2021-12-18 - The Howell Times

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County SPCA (Above) Hundreds ran into the freezing cold water to raise funds benefiting the MCSPCA. (Right) The Doggy Paddle Polar Plunge event was held for the first time, raising nearly $85,000 for homeless animals. (Bottom right) Many participants brought their own furry companion for a fun day at Belmar Beach.

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Over 250 animal lovers jumped into the ice-cold ocean to benef it the Monmouth County SPCA at their First Annual Doggy Paddle Polar

Plunge event.

“It was a crisp 52 degrees on the beach… and we welcomed over 250 supporters to our newest event! What made the day even better was having so many adorable dogs join us

while proudly wearing their 2021 “SupPAWter” bandannas,” the Monmouth County SPCA said.

Supporters came together at Belmar Beach on November 27 to (Plunge - See Page 3)

Developer Of Fountains Project Sues Township

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – After several meetings discussing the controversial project “The Fountains,” and council members denying the development, the developer has retaliated by filing a lawsuit.

Back in 2018, the project known as “The Fountains” was approved by the Howell Planning Board to construct 105 age-restricted residential units in several multi-story buildings on Route 9 north.

A settlement agreement created many years ago states that if the 105-unit development is opposed, then the developer is permitted to build 408 units that are not just for seniors, Township Attorney Joe Clark explained.

The council members rejected the proposed agreement at the September 14 meeting, knowing that they may face possible litigation. When the agreement was back on the agenda for the Septem-

ber 28 meeting, they tabled it.

At the October 12 meeting, former Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Councilman John Bonevich were present. Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilwoman Pamela Richmond were absent and decided to table the developer’s agreement once again to the next council meeting on October 26.

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No Decisions Made Yet On Marijuana Businesses

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A second public meeting was held to discuss the regulation of cannabis businesses in Howell Township, ending with no decisions being confirmed.

An initial meeting was held on September 14 where several residents voiced their concerns about the possibility of having the businesses and where they should be zoned. The second discussion took place on November 30 to further talk about the topic.

Back in November 2020, New Jersey residents voted to legalize adult use of marijuana.

State officials had given municipalities until August 21 to pass ordinances to prohibit or permit marijuana businesses.

Within Monmouth County, 65.6 percent of residents voted to approve legalization of marijuana, and 34.4 percent voted against.

For Howell, 63.39 percent voted to legalize it.

Despite the votes, council members voted ‘yes’ on August 21 to prohibit marijuana businesses in the town. However, they reassured residents that the ban would be temporary to give the council more time to properly zone and choose where the businesses should be in Howell.

Before the ordinance was adopted, many residents stated that the legalization was a “missed opportunity.”

At the September 14 meeting, Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick provided insight on the issue and spoke about the possible effects cannabis businesses have on law enforcement and policing of the community.

The November 30 meeting began with a presentation by Christa Riddle, the coordinator of the Howell Alliance, on “Fact-Based Considerations for Responsible Recreational Cannabis Licensing Municipal Policy.”

The Howell Alliance collaborates across the community to prevent substance abuse, underage drinking and marijuana use, alcoholism, tobacco/nicotine use, vaping and other at-risk behaviors. It also promotes physical, mental, emotional and social well-being and the reduction of substance use and mental (Marijuana - See Page 2)

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Riddle discussed that out of the about 39,500 residents of voting age in Howell, less than half, 19,934, voted to legalize marijuana.

“It is not a sweeping majority, or even

a majority, especially when you consider only 37% of the total Howell population across all ages voted yes. Our elected decision-makers and hired professionals have a duty to serve and to make responsible policy for all community members, not just 50%; regardless of age or voting, they must act in the best interest in all of the public’s benefit including health, safety and well-being,” Riddle said.

Four crucial factors Riddle wanted the

council members to consider when it comes to responsible cannabis licensing are: youth; community health and well-being; law enforcement; and community impact and cost-benefit.

In addition, Riddle noted that allowing cannabis businesses in town impact underage marijuana use.

After Riddle concluded her presentation, Mayor Theresa Berger questioned how the process of purchasing marijuana

would work.

“If we decide to move forward and open a facility in Howell or any one of the types… we heard Andy (the police chief) and I would like to show the processes that are put in place for adults to go into those facilities,” Berger said.

“You could say, ‘Well, the adult went into a liquor store and bought a bottle for a kid,’ I get it. We can’t solve the deviants of it. We can try to set a good process and protocol. If there is a deviant out there it is just going to happen unfortunately…

There are adults in the audience who have voted for it, there are adults in every one of these rooms nowadays that voted for it,” Berger added.

