2021-03-13 - The Howell Times

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─Photo courtesy the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association Chief Andrew Kudrick is sworn in as President of the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association along other members of the Executive Board.

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – At the recent 2020-21 installation dinner, Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick was honored for becoming President of the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association.

On February 25, the Association held their annual Installation Dinner to recognize the new members of the Execu-

tive Board. Normally, the dinner is held at the end of the year, but had to be postponed due to gathering restrictions from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Back in December of 2020, when the dinner would have been held, the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association instead held a luncheon to announce the officers in the Exec-

utive Board. Monmouth Cou nt y P rose cut or Christopher Gramiccioni performed the swearing in of the 2021 Executive Officers.

The Association congratulated the following police chiefs for their board positions: • President - Andrew Kudrick, Jr., Howell PD • Vice President Michael Bauer, Manasquan PD

• 2nd Vice President Michael Kelly, Oceanport PD • Sergeant at Arms Darren McConnell, Red Bank PD • Secretary - Michael Schneider, Allenhurst PD • Treasurer - Kevin Sauter, Colts Neck PD • Immediate Past President - R. Craig Weber, Middletown PD (Chief - See Page 2)

If You’ve Restored A Historic Building, You Might Be Eligible For An Award

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COU N T Y – – T he Mon mout h C ou nt y Historical Commission is now accepting submissions for the annual Preservation Awards Program.

T he Preser vation Awards Program rec-

ognizes individuals and groups who have preserved historic struct u res in Mon mouth County.

“The annual Preservation Awards Program recognizes passionate individuals who are dedicated to preserving the history and authen-

ticity of historic structures in the county,” said Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Historical Commission. “Preservation is not only a formidable and time-consuming process, but also a costly undertaking. The county strives to honor

those who take on these special projects.”

Those who are eligible to apply for the program are private citizens, organizations, businesses, municipalities or any one group who recently preserved a historic structure.

Homes, commercial

buildings, houses of wor sh ip a nd ot he r county structures that are more than 50 years old are eligible for the award.

T he Presby ter ian Church of Shrewsbury was recognized last year for restoration of

March 13, 2021

Howell Schools To Lose Over $3 Million In State Aid

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Although many New Jersey Schools will be seeing an increase in aid due to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed $44.8 billion budget, Howell’s public schools will experience a cut of over $3 million for the 2021-22 school year.

On February 25, Murphy unveiled his funding plan and proposed $18.1 billion preK-through-12 state school aid for the 2021-22 school year. According to a press release, the proposal calls for $578 million in additional K-12 school aid and nearly $50 million in additional preschool funding.

“The budget proposal unveiled this week furthers our commitment to ensuring that school districts have the resources they need to the unique needs of their students and educators, an especially critical priority as districts manage challenges caused

by COVID-19,” Murphy said. “I have long believed that investments in our students’ (Schools - See Page 15)

District Honors Retiring Staff

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – At the recent Board of Education meeting, 12 staff members across the Howell Public School District were honored as they will be retiring in the 2020-21 school year.

Members of the board held a brief presention honoring staff within the district who are retiring. Superintendent Joseph Isola started the presentation expressing how important every staff member was to the district.

“Twice a year we take the opportunity to recognize staff retirees and it’s such a moment of pride,” Isola said. “It’s a very mixed day because while we’re happy for our colleagues and them moving onto the next chapter of their life, we’re sad to see them no longer be a part of our school district.

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Continued From Page 1 The Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association also congratulated their 2020 President Chief Weber for leading the organization during very difficult times.

“We look forward to representing all Monmouth County Police Chiefs and engaging and embracing our communities,” the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association wrote in a statement.

At the 2020/21 Installation Dinner, Chief Andrew Kudrick was honored on becoming the President of the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association.

“Being president of this association is not just a title, it’s a responsibility. Like all presidents before me, I’ll be devoted to elevating the standards of this profession and build upon the positive relations with our communities all while upholding and defending the position of the chief of police against outside influence and interference.

And it seems as of late, I will be surely busy this year,” Kudrick said.

During Kudrick’s speech, he expressed how important physical and mental health wellness is for officers.

“My initiative as president will focus on the both the physical health and mental wellness of the police chiefs. This needs to be engrained culture in this profession. All too often we focus primarily on the officers under our command. And rightfully so. However, we need to pay attention to ourselves.

Since we are at the top of our organizations, there’s no one assisting us. And think about

that, we are the ones who need to be at the top of our game. Our organization needs to be healthy,” Kudrick stated.

“Gone are the days where seeking help is viewed as weak. It’s actually quite the opposite in my opinion. Gone is the belief the traumas that we see and deal with we are considered part of the job. They’re not. We often stress “officer safety” and “tactics.” We spend hours training for firearms proficiency for that rare occasion we may need to use it. We send our children to prep classes for higher SAT scores. We send them to personal trainers to excel in sports or at the gym. Many of us need to pay for some golf lessons with a pro. None of those have any type of stigma attached to it. But talk about seeing a mental health professional to improve ourselves? There’s still a negative connotation. That shouldn’t be,” he said.

“We are extremely fortunate to have guidance from my friend Dr. Lewis Schlosser.

I have turned to Dr. Schlosser on many occasions for guidance…we regularly discuss officer wellness - bouncing ideas off of one another…I look forward to you working with you this year with my fellow Monmouth County Chiefs.”

At the dinner, Howell Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilman John Bonevich presented a proclamation in honor of Chief Kudrick. County Commissioner Tom Arnone and Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso also held presentations congratulating the Monmouth County Police Chiefs who overlook the safety of the county’s officers and communities.

─Photo courtesy Admin From The Howell Happenings Facebook Page Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilman John Bonevich presented a proclamation in honor of Chief Andrew Kudrick.

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Continued From Page 1 Tonight, we’re going to take a moment and recognize each individual.”

The following staff are retiring in the 2020-21 school year: Scott Noseworthy, Middle School North Paul O’Neill, Middle School North Sharon Morton, Aldrich Elementary School Frances Dolan, Middle School South Robin Hoenge, Middle School South Dana Woolley, Middle School South Venus Dunbar, Adelphia Elementary School Michael Kurdes Peter Brown Debra Salerno Ronald Chiasson Antoinette Bruno, Memorial Elementary School At the meeting, each retiring staff member had a principal or director represent and say some kind words about their fellow employees.

Dorothea Fernandez, Director of Pupil Services: “Mrs. Antoinette Bruno, affectionately known as #1 by her teams, has been a dedicated employee of the Howell Township Schools for 31 years. As a Central Office Secretary for the Pupil Services Department, Mrs. Bruno has coordinated the responsibilities of the Child Study Team secretaries. Among her many responsibilities, Mrs. Bruno monitored the administration and management of student IEPs within Frontline. Mrs. Bruno ensured that new staff was trained in the system, updates were effectively implemented, and that all IEPs remained compliant. For more than 30 years, Mrs. Bruno was instrumental in the planning of both Howell Mania and the annual Holiday PBA Party for the district’s students with special needs. She coordinated efforts with district administration, the Howell Township Police Department and SEPAC to ensure that the events were successful for staff, students, and the greater community. Mrs. Bruno is a talented baker, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.

While we will miss Mrs. Bruno, we are very happy to know that she will now be able to spend time with her family and friends doing the things that she loves best. The Howell Township School District is truly grateful for the many years of dedicated service that Mrs. Bruno has provided to children.”

