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By Caitlin Brown HOWELL – Multiple agencies have partnered to combat what they say is an epidemic of drug abuse, and have created the “It Will Take A Community” cam-paign to help address it. The Howell-Farmingdale Alli-ance has partnered with the How-ell Township Police Department, the Howell Township Mayor and Council, Howell Middle School, Howell High School, and a local foundation to produce a new pub-lic service announcement, “It Will Take a Community.” The PSA features several mem-bers of the community discussing the many ways substance abuse is infiltrating the township, and the different steps allied municipal-

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It Will Take A Community adThe public service announce-ment hoping to address the widespread drug abuse features testimonials from students of all ages talking about their perceptions of drugs. The video also features recovering addicts as well as school administers discussing the problem.

Howell: “It Will Take A Community” To Combat Drug Epidemic

ities and other participants and residents from the community can and are currently taking to combat the current drug epidemic hitting the area. The seven and a half minute long video, posted to the Howell Town-ship website on December 30, shows local students from all lev-els, including a first grader, middle school students, and high school students, including one 10th grade student in recovery. The students are all speaking about their expe-riences with parties with friends and fellow students. There is a steady progression of the personal experiences dis-cussed in the video as the ages of the students speaking increase, showing how parties in the local

communities are quickly changing by the time a student is in high school to include the introduction of experimenting with alcohol and drugs, such as with marijuana and beer, but can, and statistically often does, progress to much more serious abuse of substances such as prescription pills, and heroin. According to a statistic in the video, 30 percent of middle school students are abusing prescription or over-the-counter drugs. A second statistic the Howell Municipal Alliance lists places Howell Township in the top 5 percent out of all New Jersey towns for residents admitted to treatment facilities for heroin and opiate abuse in 2012.

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – In his last meet-ing serving the Howell School Dist r ict, School Board Vice President Charles Welsh was recognized for his years of public service with heartfelt remarks from his colleagues and was given a special plaque. Welsh was not re-elected to an-other term, making the December 9 meeting his final one before his term ended 2015. Board members began their terms after being sworn in during the school board

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FOR SERVICEreorganization meeting January 6, after presstime. Board President Tim O’Brien said he recalled Welsh’s service to the township has gone back years before his board terms, when he served as a middle school principal. “He was a good person to go to when I was new on the board. I received good counsel from Mr. Welsh from time to time. Over the years we had a good working partnership. He has been terrific

HOWELL – The Haverfield Corp. began performing Com-prehensive Visual Inspections on the 230kV transmission lines in the JCP&L region starting January 4, using low-f lying helicopters. The CVI patrols on these lines are expected to take three to four weeks for completion and are therefore expected to be

–Photo courtesy JCP&LAn example of the helicopter JCP&L crews will fly to inspect power lines in Howell this month.

complete by the end of January, weather permitting. The CVI patrols are a slow-speed, close-up, detailed in-spection of the lines and hard-ware. The helicopter will be f lying slowly (approximately 10 mph) along the lines and will often hover and/or circle for a close inspection of the facilities,

Electric Company Helicopters To Inspect

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Lieutenant Tom Rizzo of the Howell Police Department previously spoke to the Howell Times about heroin abuse in the township. A member of a special police department unit called the Crime Sup-pression Unit, Rizzo said that there were approximately 200 drug-related offenses in 2014 in Howell. For overdose calls, there were five confirmed cases of heroin fatalities in Howell from overdosing on the drug in 2014. Statistics for 2015 were not yet released as of presstime. In September 2014, the Howell-Farming-dale Alliance partnered with the Howell Township Police Department, Howell Township School District, the township governing body, and other members of the community to create a public service vid-eo titled “Stop Heroin, Start Talking, Say No.” This first public service announce-ment included speakers such as Howell High School Substance Abuse Counselor Camille Mussari, who also features in the “It Will Take A Community” video, and a Howell mother who lost her son to a heroin overdose in 2011. Beyond speaking on personal experiences with the heroin problem in the community, the video gave parents advice on the signs their child has a drug problem, as well as steps that the different municipality programs were do-ing as partners in the Howell-Farmingdale Alliance to combat the issue. The first public service announcement was shown at back-to-school nights in the district, and also to 8th grade students that year. The video was made in partnership with CFC (Coming Full Circle) Loud N Clear, a non-profit recreational support group for addicted co-founded by Howell resident and recovering addict Daniel Regan and his mother Lynn, which helps serve those returning from treatment centers who need additional community support. Regan, along with other younger resi-dents in drug recovery speaking in the vid-eo, lends support to the Howell Alliance middle school substance abuse statistics by revealing that he, and the others, had been introduced to drugs or alcohol and began experimenting themselves by age 12 or even sixth grade. Local parents speak in the video to remind other parents in the community about the signs of drug abuse, including drastic and negative changes in behavior, mood, and hygiene, and struggling in school, and how having a mentality of “not

