2019-03-02 - The Howell Times

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Officials Discuss Fate of MacKenzie Museum

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – While inclimate weather postponed the Feb. 20 special meeting, the township council remains deter mined to ascertain the fate of the MacKenzie Museum and Library. A rescheduled special meeting on the future of the museum will be held on March 5.

Thoughts around the fate of the MacKenzie Museum came to light during –Photo by Sara Grillo the Feb. 5 council meetThe MacKenzie House on Lakewood-Farmingdale ing. Deputy Mayor Evelyn Road is a historical landmark that people in the com(Museum - See Page 7) munity would like to see restored.

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By Kimberly Bosco The first line of Kathy Curto’s book says it all: “When I was growing up in southern New Jersey in the 1970s and 80s, there were days my mother floated through the halls of our brick ranch house leaving behind waves and wafts of curious and enticing aromas: Charlie, Wind Song and, if she’d been cooking all day, garlic.”

Curto is a Jersey Shore native, growing up in 1970s Toms River in a house off Brookside Drive. She attended Cedar Grove Elementary, Intermediate East, and Toms River High School East before moving out of state for college.

While she may reside in New York’s Hudson Valley these days, Curto’s childhood is a long-time tenant in her mind. Her book “Not for Nothing: Glimpses Into A Jersey Girlhood” demonstrates how her memories of her childhood on the Jersey Shore have become a source of value, inspiration, and communication for the writer.

“When I started the book, I didn’t even realize I was starting it,” Curto said in an interview with Jersey Shore Online.

The writing process began in 2005, when Curto was taking a creative writing workshop as a student.

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Continued From Page 1 “The prompt was to write your earliest memory,” she said. For Curto, her mind effortlessly travelled back in time to the 1970s, when her family operated a gas station business on the Jersey Shore.

She noted the business is still running today at the hands of her siblings.

After that moment, “it clicked, the planets sort of aligned,” she said, and “Not for Nothing” became a possibility. She continued to dig up memories from her past to write about, although it would be many years before these pieces came together to form her book.

After Curto left the Jersey Shore, she attended undergrad at Sara Lawrence College in New York where she concentrated on sociology and creative writing.

She continued her writing while doing graduate work at Hunter College, also in New York, where she worked on getting her Master’s in Social Work.

It wasn’t until years later, around 2010, that she really focused in on “Not for Nothing” while she was attending classes for her Masters of Fine Arts in writing.

Between 2010 and 2012, she “wrote heavily” for her book while finishing up her studies and being a mother to her four kids, who are now 18, 20, 22, and 24 years old.

“I was chipping away at it in various degrees,” said Curto. “Not for Nothing” was mostly complete by 2012, and re-

ceived official acceptance for publication by December 2017.

Curto’s book is made up of numerous small chapters that describe “snapshots” of moments from her childhood. Beginning with chapter one, entitled “Now,” Curto takes us back in time to see what her girlhood was like in a place most of us can recognize ourselves.

From going down to Fred’s Texaco with her mother for a Coca Cola, making stops along the way to the A&P that used to be on Route 37, or Garden State Bank, to signing up for kindergarten classes in the basement of Ambassador Ch r istian Academy Chu rch School, Curto takes us on a journey of Ocean County in its former years.

One chapter, entitled “21st Street,” is a glimpse of when Curto moved to 21st Street in Ship Bottom while she was in the first grade. She attended Ethel Jacobsen Elementary and spent her free time going to the local arcade, playing mini golf, riding her bike down to the bait shop and crabbing on the Barnegat Bay. “Not for Nothing” makes countless references to familiar Jersey Shore spots that we know and love, some no longer with us.

“There’s references to the Seaside boardwalk, Cedar Grove Elementary… references to places that are no longer there like Charney’s,” a stationary store in Toms River. Curto reminisced that her mother always loved to go to Charney’s for her office supplies.

Robert Hall stores and the Berkeley Sweet Shop also make appearances in her snapshot memories.

Out of all the places on the map that Curto mentions, she said that the book is chock full of references to the ocean and the beach; one of her favorite places to this day.

“They [the beach and bay] occupy a lot of space in the book,” she said. “My mother loved the beach.”

While she said she can’t pick a favorite, Curto was able to explain how the specific memories in the book came to her over others. The memories that were “lingering” and “sensory oriented” were the strongest ones that stood out, making the cut into the book’s final edit.

The feeling of sand from the beach, her mother’s tan skin, the smell of gasoline and grease from her family’s gas station: these are the memories that lingered for Curto, that made her girlhood on the shore a unique and tangible experience, she said.

A lot of the book also revolves around her relationship with her mother, sometimes wonderful, sometimes turbulent; a feeling most can relate to. Curto’s mother came to the shore from Brooklyn after meeting her father where he lived in Newark. Together, they moved to south Jersey and opened up a business and started a family.

“The book took a long time to write, but it’s very quick,” to read, said Curto.

Now, she lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and four kids. She teaches writing and literature at the Writ-

ing Institute at Sara Lawrence, her alma mater, and at Montclair State University, while freelancing occasionally.

Curto takes every chance she can get to make it down the shore to see her family, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews that still live in the Toms River area.

“I always go back home,” she said.

One of her favorite pastimes is heading over to the water. “I rarely go down to Toms River and don’t go over the [Mathis-Tunney] bridge,” she said.

“A lot of the book is couched in Italian American experience,” she added. This is something that she hopes her readers can either relate to, or learn from. Curto hopes that for those that can’t relate, her family experiences might provoke thoughts about the reader’s own family history to foster a “rich reading experience.”

Curto hopes the reader’s final takeaway is this: “an appreciation for the fact that we all have the capacity to remember.”

Her mantra revolves around the idea that in memory, there is value.

“I’m still learning from it,” she added.

While she is not currently working on another book at the moment, Curto is delving into the world of music, putting together a playlist of New Jersey artists that “move her,” she said. Music has helped influence the way she remembers, so she hopes this will be the next step for her writing.

Readers can find more information about Curto, her other published works, and her in-the-works playlist on her website at kathycurto.com.