Robert Henig, Principal, Middle School South: “Dana Woolley is the definition of professionalism in its purest form. She has always put her students first. From Land O’Pines to Memorial Middle School to Middle School South, Dana has been loved and respected by her colleagues. She has an infectious energy and her love of teaching is as strong today is when it began 35 years ago. A few years back Dana had a student who was disengaged and did not do his work. Dana told him that if he completed all of his work for one straight week, she would tap dance

on her desk. He did all of his work and true to her word she cleared off the desk and danced on it. From that day forward that student completed every assignment, she had reached him. Dana has always been a master at reaching students and fostering a love of learning within them she will be surely missed.”

“Robin Hoenge started her career in Howell at Middle School South when the building opened in September 1999. After a one-year stint at LOP in the 13/14 school year, she returned to MSS to complete her career. Robin taught Language Arts and Social Studies and enjoyed teaching the 6th grade social studies and ancient civilizations curriculum. With a strong background in language arts focusing on grammar and word study, it was a natural progression for Robin to jump into the Lit Lab position for her last few years where she focused on specialized learning programs, RTI and Basic Skills. I know that she looks forward to spending time with family and travelling.

Good luck in retirement.”

“Fran Dolan served the Howell Township Board of Education for 18 years as a social worker with many of the district’s most challenging students. Fran was instrumental in the success of the CHANGE Program.

The most notable and commendable attributes that Fran brought to the district over her tenure were her unwavering dedication to her students and their families, as well as a strong desire to always go above and beyond the job description. This woman never stopped working! Aside from her job duties as case manager and school social worker for the CHANGE Program, Fran participated in many after school programs and activities. Every year Fran helped spearhead the collection of food at middle school south for donation to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County. As a result of her efforts, Middle School was often recognized as the top collector of food donations. These efforts also provided holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and winter holidays for approximately 10 middle school south families each year. Fran also helped organize a holiday gift collection to enable families to provide necessities as well as some luxury items for students and their families during the holidays. Fran was an admirable colleague and friend to all. She is not only respected but also loved by all that had the fortune to work with her.”

Michael Coolidge, Director of Buildings and Grounds: “Debra Salerno started with the district in 2005 as a food server in the Food Service Department. In 2009 Debra took a position in the Buildings and Grounds Department as a 10 to 2 custodian. As a 10 to 2, Debra worked at the following schools: Aldrich, Middle School North, Ramtown, and Ardena until 2017. In 2017 she became a fulltime custodian where she was assigned to The Ardena School. She became the Night Head custodian of Land O’Pines in 2018. She completed her career in June of 2020 as a full-time custodian at Greenville.”

“Michael Kurds started in the district in 1993 and was hired on as a custodian (District - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 2 assigned to the newly built Middle School North. Mike excelled in this role and in 1997 was promoted to night head custodian at Land O’Pines. Mike’s background was in building maintenance and in particular plumbing, which he had many years of experience in. So, in 1998 when a maintenance position became available, Mike applied for and was promoted to a position in maintenance where he thrived.”

“Peter Brown started in the district in 1995 and was hired on as a night custodian assigned to the Aldrich School. In 1997 Peter was promoted to night head custodian at Aldrich and stayed on at the building until transferring to Ramtown School as the night head there. In 1999 Peter was promoted to the districts grounds department where he worked until 2005 when he took a promotion to Day Head Custodian at Ramtown School where he remained until his retirement.”

“Ron Chiasson started in the district in 1994 as a maintenance person. In 1997 Ron took a position in the Transportation

Department as the head mechanic. Then in 2003 he transferred into the custodial staff and worked as a night custodian at the Greenville and Adelphia schools before moving to his final home in the district’s grounds department in 2003.

Ron Chiasson was a very hard working and multitalented employee who left a positive impact on every person in every department he worked in.”

Danielle Palazzolo, Principal, Adelphia Elementary School: “Venus Dunbar puts students’ needs and interests first and has always been dedicated to the children of Howell Township. As a bilingual teacher her love for helping children acquire language as well as a sense of belonging within the classroom com munit y is commendable. Her dedication and support of others does not end with the children but carries on to her interactions with the many staff members at both Ardena and Adelphia School. We wish Venus all the best, as she will surely be missed by administrators, colleagues, students, and families.”

Award:

Continued From Page 2 restoration of the Manse, the home of the Church’s pastors. According to county officials, the church suffered major damage but the congregation supported its improvement to 21st century standards while retaining the appearance and architectural detail of the 19th century.

Another historic structure that was previously recognized was the Jersey Shore Arts Center for the “Remember the Forties” room. Officials stated the room is in memory of Herbert G. Herbst, an Ocean Grove resident who led the campaign to renovate the vacant former Neptune High School.

Those who want to apply to the Preservation Awards Program must complete a nomination form which can be downloaded from the county’s website at visitmonmouth.com or by contacting Executive Director, John Fabiano, at John.Fabiano@co.monmouth.nj.us.

Completed applications should be mailed to: Monmouth County Historical Commission, Hall of Records Annex, 2nd floor, Freehold, NJ 07728.

The deadline to submit a nomination is April 21.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Bad News Pretending To Be Good News One of the things I love to write about is when people in the community step up to do the right thing. It really warms the heart. It is a welcome reprieve from all the crime and fighting going on in the world.

However, there are a lot of bad news stories masquerading as good news. It’s a little complicated, so bear with me.

Let’s say the article is about a community group that makes a big donation to Fulfill or a food bank.

On its surface, that seems like good news. People helping people; that’s what it’s all about.

But underneath it all is something unsaid: Why are there this many people who are hungry? That just shouldn’t happen.

We’ve published stories about people making and donating masks for first responders. This should not have happened. There should have never been a need. But in the beginning of the pandemic, first responders were without life-saving masks.

Every year, there are fundraisers for kids with cancer. Why doesn’t insurance pay for treatments?

Why is it the friends and neighbors have to help the family?

These stories all point out a hole in society’s safety net. We need to patch these holes, and we need to work together.

We can’t wait until there’s a problem and then scramble for a solution.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor We Need The American Rescue Plan Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic shutting down the United States, it’s time for our leaders in Washington to put aside partisan bickering and do something to help. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to stop coronavirus and deal with the pandemic’s impact on our nation does just that. And the American people agree.

Real American unity is more than about politicians agreeing on a piece of legislation – it’s about getting vaccines in arms, safely reopening schools for in-person instruction, giving every American a chance to survive the crises facing our nation, and preserve critical jobs and services in our states, cities and town.

And President Biden’s A mer ican Rescue Plan meets this moment. According to major polls, there is more bipartisan support for the American Rescue Plan than virtually anything in the last few years Even West Virginia’s Republican Gov. Jim Justice said, “We need to go big, and if we waste some money now, well, we waste some money. But absolutely, we’ve got too many people hurting and the economy is going to sputter and we’ve got to get ourselves out of this mess.”

We need unity to get out of the coronavirus crisis. We need the American Rescue Plan.

Paul Williams Toms River

Trump Got Vaccinated In Secret News just broke that Donald and Melania Trump were vaccinated in secret in January – months before any of us.

Trump downplayed the v i r u s si nce t he beg i nning, and even tested positive for it and had to be

brought to the hospital.

For months, he’s said the v i r u s wa s goi ng to go away. Fox News followed his lead.

