2019-06-01 - The Howell Times

Vol. 17 - No. 1

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Middle Schoolers Tackle Local Government

Asphalt Manufacturing Facility Approved

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─Photos courtesy Howell Township Schools Students from Middle School North and Middle School South got an opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes on the local government level during Student Government Day.

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township middle school students from Middle School North and Middle School South stepped behind the dais

to take part in Student Government Day. Student Government Day provides youth with an opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes on the local

government level. Students spent the day at the Howell Township Municipal Building engaging with township officials and employees, police and EMS per-

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sonnel, watching K-9 demos and partaking in various activities to learn the ins and outs local government.

In the evening, a select (Students- See Page 4)

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – An asphalt manufacturing plant proposed for Yellowbrook Road was recently approved, much to the dismay of the scores of residents that turned out to the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.

After being postponed from the April 29 zoning board meeting because there were so many people that they couldn’t fit in the room, the application for L&L Paving Co. Inc. was heard on May 20 at a special meeting held at Middle School South.

The meeting dragged on for nearly four hours, more than half of which was spent on comments from the public.

A majority of residents who spoke were opposed to the facility, citing heavy traffic, safety concerns, high noise levels, toxins produced by the asphalt, contamination of Yellow Brook, and unsightliness, among others.

L&L Paving Co. plans to build an asphalt manufacturing plant located at Block 177, Lot 62.01, otherwise known as 89 Yellowbrook Road.

The application was for Use Variance and Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval to remove a portion of the concrete manufacturing facility and replace it with their asphalt facility.

Various changes are expected to be made in the area including improvements to a storage facility, the implementation of a control building, weigh station, and office, the removal and replacement of 13 acres of impervious coverage (Asphalt- See Page 5)

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Inside The Law Page 14.

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Monmouth County Police Academy Graduates 93 New Officers

By Kimberly Bosco MONMOUTH COUNTY – On May 22, the Monmouth County Police Academy graduated another 93 newly sworn law enforcement and corrections officers.

A ceremony was held at Brookdale Community College where the recruits received their official police training commission certifications.

Of the 93 graduates, 17 are recruits of the 96th

Basic Course for Police Officers, 67 are recruits from the 46th and 47th Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers and 9 are recruits from the 38th Basic Course for County Corrections Officers, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. Six officers from the basic recruit class and one officer from the corrections class are from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.

“By successfully completing this training, these fine men and women have demonstrated their commitment to law enforcement and corrections,” said Sheriff Golden, whose agency runs the Monmouth County Police Academy. “That is a great privilege, since there is no higher responsibility, than maintaining public safety. I’m proud of their accomplishments and commend (Police- See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 few students got a chance to step into the shoes of the township council members by conducting their own Student Government Day Council Meeting. Students acted as mayor, clerk, and council providing township reports and introducing the following proclamations: • Flag Day, June 14, 2019 • Eat Your Vegetables Day, June 17, 2019 • American Eagle Day, June 20, 2019 • National Safety Month, June 2019 • National Adopt a Cat Month, June 2019 “Everyone was really friendly and nice and I learned a lot…it was a really great experience,” said student council member Samantha Ngo during her report. “I learned a lot about taxes and sewer systems and much

more, and while all these things may not sound very interesting, it was a great learning experience that I hope to never forget.”

Student council member Caitlyn Zito noted that she learned a lot about how a community functions while learning in a hands-on environment.

“I benefitted from this experience and I thank all the people that made this day happen,” Zito added.

During the public comment portion of their meeting, residents and members of the Howell school district commended the students on their efforts. Student council mayor Cassidy Brennan’s father jokingly requested them to “gavel out his taxes.”

Each student received a certificate of recognition following the meeting, before the Howell Township Council members took back their seats on the dais.

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WALL —Boys and girls ages 8-17 will have an opportunity to experience an airplane ride on Saturday, June 8, as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 315 of the North Jersey Shore hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Monmouth Jet Center (formerly Monmouth Executive Airport), 1717 Highway 34 in Wall Township.

The EAA Young Eagles Program was created in 1992 to interest young people in aviation.

Since then volunteer EAA pilots have flown more than 2 million young people who reside in more than 90 countries. Since 2004 Chapter 315 has flown over 600 young people at local airports: Monmouth, Lakewood, and Old Bridge.

There is no charge for Young Eagle flights.

Pilots taking part in the event are all volunteers and will be happy to explain more about the different airplanes involved. They will also demonstrate how pilots ensure that safety is the prime concern before every flight. The young people will learn what makes an airplane fly, what it takes to get a pilot’s license, and what career possibilities exist in the world of aviation. Even if the young people never pursue a pilot’s license, the EAA hopes to create friends

of aviation.

Following the flight, each young person will receive a logbook and a certificate making him or her an official Young Eagle. Their names will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Logbook is also accessible on the Internet at youngeagles.org.

Those attending the flight rally on June 8 are asked to enter the airport at Hurley Pond Road west of Highway 34 and proceed to the Main Terminal Building, starting at 9:30 a.m. to register for their flight. A parent or guardian who can sign a required parental permission form must be present. Flights will begin at 10 a.m., with registration closing at 1:00 PM. In case of inclement weather on the 8th, the rain date will be Saturday, June 22. An October 2018 event had previously been planned but both the original and rain dates were cancelled due to weather.