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Today, six houses of worship provide a place Continued From Page 1 for men facing homeless to stay: St. Veronica’s he retired in the early 2000s, he devoted his Roman Catholic Church and Jerseyville United time to several volunteer-driven organiza- Methodist Church, both in Howell; Christian Science Church in Freehold Borough; St. Robert tions.

He has volunteered for years at Freehold Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church and Hope Area Open Door, an interfaith agency that Lutheran Church, both in Freehold Township; provides emergency food, energy assistance and Temple Shaari Emeth in Manalapan. mentoring and scholarships to those in need. The issue of women facing homelessness was Located at 39 Throckmorton St. in Freehold, not as well studied or understood 15 years ago. the Open Door’s food pantry has been operating While there were programs for battered and since 1987, although it started in 1970 as a sev- abused women, few places if any were open to women who eral-congregation didn’t fit that defiorganization to nition. Rosenthal provide clothing and others helped to those in need. est ablish t he “It has been very Women’s Hospirewarding. The tality Network, idea of helping another interfaith people is very organization that rewarding, I provides shelter feel like I have a for single women reason for being during the winter here,” Rosenthal months. It’s based said. in Asbury Park His work in the and Neptune, but pantry led him and a friend of –Photo courtesy AARP because some of his, Jim Benedict, Pictured from left to right are President Lavelle the women seekto open a soup Jones, Stanley Rosenthal and AARP State Director ing help are fleeing from abusive kitchen at the Stephanie Hunsinger. situations, the neighboring St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Throckmorton participating houses of worship are not adverStreet. Benedict had run soup kitchens while tised.

Rosenthal said the program is now in its living in South Carolina; he would run the kitchsecond year and has five participating houses en while Rosenthal manned the dining room.

Though he’s not involved with the kitchen of worship. anymore—which still operates Mondays, “It has a great group of volunteers. We couldn’t Wednesdays and Thursdays—it was during do these programs without great volunteers,” that time that he spoke to others who inspired Rosenthal said.

He was recently awarded the 2018 AARP his next volunteer calling.

Rosenthal had the opportunity to speak to Andrus Award, named for AARP’s founder men and women facing homelessness while he AARP Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Rosenthal was served them at the soup kitchen. Many of them nominated by Marcia Bartolf, and chosen for had nowhere warm to stay in these pre-Code personifying “the vision of Dr. Andrus and who gives selflessly to help improve their local comBlue years.

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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 stayed safe and warm during last week’s snow and ice storm. We anticipate more inclement weather this season and as always, the County is prepared for whatever comes our way.

I’d like to thank our department of public works employees for working throughout this season to clear our roads and county-owned properties. As always, these employees did a great job. I’d also like to thank our first responders who were also out working throughout the storm in difficult weather conditions.

It has been a busy and exciting few weeks in the county!

I want to update everyone on our efforts to eliminate the odors being emitted at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center. Last week we installed five vapor system stations. It is important to note that these non-toxic vapors do not mask the odors, but rather neutralize the odors, which is more effective.

I have also been keeping in constant contact with all of those who provided their email address at the public meeting held on Jan. 28 by sending

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Edward H. Thomson 30th Legislative District, Serving Wall

TRENTON - Assemblyman Edward H. “Ned” Thomson (R-30th) is encouraging residents to apply for the Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement, which offers

eligible seniors tax refunds to cover increases in property taxes.

Thomson said the New Jersey Division of Taxation has recently started mailing ap-

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Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - Acting on his commitment to support and uplift New Jersey’s middle class, Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law a sweeping expansion to the state’s paid family leave program. New Jersey enacted a paid family leave program in 2008 and today’s law significantly expands that program to provide additional job protections for those who miss work due to caring for a newborn child or a sick loved one.

“No one should ever be forced to choose between caring for a family member and earning a paycheck,” said Governor Murphy. “By providing the most expansive paid family leave time and benefits in the nation, we are ensuring that New Jerseyans no longer have to face such a decision and that working families are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. This comprehensive paid family leave program, coupled with the newly passed

Monmouth Addresses Reclamation Center Issues, Plans To Boost Business weekly updates, which are also posted on the county’s website at co.monmouth.nj.us/page. aspx?ID=186. If you would like to get those emails from me, please sign up for my email list here: mcapps.co.monmouth.nj.us/Web/FreeholderContact/FreeholderContact. aspx?ID=2.

Monmouth County is taking this issue very seriously. It is our top priority and will continue to be until we find a solution.

On another note, I attended the Monmouth Ocean Federation for Children fundraiser for students with autism. As vice chair of the Foundation’s board of directors, I joined my fellow board members

in supporting the needs of the autism community and The Shore Center. Our goal to create a school for students with special needs to attend beyond the age of 21 years old, is quickly turning into a reality. I look forward to what the future holds!

Speaking of great organizations, I had the pleasure of attending the Monmouth County SPCA Valentines Brunch.

Their mission to protect and advocate for all animals is something I greatly support. I want to congratulate the Executive Director Ross Licitra on a successful fundraiser. Thank you for all your organization does for the County.

Additionally, I co-hosted a

meeting with Kim Guadagno to discuss Opportunity Zones in Monmouth County. We were joined by representatives from the opportunity zone towns: Neptune, Neptune City, Asbury, Red Bank, Long Branch and Freehold. Kim and her associates gave a very informative presentation.

As the liaison to the county’s economic development department, I think this topic is very important and can help make great improvements to the county.

Lastly, I hosted a segment on Monmouth in Focus with Chris Slater, owner of Junction Boutique, and Holly Hindin, owner of Holly Jolly Jams, to talk about their positive experi-

ences with the County’s Made in Monmouth program. It was a pleasure to sit down with them and discuss this program that I am so passionate about.

Made in Monmouth will take place April 13th at Monmouth University. I would like to encourage all residents and visitors to take advantage of this free event.

Monmouth in Focus can be viewed on your local public access cable channel, as well as on the County Facebook page, @MonmouthGovNJ and our YouTube channel, youtube.com/user/MonmouthCountyNJ. As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Freeholder Director.

Residents Should Apply For Senior Freeze

plications to qualifying senior citizens and disabled residents.

“Some of the taxpayers most heavily impacted by New Jersey’s high cost of living are the state’s seniors and disabled residents,” said Thomson.

