2019-10-05 - The Howell Times

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Smashing pumpkins was one way that members of the CFC Loud N Clear Foundation brought awareness of their group’s services to aid those with addiction problems and promote their upcoming fundraiser in Seaside Heights.

By Bob Vosseller Fireworks and plenty of the Howell High School numerous tents manned HOWELL – Music, community spirit were band. by community groups, food, children’s inflat- part of the day which “This year we have our churches, organizations able games and for the featured summer weath- Green Fair,” O’Donnell and businesses. first time, a Green Fair, er. said noting that the event “Thanks for coming. were all part of this Mayor Theresa Berg- gave focus to “some Let this be a great beginyear’s Howell Day. er and Deputy Mayor sensitive environmen- ning for volunteerism,” The event kicked off Evelyn O’Donnell wel- tal issues” of the town. O’Donnell added noting at 3 p.m. and ran until comed one and all to the Signs with Green Facts that many organizations a little after 8 p.m. at event following some were posted along the ranging from the Howell (Event - See Page 4) Soldier Memorial Park. music by members of route which featured

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Partnership Will Feed Fish To The Hungry

By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – A partnership to feed fish to the hungry and reduce the waste of fresh fish that cannot be sold, has been formed between a leading food bank organization and two seafood companies.

Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, joined forces with America’s Gleaned Seafood of Lavallette and Trinity Seafood of Lakewood to launch the nation’s first volunteer pilot program.

The conference, held at the Fishermen’s Dock Cooperative in Point Pleasant Beach included members of each agency who spoke about how the program was designed to prevent the waste of fresh fish and how it would provide food for those in need.

“This will be a game changer when it comes to providing fresh protein to those who are food insecure in New Jersey and Monmouth and Ocean counties in particular,” said Kim Guadagno, CEO (Fish - See Page 5)

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By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – A nonprofit environmental advocacy group would like to leave only its footprints behind in aiding the township’s efforts to keep itself clean.

During a recent Township Council meeting, officials heard a presentation by the president of Leave Only Your Footprints who described the group as less of an organization and more of a grassroots movement.

According to its Facebook page, Leave Only Your Footprints’ goal is to develop materials and programs that influence and promote change in the behavior of people through a simple program message: “Leave Only Your Footprints” in keeping beaches, parks, and public places clean.

Joan Osborne, chairwoman of the Township’s Environmental Commission introduced Bob Duerr who serves as leader of the group.

“I’ve noticed along our public spaces in our public parks that people aren’t using the trash receptacles available.”

“There are bottles and trash on the streets and this program is designed to address this problem,” Osborne said.

Duerr said, “The messaging program is essentially a subliminal messaging which is a common tactic in marketing.

“We took the idea of five simple words with an iconic footprint and the message of leave just your footprint. We’ve put it in public places, any place where you have a litter problem,” Duerr added.

“Our idea is to build a groundswell behind this message and give it to towns for free,” Duerr said. He added that metal signs, decals, bumper stickers and stencils that can be used multiple times were provided to participating communities.

“We want locals and tourists to get the idea that you have to take care of your trash. We’re supposed to be the smart species. We really launched this thing big in Manasquan. They originally started with 15 decals (placed on areas around the community) and now we got them up to 75.

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Continued From Page 1 VFW 9691 to the local Boy and Girl Scouts were seeking additional members.

“This is spectacular. We always have sunny weather on Howell Day. We have music, food, games and it is gorgeous out,” Mayor Berger said.

All eyes and ears were on Christian Catong, a Howell High School junior who sang Elton’s John’s “Your Song” as part of the second annual “I Am Talented Teen Music Festival” sponsored by the Howell Municipal Alliance.

“I’ve loved music since I was 4 years old.

I started with playing the piano. My friend shared some Elton John music with me and I knew I was going to do this song for a show at school so I decided to sing it here. I want to perform professionally,” Catong said.

Howell Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle said that last year the festival was held on a side stage but this year, it made its way to the main stage.

“This event provides youth a positive outlet and something to strive for while calling attention to the arts and creative outlets, Riddle said. “We wanted them to have their moment

in front of our community.”

The Black Ties Band performed many familiar 1950s and 1960s tunes during the day prior to fireworks held at dusk.

Frank Longo, the commander of Howell VFW Post 9691 and his wife Maria, the post’s treasurer were among the members bringing awareness to their organization which is seeking donations for its building fund. “We have a membership of about 42 people. We just lost a member from Farmingdale this week. We are in desperate need of members,” Frank Longo said.

He added that the post bought property for their building from the township and that “we’re collecting funds to get a few projects for it finished. We have a few things to get done.”

The commander was also distributing information letting veterans know that Senate Bill S-172/Assembly Bill 2276 exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from payment of municipal parking meter fees when their vehicles bear a disabled veteran’s or Purple Heart license plate or placard issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

Maria Longo said the organization has an

active women’s auxiliary and urges those who served in the U.S. armed forces and took part in a foreign conflict during that time considering joining the VFW. For information about the post, located at 450 Adelphia Rd call 732-687-4877 or e-mail mlongo1261@gmail. com. The post is planning their Thanksgiving pie fundraiser.

Members of township’s Environmental Commission and Shade Tree Commission were in force promoting “going green” which included a separate area where you could test drive an electric vehicle during the event.

“This is part of our Green Fair this year and it is the first time we are doing it,” Shade Tree Commission member Kathy Novak said.

Ken and Ellen French were promoting the food pantry program at their church, Prince of Peace while John Cataovella, a deacon at the Immanuel Bible Church was letting everyone know about his church’s Sept. 28 Bluegrass Festival.

Members of the township-based organization, CFC Loud N Clear Foundation, a grassroots nonprofit Recovery Community group were smashing pumpkins at their table and bringing awareness of their group’s services to aid those with addiction problems.

