2019-11-30 - The Howell Times

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—Photo courtesy the Lacey Food Bank (Above) Lacey Food Bank volunteers take a break from stocking shelves and packing bags to pose for a photo during the last collection from the Food Bank’s Dee Road Halloween Cemetery event hosted

by Donald Bucci that brought in numerous food donations in October. (Left) These donations were used to create 40 Thanksgiving food baskets for families in Howell and the surrounding area. The Musillo family of Howell has taken on the holiday —Photo courtesy the Musillo family project for the second year in a row.

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Hunger knows no season, but often the month of November is a time to focus on the hungry, given the holiday of Thanksgiving and its abundant feast.

T he C om mu n it y Foodbank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is holding several large-scale turkey distributions this month to help local soup kitchens and food pantries provide community members throughout the state with Thanksgiving meals, said Megan Annecchiarico, an Account Coordinator for BML

Public Relations whose client is the food bank.

“Close to 900,000 people in New Jersey do not know if they have enough food to feed themselves and their families each day. CFBNJ, New Jersey’s largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization, partners annually with more than 1,000 organizations in New Jersey Communities to help share the joy of the holiday season with those who might otherwise go without a Thanksgiving meal,” Annecchiarico said.

CFBNJ is expected to distribute more than 25,000 t urkeys and roasters at 10 locations throughout New Jersey.

Organizations that have placed holiday orders with the FoodBank will visit the designated pickup sites closest to them to get roasters and frozen turkeys, which they will each distribute on their own schedules.

The FoodBank works with more than 1,000 of these partners yearround, providing the food that enables them to serve neighbors in need in their communities.

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“Our community partners are the boots on the ground that help us feed struggling families and make a local impact on hunger,” said Carlos Rodriguez, President and CEO of the FoodBank.

“During the holidays, they allow us to share the joy of the season with those who might otherwise go without a Thanksgiving meal.”

As to how big of an issue hunger is in New Jersey and at the Jersey shore in particular, “studies show one in 10 people are “food (Hunger - See Page 4)

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – In a three to one vote, the Township Council recently replaced its retiring clerk Penny Woolman with its deputy clerk, Allison Ciranni.

Ciranni will serve as acting township clerk through the end of the year and as Municipal Clerk effective January 1, 2020. The clerk is an important position that oversees a lot of township business.

“We are very lucky that Allison Ciranni chose to stay with us here in Howell and continue her career as our next township clerk.

Ms. Ciranni started working for the township in 2004 and worked her way up to deputy clerk in 2011. She has been a Howell resident since 1984, a graduate of our Howell school system, and a vital part of the inner workings of our township,” Councilman Thomas Russo said.

Russo added that Ciranni, “knows the ins and outs of not only the clerk’s office, but Howell as a whole, and I am confident she will continue (Clerk - See Page 5)

Adult Pot Use Could Be On 2020 Ballot

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – After failing to muster the votes in the State Legislature, lawmakers are trying to have the general public vote on marijuana legalization.

Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Nicholas Scutari, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a joint statement announcing the introduction of legislation that, if passed, would put a referendum on the 2020 ballot to legalize adult use of marijuana in New Jersey.

“This initiative will bring cannabis out of the underground so that it can be controlled to ensure a safe product, strictly regulated to limit use to adults and have sales subjected to the sales tax,” the statement read. “We will have the Legislature (Ballot - See Page 6)

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insecure” in New Jersey meaning they do not know where their next meal will come from,” Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno said. Fulfill was formerly known as the Food Bank of Ocean and Monmouth counties.

Guadagno added, “of that number, one in seven are children. In Monmouth and Ocean Counties, for example, that means 136,000 people go to bed hungry and 50,000 of them are children.”

“We always see an increase in donations about this time of year, thankfully. But it is never enough to fill the need. Our Students Change Hunger campaign and our Fill-ATruck campaign are just two of the hundreds of ways people can help through their schools or at their grocery stores. They can donate directly on line at Fulfillnj.org,” Guadagno said.

“Fulfill is one of the 10 best charities in New Jersey according to Charity Navigator, and we are proud to be named one of the best for 10 years in a row. Every dollar means three meals for our neighbors. At Fulfill, $.96 of every dollar goes directly to food. So, we appreciate both funds and food,” Guadagno said.

