2020-09-26 - The Howell Times

The HOWELL Times

Vol. 18 - No. 17

In This Week’s Edition

MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS

JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM

Howell Environmental Advocate Award Winner Named

BREAKING NEWS @

jerseyshoreonline.com

Inside The Law Page 11

Dear Pharmacist Page 13

Classifieds Page 16

By Bob Vosseller HOW E L L – T h e Township Municipal Alliance is distributing 3,800 CARE substance use prevention/ mental health packets to Howell’s third to eighth grade families.

The Howell Alliance in par t nership with

Howell Organic Community Garden President Richard Perreira, at left, joins Patricia Fuschetto, of the Howell Environmental Commission, and Mary Ann Cernak, during the kick off for Howell Organic Community Garden expansion project.

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Members of the Howell Environmental Commis-

sion recently named this year’s recipient of t h e i r aw a r d fo r local environmental

─Photos courtesy Howell Environmental Commission The Howell Organic Community Garden is one of the projects that award winner Dr. Mary Ann Cernak worked on. advocate - the Ann G. Ritchey Award.

The Commission is pleased to announce that it has selected Mar y Ann Cer nak as its annual Ann G. Ritchey Award recipient. Dr. Cernak, a lo-

Organizations Provide CARE Packets To Families the township school district, Howell Optimist Club, and Howell Township Police Department are providing the CARE packets at laptop/tablet pickups.

Items included in the CARE packets feature parent/guardian infor-

mation on underage drinking, social hosting, vaping, marijuana, depression, safe dating, and Internet safety, along with a community resources card so parents can get the support they need should an issue arise.

Howell Municipal

Alliance Coordinat or C h r i st a R id d le than ked the Howell Police Cadets for assembling and delivering all Care Packets saying it once again showed “some great teamwork.”

She said the materials include a “second floor

cal resident of Howell Township and a holder of a doctorate in clinical social work, will be honored at the Commission’s annual award din ner to be held on October 8.

(Award - See Page 8)

youth helpline and a dial 9-1-1 to save a life in case of an alcohol/ d r ug overdose wallet cards. Both were enclosed for parents to sha re w it h t hei r children when appropriate.

“Thanks to all who (Care - See Page 9)

September 26, 2020

Candidates Face Off In November Election

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – The campaigning has begun! The race for mayor and one council seat is on and will play out for the Nov. 3 election.

The contest includes incumbent Democrat Mayor Theresa Berger who is seeking her second four-year term in that role.

She is facing a challenge by Republican Suzanne M. Brennan as both candidates won their party’s nomination during the July 7 primary election. Berger earned 3,612 votes while Brennan took in 3,432 votes from Howell Republicans.

Republican Evelyn O’Donnell, currently serving as deputy mayor, is seeking to retain her council seat and second four-year term.

She received 3,417 votes in the GOP primary.

She faces a challenge by Democrat Andre de Garmeaux who secured his party’s nomination with 3,534 votes.

The mayor is directly elected through the township’s form of government and is one of five members of the Township Council. In Howell’s form of government, the mayor also chairs the meetings of the governing body.

With Berger and de Garmeaux serving on the Democratic party ticket and Brennan and O’Donnell serving on the Republican party ticket the candidates are looking to win voters over during what has become a very unusual campaign season due to the ongoing pandemic.

Berger discussed the issue of land development in Howell saying “I have done everything in my power as mayor to limit development in Howell. I stopped a Republican plan for nearly 4,000 high-density units. But here’s the problem. The Republican majority on Council are the only people that can eliminate high density development and they refuse to do it.”

“We are facing a crisis of overdevelopment.

Despite my repeated requests, they refuse to change the zoning ordinances that would ban high-density development - they won’t even put them on the agenda because despite their claims, they have no intention of changing the zoning.”

She said, “they refuse to discuss good faith measures we need to preserve open space.

Instead, they waste their time passing meaningless “feel good” resolutions that will have (Candidates - See Page 2)

STAY CONNECTED www.facebook.com/jshoreonline

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 2, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

Candidates:

Continued From Page 1 no impact on the real issues here in Howell overdevelopment, helping small businesses, and preserving our quality of life.”

Berger added that “Republicans on Council have three votes and we only have two, and they won’t vote to change the zoning. The only way to stop the high-density development is to elect both me and my Democratic running mate, Andre de Garmeaux. We will change the zoning, preserve Howell’s rural character, and stop the building.”

When asked about the highly contentious partisan relationship often observed during Howell Council meetings, the mayor said “it’s unfortunate that the Republicans are focused on playing political games with the meeting agenda, and are ignoring the real issues here in Howell.”

As to how she and her running mate will be running their campaign this year without benefit of as many live-in person events, Berger said, “I am a people person and I miss getting out in the public the way I used to be able to. Fortunately, even before the pandemic, most people reached me through social media, email or telephone, rather than coming to the municipal building.”

She added that “this voting season will be different than most. It is important for people to know that polling places will still be open on Election Day, where you can either drop off your ballot or vote in person.

Voters can choose to mail in their ballot or go to the polls and vote in person - it is an individual choice.”

Brennan is an attorney and a resident of Howell for 23 years with her husband, daughter, and two sons. “Early on, I was a stay at home mom which gave me a chance to be involved in my community by organizing neighborhood events like Easter egg hunts, teaching CCD classes, and chairing numerous events for the PTA.” “Howell is a beautiful town with a variety of characteristics that make it a wonderful place to live. I want to maintain the rural feel and open spaces that we all love while balancing it with well planned, thoughtful projects that will enhance our town,” she said.

Brennan added that she was “committed to enacting the toughest zoning laws possible to protect our town. Unlike my opponent, I will serve on the planning board and use that role to help further protect the Township.”

When asked why she was running Brennan responded, “I love my town and I want to protect the characteristics that make Howell so special. I will work diligently to ensure any further development is in the town’s overall best interest.”

“Howell is filled with people who care about their neighbors and look out for each other. This has been particularly evident since the pandemic started and has further energized me in my determination to serve. I am pro-business and will work hard to foster a climate that will help businesses come back from the pandemic,” she added.

“To be effective, a mayor must be ready to lead, come to council meetings prepared, and foster working relationships with and

among the council members. Everyone has an obligation to work together for the good of the town, but it starts with the mayor,” Brennan said.

“Our current mayor has failed in this regard. If I am afforded the opportunity, I will promote a spirit of bipartisanship and pull the council together. I would use my skills, knowledge and experience to manage the meetings and foster meaningful cooperation and collaboration,” Brennan added.

“The ramifications of the pandemic are seemingly endless. It has changed the way we socialize, conduct business, and even the way we campaign. Social media will likely be a primary means of communication this year. My running mate, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, and I have therefore created social media pages with the hope that residents will learn about us and what we stand for,” the mayor hopeful added We both want to connect with as many people as we can to hear their concerns and to share our vision for Howell. We’re also out in the community walking, socially distanced with masks, so we can safely meet people and hear their concerns.

“In regard to the current primarily mail-in system for the election, it is simply unacceptable. The Governor’s decision is outrageous. Voting is a fundamental right and should be protected first and foremost. With this process, voters will be disenfranchised, there is a greater potential for fraud, the United States Post Office may not be able to process mail-in ballots timely, counting will take weeks, and resources will be wasted. There was more than enough time to prepare for a safe voting process. If we can safely wait outside of the DMV and then go inside to complete transactions, we can safely wait outside a polling location and then go in to exercise our right to vote.”

O’Donnell was elected to office in 2017 and is calling for a return to in-person voting during the upcoming election which will primarily be mail-in due to the directive of Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Serving the community is certainly an honor. I feel volunteering and serving is a privilege and I am always eager to do both.

Another term will allow the continuation of projects already in progress and projects to come,” she said.

The deputy mayor acknowledged the current pandemic as presenting a challenge to all communities with Howell being no exception. “COVID has placed additional challenges on Howell and I am certainly ready to continue to protect Howell.”

