating other men. While on a date up in West Point, Diana learned that Marty did indeed call. In December 1967, they went out again. They were engaged by February, and Marty was out of the military May 22, 1968. They got married in Wayne, New Jersey, a month later.

So they weren’t thinking about cake that first anniversary, with the arrival of their son Scott. (They have another son, Richard.) Marty’s job took across the country and down south. The cake went with them. They decided at their 25th anniversary they’d save the cake for their 50th.

The couple saved part of their 25th anniversary cake too, which joined their original wedding cake in the freezer.

The wedding cake stayed together, as long as it was frozen. Thawed, it fell apart. A friend from the Van Boerum’s church here, Whiting Bible Church, used her sk ill a nd a concoct ion of

Cuts:

Continued From Page 1 revenue. Sanasac said that the remaining $238,973 will be accounted for by making small adjustments, such as decreasing appropriations for line items, like paper and printer usage.

Sanasac noted that under Murphy’s initial proposal announced back in March, Howell was slated to receive approximately $33.4 million for the new school year. This was more than they had expected, according to Sanasac, but it was not set it stone yet. The Board of Education subsequently drafted a budget totaling $123,835,263 which was presented in May. At this time, the district had no idea exactly how much state aid they would be receiving until final state aid amounts were determined by June 30.

Come July, the district was informed they

Housing:

Continued From Page 1 It was announced at the Aug. 14 meeting that the township had officially reached a settlement for 895 affordable housing credits over Howell’s third round affordable housing obligation period, which is from

The Howell Times, August 25, 2018, Page 5 confectionary sugar and shortening, as well as some of the 25th anniversary cake, to resuscitate the wedding cake, a white-frosted, mystery-f lavored cake that’s back in the freezer.

They both emphatically said “no” when asked if they’d considered saving the cake for their 75th anniversary.

“It’s over-lived its life in my freezer,” Diana said.

The Cake’s 50-Year Journey: • Ju ne 22, 1968, wedd i ng d ay i n Wayne, NJ • January 1969, rental in North Haledon, NJ • June 1969, rental on Hopper Street, Prospect Park, NJ • April 1973, rental on North 12th Place, Prospect Park, NJ • April 1976, home owned in Haledon, NJ • January 1985, home owned in Canby, Oregon, but cake stayed with friends in North Haledon • November 1986, rental on North 8th Street, Prospect Park, NJ • April 1987, home owned on North 12th Street, Prospect Park, NJ • Januar y 1994, rental in Midland Park, NJ • July 1994, home owned in Midland Park, NJ • August 1995, hotel stay for 10 weeks (cake stayed with friends in North Haledon) • November 1995, home owned in Franklin, Kentucky • October 2000, home owned in North Haledon, NJ • November 2014, home owned in Manchester, NJ

would be receiving approximately $32.63 million in aid, nearly $1 million less than they had planned for.

Sanasac stated that the cut amount was “significantly higher” than the district was expecting, almost double, due to these proposal changes over time.

At the July 25 Board meeting, officials announced where exactly the district would see cuts to accommodate for this change.

Sanasac said that he aimed to be “as economical as possible…to economize each dollar on the operational side of things,” so that students are not affected by the financial loss.

Most importantly, there will be no major cuts to staff or programs, said Sanasac.

The state plan aims to cut approximately $10 million total over the next six years from the Howell district; $913,973 now, and increasingly larger cuts to state aid in increments each year.

1999-2025, according to Township Attorney Joseph Clark.

The 895 units decided upon is actually 400 units less that what the Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) calculated for Howell. The settlement is also likely preventing the township and its taxpayers from costly trials, according to officials.

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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 is having a great summer! I cannot believe we’re just a few weeks away from Labor Day! The Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering has been extremely busy this summer working on numerous projects throughout the county. As liaison to this department, I am happy to report on the status of several of these projects. I would also like to thank our county employees who worked long hours to repaired numerous bridges and roadways damaged during last week’s

rain event. It is because of their hard work that nearly all bridges damaged during the storm have since been re-opened.

Last week, the county celebrated the reopening of Bridge W-38 on Schoolhouse Road connecting Wall Township and Neptune over Shark River. This new structure replaced the 70-year-old bridge that was originally built in 1948.

The project included the complete demolition of the existing timber bridge and the installation of a new, single-span modern concrete bridge. I appreciate the patience of the residents who live in the area

From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith HOWELL - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) surveyed extensive flood damage in Wall and Howell Townships, meeting with local officials, residents, and law enforcement, and was briefed on the extent of flood damage in Monmouth County after record rainfalls in the area.

“The recent flooding has created a disaster for residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties, plain and simple,” Smith said. “I

saw roads and bridges washed out - that may take weeks to repair - and met with homeowners who have suffered nightmarish damage to their properties.”

“This flooding requires all hands on deck to help victims recover, and I look forward to Gov. Murphy requesting federal disaster assistance so that these residents can receive the aid they need right now,” Smith said. According to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster

From The Desk Of Secretary of State

Tanesha Way TRENTON - New Jersey has finalized a spending plan utilizing $10.2 million in federal and state election security funds. The plan will fund programs into 2023 and will address critical election infrastructure, such as cybersecurity, database improvements, and election auditing. The New Jersey Department of State, through its Division of Elections, and the New Jersey Office of Home-

land Security and Preparedness, through its New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, released the following statement regarding the continued confidence in the security of the State’s election systems: “Our citizens deserve a secure election system that fulfills their unalienable right to participate in their government free from inter-

County Busy With Road And Bridge Projects during the closure of the bridge from last December to just last week. I know it was a major inconvenience but I am happy to say we now have a safe bridge for all to use.

The county will also be celebrating the reopening of two more bridges in the coming weeks – one in Upper Freehold and one in Colts Neck. Stay tuned for more details on these two projects!

I would also like to provide an update on the East End Avenue Bridge between Neptune and Neptune City. As many know, this bridge underwent a much needed reconstruction and was completed last spring. However, it came to my attention following the reopening of this bridge that the paving job was substandard.

