2022-03-26 - The Howell Times

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Vol. 19 - No. 43

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Allaire State Park Offers A Walk Through History On Its 200th Season

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March 26, 2022

Council Reviews Township Demolition Program

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–Photo by Mark Bator Homes in disrepair, like this one on Bergerville Road, are being targeted for demolition.

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–Photo by Mark Bator Quaint old buildings give a glimpse back in time.

By Mark Bator FARMINGDALE – Conveniently located for residents of Monmouth and northern Ocean County, Allaire State Park is named for its founder, James P. Allaire. In addition to being a Nineteenth Century entrepreneur, Allaire is credited with building the first tenement housing in New York City, as well as being the first to develop a compound (multi-compartment) steam engine for use

in the maritime industry.

Once known as the Howell Iron Works Company, the area was a self-contained town with a blacksmith, a bakery, a carpenter, a school, a general store and even a church. A large boarding house provided residence for the many individuals who worked at the blast furnace and mill that produced iron products to be shipped to major cities. At

Liver Transplant Saved This Local Man’s Life

By Alyssa Riccardi MIDDLETOWN – A Monmouth County man is living each day to its fullest after years of health issues and receiving a gift that saved his life.

Ron Walsh of Middletown is a former Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and a retired executive from PSE&G. He’s overcome many critical health issues and now enjoys all that life has to offer.

“I get up every morning feeling strong,

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New Ordinance Defines Warehouses

thanking God for yet another day to enjoy my family and friends,” Walsh said. “Each day is a blessing and a new chance to enjoy life thanks to my organ donor hero and the miracle of a liver transplant. I owe my donor and my family so much. I don’t want to let any of them down.”

Walsh was first diagnosed with diabetes about 25 years ago. Although he went through advanced treatments, his health condition worsened over (Life - See Page 3)

By Mark Bator HOWELL – The Mayor and Council heard an update on the township’s demolition program, which focuses on dilapidated buildings that appear to have been abandoned to the elements by their owners.

Speaking before the Council on March 14, Howell Township Director of Land Use, Matt Howard, gave a brief history and summarized the current state of the municipality’s demolition program and the challenges it faces.

The program, which has been in place since

By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – T he members of the Township Council have voted to approve a new ordinance that defines fulfillment warehouse/ centers, warehousing and distribution.

Development, especially with warehouses,

has been an ongoing topic in Howell for years. Both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment have received several applications for warehouses, and many residents come out to protest against these developments in town.

At the March 15 council meeting, Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond, Councilman John Bonevich and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman Suzanne (Defines - See Page 11)

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History:

Continued From Page 1 its height in the 1800s, the village grew to include some 400 workers and their families. Today, employees at the Village at Allaire dress in traditional period garb and give demonstrations of various crafts to transform the location into a “living museum” where the public can visit and step back in history.

April 2 marks the opening day of the park’s two hundredth anniversary season, with a variety of special events on weekends.

Tours and events are plentiful, and those planning a visit can get information from a continually-updated calendar posted on the park’s website. Upcoming weekends in April will feature a f lea market as well as a Nineteenth Century Easter celebration. Allaire Chapel is a popular

venue for weddings, and there’s even a narrow-gauge train, the Pine Creek Railroad, that guests to the village can enjoy.

But Allaire Village is just a tiny part of the entire site, which sits near the southeastern portion of Monmouth County.

The massive park encompasses over 3,200 acres and is enjoyed year-round by lovers of the outdoors. Besides freshwater fishing in the Manasquan River, a part of the park even allows seasonal

deer hunting.

Campers may utilize the park from April 1 through Dec. 15, with varying rates for New Jersey residents and non-residents.

While it is rare that visitors to the area encounter one, black bears are ubiquitous in New Jersey, and Allaire State Park is no exception.

Parts of the park are left in a natural, undisturbed state, but nature trails are plentiful throughout Allaire. There are nine distinct trails that meander through the park, totaling nearly 23 miles. The shortest, the Boy Scout Trail, circles around the campsites south of Hospital Road. The longest trail, the Pine Trail, runs 4.6 miles and can be easily accessed by the west parking lot on the north side of Hospital Road. Children will enjoy the Dinosaur Trail, which features a stroll through the woods where hikers will encounter man-made dinosaur skeletal structures.

T he t rails do dif fer somewhat i n difficulty, and while open to hikers, horseback riding and mountain bikes are permitted in the park. Because the area is an extensive deciduous forest with nearby sources of fresh water, it serves as a resting spot for many migrating birds, and the trails offer dedicated birdwatchers a multitude of opportunities to enjoy their hobby. Pets on leash are permitted, provided that the leashes are no longer than six feet in length.

Of course, restrooms can be found around the location, and there are designated picnic areas close to Allaire Village.

For those who may have forgotten to bring provisions for their outing, the park does have a concession area, as well.

As with the other 38 state parks in New Jersey, there are restrictions for visitors.

Swimming, smoking and alcohol are prohibited in Allaire State Park, as are ATV-type vehicles.

The park is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an entrance fee on weekends.

From what began as a pocket of industrialization in rural New Jersey, Allaire State Park has now become a natural haven for the population in suburban Monmouth and Ocean Counties. While visitors come to Allaire from all parts of New Jersey as well as neighboring states, locals have access to a scenic and historic gem right in their own backyards.

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Life:

Continued From Page 1 the years. A biopsy then revealed that he had developed cirrhosis of the liver.

“At the time, I was devastated,” Walsh said.

In 2019, Walsh discovered he had a cancerous tumor on his liver. Doctors were able to temporarily remove cancer concerns, but his health continued to worsen.

“In 2020, I began to get confused, I had slurred speech, and I was basically unable to function. My liver was failing,” Walsh said.

He was recommended to be placed on the list for a liver transplant, however he was hesitant.

“I remember that I initially went ballistic,” Walsh said. “I never had major surgery in my life, and I was downright scared. I am glad that I ultimately followed their advice.”