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Continued From Page 1 “We are looking for grants so that we can continue to give all these materials away for free. Belmar is very interested in doing this next. Point Pleasant Beach is going to do the entire the borough. Seaside Heights has expressed an interest; so has Sea Girt and so has Spring Lake. It is catching on very quickly now. This is not visual pollution; the idea is to be presented kindly and not abrasive,” Duerr said.

“You want to present it subliminally here and there,” Duerr told the mayor and council.

Duerr suggested the township pool its resources of its Green Team and environmental based groups including youth groups in the school system and local scout groups to make the project a huge public relations campaign. He added this would also be a great way to involve the community in the effort and to make it a teaching opportunity for youth.

“This is a trademarked logo by the way.

This is something we worked on,” Duerr said explaining that the group trademarked it in order to protect their ability to continue to give the items away for free.

Duerr gave the example of another nonprofit group which failed to copyright their slogan and learned to their dismay that someone had trademarked it and prevented them from using the materials that the group had purchased.

“Certainly, the core of this is pure. I, myself and I’m sure the council love this idea.

We are always talking about litter and what we can do to keep the town clean. I applaud your efforts,” Mayor Theresa Berger said.

“You don’t want verbal pollution but you do want to make an impact,” Duerr said.

Councilman John Bonevich asked Duerr if the emblem could be printed on existing or future made township signs.

Duerr said “yes” adding that there was also an ability to adhere the signs on existing signs.

Causes Recognized Early in the meeting Berger read a proclamation noting September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

This is an annual international awareness month to raise support, funding and awareness of childhood cancers and the impact for sufferers and families of sufferers of childhood cancer. The campaign is symbolized by a gold ribbon, worn to commemorate the event.

Bonevich read a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week which takes place from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12. Representatives of the township’s Bureau of Fire Prevention were present at the meeting to accept the proclamation.

National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and Canada, during the week in which October 9 falls.

In the United States, the first Presidential proclamation of Fire Prevention Week was made in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge. The National Fire Protection Association continues to be the international sponsor of the week.

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Continued From Page 1 and president, Fulfill, and former Lt. Governor of New Jersey.

Guadagno explained seafood gleaning during the news conference. “most of us know what produce gleaning is which is simply taking the extra produce that would otherwise be tossed and giving it to food pantries and shelters. It is the same thing here only with seafood.”

“Commercial fisheries often have what is called bycatch, which is a lot of leftover fish, which they can’t use for one reason or another, which is either tossed back or sometimes tossed into the dumpster and it’s perfectly good fish. Today we’re going to start gleaning that fish. We’re going to save that fish,” Guadagno said.

Pointing to several bright blue containers on the dock, Guadagno said, “we are going to turn that food out to Trinity food processors and make sure that fish gets turned over to those in Monmouth and Ocean counties who need it the most and there are a lot of them.”

Guadagno said 136,000 people in Monmouth and Ocean County “will go to bed tonight not knowing where their next meal is coming from. One out of seven or 50,000 of them are children.”

Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth and Ocean counties and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Members of the group prepared some basic recipes to assist those receiving the fish to cook several meals.

Guadagno thanked “the Tyson Foods Protein Innovation Fund for its $50,000 grant that made the pilot project possible.

We’ve actually processed our first fish from this…Not only is this program the first of its kind in this country but I think it will be successful throughout the country because

The Howell Times, October 5, 2019, Page 5 of what we are doing here.”

Brick Wenzel, president, America’s Gleaned Seafood said, “We’re kicking this program off here in New Jersey and in Monmouth and Ocean counties where we have two of the top 20 commercial fishing ports in the continental United States. We catch over 200 species of fish in New Jersey. Usually when you think of the fishing industry you think of Massachusetts but New Jersey has a vibrant commercial fishing industry.”

“When you talk about the complexity of the seafood gleaning program we’re putting together, this is not something that will happen overnight. We are anticipating 30, 40 maybe 50 years to get this program running to 100 percent because our long-term goal here is to get gleaning built into every fisheries’ management plan.”

Trinity Seafood President Mike Carson said, “We are very excited to be a part of this groundbreaking program. We can’t think of a better way to give back to the community then by helping provide food for the hungry,” Trinity Seafood is part of SYSCO Foods.

Carson said, “how this works is that the fishermen bring in the product that is targeted for gleaning and they bring it to the docks and the dock workers work with them at no charge and they are put in these vats, iced down, and a local delivery vehicle is dispatched to swing by and brings the product to Trinity and it is put on the roster for production.” He added thus far Trinity has been involved with providing 1,674 meals for the program.

Gleaned seafood has reached St. Marks Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in Keansburg and the feedback was positive.

Erin Leo, registered dietitian and nutrition programs coordinator at Fulfill said, “Fish promotes brain health.” Leo noted several health benefits of fish including a low-fat content, high quality protein and that it is “filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin).

Howell-O-Ween Spooktacular Returns

HOWELL – A Howell-o-ween Spooktacular will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Oak Glen Park.

This free event will include pumpkin painting, a costume contest to be judged at 7 p.m., a hayride, a spooky tent and many games and activities.

Also included at this fun-filled event is an inflatable corn maze.

It is requested that attendees bring a can/ bag of food to be donated to the local Humane Society.

The rain date for this event will be held at the same time on Thursday, Oct. 17.

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 Oct. 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.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Mourning Trees Lost To A Closed Store I’m really bummed at the soon-to-be closing of Whiting’s Walgreens. It’s not that I care about the store itself but I think of those two huge, stately, lovely pine trees which “had” to come down to clear the path for the store. They took decades to grow and now they’re gone forever, all because of a chain’s ar rogant miscalculation that they could prosper right across the street from a firmly established CVS, and in an area where residents have many, many varied options for pharmacies.

