2019-01-05 - The Howell Times

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“The Record Store” Closes, Owner Pursues Passion For Music Community News!

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Jan. 31 will be the last day for the Record Store.

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – It was 1996. Artists like NYSNC, Alanis Morrisette, and TLC were in their hey-day, topping the charts with hits that would continue to hold a place in fans’ hearts.

Jeff Lega, owner of Howell Township’s famous musical staple, “The Record Store,” recalls that year as the busiest he has ever seen.

“It was just constant,” he said. Lega remembered ordering hundreds of copies of certain artists because they were just flying off the shelves.

In particular, he recalled ordering 1,000 copies of Eminem’s first ever album Infinite.

The Record Store even hosted midnight openings for new music drops, to which 50-60 people came out, said Lega.

“It was insanity,” he added.

It is now 2019. And by now, most Howell residents have heard that the town’s musical landmark, The Record Store, will soon be closing its doors.

–Photo courtesy The Record Store After 30 years in business, Lega is (Record - See Page 2)

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County Wins Innovation Challenge Grant, Plans To Grow Tech Jobs

By Kimberly Bosco FR EEHOLD – With the help of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the Fort Mon mout h Econom ic Revitalization Authority (FMER A), Monmouth Cou nt y wa s re ce ntly awarded a hefty $100,000 grant as part of the Innovation Challenge.

The Innovation Challenge is piloted by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). Monmouth

County plans to use its newly acquired funds to develop technology jobs throughout the county.

“Monmouth County is seeking to facilitate the growth of an emerging technology cluster at Fort Monmouth, which already houses the headquarters of three technology companies, currently employing over 1,000 people on the former Fort,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry, (Grant - See Page 4)

Middle School Awarded For Environmental Innovation

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Middle School North was recently the recipient of t he Mon mout h Conservation Foundation Grant for their Tower Garden project.

The Tower Garden project is part of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation’s Kids for Conser vation prog ram. According to MCF’s website, the Tower Gardens project aims to teach students about growing –Photo courtesy Howell Township Schools healthy, fresh, organic foods through sustainable practices while helping the school to meet the New nology to grow plants in an air or mist Jersey Science Standards by utilizing an environment rather than soil. Aeroponic innovative, educational tool. systems use water, liquid nutrients and “Tower Gardens employ aeroponic tech(Award - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 following his passion for music, which he said he no longer feels in the store.

“It had nothing to do with the sales actually…My heart just hasn’t been here for a long time,” said Lega. “No little business can survive on just one thing.”

The Record Store opened up in 1988 as a small shop in the Lanes Mills Plaza on Route 9, taking up just one space of about 1,000 square feet, said Lega. Over the years, the music store grew to take up three of those spaces, transforming from a record/CD/ cassette store to a music and comic shop.

“After ’96 the music business suffered,” said Lega. This is when The Record Store opted to take on comics to boost business in a failing industry. “It was really not my forte.”

Lega brought in a specialist from Comics

Plus to help facilitate the transition of The Record Store from music to music and comics.

Since then, The Record Store remained a hit with locals and music enthusiasts, adding comic book fans to their list of customers.

However, Lega wasn’t too happy with the new addition to their inventory, calling the comic industry “a gimmick.”

A comic might put out 50 volumes of a story, and then start over again with volume one, said Lega; or maybe they will put out two versions of the same comic to get people to buy both.

“We see a lot of that,” and Lega made it clear that he didn’t believe in it.

For Lega, The Record Store was always about the music. Although he is not a musician himself, Lega is a passionate music enthusiast, with musical tastes ranging from classics like Bruce Springsteen to modern artists such as Greta Van Fleet.

After comics became part of The Record Store’s personality, Lega felt like he was just “going through the motions.”

A recent trip to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame made that abundantly clear for him.

The decision to close the store was years in the making, and it was not an easy one either, said Lega. It wasn’t until he felt his love for music renewed with vigor at the sight of the greats at the Hall of Fame that he knew what he had to do.

That trip “made the decision much more clear for me,” he said.

In addition to that, The Record Store’s website notes: “Turning 60 this year he [Lega] felt that given this may be the final chapter in his life, wanted to explore other adventures and opportunities…So he felt it was best to close up shop. Our final day is scheduled for January 31st, 2019. We will continue to have new comic releases up to and including the week of January

23rd, 2019.”

The store will be having major sales until the official closing date of Jan. 31, 2019. After the store closes its doors, Lega will be selling the remaining inventory on EBay. Lega noted that he did not sell the business and he still owns the name, so “who knows,” he might be back in business sometime in the future.

Upon parting, Lega wanted to leave customers and fans of The Record Store with this: “I am very touched by the strong emotional response to what the store meant and means to every one of you. I was not prepared for the outpouring of emotion, and the crew and I would like to thank each of you who has posted a memory or positive comment on Facebook, or stopped by at the store so far this past week. We appreciate seeing so many familiar faces from our past and present, and hope we get the chance to see more of you soon.”

Large Crowd Postpones Medical Marijuana Meeting

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - A second hearing for a proposed medical marijuana dispensary on Adamston Road was postponed on the advice of Board of Adjustment attorney Robert Miller who recommended a larger venue since the standing-room-only crowd extended into the hallway at the municipal complex.