Additional information about EAA and the EAA Young Eagles program is available at eaa.org or youngeagles.org. Follow the local chapter page at facebook.com/EAAChapter315 for updates on this and future events.

Health Department Seeks Volunteers For MRC unit

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) is seeking volunteers for its Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit to strengthen the public health infrastructure and improve response capabilities in the event of a public health response.

“Volunteering for the MRC is a great way to be more involved in the County by helping those in need,” said Freeholder Susan M. Kiley, liaison to MCHD. “Through extensive training, MRC volunteers will know what to do, how to do it and will be able to apply their skills effectively in the event of an emergency.”

The MRC unit provides members with fundamental training, credentials and operating protocols that are required in a public health emergency or natural disaster. MCHD strives to build a roster of both medical and non-medical personnel who are willing to work in a team. Volunteers will participate

in local exercises and drills.

In 2012, MRC assisted in local shelters during Superstorm Sandy where volunteers applied their training learned from County public health professionals.

MCHD administers preparedness activities for the entire County and provides public health services for residents of the following towns: Aberdeen, Allentown, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands, Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Englishtown, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Hazlet, Holmdel, Howell, Keyport, Lake Como, Manasquan, Marlboro, Matawan, Millstone, Neptune Township, Neptune City, Oceanport, Ocean Grove, Roosevelt, Shrewsbury Township and Union Beach.

To apply for the MRC unit, visit state.nj.us/ health/er/njmrc or contact Beth Hessek, MCHD Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator, by calling 732-431-7456 or emailing Beth.

Hessek@co.monmouth.nj.us.

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

Winning Team Designed App To Help Patients With Alzheimer’s From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) praised the win ners of the New Jersey Fou r th Congressional District’s 2018 Congressional App Challenge for their hard

work, ingenuity, and desire to help others through their software app “BrainHack.”

“Liam, Erica and Anthony earned this award for their teamwork and

Asphalt:

tion was approved with five votes in favor from Chairman Wendell Nanson, Vice Chairman Michael Sanclimenti, and members Matthew Hughes III, Thomas O’Donnell, and Jose Orozco. Members Richard Mertens and Herbert Massa were the only two votes against.

O’Don nell noted that L&L Paving’s application was heard 16 times before the final May 20 meeting.

“I have 47 years in this town, 15 on the zoning board, I’ve heard many cases and I understand that nobody li kes anything being built close to them…I’ve always heard ‘not in my backyard’… ‘build it elsewhere’,” said O’Donnell. “If we had to listen to that every time, there would be nothing built in town.”

Continued From Page 1 with landscaping and a total of 250 trees, among other improvements.

The 35-acre property was purchased by the company back in 2016, according to previous testimony by Lance Redaelli, owner of L&L Paving.

L&L plans to inst all grass on 11 acres of the property that is currently pavement, and install a two-way driveway on Yellowbrook Road, near Cranberry Road, that truck drivers will use to both enter and exit the facility.

The facility would operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Despite strong public opposition, the applica-

excellence, and their effort to serve other people,” Smith said. “Their app ‘BrainHack’ is desig ned to help persons struggling with memory loss and dementias such as Alzheimer’s, guiding them through fun mental exercises to strengthen creativity and memory-related functions.”

“Their impressive app not only showcases their technical expertise, but it performs a valuable ser-

vice for others who need assistance,” Smith said.

The creators of “BrainHack” all at tend Communications High School in Wall: Liam Marshall of Sea Girt; Erica Sammarco of Colts Neck; and Anthony Sasso of Colts Neck. They were honored with other students from around the country at the ‘House of Code’ reception on Capitol Hill where they presented their app.

The Congressional App

Challenge is a nationwide competition, created in 2014, for high school students to work with their peers to develop computer coding and software application skills. The challenge was created to foster ST EM sk ills (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) among young students as preparation for a possible career in fields like cybersecurity, intellectual property, and the software app economy.

All apps submitted to the NJ-04 competition were judged by a three-member panel with extensive experience in STEM fields: Roy LaManna of Freehold, the President and CEO of Vydia, Christopher Kelly of Hamilton, the UE/UI Designer at Vonage, and Debrah Smith (no relation to Rep. Smith) of Jackson, the Director of Administration/ Director of Information Technology for a large law office.

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County Corrections Officer recruits completed a 13-week training where they engaged in physical training and drill, learned how to properly use firearms, batons, handcuffing techniques and mechanical restraints, and trained for unarmed self-defense and emergency medical response. In the classroom, they covered topics on law enforcement and ethics, stress management, contraband and evidence processing, characteristics of inmates and drug interdic-

tion and identification.

“These selfless men and women have committed their professional lives to serving in public safety and I applaud them,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and member of the Police Academy Board of Directors.

“Their extensive training and personal character leave them well-prepared for a career in law enforcement and we are truly grateful for their efforts.”

