2022-04-02 - The Howell Times

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Vol. 19 - No. 44

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By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of Commissioners has announced that federal funds will pay for the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program to support local

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By Mark Bator HOWELL – In a unanimous vote, the Township Council has given its approval for over $2 million in upgrades to Soldier Memorial Park. Sitting before t ow n sh ip re side nt s comprised mainly of young athletes, parents and coaches, the Council heard a presentation of several proposals regarding building permanent bathrooms and lighting for several ball fields at the location.

Citing the receipt of “numerous emails from various residents all overwhelmingly asking for support for this project,” Township Manager Brian Geoghegan turned the presentation over to Bennett Matlack of CME Associates, who outlined several possible permanent improvements to the park which ranged in complexity and cost.

The park, which has several playgrounds as well as five softball (Park - See Page 2)

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$118M Budget Introduced For Howell Schools

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – At the recent Howell K-8 School District Board of Education meeting, members introduced the tentative $118.1 million budget for the 2022-23 school year.

The budget was first introduced at the March 23 meeting, with a public hearing scheduled for May 4. After the public hearing, board members have the option to adopt the budget.

According to the board, the $118.1 million budget will be supported by $82.57 million in taxes collected from Howell’s residential and commercial property owners.

The budget will be used to operate 12 schools, which have an estimated enrollment of about 5,400 as of October 15, 2021, according to the school district.

The pre-kindergarten through second grade schools consist of the Adelphia School, the Greenville School, the Griebling School, the Land O’ Pines School and the Taunton School.

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–Photo by Mark Bator Residents were in favor of improvements to Soldier Memorial Park.

County Announces Community Recovery Grant Program nonprofit organizations.

This program will aid Monmouth County businesses that serve veterans, combat food insecurity, provide animal welfare services, suppor t the special needs community as well as organizations

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that promote and preserve art, historical and cultural resources.

“With the American Rescue Plan money, we wanted to make sure we took our time and prioritized certain types of organizations that may not have re-

ceived federal funding under our previous grant programs,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “We helped our municipalities with the first round of CARES Act funding, we helped our businesses twice

with two different grant programs and today we are proud to an nounce our Monmouth County Community Recovery Grant Program funding for particular types of nonprofits (Grant - See Page 7)

Local Comic To Perform At Elks Fundraiser

By Mark Bator HOWELL - A healthy dose of hometown humor is what’s in store when local comedian Joseph Anthony takes the stage this Friday at the Elks Lodge in Howell Township.

Anthony, who originally grew up in New York, has made appearances on television shows such as “Last Comic Standing” and “The View.” These days, he counts himself as one of

the many “transplants” currently living in Howell Township.

“Basically, ever ybody is a transplant,” says Anthony about his Howell neighbors, “and I’m a comic that’s all about the transplant.” But while there is a good deal of local humor that shines a light on life in Central New Jersey, his performance doesn’t stop at the county line.

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Park:

Continued From Page 1 fields and 10 multi-use fields, has no bathroom facilities and no lighting for night games. Currently, temporary generator-powered lighting must be used should evening sporting events be held, with removable stall bathrooms brought onto the site. During the busiest gatherings, such as Howell Day, as many as 12 temporary bathrooms are

brought in for the event.

The most expensive design, which the Council was in favor of, called for six men’s stalls and six women’s stalls, with one additional “family” bathroom that would also function as a handicapped and unisex toilet.

The building would be concrete and include a storage bin as well as an extended overhang roof, under which four picnic tables would be situated. The structure carries a price tag of $925,000 and was favored over

lesser designs that had only four stalls for each bathroom, as well as a prefabricated structure that had only three stalls per bathroom with no family/handicapped/ unisex bathroom.

While the least expensive option could be constructed quickly, the Council members all appeared to favor the larger, concrete structure that will also feature water fountains.

“The building is made out of concrete,

so this is built to last,” said Matlack in defense of the cost. “It’s meant to be a public building, which is much more indestructible than a stick-built home.” Approximately $200,000 of the project cost is related to the estimated expense of running sewer lines to the structure, and not associated with the building itself. Due to the fact that the bathrooms will not be heated, it is projected to be a three-season building which would be closed during the winter months of December, January, and February.

“There’s absolutely no debate on whether or not there’s a need for this building,” said Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell. “That’s clear.”

The Council also heard proposals on lighting for fields at the complex, and again, the members all appeared to be in favor of the most comprehensive plan, which would provide permanent lighting for two softball fields and two multi-purpose fields at a projected cost of $1.3 million. Part of the cost of the improvements will be defrayed due to the fact that Howell Township has a grant from Monmouth County to be applied towards such projects.

“We’re getting two hundred and fifty thousand [dollars]from a grant,” said Councilman John Bonevich. “If we don’t act on it, that grant goes bye-bye.”

The tax bill of Howell residents will not go up, according to the Council, because the backing for this project is coming from Open Space funds to pay the balance of the construction costs. The fund currently has approximately $4.2 million in it at this time.

The Council, as well as members of the public who came out to support the project, were all in agreement that improvements to many township parks were necessary, if not overdue.

“So, tonight, this is a start,” Bonevich said.

“This is the Soldier Memorial. This is where we’re starting at.”

Once bids and contracts are in place, construction could start immediately, and the 10- to 12-week projection for completion would have the improvements in place by the fall season. It was also cautioned by Matlack that supply-chain issues could slow the completion and potentially drive up the cost past the current projections.