O’Donnell said her goals in office include minimizing spending which has “given us a flat municipal tax rate, preserving open space whereby residents can enjoy that space for family enjoyment or simply viewing a beautiful parcel, getting more roads paved and repaired and increasing resources for our Police Department.”

Her views on open space remain to constantly preserve land where possible. “I am proud of our farms and loved growing up on a farm. I am proud of our recreational open space and will continue my efforts with all the energy and enthusiasm I have.”

She also noted that “the fundamentals (Candidates - See Page 4)

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 3

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 4, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

Preferred Company

Live Talk Radio!

On Air and Online

Hosted by

Joel Markel “I love the show!

I wake up every morning with you.”

- Jill, Bricktown

Monday-Friday 8 AM-10 AM 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

“Great show this morning...great conversation.”

- Adrienne, Red Bank

“LOVE THE SHOW!” - Anne, Lakewood

800-603-CARE PreferredRadio.com

Candidates:

Continued From Page 2 of a campaign have changed as a result of COVID, however my running mate Suzanne Brennan and myself are very aware that precautions to maintain safety for everyone’s health cannot be taken lightly.

While at events masks, social distancing and good common sense are practiced.

Practicing the best safety protocols are foremost. Social media has been an excellent tool as well.”

When asked why she did not choose to run for mayor, O’Donnell said, “As deputy mayor I am able to move over to any mayoral duties when needed and I have enjoyed every moment. Being mayor is a time-consuming effort when done correctly and I find I am quite busy in my present seat. I sit on our Planning Board, liaison to our Senior Center and Howell Library, attending Municipal Alliance meetings, Business Task Force and a life member to the Howell Historical Society are a few things that I actively work with and enjoy.”

She added when her running mate had expressed interest in the mayoral seat “I

knew Howell would be well served. She will restore leadership and integrity to the seat. I look forward to working a long side of Suzanne.”

De Garmeaux has been the owner and operator of the Highland Kennel for over 25 years. He said “running a small family business has allowed me to get to know people from all walks of life in Howell.”

The candidate became an active member of local anti-development organizations after several major developments were approved around town.

De Garmeaux is a founding member of Howell Strong, which was organized to fight overdevelopment projects, like the West Farms Apartments. He is also active in the “Stop The Dump” movement to prevent the approval of the waste transfer station on Randolph Road.

The candidate said he has been an outspoken critic of the Fair Share Housing Plan approved by the Republican-controlled Council that allowed for 3,500 high density housing units throughout Howell.

He has been active in several local volunteer organizations, including the Howell Chamber of Commerce, Howell Central Little League, Howell’s Shade Tree Commission, and the Howell Emergency Food Pantry (HEFP).

English As A Second Language Virtual Class MANALAPAN – The Monmouth County Library, in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, is offering free English as a Second Language virtual classes as well as one-on-one tutoring through Literacy NJ Monmouth.

The program is open to all persons 18 years of age and older.

For further information contact Program Director Jhanna Even at jeven@literacynj/. org, or call her at 732-702-1895.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 5

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 6, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Everyone Wants To Shout, Not Listen There’s no time for quiet contemplation. No interest in thoughtful discussion. But there’s plenty of time and energy for yelling at the top of your lungs about your opinion.

Facebook and the other social media apps have made it easy. A way to mouth off is at your fingertips. On your desk. In your pocket. You never have to meet the people you’re yelling at. Never have to see the whites of their eyes. Never have to acknowledge that they are also human beings. How convenient!

What’s worse is that there are people with a platform who use that platform to spread disinformation and anger.

I’ve heard diatribes from so-called radio and TV personalities who don’t know anything about the topics. They spout off nonsense and beat their chest, trying to sound big and tough. As Don Henley said about news anchors “I just have to look good, I don’t have to be clear.”

What kind of a person do you have to be – you’re given the gift of a huge audience and you spend it spreading lies and hate?

Even though this started long ago, I suggest we coin it “The Roaring 2020s.”

We’d rather shout than listen. We can’t hear anyone else over the sound of our own voice. Anyone who disagrees with us is shot down.

And of course this is an election year, in case you’ve been under a rock.

The shouters are even louder. The political parties know this, and they take advantage of it. They come up with easy-to-remember terms, easy to shout at others. Pre-fabricated arguments.

Any topic you can think of is way more complicated than either side would like to admit. Resolution would take nuanced discussion and really listening. In any disagreement, the truth is somewhere in between.

Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Howell face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Howell for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let your officials know you’re

watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

Do you have something you want everyone to know?

Write a letter to make yourself heard.

Letters To The Editor Martin Weber: Perfect Candidate For 3rd District I hate politicians. It doesn’t matter if they are Republican, Democrat, Green Party, or independent. My deep seated dislike and distrust comes from years of broken promises, sketchy deals behind the scenes, and the feeling that they don’t represent me or my family in any way and are rooted in their own self interest.

With that said, I am writing this letter to express my support for Martin Weber for Congress in the upcoming 2020 election. There are several reasons why it is imperative for him to win the seat, the most important being that he will represent his constituents’ interests and cannot be bought, lobbied, or coerced to vote against the principles which drive his life and therefore, his campaign.

We are living in a world and country that is deeply divided and people are fighting and losing friends and family connections over many issues that I won’t get into here. You already know what those issues are. The issue that has been pushed to the backburner in the mainstream is that of veteran’s healthcare and rights. I come from a family of veterans in numerous branches of the armed forces and have sadly seen the state of

Letters The Editor health care offered toTo those govern the rest of us. There Democrats, Republicans, who sacrificed themselves to protect the people of the United States. It needs to be fixed for the veterans that need it today and for future veterans! My son is only 12, but has his heart set on enlisting in the Navy.

Although he will be able to make his own decision when the time comes, as a mother I would feel better about his decision to serve our country if I knew that he wouldn’t be left to die waiting for appointments for medical or mental health issues and that he would get the care that befits someone altruistic enough to fight for our country. So this isn’t just about veterans being left behind now, this is also about changing the system to protect our future heroes who will no doubt face great challenges. Martin Weber knows all too well the state of our V.A. health care and will fight with his heart and soul to change it, make it better, and to make it worthy of our veterans present and future.

Martin Weber will also fight for term limits for Congress. I wholeheartedly agree with this agenda. If a politician spends 30 or 40 years in office, not only are they disconnected with the reality of their constituents, but they are also able to cause more damage when they consolidate power, connections, and become immune to the laws that

W� W������ L������ T� T�� E�����!

The Howell Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns.

All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to edit or

reject letters.

The weekly deadline is 5 p.m.

Thursday. Mail typed letters to: PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733, fax 732-657-7388 or e-mail news@jerseyshoreonline.com. Letters may be limited to one per month per writer at the editor’s discretion.

The opinions expressed in the Letters To The Editor section do not necessarily re�lect those of the staff, management or sponsors of Micromedia Publications/ Jersey Shore Online. Letters to the Editor are the OPINION of the writer and the content is not checked for accuracy.

are too many career politicians in Congress that are focused on their own interests and it has become deeply damaging to this country.

Career politicians and judges have proven themselves incapable of upholding the Constitution, running this country economically and socially, and working for the people rather than special interest groups.

Speaking of the upholding the Constitution, the Second Amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” It has become abundantly clear in the last few months that our right to protect ourselves, our families, and our homes is something that needs to be preserved. Martin Weber will not be swayed in his conviction to keep the Second Amendment intact.

One needs to only look at history to understand that an unarmed populace is fodder for totalitarian control and abuse.

If we want change, we need to care. We need to vote for politicians that care instead of someone that is the lesser of two evils.

We need to start local and critically think about our values and who represents those values. Martin Weber is the candidate who will represent us and our values.