“The Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement provides these residents, including many living on a fixed income, with a way to combat increasingly high property

taxes.”

This reimbursement is available to residents who were 65 or older as of December 31, 2017 or who were receiving Social Security disability payments on December 31, 2017 and 2018.

Residents must also have an income of $87,268 or less for 2017 and $89,013 or less for 2018 regardless of marital status. All income is taken into

account when determining eligibility, including Social Security and pensions.

A full list of eligibility requirements can be found on the New Jersey Division of Taxation website. Income limits and eligibility may change with the enactment of the state budget.

“With property taxes in New Jersey rising every year, I would like to encourage residents who

may be eligible to apply for the Senior Freeze before the October 31, 2019 deadline,” said Thomson. “It is important for residents to take advantage of this opportunity that could make a significant difference in their property taxes.”

Thomson encourages residents to contact his office at 732-9740400 or AsmThomson@njleg. org for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

Legislation Will Expand Paid Family Leave

earned sick leave and minimum wage increase, are fundamental elements in building a stronger and fairer New Jersey for all working families.”

A3975 changes New Jersey’s paid family leave program in a number of ways, including the following: Doubling the number of weeks for Family Leave Insurance (FLI) and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI): Employees can take up to 12 consecutive weeks of paid family leave or temporary disability insurance during any 12-month period, beginning in July 2020. Currently, employees are only able to take up to 6 weeks of FLI or TDI in a 12-month period.

Increasing the weekly benefit:

Individuals can now receive 85 percent of their weekly wage, with the maximum possible benefit going up to 70 percent of the statewide average weekly wage. Using data from this year, the maximum possible benefit would go up from $650 a week to $860 a week under this law.

Increasing intermittent leave from 42 days to 56 days: Workers will be able to take up to 56 days of intermittent leave within a 12-month period, beginning in July 2020.

Anti-retaliation provisions: Employers with over 30 employees will be barred from retaliating or discriminating against an employee because they took family leave.

Expanding individuals eligible to take paid family leave: The newly signed legislation expands paid family leave to include caring for siblings, in-laws, grandparents, grandchildren, other blood relatives, and any other individuals who can be shown to have the equivalent of a family relationship.

Including domestic and sexual violence: The bill explicitly allows family temporary disability leave to be taken for medical attention, counseling, or legal assistance or proceedings arising out of domestic violence or sexual violence.

An individual can take family leave under this provision if they themselves were the

victim of domestic or sexual violence, or if they need to care for a family member who was such a victim.

“Expanding family leave means people can take needed time off to care for each other without the worry of losing their paycheck, or even worse, their job,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, who also serves as Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. “Taking care of family members is a fact of life that we will all have to face at some point and by signing this bill today, we are making it possible for working people to take care of each other without risking their livelihood.”

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Museum:

Continued From Page 1 O’Donnell expressed concern over the historical structure and the renovations required to make it usable again.

“I would like to be able to come to a decision within the next several weeks as to what the determination is going to be with this building,” said O’Donnell.

The MacKenzie Museum, located at 427 Lakewood-Far mingdale Road in Howell, is currently owned by the Howell Historical Society. The home dates back to the early 1700s, later named for its last owners Jessie and James MacKenzie.

While it is rich with historical artifacts, the museum has been closed to the public for quite some time now, officials said.

Director of Community Development Jim Herrman explained at the meeting that the building would need to be renovated and updated to allow people back in it. These renovations could run the township over $150,000, he added.

While a handful of individuals were

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allowed access into the building “here and there” over the past few years, “we [the township] stopped that for fear of some structural issues and some safety issues,” Herrman said.

The question of what to do with the building remains. Howell Township is currently paying for electricity, alarms, and propane in the building, yet no one uses the space. The township could make the choice to renovate it, but that would be costly as well.

In the midst of all of this, Herrman also noted that the historical artifacts stored in the building are deteriorating.

During the meeting, officials weighed the option of selling the property to Allaire State Park. However, Herrman explained that Allaire was “not interested” because the structure that stands now is not the original home, which takes away from the historical value.

The council will discuss the fate of the MacKenzie house further on March 5. Interested residents can attend the meeting at town hall, 4567 Route 9, at 4 p.m.

“The worst thing that can happen is for us to continue on the path we have been on and nothing is done,” said O’Donnell.

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Comedy Night Starring Robin Fox

FREEHOLD – The Sisterhood of Freehold Jewish Center presents Comedy Night Starring Robin Fox, The Mother of all Comedians, on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad Street, downtown Freehold.

For the past 10 years this funny lady has been a crowd pleaser for audiences young & old. Robin is a one woman sitcom. She talks about her 27 year marriage to Wolfe, her children, her aging parents, and life in suburbia. She has audiences in hysterics about

raising kids today in the crazy world that we live in. Robin airs her strong opinions on just about anything and everything that leaves you laughing. Not only is she funny, her performance is memorable and unique.

The program also features Gift Auction, BYOB kosher wine, delicious desserts to follow. The cost is $25 per person prepaid or $30 at the door. Mail payment to FHJC Sisterhood, call synagogue’s office 732462-0254, or credit card pay online at our website: freeholdjc.org.

RSVP by Friday, March 8.

2019 Dance With Your Daughter Fundraising Event FREEHOLD – The Foundation for Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools are hosting the 2019 Dance With Your Daughter Fundraising Event at iPlay America on March 10, 4-8 p.m.

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ment, formal portraits, raffle baskets, a 50/50 cash raffle with 2019 American Girl Doll of the Year, and a buffet dinner. Formal dress or business attire preferred.

For more information or questions, contact Laura Persico at lpersico@foundation4mers. org. Tickets will not be sold at the door. All tickets sales are final. No refunds. Tickets will be issued on a first come, first serve basis.

Special Education Parent Meeting

HOWELL – Please join us for a meeting of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) of the Howell Township Public Schools on March 5, 7 p.m. at the Howell Township Middle School North media center.

SEPAC is a state-mandated, district-level, parent-driven group that provides

input to the school district on system, building, or group level challenges in special education and related services.

A SEPAC is structured to benefit all students with disabilities, not just a single issue.