People are dead because of him. Because they listened to h i m. My ow n fat he r ke pt t el l i ng me “It’s just a f lu” because Fox News told him that.

Finally, my father saw the light and signed up for the vaccine. He has to wait until the end of March for his first shot, and has to drive to Atlantic City to get it.

But Trump can just get his vaccine, in private, months before other people who need it just as much as him.

W he n he wa s p r e sident, he should have been helping everyone in the country fight this deadly disease. But because half the country followed his lead, we’re going into our second year of lockdown.

He doesn’t even have the courage to publicly get the vaccine. If he did, then millions of his followers might follow suit. He had the opportunity here to save lives, but of course, he didn’t.

Teresa DeRosa Brick

Background Checks Needed On Gun Sales I want background checks on all gun sales!

I urge Sen. Booker, Sen. Menendez and Rep. Kim to vote for background checks to save lives!

I am a victim of domestic violence and my abuser wa s a l lowe d t o ow n a gun. Yes, my abuser was allowed to own a gun! I feared for my life so much that I threw his gun in the trash and never told him.

I know that was not the best decision, but without backg round checks we keep putting people like me and my kids in jeopa rdy. We won’t be forced to live in fear and

make decisions like that.

It should not be easier to obtain a gun than a driver’s license!

Kelly Koch Brick

Disappointed In Cowardly Senators I am dishear tened by the response of the Senators who took an oath to uphold the Constitution and their conscience and vo t e d n o t t o f i n d o u r past president guilty of sedition.

I am not a politician and confess to being liberal in my views. However, when a question ar ises wh ich is really one of morality, patriotism, and honesty, I do seek to look at the many sides to that question. Lack of courage to do the right thing, because someone is afraid that they may not have the support they feel they need for up-coming elections, is a poor excuse.

We need to send people i nt o gove r n me nt p osit ion s who w i l l d o t he r ig ht t h i ng a nd not be afraid to take risks. They need to side with justif iable reasons to do or not to do a thing! T he GOP was an up-right and honorable party in their position as challengers to other political entities.

I bel ieve t hey need to re-evaluate their position.

They have lost my respect and I pray that in coming elections the voters will weigh the consequences of the GOP behavior in the matter of their voting on the second impeachment and what that has done to our country.

Dolores Corte Lomega Manchester

The Video Shows The Truth “Let’s go to t he v ideo tape!”-sportscaster Werner Wolf would declare.

O n 1/6/21, P resident

Trump incited a mob to assault the Capitol to halt the count of the Electoral Votes, a necessary step toward full endorsement of a new president. The Capitol video tapes demonstrated the danger to all members of Congress, and even to his own Vice President. Five people died in the insurrection!

On 1/13/21, the House voted to impeach Trump again, this time by a vote of 232 to 197.

O n 2 /13/ 21, D o n a ld Trump escaped conviction by a Senate vote of 57 (to convict) and 43 (to acquit) failing to reach the twothirds majority required for conviction.

In the House, 197 Republicans had voted to protect the president rather than protect the Constitution.

In the Senate, 43 Republica ns voted to codd le Trump instead of yielding to evidence of criminality.

529 Congressional votes were tallied; 289 to impeach /conv ict a nd 240 vs. impeachment and to acquit.

Republican leaders had laid the groundwork for acquittal for months using a particularly clever ploy, declaring repeatedly that impeachment is a political process. No requirements to honor truth or cherish justice…and absolutely no need for morality! A political process, lacking truth, justice and moralit y! T his provided Republicans with dubious cover for betraying their “sacred” oaths!

D e s pit e e ve r y t h i n g , Tr ump remains favored by over 90% of Congressional Republicans and almost 50% of the American electorate.

I expect his return after a brief exile in his luxurious prison (Mar-a-Lago) and a ghost-written book entitled “My Struggle.”

“Roll those cameras!”

Nicholas S. Molinari Brick

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Spring Is Near And Tourism Department Getting Ready From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone Happy March! We are just a few short weeks away from spring.

With spring just around the corner, I want to update everyone on what our Tourism Department has been up to.

As liaison to the Monmouth County Tourism Department, last week I hosted our bi-annual Tourism Advisory Group meeting. We use these meetings to update our local partners on our own marketing efforts and to engage in discussion on how we can all learn from

one another’s successes or lessons learned following a tourism season.

While this past year has certainly been unprecedented for everyone, I am proud of how our business community – including the tourism and hospitality industry – has adapted to ever-changing policies and regulations put forth by the State. In my opinion, our tourism industry businesses have done a great job and have gone to great lengths to do everything they can do

to ensure their patrons and employees are safe.

Last week’s meeting was, in part, spent discussing the past year, but was mostly focused on the upcoming summer season. I’m proud to announce we will soon be launching a new tourism website and marketing material that I cannot wait to share. More details on the website will be available in the coming weeks. For now, I’d like to say that I’ve always looked forward to the summer because I know how wonderful a time it is in Monmouth County not only for our residents, but also our visitors.

Additionally, I have excited to announce that we have just received the printed copies of the Monmouth County Map. This is the first county

map that has been produced in over a decade and was a collaborative effort between our Tourism and Planning departments. These maps will be delivered by the County to our towns, chambers and other groups in the coming weeks. Anyone who wishes to request maps can email me at Thomas.Arnone@co.monmouth.nj.us .

On a separate note, I would like to update everyone on the County’s vaccine distribution. To date, Monmouth County is still receiving 2,500 vaccines a week from the State. The County is vaccinating as many residents as quickly and efficiently as possible, but we can only use what we have and what we have is simply not enough to keep up with the demand.

We have been advocating

tirelessly for more vaccines for Monmouth County since the beginning and we will continue to seek more vaccines.

Residents who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 va cci ne ca n go to t he County’s website at visitmonmouth.com and use the Mon mouth Cou nt y COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist to be placed on the waitlist for an appointment for a vaccine. Resident will be contacted for an appointment once on becomes available. Please note that any registration with the State will not be reflected on the County Wait List.

They are separate systems and as such, you will need to sign up for the waitlist separately.

Lastly, I am proud to

support the new Neptune City Business Connection started by Neptune City Councilwoman Pappas, Councilman Thomas and Mayor Wardell. This initiative not only promotes our small businesses, it also helps them connect with one another and our residents.

I am confident that this organization will help organize and promote all of the small business community members in Neptune City by providing a platform for them to share their daily operations, promotions and specials. Please remember to shop and dine local to support our small business community throughout Monmouth County.

As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your Commissioner Director.

Smith: The Failures Of The COVID-19 Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is an excerpt of remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) in the House of Representatives during debate on COVID-19 appropriations bill on February 26, 2021: “An analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget shows that approximately $1 trillion of previously appropriated COVID-19 relief funds have not been spent.

“Let me say that again, Madame Speaker, about a trillion dollars appropriated

by Congress for COVID relief has not been spent.

“Yet today, the House will vote on spending an additional $1.9 trillion.

“Without so much as a single congressional hearing held with expert witnesses - including top officials in the Biden Administration to probe the what, why and how much, the House will likely approve this massive spending package without serious scrutiny.

“I’m committed and want to work in a bipartisan way to ensure that the federal

government’s ongoing response to the pandemic is both robust and responsible.

“With more people getting vaccinated - meaning fewer infections and many lives saved - it’s now possible to hope that we might soon see some improvement in the economy. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for example, projected in its February 1 report that real GDP will return to pre-pandemic levels by the middle of this year, 2021 - meaning jobs and renewed economic security.