While it was an inconvenience to many to close this bridge down

one more day after a long closure during reconstruction, I strongly support my decision to have this bridge re-paved and re-striped in order to bring the bridge in compliance with the high standards the county expects.

While it is always great to celebrate the completion of a project, it is also nice to mark the start of new projects, too. This week I will join my fellow Freeholders at the groundbreaking of the county’s Heavy Equipment Maintenance Building in Freehold. This building will include repair service bays, a lube oil/ waste storage room, a tool crib, a tire storage room, offices, lockers, a break room with a kitchenette and a bunk room.

This new building and its amenities will certainly help our department of public works properly

and efficiently repair our vehicles, as well as vehicles from partnering municipalities in the county’s shared services program. I look forward to its completion next summer!

Speaking of the county’s shared services program, last week we held a brief shared service information session at the Monmouth County Fire Academy.

During this session, more than 60 people from nearly 40 municipalities learned the renewal process for their commodity and municipal assistance through the Monmouth County Shared Services Program. All contracts are set to expire on Sept. 30 and it is our goal to have the agreements renewed weeks before that date.

Later this fall the county will host a shared services summit open to all municipalities. It is during the

summit when municipal representatives can learn more about the program, as well as the new services the county can offer. I look forward to this summit and sharing success stories from this program!

Lastly, I would like to remind everyone that the annual Pound the Pavement for Purple Run/ Walk will be held on Oct. 6 in Neptune. As always, proceeds from this event will benefit the Lustgarten Foundation. I am truly proud to be one of the founding members of this race that raises funds for research and awareness of pancreatic cancer. For more information or to register, visit runsignup.com/ Race/NJ/Neptune/PoundthePavementforPurple.

As always, it is an honor to serve as your freeholder director.

Federal Funds Needed For Flood Recovery Relief Act, the governor of an affected state must formally ask the President to issue an emergency or major disaster declaration for a state to receive federal assistance.

Currently, local, state, federal, and volunteer organizations are working hard to complete the Preliminary DamageAssessment (PDA) to determine loss and recovery needs. Based on these findings, the governor will then submit a request for federal assistance to the president.

“I am ready to work with our state officials and our entire Congressional delegation in support of the anticipated request and to ensure the federal government provides needed and appropriate

assistance,” Smith said.

In trips to flood damage sites in Wall and Howell, Smith met with local officials including Wall Township Mayor Tim Farrell, deputy Mayor Kevin Orender, Committeeman Carl Braun, township administrator Jeffrey Bertrand, and members of Wall Police; Monmouth County Director of Public Works and Engineering John Tobia, assistant Director of Public Works James Cerreta, Supervisor of Bridge Repair David Yegelwel, and numerous public works employees who are working to repair bridge W18A and re-open Allenwood Road; as well as homeowner Zac Nickl.

Smith also met with Howell

Deputy Mayor Rob Nicastro, deputy Manager/Director of Community Development Jim Herman, Office of Emergency Management coordinator Victor Cook; Howell resident Bob Salomon and residents Anthony and Eileen Sosa, all of Pine Needle Street.

Among the damage Smith inspected was the damaged county bridge W18A on Allenwood Road in Wall, a damaged bridge on Ramtown-Greenville Rd. in Howell, and damaged residences on Pine Needle Street in Howell.

Smith met with homeowners and their neighbors, and promised to work to ensure that local disaster victims who are without flood

insurance coverage because their homes are not in flood zones are included in Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance Program.

Tobia informed Rep. Smith that the initial flooding cost to Monmouth County’s infrastructure was $665,000 and that 14 county bridges had been damaged. The total cost of infrastructure repair is expected to rise, he said.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for flash flood damage in several New Jersey counties, including Monmouth and Ocean counties. The other counties included in the declaration were Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties.

New Jersey Announces $10.2 Million In Election Security Initiatives

ference. Improving New Jersey’s current election infrastructure has been an ongoing process, which has included planned database upgrades and increased cybersecurity partnerships. But this infusion of funding can help set the foundation for what we hope can be one of the most advanced and secure election systems in the nation,” said New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way. “I have had one priority since assuming leadership over the Division of Elections, which is to protect each citizen’s vote like it were my own. That is what

I’ll continue to do as we take the necessary steps to upgrade our election infrastructure.”

“The cybersecurity assistance that we provide to state and local officials in the form of vulnerability assessments of polling places, warehouses, and ballot storage areas will continue throughout this election cycle,” said New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Jared Maples. “We are working with municipal, county, and state election officials to offer services to ensure the security and integrity of the Statewide Voter Regis-

tration System. To that end, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell will continue to provide real-time monitoring of cyber threats, tailored analysis, and share information on resilience and risk mitigation strategies.”

State officials are increasing deterrence, detection, and response resources and making relevant upgrades to the State’s election systems.

Of the total funding, $9.7 million was awarded to New Jersey following congressional appropriation and the state provided

nearly half a million dollars in matching funds. Secretary Way, in consultation with Director Maples, county election officials, and other state officials, developed the spending plan to include the following spending categories (details below): Cybersecurity Physical Security Training Communication Voter Registration System Voting Equipment Election Auditing ADA Compliance

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

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Letters To The Editorof the people they asked about

Dear Neighbors Affected By Aug. 13 Flood The Brick Housing Authority would like to offer to you our deepest sympathy in this challenging time. We recognize the events of Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 have significantly impacted your life and as such we would like to remind you that our Project Based Voucher waiting list is currently open.

The PBV waiting list will remain open until the end of October and we are accepting applications to live in our three apartment buildings located on Chambers Bridge Road.

As a Brick resident that is displaced you will be given a preference for admission. You must be

at least 62 years of age or disabled and meet income restrictions to apply.