I’m no “tree hugger,” mind you. I’m not one who would’ve chained myself to the trees while r e cit i ng “ Wo o d m a n , Spare That Tree” and listening to “King of Trees”

by Cat Stevens, had I known in advance that the trees were coming down!

What I am is a Bible-believing Christian who believes God has given man dominion over the earth but we MUST be good stewards of our resources that He has loaned to us.

I was sad when the trees came down a few years

ago but now that Walgreens is going, my sadness has turned to anger.

“Thanks,” Walgreens... those amazing trees were already on the corner of Healthy and Happy before you came along! And this is coming from someone who is politically conservative and a capitalist who had his own business up north for 35 years.

And now that you’re going, Walgreens, I have a question for you. Can you put those trees back?

(Not the midget ones you planted, but “those” trees you took down.)

I didn’t think so!

“Walls Of Green” You loveliest Walls of Green along came a chain, saw no beauty...nothing serene They decided the Walls must fall And now they are moving on and now, you’re forever gone...

-Who do we call?

Chet Jelinski Whiting

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Letters To The Editor Trump Is Exactly Who Media Says He Is

In response to Carole A. Weidmuller of Manchester (“Silent Majority Should Stand Up Vs. Media Bias,” Sept. 14, 2019) I must totally disagree with her false narrative. First and foremost in your first paragraph, you make statements that Leftists and the Media show contempt and hatred for Trump.

You also state that we continue to espouse the same talking points which you say are belligerent, nasty, slanderous, bigoted etc etc.

So let me educate you just a little. First of all let’s start from the beginning when he was running for president.

He told Billy Bush when you’re famous you can do anything you want. You can grab women by the p***y.

Very Presidential don’t you think? On more than one occasion he has cursed on stage in front of children.

He also has caused the people who back him to behave in violence. This is not fake news. There is plenty of news footage to verify.

Another thing I must point out to you is your lack of saying anything that backs up your whining. You say this media station spews this or this other media says that. But nowhere in your entire letter do you state one fact.

Now let’s get to draining the swamp. Trump has done nothing. Unless you want to call giving the most wealthiest people tax breaks while giving the middle-class squat. Farmers are hurting tremendously due to his tariffs and another fact (I know you just love facts) we the people will be paying for the tariffs.

Trump also wants to cut Social Security and Medicare. Gee, what a great President, that is if you’re filthy rich.

As far as President Obama.

How quick you forget the mess George W. Bush left this country and the fantastic job Obama did getting our economy back on track.

Letters To The Editor Most of the kudos Trump these very important con-

Where’s The Tax Plan?

got at the beginning of his Presidency was only due to the work done by Obama.

Now things are falling apart. Because of Trump for the first time the deficit will surpass $1 trillion.

Trump has proven without a doubt his hatred for immigrants especially those of Hispanic background.

His ties to Russia and Putin will eventually be found out. Now the AG’s of New York are subpoenaing his tax records for the last 8 years. Something the con artist had promised to do years ago.

Lastly, don’t look at FoxNewless, CNN, MSNBC, or anything related to Sinclair.

Do real research and I guarantee you that you will find Trump to be the dirty con artist he truly is.

cerns and they are finally being addressed. Mayor Amato stepped up to the plate recently as Aqua NJ announced their latest proposed rate increase. Mayor Amato testified before the Rate Counsel and made the case in strong opposition to this increase to protect Berkeley residents.

I’m returning the favor today by declaring my support for Mayor Amato and the Berkeley Township Council.

I urge all Berkeley Township voters to cast their vote this year for Mayor Carmen Amato and his team!

Michael Sachs Jackson

I am a long time resident of Brick Township and I have known John Catalano for many years. I feel that everyone should know the John that I know.

John is one of the most intelligent and considerate people I know. He is someone who always goes out of his way to help others. He owns a small business in Brick and his dedication and involvement in the Bobby Buecker Memorial Foundation and the Brick Kiwanis shows that he is a man of service and integrity who truly wants the best for Ocean County and New Jersey. His great mind for business has led him to making smart decisions and success.

I am so happy that John is running for the 10th Legislative Assembly seat along with Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, who already has a proven track record. We need representatives like John and Greg in Trenton representing our principles and needs.

I hope you will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 5th and vote for Greg McGuckin and John Catalano for Assembly. They are absolutely the right choice!

Monmouth County Freeholders need board members with fresh perspectives. That is why I am voting for Moira Nelson and Michael Penna.

Penna is a dedicated educator who works with special needs and “at risk” children, while Nelson, a small business owner, is a leader in substance abuse prevention and both Penna and Nelson are committed to increasing social service funding. For example, they support expanding substance abuse programs, particularly those aiming to reduce the opioid crisis, such as harm reduction approaches.

Penna and Nelson are concerned about the environment and advocate long-term, regional environmental planning, including flood mitigation and storm water management.

They also will address the issue that Monmouth County’s landfill is nearing capacity and will implement long-term “green” waste management solutions to this problem.

As Monmouth County citizens, both are keenly aware of how expensive County taxes are. As Freeholder Board members they will push for an operational audit of each county department and cut the fat.

I hope you will join me and vote for Nelson and Penna.

Dana Mcdonald Brick

JJ Mistretta Freehold

Amato Looks Out For Residents You see and hear so many stories about big businesses raising rates and fees on the general public with little or no regard on public impact or overall quality. These kinds of stories aren’t just for the national or regional news, but it is one for local headlines - in the case of Aqua NJ and Berkeley Township.

Aqua Water was looking to increase its rate by almost 19% (18.7 to be exact).

For years, I have attended public meetings where the discussion was about the poor water quality the town was experiencing. It was found that there was a high concentration of iron present in the water supply.