“Last year, I strongly supported, and Congress pa ssed f ive bipa r t isa n COVID funding relief bills that were signed into law, totaling $4.1 trillion.

“That included $458 billion for stimulus checks to individuals, $586 billion for expanded unemployment benefits, $68.9 billion for nutrition programs and a whopping $1.47 trillion for grant programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses and others retain and pay their employees during

the shutdown.

“I would note parenthetically, that as a lawmaker who absolutely thrives on constituent casework, my staff and I have helped solve thousands of problems faced by the people in my district including facilitating medicines to patients made severely ill by the coronavirus, PPE for health workers and first responders, PPP for our small businesses and nonprofits and more. My staff and I have left no stone unturned in helping more than 1,500 people in my district who have faced unconscionable delays - even denials - in obtaining the unemployment compensation they are entitled to under congressionally appropriated COVID funding laws. Implementation of unemployment compensation by the State of New Jersey has been profoundly disappointing.

“Madame Speaker, the public-private sector effort to swiftly create safe and effective vaccines to protect against COVID has no parallel in history.

“‘Just breathtaking.’

“That’s what Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, recently said when asked by an Axios reporter what the Trump Administration got right in the effort to fight COVID-19 as he gushed about both the efficacy and unprecedented speed in approving and disseminating lifesaving vaccines.

“D r. Colli ns praised Trump’s Operation Warp Speed and said they brought all parts of government together in an “unprecedented way to test up to six vaccines in rigorous trials.”

“He said “That would not be the way things are traditionally done” and added: “the fact that we in December had not one but two vaccines that had gone through trials of at least 30,000 participants and had been judged safe and effective by a very rigorous and very public FDA process, is just breathtaking.”

“Meanwhile, Madame Speaker, among the more tha n 20 0 Republica n

amendments to the pending legislation that the Democrat leadership rejected, was a proposal to increase funding for CDC COVID vaccine activities by $2 billion and earmarking $1 billion of that for teachers and school personnel. Another amendment would have earmarked $10 billion - out of $46 billion - for testing for teachers and school personnel. That too was rejected.

“Prioritizing teacher vaccinations will likely help keep teachers COVID-19 free and get the schools open.

“According to the Congressional Budget Office, only about 5 percent of the school money designated for K-12 in the new bill will actually be distributed in 2021 - the rest will be spent in the outyears, between 2022 and 2028.

“Earlier this month, our bipartisan group, the Problem Solvers Caucus, released the “Defeating COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Package” with $160 billion for vaccines, testing, PPE,

rebuilding our National Strategic Stockpile and other efforts so that we can ensure that more people are protected.

“We asked the House leadership that these bipartisan priorities be moved quickly and separately. That didn’t happen.

“Finally, in a radical departure from all previous COVID-19 relief laws—the bill before us today mandates taxpayer funding for abortion on demand.

“The Rules Committee refused to allow a vote on the McMor r is Rogers-Foxx-Walorski amendment - cosponsored by 206 members - to ensure that taxpayers aren’t forced to subsidize abortion.

“Abortion violence must be replaced with compassion and empathy for women and for defenseless unborn babies. We must love them both.

“These children need the President of the United States and Members of Congress to be their friends and advocates - not powerful adversaries.”

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ATTENTION HOWELLITES! Think you might have a male ancestor residing in Howell Township or surrounding areas in May of 1911?

Google; Howell Heritage & Historical Society.org Open page, “Howellites” There you will find a three part article about the founding of the Howell Society, May 6, 1911.

This article is a Who’s Who of Who Was in Howell Township and surrounding areas in May of 1911.

The members are listed on page three.

This is an excellent example of Newspaper reporting in 1911.

Many thanks to The Freehold Transcript & Monmouth Inquirer, and Newspapers.com

PLEASE HELP US SAVE THE MACKENZIE HOUSE! www.howellheritagehistoricalsociety.org

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Around The Jersey Shore Police: Fugitive Caught From Fatal Christmas Eve Crash

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – A man wanted in connection to a crash that killed an 81-year-old woman was taken into custody, police said.

Roberto Alcazar-Sanchez, 27, of Jackson, surrendered to United States Customs and Border Patrol Protection Agents in Laredo, Texas, police said. He must quarantine due to COVID-19 restrictions prior to being brought to Ocean County.

Alcazar-Sanchez is the suspect in a crash that took place at around 6 p.m. on December 24, 2020. A Mercedes Benz was getting off I-195 at Exit 21. As it was attempting to turn onto Cedar Swap Road, it collided with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.

The driver was Norman Shtab, 83, and the passenger was his wife, Phyllis Shtab, 81.

The two Howell residents were brought to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune.

Phyllis Shtab succumbed to her injuries on December 26.

Alcazar-Sanchez also had a passenger: Jose Misael Pementel-Mendoza, 30, of Wrightstown. He was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center following the crash, treated for his injuries and released.

Alcazar-Sanchez fled on foot. Investigation determined that he had gone to Mexico.

A warrant was issued with charges for Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death, as well as Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Driver’s License while being involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death.

Alcazar-Sanchez’s girlfriend, Reyna Mendez, 27, of Jackson, who was not in the vehicle, was later questioned by law enforcement. She was charged with Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution for allegedly giving false information.

“I am extremely grateful for the cooperative efforts of our law enforcement partners at the local, county, state, and federal levels in connection with this very thorough and intensive investigation. Knowing full well that he was being relentlessly pursued by multiple law enforcement agencies for more than two months, Alcazar-Sanchez really had no alternative but to surrender himself to the authorities. Soon, he will be returned to Ocean County where he will face justice,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.

Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Jackson Township Police Department, Jackson Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Jackson Township Police Department Special Emergency Response Team, Brick Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Field Services Unit/Warrants, United States Customs and Border Protection, Laredo Texas Police Department, and the United States Marshals Service, for their collaborative efforts and assistance.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Comedy Night Winners Announced

LAKEWOOD – Results are in from the Jewish Federation of Ocean County second Oy Corona program. The virtual program held February 23 had eight competitors tell their jokes and voting was open for a week.

Participants choose their own favorite local nonprofit organizations to benefit from the prizes awarded.

Rabbi Michael Jay won the competition for the second year in a row. The Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island will receive $250. In second place was Larry Donsky and the nonprofit organization he chose, Ability Beyond will receive $150.

Congregation Ahavat Olam of Howell will receive $100 thanks to Rabbi David Amar’s third place joke. $50 will be sent to the all the remaining

contestants’ nonprofit choices: Rabbi Robert Rubin - Temple Beth Or of Brick, Gary Hyman - Chai Lifeline, Cantor Jake Greenberg – Congregation B’nai Israel of Toms River, Rabbi Stephen Gold – Keshet, and Rabbi Moshe Gourarie – Chabad Jewish Center of Toms River.

Jokes can still be viewed at jewishoceancounty.org/oycorona. Federation’s next event, The Place To Be will feature a virtual piano bar on March 11, will be raising funds for nonprofit organizations that help with food insecurity: Leket, Israel’s national foodbank and locally The Joel E. Perlmutter Memorial Food Pantry.

More information, and tickets can be purchased at jewishoceancounty.org/tptb.

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How This Highly Precise Procedure is Making Knee Pain a Thing of the Past...