The following graduates received the Academic Award:

• 96th BCPO & 46th SLEO II Co-Mingled Class: Justin R. Poblete – Bradley Beach Police Department • 47th SLEO II: William S. Tartis – Brielle Police Department • 38th BCCCO: Helder Paredes – Middlesex County Corrections The Marksmanship Award: • 96th BCPO & 46th SLEO II Co-Mingled Class: Justin R. Derasmo – Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office • 47th SLEO II: William S. Tartis – Brielle Police Department • 38th BCCCO: Helder

Continued From Page 1 all for a job well done.”

Police officer recruits completed a 20-week, 780-hour training program. Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer recruits completed a four-month, 600-hour training program.

Recruits train in patrol concepts, defensive driving, professional development, weaponr y and unar med defense, criminal investigation, ethics, emergency medical care and physical training, along with a host of other courses.

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

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eatured L etter “Hard Cap” On Taxes Is Nothing More Than A Name On July 3, 2010 Governor Christie reached a bipartisan consensus with Legislative leaders to provide long-awaited property tax relief for beleaguered New Jerseyans they called it a hard cap of 2 percent. Any waivers from this cap would have to be granted by a vote of the people, not the bureaucrats of a local board.

An override referendum would have to be approved by a simple majority of the voters. What seemed to be the answer to New Jersey’s runaway real estate tax problem was short lived. This year Little Egg Harbor Township has increased its proposed 2019-20 budget of 6.9-cent per $100 of assessed value to $.742 exceeding the cap by 8 percent.

One would think that such a hike in the tax rate a cap override referendum would apply, think again.

What most taxpayers do not know is that the 2 percent hard cap is not so hard because the law allows for exemptions from the cap that could be used for debt service payments, pension payments, and increase in health insurance costs.

And if all those exemp-

tions were not enough to keep any increase off the ballot lawmakers introduced another little known loophole called “banked cap.” This little but popular wrinkle in the law makes a mockery of the “hard cap.”

If a municipal or school budget is increased by less than 2 percent in a previous year, officials can exceed the 2 percent by that amount in a subsequent year. Even the name “banked cap” may have been created to confuse property owners. The only thing that has been “banked” here is the ability to raise taxes above the 2 percent cap without asking voters to say “yes.” Hard cap, Soft cap or No cap, we have gone the full circle. Beware of politicians when they make campaign promises that state “With my strong work ethic my agenda would be to stabilize or lower taxes” or “My goal has been, and continues to be, consciousness of our tax rates in order to keep them stable and/or reduce them” Art Mooney Little Egg Harbor

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Murphy Gutted Bill That Would Shed Light On Dark Money We know here in New Jersey that outsiders often think of us as having an attitude, and to an extent, there’s some truth to that.

We have strong opinions and will defend them passionately if we disagree.

Some of the stereotypes about our home are overblown, but we can agree all over Joisey when getting cawfee for yous guys, that ones about corruption hit a little too close to the mark for anyone’s liking.

Why are we running our gover n ment like something out of the Sopranos?

When it comes to our political process, there is too much untraceable money, and it is definitely getting in the way of having a government that works for the voters.

Recently, a coalition of groups in the state, including Wolf-PAC and Represent.US, began working toward legislation that would shed some light on this dark money. The result was the unassumingly named S-1500, a detailed bill specifying campaign finance reform and transparency. This bill received strong popular support, leading to a passage in both chambers of the state legislature by a bipartisan majority, and there was not a single opposing vote in the Senate. Surely, this would be a new day for New Jersey politics, or at least the start of a new path.

Ent e r Gove r nor Ph i l Mu r phy. D e s pit e h ig h hopes, after over a month of no action or comment, the Gover nor has, with lit tle fanfare but much commentary in his twenty page document, perfor med some “ext reme dentistry” on S-1500, effe ct ively re mov i ng it s teeth by way of conditional veto. One has to won-

Letters To The Editor der what the motivations self-interest, meaning po- to need immediate attenare behind dismantling common-sense legislation with such strong popular and bipartisan support.

Governor Murphy makes a claim that the bill, as written, might get challenged in court and that there are some sources of dark money it does not address, but his solution is to weaken the bill, which is counterproductive. This is akin to shopping for a cake that serves 12, but only f inding cakes that serve 10, and since you don’t know if everybody will like the cake, you buy a pie that serves 8 instead, even though nobody asked for pie in the first place.

We do know that there has been an ongoing spat between Governor Murphy and Senate President Sweeney. Senator Sweeney has suppor ted this bill, including a portion that would force disclosure of donors by groups such as New Direction New Je r sey, a 501(c) 4 t h at favor s a nd is r u n

by Gover nor Mu r phy’s for mer campaign member, who is also a county freeholder. New Direction New Jersey had previously pledged to reveal who its donors were, but never came through. Perhaps of more interest, and more irksome to Governor Murphy, is the portion of the bill that bans elected off icials f rom involvement with independent expenditure committees.

Freeholder Brendan Gill would be forced to choose between his elected office and remaining with New Di re ct ion New Je r sey, but would not be able to continue in both capacities. It would seem to be com mon sen se t hat a n elected of f icial should not be involved in such groups, but this part of the bill would be removed

by Gover nor Mu r phy’s conditional veto.

