2017-04-08 - The Southern Ocean Times

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–Photos by Chris Lundy Ongoing construction at Cornerstone, a Lacey development near the Garden State Parkway.

By Chris Lundy LACEY – As homes are starting to be filled and more built, officials said a new development of 118 apartment units on Lacey Road will not greatly impact the area.

The Cornerstone at Lacey is technically on Gary Smith Way, but w ill be k now n

more as the spot between the municipal building and the Garden State Parkway.

It is being billed as a green, income-restricted community. There will be one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes. There will also be a clubhouse with computer work stations

and a fitness center, a children’s tot lot, barbecue and picnic area, and half-court basketball.

“We are excited to br i ng h ig h- end i ncome-restricted apartments to our community,” said Ed Walters, Jr.,

president and founder of Barnegat-based Walters Group in a press release. “By diversifying the area’s housing infrastructure, we increase the inventory of quality rental housing (Officials - See Page 5)

Plenty Of Easter Egg Hunts Hopping Your Way

OCEAN COUNTY – Whether you are digging in the sand, poking between the grass or hunting with a flashlight, there’s Easter eggs to find. Here’s a calendar of some local Easter egg hunt events for the coming weeks, so grab your basket and get hunting. Or, if you care to dine alongside the Easter Bunny,

check out this list of breakfasts and have some fun.

The following are different egg hunts and Easter Bunny breakfasts in the local area: April 8 Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast, St Andrew’s Un it e d Met ho d ist C hu r ch in Toms River, 9 to 11 a.m.

Lunch with the Easter Bunny, Manchester Volunteer Fire Company, 545 Commonwealth Blvd., 12 to 3 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Veterans Park in Berkeley, 1 p.m. Bring a basket for eggs.

Easter Egg Hunt, John F. Patrick Sports Complex in Lakewood (Hunts - See Page 5)

| April 8, 2017

Beach Haven West Residents Continue Push For Community Center

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Some Beach Haven West residents came to the Tow n s h i p C o u n c i l meeting on March 28 to figure out when and why governing body members changed their mind about whether to have a community center in their section of town.

After the Mill Creek Community Center was left unusable by Superstorm Sandy, local officials pledged to rebuild it. The site was cleared, and some planning was done. However, when

the town received money for a community center, they opted on other spots closer to the center of town. Officials have given two reasons for this. Federal money could not be spent on Mill Creek Road because it is in a flood zone. So federal money went into building the new community center on East Bay Avenue that opened at the end of last year. Actor Alec Baldwin donated $250,000, which the town used to purchase from the school district (Center - See Page 4)

Stafford Budget Might See Increase

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – If the budget that was introduced is approved at the end of the month, the average resident in town would see an increase of about $41.70 in municipal taxes.

The total budget would be $45,683,229, up $1,386,367 from last year’s $44,296,862.

The amount to be raised by taxes would be $35,147,639, up $1,091,702 from last year’s $34,055,937.

The tax rate would be 90.1 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, an increase of 1.6 cents from last year’s 88.5 cents. For the average (Budget - See Page 12)

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Continued From Page 1 a building adjacent to Bay Avenue referred to as the Pine Street building.

Beach Haven West residents were promised they would get the community center back again. However, after several public arguments, the governing body decided to hold off on any construction until a needs assessment would be done to determine what the recreation needs are of the entire town, and what should ultimately be done in that spot.

The most recent argument centered around whether a community center at that spot would have a full kitchen, and the costs associated with that.

Frances Kosa, a resident of Beach Haven

West, questioned how it got to this point when for years, they were promised a community center on Mill Creek. She said she was surprised to hear that the township was going to stop work on it. She heard this from a council meeting, rather than a member of the governing body coming to Beach Haven West to tell them.

“We got to this point partly because of misinformation and lack of communication. The message has changed several times,” she said.

As far as she had known, the town and Beach Haven West were still working together toward a goal. “We thought we were going to meet again. You decided we weren’t going to meet again.”

Now, there is sectionalism in town, she said.

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ing them for wanting the center.

“People complain about coming out to Mill Creek Road,” she said, noting the 25 mph speed limit and the issues of Route 72. “We live with it every day.”

Mayor John Spodofora said that in the beginning, rebuilding Mill Creek was the best choice. “We did say we were going to build a community center,” he agreed. “That’s what we were dealing with at the time.”

However, buying Pine Street was a better investment, $225,000 versus roughly $1.5 million.

“We were going to build over there,” he said. “We couldn’t get a consensus of Beach Haven West. You guys were never happy with anything that was presented to you.”

He asked which location was the most convenient for the entire town, suggesting that the answer is the East Bay Avenue location.

Mill Creek could not be used in the case of another storm.

“You shouldn’t have promised,” Kosa said.

“Fair enough,” Spodofora replied.

Spodofora repeated that the governing body has not decided that there will not be a Mill Creek building. They are just holding off until more information comes in.

Councilman William Fessler explained his change of heart in the matter. He, too, had wanted Mill Creek rebuilt. He had suggested to the Beach Haven West residents to create a petition to show that they want that community center. However, since then, he has changed his mind.

“Why spend money on another building?” he asked.

“I agree with you that we made that commit-

ment,” he said of the promise to rebuild at Mill Creek. However, the new building is gorgeous and people seem happy with it. If Pine Street and Bay Avenue buildings are not enough, then the governing body will re-assess it.

Kosa took issue with the surprise announcement that the governing body was stopping work on it. She said it could have been communicated better.

Spodofora agreed, noting that there has been antagonism from both sides.

“It doesn’t need to be this contentious,” he said.

Beach Haven West resident Jeanine Sciglitano asked what kind of research was being done to determine whether an additional community center is needed.

Spodofora said there was a preliminary needs assessment. This was an initial estimation based on a list of all organizations that use facilities, when they meet, how often, and the number of people at events. Now, the township is recording the real time statistics of these organizations in action.

Dawn Papatheodorou, president of the Beach Haven West Civic Association, said that people buy into a community based on the amenities. When those amenities are taken away, then it hurts the quality of life for those residents.

“It’s like you put a stake in our heart,” she said. “You guys have all been lying to us for the last four and a half years.”

Several members of the governing body mentioned that boat ramps might be a good option for that space.

Sciglitano said it would be a bad idea because of the additional traffic it would bring.

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nearby residents express concern about the impact that the development would have, including additional children in the school system.

Lacey Superintendent Craig Wigley said the developers have been in communication with the district. “The management has been very easy to work with so far.”

He said the district keeps an eye on developments but this one is not going to see a huge drain on resources. The elementary students would likely go to Cedar Creek Elementary.

“We don’t anticipate much of an impact,” he said. There will be a percentage of residents there who are already enrolled in Lacey schools.

There could be a maximum of 123 children in the 118-unit development.

However, this figure of 123 assumes several things. It assumes one child in every two-bedroom unit, and two children in every three-bedroom unit. This also would be assuming that every unit is fully maximized. It also assumes that these would be children moving to Lacey, and not school-aged children who have been in Lacey schools all along. It also assumes that every child would be school aged, as opposed to toddlers and graduates. So, generally speaking, there could be far fewer new children joining the district.

