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Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony About Future As Well As Past

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At the Second Baptist Church in Manitou Park, young people stood up and shared their blueprint for life as part of a celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. A short film clip was shown, in which King gave a speech to young

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–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) Members of the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ perform a praise dance to “Trust In You.” (Inset) People joined hands and sang along with “We Will Overcome.” (Right) The Rev. William A. Greene, Jr. speaks about the inspiration Martin Luther King, Jr. gave.

Berkeley Offers Free Firearm Safety Kits

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The township will be participating in “Project Child Safe,” which provides free gun locks and literature on how to handle firearms safely, officials said.

“The Police Chief and I are committed to firearm safety in our community. We are pleased to offer free firearm safety kits to the residents of Berkeley Township,” Mayor Carmen Amato said.

The program, Project Child Safe, is run by the National Shooting Sports Foundation with the purpose of promoting safety and education in using firearms.

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Coaches Vs. Cancer Game This Weekend A Personal Struggle

By Chris Christopher BER K ELEY – There will be plenty of boys’ basketball action at Cent ral Regional and Lakewood high schools Saturday, Jan. 20, and Sunday, Jan. 21.

Central’s spacious gymnasium will be the site of the second annual 2018 Central Regional Boys Bas–Photos courtesy Joe ketball Coaches vs.

Cimino of the Central Cancer Showcase, Regional School District which will consist Darius Martorano(#5) of five games. and Marvin Goodwine Jr. And Lakewood will (#11) will be two of Cenhost the J.R. Smith tral Regional Boys BasTeam Swish Shootketball players expected A-Way Showcase. to play at the Coaches vs.

Joining a national Cancer Showcase. fundraiser to support cancer research started died of cancer April 28, in memory of late North 1993 after leading the Carolina State men’s Wolfpack to the national coach Jim Valvano, who (Game - See Page 4)

Central Re-organizes, Split Over Leadership

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Central Regional Board of Education re-organized for 2018, but there was a disagreement over who should lead them.

At re-organization meetings, members who won in the previous election get sworn in, and then the members vote on their leadership.

Robert Livingston had won the November election, making him the new Ocean Gate (Leadership - See Page 19)

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Continued From Page 1 title in 1983. Central mentor Mike Clemente and his program raised and donated more than $2,000 to the American Cancer Society last season.

This year’s event will take on a more personal meaning.

In July of last year, Clemente, a former Central athlete, was diagnosed with mediastinal non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He has undergone intense chemotherapy over the past five months in his fight against cancer.

Now in his third season as the Golden Eagles’ coach, Clemente was diagnosed with the illness in mid-July of last year.

“At about the end of May, I no longer felt normal,” he said. “I had a really bad dry cough. Each time I exerted myself, I felt a lot of pressure in my neck and my head to the point where my veins popped out of my head. There was a tumor in my chest that was pressing on the main arteries in my heart. When I exerted myself, the exertion closed the veins.”

Clemente said the symptoms were blessings in disguise.

“It was a good thing they were happening as by the time we found the illness it was at stage two and there was a tumor in my chest cavity that was about the size of a softball.”

To express his gratitude to the doctors, nurses and support staff at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, all proceeds from this year’s showcase will be donated to the facility’s Cancer Services Program. The program helps implement new technologies

and treatments for patients in their battle against cancer.

Clemente said Monmouth oncologist Dr. Seth Cohen has played a large role in his recovery.

“It is safe to say I am in remission,” said Clemente, who is examined every three months by Cohen and his staff at Monmouth. “Right now, I am cancer free. There is scar tissue. The tumor was so big that there will be scar tissue there forever.

“I no longer take chemotherapy. Dr. Cohen has helped me a ton - a ton. The staff was on the ball right away. He knew what was wrong with me and how to treat it. He gave me his cell phone number and said I could call and text him when I wanted to.

I told him, ‘I am game for whatever you want to do to me.’ My competitive nature definitely came out right away. I told him, ‘I am willing to beat this thing. I am willing to do whatever it takes.’ “ Clemente’s condition has vastly improved since the onset of the illness.

“I feel stronger every single day,” he said.

“Each day, I feel more and more like myself.

It was my goal to be with the team on the first day of practice (the day after Thanksgiving). When I got there, I was not feeling right, but it was special to be there.”

Coaches vs. Cancer is a national program that empowers basketball coaches, their teams and local communities to make a difference in the fight against the illness.

It promises to be an exciting day of action.

At 11 a.m., it’s Howell against Colonia.

Donovan Catholic will take on Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Mater Dei Prep will tip off

against Red Bank Regional at 2 p.m. Central will go against Point Pleasant Beach at 3:30 p.m. and Toms River North will battle Highland Regional at 5 p.m.

“I would not put a financial goal on the event in terms of the money we hope to raise,” Clemente said. “We want to raise the awareness level of cancer in general. When I was going through treatment and spending a lot of time in the hospital, I learned of the advancement of the technologies that fight cancer. It was mind boggling to me to see how many people from different age groups have cancer.”

Clemente has relied on a strong support group in his fight against the disease.

It consists of such persons as his parents, Mike Clemente and Maureen Clemente, his wife, Allison; the couple’s child, Emily; his sister, Lynne; the Central administration and his team. Also playing a large role in Clemente’s recovery are another sister, Lauren, her husband, John Yannariello, and their three children, John, Harrison and Henry.

“I have tried to stay positive through this whole thing,” Clemente said. “My family has really helped me. I have a 16-month-old baby and my family has pushed me through everything even when times were tough.

My team has been unbelievable through this whole thing. My coaching staff and my players always checked up on me. They kept me positive and made me laugh and kept my mind off what was going on - the battle I was fighting.”

Another person who played a large role in Clemente’s battle was Central athletics

director John Scran.

“John has become one of my best friends,” Clemente said. “He was there every single day for me when I was in the hospital. We have gotten very close. The support everyone showed was beyond my expectations.

They really showed their true colors in terms of how much they really care about people.”

Clemente, 32, a 2003 Central graduate, played four seasons of varsity basketball under his father and scored 1,098 career points at guard. He also played varsity football under his dad when his father was an assistant coach. He won 11 varsity letters. He won four in basketball, three in football and four in baseball. He began his college career at Virginia Wesleyan and played three varsity seasons of basketball at Moravian College, captaining the team for two years and winning its Defensive Player of the Year Award in three campaigns.

The Toms River resident took Central to an 11-15 record in his first season. Led by career 1,000-point scorer Maks Gruszecki, a guard, Central (22-6) set the school’s single-season wins record and was the first team in school history to earn the top seed in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group III Tournament in which it lost to Winslow Township in the quarterfinals a year ago.

Winslow won the Group III state title.

