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Vol. 12 - No. 46 April 23, 2016

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By Jennifer Peacock HOWELL – The first rally to collect signatures for the recall of Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro was a peaceful affair, despite having to host the event outside in a parking lot, after the inside meeting space was unavailable. Committee heads Charles O’Donnell and Paul Dorato—third head Stephen Charney could not attend—along with a few helpers set up a table with petitions in the Howell Library parking lot 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 13. While they did not approach library pa-trons, a steady stream of residents looking to sign the petition, or drop of bundles of already-signed petitions, came and went throughout the evening. “A lot of them have been upset, disqui-eted, and disconcerted about the politics in Howell for a period of time, and now they have something they can actually take action on. That’s what we’re seeing,” O’Donnell said. The rally was to have been held inside the library, rather than outside in the barely-50-degree weather, but at least, O’Donnell said, it wasn’t raining as was forecast earlier in the week. This was the first of many rallies the committee hopes to hold. While they need 8,691 signatures, they are hoping also to collect more than 10,000 to cover for the inevitable rejection by the municipal clerk

–Photo by Jennifer PeacockCharles O’Donnell, left, and Paul Dorato, two of the three heads of the recall com-mittee, in the parking lot of Howell Library April 13.

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of some signatures. Signers must be regis-tered voters at least 18 years old who live in Howell. They must have been registered to vote in the last general election. O’Donnell writes on the Take Back Howell website that the impetus behind the recall is to “take advantage of the timing of the upcoming national general election,” and they seek to unseat Nicastro with a recall election, also called a vote of “no

confidence” of Nicastro because “we do not have a township government that is representative of the best interests of the residents of Howell.” By statute, recall petitions can focus only on one official. “We are focusing on Mr. Nicastro be-cause he is the Deputy Mayor. Mr. Nicas-tro and the Mayor are on the planning

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – The township will use a $250,000 grant award to fund road projects on Church Road. Mayor William Gotto reported at the early April council meeting that the township received a letter from the state Department of Transportation announcing Howell was awarded the round of funding. Part of the Municipal Aid grant program, the DOT funds local projects annually. The Church Road project is the only one from Howell awarded money through this grant program this year. Gotto said that for improvements to Church Road, the grant is “well needed, and we are glad to accept that.” Towns apply each year to receive funding through a formula, according to the state, who said the projects are for such things as resurfacing, rehabilitation or reconstruction and signalization. Approximately $78.75 million in munic-ipal aid will be distributed this year. In last year’s grant program, Howell was not awarded any funding, according to the state May 2015 announcement, where 376 towns competed for the money, submitting a total 630 applications. The state pays 75 percent of the funds at the time of bid approval with the remainder after the town and state certify all work is complete. The grants are funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund. Nearby road projects funded with the state’s 2016 municipal aid grants include: Farmingdale, Walnut and Water streets, $225,000 grant. Freehold Borough, Schiverea Avenue roadway improvements, $300,000. Freehold Township, Double Creek Park-way, $250,000. Englishtown, Hospitality Way reconstruc-tion, $175,000. Colts Neck, Five Points Road phase one, $300,000. Holmdel, Crawfords Corner Road phase three, $175,000. Wall, Ramshorn Drive phase four, $175,000.

$250K Grant To Fund Church Road Project

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – At quick view it was a list of proclamations to be read into the record, a series of sentences that began “Where As” to recognize the special designation of the month. But one of the designations on the list of proclamations at the April 4 meeting of Howell Township Council held personal meaning to Councilman Robert Walsh. Walsh read the proclamation for April as Autism Awareness Month, himself a

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parent to a son on the autism spectrum. “As you know I have an autistic child, who is really not really a child any lon-ger, he is 21 years old. And there isn’t a better place to raise my child than Howell Township,” said Walsh. He said throughout the years he’s thankful for groups in Howell who been welcoming and understanding of autism. “So many organizations have reached out, and been inclusive to activit ies that were important to us as a family,”

he said. Throughout the years he’s seen how autistic children have joined in on cheer-leading and sports, to accommodate their situations. “I think it’s good for the children, and good for everyone else,” to see those moments,” Walsh said. The proclamation Walsh read made mention of the prevalence of autism, now affecting one in 88 people, a condition for which there is no cure.

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“It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a whole community to raise a special needs child,” Walsh said. He thanked those who work to give

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special needs children the same special moments that those without special needs enjoy, but also to remind them that even small moments can make a big impact. “To that child, it may be something they talk about for days months and years to come,” Walsh said.

board; [Pauline] Smith and [Robert] Walsh are not. The Mayor’s term is up January 1, 2017. This effort is aimed at stopping the polit ical ‘Mer ry go Round.’ This recall site does not ad-dress other Council Members at this time,” O’Donnell said. Nicastro responded to The Howell Times: “It’s become clear the recall by these individuals is politically moti-vated. As I said in the past, my record and the record of this governing body speaks for itself.” Gotto spoke to The Howell Times earlier in April on his thoughts about this petition. While the recall orga-nizers said it was not a political move, Gotto disagreed: “To say this is not a political process is laughable. One only needs to attend a Township Council meeting to witness petition organizers conversing with politically connected residents and possible candidates for local elected office to know what this is really all about. And not once do any of the petition organizers ever speak at the meetings, ask questions, or offer suggestions to make Howell a better place for our residents.” Gotto said the recall is centered on outcry over the township’s decisions relating to a development proposed for West Farms Road. “I respect the rights of citizens to f ile a recall effort. However, I expect that

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that effor t to be openly represented and clearly identify the object ions. This petit ion does not,” Gotto said. “What started as an outcry for a par-ticular affordable housing project and distortions of facts regarding Howell’s compliance to state mandates, has now turned into a self-centered attack on a hard working elected official and his family. Had it not been for the approval of the West Farms Road project, which guarantees the township’s protection from harmful builders’ remedy law-suits, no recall petit ion would have ever been filed.” The deputy mayor said he had a rep-utation for open dialogue and listening to residents. “I have always listened and worked with many residents with good ideas to keep Howell great. I plan on con-tinuing to put 100 percent of my time and effort into that goal. I know not everyone will agree all the time but I have always been committed to work with anyone on finding a solution that may have a posit ive outcome,” said Nicastro. “Cleary, this recall group has no interest in the same thing. Not once have they reached out and talked about their concern or willingness to give a solution of their concern. I’m positive if they were truly concerned about making Howell a better place to live, I would always make myself available. I took this position for no other reason than I simply care about the community.”

