2022-01-15 - The Howell Times

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–Photo courtesy Jimmy Keelen Firefighters in Mayfield, Kentucky, working through debris where the tornado hit the hardest.

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – With the help of several residents, organizations and businesses in the area, two local responders drove 15 plus hours to Mayfield, Kentucky, to deliver supplies to a fire

department affected by the recent tornado.

On the night of December 10, a category EF4 tor nado ripped th rough the cit y of Mayfield destroying shops, homes and every building in its path.

One of the many buildings wrecked from the storm was the Mayfield Fire Department. Both their Fire Stations #1 and #2 were completely demolished with nothing but rubble left in the aftermath.

Local Oncology Nurse Recognized With Excellence Award

By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BRANCH – With her everyday compassion positively impacting her patients, a Monmouth Medical Center oncology nurse has been honored with the quarterly DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Emma D’Ambrosa, BSN, RN-BC, is a bedside nurse on Monmouth’s Bernard Fromkin Oncology Unit. To best describe her nomination, a colleague said D’Ambrosa is “a nurse first and (Nurse - See Page 2)

–Photo courtesy Monmouth Medical Center DAISY Award winner Emma D’Ambrosa.

Shortly after the devastation, good Samaritans from all over the county came together to help those recovering. Howell Township Police Lt. Joe Markulic and Jackson Township (Donate - See Page 3)

January 15, 2022

Council Votes Richmond As New Deputy Mayor

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – During the Howell Township reorganization meeting, council members elected Councilwoman Pamela Richmond as the new deputy mayor of the town.

In November, former deputy mayor and Councilman Thomas Russo announced he will be stepping down from the governing body.

Russo made his announcement on November 3 in a video post to his Facebook page. He was elected in November 2018 and received the most votes of any council candidate that year. His term was to run from January 2019 through December 2022.

Near the end of 2021, the empty seat on the council was filled by Cou ncilwoma n Suzanne Brennan but the vote did not come easy.

After the council disagreed on who should

fill the seat and they did not have a decisive vote, Brennan was chosen by the GOP officials.

At the January 4 reorganization meeting, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell appointed Richmond for deputy mayor with Brennan seconding it. With a 3 to 2 vote, Richmond was elected and sworn in as deputy mayor.

“I just want to thank my Republican councilwomen for supporting me in my endeavor as deputy mayor. I promise, just like I took the oath, to serve the public and do the best I can, and I am looking forward to working with all new appointed people who applied, all the professionals,” Richmond said. “Even Councilman Bonevich and you mayor,” she added.

O’Donnell, Brennan and R ich mond voted ‘yes’ while Mayor Theresa Berger and (Mayor - See Page 2)

Who Should Appoint Committee Members?

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – During the Howell Council reorganization meeting, new committee members were appointed to the Shade Tree Commission (STC). However, a change in leadership left Mayor Theresa Berger stating that Township Manager Brian Geoghegan is taking her initial power to choose members.

Several of the members currently serving the Shade Tree Commission were appointed by Berger in 2019 for a five-year term. Yet, some members were cut short of their term when Geoghegan appointed new members at the meeting.

Though a number of members were re-appointed by Geoghegan (Members - See Page 3)

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Continued From Page 1 teacher second.”

She’s been a nurse at Monmouth Medical Center for five years, being the chairperson of the Medical-Surgical Shared Governance Council as well as the co-chairperson of the Patient Care Coordinating Council. In addition, she is a member of the Nursing Workplace Environment and Staffing

Council as well as a mentor and preceptor to many new nurses.

“Emma shows her dedication to her patients by working on a professional level to improve the patient experience from within.

Emma is always the person you can go to for help. She is non-judgmental and will go above and beyond to make sure you and your patient are well taken care of. As an oncology nurse, Emma uses her amazing compassion every day to make an impact on

her patients. There have been many nights where Emma has gone above and beyond in patient care,” her colleague said.

D’Ambrosa outperformed her duty when she made a longtime hospice patient feel extra special. She created a “Spa Day” for the patient, giving her a hot water bed bath, brushing and putting her hair into braids and even painting her fingernails and toes her favorite color.

On top of being an excellent nurse, D’Am-

brosa also is an amazing mentor. Every year she takes in multiple new graduate nurses and enjoys doing so.

“She puts passion into making sure the next generation of nurses is prepared and provides safe quality healthcare to all patients of BBR2. Emma is not one to brag about herself but is one of the most committed nurses at MMC, proven through her long list of committee work and amazing patient care. Emma is the most deserving of this award because she does everything but expects nothing,” her colleague added.

The DAISY Award, an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, is a part of the DAISY Foundation. The Foundation was founded by the family of Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), an auto-immune disease.

His widow, Tena, (a DAISY Co-founder) created the acronym, and the Foundation and established the DAISY Recognition Program to honor the super-human work nurses do every day at the bedside.

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Continued From Page 1 Councilman John Bonevich voted ‘no’ against Richmond.

