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–Photos by Bob Vosseller Certified therapy dog Dori, a 7-year-old Doberman Pinscher, chews a toy during the second annual Doggie Day event held in the Ortley Beach section of Toms River Township on Aug. 24.

By Bob Vosseller ORTLEY BEACH – It was a dog day afternoon that stretched into the evening at t he pu bl ic p a rk i ng lot at 3rd Avenue on Aug. 24.

The second annual “Doggie Day” hosted by the Friends of Ortley Beach ran from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and celebrated residents a nd v i sit or s’ fou rlegged friends.

The free event was a tribute to pets and pet lovers and gave pause to some amusing attributes of the canine community. It included a Doggie Dimensions contest which measured the longest t ail, longest legs, shortest legs, longest ears and longest hair of each pooch present.

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tley Beach is a nonprof it orga n i zat ion t h at for me d t o e nhance and sustain the natural beauty and resources of the barrier island community for future generations.

The group’s president, Gail D’Amico, said “our events are for full time residents and our summer residents. We want them to be fun, informative a n d m a ny of t h e m have a focus on our s e n s i t i ve e n v i r o n ment.”

She added that after the events of Superstorm Sandy, which had a devastating impact on Ortley Beach, which is a section of Tom s R ive r Tow n ship, “I noticed a difference. Many of us felt we had lost our sense of community

Jax is one of 28 dogs in need of adoption. They are being housed at All Fur One which aids pet rescue and adoptions. a nd it wa s i mpor tant to get back that feeling of a neighborhood. We wanted to let people know that we were more than a middle point between Seaside Heights and Lavallette.”

D’A mico said the group has 137 members and is growing.

“We’re not affiliated with the local voters and taxpayers association. We focus on other things and we even started a schola rsh ip prog ra m for students living in Ortley Beach. We hope to expand that program

i n t he f ut u re. T h is is about community building.”

A number of vendors were present selling various treats, band a n a s, t oys, bal m s and other pet related s e r v ic e s i n clu d i ng g rooming and microchipping. Various veter inar y ser vices a nd he a lt h p r ofe s sionals were also on site along with animal rescue organizations promoting the need for pet adoptions.

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7th Annual 5 K Race Supports Suicide Prevention

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Runners of various ages came out for the 7th Annual Howell Township/ Farmingdale 5K Run and Race Walk and no matter their pace, they took strides to battle addiction and support suicide prevention.

The event stepped off with kid’s dash for those under the age of 6, at 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 28. That was followed by the 5-kilometer run which is held in memory of Walter Reitsma and all those young people who lost their battle to addiction.

All proceeds from the event held at the Howell High School Athletic Complex went to benef it Contact of Ocean and Monmouth Counties’ 24-hour, seven days a week crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline.

Mariann Mancini serves as the agency’s administrative assistant. “This is the seventh year for the event but our third year for it to be held at Howell High School and the race results were timed and tracked by (Race - See Page 6)

Public Hearing For Open Space Grant Funding Set for Sept. 10

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 for the purpose of receiving comments on an application to the Monmouth County Open Space Trust Fund which is administered under the Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant Program.

The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. in the main meeting room on the second floor of the Howell Township Municipal Building at 4567 Rt. 9 North.

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into the event. We hope to have about 1,000 people here today,” D’A mico said.

Member Mary Ann Wallis coordinated the project again this year with help from other members.

“My dog is here too. Rosco is half boxer and half …I have no idea. I think he’s a little calmer this year than he was last year. This is fun and people love their dogs in Ortley Beach. I’ve gotten to know a lot of people through walking around and talking to them as we walk our dogs. It’s a great way of making new friends,” Wallis said.

A training demonstration by Kindred Souls Canine Training Center of Howell was held early on during the event.

Tr a i n i ng D i r e ct or Pet e r Ca mpione said, “You have to imagine that your dog is a small human. Would you treat your child as you would your dog? The object here is to walk your dog through this crowd and not have an incident.”

Dori, a 7-year-old Doberman Pinscher was among the dogs who participated in a training demonstration. “She is a certified therapy dog,” Kindred Souls representative Pam Miller, of Brick said.

All Fur One volunteer Sue Casella, Br ick wa s n’t s u r e wh at b r e e d dog Jax was. The one-year old pooch was among 28 dogs brought f rom a kill shelter in Virginia seeking a new leash

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Casella said All Fur One is involved with pet rescue and adoptions and is based in Toms River. “They opened in May and were looking for volunteers so I volunteered,” Casella said. The organization can be reached by calling 732-255-3871 or visiting allfurone.org.

Valerie Horoski, Brick, brought Higgins, her 4-year-old English sheepdog to the event. “This is my f irst year here. My friend told me about it. He was just measured for his hair which is quite long,” Horoski said.

