2019-03-30 - The Howell Times

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–Left photo courtesy Deborah Mura, right photo by Jennifer Peacock The morning after Superstorm Sandy hit, the Muras waded back to their Silver Bay home to find their pick-up truck submerged. Though Sandy hit more than 6 years ago, her imprint is still seen and felt in this neighborhood.

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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – There are two things North Jersey natives look forward to during their summers: a visit down the shore, and a day at Six Flags Great Adventure.

This is true, at least, according to Deborah Mura.

She bought a house in the late 1980s just two blocks from where she resides now with her husband and children in Silverton’s Silver Bay section. A canal splits her block from the neighboring one, where the Silver Bay Harbor Association is

located. Mura gave her children paradise, a permanent summer weekend of sorts.

Her first house, on Longman Street, flooded in 1992.

The worst flooding she ever dealt with at her current house before Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 was a bit of water in

Polling Places Relocated To Improve Safety

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township is moving polling locations out of schools and into township locations. Take note of where your new polling place will be before the June 4 Primary Election.

According to Penny Wollman, Township Clerk, “For the overall safety and security of our community, voting polling places have been removed from all Howell Township schools…Your sample ballot will show this new

location as your Polling Place.”

Find your new polling place: • Districts 2, 14, and 27: Moved from Howell Middle School North to CrossPoint Church, 462 Squankum Yellowbrook Road • Districts 4, 6, 28, and 32: Move d f rom Adelph ia School to Ardena Baptist Church, 593 Adelphia Road • Districts 5 and 30: Moved from Land O’ Pines School (Polling - See Page 22)

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her driveway when it rained.

“So when Sandy hit, I was like, ‘Oh, don’t worry about it. We flooded once before. Ever ything was fine 6 months later. It’s all going to be good.’ It didn’t quite work out that way,” (Silent - See Page 2)

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Howell’s Homeless Given Half A Year’s Rent

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – As of March 18, those residing on the homeless encampment at 5998 Route 9 in the township were required to permanently vacate. While the futures of these individuals might remain uncertain, they will now have some financial assistance to start them on their way.

The New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness has been working to secure sufficient funds for each member of the Destiny’s Bridge homeless community that can be used to relocate and find other temporary housing.

Kate Leahy of the NJ Coalition told Jersey Shore Online that each member will receive $4,000. This (Homeless - See Page 5)

Historical Commission Looking To Recognize Important Buildings

By Jennifer Peacock FREEHOLD – Residents can nominate individuals who have supported local building preservation projects for the Monmouth Cou nt y H istor ical Commission’s annual Preservation Award.

Structures of historical worth - buildings more than 50 years old - whose preservation efforts were mostly

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Historical Commission Dennis Murphy, who restored the former 1903 Upper Freehold Baptist Church in Imlaystown (Buildings - See Page 22) for private use, was awarded last year.

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Continued From Page 1 Mura said.

Her family stayed.

The wind knocked down two trees in her yard that Sunday. A window broke, but Mura took it in stride.

That Monday morning, she and her teenaged son and daughter drove to the local grocery store for food. But the power cut out before they could make a purchase.

They ended up at Wawa, buying the last bit of food available in the entire store.

“What is typical for people in my neighborhood, is, come high tide, you walk down, and you look. And so we did that. And high tide wasn’t that bad,” Mura said.

By the time they returned home, the power was out at their house. They decided to carve pumpkins by candlelight.

And then the phone rings. It was Mura’s father-in-law. He said her sister-in-law, who lives near Mura, just evacuated.

“What are you talking about? Everything’s fine,” Mura remembered saying.

But it wasn’t fine. The water line breeched and was pouring into the streets, and then homes. Mura went into her garage and found a foot of water inside. Her family quickly grabbed their bicycles and moved them, and found the water had rose another foot in just a few minutes. Mura’s husband and son managed to drive the family car up a few blocks. She, her daughter and the two dogs - the one had to swim out of the house - met them up there.

When Mura and her husband returned to

their home the next morning - they waded through the water, a move she calls “stupid” - the old family pick-up truck used for chores and errands was submerged.

“I annoyed everyone, because I kept saying, ‘This is funny.’ I tend to make everything a joke and laugh everything off. I annoyed the crap out of lots of people, I’m sure,” Mura said. “Your house has four feet of water in it, nobody ever expects that.

That’s kind of funny.”

Until it wasn’t.

“You don’t realize how bad things are emotionally, until suddenly you realize it,” she said. “You’re just coping and you’re trying.”

She took her children for a one-day trip to Disney World that January “just to get away from it all.”

“And I realized, I wasn’t enjoying Disney World,” she said.

She jumped into therapy and a support group for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

She also happened to be the mom who always drove around her daughter, 15 at the time, and her friends everywhere. And, sitting quietly in the driver’s seat, listened to their stories. She heard stories from the teens at her church. She heard stories from her students at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, where she’s an associate professor of communications.

“I was always hearing stories, and it struck me that these young people were kind of forgotten,” Mura said.

Mura had been a journalist for years, locally with The Observer and The Asbury Park Press.

“I remember in the spring of that year [2013], going to my therapist and saying, ‘I’ve decided to write a novel,’ and worrying in the back of my head that I’m just saying this and I’m never going to do it.”

The well-worn adage to wannabe novelists is this: Write what you know. The teens’ stories inspired “Stronger Than The Storm,” the novel that Mura did wind up writing about Superstorm Sandy and its aftermath. What is normal after wind and water and mold wrecked homes and entire neighborhoods?

A coworker in Belmar lost his home in the storm. He recounted to Mura that Red Cross workers combed the neighborhood the day after Sandy, and offered him a board game: Monopoly. “‘While you’re dealing with this, don’t forget your kids.’ He was so pissed, and I was pissed with him. And, I wanted to put that in the book, and then towards the end of writing it, it doesn’t fit in the book, because the whole book is exactly about that message,” Mura said. “Because they did get lost.”

The novel opens with a scene similar to what Mura described about her evening Oct. 29, 2012. Families who have known each other for years are gathering to watch high tide come in the evening before Sandy made landfall. “Are we safe?” the main character, 15-year-old Lacey Freshet, asks in the book’s opening line. The families are carefree, even joking, not the least bit impressed by this storm that will eventually bring with it death and destruction. Once settling into a board game by candlelight

back at home, Lacey gets the call from her best friend and love interest, MacGyver Anderson, to evacuate immediately. She thinks he’s joking. He’s not. The water is rising, fast.

While the novel draws on stories from real life, it’s not a fiction-masked memoir.

The story follows Lacey, who stays in Silver Bay, and MacGyver, who moves to Florida with his family two days after Sandy, and how they struggle to not only remain connected to each other but to any semblance of normal while parents juggle jobs and clean-up. There’s the school dance.

Homework. Underage drinking. First sexual experiences. Summer school. Divorce.

Support groups. And a raft. Just like in real life, some families remained and rebuilt.

Others relocated. And still, some could not afford to stay.