“I understand that there’s a cost for everything,” said Deputy Mayor Pam Richmond.

“I think that everyone’s coming together to make sure this happens, not just for now, but for the future of Howell.”

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Continued From Page 1 His act is like a live therapy session where the audience plays psychiatrist, and while there’s no couch involved, Anthony goes on a humorous psychological expiation about his fears, his frustrations and his foibles. Other comedians may entertain with observational humor, political critiques or crass jokes about adult situations, but not so with Anthony, whose on-stage performance is much more personal. Although he is humorously exorcising his own demons, much of the subject matter will resonate with the audience, many of whom will have similar experiences.

“With me, if you’re dealing with life in general, and you want someone to hold a mirror up to it, the tragedy, the pain, [and] the struggles, I’m going to make you laugh,” says Anthony. “I’m going to give you permission to laugh at my [life], because you can’t laugh at your own stuff, because it’s so real. Now, it doesn’t make me laugh, but that’s how I deal with it.”

There’s a familiarity about Anthony, an everyman quality that is relatable and disarming. His fears and shortcomings put the observer at ease and blur the line between comic and audience. He takes you into his world and gives you a comedic zip-file of his life. Anthony becomes like that distant cousin that only sees his relatives once a year during the holidays and feels the inherent need to update you on 365 days of his life in 30 minutes.

“If you came in here with any problems,

anything on your mind tonight,” Anthony will tell the audience, “after listening to me, you’re going to leave feeling a lot better about yourself.” With that, Anthony takes you on a psychological trek, leading the audience like a comedic Diogenes shining a light through the recesses of his mind in search of truth.

“Most people over a certain age are married or in a relationship, and I’m all about the horrors of that situation,” Anthony explains. “Anybody approaching middle-age or is middle-aged, I’m going to let them laugh about how their lives are falling apart physically [and] fi nancially.

I’m going to give them a look into the life of a comedian dealing with all kinds of bumps in the road.”

Anthony is something of a walking dichotomy, on one hand listing the variety of internet platforms he participates in (Substack, Facebook, Wix, Twitter, Fiverr), but will tell you frankly that he doesn’t interface well with any of them.

“It’s a nightmare to me,” Anthony confesses. “It’s a nightmare to me to have to read, and get my daughter to video, get the editing, figure out the file, it’s too big, it’s too small. The minute I go to technology for its use, within two minutes I have an anxiety attack. I’ve never created my own website. I’ve sat down in front of the dashboard for thirty seconds and go, ‘Someone else is doing this for me.’ I have the same attitude about landscaping.”

For an individual whose fi rst love was writing, Anthony stepped into comedy as an internal calling. After attempting to

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With stand-up on hold during the pandemic, Anthony returned to writing to make ends meet, doing script consulting, blogging, a newsletter about stand-up comedy and even some writing for online business magazines. But it wasn’t until recently that Anthony began to again write for his stand-up act. During his quarantine time he noticed that the way people were relating to technology was working as a substitute for actual real-life relationships.

That realization became fertile ground, and he has emerged with comedic observations that take the audience down a seemingly well-lit path, turning with an O. Henry twist that would make James Joyce envious. But, for Anthony, it’s all part of his special truth.

“I live it” he says simply. “I write it. I don’t do shock value. Some things I say may be shocking, but that depends on the listener. But I don’t do contrived shock-value humor. I won’t intentionally write stuff that isn’t true just to get a rise. That old adage, to be yourself, is a good one. You’ve got to be you.”

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Anthony took a workshop that was being taught by a working comedian, and upon writing and presenting his material in front of the class, he saw he was getting laughs.

He decided to try his hand during the open mic night at a sold-out Pip’s Comedy Club in Brooklyn, and when his material went over well with an actual paying audience, Anthony was hooked.

But he was not an overnight success, and earned a living through a variety of jobs while he pursued his passion.

“I’ve had some really bad jobs, like, hardcore New York construction,” he admits.

“I’ve worked in banking. I’ve had all kinds of jobs that I don’t like. Pretty much any job I’ve had, I found a reason to hate it.”

But Anthony is happy to be working again in front of live audiences. The pandemic was particularly hard for performance artists, concerts, live theater and stand-up comics. For a man who doesn’t associate well with technology, the quarantine period was hard enough, but worse for someone like Anthony.

“I am a hypochondriac,” Anthony admits candidly. “It’s not about COVID. I don’t want to get a cold, let alone COVID. So, label me if you want but I’ve always been

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY e DitoriAl Do You Like Bad News?

Click On It To Find More Whenever we see something on Facebook that makes us angry, we’ll usually interact with it somehow. We’ll click on the link and read it. We’ll expand the image to get a better view. We’ll give it a little frowny face.

And guess what that does? It feeds Facebook information that you like bad news. It teaches the computer. Your Facebook feed isn’t random. There’s a lot of math working behind the scenes to try to figure out what to show you.

Have you ever wondered why you didn’t see an update from a friend? Or why you keep seeing the same thing over and over?

It’s because the computer has figured out what you click on. You probably didn’t interact with that friend during their last update, so the computer is going to skip it. But if you gave a frowny face to something bad, then the computer thinks “Oh, this user interacted with this

content. Let’s show more.”

Facebook doesn’t care if you “disliked” something.

They don’t think “Oh, this user doesn’t like this news, I better not show it again.” Just the opposite, actually. They only want the interaction. Ever y click creates a fraction of a fraction of a penny in revenue. So, they want to make sure you keep clicking.