Clemente’s father coached the Golden Eagles to a 361-275 record from 1981-2012 before his retirement. The elder Clemente led Central to six Shore Conference Class B South titles. His son was one of eight (Game - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 students asking what their blueprint was for the rest of their lives. He urged them to “do your job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn couldn’t do it better.”

Some in the audience spoke along when he said “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

Susan Mosley, a teacher at Thorne Middle School in Middletown, and a deacon at the Second Baptist Church, showed the video and asked those in attendance to share their plans, as she does with her students.

Three young people in the audience volunteered spontaneously to come up to the podium and share their blueprint, hoping to inspire others to never stop learning, to fight through hardship, and to believe in yourself.

Everybody has a blueprint, no matter their age, said Rev. William A. Greene, Jr., who was overseeing the ceremony.

This celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, was about honoring King’s legacy and to work toward dismantling injustice in all its forms.

“It’s more than an annual gathering to pay tribute to the past,” he said.

There were readings from the Old and New Testaments, singing “We Shall Overcome” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” also known as “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.”

Local leaders were given a chance to

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Continued From Page 4 Central players to score either 1,000 or more career varsity points - Mike Morin, Harrie Garris, Jermaine Clay (2,206), Jason Pozo, John Tice, Arian Clay and Ibn Moye.

The elder Clemente was the head coach of the South team in the 2012 State AllStar Game and was inducted into the State of New Jersey Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010 for his coaching accomplishments.

Lynne Clemente, a former North standout, was inducted into the State of New Jersey Athletic Hall of Fame prior to her dad for judging high school gymnastics.

“My father and my coach at Moravian, Jimmy Walker, always talked about giving back to the community,” Clemente said. “We hope to make this a great basketball day as well as raise the awareness

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Continued From Page 1 “If you own a fi rearm, please practice responsible gun ownership by using a gun lock and storing your firearms away from children,” Chief Karin DiMichele said.

The Berkeley Times, January 20, 2018, Page 5 speak, including South Toms River Mayor Oscar Cradle, Freeholder Virginia Haines, Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, and Berkeley Councilwomen Judith Noonan and Sophia Gingrich, speaking on behalf of Mayor Carmen Amato, who could not attend.

Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) also could not attend and sent a video message. Several people walked out in protest during his message, and came back when it was over. Jeff Wilhelms, one of the vice presidents of the Toms River National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said that the protest was because the Republican Party has prompted racial divide in this country.

Another part of the ceremony was a praise dance. Young parishioners from the neighboring Holy Temple Church of God in Christ performed a dance along with the gospel song “Trust in You.” At the part of the ceremony where everyone was asked to greet their neighbor, there was so much of it that the reverend had to corral them back to continue the service.

It was a full house. People of all races were welcome. It was more than just the Baptists in attendance; members from B’nai Israel and the Islamic Center of Ocean County were present.

After the service, as everyone from different walks of life were still saying their goodbyes, Greene was asked if the nation is more divided now than it has been.

“It feels like it,” he said, motioning to the room. “And this is what brings us together.

Look around. We have all come together in unity.”

of cancer.”

Clemente said he hopes to return to teaching personal fi nance and economics at Central in March.

“The people at Central felt being around the team would help me,” he said. “It has helped me more than I felt it would. I think about being with the team the fi rst second I wake up and the fi nal second before I go to bed. I am able to be there for the kids and help them reach their potential on and off the court. That is something I take a lot of pride in. It helps me get through the tough days.”

Meanwhile, the Lakewood Piners will go against John F. Kennedy of Paterson at 6 p.m. Teaneck will take on Pope John XXIII of Sparta at 3 p.m. and Neptune will tap off against Immaculate Conception of Montclair at 4:30 p.m.

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Certain other things that the soldiers asked for were board games. I know these are all simple requests, but out here we do not have a lot of ways for our soldiers to take their minds off of the everyday tasks.

We are more than grateful for all of your hard work and support! Look forward to hearing from you.

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AARP Silent On The Tax Bill

Regarding the ar ticle “ St a f for d C ou n cil Presents Volunteer Award,” I was at the To w n s h i p C o u n c i l Meeting during which the Mayor presented the award to Heather Kline.

I thought it was a wonderful way to shine the light on what volunteers can do to improve any community.

T h e p r o cl a m a t i o n brought to mind a volunteer who has never got t e n a ny r e c og n ition, but whose efforts have brought together many volunteers. His n a m e i s M i ke S t e c , and, since Bob Walker ret i red , he ha s be e n responsible, along w it h h i s w i fe a nd a com m it tee of volu nteer s, for coord i nating all the necessar y f u nc t ion s t h at m a ke the Mill Creek Road Community Garden a viable resource for all of Stafford Township.

Mi ke painted the ba r n at t he fa r m by himself. I’ve seen him

and a small a r my of volu nt e e r s , wor k i ng early in the morning, weed i ng, water i ng, and tilling the property during the summer.

T he tomatoes, sw iss cha rd , spi na ch , rhubarb, lettuces, beans, e t c. we r e g i ve n o u t to volunteers, or, for a s m a l l d o n a t io n t o re side nt s who a ske d for produce from the garden.

As fall approached, Mi ke orga n i zed volu nteers to help w it h the fall clean out, and I’m sure he’s already ordering seeds for the spring planting. This i s a n e n d e a vo r t h a t la st s f rom spr i ng t o fall, and benef its all of our residents. If it wasn’t for Mi ke, the Mill Creek Garden would surely have lain fallow for lack of attention. Thanks Mike, for all t he good you have done, and, I hope, will continue to do!

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Letters Theme toEditor self-educate where was AARP? To induced Meet Andy Kim, You read and hear about all the benefits for “lower cla s s ,” “ m id d le cla s s” (working people) and the “upper class” but there is the sound of silence for retirees. AARP could have opened their “big mouth” to see that we seniors got a break. We retirees that itemize on our IRS form 1040, line 20a and 20b are hit with an 85% tax thanks to for mer Sen. Bradley (D) of N.J. which used to be 35%. (Who, by the way, no longer lives in N.J.) No longer do I pay dues to A A R P si nce, i n my opi nion, they backed Obamacare because their health insurers were looking for a piece of the “pie.”

So why do seniors pay AARP dues? Is it because they get some small discounts on purchases? You are paying/joining AARP without a voice to lessen this taxation on your Social Security benefits.

Bill McPhail Toms River

An Apology To Younger Generations This is a blanket letter addressed to generations X, Y, and Z for the transgressions of a wayward generation that wasted too much of its time being wasted, or in self-indulgence. The culmination of years of progressivism and gover nment excess

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as to its roots; and so, I offer the following sincerest apologies.

First and foremost I apologize to those who were aborted, denying their fi rst basic right, the right to be born.