You do not have to attend all meetings to be a contributing member!

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PORT MONMOUTH – Ever wonder what it looks like inside that mysterious building by the bay? Now is your chance to find out.

Visit us on Sunday afternoons for informal tours of Seabrook-Wilson House. Come inside with your family and friends to visit the Seabrook-Wilson house, which dates back to the early 1700s. The house includes

displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. Enjoy views of New York City and the beauty of Sandy Hook Bay while visiting this celebrated house.

Tours will begin on April 28-Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. Tours are free.

For more information, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com.

Radio Road Show Coming To Middletown

MIDDLETOWN – Radio Road Show is presenting an evening of classic radio drama and comedy, episodes of “Gunsmoke”, “The Shadow”, “The Bickersons”, and “Abbott & Costello” for one night only on March 30, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Middletown, NJ.

Tickets are only $10. Call 732-706-4100 or go to middletownarts.org.

Radio Road Show performs on stage, with live music and sound effects to recreate marvelous stories from radio’s Golden Age. Take a trip back in time, exercise your imagination and “See With Your Ears!”

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Free Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Series Offered in Howell

HOWELL – Are you a person with Medicare living with diabetes or know someone who is? Take control of your health through a free and fun five-week workshop series.

Meet others going through similar experiences and learn about diabetes and its risks, preventing complications, healthy eating, exercise, medication management, dealing with stress and depression and much more. Graduates from this program have lost weight, improved eating habits, started walking, and reduced blood sugar levels.

The free workshop series is taking place at Howell Township Senior Center on 251 Preventorium Road in Howell. Workshops are on Thursdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, and 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be an informational session

on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 11 a.m.

Healthy snacks, literature, and resources will be provided.

Registration will begin on March 5. Workshop is open to members of the senior center.

If you are a Howell resident aged 60 or over and interested in becoming a member, please call 732-938-4500 ext. 2550.

To register for the free workshop series if you are already a member, call the Howell Township Senior Center at 732-938-4500 ext. 2561.

Quality Insights offers free diabetes self-management education as part of the national Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program. To learn more, visit qualityinsights-qin.org.

Soroptomist International Hosts Baskets ‘N’ Bingo

FARMINGDALE – The Soroptomist International of the Central Jersey Shore will be holding their annual Baskets ‘N’ Bingo Sunday, March 10, at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Program Activity Center, 127 Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale.

The event features Longaberger baskets and pottery, Vera Bradley bags, and “genuine” Coach, Michael Kors, Dooney & Burke, and Kate Spade bags.

Doors open at 11 a.m., bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 each, $25 at the

door. Admission includes 10 regular games.

Also for sale will be 5 “special” bingo games, extra “regular” game boards, daubers, wild cards, as well as food and beverages. Other fun-raisers will be held.

Proceeds benefit Soroptomist charities including Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Fulfill, etc.

Tickets are available at Ocean County Service Center, Old Freehold Road, Toms River, and Monmouth Service Center, Adelphia Road, Farmingdale. Email: lbenson@bskb-law.com or 732-349-4800.

Free Narcan Training HOWELL – Free Narcan training will be held at the Howell Township Municipal Building on March 21 at 6 p.m. and at JSAS HealthCare, 685 Neptune Blvd., Neptune, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Training is open to anyone who is at risk of an opioid overdose or their family and friends. All

participants will receive a treatment voucher for 30 days of free substance abuse treatment, at JSAS HealthCare, Inc., to use or distribute to any person that needs medication-assisted treatment.

Education will be provided on how to administer Narcan to reverse a heroin/opioid overdose.

Free Narcan nasal spray kits will be available.

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WALL – Providing a new, easy-touse way for its customers to achieve their energy saving goals, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) today announced the launch of the online NJ NG Marketplace, under its energy-efficiency program, The SAVEGREEN Project.

This innovative e-commerce channel provides customers with signif icant price savings on smart thermostats by ecobee and Nest that are available exclusively to NJNG customers through the site, njng.com/marketplace. In the coming months, the site will be broadened to offer customers access to an array of low- to moderate-priced energy-saving products at up to a 50 percent discount, including energy conservation kits, smart power strips and water-saving and weatherization products.

“The NJNG Marketplace is an important tool in our efforts to promote energy efficiency among our customers. The site makes it easier for our customers to access the financial savings and envi-

ronmental benefits of these energy-saving products at meaningful discounts,” said Anne-Marie Peracchio, director of conservation and clean energy at New Jersey Natural Gas. The site has been launched with a headline instant rebate offer of up to $150 on smart thermostats – a proven tool to manage residential energy usage and lower consumption. The marketplace features stylish smart thermostats from Nest and ecobee that can help customers save energy without sacrificing comfort in their home.

All products sold will include information on additional NJNG programs that help make energy-efficiency upgrades more affordable and accessible.

Only NJNG customers may access the incentives and complete purchases on the site by visiting njng.com/marketplace or by visiting NJNG’s homepage njng.com. Customers should have their account number ready to expedite the check-out process.

Jersey Shore Aquarium Society Tropical Fish & Dry Good Auction

MANASQUAN – Jersey Shore Aquarium Society will hold their annual tropical fish and dry good auction on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at the South Wall Fire Rescue Company at 2605 Atlantic Avenue in Manasquan, NJ. The doors will open at 9 a.m. with the auction starting at 12 p.m. sharp.

Anyone can pre-register their items by going to the web page jerseyshoreas.org, which will be the home page. By registering the items prior to the auction the split will be 60/40 and if you decide to register your items the day of the auction the split will be 50/50. You may register as many live tropical fish and live plants but for

new or slightly used dry good items the quantity is limited to 10 items. You can bring your items to be auction starting at 9 a.m. and the viewing of the items registered will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

There will be refreshments, hamburgers, hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, brownies, water, and sofas for sale during the auction. Everyone who attends will be given a ticket for a chance to win a door prize. You will need a bidder card to bid on items during the auction which will cost $3.

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A Night At the Winery

TOMS RIVER – Join CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties 24/7 Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Hotline for “A Night at the Winery” on March 29 at Bacchus Winemaking, 1540 Route 37 West.

