2018-01-20 - The Toms River Times

Vol. 15 - No. 34

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Walkable Shops, Multi-Story Apartments Allowed Downtown

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - The downtown waterfront area could look much different in the coming decades as the town has rezoned the area to allow for a walkable area with multi-story housing over small shops.

The Phase 1 of the Waterfront Redevelopment Plan allows for all the property owners to redevelop their land, even if they knock down buildings to do so, within the rules the town created. The landowners would still go through the –Image courtesy Toms River Township Planning Board for approval This aerial photo shows Phase 1 of the redevelopment area. The Garden of individual properties, townState Parkway near Exit 81 is on the right. ship planner Dave Roberts said.

“Effectively, you’re building a neighborhood from scratch,” he said.

The area involved is between the Garden State Parkway and Route 9, and south of West Water Street. It also includes an area north of West Water Street, following Irons Street to Route 9 and back down to West Water Street (including the parking lots on Irons).

Property owners would be their own redevelopers, Roberts said. If they don’t have the means to do it themselves, they –Photo by Chris Lundy could partner with a developer.

There is no requirement Township planner Dave Roberts showed renderings of the waterfront (Downtown - See Page 2) district at a recent Township Council meeting.

Local Toms River Schools Receive Sustainability Grants

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER –Sustainable Jersey for Schools recently announced that 46 New Jersey schools and school districts have been selected to receive grants funded by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). There

were eleven $10,000 grants and thirty-five $2,000 grants that were distributed to fund a variety of sustainability projects in schools.

“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 in a press release.

“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 (Grants - See Page 17)

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New Ordinance Allows For Breweries and Distilleries Downtown

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – At a recent council meeting, an ordinance was approved that would amend the Township’s Land Use and Development Regulations to allow craft brewers and distillers to set up shop in the downtown area.

Helping to boost business, microbreweries and distilleries will bring a new aspect to the social scene and add to the downtown atmosphere.

The ordinance was approved by the council, and supported by Downtown Toms River and the Culture Committee and Planning Department. Now a part of the Business Improvement District, Brew-Pubs, which are microbreweries associated with a restaurant; Nano-Breweries, microbreweries that are 5,000 sq. feet or less; and Artisan Distilleries, craft distillery establishments that are 5,000 sq. feet or less, are now granted access to the Downtown district, officials said.

“The announcement is an example of the Business Improvement District’s dedication to providing a clean, safe, and happy Downtown for its residents and visitors to enjoy,” said Alizar Zorojew, Downtown Toms River Executive Director.

After inconsistencies were found in the land use zoning laws along Main Street in the downtown area, the downtown’s Economic Development Committee proposed an expansion of the limitations to the area.

The expansion would allow for restaurants and brew-pubs to take (Ordinance - See Page 17)

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Downtown: Continued From Page 1 that the property owners do anything, he said. The rezoning just sets parameters for property owners to make the most of what they have.

The picture painted by the plan is a series of street-level retail shops close to transportation and apartments. The idea is that the shops and the residences would support each other.

It would be designed to be an aesthetically pleasing “sense of place” that would be “capitalizing on views of the Toms River and proximity to the historic seaport waterfront,” according to the plan.

There are also designs to protect the area from flooding, since the low-lying area is subject to it, and even more susceptible to Superstorm Sandy-level flooding.

The kinds of residences were also planned.

No more than 5 percent of them would be studio apartments. No more than 20 percent would be one-bedroom. There would be exactly 20 percent three-bedroom apartments. The rest would be two-bedroom apartments.

Townhouses, of no more than three bedrooms, could be three and a half stories tall.

These are not allowed on Water Street or within 100 feet of it.

Recreational areas are welcome as well, such as pocket parks, playgrounds, spray parks, kayak launches, an ampitheatre and an outdoor skating rink are welcome. A minimum of 20 percent of the project would

–Photo by Chris Lundy The downtown Route 166/Route 9 area would have more options for small businesses and housing. be public space like this.

There is a list of options for the kinds of street level businesses, including bakeries, medical facilities, retail kiosks, art studios, professional offices, brew-pubs and coffee shops. Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns are allowed.

There is also language that requires each individual application to be considered in how it works with its neighbors. Other rules describe the trees that can be planted for

decorative purposes, and the architecture preferred.

Specific Area Changes Some specific properties were noted in the plan, with examples of what could happen to them.

The post office was one of them. The plan suggests replacing the wide, flat building with a tall, skinny one. This building would be three stories, so it would take up less

space. There could be residences above it, and the entire complex would be supported by a parking deck. The Post Office would earn revenue from this plan, Roberts said, although he’s not sure if the Post Office is able to make revenue in this way. It might have to subdivide the property somehow and sell off development rights.

The bus depot would also be improved, and a “transit village” could be built there.

This would be a multifamily residential development along a bike path and near a parking garage.

The Red Carpet Inn property would be acquired in this plan to build a berm and to raise Herflicker for flood mitigation.

The parking lots on Irons Street could continue to exist, and could be redone to be multi-level parking for nearby uses, for example, more retail with residential on top.

An extension of Huddy Park and the extension of the Barnegat Branch Trail bike path are incorporated in the plan. The park is expected to have a berm for flood mitigation and an elevated walkway. Then, there would be a beach area for paddle sports.