In the summer of 2021, Walsh received six calls for a possible liver transplant, but none of them followed through and worked out.

“I was devastated, and I started to lose hope. If not for the never-ending support of my wife Jean, I might have thrown in the towel.” he said.

Little did he know that the seventh phone call would be the miracle he was hoping for. On August 23, 2021, Walsh received a call officially scheduling his transplant surgery.

“Right before surgery, I remember whispering to the doctor, ‘please reach down and do your very best. My wife and I have planned for a long life together,’” he recalled.

The liver transplant was a success and

The Howell Times, March 26, 2022, Page 3 Walsh was able to leave the hospital after six days, beginning his road to recovery completely cancer free.

Fast forward five months post-transplant, Walsh is feeling great and spending as much time as possible with his wife Jean, their three sons and their six grandchildren.

He expressed how he’s forever grateful of his organ donor who gave him the gift of life.

“My donor lives on in me. I honor her memory every day by finding ways to help others,” he said.

For many years, Walsh has volunteered to work with veterans to educate them on health issues. He’s a supporter of NJ Sharing Network and shares his personal story in order to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

“I tell everyone that the easiest way to become a superhero is with the click of a mouse by registering as an organ and tissue donor,” Walsh said. “You can save a mom, dad, brother, sister, cousin, grandparent anyone.”

According to United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents are waiting for a life-saving transplant. Just one organ and tissue donor can save eight lives and enhance the lives of over 75 people.

Last year, 233 generous individuals in New Jersey gave the gift of life which is an all-time high for a single year, according to NJ Sharing Network. In addition, 42,112 eye and tissue donations healed and enhanced the quality of life for those in need.

–Photo courtesy of NJ Sharing Network Resident Ron Walsh of Middletown helps highlight the positive impact or organ donation and transplantation.

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Demolition:

Continued From Page 1 2018, utilizes township ordinances to target property owners who have allowed their structures to go into disrepair. Ideally, the goal of the demolition program is to have property owners take action to restore or remove buildings that have become an eyesore to the community.

“We have an abandoned property ordinance” which creates a registry of properties that are in violation, explained Howard.

“Ultimately once you add a property onto the registry it stays there, and there’s some additional opportunities for [a] third party to come in and take ownership or potentially do clean-up.”

Howard worked with Township Attorney Joseph Clark and outside counsel on options the township had for matters that needed more immediate attention, finding applicable sections of the housing and unsafe building codes to move matters along at a faster pace.

With the use of township ordinances, officials can deem a structure completely uninhabitable or unsafe to the public and “can, without going into court, do a public hearing and give them notice.” The township would then give the owner of the property the chance to “remediate, rehabilitate, or demolish the structure” within a predetermined time period. If the situation is not rectified or addressed, the township then has the authority to demolish the structure and impose a lien on the property for the cost of

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“Not all of these properties are truly abandoned,” Howard explained. “Sometimes the people have fallen on hard times. A lot of the time they’re still paying the taxes because they’re trying to keep the property in their ownership.”

According to Howard, in the past three years the township has put five such property owners on notice, and they have produced mixed results. In some instances the town did the demolition, and in others, the owners paid the cost to avoid a lien being imposed.

In one instance, the owner did the repairs necessary and sold the home at market value.

Howard’s department operates on a meager budget to complete the tasks that lie before them. Howard cited this as the reason that the pace of the demolitions has been slow, as the budgetary concern only allows for one or two demolition projects a year.

“We worked through COVID on these demolition projects [and] we’re nearing the end of our first list of five,” Howard explained to the Council. “We know there’s more out there. We’re going to notice another five to ten property owners. We’re going to hold a public hearing and we’re going to get going.

It is a relatively slow process because we’re not trying to hit the budget.”

One area of the township that seemed of particular interest to the Council was the stretch of structures along Bergerville Road. In particular, Howard mentioned two abandoned homes on the south side of the roadway near the Pointe O’ Woods development, as well as a stretch of buildings on the north side of the street.

“We’ve gotten several complaints in the past about that,” Howard continued. “That’s one of those that should be demolished. There’s also a whole other set of issues on the north side of that road. There’s about ten to fifteen bungalows, an old hoarding situation, several other structures, and they’re all dilapidated [and] falling down. There’s no question they meet the criteria for demolition.”

Given the scale of the project, Howard estimates that the demolition for this area could easily run to $200,000, or essentially five years of work at the department’s current budget. The issues are primarily environmental inasmuch as the structures are all over 70 years old and have concerns with asbestos, lead paint and underground fuel tanks. The homes abut the shrubs, plants and deciduous trees that form a riparian buffer of the Manasquan River. While the

township is looking to possibly use some of the state’s environmental statutes to force the owners to clean up their properties, it may not come to fruition. Ultimately, the cost of clean up would be borne by the township.

“We could do it,” said Howard. “It would cost. If we wanted to look at that property, not only are we expending two hundred thousand [dollars] potentially, [but] the likelihood of that lien getting repaid is very low.

Because of the environmental constraints on the property, there may be no redevelopment possibilities.”

It is the environmental concerns that drive up the cost of the demolition of older structures, due to the hazardous materials they contain.

“Anybody could take a bulldozer and have a ball,” Howard remarked, explaining that demolition costs increase dramatically when the removal and legal disposal of hazardous materials is necessary.

According to Howard, his department is also looking to utilize a law recently passed by the State of New Jersey that specifically targets vacant or abandoned commercial and residential properties. The new ordinance would create an expanded registry and impose additional fines and costs on the commercial and residential property owners to incentivize them into initiating the clean-up work.

“It’s the worst of the worst properties for the demolition,” Howard explained to the Council. “We’re picking the ones with the hole in the roof that are falling down. Just a boarded-up house? From the [neighboring] resident’s [point of view], if you live next to that, you don’t want to see that. But it does not mean that may be a candidate for demolition.”