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Bulk Pickup Information(except holidays). Sleeper sofas must be disassembled prior to placing curbside. Refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer and washing machine doors must be removed. Glass table tops and items made of glass must be taped with an “X.” Any small items placed in garbage bags must be in clear plastic bags only, no black bags or cardboard boxes will be picked up. Bulk pickup is limited in volume to one pickup truck load. Place all items curbside the night before scheduled pickup. The township does not provide curbside service for the following items: construction debris, wood, fencing, tree limbs, grass cut-tings, shingles, sheetrock, concrete, hazardous materials, cardboard, clothing, paint cans, chemicals, auto parts or tires. These items can be taken to the Monmouth County Reclama-tion Center. Call 732-683-8686.

HOWELL – The Howell Township Coun-cil has cancelled its meeting scheduled for May 2. The next regular meeting of the Township Council is scheduled for May 16 to be held in the main meeting room at the Howell Town-

ship Municipal Offices, 4567 Route 9 North. The executive session begins at 6:30 p.m. and the regular session begins at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and will be allowed to participate in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Law.

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marine life, include large amounts of biodiversity, or are simply more valu-able than other areas for protecting ocean health. T he se pla ce s ne e d t o be g iven conser vat ion pr ior ity and protection before siting for offshore energy development, de-mands to mine offshore sand resources, and other development decisions move forward. The regional plan will not create new regula-t ions. However, it does h inge on com mit ment f rom the agencies i n -volved in creat ing the plan to act within their existing authorities and work together to con -ser ve impor tant ocean a r e a s . T he pla n mu s t contain specif ic, effec-t ive recom mendat ions for coord inated agen -cy act ions toward th is goal. Demands for use of the ocean are changing, which will require regu-latory agencies to change how they make decisions and how they act on them. The mid-Atlantic Re-g iona l Pla n n i ng body mu s t c r e a t e a nd t he n move forward with the region’s first ocean plan. The plan must present a vision which ref lects the public’s desires for a clean and healthy ocean, and contain the tools to guide both cur rent and future decisions effec-tively. It’s time to take the next step toward in-suring the future health of our ocean.Tim DillinghamExecutive DirectorAmerican Littoral Society

The Importance Of CommunityEditor’s Note: To mark the 21st

anniversary of Micromedia Publications, which launched The Manchester Times this week in 1995, we present this week the first edition’s edi-torial, “The Importance Of Community.” Its sentiments hold true, 21 years since their writing, and onward. Much of our news today contains evidence of a society seemingly in a state of disin-tegration. We can hardly view the evening news or read the morning paper without being confronted with images of violence, hopelessness and de-spair – in short, the symptoms of a society where people have lost a sense of control over their own lives. We believe that many of the problems experienced in our country today have resulted from a lost sense of community. What is a community? It is certainly more than a place where people live or work. It is a place where people interact in countless and vital ways. It is a place where people raise their children, tend to their loved ones, pursue their friendships and retire after a lifetime of meaningful work. In many ways, the strength of a community is reflected through the strength of its

local institutions – its govern-ment, its schools, its numerous community groups and houses of worship. The degree to which people interact with these institutions directly affects the strength and cohesiveness of the com-munity as a whole. It is our conviction that the hope of America lies not in big government and the bu-reaucracies spawned by it, but rather by the sense of control people will experience in their lives with a renewed sense of community. The hope lies in the simple associations we make in our community each and every day. We believe that the mission of a local newspaper should be to promote the highest ideals of community life. With accu-rate, comprehensive news and lively commentary geared to-ward the interests of residents, our readers are encouraged to experience the fulfillment of participating in all aspects of their community. As a local publication ded-icated to the needs of our community, regular dialogue between us and our readers is essential. We encourage your regular input, comments and criti-cisms so we can accomplish the purpose for which The Times has been established.

We all rely on the ocean. It generates two-thirds of the oxygen we breathe and is home to vibrant c oa s t a l c om mu n i t ie s , productive marine econ-omies, and awe-inspiring beauty. Here in New Jersey, the Atlantic Ocean and coast are woven into our l ive s . We sp e nd t i me at the beach and on the water–f ishing, surf ing, or spending t ime with family. Many rely on the f ish and shellf ish they produce and the harbors and ports for their live-lihoods. In New Jersey alone, recreational f ish-ing brings in over $1.9 bi l l ion in sales to the state and generates over 13,000 full and part-time jobs. But the way we use the ocean is expanding rapidly. Offshore ship-ping t raff ic is increas-ing, plans for offshore energy projects are be-com i ng a rea l i t y, and agencies a re t r y ing to take sand resources from impor tant places such as Manasquan Ridge – a popular recreat ional f ishing area which pro-vides a great habitat for developing fish. At the American Litto-ral Society, conserving the ocean and coast is our fundamental mission. We believe that the only way to fulf il l that mission, in light of the increasing demands on the ocean, is

with careful, coordinated planning. The National Ocean Pol-icy provides the frame-work for such planning. Besides creating a more informed, effective and coordinated approach for ocean resource manage-ment, ocean planning is crucial for making smart decisions about future uses, as well as strength-ening the ways we can protect the mid-Atlantic ocean and coast. Now is the time to cre-ate a plan for action, built on a s t rong scient i f ic foundation that will pro-tect the ocean now and in the future. In the Mid-Atlant ic, tribal nations, along with state and federal agen-cies are all working to comple t e t he reg ion’s f i rst-ever ocean act ion plan, which will be re-leased this June. While this f i rst plan will not provide all the answers to the challenges facing efforts to protect ou r ocea ns , t he re a re some initial actions that the plan must contain in order to be a viable tool for ocean conservation. For the f i r s t t ime, we have the ability to use the best science available to identify the environ-mental ly r ich areas of t he m id-At la nt ic , a nd work to protect them. The regional plan must include measures to iden-t i f y and protect a reas that a re impor tant for conser vat ion , whether they are important hab-i t a t s or s t r uct u res for

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In response to “Flat Tax Only Fair Tax,” from the March 19 ed it ion ,