“Everyone has a fundamental constitutional right to attend and to speak if they

wish,” the attorney said.

“I can see and hear people out in the hallway. This room has to be large enough for people to attend this meeting,” he said.

“Their rights are in jeopardy.”

The room appeared to be divided down the middle, with people opposed to the facility wearing blue buttons on the left, and pro-medical marijuana dispensary advocates on the right, wearing green pins.

Board of Adjustment Chair Harvey Langer sternly admonished the audience that he would not stand for clapping, yelling or screaming, and said he would not hesitate to have people removed.

Several residents who live near the 6.57 acre site at 385 Adamston Road, formerly an Ocean First Bank, have hired opposing attorney Edward Liston, who urged Langer to postpone the meeting to avoid an appeal

based on the size of the crowd.

“This won’t be the last meeting, we’ll wind up in court one way or another, but that’s one issue we won’t have to discuss anymore,” Liston said.

Miller agreed. “The board should take this under consideration. There could be legal ramifications if we proceed,” he said.

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Continued From Page 1 the liaison to the Division of Planning and a member of FMERA. “We are thrilled to receive this important grant, which will help us attract more technology firms that will employ our able Monmouth County workforce while enriching the local economy,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, the liaison to the County’s economic development division.

FMERA is currently preparing to release a Request for Offers to Purchase (RFOTP) on the McAfee Center parcel, a space on which they believe the development of a mixed-use, technology campus would be

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Continued From Page 1 a soilless growing medium to quickly and efficiently grow nutrient-rich produce,” according to MCF. “This form of

best suited.

The McAfee Center building is approximately 89,492 square feet. There are eight raised-floor dry labs, an anechoic chamber and a 16-foot loading dock. The McAfee Center parcel also houses nine additional buildings, three of which are in good condition for reuse, according to the county.

FMERA showcased the property to the technology and real estate marketplaces back in July. The RFOTP is expected to be released in early 2019.

“Fort Monmouth has a rich history in technology and innovation and we are looking to carry on that legacy,” said FMERA Board Chairman Dr. Robert Lucky. “The development of a technology campus is both con-

sistent with the Fort Monmouth Reuse and Redevelopment Plan and complementary to the growing technology community at Fort Monmouth. We’re confident that this study will help us identify the tech sub-sector that is most appropriate for the McAfee Center.”

The Innovation Challenge was launched by the NJEDA in July 2018. The challenge offers individual communities or teams of municipalities the “opportunity to compete for planning awards of up to $100,000 to catalyze the growth of local ecosystems throughout New Jersey,” according to NJDEA. Proposals were scored on: The strength of the established partnership The commitment of additional funding

from partners The presence and strength of a defined collaborative stakeholder engagement process Evidence of the plan’s ability to grow the number of small businesses/attract employers Planning for solutions based on the use of new and emerging technologies The ability to execute the project or viability of the planning project.

Municipal Revitalization Index ranking The NJEDA will award $100,000 to each of the following: City of Bridgeton, the City of New Brunswick, Passaic County, the City of Trenton, Atlantic County, the City of Atlantic City, Camden County, Union Township, and Monmouth County.

growing uses 98 percent less water than traditional agriculture while growing organic produce 30 percent faster.”

T he MCF donated f ive aeroponic plants to five middle schools throughout the County; Howell Middle School

North was one of them.

MCF’s Tower Gardens program is significant as it helps students to think critically and come up with alternatives to traditional farming while reducing the negative impact on the environ-

ment.

The Howell Township Board of Education extended a special thanks to Kristin Raleigh and Moira Adams of Middle School North for bringing this opportunity to Howell Township.

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Continued From Page 2 the application by Jersey Shore Therapeutic Health Care, co-owned by Ann Davis and Karen Medlin, was held on Oct. 10.

During that meeting, attorney for the applicant John Paul Doyle cited New Jersey’s 2010 Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) that allows for six treatment centers in the state: two in the north, two in central Jersey and two in the south.

Jersey Shore Therapeutic Health Care is hoping to get permission from the Department of Health to operate one of the six new dispensaries; even if they do, they must also get approval from the municipality.

The company originally had until Nov. 30 for Board of Adjustment approval, but the state is still reviewing some 146 applications for the six new licenses, so that date has been adjourned, Miller said.

Doyle said that the Adamston Road location would make another treatment center more accessible to patients from Ocean and Monmouth Counties. The closest center is currently in Woodbridge.

The property has a 2,800-square foot bank building, a parking lot and privately-owned acreage in the rear which would partly be used as a cultivation center.

During the Nov. 19 hearing, Doyle noted that the sole issue for postponing the meeting was the fire code which determined the capacity of the room at 238 people.

“If there’s less, let’s proceed since we’re not violating any laws,” he said.

Miller disagreed. “There’s a number of people in the hallway, and there’s still people coming in. I’d like to carry the meeting to comply with case law.”

Construction Official Dan Newman was called in to do a head count. While the exact number was not clear, Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said there ( Marijuana- See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 4 were fewer than 238 people in attendance.

In the end, Langer polled the Board of Adjustment members, a majority of who said the meeting should be held in a larger venue.

A notice of a new date and venue would be

published on the township website. Langer said he was hopeful the meeting could be held in January when “cooler heads would prevail.”