Raff le prizes were awarded and pets and people had the chance to enjoy some ref resh ment s f rom t he Suga r Shack snack bar during the event.

The group’s next event is part of its speaker series called “Shellfish and the Barnegat Bay” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at St. Elizabeth’s Chapel, Five, 3rd Ave. Ortley Beach.

The event’s speaker is Cheryl McCurry of ReClam the Bay who will discuss the group’s efforts to grow clams and oysters to improve the health of the Barnegat Bay. McCurry has been with ReClaim the Bay since 2017 and graduated f rom a Rutgers university sponsored class in Shellfish Gardening/Coastal Stewardship.

The event is free and will include light refreshments. New members and guests are encouraged. The group can be reached at friendsofortleybeach. org.

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—Photos by Bob Vosseller A large crowd came out for the 2nd Annual Doggie Day sponsored by the Friends of Ortley Beach on Aug. 24 in the oceanfront parking lot of 3rd Avenue Ortley Beach.

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Written comments may also be submitted and will be accepted by Township Clerk Penny Wollman prior to the hearing date and time.

The governing body of Howell Township seeks to obtain grant funds in order to develop two segments of the capitol to the Coast Trail, including: the entrance of Soldier Memorial Park at 579 Lakewood-Farmingdale Rd. at the intersection with Maxim Road, extending along Maxim Road west for approximately 1,200 feet and then extending approximately 480

feet north to the North Branch Squankum Brook within the Bear Swamp Natural Area (Maxim Road) to connect to the existing unimproved trail.

Those properties impacted may include Block 46, Lot 28; an easement along Block 51, Lot 42.01; Block 51, Lot 42.02 and Block 51, Lot 41.01; and, along Preventorium Road starting approximately 1,800 feet north of the intersection with Maxim Road at the existing unimproved trail extending north approximately 2,140 ft to Oak Glen Park (Preventorium Road) and then extending west approximately 560 feet to connect to the existing multi-use trail.

Impacted properties may also include Block 51, Lot 12, and Block 66.01, Lot 29.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Treasurer: State Gas Tax Rate Will Remain Stable For Coming Year

TRENTON - State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced that New Jersey’s current tax rate on gasoline and diesel fuel will remain stable for the coming year at 41.4 cents and 48.4 cents per gallon, respectively.

As required by law, the Department of the Treasury conducted a detailed review of fuel consumption data, and the Treasurer consulted with the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer, in order to make this year’s determination in compliance with the 2016 law (Chapter 57) that requires a steady stream of revenue to support the state’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF)

program.

New Jersey’s TTF program is required to provide $16 billion over eight years to support critical infrastructure improvements to the state’s roadways and bridges. In order to ensure the state has the funds necessary to support these projects, the law dictates that the Petroleum Products Gross Receipt (PPGR) tax rate must be adjusted accordingly to generate roughly $2 billion per year.

“We’re pleased that fuel consumption levels, coupled with ou r realistic projections last year, have allowed us to avoid an increase in the gas tax rate for this year,” said Treasurer

Muoio. “This dedicated revenue stream has enabled us to disburse billions in funding across the state to bolster our transportation infrastructure and keep New Jersey moving forward.”

Since the 2016 law was enacted, the state has disbursed a total of $4.34 billion for local, county, and state projects, including NJ TRANSIT, with $2.73 billion of that funding being disbursed since the Murphy Administration took office last January.

While gasoline consumption in New Jersey has continued a multi-year decline, the 4.3 cent increase that went into effect last year

on October 1 helped boost PPGR revenue in FY 2019, which came to a close on June 30. The state missed the FY 2019 Highway Fuels Revenue Target of $2.073 billion by just $33.4 million, a significantly smaller gap than the previous two-year shortfall of $125.2 million.

Treasury estimates that the new FY 2020 Highway Fuels Revenue Target of $1.981 billion can be achieved with the current PPGR tax rate. Maintaining the 4.3 cent rate increase that went into effect last year is necessary to cover the continued decline in gasoline consumption as well as the shortfall from FY 2019. The estimate as-

sumes a decline in gasoline and diesel fuel consumption of about 3.0 percent in the new fiscal year now underway, which is consistent with both recent history and consensus assumptions for continued, but slowing, economic growth over the next year.

As a result, the 26.9 cent Petroleum Products Gross Receipts (PPGR) tax rate will remain stable for the coming year. When combined with the motor fuels tax, the total gas tax rate will remain unchanged at 41.4 cents per gallon and the total diesel tax rate will remain unchanged at 48.4 cents per gallon.