The income restriction means that the renters will have to make less than 60 percent of the county’s median income, the company said. The highest rent, for a three-bedroom apartment, is $1,235, and includes water, sewer, and trash removal.

The units range from 835 square feet for a one-bedroom to 1,247 square feet for a three-bedroom. Ten units will be designed for special needs households.

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Boardwalk Easter Egg Hunt, Point Pleasant Beach. Age groups will be: 0-4 year-olds on the beach in front of the Aquarium, 5-6 & 7-8 years on the beach in front of Frank’s Fun Center, 9-10 years on the beach in front of the A musement Park. Limit 3 eggs per child; please no digging utensils. 1 p.m., rain or shine.

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Continued From Page 1 for people from all walks of life, including young families, people on fixed incomes, and our community’s essential service workers.”

According to the builder, Sandy-impacted families will be given priority.

The first phase is underway. The second phase is expected to begin in mid-November.

As of mid-March, there were six units occupied, said Melissa DeMayo, director of property management for Walters Homes.

There will be 70 units in the f irst phase, consisting of 13 one-bedroom, 43 two-bedroom, and 14 three-bedroom homes. The second phase will have 8 one-bedroom, 28 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom units.

The state urges mixed bedroom counts in developments for more variety, she said.

They have had no problem filling the waiting list, she said. Some of the list have come from Lacey. Others have come from other towns in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

The development is set off from Lacey Road a bit, but they likely won’t be making a left out of the development to go east on Lacey Road. Instead, they would be going through back roads behind the municipal building to the traffic signal at Manchester Avenue.

Committeeman Gary Quinn said the development company has paid for certain roadway improvements, including a lighted walking path leading from the development to Gille Park.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Governor Christie Underfunds Pensions In Budget Chris Christie’s eighth budget has a lot in common with his first one. As in 2010, schools are being robbed of resources, pensions are underfunded and the governor is pointing fingers instead of taking responsibility. The only difference this time is that the mess he has made of New Jersey’s budget will be someone else’s responsibility this time next year.

For the eighth year in a row, Christie has contributed far less than the state’s required share of pension funding. His self-serving and misleading boasts about the partial contribution he has proposed is designed to distract from the fact that he ignored his own law that would have had us at full funding already. Instead, he is contributing only half of what he promised in 2011 and what is required by that law. That missing amount, the Christie Gap, means that the state will end up paying billions more in the long run to meet its legal obligations.

Given his track record on pension funding, we have many reasons to question the governor’s proposal to

transfer the State Lottery to the pension fund, including how the stated $13 billion value was determined and who has ultimate responsibility for future lottery revenues.

As more information becomes available regarding this proposal, NJEA will have its independent actuarial consultant review the details before taking a position. What we know already is that this does not appear to generate any additional revenue. Regardless of whether or not that plan is implemented, it is going to take a sustained commitment to full annual funding to make up for the many years that the state badly neglected its obligations.

With this budget, Chris Christie’s New Jersey dismal legacy is set. He will leave with schools suffering, a pension system in crisis, and working families struggling to make ends meet. His economic agenda has been good for corporations and the very wealthiest New Jersey residents, but at a terrible cost to the rest of the state.

Wendell Steinhauer NJEA President

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Letters To The Editor Judge Them On The Content Of Their Character I’m responding to a letter from Gubernatorial Candidate Lisa McCormick in the February 25 publication of The Times.

I question her saying the State is run by an “old boys club” because we have more male than female legislators.

Her saying “we should fight nonstop for the things we care about” should extend to men as well as women.

Let’s stop the gender and party affiliation nonsense, Lisa, and focus on proposals for running an efficient government that respects all taxpayers and base our votes on those aspects rather than on the gender of a candidate.

Beatrice Humphris Toms River

PARCC Has Too Much Power In Schools I attended the Brick Board of Education meeting in February and heard the “Curriculum Report” given by the curriculum specialist and the interim superintendent. I write now to share how sickened I was at how much of the curriculum is affected by how children perform on the PARCC tests.

The areas in which our children need improvement dictate the professional development training our teachers receive, what textbooks are purchased, and which curriculum specialists focus on. My own experience was similar. When working in Trenton and New Brunswick, I only attended the professional development training offered by my districts. Now, since I operate my own home-based preschool, I have the freedom to choose my own trainings.

I have discovered that there are

Letters The Editor endless opportunities toTo learn placing them with solar panels increasing demands of just more about how to be a better teacher. We can attend conferences based on specialty, interests, grade level, or weaknesses. At these trainings, teachers can connect directly with the writers of child development books and better understand their messages. Because I can select my own training, the meaning, connection, and understanding I receive from training have all vastly improved.

It is my sincere hope that the Brick BOE, and boards statewide, would choose to not allow PARCC results to dictate professional development training mandates. The entire community would benefit from allowing teachers and staff to attend high quality professional development training that they have chosen. People are motivated to learn about subjects that interest them (or vexes them). If we allow teachers’ strengths to flourish, the quality of education will only improve.

Please allow curriculum specialists, teachers, and principals to have the autonomy to decide their own professional futures.

Jessica Clayton Candidate for Brick Board of Education

Solar Energy V. The Environment Recently there have been a number of articles in one of the local area’s major, daily newspaper relative to “green energy,” and more specifically, solar energy.

The columns were quite thought provoking and certainly deserve additional discussion. Several have entailed the building of a “solar farm” at the Great Adventure theme park which; at this time, is currently on hold pending litigation. It will require clear cutting; i.e., removing all the trees on 90 acres and re-

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which will, ostensibly, provide 21 megawatts of electric. A second “solar farm” has been proposed on the Navy’s Earl Ammunition Dump property in Colts Neck/ Tinton Falls. It will require the clear cutting of 227 acres and the solar energy realized would be approximately 33 megawatts. We the public should each be asking ourselves the rhetorical question: “Is it environmentally beneficial to clear-cut forests to make way for massive “solar farms?” This is the fundamental question and the point of this letter: to simply bring attention to the great destruction which will be brought upon two very large tracts (a total of 317 acres) of forested, environmentally beneficial tracts of land to generate a relatively very small amount of electric power, about 53 megawatts. To put this in perspective, Oyster Creek generating station, by today’s standards, is a relatively small base load generating station producing approximately 650 megawatts; twelve times more than the above two solar farms combined. For the uninitiated, a base load generating station is one that remains “on line” 24 hours a day, seven days a weekday, rain or shine. Whether a base load generating station is nuclear or fossil fueled is completely irrelevant for the purpose of the topic of this letter.

According to a Department of Energy website, in 2015 the federal government set a goal to increase its purchase of its electric consumption from all renewable energy sources to 30% by 2025.