The issue of whether a medical marijuana dispensary belongs at this location is separate from state government officials deciding whether to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults.

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

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

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

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

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

The Township of Howell looks forward to serving you.

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Howell Police Citizens Academy

HOWELL – Come join us for our 1st Annual Howell Police Citizens Academy. It is being offered to residence of our community, and will be from February 6 to May 1 on Wednesday nights.

This academy gives an over view of police related topics. You will understand how emergency services operate within Howell Township. This is not a first come,

fi rst serve program. The applicants will be selected after a review and background process.

If you are interested in the academy, visit the link for the full application. Applications must be filled out and returned no later than January 9, 2019. Application at: twp. howell.nj.us/…/Howell-PD-Citizens-Police-Aca.

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Starbucks Coming To Brick

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Coffee lovers got some good news recently since it was announced that an application for the township’s f irst f ree-standing, drive-th r u Starbucks was unanimously approved by the Planning Board during their December meeting.

The site of the new coffeehouse is on Brick Boulevard, fronting Bay Harbor Plaza, and inside a jughandle turn in f ront of AC Moore/ T he Bu rli ng ton Coat Factory. The .92-acre lot was once the site of a Getty gas station.

Loralie Totten of Crest Engineering Inc. said that the 2,325-square-foot building would have three points of access: a right-in, right-out only on Brick Blvd.; one at the southern portion of the jughandle; and a northern access point that is “in only.”

A drive-through is planned for the eastern side of the site. Architectural renderings show outdoor seating and 30 parking spaces.

The engineer said that three variances would be needed for the application, which include the setback of the building, the impervious coverage, and the location of the trash enclosure since the property is relatively narrow.

Township Zoning Officer Sean Kinneavy said the administration agrees that the location is perfect because it’s too small for a super Wawa or that type of facility.

Why Some Gas Stations Fail Why do gas stations go out of businesses while others are opening at the same time?

In a phone call after the meeting, Kin neav y was asked why the Getty st ation went out of busi ness in the f irst place - especially consider ing that three new Wawa gas stations and a Royal Farms gas station have gotten approvals in recent months to build in Brick. Kinneavy said the model of gas stations has changed over the years.

“The old model was a gas station that had pumps and bays for repairs and service work, but through talking to people and observation, that was no longer financially feasible because the owners don’t make much money on gas sales,” he said.

“So the owner would be interrupted while he was repair ing cars to sell gas. I’ve seen 10 or 12 gas stations go out of business in Brick because they weren’t making enough money,” Kinneavy said.

The next gas station model was a partnership between the oil companies - who would buy the gas station - and an independent owner, who would run the service bay, change oil and sell tires.

“So the independent owner would have to abide by [the oil company’s] r ules in ter ms of signage and other things, almost like a franchise agreement with the oil company,” he said.

In the 1980s, the new model for gas

stations was gas pumps, an office with a little store, and a freestanding car wash building, but this model didn’t last since the stores were not large enough, and most people did not get t hei r ca rs washed at a gas st at ion, Kinneavy said.

The newest model for gas stations are the super Wawas and Quick Checks that have large stores, prepared food and gas, but no repair shop, which are largely national franchises now.

“That’s a great location for Starbucks because on that side of Brick Blvd. there’s no place to stop and get coffee,” he said.

Kinneavy, who has served at Brick’s Zoning Officer since 1980, has set his retirement for February 1, 2019.

Construction of the new Starbucks, which is the largest coffeehouse chain in the world, should begin this summer and would take about six months to complete, said architect Dan Governelli during the Planning Board meeting.

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HOWELL – Take part in this chronic disease self-management workshop to Take Control of Your Health!

Those living with chronic disease, such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, depression, heart or lung disease, and those who care for them are encouraged to participate in this free six-week series. Participants will learn how to set individual goals and make a weekly, step-by-step action plan to improve health from trained peer leaders.

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Classes begin on Jan. 24, 1-3 p.m. at the senior center on Preventorium Road. Pre-registration is required. You must be a resident of Howell and 60 years or older to participate.

For more information, call Carol at 732-9384500 ext. 2554.

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Knights of Columbus Sponsor Youth Free Throw Contest

HOWELL – The Father Cetkowski Council of the Knights of Columbus (Howell/ Jackson) is sponsoring the annual Basketball Free Throw Contest. All boys and girls ages 9 through 14 are invited to participate. This event is free.

The competition will be held on January 12, 2019 at St. Veronica’s School Gym located on Route 9 in Howell. Registration begins at 1

p.m. and the competition will begin at 1:30 p.m. Winners of the competition will move onto the district competition.

All contestants on the local level will be recognized for their participation in the event.

Participants are required to furnish proof of age (i.e. birth certificate) and written parental consent. For entry forms or more information contact Brian Curran at 908-415-4720.

2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament For Homeless Vets

OCEANPORT – The 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament for Homeless Veterans will be held on January 12 at 12 p.m. at the Monmouth Park Racetrack. There will be pool play, competitive and social bracket,

and prizes awarded to the top three teams from each bracket.

Register now! For more information, email ElksCornholeTournament@gmail. com.

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FHS Sophomore Recognized For Community Service FREEHOLD – Jocelynn Dow, a sophomore at Freehold High School, was recently recognized for her volunteer work by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Jack and Jill of America is a youth leadership development organization established in 1938.