The mayor proceeded asking for Riddle’s thought process on the adults who have voted for it, and feel that if the majority of the state has voted for it, “why can they not be able to purchase weed in my own town.”

She further stated that residents could just go one town over to purchase it.

Riddle responded explaining that she was not speaking personally, but speaking from a professional perspective. She said she presented the data, and stated it was not a majority of the community who voted for cannabis legalization.

Howell resident Ryan Marlow, a U.S. Navy veteran who spoke at previous meetings on the matter, said how Riddle’s presentation only addressed the negatives of marijuana.

“We all know there are plenty of benefits to the use of marijuana. While she (Riddle) has done a phenomenal job pointing out all the negatives, I did not hear one positive about the use of marijuana. I would love to create a presentation to tell you about the positives of marijuana and what it can do for people, but I don’t think I have to do that. I think you all know what the benefits are,” Marlow said.

He further discussed how beneficial cannabis businesses would be for the Township as they could generate revenue.

“We’ve talked about in the past how towns have made revenue off of marijuana sales.

The highest amount I saw was a town in South Jersey making $160,000 a year… out of one dispensary. What can $160,000 do for our town?” Marlow said. “There are plenty of locations this town has, vacant buildings, that these places can go into, that I think we should defi nitely look at if we come to an agreement that we are going to allow it in the town.”

“I am tired of hearing the discussions about if we need to allow it (cannabis businesses), it is not a matter of ‘if.’ While she (Riddle) did present data that showed the voters, there was one discrepancy I found in that data. She said 50% of Howell voters voted for it, that is inaccurate. According to the Monmouth County Voters Association, from the data on their website, it was 58%,” Marlow added.

Marlow ended his discussions by urging the council members to move forward on the issue while they still have options.

The meeting ended with no conclusive decisions being made on marijuana businesses in Howell. It has not been confirmed whether a third meeting will be schedule to further talk about the topic.

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Continued From Page 1 raise funds for the animal shelter, helping displaced animals find a forever home.

You can say everyone was “freezin’ for a reason,” with about 150 participants racing into the freezing ocean water. And don’t worry, only humans were allowed to “take the plunge,” while many furry

Developer:

Continued From Page 1 After the public comment portion closed at the October 26 meeting, Bonevich wanted to clarify that his issue with the plan is it being a four-story development.

Richmond said she would be voting ‘no’ in order to side with the Democrats to

The Howell Times, December 18, 2021, Page 3 companions stood on the sidelines to watch their owners scream as they jumped into the cold water.

The reason why the Monmouth County SPCA started this annual event is to raise funds to help care for the thousands of animals that come through the shelter every year. This fi rst-time event raised nearly $85,000, all thanks to the event sponsors and of course the plunge participants.

“We are still ‘SWIMMING’ in gratitude over the success of our First Annual Doggy Paddle Polar Plunge. The event brought out lots of new faces, as well as familiar friends, who braved the November ocean all to support homeless animals,” MCSPCA Spokesperson Lindsay Sanator said. “It was a beautiful day in Belmar with lots of smiles (both human and canine) and we couldn’t have asked for more. We want to thank

everyone who supported this event which raised nearly $85,000 for the lifesaving programs at the Monmouth County SPCA!” Sanator and everyone at the MCSPCA gave a special thank you to all the volunteers, the Belmar Police Department, and Belmar Beach that helped made the event successful.

The donate or to learn more about the MCSPCA, visit monmouthcountyspca.org.

“stop the development.”

At the end of the meeting, Berger, Bonevich, O’Donnell and Richmond voted ‘no’ and Russo voted ‘yes,’ ultimately failing the Fountains project. As a result, the developer has now come forward to file a lawsuit against Howell Township.

According to the lawsuit, 6461 Route 9 Howell, LLC and Paula O’Neill, owner

of that property, are named as plaintiffs.

Documents state that the developer has filed an injunction and is seeking a building permit from Howell and guarantee that the township will restrain from any action that interferes with construction.

Documents further state that if the project is blocked the company will default on its $23 million loans, the developer

claims.

In addition, the lawsuit says the developer has invested at least $2.83 million in the project and also seeks a refund of a woodlands management per mit fee of $98,600, claiming the developer overpaid.

At this time, township officials have not commented or responded to the lawsuit.

Video Footage Released Of Fatal Long Branch Shooting

By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BRANCH – The Attorney General’s Office has released footage from three different sources of the fatal police shooting that occurred on November 6 in Long Branch.

