2021-02-13 - The Howell Times

The HOWELL Times

Vol. 18 - No. 37

MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS

JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM

Are Traffic Issues In Farmingdale Becoming A Bigger Problem?

In This Week’s Edition

BREAKING NEWS @

jerseyshoreonline.com

Dear Pharmacist Page 13

Classifieds Page 15

─Photo courtesy John Woolley A commercial truck takes down multiple telephone poles and wires in front of homes on Belmar Blvd.

By Alyssa Riccardi FARMINGDALE – Residents in Farmingdale are raising concerns about the increasing truck traffic in the neighborhood. Not only has general traffic and truck traffic allegedly increased, but they say accidents in the area are also on the rise.

Inside The Law Page 18

Fun Page Page 18

“Our peaceful neighborhood has been increasingly disturbed by t he p r oble m of general t raff ic and growing truck traffic,” Farmingdale resident John Woolley said.

Woolley explained how over the years he’s seen dozens of accidents, more within re-

cent years. The most recent accident just occurred in January, where a work truck was driving down Belmar Boulevard with their back end up, which resulted in taking out three telephone poles and sending pieces flying onto several neighboring properties.

“This accident could easily have resulted in injuries or even deaths and represents only one of many dangers occurring,” Woolley said.

Another resident who lives on Belmar Blvd. also has been addressing her concerns about how hazardous the road (Traffic - See Page 2)

Governor Lowers Restrictions On Indoor Dining And More

By Alyssa Riccardi and Chris Lundy N EW J ER SEY – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order to increase the indoor capacity of businesses and venues.

Murphy increased indoor capacity from 25 to 35 percent and this

order went into effect before last weekend.

“I feel confident in signing this order because of the recent trends at our hospitals and our rate of transmission,” Murphy stated.

On January 13, the state reported 3,726

conf ir med and suspected COVID cases in hospitals. Murphy confirmed a 20 percent decrease from that number three weeks later.

While some numbers are still high, Murphy said he believes that this expansion will

work without undoing any progress or adding any further stress on the healthcare system.

Health protocols are still in effect; this includes wearing a mask indoors except when eating or drinking.

The expansion will include:

Expanding indoor dining capacity to 35 percent. Seating at indoor bars will still remain restricted with this order.

Lifting statewide 10 p.m. rest au ra nt i ndoor service limit. Although, counties or (Update - See Page 6)

February 13, 2021

‘Shop Local’ Tax Rebate Might Come To Howell

By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – T he Howel l Tow n sh ip Council recently discussed the possibility of using a shop local property tax reward program for the town.

At the January 26 council meeting, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo proposed the idea of the program. Russo, who is also a part of Howell’s Business Recovery Task Force, mentioned how Brick Township and Marlboro have been successful, partnering with the company Fincredit for the property tax rewards program.

Stated on Fincredit’s website, “in late 2010, the company started the development of the Property Tax Reward Program (PTRP). Under the PTRP, homeowners shopping at local participating merchants, receive rebates on sales and services in the form of property tax credits. The more homeowners shop in their town, the more (Local - See Page 4)

Vaccination Spot Opens At Health Center

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has partnered with a local health center and a local church to provide residents with the COVID-19 vaccine.

The par tnership included the Parker Family Health Center and Pilgrim Baptist Church in Red Bank and started offering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only on February 4.

“My fellow Commissioners and I are grateful for the partnership with the Parker Family Health Center and Pilgrim Baptist Church and their ability to assist with distributing vaccines to residents in Red Bank and the surrounding communities,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The Board hopes that, through our community partnerships, we will be (Vaccination - See Page 6)

STAY CONNECTED www.facebook.com/jshoreonline

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 2, The Howell Times, February 13, 2021

Traffic:

Continued From Page 1 is.

“I have lived at this address for over 40 years. In that time, I have seen a number of traffic accidents and have even written to the county expressing my concerns over the danger that exists,” Linda Tyberghein said.

Tyberghein continued to express how she feels that many drivers speed and drive recklessly on Belmar Blvd.

“Several years ago, a neighbor was hit by a passing car. I had a woman land her car in the ditch in front of my house. A few years back a truck went off the road and landed in a neighbor’s front yard. Recently that huge truck brought down telephone poles and numerous wires and braked in front of my house. The road had to be closed for three days. I had my grandchildren with me when it happened and had to get them home safely. I was very anxious. My own children were never allowed to play in the front yard without my being with them. There was never any trick or treating here. When I’m driving home, I often worry about turning into my driveway as frequently I see a car in my rear-view mirror following too closely behind me or preparing to pass.”

With many residents being upfront about their concerns regarding the traffic, many of the incidents are recorded and can be found on the community website, farmingdaleforever.org. On the website, you can view pictures of recent truck traffic and accidents.

So why are they so many trucks driving through the small town of Farmingdale?

Woodlley believes it’s all coming from the transfer station nearby. Residents have proposed their ideas and solutions to what they believe will make the road safer.

“We are seeking to create a truck route on Birdsall Road, as well as lower the speed limit and further limit passing on Belmar Blvd in order to decrease the danger growing on the road,” Woolley said.

“In my opinion, the speed limit of 50 mph is too high for this largely residential area,” Tyberghein said. “What is really of concern is that much of the traffic doesn’t observe the 50 mph limit and goes much faster. I would really like to see something done to make this a safer street.”

Are the traffic issues on Belmar Blvd. and in Farmingdale dangerous? According to Officer Matthew Cherney of the Howell Police Department, about three crashes happened in 2020.

“I looked at the crash data and in 2020, if you take the deer strikes out and the crashes that occurred at the intersections, so either at Birdsall or at 547, which are the two intersecting roadways, in 2020 there were three crashes on the road. In 2019, with the same criteria, there were three crashes as well.” Cherney said.

As for the commercial truck traffic increasing, it’s due to the fact that there are many industrial buildings near the Farmingdale area.

“If you take a look at that area there’s a lot of industrial infrastructures. If you go a little bit further down out of our town and into Wall, that’s where most of the buildings are. They have a large recycling building,

which is where that truck was coming from the day that it pulled down the wires,” Cherney said. “I don’t think this accident had anything to do with speed.

Either there was a malfunction with the truck because the bed is not supposed to raise unless a parking brake is on, that’s the only way. For whatever reason something failed and that’s the reason why it came up as they were driving along.

At least that’s my understanding of it.”

“But here’s the other thing, you have this road which is a county road which connects to 547 which is another county road which r uns nor th and south through Farmingdale Borough and it goes south to 195 in Howell. On the other end of that you have Route 34, so

this is a major roadway,” Cherney said.

Officer Cherney also explained how the past crashes from the data reports were not all from the same part of the road.

“The crashes aren’t even in the same area. There is a bend on the roadway, so if we had three crashes and they were all on the bend then maybe that’s something else we need to look at but those three crashes were not in the same area.”

When it comes down to making any changes, whether it’s the engineering of the roadway of the speed, it would be up to the county to implement them.

W hen asked if anything would be changed regarding Belmar Blvd., the county did not respond by press time.

─Photo courtesy John Woolley A commercial truck takes down multiple telephone poles and wires in front of homes on Belmar Blvd.