Jocelynn, who has been a member with Jack and Jill for five years, completed 133 service hours between May 2017 a nd Ap r i l 2018.

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Monmouth County Freeholders Applaud Legislation Promoting Locally Grown Produce

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry are applauding the signing of a bill into law that requires the State’s tourism division to publish information about farm-to-table restaurants on their website.

“I am excited to see the State promoting restaurants that are supporting our local agricultural businesses, while serving fresh, healthy food to residents and visitors alike,” said Director Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Division of Economic Development. “In Monmouth County, our Grown in Monmouth program has been largely successful in promoting restaurants that serve locally grown produce, so we hope to see that same success at the state level.”

In 2016, Monmouth County’s Grown in Monmouth program launched a logo and invited farms, agricultural businesses and restaurants to use the logo to promote, market and brand their products.

All of these restaurants and businesses were then added to the website, growninmonmouth.com, where users could search an interactive map to find them. The website features restaurants, wineries, breweries, farmers markets, places to pick your own produce and even Christmas tree

farm locations.

“I am pleased to see so many of our Assembly and Senate members come together to sponsor this bill and the unanimous support for our agricultural community as they voted to pass it into law,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Agricultural Board.

“We hope, one day soon, to see every restaurant in Monmouth County, and in New Jersey, serving the fresh, high-quality produce that comes right from our local farmers and the passing of this legislation is another step in the right direction.”

In the fall of 2015, the United States Department of Agriculture awarded the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders a Rural Business Enterprise Grant to assess the rural agricultural industry in Monmouth County, evaluate current trends and future opportunities to expand the industry, and to develop a marketing strategy to promote and market local agricultural products. The ‘Grown in Monmouth’ initiative is designed to help retain and grow the County’s agriculture industry and provide business skills assistance to our agricultural community.

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The True Story of NaziHunter, Simon Wiesenthal

FREEHOLD – The Adult Education Committee of Freehold Jewish Center presents The True Story of Nazi-Hunter, Simon Wiesenthal, a staged reading performed by Harlan Tuckman in the role of Simon Wiesenthal.

This riveting play will be read by Harlan Tuckman, a former Marlboro Township and current Monroe Township resident. Tuckman is a well-recognized writer and local actor, with on – and off – Broadway credits.

Join us for this event on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for FJC members, $12 for nonmembers, and $5 for students.

This one man-man show, filled with hope, humanity and humor, is the true story of Simon Wiesenthal, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. Nicknamed the “Jewish James Bond”, he devoted his life to bringing more than 1,000 Nazi war criminals to justice.

His unbelievable dedication and tenacity over decades is honored in this play. The play, set in 2003, two years before his death, relates the details of a few of his investigations. Among them was the pursuit Franz Stangl the former commandant of the Treblinka death camp, and the search for the officer who arrested Anne Frank. Simon Wiesenthal’s persistence, hard work, and humor are all thoroughly conveyed throughout the production.

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Register Your Surveillance Camera With Manasquan Police MANASQUAN – The Manasquan Police Department is initiating a new program. This program encourages residents and businesses to register their privately owned home or business video surveillance system, including the popular doorbell camera systems. We recognize that crimes can be committed at any place or time and that video surveillance systems may capture footage that could help solve crimes in our community. During a criminal investigation our officers are often unaware of the many residences and businesses that have surveillance systems who might have this footage.

Please note that this program does not give police the ability to tap into any home or business surveillance feeds. Your participation in this program is 100 percent voluntary and your personal information will be kept confidential and not for public dissemination.

Only law enforcement personnel will view the surveillance footage.

Any resident or business can register their camera by going to manasquan-nj.gov to fill out a short form. To access this form from the main page of the town’s website click on the government tab and then on the police department tab. The video camera registration will be on the left hand side. Any questions please reach out to Chief Michael Bauer at 732-2231000 ext. 223.

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

Alternative Treatments For Seizure Management

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Epilepsy is frustrating and difficult on one’s life. It can show up many ways, from mild absence seizures, to grand mal, to cyclic vomiting and nocturnal seizuresß. Medications such as gabapentin, phenytoin, valproate, topiramate, carbamazepine and others may control symptoms for a while, but they’re not a cure. No one has the answer to all types of seizures, because the origin differs.

Knowing what raises or lowers your threshold becomes imperative to reducing frequency. For example, becoming dehydrated, upset or taking too hot a shower can trigger a seizure. Sleep deprivation, a stressful interaction with someone or too much glutamate or caffeine can all reduce your seizure threshold, causing an episode. Here are some popular medications that reduce seizure threshold and increase seizure frequency: • Antihistamines • Insulin and diabetes medications • Oxytocin • Maprotiline • Clomipramine • Clozapine • Lithium • Fluoroquinolone antibiotics • Methylphenidate • Metronidazole or Tinidazole Schizandra herb Animal research suggests that impaired methylation (reduced folate, which is not folic acid by the way) can damage the hippocampus and result in post-seizure memory loss. Reduced folate transport to the brain led to seizures, cognitive impairment, immune suppression, and anemia in a 7 year girl. When the child was given a little methylfolate (not folic acid), her condition substantially improved.