Bonevich commented, asking everyone on the governing body to work together this year and hoped for a better 2022.

Richmond replied stating, “You guys couldn’t even nominate me or vote for my deputy mayor. If that doesn’t show divisiveness...”

During the meeting, Berger and Bonevich voted against Richmond’s appointment and both said they would have appointed O’Donnell instead.

Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 positive cases, the reorganization meeting was held virtually. The next meeting in January will most likely be online through Zoom as well.

Township Survey For Intersections

HOWELL – Howell Township wants your input! As they continue their review of the Township’s Circulation Element of the Master Plan, they will be studying several intersections to gather information and data to determine if improvements are necessary.

They want your input as to which intersections should be studied.

Visit surveymonkey.com/r/VTD9Y6X to take a quick 2-to-4-minute survey. Keep in mind that the Township has limited control over the improvements and timelines of construction involving County and State roadways.

Therefore, the Township will have the most control over intersections that include Township roadways.

They welcome input from every Howell Township resident, but ask that you only take the survey once per resident.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Department of Community Development at 732-938-4500 ext. 2338.

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Continued From Page 1 retired firefighter Jimmy Keelen partnered together and dove right in to help.

“This is not my first rodeo. I’ve been to the World Trade Center, and Mayfield is just as devastating,” Keelen said.

Keelen, who has been a fireman since 1976 and is a member at station 54 in Jackson, decided to collect hundreds of pieces of equipment and bring them down to the Mayfield Fire Department and First Aid. “Although I’m retired now in Virginia, what I do is help people out,” Keelen said.

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The conflict lies as to whether the mayor or the township manager should have the power to appoint Shade Tree and Environmental Commission members.

According to Township Attorney Joseph Clark, last year council members were told that attorneys had looked over the ordinances and state laws, coming to the conclusion that the power belonged to the manager.

“At the time (2019) my opinion was that the mayor’s picks were the mayor’s picks and it was not without controversy. In the middle of the term the existing Shade Tree Commission was terminated and

The Howell Times, January 15, 2022, Page 3 “The fire department in Jackson provides me goods to bring to my fire house in Virginia because they can’t afford new equipment. When I saw the devastation in Mayfield, I knew I wanted to bring anything the Jackson firehouse gave me to Kentucky. And that’s how it all started.”

“Jimmy had the idea of collecting equipment and I joined in wanting to help the people of Mayfield. I spoke to some local fire departments in Howell and they contributed some supplies,” Markulic said.

Together they collected nearly a half a million dollars’ worth of equipment from all over the state. They picked up items like pants, jackets, boots, gloves and

more and filled an entire U-Haul truck with equipment.

“We had at least 50 complete sets of turnout gear and about 40 full sets of breathing apparatus equipment,” Markulic said.

“I put out on the firewire what we were collecting, and I couldn’t believe the response we got,” Keelen said.

Once everything was collected, they began the long journey to Kentucky on December 17 and donated all the goods to the Mayfield firehouses.

While there, Markulic created a fundraiser through his Venmo account and was able to give the local fire department

a check for $4,000.

“Their only firetruck, which was a hand-me-down and was refurbished for $10,000, was destroyed from the tornado.

That truck was their prized possession,” Markulic said. “The destruction… you know we’re driving out there and obviously what you see on TV is bad, but once you’re there in person, it was their whole town that was destroyed.”

“We’ve seen it during hurricane Sandy, and that’s kind of why I wanted to go out there… I wanted to give back to those who went out of their way to help us. It’s good to see smiles on people’s faces, any way we can help out,” Markulic added.

new appointments were made,” Clark said.

The 2019 ordinance states that that the Shade Tree Commission “shall be appointed by the Mayor.” According to the New Jersey Faulkner Act, members “shall be appointed by the mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality.”

Howell Township’s executive branch is run by the township manager while the council members and mayor hold the legislative power.

Berger cited the 2019 ordinance and previous mayoral appointments, arguing that she should have the power to appoint the members.

“I do not consent to the town manager unlawfully usurping my authority to appoint the members of the Shade Tree

Commission until an ordinance has been introduced and a public hearing held amending the ordinance,” Berger said.

“It is my mayoral right to continue to exercise these authorities with respect to the appointments unless and until a court has determined otherwise.”

During the meeting, Berger read aloud a lengthy letter written by some of the current commission members. The letter requested that the Township Manager refrain from taking any action regarding the Shade Tree Commission appointments at the reorganization meeting until the issue of who holds the power is resolved.

It also stated, “Regardless of whether the Township Council decides to go to court, it cannot appoint any members to the Shade Tree Commission prior to

adopting a new ordinance.”

Clark commented, stating the idea that the township needs to go to court is “ludicrous.”

“The interpretation of the statute may not be something that people like, but it is correct,” Clark said.

Geoghegan re-appointed four of the current Shade Tree Commission members: chair Lisa Doud, Richard Mertens, Valerie MacFie and Jerry Barron.