Income Limits are as follows: • Individual: $50,350 • Couple: $57,550 Again, we are truly sorry for the hardship you are currently encountering and hope to help in any way possible. If you have any questions in this regard, please call me at 732-920-9400, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ron Jampel Chairman Brick Housing Authority (BHA) brickha.org

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First Aid Squads, Friends For Life

This column is dedicated to those who volunteer, helping their communities in many ways. In particular it is dedicated to the former members of the Holiday City at Berkeley First Aid Squad, without whom there would be no free EMS. Thank you. Some of them pop into the squad to say “Hi.” We are pleased to see them. Most, we don’t get to see unless they come to a function. If you are a former member, or know one, please let the Squad know if you move, are sick, getting better or if you need a ride to one of the annual Squad functions.

For a little over a year I have volunteered to call the retired members of the HCBEMS squad. I extend an invitation to them for our annual Memorial, which is the third Sunday in May. Also to the squad Christmas Party in December and picnic in July.

They are always happy to hear from me and to know that their squad hasn’t forgot them.

We haven’t forgotten them.

They are the reason we have a volunteer EMS squad in the first place. Many of them are gone. Some live out of state with children or in nursing homes. Some of them still live in our community. Some can’t come to the functions because they are no longer able to get around by themselves. One retiree is 93 and “will try to get to the picnic if possible.”

We were looking forward to see her. Some retirees have new phone numbers, which we didn’t have. They are important, so this year, I went to the addresses and found some of them. Guess what? Some of them made it to the picnic and they wouldn’t have known about it. We were so happy to see them.

They were all glad to hear from us and they all said they enjoyed their time on the squad – the work and the people. Come work with us.

You would too. Many of them have lost touch, and asked about old friends who worked with them. Sometimes I could give them information. Other times, I didn’t have any. Some

even came to the picnic. I hope they all had a good time.

I enjoyed hearing the retired members talk about how it was when they were on the squad. I was sorry to have to tell them that is so hard to get volunteers to serve today, that we have had to cut back our hours. Some of them were on the squad when it served the community 24/7. Even when I joined the squad, almost 7 years ago, we still worked 7 days a week but only a 12-hour day shift. We did not have enough people for a day shift and a night shift.

Next year it would be nice to tell them, we have more volunteers.

Won’t you consider volunteering for a while? HCBEMS works from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Your shift would only be 1 day a week. You get education, CPR certified, a uniform, and a lot of time on an ambulance, comradeship of other volunteers and the gratitude of your neighbors as well as the rest of the squad. You want some action - join HCBFAS at 100 Port Royal Drive. We are one of the busiest squads.

We’d love to show around and tell you what you can do. We have interesting calls, real emergencies and even some funny calls. Come down and ask about working with us.

You “want to see the world join the Navy.”

We learn like kids, work like dogs, get stroked like cats, eat like the fire department and laugh like it’s on sale and we need you.

All the volunteer squads need more volunteers. We cover an area that includes 1,765 homes. In a 5-day workweek, from January 1 until July 1, we have responded to over 1,000 9-1-1 calls. HC Berkeley has 3,236. HC Carefree has 1,612 homes. HC South has 2,359 homes. HC West has 1,812 homes. Silver Ridge Park East & West has 1,746.

You would think we could get more than 38 volunteers.

Stay Well! Volunteer if you can.

Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley First Aid Squad

Church’s Child Abuse Is Business As Usual On Aug. 16, the Press published (again), another clergy sexual child abuse story. Should anyone be shocked or surprised?

“Child abuse” is really a pathetic euphemism for what has been going on in the Roman Catholic Church for decades, and still is! We’re talking about the systematic rape and molesting of thousands of children by Catholic priests, and the churches’ complicity in covering up and protecting the child-rapists among us.

Just this month alone, a Pennsylvania grand jury report asserted that church leaders protected hu ndreds of accused priests at the expense of more than 1,000 abuse victims. The Archdiocese of Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Spokane, San Diego, to name just a few, all have paid out millions of dollars to victims of its own church.

What has been taking pla ce i n t he chu rch is not an aber ration or an anomaly, or the result of a few rogue priests as some church apologists contend.

The truth is, it has been “open-season” on children in the Catholic church for centuries.

As for pedophile priests and the Catholic Church that covers up and protect them, I humbly apologize for my inability to pay them both the proper disrespect they deserve!

Borden Applegate Jackson

Trump Has Proven Why He Should Be Impeached Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution calls for i mpeach ment for t reason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors by the president, the vice

president and all civil officials of the United States.

Observing the officials of this Executive Branch from top down sent me scurrying to my Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary looking up the word “treason.”

The entry on “treason” is long so I’ll “trim and select” various elements, and occasionally insert an accusation or comment (in parentheses).

“Treason” is the offense of acting to over th row one’s government (FBI, D OJ,C I A , NSA , H L S , EPA, HUD, DOE, etc). It’s a violation of allegiance to one’s sovereign (in this case the Constitution of the United States) or to one’s state (the USA). It’s the crime of giving aid or comfor t to the enemies (Putin’s Russia) of one’s government.

My d ict ion a r y l i n k s “treason” and “sedition” in a nuanced manner. Both mean disloyalty or treachery toward one’s country or its government.

“Sedition” is any act (disbelieving and demeani ng A mer ica n secu r it y experts), writing (tell-all tweets to friends and foes), speech (accepting the word of Vladimir Putin while rejecting all evidence, and condemning the American press) directed unlawfully against state authorit y, the government, or constitution, or calculated to bring it into contempt or to incite others to hostility, ill will or disaffection (every speech at ever y Tr ump rally). “Sedit ion” does not amount to treason and therefore is not a capital offense.

Question 1: Do not both sedition and treason qualif y as high cr imes and misdemeanors?

Question 2: How can an entire political party (Tr ump’s loyalists and/ or Stormtroopers) be impeached for the crimes of sedition and treason?

Suggestions please!

Nicholas Molinari Brick

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By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Now up to three human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in New Jersey, officials of the Murphy administration are urging residents to practice caution and safeguard themselves against the mosquito-borne disease.

Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection officials remind residents that keeping the insects out of their residences and off their skin are most effective.

“Residents should protect themselves by using repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants and avoiding the outdoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “WNV causes mild symptoms, such as fever, headache, body aches or a rash for healthy individuals, but it can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.”

Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe recommends that eliminating standing water from your property, securing win-

dow screens and using air conditioning as other good ways to protect yourself from mosquitos. Pay special attention to flower pots, birdbaths, clogged rain gutters, plastic wading pools, wheelbarrows, and trash containers, as these areas can draw mosquitos.

The three cases of WNV affected elderly residents; a 74-year old Hunterdon County resident, a 76-year old Essex County resident, and an 80-year old Hudson County resident. All three were hospitalized and later discharged.

Those over 50 and those with weak immune systems are more at risk to develop the more sever form of WNV. This includes added symptoms such as severe headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis.

For more information on mosquito-proofing your yard, visit nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ vectorborne.shtml.

For more information on WNV and New Jersey’s efforts to limit its impact, visit nj.gov/health/cd/topics/vectorborne.shtml or nj.gov/dep/mosquito.

Joan’s Reach 7th Annual Chili Cook Off

FREEHOLD – Join us for food, fun, and fundraising! Come out and bring your best chili or just bring your appetite and vote!

Joan’s Reach is a nonprofit organization providing advocacy and support for families continuing a pregnancy with a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. They will be hosting their 7th annual Chili Cook-off on October 13, 2-6 p.m., at the VFW in Freehold.

There will be prizes and games. The suggested donation is $30 Adults, $5 Kids

(age 4-12), and $60 Family. Includes food, drinks and a souvenir mug.

Purchase tickets online by October 9 for a discounted rate. Bring food and get $10 off towards a Joan’s Reach T-shirt, gift basket auction or other merchandise. Bonus: Your dish could be eligible to win prizes!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place: Most Original, Best Non-Chili, and more!

For more information, sponsorships and to enter your Chili in the contest contact barbara@joansreach.org or 732-788-6001.

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An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

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

Unique Ways To Reduce Dangerous Homocysteine

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Most of you understand that homocysteine is a toxin that, when elevated, increases your risk for heart attack and stroke. This is well-documented, but what is shocking is how dangerous a neurotoxin this compound is! It has been implicated as a contributing factor in neurological and psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, aggression, schizophrenia, bipolar, psychosis, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

The other shocking surprise is that homocysteine can increase in your blood stream if you have mild kidney disease. Your first clue to this might be unexplained itching, or mild swelling in your feet after a shower or prolonged sitting.

Excessive homocysteine can destroy your life and cause you to get diagnosed with multiple conditions that require expensive medications! If you’d like the extended article I’ve written, I’ll send it via email if you sign up for my free newsletter. Now, here are some ways to reduce homocysteine: Minimize Meat: Methionine is the primary building block for homocysteine, so one quick way to reduce the formation of homocysteine, is to cut back on red meat which is high in methionine. Just think of it as “meat-thionine” and reduce intake for a few weeks.

B Complex Vitamins: These include B6, B12 and B9 (methyl folate). This is what’s needed to break down homocysteine. It works for some people, but it triggers other people causing them to over-methylate. It’s not my favorite approach because it’s very hard to find the perfect ratios of each B vitamin (which is

different for everyone). I prefer throwing a “wet blanket” on top of the fire so continue reading.

Bifidobacterium: Intestinal flora that has healthy amounts of Bifidobacterium longum can help reduce homocysteine. It works because the probiotic goes on to produce folate in the gut, and folate is needed to break down the homocysteine.

Prunes: In last year’s issue of Food and Chemical Toxicology, researchers noted that homocysteine responded to antioxidant compounds found in prune extract. Granted, this was not a human study, but still the prune extract was given by injection and it significantly decreased homocysteine levels. We can joke about it all day long, but you need to know that the prunes have a beneficial effect on homocysteine.

Pomegranate Powder: Brand new research in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy was published in June 2018 and showed how “punicalagin” from pomegranates can protect neuronal DNA in the brain of rodents with high homocysteine. Drinking pomegranate juice might help humans, it’s certainly not going to hurt. Even better, you can buy a concentrated pomegranate powder in a bag, and just mix some in water each day.

Catalase: High homocysteine is associated with a reduction in catalase enzyme activity all over the body. So if your homocysteine is high, your peroxide is too. Catalase is the liver enzyme humans make and it’s required to break down peroxide and turn it into water and oxygen. There are supplements of Catalase available online.

(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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Your ticket includes not only the haunted hayride, but admission to the village grounds and historic buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit with our ghosts, ghouls, and monsters. Storytelling at the Chapel; a special night out at the Blacksmith Shop; the Manager’s House with Halloween scenes; Mr. Allaire’s House with a Harry Potter theme; the Carriage House with legendary spirits; the towering four story shadows of the General Store stocked with seasonal goods; and don’t forget treats at the Bakery!

In the dark of the night, from woods to historic homes, the Historic Village at Allaire takes on a twist for the Halloween season with varied activities we welcome children, families, and adults of all ages!

Admission includes a haunted hayride, admission to the village, and admission to our historic buildings. Enter if you dare! Tickets can be purchased online, for a group rate of 25 or more, call the office at 732-919-3500.

Adult tickets are $15, children tickets, ages under 12, are $10. Although tickets can be purchased at the door starting at 5:45 p.m., we encourage advanced ticket purchases as capacity is limited by “hourly time blocks.”

If you have young children or your children are afraid of the dark, we recommend coming earlier in the evening for a hayride at twilight.

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WALL – Join the Historic Village at Allaire for an 1830s Election Day! There will be debates, speeches, a picnic lunch, and a concert! The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 5-12. This event will be on November 4, from 11:30 am.-3 p.m.

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Unfortunately, following in the wake of a loved one’s passing, disputes often arise as to the decedents Last Will and Testament.