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my child” can cause a parent to overlook these signs. Mayor William Gotto, representing the governing body, discusses how the town-ship is reaching out to residents most in need to provide resources for recovery. For the schools’ involvement, Mussari states in the video that although the issue in the community is “complex”, it can be overcome, and that “education and aware-ness is key”, and spoke on the partnership between the governing body, the police department, the schools, and even the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office to combat the epidemic. Howell High School Principal Jeremy Braverman speaks on how the high school has created school programs to combat the drug abuse epidemic, including SADD, or Students Against Destructive Decisions, and helps to provide parents with the tools and steps of what to do if their child is struggling with drug abuse. Jeanna Ribon, Howell Middle Schools Substance Abuse Counselor, calls for starting drug educa-tion at a younger age, and also educating parents to make them more aware of the issues taking place within the community. Howell Township Police Chief Andrew Kudrick, Jr. explains in the video how the Howell Township Police Department Crime Suppression Unit, which consists of five officers from the department, deals specifically with the growing drug prob-lem in Howell. The Alliance, which runs on volunteers from the two towns and generally meets the third Tuesday of every month, works within the community in such ways as producing a newsletter for awareness, participating as speakers at local events, and heavy involvement within the schools and school programs, such as by paying for Howell High School senior student parking tags this years. The tags came printed with a message on the back ad-vising students of a safety checklist they should adhere to for ensuring they drive sober. At the end of the video, each speaker drives home that education and aware-ness, treatment and recovery, community support, law enforcement, and prevention beginning in the home first will all need to be worked toward together to combat the epidemic, driving the f inal point home that it will certainly take a com-munity to stop the epidemic hurting the township. For more information, contact the Howell Alliance at 732-838-4500, ext. 4012.

particularly at the individual structure locations. The f light crew provides information on their daily location to both Transmis-

sion Lines Maintenance and the FCC, and the pilot will be in communication with any local airports when in their airspace. The helicopter scheduled for these pa-trols is Black with red lettering, MD 500 with registration (tail) number N8330P.

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About two weeks ago I received a call from Sgt. Chris Hill, the head of the Police Athletic League. He asked if I would meet him at the Colonial Diner in Howell for lunch. When I arrived, Chris said he wanted to introduce me to the owner of the restaurant, Pete. As I am shaking Pete’s hand, he begins to tell me that he and his family would like to host a special Christmas dinner just for the homeless. Pete then turns to introduce me to his wife and daughters who help him run the diner. With smiles on their faces, they reassure me they really want to do this. We set the date, and Pete tells me we will start at three o’clock when the diner closes for the day, so we can have the whole place to ourselves. I thanked Pete and his family and told them that I would see them on the 18th. Later that day, I stopped by the camps and when I began to tell the homeless about the invitation, everyone started getting excited. They don’t get invited out very often. The day before the dinner, I received a call from Jeff Mayfield, a retired police captain from the Howell force, saying he had secured a van from his church for transportation. Jeff has al-ways been friendly toward the homeless. He would repeatedly call to check on me, and the homeless in Tent City. Jeff is a real good-hearted man. Many of the homeless ha-

Holiday DinnerFor Homeless

ven’t seen each other since the dispersion of Tent City, and as Jeff and I made our rounds to the camps to pick everyone up, they excitedly talked to each other to try to catch up on the news since they last saw each other. Jeff, and I had to make two trips with the 15-passenger van to pick everyone up. When we arrived at the diner, Santa was outside to greet everyone with a hearty Merry Christmas. As we went inside, we were greeted with a warm welcome, and smiles from Pete and his family. As the homeless took their seats in anticipation of the festivities, we opened up with a prayer for blessings on everyone. Then we lined up for the buffet style dinner, as Pete, his family and Chris Hill served out the food. It was good to hear the chat-ter of the homeless as they enjoyed the delicious food, and each other’s company. As we were eating, Pete’s daughter Danni (Danielle) came from behind the count-er and with tears in her eyes, extended a formal welcome to everyone, saying “If this dinner has brought you joy and contentment, it is noth-ing in comparison to the joy and contentment we are receiving having the honor of serving you.” Wow, that’s the Christmas spirit! After everyone was finished eating and had their dessert, I couldn’t resist saying a few words to try to encourage the homeless as I realized the toughest time of the year was just around the corner for them. I started by reading the Christmas story and en-

sured them that better days were coming, when peace on earth will be a daily reality, and homelessness will not exist in our world anymore. After everything was said and done and the homeless were fed in body and spirit, we said “thank you” to Pete and his beautiful family. The homeless couldn’t stop mentioning how wonderful everything was and how they enjoyed themselves tremendously. Thank you Pete, and your exceptional family for mak-ing our Christmas a whole lot brighter!Minister Steve BrighamHomeless Advocate

First we had the League of Nations, now we have the U.N. For those who are too young to remember the League of Nations, it was created after the first World War. Most people don’t re-alize or care that millions of people were slaughtered. The real reason for the war, people are still not sure. Isn’t that true with all wars? Nobody really wins a war. There are only losers. After the first World War, the League of Nations was formed, for this was called the war to end all wars (an-other sad joke). It seems that mankind will never learn the lesson, and wars will go on. The League of Nations was formed so men could sit down and be reasonable and talk out their problems. It was a world order that would end all future wars. They were to sit down and work out their problems and prevent war. It sounds good and made sense, but it had no power at all. It was formed with the idea that mankind was civilized. It was doomed to

