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NEIGHBORHOOD OFF ALDRICH TO GET STOP SIGNS
–Photos by Catherine Galioto Most of the intersections in this neighborhood off Aldrich Road previously had no stop signs, but a new ordinance changes that. At Fern and Spruce roads, not far from the new Grande at Howell development, residents took to writing on the road in hopes of making the roads safer. By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – A neighborhood that once petitioned officials to add stop signs now has an ordinance to make it official. Off Aldrich Road, the residential neighborhood that was recently connected to The Grande At Howell development
under construction has several new stop signs. An ordinance is before town council for the February 22 meeting, adding a stop sign at Fern and Spruce roads. Residents of the road have taken to spray painting “Stop for our kids” on the road,
in an attempt to alert drivers who cross and turn through intersections in the residential neighborhood, unaware of bicycle traffic and children nearby. According to the ordinance, most of the development had not had
February 13, 2016
Allaire Village To Fundraise For Historic Buildings
By Caitlin Brown ALLAIRE – The Historic Village at Allaire has begun various fundraisers to repair the deteriorating historic buildings and homes that make up the state park. Some of the buildings, which date as far back as 1750, have been in disrepair for about 10 years, organizers said. Another major fundraising project is to repair the exterior of the original home of James Allaire, the village’s namesake. The original Allaire Village was founded by philanthropist James P. Allaire for the workers and families of the Howell Iron Works, and was intended as a self-sufficient community, complete with a chapel, bakery, shops, school, post office, and general store. Nearly two blocks of homes and buildings still remain at the site, and were built between 1750 and 1836, still on the original foundations. The buildings are now in need of repairs and restoration said
fundraising organizers, citing broken windows, water leaking into buildings, peeling paint, and rotting wood, as well as to repair the exterior of the original home of James Allaire. Founded 60 years ago as a non profit living history museum, the Historic Village at Allaire receives no funding from the state of New Jersey, but according to Katherine Muller, Volunteer Coordinator for the village, the non profit continues to apply for various grants. Although the Historic Village was the recipient last week of a grant from the Monmouth County Historical Association, organizers estimate there is still approximately $20,000 needed for repairs. Currently, the living history museum relies on donations, admissions and purchases made at the bakery and general store to operate. A Gofundme page has been set up for the effort at the beginning of this month, with a (Allaire - See Page 4)
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Travel Team Player Shares Hockey Success
By Chris Christopher There was a time when Michael Mania III played second fiddle to his sister, Christine Mania. His sister starred in gymnastics at Central Regional High School in Berkeley. “I was kind of jealous,” he said. “I asked my mother, Christine, to sign me up for roller hockey when I was five years old. I was jealous of my sister because she
came home with so many ribbons. I began playing ice hockey when I was seven. The situation has changed … I am still young and still playing.” Mania III stars for Central in ice hockey. He also competes on the Under-16 National Team based in Farmingdale and Middletown. He hopes to play in college, having visited Massachusetts-Amherst, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Boston
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College and Providence. The Golden Eagles’ junior standout scored his 100th career point in a 7-6 loss to Wall Township. “I did not realize I reached the milestone until a referee came up to me and told me about it,” he said. When Mania III is on the ice, he’s filled with emotion. His father, Michael Mania II, (Hockey - See Page 11)
–Photo courtesy Historic Village at Allaire The James Allaire original home, built in 1790 and expanded in 1822, is in need of exterior repairs.
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little under $700 raised online, at gofundme.com/7cga2hng. Funds help keep the museum open free of charge from March to December, and also go toward the efforts of the nearly 200 volunteers who maintain the village. Fundraising helps to supply the volunteers with materials for costume making, training workshops, and various props and materials needed for the historic demonstrations. “The volunteers range in age, from 5 years old to 101,” said Muller. “Many teenagers volunteer and gain leadership experience [from their work].”
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stop signs. Roads in this neighborhood of older single-family homes are Spruce, Fern, Hemlock, Locust, Elm and Pine. Now, The Grande At Howell, the D.R. Horton’s development, connects with the neighborhood at Fern and Christopher roads. On Christopher, the news homes are being built, and Fern is one way into the development. The roads of Pine, Hemlock, Locust and Spruce intersect with Aldrich Road. The township moved to install stop signs there from residents’ complaints, then conducted a traffic study to gather the recommendation of police and township engineer, said “These came from safety concerns
The demonstrations include Howell Iron Works craftsman reenactments, house tours, and hearth cooking. Upcoming events include the celebration of George Washington’s birthday on February 21, which include a reenactment at the Chapel at 1 p.m. The Historic Village at Allaire will also host its an nual Allaire Benef it Luncheon at the Mill Restaurant in Spring Lake on February 27. Tickets cost $35 for the event, which runs from 1 p.m. To 5 p.m., and there will also be a cash bar. Sponsors are also sought for each event held at the village. The cost is $100, and interested sponsors can contact organizers at 732-919-3500.
from residents,” Township Manager Jeffrey Mayfield said at the January 25 council meeting. “There were no restrictions in putting them there. We had a traffic study complete.” The Howell police’s traffic safety unit prepared a study of the intersections, and along with the director of community development, recommended stop signs at these spots: Stopping on Fern Road at Spruce and at Locust; on Locust at Hemlock; on Elm at Pine and at Hemlock; on Pine at Spruce; and on Hemlock at Spruce. Although most of the stop signs were put up about a month ago, the ordinance was introduced at the January 25 meeting and is scheduled for public hearing and final vote at the February 22 meeting.