Last year’s 4.3 cent rate

increase was necessitated by the statutory formula explicitly outlined in the law, which required the state to make up for a combined revenue shortfall of $125.2 million over both FY 2017 and FY 2018.

This was due in part to the fact that the previous administration overestimated consumption of gasoline and diesel fuel for FY 2018, projecting it would grow 2.0 percent over the average consumption level for the previous six years, a projection well above historical norms. The cost of not increasing the rate in August 2017 is estimated to have contributed an additional 1.7 cents to the total 4.3 cent increase last year.

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Moving Day, New Jersey: A Walk for Parkinson’s CLARK – The Parkinson’s Foundation will host its annual Moving Day, New Jersey, A Walk for Parkinson’s on Sept. 28 at Oak Ridge Park to unite the community in the fight against Parkinson’s. Funds raised through Moving Day support cutting-edge research and community programs to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease and their families.

There are 21,900 people, 45 years or older, with Parkinson’s in New Jersey. In 2018, New Jersey registered 450 participants for

Moving Day and raised $125k for the New Jersey Parkinson’s community.

More than just a walk, Moving Day NJ is a celebration of movement featuring a kids’ area, a caregivers’ relaxation tent and a special Movement Pavilion with yoga, dance, Tai Chi, Pilates and other activities—all proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Moving Day events across the country have raised nearly $22 million dollars to improve care and advance research toward a cure.

Fifth Annual Semper Five Run Returns To Seaside Boardwalk

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The 5 Annual Semper Five Run will take place on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 14 at 100 Ocean Terrace on the Seaside Park/Seaside Heights boardwalk.

The event will honor U.S. Marines and Sailors in one of the region’s most significant events of the year. Thousands of spectators will line the boardwalk for the annual event as runners take to the boards on a scenic certified course along the ocean.

Semper Five is a five-kilometer run/walk and includes a one-mile fun run/walk. Awards will be given to male and female finishers by age group including youth age group trophies. th

All participants receive an official long-sleeve under Armor t-shirt and patriotic Marine Corps wrist bands.

The start time is 9 a.m. for the one-mile fun run/walk and the race fee is $50 plus a $3 signup fee. The registration price will increase to $55 after Sept. 7.

The five-kilometer run/walk will start at 9:30 a.m. and will end by 10:45 a.m. The registration cost is $50 with a $3 signup fee.

Registration will increase to $55 after Sept. 7.

For additional details about the event visit runsignup.com/Race/Events/NJ/SeasideHeights/SeasideSemperFive

Howell Elks Annual Charity Ball HOWELL – The Howell Elks #2515 will host their annual Charity Ball on October 5 with a “Black and White Theme.” Formal attire is required! Doors open at 6 p.m. There will

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Pete Bruno, a member of the township’s school board, served as race director. “He is a good friend to Contact,” Mancini said.

Jade Glab, Miss New Jersey 2019 sang the National Anthem prior to the start of the race. The 19-year-old from Belmar was crowned Miss New Jersey 2019 inside the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. She will represent the Garden State in the 2020 Miss America competition.

The race was dedicated in the name of Howell resident Walter Reitsma, 33, who was the victim of suicide in 2017. He was a U.S. Marine.

“His nephew Shane Reitsma, a member of the Howell Wrestling Team, helped to spread the word about our race in honor of his uncle. Contact is truly appreciative of any spotlight put on mental health crises,” Mancini said.

She added that while the organization has been around for 44 years, it has great need of additional volunteers.

“Contact handles around 26,000 calls a year and our crisis hotline is manned by volunteers. It is very important,” Mancini said.

She noted that a training program will soon start and she urged interested members of the public to take part in this sixweek training which will start on Sept.

17 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The non-profit, charitable organization, provides trained telephone listeners who respond to human needs 24 hours every day. Volunteers also offer free confidential crisis intervention, information

on available resources, and referral to community services.

Contact formed in 1975 and opened its telephone lines to all Ocean County residents on Dec. 1 following nine months of intensive training involving a group of people who recognized a need in Ocean County for a 24-hour crisis intervention service.

A year later the agency applied for and received full accreditation as a member of Teleministries USA Inc. and Life Line International. Each year since 1976, the agency has been declared a fully accredited center in both of these organizations, having fulfilled all requirements annually.

In 1981 Contact was accepted as a United Way agency and received its first allocation in 1982 and in 1984 the organization received its first bloc grant funding. This funding has continued each year.

Contact became the official county Information and Referral Center in January 1990 and by 2000 Contact of Ocean County became the third largest crisis call center in the country.

The agency launched it’s 2-1-1 information and referral service in 2004 in partnership with the United Way. From 2008 to the present time.