His beliefs and motives are from the heart, not the wallet. I guess I don’t hate all politicians, because I will be voting for him.

black people, white people, brown people, young, old, dead.

They didn’t have to die. But they did. And there are a lot of fingers to point and a lot of blame to go around, but a fish stinks from the head.

By this weekend, the death toll will equal the populations of Yonkers, of Huntsville, of Salt Lake City. Imagine all of those people dead.

Are you still unsure if you’ll vote or who to vote for? How many have to die? The election is not far away. At this rate, Buffalo is gone, or Reno.

When is it enough?

Gloria Smith Tuckerton

I was born and lived in NJ for 57 years. My folks had a summer house in Waretown, until they passed on.

I lived in Toms River until taxes beat me out.

I moved to North Carolina.

10 acres with 2 houses, $641 in taxes.

You can’t retire in Zoo Jersey. Sorry I’ll be buried here, I am not coming back to NJ.

Death Toll Is Rising You ever been to Tallahassee? Nice city. Good people.

College town. They’re all dead.

Imagine every man, woman, and child in Tallahassee.

They’re all dead. 195,000 souls. Dead.

E. G. Smith Asbury Park

Post Office Struggle Not New The post office has been struggling for years. Everything has gone digital. Think about it. Your bank charges a fee for paper billing, letters are sent through Facebook, messenger, and other digital platforms, and large companies like Amazon will build their own delivery system. I didn’t hear anyone say ‘save the newspapers’ when they went mostly digital. Why are there so many scandals and bs during this election year? Who is thinking up these things?

Ryan Matthews Toms River

New Jersey Is Too Expensive

Mike Gottlieb North Carolina

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 7

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

House Passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), voted for and applauds the recent House passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill to remove discrimination in

the workplace and promote women’s health and job security.

“Discrimination against pregnant women anywhere - especially and including in the workforce - is despi-

cable,” said Smith. “The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act clarifies and expands existing anti-discrimination laws by requiring employers provide reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant workers including the ability to sit while working or take water or bathroom breaks as needed.

“It is especially critical as we struggle with COVID-19 and its impact on the economy that preg-

nant workers in a physical workplace do not face loss of employment or working conditions that jeopardize health or safety. Women should not have to choose between their and their child’s health or their job,” said Smith.

“The passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is long overdue. I applaud its passage in the House and hope that the Senate will take up this important piece of legislation to en-

sure pregnant workers are treated fairly and with accommodations that protect their health,” added Smith.

Rep. Smith recognizes the vital role of women in providing for the financial needs of their families. He is a supporter of paid family and medical leave and currently the only Republican cosponsor of the FAMILY Act (HR 1185) which would provide workers with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for pregnancy, childbirth,

recovery from an illness, or to care for a family member.

During the current 116th Congress, Smith also voted for the Paycheck Fairness Act (HR 7), to provide women with equal pay for equal work.

Additionally, Smith voted twice for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which changed the timeframe for a woman or any employee to file an employment discrimination charge and receive compensation.

Help Available For Child Care During Remote Schooling From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced that applications are now open for the new COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program the Murphy Administration has created to help families with child care costs as schools open remotely.

The $150 million program will provide child care tuition assistance to New Jersey families with incomes up to $75,000 that are in need of either full or part-time child care due to their child’s remote learning schedule.

Families can apply for this assistance by completing the online application at ChildCareNJ.gov. Those applying will need proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child’s school of a remote learning schedule.

“The Murphy Administration is committed to helping working families during this incredibly challenging time by providing support to help address the unanticipated child care costs

families face as schools open remotely or with hybrid schedules,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Many working families are struggling to work-from-home or be at essential jobs while their children are attending school remotely. This new program is here to help and we encourage eligible families to apply.”

Tuition assistance will be available through December 30, 2020 for eligible residents with school-age children, 5 to 13 years old.

Families may submit applications and Human Services will provide the tuition assistance to eligible participants until funding is exhausted. Recipients will be eligible for either full- or part-time support based on their families’ needs.

To learn more and apply visit ChildCareNJ.gov.

The tuition assistance is part of $250 million plan announced last month by Governor Murphy to support working families and child care.

As part of that plan, the Department is also provid-

ing state child care subsidies for families with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty line during the school day for children aged 5 to 13 through December 30, 2020. Families that currently receive state child care subsidies for before and after school care for school age children are being contacted directly to identify their needs during the school day.

Child care providers will be paid the subsidy rate for school-age children based on the hours of care needed.

Human Services is also supporting child care centers that make it a priority to serve children receiving the child care subsidy by providing supplemental payments of $75 per subsidy-eligible child, per month, including infants, toddlers, and school-age children to providers through the end of the year.

And Human Services is making funding available to licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers in New Jersey that are open or will open by October 1st to manage added operational costs due to new COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. These funds will be available to nearly 6,000 child care providers in New Jersey with increased COVID-related costs, such as purchasing

PPE and other supplies and materials, cleaning and sanitation, and other operational needs related to COVID-19 that are eligible expenses for the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Funds will be available through an application process that will open in the upcoming weeks through the New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS).

Since the start of the pandemic, the Murphy Administration has taken several

steps to support child care for families and to support the sustainability of providers including: Increasing investments in child care, including more than $125 million through two key actions: creating and f unding State-subsidized emergency child care for essential workers at the peak of the crisis and having provided the State’s child care subsidy to centers based on prior enrollment throughout the

spring and summer; Providing grants to child care centers and youth camps to assist in meeting COVID-19 related health and safety guidelines; Waiving parent co-pays in the State’s child care subsidy program for parents who requested it due to impacts from COVID-19; and Delivering personal protective equipment to emergency child care centers and family child care providers.

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 8, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

Award:

Continued From Page 1 The dinner will be held at the Howell Pointe Swim Club. The Ann G. Ritchey Environmental Award is presented annually by the members of the Commission to honor the memory of Ann G. Ritchey, a devoted environmentalist who worked tirelessly to sustain the environment and quality of life in Howell.

The Commission and other Township committees such as the Lake Restoration and Wildlife Management Committee, the Municipal Green Team and the Natural Resources Working Group (which she founded) have had the good fortune to work with Dr. Cernak over the years on various projects.

Such projects include the expansion of the Howell Organic Community Garden and the Winston Park Roots to Rivers Reforestation project. Dr. Cernak has also been involved in various grant projects with the Howell Township schools, including assisting students with research on local environmental issues of concern for participation in the National Geographic Nat-Geo Challenge.

“She has assisted schools in obtaining grant funding for projects including tower gardens for classrooms. She has been an energetic, thoughtful and gra-

cious facilitator to the next generation by sharing her love and concer n for the environment,” said Joan Osborne, chair person of the Howell Township Environmental Commission.

Osborne added, “Mary Ann Cernak is the epitome of the ethic that you do what is right because it is right, not for recognition. She has been quietly getting things done for Howell and its schools and students for years and is so deserving of this award, because she has been so instrumental in helping navigate the process of getting support for and success in implementing environmentally focused initiatives.”

“The township has benefitted from her dedication and perseverance. Doctor Cernak’s service to the township and its schools stands as an example of how one person can make a difference that changes perspectives and practices of others,” Osborne said.

Obsbor ne added, “this made her a natural choice for the Ann G. Ritchey Award. The Environmental Commission hopes to continue to encourage Howell residents to get involved insolving environmental issues, both big and small, and keep Howell a wonderful place to live.”

For information about the Howell Township Environmental Commission e-mail environmental@twp.howell.nj.us

Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper!

Send it to news@jerseyshoreonline.com.

RC R.C.SHEA S

&ASSOCIATES COUNSELLORS AT LAW

BUYING, SELLING, OR REFINANCING YOUR HOME? SERIOUS LEGAL MATTERS REQUIRE SERIOUS AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS

KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS!