Councilman John Bonevich addressed the need to initiate work on the Bergerville Road area in light of the fact that the department was still working with a budget of $40,000 per year.

“I would say we should do triple that, for one twenty,” offered Bonevich. “It’s terrible driving down Bergerville Road. I mean there’s graffiti on all those bungalows, it’s disgusting.” His comments regarding the possible increase for the department’s budget drew nods of agreement and assent from the Mayor and other Council members. Bonevich indicated that increasing funding for the demolition program may well be a topic at the next Howell Township budget meeting.

High School’s Deca Club Wins Awards

–Photo courtesy Freehold Regional High School COLTS NECK – Congratulations to Colts Neck High School’s DECA Club, which had 11 students win awards at the state competition. Students will now compete at the International Career Development Conference this Spring in Atlanta! Way to go!

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Everyone’s An Expert I h a ve t o a d m i t I have the most brilliant friends.

I open up Facebook, and it’s a treasure trove of knowledge. My friends are experts on COVID, race relations, geopolitical disputes and more.

All that genius is right at my fingertips! I’m so blessed.

In fact, some of them excel in many f ields.

They already knew everything there is to know about vaccines, and this month, they know ever ything there is to know about the Ukraine.

Their cognitive capacity knows no bounds!

They are truly savants, in that they don’t even have to work in their field to be experts. They ca n k now ever y th i ng there is to know about censorship, fossil fuels AND the voting rights m ove m e nt s i n G e o rgia. Meanwhile, they are spending 40 hours a week at a job that has nothing to do with any of that. Plus commute.

Plus watching TV shows that they constantly post about.

How, I wonder, do they find the time to learn so much? How did they memor ize the Bill of Rights and the associated legal precedents?

When did they interview

all the pertinent voices to understand the many nuances of gender roles in modern society? Did they have their scientific research peer reviewed like other scientists?

That’s truly amazing, because usu ally all I have time for is a meme or a short video where someone blabbers one side of an argument for a few seconds. But, I never feel like I have the full information to really understand a topic from something as obviously biased as that. Even when I watch the news, I’m often only hearing one side, so where do they get all the different sides of a story?

Personally, I always thought that to be an expert, you have to study a field for a number of years. Not only that, but you really have to live and breathe it. You can’t just read about science, for example, you have to do science to really understand it. I never thought that just being alive and being somewhat interested in a topic made me an expert on anything.

But I guess I’m not an expert on how to be an expert.

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Letters To The Editor Representative Democracy Wins Over OC Democratic Boss Sunday, March 13 was the Ocean County Democratic Committee Meeting and the annual Mini-Convention to nominate County and Congressional candidates to appear on the PARTY “line” for the Primary ballot in June, and it was quite an example of the PEOPLE demanding democracy.

The Democratic leadership sent out notice of the meeting and most Committee members received a postcard less than a week before the meeting. Also contained in this notice was an amendment to be voted on at this meeting. This amendment was to allow Vote by Mail (VBM) to be used for the election of the Democratic leadership, currently led by one of New Jersey’s infamous “bosses.”

After reading the amendment, it seems like déjà vu going back 12 years when Wyatt Earp did the same thing with extending the term of County Committee members and leadership from 2 years to 4 years. He sent short notice out about the meeting, including the fact that we would be voting on this amendment at the meeting/mini-convention. It’s very sad that he didn’t learn from that past experience where he failed to give members enough time to understand and digest all the implications of pushing through and fast tracking such an important amendment.

This current VBM amendment has so many loopholes and dangerous precedents that utilizing this voting method for a “Party” election – being controlled by the current leadership from the creation of the ballot to the counting and announcing the results - opens up so many opportunities for fraud and deception. It’s like putting the fox in the

hen house.

I am very concerned by the rushing through the voting of this amendment, just as they did in 2010 with the extension of the terms for Cou nt y Com m it tee members and leadership to 4 years. It should be noted that according to the NJ Statute in Title 19 pertaining to Party leadership elections, they should occur every year not every four years.

I think we should have three meetings on this proposed amendment before adopting it. The fi rst meeting should be the presentation of this amendment and the formation of a committee to develop the iron-clad procedures and sending out a draft document to members; the second meeting should be that the appointed committee present their results to the membership and take some feedback from the members; and the third meeting could be reviewing the agreed-upon document and voting on the amend ment. That’s what a responsible organization would do. This is such a dangerous change to our process that I think it deserves the time for the membership to understand all the implications.

They, on the other hand, think anonymity will be preser ved, but they are still in control and we all know that transparency hasn’t been a strength of the Ocean County Democratic organization.

The scenario stated above is NOT what happened this past Sunday. We were not willing to just vote for this amendment without adequate vetting and many committee members had valid questions. As a result, the Chairman kept pushing back on us until a motion was made to table the discussion for a future date with follow-up containing air-tight procedures and controls before we would vote on such a major change in how we do business. Leadership must

understand that gone are the days of backdoor deals and ruling over political fiefdoms within our local Democratic organizations.

It should also be noted that Wyatt used so much time in the beginning of the meeting to bring up lots of folks to sing his praises, that there wasn’t enough time for the candidates to present themselves to the Committee members.

The Chair of the NJ State Democratic Committee, LeRoy Jones, also was in attendance. This was very embarrassing for both the candidates and the Committee membership and maybe even the State Democratic Chair.

Anyone who makes the mistake of trying to characterize us as a marginalized group of dissidents is sorely mistaken. WE are the majority. We must continue to fight for participatory democracy within our County Committee. We are committed to winning this fight and our victory on Sunday is just a start.

Marianne P. Clemente President, Barnegat Democrat Club County Committee Member

TNR Not A Good Way To Deal With Strays Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a previous article called “Volunteers Give “Purrfect” Help To Feral Felines.”