At best, this is political in-fighting. At worst, this is a personal favor for

litical corruption. Either way, we mu st de m a nd better of our government.

We need to speak up, and we can make our voices heard through our Senators and Assemblypeople, by telling them to override Governor Murphy’s veto.

This should not be about political parties, or taking sides within the r uling party. This is about preser ving and protecting the integrity of our government and the electoral process.

Action has to happen!

Call your representatives and demand an override of Governor Murphy’s conditional veto of S-1500.

You can get more information on this, including help with contacting your representatives, by contacting Wolf-PAC NJ at ​n ewjersey@wolf-pac. com​.

Lucas Dicus Wolf-PAC New Jersey Phillipsburg

What Happened To The Gas Tax Money?

I recently read testimony from Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), to the House Transportation Committee, regarding the infrastructure in Ocean County. According to Congressman Kim, due to many years of neglect f rom Washington and increased use, the infrastructure system throughout the State of New Jersey faces massive challenges. The Congressman adds that in his district alone there are 44 structurally deficient bridges with another 155 in need of repair.

In the article, Congressman Kim touches on several specific areas that appear

tion due to people’s lives being put in jeopardy. What the Congressman does not mention is the increase in gasoline tax that our previous and present governors imposed on all d r ivers within our state to go directly to infrastr uct ure repair. After these increases, any driver purchasing gasoline in the great State of New Jersey, has had to fork over almost an additional 30 cents per gallon, toward the gasoline tax.

Since these tax increases went into effect, I have not heard a single word about any of that money being spent on any bridge or road repairs. (Lord knows the northern end of the Garden State Parkway could definitely use some pot hole repair) Given the number of vehicles on our congested roads, every single day of the week, I can only imagine the amount of monies taken in by our State, yet our roads and bridges continue to fall into disrepair.

It’s great when you can point your finger and blame someone else for your issues, but how can you expect that someone to come in a clean your house if you don’t first try to clean it yourself. If Congressman Kim is right in his description of the condition of the nearly 200 bridges in his district, why are we spending so much time, energy and money on such issues as the legalization of marijuana? One would think that the safety and well-being of the citizens of New Jersey would be a little more important than the cannabis issue.

Hector Mejias Little Egg Harbor Editor’s note: The gasoline tax is currently 41.4 cents per gallon.

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Continued From Page 5 Paredes – Middlesex County Corrections Physical Training Award: • 96th BCPO & 46th SLEO II Co-Mingled Class: Brittany Johnson – Allenhurst Police Department • 47th SLEO II: David T. Dillon – Middletown Police Department • 38th BCCCO: Jose Xicara – Union County Corrections Merit Award: • 96th BCPO & 46th SLEO II: Brendan J. Kenny – Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office • 47th SLEO II: Paul A. Hallock – Belmar PD

The Howell Times, June 1, 2019, Page 7 • 38th BCCCO: Jose Xicara – Union County Corrections Traffic Officers Association Award: • 96th BCPO & 46th SLEO II Co-Mingled Class: Michael Morse – Long Branch Police Department • 47th SLEO II: Matthew T. Golmbieski – Monmouth Beach Police Department; Christopher McDermott – Spring Lake Police Department Outstanding Trainee Award: • 96th BCPO & 46th SLEO II Co-Mingled Class: Justin R. Poblete – Bradley Beach Police Department • 47th SLEO II: William S. Tartis – Brielle Police Department • 38th BCCCO: Jose Xicara – Union County Corrections

Trenton’s Historic Cadwalader Heights To Open Doors On Sept. 14

TRENTON – The Cadwalader Heights Civic Association will host its 2019 historic house and garden tour from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Dubbed “Cadwalader Heights: 112 Years Young,” this every-other-year celebration will showcase more than a dozen beautiful homes and their unique stories, from construction to the present day, while raising funds in support of four of Trenton’s most prominent youth groups: The Trenton YMCA, the Trenton Robotics Club, and the Trenton Circus Squad.

Tour this historic Trenton neighborhood that

was conceived and designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the architect of New York City’s Central Park. Enjoy food and other fun along the way.

Tickets are $20/person in advance on the Cadwalader Heights Neighborhood Association website cadwaladerheights.com or can be purchased on the day of the tour for $25/ person at the registration center at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, located in adjacent Cadwalader Park. Parking is free and within easy walking distance of the neighborhood.

Go to cadwaladerheights.com for more information.

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─Photo courtesy FRHSD COLTS NECK – Colts Neck High School, in conjunction with Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ), hosted the first Latino Community Leadership Day on May 14.

Sixty CNHS students of Latino descent were invited to participate in career workshops and networking activities.

The Latino Community Leadership Day sought to impact students’ attitudes, behavior, and self-efficiency toward work readiness, post-secondary educational opportunities, and future careers. The workshops focused on empowering students to achieve educational and professional success, enhance the relevance of students’ classroom learning and increase student understanding of the value of education. Business teacher Robin Soriano came up with the idea for this wonderful learning opportunity.