Fulfill has a Thanksgiving wish list which includes the most needed items of the year.

Donations of manual can openers would be appreciated and non-perishables of low sodium cans of green beans, corn, mixed vegetables, yams, cranberry sauce, boxed potatoes, boxed stuffing, gravy, canned soup and broth, pie crust and cornbread mixes.

Donations of perishables sought include frozen turkeys, turkey and chicken breasts.

Members of the Lacey Food Bank have been keeping busy with a variety of food gathering projects. Local Cub Scouts from Pack 35 were assisting them on Nov. 9 to pick up non-perishable food donations that went directly to the Lacey Food Bank.

“This is one of our key collections as we approach Thanksgiving and the cold winter season,” Laura Caroccia, the food bank’s director said.

The Lacey Food Bank also received assistance and support from the Rotary Club of Forked River who held their annual food drive on Nov. 23 at the parking lot of the Walmart store on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor.

“My personal commitment to the Lacey Food Bank is working toward eliminating the food insecurity that our own Lacey families and especially the children face day in and

day out. To do that, we must not only provide healthy, nutritious family and child-friendly foods and snacks but also work together as a community to provide the means and support to break the cycle of hunger, vis-à-vis education and partnerships,” Caroccia said.

Caroccia said, “as the temperatures cool, many find themselves having to choose between paying a heating bill or buying groceries. Food drives such as Scouting for Food and the Rotary Thanksgiving Drive come at a time when the demand for food increases and we are so thankful for their donations.”

“Going into the winter, the need for warm and filling foods are our top priority and we are lucky to have so many community, business and school groups that will add to our pantry. To put our needs in perspective, with more 240 families - that’s more than 600 people - currently on our client list we need nearly 500 cans of soup a month to give each family just two cans of soup in their monthly food bag,” Caroccia said.

“We have added extra storekeeper hours by opening on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon not only to accept donations but also to be available for emergency food needs,” Caroccia said.

While state, county and municipal organizations take on large scale hunger needs, a family in Howell is doing what they can for the second year in a row to help feed the hungry through Thanksgiving food baskets.

The goal of Grayson, Reagan, Mindy and Ryan Musillo is to amass enough donated food items to make baskets for local families in need.

Mindy Musillo said, “we started our collection last year after being inspired by a fellow teacher of mine from Manalapan, Jamie Bruno. I wanted to try and help make this possible for other people who may need a little extra support. It was also very important to me to have my children aware of how fortunate our family is and the importance of helping others.

“Last year with the help of friends, neighbors and community members we were able to create and deliver 25 baskets. This year we have over 40 families,” Mindy Musillo said.

Musillo added, “the support from people around us - both those we know and others who have helped from the Howell community - has been amazing. The people receiving the baskets have been beyond grateful and thankful that they will be able to have a Thanksgiving dinner with their family and friends.”

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One member of the council wasn’t happy with this move - not because of her job performance or credentials - but in his view, the governing body did not have all the necessary information it needed before it cast its vote during that meeting.

Councilman John Bonevich said in a social media post recap of the council’s October 22 meeting, it is council’s job to interview and appoint a new clerk. On the consent agenda, resolution R-19-360 was added. This resolution was not on the preliminary agenda the day before the meeting “when we reviewed, so I wanted it pulled from the consent agenda. That sparked a discussion prior to the vote that at the last meeting we tabled numerous ordinances because council agreed there was not enough time to review.”

A consent agenda is a group of resolutions that a governing body votes on at once.

They are usually items that require little or no discussion, or are routine. Putting these items together in a consent agenda makes the meetings go faster.

“We all agreed to be transparent, we should not have any add-ons last minute so the public and the council would have enough time to review. Not only was this last minute, we didn’t have the proper information and no one knew the salary information,” Bonevich said.

“With regard to Allison’s salary, her current salary as Deputy Clerk will remain until January of 2020. Upon taking her new position in January, Ms. Ciranni will receive a salary within the range set forth in our ordinance,” Russo said.