Outgoing members include: Andre de Garmeaux, Kristal Dias, Gabriella Comes, Marc Parisi and Dawn Van Brunt.

In addition, Geoghegan appointed members for the Environmental Commission and the council appointed members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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poliCe Blotter Juvenile Complaints Filed In Wall High School Hazing Investigation

By Alyssa Riccardi WALL TOWNSHIP – A number of juvenile complaints have been filed against several Wall Township High School students in connection to the ongoing investigations regarding hazing in the locker room, officials said.

Between September and October, a series of incidents were being investigated in the Wall Township High School football team’s locker room that included harassment, sexual contact and more.

Juvenile complaints charging hazing, attempted criminal sexual contact, criminal sexual contact, false imprisonment, and harassment were filed against the juvenile defendants.

In a separate investigation, unrelated to the hazing investigation, juvenile complaints charging aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault were also filed against one juvenile in connection with alleged incident that happened outside of school.

Both investigations have been conducted in consultation with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and in strict adherence to OAG Directive No. 2020-12, Establishing Policies, Practices, and Proce-

dures to Promote Juvenile Justice Reform, issued in December 2020.

“The results of our investigations necessitated the filing of juvenile complaints against those involved in order to serve the interests of justice,” Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. “It is imperative that victims of hazing, harassment, intimidation, and bullying know that such conduct is not a ‘rite of passage’ and should not be endured without consequence in order to gain acceptance in social, club, sport, or academic settings. We are hopeful that the lessons gleaned from this case foster a renewed focus on actively teaching juveniles in all of our schools what conduct crosses the line of acceptability, and what students must do if they are a bystander or victim of hazing, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.”

Although information is not released regarding most juvenile cases, the Prosecutor’s Office said they announced this much in order to stop misinformation from circulating.

At this time, no additional information will be released and the specific number of juvenile defendants involved will not be disclosed, police said.

Manager Charged For Swindling $2.2M From Construction Company

By Alyssa Riccardi TINTON FALLS – A 52-year-old woman, who was an office manager for a Tinton Falls-based construction company, has been charged after sealing over $2.2 million from the company in a seven-year period, officials said.

Police said that between 2015 to 2021, Donna Cook of Farmingdale allegedly stole company funds by writing herself unauthorized checks.

According to officials, Cook had allegedly forged the signature of a company principal for the unauthorized checks, some of which were made payable to cash. The payout values varied between $75,000 to nearly $475,000, and were used by Cook for personal expenses.

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Cook was charged with second-degree Theft, third-degree Forgery, and third-degree False Uttering. She was served with the charges via summons and released on her own recognizance pending a first appearance to take place in Monmouth County Superior Court on February 15. If convicted on the second-degree offense, Cook would face up to 10 years in state prison.

The investigation was started by the Tinton Falls Police Department and also involved members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Bureau.

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

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eAtUreD l etter Teachers And Safty Protocol Must Be Respected All students and educators have a right to attend schools that are safe and conducive to learning and achievement, yet schools are experiencing increasingly frequent incidents that are having a devastating, negative impact on students and staff. One issue is parents that undermine a school system’s efforts to keep their child safe and secure. Instead of following the science regarding COVID safety protocol, some parents and radio personalities actually encourage children to disregard and refuse to adhere to the rules meant to keep them safe.

With active shooter drills, and the ongoing pandemic, we are living in an unprecedented time. However, one thing is certain; educators always step up during times of stress and uncertainty and make their students’ education, safety, and health their number one priority. Parents should do the same and support the efforts of their child’s teacher.

Remember, teachers truly are the backbone of society and need parental support.

They are role models to children, offer guidance and dedication and give us the power of education. Because of teachers, we are able to further develop socially and

economically. Next time you or your community achieve something great, take a moment to think of, and be grateful for the teachers who made it possible.

Today’s teachers are dedicated and help their students succeed academically, even when that requires extra time to alter a lesson, one-on-one time, or staying after hours to make sure they understand a concept. Teachers make students feel special by giving them love, attention, and acceptance.

Although scores fluctuate year to year, overall, the public schools’ scores remain among the top in the world.

The United States stays on top, as number one, in the Education Ranking in The 2020 Best Countries Report, a ranking and analysis project by ‘U.S. News & World Report,” and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Let us always remember teacher Christa McAuliffe’s ideology, who lost her life when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded. Her lessons from space did not occur, but her philosophy and famous quote should be remembered: “I touch the future, I teach.”

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Letters To The Editor Local Holocaust Survivor Found Support In Community Of Faith Fou r-year-old Rober t Wagemann lay on the exam table, his leg exposed to show the deformity he had from birth. His mother, anxiously waiting in the Ger man hospital where they had been summoned, overheard the doctors’ plan to fatally overdose him after they returned from lunch.

This would not be their first murder.

With Robert unable to run, his mother confronted the nurse on guard, whisking him away to hide in the reeds of a nearby river until it was safe to escape.