Their goal is/was to have 20 percent of their total electric consumption to be from solar power sources. (Yes, the federal gov. keeps tract of this kind of information.) This goal implies that the federal government believes that much additional solar power will be available from the nation’s power grid. We citizens need to be enlightened as to how this will be possible given the continually increasing, insatiable, steady, 24-7 demand for electric power unless there is a massive increase in new “solar farms” across the entire United States. If it takes 300 plus acres to install enough solar panels to generate 53 megawatts, one twelfth the amount of one 650 megawatt generating station, how many acres of forests or otherwise productive land would be needed to be cut down or, in some other manner, be exploited to produce the same equivalent of one 650 megawatt base load station? As the human population increases, keeping up with individual

households will be a significant challenge to our nation’s energy policies, let alone the much greater demands of future new factories, office buildings and myriad of other high energy use buildings. (Imagine the electric bill of a hospital.) It is unlikely that increases in solar energy dedicated exclusively to the nation’s power grid will not be enough to even keep pace with the above noted household demand.

Are we as a country willing to sacrifice our forests and other environmentally productive lands to “solar farms?” There will have to be a limit on the potential environmental damage our citizens are willing to tolerate for every megawatt of solar energy realized.

Certainly some states have very large land areas that could be covered with large “solar farms” with minimal environmental damage.

In New Jersey this is not the case.

Open space in New Jersey is at a premium. Any proposals for installing solar panels (as well as wind generated electric power) should be very carefully weighed against the real potential harm or benefit they may do to the natural environment. “Politics” should not be a factor in decision to build or not build.

Be it known, the undersigned is fully supportive of well thought out green energy initiatives when A): they are environmentally sound; B): not an intrusion into the well-being or quality of life of others immediately affected and C): economically fair and feasible.

At this time, the preponderance of “roof top” solar panel arrays, as seen on many individual homes, would not be economical if it were not for federal government subsidies. As these subsidies disappear, as they already are, there may well be diminished incentive for more installations.

That would certainly be bad news for jobs; however, not necessarily bad news for environmental issues. One can’t have it entirely both ways. Creating jobs in the manufacturing and installation of the panels is important but the placement of the panels after they are made is equally important. No doubt there are many “technical” questions – both subjective and objective in nature beyond the scope of this letter. The subject deserves much rational thought and rational input (vs. emotional) as each individual “solar farm” proposal enters the public domain.

Jerry Beer Bayville

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

F ROM THE DESK OF THE M AYOR – By Beach Haven Mayor Nancy Taggart Davis

BEACH HAVEN – The Island is starting to come alive after a rather mild winter, and Beach Haven is buzzing with activity.

While many of you were working and traveling this winter, a lot of good things have happened in Beach Haven that we are all excited about.

We are delighted to announce that the Surfl ight Theater is scheduled to re-open this summer. Presently, artist and director, Steve Steiner is in New York City auditioning actors for a wide range of exciting plays starting in June. This summer’s plays will include Footloose,

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray, Disney’s Newsters, and Million Dollar Quartet. The Show Place, our favorite musical ice cream parlor, next door to the Surflight, should open as well.

The Lighthouse Film Festival will be back at the beginning of June.

Little Egg Harbor Inlet will be dredged allowing large yachts to get in and out of the Bay. This will be good for the Beach Haven Tuna and Marlin Tournament, which brings a lot of excitement into town.

The Borough has entered into an agreement with two

different consultants to help us revitalize our “Main Street”. We have started an Economic Redevelopment Committee and there now is a Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce. Beach Haven Future is still a vital part of our town; they are working hard to raise money to beautify the main business area.

The new borough hall is moving along at a rapid pace. By summer the exterior walls will be up and you will get an idea of how lovely it will look. We are planning on moving in this fall.

A lot is going on at Taylor Avenue. Butler Park is

becoming a go-to place.

We h ave ord e r e d new playground equipment for the children and bids are coming in to resurface the basketball court. Public Works has rebuilt the two small gazebos and we are moving forward on building, with the help of Jetty Life, a large pavilion there for events. We have a secret donor who is enabling us to create some shaded areas which will enhance the native garden.

We are working on many infrastructure issues such as drainage, street lighting, improving some of the roads via block grants and beach walkovers.

We have lots of activities planned for this summer such as beach yoga, festivals, concerts and craft markets in the parks. Walsh field will be busy with various sports camps. We are installing permanent pickle ball nets at Nelson Avenue.

We are hoping to build a floating dock at the end of Pearl Street to help people launch paddleboards, kayaks and canoes. We are considering revitalizing “Wednesdays are Fun Days”, allowing free access to the beaches, tennis courts and other facilities.

We are always open to fun new ideas so that Beach Haven remains the most

Mayor Nancy Taggart Davis fun spot on The Island.

Please remember that the Fire Company and the First Aid Squad are volunteer organizations. Do not forget to support them through active volunteerism or donations.

If you visit us this spring, you will see the buzz-new stores, new houses, and major renovations! And surfi ng is back, big time.

So let’s all get ready to welcome in Summer 2017.

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Call For Hearing On Domestic Violence Assessment Bill

NEW JERSEY – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have formally requested committee consideration of their legislation that would require the court to consider the results of a domestic violence assessment before dissolving a final restraining order when the defendant has two or more restraining orders against him.

The Ninth District dele g a t i o n’s l e g i s l a t i o n , S-257/A-1149, would establish a “domestic violence assessment” as an assessment performed by a psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or licensed professional counselor with the goal of determining the likelihood that the offender will commit future acts of violence, abuse, or other unacceptable behavior that could pose a threat to the victim, the victim’s family,

the victim’s property, or other person identified as being at risk. The defendant would be responsible for the cost of the assessment, which would be considered confidential.

The delegation made the following remarks on having their legislation posted for a public hearing: “Despite the considerable efforts of law enforcement and social programs staffed by dedicated personnel, the sad reality is, as statistics clearly show, domestic violence is still pervasive in our society.

“According to the most recent annual report on domestic violence in New Jersey, there were 62,055 domestic violence offenses reported by the police in 2014. Children were involved or present during 29 percent of all domestic violence offenses occurring that year.

“To better protect women and children, we are proposing to prevent restraining

orders from being dissolved by the courts when the defendant may still pose a danger to the victim who has sought protection under the law for their own safety or that of a loved one.

“Specifically, our legislation would codify factors currently considered by the court in determining whether a defendant, who has applied to dissolve a final order, has established requisite good cause.

“These factors include, but are not limited to, whether the victim voluntarily consents to dissolve the final order or if the victim fears the defendant. Additional factors of consideration would include the number of times the defendant has been convicted of contempt for violating the final order and whether the defendant has been involved in other violent acts with other persons.”

Presently, S-257 and A-1149 are waiting action by the Senate Judiciary Committee

and the Assembly Women and Children Committee, respectively.

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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in the state conference on March 23 and 24 in Cherry Hill. Twenty-two students from Southern Middle School and High School competed and earned a total of 21 medals, seven of which were first place Gold.

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Lacey High School Hosts The Mattress Fundraiser

LANOKA HARBOR – Lacey Township High School is hosting a unique event called “The Mattress Fundraiser” on May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lacey Township Middle School Cafetorium, 73 Haines Street. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit programs for band, choir and the performing arts.

The Lacey Township Middle School Cafetorium will be transformed into a showroom filled with over 20 beds of all sizes and styles. Name brands like Simmons Beautyrest, Symbol, Restonic and Malouf are available for up to 50 percent off retail prices.