Although the fatal shooting remains under investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), recordings from two body worn cameras, a mobile video recorder in a police car and a residential camera have been released.

Officials identified the decedent as Mark D.

Walker, II, 34, of Woodbridge, Virginia and today investigators met with the family to review the recordings.

On November 5 around 5:10 p.m., members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office attempted to execute a search warrant at 274 Chelsea Avenue, Apartment 1, in Long Branch.

While detectives were executing the warrant, Walker shot one of the detectives in the lower leg.

Detectives then repositioned outside of the building and Walker barricaded himself inside with an infant child. Members of the Monmouth

County Emergency Response Team were then brought to the scene.

According to officials, a fire began in the apartment around 2 a.m. on November 6. Walker fled the building with the infant in his arms and fired several rounds from a handgun at officers.

Subsequently, three members of the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team returned fire, hitting Walker, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The infant was not injured.

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Congressman Smith: “Injustice Need Not Be Forever” In Regards To Abortion From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last July, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) and the Mississippi congressional delegation led 228 Members of Congress - 44 Senators and 184 Members of the House of Representative - in submitting an amicus brief arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court should affirm the constitutionality of Mississippi’s law prohibiting abortions after 15 weeks.[1] On the steps outside the Supreme Court during oral arguments before the Justices on Dobbs v. Jackson, Rep. Smith, co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, said: “Injustice need not be forever. By affirming the Mississippi law, the Supreme Court can make a powerful step towards inclusion and justice and respect for the weakest and most vulnerable.

“In 1973, the Supreme Court abandoned women and babies to what is now the multi-billion-dollar abortion industry.

“Shockingly, since the infamous 1973 decisions legalizing abortion-on-demand,

more than 62.5 million unborn children have been killed - a staggering loss of children‘s lives that equates with the entire population of Italy.

“Abrogating both duty and due diligence, the 1973 Court wrote: ‘we need not resolve the difficult question of when human life begins.’ Sidestepping that threshold question and giving no benefit of any doubt to the child, they went on to legalize and enable abortion on demand as if the baby was a tumor to be excised or a disease to be vanquished.

“For decades, right up to this very moment, abortion advocates have gone to extraordinary lengths to ignore, trivialize, and cover up the battered baby victim. But today, thanks to ultrasound, unborn babies are more visible than ever before.

“Why does dismembering a child with sharp knives, pulverizing a child with powerful suction devices, or chemically poisoning a baby with any number of toxic chemicals, fail to elicit so much as a scintilla of empathy, mercy or compassion from the so-called pro-choice crowd?

“Today, science informs us that birth is an event - albeit a very important one - but an event in the life of a child. It is not the

beginning of life.

“Modern medicine today also treats unborn children with disability or disease as a patient in need of diagnosis and treatment.

There has been an explosion in interventions that have saved children’s lives and mitigated many problems that they may face when the disability, for example, was not diagnosed and treated early.

“Unborn babies are society’s youngest patients and deserve benign, life-affirming medical interventions. All unborn babies deserve our respect and our love, not death by abortion.

“Someday future generations of Americans will look back on us and wonder how and why such a rich and seemingly enlightened society, professing to being devoted to human rights, so blessed and endowed with the capacity to protect the weakest and most vulnerable, could have instead so aggressively promoted death to children and the exploitation of women by abortion.

“Injustice need not be forever. By affirming the Mississippi law, the Supreme Court can make a powerful step towards inclusion and justice and respect for the weakest and most vulnerable.

“A 2021 Marist poll found that 65 percent of Americans want Roe v. Wade reinterpreted by either sending the issue back to the States, or to stop legalized abortion.

“The Dobbs case also underscores the radically extreme abortion policies in the United States compared to abortion laws around the world. The U.S. stands with China, North Korea, Vietnam, Canada, Netherlands (24 weeks) and Singapore (24 weeks) in allowing abortion on demand after 20 weeks.

“Most countries however have laws that protect children in the womb from elective abortion after the first trimester, if not sooner. The Center for Reproductive Rights, while arguing against Mississippi’s ban at 15 weeks, details the world’s abortion laws on its World Abortion Laws map listing the 72 countries worldwide that allow ‘abortion on request’ explaining the ‘most common gestational limit for countries in this category is 12 weeks.’”

[1] In Dobbs v. Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court granted review to a challenge of a Mississippi law prohibiting abortions after 15 weeks gestation. The Court will consider whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional. This question gives the Court the opportunity to reconsider the abortion precedents preventing states from passing laws to protect an unborn baby before viability that were established in the Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey decisions.