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, February 13, 2021, Page 3

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 4, The Howell Times, February 13, 2021

Preferred Company

Live Talk Radio!

On Air and Online

Hosted by

Joel & Fran “Great show this morning...great conversation.”

- Adrienne, Red Bank

“I love the show!

I wake up every morning with you.”

- Jill, Bricktown

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

“LOVE THE SHOW!” - Anne, Lakewood

800-603-CARE PreferredRadio.com

Local:

Continued From Page 1 property tax credits they accumulate.”

Brick Township has been implementing their program ‘Buy In Brick’ for about seven years, and Marlboro has been using their property tax reward program for about 10 years. Several other municipalities like Manalapan and Ocean Township have also carried out comparable programs.

“The Business Recovery Task Force have been talking for a while about a shop local property tax reward program.

Brick Township does it, Marlboro and Manalapan as well and they’ve all had great success with this program,” Russo said “I talked about it a couple years ago.

It’s a great program,” Mayor Theresa Berger said.

The council discussed how they will talk about the details off line. It was suggested that a representative from Fincredit will join the next council meeting and hold a presentation about

the program followed by a Q & A session.

“This is COVID times. Brick and Marlboro, they joined years ago. The fees might be a little high, maybe we have to work with this company to get the fees down,” Councilman John Bonevich questioned.

“These programs though, according to the representative, have been through this difficult time, they’ve continued the program which is a good sign that it’s working,” Russo said. “There’s really no long-term commitment. To my knowledge, you can leave whenever you want with a few months’ notice. The fact that they have this program is a good sign that that’s working through this pandemic.”

“We’re at a point now where the task force wants to bring it to the council and see if it would be something the council would like to adopt,” Russo said.

In addition to the shop local property tax reward program, Russo mentioned plans for a possible restaurant week in Howell. He stated how the plan is in its earliest stages and more information will become available in the coming months.

Donation Drive For Local Homeless Supported By Howell PAL

HOWELL – Students and their families are gathering donations for a group of homeless people in and around Howell to help them get through the cold winter months during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Any donations would be very appreciated. You can sign up at: signupgenius.com/ go/20f0a49aaa92caaf85-donations and pick items to donate.

You can send or drop off donations or gift cards for stores like Walmart, Wawa, Target or ShopRite to: Ellie Bennett, 21 Addison Road, Howell, NJ 07731. They will be distributed to the homeless with the help of Howell PAL. You can also make monetary donations through Venmo for Wawa or ShopRite gift cards for food or additional supplies using @ Sheri-Reavis Venmo ID. Any questions, text or call Ellie Bennett at 732-267-0227.

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, February 13, 2021, Page 5

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 6, The Howell Times, February 13, 2021

Vaccination:

Continued From Page 1 able to offer vaccines in locations that are convenient for all of our Monmouth County residents, many of whom rely on public transportation or walking to get where they need to go.”

“As a Board, we feel that it is incredibly important to fairly distribute the vaccines to our residents and especially to the most vulnerable populations,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley. “In order to do this, we need to make the vaccine available at as many locations as we can and our partnership with the Parker Family Health Center and Pilgrim Baptist Church is a big step in the right direction.” “ Pa rke r Fa m i ly Healt h Ce nt e r is pleased to be collaborating with the Mon mout h Cou nt y Boa rd of Commissioners and the Monmouth County Health Department. With the County’s support, Parker Family Health Center, a trusted community provider and an anchor institution in the community, is looking forward to increasing access to the vaccine for the underserved in Monmouth County,” said Suzy Dyer, Esq., CHC, Executive Director of the Parker Family Health Center. “Parker is also pleased to be partnering with Pastor Porter of Pilgrim Baptist Church to increase awareness and access to the vaccine and we would also like to than k our medical and non-medical volunteers without whom we could not do what we do.”

“When agencies come together for the wellness of the community, pretty great things happen,” said Pastor Terrence K. Porter, Senior Minister of Pilgrim Baptist Church. “The ref lection of that in Red Bank is the great new partnership between the Parker Health Center, the Monmouth County Health Department

and Pilgrim Baptist Church.”

According to a press release, the Parker Family Health Center will distribute 100 vaccines per week and residents must make an appointment in order to receive it.

“The County will continue to offer va cci nes at t he Mon mout h Cou nt y Agricultural Building in Freehold and at Brookd ale Com mu nit y College,” said Commissioner Director Arnone. “ T he Boa rd w i l l cont i nue t o work tirelessly to distribute all vaccines as soon as they are received by the State and continue to advocate for more vaccines to be given to Monmouth County residents.”

In the state of New Jersey, vaccines are currently available to healthcare personnel, long-term care residents and staff, first responders, individuals ages 65 and older as well as individuals ages 16 th rough 64 with cer tain medical conditions.

Vaccines will be distributed at Parker Family Health Center f ive days per week, including Saturday, and offer later hours on Wednesdays. The hours, which are subject to change, will be as follows: Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To schedule an appoint ment for a vaccine, residents may call the Parker Family Health Center at 732-212-0777 or Pilgrim Baptist Church at 732-7472348.

Residents who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can also go to the County’s website at visitmonmouth. com and use the Monmouth County COV I D -19 Va c c i n e Wa it l i s t t o b e placed on the waitlist for an appointment for a vaccine at the Cou nt y’s vaccine sites in Freehold and Lincroft.

MANCHESTER TIMES • BERKELEY TIMES • BRICK TIMES JACKSON TIMES • HOWELL TIMES • TOMS RIVER TIMES SOUTHERN OCEAN TIMES President & Publisher Stewart Swann

Vice President/COO

Distribution Manager

Jason Allentoff

Laura Hoban

News Editor

Assistant News Editor

Sales Manager

Chris Lundy

Bob Vosseller

Lorrie Toscano

Production Manager

Graphic Artist

Layout Designer

Allison Gradzki

Adriana Starcic

Murphy Miranda

Update:

an important building block towards an anticipated full re-opening.”

municipalities may continue to regulate the hours of indoor dining after 8 p.m.

Expanding capacity for indoor entertainment and recreation areas, which includes casinos and gyms, to 35 percent. Included in this would also be personal care businesses like barber shops and salons.

Indoor gatherings such as religious gatherings, wedding ceremonies, political activities and memorial services or funerals can increase capacity to 35 percent but no more than 150 individuals.

Performance venues can also expand to 35 percent capacity, but no more than 150 individuals.

Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill said that “Although not ideal, this is a step in the right direction as we move towards getting people back to work and our local economy growing.”

“The loosening of these restrictions is a welcome change for our residents and business owners,” he said. “As long as we maintain safe practices during this difficult time, this comes as welcome news and is

Vaccination Expansion The governor also updated the state on the progress of the vaccinations. As of February 5, there were about 180,000 people who received both doses.

“Let’s not forget that our goal is maximum efficiency and equity. We have opened up eligibility to a large pool of highly vulnerable folks and frontline workers. And yes, we have more people eligible than we have vaccines. This was intentional to ensure that those more at risk have access and to ensure that there is adequate demand, so every single available dose is maximized and no shots are left on the shelves at the end of the day,” he said. “But we recognize, at the same time, that it also creates unwanted competition.”

He encouraged people to let those who are more vulnerable than them to get the vaccine fi rst.