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Cost includes a bottling presenta-

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P3 Maker Expo

HOWELL – Join Howell Township Public Schools for the P3 Maker Expo on April 2, 6-8 p.m. at Middle School North. Join in for a night of innovation, imagination, inspira-

tion, and making! This is a district event. All students, parents, staff and the community are invited to attend. No registration needed.

Just drop in and start exploring!

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Diet Drinks May Increase Stroke And Disability

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

We are so attached to our food and drink that it pains me when I have to take something away from you. But this is an old story for me. I have never ever recommended artificially sweetened sodas or “diet” anything! To me, that whole industry is a multi-billion dollar campaign effort to get you to drink and eat things that aren’t, by definition, food anymore. The entire industry depends on the illusion of you thinking that diet drinks are healthy.

The latest research is frightening. It’s based upon data collected over 12 years and suggests that consuming just 5 diet drinks (sodas, juices, other) correlates to a much higher risk of stroke and heart disease, and in fact a dramatically higher risk of dying early from any cause. This data was extrapolated from a study on people over the age of 50, who did not have other major health problems. They were essentially well, but after drinking artificially sweetened drinks for 12 years, a lot of them had a stroke!

What’s wrong with water? Water does not come with the risk that one day someone will have to change your adult diapers.

Water makes sense, yet some health practitioners recommend “diet” beverages as a way to cut calories, support weight loss or improve health status. Very sad.

The study that I’ve been referring to is entitled: Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Stroke, Coronary Heart Disease, and All-Cause Mortality in the Women’s Health Initiative.

The study finds your risk for a hemorrhagic

stroke is dramatically higher if you drink a lot of diet sodas. No particular brand is the problem, it’s the artificial chemicals inside of these drinks. It’s egregious that these things are not only allowed to be sold, no less pitched to you as some healthy alternative. So it’s really up to you to know better.

The newest research was published in a journal called Stroke. Over 80,000 women were studied, most between the ages of 55 and 79. Drinking a couple of diet drinks each day (335ml which is the amount in a typical can of soda) increases your risk for stroke by 23% compared to women who drink less than one per week.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. If survived, a stroke can leave one paralyzed and sometimes in need of nursing home care or bed-ridden. Other post-TIA or stroke disabilities include confusion, inability to speak or understand language, poor memory, difficulty swallowing food (requiring a feeding tube) or blindness and/ or hearing loss.

Other factors that further raise your risk include being overweight, sedentary, nutritionally deficient in essential nutrients or fatty acids that support brain health, and of course your genes. Impending signs include sudden eyesight loss or visual changes, slurring, inability to speak or understand, tingling and balance problems.

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The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office are dedicated to efforts which help reduce the amount of prescription drugs that are readily available.

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Eagle Ridge Neighbors Given Month To Build Case

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – It’s at least a temporary victory for residents of the Fairways at Lake Ridge adult community.

Attorneys for those homeowners, the developers of the Eagle Ridge Golf Course, and Lakewood Township’s Planning Board made their cases before Superior Court Assignment Judge Marlene Lynch Ford on a recent afternoon, mere hours before the application for the development of the golf course was to be heard before the planning board.

Ford granted an interim restraint for 30 days, allowing the board to reschedule the development hearing for a March meeting.

An application to build more than 1,000 housing units on the golf course was to be presented to the board by Parke at Lakewood, an affiliate of GDMS Holdings LLC. They are represented by Paul H. Schneider of Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla in Red Bank.

Lakewood Planning Board attorney John J. Jackson had argued against the restraint, saying no one knows how the board would move forward on the application. It is “improper for the court to step in” before the board has even heard the application or sworn testimony.

The homeowners’ association is represented by Michele Donato, who is away for the month of February. In her stead for the court appearance was attorney Ronald L. Lueddeke.

“There is a substantial impact on the plaintiffs if they are not permitted to participate in a meaningful way tonight,” Ford said. “…I’m inclined at this point to restrain the hearing for a shortened period of time so it’s not an impact upon the applicant, but secondly to allow the homeowners to, who obviously have an interest in this, to have the opportunity to have a meaningful record developed to affirm their position.”

Historic Courtroom 1 at the county justice complex was not packed as anticipated.

Less than 20 members of the public attended, most from the Fairways community.

The homeowners had filed suit against GDMS Holdings, Lakewood Township and its planning board over the proposed development.

In attendance was “the mouth” as one homeowner called him, Frederick Robison and his wife, Patricia, Fairways residents who have been vocal against the Parke at Lakewood. They were viciously attacked in their home back in August and spent months in the hospital and rehabilitation.

“Rob,” as he is known, erupted into frequent coughs and spoke slowly and deliberately. Patricia seemed upbeat but said she tires easily.

“I think Judge Ford always considers both sides ca ref ully a nd Proposed development of the golf course has upset neighbors. thoroughly, tends to argue with the attorneys for both sides.

I think that month adjournment will provide us the opportunity to flesh out the arguments related to the merits of the entire case,” Rob Robison said.

Despite the attack, they plan to continue their fight.

“The reality is, the community deserves support. The community deserves to have an individual with my background and experience,” said Rob Robison, who was a city manager and municipal planner.

–Photo courtesy Eagle Ridge –Photo by Jennifer Peacock Historic Courtroom 1 was not packe d a s expected for Judge Marlene Lynch Ford’s decision on whether the Eagle Ridge development application hearing could move forward.

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Parents Are The Front Line Of Internet Safety

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - It is up to parents to manage their children’s internet access, and no one - not teachers and not the police - can do it for you.

That was the message given by Detective David Brubaker of the High Tech Crimes Unit Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office who presented an Internet Safety Forum at Brick Memorial High School.

“It’s all around us, our lives are immersed in technology, so you have to give kids some education to go along with it,” he said to scores of parents who came to learn about cyber bullying.

The High Tech Crimes Unit gets called out on every crime in Ocean County. The unit has four full-time examiners who conduct some 350 investigations a year.

The examiners perform digital forensics on submitted or seized devices. When there is a search warrant, they start with the router and work their way outward to

laptops, desktops, cell phones, fax machines, printers, gaming machines and more.