JANJ’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people in grades K-12 to succeed in a global economy through real-world relationships with business, government, and education partners that can help students de-

velop the employability and financial literacy skills needed to succeed in the 21st century.

The group’s innovative hands-on curriculum – provided at no cost to schools, students, or their families – emphasizes real-world learning experiences, and motivates youth to achieve by connecting them with corporate and community role models committed to investing in their future.

JANJ partnered with Horizon BCBSNJ’s Latin American Cultural Organization (LACO) to host the Latino Community Leadership Day at Colts Neck. LACO’s mission is to promote the rich Latin-American culture, heritage, and history, celebrate our many accomplishments, educate others about our people and help all Latin-Americans at Horizon BCBSNJ in their endeavors toward success.

The program, which was well received by the students, empowered the group to believe in themselves and showed that they can make a difference in the world and contribute to their communities.

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FTHS Community Fundraises For Pediatric Wing At CentraState Medical Center

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Healthcare Foundation. This year’s funds will be used to purchase a bubble wall. This portable device can be rolled into a child’s exam room and distract them while procedures, like inserting an IV, are being performed.

The “Coins for Kids” initiative was created by Health & Physical Education teacher Frank Gualtieri and coordinated through the Peer Leadership program led by advisor Sean Leahy.

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FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township High School community surpassed last year’s “Coins for Kids” fundraising efforts to benefit the pediatric wing of CentraState Medical Center.

For a few months earlier this year, buckets brought around by Peer Leaders were available during lunch for anyone to drop in their spare change. All that spare change added up, resulting in $2,500 raised for the CentraState

COLTS NECK – Colts Neck tragically lost a beloved member of the community in September. Cory Aufiero was loved and admired by everyone who knew him. This event will be exactly what Cory would want, a fun, memorable day to share with family and friends.

For those who did not know Cory, he was a student at Rutgers University. Cory was an avid golfer on the Colts Neck High School’s golf team, an active peer leader, and a very spirited student. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Cory always found a way to put a smile on someone’s face. He

was funny, respectful, generous, and very inclusive.

On June 27, 2019, we look forward to seeing familiar and new faces to remember Cory. The 1st Annual Cory Aufiero Memorial Golf Outing and Dinner will be held June 27 at Colts Neck Golf Club, 1-9 p.m.

The event will include golf challenges (Holein-One challenge, putting contests, longest drive, closest to the pin, beat-the-pro), dinner will include raffles, speakers, and much more!

All profits go towards The Cory Fund and scholarship.

We’re Bringing The Universe To You!

HOWELL – Explore the universe under the roof of Howell Library! Join us as Pearl Observatory brings its inflatable planetarium to the Howell Library atrium.

Learn about the planets, stars and constellations.

Explore the moon, zoom toward the sun. Travel

the solar system. See the night sky like never before!

This presentation is geared toward older students, ages 10 and up, and adults. Space is limited.

Registration is required. Register for the July 10 program, 7:30 p.m., beginning Monday, June 17.

The Howell Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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“The Royal Flush” Begins 2019 Service

FREEHOLD – “The Royal Flush” pump out boat, which removes waste from recreational boats on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers, recently resumed operation on Fridays and Saturdays until October 12, 2019, weather permitting.

Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The Royal Flush is one of the many services that the County offers residents,” said Freeholder Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD). “On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, I urge boaters to take advantage of this free service instead of dumping waste in no discharge zones.”

The Royal Flush is owned and maintained by the MCHD and operated by the NY/NJ Baykeeper organization through a cooperative agreement established in 2015.

“This free service to our community keeps out waterways clean and safe,” said Christopher P.

Merkel, Monmouth County Public Health Coordinator. “The boat is available to all recreational boaters and is not limited to Monmouth County residents.”

Since 2001, the Royal Flush has serviced over 16,400 boats and properly disposed of over 591,000 gallons of sewage. In 2018, 683 boats were serviced and 23,200 gallons of sewage were disposed.

Boaters can contact the Royal Flush by radio on VHF Channel 9 or by cell at 732-890-6142 on days the pump out boat is operational. In addition to Fridays and Saturdays, The Royal Flush will serve boaters on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Service will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, contact the MCHD at 732-431-7456 option three or go to VisitMonmouth.com/health.

24th Annual Rolling Iron Antique Auto Show

WALL – Join The Historic Village at Allaire for one of the best antique car shows on the Jersey Shore on August 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.!

In the past, we have had over 200 antique cars, including: family cars, firetrucks, motorcycles, and more! Prizes are awarded for Best in Show, People’s Choice, and for each class of car. Cars on display must be older than 25 years old,

produced before 1992.

Pre-registration for the car show is recommended at $18 and day of registration is $20. To register please call the office at 732-919-3500 ext. 14. Admission is free for this event, but there is a $5 per car parking fee to enter the park.

This is a special fundraising event for the Historic Village at Allaire! Rain date: August 25.