Booker, Menendez Bill Will Protect Identity Of Federal Judges Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and co-author of the bill, and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), lead and co-author of the bill, applauded the passage of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021 by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The legislation comes after the fatal, targeted attack last year on U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas’s New Jersey home. The bill, named for Judge Salas’s son who was murdered during the violent home invasion last year, would safeguard the personally identifiable information of federal judges and their immediate families that could leave them vulnerable to potential threats.

In July 2020, a man posing as a delivery driver went to the home of Judge Salas and opened fire, critically wounding her

husband, Mark Anderl, and killing their 20-yearold son, Daniel. The gunman had previously argued a case before Judge Salas and used publicly available information to target the judge and her family. Since the attack, Judge Salas has made advocating for greater safety and privacy protections for federal judges a personal mission.

The bill passed through the Judiciary Committee without opposition and with broad bipartisan support.

“I am grateful that Senators of both parties came together to support the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act - urgently needed legislation that will help protect the privacy and safety of federal judges and their families,” said Senator Booker, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “No person who takes on the responsibility of serving as a federal judge should ever have to live in fear that they or their family could be targeted by someone who is able to access their personal information easily online. As we continue to grieve and stand with the Salas family in honoring

the memory of their son Daniel, we must never forget that tragic day, and we must ensure that this legislation is passed by the full Senate.”

“I made a personal commitment to Judge Salas that I would push for legislation to better protect those who serve on our federal judiciary. Today, we are one step closer to fulfilling that promise with this important legislation passing the Senate Judiciary Committee,” said Sen. Menendez, who recommended Judge Salas to President Barack Obama for appointment to the federal bench. “Over the past several years, we have witnessed increased threats against the men and women who serve on our federal judiciary. To ensure the sanctity of judicial independence and to help prevent another devastating tragedy like the one endured by Judge Salas, I urge my colleagues in Congress to swiftly pass this commonsense, bipartisan bill.”

“My husband and I thank the Senate Judiciary Committee from our hearts,” Judge Salas said. “Daniel’s death showed tragically that threats against federal judges are real, and they have dire consequences. I urge Congress to follow the committee’s lead and ensure that judges

can perform their duties without fear, for themselves or their families.”

The Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act would shield the personally identifiable information of federal judges and their immediate family who share their residence, including home addresses, social security numbers, contact information, tax records, marital and birth records, vehicle information, photos of their vehicle and home, and the name of the schools and employers of their immediate family members.

The legislation establishes guidelines for federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial data collectors to create safeguards to protect the personal information of active, senior, recalled, or retired federal judges and their immediate families by: • Prohibiting gover nment agencies from publicly posting judges’ personally identifiable information and allowing judges to request the removal of their information within 72 hours if it is already posted; • Creating a federal grant program for state and local governments to help cover costs to prevent the release of judges’ (Government - See Page 11)

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Annual Thanksgiving Home Delivered Meal Program

–Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – The Howell Senior Center would like to thank everyone involved in their Annual Thanksgiving Home Delivered Meal program. Gene Young and Anna and Hal Ornstein did an amazing job as usual coordinating getting meals donated for this event. They had 195 meals donated for the event. They thank the following nursing homes/rehabs for their donation and participation: • Allaire Rehab & Nursing in Freehold • Preferred Care at Wall

• Bartley Manor in Jackson • Beacon of Life in Oceanport • The Chelsea at Manalapan They also thank the men and women in blue from the Howell Township Police Department for coming in and delivering all the meals to seniors. This is a huge undertaking and group project every year. It is done again for the Easter/Passover holidays and every year it is a success. The Howell Senior Center is honored to be part of such an amazing community.

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Teachers Receive Golden Apples Awards

–Photo courtesy Howell Township Public Schools HOWELL – Congratulations to Ms. Ebeling, Ms. Eiffert, and Ms. Breunig for receiving their Golden Apples on December. Thank you for 25 years of service to Howell students!

Fire Bureau Attends Christmas Tree Live Burn Demonstration

–Photo courtesy Howell Township Fire Bureau HOWELL – On December 1, the Howell Township Fire Bureau attended the annual Christmas Tree live burn demonstration at the Monmouth County Fire Academy sponsored by the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board and the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety.

Safe holiday decorating tips were emphasized on keeping families safe as they

prepare their homes for the holiday season.

In addition, a side-by-side comparison of a room equipped with a working sprinkler system and one without, were burned showing the effects of each room in the event a fire occurred.

The Fire Bureau will be sharing more important holiday fire safety tips throughout the holiday season.