The Nazis secretly targeted Robert and other people with mental or physical disabilities for “euthanasia,” killing an estimated 250,000, including some 10,000 children, from 1939 to 1945. The Nazis believed that anyone with disabilities was not only a financial burden but also a threat to hereditary “purity” of their racial community.

Robert’s mother gave birth to him shortly after being released from Nazi imprisonment in 1937 for her faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Unable to secure proper medical attention, Robert was born with a shattered hip that made his legs uneven and his foot misshapen.

“He was luckier than many other patients with a physical disability at the time,” said Edna Friedberg, a historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., in an episode of its Facebook Live series in honor of disability awareness in October.

Robert went on to have a fulfilling technical career and a happy family life with his wife Renate and three sons, emigrating to Garfield, New Jersey, in 1963. Although living with

a disability brought some challenges, Robert maintained a positive attitude and sense of adventure.

His faith was what helped Robert cope, said Renate, now living in W hiting.

“Knowing God’s promises for the future made all the difference in the world in how he accepted his disability and lived a full life” until his death in 2017.

Robert served his family of faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in a responsible role in congregations in northern and central New Jersey for some 40 years, especially treasuring opportunities to help older and disabled ones feel as valued as he did.

“The most important characteristic of the Christian congregation is love, not efficiency,” noted the Witnesses’ flagship publication, “The Watchtower,” in explaining the Bible’s viewpoint of those with physical and mental limitations.

That perspective has helped others with disabilities in the Witnesses’ community of faith feel valued as well.

Whether spiritual comfort or practical assistance in car r ying heav y groceries that her cerebral palsy makes difficult, Elizabeth Madole said she has experienced love from her congregation in Tucson, Arizona, and genuine interest in her as an individual. “They focus on what a person can do, not what they cannot do.”

For Jaden Smith, 17, being included in his congregation’s spiritual and recreational activities in ways that don’t trigger the sensory issues he has from autism “makes me feel confident, loved, and important,” he said. His family also pointed to the help they’ve received from information on the Witnesses’ official website, jw.org, when facing treatment decisions and keeping their home peaceful and united. “These articles are also an expression of love, and they let us know that we have a place in this big, beautiful spiritual

family,” said Jaden’s mother, Keren Smith, of Corpus Christi, Texas.

While people with physical and mental limitations no longer face the Nazi threat, Robert concluded a 1993 interview with the Holocaust museum saying that it is important not to forget experiences like his in Germany.

“As long as we do not get together, tolerate each other, and become like brothers and sisters on this Earth, we need to be reminded of what is going on in this world,” he said.

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Freedom To Be Healthy I’m old enough to remember when you could smoke in restaurants. When you left the restaurants, even if you were in the non-smoking area, you still reeked of smoke.

So how is this any different with masks and vaccinations and COVID-19? When you say you don’t want your kids to wear masks in school, or you don’t want to wear it in a restaurant, you’re only concerned about your own freedom. You don’t care about my freedom to be healthy and my kids’ freedom to be healthy.

Should my rights be violated by your rights? Should my child’s rights be violated by your child’s rights?

Heather J. Canbril Island Heights

On Letters To The Editor From time to time, newsp ap e r s a r e c on f r ont e d by the “censorship” or “ t h o u g h t p o l i c e ,” f o r publishing letters to the editor they deem inappropriate for public consumption.

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that living among us, are some people who have been anointed to tell the editor and his staff what is appropr iat e opi n ion and thought and what is not – freethought is not dangerous, suppression and censorship is.

A while back, I recall reading where a g roup of parents demanded that “Huckleber r y Fin n” be removed from the school’s library because of its perceived obscenities. When the group was asked by a school board member their opinion of a book that cont ained mu rder, gratuitous violence, incest, lust, adultery, sanctioned slavery, polygamy, cannibalism, bestiality, misogyny, drunkenness, and human sacrifice, they replied: “They would not censor such a book, they would burn it!”

“Apparently,” one school board member responded back , “ you have never read the Bible!”

When it comes to freedom of speech, a nd t hou g ht , it i s wel l we remember the words of the late journalist, H.L. Mencken: “I know of no human right that is more valu able as t he si mple right to say what seems (at t he mome nt) t o b e the truth. Take away that right, and none other is worth a hoot; nor indeed can any other long exist.”

There will always be those who possess limited intellectual resources or who are cog nitively c h a l l e n g e d , b u t i f we have free speech and a free press, I think there is no danger of the government or the superstitious self-righteous expropriating our constitutional rights.

“But this is slavery, not to speak one’s thought.” ~ Euripides Borden Applegate Jackson

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

Monmouth County Ready For 2022 From The Desk Of

Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday season spent with friends and family.

It’s hard to believe it is already January, but here we are. As we get deeper into the winter months, I want to ensure our residents that the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering has been preparing for inclement weather for months and is ready to serve at a moment’s notice.