Why The Flat Tax Won’t Work

I would like to present a number of issues that challenged the Flat Tax proposal by Representa-tive Jack Kemp and Steve Forbes in 1991-92. Kemp and Forbes’ 17 percent Flat Tax was to replace the current grad-uated income tax, which was instituted by a Con-st itut ional Amendment in 1913. Their Flat Tax would eliminate the IRS, allow filing on a postcard and save tax payers over $20 0 bi l l ion an nual ly by no longer employing certif ied public accoun-tants. However, this Flat Tax no longer allowed deduc-tions on interest rates of home mor tgages, med-ica l b i l l s o r p rope r t y taxes. And the federal budget would have a $40 billion deficit. If implemented at 17 percent, the initial bud-get deficit would be $200 billion, which Kemp and Forbes appa rent ly ac -knowledged. So, to ad-just the larger def icit , they proposed “a tem-porary 23 percent Flat Tax.” Since the average filer paid 24 percent after t ak ing a l l deduct ions , why would we change the const i t u t iona l amend -ment for one percent? And, what are the odds that Congress would low-er the Flat Tax to 17 per-cent if/when the budget was balanced? Today, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is apparently promoting a 10 percent Flat Tax. Since the cur-rent national debt is $17 t r il l ion and the annual budget deficit is over $1 t r i l l ion , which is f ive t imes the $200 million deficit in 1992, I would let your readers decide if the Flat Tax is a fair tax.Alex TkatschenkoBrick

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – It’s officially spring and here in Monmouth County the signs of the changing season are all around us. Flowers are blooming, the baseball, soccer and lacrosse fields are bustling with excitement, and the big yard clean ups have begun in all our neighborhoods. Here in Monmouth County, our calendar is filled with ac-

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Spring Has Sprungtivities for all ages. As we enter our spring tourism season, I hope our residents and visitors will take advantage of all the events our beautiful county has to offer. The winter is over and it is time for everyone to get outside and to enjoy the abun-dant events in the beautiful parks located here in our coun-ty, from the beautiful shores to the woodland trails in western most part of Monmouth. With the weather warming up, many events will begin to take place in the great outdoors. Get physical this month with the Arbor Day Tree Walk on

April 29 at Sandy Hook. The parks will be bustling with activity in April with the Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap at Deep Cut Gardens and the Spring Craft Show at Tatum Park on April 23, the annual Sheep Shearing and Wool Days demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm on April 23 and 24 and Mon-mouth County Park System Earth Day Celebrations on April 24, where you will find outdoor activities at several park locations. Recently, I was honored to learn that I was selected to

serve on the board of the 200 Club in Monmouth County. The 200 Club in our county is one of many associations nationwide dedicated to pro-viding financial assistance to the families of our public safety and rescue personnel who have been killed in the line of duty. This includes, but is not limited to, police officers, firefighters and EMT technicians in Mon-mouth County. The 200 Club provides financial assistance directly to the family in need, within 24 hours. The funds can be used in any way the family deems necessary, in-

cluding: funeral arrangements, payment of bills or medical assistance. The 200 Club is made up of leaders of business, industry, labor, public service, education and other professions, includ-ing our esteemed police chiefs of Monmouth County. It is the goal of the organization to pro-vide financial assistance and comfort to our families, as well as baccalaureate scholarships for their children. Moreover, the 200 Club is committed to scholarships, annual valor awards, promo-tion of public discussion and

forums, recruitment and edu-cational projects – all aimed at increasing the efficiency of law enforcement and public safety programs and winning public support for them. The 200 Club’s motto ‘We Re-member’ is a pledge to our first responders that we promise to support them, the men and women who put their lives on the line every day, by ensuring that their families are taken care of when tragedy strikes. If you would like to become a member of this incredible organization or provide a fi-nancial donation of support, visit monmouth200club.com.

NEW JERSEY – Congress-man Chris Smith (NJ-04) in-troduced “Kevin and Avonte’s Law” (H.R. 4919) to help pro-tect children with developmen-tal disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and seniors with Alzheimer’s, who are prone to wandering. This legislation will make grants available to law enforcement agencies and non-profits to provide training to prevent wandering and implement life-saving technology programs to find individuals who have wandered. “We all empathize with a parent who learns that their child is missing, including and especially when that child has autism or another develop-mental disability,” said Smith, who co-chairs both the Con-gressional Autism Caucus and the Alzheimer’s Disease Task Force. “When children with a disability or seniors with Alz-heimer’s do wander, time and training are essential to ensure their safe return.” Wandering, which is also re-

Smith Legislation Named After Autistic Boys Who DrownedFrom The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith:

Congressman Chris Smith

ferred to as elopement, occurs when an individual leaves a safe area or a caretaker. Wan-dering is a safety concern for both seniors with Alzheimer’s and children with developmen-tal disability, such as autism. It is estimated that 60 percent of individuals with Alzheimer’s and 49 percent of children with autism have wandered and we know that the results can be devastating: The legislation is named in honor of two boys with autism, Kevin Curtis and Avonte Oquendo, who both wandered from safety and tragically drowned. “My home state of New Jersey has the highest prevalence rate of autism in the country, with 1 in 41 children on the spec-trum—a 12 percent increase in the last two years. While wandering safety and pre-vention programs for children with autism are currently in place and making a positive impact through law enforce-ment agencies, I’ve heard from constituents that there aren’t enough resources to support these critical programs and that families who need them don’t have access,” Smith said. This legislation will reautho-rize and expand an existing program, the Missing Alzhei-mer’s Disease Patient Alert Program, to include children with a developmental disabil-

ity—such as autism—and rename it the “Missing Amer-icans Alert Program.” The Missing Americans Alert Program will be used to provide grants to law en-forcement agencies, public safety agencies, and non-profit organizations to promote initia-tives that will reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the wandering character-istics of some children with autism, as well as individuals with Alzheimer’s. Kevin and Avonte’s Law will reauthorize the program for five years, with an annual funding level of $2 million dollars. “Having worked with the Alzheimer’s and Autism com-munities for years, I know how important this program can be in advancing the health and safety of persons who wonder as well as advancing aware-ness and education about the problem,” Smith said. “What is shocking is that while almost half of all children with autism wander from safety, only half of those affected families have received any guidance or train-ing on addressing the concern and keeping their child safe, according to a study published in Pediatrics.” Smith said the funding can be used to provide proactive educational programing to prevent wandering and assist

in locating missing individuals, as well as innovative locative technology to help find those who may wander. “According to the Alzheimer’s Association, half Alzheimer’s patients who wander will suffer serious injury, sometimes fatal, if not found within the first 24 hours,” Smith noted. “This leg-islation will provide funding to law enforcement agencies and

non-profits to help implement locative tracking technolo-gy programs for individuals with dementia/disability and implement a notification or communications system of alerts,” he said. Smith’s legislation is the House companion to the Sen-ate’s Kevin and Avonte’s Law, which was introduced on March 1, and has the support

of Judiciary Committee Chair-man Chuck Grassley. This much needed, bipartisan legis-lation is supported by a number of Alzheimer’s, children’s, and autism groups, including the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Autism Speaks, the Autism Society, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and The ARC.