One potential part of the plan includes the removal of a bank building that would allow Washington Street to continue as a pedestrian-only open area mall.

Building Heights The heights of the buildings would be staggered to “create visual diversity” within a given project. There would be a maximum of 50 percent of buildings that would be two (Downtown - See Page 5)

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to four stories. There would be a maximum of 20 percent that would be five to seven stories. There would be a maximum of 10 percent of eight to ten stories.

The higher buildings would be available in order to allow the property owners to make a profit on their new projects, Roberts said.

It gives them incentive to make a change.

In order to qualify for more dense development, they have to provide improvements in the area for the general public to enjoy, and they have to make roadway improvements to handle the traffic.

The higher buildings would be farther from the river, the central component of the aesthetics, he said. Therefore, closer buildings would be lower and the further buildings would be higher, and there would be more river views. Essentially, the township wants people close to the river, not industrial sites.

Timeline There will be years before any of this comes to fruition. The projects would be lengthy and complex proposals before the Planning Board. Toms River owns some of the land. New Jersey Natural Gas is involved in a clean-up on some of the property, and that will take many steps, Roberts said.

The project was going back to 2009, but never adopted a plan until now.

Traffic Proposals Several new traffic changes are proposed in the plan. One of them is a new ramp for northbound access to the Garden State Parkway that would come from Highlands Parkway north of Water Street. Another idea is to extend Herflicker to Highlands Parkway, and have a one-way loop so that cars would go east on Herflicker, north to the intersection with Route 9, and then west on Water Street.

Most, if not all, of the intersections would need some improvements.

Support The plan met with support from locals at a recent Township Council meeting.

Joseph Kostecki, the business administrator of South Toms River, said he is looking forward to the changes. His borough is undergo–Photo by Chris Lundy ing some redevelopment currently.

“We think we’re going to be redeThese storefronts on the south side of West Water Street are in the redevelopment area. veloping hand in hand,” he said.

Alizar Zorojew, executive director Those who want to go to South Toms The plan is for the area to be walkable, River and Beachwood from the Parkway and even have a bike path. There would be of Downtown Toms River, a business imcould take Exit 80, and then make a right on spaces in the residential developments for provement district, said the planners did a fantastic job on this.

Highland Parkway. They would make a left bike storage.

“The plan is great but it’s the execution that on the new Herflicker Boulevard, and take While the area would have accessible parkthat over the existing bridge right into South ing, there would also be a reliance on the will really matter,” he said.

Lance Chambeau, owner of the River Toms River, bypassing most of West Water Toms River Bus Depot. Other possibilities Street and making that area less congested, for transportation include accessibility by Lady, said he endorsed the plan as “a great Roberts said. boat, and a trolley or shuttle sponsored by a step forward.”

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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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With all this “ to-do” about the new tax bill,

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.

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

MacArthur Wants Online Tax Calculator Available

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur introduced the Transparency for Taxpayers Act. This bill directs the IRS to make an online tool available to individual 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 the next year, Americans will seek to understand

how the new tax law will affect their bottom line,” said Congressman Tom MacArthur. “The new law will absolutely provide Americans with real tax relief, but unfortunately some people in

politics and the media have resorted to fear-mongering and spreading misinformation about it. The American people deserve better and they deserve the truth. This bill is a common sense solution that will allow tax-

payers to see the real and truthful impact of the new tax law.”

The Transparency for Taxpayers Act is cosponsored

by Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL), Bob Gibbs (ROH), Bill Johnson (R-OH),

John Faso (R-NY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tom Garrett (R-VA), John Rutherford (R-FL), Don Bacon (R-NE), Warren Davidson (R-OH), Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Alex Mooney (R-WV).

Trump’s Offensive Words Require An Apology From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith NEW JERSEY – As chair of the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Orga-

nizations, I have taken numerous trips to Central American and African countries and have chaired over 85 hearings on issues related

to Africa alone. I have visited South Sudan twice within the last 18 months to investigate violence and famine and find solutions.

What I have consistently taken away has been the innate goodness and resiliency of people facing extraordinarily difficult challenges - perhaps President Trump should visit these countries and see this for himself.

The dire circumstances that compel individuals and families

to emigrate to the United States does not diminish their love of country and culture. Once here, the men and women have contributed significantly to society and have become our neighbors and valued members of communities in my congressional district and across the U.S. Throughout my career, I have supported compassionate policies that provide refuge to individuals fleeing political instability, vio-

lence and natural disaster.

I voted for legislation that established Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, the Immigration Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-649), have sponsored and co-sponsored legislation and most recently, authored a joint letter to Speaker Ryan, seeking protection for TPS beneficiaries.

These individuals have come out of devastating conditions - including dictatorship, war, terrorism,

famine, disease - and have lived here for years with their families contributing greatly to American culture and economy. According to one study among TPS beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti, the work force participation rate is over 80 percent. To terminate their protected status would result in the break-up of families and their return to countries with conditions that may still be unsafe.

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 Consumer Affairs in try-

ing 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.

“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 of not more than $10,000 for the first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense.

Anyone interested in obtaining a deed can contact the Ocean County Clerk’s Office at 732929-2018.