The Mattress Fundraiser is quite possibly the most unique fundraising concept in a long time and is quickly gaining popularity across the country. Custom Fundraising Solutions, the company

behind the fundraiser, has given back over $20 million dollars to schools and other organizations across the country.

“The concept is unusual but one that absolutely works,” said Joe Matejka, founder of The Mattress Fundraiser. “One in ten people buy a new mattress every single year. We offer the community a quality product they need, at a great price and the best part is that every sale benefits the school.

Our one-day sale can help a group raise thousands of dollars.”

Stay on the lookout for yard signs in your area and the few lucky high school kids who get to wear the “mattress suit” while promoting the sale.

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Facebook Post With 55K Views Leads To Theft Arrest

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – On March 29, Stafford Police arrested a 48-year-old Toms River man who also has residence in the state of Tennessee. His arrest stemmed from an investigation that began on March 25 by Patrolman Michael Wade into the theft of an enclosed trailer from the property of Ocean International Market, 399 Route 9 North in Manahawkin.

Preliminary investigations led to Patrolman Wade securing video surveillance of the suspect and vehicle used in the commission of the theft.

From the video, Stafford Police were able to post three still photographs to its social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – with a request to identify the truck, the suspect or both. Fortunately, the truck was unique in that it was a very particular color – a bronze Ford F-350 full cab. The Facebook post alone received over 55,000 views.

At approximately 6:40 p.m. on March 29, Stafford Police received a tip from a resident who saw the post on Facebook. The resident reported that the vehicle was currently parked at the Wawa located on Route 9 North by Hilliard Boulevard.

Stafford Police Patrolman Chris Smith and his K9 partner Ollie responded and positive identification of the vehicle and suspect was made. The thief was placed under arrest without incident.

At headquarters, he was processed by Patrolman Wade and Detective Drew Smith. He was later released pending a future court date in Stafford Township Municipal Court and charged with third degree theft. The trailer was returned to its owners.

The men and women of the Stafford Township Police Department would like to take a moment to thank its residents and citizens who

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TUCKERTON – Celebrate April Arts at the Tuckerton Seaport.

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Borough Of Beach Haven Establishes Team To Boost Economic Development

BEACH HAVEN – This past January, the Council of Beach Haven along with key stakeholders began its mission to develop an economic growth plan for a modern business district that is reflective to the Borough’s customer base and preferences. The Economic Development Committee will identify necessary improvements and open discussion that would improve profitability and launching both an immediate and long term marketing plan to attract investment.

Committee Stakeholders led by Councilmen Don Kakstis and Chuck Maschal include Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce CEO, Lori Pepenella whose organization is including Beach Haven in its Downtown Driven Economic Development Program. This pilot program would help establish direction of the economic development discussion as well as tailoring it to the immediate and long term needs of a strong business community. Committee members include Land Use Board member Joe Pisano, Historical Society Representative Jeanette LLoyd, Beach Haven Resident Volunteers Ralph Skorge, Bonnie Wells, Caroline LeChaux, Beach Haven Year Round Business representatives are John Wachter (Murphy’s); Ken Muha (Bagel Shack and restaurant), Samantha Kelly (Kapler’s Pharmacy). Mayor

Nancy Davis and Acting Borough Manager Sherry Mason have been named as program champions to provide support to the committee as needed.

The overall program will begin a network to distribute resources to community based organizations focusing on improving shopping districts, aesthetics and ordinances that will dove tail into other recommendations that will evaluate a designation of a Redevelopment/ Rehabilitation Zone benefits. As part of this initiative, zoning, building codes and ordinances will be reviewed with the intent to facilitate investment in the business district. It will also include a marketing and communications initiative, market research focus groups, as well as analysis of infrastructure improvements needed to enhance and complement existing businesses.

Southern Ocean Chamber has recently contracted Stockton University to generate a Visitor Study that will highlight Beach Haven and deliver data needed for other aspects of growth plan. Updates on discussion and progress will be available through the Borough of Beach Haven, Visit Beach Haven and Visit LBI Region websites throughout the year or by contacting Sherry Mason, Acting Borough Manager directly 609 491-0111, ext. 216.

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LACEY – Law enforcement officers from the Lacey Township Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive UText UPay enforcement campaign. Through April 21, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving.

“Distracted driving is a serious issue on our roadways,” said Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2014 alone, 3,179 people were killed in distracted driving crashes and an estimated 431,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver.”

Despite the fact that using a hand-held cell phone or texting while driving is illegal in New Jersey, the practice appears to be widespread. In a recent survey conducted by the FDU PublicMind Poll for the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, 67 percent of respondents said they “very often” see people driving and talking on a hand-held cell phone. 42 percent of respondents said they “very often” see drivers texting.

The campaign is being carried out during the month of April, which the National Safety Council has designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The New Jersey campaign is modeled after similar successful high visibility enforcement programs such as Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Lacey Township Police will be utilizing both marked and “stealth” marked vehicles to conduct these patrols.

Cyber Security Lunch And Learn

MANAHAWKIN – Stockton University at Manahawkin will host a free lunch and learn lecture on cyber security on April 19 at 12 p.m., 712 East Bay Ave. Aakash Taneja, professor of Computer Science and Information Systems at Stockton, will lead

the engaging workshop that focuses on protecting personal information while online.

Please call 609-626-3883 to register. For more information, or to find out about upcoming events at Stockton at Manahawkin, visit stockton.edu/manahawkin.

Craft Fair And Rummage Sale

BARNEGAT – Brighton at Barnegat Manufactured Homeowners Association community craft fair and rummage sale will be held on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 35 Brighton Road.

Tables are $15 for the general public, $10 for

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Tables must be reserved by May 27.

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Southern Students Visit Esther Raab Holocaust Museum

MANAHAWKIN – On March 24, students from Southern Regional High School’s Compass Program listened to Holocaust Survivor Sybil Ehrlich share her story.

Sybil was born in 1924 in Berlin and lived with her parents and sister. Her father served in the German army during World War I and knew of the economic and political distress that followed that massive conflict. Knowing this, Sybil’s father moved the family to Holland. In May of 1940, things began to change as Germany invaded Holland and Sybil remembers German soldiers parachuting down from the sky. Sybil and the other Jews of Holland were prohibited from attending school, going to the movies and parks, among many other restrictions to their daily lives. Her father managed to find an apartment to rent near The Hague to evade the Germans. Sybil and her family hid in the apartment for three years. Sybil noted how fortunate the family was to have not been caught by Nazis searching the area. To get food for the family, her father pretended to be a Nazi

so that he could traverse the city and refused to give identification because of his supposed Nazi rank.

After nearly three years in hiding, American, British and Canadian troops and their tanks retook The Hague. In 1947, her uncle, who lived in New York, obtained a visa for her and her sister and sponsored their trip to the United States.

Shortly after, her parents joined them. To occupy her time in the apartment, Sybil read and studied chemistry books which resulted in her love of chemistry and her career as a chemist in New York City and the University of Pennsylvania.

Her message to the students was the importance of education about the Holocaust and to share her story to stop people from denying the Holocaust ever happened. After listening to Sybil’s story, the students were given a docent-led tour of the Holocaust Museum.