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HOWELL – The Howell Library has scheduled free film viewings in the com-ing weeks. On April 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. the PG-13 film “In the Heart of the Sea” will be shown. Directed by Ron Howard, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker and Cillian Murphy. In the winter of 1820, the crew of the New England whaling ship, the Essex, struggle to survive after an attack by a rogue sperm whale leaves them stranded for 90 days. On May 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the R-rated film “Man Up” will be shown. Directed by Ben Palmer, the film stars Lake Bell, Keir Charles, Simon Pegg and Ken Stott. In this romantic comedy, Nancy, an un-lucky-in-love 30-something, meets Jack, a heartbroken divorcé who has recently tried online dating and mistakes Nancy for his arranged blind date when they cross paths. Nancy plays along with the ruse, and the unlikely duo soon find themselves on a whirlwind journey neither of them expected. On May 12 from 1 to 3:15 p.m., the R-rated film “The Big Short” will be shown. Directed by Adam McKay, the film stars Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling,

Howell Library Film Viewings To Feature Recent Releases

Brad Pitt and Marisa Tomei. The 2008 financial crisis is seen through the lens of four unorthodox moneymen, who foresaw the consequences of the fraudulent mort-gage-lending practices of large banks on Wall Street. On May 19 from 1 to 2:55 p.m., the PG-rated film “Max” will be shown. Di-rected by Boaz Yakin, the film stars Jay Hernandez, Josh Wiggins, Lauren Graham and Thomas Hayden Church. A military dog from Afghanistan is adopted by his late handler’s grieving family in the U.S., where his close bond with the soldier’s brother leads to a life altering revelation. On May 26 from 1 to 2:55 p.m., the PG-13-rated film “Miss You Already” will be shown. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, the film stars Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette, Dominic Cooper and Jacqueline Bisset. This comedy-drama chronicles the relationship of lifelong best friends who deal with careers, family, pregnancy and cancer. Life-changing events cause the friendship to be tested as they attempt to deal with the joy and sorrow in their lives. For more information on the film view-ings and other programs, contact the library at 732-938-2300.

HOWELL – The Howell Township Public Works Department, in conjunc-tion with the Howell Township Shade Tree Commission, will give away tree seedlings on May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The tree seedlings will be giv-en away at the Howell Township Public Works garage, which is located at 278 Old Tavern Road. The free tree seedlings were provided to Howell Township by the Arbor Day

Tree Seedling GiveawayFoundation as part of its New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. Trees play a vital role in our everyday lives. They improve the quality of the air and water. They beautify the streets and shade children. When the communities were damaged by Super storm Sandy, the loss of trees was much more than planned. The Community Tree Recovery program was created out of the great need for trees in the wake of nat-ural disasters, such as Superstorm Sandy.

HOWELL – The Monmouth County Parks System will host a National Go Birding Day event at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center at 10:30 a.m. April 30. The f ree event wi l l fea ture some

bird-watching tips and allow attendees to practice these in the field. A haven for migratory birds, the reservoir has some osprey platforms among its bird habitat. For more information on reservoir pro-grams, visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

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HOWELL – The Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir will take place on May 6, 7 and 8. On May 6, tours are at 5 and 6 p.m. On May 7 and 8, tours are at 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by park system naturalists and include opportunities to view

By Catherine Galioto MONMOUTH COUNTY – The regional school board will hold a budget hearing April 25 on its $206.1 million budget. The meeting is at the Englishtown district office. The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education is comprised of eight sending districts, each with their own tax levy. The tax levy from Howell is $27.54 million, which is down slightly over the 2015-16 school budget. Farmingdale’s tax levy would total $506,587, up from $480,308. The combined tax levy from all eight sending

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – A historical property has not been opened for some time, leading two resi-dents at a recent council meeting to question what is going on at the MacKenzie Museum. The museum, at 427 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, was previously open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., but Elaine Taylor of Howell, who was formerly involved with the Howell Historical Society, came to the April 4 council meeting to let officials know it had not been open recently. She said it does not have regular hours and no programming is scheduled, and asked officials how come. Mayor Bill Gotto said it was the first time he was hearing of it, and said even so it was time to move forward to make sure the museum stays open. Taylor said the deed giving the property to the township specifically calls for it to be used for a library of Howell history and genealogy. “I understand there was some upset with the grant to paint the building, because the grantor believed it was open and it was not open,” Taylor said. Also, a countywide event focus-

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ing on local history, historical properties and museums called the Old Monmouth Weekend doe, not have MacKenzie Museum on its list of sites to be open for tours, for May 4 and 5. “What can we do about this? Because we are willing to do something to make it viable again,” she asked. Gotto said he didn’t have any answers that evening but tasked Township Business Administrator Jeff Mayfield with coming up with a solution. “I wasn’t aware the building wasn’t open, but it needs to be,” Gotto said. “So Mr. Mayfield I think we’re probably at the point that if money is being spent to maintain the building and it currently just was, I think it’s about time to figure out what’s going on. And find out why it’s not being utilized. I think it’s time for the admin and governing body to probably step in.” Gotto said that the museum was a township asset. The MacKenzie Museum dates to 1807-1855 and primarily was a miller’s house centuries ago.