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Vehicle Crashes Into Building On Route 37

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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Police are investigating an incident that occurred on Jan. 10, where a woman crashed her vehicle into a vacant building on Route 37 west.

The driver, 86-year old Jeanette Martin of Toms River, was parking her 2006 Ford Taurus when her foot slipped off the brake, causing her to accelerate into the building.

Her vehicle smashed through the window of the building, causing significant damage.

Neither Martin, nor the 91-year old female passenger in the vehicle was injured during the accident.

Police, Fire and Medical units responded to the scene at 833 Route 37 west. Traffic Officer Robert Westfall is conducting the investigation.

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 f rom. Lit tle 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.

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By Kimberly Bosco

POINT PLEASANT – Nine people were charged with possession of alcohol and underage drinking at a home in Point Pleasant on Dec. 23, according to police officials.

In the private home, located on Certainty Drive, Officer Robert J. Tobias arrested nine individuals, including one young adult from Belle Meade who remains unnamed, two from Brick, and six from

Toms River.

The other eight individuals are: • Kasie A. Sullivan, 20, Toms River • Margaret F. McCarthy, 19, Brick • Amanda J. Weiss, 20, Toms River • Crystal A. Guthrie, 20, Toms River • Louis E. Keraitis Jr., 20, Toms River • Nicholas G. Bruno, 19, Toms River • Richard L. Davis jr., 20, Brick • Shea J. Branda, 19, Toms River

Westminster Nursery School Hosts Open House Event

TOMS RIVER – Westminster Nursery School, a nonprofit organization, will host an Open House “Winter Wonderland of Learning” on Saturday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for some

free, fun family activities, including singing with Yosi, paint parties, yoga, soccer activities and more. For more information call 732-349-0535 or check out our Facebook page.

Upper Shores Branch To Host Martin Luther King Community Art Project

UPPER SHORES – The Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the program “MLK Community Art Project” at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15.

Come create a community art project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

ideas of love and kindness.

No registration is required for this program which will be held at the branch located at 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette. For information call the branch at 732-793-3996.

OHI To Host Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser And Casino Night Celebrating 15 Years!

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 suppor ting health care ser vices 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/ f undraiser/. For more i n for mat ion, tickets or sponsorship infor mation, contact Douglas Clark, marketing manager, at 732-719-9026. The deadline for sponsorships and ad journal proofs is Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Send all ad files to fundraiser@ohinj.org.

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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.

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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.

Local Students On Dean’s List for Fall 2017 TOMS RIVER – Various students from Toms River attained Dean’s List in fall 2017 at Lehigh University. This status is granted to students who ear ned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly

graded courses.

The following local students were awarded: Hernoor Athwal, Colin Lerner, Hannah Leskow, Matthew Palmieri, Hayley Poll and Kristen Silvi. Congratulations to these students!

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Toms River Council Meetings Scheduled TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Council meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in the Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room on the second level of the Municipal Complex.

The meeting dates follow: • January 23, 2018 • February 13 and 27, 2018 • March 13 and 27, 2018 • April 10 and 24, 2018

• May 8 and 22, 2018 • June 12 and 26, 2018 • July 10 and 24, 2018 • August 14 and 28, 2018 • September 11 and 25, 2018 • October 9 and 23, 2018 • November 13 and 27, 2018 • December 11 and 26, 2018 Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Island Heights Library To Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary ISLAND HEIGHTS – Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Island Heights Branch of the Ocean County Library, 121 Central Ave. at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22.

This delectable celebration includes a special program sponsored by the Horizon Speakers Bureau and Judith Krail-Russo that will showcase the history of the cranberry in the Garden State. Native

Americans were using these tart berries as food, medicine, and dyes long before the white man arrived. Between cranberry cultivation and culinary contributions, the history of the berry has a bite worth exploring.

This program is free but registration is required. To register, call 732-270-6266 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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NJSNA Welcomes New Board Members

TRENTON – The New Jersey State Nurses Association welcomed a new vice president and secretary to its Board of Directors at a swearing in ceremony this weekend.

Mary Ellen Levine, a Hopatcong resident, was elected to the role of vice president. She serves as a hospice nurse Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Sparta and an adjunct professor at Caldwell University. “It is my goal to promote organization membership and professional involvement with regards to the direction of nursing practice and health care policy,” said Levine. “I look forward to serving during this exciting time and having an impact on all New Jersey nurses, the practice of nursing and patient care.”

Linda M. Gural, of Toms River, was elected to the position of secretary. She serves as director of clinical services at Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jackson. “There are many

complex issues facing the nursing profession and healthcare today. NJSNA’s greatest strength to approach these issues is our diversity,” said Gural. “Not only our diversity of cultures but also our diversity of opinion. We need to take that diversity and continue to build upon it making a strong and effective voice for nursing.”

“We are looking forward to having our new officers with their fresh ideas and passion for nursing and the practice of nursing join the NJSNA Board,” said Benjamin Evans, DD, DNP, APN, president of New Jersey State Nurses Association. “It is going to be an interesting year for nursing…We will also continue to monitor the Board of Nursing situation, as they are in the process of filling the position of Executive Secretary.”

To learn more about the New Jersey State Nurses Association, please visit njsna.org.

The 100th Anniversary Of Lithuania’s Independence TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host artwork by the Central New Jersey Chapter of the Lithuanian American Community group during the month on February in the Toms River Branch’s McConnell Gallery.