Murphy also noted that New Jersey company Johnson & Johnson is in the process of getting a single-dose vaccine on the market.

Continued From Page 1

February Blood Drives Announced In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY – New Jersey Blood Services would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in Monmouth County which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled in the near future: February 15: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold from 1 to 7 p.m.

Blood products have a short shelf life, from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is

necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured.

They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-9332566 or visit nybloodcenter.org

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

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, February 13, 2021, Page 7

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

Smith: New $4M Federal Grant To Help Address Addictions

LAKEWOOD - Preferred Behavioral Health Group ( PBHG) i n L a ke wo o d will receive a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create a Cer tif ied Community Behavioral Health Clinic to serve Ocean and Monmouth county residents, said Rep. Ch r is Sm it h (R-4th) a strong supporter of the legislation providing the federal funds.

“Expanding mental health services and boosting funding programs to combat substance use disorder is especially timely and needed as people continue to struggle with the health and economic challenges of the coronavirus and inherent restrictions,” Smith said.

“With this significant federal support, PBHG will provide additional services and reach more people throughout our community. The two-year grant will be used to launch a much-needed Community Behavioral Health Clinic that is specifically designed to provide an all-inclusive range of substance use disorder and mental health ser vices, especially for individuals who have complex needs. It will allow the team at PBHG to expand the quality mental and psychological support services they are already providing in Ocean and Monmouth counties.”

PBHG’s chief executive officer, Mary Pat Angelini, welcomed the news and

said they would put the grant to immediate good use.

“Preferred Behavioral Health Group is thrilled to be selected to receive the federal funding needed to create a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC),” Angelini said. “Our CCBHC will provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services to vulnerable individuals living in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Among our expansion of services, our professional staff will provide crisis mental health services; patient-centered treatment planning; outpatient mental health and substance use ser vices; primary care screening and

monitoring; targeted case management; peer support, counseling, family support services and services for veterans.”

Since 1978, Preferred Behavioral Health Group of NJ has served those in need of guidance, counseling and assistance with difficult personal issues.

Currently they have 15 locations in Monmouth and Ocean counties and serve over 30,000 individuals annually. PBHG’s mission is to deliver quality and compassionate behavioral health services around-the-clock to individuals and families.

The new funding comes via a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grant provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration (SAMHSA), authorized in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), which became law with Rep Smith’s support in December 2020.

Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), said that an October 2020 study with which she collaborated showed that of 7.5 million patients sampled, those who had previously had a substance use disorder (SUD) were 1.5 times more likely to have a COVID-19 diagnosis. Those with an opioid use disorder (OUD) were 2.4 times more likely to have COVID-19, those with a cocaine use disorder 1.6 times more likely, and those with an alcohol use

disorder 1.4 times more likely.

Said Volkow about the study: “There is reason to be concerned that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) may be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 and its most adverse health outcomes,” she said, adding, “Patients with lifetime SUD diagnoses also experienced more severe outcomes from COVID-19 than others, including hospitalization (41% versus 30%) and death (9.6% versus 6.6%). The disparity between African Americans and Caucasians was stark: 13 percent of African Americans in the sample with both lifetime SUD and COVID-19 died, versus 8.6 percent of Caucasians with both diagnoses.”

Menendez: Federal Law Enforcement Failed To Screen For Domestic Abusers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led several of their colleagues in urging the Department of Homeland Security to establish a zero-tolerance stance for domestic violence and take immediate steps to enforce a federal law that keeps firearms out of the hands of those c onv ict e d of dome st ic violence or subject to a restraining law - including those who carry a federal badge.

The statute, known as the “Lautenberg Amendment” to the Gun Control Act of 1968, is na med for the late New Jersey U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg and has resulted in a 17% drop in murders of intimate female partners, according to a 2017 Stanford University study. The amendment makes it a fel-

ony for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, receive or possess firearms without exceptions for federal law enforcement officers.

“Regrettably, some of the nation’s law enforcement age ncie s cha rge d w it h protecting the public have failed to comply with this important law,” the senators wrote in a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “We request that DHS act swiftly to ensure that federal law enforcement meaningfully addresses domestic violence within its ranks. In addition to mandating domestic violence training at all DHS law enforcement agencies, we request that you take action to ensure that all federal off icers are appropriately screened for domestic violence convictions on an ongoing basis.”

The DHS Inspector General (IG) found last year

that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) failed to screen their agents for domestic abusers through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) databases. The IG investigation also revealed these agencies, along with the Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), failed to provide required domestic violence awareness training to law enforcement officers.

The senators also requested DHS report back to Congress within six months on its prog ress implementing the Laute nb e rg A me nd me nt t o ensure full compliance.

Joining Sens. Menendez and Peters on the letter a r e S e n s . C o r y B o oker (D-N.J.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Sher rod B r ow n ( D - O h i o), E d ward Markey (D-Mass.), R ichard Blu menthal

( D - C o n n .), C h r i s Va n Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D -Va.), A my K lobuchar (D -Min n.), Jeff Me r k le y ( D - O r e.) a nd M a z ie H i r o n o ( D - H a waii).

“Dear Secretary Mayorkas: “We are writing to request that the Department of Homela nd Se c u r it y (DHS) establish a clear zero-tolerance stance for domest ic v iolence a nd t a ke i m mediate steps t o e n force t he cu r re nt fe d e r a l l aw k n ow n a s the “Lautenberg Amendment.” It is imperative that DHS keep firearms out of the hands of those c onv ict e d of dome st ic violence or subject to a restraining order. “ Ne a rly t we nt y-f ive years ago, Congress adopted an amendment by fo r m e r S e n a t o r Fr a n k L aut e nb e rg t o preve nt domestic abusers f rom obtaining firearms. The Lautenberg Amendment

to the Gun Control Act of 1968 makes it a felony for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, receive or possess firearms. There are no exceptions for federal law enforcement officers.

A 2017 St anford st udy found that implementing this amendment resulted i n a seventeen percent decrease in murders of intimate female partners.

“Regrettably, some of the nation’s law enforcement age ncie s cha rge d w it h protecting the public have failed to comply with this important law. Last year, the DHS Inspector General found that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and I m m ig rat ion and C u s t o m s E n fo r c e m e nt (ICE) failed to check their agents through the FBI databases that would have f lagged domestic abusers.

In addition, the Inspector General noted that CBP, ICE, Secret Service, and

Send your community events to news@jerseyshoreonline.com

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) neglected to provide the required domestic violence awareness training to law enforcement officers.

“We request that DHS act swiftly to ensure that federal law enforcement meaningfully addresses domestic violence within its ranks. In addition to mandating domestic violence training at all DHS law enforcement agencies, we request that you take action to ensure that all federal officers are appropriately screened for domestic violence convictions on an ongoing basis. Finally, we respectfully ask that you report back to Congress within six months of receipt of this letter on your progress to ensure that DHS is fully compliant with the Lautenberg Amendment.

“Thank you for your attention to this serious issue. We look forward to working with you on this important issue.”