Freehold Regional School Budget Hearingdistricts would be $132.3 million. The budget is within the 2 percent cap on the tax levy, said the superintendent. Last year’s budget was $201.9 million, a tax levy totaling $129.73 million. The 2016-17 budget includes $52.88 million in state aid, where last year it was $51.45 million. The district is also using less of its surplus, at $11.65 million, after using $12.17 million in surplus as revenue last year. The public hearing is at 8 p.m. April 25 in the district’s administration building at 11 Pine Street, Englishtown.

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By Shawn Smith HOWELL – Merrick Farm in Farmingdale has a fundraiser behind it, in an attempt to restore operations for a farm-to-table project with Marilyn Schlossbach. Schlossbach, owner of five dining locations along the Jersey Shore, as well as a hospitality company, began “Regrowing Merrick Farm” on the crowdfunding website Barnraiser. The focus of the fundraiser is to raise $20,000 so the farm can reestablish daily operations and continue to provide the com-munity with local, organic produce. Along with reestablishing the farm, the fundraiser is an effort to create a farm-to-table initiative. Schlossbach also said she would fortify the farm’s business by purchasing seasonal items to serve on the menus at all five of her restaurants. During the first phase of the project, the proj-ect will refurbish the greenhouse structures,

HOWELL – Ramtown School, alongside its PTO and student council, will host a school-wide “Make a Difference Day,” April 22 this year. The day focuses on the importance of philanthropic opportunities for students and staff. Efforts focus on the project H2O For Life, which is a fundraiser for Kyere Pri-mary School in Uganda. Specifically, the

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Mon-mouth County SPCA with the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital will host its annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The price to participate is $25 per dog, as part of the fundraiser that day. This event makes 22 years of “Paws

HOWELL – The next meeting of the Women of Words Book Club will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. on April 27 at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. The book club meets every fourth Wednesday of the month when the library is open, except November and December. For April, the club will discuss “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. Set in

Merrick Farm Has Fundraiser Behind It

which were damaged during Superstorm Sandy, and upgrade field equipment used to prepare and plant in the fields, Schlossbach said. Originally called Apply Blossom Farm, Merrick Farm was started before the Ameri-can Revolution when the first orchards were planted, according to Barnraiser. After the Great Depression and World War, the farm began raising and selling turkeys during the holidays to local families. Between the 1920s and into the 1980s, the farm processed and delivered fresh prod-ucts, including milk and dairy products, throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, according to Barnraiser. In 1991, stewardship of the farm fell to Keymer, a third-generation farmer at Merrick, with the site becoming certified organic. For the barnraiser page, visit barnraiser.us/projects/regrowing-merrick-farm.

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare, located at 175 Bartley Road, will host a free seminar on osteoporosis on April 28 at 5:30 p.m. Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bone and may cause it to break. It affects men and women of all races. It is possible to prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones. Find out about symptoms, prevention and much more at our presentation. This informative presentation by Barnabas

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initiative will promote several important values relative to “paying it forward” and making a difference for other adults and children to improve their overall quality of life. The efforts have a fundraising page be-hind it to solicit donations: crowdrise.com/ramtown-elementary-school-fundrais-er-for-kyere-primary-school.

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HOWELL – Camp Invention, the nation’s summer enrichment day camp program, supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, is coming to Middle School North the week of August 8. For students entering grades one through six, Camp Invention is a weeklong adven-ture that will turn the summer from ordi-nary to extraordinary through hands-on problem solving, using science, technol-ogy, engineering and mathematics. Camp Invention provides an opportunity for inventive young minds to exercise their creativity and use their imagination in ways they don’t normally get to in the classroom. Program participants do not realize they are learning and developing new skills as they build prototypes, take things apart, explore different types of technology and so much more. “We are thrilled to offer Camp Invention to our students for the fourth year,” said Alice Opperman, director of curriculum for Emerson Public Schools. “The hands-on curriculum helps to further insert curi-osity into a child’s everyday lifestyle. As the need for skilled STEM professionals increases, we believe we are setting our

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students up for success by offering pro-grams like Camp Invention.” This year’s Camp Invention curriculum is called “Epic,” inspired by some of our nation’s most brilliant minds including experienced educators, Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame and developed in partnership with the Unit-ed States Patent and Trademark Office. “Epic” features hands-on modules like CrickoBot, where campers construct and personalize a DIY solar-powered cricket and a unique habitat; Epic Park, where campers work in teams to design an eco-adventure park; I Can Invent: Maker Studio, where campers brainstorm product ideas and build original prototypes using real tools and components found in every-day devices and The Lab: Where Pigs Fly, where children can discover the science of slime, demolition, electronic sound, giant squid and coding. Local programs are facilitated and taught by educators who reside and teach in the community. Camp Invention serves more than 94,000 students every year through nearly 1,400 camps across the nation. For additional information or to find the nearest location for registration, visit campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332.

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – The award-winning cheerlead-ers from Howell High School’s competitive cheer squads were recognized for another successful season, with honors from the mayor and township council. The presentation took place at the first April meeting of the township council. “We have the pleasure of recognizing a group of young ladies who have worked very hard and who have once again repre-sented Howell Township as best of the best,” said Mayor Bill Gotto. “You’re recognized amongst your peers, got to have a little fun and travel and competed and did very well.” The township council meeting was packed

Council Honors Cheerleaderswith the cheerleaders and their families. Each cheerleader received a proclamation bearing their name. “I want to thank your parents, I know how much time and dedication it takes to get these girls to where they are,” said the mayor. A parade leading the cheerleaders to the council meeting was met with applause. The Howell Police department and various fire squads escorted in the parade. After posing with their resolution, the cheerleaders lead a cheer in a circular forma-tion: “Howell Rebels, best of Jersey Shore!” they cheered. “We’re everything and more! What! Rebels!”

FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale Recreation Commission announced that in May Farmingdale will become “Pinkingda-le,” that is, the town will “go pink” to raise awareness about breast health. For the entire month of May, Farmingdale will participate in the Paint The Town Pink incentive. The Recreation Commission is partnering with Meridian Health to raise

Farmingdale To Go Pinkawareness about breast health. All businesses and community organiza-tions can participate in this incentive, and private homes can also be decorated for the month. The commission has been handing out kits to businesses that register. To participate, message the commission on Facebook or call 732-938-4077.

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ASBURY PARK – On May 15, visit the House of Independents for the “Eastside Westside” fundraiser for The American Poetry Theater. The event will feature music, theater and poetry from the local community. The House of Independents is located at 572 Cookman Ave. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at houseofindependents.com.