For this week’s report, I would like to discuss the County’s annual reorganization

meeting that was held on Thursday, January 6th. At the meeting, I had the honor of once again being appointed to serve as the Director of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, for the seventh time.

I am grateful my colleagues have appointed me to continue serving in this role for the fourth year in a row.

I look forward to continuing to serve all the residents of this great county, as well as continuing to work on the upcoming year’s budget to ensure we continue providing a high level of services to our residents while keeping costs low.

While I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving as Director, Monmouth County would not see the success it does without the hard work of the entire Board

working together as a team. My fellow Commissioners are a hardworking group of individuals who want the best for our residents.

In addition to serving as Director, I will continue to serve as liaison to the Departments of Public Works and Engineering, Public Information, Tourism, Economic Development, the Office of Shared Services, the Improvement Authority, the Shade Tree Commission and Monmouth County SCAT, among other divisions.

I would like to congratulate Commissioner Sue Kiley on her re-election to the Board.

I would also like to congratulate Maureen Raisch on her election to serve her first term as Monmouth County Surrogate. Though Rosemarie Peters will be greatly missed, Monmouth County is in great hands with Surrogate Raisch.

I look forward to working alongside them, as well as Sheriff Shaun Golden, Clerk

Christine Hanlon, Commissioner Lillian Burry, Commissioner Nick DiRocco and Commissioner Ross Licitra to ensure Monmouth County remains a great a place to live and work. As such, in February I will be holding a State of the County to discuss Monmouth County’s goals, visions and financial status for 2022. More information on the State of the County will be sent out in the coming weeks.

Lastly, I want to congratulate everyone who was elected to serve their communities at both the State and municipal levels. We thank them for making that tremendous commitment to serving the residents or Monmouth County.

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

Tom Arnone Commissioner Director, Monmouth County

Congressman Smith Looks Back On Jan. 6 From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 6, 2021 was a tragic day for our nation that resulted in the loss of life and physical injury, including brave Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick from New Jersey who died the

next day. The U.S. Capitol Police are owed our profound gratitude for their bravery and heroism on January 6th that continues to this day.

Rather than seeking the truth and a roadmap to ensure the safety and security of those who work at or visit the Capitol, the so-called “Select Committee” to investigate the January 6th attack has pursued a highly partisan agenda.

The American people deserve better.

On June 30th, I voted “NO” on H.Res. 503 - legislation authored by Nancy Pelosi that created the Select Committee because: • of the hyper-partisan makeup of the Committee - 8 Democrats to 5 Republicans - with the Speaker empowered by H. Res 503 to determine which Republicans get a seat on the committee.

• the power to compel testimony - subpoena power - is vested exclusively with the Democratic Chairman alone or the majority on the Committee.

• there are absolutely no checks and balances to prevent or even mitigate a

witch-hunt.

Additionally, critical questions related to that day remain unanswered including: • Why was the Capitol so unprepared? • Why wasn’t an intelligence assessment on the possibility of protestors “becoming violent” and that “Congress itself is the target on the 6th” shared with rank-andfile officers?

To this day, only 30 out of 104 recommendations by the U.S. Capitol Police’s Office of Inspector General to improve future safety and security have been fully adopted.

Governor Murphy Announces Expanded Income Eligibility For Prescription Drug Assistance Programs

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced that income limits for the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and the Senior Gold Prescription Discount drug assistance programs have increased by $10,000, making drug prices more affordable and benefitting over 20,000 seniors. Raising the income threshold, which was part of Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget, is the largest one-time increase in the history of both the PAAD and Senior Gold Prescription Discount drug assistance programs. This initiative is a part of the Governor’s ongoing and broader commitment and programming to make health care more affordable for New Jersey residents across provider, insurance, and prescription drug costs.

“Few issues have a greater financial impact on New Jersey families than the ever-increasing cost of prescription drugs,” said Governor Murphy. “Making

New Jersey a more affordable place to call home means working to address the cost of prescription drug medicine. I am extremely proud of the progress we have made with this historic benefit increase that will expand benefits to thousands of New Jerseyans.”

“We know when budgets are tight, individuals are faced with difficult decisions like stretching their medication or leaving prescriptions unfilled,” said New Jersey Department of Human Services Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman. “This historic benefit increase will allow many older residents and individuals with disabilities to qualify for the first time for prescription savings. If you need assistance affording medication and think you may be eligible, we encourage you to apply,” “Cost should not be a barrier to medicine,” said New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services Di-

rector Louise Rush. “By expanding the income eligibility to the PAAD and Senior Gold prescription assistance programs, we are opening these savings to more residents who need the help.”

“For too many, access to critical medications means being able to afford the cost of them. This administration has prioritized health care affordability for consumers across provider, insurance, and prescription drug costs,” said Shabnam Salih, Director of the Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency. “Today’s program expansion will help many New Jersey residents by alleviating some of the cost burden of prescription drugs for more eligible residents.”