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 8, The Howell Times, February 13, 2021

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Garden State Philharmonic Welcomes New Board President

─Photo courtesy Garden State Philharmonic OCEAN COUNTY – Dr. Nancy Mezey the Honors School at Monmouth University, grew up in the world of classical music. She to become its new President, leading the orplayed oboe in her school orchestra and band ganization at this very challenging time, she in Ardsley, NY, and in the Westchester Youth was, “very excited. The GSP is an amazing Orchestra, the New York All-State Band, and organization with a long history of providing the Manhattan School of Music pre-conser- professional-level orchestral music to the Jervatory training program. Her lifelong love sey Shore. Our professional orchestra, coupled of classical music led her to a Garden State with our Community Chorus and Youth OrPhilharmonic concert in 2016, and in 2017, chestra creates a comprehensive symphonic she joined the Board of Directors. music organization with an impressive past So, when the Garden State Philharmonic’s and what promises to be a vibrant future.” The Board of Directors asked Dr. Mezey, Dean of GSP is the “Orchestra in Residence” at Ocean

County College in Toms River.

Acknowledging the complications posed by the current COVID environment, the Point Pleasant resident points out that the pandemic has challenged the orchestra’s management “to find creative ways to provide professional orchestral concerts and educational opportunities for our youth.

“While the pandemic has prevented us from bringing in-person musical performances and educational events to the community, we have been successful in offering them virtually.

In May we produced our first live-streamed orchestral event, followed by our partnership in July with Monmouth University for its first-ever Summer Music and Arts Festival, also delivered virtually. We are now offering an Online Coaching Program for our Youth Orchestra; an Instruments of the Orchestra educational video series is in development; and a spring series of virtual Chamber Music Concerts is also being planned.”

Dr. Mezey is enthusiastic about working with an impressive team of talented, creative and highly engaged artistic and administrative staff and board volunteers who are meeting the challenges of this unprecedented time by finding new and innovative ways to serve its constituency and ensure its future.

“Diane Wittry, our Music Director & Conductor, is a creative force, who has helped us build a talented team to meet these challenges,” Dr. Mezey says. “Maestro Wittry, who has conducted orchestras in 11 countries throughout the world, currently resides in Allentown, PA, where she is also Music Director and Conductor of the Allentown Symphony.

She was recently named one of the Top 30 Professional Musicians by Musical America Worldwide.

“In an innovative strategy, Maestro Wittry was instrumental in bringing three performing professional musicians onto the GSP staff for administrative projects,” Dr. Mezey points out. “Allison Kiger, principal flutist, serves as Development Director, focusing on fundraising; Karl Kramer, soloist and principal horn player, supervises the Online Youth Coaching Program and Youth Orchestra; and Emily Tsai, principal oboist, manages sound engineering and video editing for our Instruments of the Orchestra video series.

“The pandemic,” she continues, “poses significant challenges for the ability of the Community Chorus to perform which are difficult to overcome at this time. Under the stellar leadership of Steven Russell, GSP Chorus Director, the chorus has grown its membership, repertoire, and the excellence of its performance, positioning it well for a strong return when it is safe to do so.”

Dr. Mezey believes that the Garden State Philharmonic’s future is bright and is thrilled to be working with a team that is committed to creating the best musical and educational programming possible for our audience. She encourages community members to support the GSP during this challenging time by taking advantage of its virtual programming opportunities, and making a donation to help sustain it for the future.

For more information and donations see the GSP website at gardenstatephilharmonic.org or email info@gardenstatephilharmonic.org.

Upcoming Blood Drives In Monmouth County

MONOUTH COU NTY – The New Jersey Blood Services would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in your area which are open to the public. Due to the coronavirus, they are experiencing low blood supplies. They urgently need people to make every effort to donate blood!

The following drives are scheduled in the near future:

OR

BAYALAGE ADD $20

NEW CLIENTS ONLY. Must mention ad when booking appointment and bring ad in at time of payment. Select stylists. You will get a highly trained and talented stylist. Limit one per client. Long hair extra. Single process includes one tube of color. 24 hour cancellation notice required. All services must be used in one visit. 15% gratuity required on regular price of services. Expires 4/30/21.

February 16: Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft from 1 to 7 p.m.

February 16: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 17: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

February 18: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 22: North Centerville Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Hazlet from 1 to 7 p.m.

February 23: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30

to 8:30 p.m.

February 24: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

February 25: The Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury, 352 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury from 1 to 7 p.m.

February 25: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 27: AOH/Knights of Columbus Middletown, 12 Route 36, Middletown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blood products have a short shelf life, from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, February 13, 2021, Page 9

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

─Photo by Brian Lundy, instagram.com/brianlundyphotos) The recent snow storm was very beautiful. This picture was taken in Jackson Township.

Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed

JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties’ training beginning March 17, once a week for 12 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Training will be held virtually. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that

also provides information & referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free.

Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! For additional information and registration, call 732-240-6104.

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 after 4pm on weekdays or weekend services. Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Expires Feb. 28, 2021.

$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, February 13, 2021

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Rescheduled

RUN A CLASSIFIED AD IN ALL PAPERS! STARTI NG AT ONLY

$

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Historic Preser vation Commission Meeting, originally scheduled for February 15, is herein rescheduled for February 16.

The Meeting will be held in Room 214 of the Township Municipal Building,

29.95!

SUBMIT YOURS AT:

located on the corner of Schanck and Stillwells Corner Roads, Freehold. The Meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

The public will be admitted to the meeting, maint aining proper social distancing. Facemasks or coverings will be required of the public.

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.

jerseyshoreonline.com/classifieds

Physical Therapy for the Pediatric Population By: Erin Sullivan, DPT, Manchester Facility Manager

Physical Therapy is not just for adults, children can also benefit from treatment.

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP MY CHILD? • Orthopedics Range of motion and flexibility differ from that of an adult so special considerations should be kept in mind when treating the pediatric population.

When a child experiences an injury, treatment may vary considerably versus an adult, particularly in the event of growth plate involvement. These Injuries, and the natural growth and development of a child can significantly impact their ability to reach motor milestones. Growth spurts may also impact how and/or when they evolve their gross motor skills.

• Meeting Motor Milestones Children may have difficulty reaching their motor mile stones for a number of reasons. These milestones act as stepping stones for a child to progress towards more complex, functional activities. If children are delayed in reaching these milestones, they may also have difficulty participating in school-based, recreational, or age specific activities.

• Sensory Processing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other conditions which impact sensory processing, can also benefit from skilled physical therapy services.

A child’s perception of sensory input may impact their functional and gross motor ability as well as their behavior. These senses include sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, vestibular (balance), and what is known as proprioceptive or the perception of one’s own body, detected by the nervous system. It is possible that children may be over sensitive or under sensitive to sensory input, and it is important that their treatment be focused regarding their specific needs.

WHAT TO EXPECT A licensed physical therapist will take a detailed history from you and your child regarding current or ongoing complaints. Your therapist will then complete a thorough evaluation, often through observation as well as objective measurements to determine whether your child is performing at an age appropriate level. Measures of joint range of motion, flexibility, and strength will also be assessed as part of the evaluation. The therapist will then discuss their findings with you and make recommendations regarding their plan of care. Your child may attend therapy sessions anywhere from once a week to three times per week depending on the outcome of your child’s evaluation.