(House Calls Available By Appointment) TOMS RIVER OFFICE 244 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753 • (732) 505-1212 BERKELEY AREA (800) 556-7432 MANCHESTER AREA (732) 408-9455 BRICK AREA (732) 451-0800 VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW. RCSHEA.COM

jerseyshoreonline.com

Care:

Continued From Page 1 helped make this year-and-a-half-long project become a reality,” Riddle said.

She also released some alarming statistics concerning suicide incidents in Howell noting September as suicide prevention month. “These are our neighbors,” she said noting that that there were 38 overdoses in the township this year, three of which were fatal.

It was also known of 13 suicide attempts, five were listed as completions.

There were 406 crisis calls made in 2020 so far. The statics go up to September 1.

“The effects of COVID-19 stressors are being felt in Howell and communities

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 9 nationwide. Howell chooses to be transparent about our numbers to help drive awareness and change as a community and without judgment,” Riddle said.

She added, “educating ourselves about substance use prevention/recovery and mental health, sharing conversation, and looking out for one another can spark positive change and lower our numbers.”

To learn about substance use prevention/recovery and mental health support resources, visit the Alliance website page twp.howell.nj.us/ Riddle said parents can also visit the Friends of the Howell Township Municipal Alliance Facebook page “to see our post: facebook.com/groups/HowellAllianceFriends.

─Photo courtesy Howell Municipal Alliance Signs explain the purpose of recently distributed CARE packets to parents of students in the Howell school district.

FREE ESTIMATES

Replacements & New Install of Heating & Air Conditioning Units

BBB Rating: A+

HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING 891 Rt. 37 West • Toms River, NJ 08755

We Service & Install All Makes & Models

732-349-1448 • www.caretemp.com Central Air Conditioning • Boilers • Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Hot Water Heaters • Tankless Water Heaters Oil/Gas/Propane Conversions • Air Cleaners • Attic Fans • Dryer Vents • Humidifiers • Tune-Ups • Service Plans

FREE 2ND OPINION! √ SAME DAY SERVICE/REPLACEMENTS √ CERTIFIED & TECHNICALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS √ CERTIFIED, LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED √ SERVING ALL OF OCEAN & MONMOUTH COUNTIES

FREE

AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACT

(FOR NEW CUSTOMERS) Call for details.

$500 OFF

Gas Conversion

FREE

SERVICE CALL

(with repair made while there) Not valid on after hours or weekend services. Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Expires Sep. 30, 2020.

$100 OFF

Tankless Gas Hot Water System

OR

$50 OFF

Gas Hot Water Heater

Central A/C &/OR

AWARD-WINNING COMPANY

Replacement

NJ HIC #: 13VH02253000

$250 OFF

Fred Paprocky, Master HVACR Contractor Lic#: 19HC00878000

$150 OFF

Gas Boiler/Furnace

New Install of Air Conditioning or Heating System

COUPONS MUST BE PRESENT WHEN SIGNING CONTRACT and may not be used for prior services/installations.

Coupons do not expire, except service call coupon.

RT Brown, NJ Electrical LIC #: 10584

*FINANCING AVAILABLE*

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 10, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

Asbury Park Teen Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Assault

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – An Asbury Park teen pled guilty before an Ocean County judge to aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced today, Alonzo Legrande, 18, pled guilty before the Judge Wendel E. Daniels. His plea was contemplated in connection with his voluntary waiver

of the Family Court’s jurisdiction on September 10 and his further agreement to be charged and prosecuted as an adult in criminal court.

Legrande is scheduled to be sentenced on November 20 and the State will recommend a 10 year sentence in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act. Around 1:45 p.m. on October 22, 2019 Brick

Township Police responded to Brick Memorial High School for a report of a student who had sustained a gunshot wound.

Their investigation revealed that the student was walking home from school with three friends when he was shot approximately one-quarter mile away from Brick Memorial; he then ran back to the school for help. As a precaution, school officials and

police locked down the high school as well as neighboring schools before determining there was no immediate danger to students.

The victim was treated at Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township and released.

Video survelliance footage from nearby residences were reviewed by detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Brick Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office reviewed video surveillance footage from nearby residences.

The video surveillance showed Legrande, who was 17 years-old at the time, and Luis Rivas, who was also a juvenile, acting together and in support of one another in carrying out the shooting.

Further investigation revealed that Legrande fired the gun. He was apprehended on October 23, 2019, and has been lodged in the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center since his apprehension.

Rivas, who also agreed to be prosecuted as an adult, previously pled guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and is presently scheduled to be sentenced on October 2, 2020.

The State will be five-year sentence to NJSP subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act. Prosecutor Billhimer said, “our law enforcement partners at the local, county, state, and federal levels, displayed a tremendous amount of teamwork and collaboration to swiftly investigate this crime and bring these individuals into custody. Without this level of cooperation, this horrendous crime would not have been solved, nor would Rivas’ and Legrande’s guilty pleas have been made possible.”

“The level of coordination and collaboration exhibited by all the officers participating in this investigation was truly outstanding, and I am grateful for their collective assistance which has resulted in two very dangerous individuals being removed from our streets,” Billhimer added.

Billhimer said, “we will remain vigilant in our efforts to prevent this lawlessness from reoccurring here in Ocean County.” He acknowledged the efforts of Chief Juvenile Assistant Prosecutor Anthony Pierro and Assistant Prosecutor Madeline Buczynski who handled the case on behalf of the State.

Billhimer said he was also grateful for the hard work and persistence of all of the law enforcement agencies involved in securing this plea: Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit; Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit; Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Brick Township Police Department; Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit; Toms River Township Police Department; Lakewood Township Police Department; Bay Head Borough Police Department; Point Pleasant Beach Police Department; Asbury Park Police Department; Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit; Monmouth County Emergency Response Team; Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office; New Jersey State Police; New Jersey State Police Regional Operations and Intelligence Center; and the United States Marshals Service.

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 11

R.C. Shea & Assoc.

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Mum Sale To Benefit Animal Shelter

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A mum sale will be held as a fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter in Brick.

Preorders are required. They can be ordered online at jerseyshoreanimalcenter. org/mums4paws/ by September 30. The pick up is Thursday, Oct. 1 from 1- 4 p.m. or Friday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be contact-free, curbside pick-up at the shelter, located at 185 Brick Blvd.

The cost is $8 for a 9” terracotta pot with the following colors: white, yellow, orange/ rust, burgundy/red, light pink/purple. Another choice is $15 for a 12” hanging basket.

The baskets are white, and the mums are in

assorted colors. You can make a request on a specific color for the hanging baskets, but it is subject to availability.

“Each day we face challenges - some old, some new,” shelter officials said.

“Sometimes we wonder how we are going to continue to help the homeless animals.

Times have changed! Due to COVID-19, our fundraising efforts essentially shut down our traditional in-person fundraising.

Please help us continue making a difference in our community and most of all for the homeless animals in our care. Please support us today at the same time getting your home ready for Fall.”

Mums are locally grown.

Women’s Spa Retreat Day

ABERDEEN - The Monmouth County Park System is hosting a Women’s Spa Retreat Day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen.

Take the day to rejuvenate with a walk in the woods, guided meditation, a discussion on makeup tips, and an aromatherapy bracelet workshop.

Participants will also enjoy morning tea with a light breakfast and make mason jar salads for lunch.

The cost is $110 per person; pre-registration required. For more information or to register, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-8424000, ext. 1. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks and Recreation agency.

Residential Dementia & Alzheimer’s Community

Inside The Law Trusts For Minor Children

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

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

would be willing to spend everything they had on one child at Marc S. Galella Esq. t he ex p e n s e of t he other children if that child required greater ca re tha n the other children. By using a com mon t r u st , you give the tr ustee the f lexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

732-505-1212 • RCSHEA.COM

Alzheimer’s Online Support Group Once a Month at 2pm (Call for details)

DEGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES

In a Safe, Comfortable Setting Like the Home They’ve Always Known!