The PAAD and Senior Gold Prescription Discount drug assistant programs are available to residents 65 and older and those with disabilities. PAAD cuts drug prices to $5 for covered generic drugs and $7 for

covered name brands. Senior Gold cuts prices in half after a $15 copay for covered prescriptions. The PAAD program income limits are now $38,769 if single and $45,270 for a couple. The Senior Gold Prescription Discount program limits are now $48,769 if single and $55,270 if married. Assets are not an eligibility consideration for either program.

Income limits for the Lifeline utility assistance program and the Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD) program have also increased by $10,000, as those programs are tied to PAAD. Eligible older residents and individuals with disabilities are urged to apply now through the NJSave online application, download an application from the NJSave webpage, or ask for a paper application by calling 1-800-792-9745. Online and paper applications are available in English and Spanish.

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–Photo courtesy Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad HOWELL – The Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad #1 is doing an ongoing fundraiser and they need your help! If you are a challenge coin collector, this is perfect for you. If not, you would be helping tremendously because as they say, “every little bit helps!”

They are selling coins for $20 apiece. They can be shipped for an additional $5.

19-21 is a volunteer organization made up of 60 plus actively riding volunteers. 19-21 answers approx. 2,000 calls a year and has hundreds of man (and lady) hours throughout the year. You may have seen them out on Friendship Rd & Rt. 9 from time to time asking for donations because everything they do is funded primarily through fundraising!

With all of your help.

You may have asked yourself, where does the money go? What do they need the money for? Don’t our taxes pay for that? Aren’t they township funded? HTFARS#1 Vice President Billy Mandelkow has the answers to those questions: • Money goes towards medical supplies, equipment, continual training, general operation and with this current fundraising event, towards a new ambulance.

• No, your taxes do not go to us. You may pay a fire tax for the amazing fire services in town, but they do not come to HTFARS#1.

• Yes, the township provides funds but only partially! The way the billing company works

is called balance billing. Which means your insurance company gets a bill and whatever the insurance pays, that’s it. If you are a township resident, they do not come after you for the rest. After the insurance money goes to the town, the squad gets a percentage of that from the township as it’s split with the other squads in town.

The ambulances take a beating, to say the least. Most of the trucks are reaching up to 100,000 miles and with that, come some mechanical issues. Thankfully, the Howell DPW mechanics do an amazing job on whatever they can to fix them. But they too have a large workload and sometimes it takes some time for ambulances to be fixed.

To give you an idea, the normal fleet consists of six ambulances. Currently, they are down to two! So, with that being said, this fundraiser is to help them raise money because they are in the market for a new ambulance. They certainly make the best of what they have and they are seeking public assistance in making the dream of a new ambulance come true.

If you are interested in purchasing one or more of these coins and/or want to help in anyway, please let them know. You can message them through their Facebook page: facebook.com/Howell-Township-First-Aidand-Rescue-Squad-1-228757030530104 or contact Vice President Billy Nicholas and they will make arrangements to get you them.

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HOWELL – During the Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad #1 last meeting of the year 2021, Captain DeMatteo and the rest of his officers chose a member who went above and beyond for the squad and the township.

This is something the squad is going to continue to do every month as their way of saying “ than k you” and for all of their supporters to put a face to the name and meet some of your First Responders.

Everyone please join to congratulate and meet the member of the month, Tom Tyrell #07.

Tom joined 19-21 back in 1992 and has been a pure asset ever since. Tom still actively rides the ambulances and has been making impressions on so many lives since the first day he joined.

Tom is always one of the first ones to jump on the ambulance and is always providing prompt and professional care to anyone he comes across. Even after 25 years of dedicated service with the Westfield Police Department, he continues to dedicate himself and always puts others before himself.

A quick example of his heroic nature, in 2011, during the peak of Hurricane Irene, as his home and neighbors were taking on an inf lux of water, some f looding up to the 2nd story window, Toms self lessly volunteered to drive a school bus to transport neighbors and other residents to safety. During this time, Tom did n’t k now what would be waiting for him when he returned home but this didn’t stop him and once again put others before himself without question.

On top of always being there for the residents or visitors of Howell Township, Tom has always helped newer members with training and even everyday life situations. He helps members with teaching them basic home repairs

–Photo courtesy Howell First Aid & Rescue Squad that younger members need to learn for their lives moving forward. Tom is a man that you would call a “jack of all trades” and he is not afraid to extend his knowledge down to anyone who wishes to learn. From basic home/ building repair and knowledge, to being a driving instructor on the ambulance and even taking care of the 19-21 property which is why their lawn and landscaping always looks top notch.

Tom has certainly been an asset to 1921 and we are happy to have him. The members look up to Tom as someone that they all wish to be and very much respect and value his opinion.

The Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad thanks Tom for all he does for the squad and the residents.

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Members of the MCSO Law Enforcement Division along other agencies participated. During the training, use of force concepts was studied and participants were assigned topics to conduct

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Although many Ocean County residents are used to the noise coming from the base, JBMDL puts out a monthly schedule so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise.