“Give me someone’s phone and I’ll give you their life,” Brubaker said. “Everything’s traceable on the internet. You can hide behind a fake name and think you’re anonymous, but in four to eight weeks we can trace anything.”

Online threats, including cyberbullying, sexual predators and disturbing content is not just limited to kids, but Brubaker geared the presentation towards threats to school-age children.

“I’ve seen the smallest, quietest, straight-A, Boy Scout-type kids cyberbully,” Brubaker said. “Your kids are pack animals, and they always find the weak link, or the outsider.”

Online gaming can make your children vulnerable to sexual predators since oftentimes kids will give out more information than they should. Sexual predators want to meet your kids and your kids will give out details without even realizing it, he said.

Children should never click on an attachment or links of people they don’t know, he said. If they get a lot of pop-ups, that is a clue that they might have done this, Brubaker said.

“In reality, your kids are going to see porn at a young age. No one wants your child to see disturbing content, but unfortunately it’s a fact of life,” Brubaker said. “It’s up to you to deal with what they see - it’s upsetting but you have to deal with it.”

YouTube is the most popular social network for teens, followed by Instagram and Snapchat.

“Kids can search YouTube for any topic they want - it is the second largest search engine behind Google,” he said.

Snapchat, which is a messaging service that lets users send photos and videos to one another but then disappear after a set time, makes it easy to cyber bully since the content cannot be retrieved.

“Maybe the NSA can retrieve it, but we cannot get Snapchats - once they’re gone, they’re gone,” he said. “We can see that something was sent, but not the content.”

Facebook is still the number one social medium, but that’s because it’s used by all ages and by businesses. Kids don’t use Facebook as much because “it’s not cool anymore,” the detective said.

The use of technology has quickly changed. Very few people sit down at a terminal unless they’re at work. About 80 percent of all social media happens on a cell phone, he said, which makes it easier for your kids to hide it when you walk into a room.

“Bullying will never go away, but if you educate your kids it might not happen as often,” he said.

Brubaker said the long-term effects of social media can follow someone all their (Safety - See Page 18)

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Answer, Oh those barking dogs. They’re cute and cuddly, but the noise can wear on your nerves. It took my wife and me about two months of obedience training to get our dog to behave. Try to identify why the dog is barking. Maybe it would be good to talk to your neighbor about

converting part of his backyard into an exciting dog friendly environment.

I have a friend who installed a run, a pool, and digging patch for the dog, which he loaded with surprises. The dog is so preoccupied with activity, he plays for hours and he’s tired enough to sleep through the night. You might also contribute a few toys, as mixing up playthings is very effective. Be patient, good neighbors are a blessing.

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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The carbon monoxide detector isn’t blaring from a malfunction.

Ocean County Health Department officials are urging residents to take those alarms seriously. It could save a life.

When a CO alarm sounds off, leave the home immediately and call for help.

“It’s called the silent killer because carbon monoxide is a gas that gives no warning you can’t see it, taste it or smell it. Never gamble with your family’s health and safety by assuming it just may be the batteries or some other unknown reason that triggered the device,” Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said.

Heating and cooking appliances, tools, vehicles, and other household devices can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, leading to more than 400 deaths each year in the United States.

Residents should have CO detectors on every level in their homes and near every sleeping area. Batteries should be replaced twice a year for daylights savings. Suspected malfunctioning batteries should be replaced immediately.

“During cold and inf luenza season, symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can easily be confused with symptoms of viral illness like the common cold or flu. If symptoms come on shortly after turning on a device in a certain room and go away after leaving the area or more than one person gets sick at the same time, then these are clues to help identify CO poisoning,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, said.

Prevention is also key.

• Keep all heating and dryer vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.

• Keep open flues when using a fireplace.

Have chimneys inspected for blockage.

• Don’t use the stove to heat the home/ apartment.

• Generators are for outdoor use only.

Keep them at least 20 feet from buildings, doors and windows.

• Keep generators, pressure washers, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices out of the

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Learn To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning •

house (including a basement, garage, carport, camper, boat cabin, or tent) and away from open windows and doors.

Do not idle vehicles in a closed garage.

“If someone is unresponsive or unconscious and you suspect them being exposed to CO poisoning, get them out of the house and call 9-1-1 without delay. Trying to open windows is only a waste of time and will only cause you to

breathe in more of the dangerous fumes.

However, it’s ok to leave the door open after you exit so fresh air can seep in,” Regenye said.

For more information on CO poisoning, visit the poison center at njpies.org.

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“Momo started with a challenge, like all their social media before an acceptance. ‘draw on your arm,’ and then “stick a pin in Many potential employers do the same, your finger until you get a drop of blood,’” he added.

Brubaker said.

After his PowerPoint presentation, De“It’s creepy and it will scare a kid, but tective Brubaker took questions from the parents have to talk to their kids and tell audience. them no one on the internet will hurt you Several parents asked about the “Momo unless you do it yourself,” he said.

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Safety:

Susan McNamara, who is the district’s Director of Curriculum, said the best options to manage your children’s phones are parental controls, blocking certain sites, tracking their text messages and other provider tools.

“You have to talk to your children, not in a judgey way, but ask why do they want to go in that direction? What are they thinking? Tell them they’re not making the best choice and there are consequences,” she said during the Q and A. McNamara also suggested shutting the

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One parent asked how to find out what the “next big thing” will be on social media.

Brubaker said parents have to educate themselves.

“Stay on top of what’s going on, that’s what parenting has turned into,” he said.

“You try to stay five steps behind them, not 20 steps behind.

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Seaside Park Beautiful (Yearly) Oceanfront - Home with yard, porch, deck, parking, cabana hot/cold shower, super clean 2 or 3 bedroom with spectacular sunrises. From $1800 monthly or rent the entire summer season. 908-278-5491.

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Full Time Administrative Assistant For a manufactured housing community in Browns Mills. $16/hour, Monday thru Friday, 9 - 5. Job consists of collecting monthly lot rents from residents, paying bills for 3 communities, filing, answering phones and greeting prospective buyers.

Working directly for the owner. Mature person over 50. Must have some computer knowledge. Very pleasant environment. Please call to set up an interview. 609-893-3388.

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Don Carnivale Painting - Specializing interiors. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts.