If such a dispute arises, it is important to understand how legal fees could impact the assets of the Estate.

Once an Executor of an Estate is appointed and the Will is challenged, the Executor may use Estate assets to defend the challenge as long as the contesting party challenges the Will’s validity, interpretation, distribution, or a specific clause. The estate assets may be used to hire an attorney to defend the challenge of the Will. Legal fees incurred in defending the challenged Will, its contents, clauses, or distribution are not be the personal responsibility of the Executor.

Instead, under such circumstances, the legal fees are payable from the Estate.

However, when an Executor has to defend claims against non-probate assets, then the circumstances change and certain limitations apply.

Probate assets consist of any asset that is owned solely by the decedent and are distributed to heirs by the court. Probate assets may include real property that is titled solely in the decedent’s name or held as a tenant in common; Personal property, such as jewelry, furniture, and automobiles; bank accounts that are solely in the decedent’s name; an interest in a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company; any life insurance policy or brokerage account that lists either the decedent or the estate as the beneficiary.

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If a party to a Will challenges the transfer of a non-probate asset, an Executor may be forbidden from utilizing Estate assets to defend against such a claim. When a transfer of non-probate assets benefits the Executor of the Estate to the exclusion of other beneficiaries, then the Executor will not be allowed to use the Estates assets to pay legal fees in defense of such a dispute.

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Allaire Fall Festival

WALL – A must see event on the Jersey Shore, The Historic Village at Allaire’s “19th Century Fall Harvest Festival” will be on September 22, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Harvest has been gathered and now it is time for the families of the Howell Iron Works to relax. Please join the villagers in celebrating the harvest and try your hand at cider pressing, apple snap, militia demonstrations, old fashioned games, dancing, and much more! Ad-

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Our Historic Buildings, Enameling Building, Bakery, and General Store will be open for you to visit. Check out our vendors selling mums, vegetables, and other seasonal items!

General Admission: $5 Adults and $3 Ages 5 -12.

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Monmouth Medical Center Expands Labor, Delivery and Postpartum Services LONG BRANCH – Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated and expanded Labor and Delivery Unit at the Eisenberg Family Center.

The unit features completely renovated labor and delivery suites, additional triage rooms, and an expansive, centrally located nurses’ station. The Eisenberg Family Center has undergone several major updates recently, including a new wing of its postpartum unit, with spacious pr ivate post par t u m rooms fo r n e w m o t h e r s r e c ove r i n g f r o m childbirth.

A le a d e r i n m a t e r n it y s e r v ic e s , Mon mouth Medical Center delivers more babies than any other hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties and is ranked fourth in the state for most deliveries with more than 5,500 births annually. Monmouth Medical Center has been a Level III Regional Perinatal Center since the designation was initiated over 40 years. In 2014, Monmouth Medical Center introduced Perinatal and Mood Anxiety Disorders Program, making it the first and only hospital in New Jersey to offer a dedicated treatment center where new and expectant mothers can receive comprehensive care for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD).

In attendance at the celebration were Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. and his brother, Long Branch Mayor John Pallone, who were both born at Monmouth Medical Center, as well as Laura Eisenberg Ba r r, d aug hter of Lew is and Judith Eisenberg, for whom Monmouth’s maternity unit, The Eisenberg Family Center, is named.

During the ceremony, Mayor Pallone spoke about how Monmouth Medical Center continues to lead the way in safety for moms and babies, as well as the sur rounding communit y as a whole, and noted how special this event was to him personally, as both he and his brother, Frank, were bor n at the hospital.

“The new labor and deliver y unit is one important piece in Monmouth Medical Center’s multi-million-dollar investment in the facility, which will benef it the Long Branch community for years to come,” said Mayor Pallone.

Robert Graebe, M.D., Chairman and Program Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chief of Re p r o d uc t ive Endo c r i nolog y at Monmouth Medical Center, noted that to address the rising concerns of maternal health, RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center are active members of a system wide Obstetric Collaborative Group formed to better the quality and safety of care delivered

to New Jersey women.

“We are proud leaders and advocates fo r wo m e n’s h e a lt h , wel l n e s s a n d safet y,” said Dr. G raebe. “We have built one of the safest obstetrical and gynecologic services in the state and continue to expand and upgrade our facility utilizing best practices and the latest technology to ensure the highest levels of patient safety and quality of care are consistently met.”

The Labor and Delivery Unit at Monmouth Medical Center offers at least two attending Ob/Gyn physicians and Ob/ Gyn resident physicians on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is in addition to an attending anesthesiologist, a neonatal intensive care specialist and full hospital support staff. On-call neonatal and perinatal sub specialists are available 24 hours a day for immediate consultation.

Monmouth Medical Center was a pioneer in New Jersey in offering a fulltime Laborist Program. This distinctive program increases patient safety with ‘round-the-clock Laborist physicians who are board-certified obstetricians with Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics national certification to monitor patients and perform deliveries on an “as-needed” basis. Monmouth Medical Center also developed one of the first Obstetrical Rapid Response Team in the state, ready to respond to all obstetrical emergencies.

“Patient safety and positive outcomes are at the heart of everything we do,” said Dr. Graebe. “It is this focus and our dedicated and talented clinical and suppor t staff that has ear ned us the recognition as being a national model for excellence in obstetrics.”

The Eisenberg Family Center renovations and expansions are part of the hospital’s $35 Million infrastructure and investment plan the hospital embarked on earlier this year. The improvements also include day surgery and patient units, a renovation of the postpartum unit, creation of a new interventional radiology suite with new MRI units, as well as general infrastructure upgrades.

“Last year, Monmouth Medical Center began to make essential infrastructure upgrades and other improvements to help us maintain and enhances services in Long Branch for our community,” said Bill Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monmouth Medical Center. “The upgrades and enhancements, including the ones made to the Eisenberg Family Unit in Labor and Delivery will provide us with the ability to expand critical services for our patients within our existing primary service area.”

To learn more about the Eisenberg Family Center at Monmouth Medical Center, call 732-732-7755.