HR Exam Preparation Course To Start In March
MONMOUTH COU NTY – Expand your human resource knowledge and skills by taking an eight-week course and study group from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning February 9 to March 29, at the Monmouth County Library, Shrewsbury branch, 1001 Route 35, to prepare for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRMSCP) exam. The cost of $600 for members and $750 for non-members. The fee includes books with the usual retail price of $695 for SHRM members and $870 for non-members, access to the SHR M resou rce center for self-testing and support and paper power point documents that illustrate the framework for each module. Also included with the books are the online learning system that provides an assessment to test knowledge, tests with
more than 1000 questions, a post test that mimics the certification exam and a resource center with study aids, such as f lash cards. For more information or to register, contact Carolyn Broderick, the director of certification for Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources (JSAHR), Neptune, at carolynbrod@gmail.com. The course is designed to provide HR professionals with a roadmap for developing capabilities to advance their careers and to improve their effectiveness in the workplace. The SHRM competency model is fundamental to the two new certifications: the SHRM CP and the SHRM SCP, which have been launched to reaffirm the importance of acquiring the competencies and knowledge, not just the knowledge; and to provide relatable indicators of proficiency in the practice of HR.
PTA To Host Dinner And Gift Auction
HOWELL – The Saint Veronica School PTA is hosting a dinner and gift auction. The theme for the event is “Strolling through the Vineyard.” The event will be held at South Gate Manor in Freehold on March 11. The preview and ticket sales will begin at 6 p.m. and the gift
auction will start at 8 p.m. The cost is $60 per person. The dinner selection includes: chicken picante, pecan encrusted salmon, vegetable trio tower and eggplant parmesan. Salad, pasta, dessert, soda, coffee and tea are also offered.
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Editorial Don’t Forget The Fire Elections They’ve never had a great level of voter turnout, but they are important. Several towns hold fire district elections this time of year, deciding the annual budgets for the fire departments. The hoses, ladders, vehicles and equipment these fire departments use save our property and life – as well as protect them as they selflessly respond to emergencies. Whether or not the fire district can make a capital purchase is decided by voters, who vote yes or no to annual budget questions, including the fire district tax each property owner will pay. The fire district elections also decide who will lead the fire districts, electing the commissioners who oversee a district’s operations. We encourage you to learn more about candidates and budgets in this coming election. Not every town has a separately governed fire district. These towns do: Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Plumsted, Toms River, and also Howell, places where voters should get out and vote in the fire elections this year. These elections take place
annually on the third Saturday of February. If you cannot make it to the polls for the election, exercise your voting rights by obtaining an absentee ballot. For Ocean County, that’s from the Ocean County Board of Elections: Ocean County Election Board, 129 Hooper Ave., or call 732-929-2167. In Monmouth, that’s monmouthcountyvotes.com. This year’s fire district elections are February 20, with most polling locations being your district’s fire house. With the Saturday date in February, and with polling locations often different than they are for the November general election, it’s easy to see why voter turnout is low for these fire district elections. What’s more, not many folks know these elections exist or care to exercise their right to vote in them. But you should. And with mail-in ballots available, there’s fewer excuses in the way of voting in this or any election. If you aren’t a registered voter, the last day to register to vote for the fire elections is February 18. See you at the polls.
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Letters To The Editor Start Your Year With Plant-Based Diet Once again, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, particularly those to improve our diet and exercise routine. Although gun violence and traffic accidents remain the leading causes of death among young people, the most dangerous weapon for the rest of us is still our fork. Well over a million of us are killed each year by high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other chronic diseases linked to our meatbased diet. But times are changing. According to Gallup, 22 percent of American consumers are avoiding meat and 12 percent are avoiding dair y products. Supermarket chains, along with Target and Walmart, offer a growing selection of delicious and healthy plant-based meats and dairy products. Animal meat consumption has dropped by 8 percent in the past decade. Hundreds of school, college, hospital, and corporate cafeterias have embraced Meatless Monday and vegan meals. Fast-food chains like Chipotle, Panera, Subway, Taco Bell, and White Castle, are rolling out vegan options. Let’s make this New Year’s resolution about exploring the rich variety of plantbased entrees, lunch meats, cheeses, ice creams and milks, as well as the more
traditional green and yellow veggies. The internet offers tons of recipes and transition tips. Hal Tubbs Toms River
MacArthur Needs To Go Home In December, the US Congress passed a $1.1 trillion budget. BusinessWeek magazine calls it “the elephantine spending bill.” It was accompanied by $900 billion in tax credits made permanent instead of allowed to expire. 95 Republican members of the House of Representatives voted against it, which means it passed with Democrat votes. Rep. Tom MacArthur, whose 3rd District includes Toms River, wasn’t one of them. Here’s what he voted for: To fund sanctuary cities (which protect illegal aliens from deportation). To spend billions for Syrian refugees when they arrive in this country. To build a $1 billion destroyer which the Navy says it doesn’t want or need. To build a $680 million cutter which the Coast Guard says it doesn’t want or need. To spend a $9 billion fine against a French bank, not to reduce the national debt, but to pay $4.4 million tax free to each of the hostages taken at the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979, even though the terms of their release prevented them from seeking compensation and about a third are already dead.