Many residents were very concerned over this issue.

I am happy to say my town officials were just as concerned with these water issues. Mayor Carmen Amato and the entire Berkeley Council spent years applying pressure on the water company to address

Bill & Marion McGrath Berkeley

Catalano Is Good For Brick

This letter was written to Wayne Lewis, who announced his candidacy for New Jersey Assembly in the 9th District.

I read your letter announcing your candidacy for the NJ Assembly. Just one thing was missing. Nowhere in your letter did you state what is most important to the citizens of New Jersey: Your plans to lower taxes!

If you really want to end the “mass exodus” the lowering citizens tax burden would be the place to start.

Mark Shissias Jackson

Vote For Nelson, Penna

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–Photo courtesy Troop 60418 of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore HOWELL – After 50 hours of hard work and dedication, Troop 60418 of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore recently completed their Silver Award project.

Their project was to create a pollinator garden at the Howell Organic Community Gardens, which includes two garden boxes with a va-

riety of wildflowers, flowers meant to attract bees and keep the deer away, and two benches to enjoy nature.

On Friday, September 20, Troop 60418 dedicated the garden to the Howell Organic Community Gardens and presented the new garden with a ribbon cutting.

“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.

Friends of the Howell Library Meeting

HOWELL – The Friends of the Howell Library meet the second Wednesday of every month that the library is open from 2-4 p.m.

We are looking for new members to join us

and to help us raise money to support and improve our township library. Please join us!

For more information, contact 732-938-2300 or fohlinc@gmail.com.

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Vote Early; Vote by Mail

FREEHOLD, NJ –Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is reminding residents that early voting is possible in Monmouth County!

Voting by Mail is an available option for all registered voters.

“Any registered voter can vote by mail for any reason,” said Clerk Hanlon. “There is no reason to forget, get too busy or have to deal with inclement weather. And most importantly, voters can cast their ballots early!”

Vote by Mail ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election commenced distribution to voters on Sept. 21.

In order to vote by mail, voters must first complete a Vote by Mail application. This application can be obtained from the County Clerk’s Elections Website at MonmouthCountyVotes. com, or by visiting the County Clerk’s Elections Office or Municipal Clerk of their municipality.

Due to the Statewide Vote by Mail Law signed by the Governor in 2018, there are now two options for voting by mail. Voters can either choose to receive a ballot for just one election,

or for all future elections.

Applications to Vote by Mail that are sent

by U.S. Mail must be received by the County Clerk’s Elections Office seven days before an election. For the Nov. 5 general election, the date is Tues., Oct. 29.

Voters may also apply in person at the County Clerk’s Elections Office located at 300 Halls Mill Road in Freehold up until 3 p.m. the day before the election.

Simple instructions for completing and returning Vote by Mail ballots are included in the ballot package.

“The right to vote is the foundation of our freedom that has been hard-fought for, by our military veterans and citizens throughout our history,” said Clerk Hanlon. “In Monmouth County, we want to make sure that all of our citizens have the ability to vote, even if they are unable to go to the polls on Election Day.” Voters with additional questions about Voting

by Mail should call the County Clerk’s Election Division at 732-431-7790 or email ClerkofElections@co.monmouth.nj.us.

Monmouth County Parks Present Wolves in Freneau Woods

ABERDEEN— Meet a wolfdog in person when the Monmouth County Park System hosts Wolves in Freneau Woods. Offered from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 17 at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, this presentation features wolfdogs from Howling Woods sanctuary. Learn about these beautiful but often misunderstood animals.

This program is open to all ages; those under

18 with adult. The cost is $12.50 per person.

Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks and Recreation agency.

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County Clerk Hanlon Announces Archives Day 2019 Jane G. Clayton Award Winner MANALAPAN – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce that John “Al” Savolaine is the winner of the 2019 Jane G. Clayton Award. The award will be announced at the County Clerk’s 24th Annual Archives and History Day on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, and presented at the Library on Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. between two New Jersey History seminars featuring Walter Greason at 9:30 a.m. and Melissa Ziobro at 10:45 a.m. Refreshments will be available beginning at 9 a.m.

“Al Savolaine is an outstanding town historian who embodies the Jane G. Clayton Award through his dedication to the promotion and preservation of Matawan’s history,” said Clerk Hanlon.

Since 2004, Savolaine has been on the Matawan Historic Sites Commission, which manages the historic Burrowes mansion and three historic cemeteries. Among his projects was an inventory of all Matawan structures more than 100 years old. Savolaine designed a new monmument for the St. James AME Cemetery to honor veterans and others buried there.

A past docent at the Burrowes mansion and current cemetery tour guide, Savolaine is highly praised for his entertaining stories that bring history alive. He also wrote the script for the walk that includes 20 historic sites. The author of a book, “Stanley Fisher: Shark Attack Hero of a Bygone Age,” and a play, “Mayhem in Matawan,” about the Prohibition era, Savolaine is both the official Rose Hill Cemetery Historian and the Matawan Town Historian.

“Al Savolaine has made a lasting mark in Matawan and I am delighted that he will be receiving the Clayton Award as recognition for his many years of service to our community,” said Clerk Hanlon.

Named for the former County Clerk who established the Monmouth County Archives, the Jane G. Clayton Award has been given annually since 1997 to an individual who has made a major contribution to the preservation and knowledge of Monmouth County history.

This year’s Archives Week events from Oct. 12

—Photo courtesy Monmouth County to 16 will focus on the history of Monmouth County women, the subject of a month-long exhibit, opening Oct. 1, organized by the Monmouth County Archives at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan.

At 11 a.m. on Oct. 12, the Jane G. Clayton Award will be formally announced during the plenary session of the County Clerk’s 24th Annual Archives and History Day. That day, more than 60 local and state history organizations will set-up displays on topics relating to New Jersey history and their organizations.