The collection consists of various mediums, including photography by Rita Clemens and Ausrine Dereskeviciute, and crafts by Rasa Lukosiene, Lina Giusti and

Onyte Zukauskiene. Lithuanian school “Lietuvele” students celebrate Lithuania’s independence by presenting art illustrating that “Lithuania is in my heart”.

The 100th Anniversary of Lithuania’s Independence is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200 ext. 5100, or visit our website at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Department Of Parks TOMS RIVER – The Department of Parks, Buildings & Grounds is responsible for maintaining 18 township buildings, 13 parks and beach front. These responsibilities range from trash removal to major building systems/component replacement.

For all after hours emergencies, please email the Departments Director/Deputy

Director or in an extreme emergency, contact the Toms River Police Department at 732-349-0150.

For information pertaining to use or scheduling of park facilities, contact the Recreation Depar t ment at 732341-1000, ext. 8415 or e-mail kfalke@ tomsrivertownship.com.

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TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr. announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be conducting a Winter Beach Blast. Get out your tropical shirts and head out to the Ocean County Mall on Hooper Avenue on Saturday, January 13.

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LAVALLETTE – For Jimmy Scalia, the official archivist for legendary entertainer Bobby Darin, sharing the performer’s life story is nothing short of a labor of love.

Scalia works in cooperation with the Bobby Darin estate and writes articles for In-Tune and Primo magazine. Scalia is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. He visited the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library on Jan. 3 and shared many little known facts of the performer’s often tragic life with a packed audience.

“I came to appreciate Bobby Darin after listening to my father’s record collection,” Scalia said. Scalia became fixated with his father’s copy of Darin’s “Greatest Hits” album and his signature song, “Beyond the Sea.” Darin’s real name was Walden Robert Cassotto.

“He wasn’t just a singer but played the piano, guitar, drums and harmonica He also inspired so many young performers. Sinatra was the voice but no one could lay a track down like Bobby Darin,” Scalia said in an interview prior to his program. “I think what doesn’t break you makes you and he did a lot in his career with his performances, song writing, movies and so many accomplishments.”

Scalia opened the program with a short video that featured an introduction by Bobby Darin’s and Sandra Dee’s son Dodd. “I never got to meet Bobby but I almost feel like I have. Dodd is a great guy and shared so much knowledge, memorabilia and video footage about his father.”

Bobby Darin was driven believing his bout with rheumatic fever as a child, might cut short his life as it had permanently damaged his heart. “He knew the clock was ticking and he was always pushing himself in different directions.

He never wanted to be pigeon holed and he wanted to live and perform on his own terms,” Scalia said.

Scalia discussed Dar i n’s life and shared video footage of the performer’s various TV appearances. They included

Darin’s first hit song “Splish, Splash” in 1958 on American Bandstand. Darin co-wrote that song with DJ Murray the K, who bet that Darin could not write a song that began with the words, “Splish Splash, I was takin’ a bath”, as suggested by Murray’s mother, Jean Kaufman.

It reached number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart and number 2 on the Rhythm and Blues Best Sellers chart.

Darin started his career as a songwriter for singer Connie Francis in 1956 and they appeared on the Ed Sullivan show together. “He star ted to fall in love with her but her father did not approve of this,” Scalia said. Scalia added that Francis’s father gave the record producer handling them an ultimat um, “either he goes or she goes so they fired him. Bobby then went off to Nashville and signed a cont ract with Atlantic Records.”

During the 1960s Darin became politically active and worked on Robert F. Kennedy’s Democratic presidential campaign. He was present the night Kennedy was assassinated in 1968. “He sat vigil with Bobby Kennedy’s coffin.

That was the kind of guy Bobby Darin was. He was brutally honest but if you were his friend he always had your back,” Scalia said.

Scalia also revealed that during that same year, Darin discovered he had been raised by his grandmother, not his mother, and that the girl he thought was his sister was actually his mother. These events deeply affected Darin and sent him into a long period of seclusion.

Although he made a successful comeback in television with his NBC variety show in 1973, his health was failing. “He did 13 episodes of the show before he died at the age of 37 following a heart operation in Los Angeles. His son Dodd’s 12th birthday was on Dec. 16 and Bobby died on Dec. 20, 1973.”

Scalia noted that for Darin, performing was his life and that it kept his heart beating. “Music took him into a world beyond the Bronx,” Scalia said. Darin’s life was chronicled in the 2004 film “Beyond the Sea” starring Kevin Spacey.

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Grants: Continued From Page 1 value of sustainability.”

Of the 46 schools chosen, two schools from Toms River received grants. Toms R ive r H ig h School Sout h re ceive d $10,000 and Toms River Intermediate East received $2,000.

The Toms River High School South project proposal was led by science teacher Christine Girtain. The school plans to partner with the Bordenstein Lab at Vanderbilt University to allow Authentic Science Research (ASR) students to participate in the Wolbachia Summer Research Project. This research project is a local and international initiative that contributes to the national Wolbachia database. This project will teach these students a specific aspect of sustainability while providing them with a great opportunity to work in a university lab environment.