To hear Sybil’s story, or the stories of other survivors and liberators, please visit the Esther Raab Holocaust Museum & Goodwin Education Center.

Workshop To Help Parents And Educators Understand Autism

BARNEGAT – POAC Autism Services is providing a workshop for early childhood educators, preschools, learning centers and parents on May 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Russell O. Brackman Middle School Auditorium, 600 Barnegat Blvd. North.

With autism and other developmental, behavioral and learning disabilities on the rise, there is much that remains poorly understood, from cause to cure. Recognizing the early signs of autism can be a challenge for parents and professionals, but early intervention can have a profound impact on the quality of life for at

risk children and their families.

This training program will help ensure the best developmental outcome for every child by giving an overview of autism symptoms and helping parents and educators to identify early warnings of autism and related disorders.

Each year POAC provides hundreds of free events for the autism community in New Jersey, including free training and education for parents and educators; free recreational and support services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families and free training for police and first responders.

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Continued From Page 1 home, valued at $260,597, a resident would see an increase of $41.70 in municipal taxes.

Business Administrator James Moran noted that since 2012, the tax rate has increased a total of 2.7 cents.

There are a few reasons for this. One of which is that there are more ratables coming onto the tax rolls every year. Superstorm Sandy took out a large chunk in 2012. As they’ve been rebuilding, and other development has been done, there are more properties to share the tax burden.

For example, ratables increased by $50 million in the last year. That means that $50 million worth of property value was added to the township. This spreads out the tax liability.

“We took good care to watch our spending

and at the same time build up the tax base,” he said. “Most of my departments are less today in 2017 than in 2009.”

Approximately one third of the budget is made up of salaries and wages. This item increased by $656,062 from last year to $18,258,900.

The State Health Benefits Plan had a modest increase this year, he said, but the overall cost of insurance and benefits combined reduced from last year to this year by $318,911.

The law requiring public employees to pay a certain percentage of their salaries into their health insurance is sunsetting, and so that is up for negotiation.

The budget was introduced at the March 28 Township Council meeting.

The public hearing on the budget will be at the April 25 meeting, held at 7 p.m. in the municipal building at 260 East Bay Avenue.

Waretown Spring Wine Festival

WARETOWN – The Waretown Spring Wine Festival is on April 22 and 23 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Waretown Recreational & Lake Area.

The event costs $25 and will feature live music, sampling of New Jersey wines and a commemorative wine glass. Designated

drivers and those under the age of 21 are free.

Please park at the Frederic Priff School on Route 532 and Wells Mills Road. There will a shuttle bus running from the parking area to the lake area throughout the event.

For more information, visit twpoceannj. gov/notices/wine-festival-Apr2017.pdf.

Rotary Club Meets On Wednesdays

BARNEGAT – The Rotary Club of Barnegat meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Leftys. Everyone is welcome to come and find out what it means to be in the Rotary Club.

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With 7 out of 10 people experiencing low back pain at some point in their lives and low back pain being one of the most common reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians as well as hospitalization, there is no doubt that low back pain exists in epidemic proportions today. Spinal decompression therapy can be used to treat disc bulges and herniations, disc degeneration, sciatica, spinal stenosis, arthritis, facet syndrome and chronic back pain in the low back.

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Keeping Your Ears In Good Shape We all know that exercise is good for keeping our bodies in good shape. There is more and more evidence that exercising our ears is also good for keeping our hearing in good shape. A number of studies in the United States and abroad have demonstrated that individuals with hearing loss in both ears, who only use one hearing aid, tend to maintain or improve their ability to understand words in the ear with the hearing aid. The ear without the hearing aid tends to decline in word recognition ability. This decline is not a change in hearing sensitivity, but rather is a decline in the ability to process the complex speech signal simply through the lack of use. In my opinion, there are several reasons for this phenomenon: 1.

The ear without the hearing aid is not being “exercised” very much and 2. The area of the brain involved in hearing is not being used and becomes less effective at

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This gradual decline in speech recognition ability usually reverses itself once the ear gets more stimulation (normally through the use of a hearing aid). Research in England suggests this process of gradual improvement in speech understanding may take four to six weeks after the hearing aid fitting, and may continue for up to 12 weeks. What does this mean to someone with hearing loss? Over the past 10 years, the results of a number of studies suggests the following: 1. The longer a hearing loss is ignored, the greater effect, 2. The sooner a hearing loss is treated, the easier the adjustment, 3. In almost all cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Two hearing aids will keep both ears and both sides of the brain actively involved in hearing, and 4.

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Public Health Week Message Urges U.S. To Be Healthiest Nation By 2030

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is partnering with the American Public Health Association and communities across the United States in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of public health issues during the recent National Public Health Week campaign.

“This year we are rallying around the theme and important message of making the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation - the goal is by the year 2030,” said, Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

The good news is that Americans are living 20 years longer than their grandparents’ generation, largely thanks to the work of public health. Yet people in many other high-income countries live longer and suffer fewer health issues than we do. This is a challenge that the public health community is working to overcome. Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, said, “To ensure everyone has a chance at a long and healthy life, we must tackle the underlying causes of poor health and disease risk.

Those causes are rooted in how and where we live, play and work.”

Studies show that in the U.S., where you

live, your income, education, race and access to healthcare mean as much as a 15-year difference in how long you will live. Equally shocking is that even wealthy, highly educated Americans with access to quality care suffer a health disadvantage to peers in other high-income countries.

Regenye added, “Everyone is affected and change can happen only if we make healthy choices as a society. We need to improve everything that impacts health – from safe, healthy communities, education, and income to community design, transportation and the environment.”

Reaching the goal by 2030 will take tremendous effort, but health officials feel it’s attainable if everyone pitches in to make a difference. The Ocean County Health Department encourages residents and media to join the crusade by reaching out to their local health departments to learn more about the variety of programs, services and resources available that can help make an impact.

For more information regarding National Public Health Week, please call 732-3419700, ext. 7735. You can also visit the Health Department website at ochd.org, follow the Health Department at Twitter @OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.

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

A Dozen Ways To Reduce Chronic Pain

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. QUESTION: I have chronic pain and take ibuprofen daily plus hydrocodone and celecoxib. I’m willing to do anything right now that could help. The craziest thing is that nothing happened to me, I just developed pain over the years, no accidents, no trauma. Can you help me? -- D.W., Boca Raton, Florida ANSWER: Pain is a symptom, not a disease itself. It’s your clue that something is out of balance in your system. Without knowing more details it’s hard to hit the nail on the head so I will give you (and other readers who are suffering in pain) some general information. My goal today is to teach you about two different pain chemicals that your body releases in response to something. What that “something” is could be different for everyone. Sometimes pain is triggered by foods like gluten or nightshade vegetables, sometimes it is from a nutrient deficiency (like magnesium or CoQ10) and sometimes it is from poor elimination. If you are constipated and toxins back up in your gut, or in your blood, then this triggers a physiological response in your body that causes cells to release pain-causing chemicals called “cytokines.”

Two cytokines implicated in pain include the leukotrienes and the prostaglandins.

Those are such big names for little substances but too much of these will make you hurt. Your goal as a pain sufferer is to reduce levels of those.