MONMOUTH COUNTY - The Shrews-bury Chorale will hold its annual giant in-door garage sale on April 30 from 9 .a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 103 Monmouth Rd., Oakhurst. There will be hundreds of items for sale, including homemade baked goods. Come shop at this multi-family sale. For information, call 732-747-1362, visit shrewsburychorale.org or email [email protected].

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Mon-mouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has partnered with the Foodbank of Mon-mouth and Ocean Counties once again to make a difference and to collect food for the FoodBank. Non-perishable, protein-rich foods are perfect for donation. The FoodBank rec-ommends items such as macaroni and cheese, pasta, powdered milk, dry beans, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, salad dressings, peanut butter, jelly, puddings, fruit juice and canned tuna fish, chicken, corned beef hash or salmon. You can help by making a food donation at a county branch library or at another county location this month. The county locations are: Belford Ferry Terminal, Belford section of Middle-town;County Agricultural Building, Free-hold Twp.; County Connection Office, Neptune, County Election office, 300 Halls Mills Road, Freehold Twp.; County Fire Academy, Rt. 33, Freehold Twp.; County Health Department, Rt. 9, Freehold Twp.; County Public Works Complex, Freehold Twp.; Hall of Records, Freehold Borough; Human Services Building, Freehold Twp.; Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Cen-ter, Howell; Longstreet Farm Visitor Center, Holmdel; Sheriff’s Public Safety Center, 2500 Kozloski Rd., Freehold Twp. and Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft. This is the county’s fifth consecutive April food drive. This year’s goal is to collect more than 12,000 pounds of non-perishable food. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders asks for renewed donations and assistance to once again make a big impact in defeating hunger in Monmouth County.

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By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – At its early April meeting, the mayor and council began issuing several proclamations to recognize the month of April. They included: National Library Week and Public Safety Telecommunications Weeks, both of which are respectively April 10 to 16. April as Autism Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The proclamations began the April 4 regular meeting of the Howell Township Council.

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Since the Free-hold Regional High School District did not use all of the allotted snow days in this year’s school calendar, schools will now be closed on May 27. The Friday closure creates an extra-long Memorial Day weekend. For more information or the entire school calendar, visit frhsd.com.

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Jersey Central Power and Light is continuing its 2016 tree trimming program to help maintain proper clearances around electrical equipment and help prevent tree-related damage. The work is part of JCP&L’s approximately $28 mil-lion tree trimming program scheduled for this year along some 3,400 miles of JCP&L lines across its 13-county service area in northern and central New Jersey. “Tree trimming played an important role in the greatly enhanced service reliability our customers experienced over the past two years,” said Anthony Hurley, JCP&L vice president of Operations. “In 2015, we saw an 11 percent decrease in tree-related outages compared to the previous year. It’s important that we continue implementing tree trimming practices that help reduce the frequency and duration of power outages.” JCP&L’s tree trimming program is con-ducted by certified forestry contractors under the company’s direction. As part of the notification process, JCP&L works with municipalities to inform them of vegetation management schedules. In addition, customers living in areas along company rights-of-way are notified prior to work being performed. To further decrease tree-related outages, JCP&L’s foresters also are working to educate residents who live near company equipment about the impor-tance of properly maintaining the trees on their own property. During April, forestry contractors are doing tree work in Monmouth County in-cluding: Aberdeen Township, Allenhurst,

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HOWELL – The Cornerstone Calvary Chapel, located at 6550 Rt. 9, is offering a new bible study group. Beginning May 3 at 7 p.m., for 10 weeks, the bible study group will be offered at The Discipleship House, located at 189 19th Ave, Brick. This group is for women who are seeking forgiveness and healing from the devastating effects caused by abortion. Providing a con-fidential and condemnation-free setting for women to share their experiences and grieve over their losses is the vision of the group. The hope is that each participant will grow in her understanding of the power of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and the freedom found in the promised abundant life. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Johnson at 732-948-3809. To sign-up, send an email to Jen at [email protected].

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RED BANK – Phoenix Productions will present its revival of Disney’s Broadway musical, “The Little Mermaid” at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for a two-week-end run beginning April 29. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson clas-sic story, “The Little Mermaid” was turned into a Disney feature film, and then into a hit Broadway show. It tells the fishy fable about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find love. It is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages with irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Featured in the cast are Cat Tierney of Princeton in the role of Ariel, Matthew Giove of Hazlet as the dashing Prince Eric, Victoria Keiser of Hazlet as the evil Ursala and David Fusco of Howell as King Triton. Performances will be on Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., concluding its run on May 8. Tickets are available at the Count Basie box office at 99 Monmouth St. in Red Bank, by phone at 732-842-9000, or online at countbasietheatre.org. Phoenix Productions is a non-profit commu-nity theatre organization that has produced more than a hundred full-scale revivals of Broadway musicals since 1988. For more information on Phoenix Productions or upcoming shows, visit phoenixredbank.com.

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and unique architecture,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission, coordinator of the weekend event. “The sites on the tour are generally operated independently of one another, but for two days the entrance fees are waived and the hours of operation are the same at these historic gems.” The Weekend in Monmouth tour sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 30 and noon to 5 p.m. on May 1, unless other-wise noted. Five sites have been added to the 2016 Weekend in Old Monmouth tour: Allentown Presbyterian Church, Montrose Schoolhouse in Colts Neck, Parker Homestead in Little Silver and St. Peter’s Church in Freehold Borough. The self-guided tour has recommended routes that guide history buffs travel by foot, bicycle or car to the various locations. So, start planning your route by previewing the tour sites on the county’s website at visit-monmouth.com. In mid-April, the 2016 detailed tour book and tour map will be available on the Mon-mouth County website. On the tour dates, each tour stop will also have maps and book-lets available. For more information, email [email protected].

HOWELL – The Adelphia Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Bowling Fund-raiser on April 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Howell Lanes, 1002 Route 9. It will cost $15 per person for two games, shoe rental, two slices of pizza and unlimited soda and water.