So, pretty soon, you’ve painted yourself into a corner. You only see negative things. You start to see the world in the opposite of whatever rose-colored glasses are (soot-colored, perhaps?).

Do an experiment. Spend a week – Sunday through Saturday – not clicking on anything that will make you mad. Only click on things that make you happy. See what a difference it makes. I’m betting that Facebook will show you an entirely different world.

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Letters To The Editor What Do We Do With Oyster Creek’s Wastewater?

Now that over 2,400 highly radioactive spent fuel rods at the defunct Oyster Creek nuclear plant have been removed from an elevated cooling pool and are stored in onsite dry casks, the question is how to dispose of the million gallons of wastewater that remains.

The answer must be gained through a transparent process that includes public engagement and independent scientific analysis.

At any nuclear plant where there is a fuel pool, there are three options for disposing of the water that had cooled the highly radioactive waste. None of them seem to be good, and it will come down to choosing the least bad.

The first option is to gradually withdraw the water in batches, treat it to bring the radioactivity to federal standards and dump it in a nearby waterway. At the Lacey Township nuke, which is being decommissioned by Holtec International LLC., that would mean dumping the treated water into the discharge canal that f lows into Oyster Creek and Forked River, and out to Barnegat Bay. Logic would dictate that if radioactivity is brought to federal standards, there is still an amount of radiological nucleotides in the water.

Some would say dilution is the solution to pollution and that the amount of radioactivity would be miniscule relative to the amount of water in the bay. The company’s 2020 effluent release report that is posted on the Federal Regulatory Commission’s website indicates that radioactivity was present in the wastewater, but at a “fraction” of federal “limits.”

Others would argue that Bar negat Bay is one of 28 nationally designated estuaries, slow moving,

and shallow - making any amount of radioactive release unacceptable. Dilution is not a solution. Nuclear experts say radioactivity could enter the biota (marine and plant life). They warn that tritium, a form of radioactive hydrogen that bonds easily with water and can be absorbed by the human body, is of particular concern. The company maintains in its report that there have been no tritium wastewater releases. It would behoove federal and state regulators to confirm that and determine whether there have been gaseous tritium releases and exposure to the public.

A second option is to allow the wastewater to evaporate, however radioactive sludge would be left behind.

A third option would be to ship it to another state that accepts nuclear wastewater.

The NRC has reportedly given the go-ahead for low-level wastewater from the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant to be shipped to a site in Idaho. Should we ship our radioactive garbage elsewhere?

Before any decisions are made by Holtec at Oyster Creek, federal and NJ officials must require an independent analysis of the wastewater and make the results public. They must also require an independent Environmental Impact Study to determine the possible effects of dumping even low-level radioactive wastewater in Shore waterways including its impact on marine life and public health.

Once that’s done, there must be public hearings that involve all stakeholders from the community; residents, recreational and commercial fishers and boaters, swimmers, windsurfers, kite surfers, tourists, cooks, clammers, oyster bed farmers, and anyone else who even looks at the bay or puts a toe in the water.

Federal and state officials must be extra vigilant considering the company’s past history of federal regulatory

citations and fines at Oyster Creek, legal troubles with the state of NJ, and its past partnership with the energy giant SNC Lavalin, which had faced federal corruption charges in Canada. Holtec had teamed with SNC Lavalin to decom mission Oyster Creek, but the two companies have reportedly parted ways.

There are 3.5 million people living within a 50-mile radius of Oyster Creek, where over a million pounds of highly radioactive waste is stored in the dry casks.

Robust federal and state oversight will be essential to public trust in the company’s business practices and ability to finish a thorough decommissioning safely while protecting public health, safety and the environment.

The future of our waterways, and lives depend on it.

Gas Prices Not Just U.S. Issue This is just a short note to tell everyone that gas prices are bad worldwide, not just here. It’s bad overseas. It’s bad in Europe. It’s bad in South America. To blame it all on American politics is dumb.

It’s not like Biden has a switch that makes gas prices high for the entire world.

But people don’t seem to get that. I get that people want someone to blame.

Why not start with the gas companies? They’re the real ones raising the prices.

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Congress Should Be Protecting Our Democracy

Editor’s note: This letter references the February 12 story “Who Are Ocean County’s Homeless” and stories about a new county park in Manchester.

Who are Ocean County’s homeless? Could be your son or daughter or husband or wife or shopowner who went bankrupt during pandemic. Or could be you or me. Think it is a shame that folks spend money on expensive dining, events, gambling, sports, etc. while folks are homeless. No one should be homeless. While private groups and churches offer homeless shelters, Ocean County itself doesn’t have a single one itself. Yet Ocean County will spend millions of dollars to build a new park on Rt. 571 in Manchester. Wow.

Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstr uct and u nder m i ne t he w ill of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for personal gain.

That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable.

Strengthening the guardrails on presidential power is just common sense. If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law.

No president should be above the law. That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their office.

Frank Saragnese Manchester

Kathleen Maher Asbury Park

Janet Tauro Clean Water Action, NJ Board Chair

Who Are Ocean County’s Homeless?

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County Making It Easier To Support Small Businesses From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone Happy Spring! I’m sure I join everyone in welcoming the spring season with open arms. It’s always a wonderful time of year to get outside and enjoy the nice weather.

It’s also a great opportunity to shop local, which is exactly what everyone can do

during the Annual Made in Monmouth event on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College on Arena Drive in Lincroft.