The sustainability project at Intermediate East, led by teacher Kelly Natke, will help to update the school’s greenhouse with a heater, planter boxes and irrigation supplies. The fruits and vegetables harvested in the greenhouse will be used in the school’s cafeteria and cooking classes, showing students how sustainability can be practiced in their

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These changes were made with the intent to improve, expand and diversify the Downtown district while also boosting business, according to officials.

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“To have two of our schools earn Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants during this cycle is a testament to our district’s commitment to student-centered education and a sustainable future,” said Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent David Healy. “The greenhouse and garden project at Intermediate East and the Wolbachia Summer Research Project at High School South represent two diverse, innovative, and engaging initiatives that will have a lasting impact on our students. We are grateful to Sustainable Jersey, NJEA, and the regional partners that make outstanding opportunities like this possible.”

These newly received grants alongside Toms River Township’s Green Team have helped the township earn $36,000 in Sustainable Jersey grants in just the past year.

“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.”

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Musicians have a keen awareness of the auditory world. Their ability to distinguish and organize tones is the backbone of the musical language they use to communicate.

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!

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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.

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

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.

(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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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.

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Silver/Holiday VFW News For 2018

TOMS RIVER – The next meeting of Silver/Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on Jan.4, at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive.

We will hold our meetings on the first Thursday of every month, starting January 2018. 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’ll be received with a hearty welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will also have a chance to talk with fellow Veterans and make

new friends.

If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information, call Past Commander Raymond Opland at 732-505-0644.

Here is a schedule of upcoming VFW events: • Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.: VFW Post 10185’s Officers will attend VFW District 12’s meeting at VFW. Post 9503, Bayville where the latest VFW Programs and events will be discussed.

• Jan. 29: VFW Post 10185 celebrates our 40th Anniversar y. Our National Charter was issued to 108 Post members.

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TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Office of Emergency Management is responsible for an emergency management plan that prepares for, responds to and recovers from any natural or manmade event that may occur in Toms River.

TROEM follows an adopted basic emergency management plan, called the Emergency Operations Plan, an official plan approved by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and the NJ State Police Emergency Management Section.

All disaster operations in Toms River are managed through these plans and the various support agencies are responsible

for the annexes of the basic plan.

TROEM works in conjunction with state, federal, and local authorities.

TROEM is prepared to activate and u t i l i z e T h e E m e r ge n c y O p e r a t io n center during any emergency to allow coordination of all support agencies to provide continuity of services to the public. TROEM is responsible for advisement, notification and assembly of services that are in the best interest of the citizens and guests of Toms River.

The off ice is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To contact the office, call 732-3413267.

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The recent data breach by Equifax meant that sensitive personal information for 145 million Americans was potentially exposed, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. This incident has left many consumers wondering how they can protect themselves from identity theft.

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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Make sure you spell the annualcreditreport.com domain name correctly and avoid look-alike scam sites.

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Ocean County Lawyer Convicted For Theft of $1.5 Million

By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – A law yer f rom Ocean County was convicted at trial on Jan. 10 for the theft of approximately $1.5 million from five of his clients, according to Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino.

The 55-year old law yer, Joseph J. Talafous Jr. of Toms River, formerly practiced in Jersey City, stealing the f u nds f rom his clients for a per iod spanning more than a decade.

He was found guilty of three counts of theft by unlawful taking, three counts of theft by failure to make required disposition of property received, five counts of misapplication of entrusted property, two counts of theft by deception, and four counts of filing fraudulent state income tax returns.

This verdict was reached following a six-week long trial in Jersey City, before Superior Court Judge Mirtha Ospina.

Some of the charges leveled against Talafous are categorized as second degree, which means a prison sentence of five to 10 years in state prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 16.

“Lawyers have a duty to uphold the law and protect the interests of their clients, but Talafous treated his law license like a license to steal, sinking to the point of stealing nearly half a million dollars from a young boy who lost his father,” said Attorney General Porrino in a press release.

“This verdict will send Talafous to prison, where he belongs for his deplorable conduct. I commend our attorneys, detectives and entire trial team for building a strong case and skillfully presenting it at trial.”

At trial, the state showed evidence of Talafous’ thefts between October 2004 and May 2015. The list of offenses follows: • He used a power of attorney to make unauthorized withdrawals of thousands of dollars from the investment account of an elderly client who lived in Jersey City and from the client’s estate after the client died in 2010.

• He stole approximately $461,000 from a trust set up for the benefit of a young boy in 2005 with funds from a wrongful death suit stemming from the death of his father. The father died in 2001 in a workplace accident when the child, a West New York resident, was still an infant.

• He stole approximately $300,000 from the estate of an elderly Jersey City woman who died in 2009 without any immediate family. She had hired him to prepare her will and had named him executor of her estate.

• He stole approximately $400,000 from the estate of a Jersey City man who died in 2012 and whose family h i re d Talafou s a s at t or ney for t he estate, which included several life insurance policies worth a total of more than $870,000.

• From 2012 to 2015, he stole $330,000 that was entrusted to him as counsel for the estate of a Jersey City woman who owned property in New York.

Further, Talafous didn’t report the misappropriated funds taken from his clients in state income tax returns for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

“This verdict sends a strong message that lawyers who abuse their licenses and break the law will face stern punishment,” said Director Elie Honig of the Division of Criminal Justice in the release. “We will not tolerate lawyers who steal from their clients.”