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Full Time Housekeeper – We have an immediate need for FT Housekeeper/Floor Person who will be responsible for stripping and waxing floors, shampooing rugs, and general cleaning duties. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay based on experience. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to [email protected]. (t/n)

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PT Book Keeper – Growing Healthcare company in Ocean County is looking for a PT bookkeeper to work 2-3 days a week. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and very analytical in looking at reconciling General Ledger accounts. A summary of list of duties include but not are limited to GL Reconciliation, data entry, customer service, journal entries, account analysis, and assist with payroll and ap. Send Confidential Resumes to [email protected]. EOE. (t/n)

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We are looking for Dynamic Certi-fied Home Health Aides (CHHA) - In the Howell, Lakewood, Brick, Jack-son and Freehold area. Paid vacation. Paid training. Please call today to set up an interview. 732-530-3636. (18)

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Estate Sale - Kitchen items, lug-gage, linens, recliner sofa, chairs, 3 dining room tables, including buffet, china closet. Clothing, tools, garage items, decorative wall items, pictures, nic-naks, some baby items. Everything must go. Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1805 Yorktowne Blvd. Toms River. (18)

Sale 55+ Cedar Glen West - Two bedroom, one bath. Recently re-modeled interior. 314-562-5362. [email protected]. (21)

Jackson - Perfect for contractors. Heated spaces 400sq ft - 2300sq ft. Low rents. Close to major highways. George 908-413-1555. (21)

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Reduce Waste, Learn Backyard Compostingregistration is required. To reserve one of the limited seats, call 732-683-8686, ext. 6721 or download the registration form from the recycling section of the County Reclamation Center’s webpage at visitmon-mouth.com. “Many residents want to do their part in preserving the environment, yet they strug-gle with how to reduce household waste,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso, liaison to the County’s Reclama-tion Center. “The Backyard Composting program is helpful for those residents who

are seeking guidance and provides not only direction, but also the opportunity to pur-chase a bin for composting at home.” Participants may purchase an Earth Machine backyard composting bin at the session for $35. Payment must be by a check made payable to “Monmouth County Grant Fund.” If you already compost and would like to purchase an Earth Machine backyard com-post bin, you may do so for $35 at one of the five towns that have partnered with the county to expand composting opportunities

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HOWELL – Rummikub is played every Monday beginning at 10 a.m. Bingo is played on Monday afternoons beginning at 1:15 p.m. Pokeno games are held on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. All games are offered at the Howell Senior Center. Reg-istration is required. Call 732-938-4500, ext. 2550 for more information. Aerobic-type exercise classes are held at the Howell Senior Center from 11 to 11:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednes-day. Chair yoga classes are held every

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Stacie A. Brustman, Esq. of R.C. Shea & AssociatesWorkers’ Compensation Checklist

The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act allows for numerous benefits should you sustain an injury out of and in the course of your employment. Please allow this article to provide you with a checklist to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law. Did you report your accident or injury to your employer? By statute you are provided a short period of time to actually notify your employer of the injury. The most restrictive notice requirement is applied when a hernia is alleged, as you have only 48 hours to report this. Although other accidents and injuries allow for more leniency, as you may be entitled to medical treatment, all injuries should be reported as soon as possible. Have you sought medical treatment? After providing notice to your employer that you have sustained an injury, you should seek medical attention immediately, should same be necessary. The longer that one waits to request medical treatment, the harder it will be to causally connect the injury to the incident at work. In addition, injuries often respond better to appropriate medical treatment provided in a reasonable time, rather than allowing the injury to worsen before attempting treatment. Has your employer notified the workers’ compensation insurance carrier? This is im-portant so that you are provided with a claim number to provide to medical providers to insure payment on your behalf. Also, although you provide notice to your employer, future endeavors relative to the claim will be more efficiently completed if the carrier is imme-diately put on notice. Has your employer or its workers’ com-pensation insurance carrier provided you with a medical professional with whom to seek medical treatment? On some occasions, the employer may indicate that you should seek treatment and bring the employer any outstanding medical bills. This is contrary to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act and usually signifies that the carrier has

not yet been notified. It is important that you understand that the employer, through its carrier, has the right to choose the physicians from whom you receive medical treatment for compensable injuries. A physician you choose, with the intention of providing bills to the employer, is not authorized and may not be recognized by the carrier in the future. Is the physician with whom you are treating providing you with reasonable and necessary medical treatment? It is important that you provide the authorized medical professional with all of your medical complaints that are related to the compensable injury, and that all of those complaints are addressed by that physician. Are you receiving temporary disability benefits through the workers’ compensation carrier for 70 percent of your standard average weekly wage? This is required in the event that the authorized physician indicates that you are temporary totally disabled, or able to return to modified duty which cannot be accommodated by your employer. Temporary disability through your employer is not the same as disability through the state and does not need to be applied for. In the event that you are instructed to apply for disability through the state, you are not getting the benefit as provided by statute. After completion of your medical treatment and temporary disability benefits, have you received compensation for the permanent disability arising out of your compensable injury? If you have received benefits, have you contacted an attorney to determine whether these benefits are consistent with the injury and disability you sustained? Although this checklist may not be com-prehensive, it is a starting point to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law. Should any of the above not be consistent with the benefits you are receiving, there are actions that may be taken by an attorney to bring your matter before the court so that the issues may be resolved.


Business Profile

By Tom Geoffroy Spend a few moments with Al Reiser, president and owner of A&A Cabinets and you will see: this man is passionate about what he does. With his quick smile and disarming personality, you understand why he is so successful. Al loves his business and he loves people too. A&A Cabinets has been the company of choice for hundreds of satisfied cus-tomers for over a decade. After spending a few years learning the business while working for a large corpo-rate leader in the re-facing and cabinetry industry, Al realized he could do a better job at a much better price if he launched out on his own. That was the birth of A&A Cabinets. Named after him and his father, Albert, Al’s mentor, A&A Cabinets had its start in the back of his brother’s panel shop in Bayville. After humble beginnings, Al built his business to a success-ful, efficient cabinet building enterprise others look at with envy. The secret to

success for A&A Cabinets is the dedication and work ethic of its founder. Doing the job right the first time has caused the favorable reviews of A&A Cabinets’ clientele. “It is much more cost effective to do the job right than going back to fix a problem,” according to Al.