Mankind Has Always Loved War

fail from the start, and before long it was disbanded. An-other step back for mankind. Time passed and then the great minds of the world de-cided we need another world body that would help keep the peace, a place where all the world could be heard. Only this time it would have power and not just words. So the United Nations was formed. This body would have an army if needed. Sounds good. They forgot one thing: you can only have peace if the world wants to. Once again rogue countries would not abide by the world laws and war went on. The U.N. tried to prevent war and keep peace. The U.N. was also to help countries in need. There would be no more hunger. It sounded good and made sense. All it did was create a world stage for countries to expand their politics. War went on and hunger grew. The U.N. was no more than a political body. There were those nations that tried their best to keep the peace and feed the world. Money was not the problem, for the countries would all support the millions of dollars that were wasted and programs came to a stop. Instead of moving forward, it moved backward. It has reached a point that once again we have a do-nothing body. The people of the world were forgotten and war goes on. So the real question is: Will mankind ever have peace? It looks rather slim. It seems that we will never be civi-lized. We will never learn the lesson that wars are only lost, not won. I for one hope that mankind will see the light, and peace will come to the world. This is one man’s opinion.Herb Greenberg, Jr.Brick

Every day in New Jersey, in local health departments, community health centers, doctors’ offices, WIC clinics and in home visits with at-risk populations, health profes-sionals are conducting blood tests for children to see if they have elevated levels. Every day these professionals and many others, including part-ners and stakeholders in public education, teach families about how to prevent lead poisoning, which can cause behavior and learning problems, lower IQ, hyperactivity, slowed growth, hearing problems, anemia and kidney damage. Each year, the Department spends $11 million to sup-port evidence-based home visitation programs. These programs bring nurses, com-munity health workers and, in some cases, trained parents into the homes of at-risk families to provide information on lead poisoning and referrals on child health and safety issues. Other Health Department pro-grams educate mothers in the Women, Infant and Children program—known as WIC. In fact, every mother or caregiver who enters one of the state’s 100 WIC clinics is interviewed to check that their child has been tested for lead. If they have not, they are referred to a clinic or physician for imme-diate testing. If a child’s tests show elevated levels of lead in the blood, the family is warned about potential sources of lead exposure in the home. These can include chipped paint and unsafe imported products. The family is advised of the benefits of foods rich in Iron, Vitamin C and calcium. For years, New Jersey’s poison

New Jersey Takes Childhood Lead Poisoning Seriously

control center, the New Jersey Poison Information and Edu-cation System (NJPIES), has used its state funding for lead poisoning education, including a 24-hour hotline (1-800-222-1222). The agency also has issued numerous warnings about non-traditional sources of lead poisoning, such as imported candies, jewelry, cosmetics, spices, pottery and home remedies. The number of New Jersey children with lead poisoning has dropped 75 percent over two decades from 13,448 in 1996 to 3,426 cases today. And the number of children who are tested for lead each year has in-creased to more than 200,000 children in the past fiscal year. After Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey—heightening the risk of lead exposure because of debris from thousands of destroyed homes—the Health Depart-ment procured a $5.4 million federal grant to fight lead poisoning. More than 14,150 children, pregnant women and recovery workers have been tested so far in the Superstorm Sandy project including nearly 5,000 people in Monmouth, 3,320 in Essex, 3,000 in Hudson and 1,300 in Ocean counties. Certainly challenges remain as long as there are children with lead poisoning, but coun-ty and local public health officials, doctors, nurses and community health workers strive every day to reduce and prevent childhood lead poisoning.Acting Health Commissioner Cathleen D. BennettNew Jersey Department of Health

CorrectionThe January 2, 2016 article “Local Fire Houses Mark New Year, New Leaders” had incorrect titles for two officials named. Robert Lewis is the Township Fire Bureau Chief. Michael Silvani is the Township Fire Chief. Micromedia Publication regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.


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NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health announced $5.5 million in grants to imple-ment programs and inno-vations that will improve health care for veterans and their families throughout the state. Studies show veterans experience a host of ser-v ice-related and other health issues following

NEW JERSEY – Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Rober t Singer and Senator Joe Vitale i nt roduced leg islat ion that would have nonprofit hospitals with for-profit facilities make payments to host municipalities to compensate for blanket tax exemptions on their property. The bill, which would update tax laws that date back to 1913, would have acute-care hospi-

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Whether you’re travel-ing across town, across the country or around the world, make sure that you make your trip a safe one. “Many people have time off of work this time of year and will take the opportu-nity to take a trip or visit friends and family,” said Freeholder Deputy Director

Senator Robert W. Singer Capitol Comments30th Legislative District, Serving Jackson & Howell

Senator Robert W. Singer

Bill Would Have Acute Care Hospitals Make Contributions To Host Municipalities

tals make payments to their home communities to offset the cost of local services. “The health care industry has changed substantially over the years with hos-pitals engaged in a broad range of act ivit ies and services,” said Senator Sweeney. “There is also a dramatic increase in competition among other hospitals and with other health care providers. The business has changed, but the tax laws have not. This legislation will have the hospitals pay their fair share while at the same

t i me prese r v i ng t he i r tax-exempt status.” “These hospitals are an important part of the communities they serve, providing medical care, creat ing jobs and con-t r ibuting to their local economies,” said Senator Singer. “We recognize and appreciate their value. These payments will help compensate for the ser-vices the hospitals receive from the municipalities, including law enforce-ment and f i ref ighters. The hospitals have worked with us in a cooperative way to craft this legisla-

tion.” “The fact that the pay-ment formula sets a rea-sonable payment schedule that is predictable and consistent is a benef it for the hospitals and the municipalities, eliminat-ing uncertainty and un-predictability,” Senator Vitale said. “The acute care hospitals provide a wide range of medical treatment and health care for a growing number of people. We recognize and respect their value to their home communities and the entire state.” The legislation, entitled

the Hospital Community Service Contribution Bill, would have nonprofit hos-pitals that have for-profit operat ions make Com-munity Service Contribu-tions directly to their mu-nicipalities. The payment formula would be $2.50 per day for each hospital bed and $750 per day for each facility providing Satellite Emergency Care. The municipal payments would be dedicated to proper ty 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 contri-butions by the hospitals would be deducted from the community service payments and any hospital that is losing money could apply for an exemption from the payments. The legislation would also establish the Non-profit Hospital Commu-nity Service Cont r ibu-tion Study Commission to evaluate the success of the new system and make recommendations for any needed improvements.