With 300 expected attendees, Clerk Hanlon encourages all local historical organizations to participate in the event and to sign up for an exhibitor table.

“Archives and History Day is designed for the public to connect with archivists, historians, and other preservationists,” said Monmouth County Archivist Gary D. Saretzky. “This event provides the opportunity to learn about the history of Monmouth County and to hear fascinating stories from the people who have studied it.”

For more information about Archives and History Day, including the preliminary program for the event, please visit the Monmouth County Clerk’s Archives Division website at MonmouthCountyClerk.com/Archives or contact the Monmouth County Archives at 732308-3771, ext. 3776, or email CountyClerk@ co.monmouth.nj.us.

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Howell Municipal Alliance Offers Mental Health First Aid Training

HOWELL – On October 5, 2019, the Howell Township Municipal Alliance will offer Mental Health First Aid Certificate training in Howell, which is open to all interested parties 18 and over. This groundbreaking, 8-hour training course provides the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.

One in five Americans has a mental illness, but many are reluctant to seek help or might not know where to turn for care. Unlike physical conditions, symptoms of mental health and substance use problems can be difficult to detect. For friends and family members, it can be hard to know when and how to step in. As a result, those in need of mental health services often do not get them until it is too late.

Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support.

“Through this program, we hope to take the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems,” says Linda Rosenberg President

and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, which helped bring Mental Health First Aid to the U.S. in 2008. “When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they may need.”

In just ten years, Mental Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the United States—more than 1 million people are certified Mental Health First Aiders, and that number is growing every day.

To register for the October 5th Mental Health First Aid Certificate training at the Howell Township Municipal Building, visit Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-first-aid-certificate-training-registration-69887277729. The training is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a working lunch provided by the Howell Township Municipal Alliance.

Registration will close October 4 at 12 p.m.

To learn more about Mental Health First Aid USA, visit mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ The National Council for Behavioral Health was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the USA; more than 1 million individuals have been trained so far.

To learn more about the Howell Township Municipal Alliance, visit twp.howell.nj.us/169/ Municipal-Alliance or contact Christa Riddle, Alliance Coordinator, at 732-938-4500 ext.

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VibeWell Yoga Festival Returns to Asbury Park this Fall ASBURY PARK– The NJ Yoga Collective’s annual community-creating event - returns to The Asbury Hotel on Oct. 27, 2019. The event will feature yoga, meditation, music and presentations from notable thought leaders.

All activities will take place throughout the hotel, including Asbury Hall, Asbury Lanes and the Danny Clinch Transparent Gallery.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at vibewellyogafestival.com.

“VibeWell unites the very best yoga instructors, wellness experts and leaders in healthy living for one transformational day of practice, connection and community,” said Bridget Rie-

pl, the festival’s creator and founder of The NJ Yoga Collective. “Our teachers have created offerings for all students. From the most experienced to the newest students, who literally just pulled the tags off of their first mats.”

The Vibewell Yoga Festival saw great success in its inaugural year and has since been described by yogis who attend as a catalyst for creativity and community for yogis near and far. This year’s festival will include a host of unique, relaxing and rejuvenating approaches to yoga asana as well as a panel discussion on inclusivity in the practice of yoga. All are welcome.

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Become A Volunteer Advocate For Victims Of Domestic Violence

OCEAN – You can be the change you want to see in the world by joining 180’s life-changing mission today. 180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide confidential support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers at police headquarters throughout Monmouth County.

180 will be conducting a 40-hour mandatory training course for new Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Victim Advocates, October 1 – 24, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/ Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m., at Ocean Township Police Headquarters, 399 Monmouth Road in Ocean Township. Training will be provided to successful applicants.

180’s volunteer DVRT Advocates are civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with law enforcement to provide support, information, and resources to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters.

Advocates also discuss with victims safety planning and their legal rights in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order.

By providing empathy and a crucial perspective of the situation, these specially-trained advocates help to empower victims to make

informed decisions for themselves and their families.

Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. The police departments and 180 are committed to culturally and socially diverse teams to better serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous.

For an application or additional information, please contact Sue Levine, Victim Support Program Coordinator, at susanl@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4271. Please mention the town where you reside. Deadline to apply is Friday, September 20. Applications are also available for download at 180nj.org/ give-help/volunteering/domestic-violence-response-team-advocate/.

The free, confidential service of the DVRT program is available for victims of domestic violence, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, at the police departments in Monmouth County.

“I Am” Creative Writing & Mindfulness Workshop

HOWELL – Register now for the “I Am” Creative Writing & Mindfulness Workshop for 5th-9th grades. Register for one or more sessions at $15 each. Sessions will be held at

the Howel PAL, 115 Kent Rd., on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. Sessions begin on October 15. To register, visit howellpal.org.

Howell PBA Oktoberfest Set For Oct. 5

HOWELL – The Township Police Department’s Police Benevolent Association Local 228 is hosting an Oktoberfest from 1 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Girl Scouts

Activity center at 127 Yellowbrook Rd. For ticket information visit the Howell PBA Local 228 Facebook page or e-mail jhiggins@ howellpolice.org

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Attention All Active, Retired Military and Wounded Warriors

Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in US Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. When buying or selling a home, we have a program designed to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country.

US Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you by or sell a home through US Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales price – not a fixed amount based on a range of values – and you’ll receive your rebate at closing!

Crossroads has been assisting veterans and civilians reach their home ownership dreams since 1966. Byron Kotzas, founder of Crossroads Realty, was a veteran of the Air Force, piloting missions from 1942 to 1945 in WWII. He also has been an avid supporter of the ongoing efforts of the USO. Byron was legendary for his philanthropic endeavors with many charities but the USO was very dear to home.