Treatment will be specific for each individual child and will be focused on age-appropriate, childdriven activities with integrated therapeutic play to address the child’s goals.

WHERE CAN I FIND PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY? Pediatric physical therapy is available in a number of different settings. Children with developmental delays from infancy up to three years of age, in New Jersey, may be eligible for a federally funded program called Early Intervention.

School-based physical therapy is also available in some cases and focuses on the child’s ability to access and participate in the school setting. Medical-model physical therapy is available in the hospital-based, home-based or outpatient setting, like All Care Physical Therapy Center.

Medical-model physical therapy will address a child’s global needs including the ability to participate in the home or community (due to injury or gross motor delays). Many children may

benefit from physical therapy on an outpatient basis, in addition to receiving school based therapy services. Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns and treatment options with your child’s pediatrician or physician.

ERIN SULLIVAN, DPT Erin graduated from the Richard Stockton College of NJ with her Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2011 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013.

Erin completed her clinical affiliations in a variety of settings, one of which was in our Toms River facility. In addition to her clinical rotation at All-Care, Erin completed affiliations in schoolbased pediatric, acute care, and hospital affiliated out-patient settings. Clinically, Erin works with postsurgical orthopedics, musculoskeletal injuries, adult neurological conditions (Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, Guillan-Barre syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis) as well as pediatric and genetic neurological conditions (Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, and muscular dystrophy). Erin is certified as a LSVT: Big Clinician. The LSVT: Big program is an unique treatment approach for patients’ with Parkinson’s focusing on big, large amplitude movements to promote independence. Erin also has clinical experience with patients with cardiopulmonary complications and other comorbidities.

Erin’s treatment approach is very hands on with a focus on keeping her patients as involved as possible during their physical therapy experience and rehabilitation.

A sample of Erin’s continuing education courses include: • LSVT Big: Lee Silverman Voice Training: Big Certified • Great Lakes: Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy, An Orthopedic Approach to Myofascial Release • Great Lakes: The Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization • Evidence Based Examination and Management of Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Joint Replacements

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, February 13, 2021, Page 11

COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Howell PAL Announces Flow Yoga Classes HOWELL – Don’t let the cold keep you from moving and giving your body the care it needs!

Look no further, make sure you check out The Howell Township Police Athletic League Yoga classes being offered on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Flow Yoga is a relaxing workout that is a complete detoxification and toning of all the muscles in the body. It massages all organs in the body while increasing flexibility & lubrica-

tion of the joints, ligaments, & tendons. Yoga improves circulation, stimulates the abdominal organs, and puts pressure on the glandular system of the body, which can generally result to better health.

All state mandated guidelines concerning COVID-19 will be followed! The class is $35 for five sessions.

For more information and to register, visit howellpal.org.

Township To Collect Sunshine Cards For Seniors

FREEHOLD – Social distancing restrictions from COVID are increasing loneliness for many older adults. To help brighten their day and to let them know they are not forgotten, Freehold Township will once again be collecting homemade cards, letters, pictures or any creation THEY can fit in an 8” x 11” envelope.

Items can be dropped off in the Sunshine Card Drop Box located outside of Freehold Township Town Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza on the corner of Schanck and Stillwells Corner Roads.

For the youth that need volunteer hours, each item dropped off will be given 15 minutes of volunteer time. Those wanting volunteer hours, must include the volunteer form with the pieces you drop off in the drop box. The volunteer form can be found at twp.freehold. nj.us. A supervisor will confirm the items and sign off on the appropriate hours and email it back to the volunteer.

If you have any questions, you may contact Committee Member Maureen Fasano at Sunshinecards@twp.freehold.nj.us.

Fire Company Selling Flowers For Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

HOWELL – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Don’t forget to support local heroes and businesses!

The Adelphia Fire Company will once again be selling roses at their 5th Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser sale on February 13 and 14

from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Adelphia Fire House, 925 Adelphia Road.

• Two dozen roses for $25 • Two dozen color roses for $25 • One dozen color roses for $15 • One dozen red roses for $20

Howell Schools To Hold Bedtime Routines Zoom Presentation

HOWELL – Howell Township Schools Department of Pupil Services Parent Series presents: Bedtime Routines presented

by Nicole Lempa, BCBA and Maureen Rubin, BCBA on March 4 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Email jabramo@howell.k12.nj.us

to RSVP Topics to be discussed: • Learn how to establish a schedule and routine for bedtime.

• Learn how to use natural remedies to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep.

DEGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES DIRECT CREMATION $1575 Arrangements Available In Your Home, Removal From Place Of Death, Alternative Container, Wood #ODZ, Transfer To Crematory L :

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

732-657-7868

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, February 13, 2021

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

Residential Dementia & Alzheimer’s Community

National Guard Members Head To Washington D.C. To Relieve Fellow Members

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

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

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

732-290-CARE (2273) www.alcoeurgardens.com

Brick • 320 Herbertsville Road Toms River • 1126 Lakewood Road

─Photo courtesy Staff Sgt. Jorge Morales, 44th IBCT PAO A soldier labels an assault pack bag before departure.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Seventy citizen-soldiers departed one recent morning from the Toms River armory to replace other New Jersey National Guard members leaving Washington D.C. as part of the continuing security mission there.

According to New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans /National Guard Public Affairs representative Kryn Westhoven, “the National Guard Bureau is coordinating with federal law enforcement to meet any continuing needs in Washington, D.C. while simultaneously working the logistics to return Guard members to their home states, families, and employers.”

“The New Jersey National Guard anticipates redeployment of many Guard members back to their home stations by the end of this week,” Westhoven added.

Approximately 7,000 National Guard

personnel from the 54 states and territories will remain in D.C. to provide security, communications, and logistical support to D.C. and federal law enforcement agencies.

“The NJNG will support this effort with approximately 300 personnel through midMarch,” Westhoven said.

Security in the nation’s capitol increased after rioters invaded the Capitol Building on January 6. One Capitol Police officer was killed by rioters, and four rioters died during the attack. Two Capitol Police officers have since committed suicide.

According to the National Guard Bureau, more than 25,000 personnel were initially sent to support the inauguration. They had been requested by the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Park Service, and U.S. Capitol Police Outside D.C., 6,565 members of the National Guard were also protecting state capitals around the country.

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

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

FREE INSTALLS! CALL 732-929-0044 Visit our website: www.superiorupholsterydecor.com Victoria Plaza Unit #7 • 1594 Route 9 • Toms River

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, February 13, 2021, Page 13

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

How BPC 157 Helps Tendons And Your Tummy

to fame is for reversing GI damage inflicted by drinking alcohol, having Celiac, or “leaky gut” syndrome, or from taking NSAID medications. You know the NSAIDs as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, oxaprozin and indomethacin and these drugs sometimes cause ulcers in the elderly.

Most physician’s treating NSAID-induced ulceration don’t know about this peptide yet, in fact, because they almost always use conventional drugs such as misoprostol or acid-reducing medications. The trials suggest that BPC 157 can help to repair the lining of the GI tract. No surprise there since it is derived form a protective protein naturally found in our gastric juice!