“You have these two very serious fulltime jobs already, your own job and you’re dealing with every day is a new problem, literally, every day is a new problem. You think you’re going in one direction, and you get clobbered in a different direction every single day,” Mura said. “And the other thing is, all the normal rituals the kids go through, were done under this cloud. You couldn’t go a day and not hear talk about Sandy. I would say probably for 2 years.”

The teens lost that sense of community they grew up with. Their parents were distracted, in real life and in the book.

“When you drive kids around, you try your best to keep your mouth shut, and also, to not let them go too far over the top. So, I (Silent - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 2 heard a lot of, ‘My parents don’t care.’ It’s not that! It’s not that they don’t care, it’s that they’re trying to get your house back for you!” Mura said.

At the shore for so many, life is described in terms of before Sandy and after Sandy, something Mura captures in “Stronger Than The Storm.”

“It was as if time split. And you could get back to Halloween, because we almost got to Halloween, and then we didn’t. If you could get back to Halloween and get back on that time path. And that’s what [the characters] want to do. They just want to get back to their normal life, and they’re trying to figure out how to do that. And they’re not giving up on that idea,” Mura said.

The novel ends three days before the one-year anniversary of Sandy, on a somewhat hopeful note. And life does go on, post-Sandy. Mura gave The Toms River Times an interview from her home, now raised 4 feet. Rain floods her driveway now. Some neighbors’ homes have been raised 2 or 3 feet, some - mostly the bi-levels - not at all, because they couldn’t withstand the raising. Across the canal, small construction vehicles are working on some properties that flood with any rain now, because of Sandy.

“I want young people to get the message I intended. I want to get the book to them.

I would like people in the area who’ve

The Howell Times, March 30, 2019, Page 5 gone through it to see if from a different angle, just to get that understanding, because that’s why I wrote it. And mainly, and what I hope to do with the book, is go down to North Carolina with it, and go to the panhandle, because, it’s for those people. It’s for those kids. The ones who, it’s almost a year and everything’s supposed to be better. And I’m sure everyone else’s life is better. It’s for them. I really want to get the book into those hands.

“We can live though and get through so much. Human beings are so much stronger than we give ourselves credit for. And ultimately, I hope especially when young people read it, they understand that when you help someone else, especially when you do it without trying to help yourself, you help yourself,” Mura said.

All proceeds from “Stronger Than the Storm” are going to People’s Pantry in Toms River and Helping Hands, The Food Pantry at Brookdale Community College.

The book is available through Amazon. com, or hard copies can be purchased at Silverton Pharmacy in Toms River, the Scroll and Pen Bookstore on Brookdale’s Lincroft campus.

Mura will be giving a talk about her book 7 p.m. April 10 during Brookdale’s Visiting Writers Series, held at the BCC Student Life Center, Navesink III. She’ll also be featured at the fifth annual Brookdale Writer Read 7 p.m. April 12 at 33 Monmouth St. in Red Bank.

For more information, visit strongerthanthestormbook.com.

land to a Lakewood businessman, Dr. Richard Roberts. However, the Coalition intervened – and stopped the ejection, until the homeless people could be relocated in a just and humane way,” stated a release from the NJ Coalition.

The Coalition helped extend the community’s stay on the property while also helping to negotiate a price for compensation from Dr. Roberts. This way the homeless wouldn’t just be put out, they would have time to prepare a means to move on.

“Robert’s company that bought the land is required to pay all 12 of the current and past members of the community compensation, including sums sufficient to enable each of the current residents to rent an apartment for at least half a year – so they can get their lives back on track, including continuing with the low-pay jobs many of them have,” stated the release.

Jeff Wild, President of the Coalition and an attorney at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, emphasized the significance of the right to affordable housing for everyone.

“We will continue to be the voice of New Jersey’s tens of thousands of people who are homeless each night,” said Wild.

Despite the struggles that Howell’s homeless community has endured, Destiny Bridge’s Founder Minister Steven Brigham has consistently expressed his gratitude to the township as well as anyone who has helped them along the way.

“Anyone could end up homeless at some point in their life. Thankfully, there are non-profits like the Coalition and Destiny’s Bridge that will continue to be there when the homeless need a voice – and a hand up, not a hand out,” he stated.

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Continued From Page 1 number was negotiated and calculated to be sufficient enough funds for half a year’s rent in a “decent apartment or other indoor living situation,” she said.

While Leahy noted that half a year’s rent is consistent with other similar cases, the issue with a lack of affordable housing still persists.

“Until more decent, affordable housing is created for those working very low-paying jobs, as many from this group are, huge numbers of people in the area – not just these former Howell camp residents – will have to struggle to keep a roof over their heads and seek emergency public assistance if they qualify,” Leahy said.

The members of Howell’s homeless encampment resided on this parcel of land, provided by the township council, for about three years.

In July of 2018, the property was sold by the township at auction to Dr. Richard Roberts for $1.6 million. Although township officials are still unaware of what will be built on the property by Roberts, they stated that the homeless can no longer remain there.

The Feb. 19 Township Council meeting approved a settlement agreement between the residents, Destiny’s Bridge, Howell Township, and Route 9 Howell LLC, that allowed the group to remain on the property until March 18.

The NJ Coalition helped to make this possible.

“Last July, Howell announced that it was going to eject the people in the community immediately, with no place to go, as part of a sale of the

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy T R EN TON - A bill that will increase penalties for failing to report child sexual abuse was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy today. The

legislation (S641/A850), sponsored by Assemblywoman Nancy F. Munoz a nd Assembly ma n Edward Thomson, requires those who believe a child

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) an nou nced that cr itic a l c o n st r uc t ion p rojects at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst are to be awarded soon, adding to the base’s prestige and strategic importance.

“I am happy to say that t he Joi nt Ba se w ill be awarded a new $10.37 mil-

lion aircraft apron taxiway and support facility, and this is just the beginning of an exciting time of growth at the base,” Smith said. “I’ve already been told the Joint Base is likely to be awarded a $72 million hangar at the end of the month for the KC-46A tankers, as well as other new facilities and

Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) joined his colleagues in demanding answers from the Department of Defense (DOD), which is pressuring the W h it e Hou se t o a dopt we a ke r c o nt a m i n at io n standards for toxic chemicals and known carcinogens commonly found on military bases, including the source of contamination recently discovered i n t h e d r i n k i ng wa t e r arou nd Joint Base Mc-

G u i r e - D i x- L a k e h u r s t ( J B M D L) a n d N a v a l We a p o n s St a t io n E a rle. The New York Times repor ted that the DOD could be forced to spend b i l l i o n s of d o l l a r s i n cleanup costs if the higher Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards are implemented. “ I f t h is r e p or t i ng is accurate, the DOD’s actions may endanger the healt h of ser v icemember s a nd fa m ilies who live and work near the

Law Will Increase Penalties For Failing To Report Child Sexual Abuse

has been sexually abused to immediately report it to the Division of Child P rotect ion a nd Per manency.

“It is everyone’s responsibi l it y t o f ig ht abu se and neglect,” said Munoz (R-Union). “A child’s life may depend on someone

reporting it.”

Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Cont rol est i mates t hat a p p r ox i m a t e l y o n e i n six boys and one in four girls are sexually abused before the age of 18.

“Ch ild abu se af fect s 1.8 million children be-

t w e e n t h e a g e s of 12 and 19 in this country,” said Thomson (R-30th).

“The statistics are shocking. Raising the penalty for not repor ting these crimes will better protect our children, and that is the key here.”

The bill makes failure

to repor t the abuse a fourth degree crime with penalties up to 18 months in prison and a fine up to $10,000. It was only a d i s o r d e r l y p e r s o n’s offense that could result in up to six months in prison and a f ine up to $1,000.

Millions To Be Spent On Joint Base Construction Projects i m p r ove m e nt s c o m i ng down the pike.”

“These projects are not at risk,” Smith said after having been assured by the Depar t ment of Defense (DoD) that awards for anticipated construction at the Joint Base are on schedule. “Nothing at the Joint Base will be cut.”

“I fought hard for the KC-46s for years,” said Smith, who led efforts in the delegation to have the Air Force delegate the new state-of-the-art KC-46A refueling tankers to the

Joint Base. “We sweat to make this base thrive.”

A Pentagon document outlining militar y construction projects which had not yet been awarded f u n d i n g by D e c e m b e r 31, 2019 was repor ted.

Despite claims that the projects listed in the document could be at r isk of being cut, the Pentagon fact sheet states that “No militar y const r uction projects that already have been awarded, and no military construction project s w it h F Y 2019

award dates will be impacted” by the February 15 declaration of national emergency that authorized the diversion of funding for military construction projects to the construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Smith was reassured by DoD officials that anticipated projects at the Joint Base - a $10.37 million aircraft apron taxiway and support facility, a $72 million aircraft hangar, another $9 million for building alterations in June, and a

$10.2 million hot cargo hydrant system replacement - are all on schedule to be awarded, all in FY 2019.

“That makes our case,” Smith said. “For the Joint Base, all the appropriated funding is scheduled to be contracted within that parameter,” Smith said.

“Any claim that projects at the Joint Base could be ‘cut’ entirely to make r o o m fo r b o r d e r w a l l f unding is inaccurate,” Smith said. “Our projects designated for FY 2019 are on track.”

Standards Would Allow More Drinking Water Contamination Near Joint Base 401 military installations where there are k nown or suspected releases of PFAS [ polyf luoroal k yl s u b s t a nc e s] che m ic a ls in the drinking water or groundwater,” the senators wrote in a letter DoD Ac t i ng S e c r e t a r y Pa trick Shanahan and EPA Ad m i n ist rator A nd rew Wheeler. “We urge you to act in the best interests of i mpacted com mu n ities and support efforts to develop groundwater and drinking water standards that will protect the public from the health hazards associated with PFAS contamination.”

PFAS a r e d a nge rou s

chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects and immune suppression.

A r e c e nt st u dy c on ducted by the non-profit, non - pa r t is a n Env i ron mental Working Group fou nd that f iref ighting foa m cont ai n i ng PFAS used at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and E a rle s e e p e d i n t o t h e ground and contaminated the groundwater in and around each base. Samples of d r i n k i ng water taken at JBMDL showed contamination levels 24 times higher than the national threshold. Levels were three times higher at Earle.

The senators are requesting the DOD and EPA to release communications they have had with the White House, and with each other, regarding the establishment of federal drinking water standards for PFAS and groundwater pollution guidelines related to t hese chemicals.

“Setting a containment level that provides the h ig hest level of safet y for our servicemembers and m ilit ar y fam ilies should be critical for this administration. This can only happen if the DOD and EPA are constructive partners,” the lawmakers

wrote. “Therefore, we reiterate the request of our colleagues and ask that the DOD and EPA provide our offices with any c o m m u n i c a t i o n s yo u r agencies have had with the White House regardi n g t h e e s t a bl i s h m e n t of st a nd a rd s for PFAS chemicals and g rou ndwater pollution related to these chemicals. We also r e q u e s t t h a t t h e D OD and EPA provide a joint agency br ief i ng to ou r of f ic e s a nd i nt e r e s t e d members on interagency efforts on this issue, as well as regular updates on the progress of those efforts.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E ditorial We Do What We’re Told There was an experiment conducted by Yale University psychologist Stanley Milgram that proved how people would willingly hurt each other simply by being told to do so.

The subject would believe that he was “teaching” a complete stranger how to improve their memory by giving electrical shocks for incorrect answers. The shocks would increase steadily with wrong answers. The “learner” would react painfully until the voltage reached a lethal dose, and then the “learner” would fall silent.

In actuality, the “learner” was an actor, playing a tape recording of a shock sound. No one was injured during the experiment.

While every test subject questioned the ethics of the experiment, every single one continued with it until they were administering 300-volt shocks. Some even went the full way to the lethal dose of 450 volts.

The experiment was used to show how powerful authority was. A person in a position of authority, Milgram proved, could convince someone to do something that was against their own morals. The person in authority in this case was the person running the test, telling the “teacher” to shock the “learner.”

Further experiments had other actors in the room with the “teacher.” So, the

“teacher” felt like they were part of a team.

I make note of this because of what’s going on in this country.

“Authority” can be taken many different ways.

Politicians are authorities.

Commentators on news shows are authorities. The constant deluge of social media creates a singular authoritative voice. People go down the rabbit hole into dark websites that advocate violence and hate.

We have to be very careful of the “authorities” in our lives. Who are we listening to? What do they want us to do? Why do they want us to act in this way? Why do they want us to think a certain way?

What are their motives?

What happens if we say “no?”

Most people reading this will think “Yeah, other people need to stop listening to idiots telling them what to do.” Most people won’t realize that they are being manipulated as well.

We have a choice in what we watch. What we read.

What we listen to. We have a choice in who we want to influence us.

We can choose to listen to people who advocate hate or we can choose to listen to people who advocate love.

Seems like it should be an easy choice.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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The Governor’s Secret Plan I think Governor Murphy has a secret plan to curb all sor ts of violence in New Jersey by legalizing marijuana thus keeping the people high and happy instead of aggressive.

Donald G. Calvert Barnegat

Voters For Recreational Weed Are Complicit In Crimes Gov. Murphy is about to take a bite out of law enforcement by signing into law his “recreational pot” bill. God help us if this is his way to raise revenue to finance his state budget!

It is my opinion that he and any State Legislator(s) that vote for this law, in the event of auto accidents or cr imes at t r ibuted to those under the influence of “recreational pot” be sued as “ co-conspirators in aiding and abetting” the commission of such incidents.

William McPhail Toms River

Aid Cuts Would Hurt More Than Education This letter is directed to state lawmakers regarding S2, the bill that cut Toms River’s state aid.

I am writing to you as a concerned teacher and parent. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Toms River and at tend Toms R iver Regional Schools f rom kindergarten through 12th grade. During my time as a student, I was given the opportunity to play sports and join extracurricular activities that helped me get into a good college.