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It also spends $7 billion more to extend the Zadroga Act to the year 2090. Aside from the fact that no one connected to 9/11 will be alive by then, it ignores that firemen have hazardous jobs which put their health at risk unrelated to 9/11, not to mention equally hazardous habits some may have, such as smoking. In return, the Republicans achieved repeal of a 1970’s statute prohibiting the export of domestic oil. Nancy Pelosi, the House Democrat leader, said in the Wall Street Journal, “They want Big Oil so bad, they give away the store.” The Washington Times ran the headline, “Obama gets all his appropriations.” If you call MacArthur’s office to express disagreement, a staff member, instead of respectfully thanking the caller, will attempt to brainwash you to accept the righteousness of his vote. He will argue that the congressman is a cost-cutter when, in fact, his votes and politics are far left of this district, with low scores from conservative groups. MacArthur is a demi-billionaire carpetbagger from Morris County who spent $5 million of his own fortune to get elected. He is up for re-election this year. Send him back home. C. Crowley Toms River
Carson’s Moral Origins Wrong Presidential hopeful, Dr. Ben Carson, recently said that moral values come from a belief in God and the Bible. Does that mean, as author Ruth Green noted, “that people who do not believe woman was made from a man’s rib, that a snake talked to a naked lady in a garden, are less moral than people who do?” Morality was not invented with the Bible, the Ten Commandments or Christianity. The truth is, justice, mercy, forgiveness, honor, all the virtues that ever
blossomed in the human heart were known and practiced long before the advent of Christ. Morality is based upon human experience. Surely, the light of exper ience is enough to tell us that slavery is wrong, that polygamy is odious, and that murder is not a virtue. “It requires no revelation from God,” as one skeptic once wrote, “that stealing is unpopular, and God or no God, murder is a crime and as long as people object to being killed, murder will be illegal.” These things are immoral in and of themselves whether God exists or not; they do not come from some invisible source or book. While religion may act as a vessel for morality, it is not the source. My old university professor had it right when he said: “The person who does justice, or who tries to do so, who is honest and kind and gives to others what he claims for himself, is a moral person, whether he or she believes in God or not.” All you need do is look for the harm and you will understand morality. Borden Applegate Jackson
Where Was Obama? Were you aware that on the annual D-Day ceremonies that last several days, the only president that was not represented t he r e is ou r ve r y ow n President Barack Obama – I find this to be a disgrace. Look at the young men who never left there alive. They deserve the time it would take to visit that honorable place. I don’t th i n k that most A mericans are aware of this shameful behavior. Show up Mr. President and honor those who have died for you and me to have a safe life. Bette Kooreman Whiting
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Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell
Senate Approves Hospital Community Payment Bill
Senator Robert W. Singer
NEW JERSEY – Bipartisan legislation authored by Senate President St e ve Swe e n e y, S e n a t or Rob e r t Si nge r a nd Senator Joe Vitale that wo u l d h a ve n o n p r of i t hospitals with for-profit facilities make payments to host municipalities to compensate for blanket tax exemptions on their proper t y was approved by the Senate. The bill, S -32 9 9, w h i c h w o u l d update tax laws that date back to 1913, would have acute-care hospitals make payments to their
home com mu n ities to offset the cost of local services. The Senate vote was 370. “This is a reasonable and responsible way to have hospitals pay their fair share to their local communities while still recognizing their tax-exempt status,” said Senator Sweeney. “The health care industry has evolved a n d c h a n g e d ove r t h e years but they continue to play an important role as employers and health care providers.” “In the wake of the tax r uli ng agai nst Mor r istown Medical Center, we are on the precipice of seeing non-profit hospitals across this state hit with significant tax bills
that will certainly lead to layoffs and even hospital closures,” said Senator Si n g e r ( R- Mo n m o u t h , O c e a n). “ We c a n’t a fford to let this happen to an i ndust r y we rely on both for quality commu nit y care and as a local econom ic eng i ne t h at e m ploys a p p r ox imately 140,000 workers. T h i s c o m m u n i t y p a ym e n t pl a n e s t a bl i s h e s a clear and predictable s y s t e m by wh ich ho s pit a ls ca n ret a i n t hei r t a x- exe mpt st at u s a nd have the stability needed in order to plan for long term investments in our communities while fairly paying for their share of the local ser vices they rely on.”