“It is important to note that we recently lowered the maximum salary that the clerk can receive by $25,000 this year. The township cannot pay the clerk beyond the cap set forth in our ordinance,” he added.

Russo said that by “assigning Allison as our acting clerk in October, allowed the township to move forward with the hiring of a new deputy clerk this month, which was vital to ensure a smooth transition. I

The Howell Times, November 30, 2019, Page 5 am happy to report the clerk’s office continues to operate at the highest level and remains in very good hands.”

Bonevich said he felt during the meeting that there was no reason to vote on the hiring. “Well they did. It didn’t matter that the state statute already covers the clerk position or that it would not cost the taxpayers any additional money.”

Bonevich read the statute into the record which reads “whenever the office of Township Clerk shall be vacant and unfilled or the Township Clerk shall be absent from the Township or unable to serve by reason of disability or otherwise, the Deputy Clerk shall have all of the powers to perform all of the duties vested in the Township Clerk.”

The councilman posted, “my mind is blown on this one.” Bonevich added that the last-minute resolution had the state statute clearly explaining how a deputy clerk assumes the role of the clerk in a vacancy, so there was “no reason to rush it though that night.”

Bonevich said he wanted to see consistency regarding, “transparency, proper notice and full information is needed to properly vote on any township business. I will always remind council to be consistent from meeting to meeting to maintain your trust and show transparency. This was not.”

The resolution received three positive votes to Bonevich’s nay vote.

During that meeting the topic of township roads was highlighted. Bonevich said that during his last 10 months on council he’s received 70 to 80 percent of his e-mails/ calls focused on the condition of the community’s roads.

“We have accomplished 79,000 square feet of patchwork costing $450,000 with L&L paving and I have to say they have done a great job,” Bonevich said.

The Council approved a bond ordinance for general capital improvements for approximately $4.6 million. The new capital funds will utilize $4 million, solely for new roads next year. Seven lane miles will be paved and another 14.5 miles will be paved by the American Water Company reaching a total 21.5 lane miles that will be paved in 2020.

Howell Public Library Hosts Thursday Movies

HOWELL - The Howell branch of the Monmouth County Library is holding Thursday afternoon movies at 1 p.m.

The library staff encourages residents and card holders to come out for an afternoon of entertainment by some of the biggest names in Hollywood in some of the most popular movies of the year.

For information about the current movie selection call the library at 732-938-2300.

The Howell Public Library is located at 318 Old Tavern Rd. Visit monmouthcountylib.org for information about other programs at the Howell Library and activities being held at other branches of the Monmouth County Library.

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Continued From Page 1 vote on the plan during the current legislative session and expect the proposal to be on the ballot in 2020, when voter turnout will be maximized for the national election. We are confident it will be approved by the Senate, the Assembly and the voters.”

As of right now, the text on the ballot would read “Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called ‘cannabis?’ Only adults at least 21 years of age could use cannabis. The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. Retail sales of cannabis products in this new market would be subject to the State’s sales tax, and no other form of tax.”

Sweeney and Scutari characterized the marijuana issue as a debate of social justice and conscience.

Gov. Phil Murphy, who had legalization as a campaign promise, agreed.

“My belief that our current marijuana laws

have failed every test of social justice and that the right course is to legalize its use by adults has not changed,” he said. “I am disappointed that we are not able to get this done legislatively and that our failed status quo - which sends roughly 600 people to jail a week for possession, the majority of them people of color - will continue. However, I have faith that the people of New Jersey will put us on the right side of history when they vote next November.”

Although Colorado is usually the state most people look at when seeing what impacts legalization has, it is not the only state where it’s legal. According to Business Insider, the following states also have adult recreational marijuana: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Illinois, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine and Alaska.

Criticism Earlier, state lawmakers tried to get legalization passed, but it was unpopular. A vote was planned for a package of bills that would legalize adult use marijuana, expunge records of people charged with possession of up to 5

Support Groups At Howell Senior Center

HOWELL – Join the Howell Township Department of Senior Services for a Bereavement Support Group and a Caregiver Support Group at the Senior Center.

Groups are run by Judy Sininsky, LSW. Bereavement Support Group meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays on

the month at 10:30 a.m. Groups meet at the Howell Senior Center, call for directions.