You can protect your brain from seizures naturally. Consider compounds known to raise threshold, reducing seizure incidents: • Magnesium

• Omega 3 fish oils • Grape seed extract • CBD or cannibidiol, an extract from marijuana That last one might shock you, as it is from marijuana but CBD, a non-psychoactive hemp extract is federally legal now since President Trump recently signed the bill. That means that people in pain, and those with seizures have easier access and possibly a cure.

Fish oils are essential for cell membrane stability in trillions of your cells. They’re critical for neurological function and work by reducing nerve irritation or excitability in the brain. This means that your nerves aren’t so easily over stimulated and seizure-inducing compounds are less likely to be released.

In 2015, a case-controlled study involving 70 children was published in the New American Journal of Medical Science. The kids all had uncontrolled, chronic seizures. Thirty-five of the children were given omega 3 fish oil (containing EPA and DHA), while everyone else received a placebo. After three months, the number of children without seizure activity went from no one to 57%. No improvements happened in the placebo group.

Another study confirmed omega 3’s benefits for epilepsy in adults. In this study, participants with drug-resistant seizures took about 1,000 mg omega 3 fish oils supplements every day. This went on for three different ten-week treatment periods. There was an incredible 34% reduction in seizure frequency compared to the placebo group.

Fish oil isn’t the only “brain food” for epilepsy. Grape seed extract is another protective compound. It protects your hippocampus which houses one of your seizure ‘switches.’ Grape seed extract turns off the seizure switch. Finally, keep in mind that chamomile, ginkgo and St. John’s wort may interact with your medication.

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CNHS Coach Inducted into Coaches Hall of Fame at NYC Armory

COLTS NECK – Colts Neck High School’s longtime cross country and track coach Jim Schlentz was one of five coaches honored at the 4th Annual Coaches Hall of Fame Invitational on December 15th at The Armory’s New Balance Track & Field Center in Washington Heights, New York.

According to a press release from The Armory Track, the Coaches Hall of Fame Invitational is one of The Armory’s largest and most action-packed high school events during the indoor season. More than 4,000 athletes representing 160 high school track & field teams were on hand including many of the top track & field programs in the metropolitan area.

“The f ive coaches being inducted this year are not only some of the most

MRHS Technology Career Day Brings Professionals into the Classroom

MARLBORO – Technology education students at Marlboro High School recently had the chance to hear directly from professionals during the Annual Technology Education Career Day. The career day initiative provides students within the technology education department an opportunity to hear from professionals regarding potential careers that incorporate the skills they are currently learning.

Students heard from graphic designers, digital marketing specialists, video editors, a technology company CEO, a cybersecurity specialist, civil engineers, an electrical engineer, a computer science professor, and many more. Several of the speakers are Marlboro High School graduates.

MRHS Connect4Cancer Club Collects 300 Toys for Children’s Hospital MARLBORO – The Connect4Cancer Club at Marlboro High School hosted their 2nd Annual Holiday Toy Drive.

Guided by club president Olivia Downs, the drive surpassed last year’s donation amount and collected close to 300 new toys from classmates, friends, and family for the pediatric patients of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The toys were hand delivered this past weekend just in time to brighten the holidays for the children receiving services.

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successful coaches in U.S. track and field history but all are considered to be outstanding educators and leaders of our youth,” said Tim Fulton, The Armory Foundation’s Director of High School Track and Field. “I have known gotten to know many of them personally over the years and they inspired

not only the athletes they coached but also the coaches they coached against.

They truly are the best of the best in every aspect.”

A likeness of Mr. Schlentz is now featured on The Armory’s Hall of Fame wall. Mr. Schlentz has coached distance at Colts Neck High School since

1998. His teams have won eight state titles, and his athletes have won seven individual or relay national championships. Mr. Schlentz previously coached at Wagner College and LaSalle University, and also has experience coaching elite athletes, having guided six runners to the Olympic Trials.

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By: Michael J. Deem and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The success of a Wrongful Death claim depends not only on the merits of your case, but also your attorney’s knowledge and understanding of New Jersey’s Wrongful Death law. Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates has lectured to New Jersey’s Trail Lawyers about handling Wrongful Death claims.

A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member. (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1). This statute does not permit recovery for emotional distress, pain and suffering and other types of non-pecuniary losses. However, non-pecuniary losses may be recovered under New Jersey’s Survival Act which we will address in next month’s publication. The Wrongful Death Act benefits the heirs of the deceased while the Survival Act provides a remedy to a decedent’s executor or administrator.

The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another.

Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss. Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity.

Only attorneys with a firm grasp of the law will routinely recover maximum pecuniary compensation for their clients.

Pecuniary losses under the Wrongful Death Act are recoverable only by the decedent’s next of kin-heirs at law. Recovery of pecuniary loss does not become a part of the decedent’s estate. In fact the statute

specifically states that “the amount recovered in proceedings under Michael J. Deem this chapter shall be for the exclusive benefit of the persons entitled to take any intestate personal property of the decedent. . . ” Therefore, the first step is to determine the class of people entitled to take under the intestacy laws of New Jersey. (See N.J.S.A. 3B:5-3 and N.J.S.A.3B:5-4). Once the heirs have been identified, the next step is to determine which heirs were “dependent” on the decedent at the time of his/her death. In fact the Act states that “if any person so entitled . . . were dependent on the decedent at his death, they shall take the same as though they were the sole persons so entitled, in such proportions as shall be determined by the court . . . .” What this means is that it may not be enough that you are a legal heir under the intestacy statute, because any heir that was also dependent on the decedent at the time of his death will take as though they were the sole person entitled and to the exclusion of all other identified heirs who were not dependent.