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VEGETABLES Eggplant Parmigiana…………………………$45 Eggplant Rollatini.……………………………$45 Broccoli Rabe Sauteed...……………………...$50 Sauteed String Beans w/Garlic & Oil.………...$40 Stuffed Mushrooms (Oreganata)…………….$40 Stuffed Mushrooms (Sausage)……………….$45 Broccoli Spears (Garlic & Oil)…………………$40 Oven Roasted Potatoes………………………$40 APPETIZERS Mini Rice Balls...………………………………$35 Mini Sicilian Rice Balls.……………….………$40 Potato Croquettes……………………………$35 Prosciutto Balls..………………………………$40 Fried Ravioli..….………………………………$45 Fried Breaded Zucchini Sticks………………..$45 Mozzarella Sticks……………………………...$45 Chicken Fingers (approx. 40 pcs)…………….$50 Artichoke Oreganata………. . ……………….$65 Italian Assorted Platter (rice balls, fried ravioli, zucchini sticks, mozzarella sticks. pigs in a blanket) . .…. $60 SALAD Baby Green Salad…………………………….$30 Garden Salad.……………….………………...$30 Caesar Salad…………………………………..$30

Holiday Seafood Dishes Half Tray Serves 10-12 People

Baked Clams Oreganata...……………………$55 Seafood Fra Diavolo…….…………………….$70 (shrimps, clams, mussels & calamari) Zuppa Di Pesce ………………………………$75 Filet of Sole (fried or francese) ………….……$65 Shrimp Scampi..………………………………$75 Shrimp Oreganata...…………………………..$75 Seafood Salad...………………priced accordingly (a mix of calamari, scungilli, shrimp with celery & olives) Jumbo Shrimp Salad....………priced accordingly (Jumbo shrimp w/celery, olives, oil and lemon juice) Baccalà Salad ...………………priced accordingly Octopus Salad ...………………priced accordingly

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Small Serves 10-12 / Large Serves 15-20 SM LG

Cold Antipasto Platter ………………. . $60… $95 Mozzarella & Tomato Platter …………. . $55…$80 Bruschetta Platter. . .…………………… $45…$70 Shrimp Cocktail………………………. . . $80…$140 Assorted Cheese Platter.. ……………… $60…$90 Italian Cold Cut Platter. ..……………… $75…$110 American Cold Cut Platter. ...…………… $65…$90 Caprese Combo Platter ………………. . $75… $110

Wishing You & Your Family A Merry Christmas, & A Happy, Healthy New Year!

Visit our website or call us for the full catering menu: www.bellaitaliajackson.com

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TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, Township of Howell, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2022 on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: January 12, February 9, March 9 (reorganization), April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14.

AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Officials Honor Retiring Clerk

All regular meetings shall be held at the District Office, 1320 Maxim Southard Road, Howell, New Jersey. Public participation at the regular public meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer.

The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

Workshop session meetings for 2022 will be scheduled and held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. when needed.

All workshop session meetings shall be held at the District Office, 1320 Maxim Southward Road, Howell, New Jersey. The public will not be permitted to participate in the workshop session meetings but may be present.

The agenda for the workshop session meetings shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

The public may be excluded from portions of the regular and workshop session meetings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office wishes all the best to their good friend and colleague Susan D’Onofrio who is retiring from the office.

Susan was hired as an Agency Aide by Prosecutor John Kaye in February of 1988.

Over the next 33 years, she served the office honorably and with distinction, and was promoted to the title of Clerk 2 in 2011 and Clerk 3 in 2014. Susan was responsible for coordinating the distribution of office mail,

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As anybody at the MCPO will tell you, Susan’s absence will be keenly felt – not only because she was a valuable part of the day-to-day operations at the office, but also due to her sunny disposition that couldn’t help but make everybody’s day a little better.

On behalf of Acting Prosecutor Linskey and the entire Front Office, they wish the best to “Susie” in retirement. She’ll be missed!

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personally identifiable information from any agency that operates a database or registry that contains this information; • Authorizing funding for state and local governments to create or expand programs to protect judges’ personally identifiable information, such as programs to redact information from tax, property, and state motor vehicle records, among others, or the hiring of a third party to scrub the information from the internet; • Prohibiting commercial data collectors from selling, trading, licensing, purchasing, or providing judges’ personally identifiable information, and authorizing

the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) to provide data brokers with a current list of federal judges and their immediate family members for the purpose of compliance and; • Allowing injunctive relief and a private right-of-action for violations of the law.