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From The Desk Of The Governor - Governor Chris Christie

Christie Administration Announces $5.5 Million To Improve Health Care For Veterans

thei r t ime in the mili-tary. One in five homeless Americans are veterans, and nearly 60 percent of homeless vets are minori-ties. “In order to help close the gap of unmet veter-an needs, the program grants we are announc-ing will help provide evi-dence-based screening and treatment to this popula-tion,” said Acting Health Commissioner Cathleen Bennett. “These projects will ensure veterans across

New Jersey receive the pri-mary care and behavioral health services they need.” The following agencies will share $5 million to leverage and expand ex-isting programs addressing the primary care, behavior-al health and social service needs of veterans: $2.05 million to Cooper Health System (Southern New Jer-sey and Mercer County); $1.55 million to Rutgers University– Behavioral Healthcare (Central New Jersey and Northern New

Jersey); and $1.4 million to Kennedy University Hos-pital (Southern New Jersey and Monmouth County). The remaining $500,000 will provide wellness and health management ser-vices and activities to vet-erans and their families. These smaller denomi-nation grants will fund a variety of services, in-cluding hiring wellness coaches, increasing health awareness through online resources, linking veterans to employment opportu-

nities and other services that improve care: $50,000 to Zufall Health Center (Sussex and Warren coun-ties); $50,000 to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital– New Br uns-wick (Middlesex County); $50,000 to Catholic Family and Community Services (Sussex County); $50,000 to Deborah Hospital Foun-dation (Burlington and Ocean counties); $49,999 to Ocean Health Initia-tives, Inc. (Ocean Coun-ty); $49,869 to Trinitas

Regional Medical Center (Union County); $49,718 to Catholic Charities Archdi-ocese of Newark (Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties); $44,902 to Vis-iting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Inc. (Mon-mouth County); $38,731 to Veterans Foundation of America (Monmouth County); $33,448 to Servi-cio Latinos de Burlington County (Burlington Coun-ty); and $33,333 to Rowan University (Camden and Gloucester counties).

Freeholders Offer Safe Travel AdviceSerena DiMaso. “With the increase of people traveling, it is important to remember to travel safely—and never drink and drive!” According to the Center for Disease Control, every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death

every 51 minutes. The CDC offers the follow-ing safety measures if your plans involve alcohol: Prior to any drinking, des-ignate a non-drinking driver when with a group. Don’t let your friends drive impaired. Take their keys away. If you have been drinking, get a ride home or call a taxi.

If you’re hosting a par-ty where alcohol will be served, remind your guests to plan ahead and designate their sober driver; offer al-cohol-free beverages; and make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.

“If you are behind the steering wheel of a car, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of those riding in the car with you, especially children.” said DiMaso. “Make sure chil-dren are properly buckled

up in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt, whichever is appropriate for their age, height, and weight.” For rules and regulations regarding child car safety, go to cdc.gov/features/passengersafety.

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BELMAR – With less than 90 days left before the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the parade committee has begun the kick-off of the annual event. The Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee recently announced that Bobby Byrne, Belmar, will be this year’s Grand Marshal and Martha Finan, Wall Township, will be the Deputy Grand Marshal. From now until parade day, which is at 12:30 p.m. on March 6, the committee will be hosting fundraisers and activities. These fundraisers include: January 10 at the Manasquan Beach House, 390 East Main St., Manasquan, from 2 to 6 p.m.; January 17 at the Friendly Sons Of The Shillelagh, Route 18 South, Old Bridge, from 3 to 7 pm.; January 31 at Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave, Lake Como, from 2 to 6 p.m.; February 14 at Connolly Station, 715 Main Street in Bel-mar, from 2 to 6 pm.; February 21 at the Boathouse Bar & Grill, 1309 Main Street and 15th Avenue in Belmar from 2 to 6 p.m. For a $15 donation, the fundraisers include a hot and cold buffet and live

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Numerous Activities Slatedentertainment. On February 27, the committee will host the 6th Annual Evening of Irish Culture: Remembering the Easter Rising of 1916. There will be dancers from the Patricia Murphy School of Irish Dance and music by the Snakes. They will be awarding the First Student of Irish Culture Scholarship. The event will be held at the Waterview Pa-vilion, 800 River Rd, Belmar from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets, which must be purchased in advance through February 16, cost $65 and include dinner and open bar. For questions, contact [email protected]. The Grand Marshal and Deputy Grand Marshal of the parade will be sworn in March 5 at the Investiture Mass which will take place at Saint Rose Church, 601 7th Ave, Belmar at 10 a.m. An Investiture Luncheon will immediate-ly follow at Doolan’s Shore Club, Route 71 in Spring Lake Heights. The luncheon donation is $30. For more information on the scholarship, parade or any of the upcoming events, visit the parade committee’s website: belmar-parade.com.