“The acute care hospitals provide a wide range of valuable health care ser vices to thei r home communities and to the r e s id e n t s of Ne w Je rsey,” said Senator Vitale. “ P r ov id i n g t h e m w it h a payment formula that sets a reasonable schedule ensures predictability and consistency for the hospit als and thei r host mu n icipal it ie s so they can continue to best serve their needs.” The legislation, entitled the Hospit al Com munit y Ser vice Cont r ibut io n Bi l l , wo u l d h ave non-profit hospitals that h ave for- p r of it o p e r a tions make Community Se r v ic e C ont r ibut ion s directly to their munic-
ipalit ies. T he pay ment formula would be $2.50 per day for each acute c a r e h o s pit a l b e d a n d $250 per day for each facility providing Satellite Emergency Care. The municipal payments wou ld be ded icat ed to proper t y tax relief and for public safety, such as police, fire and emergency services. Five percent of the payments would be sent to the county where the hospital is located, according to the bill. Any voluntary contributions by the hospitals would be deducted from the com munit y ser vice payments and any hospital that is losing money could apply for an exempt ion f rom the pay-
ments. T he bill was amended to a dd a n i n f lat ion clau s e, i nc r e a si ng t he assessment by 2 percent an nually and to revise t h e e xe m p t i o n c l a u s e for hospitals in danger of ban k r uptcy or close to violating their bond covena nt s by allow i ng the finances of a hospital system, rather than an individual hospit al, to be considered when exemptions are decided. The legislation would also establish the Nonprofit Hospital Communit y Ser vice Cont r ibution Study Commission to evaluate the success of the new system and make recommendations for any needed improvements.
From The Desk Of Assemblyman Dave Rible: Rible Statement On Assembly Approval Of Pension Resolution
NEW JERSEY – Assemblyman Dave Rible issued the following statement regarding the passage of a law which constitutionally requires payments to New
Jersey’s public employee pension funds: “While I am a strong proponent of meeting our pension obligations, we must do so in a fiscally responsible
manner. This resolution, while well-intended, fails to take into account the financial realities our state is facing. In fact, constitutionally requiring these
payments will put our state in an even more dangerous financial situation. “As a Legislature, we need to come together and develop a comprehensive,
long-term solution to this crisis that will ensure the pension funds remain solvent well into the future. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both
sides of the aisle to come up with a responsible proposal that will allow us to meet our pension obligations without jeopardizing our state’s financial well-being.”
One-Stop Event Aims To Help Homeless FREEHOLD – Monmouth County’s annual NJ Counts, a one-stop event to provide various health and human services for residents who are homeless, or who are on in danger of becoming homeless, was held recently in Asbury Park, Freehold, Keansburg and Red Bank. “We offered a warm coat, personal care items and a range of health services to 477 people,” said Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to the County’s Department of Human Services. “This event is so important because it provides people with coats, blankets and other physical items they may need and it provides
them with access to the many resources that are available to them.” NJ Counts is the umbrella name for a nationwide effort to bring attention to efforts to end homelessness. People without a permanent residence or who are at risk of being homeless were encouraged to participate. Attendees at the four community locations completed a very brief survey form before being provided food, clothing, free health screenings, employment resources and other services. The purpose of NJ Counts, coupled with the Point in Time survey, is to get a better idea as to who is home-
less and out there somewhere. Not included in the totals are individuals who are in transitional housing, emergency housing, motels, hotels, boarding homes or other locations. “The primary goal of NJ Counts is to gain an accurate picture of the number of people who experience homelessness and to work toward providing them with needed services,” said Jeffrey Schwartz, acting director of the Department of Human Services. “It is important for us at the State level to have an understanding of the current number of homeless people in need in order to
better serve them,” said New Jersey Department of Com mu n it y A f fai rs Com m issioner Cha rles A. Richman, who visited the Asbury Park location. “I commend Monmouth County for having locations set-up throughout the county where people had direct access to local, county, state and federal services all in one place.”
“Donations of time, space and resources by businesses and not-for profit groups make the NJ Counts event possible i n Mon mout h County,” Curley said. “We have a very caring community and we appreciate the time, talents and goods that make a positive impact in the lives of people who need these items and seek these services.”
The count is part of an annual point-in-time survey of the homeless population in the New Jersey. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that such a count of the homeless be done every other year and although 2016 is not a mandated year, it is expected that each county conducted one.
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Village Of Allaire March Activities
FARMINGDALE – The Historic Village of Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., is having the following events in March: “St. Patrick’s Day In The 1830s” March 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tensions are rising at the Howell Iron Works and it seems as though events will come to a head at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Mr. Allaire has given the Irish workers the day off which the rest of the workers do not take too kindly to. Join the village for an interactive reenactment exploring the life and times of the early 1800’s. There is a special chapel program at 1 and 3 p.m. Admission is free for this event. “Easter Egg Hunt” March 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Join the village for an Easter Egg Hunt. There are over 10,000 eggs in the village. Hunts are divided into age groups: 0 to 2 (with an assisting adult), 3 to 4, 5 to 7,
8 to 10, 11 to 12 and special needs. A hunt takes place every 15 minutes and hunts are continuous throughout the day from noon to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended. All members of your party must have tickets, not only the children participating in the hunt. Children under 3 years old are free. All others, $6. “Easter Sunrise Service” March 27 at 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.: Join the village for a religious service at the historic Chapel at Allaire. The 200 year old chapel is breath taking as the sun rises and fills the great windows. The service begins at 6 a.m. The Historic Village at Allaire, the nonprofit living history museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations. For more information, visit allairevillage.org/events/.