Tr a p - Ne u t e r- R e t u r n (TNR) does not reduce or control the feral cat population. Research has shown that unless more than 75% of the fertile population of a municipality or county is fixed annually (not 75% of a colony here or there), then no reduction will occur. The programs that have had the most resources (for example, county-wide programs in Florida and California) did not even approach 10%.

In the article, the writer

refers to a parade of felines that met the feeder at her car. A parade (read that as hoard) of cats congregating outside is detrimental to wildlife and public health.

For every outdoor cat, 21 to 55 wild birds will perish annually. Add to that many more small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Domestic cats are the leading direct human-related cause of wild bird and small mammal mortality, yet ironically, what is discussed in the article is predation of cats by coyotes. If this is a concern, subjecting domestic cats to living under these and other hazardous conditions cannot be humane.

Domestic cats are the leading domestic animal carrier of rabies. Attracting every nearby rabies-vector raccoon and skunk that gets a whiff of the bounty of cat food provided is not in the best interest of public health or wild animals that will become habituated to humans. If during a pandemic, we still do not understand the importance of preventative and sound, evidence-based practices regarding matters of public health, we never will.

Releasing sterilized cats and feeding them so they exist at densities beyond the environmental carrying capacity of any natural mammalian predator is neither sustainable nor effective. That simply turns an area into one giant litter box.

Domestic cats are great companion animals, but they should not be sustained in hoards outdoors.

Individuals often dump unwanted pets at colonies.

TNR enables abandonment and the cycle continues.

Adopt ion a nd cont ai nment, or euthanasia if the cats are unable to be adopted or contained, are better and more compassionate choices.

Linda Cherkassky NJ

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

Congressman Smith Chairs Hearing On Holding “War Criminal” Putin To Account From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) chaired the first hearing in the House of Representatives to hold Russia accou nt able for its barbar ic invasion of Ukraine, pressing for the prosecution of Vladimir Putin and others for their war crimes and crimes of aggression against the Ukrainian people and nation.

Smith’s hearing follows new legislation he authored and introduced urging the creation of appropriate regional or global justice mechanisms to immediately investigate and prosecute Putin and those responsible within the Russian Federation as “war criminals.”

“Today, as the death tolls dramati-

cally i ncrea ses by t he hour and as more than 1.3 million U k rainians f lee their homes since the invasion - with estimates by the UNHCR of up to 4 million people eventually f leeing - the need is immediate to hold Putin and Russian officials to account,” said Rep. Smith, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC).

“Putin - and others responsible for this ongoing and ever-expanding mass murder, war crimes and crimes against humanity - must be prosecuted for their crimes,” said Smith.

“The time to act for justice and accountability is now,” Smith said. “Justice delayed is justice denied.”

Entitled “Accountability for Russia’s War Crimes and Aggression against Ukraine,” the TLHRC hearing examined viable options for accountability for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine - the largest and most lethal attack in Europe since

World War II. The hearing featured testimony from a panel of expert witnesses - including David Kramer, Managing Director of Global Policy for the George W. Bush Institute and former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor; David Crane, Founding Chief Prosecutor for the UN Special Court for Sierra Leone; and Dr. Jane Stromseth, the For mer Deputy to the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. State Department.

Calling the current situation in Ukraine the “g ravest cr isis i n Eu rope si nce WWII,” David Kramer emphasized the importance of swift and united action(s) by the international community. “The refrain ‘never again’ emerged in the wake of the Holocaust, and Ukrainians are wondering whether that pledge applies to them,” said Kramer.

David Crane spoke of the need for global “leadership” to “bring the world together” and called for “a tribunal that has an appropriate mandate.” “Strong-

men around the world are watching, like crocodiles, as to what we do about the international crimes committed by the Russian invasion of the Ukraine,” said Crane.

“Let’s go and put some bad guys in jail, shall we?” Crane said.

Dr. Jane Stromseth said that “international law is on our side…the question now is how the international community will respond.”

Stromseth added that “failure to stand up to those who order and commit such crimes will only embolden their sense of impunity” and emphasized “a strategy of mutually reinforcing accountability that is, accountability through multiple complementary mechanisms grounded in the fundamental principles of international law.”

Whichever mechanism proves to be most effective at holding Putin accountable, Smith said “we’ll find a way to get it done.”

“Failure to do so would be gross negligence,” said Smith.

Funding Provided For New Jersey Hospitals Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

NEWARK – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) highlighted the $11,958,000 in federal funding they secured in the government funding bill for New Jersey hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This funding will help health care systems across the state make critical investments to improve and upgrade their facilities to better serve

their communities.

“The funding we are announcing today is critical in helping hospitals and health centers make the critical upgrades needed to meet our community’s needs today and into the future. New Jersey is home to many premiere medical institutions and funding like this will ensure they continue to serve as beacons of quality health care,” said Sen. Menendez.

“I promise to continue to fight in Washington to ensure you have the critical resources you need to keep all of our loved ones healthy and safe.”

Sens. Menendez and Booker secured $3,870,000 for University Hospital to build a Trauma Operating Room and holding areas for patient recovery before their transfer to the intensive care unit. The goal of this project is to improve patient health

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outcomes by controlling bleeding within the critical “golden hour” of a life threatening injury occurring, which is often challenging, given the time it takes EMS to be called and arrive on scene, assess the patient and transport them to the hospital.

“New Jersey hospitals and their care teams performed valiantly during the pandemic, successfully caring for more than 100,000 COVID patients. But the road ahead will be a long one for our hospitals, which experienced the dual impact of lost revenue and the skyrocketing costs of providing care amid a global pandemic,” said New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “We greatly appreciate the leadership of Sens. Booker and Menendez in bringing this critical healthcare funding to New Jersey and ensuring that our hospitals will always be there for us – especially when we need them the most.”

The $1.2 trillion Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package included $232 million in funding for community projects across the state. Beyond health care, the projects make investments in education, housing, green energy and water infrastructure. Ultimately, the projects will help lower costs for families and create good-paying jobs up and down the state.