Letters To The Editormillion annually over the Now, I have the privilege own money to purchase. to teach and give back to the district that gave me so much.

When I began my career, I quickly learned that being a teacher is more than what the average person thinks it is. To most, including you, teaching is a teacher standing in the front of a room dishing out information to students that we want to then regurgitate back to us in the form of a test or quiz.

Wrong! Being a teacher nowadays is teaching children to use manners, be kind human beings to all, and make good choices.

It’s giving a hug to those kids who get no attention at home. It’s giving extra food ( purchased or made by ourselves) to students who don’t have enough to eat at home. It’s being called “mom” or “grandma” by some st udents because you are more a motherly figure to them than anyone in their home life.

It’s buying them coats, gloves, socks, or any daily necessities because parents can’t or won’t provide it.

It’s creating an environment in which they feel safe because for the few hours they are at school, it’s their only safe place.

It’s also teaching students that there is a difference between right and wrong.

This is particularly hard to do when the leaders of our state are making the wrong decisions.

Please explain to me how cutting our funding and consequently cutting hundreds of teaching jobs and increasing class sizes is the right decision! Some of you may be misinformed about Toms River Schools and I invite any one of you to walk a day in my shoes.

I have to teach students information based on outrageous standards, with limited resources or use resources I have to spend my own time to find and

With you taking away our funding, you are also taking away opportunities for students to participate in sports and extracurricular activities. This, in turn, will give students plenty more time to get involved in the ever rampant drug problem we have in our state. Start being an actual leader and be the voice for our youth and our future.

Show them that doing what is right for all is better than doing right for just you. Be a leader!

Please understand that Toms River Schools are the foundation of our community. The proposal of S2 will do irreversible damage to not only our district, but to our town as well.

Our schools have some of the lowest per-pupil spending in the state. Our tax levy currently increases each year to attempt to maintain the quality of our district. The initial $2.3 million funding cut will hurt our children. The 7-year phased in cut of over $20 million will eviscerate our district. Forced 2 percent annual property tax increases will not even come close to replacing the lost funding. If taxes are raised but the quality of education plummets, people will move out of district or out of state.

Toms River needs real school f unding refor m.

SFRA is a flawed policy!

It takes money to run a high-quality school district. Toms River Regional Schools is currently operating over $40 million below adequacy according to the NJDOE. They say we should be spending $2,966 more per child. We spend less. What is our reward for educating children on a shoestring budget? A budge cut!

S2 will cut ou r state aid by over $1,300 per child a total of over $20

next few years. This will, without a doubt, force our district to cut programs and staff. Toms River’s per pupil costs are already among the lowest in the state. We cannot absorb the scheduled decrease in funding under S2 without doing irreparable harm to our children. It will cause severe cuts in staff, cuts in programs and significant proper t y t a x i ncreases just to maintain a reduced quality of education.

Please think about whether you would want a child or relative of yours to attend a district that has been forced to cut hundreds of teachers and prog rams (a m o n g ot h e r t h i n g s), which contribute to a high q u a l it y, wel l - r o u n d e d education. Think about whether you’d want that child to be one student in a class of 40. Do you think he/she would get the support and attention he/ she needs from the sole teacher in the classroom?

Would he/she learn all of the state standards when, every day, the teacher has to deal with 40 different personalities of students who come from different backgrounds and different circumstances? Do you want that same child to never experience the joy of playing on a team and beating your cross-town r ival? Or play i ng with the marching band before an exciting game? Think about some of the things you loved most about being a student in the district you attended. Now think about how you would’ve felt if all of the things you loved most were taken away by the state. That is what Toms River Students are on the verge of facing. I implore you to rethink this budget cut.

Andrea Boturla Toms River

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–Photo courtesy Anthony Whesper HOWELL – Howell Middle School South won the 8th Grade Monmouth County Championship for the first time in Coach Milkowski’s 20 years of coaching. Julia Whesper and Jordan Wallace made the all-star team. Julia Whesper along with being an all-star was nominated for the Triple H Award for Heart, Honor and Hustle and made it as the 7th all-time scorer with 131 points this season for HMSS.

Howell Township Summer Programs

HOWELL – All Howell Township Summer Program registrations begin online and in person on Monday, April 1, 2019. Programs include: • Summer Camp (Completing Kindergarten - 5th Grade) • Teen Expedition (Completing 6th - 12th

Grade) Counselor In Training (14 & 15 year Olds) Register early (April 1 - April 26) to receive $25 off the cost of registration.

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HOWELL – Interested in joining Howell PAL’s Youth Leadership Council? There are High School YLC meetings at the PAL Office the first and third Wednesday of every month & Middle School YLC meetings every second and fourth Wednesday of each month! For more details, head to howellpal.org.

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Using the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics framework from Santa Clara University, teams from the high schools explored business issues that have complex

ethical implications. Over a period of several weeks, the teams worked together to develop solutions that show their understanding of the issues, demonstrate their use of the Markkula decision-making framework in working through the conf licts and illustrate evidence of their teamwork and presentation skills.

The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation also offers an essay contest for students participating in the Team Challenge. The winning entries receive a scholarship.

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Clean Communities

HOWELL – Volunteer for the Community Cleanup Day/Earth Day event on April 6 in Howell Township. Families, scout troops, sports teams, and businesses are all welcome. We will meet at Town Hall, 4567 Route 9 in Howell at 10 a.m. Supplies will be provided. Lunch and awards will follow the cleanup.

Groups will be given a designated road to clean conducive to the children’s

age along with gloves, bags, and safety vests. Groups will return at 12 p.m. for lunch.

This is a program that helps to keep our neighborhoods “clean and green.”

Clean Communities is also interested in groups cleaning and possibly adopting a jug handle. All interested parties should contact Laurie Dunwoody at Public Works at 732-938-4500 ext. 2452.

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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.

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

Olive Oil Reduces Cancer And Risk Of Stroke

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Olives are something I’m fanatic about. I’ll eat any kind, any flavor, and time of day or night! I’m obsessed with them.

Olive oil is the liquid fat which comes from the olive tree. It is extremely high in oleic acid, which is known to reduce blood pressure. It also contains a good amount of natural vitamin E, carotenoids and oleuropein. That compound has strong anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects.

Olives are fruits, and both the fruit and the oil have medicinal benefits. The main active ingredient in olive oil is oleic acid, some phenols and squalene.

Extra virgin olive oil or EVOO is sometimes referred to as cold-pressed. This type of oil is higher quality, better flavor and lower acidity than plain olive oil.

When you see “extra virgin” on the label that means something good. It means that the oil was mechanically pressed out of the olives, as opposed to using a bunch of chemicals to extract it. When the oil is squeezed and pressed from the olives mechanically, the vitamins, amino acids and fatty acids are not destroyed.

Olive oil consumption may help reduce incidence of cancer, including colorectal, uterine, breast, prostate, endometrium, ovarian, bladder, lung and pancreatic cancer. Have you heard of the Blue Zone project? These are areas of the planet where people experience health and longevity.

Could the olive oil be the main reason that residents of Ikaria (Greece) commonly live to be over 90 or 100 years old?