The bill would also authorize funding for the AO and U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) to monitor and assess online threats, maintain records, investigate complaints, and address acts of aggression and violations. It would also allow the USMS to hire additional intelligence analysts, deputy U.S. Marshals, and other personnel to ensure the agency is able to anticipate and deter threats against federal judges.

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Michael J. Deem, Esq.

By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates The rules on robocalls and robotexts: • FCC rules limit many types of robocalls, though some calls are permissible if prior consent is given.

• Rules differ between landline and wireless phones; however, calls and text messages have the same protection under FCC rules.

• Wireless and landline home phones are protected against telemarketing robocalls made without prior written consent from the recipient.

• An existing commercial relationship does not constitute permission to be robocalled or texted.

• Consent to be called or texted cannot be a condition of a sale or other commercial transaction.

• Consumers can take back their permission to be called or texted in any reasonable way.

A calling company cannot require someone to fill out a form and mail it in as the only way to revoke consent.

• All non-emergency robocalls, both telemarketing and informational, require a consumer’s permission to be made to a wireless phone. These calls can include political, polling, and other non-telemarketing robocalls.

• Telemarketers and robocallers are allowed to call a wrong number only once before updating their lists. This most commonly comes up when someone who consented

to be called or texted gave up that number, which was reassigned to someone else.

Callers have resources available to them to help them know ahead of time if a number’s “owner” has changed.

• Urgent calls or texts specifically for health or fraud alerts may be allowed without prior consent. They must be free, and consumers can say “stop” at any time.

• Phone companies face no legal barriers to offering consumers the use of technologies that block robocalls to any phone. • The FCC encourages companies to offer this resource.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: • To block telemarketing calls, register your number on the Do Not Call list - which protects both landline and wireless phone numbers: www.donotcall.gov, • Ask your phone company to offer robocall-blocking technology.

• If you use robocall-blocking technology already, it often helps to let that company know which numbers are producing unwanted calls so they can help block those calls for you and others.

• Tell unwanted callers that you do not consent to the call, make a record of the caller’s number and when you made your request not to be called, and let the FCC know if the caller does not comply with your request.

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

The Psychoactive Properties Of Nutmeg

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Recently I made some homemade vanilla eggnog and used freshly grated whole nutmeg. It really does make a difference if you grate a whole nutmeg versus regular powdered nutmeg spice. The flavor is incredibly richer with the former. The recipe is posted at my website, but the point is nutmeg is a super interesting spice with tons of health benefits.

But you may not realize it naturally contains a compound that can get you a tad bit high!

It’s called the nutmeg high. The psychoactive properties of nutmeg might explain why that one relative gets all weird after Thanksgiving dinner which often contains a recipe with nutmeg!

Nutmeg has compounds in it that impact the brain and for sensitive individuals it may be a little too much. The worst part is that children and teens are usually the ones getting into trouble with nutmeg because the nutmeg challenge trend started on a popular social media app called TikTok. The results have been devastating and lead to some fatalities.

Before you go and trash the nutmeg in your home, I want to tell you that the myristicin is in your parsley, anise, cinnamon, clove, fennel, parsley, and star anise, and basil!

There’s just not that much in those other spices. And moreover, the kids trying to trip off the myristicin aren’t going for those other herbs, they’re looking in the cabinet for the nutmeg.

Nutmeg has medicinal properties that make it a delicious, health-giving spice. It is known to help with sleep, blood pressure, inflamma-

tion, stomach problems, and pain. It’s a strong anti-inflammatory and has anti-tumorigenic properties. I don’t want to scare you away from nutmeg when it is a superfood. It even improves memory and if used correctly in recipes, it will enhance the flavor of any dish!

Using it properly is key. Recipes call for small amounts, usually one-quarter or half of a teaspoon to the batter or soup you’re making. It’s a very tiny amount compared to the whole recipe. But kids and some adults are being dumb and taking a whole teaspoon, and sometimes up to a tablespoon or two! This can lead to fatal consequences depending on the individual.

The psychoactive compounds in nutmeg spice put the sympathetic nervous system into action, and this can cause fight or flight symptoms. In excess, one may experience dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion and heart rhythm abnormalities. If there is a pre-existing heart condition, even a teaspoon or two can be fatal!

The difficulty is that the LSD-like effects don’t occur right away, the spice is fully ingested and absorbed into the bloodstream before the dreadful situation presents itself symptomatically. Eventually one may experience toxic effects such as dizziness, vertigo, tachycardia, hallucinations, disorientation to time and space, depersonalization, dysphoria, nausea/vomiting, and more.

Nutmeg is easily a superfood, with tremendous health benefits. When abused it can lead to intoxication. Please read your recipes carefully and keep an eye on what your kids or grandkids are watching on social media.