I apologize for allowing the government to reduce the word of god in your life; for an education cartel that seems focused on the dark clouds in our history as well as an unhealthy infringement into social and family issues; for an electronic technology that appears to be stealing your brainpower, limiting your social skills, and affecting your attention spans and work ethic; for a burgeoning debt, not only nationally but on state, county and local levels that are unsustainable; for the globalist greed that has used robotics to eliminate jobs and trade deals that have shipped manufact u r ing jobs overseas; for the entitlements that have stolen the dignity of millions of people; for not making you proud and grateful to be Americans; for giving too much help with your school work, helicopter parenting, and participation trophies resulting in diminished problem solving skills and delayed transition to adulthood; and lastly, for being a pawn of establishment politics, the root cause of the aforementioned.

I’ll never apologize for America or her history, where God’s hand has been ever present. Look to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution for the solution! They enumerate your basic rights given unto you by god, not by the gover n ment spawned from him.

James M. Spickard Little Egg Harbor

Congressional Candidate The Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee and Club are proud to announce that Andy Kim, Candidate for Congress in Congressional District 3, will be headlining and kicking off our membership drive on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Barnegat.

It will be an exciting event, especially in light of how interested everyone is in fl ipping the 3rd Congressional District and electing a candidate who will look after the interests of “We The People,” - the 99% - instead of only the 1% which is where our current congressman’s (Tom MacArthur’s) interests are since that is how he has voted.

Andy Kim has an impressive resume. He has a tremendous amount of experience having worked in the Defense Department with General Petraeus and with the NSA. He knows his way around the Washi ng ton D.C. qu ag m i re.

You can check out Andy Kim’s Facebook page at: facebook.com/AndyKimNJ/ or his website: andykimforcongress.com/.

If you live in the third district, please take advantage of the opportunity and come and meet Andy on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Barnegat Com mu nit y/ Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Avenue in Barnegat (just behind Town Hall and the police station).

We’ll provide some lite refreshments; all you need to do is bring your energy and enthusiasm.

Marianne P. Clemente Chair, Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee

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

Trenton’s Bureaucracy Must Be Controlled CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

NEW JERSEY – Following Gover nor Chris Christie’s final State of the State Address, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove cautioned on the pressing need in the coming years

to continue cont rolling the cost, size, and scope of the state bureaucracy.

The 9th District Delegation’s remarks were of fered i n respon se to the Governor’s comments in the Address that the state workforce had been r e d u c e d by mor e t h a n

10,000 employees during his Administration. Connors, Ru mpf and Gove issued t he followi ng statement following the Governor’s address: “To bring about the fiscal reform demanded by beleag uered taxpayers, our delegation supported the sustained and ver y necessary effort to reduce a costly a nd overbea ri ng st at e bu re auc r a cy.

Too many taxpayers felt the bureaucracy worked aga i n st t hei r i nt e r e st s by fixating on imposing suffocating reg ulations

as opposed to providing essential services to the p u bl ic. C o n s e q u e n t l y, the costs of paying bureaucr at s to w r ite a nd e n for c e u nwa nt e d a nd unnecessary government regulations crowded other state budget priorities.

“Working with the administration on this effort was important to us. In 2005, years prior to the Great Recession, the 9th Dist r ict delegat ion i ntroduced legislation that wou ld i n st it ut e a pla n in which the number of state employees would be

reduced through attrition and efficiencies. Corrective action was necessary to address the dramatic explosion in the size of the Executive Branch’s workforce – nearly 14,000 employees were a dded to the payrolls in a span of ju s t fou r ye a r s . To minimize hardships, our plan was designed to be implemented over a fouryear period so the workforce reductions would be achieved through attrition.

“Moving forward under a new Ad m i n ist rat ion,

it is imperative f rom a f iscal standpoint not to allow for the progress in reducing the size of the state bureaucracy to be d i m i n ishe d. Ta xe s d id not decrease, even with the substantial reduction in the state workforce.

But you ca n b et t a xe s will increase if the state starts adding to the bureaucracy’s payroll. As s u ch , t he r e mu s t b e a bipartisan commitment to fiscal restraint on this and other issues if the state is to truly act in the best interests of taxpayers.”

MacArthur Wants Online Tax Calculator Available From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur

introduced the Transparency for Taxpayers Act.

This bill directs the IRS to make an online tool available to i ndividual filers by April 1, 2018 that will enable people to see the impact of the new tax law at the same time that they file their taxes under the current code.

“Over t he next yea r, Americans will seek to

understand how the new tax law will affect their bottom line,” said Cong ressman Tom MacA rthur. “The new law will absolutely provide Americans with real tax relief, but unfor tunately some p e ople i n p ol it ics a nd the media have resorted to fea r-monger i ng a nd

spreading misinformation about it. The American people deserve better and they deser ve the t r uth.

T h is bill is a com mon sense solution that will allow taxpayers to see the real and truthful impact of the new tax law.”

The Transparency for Taxpayers Act is cospon-

sored by Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL), Bob Gibbs (R-OH), Bill Johnson (R-OH), John Faso (R-NY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tom Garrett (RVA), John Rutherford (RFL), Don Bacon (R-NE), Warren Davidson (R-OH), Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Alex Mooney (R-WV).

New Law Regulates Deed Procurement And Solicitation

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella said a newly signed state law will help residents from being overcharged for certified copies of deeds by private vendors.

“This bill was endorsed by the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey and we are very pleased to see it signed into law,” said Colabella. “This will help many of our residents who have been taken advantage of by vendors charging high prices for a certified copy of deed that can easily be obtained at County Clerk offices for far less.”

The new law stipulates that when deed solicitors advertise their services, they are

also to include the address and telephone number of the appropriate County Clerk’s office through which the recipient could obtain a copy of the deed directly.

In addition, the bill prohibits deed procurement companies from creating a false impression in a solicitation for deed procurement services that the recipient is legally required to use the services in order to obtain a copy of a deed.

Colabella said the new stipulations will help reduce the number of private vendors charging high prices for deeds.

“We have been closely working with the Ocean County Department of Con-

sumer Affairs in trying to stop this practice,” Colabella said. “And while it was not illegal, these types of businesses were marking up the prices anywhere from $80 to $89.

“The markup was far higher than the average $10 that is charged for a certified copy of a deed at my office, which is usually about five pages,” he said.

Colabella also noted that most deeds can be viewed online for free by accessing the County Clerk’s website at clerk.co.ocean.nj.us.

In Ocean County, this kind of solicitation can be costly especially for the many seniors that live here, Colabella said.

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“Our seniors can be vulnerable to these types of solicitations,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Office of Senior Services and the Department of Consumer Affairs.

“This should certainly help our seniors.”

The bill stipulates that a violation of its provisions is punishable under the consumer fraud act. An unlawful practice is punishable by a monetary penalty

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HAMCRA M Class And Test For Amateur Radio Operators

BAYVILLE – On Feb. 24, the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-01 along with NJECT.us will be hosting a “HAMCRAM” at 8 a.m., at Bayville First Aid Squad. Doors will be open by 7:30 a.m.