Caregiver Support Group meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 10:30 a.m. Groups meet at the Howell Senior Center, call for directions.

pounds, and expand medicinal marijuana use.

However, when Democrat leaders were trying to find out how much support there was, they came up short on definite “yes” votes.

Sweeney said during a press conference back then that they decided not to put it up to vote because it would be defeated. So instead they pushed “pause” on it, so they could work to get more support. He also noted during that press conference that if it was on the ballot in November of 2019, it wouldn’t do well because it was not a presidential election and not as many people would vote.

However, some people feel that by tying the more popular expungement bill to the less popular recreational vote, it doomed the expungement bill.

When Murphy Tweeted his support of a 2020 referendum, a slew of Twitter users said he could push for expungement now if he was really concerned with social justice. Instead, 600 arrests a week will continue to happen for another year.

Expungement would help people who have minor offenses have a more productive future, Sen. Robert Singer (R-30th) told a group at an

affordable housing assembly in Lakewood earlier this year. “Too many young lives have been ruined for having a small amount of marijuana.”

Even if the legislature is torn on recreational marijuana, they should still move forward with the expungement of people’s record, he had said.

“Expungement is a separate bill that we still intend to do,” a spokesman for the state Democrats said.

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Even if the “reefer-endum” passes, it would likely face opposition in some towns. Municipalities can control where certain businesses operate. For example, they can zone certain areas for industrial use, away from residences.

Several governing bodies of local towns, like Berkeley, have already made it illegal to sell recreational marijuana within town limits.

A move like this was tabled in Toms River because, officials said, any statewide law would supersede local. Therefore, they were waiting to see what form it took on the state level so they could respond.

Friends Of The Howell Library To Meet

HOWELL - The Friends of the Howell Library meet the second Wednesday of every month that the library is open. The group is looking for new members to join to help raise money to support and improve the township library.

For information call 732-938-2300 or

e-mail fohlinc@gmail.com The Howell Public Library is located at 318 Old Tavern Rd. Visit monmouthcountylib.org for information about other programs at the Howell Library and activities being held at other branches of the Monmouth County Library.

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Warmest Wishes Coat Drive Begins

MONMOUTH COUNTY – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is collecting new coats for local pre-school, elementary and middle school-aged students in need.

County residents are encouraged to donate coats that are new with tags for boys and girls in the following sizes: • Coats in toddler sizes 3T - 5T • Coats in children’s sizes Small – X-large • Lined hoodies in adult sizes Medium – X-large If you can’t make it to the store but wish to

help you can donate cash or purchase gift cards at uwmoc.org/WarmestWishes.

United Way is hosting a Giving Tuesday event to collect donations on Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. - noon at the UPS Warehouse,750 Hope Road in Tinton Falls.

Donations will also be accepted through Dec.4, at the United Way office located at 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite 107 in Wall Township.

For more information about the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, contact Jackie Liguori at 848-206-2042 or e-mail her at jliguori@ uwmoc.org.

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LINCROFT– From open ceramics to winter beach walks, the Monmouth County Park System has planned a December to remember with family fundrop-in programs.

Among the programs planned are: Open Ceramics December 1 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.

Wondrous Winter Walk December 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Huber Woods Park, Middletown meet in the Environmental Center parking lot and on December 18 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell - Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot.

Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore nature in the wintertime. These activities are open to all ages; under 18 with adult.

Sturdy footwear is recommended as the trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over.

For the casual birder, come out on December 5 at 9 a.m. to Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan.

You can also meet up at the Activity Center on December 19 at 9 a.m. in Thompson Park, Lincroft.at the Marlu Lake parking lot.

Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk for about an hour and a

half to see what birds can be found.

A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. The free event will go on in the event of light rain or snow so come dressed for the weather.

A local Nature Lecture Series: Seals of the Jersey Shore will be held on December 5, from 7-8 p.m. at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth.

Learn about the different seal species that call the Jersey Shore home during the winter.

Enjoy a cookstove demonstration on December 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel See what’s cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s.

The annual student and instructor exhibit sale will take place on December 7 and 8 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Kick off your holiday shopping or find that perfect piece for your home during this event featuring original artwork of our students and instructors. Admission and parking are free.