Library Summer Hours MANALAPAN – On Sundays during the summer, Library Headquarters in Manalapan and Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury will be closed! Access to your library is always available to you wherever you spend your summer - at the lake, at the beach, traveling or stay-cationing! Just visit MonmouthCountyLib.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Monmouth County Prepares For A Successful Summer Season

By Kimberly Bosco BELMAR – On May 20, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders celebrated the start of the summer season at the beach in Belmar, expecting a bigger and better year for 2019.

“Tourism is a $2.6 billion industry in Monmouth County,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Information and Tourism. “The fiscal impact of the tourism industry benefits everyone from small business owners to the nearly 30,000 residents who have tourism employment.”

With the tourism industry on the rise in Monmouth County, Freeholder Director Arnone provided some tourism statistics from last year’s summer season.

In 2018, Monmouth County saw 8.6 million visitors, up from the 8.2 million estimated visitors in 2017, according to the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism 2018 economic report. Not only this, but Monmouth County was one of the top five most visited counties throughout NJ in 2018.

“The Monmouth County Division of Tourism works throughout the entire year to market and promote our area to potential visitors throughout the Northeast,” said Freeholder Director Arnone.

“As a result of our efforts, we continue to see

growth in the number of day trips, weekend trips and family vacations.”

And of course, with more visitors comes more revenue. In 2018, visitors spent nearly $2.6 billion on lodging, food, retail, recreation, transportation and second homes in Monmouth County.

“Monmouth County offers visitors much more than just a trip to the Jersey Shore,” Freeholder Director Arnone said. “Monmouth County is also known for its downtowns, arts and entertainment, cultural and historical sites, dining, shopping and outdoor activities.”

Monmouth County officials are looking forward to another great year at the shore.

On May 20, Freeholder Director Arnone also announced the winners the of 3rd Annual Monmouth County Summer Kick-off Poster Contest, open to fourth-grade students at Belmar Elementary School.

The winners were: 1st: Jael Trejo Sanchez 2nd: Jenna Sharin 3rd: Jake Circelli For more information about Monmouth County happenings, go to tourism.visitmonmouth.com and follow Monmouth County Tourism on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Two FTHS Students Compete at International Career Development Conference

FREEHOLD – Two Freehold Township High School students competed at this year’s International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Senior Anna Ma and junior Nick Polimeni earned their spots to compete at the International DECA conference in the categories of Business Marketing Services (Anna) and Entrepreneurship (Nick) after their participation at the New Jersey DECA High School State

Career Development Conference.

The International Competition is attended by 10,000 DECA members, all competing to be named an international champion.

Nick competed in the Entrepreneurship Series competitive and landed in the top 5 for his exam and for first-role play, which allowed him to compete for the 10 top in the world for his series. His final role-play performance earned him a top 10 international champion spot.

Alzheimer’s Seminars Hosted At Howell Senior Center HOWELL – Howell Senior Services will be hosting a 4-week Alzheimer’s Seminar with the Alzheimer’s Association. The seminars will be held on four consecutive Thursdays in June from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Howell Senior Center. Light refreshments will be served. The presenter will be Alzheimer’s Association Program Coordinator, Nicolette Vasco.

Registration is required to attend the seminar. Please call Ann Albano at 732938-4500 ext. 2553 to register.

Below is the list of topics that will be covered on each date. Thursday, June 6:

5:30PM- The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s 6:30PM- Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Thursday, June 13: 5:30PM- Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior Thursday, June 20: 5:30PM- Dementia Conversations 6:30PM- Effective Communication Strategies Thursday, June 27: 5:30PM-Coping Strategies and Resources

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MIDDLETOWN – Join Monmouth County Historical Association for a Revolutionary Rave on August 3 at 1-4 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of music, games, and revelry 18th-century style at our 2nd Annual Revolutionary Rave at the Taylor-Butler House!

Travel back in time and experience a bit of 18th-century social entertainment.

Learn colonial dance steps, enjoy live music of the era, and try your luck at cards or other games of the era! 18th or 19th century period clothing is encouraged, but not required.

Light refreshments and tasty treats will be served. Marlpit Hall (c. 1686) will also be open for tours from 1-4 p.m.

Spend Summer At The Parks MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Parks is planning a summer filled with fun for the entire family! The summer volume of our Parks & Programs Guide is now avail-

able, listing programs and events happening in June, July and August. Copies are available in your Monmouth County parks as well as online at MonmouthCountyParks.com.

Howell Alliance Hosts Think Tanks

HOWELL – You are invited to the “how can we help our youth” think tanks held on the first Monday of each quarter at 7 p.m. at Echo Lake Pavilion. Light snacks will be served.

Share your ideas and perspective in an informal,

welcoming environment to enrich our commitment to substance abuse and at-risk behavior prevention. No membership is necessary!

For information, call the Howell Alliance at 732-938-4500 ext. 4012.

Brookdale Car Meets LINCROFT – Brookdale will be hosting Car Meets on June 7, July 12, August 2, and September 6 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Lot 6 of the Lincroft campus. It is open to all cars, trucks, and bikes. It will be a great way for car enthusiasts to meet and network as well as an opportunity to learn more about Brookdale’s automotive technology programs.