What is a “HAMCRAM?” Well, it’s a class where you will be instructed on the particulars to pass the Technician Class Amateur Radio License test. We will go over the entire question and answer pool (Element 2). From that pool, you will be given 35 questions on the test. Morse code is no longer required or part of the test.

The test will be given immediately after the course. The cost is $15. There is no age limit to take the class.

Lunch is not included. Bring a pencil, pen, paper, and a photo ID. Be sure to use the back entrance on the north side of the building when you arrive.

If you are involved with radio communications at any level, we strongly recommend this class, as it will help you understand many facets of radio and open a whole new world of radio communications. This entry level license will allow you to work portions of many bands available to amateur radio operators.

To register, send an email with your full name, email address and phone number saying that you plan to attend to info@nject.us.

Seating will be limited to 25 people. If you would like to skip the class and come and take the test only, be sure to arrive no later than 1 p.m. We will allow an additional 10 people to attend who wish to take the test only.

For more test information visit arrl.org/ getting-your-technician-license. For practice tests visit aa9pw.com/radio/, eham.net/ exams/ or arrl.org/exam-practice.

Berkeley “Income Eligible” Preschool Registration

BERKELEY – Berkeley will now have an “Income Eligible” low income preschool program. The program runs five days a week and follows Berkeley Township School District’s calendar. Berkeley Township busing will be available for Bayville residents and Bayville day care sites as well.

This program has a state recommended curriculum, highly qualified state certified teachers, and the students are immersed in fun and exciting daily activities.

Eligible children will be selected first come, first served. The criteria for eligibility are: Children must be 4 years old on or before October 1, 2018.

Students must be immunized and have med-

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Federal eligibility requirements must be met.

Proof of income documentation is required (2017 1040, W-2, pay stubs, SSI, TANF/WFNJ or unemployment documentation).

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by Household Size Gross Annual Income.

For two individuals, your income should be $32,480. For three: $40,840; four: $49,200; five: $57,560; six: $65,920; seven: $74,280; and eight: $82,640.

To register for the class, visit the Administrative Annex Office, 62 Veeder Lane in Bayville or call 732-269-5707 ext. 5217. Registration will take place February 5-9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VFW Post 9503 Monthly “All You Can Eat” Breakfast

BAYVILLE – Come join us at VFW Post 9503 on January 28, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. for the monthly breakfast, hosted by our Boy Scout Troop 9503.

The Post is located at 383 Veterans Blvd, Bayville. This month’s special is blueberry pancakes

with assorted eggs to order, omelets, hash, sausage, toast, biscuits, breakfast potatoes, orange and tomato juices, and coffee or tea.

Adults are $8 and kids under 12 years old are $4.

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Lighthouse International Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions

By Kimberly Bosco LONG BEACH ISLAND – Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) is now accepting film submissions! From June 7-10, 2018, the internationally recognized LIFF will be bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and avid film fans to enjoy the modern storytelling of cinema in the relaxing beach environment of LBI. You can now submit films through Film Freeway. The accepted genres are: Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Multimedia, Music Video, Narrative Fiction, New Media / Web, Screenplay, Short, Television, and Virtual Reality.

The LIFF screenings will include Question and Answer sessions. Industry breakfast events and filmmaker attendance at the film screenings helps to encourage networking as well. One of the goals of the festival is for filmmakers to engage in a dialogue with their audience while enjoying the scenic beach areas and all that the island has to offer.

The LIFF has also announced that submissions are open for the “Write by the Beach” program. This program is a writers’ retreat

for female screenwriters and filmmakers.

This program offers selected screenwriters the opportunity to spend a week in a beach house prior to the 2018 Festival to foster their creativity on whatever project they are currently working. Use the scenery and atmosphere of the beach to help your creativity flow with this program!

Eligible female writers must have at least one credit as primary screenwriter on a produced short or feature film. Priority will be given to those writers currently working on feature-length screenplays in the selection process. Additional information may be required, such as writing samples, film or equivalent writing credits and a brief synopsis of your current writing project.

To submit films to the LIFF, you can enter them through Filmfreeway.com or Withoutabox.com by Feb. 23. There is an early bird special discount for early submissions sent in by Jan. 26. The late deadline for submissions is March 16.

The Lighthouse International Film Festival is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to showcasing diverse, dynamic storytelling, with a focus on unique voices.

Beachwood Library To Host Dyslexia Workshop

BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Understanding Dyslexia Workshop: Film Screening, Simulation, and Discussion” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29.

Join Elizabeth Barnes from Decoding Dys-

lexia to learn more about Dyslexia and the resources available to assist those who have it.

The branch is located at 126 Beachwood Blvd. This program is free but registration is required. To register, call 732-244-4573 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Berkeley Preschool Tuition Costs

BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District’s tuition for preschool is $2,500 for September – June and should be paid in monthly installments of $250 due the first of each month. This is a 2.5 hour program.

A deposit of $250.00 (check or money order

only) will hold a space for your child. This is non-refundable after July 1, 2018 and will be applied to the last month’s tuition.

To register, visit the Administrative Annex Office, 62 Veeder Lane in Bayville or call 732-269-5707 ext. 5217.

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BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, February 1, at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive. We hold our meetings on the first Thursday of every month. We meet in the daytime, so you do not have to drive at night.

To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You will receive a warm welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will also have a chance to talk with fellow Veterans and make new friends.

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On Tuesday, February 27, at 7 p.m., VFW Post 10185’s Offi cers will attend V.F.W. District 12’s meeting at VFW Post 4715, Pt. Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, where the latest VFW Programs and events will be discussed.

The Military Order of the Cooties is also looking for new members. The Cooties are called “The Fun Group” of the VFW All members of our post are also eligible to join the Cooties. Their “Pup Tent” meets in VFW Post 9503 at 383 Veterans Blvd., Bayville.

To get an application call Larry Kelly at 732269-5103 or Past State Commander Conrad Hoffmann at 732-929-9656.

Don’t forget, if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplin Thomas Kraszewski at 717215-1991 and let him know.

VFW Post 10185 would also like your old and faded fl ags. Remove the sticks from the small flags first and drop the flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building) or Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse and they will be disposed of properly.

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By Kimberly Bosco BERKELEY – Police arrested and charged a local man with theft by deception.

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Peterson reportedly told the resident that they had various pest problems that needed fixing, accepted prepayment, and then never returned.

Peterson was arrested by Detective Michael Riccardelli, charged with one count of theft by deception, and was released in accordance with the Bail Reform Act. Berkeley Township Police remind residents that soliciting is prohibited and those who wish to solicit must have a township issued permit. Be wary of solicitors who do not present the proper documentation!