The most recent news about olive oil is fantastic. Olive oil contains natural phenolic compounds which are strong antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. They also have anti-thrombotic activity which means it helps reduce the formation of blood clots, which as you know, block the flow of blood to your brain (and/or the heart).

Avoiding clots is the way to avoid stroke.

Oleocanthal, a phenolic component of extra virgin olive oil, acts a little bit like the famous drug ibuprofen! Extra Virgin Olive Oil is like a natural NSAID. New research from March 2019 confirms that eating olive oil just once a week will help lower platelet activation (meaning reduce risk of clots). In turn, this lowers risk of heart attack and stroke. People in this study were all obese. Could olive oil confer even higher benefits int hose who have healthier eating habits, a faster metabolic rate and/or lower BMI? More than likely, yes.

The take home point is that olive oil appears to have strong health benefits to people who are high risk for stroke. Don’t worry about the fat because it’s a healthy fat. One tablespoon of olive oil contains the following nutritional information, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, contains zero sugar, zero cholesterol, 10 grams of monounsaturated fat and about 120 calories.

I believe this oil is among the healthiest natural oils you can consume. I’m not in favor of vegetable oil, rapeseed oil, canola oil or MCT. I do like olive oil, grape seed, avocado, tea seed and pumpkin seed oil.

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FREEHOLD – Freeholder Director T homa s A. A r none ha s a n nou nced “The Coloring Book Tour of Monmouth County,” which offers an illustrated look at County government and highlights some of the great things offered throughout Monmouth County.

“The Monmouth County Coloring Book Tour has been in the works for months and I am so excited to finally present it to students throughout the County,” said Freeholder Director Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Tourism.

“Our hope as Freeholders is that children will learn something new about the County and all that it has to offer.”

Freeholder Director Arnone presented the coloring book at three elementary schools, Swimming River Elementary School in Tinton Falls, Barack Obama Elementary School in Asbury Park and Wayside Elementary School in Ocean Township, where he explained how the book was created, what it features and then more than 400 copies of the coloring book were distributed to students.

The Coloring Book Tour begins with a page dedicated to Monmouth County Government, the Board of Chosen Freeholders and the four Constitutional Officers.

As students begin to color, they will meet a family taking a road trip through Monmouth County. The family begins by exploring the different regions in towns in the North, West, East and South Regions of the County, such as Red Bank, Freehold, Asbury Park and Manasquan.

The family spends time at the libraries, parks and beaches where they participate in activities like fishing and golfing. In their travels, the family sees the vast farmland, historical houses and bridges scattered throughout the County.

“We hope students are inspired by this coloring to explore the County themselves and ask their parents and teachers questions about their home county,” said Freeholder Director Arnone.

The coloring book was hand illustrated

by Graphic Artist Anthony DeSeno of the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Tourism.

If you would like “The Coloring Book Tour of Monmouth County” brought to your classroom, email contact@visitmonmouth.com.

Made In Monmouth

WEST LONG BRANCH – The 8th annual Made in Monmouth will be held on April 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the OceanFirst Bank Center at Monmouth University. Products made in Monmouth County will be on display and for sale! Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 732431-7470 or visit madeinmonmouth.com.

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‘My County’ Poster Contest Open to Fourth Graders

FREEHOLD – To commemorate National County Government Month in April, Monmouth County Constitutional Officers Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters, County Cle rk C h r ist i ne G iord a no Ha n lon , Esq. and Sher iff Shau n Golden are inviting the County’s fourth graders to showcase what they like best about Monmouth County by having students create posters that f it the theme, “My County.”

“The design and content of the posters is up to the fourth graders’ imaginations,” said Surrogate Peters. “The artwork can depict something special and u n ique to Mon mouth Cou nt y including our County Gover nment. I look for ward to seeing some of Monmouth County’s best features depicted in this youthful perspective.”

Rules for the contest are as follows: • Posters must be on a standard 22inch by 28-inch poster board.

• The words “Monmouth County” m u s t a p p e a r a t t h e t o p of t h e poster in 4-inch letters with black marker.

• T h e s t u d e n t ’s n a m e , t e a c h e r’s name and school must be printed ne at ly i n t he lowe r r ig ht-h a nd cor ner on the back of the poster.

“Spring is when New Jersey’s fourth graders study the State of New Jersey as part of their social studies cur riculum,” said Clerk Hanlon. “The best part of this poster contest is that local fourth grade students can gain an understanding of what County Gover nment does each day.”

“The My County poster contest helps s t u d e nt s le a r n a b o u t t h e i n h e r e nt beauty and exceptional opportunities of the county in which they live,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “The Constitutional Off icers work harmoniously to provide safety, security, vital records and estate resolution assistance to the 600,000 plus residents of Monmouth County.”

Posters must be mailed or delivered to the Monmouth County Sur rogate’s Off ice at the Hall of Records, 1 East Main St., Freehold. The deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. In-

vitations to participate in the contest have been sent to all County school principals.

Prizes will be awarded for the f irst, second and third place winners. Nine posters will also receive honorable mentions. Each of the twelve posters will be individually displayed at the

Monmouth County Clerk’s Off ice.

T he p o s t e r c ont e s t i s s p on s or e d statewide by the Constitutional Off icers Association of New Jersey. All posters become the proper t y of the Constit utional Off icers Association and the County of Monmouth.

Selected posters may also appear on

a published calendar. Submission of a poster grants the Constitutional Officers Association permission to display a poster in public places.

For more information about the poster contest, go to VisitMonmouth.com or contact Patty Coyne at the Surrogate’s Office at 732-431-7330, ext. 7331

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Workshop for Formal and Informal Educators, Naturalists, and Gardeners

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, has announced that Monmouth County 4-H and the Master Gardeners are partnering with the Monarch Teacher Network to present VOICES FROM THE LAND. This two day workshop will take place on May 1 and 2, 2019 at the Agricultural Building in Freehold at a cost of $99 per person. The program is an exploration and celebration of oral and written language… of natural science, art, performance, and technology. Taught by experienced teachers, participants experience all aspects of a Voices project, learning strategies for connection children and people of all ages to local landscapes… fostering a love of the natural world. Participants will leave trained and equipped to bring this fun, engaging, and inquiry-based STEAM program to children at their sites.

In a Voices project, participants use art concepts and skills to create art from natural materials; use digital technologies to document and share their art; use oral and written communication skills to create, edit and publish poetry; develop performance strategies to share their work; and learn how to design and publish a full-color poster or book of their art and poetry that showcase their work.

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ences; use internet-based applications to document, lay-out and design final products; and draw inspiration for writing and art from the land that sustains us all.

Voices projects have been successfully implemented with people of all ages… including preschool through secondary level classrooms… with students of average, gifted or special needs in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Turkey.

Examples of student-generated Voices books and posters, in multiple languages, will be on display at the workshop.

For information on enrollment contact Erik Mollenhauer at emollen213@gmail. com or Brian Hayes at bkhayesoutdoors@ gmail.com . To learn more about Voice from the Land visit MonarchTeacherNetwork.org.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension, 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, and any other category protected by law. Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact the Monmouth County Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations at 732-431-7260.