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DEA Establishes New Monmouth/Ocean Task Force

By Jennifer Peacock NEW JERSEY – The opioid epidemic is so bad locally that Monmouth and Ocean counties will have a “Post of Duty” task force run by the Drug Enforcement Administration New Jersey Division.

The increase of heroin and prescription opioid threats to these counties led to the creation of this new DEA office, according to a press release. The DEA will work with other area agencies in enforcement operations, intelligence sharing, community outreach, as well as prevention measures.

“The creation of this new office means the permanent assignment of DEA special agents and task force officers. The office will aim to disrupt the trafficking of nar-

cotics throughout Monmouth and Ocean County,” DEA Special Agent Valerie A. Nickerson said. “It will also allow for the increased use of federal resources to combat the current heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkiller epidemic that has taken a toll on the area resulting in an unprecedented number of drug overdose fatalities.”

There was no word on where this office’s physical location would be.

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, Senator Cory Booker, Rep. Tom MacArthur, and NY/ NJ HIDTA Executive Director Chauncey Parker helped bring this office to the region.

Paper Shredding Event

FREEHOLD – This paper shredding event will be for Freehold Township residents.

Since this event is sponsored using Freehold Township Recycling Tonnage Grant Funds, we cannot accommodate non-residents. The truck will be located at the Freehold Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza.

Residents unable to attend this event on October 13, 2018 can utilize one of the Monmouth County shredding dates. The Monmouth County events are for all Monmouth County residents and are as follows: • September 16, 2018 – Manasquan, 4th

Ave. Parking lot – corner of Main St. October 13, 2018 – Asbury Park City Hall Parking Lot • November 17, 2018 – Bradley Beach, Ocean Ave. off Main Street Lake Terrace All Monmouth County events run from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or until the truck is full.

Please remove all large binder clips, but staples and paper clips can remain. There is a limit of 100 lbs. of documents per vehicle.

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Volunteer Advocate for Victims of Domestic Violence Training

WALL – You can be the change you want to see in the world by joining 180’s life-saving and life-changing mission today.

180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers.

They will be conducting a 40-hour mandatory training course for new Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Victim Advocates October 2-25, Tuesdays/ Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m., at Wall Township Police Headquarters, 2700 Allaire Road in Wall. Training will be provided to successful applicants.

180’s volunteer DVRT Advocates are civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with law enforcement to provide support, information, and resources to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. Advocates also discuss with victims safety planning and their legal rights in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. By providing empathy and a crucial perspective of the situation, these specially-trained advocates help to empower victims to make informed decisions for themselves and their families.

Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. The police departments and 180 are committed to culturally and socially diverse teams to better serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous.

For an application or additional information, please contact Tina Morgan, Assistant Coordinator, Victim Support Program, at

Young Eagles Flight Rally at Monmouth Jet Center MONMOUTH COUNTY – Boys and girls ages 8-17 will have an opportunity to experience an airplane ride on Saturday, October 20, as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 315 of the North Jersey Shore hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Monmouth Jet Center.

There is no charge for Young Eagle flights.

Those attending the flight rally on October 20 are asked to enter the airport at Hurley Pond Road west of Highway 34 and proceed to the Main Terminal Building, starting at 9:30 a.m. to register for their flight. A parent or guardian who can sign a required parental permission form at that time must accompany students. Flights will begin at 10:00 a.m., with registration closing at 1:00 p.m. Rain Date: October 27.

tinam@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4272. Please mention the town where you reside. Applications are also available for download at 180nj.org/give-help/volunteering/domestic-violence-response-team-advocate/. Deadline to apply is September 21.

The free, confidential service of the DVRT program is available for victims of domestic

violence, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, at police departments throughout Monmouth County.

For 42 years, 180 Turning Lives Around has been dedicated to providing emergency safe housing, counseling, support, prevention, education, and advocacy in Monmouth County for individuals and families affect-

ed by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. If you, or someone you know, is in need of assistance, please call the 180 Turning Lives Around Confidential Hotline at 732-264-4111 or 888843-9262, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

Visit 180nj.org for more information. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

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Items For Sale Antique Oak Desk - Hummel’s, Howard Miller grandfather clock, Norman Rockwell collectable plates, Noritake china. Service for 12. Leave message at 732-341-9357.

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Auto For Sale 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis V8 – Auto – All Power, Leather Seats – only 68,000 miles – senior owner – Holiday City - $3,900 FIRM. 732-908-9623. (35)

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(47) ALTERNATIVES, INC. - Is NOW HIRING responsible & dedicated candidates for DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL positions working with individuals w/special needs.

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(36) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com 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)

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IT’s Environmental Services - Interior demolition, mold remediation, sheet rock repair. Serving NJ and PA. Rid health hazards from your home.

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The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (36) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) All in 1 General Contracting/Handyman Services - All phases of interior and exterior repair,improvments, renovation. From A-Z, big or small, we do it all. Call Clark 732-850-5060.

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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 temperat ure (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.

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The Latino Festival FREEHOLD – Annual Latino Festival celebrating Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage month will take place on September 15, Noon to 7 p.m. Family friendly event with free entertainment, contests, and community services and information. Live music, food, drinks, and kid’s rides.

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All types of vendors wanted. Food vendor spots are limited. Contact us today to secure your spot at this year’s event!

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Partnership for a Drug-Free NJ Seeks Volunteers for Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Initiative

MILLBURN — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is looking for volunteers throughout the state to help spread awareness of the dangers of prescription opioids and actions that can be taken to protect families and communities from addiction as part of the third annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day on Saturday, Oct. 6.

In 2016 — the most recent year with complete data — more than 42,000 people in the United States and 2,000 people in New Jersey lost their lives from an opioid overdose. The final death total for 2017 is expected to be even higher, and New Jersey is on pace to have more than 3,000 drug overdose deaths in 2018.