The base labels each day on the calendar with three different levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

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5 Incredibly Fast-Acting Sore Throat Remedies

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When your throat hurts it’s because it has been irritated which can happen for many reasons. Among the most common are post-nasal drip, chronic allergies, pollution, or cold/flu. The discomfort is usually mild and self-limited, however sometimes a sore throat gets so bad that you need more than a Popsicle®!

My focus today is just to relieve the symptom of a non-serious sore throat. See your doctor if yours is accompanied by other symptoms because it is an early symptom of Omicron.

Here are 5 incredibly fast-acting ways to soothe your sore throat: 1. Salt Water Gargle Gargling with saltwater is a well-known remedy to help with throat pain. Saltwater helps by reducing inflammation and pain in the area. It can drive out some pathogens in the tissue simply by making your throat less hospitable to them! Here’s a recipe that’s even better than salt water.

Recipe for Salt Water Gargle Recipe 8 oz cool water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt (or Real® salt if you have) Combine about 5 drops of essential oils into the salt water using any of these: Eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme, On Guard® or Thieves® or even lemon.

Stir together and gargle with this very 3 to 4 hours.

2. Lozenges The lozenge you choose is entirely up to you, but most of them contain menthol, benzocaine, dyclonine, honey, or

eucalyptus, and more! Each ingredient does something slightly different, but they’re all similar in that they act to anesthetize your throat for a few minutes so you swallow better and find more comfort. Lozenges are not generally curative, they’re mainly for symptomatic relief, although eucalyptus does have some ‘kill’ action.

3. A big spoon of honey. For adults, a spoonful of honey is soothing to a scratchy, sore throat especially if it is accompanied by a cough. Raw honey contains natural antibacterial agents such as bee pollen and bee propolis. Do not give honey to babies younger than a year or two.

4. Sip herbal teas. You can have it iced or warm. The temperature of the tea is completely your preference. Even when my throat is sore, I still prefer warm herbal tea, over iced tea. There are commercial tea bags made specifically for sore throats or make your own spearmint and slippery elm bark tea.

Add some dried orange peel for vitamin C. 5. Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen. These analgesics listed here are great antipyretics, that’s why they’re useful for both fever and pain. These reduce swelling which affords you temporary relief so you can take in nourishment and food.

In closing, if you develop a high fever, chills or see a buildup of puss near your tonsils, or any other symptoms that are indicative of infection, please see your practitioner and get proper anti-viral or antibiotic treatment.

If you would like to read a longer version of this article, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

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Upcoming Blood Drives In Monmouth County

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The New Jersey Blood Services have announced upcoming blood drives in Monmouth County. With the ongoing pandemic, they are experiencing extremely low blood supplies and are urgently asking individuals to donate blood.

The following blood drives are scheduled for February: February 1: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 1: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

February 2: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

February 3: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 8: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 9: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

February 10: Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Rd, Manalapan; 3:30 to 8 p.m.

February 10: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 11: Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

February 15: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 16: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

February 17: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 18: St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

February 22: Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft; 1 to 7 a.m.

February 22: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 23: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

February 24: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Rt 9 South, Howell; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 28: North Centerville Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Hazlet; 1 to 7 p.m.

Blood donors will receive free mini-medical exams on site which include information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

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

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family.

Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide com-

pensation to you and your family if you/ they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – During the months of October, November and until mid-December, deer mating season is in full effect and many are out during dawn and dusk.

During this time period, police experience an increase in deer-involved motor vehicle accidents. According to the Manchester Township Police Department, they reported over 100 animal involved collisions in 2020, with about 40% occurring during the months of October and November.

On November 3, a major accident where a tanker truck overturned and exploded happened because of a deer.

At 3 a.m., 18-year-old Marissa Patterson was driving east on Route 37 when a deer ran out in front of her car. As a result of hitting the deer, the car spun out and became disabled in the roadway, unable to be driven.

While Patterson stood in a safe location and called police, a truck pulling a tanker trailer filled with 8,700 gallons of gasoline drove right into her car. The trailer then overturned causing the gasoline to spill and explode, police said.

Miraculously, there were no injuries reported in this incident. But that’s not the case for all accidents involving hitting a deer or animal.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) states how deer are more likely to suddenly enter roadways at this time of year, which increases the risk for sudden stops or collisions with drivers.

Deer activity is more likely to occur during early morning hours and around sunset.

During this time of year, a driver’s visibility may be difficult and more motorists are on their work commutes.

“Deer are involved in thousands of collisions with motor vehicles in New Jersey every year, most of which occur during the fall mating season,” DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Dave Golden said. “We urge all drivers to be especially alert to the possibility of deer suddenly darting onto roadways and to understand how to reduce the risk

of a collision and possible serious injury to themselves or their passengers.”

So, what can you do to avoid deer involved collisions? The DEP has stated the following tips for drivers to stay safe: Slow down if you see a deer and watch for possible sudden movement. If the deer is in the road and doesn’t move, wait for the deer to cross and the road is clear. Do not try to drive around the deer.