The 2-1-1 partnership consolidated all the 2-1-1 call centers into one location in the state.

In 2008 Contact of Ocean County officially became Contact of Ocean and Monmouth Counties and has continued to expand its presence in the community through various forms of outreach including ongoing efforts to recruit new volunteers.

For information about Contact call 732240-6104 or email contactofoceanco@ aol.com

—Photos Provided by Contact of Ocean and Monmouth Counties Runners take to the track during the 7th Annual 5 K Run for Contact of Ocean and Monmouth Counties. The event was held on Aug. 28 at Howell Township High School.

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Beauty & the Beast the Musical Opens Howell PAL Theater Company’s 2019-2020 Season HOWELL – The Howell Police Athletic League Theater Company is presenting Disney’s Broadway Musical: Beauty and the Beast, September 5-8, 2019, on the Howell High School stage.

This fun and family friendly musical, adapted from the original Disney film, brings to life the timeless story of a selfish and hot tempered prince who is turned into a hideous monster and must win the affection of a beautiful, young girl in order to regain his humanity. This musical includes the classic songs of “Be Our Guest”, “If I Can’t Love Her”, “Human Again”, the title song “Beauty and the Beast” and many more. The energetic musical offers romance, humor, and excitement for all ages.

The artistic director for the Howell PAL Theater Company is Gillian Bryck. Bryck shares that this is one of her favorite musicals and she is delighted to have two casts to showcase their talents. Cast One are actors ages 7-13 and Cast Two are actors 12-18.

Both casts will have three performances.

Bryck states “This is a show with a beautiful message for all ages. It is a teachable story about who you are on the inside is more important than your appearance. This story reminds all of us to look at someone’s heart first, and that it is never too late to say: I love you.”

Both casts features two Belles, Ashley Burroughs

and Erin Downey(Cast One), and Chloe Hreha and Nicolette Davis (Cast Two). Sami Rizvi (Cast One) and Christian Catong (Cast Two) play the Beast.

Mrs. Potts features Ava Klugewicz (Cast One), Mia Perez and Frankie Zeller (Cast Two). Chip played

by Aubree and Brittney McGraw (Cast One) and Jameson Green (Cast Two) will delight audiences with their sweetness. Enchanted Cogsworth is played

by Andrew McLeod (Cast Two) and Connor Stahl (Cast One). Everyone’s favorite candlestick is played

by Chase Heffner (Cast Two) and Chris Abt (Cast One) who invite everyone to ‘Be Our Guest.’

The handsome and animated Gaston who yearns to win Belle’s affection is played by Matthew Geraldi (Cast Two) and Nicholas Giordano (Cast One). Gaston’s comical sidekick LeFou is played by Brennan Boyce (Cast One) and Catherine Rinaldi (Cast Two).

The remainder of the large cast is rounded out by the talents of talented actors that sing and dance their way in hopes to be ‘Human Again.’Other principals include Kayla Brown and Julia Running (Madame la Grande Bouche), Caitlin Hurley and Alyssa Pray (Babette). This is the perfect show for the entire Howell Township community and Jersey Shore to bring their entire families.

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Become A CASA Volunteer For Local Kids

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The end of summer and the start of a new school year is an exciting time for most children. But for some, the beginning of school could reveal a dark secret when signs of abuse and neglect these children have suffered over the summer are noticed by teachers, staff and other parents.

“Because children are subject to less adult supervision over the summer, it’s not uncommon for reports of suspected abuse and neglect to spike at the start of the school year,” said Cindi Van Brunt, Executive Director.

Many of the children who are confirmed as victims are removed from their homes and placed into foster care—often far from their friends, families and schools. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers from CASA for Children of Monmouth County are specially screened and trained to speak up for abused and neglected children who, through no fault of their own, end up in the foster care system.

“Being uprooted from their homes and families is scary for these children. We at CASA for Children of Monmouth County want to make sure that they do not get lost in the overburdened foster care system,” Van Brunt said. “For that reason, we need more people in our community to speak up and make sure these children’s voices are heard. We want to help ensure that their stay in foster care is as short as possible and that they are placed in safe, loving homes quickly so they can begin to heal.”

There are 431 children that go through the child protection system each year from Monmouth County, and only 110 CASA volunteers to advocate for their best interests.

“Too many children are forced to go through the chaos of moving through the child protection system feeling alone,” Van Brunt said. “CASA for Children of Monmouth County needs more volunteers to step up and be a voice for children who desperately need them.”

To help these children, CASA is seeking adults, 21 years and older to act as advocates for children in foster care. A CASA volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a Judge to represent the best interests of a child in court.