The county is excited to team up with Brookdale Community College once again to offer this free event to vendors and residents to support Monmouth County small businesses.

Small businesses are essential to our local economy and the Made in Monmouth event is an excellent opportunity for them to

showcase their wide array of locally made products, such as baked goods, jewelry, wine, home décor and so much more.

I encourage all residents and visitors to take advantage of this free event that features hundreds of consumer products made right here in Monmouth County.

At the end of the day, it’s all about buying and shopping local to support the small business owners who we know to be our friends, relatives, neighbors, and colleagues. I believe small businesses are the backbone to our economy and that we should give them our support.

To learn more about the Made in Mon-

mouth program and to view a directory of over 130 vendors that have participated in program events, please go to madeinmonmouth.com.

Switching gears, this week my fellow Commissioners and I held a press conference to announce the Monmouth County COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program for nonprof it organizations th rough A mer ican Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. We also provided an update on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

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

Congressman Smith’s Bill Would Strip Chinese Communist Party Of Its Trade Status

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), a leading international human rights lawmaker, and a longtime vocal opponent of the decision to give China preferential treatment in trade protocols, introduced new legislation (H.R. 7193) to strip the Chinese Communist Party of its Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status as punishment for its heinous human rights atrocities - especially and including the regime’s ongoing genocide and forced labor of Uyghurs and other Central Asian minorities.

Smith’s legislation - cosponsored by Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Tom Tiffany (R-WI) - relinks China’s trade status with its record on human rights and requires annual affirmation by the President that the Chinese government is making serious and sustained improvement in respecting human rights in order to achieve normal trade relations status.

“Since President Clinton delinked trade from human rights with China in 1994 - and under successive Administrations, including now under the Biden Administration - the Chinese Communist Party

has gotten a pass for its gross human rights violations while benefiting tremendously by stealing American jobs and growing into the economic superpower it is today,” said Rep. Smith, who held a press conference on Capitol Hill in 1994 slamming Clinton and others for rewarding the “cruel realities” of China’s Communist regime with trade benefits.

“Many if not most business and political leaders have long bought into the ‘China Fantasy’ that overlooks human rights abuses while asserting that increased trade will make China more like us,” said Smith. “It was not true then and it’s not true now.”

“When policymakers extended Permanent Normal Trade Relations status to China, they claimed it would usher in a new era of prosperity here at home while paving the way for political reform, improved human rights, and fairer labor practices in China – but we all know that’s not what happened,” said Rep. Tom Tiffany. “Over the last two decades, we’ve seen America’s manufacturing sector suffer while the elites in China’s Communist Party have become richer, more ruthless, and more dangerous

than ever as they engage in systematic human rights abuses, slavery, and genocide.

There is nothing normal about the behavior of China’s dictatorship, and America cannot afford to enable that behavior on a ‘permanent’ basis any longer.”

“It’s been 50 years since President Nixon first went to China, and we always believed that the more the Chinese government was exposed to our way of life, our democracy, and our economic system, the more they would become like us and value human rights and free markets,” said Rep. Tom Suozzi. “That simply has not happened.

Now more than ever, we must stand up to China’s crimes against Uyghurs and Tibetans, and its destruction of democracy in Hong Kong. We cannot continue to allow China to act with impunity and undermine the rules-based order by cheating at the expense of other nations. It’s time for the U.S. Congress to make clear that if Chinese government refuses to meet its obligations to its citizens and the international community, it will face serious consequences, including the possible removal of PNTR.” “Tragically, American corporations - from

Nike to the NBA - still look the other way while Xi Jinping’s Communist regime is committing systematic genocide and crushing religious freedom,” said Smith. “What will it take?”

“Many innocent victims have suffered because of President Clinton’s horrific mistake,” Smith said. “However, it is not too late to return to the pre-Clinton norm and make annual renewal of normal trade relations contingent on concrete progress on human rights.”

Smith’s legislation comes just weeks after the Chinese Communist Party finished hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics - dubbed

by Smith and other human rights leaders as the “Genocide Games.” For years, Smith led efforts in Congress to push the International Olympic Committee to move the Olympics to a host city in a different country and urged American corporations including Coca-Cola and others to withdraw their sponsorship of the Games.

Smith has been targeted with sanctions by the Chinese government and banned from China for his tireless advocacy and legislative work to promote human rights.

Governor Phil Murphy: Election Workers To Get Raises

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A-208) to increase pay for New Jersey’s election workers. The bill increases the compensation of election workers from $200 per day to $300 per day and appropriates $7,000,000 to the Department of State.

Under current law, election workers are paid $200 per day each time the primary election, the general election, or any special election is held. The State reimburses $125 of the payment to election workers while the counties account for the rest. This bill increases the State’s reimbursement to $225 while keeping the counties’ sum at $75.

“Election workers play a critical role in ensuring that New Jerseyans may exercise their right to vote,” said Governor Murphy.

“I am proud to sign legislation that will repay them for their commitment to ensuring that our elections process remains a model for the nation.”

“Compensating election workers fairly is a crucial step toward modernizing our elections,” said Acting Secretary Way. “Election workers play an integral role in protecting the integrity of elections and upholding our democracy.”

The bill also increases the maximum hourly rate for election workers serving at

a school election held at a time other than the general election, from $14.29 to $21.43 per hour, which is commensurate with the $300 daily rate for election workers.