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Winter Street Regulations In Effect HOWELL – Residents should be aware that all equipment such as basketball hoops, soccer nets, hockey goals, etc. must be removed from the roadway durin g winter months to allow for proper plowing of Township streets.

Per Township Ordinance the placement of portable sports equipment within the right-of-way is prohibited from November 1 through March 31.

Those residents who have a curb and sidewalk in front of their property, the

equipment should be placed behind the sidewalk. If you do not have sidewalk in front of your residence, move the equipment back at least 10 feet behind the edge of pavement.

Failure to remove said equipment may result in further action being taken by the Township Code Enforcement Office.

Those seeking further information or have any questions regarding the requirements, call the Code Enforcement office at 732-938-4500 ext. 2333.

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Caregiver Volunteer Training Meetings To Be Held

NEW JERSEY - Mark your calendar to attend one of several specially scheduled information and training sessions.

The first will be held at 10 to 11:30 a.m. on December 7 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 16 McLean St. Freehold.

The second will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on December 14 at Church of St. Martha Parish Hall, 3800 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant.

This community event is a call for action from our communities and will include information and orientation to Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ), which is a non-profit agency committed to enabling the homebound elderly of Ocean County remain living independently in their home. All the services are free CVCJ will review all the services that are available, how the program works and the variety of volunteer opportunities for those who wish to join the volunteers who provide services to our homebound seniors in the greater Northern Ocean County and Southern Monmouth County communities.

Call CVCJ at 732-505-2273 to reserve your spot at this special session, or email info@ caregivervolunteers.org.

Volunteers choose from a variety of tasks and volunteer on a schedule that fits their own needs and interests.

CVCJ volunteers provide: • Round trip transportation to medical appointments (volunteers use their own car) • Grocery shopping (they shop for you, once every 2 weeks) • Friendly visits and phone Calls , to reduce loneliness and isolation.

• Caregiver Canines Pet Visitation to provide a great tail-wagging joy, this program provides in-home volunteers and therapy dog visits.

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CentraState Medical Center Earns National Recognition

MONMOUTH COUNTY – CentraState Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing CentraState’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and other purchasers of health care committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to all general hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.

As a high reliability organization that strives for quality improvements at every level throughout our system, we are pleased to earn this recognition,” says John T. Gribbin, president and CEO, CentraState Healthcare System. “I applaud our team for their dedication in providing safe, qual-

ity care to every patient, every day of the year.” “‘A’ hospitals show us their leadership is protecting patients from preventable medical harm and error,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes genuine commitment at every level – from clinicians to administrators to the board of directors – and we congratulate the teams who have worked so hard to earn this A.” Developed under the guidance of a national Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. acutecare hospitals twice per year. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public.

CentraState was awarded an ‘A’ grade today, when Leapfrog announced grades for the fall 2019 update. To see CentraState’s full grade details, learn how employers can help, and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org.

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Monmouth County Kicks Off Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council to Support Human Services for Residents

SEWER LINE CLOGGED? WATER LINE LEAKED? IN-HOUSE PLUMBING ISSUES?

FREEHOLD – Representatives from Monmouth County announced the kick off of the Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council (MAAC) to better serve the needs of residents and to support Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services).

This Advisory Council is one of the first of its kind in the state.

The creation of MAAC is the result of the growing influence of Monmouth ACTS and the restructuring of the Human Services Advisory Council. The Monmouth ACTS initiative, formed as a response to the Monmouth County Human Services Needs Assessment undertaken in 2016, is a public-private partnership that promotes and enhances access to human services.

Monmouth ACTS is made up of subcommittees, or “hubs,” of County leaders and their private/nonprofit counterparts; the hubs focus on key issues in human service needs. The hubs will now be overseen

by MAAC, which will make solving the County’s service gaps and streamlining its existing services its priority.

“This is a great step forward in the groundbreaking work that Monmouth County is doing,” said Monmouth County Freeholder Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the County’s health and human services departments.

“The Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council

will challenge each of our hubs and everyone involved with ACTS to keep evolving and always do better for our residents.”