CASA volunteers work one-on-one with an abused or neglected child, advocating for his or her best interests. Essentially, CASA volunteers “speak up” for these children in the court and child welfare systems, making sure they are safe and wellcared for, are getting the services they need, and are placed in a permanent, safe, nurturing home as quickly as possible.

This school year, become a CASA volunteer and help children in need find safe, permanent homes. Anyone interested in volunteer opportunities should visit casaofmonmouth.org for upcoming information sessions and program details or contact Lynn Goelz at 732-460-9100 Email: lynn@casaforchildrenmc.org for more details.

Fall Actor’s Toolbox

HOWELL – Howell PAL presents the Fall Actor’s Toolbox on Tuesdays at the Southard Enrichment Center, 115 Kent Rd. Program will be held Sept. 10, 17, 24, and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Showcase on Oct. 29.

This is a dynamic theater arts program designed for children ages 6-16 who enjoy theater and are eager to learn. The class will teach the basics of acting for the stage and warmup techniques for the voice and body, improvisation, theater games, stage direction, and solo and group scene work.

Students will develop their abilities to learn

in-depth scene study, memorize lines, while creating characterizations through solo and group scene work. Students will also learn numbers from popular Broadway musicals.

Limited to 12 students per class. Class one is ages 6-8: 5:15-6:30 p.m. Class two is ages 9-15: 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Registration is $175. To register, send signed forms with a check to Howell Pal Theater Company, 990 Cedar Bridge Ave., B7-240 Brick, NJ 08723.

For information, call 732-614-8620.

Bergen County Technical High School Reunion

BERGEN COUNTY – For those of you north Jersey natives, Bergen County Technical High School class of 1969 is planning a 50th reunion on Friday October 11, 2019 at The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 309 Vincent Ave, Hackensack, NJ. Fifty years is a long time, but it’s been great to start re-connecting with friends from our

class and others. Please call, text, or email us.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Contact Kevin Morrow: 201-566-4022 or warriorscoachkm@gmail.com; Sal San Philip: 973-380-2749 or s.sanphilip@verizon.net; or Andi Felix: 201-819-2111 or 231 pal@gmail. com.

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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September is National Passport Awareness Month

By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Clerk’s Office will be providing free passport photos every Wednesday in September to those who apply for a passport on the same day. This promotion also recognizes September as National Passport Awareness Month.

“Apply for a passport if you do not have one so you can be ready for anticipated or even unanticipated travel,” said Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon.

“It is also important to check the passport’s expiration date because many countries require six months validity on a U.S. passport. Therefore, residents who already have U.S. passports should check the expiration date and start the renewal process about two months ahead of time.”

According to the US State Department, passport processing time is currently 6 to 8 weeks for routine service and 2 to 3 weeks for expedited service.

To get your passport, you must have: • Proof of American citizenship • Your social security number

• A passport photo 2x2 inches in size • Current identification, such as a driver’s license or government identification.

While passport photos are available for $10 at both locations, the photo fee will be waived on Wednesdays in September for those who apply for a passport on the same day at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Passport Offices in Freehold and Neptune.

The offices are located at 33 Mechanic Street, located in the Market Yard Parking Lot (south of Main Street), in Freehold, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and 3544 Route 66 (near Home Depot) in Neptune, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Parents who are making a passport application for a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or to submit additional documentation.

For more information, visit MonmouthCountyClerk.com or call the Freehold Passport Office at 732-431-7324 or the Neptune County Connection at 732-303-2828.

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United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ Women United Hosts Casino Royale FARMINGDALE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ (UWMOC) Women United is hosting Casino Royale on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club located at 20 Shore Oaks Drive in Farmingdale, NJ. Sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas and The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, the event will honor United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ Past President & CEO Timothy Hearne, New Jersey Natural Gas and the Ocean County YMCA for their dedication and service to our community.

“We are proud to highlight the contributions of our honorees and all they have done to advance our very important mission to improve the lives of youth and their families in Monmouth and Ocean counties,” stated Lori-Anne McLane, President & CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

“We are looking forward to a very fun, successful event with our dedicated community members, business and nonprofit leaders, and some new friends of our organization.”

“What’s exciting is that all new or increased donations and sponsorships will be matched dollar for dollar by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, so this is the perfect opportunity to support UWMOC’s largest fundraiser and double your impact,” said Kelly Fliller, Co-Chair of Women United and the Casino Royale

Committee.

In 2017, UWMOC announced the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation $1 Million Challenge to help raise funds for the community. The Challenge will match all new or increased donations up to $1 million until June 30, 2021.

“Women United is a phenomenal group of dedicated women who are making a significant impact on Monmouth and Ocean counties. Since the group was formed in 2014, we have raised over $190,000 for our community, and this event will extend our reach considerably,” said Aimee Fasano, Co-Chair of Women United.