The following claims have been validated by animal studies include: • Support healing of soft tissue • Support a healthier allergic response to natural triggers • Improve intestinal and bowel problems • Repair and protect the liver, gut and pancreas • Support healthy blood pressure numbers • Improve serotonin transport which impacts mood If you are interested in learning more about BPC 157 and its other uses, I wrote a longer version of this article that includes some research links, and I can email you that. Just sign up my free newsletter at suzycohen. com. To purchase BPC 157 oral supplements, check online right now, as it is not widely available at the health food stores yet and remember to ask your practitioner(s) if it’s right for you.

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I recently introduced you to BPC 157 which is made of amino acids that originate from a protective stomach protein. The final result is considered synthetic, even though it is derived from natural stomach compounds.

BPC 157 has been around since the 1990’s but only now are we seeing more research on how it can help quickly support the body’s gastrointestinal, brain and musculoskeletal system. Most of the animal research was done on animals showing support for BPC 157’s ability to positively impact muscles, ligaments, tendons, teeth, bones and intestines.

A rabbit study suggests this compound can even heal bones to some extent.

Is it a drug, an herb or a vitamin? It’s none of those. BPC 175 is a peptide (like a tiny protein). It is not a drug, and it’s not an herb and yet it is sold as a dietary supplement (mainly online) in a growing category of supplements called “peptides.” The peptide supplements are gaining popularity quickly, especially those that can be given orally. Most peptides require a tiny needle to be self-injected via the SQ route. While we are learning more and more about BPC 157, it’s a good idea to check with your primary care physician or pharmacist to see if this or any supplement you take, can interact with any prescription you take, or adversely affect your medical conditions.

It is a growth factor, and as such, it increases angiogenesis which can be problematic for some people especially those with cancer.

The positive scientific data for BPC 157 abounds. Some say it can offset fatigue from intensive exercise, even though its main claim

NURSES, IT'S TIME

TO CA$H IN! WORK

200 HOURS GET

500*

$

WORK

(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.

PHOTO

400

HOURS

OF THE

WEEK SHOWCASING The Best Of The Shore In Print & Online!

Send your pictures to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

BONUS PERIOD:

January 1 - March 31, 2021 *Managed Care Organizations (MCO - NJ Medicaid) Insurance Clients Only.

Overtime and non-MCO hours not included.

GET

1000*

$

800-603-CARE (2273) PreferredCares.com

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 14, The Howell Times, February 13, 2021

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Program Delivers Smiles To Local Seniors

RC R.C.SHEA S

&ASSOCIATES COUNSELLORS AT LAW

HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT OR ON THE JOB? AUTO ACCIDENT, SLIP & FALL, DOG BITES, PRODUCT LIABILITY, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION 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

By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – With their mission to spread love during this difficult time, the new program Adopt-A-Grandparent is successfully bringing smiles to seniors in Stafford Township.

The Residence at Stafford Assisted Living Facility has partnered with the Manahawkin based balloon decorating service, Celebration Creations, to give each resident a bouquet of fun colorful balloons.

The owner of Celebration Creations Stephanie Cofield explained how the Adopt-A- G randparent prog ram was envisioned and created because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The program began sort of as a discussion between a group of balloon artists. We’re a part of a nation-wide organization of certified balloon artists, and from time to time we collaborate and discuss during gifting seasons,” Cofield said. “We were talking about Valentine’s Day coming up and we just got to taking about the pandemic and what it has done to people and the effects it had on the community. Particularly the senior community because they’ve been shut away from their families, most of them are only able to look through a window sometimes at their family members. So, we thought wouldn’t it be cool if we could deliver some balloons to them.”

The idea behind Adopt-A-Grandparent grew quickly and now it has become a nationwide program throughout numerous facilities across the country.

“We came up with this idea and during our group call everyone said ‘let’s do it.’

We started reaching out to nursing home facilities and the program just caught on nationwide,” Cofield said.

The program works with several assisted living and nursing home facilities for seniors, some residents having Alzheimer’s or dementia.

“I’ve seen their reaction and it just brightens their day,” Cofield said. “The facilities love the idea. They are looking forward to balloons being delivered and they know the impact that it has on the residents and they’re looking and waiting for the community to adopt them and bring them in.”

Cofield researched that within Ocean County alone, there’s over 60 facilities and approximately 3,500 to 4,500 residents in assisted living care. Many of those residents have been stuck alone, away from any family or visitors for the past 10 months due to the pandemic.

The goal within the program is to get enough donations so that every resident at the facility gets a balloon. For every 10 donations Celebration Creations

receives, they personally add another balloon donation to the g roup. The Residence at Stafford currently have a total of 66 residents and the program is almost completely filled.

“We are fast approaching our 66 residents at the Stafford location so I’m excited to be delivering their balloons,” Cof ield said. “Af ter we’re f i nished there we’ll be moving onto the next facility. So as each facility gets fully adopted, we do a one swoop delivery, everybody gets balloons. We even give something for the caregivers and that’s our donation.”

Celebration Creations plans to take on as many facilities as they can, and spread love of the Adopt-A-Grandparent program throughout the county.

“The goal is to do Ocean County. Currently, we’re donating at two Brandywine facilities in Toms River and Brick, the Barnegat Rehab and the Residence at Stafford. I have Little Egg Harbor next,” Cofield said.

Cofield is encouraging everyone in the community to join in and donate to the Adopt-A-Grandparent program.

W hether its single person donating, or a local business or church who can adopt a whole community, anyone can get involved.

“We encourage everyone in the community to get involved. People always a sk ‘who ca n a dopt? I don’t k now anyone in a facility.’ The point is it’s not for people that you know; there’s so many people that don’t have people thinking of them at this time so anyone in the community can help. Anyone who would like to send some love to these people are welcomed to get involved,” Cofield said. “We also have volunteers who help assist and assemble balloons and even help with delivery. People have really gotten excited about the idea and I’ve had people call me asking if they could help and I said sure. Anyone is welcomed to help.”

Celebration Creations plans to have the program run until they take care as many facilities who agrees to partner with the program. Cofield believes it will run through about May. “I just think it’s something great to do for the community and for these people who have been locked away. It’s something that we can do to brighten their day,” Cofield said.

It is $20 to sponsor a resident in the Adopt-A-Grandparent program. The donation gives a resident a Balloon Buddy & Hug Card. To adopt a resident or for more information about the program, visit celebrationcreations.biz/ adopt-a-grandparent.

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, February 13, 2021, Page 15

CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Seaside Heights - 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available 01/01/2021 – 06/30/2021.

No pets/No smoking. $2100/month + utilities. 732-822-7688 (8)

Real Estate Bayville Waterfront Ranch Home For Sale - $385,000. 7 rooms, central air, fireplace, deck, etc. Dead end st.

201-364-7589.

(10)

Personals Middle Age Lady - Great personality seeks middle aged man for travel and activity partner and hopefully a great friendship. 732403-0162.

(10) Senior Gentleman - Seeks female companion, 732 668-2789.

(8) Single White Male - Searching for female to stand beside me for love, romance. 53-63. Open to any race.

609-709-5087. I'm submissive. (16)

Auto For Sale 2005 Chevy (handicap) Minivan Good Condition, 117,250 miles, front wheel drive, 3.6 -V6, 5 passenger, Braun in floor ramp, power sliding doors, windows, locks, steering, brakes, wheelchair restraints, frt & rear HVAC, am-fm stereo w/CD, roof rack; $6,000. 973-997-9928.