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Period Clothing Sewing Group

FREEHOLD – Join Monmouth County Historical Association for a meeting of our Sewing Group! If you’re interested in sewing, or like period clothing and want to know more about construction, or are working on period clothing, come on by!

Meetings will be held ever y third Sat urday of the month f rom 12 – 4 p.m. at the museum in Freehold. This group is free for members and $5 for non-members.

Below is a tentative schedule of meetings for 2019. Please note dates and topics are subject to change: • October 19 – Accessor ies, (i.e. mitts, hoods, etc.)

• November 16 – TBD • December 21 – TBD If you are interested in in this group or have any question call Out reach Manager Pati Githens at 732-462-1466 ext. 11 or email pgithens@monmouthhistory.org.

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

Why Some Antidepressants Work And Some Don’t

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. First let me say I am not a fan of medicating normal, regular sadness that we encounter in our life, such as the melancholy associated with losing a job, or when someone unfriends you, or for hormonal cycles. There are people who are truly depressed and suppressing the urge to harm themselves. We need to be loving and gentle with them, and if they need medicine, then so be it.

Medication treatment should be based upon the neurotransmitters that are imbalanced. Doctors tend to throw a dart in the dark by prescribing popular drugs without actually measuring metabolites of neurotransmitters (for example Homovanillate or 5-HIAA) which provide a glimpse behind the curtain.

So let’s get to it, what do you think is better, an SNRI or an SSRI? Or an MOA inhibitor? The answer is unclear. One category of meds will work great for you, and be an epic fail for your friend.

Why is that?

Because Zoloft (sertraline) works by making serotonin linger longer, and that’s great if you have reduced serotonin activity. But what if that’s not your problem? What if you’re depressed because you have low DHEA, a youth hormone that declines after 40. What if it’s low testosterone or estrogen. And what if your levels of serotonin are fine, but you have super low levels of norepinephrine or dopamine? In the latter case, Zoloft would not work, and might be harmful, whereas Wellbutrin (bupropion) would be great!

Some of you could benefit from a med that raises serotonin, dopamine AND

norepinephrine. Remeron (mirtazapine) works in this regard. There are so many possibilities, so do not lose hope!

Someone else reading this needs lifting of serotonin and norepinephrine but NOT the dopamine. Effexor (venlafaxine) is an SNRI that does exactly that!

What I’m trying to say is that each of you respond to the medication that restores activity of the particular neurotransmitter YOU are deficient in. Not everyone with depression is deficient in one specific thing.

I have readers today that are in bad shape and feeling isolated and hopeless. I want to help you. Keep doing a little more ‘trial and error’ with medications (and other therapies outside the pill). There are tests you can take today to measure metabolites.

I have a more comprehensive version of this article which you can receive via email if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

In closing, I couldn’t possibly know what’s right for everyone because neurotransmitter levels are like fingerprints in people. Sometimes depression is caused by folate or B12 deficiency, or thyroid illness.

Sometimes it’s from very high inflammatory compounds, or from a biotoxin like mold. This may surprise you but sometimes it’s medication-induced, like from The Pill.

If you feel like you’re at your wits end and you’ve tried everything and it’s just time to go (and stop being a burden to others) then you need to STOP thinking that immediately because it simply isn’t so. You haven’t tried everything. There are people who love you and need you. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 800-273-8255 or text HELLO to 741741.

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Howell EMS In Need of EMTs HOWELL – Howell EMS is currently accepting applications for Part Time Emergency Medical Technicians.

Requirements: • One year experience working within a 911 based EMS system.

• Must possess a valid NJ Driver’s License.

• Be currently certified as an EMT in the State of NJ. • Be able to work shift work including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

• Candidates will be required to work at least four (4) days per month.

• The right candidate will be a highly motivated, well organized, professional who embraces new challenges. The candidate

must able to work well within a team environment • The candidate should exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.

What we offer: • Competitive salaries based on experience, education and certification level.

• Free refresher and continuing education courses.

• Educational and occupational advancement opportunities.

Applications can be picked up any day at Howell Police Headquarters located at 300 Old Tavern Rd in Howell Township or at the EMS Annex located at 51 Windeler Rd. For more information, call 732-938-4575 ext. 2850

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Around The Jersey Shore St. Veronica Scout Troop 300’s Gift Auction Slated For Dec. 14

HOWELL — St. Veronica Boy Scout Troop 300 will hold a Gift Auction fundraiser for adults age 18 and older from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Our House Restaurant, 420 Adelphia Road, Farmingdale. Doors will open 5 p.m. to allow for the previewing of baskets.

Proceeds will help Troop 300 fund its programs and equipment and ensure that each scout can fully participate in its activities and develop leadership skills that result from being a part of something bigger than oneself.

Take advantage of the troop’s Early Bird Specials, which must be reserved by Nov. 14. The first special is an entry fee of $35, which includes a buffet dinner (a savings of $5). The second special is an entry fee of $65, which includes a buffet dinner and ticket bundle of two Tier 1 tickets, one Tier 2 ticket and three Grand tickets --a $40 value. These tickets will be held at the door.

After Nov. 14, limited tickets will be available at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis. The entry fee will be $40 and includes a buffet dinner. Tier 1 tickets will be $10 per sheet; Tier 2 tickets $15 per sheet; Grand tickets will be three

for $5; Super Grand tickets will be $5 each; and 50/50 tickets will be five for $5.

Prepaid reservations can be made payable to “Troop 300” and mailed to Fundraising Chairperson Linda Ann Horvath, 157 Newbury Road, Howell, NJ 07731.