Dependency must be actual and not merely legal. Pecuniary damages may not be implied from the relationship with the decedent. Although it may be partial it must be of a substantial degree. For example, occasional gifts made by a parent to a child, without more, does not establish dependency. In essence, your level of dependency may entitle you to greater percentage of the recovery than the next dependent heir.

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Calling All Cats Sanctuary Offers Shelter

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Calling all cats…your sanctuary is safe and sound.

Sara Cameron, the president of the non-profit organization, Calling All Cats, said she was greatly relieved when she left a recent Board of Adjustment meeting where the board voted unanimously to approve a use variance for the organization’s cat sanctuary on her property.

Elena Gable, a professional planner from Red Bank, joined attorney Ken W. Biedznski in representing Cameron during the meeting. The property on 77 East Veterans Highway is in a residential zone.

Cameron, a certified animal control officer and animal cruelty officer, offered testimony to what the operation involves. The sanctuary began operating in January 2015 but after some public exposure from a newspaper article, the township took a closer look at the facility and determined a use variance was warranted.

During the meeting, Cameron said she is also employed at a veterinary clinic in Toms River.

She founded Calling All Cats eight years ago which shelters a sanctuary for both feral and unadoptable cats on property near her single-family residence that she shares with her daughter.

Some of the 44 non-feral cats are in hospice care, according to Cameron, who said that she receives some of them from local shelters who would otherwise be forced to euthanize them.

“I take pride in the treatment we provide,” Cameron said.

“I can tell you all their names. All the cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped,” Cameron said during the meeting. The area is fenced in to prevent any stray animals coming onto the property who might harm the feral cats and other animals.

Cameron said a number of the feral cats who have found shelter there came from Seaside Heights. The borough assisted with the transfer when the cats who were living under the boardwalk were displaced when renovation in the resort town began.

The shelter houses around 104 cats total at any given time. Three pot belly pigs, seven goats, five sheep, three rabbits and five dogs call the 10-acre property home.

“There are no issues of the (feral cats) wandering off the property. They are warm, fed and loved here,” Cameron said. An old chicken coop on the property is utilized for the sanctuary. There will be no more (non-cats). We are

limited to that.”

The organization also works with fostering the cats and has 40 foster homes. The non-feral cats are not adopted.

“The cats live here until the end,” Cameron said. The sheep, goats and pigs came from farms and petting zoos in the area.

“They each have their own story, said Lisa Vivino of Toms River. She is one of the organization’s 50 volunteers. She visits the facility twice a week to feed the cats and cleanup the sanctuary.

Romeo, a black haired feline, is among Vivino’s favorites in the garage-like shelter that houses the non-feral cats.

“We got him five months ago and he had a lot of scabs on his neck but he’s doing much better now.

He had a pretty drastic diagnosis but we don’t think about that. We just love them all. Sara is amazing,” Vivino said of the group’s president.

Cameron said that Romeo came to the sanctuary after a township resident’s home fire on Bennett Mills Road where the owner evacuated their dogs but had to leave their cats.

“We were able to treat him for the skin condition he developed at the shelter he was in after the fire. He was found to have allergies and we

administered medicine with a syringe each day.

We found out, though, that he has feline AIDS,” Cameron said.

Michele Rutkowski of Beachwood serves as the operating director of the organization. “We have a great program here.”

Rutkowski said the group is grateful for the donations of food and other items that has come forward from the public, as well as financial donations.

She also noted that the organization has legal and professional fees that it must pay to the township due to the use variance issue. Some of the funds that would have gone into the sanctuary had to be diverted to deal with this latest challenge.

Cameron told the members of the Board of Adjustment that her desire is that should, for any reason, she no longer be able to oversee the cat sanctuary, it would be operated by her daughter Naomi Edivk, who is following in her footsteps.

“She is 14 now but she grew up in this environment and is amazing. She just soaks up all the knowledge about animals and knows now the kinds of things I didn’t know until I was in my 20s.”

The organization has a Facebook page which serves as its primary communication tool while its website is under construction.

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35 Graduate Monmouth County Police Academy

FREEHOLD – Sheriff Shaun Golden is pleased to announce the graduation of 35 newly sworn law enforcement and corrections officers from the Monmouth County Police Academy. On Dec. 14, 15 recruits of the 95th Basic Course for Police Officers and 20 recruits from 37th Basic Course for County Corrections Officers received their police training commission certifications during a ceremony at the Monmouth County Police Academy in Freehold.

“By successfully completing this training, these fine men and women have demonstrated their commitment to law enforcement and corrections,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden, whose agency runs the Monmouth County Police Academy.

“That is a great privilege, since there is no higher responsibility, than maintaining public safety. I’m proud of their accomplishments and commend all for a job well done.”