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Plants growing on Earth take up selenium into their roots. They get it from the soil and then it’s put into the food chain, and we obtain it through diet. Selenomethionine is a high-quality form of selenium that is also the main form of selenium occurring in Brazil nuts, cereal grains and soybeans.

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But there are 5 other mind-blowing reasons you should consider selenium: Selenium helps with breast cancer. Aside from selenium being a strong antioxidant which is useful in cancer situation, there is new research published in the journal, Nutrients (May 2019). Apparently, selenium is capable of alleviating lymphedema, commonly associated with breast cancer.

Lymphedema simply refers to the swelling that occurs in the arms and legs. Seventy-five percent of participants showed lymphedema improvement in just two weeks.

Selenium helps with the brain. The ability to neutralize oxidants which attack the brain helps reduce your personal risk of cognitive decline. Several selenium-derived proteins termed “selenoproteins” are expressed in

brain. We also know that both detoxification enzymes, glutathione and catalase, are present in glial cells. Glial cells feed and protect nerve cells. Selenium is needed to keep those glial cells healthy.

Selenium helps control hemochromatosis.

A genetic condition, overload of iron (hemochromatosis) is sometimes misdiagnosed and inadequately treated. Iron concentrations were slightly higher (up to 2 and a half times higher) in selenium deficient rodents.

The “Transferrin Saturation” with iron was almost twice as high in selenium deficient rodents, compared to those with normal levels of selenium.

Selenium helps make thyroid hormone.

Selenium has been shown in several clinical trials over the past few decades to slow the progression of, and reduce symptoms of thyroid illness. It’s needed for the enzymes that convert inactive thyroxine T4 to biologically active T3 and it’s needed to reduce TPO antibodies. Also, selenium might help with Graves’ eye problems, termed orbitopathy.

Selenium for PCOS. Selenium has insulin-like properties which means it can help with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS. A new article published in the journal, Molecules (April 2019) suggests it may help with insulin resistance. There’s a definite correlation between low selenium leading to hypothyroidism, then leading to PCOS. Labs don’t usually pick this disorder up. Please grab a copy of my best-seller, Thyroid Healthy to learn more about thyroid conditions. And if you’d like more information on selenium, PCOS or dosing information, just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll send you the longer version of this article next week.

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The recent data breach by Equifax meant that sensitive personal information for 145 million Americans was potentially exposed, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. This incident has left many consumers wondering how they can protect themselves from identify theft.

Monitor your Account Check your financial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication. Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts. Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution.

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─Photo courtesy FRHSD MANALAPAN – Manalapan High School sophomore Gianna Schember has been selected as the Freehold Regional High School District’s 2019 Teen Driver Safety Flag and Banner Contest winner.

Each year, the district invites sophomores to put their design skills to work, creating a flag that conveys a positive message about teen driver safety. A winning design is selected from each high school, securing the designer a guaranteed parking spot for their senior year. From the six finalists, a district

winner is selected to have their design made into a flag and a banner. Gianna was selected as this year’s winner. A flag featuring her design will fly at every FRHSD school and banner will hang in each cafeteria for the upcoming school year.

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─Photo courtesy Howell Township Schools HOWELL – On May 21, Howell Public Schools administration staff wore gray in support of the Be Like Jake movement and Brain Cancer Awareness Month. Be Like Jake is named in honor of Howell resident, 7-year old Jake Honig who passed away from brain cancer.

Caregiver Support Group

BRICK – Feeling overwhelmed taking care of a loved one? Learn how to care for yourself while caring for others at the Caregiver Support Group & Education program.

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the first and third Monday of each month, 1-3 p.m., at Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Willow Springs is located at 1049 Burnt Tavern Road in Brick.

To register, call Mira at 732-740-3900.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 18 - may 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep a cool head. The things that are making you angry may ultimately prove to be of no importance. Stay focused on your own life and avoid being overly critical of others. Focus on securing your financial situation in the week ahead.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Carve out your own niche in the world. In the upcoming week you feel your best when you have the freedom to do what pleases you when you feel the urge. Take care of yourself and enjoy your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): All knowledge is useful. There’s no telling when a valuable bit of information could come in handy so keep your mind open to new experiences. Take the time to listen to the ideas of others in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Good things come to those who wait. Be patient and save your funds until you can afford the best quality when it comes to something you really need. Small sacrifices could help balance the budget this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sometimes it’s best to keep comments to yourself. Differing opinions are what make the world interesting so stay open to the views of others. Maintain harmony by trying to see things from someone else’s perspective this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be tactful and sympathetic as this week unfolds. Be considerate of someone’s feelings, pointing out shortcomings could make you seem harsh or overly critical. Just a few kind words could boost someone’s confidence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Know when it’s best to back down. Resentment may be created if you continuously push someone to disclose information that is too personal. Agree to disagree when it comes to differences of opinion in the week to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Never say never. While a current partnership may not go as planned, don’t close the door on working together in the future. Turn a negative situation into a positive learning experience during the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Take your time to do the best work you can rather than simply rushing to be finished. Stand on the merit of your own achievements instead of competing with others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There’s no diploma given for common sense. If you feel that offering your knowledge to someone in the upcoming week could help them, then do it. If you prevent them from making a mistake, they may thank you later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your time may not feel like your own. You may be so busy with obligations and responsibilities this week that there will be little chance of doing what you enjoy.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): There’s no shame in taking a breath. Sit back and recharge your batteries to prepare for the long work week ahead.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Make A Big, Fresh Impression As You Kick Off Summer Grilling Season

By Wolfgang Puck “Go big or go home!” You’re probably familiar with that popular expression, which some accounts say started in the 1990s with an ad slogan here in Southern California, where I live.