DIRECT CREMATION $1575

Specialized care for the memory impaired from your home to our home Safe & comfortable care • 24-Hour supervision • Private bedrooms Safe & secure grounds • Activities 7 days a week

Arrangements Available In Your Home, Removal From Place Of Death, Alternative Container, Wood #ODZ, Transfer To Crematory

Fully licensed and governed under the NJ Department of Health & Senior Service.

DG L F H  U A, L

L :

732-290-CARE (2273)

732-657-7868

www.alcoeurgardens.com

Brick • 320 Herbertsville Road Toms River • 1126 Lakewood Road

WWW.DEGRAFFFUNERALHOME.COM

S T. DG NJ L N 

Additional Costs: Crematory Fee, Urns, Disposition Of Cremains & Certified Copies Of Death Certificates, Permit, Removal Assist. & Mileage, Viewings Or Memorial Services

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 12, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

Honor Micromedia’s Late Alice Swann With Charity Donation

By Kimberly Bosco In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Micromedia family asks that you keep the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund in mind.

Alice Swann, wife of Stewart Swann, President/Publisher of Micromedia Publications, passed away on October 17, 2018 after a four and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Alice was not only loved and cherished by her close family and friends, but also by her Micromedia family, having served as treasurer here for many years.

Alice and Stewart Swann’s daughter Chrissy Morrison is requesting that those who wish to donate, to do so through a special website.

Morrison said: “My mother, Alice Swann has been an integral part of Micromedia Publications for many years. Unfortunately, she lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer. As a Registered Nurse, I knew that day was coming, however, it came much sooner than I expected.

“Over the course of her illness, I watched my mother endure treatments that kept her in bed for weeks at a time. I spent countless hours in her home administering IV fluids, and medications just to keep her comfortable. My father, Stew Swann waited on her around the clock, because there were days she just couldn’t get out of bed. I can’t tell you how many times I had to drop everything to rush her to her Oncologist, or the Emergency Room due to the many side effects and issues she encountered during her treatments.

“Despite everything she went through, she did it all with grace. She continued putting her children and grandchildren ahead of herself when she was able. Even on the day of her death, she was asking for treatment, because she didn’t want to leave her kids. I know in my heart she is in a much better place, and no longer suffering in agonizing pain, but nothing can take away the pain of losing your mother.

“I humbly ask you honor her memory with a donation to the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund, so others may not have to suffer the same fate as my mother.”

Donations to the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund, will go to Levine Cancer Institute, can be made at: https://fundraise.atriumhealthfoundation.org/team/237913.

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE American Heart Association Awards CentraState

FR EEHOLD - Cent raSt ate Med ical Center ha s received t he A meri c a n He a r t A s s o c i a t i o n /A m e r i c a n St roke Associat ion’s Get With T he Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropr iate t reat ment accordi ng to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Recipients of the award meet specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated per iod. T hese measu res i nclude evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speedi ng recover y a nd reduci ng death and disability for stroke patients.

Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions

Draperies • Shutters Blinds/Shades • Slip Covers Custom Upholstery Foam Cut to Order

(CentraState - See Page 15)

Certified Keratin Complex Salon

FULL SERVICE SALON

Your Safety is Our Main Concern • Hair Services (Including hair extensions) • Coloring • Nail Care • Spa Services • Hair Removal HOURS*

SUPERIOR 50” SINCE 19 D E T A ER D & OP OWNE Y IL M A “F

“CentraState Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our stroke patients by implementing the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke initiative,” said Cathleen Janzekovich, PhD, MA, R N - BC , N E A- BC , v ic e p r e sid e nt , chief nursing officer of CentraState. “ T he tools a nd resou rces prov ided help us track and measure our success in meeting evidenced-based clinical guidelines developed to improve patient outcomes.”

CentraState Medical Center additionally received three other distinctions and awards: The Association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll award; to qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and t reat ment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke.

The Association’s Target: Type 2 Di-

Sunday & Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Saturday:

By Appointment ONLY We Specialize in Human Hair Extensions!

*Hours are subject to change due to Covid-19 guidelines implemented by the governor. We thank you for your understanding, and look forward to hearing from you to schedule your appointments.

FREE INSTALLS! CALL 732-929-0044

3251 Route 9 & Adelphia Rd ∙ Freehold, NJ 07728

Visit our website: www.superiorupholsterydecor.com Victoria Plaza Unit #7 • 1594 Route 9 • Toms River

732.431.8680

(Under New Ownership & Management)

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 13

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

How To Balance Your Hormones

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

At a certain age, we all lose those youthful hormones, and start to think about replenishment. That’s a great idea, but determining what hormones you need to replenish based upon your test results is very tricky and there may be trial and error involved.

There’s a lot of confusion about hormones, testing and natural supplements to help shift patterns.

The route of administration matters in terms of testing yourself. So, for example, if you take oral estrogen, then a blood test is fine. If you do use transdermal hormones, a patch, pellet or injection form, then I highly recommend you do urine metabolite testing as in the “DUTCH Complete” test. This is a home test kit that required you to urinate on a little strip. It’s available at my website because I’m one of their licensed providers.

Here’s guidance about each hormone. My goal right now is to help you break it down properly, which in turn improves health and reduces risk for cancer-causing metabolites.

Estrogen. Men and women have all three types of estrogen in their body, and each of these exhibit varying degrees of activity and target different tissues. Dramatic reductions in estradiol may lead to a decrease in mental sharpness and muscle mass. In excess, estradiol is associated with heavy periods, fibroids and endometriosis. DIM and glutathione supplements help break this down well, depending on the specific metabolite you make. The DUTCH test will tell you your ratios of estrogen and the way you break them down.

Progesterone. Benefits of progesterone impact mood and sleep. Stroke victims

are sometimes given progesterone to help recover because it plays a role in neurogenesis. Progesterone keeps women looking more youthful by improving elasticity and stimulating collagen production. Excessive amounts cause mood swings, fatigue, dizziness, yeast infections, bloating, fluid retention, acne and drowsiness.

Testosterone. Adequate amounts help both men and women, although this hormone is predominately male. It is required for sperm production therefore playing a role in fertility. It gives people a competitive spirit. Benefits include energy, libido, strong bones and fat-burning capabilities. During andropause when levels plummet and men suddenly notice problems in the bedroom, or with prostate function. Excessive amounts of testosterone in women cause cystic acne, deepening of the voice, PCOS, facial hair and menstrual irregularities.

Some people have an androgenic preference in the way they break down testosterone and this can be corrected with natural remedies such as saw palmetto and stinging nettle.

Some people have poor Phase I metabolism and therefore create cancer-associated estrogen by-products which are like trash in your body. You have to take the trash out.

By that I mean, you need to open up that pathway using natural remedies such as DIM and others. If you don’t methylate well, you could benefit from some methyl donors like TMG, methyl cobalamin (vitamin B12) or natural folate. It’s really about detoxifying the hormones you have, not total estrogen or testosterone levels. There is more about this in my free hormone eBook available to you right now at suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2020 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

ATTENTION

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS EXPAND YOUR PATIENT BASE BY ADVERTISING IN THE PAGES OF

24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK

LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED

• Care for Seniors, Adults & Pediatrics • Skilled Nursing (RNs, LPNs) • Adult & Pediatric Ventilator Care • Home Health Aides • 24-Hour Live-In Aides • Private Pay and Most Insurances Accepted

PREFERREDCARES.COM Hosted by

Preferred Company

Live Talk Radio!

On Air and Online

Joel Markel Monday-Friday 8 AM-10 AM

1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

“I love the show!

I wake up every morning with you.”

- Jill, Bricktown

“LOVE THE SHOW!” - Anne, Lakewood

“Great show this morning...great conversation.”