Talafous was indicted in an investigation by the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bu reau. Deput y At tor neys General Janet Bosi and Brandy Malfitano tried the case for the Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau, assisted by Detective Scot t St eve n s , D e t e c t ive Rox a n n a O r d one z - Fr e s s e, D e t e c t ive Fr a n c o Cignarella, and Analyst Gaby Pichler.

Sgt. James Scott, Lt. Vincent Gaeta, Deputy Chief of Detectives William Fred rick and Bureau Chief Michael Monahan supervised the investigation and prosecution. The case was referred to the Division of Criminal Justice by the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics. The Supreme Court of New Jersey revoked Talafous’ license to practice law in August 2015.

VFW Post 8352 Meetings TOMS RIVER – The VFW Post 8352 meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m., 39 Millbrook Drive. Lunch is served.

New members and members who transfer to the post will be given a $25 Walmart gift card.

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OCC Foundation Kicks Off Its Annual Scholarship Appeal

TOMS RIVER – People do remember dreaming about what they wanted to be when they grew up? Perhaps, they know how it feels to struggle to pay tuition bills. They may even remember what it felt like to graduate from college and get their first big job.

Education is the root for a healthy community, paving the way for a better future for not only students but businesses and residents as well.

“Becoming a collegiate student-athlete had been a goal of mine for many years. However, the balance between school, sports, and working two jobs, while serving as President of the Student Government, was becoming very stressful. The financial aid provided by the Foundation through its generous support has allowed me to fulfil my dreams, focusing more on what is important to me at OCC,” explained Kyle Unger, OCC Student.

For many Ocean County College students, they dream of a college education and career.

They want to begin their journey, but finan-

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Ocean County residents, business owners, and community organizations can help talented and deserving students receive a world-class education at Ocean County College. An education that will allow them to pursue their hopes and dreams and create a future that we can all be proud of.

The Ocean County College Foundation has kicked off it’s 2018 Scholarship Fund Drive.

Your donation, big or small, can help support the next generation of Ocean County College students. You can make a difference in the lives of deserving students who would otherwise not be able to afford tuition without your assistance!

Those who would like to support the Ocean County College Foundation’s 2018 Scholarship Fund Drive, call 732-255-0492 or give online at go.ocean.edu/donate.

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E-Waste Now Accepted At Toms River Recycling Center TOMS RIVER – Effective immediately, the Toms River Department of Public Works is now able to recycle ele c t r on ic wa s t e. T h i s me a n s t h at Township residents can drop off electronic waste at our facility, year-round, free of charge.

“Due to a sig nif icant increase in e-waste disposal fees, the Township stopped accepting recycled electronics on October 1, 2016. Residents had been required to bring them to the Ocean County recycling facility in Lakewood.

I am happy to report that we partnered with Reverse Logistics LLC, and are now able to provide this ser vice to all Toms River Township residents,” said Lou Amoruso, Director of Public Works.

Electronic items (see below) may be dropped off at the Toms River Recycling Convenience Center, located at 1672 Church Road, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 732-255-1000, ext. 8108.

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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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Auto For Sale 2010 Chevy Cobalt LS - Black, 2 door, 4 cylinder. Auto. PB, PS, CD, Air. 30MPG. Only 44K. Holiday City. $6,200. 732-604-2704.

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Comics, Cards Convention - Sunday, January 21, Toms River Elks.

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

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Help Wanted Help Wanted Borough Of Lakehurst - Full-time Public Works laborer. $10 per hour. Valid driver’s license with good record required.

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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.

Services Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

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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.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

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All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(12) Personal Care Companion For You Live-in, live-out. Overweight care. Veteran care. Senior care. Great references. drivers license. 973-204-0108. (4) RC Hammer Home Improvement/ Handyman - Experienced in all phases of home repair/improvements. Reasonable rates. Reliabel work. No job too small.

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Licensed/bonded NJ PA. Career oppertunities available.

(8) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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Registration Open for Barnegat Bay Master Naturalist Course

BARNEGAT BAY– If you enjoy learning about the wildlife, ecology, and traditions of the Barnegat Bay and sharing what you’ve learned with others, then the Barnegat Bay Volunteer Master Naturalist Program is for you. Registration is now open for the spring 2018 training course offered by the Barnegat Bay Partnership (BBP) through the Ocean County College Continuing and Professional Education Department.

Led by Barnegat Bay educators Becky Laboy and Grace Anne Taylor, the course will get participants outside and on the water for a true Barnegat Bay experience.

Topics will include marine life in the bay; important habitats such as seagrasses and wetlands; birds and other animals of the watershed; native plant identification; forest resources; soil health; Pinelands ecology; and Barnegat Bay history, culture, and traditions. During field trips to local parks and nature centers, participants will hike, kayak, seine, photograph, and collect data with experienced naturalists and field ecologists. The course also includes training in the skills volunteers need to help educate others about the bay.

Snowman Photo Contest

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a Snowman Photo contest. Design and create your best snow sculpture this winter, send us a photo, and you could win a fun prize!

Awards will be given for the most original and best traditional snowman and “Just for Kids under five.” All snowmen must be built this winter season.

Mail your photo to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753 Attn: Active Recreation.