Honest-reliable. Low rates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only.

Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(8) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(3) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (11)

Legal I, Ernesto Di Giacomo, am petitioning for ownership of a 1972 Ford Mustang - VIN number: 2F02F226792. A court date has been set in Ocean County Superior Court on the 22nd day of February 2019. (11)

Help Wanted General Maintenance - Browns Mills, NJ. Looking for maintenance person for 55+ Manufactured Housing Community. General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, sewer, electrical and snow plowing. Must be neat and organized. Full time 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $17-$20 per hour depending on experience. Health benefits available after 90 days. Must have valid drivers license and clean criminal background. Call 609-893-3388 to set up an interview.

(13) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)

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) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (11) CDL DRIVER – PT. The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time weekend CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community.

This person will work every Sunday to coordinator church runs, and every other weekend for residents trips. Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement.For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (11) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10/hr. We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers.

We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (11) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA's/CHHA’s to work FT or PT. All shifts available in both Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.

WE have a weekend program that requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (11) Community Resource Center - Driver wanted for mental health agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ driver’s license with a clean driving record. Please Call 732-255-9102, Ext. 5.

(14) 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

Services Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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Private Instrumental Music Lessons - In your home by state-certified teacher of music. School students and adults are welcome! 732-350-4427. (13) House Cleaning - Honest, reliable, reasonable since 2001. References provided. Primary coverage area Holiday City, Crestwoods. Please

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Clean Outs, Clean Ups - Hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800.Tony/ Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Roofing Etc., Winter Emergency Repairs - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (15) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(13) All In 1 General Contracting-Handyman Services - All phases of Interior and Exterior Repair, Improvements, Renovations, Construction for Home or Business. Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Lighting, Windows/Doors, Kitchens, Baths, Finish Basements, Flooring, Decks, Handicap ramps, Sheds installed/ repaired, etc.#1 Contractor for Banks, Real Estate Agency’s, Real Estate Investors, Home Inspection report repairs. From A-Z, big or small, we do it all. Skip the rest, come to the best!

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(16) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732506-7787 or 646-643-7678. (11)

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if

you/they are injured.

Michael J. Deem The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000 per person per accident.

The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim.

You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “ limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

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FRHSD Students Prepare For Upcoming Spring Musicals

FREEHOLD – The auditoriums of the Freehold Regional High School District schools are alive with the sound of musicals. Upcoming performances include the following: Manalapan High School presents “The Wizard of Oz.” L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home.

Performances will be held on February 28, March 1, and March 2 at 6:30 p.m. A matinee performance will be also be held on March 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online at Manalapan.Booktix.com or at the door.

Pricing: Adults: $7 online, $10 at the door.

Students, seniors, & Children: $5 online, $7 at the door. $5 Meet and Greet after the 2 p.m. show on March 2.

Howell High School presents “The Drowsy Chaperone.” When wealthy widow Mrs. Tottenham hosts the wedding of the year, she gets a lot more than a write-up in the society pages: Janet Van de Graaff, the glittering starlet of Feldzieg’s Follies, is leaving the stage for love, a turn of events which horrifies the angry and anxious Mr. Feldzieg, whose chief investor has sent two gangsters disguised as pastry chefs to make sure he stops the wedding. Hiring Aldolpho to woo the bride away from the groom, is unsuccessful, as Janet’s chaperone, gets herself mistaken for the bride and seduced in Janet’s place. Such are the antics of The Drowsy Chaperone.

Performances will be held on March 1, March 2, March 8, and March 9 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15.

Freehold Township High School presents “Hello, Dolly!” Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also a professional meddler --but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is to find someone for herself. Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Hello, Dolly! is boisterous and charming from start to finish. Hello, Dolly! features a remarkable cast and all-student orchestra performing such memorable songs as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” and - of course the title number, “Hello, Dolly!”

Performances will be held on March 15 and March 16 at 7 p.m. Matinee performances will be held on March 16 and March 17 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors.

Colts Neck High School presents “Big Fish.”

Edward Bloom has lived a full and fantastical

life, populated by witches, giants, and mermaids, marked by true love that stops time in its tracks and framed by heroics that push the limits of believability. His adult son, Will, is no longer amused by his father’s fantastical tales, insisting on a rational rather than a fantastical account of one’s life. When Edward’s health declines and Will learns that he and his wife, Josephine, will have a son of their own, Will decides to find out his father’s “true” life story, once and for all. Big Fish is a heartfelt, powerful, and truly magical musical about fathers, sons, and the stories that we use to define our identities. Big Fish is a magnificent “big fish” of a tale, itself -- spectacular, fantastical, and overflowing with love.

Performances will be held on March 29, April 5, and April 6 at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance held at 2 p.m. on March 30. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased in advance at cnhsnj.booktix.com/ or at the door.

Freehold High School presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” An eclectic group of sixth graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons.

In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. With an engaging, tuneful score

by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers.

Performances will be held on March 29 and March 30 at 7 p.m. A matinee performance will also be held at 1 p.m. on March 30.

Marlboro High School presents “The Little Mermaid.” Beautiful mermaid Ariel should be a happy girl – she lives in an enchanted undersea country, her father is a King, and she has the most beautiful singing voice.

But she is a passionate, headstrong teenager, and wants what she cannot have -- to live on land. When she falls in love with a handsome human prince, Ariel is more determined than ever to gain a pair of legs. But her only option is to defy her furious father, and bargain with Ursula the Sea Witch, giving her voice as the price of entry onto dry land. With the help of Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and officious court composer Sebastian the crab, Ariel must wordlessly gain Prince Eric’s love within three days -- or lose her soul to the ambitious witch! Based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, and the wildly popular Disney film, this musical staging of The Little Mermaid features a funny and fanciful book and the beloved songs from the animated feature.

Performances will be held on March 29 at 7 p.m. and on March 30 and March 31 at 2 p.m.