Through this statewide single-day initiative, volunteers will spread the message about the potential for dependency on prescribed pain medicine and its link to heroin use rates in our state. The effort will involve a two-pronged approach: informing prescribers and raising awareness among New Jersey residents and families.

More than 5,000 volunteers participated in last year’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, distributing crucial information on safe prescribing practices to healthcare providers, as well door hangers with information on the link between prescribed pain

medications and heroin abuse throughout communities.

Each county will have volunteer coordinators who can help interested volunteers obtain materials and help them plan their outreach. Volunteers will be asked to devote the amount of time they can give, whether it’s a few hours delivering door hanger tags to homes in their community or 20 minutes during their lunch break distributing materials in their office. Anyone can volunteer: school clubs, scouts, religious groups, businesses. Coordinators for each county can provide more information on how to get involved.

Residents interested in volunteering can sign up at drugfreenj.org/knockoutvolunteers. The website also includes a toolkit, which provides electronic methods for spreading the message of Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day is a project of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, in cooperation with the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services; and the Community Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Morris, with help from thousands of volunteers across the state.

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Giant Fall Flea Market

OCEAN GROVE – Join in for The Giant Fall Flea Market on September 8 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ocean Pathway, from the Great Auditorium to Ocean Ave along the Beach.

The Giant Fall Flea Market is one of the largest flea markets around with more than 340 vendors offering a variety of items

including antiques, collectibles, jewelry, ephemera, sports memorabilia, new stuff, old stuff and so much more.

There will be plenty of food vendors, too.

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“I Am Talented” Will Showcase Local Teens At Howell Day

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Calling all teenage stars! Strut your stuff in the “I Am Talented” Talent Showcase during Howell Day! Howell Day will be held at Soldier Memorial Park on September 22 at 12:30 p.m.

The showcase is open to all local teens who want to perform their special talents.

Whether you are a singer, dancer, poet, or

artist, this event is for you. Local teens will be handling event production as well.

If you’re interested, visit surveymonkey. com/r/HowellDay. Contact Officer Michael Pavlick of the Howell Police at mpavlick@ howellpolice.org for more information.

This showcase is presented by Howell Township Police Department, Howell High School, and Howell Municipal Alliance.

Special School Election Date Changed

By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – The New Jersey Department of Education recently changed the date of the Special School Election to October 2, 2018, according to Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon.

The original date was scheduled for September 25, 2018; a date that coincides with the second day of Sukkot, a day of Jewish religious observance. After careful consideration, the Commissioner of Educa-

tion was authorized to change the election date so it did not conflict with religious observance.

You can find the updated September Special School Election timeline at MonmouthCountyVotes.com.

For questions about the date change, contact the NJDOE’s Office of School Facilities and Finance at budget@doe.state.nj.us.

For more information, contact the County Clerk’s Elections Division at 732-431-7790.

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Teen Hit By Car Has A Long Road Ahead To Recovery

By Jason Allentoff POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH – It’s been 12 days of intensive care and medical treatments for a 14-year-old girl who was hit by a speeding car in Point Pleasant while she was out riding a bicycle with her friends.

Although Emma-Mae is making progress, she has a long road ahead for recovery.

Stephanie Gnolfo, Emma-Mae’s mother, tells Jersey Shore Online that her daughter has been transferred to another hospital which specializes in brain traumas. She had been at Jersey Shore University Medical Center ever since the August 9th accident on Route 88 but was transferred to a new medical center over the weekend.

Gnolfo said “Emma-Mae is having severe migraines due to the concussion as well as the bleed on the brain and fractured skull. But she is the strongest kid I know and one hell of a fighter.”

A GoFundMe page started by Kristen Cutrona of Toms River has raised a total of $25,876 so far. The goal was originally set at $10,000 but due to the additional medical expenses for the extensive treatments, it is now set at $50,000.

The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce has announced they will have a special fundraiser for Emma-Mae on August 25th during the Point Pleasant Give Back Day. Gnolfo adds “I am forever grateful for all of the well wishes and prayers. It means so much to us.”

Emma and two friends were riding their bicycles at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 9th when they attempted to cross Route 88 at Sunset Avenue. They looked all ways, and believing it was clear, the two friends started to cross.

However, Emma was hit by what was described as a dark sedan.

Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Al Della Fave said “the teen was thrown onto the windshield over the hood, where she was carried on the car for a time before being thrown off.”

Della Fave adds “the vehicle’s driver callously continued driving after the impact, carrying the victim on the vehicle hood for a distance before she was thrown free of the vehicle.”

26-year-old Brittany Keifer was arrested later that night on charges of assault by auto and leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious bodily injury. Officers found her car, which suffered extensive front end damage, hidden under a tarp outside of her home. Due to changes in

bail reform laws, Keifer was released on a summons. This didn’t sit well with many on Facebook who voiced their displeasure with her release.

According to sources Jersey Shore Online cannot disclose, Keifer has a lawyer working on her case and all attempts to reach out for a comment have turned up dry.

Emma, an accomplished cheerleader, is supposed to start Point Pleasant Boro High School as a freshman this September. Her mother says “Emma’s ultimate goal is to get better and get out of the hospital. She hopes to start her journey of high school and hopes to be able to cheer again. For now, we need to concentrate on getting her better so we can try and make those things possible.”

Emma’s mother, who is a single mom, said “that phone call is the worst call any parent can ever get. Today, for the first time, I was able to finally bring myself to look at the GoFundMe page. I am just so overwhelmed by the love and support we have had. Also, how the community has come together tremendously to help a little girl that they didn’t even know. It just fills my heart knowing how loved Emma is and it means so much to us.

There are no words for me to even come close to expressing my gratitude.”

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Start with fresh seafood and other culinary delights, add a dash of music, and a pinch of surprises and you have Asbury Park’s Oysterfest, a three-day culinary event you don’t want to miss.

The Asbury Park Oyster Festival is an annual event usually held the weekend after Labor Day. This year’s event will be held on September 7, 5-10 p.m.; September 8, 11

a.m.-10 p.m.; and September 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bradley Park, Ocean Avenue and 5th Avenue.