That phrase often makes sense to me when talking about cooking. But I don’t interpret it to mean serving huge portions. Instead, I believe in making big impressions by preparing the finest-quality ingredients in impressive, wonderfully flavorful ways, especially when cooking for a special occasion.

That brings us to the traditional kickoff of the summer grilling season on Memorial Day. Why plan a menu of ordinary burgers or hot dogs when it takes very little extra effort to “go big”?

I like to make sure burgers are special by topping or stuffing them with boldly flavored cheeses and accompanying them with crispy bacon and grilled onion slices. I’ll choose high-quality hot dogs, slit them lengthwise, stuff them with sharp cheddar cheese, and then wrap them round and round with bacon that crisps up on the grill. My steaks, chicken, chops, ribs and other barbecue staples gain extra distinction from bold marinades and generous arrays of fresh vegetables that surround them on the grill.

But what about seafood, you might wonder?

How can fish, which grills so quickly, offer much room for creativity? That speed never stops me. I like to skewer jumbo shrimp on branches of fresh rosemary, for example. I grilled whole sides of marinated salmon fillet and accompany them with delicious vegetable salads and garlicky, Greek-style yogurt sauces. And I top halves of hot-off-the-grill lobster with spicy butters that form an instant sauce right in the shell.

Whole medium-sized fish just large enough to serve four to six people offer some of the best opportunities for creativity. Choose a fresh variety that’s the right size for a home outdoor grill, like a 3-pound (1.5-kg) red snapper or sea bass, and it’s easy to make a really big impression, as you’ll see when you look over my recipe for Mediterranean-style grilled whole red snapper with fennel and Pernod butter sauce.

Keep sustainability in mind when shopping. Lots of fish sold as “red snapper” in markets today are not true red snapper, and some may not come from sustainable fishing practices. Always buy from a reputable fishmonger and look for red snapper caught in U.S. Gulf of Mexico waters, which is considered a good choice. A good alternative is branzino, also known as Mediterranean sea bass.

Let me offer one final word. I know that the idea of grilling a whole fish may seem daunting. But do it once, and you’ll be surprised by how easy it really is to “go big” when cook seafood in your own backyard!

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE GRILLED WHOLE RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL AND PERNOD BUTTER SAUCE Serves 4 to 6 For the fish: 1 whole fresh red snapper or other firm-fleshed mild white fish such as branzino or sea bass, about 3 pounds (1.5 kg), gills, guts and scales removed

Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed, fronds reserved, bulbs cut into slices 1/4-inch (6-mm) thick 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh oregano 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil For the Pernod butter sauce: 1/4 cup (60 mL) water 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon Pernod 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces Tender inner fronds from 1 fennel bulb (see above), finely chopped Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Build a hot fire in an outdoor charcoal grill, or preheat a gas grill on high.

Meanwhile, rinse the snapper inside and out with cold running water. Pat thoroughly dry inside and out with paper towels. With kitchen shears, cut off any large fins. Season the cavity with salt and pepper.

Stuff the fronds from 1 fennel bulb into the cavity.

Add the thyme and oregano, and press the cavity closed. With a sharp knife, cut three equally spaced diagonal slashes through the skin and down to the bone in the flesh on each side of the fish. Insert one lemon slice into each slit. Brush the fish all over with olive oil and season the outside with salt and pepper.

With a grill brush, scrub the grill’s cooking grid.

Quickly and carefully brush the surface of the hot grid with olive oil. Place the stuffed fish diagonally across the preheated grid and cook for about 10 minutes; then, carefully slide two sturdy grill spatulas under the fish and rotate it 90 degrees, sliding out the spatulas and leaving the fish to cook on the same side until the flesh is firm but still moist, about 5 minutes longer.

Carefully use the spatulas to turn the fish over and cook on the other side for at least 10 minutes, until the flesh looks opaque and lifts easily from the bone but is still moist.

As soon as the fish starts cooking, place the fennel slices on a large platter, drizzle with olive oil, and turn to coat evenly. When you turn the fish over, arrange the slices on the grill and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a platter and keep warm.

For the sauce, place a small saucepan on the grill or on a stove burner over medium heat. Add the water, and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon juice and Pernod, and cook until reduced by about a third.

Remove the pan from the heat, and whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time until fully incorporated; then, whisk in the chopped fennel fronds. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

With the metal spatulas, carefully remove the fish from the grill and transfer to a large serving platter.

To serve, starting at the slits cut in the flesh before cooking, use a spatula to lift portions of the fillet from the bone, transferring to individual serving plates. Arrange grilled fennel slices around the fish and spoon some sauce over each portion.

(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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