- Adrienne, Red Bank

MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS’ SEVEN QUALITY NEWSPAPERS CALL TODAY AND BE SEEN

732-657-7344

800-603-CARE PreferredRadio.com

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 14, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

The HOWELL Times MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS

In This Week’s Edition

JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM

Your Ad Could Be In Our Paper!

Call Us At

732-657-7344

To Find Out How!

Community News!

Pages 10-13

Columns Page 16

Classifieds Page 17

BREAKING NEWS @

jerseyshoreonline.com

Free Business Expo To Be Held At BlueClaws Stadium

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – Township Mayor Ray Coles recently announced that a free business expo, job fair, and conference would be held in November.

The township and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce will host the free JBIZ 2020 Business Expo, Job Fair, and Conference at the BlueClaws Stadium, First Energy Park, 2 Stadium Way on November 16.

The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (The rain date is November 17) according to Mayor Coles who added the goal of the Expo is to stimulate economic growth and increase business development.

“Many businesses, employees, and employers have been severely affected economically by COVID. It

is our hope that this Expo will foster business and create employment for everyone in Lakewood and the surrounding communities,” Mayor Coles said.

Duvi Honig, who sits on the Governor’s Board of the New Jersey Restart and Recovery Council, and is the founder of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber, noted the mission of this Expo is to help all businesses, and to foster business development, services, and jobs for everyone in Lakewood, Toms River, and the surrounding areas.

Anyone who would like to exhibit; offer workshops, presentations, or seminars should contact Esther at sales@ojchamber.com. or call 732-987-7704 Ext. 104. Visit jbizexpo.com. The Expo will follow all COVID-19 guidelines.

Balance and Physical Therapy

B

By: Jennifer Vadas, DPT, Jackson Facility Manager

alance plays a key role in the vast majority of typical activities we perform throughout our day. Whether it is reaching for a dish, standing while talking to a neighbor, or swinging a golf club; the importance of maintaining the highest functional level of balance cannot be understated.

Balance tends to decline as we age; which puts older adults at an increased risk for falls, and subsequent injury. However, difficulties with varying levels of balance can affect people at all ages. Impairments in balance can often be a secondary effect of many other conditions, including stroke, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy; just to name a few.

There are multiple systems of the body that impact balance; they include the visual, somatosensory, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems. The visual system plays a role in balance by allowing you to see any obstacles in your path, and react accordingly. The brain also receives visual signals to help perceive how the body is oriented in regards to its surroundings. The somatosensory system includes tactile sensation (touch), and proprioception (positional awareness).

Tactile sensation in our feet allows us to feel them on the ground below us. This allows us to be aware of any changes in the surface we are walking on. Our proprioceptive system allows us to understand the position of our joints, this is particularly important in our ankles in order to be aware of any postural sway and react accordingly to correct balance.

The vestibular system is located in the inner ear; it functions in balance by detecting movements of the head. This allows for clear vision with motion, and maintaining upright positioning. The musculoskeletal system involves our muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It is important to maintain good flexibility and strength in our muscles; as they help to stabilize in balance tasks.

If muscles are overly tight, they will be unable

to allow for motion required to move correctly, or to compensate if you are losing your balance.

Maintaining good muscular strength is important throughout the body. Our postural muscles (i.e. those in the shoulder, back, and abdominals) help to sustain optimal positioning for good balance.

Lower extremity strength, from the hips down to the ankles, is important to preserve stability in both static (standing still) and dynamic (moving) tasks. Should one of these systems become compromised, it is important that the remaining function at the highest possible level to overcome that deficit.

Physical therapy can be utilized to rehabilitate areas that have been weakened or injured and to increase the functional level of the others. For example, in a patient with visual impairments, physical therapy can be utilized to improve the function of the vestibular system; as well as increase muscular strength and flexibility. Physical therapy allows you to challenge your balance and perform activities that are difficult, while in a safe setting with professionals who can properly cue you for methods to better perform these activities. Your therapist will perform a comprehensive examination to determine where your particular deficits lie, and will then establish a program focusing on your individual needs. Programs tend to encompass all areas that impact balance; including stretching muscles that are overly tight, strengthening those that are weak, using varied surfaces/directions of movement, performing tasks with eyes closed, and decreasing base of support. There is also a focus on incorporating functional tasks into therapy treatments. A common complaint we hear from people who are coming to therapy for balance is they find they have increased difficulty maintaining their balance while walking in crowds, or in grocery stores when trying to look for objects. Therapy will mimic these scenarios by providing patient

with perturbations (similar to being jostled in a crowd), and teaching appropriate reaction strategies.

Another common exercise is having a patient walk while both nodding and turning their heads, similar to what we do in a grocery store to look for the box of cereal we want while still moving down the aisle. These are just a few examples of the many activities a patient may perform in therapy as part of a balance training program.

It is extremely important to feel safe and confident with functional mobility to uphold a high quality of life. Having feelings of limitations in balance will decrease the possibility of this. Fortunately, there are treatment options available to improve balance and mobility, to uphold your personal lifestyle goals.

JENNIFER VADAS, DPT Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rider University in 2006. She continued at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in Stratford; where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009.

Since graduating in 2009, Jen’s primary professional focus has been in the outpatient setting; though she also has experience in acute care and subacute rehabilitation. Jen’s areas of interest include geriatrics, non-operative and post-surgical rehab, and balance impairments. She has taken continuing education courses in vestibular rehabilitation. Jen strives to provide each patient with individualized care, focusing on their primary concerns and goals.

Free Transportation • In-Home & Outpatient PT Physical Therapy Center

1-(855)-3ALLCARE • www.AllCarePTC.com

FREEHOLD LOCATION 3440 Route 9 • Freehold, NJ 07728 JACKSON LOCATION 355 North Countyline Rd. • Jackson, NJ

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 15

CentraState:

Continued From Page 12 abetes Honor Roll award; to qualify for this recog nition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed with more than 90 % of compliance for 12 consecutive months for the “Overall Diabet e s Ca rd iova scu la r I n it iat ive Composite Score.”

Recognition as a Primary Stroke Center, featuring a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted through the emergency depar t ment. Cent raState Medical Center has met specific scientific guidelines for all stroke patients, including door-to-needle in under 60 minutes, stroke education, and assessment for rehabilitation, amongst many other guidelines.

The treatment of CentraState Medical Center’s stroke patients does not end in the emergency room; each patient is followed by a team of specialists throughout their entire stay to ensure the best possible outcome. By adhering

to evidence-based AHA/ASA guidel i ne s, Ce nt r a st at e is com m it t e d t o lowering life-altering disabilities and lowering mortality rates.

“We are pleased to recognize CentraState Medical Center for their commitment to stroke care,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., national chairperson of the Quality Oversight Committee and Executive Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of Acute Stroke Services, Massachuset ts General Hospit al, Bost on , Ma s s a chu set t s. “ Re se a r ch has shown that hospitals adhering to clinical measures through the Get With The Guidelines quality improvement initiative can often see fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates.”

According to the American Hear t Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.

20 Cats Dropped Off At Shelter

By Chris Lundy EATONTOWN – An unknown person dropped 20 cats off in front of the Monmouth County SPCA on the morning of September 19, and they are now thriving.

According to the social media of the SPCA, the cats were “stuffed” into five crates and left outside the building without food or water. There was a note that said their caretaker had passed away.

The cats were given warm bedding and meals and were given medical check-ups to see if they had any issues.

“We understand that this individual was trying to do the right thing however it is totally inappropriate and unsafe to abandon animals outside - not to mention, illegal

by NJ state law. The Monmouth County SPCA is always here to help, as we have been doing for years and years, and we’re saddened that this woman felt abandoning these animals was her only option,” the SPCA said.

They were looking for any information as to who this person was. They know that she was a white female in a black Mazda CX-7.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Monmouth County Cruelty Hotline at (877) 898-7297. You can remain anonymous.