Workshop To Be Held On Chairmaking Exhibition
FREEHOLD – Joseph W. Hammond, curator of Museum Collections for Monmouth County Historical Association, will host a gallery workshop at 10:30 a.m. on February 13. The workshop will highlight pieces from the “Of the Best Materials and Good Workmanship: 19th Century New Jersey Chairmaking” exhibition now open at the Museum, 70 Court St. The special workshop will give attendees the opportunity to explore the history of chair production throughout New Jersey. The workshop will begin with a general introduction to the production of chairs throughout the garden state. It will be followed by a comprehensive
tour of the exhibition in the Washington Gallery, focusing on details in each of the four sections of the exhibition: the “Craft of Chairmaking,” “Windsor Chairs,” “Common Chairs” and “Factory Made Chairs”. There will be ample opportunity for questions and a closer examination of the many historic pieces on display. This workshop gives participants the opportunity to study items not normally available to the public in a single setting. The workshop will last approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are $10 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 732-462-1466 ext. 11 or emailing pgithens@monmouthhistory.org.
Three Students To Perform At Poetry Out Loud
HOWELL – The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation partnered with U.S. state arts agencies to support “Poetry Out Loud,” a contest that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. Students from three Freehold Regional High School District schools will perform at the regional competition on February 22. These students won the school level
competition held in their buildings, providing them the chance to compete in the regional event. The FRHSD students participating are: Alec Gousset, a junior at Colts Neck High School, Lauren Ordemann, a sophomore at Howell High School, Sarah Baum, a sophomore at Marlboro High School. The two champions named at the regional competition will go on to compete at the New Jersey State Finals in March.
Bartley Healthcare To Hold Whole-Hearted Health Event
JACKSON – February is National Heart Health Month and Bartley Healthcare encourages you to take control of your heart health. Learn ways to keep your blood pressure down and reduce your risk of a stroke and other heart diseases at a presentation on February 24 at Bartley’s campus at 175 Bartley Road. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of
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LONG BRANCH – Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s (ECF) annual Crystal Gala presented by Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services. The event will be held on March 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard. The 2016 honorees are Dr. Margaret Fisher, medical director, The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center; Dr. Lisa A. Forzani, Forzani Family Chiropractic Center; William MacDonald, group manager, PNC Bank and Select Equity Group Foundation. Tickets cost $150 each and include “The Preakness,” an evening of virtual horse racing action, a cocktail hour, a sit-down dinner with an open bar, dancing, silent
and gift auctions, prizes and more. Sponsorships range from $100 to $20,000. For sponsorship opportunities, call Rosemarie Contreras at 732-2822324 or rcontreras@emmanuelcancer.org. ECF provides specialized services, at no charge, to New Jersey families who are caring for a child with cancer. The services include professional in-home counseling, advocacy on behalf of families, materials support, such as food, clothing, toys, and household items and emergency financial aid, such as paying for rent or utilities. For the past 30 years, ECF has helped more than 1,700 New Jersey families in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties who are dealing with pediatric cancer.
Sponsors, Donors Sought For School’s Casino Night
HOWELL – The Newbury School PTA is seeking business sponsors and donations for its signature fundraiser, Casino Night, slated for April 29 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Holy Family Monsignor Everitt Hall, 1141 E. County Line Road, Lakewood. Proceeds will benefit Newbury School’s cultural arts programs, social events and educational trips and provide student supplies. Businesses can donate a product or gift certificate or sponsor game and prize tables at Casino Night. Game-table sponsorship is $200 and will
include the company/business name and/or logo prominently displayed near the game table and a full-page advertisement in the event program. Prize-table sponsorship is $100 and will include the company/business name and/or logo featured at the prize table and a half-page advertisement in the program. Tax-deduction forms will be provided upon receiving a donation. The deadline to participate as a sponsor or donor is February 28. For more information, contact the Newbury School PTA at newburyschoolpta.wix.com.
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration
FARMINGDALE – Visit Allaire Village on February 21 from noon to 3 p.m. to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. In the early 1800’s, George Washington’s birthday was the only holiday that allowed the new nation to bond the best. There were dances and festivities in almost every town. Join the workers and their families of the Howell Iron Works in a day of celebration. There will be a special reenactment in the Chapel at 1 p.m. There will be hearth cooking demonstrations,
craft demonstrations and house tours. This event is a great time to get out of the house during winter and explore the village. The Historic Village at Allaire, the non profit living history museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations, admissions and purchases made at the General Store and Bakery to continue teaching the public about life in New Jersey in 1836 For more information, email info@allairevillage.org.