While announcing the funding outside University Hospital’s Emergency Department, the senators railed against Congressional Republicans for refusing to include COVID-19 supplemental funding in the

government funding bill. The lawmakers vowed to continue pushing a vote to ensure the nation has the resources to continue a robust fight against the pandemic.

Sen. Menendez also highlighted the need for an independent, 9/11-style commission to investigate the country’s response to the pandemic. The Senator originally unveiled his bipartisan National Coronavirus Commission Act last summer at University Hospital, surrounded by frontline health care workers and families of those who died from COVID-19.

The following hospitals and FQHC’s received funding from the FY22 funding package: • University Hospital, Newark, $3,870,000 • Care Plus Bergen Inc., New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, $2M • AtlantiCare Health System, Mission Health Care, Atlantic City, $1M • Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Pemberton, $1M • Capital Health System, Trenton, $925,000 • Metropolitan Family Health Network, Inc., Jersey City, $800,000 • Atlantic Health System, Newton, $750,000 • Capital Health System, Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, $550,000 • Ironbound Community Health Center, Newark, $550,000 • The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, $513,000

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–Photo courtesy Freehold Regional School District HOWELL – Congratulations to Katrine Birkeland (Manalapan High School) and Jonna Crocker (Howell High School), this year’s recipients of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Team Challenge scholarship.

Both young ladies competed in the Chamber’s Team Challenge this past December.

Katrine and Jonna were recognized at a small reception on February 23 by Monmouth Regional Chamber members, state Senator Vin Gopal, and FRHSD administrators.

Howell First Aid And Rescue Squad 2nd Annual Golfing Event

HOWELL – Calling all golfers, whether you’ve never played before or can qualify for the PGA. The Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad #1 has proudly announced that they are hosting their 2nd Annual Golf Outing. They will be hosting this great event on May 13 at the Lakewood Country Club in Lakewood.

Last year’s event was a huge success and was a sell out! This year they are hoping for the same outcome so if you are going,

please register fast. They take and welcome all players. It’s a great event for an even better cause. Portions of this year’s golf outing is going towards their new ambulance.

If you have interest in playing, donations or sponsorships towards the event, feel free to reach out. For any questions or inquires reach out to Htfarsgolfouting@gmail.com Don’t forget about the BBQ afterwards which is always a good time!

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–Photo courtesy Southard Fire Department HOWELL – On March 15, members of the Southard Fire Department No. 1 trained at the Toms River Fire Training Center on search and rescue techniques, initial attack, multi floor fires and basement fires.

PAL Theater Company, Fundraising Benefit For Ukraine

HOWELL – Voices for Ukraine is a fundraising benefit taking place on March 27 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue in Lakewood. The Howell PAL Theater Company will be performing at 4:30 p.m. Come and support the kids as they spread a message of hope and peace.

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27th Annual Charity Golf Outing

HOWELL – The Optimist Club of Howell is dedicated to “bringing out the best in kids” through volunteer-driven community service programs aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be and service the community through close collaboration with other community

organizations.

The Optimist Club’s 27th Annual Charity Golf Outing will be held on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club located at 20 Shore Oaks Drive in Farmingdale.

Contact the Optimist Club of Howell at howelloptimist@yahoo.com to register of to become a sponsor!

Freehold Township Water Department Hydrant Flushing

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Township Water Department will commence hydrant flushing on March 21 and continue through June 24.

Flushing will be done between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The flushing may cause the water to become slightly discolored. Running the cold water for several minutes should clear up the problem. Call 732-294-2170 with any questions or concerns.

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Police Honor Fallen Officer

–Photo courtesy Howell Police HOWELL – Trooper Marc Castellano died in the line of duty in Howell on June 6, 2010. On March 12, in honor of Marc, Howell officers and NJ Troopers visited Jules Castellano who celebrated her Sweet 16.

Howell PAL To Hold First Lego League

HOWELL – Who doesn’t want to play with Legos and also learn at the same time? The Howell PAL will be hosting their first Lego League Explorer and Challenger League from May 2 through June 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

First Lego League is an international competition where you are given a real-world

challenge that has to be solved by research, critical thinking, teamwork and creativity.

Participants will learn coding and engineering design skills to prepare for a First Lego League Explorer and Challenger scrimmage. Hard work will be rewarded with a real Lego trophy! Register today at howellpal.org.

Howell Pack 258 Wants You For Cub Scouts

HOWELL – Looking for a safe, fun, educational activity for you son or daughter?

The Howell Pack 258 is seeking children between kindergarten and 5th grade to join the Cub Scouts.

In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very busy future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning achievement that puts kids in the

middle of the action and prepares them for today and for life.

Kids will enjoy: hiking, camping, bike riding, learning about nature, building camp fires, cooking, fishing, pinewood derby, “big trips,” ceremonies, parades and first aid.

If interested, contact Mike Duchaine, Cub Master at 973-714-0143, cubscoutpack258. bsa@gmail.com.

Howell Elks Comedy Show

HOWELL – The Howell Elks will be hosting a Comedy Show on April 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. A great night out featuring Howell comedian Joseph Anthony, seen on Last Comic Standing and heard on Howard Stern (Sirius/XM), and most recently

headlined the Borgata Atlantic City “The Truth.”

Tickets now on sale: $25 which includes the show plus appetizers. Tickets are sold at the bar. Any questions contact Jim Eadicicco at 732-489-0281.

Howell PAL Spring T-Ball Program

HOWELL – T-Ball is the best way to learn the game of baseball and the kids can learn when you sign them up for the Howell PAL Spring T-Ball Program.

Th program will be held on Mondays from May 2 through June 6 and June 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join for this six-week program by signing up at howellpal.org.

Howell OEM Now Accepting Applications

HOWELL – Do you have emergency management background? Interested in volunteering to help the community in time of need? Howell Township Office of Emergency

Management (OEM) is accepting applications for volunteers. For more information and/or to apply, visit: twp.howell.nj.us/FormCenter/ Community-3/OEM-Application-38.