TREATMENT COVERED BY MOST MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INCLUDING MEDICARE People who suffer from knee pain typically try supplements or pain medication before seeking help from a doctor. Physical Therapy sometimes helps, sometimes not. When all else fails and the pain is too much, some feel that surgery is the only option. Before you put yourself through months of immobility, potentially more pain, and hefty medical bills, consider something else.

The Proper Treatment Begins with Advanced Imaging for Precise Diagnosis They key to effectively fixing a knee pain problem is start with an accurate diagnosis. That’s why we’ve invested in Advanced Imaging Technology called Video Fluoroscopy (VF). This technology is a video X-ray in real time! Together with your doctor, you will view a live image of the inside of the knee. Your doctor will clearly explain exactly what is causing your pain, and the precise treatment approach to fix it.

Jersey Shore’s Top Notch Knee Treatment Facility with 5 Convenient, Five Star Locations At Monmouth Pain, offering knee pain relief is a daily event. Knee pain accounts for greater than a quarter of our patient care every day. Do you struggle walking? Is going up and down stairs a struggle? Continue reading if you would like help…

Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you could get rid of your knee pain? Where would you go, what would you do? What would you give for a day, a week or a lifetime of pain free mobility? We are pleased to announce… you don’t need to wait any longer to get the most precise procedure to sweep knee pain under the rug.

An All-Natural Lubricant Again, using Advanced Imaging Technology our medical team will administer the all- natural lubricant – referred to as Viscosupplementation – with pinpoint precision. The Viscosupplementation provides lubrication and tempers the friction within the joint to reduce the bone-on-bone sensation, reduce pain, and increase mobility. The precision and accuracy of the image-guided injection ensures that the gel like fluid is injected directly into the joint capsule for optimal results. Unlike steroid injections that can cause irreversible damage to the joint ligaments and tissues, this is an all-natural injection proven to enhance all-natural healing.

If you suffer from any degree of knee pain, regain control of your life by visiting Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation, a stateof-the art medical facility.

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How does knee pain occur? Factors that might cause it include the following: • Being overweight • Getting older…normal wear and tear • Joint injury • Knee imbalances • A genetic defect in the joint cartilage • Stresses on the joints from certain activities including sports, work, and leisure activities.

Over time, all of the above can eat away at the cartilage in your knee leading to damage called Osteoarthritis!

What is Osteoarthritis? (OA) Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. In Osteoarthritis, the surface layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows the bones under the cartilage to rub together resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of motion of the joint. Although in some people it progresses quickly, in most individuals joint damage develops gradually over years.

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An expert in current non-surgical interventional procedures to treat joint pain, he also performs diagnostic procedures such as musculoskeletal ultrasound and electromyography to help diagnose the sources of the muscle and nerve-related pain. Dr. BenMeir’s focus is on treating patients with acute or chronic pain. All patients receive individualized treatment plans that may include physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and ultrasound or fluoroscopy-guided injections.

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Around The Jersey Shore 10 Projects Share $61,215 In Historic Preservation Grants

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded preservation matching grant awards totaling $61,215 for 10 restoration projects at the 2021 Grants Presentation ceremony held virtually on February 22.

“The annual awards ceremony for the Preservation Awards Program looked different this year, but it was still my sincerest honor to present grants to these organizations who have devoted so much to the preservation of historical structures in Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Historical Commission. “Monmouth County has a rich history and I commend each of these organizations for their commitment to preserving structures for the next generation to learn from and enjoy.”

The Historical Commission is dedicated to remembering the past and preserving history for residents and visitors to learn about Monmouth County’s past. The projects eligible for funding are preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of historic structures, which are owned by non-profit organizations or municipalities, and are accessible to the public. The program covers structural work for projects commonly known as “bricks and mortar” endeavors.

“Since 1990, the Historical Commission continues to provide support for preservation undertakings in Monmouth County,” said John Fabiano, Executive Director of the Historical Commission. “Once again, we have a variety of dedicated grantees that are moving these preservation projects forward.”

The 2021 Preservation Grant recipients are: • Allentown Historic Preservation Commission – Borough Annex exterior painting • Freehold Borough – Historic Firehouse doors restoration • Monmouth County Historical Association – Association Headquarters chimney restoration • Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission – Georgia Road Schoolhouse cedar shake replacement • Friends of Monmouth Battlefield – Craig House windows replacement and repair • Howell Heritage & Historical Society – McKenzie Museum and Library brick repointing • The Parker Homestead 1665 – Parker Homestead kitchen restoration • Township of Millstone – Baird House front porch replication

• Ocean Grove Historic Preservation Society – Old Neptune High School Wing wall restoration • InfoAge Learning Center – Camp Evans Building 9400 exterior painting In addition, the Monmouth County Historical Commission issued history regrants to 13 applicants totaling $29,185 through New Jersey’s County History Partnership Program. This Partnership Program supports existing local history organizations by providing grant funding for General Operating Support (GOS) and Special Projects (SP) to those same organizations, as well as other non-profit entities, such as municipalities, libraries and local cultural organizations. Funding for these matching grants is provided entirely by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of the Department of State.

The 2021 History Regrant recipients are: • Asbury Park African-American Music Project – SP for Turf Club educational booklet • Battleground Historical Society – GOS for insurance and utility costs • Freehold Township Heritage Society – GOS for liability insurance costs and signage • Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County – GOS for Executive Director’s salary • Twin Lights Historical Society – GOS for Curatorial Staff salary • Parker Homestead 1665 – GOS for utilities, insurance and outreach • Middletown Township Historical Society – SP for Speaker Series fees and publicity • Friends of Millstone Township Historic Properties – GOS for insurance and utility

costs • Township of Ocean Historical Museum – GOS for liability insurance and utility costs • Red Bank Public Library – SP for National Regatta and Monmouth Pictorial digitization • T. Thomas Fortune Foundation – GOS for ADA and long-range planning • The Historic Village at Allaire – GOS for Historical Interpretive and programming supplies • InfoAge Science History Museum – GOS for STEAM Education Enhancement “On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I would like to thank the New Jersey Historical Commission for funding regrants through the County History Partnership Program,” said Commissioner Burry.

“Because the grantees received General Operating Support and Special Project support, these recipients will continue to maintain their respective historical organizations.”

The Mon mouth Count y Historical Commission was created by the Board of County Commissioners for the preservation and conservation of local history. Established in August 1988 by the then-Freeholder Board, its primary program is the historic preservation grants, an undertaking that recognizes the acute need for funds to preserve Monmouth County’s rich and diverse historic legacy.

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Around The Jersey Shore Six Flags Great Adventure To Light Up The Sky With Laser Shows

JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular will light up the sky for two shows.

The 30-minute shows will take place 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. from March 18 to March 21.

The admission cost is $14.99 per person; $9.99 per active member and season pass holder.

This event will take place in the theme park parking lot and guests should enter through the main entrance on Route 537 West. Snacks and beverages, as well as glow merchandise, will be available during the show.

Reservations are required and capacity will be limited. Admission tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis and will be sold per person for each show.

Event-specific tickets as well as 2021

season passes and memberships along with current members and season pass holders can make reservations at sixflags.com/greatadventure. Ticket sales will not be available at the gate.

Social distancing will be maintained with vehicles parking in every other space. Event requirements include use of masks to purchase food or merchandise and if windows are down, and occupants of a participating vehicle cannot leave their vehicle except for emergency purposes or to use the portable restrooms.