HOWELL – Howell Township School’s kindergarten registration process for chil-dren who will be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2016, is now open. In an effort to streamline and simplify the process, the district has placed all of the necessary paperwork online so that you can complete the registration from any computer that has internet capability. Once you have completely filled out the online portion of the registration, you will receive instructions, via email, for the in-person verification process which in-cludes presenting the following documents: Original birth certificate with a raised seal and a copy for our records; Two proofs of residency original doc-uments and copies for our records (i.e., driver’s license, utility bill, etc.); Health record to be completed by your

Howell Kindergarten Registration Now Open

child’s pediatrician. Further details and directions for the entire registration process can be found at the Howell Township Public Schools’ district website: howell.k12.nj.us. For those parents who are unable to access the internet from home, please be reminded that the kindergarten registration process can be completed from any computer with internet access (local libraries have computers with this capability available to you.) If you are unable to utilize the computer to register your child for kindergarten, other arrangements can be made for you. Call the help desk, 732-751-2480 ext. 3807, to obtain further information. Later this spring, a time will be arranged for you and your child to visit our schools and become familiar with the program.

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare in co-sponsorship with Centrastate Med-ical Center has dedicated a community education program, entitled “New Year, New You” to ensure that New Year ’s resolutions develop into New Year habits. Anthony Dissen, MA, RD will be the keynote speaker, offering simple tech-niques in building your New Year goals to ensure success. A light healthy dinner will also be served. The New Year brings the chance for new beginnings and new goals. At the start of every New Year, resolutions are set in

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HOWELL – The municipal Code Enforce-ment Department is alerting residents that portable sports equipment in public streets must be removed during the winter months. Under local ordinances, having portable sports apparatus on public streets and right of ways within the township is prohibited from November 1 to March 31.

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have a certified birth certificate with a raised seal, social security number, a pass-port photo 2x2 inches in size, and current identification such as a driver’s license or government identification. Passport pho-tos are available for a fee of $10 at both locations. Parents who are making a passport ap-plication for a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or submit additional documentation. “Make sure to contact the passport office prior to appearing at a County passport office to be sure that you have the proper documentation and payments,” said Han-lon. “The rules and regulations are always changing, so be sure you are getting the most current information before you ar-rive.” Hanlon is also warning travelers that beginning January 1, the service to add additional visa pages using form DS-4085 will be discontinued. The determination to eliminate the visa page insert service was made by the U.S. State Department to enhance the security of the passport and to abide by international passport standards. “Passports are produced in two book sizes, 28 pages and 52 pages, in order to meet the travel needs of our customers,” said Hanlon. “There is no additional charge for requesting a 52 page passport book.” For more information about applying for a passport and the documentation that is needed, please go to the County Clerk’s webpage at visitmonmouth.com, or contact the Neptune passport office at 732-303-2828 or Freehold at 732-431-7324.

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HOLMDEL – The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation offers a meaningful and engaging experience that recognizes the sacrifice, courage and val-or of Vietnam Veterans and encourages and fosters a thorough understanding of the Vietnam Era, including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects which affected the United States, and especially New Jersey. The foundation operates and manag-es the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and the adjacent Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center, located at 1 Memorial Lane off Exit 116 (PNC Bank Arts Center) in Holmdel. The me-

morial honors all those who served our country and state during the Vietnam War, especially the 1,563 New Jerseyans who did not return home. It is a powerful and fitting tribute to their sacrifice. The memorial is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center is the first edu-cational center and museum of its kind in the United States. Dedicated in Septem-ber 1998, the Museum is devoted solely to gaining an understanding of the conflict in Southeast Asia and the surrounding political strife in America. For hours and directions, visit NJVVMF.org.

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HOWELL – The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host Carnevale, the Italian Mardi Gras festival, from 2 to 6 p.m. on January 31 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell. The cost is $40 for adults and

$22 for children ages 3 to 10. The cost includes lunch, music, dancing, masks and activities, in addition to an auction table and a 50/50 raff le. Costumes are opt ional. Detai ls: 732-863-0021 or iaaofmc.com.

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MONMOUTH COU NTY – Renee B. Swartz, chairperson of the Mon-mouth County Library Commission, announced sweeping changes in the organization of the state’s largest library system at the board’s final meeting of the year, setting it on a path to offer more advanced technology, improved levels in the staffing ratio, and increased programs for job assistance and com-puter education. The new year will also see a continuation of the library’s robust presence on social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Swartz praised Library Director Judith Tolchin, appointed to that position last August, on the positive steps that have already been introduced to benefit users of the 13 branches and 14 members of the county library system and intro-duced other new appointees who have already started in their new positions. Heidi Amici is the new assistant Di-rector of the Library, and Donna Man-sfield was named branch manager of the Headquarters complex, while Kin Avagliano continues as Eastern Branch manager for the complex on Route 35, Shrewsbury. Swartz noted that while an intensive search was conducted before each po-sition was filled, “I’m happy to report that in every single case, the applicant from within the system turned out to be the most qualified for a promotion. There is no doubt we have a plethora of home-grown talent within the Library system.” Freeholder Lillian Burry, who is the Board of Freeholders liaison to the Li-brary Commission, added “The library system is geared for a dynamic 2016 and is headed by a staff that works as a team and is enthusiastic about everything the library offers to the residents of Mon-mouth County. The coming year’s suc-cesses are based on a solid foundation of past experience, continuing education through conferences and seminars, and new technology. The library is the heart of the county, and a resource that not only provides education and entertain-ment but in general improves the quality of life in a vibrant way.” The board also presented a certificate of appreciation to John H. Livingstone, Jr., who was also the state librarian for four years, originated Sunday program for the Monmouth County System and int roduced jazz programs that have been most popular and continuing in the county programming. Janet Dill was also honored with a certificate of appreciation for her lead-ership in the Monmouth County Master Gardeners Program. Dill and seven other members of the Master Gardeners planned, designed, lay out, planted and maintain the landscape in front of the Eastern Branch library. Master Garden-ers are certified experts in horticulture and all things related to gardening and are trained by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service and their associates at Brookdale Community College. Certifi-