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Jim Mahlmann Named Chairman Of OCVTS Foundation

By Fran Kirschner TOMS RIVER – Jim Mahlmann, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NetCetra, Toms River, a full-service internet company has been named chairman of the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education (OCVTS).

A Toms River resident, Mahlmann is an internet marketing and designer specialist, and a certified Google Partner. He is also a partner in a data center in Walla Walla, Washington.

OCVTS Foundation, established in 1994, is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to ensuring a quality education for OCVTS students. All fund raising efforts directly benefit students and instructional programs at all Ocean County Vocation Technical Schools in such areas as equipment and training in technology, financial assistance, and staff development, among others.

Since 1994 to June 2017, the Foundation has awarded $719,970.00 in scholarships to OCVTS students and more than $565,019.15 in grants to teachers and programs.

“It is extremely rewarding to serve on the OCVTS Foundation because we help a lot of kids! Besides raising money, one of my goals is to make sure everyone knows about OCVTS and the outstanding programs it offers,” said Mahlmann.

Mahlmann is a member of New Jersey Business Industry Association (NJBIA) and chairman of its small business committee; a vice chairman of the Technical Committee of the Monmouth Ocean Development Council (MODC); and serves on the Ocean County College Business Advisory Board.

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Winter Storm Grayson Cleanup Costs Total Over $725,000

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – As we are recovering from the recent snow storm that blanketed the area in nearly two feet of snow on Jan. 4, the County has put together the preliminary cost estimates for the cleanup of the blizzard.

As of Jan. 10, Ocean County officials calculated the cost of salting, plowing, and various cleanup projects to be an estimated $725,000, according to Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little.

“Our departments were staged and ready to go at midnight,” Little in a press release. “This was a storm that dropped almost 19 inches of snow on some areas of the county. The snow combined with high winds and frigid temperatures made it difficult to cleanup. But our road crews and county staff got the job done.”

Ocean County has nearly 630 miles of roads and this is where most of the cleanup expenses

stem from. Little noted that $675,000, a large portion of the total cost, was used by the Road Department in cleanup efforts; using over $337,000 for materials, $191,000 for overtime and $35,000 for subcontractors.

The storm also required a whopping 3,700 tons of salt as well as 4,150 gallons of liquid calcium.

“It is essential that our parking lots and sidewalks are cleared so our employees can get to work and the public can access our services and programs,” in any of the 135 government buildings in the county, said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari in the release.

The Buildings and Grounds Department had 37 employees involved in cleanup, using 768 bags of salt. After putting in nearly 600 hours combined, the materials and overtime ended up totaling $18,500 for this department.

Little noted some additional storm cleanup expenses, including $7,000 for assistance from the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, about $12,000 for the Bridge Department, and about $3,000 in overtime for the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation.

Overall, numerous county departments played a part in the cleanup effort, including the Ocean County Department of Vehicle Services, the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department, the Bridge Department, and the Buildings and Grounds Department, Department of Vehicle Services.

Literacy New Jersey Seeks Volunteers OCEAN COUNTY – Nearly 20 percent of adults in New Jersey cannot read a newspaper, fill out a job application, decipher train or bus schedule or understand verbal instructions at work or at a doctor’s office.

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Borough Of South Toms River To Host Business Roundtable

TOMS RIVER – Officials in the Borough of South Toms River announced an upcoming Business Roundtable with businesses and property owners along the Route 166 and Flint Road area. The Roundtable discussion for the improvement initiative will be on Thursday, January 25 at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, 19 Double Trouble Rd. To date, the Borough has removed over 100 abandoned boats, installed new sidewalks and curbing, and provided safer ingress and egress along the strip mall section.

“We now look to expand on these improvements and capitalize on the business community’s knowledge to create a thriving business environment,” stated Mayor Oscar Cradle.

“With aggressive plans to redevelop our waterfront, expand recreation, and install a new bike path on the south side of Route 166, we have many initiatives to share with our com-

munity and look forward to working with our businesses,” stated Councilman Rolzhausen, Redevelopment Liaison.

The Borough will be taking an additional step of submitting a Town Center Designation application to the State of New Jersey, which will allow property owners on Flint Rd and Route 166, to utilize up to 80 percent impervious coverage of their property, and maximize their property value.

Businesses and property owners interested in the Borough’s improvement initiatives are encouraged to attend this free, public event.

Any business who wishes to present an idea is advised to contact Joseph Kostecki, Borough Administrator.

To ensure available space, please RSVP to Joseph Kostecki at Joseph.Kostecki@ Boroughofsouthtomsriver.com or at 732-3490403 ext. 1.

Holiday City South Singles Ventriloquist Magician Comic Event

BERKELEY – Holiday City South presents a lunch with John Pizzi! This ventriloquist magician comic has been featured on Americas Got Talent, “Late Night” With David Lettermen, and Showtime’s “Comedy Club Network.” He has even been featured at Carolines, Las Vegas, and the Borgata, Atlantic City!

Purchase a ticket to attend this lunch event held on April 22, from 1-4 p.m. Tickets for the show and lunch are $29. There will be an assorted sandwich platter, a toss salad, and assorted desserts.

Tickets are available Fridays from 9-11 a.m. at the Clubhouse or you can call Veronica at 732-995-4415 or Lois at 732-330-3421.

Fish And Chips Dinner

BERKELEY – A fish and chips or chicken dinner sponsored by The HCB First Aid Auxiliary will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. The dinner is held at Holiday City West Clubhouse, 25 Cabrillo Blvd.

The dinner is catered by Argyle of Kearny.

The cost is $19 per person, which includes fish or chicken, chips, coleslaw, dessert, coffee/tea, water and soda. Children dinners are available for $9 each.

For more information or tickets, call Jackie McCullough at 732-330-6597.

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Musical training, however, appears to have benefits that reach well beyond melody and rhythm — it might strengthen the ability to hear in background noise.

Musical Training Benefits Hearing- A growing chorus of voices is suggesting that musical training may offset some effects of age-related hearing loss. A 2011 study in the journal PLoS One found that 45- to 65-year-old lifelong musicians could hear speech in noise better than non-musicians in the same age group. A 2015 study in the Journal of Neuroscience found that musical training might boost speech-listening skills that typically decline with age. For the most part, however, these studies compare musicians and non-musicians; they don’t measure improvement in people undergoing musical training.

Teaching to the Choir- Encouraged by this research, Frank Russo and his team at Ryerson University, in Toronto, have been researching whether joining a choir would improve the ability of those with a mild hearing loss to process speech in noise.

Study participants undergo musical training at Ryerson but also use music-training software at home. One example of a training exercise: singing a musical scale while the choir director plays a recognizable melody over it. Participants receive before-and-after speech-in-noise evaluations.

“Brain Boot Camp”- Their research hinges on a measurement known as frequency.