First up leukotrienes! These are a subclass of “eicosanoids” pronounced “I-kossanoids,” which when you say that out loud, the last syllable sounds like the word “annoyed” and that’s exactly what they do. They are very annoying and irritating!

Leukotrienes spark production of other compounds involved in allergies, food sensitivities, autoimmune disorders and anaphylactic reactions. Leukotrienes tend to increase if you eat food coloring, like yellow dye #5, tartrazine and other artificial substances.

If you have pain, then non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (referred to as “NSAIDs”), such as ibuprofen or naproxen (Advil, and Aleve respectively) can help you. These are sold over-the-counter at pharmacies nationwide. The prescription drug Celebrex (celecoxib) can also help.

Interestingly, researchers have found that some natural compounds like boswelia and quercetin can reduce those annoying eicosanoids. Since about 2001, the medical literature has shown that dark chocolate can reduce eiconanoids too! Other natural rescue remedies include omega 3 fatty acids, flax seed, perilla seed oil, curcumin and glycyrrhiza. The prescription medications Accolate and Singulair may help too, especially if your problems are primarily allergies.

Next up prostaglandins! Excessive amounts of this cytokine occur with arthritis, heavy menstrual cycles, premenstrual syndrome, migraines, multiple sclerosis, chronic lyme disease, as well as colon and breast cancer. What substances reduce prostaglandins? Fish oils, white willow bark (salix alba), ecklonia cava (a brown algae), meadowsweet (don’t take if you’re allergic to salicylates like aspirin), turmeric, skullcap, ginger root and passionflower.

Medications to consider include aspirin, celecoxib and the NSAID class including ibuprofen and naproxen. Ask your doctor if any of these are right for you.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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They’re never big things and I maybe I shouldn’t be so upset, but I really feel like I have to have two of everything.

It’s been going on for years. Am I being petty?

Loaner in Galloway Dear Loaner, I hear ya! You feel silly complaining about lending out little things but I can see where it could get on your nerves to have your friend show up unburdened by items, because he knows he can just use yours. It’s not the stuff, I’m sure. I

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Why is it so important to report an accident? It is so important that the failure to report an accident can result in high fi nes and even the suspension of your driver’s license for up to one year. An accident is not only between vehicles driving on the road, but also includes a collision between a moving vehicle and a parked vehicle. No matter how gentle the collision or how slow the vehicles were moving, the involved parties should never leave the scene.

Even the most minor accident which may be deemed “just a tap” can result in the issuance of a summons. No matter how minor the accident, it is best for all parties to exchange information and, if necessary, contact the police for assistance. First, all vehicles involved should pull off the road to a safe area in order to protect themselves and other drivers on the road. Next, exchange insurance information and, if an insurance claim has to be made, it is important to have the necessary insurance information so the damaged vehicle can be repaired and the insurance companies can make the appropriate payments. Of course, in many cases the parties agree that the damage is minor, no repairs are necessary and, therefore, no claims have to be made. Further, it may be determined that the police do not need to be called in to make an accident report. However, all the parties involved should make that decision.

In the unlucky event of an accident where the vehicle that caused the accident leaves the scene, the process is quite serious.

If the driver of the damaged vehicle or an eyewitness is able to take down the license plate number and/or a description of the vehicle, the person leaving the scene can assume that he/she will receive a summons in the mail or even a

visit from the local police department. If that occurs, it is more than likely that two summonses will be issued. Dina M. Vicari Esq. The first summons will be for failure to report an accident and the second summons will be for leaving the scene of an accident. The latter summons is more serious and carries a mandatory loss of license for one year.

The former carries a fine which can range in amount, but will more than likely cost more than $150.

Moreover, this summons requires a mandatory court appearance. It is important to remember that the victim in the accident will also be noticed of the court date. That person will probably be looking for restitution and/or payment for the damages to the vehicle and any other costs incurred.

So, if you are the cause of a motor vehicle accident don’t leave the scene! Sometimes people get nervous and think that if they leave the scene they don’t have to pay for any damages. In reality, leaving the scene can be even more expensive. You could be risking court fines and the need of a taxi service for the upcoming year that your driving privileges are suspended.

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On the second Tuesday, alternating month, is a bus to Ocean County Mall. Pick-up is at Engle Sprague Senior Center, 239 11th St. There are no home pick-ups for this service.

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Guitars For Sale - ‘72 Fender Strat. ‘77 Les Paul custom. ‘82/83 Fender Strat Elite. All mint condition. Dave 732-657-4421.

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Seeking Room To Rent - In Holiday City area. Gentleman, non smoker.

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For Rent Private Bedroom - And extra sitting room for women to rent who has a car and drives. Share kitchen. $425/ month, includes utilities. Crestwood VI. Non-smoker. 848-227-5764. (17) Fully Equipped Barber Shop Toms River/Bricktown border. On Brick Blvd. 675 SF. Short or long term lease available. $1,100 per mo. Call Kate 732-922-3000. (17) End Cap Unit - Facing Brick Blvd.

For lease. 4740 SF. Great location for law office, retail, urgent care, real estate office. Includes pylon signage NNN. Call Kate 732-922-3000. (17) Fully Equipped and Operating Restaurant -Toms River. 3,590 SF. Currently sushi menu. Could be great family/diner operation. Join Dollar Tree and Planet Fitness.

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(17) 2,250 SF of Prime Retail/Office Space - In Manchester. Located next door to busy Shoprite. $18 PSF NNN. Terms negotiable. Great location for clothing store, insurance office. Call Kate 732-922-3000. (17) 675 SF Office/Retail Space Brick Blvd. Location. $1100 mo.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Furniture - Two Large Corduroy burgundy oversized rocker recliners, $300 each. 95” triple plush dark brown couch, $200. Please call Mary 732-948-2025.

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Help Wanted Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Teacher - Pre-K; FT. Experience with curriculum development and classroom management preferred. Brick Child Care Center.

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(15) Courier/Deliver Person Wanted. (Brick NJ.) Busy Construction Company looking for someone with the ability to pick up and deliver bids and proposals throughout New Jersey.

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(16) Teacher - Toddlers; FT. Experience with curriculum development preferred. Brick Child Care Center.

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(16) Infant Caregiver - FT. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732-458-2100. (15) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(12) Now Hiring - pool maintenance technicians, drivers and helpers in lakehurst NJ. No experience necessary. Starts mid April. Training will be provided. Must have valid drivers license. Monday through Friday (full time). Salary: $11-$14/hour and weekly pay. For info, contact Wandi on cell: 908-217-8355. (16) CHHA - Mature, dependable people needed. Days, weekends, overnights.

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Crestwood Village IV Flea market tables available.

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Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Experience - Medical assistant/Caregiver (looking for a live-in position).

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(15) Home Care Companions Two Italian ladies, able to take care of elderly and pets. Seniors let us help. Susan 973-476-4167.

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(16) Plumbing Repairs And Services Holiday City Toms river area, reasonable prices, free estimates, local senior references and no job to small,call Ed 732/604-3592 (15) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, yard waste, concrete, household junk, dirt and sand. Also specializing in cleanouts, moving and hauling, tree and shurb removal. Call now! No job too big or too small. 732-998-4725.