Watch for “Deer Crossing” signs. Slow down when traveling through areas known to have a high concentration of deer so there is enough time to stop, if necessary.

Use high beams after dark if there is no oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead. High beams will be reflected by the eyes of deer on or near roads. If you see one deer, assume that others may be in the area.

Don’t tailgate. The driver ahead might have to stop suddenly to avoid colliding with a deer.

Always wear a seatbelt, as required by law.

Drive at a safe and sensible speed, following the speed limit, factoring for weather, available lighting, traffic, curves and other road conditions.

Do not swerve to avoid impact if a collision appears inevitable. A deer may counter-maneuver suddenly. Brake appropriately and stay in your lane. Collisions are more likely to become fatal when a driver swerves to avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic or a fixed structure along the road.

Report any deer-vehicle collision to a local law enforcement agency immediately.

Obey the state’s hands-free device law or refrain from using cellular devices while driving.

What if a collision with a deer is unavoidable? Manchester police tells drivers that they should not swerve. You should brake firmly, hold on to the steering wheel with both hands, come to a controlled stop and move the vehicle out of traffic to a safe location.

For more information about white-tailed deer in New Jersey, visit njfishandwildlife. com/deer.htm.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Oyster Creek To Pay $150,000 Fine To NRC

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Holtec Decommissioning International LLC, (HDI) will pay the Nuclear Regulatory Commission a $150,000 fine for security violations found at the Oyster Creek Generating Station.

NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan told The Southern Ocean Times on January 10 that: “Holtec has accepted the violation. The company has notified us that it intends to pay the fine and will send in a written response documenting its completed and planned corrective actions.

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“NRC inspectors will follow up on those corrective actions during upcoming reviews to ensure they are being appropriately implemented and are effective,” Sheehan added.

Last month the NRC announced that Holtec, based in Camden, was facing a civil penalty for the security violation. The NRC statement would not go into specifics “because of the sensitive nature of the violations.”

The NRC added that it had determined the overall security program at the non-operational plant “remains effective. Holtec has taken steps to address the concerns

and overall security performances at the site.” Holtec was notified of the violations on July 28, 2021 following discretionary inspections conducted between May 17 and July 15, 2021.

Holtec responded by requesting and taking part in a closed pre-decisional enforcement conference held on October 6 at the NRC Region 1 office in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The firm provided information to the NRC during that meeting.

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tember 2018. It is currently in the process of being decommissioned. The NRC-issued license to the plant was transferred on July 1, 2019 to HDI. Holtec had 30 days to respond to the notice of violation with the option of to pay the $150,000 fine, challenge the violation or request an alternative dispute resolution (ADR). An ADR is a general term encompassing various ways for resolving conflicts using a neutral third party.

The firm opted to pay the fine to the federal agency.

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KIDS COLORING RAFFLE

Please mail all artwork to: Micromedia Publications – Coloring Contest, P.O. Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

We wish everyone good luck in the contest and happy coloring!

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FUN & GAMES

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 15 - jan 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A search for excitement and glamour could lead you astray. You might think you are right when you are wrong in the beginning of the week, so wait until the last half of the week to make crucial decisions and changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you hope for a predictable outcome, do not begin a project until conditions are more predictable.

People might not respond favorably to your questions today. You should be satisfied with results if you make key decisions mid-week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be immersed in the mundane and propelled forward by the practical during the week ahead. Even when attracted to more enjoyable activities, you should not be sidetracked from following through on important obligations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The winds of whimsy might blow you in a direction you wish to travel, but when the trip is done, you could be disappointed. In the week ahead, learn to adapt to changing circumstances and decide to be more realistic.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might fool yourself or be fooled by others in the week to come. Your hopes and dreams might seem achievable, but you could overlook some key elements. Wait until mid-week to make major changes and move ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Much of your success and progress during the upcoming week will depend on whether you focus on using your intelligence to your advantage. Remain willing to

find solutions to old problems in the workplace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ensure that financial safeguards are in place so that it is not possible to spend more than you earn.

In the week ahead, you could fall prey to misconceptions and must be strong to protect your family and loved ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Caution and security often travel hand in hand. This week might offer many instances when you must be cautious about your expenditures to enjoy prosperity. You may misinterpret both good news and bad news.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you can find imaginative ways to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Fight off the urge to be contentious or to argue with family members. Don’t worry if your efforts do not produce immediate results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may yearn to escape from the rat race and embrace inspirational ideals in the week ahead. If you hold your thoughts firmly on your deepest truths, you can rise above the materialistic temptations of the world.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pragmatism might be accepting that you have “made your bed and must lie in it.” Accept your situation and take steps to make the bed comfortable. Remain humble in the face of scrutiny in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It may be wise to find a place and the space to think clearly without distractions in the week ahead. Focus on using prudence and be more objective when money must be spent. Tune into yourself to get clarity.

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