Tracking a musical note’s pitch and locking

onto a person’s voice are both examples of recognizing a specific frequency. When you improve your ability to recognize pitch, you also improve your ability to distinguish a target voice. These tasks depend chiefly on your brain, not your ears. “Singing is sort of like brain boot camp. You’re sort of whipping your neurons into shape,” says Ella Dubinsky, a member of Russo’s team. So far they’re optimistic. According to Russo, “These preliminary findings suggest that short-term musical training is able to mitigate some of the age-related difficulty in hearing that is experienced by older adults.” So, sign yourself up for brain boot camp — join a choir or learn a musical instrument today to whip those speech-innoise neurons into shape!

Parbery-Clark A, et al. Musical experience and the aging auditory system: implications for cognitive abilities and hearing speech in noise. PLoS ONE. 2011;6(5):e18082.

Bidelman GM, Alain C. Musical training orchestrates coordinated neuroplasticity in auditory brainstem and cortex to counteract age-related declines in categorical vowel perception. Journal of Neuroscience.

2015;35(3):1240–1249. Steinberg SM, Russo F. The SMART Lab Singers: Improving Age-Related Hearing Difficulties Through Choir Lessons. http://smartlaboratory.org/ our-choirs/ our-hearing-impaired-choir/.

Accessed Oct. 26, 2017. Siegel R, Hsu A. ‘Like Brain Boot Camp’: Using Music to Ease Hearing Loss. http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/05/31/530723021/ like-brain-boot-camp-using-music-to-easehearing-loss. Accessed Oct. 26, 2017.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!

OHI To Host Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser And Casino Night

By Kimberly Bosco FARMINGDALE – Join Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. as they host their annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser and Casino Night on Feb. 9 from 7-11 p.m. Be a part of these celebrations to kick off OHI’s 15th anniversary at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale.

Casino Night will be diamond themed and all of the proceeds will go towards supporting health care services for adults, seniors, and children throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. There will be dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.

You also have the opportunity to take part in sponsorships, donations, journal ads, and premium ticket packages that are all 100 percent tax deductible.

Tickets are $200.

OHI has been servicing our communities with quality medical care for 15 years. Purchase a sponsorship or donate an auction item at this fundraising event to help support OHI and the wonderful work they do, providing primary and preventative quality care to those who need it most.

Proceeds will help purchase better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness and more.

To become a sponsor, visit ohinj.org/fundraiser/.

For more information, tickets or sponsorship information, contact Douglas Clark, marketing manager, at 732-719-9026. The deadline for sponsorships and ad journal proofs is Jan. 24. Send all ad files to fundraiser@ohinj.org.

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

9 Ways To Outsmart Fat Cells

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

even kill a fat cell.

You can’t starve yourself either! Another mistake people make is by going on a crash diet. Maintaining a size 2 after you’ve been a size 10 all your life is virtually impossible to maintain if you achieved the size 2 AFTER a crash diet. This is because your body went into starvation mode to get to the size 2. It sends a signal to your brain that this person is now dying, they’re starving themselves to death! They are going into a phase called catabolism.

I have a 9 step plan that I know works.

I have a much longer version of this article that fully explains everything.

You can read that version by signing up for my FREE newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email it. But to get you started today, here are the 9 steps: 1. Tone 2. Restore nutrients 3. Eat this 4. Fun Exercise 5. Portions 6. Eat slowly 7. Adaptogens 8. Relaxation 9. Balance 2 hormones You can lose weight again. It may feel like a struggle on some days, but I believe in you. No matter what indulgence you get into, just go back to the plan and do the best you can. Don’t let anyone body shame you. You are who you are, and no matter how futile you think it is, just stick with it. One day you will look into the mirror and love what you see.

Women can be really hard on themselves. Fattening foods contains addictive chemicals and f lavor-enhancing (toxic) substances that make you crave it! It’s criminal that these things are allowed in our foods.

For sure, I know it’s not entirely your fault! The fat cells expand and expand and then hold on to estrogen, leading to more expansion and sometimes even female types of cancers. You can’t shake off fat cells, you have to shrink them. This is a very complex problem, one that I cannot cover entirely here, but I will do my best to set you up for success.

You have to be pretty smart to outsmart a fat cell. Once hormones like cortisol come into play, you’re dealing with belly fat accumulation which is a vicious circle because the fat on your belly has more cor tisol receptors, which then attracts more fat!

In today’s article, I’m referring to weight gain that occurs with ANY body shape, regardless of what your numbers are. Fat cells are stubborn mules.

You can’t get rid of them. So if you t h i n k you ca n eli m i nate you r fat cells by losing weight, you’re wrong.

They’re there to stay, like a mule. You want them to be thin though. You can certainly empty a fat cell of its fat (aka energy) but unlike other things in your body (like pesticides, sticky xenohormones, decayed teeth, a kidney stone, a pathogen), you cannot eliminate, or

(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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Monitor your Account Check your fi nancial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication.

Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts.

Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution.

Review Credit Reports By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from annualcreditreport.com, by phone or mail. Any site other than annualcreditreport.com is

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Leadership:

Continued From Page 1 representative. He was sworn in by Ocean Gate Mayor Paul Kennedy. His swearing-in was also attended by Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilman John Bacchione.

Tracy Mianulli won her re-election bid to represent Seaside Park. She was sworn in

by Central’s business administrator Kevin O’Shea.

The board then had to choose who would be board president and vice president.

Board member George Dohn nominated Louis Tuminaro to be president. Board member Susan Cowdrick nominated Mianulli, who was the board president last year.

Ultimately, members Al Aires, Dohn, Ralph Frulio, Livingston, Tuminaro and Denise Pavone-Wilson voted for Tuminaro to take

The Berkeley Times, January 20, 2018, Page 19 the spot. Cowdrick and Mianulli voted for Mianulli.

There was another split for vice president.

Frulio nominated Aires and Mianulli nominated Cowdrick.

Aires won, being supported by Dohn, Frulio, Livingston, and Tuminaro. Cowdrick, Wilson and Mianulli voted for Cowdrick.

The re-organization meeting is also a time to make appointments, such as: • Carmen Memoli: treasurer • Gluck, Walrath & Luciano: financial attorney • Remington, Vernick, & Vena: engineer • Vaughn Collaborative Architecture and Planning: architect • T&M Associates: engineer • Phoenix Advisors: financial advisor • Gilmore & Monahan, attorney • Comegno Law Group, labor/special education attorney

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Dear Joel, Why are some people are habitually late?!?! I happen to work in a profession where I take appointments.

If a client comes in late it can upset the whole apple cart, and cause all the other innocent victims on the client list to be inconvenienced too. I’m sure those same people are late for church, work, and other appointments. Don’t they realize how disruptive and downright annoying this can be? What are your thoughts on this matter?