Monmouth Library Making Major Staff Changescation in Master Gardeners comes only after ten weeks of classes and a commit-ment to provide gardening information and services to the community. The Shrewsbury Garden Club was also commended and cited at the meeting for their donation of the planters in front of the Eastern Branch library, and their maintenance of the plants.

Marilyn DeJesus, head of Branch Ser-vices, presented the annual report for the 13 library branches. She pointed out that while the new staff positions have been a positive and necessary improve-ment that continues to move the library system forward, the appointments have left openings in some areas, and the library is also facing the retirements of

three library personnel within the next two months. She noted there are still another 18 vacancies to fill, 11 of which are full time, and one mission for the coming year is bring the staff up to the level that ensures improvements, advancements in education, and excellent service and programs for library users.


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Howell principal, Welsh sought a spot on the board and won his first term, ending 2015. At the meeting, his fellow board members presented the outgoing member with a plaque in thanks. School Superintendent Joseph Isola thanked Welsh, saying Welsh had served the board well and Isola com-mended those efforts. “We are a better board and a better school district because of your actions,” Isola said.

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HOWELL – Interested in chess? The Howell Library hosts the weekly meet-ings of the Chess Club. All ages and levels of play are welcome. The Chess

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FREEHOLD – Following on the success of the 2015 Digital Aging Mastery Program, the Social Community Activities Network (SCAN) will host a similar program this year. This Successful Aging program is designed to use interactive technology to help selected applicants connect online and encourage ongoing and positive engage-ment in life. This project is a partnership between SCAN and the Affordable Housing Alliance. Organizers are looking for two categories of participants (age 60 and above) who will learn how to use tablet computers to get online and become engaged. One category is limited income participants (maximum annual income of $14,713 if single, a high-er limit based on family size). They will be given free Android-based tablets and internet service. In 2016, they have 30 slots available for limited income participants. The second category of individuals is those who already own an Android-based tablet and have access to the internet but have no idea how to use them. There is no income eligibility

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HOWELL – The township Green Team, which is dedicated to supporting and creating a more environmentally sus-tainable community, holds its meetings on the last Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Meetings are in the Howell Township Municipal Building, second f loor. The Howell Township Green Team invites any resident to come to its meet-ings and join in the effort to create a

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NEW JERSEY – The actual battle flags carried by New Jersey troops in the Civil War over 150 years ago are on display. New Jersey contributed over 80,000 men to the fight and the New Jersey State Mu-seum has over 100 flags carried by New Jersey’s troops in the war in its collection. Five of these historic flags were unveiled in specially designed exhibit cases at the New Jersey State Museum Gallery, located at 225 West State Street in Trenton at noon on December 30. The flags unveiled for display are some of the most distinctive in the collection, and they have not been on display for a number of years. Included will be the national colors of the 3rd and 15th Infantry regiments, the state colors of the 33rd Infantry regiment, a guidon from the 3rd cavalry and a rare General McAllister’s headquarters Second New Jersey Brigade flag. One of these flags, the 3rd NJ cavalry, bears the distinctive butterfly design. Over 20 members of the 15th New Jersey’s color guard fell dead or wounded during the bloody battles of 1864 while defending this flag to be displayed.

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The regimental flag of the 33rd Infantry regiment is especially interesting because it was captured by Confederates at the battle of Atlanta in July 1864 and then was recaptured by New Jersey Union troops in North Carolina in May 1865. Organized by the New Jersey State Mu-seum and the New Jersey Civil War Heri-tage Association, the unveiling event will feature an educational gallery walk by flag historian Dr. David Martin, author of the award-winning New Jersey at Gettysburg Guidebook. The gallery also features a rotating exhi-bition including Civil War firearms, equip-ment, photographs and military documents. The documents are from the collection of the New Jersey State Archives, and the military items are on loan from private collectors. The new exhibit, focusing on the 15th and 33rd Infantry regiments and the 1st Cavalry, was prepared by Nicholas Ciotola, Curator of Cultural History at the New Jersey State Museum, with the aid of members of the New Jersey Civil War Heritage Association.