The buffet dinner will consist of tossed mixed green and Caesar salads, fresh fruit platter, Italian pasta salad with meat and cheese, eggplant parmigiana, sliced beef au jus, chicken Francese, penne vodka, vegetable medley, rosemary red bliss potatoes, chocolate mousse and a sheet cake.

Troop 300 scouts conduct many service projects to help communities, both local and abroad. They assist with food collections, volunteer at soup kitchens and nursing homes, prepare holiday food baskets, clean up debris, clear trails at local parks and participate in many other activities that benefit the residents of Howell and nearby towns and those in need in other locations as well.

For more information or to make a reservation, call Fundraising Chairperson Linda Ann Horvath at 848-223-4871 or mail a check made payable to “Troop 300” to 157 Newbury Road, Howell, NJ 07731.

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His Mercy House Clothing And Food Pantry Open On Tuesdays

HOWELL –His Mercy House of Immanuel Bible Church is is a clothing and food pantry. Its hours of operation are 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday.

Anyone in need of this service is welcome to

come as the facility is open to the community.

Donations of clothing and food are appreciated.

The Immanuel Bible Church is located at 1244 West Farms Rd. For information call 732-431-0299 or visit ibenj.org

Soup Kitchen Open HOWELL –The Soup Kitchen of Immanuel Bible Church is open from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Monday of the month.

Anyone in need of a meal or fellowship is welcome to come as the facility is open to

the community.

The Soup Kitchen is located at the Immanuel Bible Church at 1244 West Farms Rd. For information call 732-431-0299 or visit ibenj.org

7th Annual Red Ribbon Dinner

HOWELL – Howell Elks is hosting their 7th Annual Red Ribbon Dinner on Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $12 per person and includes

salad, dinner, dessert and coffee. There will be entertainment, door prizes, and more.

Dress red casual! RSVP by October 15.

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Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Part Time LPN Weekends - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for experienced LPN’s for our Skilled Nursing community. Skilled Nursing Part Time LPN – Weekend 7-3 Shift Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759. 732-849-0400. ext. 2039 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

(42) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing Sign on Bonus of $1000 for FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing Hire (Payable in 90 days). Weekly pay coming in 2020!

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Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (42) Part-time custodian/janitor - For active adult commmunity in Whiting, NJ. $12per/hr. Start immediately.

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County Clerk Offers Veterans Cards

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Clerk’s Office issues Veterans’ Cards as a way to honor and identify those Monmouth County residents who served our country in active military duty.

The Veterans’ Card gives Monmouth

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For more information, visit MonmouthCountyClerk.com.

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

Visit us on Sunday after noons for i n for mal tou rs of Seabrook-Wilson House. Come inside with your family and friends to visit the Seabrook-Wilson house, which dates back to the early

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Enjoy views of New York City and the beauty of Sandy Hook Bay while visiting this celebrated house.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc. Around The Jersey Shore

Inside The Law Consumer Rights And Data Breach

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

Michael J. Deem

Protecting Yourself From Identify Theft

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.

Review Credit Reports By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from annualcreditreport.com, by phone or mail. Any site other than annualcreditreport.com is not part of the legally mandated free annual credit report program. Make sure you spell the

annualcreditreport.com domain name correctly and avoid look-alike scam sites.

Place a Freeze A credit freeze prevents new creditors from accessing your credit file and others from opening accounts in your name. A freeze could stop identity thieves because most (but not all) businesses will not open credit accounts without checking your credit report. A credit freeze does not prevent identity thieves from taking-over your existing account.

Set a fraud alert!

A fraud alert requires creditors who check your credit report to take steps to verify your identity before opening a new account, issuing additional card or increasing your credit limit on an existing account. A fraud alert is free. You can place an initial alert on your account for 90 days if you have not been a victim of identity theft.

The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.

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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 well-cared 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.

Honoring our Heroes MONMOUTH COUNTY – County Clerk Hanlon’s “Honoring our Heroes” Military Appreciation Program includes more than 200 local businesses that provide special discounts or services to those who use their Monmouth County Clerk Veteran or Gold Star Parent Identification Card.

Second place – $200 Third place – $100 It can be any type of pet: a bird, cat, dog, ferret, snake...

The pet can be cute, pretty, silly; it will be the judges’ choice Entry card can be picked up any day between 9a.m. - 7p.m. at the front desk of ROSE GARDEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER 1579 Old Freehold Road • Toms River, NJ 08753

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Must be 18 years of age or older to participate • Must use designated entry card Only one entry card per pet • Cannot submit multiple pictures of same pet Pet can only be entered one time; multiple entries of the same pet will be disqualified

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If you are or know a business who would like to offer a special discount to our Veterans and Gold Star Parents all year round, please sign up for our program.

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

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week ahead, you might feel a sense of relief as a loan is paid off or you get a financial pop of some kind. Hold off on purchases for the next few days, as you may get a better deal later in the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on learning new things as this week unfolds. You may be able to change situations that restrict your freedoms. You and a companion can maintain harmony by giving each other the benefit of the doubt.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may not have the tools or experience to put a project into motion this week, but you have the imagination to visualize the possibilities. Write down your ideas and file them away until the time is right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might be surprised to learn that someone unexpected is willing to support you as this week unfolds.

There may be a minor household squabble, but a calm, reasonable discussion will sort it out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your money in the bank rather than buying lottery tickets or taking any financial risks. You might have high hopes in the week ahead, but must remind yourself to stay grounded in what is real right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your boundless enthusiasm to follow your dreams is matched by the grit and determination to follow through. A partner might think you are wasting your time, but keep plugging away this week and you may accomplish something.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may think

that being possessive shows that you care, but letting go shows that you trust. Give your partner or lover the space to roam free and make new friends in the week to come. Focus on showing your loyalty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Change the way you speak to yourself. In the week ahead you may make mental or emotional breakthroughs. You might benefit from someone’s enlightening and unique perspective. Keep any jealousy in check.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you are not where you want to be in life, the week ahead may offer opportunities to change that.