Now led by MAAC, Monmouth ACTS’s hubs will set smart goals and have action-oriented objectives with time frames to better share the services available to residents. MAAC will be made up of an executive committee comprised of the co-chairs of each hub. Each hub has a public and a private co-chair, who oversee and guide the larger group of public officials and private organizations who work together to make life better for Monmouth County residents.

Mary Pat Angelini, Chair of MAAC as well as CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, expects that the kick off of MAAC will help Monmouth ACTS be more action-oriented.

“This is an opportunity for us to think differently about how we provide services to our constituents,” Angelini said. “MAAC will help Monmouth ACTS deliver individual and family success across our County, by ensuring that our hubs are interconnected and working together to create holistic, integrated systems of support and service.

This is truly a union of public and private efforts to better serve residents.”

For more information on Monmouth ACTS, visit monmouthACTS.org.

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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.

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

Bitter Melon Is Useful For Oral Cancer

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There’s a famous quote by Hippocrates that underpins today’s article: Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

Bitter melon is a food that has a new potential use for an unusual cancer. It’s a a gourd that belongs to the pumpkin and zucchini family. You’ll likely be told by your doctor that this is just a folk remedy and not “approved” for anything important.

I disagree. As you know, my life’s work is devoted to researching natural foods and extracts that work along the same pathways as drugs. I’m a pharmacist so I understand all of that. FYI, I happen to also formulate dietary supplements and to be fully transparent, I have included bitter melon in one of them. But it’s in there for blood sugar and insulin sensitivity concerns. Today’s article isn’t about any of that. It’s about mouth cancer.

Early signs of oral cancer are easy to ignore and include chronic mouth sores, white or red patches in your mouth, numbness, pain, difficulty swallowing, jaw swelling or voice alterations.

Bitter melon is a food and its constituents have been studied for the past few years for fast-growing malignancies, especially mouth cancer which many smokers get.

Tobacco is a risk factor, among others.

The latest news is solid and suggests that bitter melon extracts can slow down the growth of oral dysplasia and squamous cell cancer in the mouth and throat.

This makes me think it could help with stomach and colon cancer too. This also makes me think all smokers should read

today’s article.

Certain inflammatory pathways and pain-causing cytokines rise during the development and progression of oral cancer. If bitter melon can control the cytokines (and again, research proves that it does) then oral cancer progression and spreading is blocked!

Your oncologist might be interested in evaluating certain immune checkpoints that bitter melon is known to suppress. I list the specific pathways and cytokines in my extended article, which I can email to anyone who wants it. Just join my online community at suzycohen.com In a brand new study published in October 2019, researchers proved that bitter melon inhibited both glycolysis and lipogenesis, which is hugely beneficial to oral cancer patients. This should be making headlines everywhere but since it’s not heavily funded, and foods don’t make people money, you won’t hear about it after today.

A paradigm shift needs to occur in your mind if you’re being treated for cancer.

Please tell yourself that many malignancies have natural, proven treatments that can help. Of course, you want to be prudent but keep an open-mind. I hope today’s article gives you renewed hope and a new therapy to consider. Bitter melon is considered a food, but it’s also sold as a tea and dietary supplement. My intention is to help improve or extend the life of someone you know and/or augment their chemotherapy. This is purely educational, so please ask your doctor what is right for you.

(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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The drop box is available 7 days a week/365 days a year for payment drop off when: • Your work schedule prevents you from coming to the Collection office during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

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Dropbox Guidelines: • Payments left in the after-hours drop box will be retrieved once daily by 9 a.m. every business day.

• Payments placed in the drop box are not considered “received” until they are removed from the drop box by the Tax Collector’s staff and entered into the Tax Collector’s system after the 9 a.m. daily pick-up. Your cancelled check is your receipt.

• For late payments, interest will be calculated to the business day the payment is retrieved to Collection office and posted the corresponding account.

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• Please do not postdate your checks. We are unable to hold them as New Jersey statutes require payments to be deposited within 48 hours of receipt.

• Please use a sealed envelope with the payment remittance stub to submit your payment to the drop box. Your block & lot information should be written in the memo section of the check. Verify that the written amount of the check matches the numerical amount and the check is signed.

The location of the drop box is monitored by a security camera at all times.