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FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale Fire Department and the Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad are seeking volunteers. Interested persons are asked to stop by either location in person to fill out an application and discuss the roles with current members. The Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad is at 72 W. Main St., or the squad can be reached through the Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad Facebook page. Applicants may also leave a message at 732-938-3161. The Farmingdale Fire Department is located at 54 Main St., or applicants can call 732-938-4785.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I hugged a friend who I hadn’t seen in two years and she didn’t hug me back. I thought it strange, but she quickly offered that her breasts were just incredibly sore. I remember experiencing that for a few months when I was younger, so I totally understood. So if your ‘girls’ ache, feel bruised, or heavy on the inside, have you considered why it’s happening? My friend did not, she just accepted it. They were so painful, she couldn’t even hug her children. Sleeping was painful. The technical term is “fibrocystic breast pain” and an estimated 30 to 60 percent of women experience this. Simply put, our “boobs” are two large milk glands (some larger than others, congratulations to those ladies!). Really sexy, huh? All kidding aside, all breasts contain some degree of lumps (or “cysts”), however, some breasts will contain more lumps than others due to hormonal changes. It’s the lumps that cause your breasts to get uncomfortable, sometimes even painful. Symptoms of fibrocystic breasts will be the most intense before your period and then usually leave immediately following the period. Estrogen, progesterone and prolactin (all girly hormones) cause cells in the breast tissue to swell. This is a normal hormonal change during menstruation. Some clinicians may try to prescribe oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy; however, it is a bit controversial and the jury is still out on whether or not those help or make the condition worse. Certain supplements may be helpful, so please ask your practitioner about any or all of these:
Iodine – – Iodine is a mineral antioxidant that is comprised of your thyroid hormone, but it’s absolutely needed to maintain healthy breast tissue. When you are iodine deficient, your hormones are affected causing otherwise healthy breast tissue to become cystic and painful. A study of 111 healthy women with a history of breast pain and discomfort were given iodine for six months and 50 percent of the patients who took 6 mg of iodine daily were reported to have clinically significant reduction in overall breast pain. Vitamin E – A double blind published study found Vitamin E supplementation had a significant decrease in breast symptoms related to PMS (Premenstrual syndrome). If you can’t find a high-quality supplement of natural, mixed vitamin E, just eat a lot of sunflowers and nuts. Evening Primrose Oil – Evening primrose oil is an herb and is extracted from the plant, Oenothera biennis. The seeds of the plant contain oil called gamma linolenic acid (GLA). GLA helps reduce inflammation during menstruation so it could be very adept at reducing the pain associated with breast tenderness and menstrual cramps. Caffeine Elimination – Don’t hate the messenger! I’m sorry to have to tell you that your ‘Cup of Love’ could be doing more harm than good. Caffeine contains a chemical called methylxanthine which makes blood vessels open up and the dilation causes breast discomfort. Instituting these supplements and dietary changes could improve your huggability within weeks.
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Cancer Support Community To Present “Decoding Food Labels”
MONMOUTH COU NTY – Do you feel overwhelmed every time you read a food label? In an effort to help the public understand food labels, Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will present “Decoding Food Labels” on February 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. Many food labels need some decoding to fully understand what they mean. This
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Police Warn Public Of IRS Scam Calls
NEW JERSEY – Several police departments have issued alerts warning of scammers posing as IRS agents on phone calls and other correspondence. The IRS continues to warn consumers to guard against scam phone calls from thieves intent on stealing their money or their identity. Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims out of their money or personal information.
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Farmingdale Planning-Zoning Board Meetings
FARMINGDALE – The board meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 13 Asbury Ave. When the regularly scheduled meeting falls on a holiday, it will automatically be held on the next business day.
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underwent a double lung transplant at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in 2013. “He used to come to my games with an oxygen tank,” Mania III said. “He is my biggest fan. He missed almost all of my freshman year. It took a toll on me when he was not there, but my mom stepped up to support me. When he came back to play, my game got better. He is doing very well.” Mania III scored nine goals and added 13 assists as a freshman on the varsity. He followed with 16 goals and 23 assists as a sophomore. Through his first 16 games of this season, he netted 28 goals and handed out 18 assists. He has scored 53 goals and dished out 54 helpers for 107 career points. What makes Mania III a goal scorer? “Oh my gosh that’s a real good question,” Central Coach Joe Pelliccio said. “There is a lot that goes into that question. He has a natural ability to shoot the puck and a natural ability to see the ice. Plus, there is all of the hard work he puts into the sport. He knows when to shoot the puck as well. He has good vision, incredible accuracy and speed. He gets the shot off very quickly. “He’s in full stride and the puck is coming off his stick and you don’t know how it happened. Before you know it, the puck is banging into the back of the net. Nothing
surprises, nothing shocks me about him. It is Michael being Michael.” Mania III is agile. “I use my speed to get past defensemen,” he said. “Scoring a goal is one of the greatest feelings, honestly.” Mania III erupted for nine points on five goals and four assists in a 9-2 win over Colonia. “He did not realize how many goals he had so he made a conscious decision to get the puck to his teammates,” Pelliccio said. “He understands that to be a complete player you can’t score 40 goals and have four assists. He understands he has to get everyone involved. He wants to become a complete player.” Mania III also competes on the Under-16 National Team based in Farmingdale and Middletown. He hopes to play in college, having visited Massachusetts-Amherst, Northeastern, Quinnipiac, Boston College and Providence. “Colleges look more at how you play on traveling teams because the competition is better,” Mania III said. “I have just been playing for so many years. My team is ready to play and my teammates support me. Playing on the traveling team helps me when I play for my high school team. The traveling team is such a competitive team. It consists of the top under-16 players in the nation.” Goals and assists don’t come easily for
Mania III. “Teams go out and try to get into my head,” the 5-foot-9, 145-pound center said. “If that is not working, they try to take me out of the game by trying to hurt me. They will say things about my family or my girlfriend. Or, they will say, ‘You stink at hockey.’ They hit me from behind and try to send me into the boards.” Mania III has received help from junior wing Dale Schweighardt, sophomore wing Sean Hughes and senior wing Adam Leighton. “They work very well together, Pelliccio said. “Mike and Adam have played roller hockey together since they were little.” Mania III is also valuable on defense. “We preach that you have to be a three-
way player ‑‑ strong on offense, strong in the neutral zone and strong on defense,” Pelliccio said. “Once he embraced what we needed him to do on defense, he embraced it 10-fold. He is very patient. He is always where he needs to be. He creates a lot of turnovers in the defensive zone. He knows that a lot of offensive opportunities come from being a strong defensive player.” Pelliccio said Mania III is a pleasure to coach. “He has all of the respect in the world from his teammates and opponents as he is just a good kid,” he said. “He is likable off the ice. You enjoy talking to and being around him. I am honored to be his coach. He supports all of the players on the team from the best player to the youngest player.”