Howell Summer Program Registration HOWELL – Registration for Summer Camp, Counselor In Training and Teen Expedition will begin on April 1, 2019.

Summer Programs are five weeks, from July 1 – August 2 and more info will be made available at twp.howell.nj.us/115/Activities. After/Before care will be available by the PAL on site howellpal.org.

Register: • Online 24/7 (howellrec.org) (convenience charges apply with cards) • By mail • In person: Mondays Thru Fridays 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. only • Special Late Hours for In Person Registration Dates: Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday, May 31, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

For Summer Camp Registration, child must have completed grades Kindergarten through 5th grade: Early Registration Fee is $300, register April 1- 26; Registration Fee is $325, register April 29-May 31; Late Fee is an additional $25 fee.

Special events and trips require additional fees.

Counselor In Training (must be 14 or 15 before July 1st): Early Registration Fee is $125 from April 1-26; Registration Fee is $150 from April 29-May 31; Late Fee is an additional $25 fee.

Please note: The CIT Program fills up quickly.

Registration is on a first come-first serve basis.

Letter of recommendation and questionnaire must be included to complete registration.

Teen Expedition Registration (must have completed 6th through 12th grade): Early Registration Fee is $175 from April 1- 26; Registration Fee is $200 from April 29-May 31; Late Fee is an additional $25 fee.

Last day for registration and trip payments is May 31.

Visit Howell Township Department of Community Relation’s web site twp.howell.nj.us/114/ Recreational-Activities for more summer information and upcoming special events. If you have any further questions on summer programs, contact the Department of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106.

Test Your Smoke Alarms Monthly

HOWELL – The Howell Township Fire Bureau reminds everyone to check your smoke alarms monthly and have home fire drills with your children. Any questions, contact the Fire Bureau at 732-938-4500 ext. 2900.

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

Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children.

A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education.

There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children.

In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to

spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care Marc S. Galella Esq. than the other children.

By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age.

This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age.

The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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Trip To The Museum Of Jewish Heritage TOMS RIVER – On Thursday, June 20, the Friends of the Toms River Library is sponsoring a bus trip to New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Featured will be an exhibition titled “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.”

The 18,000 square foot installation, the largest exhibition dedicated to Auschwitz, is a joint venture between the museum, Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and the Spanish traveling exhibit producer Musealia, known for its shows on the Titanic, which developed and premiered the project in Madrid.

Among the over 700 artifacts included in the installation are a German-made Model 2 freight train used to deport Jews to ghettoes and concentration camps

and a partial barrack from Auschwitz III-Monowitz, and an Auschwitz subcamp. The exhibit aims to contextualize the conditions that allowed for the free society of the Weimar Republic to fall into the madness of the Nazi regime and its murder of millions.

The public is invited to join in this trip for a 90-minute guided tour, followed by two hours to experience the museum or Battery Park at your leisure. Departing from the Ocean County Mall at 10 a.m., the bus will return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Cost for this experience is $65, which includes the bus, entrance to the museum and a private tour guide.

For more information, please contact Karen Roselli, 732-864-0286. Reservations must be made by May 15, 2019.

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Spend April At Monmouth County Parks LINCROFT — April brings Earth Day, the return of Historic Walnford’s gristmill demonstrations, and countless other opportunities to enjoy the Monmouth County Park System.

Here’s what’s planned for the month: Find Your Path in Volunteering, Thursday, April 4 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft. Learn about the many unique opportunities the Volunteer In Parks program has to offer. Open to ages 14 & up. Free!

Mill Demonstrations, Saturdays & Sundays, April 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 and 27 & 28 from 1-4 p.m., Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See the 19th century gristmill in action. Demonstrations run through November. Free!

Open Ceramics, Sunday, April 7 from 12:30-4:30 p.m., Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.

Splendid Spring Strolls, Wednesday, April 10 from 3-4:30 p.m., Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen - Meet in the Activity Center parking area. Wednesday, April 24 from 3-4:30 p.m., Holmdel Park, Holmdel - Meet in the Ramanessin section parking area. Say “farewell” to the frigid weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through the parks. Free!

The Casual Birder, Thursday, April 11 at 9 a.m., Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen - Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot. Adults are invited to join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk and meander for about 1.5 hours and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Free!

Climb Time, Saturday, April 13 from 12-4 p.m., Holmdel Park, Holmdel. Try the Park System’s 25’ portable climbing wall. You must be 42” or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $2 for three attempts or climbs; cash or check only.

Cookstove Demonstration, Saturdays, April 13 & 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See what the farm staff is cooking on the wood-fired stove. Discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. Free!

Roving Golfzilla, Saturday, April 20 from 12-3 p.m., Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center, Howell. See if you can hit golf balls through the hands, feet, or mouth of Golfzilla. All are welcome. This is a non-instructional offering; however, if needed we will teach you the very basics of the golf swing.

All equipment is provided. Free!

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s, Saturday, April 20 from 1-3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. Free!

Spring Craft Show, Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Fort Monmouth Recreation Area, Tinton Falls. Find a unique, hand-crafted gift for yourself or a special person in your life during this show. Admission and parking are free.

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from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Park System is celebrating Earth Day with free eco-activities throughout the county. Here’s what is planned: Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. Celebrate the shore as we discover cool coastal animals and artifacts like whales, sea turtles, fish, crabs, and even tiny plankton during this interactive touch and tell program. Tours will also be given of the historic Seabrook-Wilson House, which dates back to the early 1700s.

Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Beautiful flowers are back in bloom. Discover this charming park’s floral beauty, hidden places, and vibrant native plants. Find out how to become an earth-friendly gardener.

Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen Township. Join a Park System Naturalist for a leisurely walk as we look for returning birds, wandering wildlife, emergent buds, blooming wildflowers and other fun sights of spring among the park’s many acres of wetlands and woods. Binoculars provided. Tours depart approximately at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown. See snakes and reptiles during a family-oriented show that gives you the chance to watch live and exciting animals and nature artifacts found in New Jersey. There will also be freshwater pond creatures on view and an opportunity to see kid friendly interactive exhibits inside the Environmental Center.

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. There will be live animal shows featuring reptiles and amphibians and short Park System Naturalist-led walks. Plus, enjoy the sights and displays of our beautiful Environmental Center. Live animal shows take place at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.; and nature walks at 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch. Improve your understanding of our ocean and have fun creating some ocean-friendly crafts. We will fuse art and nature together to enhance our imaginations and explore the mysteries of our Blue Planet.

Open Shoot Archery, Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided, no outside equipment permitted, during this non-instructional program designed for those already familiar with archery techniques. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Sheep Shearing/Wool Days, Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28 from 12-3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. This annual demonstration allows visitors to appreciate the work of an old-fashioned sheep shearer. Free!

Seabrook-Wilson House Open, Sunday, April 28 from 1-4 p.m., Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. Free!

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit MonmouthCountyParks. com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000.