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HOWELL – Howell Senior Services offers ESL classes at the senior center help our seniors to develop conversation skills and improve everyday communications.

Interested participants must be 60 years of age or older, a registered member of the center and must reside in Howell Township.

Transportation is available. Contact Ann Albano, Social Worker at 732-938-4500 ext.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Rights And Restrictions For An Executor To Use Estate Assets To Pay Counsel Fees

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The death of a loved one is a tragic event. Unfortunately, following in the wake of a loved one’s passing, disputes often arise as to the decedents Last Will and Testament. If such a dispute arises, it is important to understand how legal fees could impact the assets of the Estate.

Once an Executor of an Estate is appointed and the Will is challenged, the Executor may use Estate assets to defend the challenge as long as the contesting party challenges the Will’s validity, interpretation, distribution, or a specific clause. The estate assets may be used to hire an attorney to defend the challenge of the Will. Legal fees incurred in defending the challenged Will, its contents, clauses, or distribution are not be the personal responsibility of the Executor.

Instead, under such circumstances, the legal fees are payable from the Estate.

However, when an Executor has to defend claims against non-probate assets, then the circumstances change and certain limitations apply.

Probate assets consist of any asset that is owned solely by the decedent and are distributed to heirs by the court. Probate assets may include real property that is titled solely in the decedent’s name or held as a tenant in common; Personal property, such as jewelry, furniture, and automobiles; bank accounts that are solely in the decedent’s name; an interest in a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company; any life insurance policy or brokerage account that lists either the decedent or the estate as the beneficiary.

A non-probate asset is as an asset

which does not “pass” through the decedent’s Estate, and bypasses the court process by transferring directly to the beneficiaries. Non-probate assets include property that is held in joint tenancy or as tenants by the entirety; bank or brokerage accounts held in joint tenancy or with payable on death (POD) or transfer on death (TOD) beneficiaries; property held in a trust; life insurance or brokerage accounts that list someone other than the decedent as the beneficiary; retirement accounts.

If a party to a Will challenges the transfer of a non-probate asset, an Executor may be forbidden from utilizing Estate assets to defend against such a claim. When a transfer of non-probate assets benefits the Executor of the Estate to the exclusion of other beneficiaries, then the Executor will not be allowed to use the Estates assets to pay legal fees in defense of such a dispute.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 30 - dec 6

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on having a peaceful place to work while you pursue creative ideas and try to sidestep those who push your buttons. In the week ahead, an unexpected bill or expense can become the subject of aggravation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): During the week to come, your interest in the latest trends can broaden your horizons. You appear tolerant and open-minded, and you may be invited to share meals or events with someone outside your regular circle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Exhibit an aptitude for fairness. You can blow the whistle and make the call, but make sure you’re a nonpartisan referee. Take steps to ensure that your relationships are harmonious and your surroundings are pleasant in the coming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There should be an abundance of opportunities to spend time with family in the upcoming week. Don’t be disappointed if one person has a scheduling conflict or another one wants to do something nontraditional.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get in touch with friends and family who have drifted away. In the week ahead you might be puzzled by someone’s unexpected change of heart or plans, but that doesn’t mean you should lose your temper.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you make it plain that you play by the rules, other people will be persuaded to play fair, too. You may juggle several fantasies this week, but you are realistic enough to know that they will require hard work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Those who hold the reins of power might be impressed by your enthusiasm and creative talents. If you are dissatisfied with life or restless for excitement, find acceptable ways to break out of a self-imposed rut.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Both friends and foes are likely to take you into their confidence. Friends in high places might give you a tip or drop a hint that lets you to make smart business decisions. It is a good week for something totally different.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An appreciation of the best the world offers may be your best trait. Your toughest problem in the week ahead might be how to fit an extra piece of pumpkin pie on your plate without seeming greedy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Not everything is what it seems. You may be misled or misinformed in the upcoming week, but you can rely upon better judgment and decision-making skills during the next few days. Make a plan and stick to it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make a progressive pick. You probably don’t need every new gadget or app, but it can be eye-opening to experiment with something new this week. Try things out to see if they are beneficial in some way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When you are surrounded by peace and tranquility, you can be more creative, artistic and visionary. Feel free to act when your imagination is energized. You may learn who your most trusted allies are in the week ahead.