(17) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.”

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Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

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PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

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Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (9)

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Call Angela 609-891-8544.

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Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (22)

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FUN & GAMES

SUDOKU

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Across 1 Old West chasers 6 Child in the kitchen 10 Sleep under the stars, with “out” 14 Stage performer 15 Dance often accompanied by a ukulele 16 Heavenly bear 17 A Marx brother 18 Be the lookout for, say 19 Angler’s gear 20 Sounds of time 21 Pretense 23 Hold on to 25 43-Down alum Cheri 26 __ of thousands 28 GM labor group 30 Seaman’s double-breasted jacket 34 “Excuse me?”

35 Fit for the task 36 Upscale chocolate brand 37 Bush spokesman

Fleischer 38 Take to the skies 39 Letters in some email addresses 40 Ring insert 41 Spotted cats may be spotted on one 43 Column-lined walkway 44 Game name often shouted during play 45 Like grams and liters 46 Wii forerunner 47 __ and crafts 48 Immune system component 50 Otherwise 52 Miss Teen USA contest, e.g.

55 Cigar remains 58 Proctor’s handout 59 Like a frittata 62 Talk show interviewee 63 Height: Pref.

64 Glutton’s demand 65 Use a soapbox 66 Some undershirts

PUZZLE

67 The “Y” in YSL 68 Honda Accord, e.g.

Down 1 Treaty 2 Tres y cinco 3 Manual transmission 4 Place for a plug 5 Unevenly notched, as leaf edges 6 “__-ching!”

7 Wheel center 8 Vote into office 9 Husband of a fabled storyteller, in an L. Frank Baum title 10 Like a spicy Indian chicken dish 11 Locale 12 Teacher’s graduate deg.

13 Lacking color 22 Colored part of the iris 24 One on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list 25 What borrowers do 26 Deep gap

27 Surrounding glows 29 Prince __ Khan 31 Ship’s bow decoration ... and, literally, the first word of 3-, 9- and 24-Down 32 Blessed __ 33 1990s Philippine president 35 Kilimanjaro’s locale 39 Wolfed down 42 Greek goddess of the hunt 43 NBC sketch series, briefly 47 Guarantee 49 Statehouse official: Abbr.

51 Old Nigerian capital 52 __ moss 53 Wheelbarrow shaft 54 Scandal suffix 56 This, to a senora 57 WWII machine gun 60 LSAT cousin 61 Word of assent

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Bartley Healthcare Announces New Accreditation

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation has once again received recognition for its commitment to quality care and outcomes for its residents and patients.

The latest recognition is the accreditation in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). This accreditation is another recognition of Bartley’s continuous commitment to improving their quality of care and understanding and meeting the needs of its residents and patients.

Bartley has partnered with quality care leader Providigm, a developer and champion of quality assessment methods and measures for post-acute and long-term care facilities, who tracks outstanding performances in those areas. “It is an honor to be recognized as an elder care provider that is committed to continuously improving the care that we provide, based on feedback from our residents and families who benefit from the care we provide,” stated Joanne Ryan, VP of Quality Management at Bartley.

The QAPI program is designed to perform consistent, comprehensive assessments of the care and services provided to residents and patients. Bartley’s QAPI Accreditation is based on the standards for excellence in continuously improving quality of care and life for nursing home residents based on

four criteria: comprehensive quality review and assessment, consistency in application of program standards and assessing results, coverage of a broad range of resident assessments and taking timely corrective action when needed.

The Bartley Healthcare continuum of services has been recognized many times for superior quality.

Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation is the recipient of American Health Care Association Quality Awards and the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Accreditation, with special certification of its Post-Acute and Rehabilitation and Memory Care programs.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality, individual-focused skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New Jersey. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award-winning, quality leader with the experience in skilled nursing, postacute care, and assisted living. Having been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes, Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs.

Fo r m o r e i n fo r m a t io n , v i sit bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-3704700.

LBI Foundation Of Arts And Sciences Hosts Summer Series

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – FSA Marketing and Entertainment announced a new series to be held this June at the Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., featuring national and regional performing artists.

So far, performances are scheduled for Jeffrey Gaines on June 1, Willie Nile on June 22 and Ben Arnold with Matt O’Ree and Eryn Shewell on June 29.

Tickets range from $25 to $35. All seats will be general admission and doors will open 30 minutes prior to the performanc-

es. Parking is free.

FSA’s house promoter Jim Steen said, “We are overjoyed to be doing this series on LBI. With the re-opening of Surf Light Theatre on the other end of the island, our series will complement the resurgence of live performance on the island and focus on a type of entertainer that may have been overlooked. Our goal is to provide the fi nest touring entertainment available playing venues of this size.”

For more information, please contact Jim Steen at jimsteen@fsamarketinggroup. com or go to fsamarketinggroup.com.

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Poster Contest Winners

OCEAN COUNTY – “Healthy Soils Are Full Of Life!” was the theme for the 2017 annual poster contest, sponsored by the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and the NJ Association of Conservation Districts.

Soil is one of earth’s most precious resources and a vital component of our Barnegat Bay watershed. Productive soils are at the root of all healthy ecosystems. Soils filter and clean our drinking water, sequester carbon, and provide the foundation for our gardens, farms and woodlands. There is a limited supply of healthy soils. Soils must be properly managed and balanced with our need for development.

The 2017 poster Contest winners are: Grades 2-3: Grace Byers , Midstreams Elementary School, Brick.

Grades 4-6: Grace Boyle, Cedar Creek Elementary School, Lanoka Harbor **Grand Champion Winner.

Grades 7-9: Paiton Langan, Memorial Middle School, Point Borough.

Grades 10-12: Ben Werner, Lacey Twp High School, Lanoka Harbor.

The first place winner is selected from each Grade Group; each winner receives a Certificate of Accomplishment. One Grand Champion Winner is then selected from the 4 First Place Winners. The Grand Champion Winner this year receives a $50 cash prize and a $200 prize towards an environmental project at their school. All winning posters advance to the Statewide Competition.

To view the winning posters, visit soildistrict. org/annual-poster-contest.

For information about how to participate in the 2018 annual poster contest, contact the Ocean County Soil Conservation District at 609-971-7002, ext. 114, or email Education@ soildistrict.org.

Pine Shores Art Association 2017 Ongoing Studio Sessions And Workshops

MANAHAWKIN – The Pine Shores Art Association will have these ongoing studio sessions and workshops.

All sessions are at 94 Stafford Ave. Portrait Drawing Sessions (live model).

Open to all artists for a $2 model fee for a two-hour session. Sessions are Sunday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. and on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.

Call 609-597-3557 or go to pineshoresart association.org for more information and to confirm the session will be held.

Life Drawing Sessions (Undraped model).

Open to all artists for a $5 model fee for a two-hour session on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 609-597-3557 or go to pineshoresartassociation.org for more information and to confirm the session will be held.

Pastel Classes with Linda Coulter. Weekly pastel workshop classes by Linda Coulter.

Walk-ins are welcome to the Saturday sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees for members are $20 and $25 for nonmembers.