For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Communication Help

Dear Joel, Thank you for taking the time to open this letter. I have a slight dilemma, and I would love your advice.

My son has been married to my daughterin-law for six years now and they have a happy and healthy relationship with three beautiful children ages two, three and five.

The problem is that I and my husband almost never get to see our grandchildren. My daughter-in-law only allows us to see our grandchildren once a month for no longer than two hours. My husband and I have no idea why this is.

We have a rather good relationship with her and my son, but they did not even make the effort to come over this past Christmas and they live in Belmar, which is only 30 minutes away from us. How should my husband and I mention this to my daughterin-law? Should we even mention it at all?

Dolly

Dear Dolly, Thank you for coming to me for advice.

This certainly sounds like a communication issue. You must approach your daugh-

ter-in-law and you should do it while your son is on the conference call.

I would recommend having this conversation over video chat like Facetime or Skype. There is definitely a stronger impact when you are staring the person in the eyes. Your message will be conveyed even more so if it were over text message or a regular phone call.

There is no reason why your son and daughter-in-law did not spend Christmas with you. You and your husband are his parents.

If there is nothing further going on in your mother-son relationship, I am not sure why he (and his wife) are acting out like this.

The best advice that I can give you is to have a candid conversation with both of them and hopefully, they will come to their senses.

Joel

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Rental or Purchase 1 & 2 BR Homes – Adult 55+ Community Homestead Run – Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. Call 732-370-2300.

(17) For Sale 55+ - $215,999. Heritage Point Barnegat. 2BR, 2Bth, garage.

49 Pierhead Dr. Open house Sundays 1-3. Zillow me 908-783-9782. (16)

For Rent Room For Rent, Brick, Herbertsville - Quiet house, shared bath, Wi-fi, unfurnished. $660 Call Bob 732-278-8976.

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Items For Sale Avon Sale - Make up and eye liner, lipstick, eyeshadow, etc. Call brochure 732-773-5078.

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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.

(15) 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.

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Hair Stylist - Experienced/reliable.

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

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United Way and SCAN Expand Effort to Help Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries

FARMINGDALE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) and Social Communities Activities Network (SCAN) have partnered with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to expand assistance to people with Medicare in Monmouth and Ocean counties to improve their financial security.

Nationally, half of all people with Medicare live on incomes less than $26,200 per year, and often lack the resources needed to meet basic living expenses. Several benefit programs exist to help these individuals with the costs of health care, prescriptions, food, and more.

“These programs can be real lifelines for people on Medicare in Monmouth and Ocean counties, but often they don’t know that assistance is available to make ends meet,” said Timothy Hearne, President and CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

“This opportunity will allow us to dedicate more resources to reaching those with the most need, and assist them through what can be a long and confusing enrollment process.”

United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ ten Financial Success Center locations, as well as SCAN, are now Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) funded by NCOA to serve limited-income Medicare beneficiaries.

BECs are supported with funding from the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, administered through the U.S. Administration for Community Living. The Financial Success Center Network provides free, comprehensive resources under one roof to help people move from financial difficulty

to economic well-being. BECs within the Financial Success Center Network are located in Bayville, Eatontown, Freehold, Keansburg, Long Beach Island, Manahawkin, Neptune, Red Bank, South Toms River and Toms River.

BECs use NCOA’s online BenefitsCheckUp tool (www.BenefitsCheckUp.org) to screen limited income older adults, and younger adults with disabilities, for a number of benefits—including Medicare Savings Programs, Part D Extra Help, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—and help them apply for and use those benefits.

“We welcome people with Medicare, their caregivers, and family members to contact us for a comprehensive benefits screening,” added Pat Bohse, Executive Director of SCAN. People can find out if they qualify for assistance by visiting uwfinancialsuccess. org to find the nearest BEC, or by calling SCAN at 732-542-1326.

UWMOC and SCAN will officially announce the opening and kick off of SCAN’s Benefit Enrollment Center at their location in the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown on April 10, 2019 at an Open House & Brunch from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The Open House & Brunch is an opportunity to learn more about the BEC and also meet SCAN’s instructors, staff and Board of Directors. Hands-on experiences with art, fitness, foreign languages, acting & improv, music and more will be available. To RSVP for the Open House & Brunch, call SCAN at 732-542-1326.

Sheriff Youth Week

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Sheriff Youth Week will be July 8-12, 2019 at the Monmouth County Police Academy. The Sheriff Youth Week program offers a unique opportunity for young people to explore interests in law enforcement through police academy style training, physical fitness and instructional sessions.

The program will be held July 8-12 from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Each day’s session begins with one hour of drill and ends with one hour of exercise. Each recruit will receive a certificate

from the MCSONJ upon completion of the academy. Recruits are taught by municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Sheriff Youth Week is free and meant for high school aged students.

Anyone interested in participating must return an application in no later than June 1, 2019. If accepted for the program, a letter of acceptance will be sent to the applicant and permission form and medical form will be sent for completion.

For more information, call Undersheriff Ted Freeman at 732-431-6400 ext. 1110.

Substance Abuse Think Tanks

HOWELL – Friends of the Howell Municipal Alliance will be hosting substance abuse prevention think tanks on the first Monday of each quarter. Share your ideas and perspective in an informal, relaxed environment to enrich our community commitment to substance abuse prevention. No membership is necessary!

Meetings will be at 7 p.m. at the Echo Lake Pavilion, 1225 Maxim-Southard Road. Light snacks

will be served…feel free to bring one along!

The Howell Alliance collaborates across the community to prevent substance abuse, underage drinking, alcoholism, tobacco use, and other at-risk behaviors through prevention awareness, education, and programs. Our stakeholders include police officers, educators, town officials, businesses, local organizations, and concerned citizens.

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to the Emergency Services Annex (OEM), 51 Windeler Road Districts 10 and 29: Moved from Newbury School to Christ Church, 71 Oak Glen Road Districts 13 and 22: Moved from Taunton School to Echo Lake Pavilion, 1205 Maxim Southard Road Districts 11 and 16: Moved from Al-

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“Residents who work to preserve local buildings and structures with historical significance deserve praise and recognition for their efforts,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission. “The annual Preservation Awards Program has a tradition of finding historic gems throughout the county and acknowledging the people who maintain our past.”

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drich School to the Howell First Aid Building, 16 Kent Road District 9: Moved from St. Veronica’s School to Town Hall, 4567 Route 9 North Districts 7, 19, and 26: Moved from Ramtown School to St. William the Abbot Church, 2740 Allenwood Lakewood Road Districts 15 and 18: Moved from Greenville School to Howell Elks #2515, 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road.

Dennis Murphy, who restored the former 1903 Upper Freehold Baptist Church in Imlaystown for private use, was awarded last year. Tona Construction and Management were also awarded for renovating the former Bennett Street School in Freehold for use as business suites.

Mail completed forms by the deadline to Monmouth County Historical Commission, Hall of Records Annex, Second Floor, Freehold NJ 07728.

For more information, write tojohn. fabiano@co.monmouth.nj.us or call 732431-7460 ext. 7413, preferably Monday or Wednesday.