(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) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office MONMOUTH COUNTY – Guess who is celebrating a birthday and turning 9? Join Sheriff Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office in wishing K-9 Tango a very Happy Birthday. Tango is highly trained in narcotics/patrol and a great asset when assisting in combatting the proliferation of drugs in Monmouth County. Tango has been a member of the MCSO’s K-9 Unit since 2014.

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CLASSIFIEDS Personals

Items Wanted

Established, generous, handsome, SWM in Ocean County seeks one young girlfriend that needs ongoing assistance with college and expenses. To begin correspondence, email note and photo to: hvacrs@yahoo.com.

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Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues , Reggae. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

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Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (51)

Vespa 2006 Silver - 600 miles. Excellent condition. 50cc. One owner. $2,500. 732-673-7072.

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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)

Avon For The Holdays - Make u p , e y e l i n e r a n d e y e s h a d o w, perfume etc. Call for brochure at 732-773-5078.

(1) New Receiver Hitch - Black, size 22x60 LHP, weight carry 500lb, 2-inch square receive tube red reflector, asking price 50 dollars.

Call 732-276-8389.

(1) PASTELES - PASTELES - PASTELES - Authentic Puerto Rican Recipe. Christmas tradition. $40 Dozen Pork or Chicken. Vacuum sealed. Call or text (Cary) 908-770-8537.

(3) Zinger Power Chair - Three years old. Fits in truck. Call 973-9087021. Asking $1,500, RJ. (1)

Items Wanted 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) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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 PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

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(47) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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)

HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755.

Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) NEEDED Female Live-in Aid/ Companion - (24/7). No experience needed. For a 58-year-old disabled veteran. Very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath, all utilities, cable, phone and food are included, plus a small weekly salary.

Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my COVID safe home in Holiday City, Toms River.

Please call 201-306-6839.

(52) AID/COMPANION NEEDED Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South.

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(3) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching exper i e n c e n e c e s s a r y. O n - t h e - j o b training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today!

Help Wanted Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com.

Services Don Carnevale Painting Interior, Some Exterior. Small jobs welcome. Very Neat. Reasonable & Affordable. Senior Discounts.

Low Rates & Free Estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (6) Anyone Interested - in having their office home or apartment cleaned. Contact Diane.

Honest and reliable 845-7629952. Free estimates.

(52) Fall Cleanups - Leaf debris removal, downed branches. Holiday City, Toms River area. Gutter cleaning special $50 average ranch.

Jim 609-335-0330.

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

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) 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) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

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

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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Services 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) ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the-door Omaha Steaks!

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Call 732-350-4427. Seniors and beginners welcome!

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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. (16) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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Expanded Partnership Between Hospitals Wins State Approval FREEHOLD – In a step that clears the way for completion of a unique model for health system co-ownership, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Joseph Quinn has accepted New Jersey Acting Attorney General Andrew Bruck’s approval of CentraState Healthcare System and Atlantic Health System’s plans to expand their successful partnership. Approved under the Community Health Care Assets Protection Act (CHAPA), the ruling is the final regulatory step needed to complete the co-membership transaction.

When finalized by the two organizations, the co-membership agreement will make Atlantic Health the majority corporate member in CentraState and CentraState will join the Atlantic Health System network of care. The partnership will deliver immediate benefits to patients, physicians and caregivers in CentraState’s communities by strengthening its integrated clinical services, physician network and infrastructure through a capital investment of $135 million, outlined in a fiveyear plan endorsed by both systems’ boards.

The new model for partnership will provide CentraState with significant resources to support its longstanding community focus while advancing Atlantic Health’s mission to touch more lives in New Jersey through collaborations for high-quality, value-based care. The CentraState board and leadership team will continue to oversee system operations at Cen-

traState and ensure the continued advancement of its mission to enhance health and well-being in its local community through the compassionate delivery of quality health care.

“We are very pleased to have reached this fi nal step in the regulatory process, and looking forward to closing the transaction with Atlantic Health System so that together, we can continue to build upon our programs and services for the health of the community,” said John Gribbin, President and CEO, CentraState Healthcare System.

The partners are already making exciting progress in creating new technical and clinical advancements in care. Within the first few months of 2022, CentraState will implement the Epic electronic health record (EHR) platform across its system. Epic will improve efficiency and safety, by providing physicians with a patient’s full and up-todate medical record. Once complete, CentraState Medical Center and the system’s other sites of care will join Atlantic Health System on Epic, ensuring that no matter where a patient receives care, their medical information will seamlessly travel with them through the MyChart patient portal.