The schools of the Freehold Regional High School District form a diverse and supportive community offering innovative and comprehensive programs that inspire students to maximize their potential, preparing them to navigate an evolving global society.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of Mar 2 - Mar 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the bar is set high, you tend to try harder. A desire to reach the heights of perfection to impress someone can be a worthy incentive. Use your street smarts to upgrade your piggy bank in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As the week begins you may have a handle on shrewd business strategies, but by mid-week you may learn that money is the root of all evil. Focus your energies on being a responsible member of your community.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “My way or the highway” is not a motto that will win friends or help you attain your objectives in the week ahead. You may start off with high standards but could become discouraged when your desires are misunderstood.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A little romance and relaxation can brighten your day, but the coming work week will require you to shift your attention to obligations. A hard-working partner can set a fast pace and you may be challenged to keep up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be amazed at the way a loved one can elevate the atmosphere with charm and grace. You may ride a financial roller coaster in the week to come, and you may not be as shrewd or as lucky as you think.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today you may be able to charm your way past anyone’s objectives, but the rest of the week might not be as easy.

Avoid trying to take advantage of anyone as your strategies could backfire and cost you money.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your week may revolve around a partner’s ambitions or a loved one’s work schedule. By the weekend, however, you will have a chance to break free of restraints and try something more exciting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rely on your people skills for successful negotiations as this week unfolds. You can charm people into giving you a bargain rather than testing your luck with wheeling and dealing. Control extravagant spending habits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Having fun may require a huge effort in the upcoming week but is well worth the bother. Overcome any temporary downturn in the atmosphere by focusing on hard work and staying within the budget.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead, you may feel driven to become more efficient and organized. You may think you are practical about purchases and sensible with the budget, but you could go to extremes without realizing it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today you are blessed with charm and poise under fire that will make everyone stand up and take notice. As the week goes by you will find it necessary to put more effort into actual work and spend less time dawdling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may easily become sidetracked by material ambitions in the week ahead. Friends may encourage you to be more competitive, but this may not be a posture that fits your nature. Work hard but be patient.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Rustic Soup Brings Back Warm Family Memories

By Wolfgang Puck

I first learned to cook in a kitchen ruled by two strong, loving women: my mother and grandmother. They were both amazing cooks, and all these years later my mouth still waters when I think about the food they prepared.

They weren’t fancy about our daily food.

Though they both knew how to prepare the finest traditional Austrian dishes, they ran our home smartly and frugally. They grew most of their own vegetables, relying largely on fresh produce straight from our home garden along with smart pantry staples.

Among their most reliable staples were dried beans. Of course, they grew most of the beans they used. I remember scarlet runner beans that they let dry on the vines in the summer sun before shelling and storing them. There were white beans like cannellini, too, since we lived so close to the Italian border. And I’m sure they bought more beans at local street markets.

For such an inexpensive ingredient, dried beans provide generous flavor and texture, not to mention abundant healthy nutrients such as B vitamins, potassium, complex carbohydrates and fiber, along with good amounts of protein but little fat and no cholesterol. More than just a great accompaniment, they’re robust and flavorful enough to serve as a main dish in their own right.

Take, for example, my recipe for white bean soup with root vegetables. With generous quantities of root vegetables, a little bacon for extra flavor (though vegetarians and vegans could leave that out), and optional garnishes of sliced cooked sausage and freshly grated Parmesan (also easy to omit for those who don’t eat meat or dairy), it’s definitely a soup that adds up to a meal in itself.

With very little effort on your part, my recipe - which you can make with any variety of dried white beans - yields a generous quantity: 3 quarts (3 liters), the equivalent of a dozen 1-cup (250-mL) servings. So, unless you’re feeding a crowd, you can refrigerate or freeze leftovers to reheat for later.

Add some warm, crusty bread, a salad of flavorful leaves like kale, arugula or endive, or just a simple slaw of shredded cabbage and carrots, and you have a perfectly satisfying dinner. It’s the sort of meal that will make you feel as if you’re dining by the fireplace.

Once you’ve made the soup a few times, feel free to start experimenting. Use different kinds of beans, vegetables and seasonings. Add a smoked ham hock or turkey leg, if you like. In other words, make the recipe your own, reflecting whatever you have available that’s in season.

In other words, cook like my mother and grandmother did.

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ROOT VEGETABLES Makes 3 quarts (3 L) 2 cups (500 mL) dried white beans 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 quarts (2.5 L) store-bought good-quality

low-sodium chicken stock or broth, or vegetable stock or broth 2 ounces (60 g) smoked bacon, about 3 slices, cut crosswise into strips 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, trimmed, and diced 2 large carrots, trimmed, peeled, and diced 2 small celery stalks, trimmed and diced 1 small bulb celeriac, peeled and diced 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste 1 large tomato, about 8 ounces (250 g), peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 or 3 large fresh basil leaves 2 or 3 sprigs fresh Italian parsley 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1/3 cup (85 mL) sherry wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Sliced cooked sausage, for garnish, optional Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional Start prepping the beans the night before.

Little by little, spread them out on a clean work surface and sort out any grit or other debris or malformed beans. Put the beans in a strainer, and rinse thoroughly with cold running water. Then, transfer them to a bowl, add cold water to cover them by at least 2 inches (5 cm), and leave at room temperature to soak overnight.

Start cooking the soup at least 3 hours before serving time, first draining the beans thoroughly.

Heat a large stockpot over medium heat, and add the olive oil. Add the bacon strips and cook, stirring frequently, until they have browned lightly, several minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove and discard the bacon.

In another pot, bring the stock or broth to a boil over medium-high heat; then, reduce the heat and keep warm.

While the stock is heating, add the onions, carrots, celery and celeriac to the pot containing the oil and bacon fat, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chopped tomato and drained beans. With kitchen string, securely tie together the basil, parsley, thyme and rosemary. Add the bundle to the pot along with the vinegar and sugar. Pour in the hot stock or broth, and stir well. Season lightly with salt and white pepper.

Raise the heat, and bring the liquid to a full boil.

Then reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, and adding more stock or fresh water as needed to keep the beans fully covered.

When the beans are tender, remove and discard the herb bundle. Ladle out 2 cups (500 mL) of the beans and vegetables and puree them in a blender or food processor, carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions for processing hot liquids safely without spattering. Stir the puree back into the pot. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper.

To serve ladle the soup into heated bowls. If you like, garnish with sausage and Parmesan cheese.

(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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