Admission is $3.

Vendors needed! All types of vendors wanted: Entertainment, Arts and crafts, Antiques and collectibles, Commercial and business vendors and exhibitors, Non-profit vendors, and Food vendors.

See website for additional vendor information and applications. For more information, contact Sylvia Sylvia-Cioffi at 732-775-7676 or info@asburyparkchamber.com.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 25 - aug 31

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Inspiring ideas will fill up your tanks. You can’t make headway if you are running on empty. In the upcoming week you may be more comfortable working behind the scenes. You may receive a whiff of true love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might enjoy the center of attention, even if it is only within the confines of your home. If you have developed good habits you can let your daily business routines run on autopilot in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be the bandleader who directs your own life. Don’t let the passing whims of the world around you dictate how you spend your time this week. Use your charm and sincerity to impress people who wield the most influence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can improve your reputation and career standing this week by starting new projects and aligning yourself with key people. When you notice money-making opportunities, you must strike while the iron is hot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you may question whether your actions are bringing you the happiness you deserve. You may become more competitive at the workplace or more willing to tackle physically challenging projects.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Go the distance.

Some of life’s challenges require a mere sprint but you will really showcase your talents if you follow through on a long-term project. In the week ahead your most thoughtful words will receive attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week to

come you may form ties and alliances that are mutually beneficial. Your lack of adventurousness may seem dull and unexciting to some, but they know they can count on you when the chips are down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your insights may be valuable especially where money is concerned. You may receive some type of secret knowledge that you can parlay into personal profit.

Love can become a priority in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Strive to start something meaningful for future success. You may consider making a change on impulse in the week ahead but will be happier with something that you have deliberated upon and prepared for.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Past experiences should refine you not define you.

In the week ahead, you may find ways to become more efficient so that you can meet the demands of daily life head-on. Experiment with the latest technology.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Improve your financial standing while the going is good. Take steps to build an emergency fund, improve your job skills or widen your networks in the week ahead. Tact and kindness will produce the best results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your aura of inner peace is soothing and attractive to others. You can buy new clothing that will enhance your appearance. Friends or co-workers might be erratic or eccentric and try your patience in the upcoming week.

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By Wolfgang Puck

As the father of four sons - two grown and graduated from university, two more still in school - I know that right around now children may be deep in the doldrums. Depending on where in the country you live, summer vacation is drawing to a close or school has already started.

Either way, desperate measures are necessary to help those children who are still at home feel active, interested and happy, or to help cheer up those who have already returned to the classroom. Baking sweet treats has always done the trick for me, going back all the way to those days when I was an unhappy schoolboy in Austria dreading the end of my own summer break.

That is why I’d like to share a recipe for a delicious baked confection everyone will enjoy: blondies with walnuts and chocolate chips. I first encountered these popular American bar cookies - along with brownies, their even better-known chocolate-flavored cousins - after I came to America back in 1973, and I fell in love with them immediately. Like rich, dense, slightly chewy little pieces of cake you can pick up and eat from your hand, they have always seemed to me even more fun, indulgent and satisfying than cookies - and I love cookies!

Not only that, but blondies are easy to make. In fact, they’re even easier than most brownie recipes, since there’s no need to melt chocolate fi rst. Mixed with a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer, the batter comes together in just minutes. After 45 minutes or so of baking, and maybe another half hour to an hour of cooling before you cut them into squares, you have a treat that will bring joy to children and parents alike.

Under parental supervision, kids can join in the fun of preparing the blondies. If you like, let them come up with different variations from the walnuts and chocolate chips in the following recipe. I’ve seen blondies that contain other kinds of nuts, white chocolate or butterscotch chips, chopped pieces of toffee or other candy, raisins or chopped dried fruit of other kinds, miniature marshmallows, and even broken pieces of salted pretzel.

The fun doesn’t have to end there, either.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy blondies is to make them the base for sundaes. Place a square in a shallow serving bowl, and top it with a scoop of whatever ice cream you like.

Then a drizzle of your favorite sweet sauce, a dollop of whipped cream and some sprinkles top it off. Set up a blondie sundae bar, and the children may - at least for a moment - be so distracted they’ll forget that summer’s almost over or school’s already back in session.

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extra for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 ounces (185 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature 1 cup (250 mL) packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup (165 mL) coarsely chopped walnuts 2/3 cup (165 mL) semisweet chocolate chips Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting, optional Position the oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Evenly coat the inside of an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; then, with a spoon, sprinkle some flour over the bottom and sides of the pan to coat it evenly, tapping out the excess. Set the pan aside.

In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Put the butter and brown sugar in the large bowl of an electric stand mixer, or in a large mixing bowl if using a hand-held electric mixer. Beat at low speed until the sugar is incorporated; then, raise the speed to high and continue beating until fluffy, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beaters with a rubber spatula.

Reduce the speed to medium and, one at a time, add the eggs.

Beat in the sour cream and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture, beating just until incorporated. Add the walnuts and chocolate chips, beating at low speed just until mixed in evenly.

With the spatula, scrape the batter into the prepared pan and level its surface. Bake in the preheated oven until the top feels fi rm to a quick touch and a long wooden toothpick or cake tester gently inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool.

Line another rack with aluminum foil.

When the blondies are completely cool, run a sharp knife around the inside edges of the pan. Invert the foil-lined rack over the pan and then, holding the pan and rack together, quickly but carefully invert and lift off the pan to unmold the blondies.

To leave the blondies right-side up, place a large, flat platter or plate over the blondies and flip the foiled rack. Then remove the foil.

With the knife, carefully trim away the hard outside edges of the blondies; then, cut into nine equal square pieces, each about 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm). If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container at a cool room temperature.

If you like, decorate the blondies with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar before serving. Hold a small wire-meshed sieve over them, spoon a little confectioners’ sugar into the sieve and tap the side of the sieve while moving it over the blondies.

(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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