Tickets for Casino Royale are $175 each and include open bar, hors d’oeuvres and stations, classic casino games, silent and live auctions, and games of chance. UWMOC will also be unveiling the United for Impact Fund, a live appeal that will raise donations for the organization’s early grade reading program, which ensures students are learning, engaged and healthy over the summer months so they are ready for school in September.

Sponsorships and digital ad journal opportunities are due by September 20th, while reservations are accepted through September 23.

For more information about Casino Royale and Women United, please visit uwmoc.org/womenunited/events or contact Toni Pitts at 848-206-2036 or tpitts@ uwmoc.org.

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County Clerk Invites Historical Organizations to Participate in 2019 Archives and History Day MANALAPAN – The County Clerk’s 2019 Archives and History Day is right around the corner and Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is encouraging New Jersey historical organizations to be a part of the big event, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan.

“The Monmouth County Archives Division of the County Clerk’s Office is looking forward to hosting its 24th Annual Archives and History Day, which celebrates local history,” said Clerk Hanlon. “This year’s Archives and History Day will focus on four centuries of Monmouth County women and will feature a panel discussion and seminars for people of all ages.”

More than 60 local and state history organizations will set-up displays on topics relating to New Jersey history and their organizations. With over 300 expected attendees, Clerk Hanlon encourages all local historical organizations to participate in the event and to sign up for an exhibitor table.

“Archives Day is designed for the public to connect with archivists, historians, and other preservationists,” said Monmouth County Archivist Gary D. Saretzky. “This event is a great opportunity for local organizations to showcase their work and to educate the people about their preserved history.”

At the event, several awards will be presented, including the M. Claire French Award for Leadership in Historic Preservation and the Jane G. Clayton Award. A history game will also be featured with prizes related to the Archives’ exhibit, “New Jersey in Focus: 400 Years of Monmouth County Women,” for which a free catalog will be available.

The deadline for New Jersey historical organizations to sign up for an Archives and History Day exhibitor table is Oct. 2.

For more information on participating and to sign up for an exhibitor table, please visit the Monmouth County Clerk’s Archives Division website at MonmouthCountyClerk. com/Archives or contact the Monmouth County Archives by phone at 732 - 308 3771 or email to Shelagh.Reilly@co.monmouth.nj.us.

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“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.

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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.

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PrimeTime Center Moves to New Eatontown Location

By Fran Kirschner EATONTOWN – PrimeTime Center (PTC), a day program that emphasizes independent living and actual community experiences for adults with developmental disabilities, has moved into a 7,000 sq. ft. location at 51 James Way, Eatontow n. A n open ho u se i s b e i n g planned late September for PTC’s new Eatontown location.

Dave Mock, PTC director, said the former center at 240 Broad Street, Eatontown, was not big enough to accommodate about 65 participants and 15 staff members. The new facility includes a state of the art kitchen that will be used for meal preparation, multiple activity rooms equipped with smartboard technology, and a large common area where participants can eat, socialize, and cultivate friendships.

With the larger space, PTC also plans

to offer pre-vocational services to clients sometime in the fall. Mock said, “Learning important job skills will lead participants to greater independence and involvement in their community.”

PTC also has centers at 60 High Street, Carteret, and 485 Brick Boulevard, Brick. In its three New Jersey locations, PTC employs about 45 staff members and services more than 200 participants throughout New Jersey. When they began in the summer of 2012, PTC had a staff of four and three participants. Eligible adults can apply for PTC services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Transportation is provided to and from the program for participants who live within a five-mile radius.

For more information about the new Eatontown site, call 848-257-1400 or email Dave Mock at office@primetimecenter. org. Visit primetimecenter.org.

Fall Craft Market WALL – Join The Historic Village at Allaire for our Fall Festival on September 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., that includes a huge craft market and historic demonstrations throughout the village. Local artists will be demonstrating their work. Paintings, pottery, textiles and more! We will have hearth cooking at the Manager’s House, craft demonstrations at the Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Tinsmith shops! General Store, Bakery, Food Truck - Pilsen Gourmet & Enameling Building Gift Shop will be open throughout the day!

Admission is $5 per adult, $3 children

2 - 12 years. Under 2 free! All proceeds of the day to benefit the educational programming at the Historic Village at Allaire!

Crafters, Vendors and Artisans interested in participating or reserving a space should call the office at 732-919-3500, ext. 14 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and complete a vendor application.

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Vendor spaces are available for $50 each.

Volunteers Needed For Free Income Tax Prep Free Income Tax preparation is available to anyone who needs help filing their federal and NJ taxes with special attention given to seniors.