“The customer is happy and it helps the bottom line.” Seeing Al Reiser at work brings visions of the pink rabbit that keeps “going and going and going!” Al prides himself in his excel-lent customer service and quick turnaround time for every job. In most cases, a potential customer can call for information, and on the same day have a visit from the owner and a price quote to do the job. Since A&A Cabinets has their own shop they can make their own doors so there is no wasting time ordering products from outside sup-pliers. There is better qual-ity control and in the event of design changes or minor repairs; they are taken care of quickly. Al oversees the whole job from start to fin-

ish. If everything goes right you could have your entire kitchen done within a week with the on site installation taking only one day. That is excellent service! There is nothing more frustrating than to hire a contractor only to wait for them to show up or call you back. That will not happen when you call A&A Cabinets. Al is sensitive to people’s lives and does not want to put them out or inconvenience them at all. Al Reiser has built a reputation for being punc-tual and he always goes above and beyond what is promised and expected. He knows how important it is to finish a kitchen cabinet job in a timely fashion. Not only does it need to be done quickly and professionally but no job is complete until the mess is cleaned up. When A&A Cabinets finishes a job, the customer thinks they have stepped into “Mr. Clean’s Kitch-en.” They always leave the place better than they found it. You can trust A&A to do what they say they

will do, and when they say they will do it. A&A Cabinets has built a reputation for quality work at an affordable price.

Since the client is always happy, they continue to speak highly of the job well done to all of their family and friends. It is not unusual for A&A Cabinets to work on several kitch-ens and bathrooms in one neighborhood. In one in-stance, after doing work for a school, Al found himself in the kitchens of the principal, and several school person-nel. This has happened on many occasions. This kind of advertising is what makes A&A Cabinets the business of choice for cab-inets in kitchens and baths. Al will go on about 500 appointments a year and do about 150 jobs a year. That is a successful record that would make any small business proud. While A&A Cabinets is a full service company, they have found a niche in cabinet re-facing. Custom cabinets can be made, and A&A has done that kind of new work, howev-er, for that just-like-new look, at an affordable price, re-facing is the way to go. After making and installing new doors, re-facing bases and replacing counter tops, adding customized han-dles, and new hardware and draw slides, an old Al Reiser, president and owner of A&A Cabinets, delivers service with a smile.

At A&A Cabinets, the owner doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty.

out-dated kitchen or bath-room is transformed into the modern era at a fraction of the cost. Al says, “I experience my own version of extreme makeover every time I transform a kitchen into a customer’s dream come true.” If you are thinking about redoing your kitchen or bath, A&A Cabinets is the vendor to call. With a hard-working dedicated staff and an owner who takes a hands on approach to busi-ness, you cannot go wrong. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing according to Mr. Reiser.

“People to people contact is what I love,” says Al. The personal touch is so rare these days. It is nice to know there are still small businesses that thrive be-cause of exceptional quality and customer care. A&A Cabinets has a man-ufacturing facility in Lake-wood, and Al will see you in your own home to show you samples of what he can offer you. You can make an appointment by calling 732-370-6888. Also, please visit them online at aacabinetsnj.com. Don’t be surprised when the owner answers and you have an appointment the same day.

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By Wolfgang Puck “What’s the secret...?” Those words begin so many of the questions people ask me in my restaurants, or when they meet me in public. It sometimes feels to me as if everyone believes there’s some spe-cial storehouse of magical knowledge locked away somewhere, and only professional chefs have the key. To tell you the truth, there really are “secrets” that chefs know. But it’s not necessarily because they have been initiated into a magical society, like some sort of culinary version of Hog-warts from the Harry Potter stories. Over the many years all of us who make our livings in the kitchen spend preparing thousands upon thousands of meals every year, we simply learn what works best to transform food into something amazing: commonly available ingredients that, alone or in combination, can brighten or deepen flavor; cooking techniques that am-plify taste, texture or color; and even special tools that make cooking easier and the results better. Real magic starts to happen when two or more secrets, often very simple ones, join together. That’s certainly the case in the following recipe for my version of one of the most popular side dishes there is: mashed potatoes. The secrets begin with the potatoes themselves. Though you can make mashed potatoes with ordinary rus-sets, I love to use the now widely available Yukon Gold variety for their naturally rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture. Next comes the way I cook them. While I cut them into relatively even pieces that will cook through in the same time, those pieces aren’t too small because they’d absorb more water. Who wants watery potatoes? For that same reason, after they’re just tender enough to pierce easily, I immediately drain them and return them to the pan to dry out over low heat for a few minutes. Then comes the mashing itself, and my big secret here is that I don’t mash them - I rice them. A ricer is a simple, inexpensive tool that looks a little like a giant nutcracker. I press the soft potatoes - and the whole garlic cloves I cook with them for more fla-vor - through tiny holes that turn the potatoes into tiny rice-like particles. However, if you don’t have a ricer you can use a hand-held masher. The final trick won’t surprise you

at all: I enrich the puree with cream and butter. Sure, you could use milk, buttermilk or even nonfat milk, and they’ll still taste delicious. But every once in a while, your dietary needs allowing, maybe you can spend a few calories on a great yet simple feat of culinary sorcery.

CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Serves 4 1 3/4 pounds (875 g) Yukon Gold pota-toes, peeled, cut into halves or quartersKosher salt 3 large cloves garlic, peeled1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream Pinch nutmeg 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks, at room temperatureFreshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh chives or Italian pars-ley, for garnish Put the potatoes in a large saucepan. Add just enough cold water to cover them and season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Add the garlic and partially cover the pan. Cook until the potatoes are just tender when pierced with a wooden pick or the tip of a small, sharp knife, about 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander. Return them to the same pan. Place the pan over medium-low heat, partially cover, and leave until any excess water evaporates and the potatoes are dry, shaking the pan or stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Bring the cream to a simmer in a heavy small saucepan. Meanwhile, working in batches, rice the potatoes and garlic back into the same pan you cooked them in. (Or use a hand-held masher, mashing the potatoes and garlic in the pan.) Add the nutmeg to the potatoes. Place the pan over low heat. A little at a time, stir in the hot cream and about half of the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm. Put the remaining butter in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, watching carefully to avoid burning, until it turns a nut-brown, 3 to 4 min-utes. Meanwhile, transfer the potatoes to a heated serving bowl and make ridges in the surface with the moist-ened bowl of a serving spoon. Drizzle the surface of the potatoes with the brown butter, garnish with chives and serve immediately.

The Secret To Making Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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