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OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has received the 2022 Community Ambassador Award from the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC). Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone presented the award to her on behalf of the GOTCC at their Annual Awards and Installation Luncheon on March 8 at The Renaissance in Ocean Township.

The Community Ambassador Award is presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond to educate and advocate for our community. The award also honors the individual’s support of the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce and its mission.

“It is a true honor to be recognized by the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce for my work while serving as the County Clerk for the County of Monmouth,” said Clerk Hanlon. “I am proud of all that the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office has accomplished with regard to edu-

cating our voters, preserving our County’s precious history, serving our veterans, and making our government services readily available to all residents in the County.”

Hanlon is currently serving in her second term as Monmouth County Clerk and has served in the position since 2015.

Hanlon was president of the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce from 2003 to 2005 and is a former recipient of the “Outstanding Chamber Service Award” from the organization.

“Receiving this award from the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce is especially meaningful, as I began my career in public and community service while serving as president of this wonderful organization,” said Clerk Hanlon.

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In the ordinance, it states that these developments will further be defined as the following: Fulfillment Warehouse/Centers will be facilities involved in receipt of bulk products and the storage, separation and distribution of said products on an individual basis to individual end user consumers (not retail). This use includes e-commerce activities.

Warehousing will be facilities involved in short to long-term storage of bulk materials and products. Items are brought in and distributed in bulk with little to no material repackaging, repurposing or breakup.

Warehousing shall not include fulfillment warehouse/centers.

Distribution will be facilities engaged in the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods, products, cargo, and materials, including trans-shipment by boat, rail, air or motor vehicle. Distribution shall not include fulfillment warehouse/centers.

Before the council voted to adopt the ordinance, resident Joan Osborne questioned why the legislation was needed.

“Right now, changing the definition as the zoning officer, it gives me something when somebody proposes a use, whether it is to a board, and I review it for jurisdiction depending on what type of variances it needs.

Having this definition allows me to pinpoint what the use is,” Director of Community Development Matthew Howard explained.

“Two of the definitions, warehouse and distribution, are permitted in certain zones in town, one of them, the fulfillment center, is not. So, if somebody comes to me with a statement of use that sounds like a fulfillment center, they will not be able to get a permit. They will not be going to the Planning Board for site plan approval. They would need zoning board approval for a use variance,” Howard said.

The Howell Times, March 26, 2022, Page 11 “To speak for the future, we have a master plan element under construction right now, it is almost complete. We will be going public to the Planning Board with that document very soon. We will be doing presentations so, yes, there are additional changes coming. This is a preliminary one,” Howard added.

Osborne said when she served on the Howell Environmental Commission, an ongoing issue was figuring out who the tenants will be for these developments.

“They may come into the Planning Board saying they want to build a warehouse and they are not going to call it a fulfillment center, but we don’t really know what they intend to do until they get the tenants, and meanwhile if their intent was to do the fulfillment center type work and you don’t issue them a permit that’s after the fact of the building,” Osborne explained.

Councilman John Bonevich inquired if there were any new applications for fulfillment centers for the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

“The big warehouses that are coming to the board are not fulfillment centers. Nobody has come in and said they are e-commerce, or a fulfillment center, or a last-mile facility,” Howard said.

Township Attorney Joseph Clark said they are continuing to looking at the “appropriateness” of various zones and various uses.

Resident Marc Parisi brought up the concerns of litigation since fulfillment centers are already not permitted in certain zones, however the new ordinance is defining them.

“Defining something does not put any onus on having to put it somewhere. You can have a definition for this exact purpose, to separate it out from other similar definitions.

It is only a definition for clarity’s sake,” Howard said.

“The general principle in zoning is ‘if it’s not permitted, it’s prohibited.’ So, we are not permitting it, it is prohibited, I’ll litigate it,” Clark added.

Former Cop Pleads Guilty To Forgery

By Alyssa Riccardi BRIELLE – A former Ocean Township Police Officer has pled guilty to theft and forgery in a scheme to buy a property in Brielle and rip off tenants, officials announced.

Cory R. Cole, 51, of Brielle, pled guilty on March 21 to three counts of third-degree Theft and one count of fourth-degree Forgery. Cole faces probation with 180 days in Monmouth County Correctional Institution. However, the State will recommend non-custodial probation if Cole pays $8,400 in restitution to two separate victims prior to the sentencing date. No victim contact is also part of the agreed deal.

Police said Cole forged a document to secure a $425,000 loan to purchase a property on Borrie Avenue in Brielle in July of 2019.

In addition, Cole kept a tenant’s $4,200 security deposit on a Fisk Avenue property he owned, justifying keeping the security

deposit using a forged New Jersey Natural Gas document. He claimed the tenants owed money in unpaid utility bills on the property and providing them with a forged bill.

Bank records revealed that Cole deposited the $4,200 check into a bank account and that within days, he withdrew the bulk of it in cash.

Previously, Cole was indicted for one count of second degree Theft By Deception, two counts of 3rd degree Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property Received, three counts of 4th degree Forgery, and three counts of 4th degree Uttering a Forged Instrument.

Cole was a police officer in Ocean Township (Monmouth County) and resigned after the first set of charges were filed in January of 2020.

Cole is set to be sentenced before Judge Oxley on August 12.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Historical Commission In Search Of Preservation Projects

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Historical Commission is accepting nominations for its annual Preservation Awards program, which acknowledges individuals or groups that have preserved historical structures in Monmouth County.

“Preserving historical buildings in Monmouth County connects us to our history and gives us a physical reminder of our rich heritage,” said County Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission. “It is

important for Monmouth County to recognize those who work vigorously to preserve our local buildings of historical significance, which can be a costly undertaking.”