The Basic Course for Police Officers is a 20 week program with 780 hours of training, run through the Monmouth County Police Academy. Recruits train in patrol concepts, defensive driving, professional development, weaponry and unarmed defense, criminal investigation, ethics, emergency medical care and physical training, along with a host of other courses. Upon successful completion of the police training commission approved curriculum, the officers are well prepared to serve their respective law enforcement agencies.

“Through their strong commitment and hard work, we can be sure that these graduates will serve our residents and communities well as they begin successful careers in law enforcement,” said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Training for the Basic Course for Cou nt y Cor re ct ion s Of f ice r s is 12 weeks. The cor rections off icers engaged in physical training and drill and learned how to properly use firearms, batons, handcuffing techniques and mechanical restraints. They were also trained in unarmed self- defense a n d e m e r ge n c y m e d ic a l r e s p o n s e.

Classroom instruction included topics

on law enforcement and ethics, stress management, contraband and evidence processing, characteristics of inmates and drug interdiction and identification. Twelve recruits are from Union County Department Cor rections and eight recruits are from Hudson County Department of Corrections.

“These self less men and women have committed their professional lives to serving in public safety and I applaud t hem,” said Freeholder Deput y Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Mon mouth Cou nt y Sher iff ’s Off ice and member of the Police Academy Board of Directors. “Their extensive training and personal character leave them well-prepared for a career in law enforcement and we are truly grateful for their efforts.”

Sheriff Golden, Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni, Chief John Mioduszewski, Holmdel Police Department, Dir. Ronald Edwards, Hudson County Corrections and Asst. Director Robert Cesa ro, Un ion Cou nt y Cor rect ions presented the recruits with their certificates.

Award Recipients Include: • Academic Award: 95th BCPO Milton Roman III, Neptune Township PD & 37th BCCCO Lance L. Pecina II, Union County Corrections • Marksmanship Award: 95th BCPO Nicklas Shimonovich, Lakewood PD & 37th BCCCO Daniel J. DiProfio, Union County Corrections • Outstanding Award: 95th BCPO Milton Roman III, Neptune Township PD & 37th BCCCO Pedro Vazquez Jr., Hudson County Corrections • Merit Award: 95thBCPO Michael J. Hyle Jr., Alternate Route & 37th BCCCO Lance L. Pecina II, Union County Corrections • Physical Fitness: 95thBCPO Patrik Abrenica, Alternate Route & Pedro Vazquez Jr. Hudson County Corrections • Traffic Officers Association Award: 95thBCPO Brian L. Rieker, Alternate Route

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TOMS RIVER – HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River will unveil its new name and brand as part of its Company’s name change and rebranding initiative. Beginning Jan. 1, the inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be known as Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River. It will continue to provide the same high-quality, post-acute care for patients overcoming a variety of major illnesses and injuries.

“Our new Encompass Health brand reflects more than the change of our name. It reinforces our commitment to working together to continuously improve the care we provide our patients,” said Patty Ostaszewski, CEO of Encompass Health Toms River. “With a focus on clinical collaboration and strengthening relationships, we will continue to play an important role in making a difference in the lives of our patients.”

Birmingham, Alabama-based HealthSouth Corporation launched its new name and brand on Jan. 1, 2018 and will be transitioning its 130 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and 273 home health and hospice locations serving 36 states and Puerto Rico through 2019. All of the

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H A M I LTON – Aqu a New Je r sey reminds customers that they play a role in ensuring their local wastewater system operates properly, from the pipes that run from their homes and businesses to the treatment plant itself. This holiday season, Aqua offers customers the following tips for the proper disposal of fat, oil and grease: • Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets. Instead, carefully pour warm, not hot, grease into a metal can, wait for it to cool, and dispose of it in the trash.

• Use strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids.

• Scrape food scraps and grease into a trash can.

Aqua reminds customers that garbage disposals do not keep fat, oil and grease out of plumbing systems or prevent clogs, and that common ingredients like butter, lard, sauces and dairy products can all contribute to blockages. Homeowners should also avoid flushing any wipes down the toilet, even if they are labeled as flushable. Wipes don’t break down and are a leading cause of backups in home plumbing, and can contribute to larger blockages in wastewater systems, as well.

“The holiday season is a good time to remind customers that they play a critical role

in keeping household plumbing, wastewater collection systems and treatment plants operating efficiently and effectively,” said Aqua New Jersey President John Hildabrant. “While fat, oil and grease go down the drain as liquids, they solidify and, over time, can completely block pipes and cause raw sewage backups in homes and overf lows in streets. We want to make sure our customers are prepared around the holiday season to not only avoid a mess, but also the cost of repairs.”

Fat, oil and grease can also clog a household grinder pump, which is a mini sewage-pumping station with one pump for an individual home. Grinder pumps are used where gravity sewer lines cannot be used. The single pump sits inside an underground tank and pumps wastewater produced in a home into the sewer line.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 5 - jan 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t impose unnecessary limits on yourself. You can achieve any goal through simple willpower. A sustained effort will erode any walls or barriers that stand in your way. Perseverance is the key this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Old friends or past problems could be on your mind in the week ahead. You may be more ambitious or focused on completing end of the year tasks. You will have more time for fun and games by next weekend.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put on a happy face. No matter how far down in the dumps you feel inside you should display a cheerful exterior.