ANSWER: There is an old expression that goes, “5 minutes early is on time. On time is late. Late is unacceptable.” There is a lot of truth to that. Many cultures consider lateness a sign of disrespect… because it is. Everyone is late once in a while, but habitually late people are either ego maniacs, desperately disorganized, unrealistically over-committed, inconsiderate, or just flakes. None of those are good

things. Have you spoken to your customer about their tardiness or broached the subject of penalties?

If that’s not realistic, give them a quick, efficient service with no chit chat – small talk is for people on time. You may just have to work around them. Try booking someone with a shorter service at the same time of their appointment. If they arrive on time they will have to learn what it feels like to wait and if they’re late you’ve kept your schedule moving along. I also would print that saying and hang it up. They might get the idea by reading it on the wall.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Help Wanted

For Rent Brick River View - 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, $1,500/month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security.

Call 732-477-9498. (t/n)

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9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 848-222-4887.

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The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm.

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

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

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (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-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (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) 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) We Buy Records, 33/45 Insruments - Call Eddie 732-8295908 or Brian 732-804-8115. Any amount we do all the work!

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Artists Ron Wilson, Neil Vokes, Rusty Gilligan. Horror star Genoveva Rossi. 609-242-7756.

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Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Ramblin Acres Kennel in Jackson is looking to hire full and part time employees. Experience with animal care is recommended and must be willing to work weekends. Please call 732-370-8628 to inquire.

(5) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to : The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org..

CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/ CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! FT 7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. FT 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. Part Time 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit We e k e n d c o m m i t m e n t p o s i tions on all 3-11/11-7. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month.

Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.

Full Time positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. 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) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

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Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome By: Jessica Abraham, OT, Certified Hand Therapist, Toms River Location

Have you ever woken up with a sensation of pins and needles in your fingers? Do you find that you are dropping objects more frequently? If you answered yes to those questions, then you may be experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) often starts as a general sensation of aching or weakness throughout the wrist and hand and can lead to numbness and tingling into your fingers. An increase in symptoms can be experienced as the condition progresses and may start to have an impact on your daily activities. Evidence suggests that 3% of women and 2% of men will experience carpal tunnel symptoms in their lifetime and the average age of onset is 55 or older.

To begin, let’s discuss the anatomy of the carpal tunnel. There is a small, internal space on the palm side of the wrist and this space is called the carpal tunnel. The top or roof of the carpal tunnel is formed by a ligament that runs across the wrist. The median nerve and several flexor tendons run through this tunnel. The median nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by excess pressure being applied to the median nerve at the wrist level. The extra pressure on the nerve can decrease the nerve’s ability to send its signal to the fingers causing a sensation of pins and needles. You can think of the median nerve as a garden hose; when you step on a hose the flow of water is decreased and when the pressure is taken off, the water can flow freely. This is the same concept with the median nerve and the extra pressure that can occur in the carpal tunnel.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

• Pain that radiates from the wrist down into the hand or travels up the forearm toward the shoulder.

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS: The exact cause of CTS is typically unknown. Compression or pressure on the median nerve can happen in several ways including: • Repetitive use of hand and fingers • Keeping the wrist in a bent position for a prolonged period of time • Inflammation of the tendons that run through the carpal tunnel • Water retention • Pregnancy Research has shown that conditions such as arthritis, wrist fractures, or dislocations may cause the carpal tunnel to narrow. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, individuals with metabolic conditions, such as diabetes, are at higher risk for CTS. Women are three times more likely to experience carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms than men and it rarely affects children. According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, in severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness can be permanent and there may be a loss in the muscle mass at the base of the thumb.

TREATMENT OPTIONS: There are several treatment options for CTS including occupational therapy. An occupational therapist is a skilled health professional who will evaluate your condition and how the symptoms are impacting your ability to complete your daily activities. Some treatment options include:

• Tingling/Numbness in the palm side of your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. You will not feel these symptoms in the small finger with carpal tunnel syndrome. This often occurs during prolonged gripping activities such as holding a phone or newspaper or can occur at night. Many people often wake up with the sensation of numbness in their hand and find themselves ‘shaking out’ their hand for relief.

• Wrist splinting to provide support and keep the wrist straight to reduce pressure being applied to the median nerve. Wrist splints are typically worn at night to bed to reduce symptoms that may interfere with sleep.

• Weakness throughout the hand and fingers. People often report feeling clumsy or will frequently drop objects.

• Stretching and strengthening exercises to help reduce pain and improve grip strength and function of the hand. An occupational therapist will be able to design and implement a

• Activity modification techniques to continue to participate in daily and recreational activities without increasing CTS symptoms.

treatment program to assist in alleviating your symptoms.

Corticosteroid injections, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, and use of vitamins such as B6, may also be used in conjunction with therapy to help reduce symptoms. If conservative treatment is not successful in alleviating symptoms, carpal tunnel surgery has proven successful in alleviating CTS symptoms.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can have a significant impact on all aspects of your daily routine. Early diagnosis is important to prevent irreversible damage to the median nerve and prevent you from participating in your daily activities. At All-Care Physical Therapy, our Hand Therapist specializes in the treatment of carpal tunnel and other hand disorders. Contact your physician if you are experiencing these symptoms and ask if an Occupational Therapist at All-Care can help.

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Local NJ Schools Receive Sustainability Grants

By Kimberly Bosco EWING –Sustainable Jersey for Schools recently announced that 46 New Jersey schools and school districts have been selected to receive Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants funded by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). There are eleven $10,000 grants and thirty-five $2,000 grants that were distributed to fund a variety of sustainability projects in schools.

Of the 46 schools chosen, four schools f rom Mon mout h Cou nt y a nd seven schools from Ocean County received grants.

Those that received a $10,000 grant were: Middletown High school North – Monmouth County (Middletown) Cove Road Elementary – Monmouth County (Hazlet) Toms River High School South – Ocean County (Toms River) Jackson Elms Elementary – Ocean County (Jackson) Those that received a $2,000 grant were: Atlantic Highlands Elementary – Monmouth County (Atlantic Highlands) Ocean Township High School – Monmouth County (Ocean) Toms River Intermediate East – Ocean County (Toms River) Lanoka Harbor Elementary – Ocean County (Lacey) Mill Pond Elementary – Ocean County (Lacey) Lanes Mill Road Elementary – Ocean County (Brick) Lacey Township High School – Ocean

County (Lacey) Each of these schools will use the funds to enact sustainability programs within their schools to help educate students on various sustainability practices. Projects such as building a hydroponic garden and installing water bottle refi lling stations will help the overall sustainability of the school as well as teach students the importance of sustainability.

“This is an important program that directs resources into our schools and NJEA is proud to continue to work with Sustainable Jersey,” said NJEA Vice President Sean Spiller. “It is our job to help create a new generation of engaged citizens and leaders. We help ensure that we leave a better world for our students when we emphasize the value of sustainability.”