Primary sponsors of the bill include Assemblymembers Kevin J. Rooney, Robert J. Karabinchak, and Raj Mukherji, and Senators James Beach and Shirley K. Turner.

“This new law supports County Boards of Elections in recruiting and staffing countless polling places around New Jersey for elections of all sizes and scopes,” said Assemblyman Rooney. “These election workers sometimes work upwards of 14hour days and should be paid a fair wage

to entice them to step up to this civic duty.

They are on the front line ensuring election integrity and voter enfranchisement and this pay increase recognizes that fact.”

“Over the past few years, we have seen the important role our election workers have and how stressful the job can be,” said Assemblymembers Karabinchak and Mukherji in a joint statement. “These workers have been in short supply and we must offer increased pay to assist in filling those roles. We want to ensure that workers are receiving the proper pay for the rigorous work they do. This measure will allow us (Government - See Page )

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Each nonprofit organization can receive up to $500,000 for expenses and/or lost revenue during the pandemic. In addition, nonprofits can apply for funding for enhanced programs and services related to pandemic recovery.

Those interested can visit the county’s website for official funding notice and program guidelines. Applications must be submitted no later than May 13 at 4:30 p.m.

Also at the press conference announcing this, Director Arnone gave an update on the success of the Monmouth County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

This funding can be used for such purposes as rental arrears, prospective rent, and other household-related expenses such as utilities.

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The two middle schools for grades six through eight are Howell Middle School North and Howell Middle School South.

In Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement of state aid for all municipalities, Howell Township school district received a $2.8 million reduction in state aid. For the 2021-22 school year, the district re-

The Howell Times, April 2, 2022, Page 7 “The purpose of the Monmouth County ERAP is to prevent evictions and homelessness by providing up to $30,000 in rental assistance for income-eligible households in Monmouth County. To date, the county has disbursed approximately $23 million of our $38 million in federal allocation to assist eligible households,” Arnone said. “We also would like to remind residents with the State’s moratorium on utility shut-offs that ended on March 15th, and we want to assure Monmouth County residents that we are here to help with utilities through our partnership with NJ Shares.”

For those in need of rental assistance and would like to learn more about ERAP, visit monmouthcountyerap.com or call the hotline at 848-801-1297.

For those in need of utility assistance and would like to learn more, visit njshares.org/ monmouthcountyerap. ceived $25.16 million, while the upcoming school year they received $22.34 million, according to the New Jersey Department of Education.

The board’s March 23 agenda did not include information as to how the proposed budget will impact local property taxes during the upcoming year.

Currently, residents pay municipal taxes in Howell, Monmouth County taxes, Freehold Regional High School District taxes and a fire district tax along with the Howell K-8 school taxes.

A public hearing on the final budget has been scheduled for May 4 at 7 p.m.

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–Photo courtesy Howell Happenings HOWELL – Congratulations to Coach (and Howell Teacher) Daniele Gianelos and her 10-year-old Howell Basketball Club Team Seton Hall on their 1st place championship!

Vaccine Booster Clinic

HOWELL – Have you had your COVID-19 vaccine? Do you need a second dose? Has your doctor recommended a 3rd dose (for the moderately-severely immunocompromised)? Ready for your booster dose?

The Howell Senior Center, located at 251 Preventorium Road, will be hosting a Vaccine Booster Clinic on April 27, May 25 and June 22 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Make sure to bring your original vaccine card, wear your mask, and fill out the health department form. No appointment

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necessary. Transportation may be available.

You must call the Howell Senior Center at 732-938-4500 ext. 2550 to inquire if transportation will be available.

Clinic is for ages 5 years old and up. No appointment is necessary. There is no charge for the vaccine or administration.

Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines will be available.

Sponsored by: Howell Township Senior Center and Monmouth County Health Department.

PAL Theatre Company Audition Workshop

HOWELL – The Howell PAL Theatre Company will be hosting an Audition Workshop on Tuesdays: May 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Open to all ages.

The four-week workshop is designed to build confidence and prepare future actors for auditions. Each week, students will work with the director and prepare for a mock

audition by learning dance combinations, selecting the best songs to showcase their voice and prepare to read scenes from Broadway musicals. Participants will receive direct feedback on how to improve their audition.

The fee is $150. Online registration online at howellpaltheaterco.com.

Howell Elks Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch

HOWELL – You are invited to attend the Howell Elks Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch with the Easter Bunny on April 16. (rain or shine event) Lunch to be served at 12 p.m. followed by

the Easter Egg Hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Open to Elks members and their guests.

For reservations, contact Connie Cantwell at 732-259-9666 or cantwellconnie@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Blood Drive

HOWELL – Adelphia Fire Company’s is holding a Blood Drive on April 6 from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Banquet Room, 925 Adelphia Avenue.

Appointments are strongly suggested. Make an appointment by visiting donor.cbsblood.org/ donor/schedules/drive_schedule/53958?fbclid.

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Senior Center Enjoys “Everything Green Bingo”

–Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – On March 11, the Howell Senior Center hosted “Everything Green Bingo” as staff called bingo and all the prizes were green. The members had a great time and ate corned beef and Swiss sandwiches from Prime Market. The event concluded with green cookies for dessert!

The Senior Center had a St. Patty’s Day Luncheon with homemade shepherd’s pie and Irish soda bread. Flo who works in the

kitchen cooked everything for 80 people!

If you or anyone you know is looking to join the Howell Senior Center, they must be aged 60 or older and live in Howell.