Avoid increasing your debt during the next few days, when you might take on more than you can handle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week to come, it will be wise to address your priorities first and organize your possessions and thoughts to make your days run smoothly. If you’re prepared, you can handle almost anything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Romance will take a turn for the better later in the week. During the next few days, you may have good luck if you focus on developing your social network. Be cautious about how you handle your cash.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Expect the best and prepare for the worst, but don’t let your imagination run away with you. Worrying about something before it happens is wasted energy. Go confidently ahead knowing you can handle what comes.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen

Try A Different Shape This Season

By Wolfgang Puck Food lovers hear a lot of talk these days about seasonal cuisine. Still, there are also some dishes that know no season-or are, to put it another way, foods for all seasons. One of my favorites, served in many of my restaurants, falls into this wide-ranging category: pizza.

When you think about it, of course, the reason has everything to do with the toppings. Arrange slices of sun-ripened heirloom tomato and dollops of fresh, creamy mozzarella, then top the baked results with a fresh basil julienne, and you have a classic summer pizza. Complement bites of winter squash with blue cheese and maybe some crumbled cooked sausage, and it’s a robust winter pizza.

You get the idea: The dough itself provides a perfect canvas to showcase whatever seems most seasonal.

So what would I recommend right now for a pizza, with autumn just beginning? First, bear in mind that it may still seem like summer outside, with early autumn days sometimes still muggy. So we don’t want a pizza that seems too heavy.

Yet, it’s worth acknowledging that summer truly is over by including ingredients that are a little more autumnal, like woodsy mushrooms, meaty-tasting eggplant and dark greens like the always available prewashed baby spinach leaves now sold in supermarkets just about everywhere.

Let me also suggest another nod to the season: Shape the pizza differently, forming it into a calzone.

The term, from an Italian word for an old-fashioned trouser leg because of its elongated baggy shape, describes what is basically a pizza turnover.

Calzones are easy to make: Just arrange the filling over half of the rolled-out dough circle’s surface, then fold the other half over and pinch the edges to seal them. The calzone bakes in about the same time a pizza would: 12 minutes on a pizza stone or baking tiles in a 500°F (260°C) oven.

The result is a perfect seasonal treat: more robust and sustaining than a pizza might be, thanks to the generous amount of filling, yet still light and freshly flavored.

Imagine making these calzones the featured dish at an informal autumn party. Have all the fillings prepped and ready to put on the dough, letting guests assemble their own and slide them in the oven.

You could even add other ingredients that seem appropriate to the season: some cooked sausage, perhaps; or crumbled blue cheese; or maybe a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes, as a bright reminder of the season just passed.

Make an extra batch or two of my easy pizza dough recipe, too, and freeze it. That way, you’ll be prepared for more calzones filled with seasonal ingredients as the months unfold from autumn into winter.

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Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (500 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese, about 1/2 pound (250 g) 2 cups (500 ml) shredded Fontina cheese, about 1/2 pound (250 g) 4 cups (1 l) packed prewashed and dried baby spinach leaves, stems removed 8 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Make Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough in advance (see instructions below).

Place a pizza stone or baking tiles on the middle rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C).

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick sauté pan and 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium nonstick sauté pan, both over medium-high heat. Add the shiitake mushroom slices to the large pan and the eggplant slices to the medium pan and lightly season both vegetables with salt and pepper; sauté, stirring frequently, until both vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes, adding a little more oil if needed. Transfer the vegetables to 2 plates and spread them out to cool.

On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out each ball of dough into an 8-inch (20-cm) circle. Leaving about a 1-inch (2.5-cm) margin on the edge, divide the mozzarella evenly over half of each circle; then add the Fontina, spinach, mushrooms, and eggplant, finishing with the Parmesan. Moisten the edge of each dough circle with water and fold the top half over to enclose the filling. Pinch firmly all along the edges of the half-circle to seal in the filling securely.

Slide a flour-dusted baker’s peel, pizza peel, or rimless baking sheet under a calzone and transfer it to the oven, carefully sliding it onto the pizza stone or tiles. Add as many more calzones as will fit comfortably. Bake until the dough is nicely browned, about 12 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven to a serving platter and brush the tops with olive oil. Serve immediately, carefully cutting each in half if you’ve only had room to bake 2, distributing the halves while you bake the other two calzones in the same way.

WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 ml) warm water, 105°F to 115°F (40°C to 46°C) 3 cups (750 ml) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm water.

VEGETABLE CALZONES Makes 4

In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, yeast mixture, and remaining water; process until a ball forms. Turn out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand until smooth and firm, about 3 minutes. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours.

Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), separated into 4 equal balls, or good-quality store-bought pizza dough 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed and for brushing 2 cups (500 ml) sliced fresh shiitake mushroom caps 1 cup (250 ml) thinly sliced slender Asian eggplant rounds

Divide into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under. Repeat four or five times. On a smooth, unfloured surface, roll under your palm until smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour.

The balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days; or frozen for up to 3 months, to be thawed in the refrigerator overnight before use.

(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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$500 OFF

Gas Conversion

Tankless Gas Hot Water System

OR

$50 OFF

Gas Hot Water Heater

$150 OFF Central A/C &

AWARD-WINNING COMPANY NJ HIC #: 13VH02253000

Gas Boiler/Furnace

Replacement

Adolph S. Rogulski, Master HVACR Contractor Lic#: 19HC00852400

$250 OFF

Michael J. Belanger, NJ Master Plumbing LIC #: 9465

New Install of Air Conditioning or Heating System

RT Brown, NJ Electrical LIC #: 10584 *FINANCING AVAILABLE*

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