Photos cannot be returned. You can also email entry to LONEILL@co.ocean.nj.us.

The entry deadline is March 31. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this contest. Visit the web site at oceancountyparks.org.

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The course dates will be from April 11 to May 23, 2018 with eight sessions – two Wednesday evening classroom sessions (7 to 9 p.m. on April 11 and May 23) and six Saturday field trips (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 14, 21, and 28 and May 5, 12, and 19). Visit ocean.edu/cpe.htm to view the course description and to register.

After taking the course, participants can maintain their certification as Barnegat Bay Master Naturalists by completing annual approved volunteer and continuing education hours. Check out the activities of the 76 volunteers already helping throughout the watershed on the BBP Master Naturalist Course Facebook page.

For more information about this program, visit barnegatbaypartnership.org or contact Karen Walzer at kwalzer@ ocean.edu.

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TELL US HOW YOU WANT TO LIVE. WE’LL HELP GET YOU THERE. A Tradition of Excellence Since 1966.

Please Stop In Our Toms River West Office: 168 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 • 732-244-2200 BAYVILLE

BAYVILLE

Just Listed

Looking for a quiet location nestled in Bayville here it is-3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with 2 extra rooms for storage, office space or kids’ playroom. Kitchen beautifully done w/ granite countertops, maple cabinets, backsplash, s/s appliances, Living/dining room. Roof 8 yrs. old. Fenced in yard, updated electric. $239,000. #21746567 Call Nina Mendelson 732-244-2200 TOMS RIVER

C o l o n i a l s t y l e Just Reduced! home located in the Silverton sectio n. Features 4 b e d r o o m s , f amily room, 3 baths, 1.5 d e t a ch e d g ar ag e.

Fireplace, full app li a n c e p a c k a g e, granite counter tops, Anderson windows, massive decking off kitchen, fenced yard, c/a, gas heat. $319,890.00. #21739139 Call Barry Nifoussi 732-244-2200 TOMS RIVER

Wonderful s t ar ter Just Reduced! hom e or s ea shore getaway. Upgraded, move in ready-oversized detached garage w/ GDO. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath.

Gas heat, AC units, full appliance package. Approx. 4 blocks to Toms River, bay shore beach and playground. $209,800. #21740795 Call Barry Nifoussi 732-244-2200 BERKELEY TWP. H.C. WEST

Just Reduced Adult Community

L akeview model home located on a quiet dead-end street. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, LR / DR combo, 1 car garage. C/A, gas heat, full appliance package, ceiling fans, fenced patio, sprinkler system on well. $154,900. #21737003 Call Pete Tedesco 732-244-2200 WHITING CRESTWOOD VILLAGE 4

Just Listed Adult Community

Quality craftsmanship is reflected in this totally renovated Lexington model. The flooring, lighting fixtures, baseboard heaters, doors, garage door and appliances are new. The windows are newer. Features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, LR/DR combo, 1 car garage. $124,900. #21744969 Call Joe Zavatsky 732-244-2200

Just Listed

Tow n h o u s e l o c a ted in Mill Creek At Berkeley-featuring 2 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, EIK .

N ewe r c a r p e tin g , newer stove. C/A, gas heat. Includes dishwasher, refrigerator, washer.

Deck off dining area, private yard with trees. $153,000. #21746407 Call Nina Mendelson 732-244-2200 TOMS RIVER

G r e a t m o t h e r / Just Listed daughter home with private ent r a n c e. Livin g room /kitchen, b e d r o o m w / full bath. Main house has kitchen, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, ½ basement, in ground pool, fenced in yard. Great location. $320,000. #21746401 Call Nina Mendelson @732-244-2200 BERKELEY TWP. H.C. WEST

Just Reduced Adult Community

Bal Harbor model featuring 2 bed rooms, 2 baths, LR, DR, 1 car garage.

C/A, gas heat, garbage disposal, full appliance package, window treatments, hardwood flooring, plantation shutters, vinyl tilt in windows, custom made cabinets and closes in garage. Move in ready. $234,900. #21743562 Call Janine Brady/Robert Veech 732-244-2200 LAKEWOOD LEISURE VILLAGE

Just Listed Adult Community

Jefferson model located in Cedar Glen Lakes-lovely private treed lot, offering a detached home with garage and GDO. A covered front porch and paved patio with overhead light. Only blocks to community club house and free village bus service to shopping. $68,000. #21733920 Call Barry Nifoussi 732-244-2200 WHITING CRESTWOOD VILLAGE 4

Just Listed Adult Community

Large Oxford I model. Features include C/A, updated full bath.

The master bedroom is huge and has 2 walk in closets. Sliders in the dining area lead to the side yard patio.