The Center has been up and running since May 2021 and is full of love, laughter and excitement!

For more information you can check online at twp.howell.nj.us or contact the Director, Melanie Decker at Mdecker@twp.howell. nj.us.

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to hire more poll workers and keep our elections more efficient with no added cost to our counties.”

“Our goal is to make voting as accessible as possible and continue to encourage citizens to take a more active role in the voting process. This law will do just that,” said Senator Beach. “By providing poll workers with

fair compensation, we will ease the burden on counties who have found it increasingly difficult to staff polling places.”

“It has become increasingly difficult to staff voting locations. While these individuals play an important part in the democratic process they often face long hours and low wages,” said Senator Turner. “This pay raise will make it easier for counties to hire the personnel they need to ensure residents a quick and easy voting experience.”

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FREEHOLD – Whether you’re looking to spend time in nature, create family memories, or just enjoy an affordable getaway, the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park is the place to go. Located at 200 Georgia Road in Freehold, the campground opens for the season on April 1, and features 64 wooded campsites (52 which can be reserved while 12 are available on a fi rst come, first served basis). All campsites are pull-through and offer water and electric hookups.

The facility also features drinking water, a dump station, picnic tables, modern restrooms with hot showers and laundry, as well as fi re rings for charcoal cooking and campfi res. Families are sure to appreciate quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The rate is $42 per night for a tent or recreational vehicle/trailer site.

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Reservations are available for stays of at least two nights (Friday through Sunday) and are accepted through an online reservations system available on the Campgrounds page at MonmouthCountyParks. com, in person at the Campground Office located in the park’s Oak Point Shelter Building, or by calling 732-462-7286.

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Online Pet Licensing Available

HOWELL – The Howell Township Clerk’s Office, Public Service Division, is pleased to announce that residents are now able to license their dogs and

cats online. This will apply to both new registrations and renewals. Details and instructions will be provided on the Howell Township website.

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

Why Everyone Is Buying Iodine Now

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

After several weeks of news regarding the war in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, there is now a rush to buy iodine supplements. Supplement makers cannot keep up because of the high demand, combined with the supply chain problems.

The reason is that iodine is protective.

People close to the war are living amid real fears of radiation poisoning! The CDC is even okay with this one! Iodine dietary supplements are minerals by the way, just like its brothers and sisters (zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium), dietary supplements are sold at health food stores nationwide.

Sometimes I see it called a “drug” but iodine is not a drug. Let me clarify, MRI contrasts contain a patented drug form of iodine, but this is much different than the natural iodine your body needs to thrive. Deficiencies are more common than you think and often result in reproductive harm to the prostate, breasts, uterus, endometrium and cervix. But too much iodine can be as harmful as a deficiency! If you are interested in receiving more information about thyroid, iodine or iodine supplementation, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I will email you later.

Now I will speak to the reasons that people are stocking up on iodine supplements, even in the United States. I saw the other day where just 20 pills of a thyroid supplement (whose active ingredient is iodine) garners $185 when purchased off eBay!

Even here in the United States, far away from Russia and Ukraine, many companies are selling out of thyroid and iodine supplements. It’s all happening because people are afraid of radiation poisoning from a nuclear meltdown or weapon.

As it pertains to radiation, the CDC states that potassium iodide is a form of non-radioactive iodine that blocks dangerous radioactive iodine from getting into your thyroid gland, “thus protecting this gland from radiation injury. The thyroid gland is the part of the body that is most sensitive to radioactive iodine.”

The CDC says “the sooner a person takes KI, the more time the thyroid will have to ‘fill up’ with stable iodine.”

It’s a well-known fact that the thyroid gland and reproductive organs suffer from radiation poisoning. What’s less known is the individual response of iodine, the dose needed, the length of time required to stay protected and the type of iodine. Potassium iodide is one type of iodine, there are many dietary supplements containing different forms that ultimately break down into a molecule of iodine.

If you already take medications that provide thyroid hormone, and then take an iodine supplement, you may experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

That would mean excessive thyroid hormone in the blood. For this reason, I recommend you speak to your practitioner about all additions you want to make to your vitamin regimen include iodine supplementation.

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Spring Job Fair Set For April 6

LINCROFT – The Monmouth County Spring Job Fair will take place on April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brookdale Community College’s Robert J. Collins Arena.

The fair will take place on the bottom floor of the Arena with parking available in Lot 7.

“The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to partner with the Division of Workforce Development to provide this free opportunity for County residents to find a new job or pursue a new career,” said Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Division of Workforce Development. “Employers throughout the County and surrounding areas will be searching for hardworking, qualified applicants to fill available positions in a variety of fields including finance, education, telecommunications, computer science and everything in between.”

More than 85 local companies have made arrangements to participate. A full list of participating businesses will be posted as the event get closer on WorkInMonmouth. com.

“We are seeing ‘Help Wanted’ signs across the County and events like this help connect employers with employees to fill those job openings,” said Commissioner Director

Thomas A. Arnone. “The County is here to help those who are joining or rejoining the labor force through the Division of Workforce Development’s wide variety of programs to put businesses and job seekers in a position to succeed.”

The 2022 Monmouth County Spring Job Fair is a partnership of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, Monmouth County Workforce Development Board, Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Monmouth-Ocean Development Council and Brookdale Community College.