These rules and a full list of safety requirements for the event will be available on the park’s website. As part of Six Flags’ comprehensive safety procedures, all employees are required to wear masks and are temperature checked and heath screened each day.

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.

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BlueClaws Opening Night Set For May 4 With Special Event

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – It may be the dead of winter but thoughts of spring are in the air as members of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws plan to kick off their 20th anniversary season.

The minor league baseball team will begin playing ball on May 4 by welcom-

ing the Hudson Valley Renegades, affiliate of the Yankees, to the ballpark. The team’s opening night will be presented

by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.

The season opener marks the return of baseball to the Jersey Shore for the first time in 614 days. The BlueClaws will host Hudson Valley for a six-game series

that will include the debut of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, freshly re-branded in October.

“We are thrilled to be able to release our 2021 schedule and officially start the countdown of both the BlueClaws’ return to the diamond and the debut of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws,” Managing

Partner of Shore Town Baseball Art Matin said.

The 2021 schedule is 120 games in length and runs from May 4 through September 19 with the BlueClaws home for 60 games. Each series will be six games in length and run from Tuesday through Sunday with teams off each Monday.

Game times will be announced at a later date. The BlueClaws will welcome seven different teams to the Jersey Shore, including the Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets), Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees), Wilmington Blue Rocks (Nationals), and Aberdeen IronBirds (Orioles).

The team’s complete 2021 schedule can be found at bit.ly/3dmJKq1 “Being able to welcome in Brooklyn and Hudson Valley among several new teams to the Shore, play in High-A for the first time, and simply the confirmation that we’ll be retur ning after a year away makes the release of the schedule a truly special day for all of us,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said.

The team will be playing home games on July 3, July 4 as well as on Mother’s Day on May 9. Updates will be posted to blueclaws.com.

The BlueClaws continues to work with state and local officials regarding a set of health and safety protocols for the protection of staff, players, coaches, fans and other personnel while attending games.

R icciut ti said, “we’re in constant communication with the appropriate authorities and health departments to best develop a strong set of protocols to enable fans to safely attend a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game.”

“We are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone when they come out to the Ballpark,” Ricciutti added.

In the coming weeks, the BlueClaws will release further information about the 2021 season, including a fireworks schedule and a theme night schedule.

The BlueClaws will also begin the process of reaching out to ticket package holders and group leaders regarding date selection for the season.

All fans should exercise some patience during this process. Single-game tickets for all 60 home games will go on sale at a later date. In 2018, the BlueClaws opened a mini golf course, boardwalk game area, and Biergarten inside the ballpark that have all proven to be popular fan attractions over the last two seasons.

In October, the team changed its name from the Lakewood BlueClaws to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws starting a new era in the ball club’s history.

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Schools:

Continued From Page 1 investments in the future of our state, and now more than ever I am proud that our students continue to be a priority.”

According to the NJ Department of Education, the district is set to receive $25,163,678 for the next year, which is over a 10 percent decrease of what they received this year of $28,186,330. The 2021-22 school year aid package for Howell includes: $20,002,364 in equalization aid, $903,761 in transportation aid, $3,740,074 in special education aid and $517,479 in security aid.

Other school districts in the area such as Freehold Regional and Farmingdale Borough are also seeing a decrease. Farmingdale will decrease by more than seven percent, and Freehold Regional will have a decrease of more than 16 percent.

With some having decreases in aid, other schools in the area such as Freehold Township School District and Freehold Borough School District are set to receive an increase in aid.

Freehold Borough School District received

$15,920,744 this year. Next year, the district is set to receive $19,101,974, which is over 19 percent increase in aid. The district’s 2021-22 state aid package includes: $16,516,446 in equalization aid, $407,350 in transportation aid, $1,438,457 in special education aid and $739,721 in security aid.

Freehold Township School District received $4,612,294 this year. Next year, the district is set to receive $4,763,419, which is over a three percent increase in aid. The district’s 2021-22 state aid package includes: $1,100,169 in equalization aid, $709,345 in transportation aid, $2,860,147 in special education aid and $93,758 in security aid.

Although the majority of school districts’ aid will increase due to the new plan, many will still be facing cuts.

Murphy stated how the 2021-22 budget proposal continues a seven-year phase-in to fully fund New Jersey’s school funding formula. In order to accomplish the goal of fully funding New Jersey’s school funding formula, the formula has been taking state aid away from some school districts. According to state officials, this formula will continue for another three years.

Ms. New Jersey Senior America INC Announces 2021 Pageant

TOMS RIVER – Ms. New Jersey Senior America, INC. recently announced plans for the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2021. The annual event will be held on June 3 at 1 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 815 Route 37, in Toms River.

The Pageant began in 1971, and is the search for that gracious lady, 60 and over, who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all Senior Americans.

There are four Judging Categories: Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life, Talent and Private Judges Interview.

After winning the State Title, the Queen

becomes the delegate for the State of New Jersey who will participate in the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2021. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the National Pageant will be held virtually this year, and is scheduled for August.

If you are interested in becoming a contestant, information on tickets or becoming a sponsor, contact Mrs. Terry Meade, Director of Pageants, 609-443-3039, or 908-2168534, email: tbm5201@aol.com.

To learn more about the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant, visit their website and blog: newjerseysenioramerica.org and msnewjerseysenioramerica.blogspot.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Going Back In Time With A Man Who Designs Dinosaurs

─Photo courtesy Bruce Mohn Jackson resident Bruce Mohn stands beside his diorama work at the Delaware Museum of Natural History.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Resident Bruce Mohn has been sculpting since he was 2 years old and his passion has taken him to present a prehistoric showcase for a number of educational venues.

Mohn is someone who could design his own Jurassic Park and, in many ways, has done just that for museums and universities.

“My mom discovered that if she sat me down with a lump of clay, I would be engrossed for hours, which was a wonderful thing for a mom with four children,” he said.

“I’ve always been interested in animals of all kinds and a number of my early sculptures were of dinosaurs.”

When his mother once brought home a pound of “Sculpey” shortly after it was introduced in the early 1970s, Mohn’s interest only intensified. “Sculpey is a plastic clay-like material that is easily sculpted and can be baked hard in a regular oven, which means your creations last forever, unlike typical plasticine clay, which can be reshaped over and over again, but isn’t so great for playing with in the dirt.”

Mohn developed a great interest in science fiction and puppetry in his teens and 20s and thought that “knowing something about anatomy might improve my skills at making believable aliens.”

“I enrolled as an art major at what was then Stockton College (now university) and began taking higher level biology courses to learn about anatomy and along the way, Roger Wood, one of the biology professors told me I could obviously handle the work and encouraged me to switch majors,” he said.

“Stockton’s art program was infamous for their graduates working as cab drivers, but the biology program was a whole different thing, with a number of graduates going on to prestigious university and museum employment,” Mohn added.

Mohn got an internship at the Smithsonian’s Vertebrate Paleontology Preparation Laboratory in 1992 and learned how to remove fossil bones from their rocky matrix and prepare them for study, how to make molds and casts and how to mount skeletons for exhibit.

Later that year he designed an independent study course in dinosaur reconstruction and Dr. Wood introduced him to the then-director of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Keith Thompson.

Thompson “invited me to show my work at a fossil weekend event. While there I met Bob Walters and Paul Sorton who became respectively my agent and my instructor into the finer points of sculpture. Through Bob, I got my first paying gig as a dinosaur artist in residence at the Academy and worked alongside Paul making sculptures for the Academy’s Lost World show.”