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Micromedia Publications is seeking part-time creative writers to craft colorful and informative business and professional profiles for our advertisers. This is an excellent opportunity for those with excellent writing skills to earn supplemental income or to build their portfolios in a variety of fields such as news or advertising. For more information or to submit your resume for consideration, please email: agradzki@micromediapubs.com. (t/n) Wanted 2 Home Health Aides Experienced. Must be finger printed and drug tested. good salary. 732-2694442 or 908-814-7662. (9) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (11)
Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 or 732-814-4851. (10) Reliable Cleaning - And/or organizing of home. Ocean County. Call Rebecca 908-910-9007. (6) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) ATCO Painting - Quality work. Prompt service. Call for free estimate. License #13VH04548900. 609-661-1657. 609-276-9213. (3) Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (17) A.F. Smart Home Maintenance, LLC - Lic # 0450029067. Your complete handyman services. Phone Alan 732-569-0892. (6) Sanisphere Services LLC - Cleaning, landscaping, maintenance and repair. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Phil 609-661-1651. (6) Polish Lady - Mature. Will do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (14)
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PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. 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) Laurie’s Cleaning Service – Residential and Commercial. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Call 732-754-3482. (5) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (10) House Painting - Interior. Over 30 years in business. Licensed and insured. Lic#13VH06956700. Call Bob 732-929-4399. (37) My 2 Girls Cleaning - Bonded and insured. 20 years experience. Homes, offices. Call for a free estimate 732-914-8909. We clean weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or a one time treat. Senior discount given. Donna 732-232-7058. (11) Peace Of Mind Caregiving, Meal Planning - Nutritional needs, bathing, dressing assistance. Light housekeeping. Call Ms. Kmetz 609-772-0740. (9) Get Floored - Get Floored’s blow out. Plush carpet installed over pad - $1.89 sq. ft. Quick Step Laminate installed - $2.99 sq. ft. Free shop at home. (Repair work, restretching, etc.) 732-581-2700 or 732-4772272. Free estimates. (t/n) 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) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n) House Cleaning - Over 15 years experience. Great references. Call Denise 732-239-5651. Telephone number printed incorrectly last month. Please call again (5) Bobs Waterproofing - Basem e n t a n d c r a w l s p a c e w a t e rproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) C l e a n i n g S e r v i c e - We e k l y, bi-weekly or monthly. Over 20 years experience. References available. Call Lois for free estimate, 732-330-4931. (9) Caregiver - Looking for position. Please contact Liza 917-5890057. Part time or full time. (6) Carpet Repair - Restretching, ripples removed, repair work, stairs installed. Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (6)
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Shore Conference Bowling Championship Winners
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Shore Conference Bowling Individual Championship took place at Bradley Lanes in Bradley Beach. The third most watched sport in shore conference with 38 schools having a varsity program. Only 54 boys and 58 girls qualify out of the 800 bowlers in Monmouth and Ocean County high schools. After a three game preliminary, the field is reduced to only eight bowlers on the girls side and eight on the boys side. In order to qualify, a bowler as a boy must average 195 or to be in the top three of their division averages and a girl must average 160 or be in the top three of their division averages for the 45 to 54 games scheduled. Besides two full months of head to head matches, many bowlers participate in various tournaments including this championship. The girls who qualified for the championship were: Misty Downs of Brick Memorial, McKenna Collier of Brick Memorial, Jessica Ormsby of Jackson Memorial, Gabby Damato of Toms River South, Brianna MacLeod of Brick Township, Tori Boughton of Brick Memorial, Champagne Hill of Howell and Samantha Douglas of Barnegat Township. Misty Downs defeated Tori Boughton, the former champion, in the finals, 204 to 203. Downs became the 2016 Shore Conference Champion for the girls. The boys who qualified for the championship were: Justin Malley of Jackson Liberty, Andrew Lazarchick of Brick Memorial, Tyler Wolfe of Manasquan, Jason Schumann of Toms River East, Jordan Malizia of Brick Township, Cullen Asaro of Brick Memorial, Brandon Lynch of Middletown South and Matt Lally of Southern Regional. Jord a n Mali zia defeated A nd rew Lazarchick 243 to 227 in the finals. Malizia became the 2016 Shore Conference Champion for the boys.