(8)

Items For Sale Battery Powered 4 Point Hoyer W/Sling - Good condition, $500. Electric powered tilt/recine single bed w/air mattress, good condition, $500. Roll-in shower/ commode chair, reclining back/ height, good condition, $250.

973-997-9928 will deliver.

(8) 2017 PERMOBILE M300 POWER WHEELCHAIR - Excellent condition, tilts, reclines, raise, Bluetooth, shocks, headlamps/tailamps, Roho airseat, hand or lip controller, $45K new...now $5K used, will deliver. 973-997-9928. (8)

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) 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 LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (8) 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)

Items Wanted

Services

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)

Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

(50)

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) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

732-804-8115.

(12)

Help Wanted 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.

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) School Bus and Trip Drivers Wanted - Ocean County Runs And Athletic Trips Available. CDL with P&S Endorsements Needed.

We Are Willing To Train If You Are Willing To Learn! 732-9055100 $19.50-$24.50 an hour (12) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS Saba Home Health Care. Working with a quality team with over 25 years’ experience. NOW HIRING RN, LPN, Certified Home Health Aides, Live-ins, & Companions. FullTime/Part-Time. Flexible schedule.

Incentive Programs. Referral Bonus Paid time off. Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to Ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Help Wanted: Rceptionist For Toms River CPA Office - (Through 4/15/21). Processing tax returns (will train), some typing, filing and clerical work. $ 15/Hr. Pleasant non-smoking office. Call 732-270-3966.

(8) 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)

Services 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)

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

(37) LANDSCAPING - Fall Cleanups.

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 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (52) 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) Landscaping - Fall Winter Cleanups, Snow Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Stone, Mulch, Tree Pruning, Pavers, Hardscaping, Hedge Trimming, Junk Removal. Insured.

609-994-3893.

(10) ALLAmerican 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) Nice Guy Car Service - 24/7 Service doctors, hospitals, shopping, all airports, weddings, N.Y.C., cruise, family functions, Alantic City. Call for reasonable rates. John 732-779-8366.

(10)

CLASSIFIEDS CANNOT BE PLACED OVER THE PHONE.

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

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

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(39)

Credit Card#

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

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

Print Name:

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) 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. (50)

Exp.

Cardholder Signature:

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, please call Ali at 732-657-7344, ext. 203.

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 16, The Howell Times, February 13, 2021

What Phase Are You In For The COVID-19 Vaccine?

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Once word spread about a vaccine being made available at the end of 2020, there was a collective sigh of relief.

But it came with a challenge. How do you vaccinate millions of people?

Health officials broke down the populace into phases based on how likely they are to come into contact with the virus, how severe the virus is to that particular group, and how necessary an occupation is to society.

This is why health workers and those who live in long-term care like nursing homes were in the first phase.

This was coined Phase 1A. It includes paid and unpaid health care workers. For example, doctors, custodial workers, and volunteers who work at a hospital would be in this group. It is described as those with “potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials as well as residents and staff of long-term congregate settings.”

These began on December 15. Those living and working at more than 500 long-term care facilities and homes for veterans were scheduled for vaccinations through the beginning of February.

As of January 7, the state also allowed police officers and firefighters to sign up for vaccinations.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced on social media that residents ages 65 and older will be able to register to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting January 14. Additionally, anyone between the ages of 16-64 can sign up as long as they meet the medical conditions defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

These groups were originally Phase 1B, but the vaccination schedule was opened to them as well.

The rest of Phase 1B includes frontline essential workers (educators, food and agriculture, manufacturing, corrections officers, post office, public transit, grocery

store).

Phase 1C includes other essential workers (transportation and logistics, food service, construction, fi nance, IT and communication, energy, media, legal, engineers, water and wastewater). This phase has yet to be finalized. It will be informed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list, ACIP recommendations, and recommendations of the NJDOH COVID-19 Professional Advisory Committee.

After this is the general public. They are all in Phase 2.

The State Department of Health’s goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of the adult population within six months. This amounts to 4.7 million people.

New Jersey received 400,000 vaccines in December. Of those, about 120,000 were reserved for long-term care facilities while

280,000 were provided to hospitals and community sites.

The state has not publicized a solid timeline for how they will cycle through the phases. A number of things could happen which could change any timeline, such as availability of the vaccine.

Since there are 650,000 people eligible for Phase 1A, it could be some time before Phase 1B starts.

The vaccines have not been made available for the those younger than 16 yet. Testing is underway on younger age groups.

How To Register In order to get the vaccine, some local facilities have their own registration system.

You’ll have to contact them or read their websites to learn more.

To register with the state, visit covidvaccine.nj.gov/ Even if you are not in the phase to get vaccinated, you can be put on a list to be notified when the vaccine is available for you.

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

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

LEONARDO LGD PAINTING • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Power Washing • Wallpaper Removal

.com

• Decorative Moldings • Faux Painting FREE • Deck Staining ESTIMATES • Floor Epoxy

We Also Do Sheetrock & Spackle Repairs!

With This Ad. Lic. No 13VH04848400

732-300-6251

FREE

ESTIMATES

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

BUDGET TILE

Suffering from back, neck or joint pain?

WE CAN HELP! Call Today!

732.202.3000

GEORGE TROSKY

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

Complete Bathroom Remodeling Ceramic Tile Installation Free Estimates • Expert Repairs Residential & Commercial Services www.budgettileco.com

Tel 732-833-8300

Lic.# 13HV01032000

WE AIM TO PLEASE...

Please check your ad the first week it’s scheduled to run for insertion & accuracy.

Micromedia will not be responsible for errors occurring in an ad beyond the first week if we are not notified of the error.

GREAT RATES FOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADS!

NUMEROUS DISCOUNT PACKAGES AVAILABLE! FOR DETAILS, CALL 732-657-7344 TODAY!

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, February 13, 2021, Page 17

Citibank Will Pay $4.2M To Customers To Resolve Settlement

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Eligible Citibank customers in New Jersey and four other states will be compensated to resolve allegat ions t hat t he compa ny overcharged credit card interest.

There are approximately 7,000 customers in New Jersey who are eligible, according to Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. They will receive between $55.93 and $2,256.76 each, with an average refund per consumer of about $159.

Other states involved are North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Massachusetts. In all, there are more than 25,000 consumers.

An investigation had revealed that Citibank did not properly reevaluate and reduce the annual percentage rate (APR) for certain accounts as required by state and federal laws.

The federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD Act) requires that the bank must perform a “look back” at least every six months. If the customer has credit risk or other factors, they might be at a higher rate. So, the bank is required to check back to find out if the customer is still a credit risk or if their finances have got better. If their sit uations had improved, their APR would go down. Citibank had not checked back with customers and did not lower the APR. “We’re committed to ensuring that New Je r sey con su me r s a re t reat e d fairly by credit card companies and financial institutions,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Today, we’re happy to be putting more than a million dollars back in the pockets of New Jersey residents.”