“That was in 1993 and I’ve been doing it ever since. It’s been mostly a side job, but sometimes a very lucrative side job. I’ve had some years when I made more as a dinosaur artist than I did at my day job,” Mohn said.

He added, “these days I mostly do work for museums, universities and private collectors. My work is in 22 museums around the world. It’s been featured in books, magazines and television, but not yet in any movie.”

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

The Mystery Pain Of Small Fiber Neuropathy

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There is neuropathy, and then there is small fiber neuropathy! These conditions are different. Do not dismiss what I’m about to share because you think it’s no different than typical “neuropathy.”

This is a very important article because it will help so many people who are suffering and don’t know what they have! You might very well have small fiber neuropathy (SFN) and if you ignore it, in time it will lead to bigger problems all over your body. But if you read this today and get proper treatment and help, it is very treatable. I want to give you hope, while educating you about the disorder.

Only the small cutaneous (skin) nerves are affected in SFN. The main difference between SFN and typical peripheral neuropathy (PN) is that SFN attacks the “small unmyelinated fibers” hence the name “small fiber neuropathy,” and it begins with sensations in your toes and feet. Most other types of neuropathy have some degree of demyelination occurring, but again, the fibers destroyed in SFN are not myelinated, therefore this does not respond to methylated vitamin B12 like you might suspect.

Here are a few common symptoms of SFN: • Internal vibration or restlessness • Pins and needles • Numbness • Muscle aches • Electric shock sensations in the body • Trigeminal neuralgia • Redness on the feet termed erythromelalgia • GI motility problems • Postural orthostatic hypotension (POTS) • Bladder problems

• Dysautonomia Erythromelalgia is fairly hallmark, and the condition is characterized by episodes of redness, heat, pain, or mild swelling in the feet usually, although it could be the hands or anywhere in the body. It’s usually triggered by raising your body temperature, which means you may exit a nice hot shower, or hot tub, or the steam room and discover one or both feet have turned red, for example. It’s temporary and likely goes away in a few minutes.

Testing for SFN requires a skin biopsy and there are amazing new test kits available now that a physician can order. If your doctor does a regular EMG (electromyography) study on you, it will be normal. That’s the frustrating and confusing part - SFN does not show up on conventional EMG studies or nerve conduction studies.

The causes of SFN vary and may be tied to infections like Lyme disease or shingles, or endocrine conditions like diabetes. Another frequent, but hard to pinpoint cause is autoimmunity. Furthermore, 40 percent of people with fibromyalgia are thought to suffer with some degree of SFN. One more interesting cause for this uncomfortable condition is the use of (or withdrawal from) SSRI antidepressants.

As for treatment, it varies based upon the etiology. We see best effects from intravenous immunoglobulins (IV IG), as well as anti-seizure drugs like pregabalin and gabapentin. I’ve written a more comprehensive article discussing more symptoms and treatments, as well as proper testing. I will know to email it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter. To do that, visit my website suzycohen.com.

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Freehold Area Health Department Extends Pet License Renewal FR EEHOLD – The Freehold A rea Health Department has extended pet license renewal until March 31.

Licensing Your Pet Has Several Benefits: It ensures that animals receive vaccinations against diseases such as rabies, which is potentially fatal to humans and other animals.

It tells animal control officers that a dog or cat has an owner, helping to reunite the pet with his family.

All dogs owned by Freehold Townsh ip residents must be licensed by

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Understanding Shoulder Replacement Surgery By: Kimberly Salvato, DPT

TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT (TSA):

The total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) was first performed in the United States in the 1950’s. Now, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulders replaced each year. The goal is to decrease pain, while increasing mobility, strength, and function.

fractures. The most common cause is advanced osteoarthritis meaning the joint’s smooth cartilage lining has deteriorated. Surgery is considered when conservative treatments (rehabilitation, injection, medication) have failed.

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

This decision should be made between you, your family, and your orthopedic surgeon.

If conservative treatment did not relieve symptoms, then TSA can be a great option to help increase your independence, and regain your quality of life.

TSA: TOTAL V. REVERSE

SHOULDER ANATOMY

The shoulder is composed of three bones: the humerus (upper arm), scapula (shoulder blade), and clavicle (collar bone).

Like a ball and socket joint, the head of the humerus (the ball) fits into the socket of the scapula (glenoid cavity). Next is the rotator cuff, made up of four muscles which hold the head of the humerus into the glenoid cavity.

CAUSES:

Causes for a TSA include rheumatoid arthritis, disease of the rotator cuff, osteonecrosis, and humeral head

AFTER SURGERY

Post-operative Physical therapy has a large success rate though results can vary.

Restricted use of their hand, and wrist begins soon after, and their elbow and shoulder in approximately six weeks.

Unrestricted use may begin as early as eight weeks.

It is important to realize pain typically lasts until 6-12 months. After one year, 95% of patients enjoy pain-free function!

• Total: Replaces the damaged joint with prosthetics.

KIMBERLY SALVATO, DPT Typically, the head Kimberly Salvato received her of the humerus, and Bachelors of Science in Biology and the glenoid cavity minor in Behavioral Neuroscience at the Richard Stockton College of are both replaced. A New Jersey in 2012. Following the metal ball and stem completion of her undergraduate replace damaged degree, Kimberly attended humeral head. The graduate school at the University glenoid cavity is replaced with a smooth of the Sciences in Philadelphia and received her plastic surface.

Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015. As a student, • Reverse: With severe damage or rotator cuff tears, Reverse TSA allows for less pain and increased function. The socket and ball are switched; ball replaces the shoulder socket, and the socket is attached where humerus had been. The deltoid muscle becomes the primary mover during elevation.

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Continued From Page 16 How To Make A Dinosaur Mohn shared the techniques he uses in his museum work.

“I’m best known for making three dimensional reconstructions of the skeletons of small dinosaurs, early birds and pterosaurs.

Because of their small size and delicate bones, it makes more sense to sculpt models of the bones than to prepare them out of the rock which would also destroy delicate impressions of feathers and skin,” he said.

“When possible, I obtain high quality casts of the actual fossils and use those as references and to pull measurements from. I supplement that with full sized enlargements of drawn reconstructions of the skeletons and refer to other more complete specimens to fill in missing parts,” he added.

Mohn said each bone is made as accurate as possible and each joint made as a working joint so that the skeleton can be mounted in any position the living animal could assume.

“I taught myself how to use a variety of tools, including brazing rigs for making metal armatures, grinding and engraving tools for doing sculpture too fine to be done by hand and amassed a collection of sculpting tools, dental tools, (and I) made tools to do the work,” Mohn said.

He noted that “sculpted life reconstructions start in a similar fashion. I make an enlarged drawing to the size of the piece to be done, then prepare a metal armature.

I make a fairly accurate model of the skull and then add taxidermy eyes, musculature and skin, much like forensic reconstruction, but in this case, the dead have been dead for millions of years and I have to rely on comparisons with the anatomy of living animals to suggest the musculature.”

“When I started, very little was known about the skins of dinosaurs, beyond a few impressions of scales from some larger species. Today we know that many of the carnivorous dinosaurs had feathers and possibly some of the herbivorous dinosaurs as well,” he said.

“I bulk out my metal armature with crumpled aluminum foil and then cover that with a layer of Sculpey, making a rough model of the animal’s body, pulling measurements from the drawing and transferring them to the sculpture with plotters. This ensures that the animal is accurately proportioned,” he added.