Through these grants, NJEA has provided $750,000 to support a sustainable future for children across the state through the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program.

“Congratulations to the grant recipients. Sustainable Jersey for Schools aims to empower schools with the funding needed to implement important sustainability actions,” said Randall Solomon, executive director for Sustainable Jersey.

“We look forward to the completion of these projects and the ongoing efforts of these schools and school districts. The NJEA-funded grants allow communities to come together to improve outcomes for students, staff and the environment.”

Congratulations to our local schools on receiving these generous grants!

Start 2018 With Ocean County Library’s Adult Winter Reading

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will host the annual winter reading program for adults. The program will run Jan. 1 to Feb. 28.

Participants will read a minimum of five books from different pre-selected categories, including nonfiction, book to movie, science fiction, or an adult or young adult title of

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Branches will each have one prize bag and the library system grand prize will be a Kindle Fire tablet. Participants may submit one entry form for every five books read.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of january 20 - january 26

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Having a few adventures may be good for you. The urge to start something new may be rolling around in the back of your mind. You may be spurred on by friends to test out unique activities as this week unfolds.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may find that those in close connection are enthusiastic and agreeable. Some messages may be somewhat confusing. Being in harmony with others might be the most important motivating force in your week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep an inspirational inner dialog going to boost your spirits in the workplace. You may have some wonderful ideas even if you won’t be in a situation in which to promote them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will be most successful by exercising your physicality in some way in the upcoming week. If you feel a bit under the weather don’t sit around but grab that tennis racket, or go for a walk, to dispel the clouds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stress relief is on its way. Once situations that are up in the air settle down, you will be able to enjoy a serene social life.

In the week ahead, focus on making new friends and spoiling yourself with some pretty things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may feel compelled to spend some money on technologically advanced wares, or the latest gadget, in the week ahead. Since you might be somewhat impulsive it is best to read the instructions and fine print carefully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your desires for smooth running relationships are ignited in the week ahead. Much can be accomplished when paired up with a pleasant companion. A plan of action will unfold effortlessly if put into action mid-week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can sparkle and shine like a crystal chandelier in the week ahead. Your energy levels may be high making this a good time to try something entirely new or to experiment with trendy ideas and technologies.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your head may be filled with new ideas and fresh insights that you feel compelled to discuss. Your bubbling enthusiasms may be somewhat confusing to loved ones in the beginning of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be ready to embrace change at the drop of a hat, but it may aggravate a situation. Success is more likely if you wait until mid-week to break away from old traditions or to make firm resolutions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Making changes too soon could cause aggravation and prove challenging. You may act due to a sense of urgency, but set off a difficult chain of events.

Wait until mid-week to put your ideas into motion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This week you may be full of vim and vigor. You have a lot of energy at your fingertips and will brighten up everyone’s day with your enthusiasm.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen This Delicious Dish Is Simple Enough For Family Meal,Yet Elegant For Special Dinner Party

By Wolfgang Puck

It seems to me that people who love to cook at home often have two separate styles of recipes that they rely on. First come the everyday dishes that they make week after week for their family and any close friends who might drop by - simple, straightforward, delicious food they can cook quickly and easily with minimal fuss. And then there are more elaborate, special-occasion dishes that they only make to impress their guests at special dinner parties.

I think, however, that the very nature of special occasion entertaining has changed over the years. More and more hosts and guests alike prefer that dinner parties feel like relaxed family-style meals - occasions at which you don’t have to dress up in uncomfortable clothes, worry whether you’re using the right fork, or be extra cautious not to drip your red wine on the fancy tablecloth. Good food that feels more like a family supper puts everyone at ease gathered around the table at happy ease.

That’s why, right now, when you’re probably still thinking about how you’d like to change the way you cook and entertain in 2018, I’d like to share a favorite recipe of mine that is equally welcome and easy to prepare whether you serve it to your loved ones on a weeknight or present it to weekend dinner party guests.

It’s my pork medallions on apple compote with black pepper cider sauce.

Pork is a really home-style choice of meat, and it’s usually so reasonably priced. Yet, when you choose a piece of boneless pork loin and ask the butcher in your supermarket to cut it into the medallion-shaped pieces called for in the recipe, you have a main ingredient that looks surprisingly elegant for a special party.

The medallions also cook very quickly, which makes them a perfect choice for a family meal.

(You could also prepare a similar version of the dish substituting medallions of lamb, slices of boneless turkey breast, or even boneless and skinless chicken breast halves.)

The apple compote beneath the pork is also an appealingly homey preparation. Yet, a few easy special touches - some apple cider jelly and splashes of white wine and cream - transform the compote into something surprisingly elegant. The same goes for the sauce spooned over the pork, which gains its own bright flavor from the cider jelly plus some coarsely crushed black peppercorns.

Those three easily assembled elements add up to a dish that looks like something a fine restaurant might serve, yet tastes like the best in comfort food. In other words, it offers the best of both worlds, making it a recipe I hope you’ll want to prepare again and again, whatever the occasion.

PORK MEDALLIONS ON APPLE COMPOTE WITH BLACK PEPPER CIDER SAUCE Serves 4 For the black pepper cider sauce:

1 cup (250 mL) good-quality canned chicken stock or broth, plus a little extra if needed 2 tablespoons apple cider jelly or apple jelly 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns, plus extra to taste For the apple compote: 2 pounds (1 kg) large pippin or Granny Smith apples 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons apple cider jelly or apple jelly 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry white wine 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch freshly grated nutmeg For the pork medallions: 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) pork loin, cut into 8 equal medallions 1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish First, prepare the sauce: In a 10-inch (25cm) skillet, combine the stock or broth and the jelly. Over medium-high heat, simmer briskly until the liquid reduces to 1/2 cup (125 mL), stirring frequently to take care that the sugar in the jelly doesn’t burn along the side of the pan. Pour in the cream and simmer briefly, just until the sauce thickens.

Whisk in the butter and crushed peppercorns to taste. Cover and keep warm.

For the compote, peel, core, and quarter the apples, then cut into thin slices. In a 12-inch (30-cm) skillet, melt the butter over high heat. Add the apples, saute briefly, and then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft. Add the jelly and wine and stir until the jelly melts. Add the cream and stir until the apples are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a hint of nutmeg. Keep warm.

To prepare the medallions, first lightly dust them all over with the flour and season to taste with salt and pepper. Over medium-high heat, heat 1 or 2 heavy skillets with enough cooking surface to hold the medallions in a single layer without crowding. Add 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter to each skillet, and swirl to coat the cooking surface. Add the pork medallions and saute until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

To serve, mound the compote on 4 heated plates. Arrange two medallions on top of the compote on each plate. Spoon a little sauce over and around the medallions. Garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

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

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