“If you are a job seeker who is unable to attend this job fair, you can find an array of career services through the County’s American Job Centers,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Kiley. “The American Job Centers, which are located in Eatontown and Neptune, provide resources like career counseling and resume instruction for people looking to find new employment.”

Employers interested in more information should call 732-683-8850 ext. 3711 or email the job fair coordinator at Christine.

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Jackson Rotary Club Presents Wade Preston

JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club presents Broadway star Wade Preston, known for his performance as the “Piano Man” in the Billy Joel-TWYLA THARY 2002-2005 production “Moving Out.” The event will take place on April 9 at 8 p.m. at Jackson Memorial High School –

Fine Arts Center, 101 Don Connors Boulevard, Jackson.

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by calling 732-833-6131 or 732-928-0200 or email JacksonNJRotary@gmail.com.

Refreshments will be available at a cost.

Donations accepted.

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A new assault on victims is in the form of Lottery and Sweepstake scams. These scams are becoming more and more common. They may come to you from social media, phone calls, mailings, e-mail and text messages-all saying that you have won money or prizes. The scammers may even try to impersonate public figures, police, FBI, Lottery and Officials. To make matters worse, they have also mastered the art of cloning otherwise legitimate web sites and social media profiles. So how do you know if your winnings are legitimate?

Scammers like to ask for up-front payment, such as taxes, processing fees, delivery fees, legal fees or customer fees to collect your “winnings.” Any payment requested in advance should be a red flag!

The most common up-front payment request is a monetary transfer, because these are like cash. Other up-front payment schemes that are becoming popular include prepaid cards and iTunes gift cards because the scammers can access your balance if you give them the number from the back of the card or a PIN over the phone. Scammers may also ask that you send cash in the mail. Once you give them cash, they are likely to ask for more

and more. One trick the scammers use to entice victims to send more money is to claim that there is a larger jackpot at stake or that there was some error or problem that can only be solved with more money. The scammers may even threaten violence.

Never give these strangers your personal information. Don’t give them your banking information or credit card information.

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The scammers can also sell your private information to other scammers. Some victims are asked to deposit fake checks and if that check bounces the victim will be responsible for the bounced check fee.

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LINCROFT – This April hop over to the Monmouth County Park System and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities. Highlights for the month include the Spring Craft Show, Music on the Porch, Splendid Spring Strolls and Wool Days/Sheep Shearing.

Here’s a full listing of April events: Spring Craft Show: April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Browse local artists and crafters. Admission and parking are free.

Open Shoot Archery: April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided for this open shoot. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional clinic and not designed for beginners. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover accepted.

Traditional Basketmaking Demonstration: April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Join artisan Mary May for a close look at the craftsmanship that goes into making a basket.

Her focus is weaving traditional New Jersey baskets, specializing in South Jersey white oak baskets and basket traditions. Free!

Cookstove Demonstration: April 9 & 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See what’s cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. Free!

Vintage Baseball - Monmouth Furnace Baseball Club: April 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holmdel Park, Holmdel. See one of America’s favorite pastimes played using rules from the 19th century. Free!

Starting a Summer Garden: April 10 from 12 to 2:30 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Make a newspaper pot and start

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Splendid Spring Strolls: April 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Big Brook Park, Marlboro - Meet in the lower pond parking lot; April 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Manasquan Reservoir, Howell - Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk.

Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. Free!

Casual Birder: April 12 at 9 a.m., Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen - Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot; April 19 at 9 a.m., Holmdel Park, Holmdel - Meet in the Shelter Building parking lot; April 26 at 9 a.m., Shark River Park, Wall - Meet in the Shelter Building parking lot. Go on a laid-back morning bird walk led by a Park System Naturalist and meander through the park for about an hour and a half. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Free!

Sowing Seed Potatoes: April 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Give the staff a hand as they sow this year’s crop of potatoes. Weather dependent. Free!

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s: April 16 from 1 to 3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion. Free!

Nature on the Move: April 16 at 3 p.m., Thompson Park, Lincroft - Meet in the Old Orchard parking lot. Look for our colorful Nature on the Move van and join a Park System Naturalist for a 45 to 60-minute hands-on interactive program. Free!

Climb Time: April 19 from 3 to 6 p.m., Shark River Park, Wall; April 24 from 12 (April - See Page 16)

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (18) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(18) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(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!

Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses.

Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com .

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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Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

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

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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.

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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.

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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) MY HANDY CREW - Husband and wife team working to satisfy all your home needs, inside and out. No job ever too small or large! $ave now. Call Clark and Nicole @ (732)850-5060. Insured and NJ Licensed #13VH11804800.

(19) 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.

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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.

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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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Continued From Page 14 to 3 p.m., Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold. Try the Park System’s 25’ portable climbing wall. You must be 42” or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. Free!

Nature Lecture Series: Weakfish – A Troubled Fish of NJ: April 21 from 7 to 8 p.m., Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. Come to this talk by a Park System Naturalist and learn about this beautiful saltwater fish and efforts for its restoration. Free!

Wool Days/Sheep Shearing: April 23 & 24 from 12 to 3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Learn how the farm staff uses

traditional shearing practices to remove the fleece from the sheep. Gene Sheninger will return with his collies to show their herding skills. Free!

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Seabrook-Wilson House Tours: April 24 from 1 to 4 p.m., Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visit this house which dates back to the early 1700s and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. Free!

Made In Monmouth Expo Returns

Traditional Quilting Demonstration: April 30 from 1 to 3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See the quilter demonstrate hand stitching. Free!