Physicians in the CentraState network have already joined Atlantic Medical Group, one of New Jersey’s largest physician groups.

Effective June of 2021, nearly 50 CentraState physicians and health care professionals

gained access to Atlantic Health’s nationally recognized services and programs including risk-based contracting initiatives, which have already delivered better results for patients and proven savings.

“Approval of our partnership with CentraState further supports what we have shown throughout our relationship, that we are committed to keeping patients at the center of every decision as we work together to make care more accessible and convenient for every patient,” said Brian Gragnolati, President and CEO, Atlantic Health System.

CentraState patients will immediately benefit from cutting-edge data analytics capabilities. Based on the clinical experiences from Atlantic Health System’s interactions with nearly one million unique individuals over the last year, these data tools allow caregivers to make more efficient, informed decisions that improve outcomes and reduce costs, as evidenced by the success of the Atlantic accountable care organizations (ACOs). These resources will also accelerate CentraState’s journey from a fee-for-service model of contracting to value-based care.

The pending completion of the co-membership arrangement paves the way for future joint venture opportunities, including ambulatory services and other population health strategies, which will make care more accessible, affordable and convenient

for residents in the communities served by CentraState.

The CHAPA ruling is the last regulatory step in a process that began in early 2020 with the signing of a Letter of Intent and continued with last October’s announcement that the two systems had entered into a Definitive Agreement. That work builds upon an already successful clinical affiliation in oncology and neuroscience and existing relationship in the Healthcare Transformation Consortium, designed to provide more affordable health insurance to healthcare system employees across New Jersey.

This latest venture between two of the state’s leading health systems is a clear reflection of their shared mission and values.

Both are grounded by strong ties to their local communities, along with longstanding commitments to clinical excellence, engaged physician leadership, and value-based strategies to improve access to high quality, affordable health care. Both systems also take great pride in their exceptional workplace cultures that value the contributions of every team member while promoting award-winning innovation and compassionate care.

The two systems have planned a “signing ceremony” to finalize the new venture, to take place in the coming weeks. Once complete, the new partnership will officially take effect on January 1, 2022.

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Christmas Trees Donated To All Branches Of Military

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Director Commissioner Tom Arnone and Commissioner Lillian G. Burry traveled to Colts Neck’s The Fir Farm, one of the locations hosting the Trees for Troops initiative. Trees for Troops, which was created by the Christmas Spirit Foundation, provides free, farm-grown Christmas trees to the United States Armed Forces members in all branches of the military and their families. To donate a tree, visit The Fir Farm!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of DEC 18 - DEC 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Friendships and fantasies can float you up above the mundane. Put business ideas on the back burner in the week ahead and focus on building a network of like-minded individuals. Someone can be a rock you can count on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are likely a fabulous spinner of possibilities. Your ability to perceive what others need is enhanced, and you can deliver it. In the week ahead do not be afraid to display admiration, praise, and appreciation for loved ones.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen to the creative ideas of your friends and family. This is not the right week to mold business strategies or to influence the outcome by defending your beliefs. Use an imaginative flair for the dramatic at appropriate times.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may think that things are spinning out of control or that someone is weaving a tale. As the week unfolds you may feel like the traffic warden who must flash a “stop” or “go” sign to keep loved ones from getting carried away.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you hold your head high you should be able to see the blessings that surround you. Be proud of what you have accomplished and do not let negativity erode your confidence. You can look friends and loved ones in the eye this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Compassion can open your heart. You may be attuned to the needs of those with fewer resources and a smaller support system as the week passes by. You might be touched

by tales of troubles that tug at your sympathies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t let some extra money burn a hole in your pocket. Fight off the urge to argue about spending habits or unexpected bills. If you hold on to a few more dollars in the bank in the week ahead you may be happier.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Defending yourself and being on the offense are two different things. If you are tactful, you can achieve cooperation between opposing factions. Loved ones can be practical but unpredictable in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Smile and everyone might smile with you. As this week begins your friendliness and charm can impress and attract others, so this is an excellent time to make new contacts. Steer clear of signing financial contracts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may want to daydream as the week begins but you should not forget to work hard to achieve your goals. Friends may point out flaws in your financial plans or problems that should be addressed, so listen carefully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Remaining flexible and calm in the face of adversity builds a more confident public persona. If you take pride in following the rules and honoring your commitments, you can conquer problems with style in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Working in tandem with a partner and blending your resources can lead to joint benefits in the week ahead.

Family issues can force you to play detective to separate fact from fiction. Show a special someone your romantic side.

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