2019 Applications For Farm To School Award Program Now Available TRENTON – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced the 2019 Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition and Award program to find the top school in the state participating in Farm to School activities. The program also will recognize schools that work with farmers and the community to ensure students have access to healthy Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables in their school cafeterias and teach about agriculture through growing school gardens.

Applications are now available for the Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition and Award program at surveymonkey. com/r/2019F2SRecognition. The deadline to complete and submit the application is May 31, 2019. One exemplary school that provides the most meaningful Farm to School overview will be presented with the “Best in New Jersey Farm to School Award” during Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week September 23-27, 2019 “ We’ve w it nessed some a ma z i ng Farm to School programs these past few years,” Secretary Fisher said. “We have more than 200 schools that have incorporated various aspects of Farm to School. Our goal is to encourage students to make healthier food choices, learn about New Jersey agriculture and develop an appreciation for where their food comes from.”

Schools that meet the criteria in the application will be acknowledged for their Farm to School efforts by receiving a Jersey Fresh Farm to School promotional materials kit, including a Jersey Fresh Farm to School banner, aprons, pencils, seasonality charts, Jersey Tastes f lyers and media templates to announce this recognition.

Far m to School programs provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities to help students learn about local agriculture, how food grows and what it means to eat healthfully with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Farm to School activities can include, but are not exclusive to: • Nutrition education, including taste tests with produce purchased from local farms • Harvest meals serving locally sourced products from New Jersey farms • Farm to School curricular tie-ins that connect the cafeteria to the classroom or school garden • Visits to or from local farms that teach students how food is grown • School garden education that ties directly into what is already being taught in the classroom To learn more, visit farmtoschool.nj.gov and search for @farmtoschoolnj on social media.

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

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): New ideas can challenge even the most adept. Don’t be waylaid by temporary changes. Your ambitious desires could run into roadblocks this week so it may be best to refrain from pushing forward an agenda.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hard work is the only sure way to reach a modicum of success.

Surprises might offer challenges so be prepared to shift gears at the drop of a hat. In the week ahead, you may learn that a partner is a financial genius.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be alert for finely tuned fine print. The ability to adapt to new situations and rethink your position is your best asset.

Don’t get sidetracked by differences of opinion or tempted by get-rich schemes this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Past problems might re-emerge and require your attention as this week unfolds. Someone’s mood or gloomy outlook could squash your exuberance so it may be wise to wait for better timing to proceed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Life is complicated.

One day you are the center of attention and the next day you aren’t. Using logic to deal with financial matters can backfire during the upcoming week if you are focused on merely making profits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Wordless communication is never worthless. You might experience an intuitive link that makes a relationship feel more romantic. Friends can bring their business expertise to your rescue in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your flirtatiousness will only be an issue if you let emo-

tions overpower your head. New romances that blossom in the coming week need a “wait and see” attitude, as a permanent relationship may be only a mirage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be faced with impractical ideas. Ask for advice from those you trust this week and you will receive excellent guidance. Financial planning seminars could offer you knowledge that is profound or profitable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Act as an anchor. You can be a soothing influence on partners who may be in too much of a hurry.

In the coming week you may meet those who appreciate your brilliance and ability to transcend the ordinary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fight off the sleight-of-hand. You may meet a Houdini-like character in the week ahead or find a mysterious object in the workplace that tricks you into making a mistake. Remain skeptical of shortcuts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Partnerships take a turn for the better in the beginning of the week ahead after a brief spat or rehashing of viewpoints. Listen to your intuitions before you act on matters of major importance and you won’t go wrong.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pavlov had a dog and Schrodinger had a cat. You probably have an experiment in mind, but you also need someone to lavish love and affection upon.

You could develop dreams and fantasies in the week ahead.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Start a New Season Resolution with My Bright, Fresh-Tasting Pasta Dish to Welcome Springtime

By Wolfgang Puck

It sometimes puzzles me that people make resolutions only once a year, at the start of the new year. Why shouldn’t we be able to resolve to improve our lives the other 364 days?

Of course, I understand that a new year holds special significance. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be ready to recognize inspirations for enhancing our health, for example, whenever such opportunities come along.

Spring is an ideal time to do just that.

It’s the season of renewal, when the earth miraculously begins coming back to life after the harsh days of winter. Food lovers know that the stalls in farmers’ markets everywhere will soon be filled with fresh, tender produce to brighten our tables and enhance our health.

So why not make a resolution today to take advantage of the season’s bounty and improve your life by eating a more plantbased diet?

The following vegan recipe is a perfect example of that very principle, featuring juicy-sweet cherry tomatoes, an abundance of springtime-green baby arugula leaves and lots of fresh basil and parsley, all tossed together with bite-sized pasta shapes.

I think the dish is wonderfully versatile too. Along with the arugula, you can add other vegetables from the farmers’ market, such as chopped and quickly sauteed asparagus or shelled and blanched baby English peas. If you want to veer away from vegan, feel free to use it as a side dish or base for lean protein such as sauteed, grilled, or broiled seafood or chicken. In short, make this recipe your own.

Whatever choices you make, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the results as much as Hollywood’s stars did - regardless of whether there’s a golden statuette in your own hands!

PASTA WITH BABY ARUGULA AND OVEN-DRIED CHERRY TOMATOES Serves 6 1 1/4 pounds (625 g) large cherry tomatoes 3/4 cup (185 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Granulated sugar 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup (125 mL) large capers, drained 3/4 pound (375 g) dried fusilli or penne pasta 2 pinches Aleppo pepper 2 cups (500 mL) packed baby arugula leaves, rinsed and thoroughly dried

1/4 cup (60 mL) finely julienned fresh basil leaves, plus small whole sprigs and basil flower, if available, for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley First, prepare the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the tomatoes, pat them dry, cut them in halves, and put them in a mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and sugar.

Stir well. Spread the tomatoes on a baking sheet, and leave at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 150 F (65 C). Put the baking sheet with the tomatoes in the oven, and cook until they look slightly dried but are still juicy, about 2 hours.

Remove from the oven, and set aside.

While the tomatoes are cooking, double-blanch the garlic. Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, and place a bowl of ice cubes and water nearby. Drop the peeled cloves into the boiling water, and leave them for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon, and immediately plunge the cloves into the ice water. Repeat the process with fresh boiling water. Drain the garlic cloves, pat dry and slice them thinly.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring frequently until it is fragrant but not yet browned. Add the cherry tomatoes, and raise the heat to medium-high; cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to collapse, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until they are completely softened but haven’t disintegrated, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the capers.

As soon as the water reaches a full boil, salt it generously and add the pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time.

When the pasta is done, drain it, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cooking water. Add the drained pasta, still dripping, to the tomatoes in the pan and, with a large spoon, gently stir together, adding a little of the cooking water if the mixture seems to need some moisture. Add the arugula and remaining olive oil, and fold them in until the arugula has barely wilted. Season with Aleppo pepper, salt and pepper to taste; then, garnish with julienned basil, parsley, basil sprigs, and, if available, a basil flower. 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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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