Eligible applicants include private citizens, organizations, businesses, municipalities, or any group who recently preserved a historic structure. The nominated property should be a building or structure historically noteworthy in some way and at least 50 years old. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 22.

Last year, a Historic Preservation Award was presented to Philip Petracca for his restoration of the former Schanck barn for the adaptive reuse of Source Farmhouse Brewery in Colts Neck. The Church of the Holy Trinity in Spring Lake was also recognized for authentically restoring its 100-year-old copper steeple. Other acknowledgments went to David and Maggie Tripold of Tinton Falls for restoring the Arthur Wilson House, and Stephen and Patricia Papovitch of Spring Lake for the renovation of their

turn-of-the-century American Foursquare house and the historic carriage house.

The application process requires the completion of a nominating form that can be downloaded from the County’s website at visitmonmouth. com or by contacting Executive Director John Fabiano, at John.Fabiano@co.monmouth.nj.us.

Completed applications should be mailed to Monmouth County Historical Commission, Hall of Records Annex, 2nd, Freehold, NJ 07728 by the deadline, April 22.

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To me, eucalyptus oil is one of the best essential oils you’ll ever find. It has so many uses. If you don’t want a little bottle of this, I suggest the plant leaves that are sold in a bunch. You can get them dried or fresh, and you can shower with them!

The compound that does the work in eucalyptus is called “1,8-cineole” and it breaks up mucus and reduces spasms in the respiratory tract. This compound has proven clinical efficacy for many diseases including bronchitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Did you know eucalyptus oil is one of the main ingredients in the most famous product called Vicks® VapoRub? This is an over-the-counter drug that contains a lot of camphor and some eucalyptus too, which treats cough, and muscle/joint pain. There are many other topical products sold online today that contain similar active ingredients.

As for the beautiful plant itself, you can buy a bundle easily. I received a eucalyptus flower bouquet from a friend for the sole purpose of hanging it in the shower! She sent it to me for this very purpose. The hot steam from the shower helps activate and release eucalyptus oil compounds especially the 1,8-cineole. If this is too strong for you, or unpleasant, but you still want the benefits of this breathing compound, then just put 5 or 10 drops in a large bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and breathe in the aroma for about 10 minutes. Finally, you can 10 - 20 drops in the bathtub, or you can use a carrier oil like coconut oil to rub some on your skin.

The health benefits of 1,8-cineol found in eucalyptus may help with: • Relieve chest tightness and congestion • Promotes feelings of relaxation • Ease breathing • Reduce sinus inflammation • Help a stuffy nose • Helps with allergies • Improve symptoms of asthma and bronchitis • Anxiety and tension Aside from the respiratory benefits that are well documented, 1,8-cineol has been shown to help relieve pain in people who underwent knee surgery. It also can help with sinus headaches and possibly even certain forms of heart disease and skin cancer!

These unusual benefits speak to the power of the plant, and even though we need more studies and data, it’s still good news!

One fun fact about eucalyptus is that it’s a natural bug repellant! Bees and butterflies don’t like it. Luckily, the flowers don’t have actual petals, but rather hundreds of stamens so it can self-pollinate without the need for natural bug pollinators.

Incorporating eucalyptus is easy. It can be found in many products, including herbal teas, decongestants, cough suppressants, mouthwash and dental formulas, skin care products, natural candles, special infused Epsom bath salts, and muscle rubs. If you make changes to your daily health regimen, always ask your doctor if it’s right for you. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com

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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 compensation to you and your family if you/

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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.”

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Spring 2022 Brush Collection Schedule

HOWELL – The Howell Department of Public Works has announced the Spring 2022 Brush Collection Schedule.

Brush collection will begin April 4, weather permitting. Place all brush curbside no later than May 8. After this date, one final collection will be made per zone, until all sections of the Township have been completed.

Only brush/tree trimmings will be collected. No leaves. Leaves can be brought to the Township Recycling Center located at 278 Old Tavern Road. The Recycling Center is open 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(except holidays) Please adhere to the following guidelines: Stacked against curb with all butt ends facing the same direction.

Maximum size: 6” in diameter and 8’ in length. No stumps.

Maximum volume: equal to one pickup truck load. Additional brush can be dropped off at the Recycling Center.

No leaves.

For more information, contact the Department of Public Works, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 732-938-4500 ext.

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(17) 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. (11) 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)

Help Wanted 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) Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Administrators, Bus Drivers, Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Academic & Trade Skill Areas-view skilled areas visit www.ocvts.org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317.

(17) Looking To Hire Someone For A Janitoral Position - Between the hours of 7 a.m. to 12 p.m, Monday Through Friday. Please send resume to admin@holidayheights.com, or call 732-244-8686 extension 210.

(14) Change Lives. Build Futures. Become a Direct Support Professional! Alternatives, Inc. is hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults with special needs. We get you CPR/ FA certified in addition to providing all the training you need to be successful.

All you need is a passion for helping others. Pay starting at $17.25/hr! Higher Weekend Pay! Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement! Advancement Opportunities! Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & Tinton Falls. Various FT & PT shifts available. APPLY ONLINE: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (17) 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!

Quality Assurance Supervisor for Renaissance Lakewood LLC in Lakewood, NJ. Review & assess mfg batch records, testing results & deviations, CAPA & change control reports for compliance w/ cGMP & co. procedures. Write & review cGMP procedures & report periodic qlty metrics. Release drug products & components & container-closures.

Process, investigate & follow-up on product complaints. Provide qlty oversight during all mfg operations.

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(15) 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. Please call 201-306-6839. (14) 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.

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March 27 through April 2, 2022 Spring Rummage Sale, Friday, April 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2 - 9a.m. -1p.m. Bag Sale. 129 Chestnut St., Toms River. For info, call: 732-349-8155, email: Office@fumctr.com.

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

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Services FREE ESTIMATES FOR PAINTING WORK - 25+ years experience, I n t e r i o r / E x t e r i o r, R e a s o n a ble prices and nice work, Leave message 732-907-0820.