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Ages: January 14 and 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. Don’t be a target. This ongoing program is for men and women of all ages who want to learn to protect themselves from personal assaults, street attacks and abductions. A black-belt instructor teaches participants to use leverage and balance to stay safe. Offered by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this class is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. The cost is $15 for five one-hour classes. Space is lim-ited and registration is required by calling 1-888-724-7123. Caregivers Support Group: January 12, 19 and 26 from noon to 2 p.m. and January 13, 20 and 27 from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. This ongoing weekly support group is open to

anyone who is caring for a person age 60 or older living in Ocean County. It is sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Facilitated by Kathleen Holahan, MSW, LCSW, this group is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. For more information, please contact Kathleen at 732-730-9112. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group: January 13, 20 and 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Offered by Mon-mouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this free ongoing support group helps partic-ipants learn and share with others facing the unique challenges of being a “grandfamily.” Facilitated by Kathleen Holahan, MSW,

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COLTS NECK – On December 14, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders recognized the Colts Neck High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team, who took home regional and New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) State Championship titles. Two freeholders presented certificates of recognition to the team members at Colts Neck High School. “These dedicated young women should be very proud of their regional and State Championship titles,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry. “Through hard work and dedication, they have brought honor to their schools, their families and the entire county.” Certificates were presented to the 21 members of Colts Neck High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team for taking home three titles: Shore Conference Class B North Division, Shore Conference Tournament and the NJSIAA Central Group III.

“This undefeated team has a lot to cele-brate this year,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. “I admire their tenacity and their abilities. They have all worked hard and we commend them for their well-de-served accolades.” Colts Neck High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team roster of players included: Jenna Buckley, Kara Camarco, Noelle Conforti, Eva Cutler, Lauren Feaster, Isabella Fitzhenry, Kristen Gambardella, Bridgette King, Morgan Krisman, Alex-andra Largey, Kayla Lee, Nicole Loehle, Emma Martin, Kristi Mikula, Isabella Pecoraro, Alison Russo, Alexandra Ryan, Sedona Samaras, Francesca Tagliaferri, Amanda Visco and Tara Walenczyk. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, founded in 1918, is a voluntary, non-profit organization made up of 433 accredited public, private and non-public high schools in the state. The NJSIAA conducts tournaments, and crowns champions in thirty one sports.

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NEW JERSEY – A call line, NJ Connect For Recovery, is now available to offer counseling and referrals to individuals who are coping with addiction to heroin and prescription painkillers. Concerned family members seeking support also may use this line to receive support from trained peer counselors. Confidential services are grant-funded

and no cost to callers. Call 855-652-3737 (TTY: 877-294-4356). A statewide initiative, NJ Connect For Recovery is provided via a public/pri-vate partnership of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the NJ Attorney General’s Office.

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Dear Joel By Joel Markel

Been Caught StealingDear Joel I am a woman in my 40s. My issue is this. I work in a big box store and although I don’t make a lot of money, I am happy with my job. I recently figured out that my supervisor is stealing. I have lived with this knowl-edge for about a month and am ter-rified about doing anything about it.

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idea, you can speak to your superv i so r and tell him/her that you are aware of what is going on. You can be sure it will then stop. Being that it is a big box store your supervisor has a supervisor and so on. You can speak with that person as well. You will feel better once you’ve tak-en care of this. There is no advantage to letting it continue. Good luck.

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LAKEWOOD – The Center For Healthy Aging at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus presents the following programs for seniors this January: Better Health Tai Chi: Thursdays, through February 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. In a mission to promote health and wellness in the local senior community, the Better Health Senior Membership Program at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will be sponsoring this eight-week Tai Chi session. Instruc-tor Kit Lau, who has been teaching Tai Chi for more than 10 years, will lead the program and discuss the health benefits of Tai Chi. Under Kit Lau’s expert direction, attendees will learn the fine art of Tai Chi moves from both standing and sitting positions. This pro-gram, for Better Health members only, takes place at The Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling the Barnabas Health LINK at 1888-724-7123. Joint Replacement Lecture: January 12 at 11:15 a.m. Do you have hip or knee pain? This free program for those considering hip or knee replacement surgery offers the latest information on hip and knee replacements including robotic-assisted partial knee and total hip replacement. Led by Dr. Harrison, participants will learn what to expect before and after surgery and how to

prepare yourself to achieve the best pos-sible outcome. This program, for Howell Township Seniors, will take place at the Howell Senior Center located at 251 Pre-ventorium Road in Howell. Registration is required by calling 732-938-4500, ext. 2554. Age-Related Hearing Loss Lunch and Learn: January 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Com-munication Disorders, among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three has ever used them. Join The Center for Healthy Aging and the Department of Audiology at Mon-mouth Medical Center, Southern Cam-pus to learn about age-related hearing loss. Participants will enjoy lunch while Sue Ellen Boyer, MD, FAA, a clini-cal audiologist at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, discusses age-related hearing loss and shares facts about hearing aids. Dr. Boyer will also explore the common signs of hearing loss and tips for prevention. Following her presentation, participants will have the opportunity to have their hearing screened at no cost. This program will take place at The Center for Healthy Aging located at 500 River Avenue, Suite 200 in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling the Barnabas Health LINK at 1888-724-7123.