If you would like to make a donation towards the care of these cats and or any of the hundreds of other animals at the shelter, visit bit.ly/36qAGeh

Do you have something you want everyone to know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed?

Write a letter to make yourself heard.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Since 1928

PLUMBING • HEATING • COOLING CALL TODAY FOR FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE

Service Contracts • Water Heaters • Boilers Furnaces • Air Conditioning • Gas Conversions Tubs/Grab Bars • Sinks/Faucets Bath & Kitchen Remodeling

FREE ESTIMATES

$25 OFF

With This Ad Instant Financing Available

732-349-3322 • 732-892-3322 • 732-367-3322 Ronald Schultz NJ Master Plumber Lic #12170 NJ HIC Lic# 13VH01340700

www.lezgusplumbing.com Commercial

800.603.CARE (2273) 24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED

Care for Seniors, Adults & Pediatrics • Skilled Nursing (RNs, LPNs) Adult & Pediatric Ventilator Care • Home Health Aides 24-Hour Live-In Aides • Private Pay & Most Insurances Accepted PREFERREDCARES.COM

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! CHOOSE FROM ANY OR ALL PAPERS: Toms River Times • Manchester Times Berkeley Times • Brick Times • Jackson Times Howell Times • Southern Ocean Times

CALL 732.657.7344 TODAY TO SPEAK WITH A SALES REP!

Residential

Replacements & New Install of Heating & Air Conditioning Units

891 Rt. 37 West • Toms River, NJ 08755 HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING Serving All of Ocean & Monmouth Counties

1-800-688-TEMP • www.caretemp.com

EFFECTIVE AFFORDABLE

Jersey Blind Design SHUTTERS - SHADES - FAUX BLINDS

WE ACCEPT:

Free Installation & Free In-Home Estimate SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS/ BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE North: 908-925-3939 • Central: 732-539-2714 South: 609-693-9305

FREE

ESTIMATES

› Visa › MasterCard › American Express

175 Bartley Road • Jackson, NJ 08527 732-370-4700 • www.bartleyhealthcare.com

CALL TODAY 732.657.7344 & find out how!

THIS SPACE

COULD BE

YOURS!

GREAT RATES FOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADS! NUMEROUS DISCOUNT PACKAGES AVAILABLE! FOR DETAILS, CALL 732-657-7344 TODAY!

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 16, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

CLASSIFIEDS Yard Sale

Help Wanted

Services

CLASSIFIEDS CANNOT BE PLACED OVER THE PHONE.

Fawn Lakes Women's Club Yard Sale - October 10. Call Marie for details. 609-339-2629. 6 Sycamore Road, Manahawkin Community Picnic Grove.

(42)

Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(41)

Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

(37)

1. Below, circle the heading you would like your ad to appear under:

Items For Sale

HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work.

This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

Hunting Items - Cross Bow P.S.E. 150 pounds with arrows.

Scope like new. Used one year hunting. Clothes, boots, gloves, plus others. 732-276-8389.

(41)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) All Firearms WANTED - Gun Collections, Military/Hunting, Antique, Military Artifacts, Swords/ Bayonets. We pay CASH on the spot! Call John & Stephanie 610716-5353. Email: antiqueand rareguns@gmail.com. Federal Firearms License Holder (38) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blue, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic, Very Good condition only.

Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(43) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

732-804-8115.

(44)

Help Wanted Ocean Check Cashing/Ocean Pawn And Loan - looking for a mature minded individual to work as a Universal teller. Good starting salary.

Banking experience preferred. Spanish speaking a plus. Full time. Saturday required. Please email your resume to the following Michalvv@aol.com. (40)

Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Part-Time - 7 days a week, driving school instructors wanted. Ten years driving experience, clean license, will train. Call 732-920-8830 for information.

(40)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Does Your Elementary School Child Need Help With School Work? - Mom of 3 grown children and a Master's degree, seeking an elementary home-school position.

Your house or mine. Brick area only.

Please call 732-801-0469.

(40) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (33)

AUTO MECHANIC - Seeking an auto mechanic with client following to lease 1, 2, or 3 bays. Shop located on busy street in Brick.

Excellent opportunity! Call Tammy for details 732-801-0469.

(42)

Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19)

Experienced Electro-Mechanical Engineer/Technician needed One (1) day weekly for Lakewood Packaging Machinery Mfr. 732-966-1817.

(40)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(19)

Cedar Glen West - Is looking for mechanics with experience in framing and or household boiler heating systems. We are also interested in laborer and grounds crew. Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Contact me at Williams@cedarglenwest or call 732-657-5525 and ask for Bill. (44) Receptionist - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River - 732-557-6500. (43)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat.

Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts.

Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

(33) Home Healthcare, Companionship, Meal Planning - and prep medication. Reminder hygeine assistance, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, grocery shopping.

Call Donna 609-891-7830.

(41) Nice Guy Car Service - Doctors, airports, NYC, hospitals, cruise ships, shopping, weddings. Call for rates.

John Puglisi 732-779-8366.

(43) Laundry Service - Free pickup and delivery. We charge $1.69 per pound. We have a 48 hour turnaround time. Call 732-998-0935.

(43)

House Cleaner - Every three or four weeks. Dust, vacuum, mop. Seniors two bedroom, two bath home, Toms River. Mondays or Fridays.

Call 848-448-1035.

(38) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(39) Aeration Services - Call Weed Man Lawn Care Today 732-7095150. Locally Owned Professional Services.

(39) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs ,Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (39)

• Estate/Garage/Yard Sales

• Items Wanted

• For Rent

• Auto For Sale

• Help Wanted

• Real Estate

• Items For Sale

• Services

• Other

2.

Print clearly your ad as you want it to read. Include Phone # within ad below (counts as 1 word). Use separate sheet if necessary.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21*

22*

23*

24*

25*

26*

27*

28*

29*

30*

31*

32*

You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office.

Please feel free to stop in and check your ad.

Calculate Price As Follows: 3. 1 week* at $29.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 2 weeks* at $44.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 3 weeks* at $60.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 4 weeks* at $74.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ *In order to qualify for discounts, the same ad

Total = $ must run over the requested weeks.

4. Make check payable in advance to Micromedia Publications, or fill in Mastercard/Visa/American Express SORRY NO DISCOVER info below:

Credit Card#

Exp.

Cardholder Signature: Print Name:

MAIL TO: PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

5. Credit Card Orders Only can be faxed to: 732-657-7388.

Or go to jerseyshoreonline.com to place your classified.

6. PHONE NUMBER

(THIS IS REQUIRED)

Deadline For Classified Ads: 12pm Monday (For that Saturday’s publication) CLASSIFIEDS CANNOT BE PLACED OVER THE PHONE. If you have any questions, leave a message at 732-657-7344, ext. 203.

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 17

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE National 4-H Week To Be Observed October 4-10

JACKSON - Ocean County 4-H members are preparing to observe National 4-H Week on October 4-10. Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to showcase the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Opportunity4All, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

4-H is a community of young people across America who learn leadership, citizenship and life skills. Building on this, 4-H’ers will continue to be involved in serving their communities. Through 4-H programs, young people combine their concerns with practical skills so they can make a difference.

With so many children struggling to reach their full potential, 4-H believes that young

people, in partnership with adults, can play a key role in creating a more promising and equitable future for youth, families and communities across the country. In 4-H, we believe every child should have an equal opportunity to succeed. We believe every child should have the skills they need to make a difference in the world.

The 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through one year out of high school wherever they live. Programs are offered in a variety of formats including virtual STEP clubs, webinars, workshops or camps, activity kits, and much more.

For information on how you can become involved in 4-H as a member or volunteer leader contact the Ocean County 4-H Office at 732-349-1227or by email ocean4h@co. ocean.nj.us Visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu to learn about 4-H Youth Development Program opportunities.

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

Local Summer...

Jersey Corn & Tomatoes Through October 40 Years of Experience – 70 Acre Farm

Buy Direct From Your Local Grower & Save!