Additional volunteers are needed to work in the program and to help in the preparation of electronically filed returns. We are seeking individuals with basic computer skills. Tax-Aide

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

7 Natural Remedies To Treat Psoriasis

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Many people take “biologic” drugs that have anti-inflammatory actions on the body and reduce the symptoms of auto-immune conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

A few names of these biologic drugs include Remicade, Humira or Enbrel.

These work well for those people who have an over-active immune system. If I could think of one negative, it would be that they don’t cure or eliminate the root cause of the self-attack.

Just three weeks ago, a study published in JAMA Cardiology found that using some of these medications could have a beneficial impact on the cardiovascular system. This makes sense to me because after all, the drugs are reducing inflammation chemicals in the body, including those that would hurt the heart.

But due to side effects of biologic drugs, not everyone can take them.

Some people cannot afford them. While my suggestions below are not nearly as strong as biologic medications, they might prove to be useful as adjunctive therapy. These remedies also do not suppress immunity. While these are certainly good ideas, I want you to ask your doctor if these are right for you before self-treating: Fish Oil. Fish oils has consistently been shown to support skin health.

Studies have shown that taking fish oil seems to help with itching, redness, and the size of the skin lesions. The reason this supplement may work for some people is because there might be

a glitch in your fatty acid metabolism.

Omega-3 supplements improve redness, thickness, and scaling.

GLA. If your body is deficient in an enzyme that converts dietary fats into compounds that are required for healthy skin, then GLA could help. If you have more Cis-Linoleic Acid and less of the desired Gamma Linoleic Acid or GLA, you could have more flare ups.

Sulfur or Kampuku. Sulfur can be purchased as a soap, and it’s drying.

It will ’pull’ dirt from skin cells, and unclog the pores so it’s fabulous for acne. Sulfur is not sulfa. My next best secret is the Kampuku Beauty Bar by Dr. Ohhira brand. It contains a blend of skin-loving probiotics to help restore healthy microflora to your skin cells.

This is instantly soothing and will strengthen your skin’s natural barrier.

Apple Cider Vinegar or Tea Tree Oil. A fungi called Malassezia may be involved in seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema and it’s hard to destroy this invader. You could try a diluted application of tea tree essential oil. You could also do a 50/50 mix of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) with water. Both of these have some evidence behind them.

Boswellia. This herb is a strong anti-inflammatory and sometimes taken internally for rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and osteoarthritis. It is available in topical form and studies prove it can help reduce itching, redness and scaling. For more information on topical boswellia, write me at scriptessentials@gmail.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc. AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

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

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

A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member.

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

The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another. Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss. Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity.

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

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

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

Dependency must be actual and not merely legal. Pecuniary damages may not be implied from the relationship with the decedent.

Although it may be partial it must be of a substantial degree. For example, occasional gifts made by a parent to a child, without more, does not establish dependency. In essence, your level of dependency may entitle you to greater percentage of the recovery than the next dependent heir.

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FREEHOLD – Whether residents are traveling to sightsee, sunbathe or swim, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders offers residents tips to take extra measures while planning a family vacation to avoid vacation scams and mishaps.

“It is so important that people research and carefully read travel offers that are commonly advertised on the internet, social media and various apps,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Division of Consumer Affairs. “If one does not read the fine print, then that hard-earned vacation has the potential to turn into a nightmare.”

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers these suggestions for safe travel: • Look up travel companies, hotels, rentals and agents with the words “scam,” “review” or “complaint.”

• Look for extra costs. Resort fees can add $50 or more to your nightly cost.

• Ask about taxes, which may be significant in many locations.

• Get a copy of the cancellation and refund policies before you pay.

• If one buys travel insurance, be sure the agency is licensed.

• Bring copies of any confi rmation details that show the rate and amenities you were promised.

• This also helps if the hotel or host says your reservation is “lost.”

• Use a credit card for your travel spending.

• This gives you more protection than paying by cash or debit card and it may be easier to dispute unauthorized charges.

“In addition to the threat of travel scams, please be mindful of identity theft and only travel with IDs and credit cards that are needed,” said Freeholder Burry. “On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, I urge all residents to report scams, identify theft and any other fraudulent experiences to the Division of Consumer Affairs.”

For more information about the Division of Consumer Affairs, go to VisitMonmouth.com, call 732-431-7900 or email ConsumerAffairs@co.monmouth.nj.us.