To learn more about these Park System activities, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000.

Little PALs Preschool Open House

HOWELL – Mark it in your calendars! The Howell PAL Little PALs Preschool Open House is taking place on April 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 115 Kent Road, Howell. For more information, contact info@howellpal.org.

LINCROFT – The 2022 Made in Monmouth event returns on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College on Arena Drive in Lincroft.

“The County is excited to team up with Brookdale Community College once again to offer this free event to vendors and residents to support Monmouth County small businesses,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Economic Development. “Small businesses are essential to our local economy and the Made in Monmouth event is an excellent opportunity for them to showcase their wide array of locally made products, such as baked goods, jewelry, wine, home décor and so much more.”

Made in Monmouth is organized by the Grow Monmouth team within the County’s Division of Economic Development. Grow

Monmouth officials meet regularly with business, civic and government leaders to help identify and deliver business resources.

It has become a major public-private project to create and retain jobs in Monmouth County.

Through Brookdale Community College, the County will be able to provide ample space to allow for a pleasant experience for all in attendance. There will also be additional spaces for vendors in the gymnasium which is adjacent to the main arena area.

Interested producers and manufacturers are encouraged to request to apply for the waitlist by contacting the Division of Economic Development by emailing econdev@co.monmouth. nj.us or call 732-431-7470 for more information.

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5 Slavic title derived from “Caesar” 9 President born in Hawaii 14 Wrath, in a hymn title 15 Syllables from Santa 16 Egret, for one 17 Highway reading 18 __ of March 19 “Good Will Hunting” actor 20 “Even dialogue wouldn’t have saved that show,” e.g.?

23 Stir-fry ingredient 24 Camden Yards player 28 Golden __ 29 Alpo holder?

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.”

When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management.

And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year.

Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain.

After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to him.

Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never been able to find a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause.

“My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatr ists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly interventional,” said Dr. Jani.

He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend physical therapy if that’s what the patient prefers.

After all, he has the tools and knowledge, but you also

ple examples of his “home r u n s”. Fo r i n s t a n c e, o n e woman came in complaining of chronic pelvic pain. She’d had ten surgeries and was on a ton of medicine at this point, and yet her pain was making her life miserable. With just a few injections, her pain is effectively gone and she no longer has to take any pills. Now her kids see her and know your body and how say, “You’re back to being you feel. When the two of yourself. You’re Mom again.” you collaborate, you’ll see As an inter ventional pain inspiring results. Dr. Jani had management doctor, “I don’t no problem giving me a cou- know what was causing her

pain, but I knew what she management doctor, having was feeling and that’s what I to go in every month to get targeted,” said Dr. Jani.

Percocet that she didn’t even Another patient came to want to take and wasn’t even him one time with fibromy- that helpful.” With her newalgia, with pain primarily in found happiness and relief, the back and neck. He first she was able to go on her put her on non-opioid med- first vacation in years! ication, which solved some You deserve to be pain-free of her problems but not all too. Give Garden State Medof them. Injections did the ical Center a call today at trick for her neck. For her 1-888-376-2661 to schedule lower back, he used a spinal an appointment with Dr. Jani cord stimulator, which is like or any of their other superb a pacemaker for the spine. pain management specialWith that combination, she’s ists. Feel free to visit gsmedfeeling fantastic and rarely icalcenter.org for a full listing even has to come in for a of their convenient locations visit. “Previously she was and to get more information going in to see another pain on treatment.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 2 - APR 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Display your commitment and trustworthiness to demonstrate your loyalty to loved ones. Other people are also likely to admire your skills in the upcoming week.

A romantic interlude could give you a reason to count your blessings.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rally round the flag of friendship. Your social instincts can be at their best in group settings.

You may get a chance to utilize your people skills in the week to come when difficult individuals need some delicate handling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Although you might not have much, you are usually willing to share what you have. In the week ahead, you might realize that more resources are on hand than expected. Be appreciative, especially if someone repays an act of kindness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Crack codes with dispatch. In the week to come, you may be able to grasp the most subtle details of a business transaction as well as the intricacies of social networking. Loved ones can help get key projects accomplished.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You could be counting the hours by the beat of your heart as the week unfolds. People often desire what they can’t have but you might find romance wherever you look.

Sympathetic understanding and tender feelings make relationships grow closer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Respond in kind.

When someone offers you a helping hand, accept with grace and return the favor. Embrace the spirit of generosity whenever someone is motivated to perform acts of kindness in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stay grounded in reality. You might see problems that do not exist thanks to past traumas but might not want to face up to actual issues because you want to believe the best. Don’t be afraid to ask for help in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Set a tone of caring for the week ahead. Focus on being understanding and compassionate and loved ones should respond in perfect harmony. Help a partner start key projects and implement changes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Exercise solid family values in the upcoming week. Shower loved ones with affection and focus on making your home a place of rest and relaxation. When everyone else is stressed, work on remaining calm and collected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Vision, intention, commitment and persistence bring results. Savor every opportunity to utilize creative energy in the week ahead. You possess the enthusiasm and the social connections to make your dreams come true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Feed your dreams and starve your doubts. In the week to come, you can be a realist as well as a visionary if you keep fear at bay and objectives achievable. Put a positive spin on any hesitations or limitations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can enjoy creature comforts and use your imagination to surpass arbitrary limits. In the upcoming week, use an accumulation of wisdom as well as intuition to make sound choices that improve your future.

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