“Through this settlement we are holding Citibank accountable for its failure to treat credit cardholders fairly, and at the same time providing important relief to those consumers,” said Acting Division of Consumer Affairs Director Kaitlin Caruso. “I’m certain affected Citiban k cardholders in New Jersey and across the country could have used the extra dollars they were charged in interest for other purposes, and we’re pleased to have obtained refunds for the thousands of New Jersey consumers who were harmed.”

If a customer is impacted, they will receive a check. They don’t need to take any action to receive their funds.

The refunds will be managed through a settlement administrator called Epiq Systems Inc. Questions can be handled

by Epiq at (855) 914-4657.

The issues spanned a duration of 2011 to 2018. In 2018, Citi resolved these previously reported issues with the BuMEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Expand your patient base by advertising in Micromedia Publications’ 7 weekly newspapers. Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

reau of Consumer Financial Protection.

“As Citi previously disclosed in early 2018, we self-identified, self-reported and cor rected issues with APR rate re - evalu at ions as requi red by Regulat ion Z of the CA R D Act. W hen we reviewed our implementation of the regulation, we identified a small por tion of credit card accounts that

received impermissible rate increases.

We resolved the matter with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ref unded customers, and completed a comprehensive inter nal review to ensure our practices meet regulatory r e q u i r e me nt s ,” Cit i Ba n k s a id i n a statement.

“Today, Citi has voluntarily signed

an agreement with five states totaling $4.2 million in which the states will provide certain consumers with payments related to this legacy issue. The states will administer and distribute payments at their discretion. While Citi denies violating the states’ consumer protection laws, we are pleased to put this matter behind us.”

jerseyshoreonline.com

Page 18, The Howell Times, February 13, 2021

C ROSSWORD P UZZLE

Across 1 Unresponsive state 5 Loosen up, to a pitcher 10 Light bulb unit 14 Welcoming 15 African howler 16 “Sin City” actress Jessica 17 *New Jersey city on Raritan Bay 19 Thick slice 20 Semicircle, say 21 Green Gables girl 22 Kick back 23 Comic Smirnoff 25 *Leader of the pack 28 Wiener schnitzel meat 30 Red Sea country 31 Trembling trees 34 Terrier’s sound 35 Disney frame 38 *It prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures 42 Boy king 43 Mr. Rogers 44 Cleared from the board 45 Family car 48 Elvis’ middle name 49 *Light-bulb-overthe-head instance 52 Sherpa’s land 56 Large pears 57 Actress Skye 59 The “E” in BCE 60 Boo-boo 61 Spam relatives ... and a hint to the answers to starred clues 64 Tease mercilessly

R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law CLASS ACTION NOTICE

65 Curved moldings 66 Frozen drink brand 67 Souvenir shop apparel 68 Lyrics 69 Rx items Down 1 Insured’s contribution 2 Wagner work 3 Pharmaceutical giant 4 Industrious crawler 5 Word in a comparison 6 Pew book 7 Buck the system 8 Beatle bride 9 “No __!”: “Uh-uh!”

10 Message on a dusty car 11 NATO and others

12 Pre-Little League game 13 Card-playing surface 18 Lack, briefly 22 Cell pic taker 24 Walkie-talkie word 26 Combustible pile 27 Playboy founder Hugh 29 Hindu retreat 31 Away from the bow 32 Trifling amount 33 Saves for later 34 __ Ray, one of folk rock’s Indigo Girls 36 Chicago-to-Lansing dir.

37 Inc., in England 39 Top of the line 40 Went on and on

41 Pride of lions?

46 Show hosts 47 One side of a two-column list of rules 48 Made up (for) 49 Scrub the launch 50 Mandel of “America’s Got Talent” 51 San Fran gridder 53 Tranquility 54 Packing heat 55 Does high-tech eye surgery on 58 Legendary loch 61 Milk source 62 Previously 63 Pronoun that’s a homonym of a religious song

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates • Oneonta, If you, a family member, or a fried attended • Polytechnic Institute, any one of the SUNY schools during the recent • Schenectady, Spring Semester, then please continue reading.

• Broome, We are looking for an out-of-state (any nonMichael J. Deem, Esq. • Downstate, New York resident) student who attended one • Empire State, of the below SUNY schools during the recent • Erie, spring semester. We think out-of-state students are entitled to a pro-rated refund of their tuition • College of Environwhen they were relegated to online courses mental Science and Forfor the final few months of this past semester. estry, Please let us know if you or anyone you know • Delhi, may fit this description.

• Finger Lakes Community College, • University at Buffalo, • Hudson Valley Community College, and • Alfred State, • Tompkins-Cortland Community College.

• Binghamton University, R.C. Shea & Associates if a full-service law • Buffalo State, firm. Our Class Action claims are handled by • Brockport, Michael J. Deem, Esq, who is Certified by the • New Paltz, Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial • Oswego, Attorney and also Certified by the National • Plattsburgh, Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Law. • Stony Brook, Please call us for a free consultation. 732-505• Canton, 1212.

• Cobleskill,

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

732-505-1212 • RCSHEA.COM

(c)2021 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, INC.

SUDOKU

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

SOLUTIONS

SUDOKU

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

jerseyshoreonline.com

The Howell Times, February 13, 2021, Page 19

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 13 - feb 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): People may value you for what you do, but they may remember you for your loyalty and leadership.

You are not only important and highly regarded, but you could also be directing projects in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be your own best friend in the week to come. Pursue your hobbies and passions by setting aside some time to spend doing what you like to do.

You might even find other people who share your interests.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some of your fantasies may lead you to think outside the box.

Your imaginative ideas might come in handy as the week unfolds. Never discount the power of positive thinking to propel you forward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You could be torn two ways when you consider purchases.

You may yearn for something that lives up to your ideals, but this week, logic dictates that anything that meets your immediate needs might be sufficient.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When you are in formal settings, you can play the part of the skilled professional and have an open-door policy to welcome new ideas. In the upcoming week, you can offer sympathy and empathy when needed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When your confidence is high, you can put your faith in reliable business practices. When your confidence is low, you can put your trust in triedand-true friends. In the week ahead, maintain high standards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the coming week, you may be able to spend more time enjoying hobbies or engaging in social interactions that lighten your heart but don’t necessarily bring you recognition or monetary rewards. Accept life as it is and be happy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Even a prize-winning pinball wizard may struggle to win when matched against someone who tilts the table. You may be surprised when it becomes obvious that someone is playing by different rules in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Map out ways to make your money multiply. You can use sound theories as the week passes by to position your business in the black or keep your budget balanced. Focus on your future prospects.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Managing your time wisely could leave you with plenty of time for both work and play in the upcoming week. Lists and a logical sequence of steps are in order no matter what job or activity must be planned.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might prefer to plan ahead as the week begins. Anything that saves time or improves overall efficiency could appeal to you. As the week unrolls, you may become more aware of lasting values.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be proud of an inclination to pursue peace at any price. You might be more romantic than usual in the upcoming week, but to get attention someone might play on your sympathies rather than your affections.

(c) 2021 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

SWAP THE PROTEIN BUT KEEP THE APPEAL OF THIS RUSTIC DISH

By America’s Test Kitchen

PORK CACCIATORE

­

­

­

­

­

(For 25 years, confident 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) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

Page 20, The Howell Times, February 13, 2021

jerseyshoreonline.com