Call 609-618-2244 or go to pineshoresart association.org, or contact Linda at Lindacoulter@comcast.net for more information and to confirm the session will be held.

“Do Your Own Thing” Wednesdays. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. artists meet and create their own work. Open to all artists at no charge. Call 609-597-3557 or go to pineshoresartassociation.org for more information and to confirm the session will be held.

“Artist helping Artists” Tuesdays. Every Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. artists meet and create their own work in acrylics or any other medium. Open to all artists at no charge. Call 609-597-3557 to confirm sessions will be held or for any change in schedule.

Barnegat Leaf Collection Schedule

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BARNEGAT – The 2017 spring leaf collection schedule for Barnegat Township is as follows: Route 1: April 17 to 21. Route 2: April 24 to 28 Route 3: May 1 to 5. Route 4: May 8 to 12. Route 5: May 15 to 19.

Residents are asked not to put leaves to the curb earlier than seven days prior to their scheduled collection week, and no later than 6:30 a.m. on the Monday of their scheduled

week. Leaves will be collected loose or in clear bags only.

Residents may also bring bags of leaves to our recycling center at 5 Lippencott Avenue during hours of operation, which are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Leaves are to be dumped from bags into leaf bins, and empty leaf bags must be placed in receptacles marked “bags” alongside the leaf bin.

TRUCKerton Food Truck And Brew Fest

TUCKERTON – The 4th Annual TRUCKerton Food Truck & Brew Fest is on May 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.at the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street.

Over a dozen food trucks will be serving

food and the Pinelands Brewing Company will provide craft beers. Live music will feature The Billy Walton Band.

Admission is $10 for the public and free for seaport members and children.

Volunteer Firefighters Needed

SHIP BOTTOM – Ship Bottom residents looking to volunteer are encouraged to contact the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company.

The Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company is currently recruiting members. The company provides all training and equipment.

The classifications of membership are: fire-

fighter; fire police (traffic control); special operations (support role); junior firefighters (ages 16 to 18); and auxiliary.

All applicants must be 16 years and older, No prior experience is necessary. To fill out an application, call 609-494-2561 or stop by the firehouse any second Wednesday night.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of April 8 - April 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Drive and determination are divine. Focus on achieving business and financial security rather than pursuing romance in the week ahead. Tell the truth and don’t romanticize your status in a public venue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Teamwork expedites timely tasks. In the week ahead you can spread business know-how in a friendly, helpful way that earns priceless appreciation.

Co-workers may help you or ask you to donate to a worthy cause.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your faith in a better future will be rewarded this week. You may be surrounded by negativity or doubts may briefly undermine your confidence. If you wait until this downturn passes the conditions will improve.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The majority rules. When you are part of a group your individual opinions may not count for much when what is good for the largest part of the group is at stake. In the week to come you should support your mate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may easily distracted by fantasies and fancies in the week to come. Steer clear of new romantic entanglements in the next several days. You might be blinded by someone’s surface attractions and miss the facts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use business strategies to upgrade your bank account. You can make more money this week by working with what you have than with what you don’t.

Jump into action with projects that were previously shoved aside.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on achieving financial freedom. You don’t consider yourself a professional adviser, but someone might knock on your door and ask for advice.

You may be invited to explore some new ideas in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can be gracious when you have a guru. Hook up with helpful people who demonstrate a talent for success in the week to come. Some of their successful habits may rub off on you. Find a leader to follow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Detachment from your personal desires may be the answer. You may be too wrapped up in what you think should be done to consider other viewpoints. Keep on plugging away at a creative project.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can become lost in a fog of wishful thinking in the week ahead. Don’t begin home remodeling projects unless you have a plan already in place. Use your enthusiasm and energies in constructive ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Value cooperation and consideration. There is a tendency to be too competitive and aggressive as this week unfolds. If you listen to the wisdom of those who have more experience a chronic situation could be relieved PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Think things through thoroughly. The snap decisions you make now could cause regret later. Rather than wasting your money on silly pleasures in the week ahead focus on being reliable and do a little fix up and repair.

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Alternative Ingredients Turn Luxurious Pasta Classic Into Budget-Friendly Dish

By Wolfgang Puck

Taking a shortcut in the kitchen for the sake of convenience or to save money can sometimes lead to less-than-successful results. I won’t use canned or bottled tomato sauce, for example, if ripe, in-season tomatoes are available to make a quick, sun-sweetened sauce from scratch. And I don’t see the point of containers of pre-grated Parmesan; after all, it takes just a few seconds longer to grate it fresh yourself from a block of the rich, nutty-tasting cheese.

But some shortcuts actually do make sense - if you know what you’re doing. To prove that point, I’d like to share a slightly altered version of one of my favorite, classic springtime pastas; one the Italians call paglia e fieno, literally “straw and hay.”

The name is an imaginative reference to the two kinds of fresh fettuccine that traditionally go into it: straw-colored egg pasta and hay-colored spinach pasta. Quickly boiled until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, the fettuccine is tossed with a simple sauce featuring fresh peas, slivers of the cured raw ham called prosciutto, and grated Parmesan.

Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? And it’s easy to make too.

There are, however, some challenges in its most traditional form. Once upon a time, you’d have had to make the pasta from scratch, a task that isn’t difficult but takes some time. Nowadays, however, you can find packages of ready-to-cook fresh fettuccine, both the yellow egg and green spinach varieties, in most supermarkets.

As for the fresh peas, if they’re in season - as they are during spring - and you can find them in your market, shelling them can seem like a bit of a chore and adds to the time an otherwise quick recipe would take.

Fortunately, however, there’s the miracle of frozen petite peas, which you can find anywhere, and they are among the few vegetables that seem to me just about as delicious as fresh ones.

As for the prosciutto, that can be a double challenge: Not only might you have to search for it, but it can also be costly.

Fortunately, I find that the recipe can taste just as delicious made with far less expensive, much easier to find bacon. Another challenge met!

With these few logical shortcuts, a recipe that might take a couple of hours or longer to make in its traditional form, while ringing up an impressive market tab, winds up being a bargain dish that is ready to serve in less than half an hour, including the time it takes to bring the pasta cooking water to a

boil. And all that’s left for you to do before enjoying it is pick up that chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate it over every serving.

STRAW AND HAY PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, minced 8 slices smoked bacon, cut crosswise into narrow strips 1 cup (250 mL) frozen organic green petite peas 1 cup (250 mL) organic chicken broth, plus more as needed 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces (185 g) packaged fresh egg fettuccine 6 ounces (185 g) packaged fresh spinach fettuccine Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Put a large pot of salted water over high heat.

While the water comes to a boil, prepare the sauce. In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until translucent but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bacon and saute until it just begins to brown, about 2 minutes longer.

Raise the heat, stir in the peas and broth, and bring to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add the butter and stir just until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep warm.

Add the egg fettuccine and spinach fettuccine to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Drain the pasta.

Add the pasta to the sauce along with, if you like, a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss the pasta well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan and toss again, adding a little more broth, if needed, to help coat the pasta with the sauce.

To serve the pasta, use a long two-pronged carving fork or tongs to twirl up the pasta and transfer it to serving plates, mounding it in the center. Spoon more peas, bacon and sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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