Center For Healthy Aging Presents Senior Community Programs

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One of my favorite ways to entertain is with an hors d’oeuvre party. So many other food lovers feel the same way. I would have a hard time finding anyone who doesn’t love a celebration at which delicious bites of food are displayed on one or more buffet tables or passed around, to be enjoyed with wine, beer, cocktails, a homemade punch or even soft drinks. It’s one of the easiest ways to show your friends a good time. Some of the best-planned hors-d’oeu-vre parties are those that feature a variety of different foods. I like to offer an assortment of different main ingredients, including seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, cheeses, breads and fresh fruit. I look to cook them in different ways, too, offering some bites that are baked, others griddled, maybe a few deep-fried items, plus some un-cooked foods such as vegetable crudites to enjoy with a selection of dips. You don’t even have to cook every-thing. Cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, breads or crackers, and even good-qual-ity precooked jumbo shrimp from the seafood counter or smoked salmon from the deli department need only to be displayed artfully on a platter. Still other items are easy to assemble in advance, requiring only simple, last-minute cooking, in waves, as guests arrive. I’d like to share two such dishes: bite-sized grilled cheese on brioche and bacon-wrapped, Parmesan-stuffed dates. Grilled cheese sandwiches have en-joyed an amazing comeback in recent years, due in part to the ever-growing popularity of Italian-style panini. These crispy sandwiches are usually cooked in an electric panini maker or on dou-ble-sided hinged grill, but you can also make them easily with an electric or stovetop griddle. I call for an egg-and-butter-rich brioche loaf, which you can find in good-quality bakeries and some supermarkets; but you could substitute challah or another rich loaf, or any good-quality bread you like. Likewise, feel free to use another good melting cheese in place of the fontina or Gruyere. What transforms my recipe into hors-d’oeuvres is simply the way you cut the sandwiches after cooking. Bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed dates have long been a popular party food. But even these dates enjoy a new vogue, thanks to the availability of arti-san-quality smoked bacon and imported Parmesan cheese. The great thing about both these reci-pes is their make-ahead potential. You can assemble the sandwiches and the dates up to several hours in advance, ready to cook in batches after guests start arriving, so they’ll always be ready

to serve at their best with little fuss from you, the host. BITE-SIZED GRILLED CHEESE

ON BRIOCHE Makes 16 to 24 mini sandwiches

8 thick slices brioche1 tablespoon mayonnaise2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded fontina or Gruyere cheese Preheat a panini maker or a double-sid-ed indoor grill; or preheat a stovetop or electric griddle over medium heat. Place the bread slices on a work surface and spread the top of each slice with a small amount of mayonnaise. Turn over half the slices and spread each with a little butter. Top with the cheese. Butter the remaining slices of bread and place over the cheese, mayonnaise side up. Place as many sandwiches as will fit comfortably side by side in the panini maker or indoor grill, or on the griddle. Close the machine and grill until the cheese has melted and the bread is nice-ly browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes total; or cook on the griddle, pressing down gently with a spatula to compact the sandwiches and turning once un-til both sides are nicely browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with any remaining sandwiches. With a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into quarters; or cut into halves and cut each half crosswise into 3 finger-sized pieces. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

BACON-WRAPPED, PARME-SAN-STUFFED DATES

Makes 18 dates 18 large dates, preferably Medjool, slit lengthwise and pitted18 pieces good-qual it y Par mesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reg-giano, each about 1 by 1/4 inch (2.5 by 0.6 cm)6 slices nitrite-free bacon, cut crosswise into thirds Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Insert a piece of Parmesan into each date. Then, wrap each date with a piece of bacon, securing it with a wooden toothpick. Arrange the dates 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart in a shallow baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Then, using tongs, turn the dates over. Con-tinue baking until the bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes longer. With the tongs, transfer the dates to paper towels to drain, carefully patting them dry with more paper towels. Serve immediately.

Easy Hors D’oeuvres For Your Next Big Party

For the week of January 9 - January 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push ahead using people power. Your connec-tions and supporters can give you the knowledge to make your dreams a reality in the week ahead. Set goals for the future and gather information so you make wise choices.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the beginning of the week it may be difficult to nail appointments to an exact time or to get an accurate appraisal of details. People may be evasive about confidential matters. Avoid heated confrontations.CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead you may need to back down. Those in close connection may be more interested in achieving their ambitions than playing romantic games with you. Don’t avoid or delay finishing important tasks.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make prudent choices with your finances and possessions in the week to come. Put the quarter in the bank account instead of in the gumball machine. Your phone may ring off the hook and you may receive some sound advice.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pamper yourself and make peace. Spend a few dollars on something that makes your job easier or revamp your banking routines in the week ahead. A simple phone call can put things back on track with a family member.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fo-cusing on unrealistic goals or imagined slights could waste time and energy. Your

partner or significant other has the right idea. Instead of taking the lead and fight-ing shadows, try being a follower in the week ahead.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your creative juices may flow like the Missis-sippi in the week ahead. Spend as much time as possible with projects or hobbies that gives you a chance to express inspiring ideas and offer a deep sense of satisfaction.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Buy higher octane gasoline for your car if you hear the engine knocking. But when your personal energies flag you might need more than extra calories. Search for inspirational and encouraging guidance this week.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put the pedal down on your passion. Am-bition could be your middle name in the upcoming week. You are capable of accom-plishing anything and have the wisdom and good judgment to make shrewd decisions.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could be more than willing to fight for what you want as the week begins. What you really want is unspoken and may be a hidden passion. Give yourself a few extra days to sort out your feelings before acting.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be a slave to tradition but don’t throw out traditions without having something to replace them. Embracing novel ideas and progressive philosophies can lead to pros-perity and efficiency in the week ahead.(c) 2015 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.


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