Mohn sometimes make a rough sculpture of the skeleton before adding the muscles, baking the sculpture between layers so that he is always working on a hard surface. A final thin layer of Super Sculpey is then spread over the muscle layer and embossed with latex skin molds. He either makes up his own mold or makes them from the skins of modern reptiles that have similar scale patterns as the known dinosaur skins.

“I’ve pulled scale stamps from a variety of sources including lizards, turtles and snakes and on one occasion, from a nineteenth century Bible,” he added.

As to his typical week Mohn said, “I have a 9 to 5 job that I can rely on to pay the bills between artwork. Occasionally I have had

The Howell Times, March 13, 2020, Page 21 artwork that paid well enough that I could just do that for a year. Generally, when I’m on assignment for a museum, I’m also on deadline, so I will work long hours to get the work out. Each job is different, so I can’t really say there is a typical pattern.”

Every Dino Tells A Story Working in such a unique and artistic field, Mohn has had a few humorous incidents over the years. “Part of my job is restoration work. I was restoring and mounting the cast foot bones of a T-Rex one time and was painting that in my front yard. A car drove by and then backed up very slowly and stopped while the occupants gawked.”

He also recalled when he was restoring a 120-year-old Japanese giant spider crab from the Rutgers Geology Museum shortly after moving into his new home. “This is an actual specimen and had become quite fragile over the years it had been on display to the point that it was falling apart.

“I got the job of hardening it and strengthening it so that it could last another 100 years or so on display. It is a huge specimen with an arm span of 11 feet and a carapace as big as my chest. I was working on one of the claws (six feet long) in my backyard when my new neighbor looked over the fence and gasped. “Is that a crab?” I wasn’t sure how that was going to proceed, but he and his wife came over and took pictures,” Mohn said.

Mohn said he’s enjoyed his times working in public view. “One day I was finishing up the restoration of the legs of the mastodon skeleton at the Rutgers Geology Museum and was trimming excess paint from between the toes. A little boy wanted to know what I was doing and I told him I was giving it a pedicure.”

How Real Is “Jurassic Park?”

As to watching films like the “Jurassic Park” franchise or any version of King Kong, “I’ve never seen an accurate depiction of a dinosaur on film, not even the shows that were made for television, such as “Walking with Dinosaurs.” It is always amazing to me that while the studios will hire excellent paleo artists as consultants, they never use them to do the actual work,” Mohn said.

He added, “the dinosaurs made for Jurassic Park were designed by Mark “Crash” McCreery, who as far as I know never had any training in paleontology and never checked his work against real material. His T-Rex is one of the finest depictions of that species I’’ve seen cinematically, but it still has inaccuracies.

“His velociraptor and his triceratops, though, bear very little resemblance to the actual animals. It’s difficult for me to watch one of these movies and suspend disbelief, even when the writers include an out, by noting that the animals aren’t direct clones and so might not look like real dinosaurs at all (a quote from Jurassic World),” Mohn said.

“Technically, we see dinosaurs every day, because birds are a type of dinosaur. And even the extinct ones, we’ve seen their skeletons and in some cases the impressions (Dinosaur - See Page 23)

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Continued From Page 21 of their skins, scales and feathers. There are several lovely dinosaur mummies on exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History,” Mohn said.

“Their bodies were buried in fine grained mud and then the flesh was replaced by stone over time, the scales and wrinkles of the hide preserved by the natural mold that had formed around their bodies. In some spectacular cases, even the shapes of their bodies and muscles are preserved. There are even two dinosaurs that include impressions of their internal organs,” he said.

As to a dinosaur’s true color, “we didn’t know anything about dinosaur color until relatively recently. It seemed like something that we just couldn’’t possibly ever know.

We are slowly peeling back even that layer,” Mohn said.

He noted that “one of the small carnivorous dinosaurs was covered with hair-like feathers, that they were reddish in color and the tail was striped. Another is known to have had very dark, possibly black feathers. A recent armored dinosaur fossil is known to have had a reddish top side, but more of a cream-colored underside. Chemistry and various wavelengths of light have been employed to reveal those secrets.

“It’s reasonable to assume that the extinct dinosaurs had patterned skins. Some of them may have been brightly colored, if only during the breeding season. I tend to follow the model of large animals today when coloring the larger dinosaurs, subtle camouflage and more grays and browns.

Some artists add gaudy colors, but I’m guessing that dinosaurs with horns or spikes relied more on their shape for display than for color. In the end, who really knows?”

Mohn asked.

Mohn’s most difficult job “was probably restoring the Japanese giant spider crab. It had deteriorated to the point that much of its limbs were about the consistency and thickness of cardboard tubes. I had to harden them with washes of cyanoacrylate glue and resin and fiberglass, build an internal support armature and then paint it. That ended up taking about a year.”

One of Mohn’s most rewarding jobs was building a huge diorama for the Delaware Museum of Natural History. “That included four 1/10th scale dinosaurs, a crocodile, a turtle and thousands of plants and trees, including three giant redwoods. The entire job took about a year to complete and required the skills of a cabinet maker, a muralist and

The Howell Times, March 13, 2020, Page 23 me to produce. It was on exhibit for twenty years, but sadly has been dismantled.”

Mohn got assignments through agents for a number of years. “They had been in the business for decades and mostly worked as illustrators. They would occasionally get sculpture requests and passed those on to me and Paul Sorton. In recent years I have become sufficiently well known that I’m contacted directly.”

He is a member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontologists and as such, his work is seen by museum professionals and they contact him when they want a job done.

“I’ve also been contacted by people who see my work online. Often they have no idea what it might cost. Sometimes they can afford it, but a lot of times I have people expecting that they can get an original piece of artwork for maybe $50. I have to gently explain the economics to them and that’s why most of my clients are museums and universities.”

As to his own favorite dinosaur, the seven-year resident of Jackson said, “that’s changed over the years. Triceratops and stegosaurus were big favorites for years.

Brachiosaurus is another favorite but probably my absolute favorites are the elegant dromaeosaur species, the most famous of those being velociraptor.

“I should note that the animal depicted in the movies bears no resemblance to the actual velociraptor and in fact bears no resemblance to any of the real dromaeosaur species. Michael Crichton, the author of ‘Jurassic Park’ started the trend of calling dromaeosaurs ‘raptors.’ No paleontologist called them that. Raptors are birds of prey, not dromaeosaurs.” Mohn said.

Mohn added, the real velociraptor is not much more than seven feet long and only about three and half feet high. “While that may seem rather underwhelming, a living velociraptor would be attention grabbing.

We know they were covered with feathers and might even have been capable of gliding. They weren’t the fastest dinosaur species, but could have easily outrun a human if they were somehow resurrected in the present day.”

His work and knowledge were both put on display when he was a guest at his niece’s grade school in Manchester and his nephews’ high school in Pennsylvania, where he guest lectured to the art classes for a day.

“I was invited to lecture at a grade school in Toms River and briefly had some sculptures on view at the Ocean County Library.

I’ve also lectured at Rutgers and in scientific venues,” he said.

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2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 3. Flip spatula-size portions of hash and lightly (1/2 cup) repack in the skillet. Cook until browned on the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil second side, about 2 minutes. Flip again and brown 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin the bottom once more, about 2 minutes. Serve.

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