(14) C.B.J. Home Improvements Carpentry, painting, roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, decks & patios, flooring, basement water proofing & finishing, chimney & concrete work, driveways sealed, power washing, yard clean ups & house clean outs, fully insured N.J. license #13VH11804800 $ave call Clark @ 732-850-5060.

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

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(39) 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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House/Pet Sitter available Extremely reliable with excellent references. I treat my clients' homes and pets as though they were my own. 732-606-3943.

(32) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732350-4427 for more information.

All ages welcome.

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MASTER GARDENER - Experienced 30+ years. Advises/coaches homeowners, seniors, DIYS . Planting Design, Container & Flower Gardens Maintenance, Organic Plant Care. Save $$$ Revitalize Garden Plants. Free Phone Consult - Joseph 732-232-8144 .

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

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Home Health Care - Companionship, meal planning and prep, medication reminder, hygine assistant, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (14) D o Yo u Wa n t Yo u r C a r To Look Nice - And shiny call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908 868 4609.

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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) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Quality work at reasonable prices. Spring special, 20% off of any job over $1000.

Give us a call 908-278-1322. Fully licensed and insured.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Comedy Roast To Raise Funds For Local Food Banks

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – In need of a good laugh? Come out and enjoy “Kick Out Hunger,” a comedy roast of Jeremy Grunin, on March 31 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Vogel - Count Basie for the Arts in Red Bank.

Proceeds will benefit Fulfill Food Bank.

“The impact of Jeremy’s service to Fulfill, as Past Board Chair and current Board Member, has been tremendous. We look forward to a night of laughter and good will as we honor him and raise much needed funds for Fulfill to provide food and social services for families, children, seniors, and veterans in need,” CEO and President of Fulfill Triada Stampas said.

Jeremy is the president of Grunin Foundation, a nonprofit based in Toms River. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for all members in the community by using

philanthropy to drive economic excellence at the Central Jersey Shore.

“It has been an honor for me to serve with Fulfill to support their mission of building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. When they asked if I would consider being roasted in front of hundreds of people to help raise critical funds needed to alleviate hunger in our community, I didn’t hesitate in responding with an eager (but nervous) YES! Don’t miss the chance to join in on the laughs at my expense – all for an amazing cause,” Grunin said.

The Masters of Ceremony will be Ken Malagiere and the Roasters will be Jonathan Petro, Adam Philipson, Peter Rosario, Thomas Hayes, Sam Huber, Michael Duru, and Laura Grunin.

For tickets, ads and raffle tickets, purchase them by visiting fulfillroast.givesmart.com.

Jeremy Grunin will be roasted as a benefit for Fulfill.

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FUN & GAMES

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

–Photo by Carolyne Roselli There are plenty of birds at the Jersey Shore from seagulls to crows from eagles to pigeons. This Snowy Owl was spotted recently in Ocean County.

Upcoming Blood Drives

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – There is a blood emergency as the nationwide blood shortage continues. We urgently need people to make every effort to donate blood!

New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in Monmouth County which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled next month: April 2: St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus, 54 Route 35 North, Keyport; from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 3: St. Benedict School, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel; from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

April 5: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

April 6: Lincroft Fire Company, 601 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft; from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

April 6: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

April 7: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

April 10: Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh – Belmar, 815 16th Avenue, Belmar; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April 12: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

April 13: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

April 14: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

April 15: Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route 9, Freehold; from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

April 19: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

April 20: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

April 21: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

April 24: Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route 9, Freehold; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

April 25: North Centerville Volunteer Fire Co. #1, 372 Middle Road., Hazlet; from 1 to 7 p.m.

April 26: Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft; from 1 to 7 p.m.

April 26: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

April 26: Manasquan First Aid Building, 65 Broad Street, Manasquan; from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

April 27: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

April 28: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell; from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured.

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

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

Any company, community organization, place of worship, or individual may host a blood drive. NYBC also offers special community service scholarships for students who organize community blood drives during summer months.

Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including 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.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 26 - Apr 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Hope springs eternal. You may be determined to stop hibernating and break out of your cave as spring arrives.

Loved ones and friends could agree in the week ahead that it is time to try something different.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be ready to join new friends and old companions on a more productive path as this week unfolds. Some new acquaintances may only remain in your circle for a short time, but they may offer fresh insights.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check messages and conversations for hidden meanings.

Some people might say exactly what they mean but others could offer more cryptic signals. In the week ahead, your perceptions may be sharper than usual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Appreciate the hard work that must be exerted to live up to ideals and reach your goals. You may be all business when dealing with financial matters but still be compassionate towards someone in need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A partner may prefer facts rather than fantasies. Do not let criticisms be personally hurtful. You will possess a sharper competitive edge in the upcoming week if you’re part of a group of likeminded individuals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Seeing is believing. It may be difficult to perceive the road clearly if you are blinded by wishful thinking. In the week ahead, test out theories before you put them into action and listen to the advice of wise companions and partners.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are stimulated by people who are familiar with the latest discoveries and technologies. New friends could influence how you choose to handle family issues in the week to come.

Recognize any problems so you can fix them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Press the pause button on your decisions. Someone might be friendly or flatter you in the week to come, but this does not mean that you should pursue them romantically. Think things through before acting.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Enjoy some mental challenges or puzzles to exercise your mind. In the coming week, you may need to come up with innovative ideas to solve problems at work. Brainstorm solutions with savvy people.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may glow with enhanced mojo. Hang out with talented individuals and find yourself in lofty circles. Money may feel a bit tight, so avoid making rash financial decisions or impulsive purchases this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might jump the gun or feel that someone else is making an inconvenient spur-of-the-moment decision. Don’t let a minor misunderstanding drive a wedge between you and your loved ones in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The mind operates as a magnet that attracts things and people of similar vibration. Positive, contented, uplifting and encouraging words will bring people together. Focus on sound principles to guide your life.

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