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By Wolfgang Puck Here’s a sobering thought as we all look forward to the bounty of Thanksgiving dinner: According to the subtitle of a study first published in 2012 and updated in 2017 by the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council, “America is losing up to 40 percent of its food from farm to fork to landfill.”

The largest part of food waste happens at home, with an average of 238 pounds of food per person being tossed out every year.

On a helpful, hopeful note, the report also includes smart suggestions consumers can follow to reduce home food waste. These include shopping wisely; understanding sell-by, use-by, and best-by dates on packaged products; decluttering and organizing refrigerators, freezers and pantries; freezing properly packaged foods for longer storage; sharing food with friends and family; and even recycling scraps by composting them or feeding them to backyard chickens.

The suggestion I like the most, though, is simply to save and reuse leftovers. Some of the most flavorful dishes I know start with good leftovers. If you get into the habit of reutilizing them from your home-cooked meals (or food you take home from restaurants), you’ll do your part toward combatting a food waste crisis.

But maybe you want to do something even more creative. With that in mind, I’m happy to share with you a traditional recipe for leftover turkey (or ham, beef, pork or chicken, for that matter) from Aram Mardigian, executive chef at my Wolfgang Puck American Grille in the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey: turkey croquettes.

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Turkey Croquettes Can Transform Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

And what wonderful opportunities will await you the morning after Thanksgiving. Leftover turkey and roast vegetables can be diced and fried in a cast-iron skillet to make a succulent hash. The turkey carcass and some fresh aromatic vegetables and herbs can be simmered to make broth or soup. Sandwiches and salads will be natural bonuses from the roast, too.

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Croquettes get their name from the French word croquer, meaning “to crunch,” a perfect description of the pleasing results that come from how they’re formed and cooked. The main ingredient, in this case leftover turkey, is minced and mixed with seasonings - feel free to vary them as you like - and a creamy sauce made by thickening stock with a little flour and butter roux. Once cooled, the mixture is shaped into balls, coated with eggs and breadcrumbs, and fried until heated through and crunchy golden brown.

You can serve them with gravy or even alternatives like your favorite tomato sauce or good-quality bottled chutney, along with some rice or mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

I hope you’ll give this comfortingly old-fashioned recipe a try - and do your own part in combatting post-holiday food waste!

TURKEY CROQUETTES Serves 8 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 ml) good-quality canned low-sodium chicken broth or stock, heated to a simmer 4 cups (1 l) cooked turkey meat, picked free of bones, skin, fat, or gristle 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 23/4 cups (685 ml) fine dried breadcrumbs, plain or seasoned 4 large eggs In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stirring briskly with a wire whisk, sprinkle in the flour to form a smooth paste. Continue stirring in a figure-8 motion and cook until this roux looks bubbly but is still light in color, 3 to 5 motion.

Still stirring briskly with the whisk, pour in the hot chicken broth. Simmer, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens to a thick, creamy consistency.

Remove from the heat.

Work in batches if your processor is not large enough to hold all the ingredients comfortably. Put the turkey meat, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade.

Add the warm sauce and pulse the machine on and off until the turkey meat is just barely but evenly minced; the mixture still should have some good texture to it.

Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and leave it until it is cool enough to form with your hands.

Break the eggs into a large, shallow bowl and beat them with a fork or whisk until the yolks and whites are evenly combined. Spread the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl or on a large plate.

With clean hands moistened with a little cold water, form some of the turkey mixture into a ball about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter; turn into in the beaten eggs to coat it, then immediately roll it gently in the breadcrumbs until coated. Transfer to a large clean platter or tray, gently flattening them slightly to form thick discs. Repeat with the remaining turkey mixture, eggs, and breadcrumbs.

In a large frying pan or skillet with high sides, heat about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil over high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C) on a deep-frying thermometer.

Add several of the croquettes to the frying pan, taking care not to crowd the oil, and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes total; use a wire skimmer or slotted spoon to turn them over gently about halfway through the cooking time. Transfer the fried croquettes to a platter lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining croquettes.

(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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