Nothing’s better than a local favorite!

Our Family Farm Market is open!

Come and enjoy fresh, sweet corn and tomatoes, fruits and vegetables, local honey, fresh baked goods, farm fresh eggs & so much more!

Our Garden Center is full of beautiful mums and mum planters.

END OF SUMMER SALE

50 % OFF All Container Perennial & Shrubs!

Trees, Arborvitae & Fall Flowers Excluded

10 Minutes from Toms River & Lakewood

We Now Carry ELIXINOL Full Spectrum CBD Products!

Nature’s Way of Healing!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: 9am-5pm

We are still picking our home grown sweet corn!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK • IG FARMS

150 Whitesville Rd (Rt 527) • Jackson, NJ 08527 Family Run For Over 33 Years!732-364-0308 • www.iandgfarmsjackson.com

CHIMNEYS • GUTTERS • ROOFING • MASONRY

Busy Bee

Chimney & Gutter Cleaning • New Roofs Steps & Sidewalks

$39 CHIMNEY CLEANING – $85 GUTTER CLEANING

10% OFF WITH THIS AD

Owned & Operated by Mike Umstead

732-240-0488

HIC #13VH06729000

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 18, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Water Utility Urges Hurricane Season Prep

BREAST SURGERY & BREAST ONCOLOGY Theodore Lygas, MD, FACS, Board Certified Breast Surgeon

EXPERIENCE MATTERS!

#2 Busiest Breast Surgery Practice In America (According To The National CMS Rankings.)

Do Fertility Treatments Affect Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer?

More and more women are undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Some women who undergo IVF worry that the process may increase their risk of developing breast cancer. It’s estimated that over 8 million babies have been born worldwide as a result of IVF and other fertility treatments since about 1980.

In the US, 1.5% of all births are the result of using artificial reproductive therapies, which is the highest percentage to date.

Fertility treatments usually involve exposure to high levels of hormones, which can be concerning, in regards to the risk of breast cancer. However, a study published by the British Medical Journal showed that women are at no increased risk of developing breast cancer after receiving IVF and other assistive reproductive therapies.

The study did however indicate a very small increased risk of developing DCIS, which is a non-invasive breast cancer. But the research has concluded that these instances may not have been from the IVF treatment. Further investigation is required.

This study was based on approximately a quarter of a million British women who had IVF over a 20 year period and was followed closely to see if they developed breast cancer. This is the first reassuring study that has come out. This topic has also been studied in the past and most of the results were inconsistent and inconclusive.

The take away is that if you’re considering IVF and other assistive reproductive therapies, you should not worry about the procedures increasing your risk of developing breast cancer.

Public Service Information taken from written studies and published data.

Offices in Toms River, Manahawkin, Jackson and Brick

CALL 732-458-4600

www.breastsurgeryandoncology.com

NEW JERSEY – September marks the start of National Preparedness Month, along with the halfway point of hurricane season.

Though severe weather is unstoppable, New Jersey American Water provides educational tips and tools to help its customers remain safe and resilient during extreme conditions. New Jersey American Water advises customers to take the following precautions for any severe weather that threatens the state: • Conserve water for essential needs.

• Fill your bathtub and other watertight containers with water in advance of the storm’s arrival should water service be disrupted.

• If you are asked to evacuate or if you decide to evacuate, consider closing your home’s main water shut off valve.

• Create an emergency plan to keep everyone

in your household on the same page if disaster strikes.

In the event of threatening weather conditions, New Jersey American Water customers can find service updates on newjerseyamwater. com under Alerts.

New Jersey American Water asks its customers to adhere to state and local guidelines and exercise all safety measures before, during, and after severe weather.

Whether you are centered in the path of a hurricane or facing lesser storms, it is important to be aware of and prepare for hurricane season. Track the latest weather updates, protect yourself and your loved ones, and equip your home to best battle this season’s storms.

Visit ready.gov for more tips and information on severe weather preparation.

Do-Not-Knock Registry Request Form

HOWELL – Fill out the registration form and mail or deliver it to the Clerk’s Office and receive a “No Knock” sticker to place on your door. Your residence will also be added to the list of “No Knock” residences given to licensed

peddlers/solicitors.

Visit: twp.howell.nj.us/DocumentCenter/ View/3934/DO-NOT-KNOCK-APPLICATION?f bclid=IwAR3exXhwR_ ryhQNlA6x7e92PUTPCf j9qSK XSC4D88V I0wtc55zN4A3jwvXo.

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, September 26, 2020, Page 19

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 26 - oct 2

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may appear glamourous and accomplished to others, but inwardly you may be focused on something unresolved. In the week ahead, apply your energies to constructive activities and don’t dwell on resentment and failures.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be happy to learn that your loved ones are appreciative of your efforts to please them. You won’t need to stray far from home to enjoy carefree activities and spontaneous sociability in the upcoming week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may think you have all the answers, but that assumption might be incorrect. It’s possible that more investigation is necessary before a sound decision can be made. Let a partner support your efforts this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on the enduring values of love, family and friends, which are always more important than material things or the competition for supremacy. However, it’s fine to spend money on those you love if you stay within your budget.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more followers or contacts you have, the happier you’ll be right now.

In the week ahead, you may be status-conscious about your connections within the community or workplace. Enjoy varied social activities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Sun will be leaving your sign in the week ahead, and your interests may turn to owning things that reflect good taste and please your partner. You’re a savvy shopper who will investigate all the specifications and reviews.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is the week

when the Sun enters your sign, heralding the start of fall if you live in the northern hemisphere or spring if you live south of the equator. Enjoy the changing season and celebrate with friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Early in the week, loved ones may find creative ways to show their affection and their willingness to forgive passing spats. If romantic ardor has cooled, this is the perfect time to stoke the fires and prove your commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your generous spirit can be rewarded, as friends will likely flock to your side when you need them.

Despite many demands on your resources in the upcoming week, long-term security can eventually be achieved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel you haven’t received credit where credit is due as this week unfolds. Go ahead and soak up rewards, optimism and the feel-good attitude of your friends when you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fun-loving Venus is in your opposite sign, and as you know, opposites attract. You may find that a partner or loved one is especially cheerful and affectionate in the week to come. Enjoy social activities when you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be discontented with superficial relationships, so you might drift away from people who don’t understand or appreciate you. In the week ahead, you can feel more attuned to those who understand your deepest needs.

(c) 2020 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

THIS LATE-SEASON TOMATO TART IS A FITTING FAREWELL TO TOMATO SEASON

By America’s Test Kitchen

FRESH TOMATO GALETTE

 �

 �

Â? Â?

�  ­ € � ­

� ‚

Â? Â?Â? Â? Â?

� ˆ ƒ

­ƒ „ �

� ƒ „

�ƒ ‰ ­ ƒ ƒ Š  �

­ ‹ Œƒ ‰ � � ƒ ‰

Â? ÂŽ Â? Â?

�ƒ ‘

Â?

Â? Â?

Â? Â?

� �’ “” ƒ ‹ƒ �

  ƒ •

Â? Â?

� � ƒ � � ƒ �

€ � � ƒ �

€ � � � ƒ � ‚  ƒ ƒ •

Â? Â? Â? Â?

�ƒ ‘

Â? Â? Â? Â? Â? Â?

� ƒ – � �� � †

ƒ ƒ – � �

� ‹ ‹ ƒ „ �

Â?

ƒ … �

Â?

Â?

Â?Â’

 ƒ �

ƒ • � ƒ

ƒ ‚

­ ƒ

Â

ƒ „ � ƒ �

 ƒ … �

Â? Â? Â? Â?

� † � ƒ ƒ „ � � �

� � � � — ˜

ƒ ‡ � � € � ƒ

(For 25 years, conďŹ dent cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2020 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

Page 20, The Howell Times, September 26, 2020

jerseyshoreonline.com