Citizen Outreach Program
HOWELL – The Howell Township Office of Emergency Management offers speakers for civic groups, senior citizen groups, scouting and other groups. The outreach program offers free hazards and preparedness presentations covering homeland security. Severe weather/emergency preparedness topics and identifying hazardous materials scenarios. For more information about this service contact: Daniel Foglia, OEM coordinator, at 732-938-4500 ext. 2906.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
I Can’t Smile Without You Dear Joel, I am embarrassed to even write this, but here goes. My 14-year-old daughter refuses to brush her teeth. I believe that except for her annual visit to the dentist, she hasn’t brushed her teeth for over two years. I’ve explained to her that she will eventually develop gum disease, need dentures and her ability to find a boyfriend is probably a zero. It breaks my heart that she doesn’t care about her hygiene. We fight about this at least a few times a week. Answer: Parents go through much heartache in attempting to mold their children into the people that they think that they should be. By now your daughter is aware of all the logic that you are showing her. She knows that brushing is necessary for good health. There are some clues, however, in what it looks to be at least on the surface. Her catching a boyfriend with this undesirable behavior may be part of a larger picture. It may be that she doesn’t want any kind of adolescent romance and this is a way of her seeing that it doesn’t happen. You won’t gain anything by telling her that
it isn’t healthy. She already is well aware of that. My suggestion to you is to do nothing. As difficult as that is, I would watch the story but not bring it up while other arguing is going on in the home. Leave the toothpaste, brush and mouth wash in the same place every day as a silent reminder. What I do see in the story is that she is willing to see her dentist. Try making four appointments this year as a way of treating her every three months. I would give it a year and do nothing more than that. If she at the age of 16 agrees to go to the dentist but never brush her teeth, I would seek professional help. The story as I see it is about low self-esteem or maybe a phobia and not only good personal hygiene. Questions for Joel? Write to preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”
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It’s Soup Season! Chase The Winter Chill Away With A Zesty Bowl Of Soup By Wolfgang Puck
Last year, much of the Midwest and Eastern U.S. endured snowstorm after snowstorm. Right now, where I live in Southern California, we’re in the grip of what meteorologists have been saying may be the biggest El Nino rain system ever. Yes, winter can feel like a burden. But I like to think of it in much more optimistic terms: It’s perfect soup season. Whether you’re facing a day of snow, rain or simply cooler-than-normal temperatures, a bowl of soup can sooth and nourish you. I like to imagine people a century ago, or longer, with big kettles of soup murmuring by the fire. A favorite recipe might have simmered for hours, and the act of cooking it alone could have been as warming as the soup itself. Today’s cooks live in very different circumstances, of course. Central heating reduces or eliminates the practical purpose of gathering around the fire. And everyone seems to be living a busier life, often shying away from recipes that seem to take too long to cook. But I have strived to share with home cooks my own secrets about how to make great-tasting food quickly and easily. And one of the best ways I know for preparing wonderful soups quickly is to use a pressure cooker. Today’s electric pressure cookers are models of safety and reliability, with secure lids and easy-to-set timers that automatically start counting down to a set cooking time once pressure has been reached. That makes it easier than ever to enjoy the benefits of this method, which dramatically reduces cooking times while concentrating flavor. You’ll see what I mean when you try a new take on one of my winter favorites. A pureed soup of butternut squash, bright with the fresh orange and ginger, takes only 10 minutes to cook once pressure has been reached. That allows just enough time to make a quick cranberry relish to garnish each bowl. But that not’s the end of the ease that inexpensive modern appliances bring to this recipe. I also like to puree the just-cooked soup right inside the pressure cooker using a hand-held immersion blender. That’s the perfect combination of convenience and great flavor any home cook would want especially in the depths of winter. BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP Serves 6 to 8 1 large butternut squash about 2 pounds (500 g), halved, seeded, peeled and cut
into large chunks 1 la rge yel low on ion , pe ele d a nd coarsely chopped 1 piece fresh ginger, about 2 inches (5 cm), peeled and thinly sliced 2 or 3 large oranges (1 zested), juiced to make 1 cup (250 mL) 1 sprig fresh rosemary Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons honey 2 cups (500 mL) organic chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth 1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream, plus extra for garnish (optional) Small sprigs fresh Italian parsley, for garnish CRANBERRY-SPICE RELISH: 3/4 pou nd (375 g) f resh or f rozen whole cranberries or frozen 1/2 cup light brown sugar Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom In a pressure cooker, combine the squash chunks, chopped onion, ginger, orange zest and juice, rosemary, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon of honey and stock. If you like, add the cream. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker, seal, bring to pressure, and cook under pressure for 10 minutes. While the soup comes to pressure and cooks, make the cranberry-spice relish. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the cranberries and sugar. Co ok ove r me d iu m he at , st i r r i ng occasionally, until the sugar softens, about 3 minutes. Cover and continue cooking until the cranberries pop and turn tender, about 10 minutes longer, seasoning to taste with salt. Stir in cinnamon and cardamom, cover, and cook until thick, about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Turn back to the soup, and quick-release the pressure from the pressure c o o k e r. W i t h t o n g s , r e m ove t h e rosemary sprig and discard. With an immersion blender, blend the soup inside the pressure cooker. Taste, adjust the seasonings with salt and stir in 1 tablespoon honey to enhance the sweetness. To serve the soup, ladle it directly from the pressure cooker into heated bowls. Place a spoonful of cranberry relish into the center of each bowl. (You can reserve leftover relish for another use.) Drizzle the soup lightly with some cream, if you like, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2014 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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