The office is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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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 ever y-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 neighbor-

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 7 - sept 13

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fuel up so that you can get a great deal of work accomplished today. There are numerous tasks on your to-do list, but don’t worry: There should be some spare time to complete them as the week unfolds.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put on your party hat and sunglasses. It won’t take much effort to have a great time in social settings or to tantalize a romantic partner.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Write your own narrative. In the upcoming week, take charge of conversations and funnel them into more appropriate channels. Share ideas and strike a chord with like-minded companions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may receive the go-ahead to pursue your most important goals in the week ahead. An unexpected phone call might bring you a crucial piece of information that will save you time or trouble.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If there is a holiday or an extra day off in the week ahead, make the most of it. Attend a sporting event or participate in one. Collaborating with others could put extra dollars in your piggy bank.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Now is the time to be confident and assertive. You could start the week filled with immense drive and initiative that could help you overcome an inclination to be bashful about asking for what you need or want.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fill the glasses to the brim and fire up the barbecue.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Japan Meets Italy: Asian-Fusion Pasta Dish Perfect For Casual Summer Entertaining

By Wolfgang Puck

Is there really any other style of entertaining than casual during the summer months? Even for the most formal occasions my team and I focus on a warm, relaxed feeling this time of year. Same goes for at-home cooks. And that doesn’t just apply to meals that you cook outside on the grill.

Indoors, too, casual style food is the right way to go in August. As a matter of fact, one of the most appealing main dishes I’ve come across recently captures the relaxed pleasures of summer in a unique new way.

It’s a recipe from Dylan Hallas, chef de cuisine at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas.

The following dish perfectly combines the home-style pleasures of a classic Italian pasta dish with the kind of sitback-and-enjoy-yourself fare served in izakayas, the popular Japanese pubs that specialize in foods meant to be eaten with lots of beer, the rice wine known as sake or the potent distilled beverage called shochu.

Hallas’ inspiration for the dish was linguine with clams. It’s something you’ll see many people enjoying in Italian trattorias: Fresh clams in the shell, quickly steamed with olive oil or butter, lots of garlic and white wine, and then tossed with linguine.

Instead of the usual garlic, however, Hallas’ recipe substitutes leeks, scallions and shishito peppers, the long, dark-green, mildly spicy Japanese chilies, now widely available in wellstocked markets, that have recently become the rage when seared as an appetizer. Adding more flavor and rich body to the sauce: a generous splash of sake and a couple of teaspoons of white miso paste, which you’ll find in the refrigerated section of many markets. All those ingredients join together to capture a savory, undeniably appealing quality the Japanese define with the word: umami. Or, as Hallas puts it, “they give this typically Italian dish a very distinct Japanese flavor profile.”

I’m very proud that such a simple, yet creative recipe developed within one of my restaurants.

It reflects a spirit of openness to new flavors and culinary experimentation that harks back to the early days of my Chinois on Main restaurant in Santa Monica, where in 1983 my chefs and I began combining Chinese traditions, contemporary French cooking techniques and fresh California ingredients to create a cuisine that came to be known as Asian-fusion.

I hope this recipe will inspire you, too, as you entertain casually, not just right now but throughout the year.

J A PA N E S E - S T Y L E L I N G U I N E WITH CLAMS Serves 4 3 pounds (1.5 kg) fresh Manila or littleneck clams Kosher salt 8 fresh shishito peppers 2 green onions, trimmed 3/4 pound (375 g) dried linguine 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup sake 2 teaspoons white miso paste Rinse the clams thoroughly under cold running water to remove any sand or dirt from the outside of their shells. Then put them in a large basin of cold salted water, and leave them to soak for about 15 minutes, agitating them occasionally, rubbing them together and changing the water several times to eliminate any dirt of sand they might expel. Drain well.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to cut the shishito peppers crosswise into slices about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick, leaving the seeds in the slices for a little heat. Set aside in a bowl.

Separate the white and green parts of the green onions. Cut them crosswise into slices about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick, setting the white and green pieces aside in separate bowls.

When the water is boiling, add some salt and cook the linguine until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the suggested cooking time on the package, usually 9 to 11 minutes.

As soon as the pasta starts cooking, heat a large saute pan, with a lid, or a pot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and, as soon as it has melted, add the sliced shishitos and the sliced white scallion pieces; saute, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.

Raise the heat to high, and add the sake, miso and clams. Stir well to dissolve the miso. Cover and cook until the clams have opened, shaking the pan occasionally to promote even cooking, about 5 minutes.

Use a slotted spoon or tongs to divide the clams among four warmed shallow pasta serving bowls, discarding any unopened clams and leaving the clam broth and vegetables in the pan. Return the pan to the heat, and add the sliced green onion and remaining butter.

Immediately drain the pasta, and add it to the pan, tossing it with tongs to coat it thoroughly with the sauce. Season to taste with more salt.

With tongs, divide the pasta evenly among the plates of clams. Spoon the remaining juices and vegetables from the pot over each serving. 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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