Go out of your way to please a loved one as this week unfolds and share a sense of adventure.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You won’t see the entire picture until the puzzle is complete. You may not know what you will find early in the week but given adequate time and patience you will piece together the reason for someone’s actions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The short work week ahead might challenge you to organize your long list of duties in an efficient way. Look forward to a day of relaxation that will help you regain focus and move forward as the week progresses.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pace yourself.

You may feel compelled to work hard but remember to take a break when necessary. You’ll shine much brighter as a supporting player than as the star of the show. Manage your time carefully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can’t let your

hair down when you are forced to keep spirits up.

Social affairs challenge you to honor professional duties in a formal, strait-laced and diplomatic manner. Be responsible and dutiful in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be generous to a fault in the week ahead. You may spend money indiscriminately or feel the need to show off. A budding relationship has potential but may be on the back burner for a few days.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Good deeds will be repaid if you extend a helping hand to someone. You may feel a nagging need to economize after holiday excesses. You may benefit from implementing a strict budget in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might be elected to be designated driver of your gang. If you must paint the town red, be sure you don’t wield a brush at anything you shouldn’t. Don’t push your luck or break the rules and laws this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Recharge the batteries. The holiday rush may have left you feeling a bit drained. The week ahead may offer an excellent chance to get back in the swing of things by performing light duty around the house or office.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pull the proverbial thorn from your side. A nagging situation or problem could put you on edge in the week to come, but a few hours of hard work will eliminate your worries. You will reach your goals despite delays.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Healthy New Year! See In The New Year With An Easy, Elegant Main Dish

By Wolfgang Puck

“I’ll start my diet tomorrow” may be one of the statements most frequently made on Dec. 31. Just as we’re planning a high-spirited New Year’s Eve dinner, we’re also beginning to think about New Year’s resolutions that will probably include healthy eating and weight loss.

But a wise person once told me that one of the best ways to spend the last night of the year is to start practicing habits you’d like to follow in the year to come. Which leads to the question: How do you make your New Year’s Eve menu as festive as possible while also following healthy eating principles?

Please let me suggest one simple solution: Choose ingredients that are not only good for you but also taste delicious, and prepare and present them in a way that is simultaneously health-conscious and elegant.

If that sounds ambitious, I’m happy to share a perfect example with my recipe for pan-seared salmon fillets with rustic pesto, cherry tomatoes and vegetable “spaghetti.”

Let’s start with the good-for-you part of the recipe. Salmon is a superbly healthy main-dish ingredient; an excellent source of lean protein that is also rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. I accompany the salmon with vegetable “spaghetti”: vitamin-packed fresh vegetables cut into long, thin strands.

And I top it up all with a rustic pesto sauce that uses far less oil and fewer pine nuts than found in the traditional recipe.

As for deliciousness worthy of a special meal, this recipe doesn’t hold back. Salmon is luxuriously rich in flavor and texture, especially when cooked medium-rare. The pesto, even in this leaner version, packs a big punch of flavor. And the vegetable strands surprisingly offer much of the pleasure you’d get from eating a starchy bowl of pasta.

One look at the results leaves no doubt that this makes a perfect choice for an end-year celebration. The swirl of brightly colored vegetables, the vivid green and red of the pesto and tomatoes, and the rose-pink salmon add up to a presentation that may remind you of a beautiful fireworks display.

You’ll also be surprised by how easy the dish is to put together. You can prep the vegetables in advance, the pesto takes 5 minutes to put together, and the final cooking and plating will take no more than 15 minutes.

This will leave you, the host, plenty of time for one more glass of Champagne - a small indulgence with which to toast a new year of healthy, flavorful eating.

PAN-SEARED SALMON FILLETS WITH RUSTIC PESTO, CHERRYTOMATOES, AND VEGETABLE “SPAGHETTI” Serves 4 RUSTIC PESTO AND CHERRY TOMATOES: 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI AND PAN-SEARED SALMON: 2 medium zucchini, trimmed 1 medium yellow squash, or 1 extra zucchini, trimmed 2 large carrots, peeled and trimmed 3 radishes, trimmed 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 4 portions center-cut salmon fillet, each about 6 ounces (185 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Edible organic flowers, for garnish, optional To make the pesto, put the basil, olive oil, Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic in a mixing bowl. Stir well. Add the cherry tomatoes and stir again to coat them thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

For the vegetable spaghetti, use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, and radishes into spaghetti-like strands; or, if you don’t have a spiralizer, cut them using a mandolin or by carefully cutting them lengthwise into thin slices and then stacking the slices and cutting them lengthwise into similar thin strands.

Set aside all the vegetable spaghetti in a bowl, tossing them together.

Season the salmon fillets to taste on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a saute pan large enough to hold all the fillets comfortably in a single layer.

When the oil is hot enough to shimmer slightly, carefully add the fillets and cook until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning them only once; the fish should still look a slightly deeper rose color at the center when a small knife-tip is inserted between the flakes near the thickest part. When the fish is done to your liking, transfer to a plate and keep warm.

In a clean pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the vegetable spaghetti, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir and toss continuously until the strands are brightly colored and have softened slightly, about 1 minute.

Using tongs, arrange beds of the vegetable spaghetti on individual heated serving plates. Place a salmon fillet on top of the vegetable spaghetti on each plate. Spoon the pesto-tomato mixture over and around the salmon. If you like, garnish with edible flowers. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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