There is a dressing area off the full bath. $41,900. #21742458 Call Joe Zavatsky 732-244-2200

FORKED RIVER

Rock solid mother/ daughter custom built home. Featuring 2 kitchens, 3 baths, 3 large bedrooms, walk in 5x4 pantry, skylight, full basement, attached Accessory room, 2 car garage. Large deck and beautiful treed yard. Includes refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer, blinds/shades, ceiling fans. 2 zone C/A, 2 zone gas heat. $320,000. #21739513 Call Linda Adamson 732-244-2200 WARETOWN

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Adult Community

Shoreview model, priced to sell-featuring 2 bed rooms, EIK, LR, DR, Florida room, back yard backs up to lake. C/A, gas heat, sprinkler system on well, full appliance package. $159,900. #21743298 Call Pete Tedesco 732-244-2200 MANCHESTER CEDAR GLEN LAKES

Adult Community

Jefferson model located in Cedar Glen Lakes-lovely private treed lot, offering a detached home with garage and GDO. A covered front porch and paved patio with overhead light. Only blocks to community club house and free village bus service to shopping. $68,000. #21733920 Call Barry Nifoussi 732-244-2200 WHITING CRESTWOOD VILLAGE 4

Just Listed Adult Community

Windsor model.

Featuring 2 bed rooms, kitchen w/ dining area, front sun room, 1 bath, AC Units, attic fan, blinds/shades, ceiling fans, refrigerator, washer/dryer. Laminate flooring and ceramic flooring through out the home also. Side patio for summer enjoyment. $29,000. #21747164 Call Joe Zavatsky 732-244-2200

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Just Reduced!

T his c o m ple t ely remodeled ranch s t yle h o m e f ea tures a newer kitchen w/granite counter tops, s /s appliances and a custom tiled backsplash. The bathroom has been completely redone. Newer vinyl siding, c /a, water heater and furnace. $223,000. #21744678 Call Barry Nifoussi 732-244-2200

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TELL US HOW YOU WANT TO LIVE. WE’LL HELP GET YOU THERE. A Tradition of Excellence Since 1966.

Please Stop In Our Toms River Office: 732-244-4900 - 25 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ BRICK

BEACHWOOD Custom Colonial 4 BR, 2 BA, and 1 car garage home with original natural wood flooring throughout, bead board ceilings, a large EIK that leads out to the backyard patio and IG pool.

Side patio sits in front of the free standing cabana and the Master bedroom has a large sitting room/office with original glass pane pocket doors. Easy access to the GSP and only minutes away from the shore. $275,000. #21728712 Call George Shenewolf 732-244-4900

3 BR, 1.5 bath Colonial with LR, FDR, den, attached garage and family room with a vaulted ceiling and sliders leading to a deck and fenced in back yard. Sprinklers on well water. Conveniently located to area beaches, shopping and GSP. $285,000. #21743334 Call Robert Cox 732-244-4900.

TOMS RIVER Waterfront Large Double Lot on the Water in Breezy Point! Great location with plenty of boat storage and 100’ on the water. With a little TLC this L-shaped ranch has lots of potential ! Complete with two driveways, Sunroom, wood burning fireplace and large rear deck overlooking the water. There are 3 BRs, 1.5 BAs, and a 2 car garage. Possible 2 lot subdivision with proper township approvals. Owner said there was no damage from Sandy. $389,000. #21410884 Call George Shenewolf 732-244-4900.

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, one Desirable Brookside Section car garage home sits on .39 acres ! Featuring a new roof and a large backyard with endless possibilities. Close to Cedar Grove Elementary school. There is a bonus room, use it for a bedroom or an office. Must see for yourself! $343,900. #21736326 Call Marc Kassenoff 732-244-4900.

TOMS RIVER Move Right In Looking for your charming home with a white picket fence? This is it! There is an enormous oak tree in the front yard, perfect for a swing. There are 3 BRs, 1 bath, 1 car garage, new carpet, fresh paint, updated windows, A vaulted ceiling in the dining room, a nice bay window in the living room, new sliding door and roof. Mostly fenced yard and a shed for storage. $230,000. #21745216 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900

3 BR, one bath, one Cozy R anch car garage home is located in the Bellcrest section of Toms River.

Many possibilities for a starter home or an investment. $215,000. #21800422 Call Mark Nater 732-244-4900.

TOMS RIVER

Handy Man Special

2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has unlimited potential, just needs your imagination. Huge Master BR with a master bath is the entire 2nd level, a gigantic walk in closet, unbelievable great room, C/A and gas heat. On an oversized lot with a 2 car garage, multilevel deck with a gazebo all on a large corner lot. $189,900. #21740970 Cal Tina Orth 732-244-4900.

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2 BR, 1 bath, 1 car ga- Opportunity Knocks rage home represents an outstanding opportunity with a strong equity gain while adding your personal touches. Room to add 3rd BR and another bath, if needed, by adjusting the flo o r plan. Sit s c ad d y corner on its lot and offers a very large back yard w/ pool, gazebo and shed. Vinyl siding for maintenance free living, hdwd floors that can be restored, formal dining area and a very large and spacious sunken FR w/ frpl. $99,900. #21800330 Call Susan Columbo 732-244-4900.

BERKELEY TWP. HOLIDAY CITY

SEASIDE PARK Your Chance To Be At The Jersey Shore What a fabulous 3 BR, one bath beach cottage that is within walking distance or bike ride to the beach. Spacious living room and dining area, appliance and furniture is included.

Close to restaurants and Island Beach State Park. Owner has home priced to sell! This price is for the cottage only. It is on leased land and you have the opportunity to purchase the property for $200,000 additional. $78,200. #21728832 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900 TOMS RIVER

3 BR, 2 BA, 1 car garage home features HB heat, central air, hardwood floors and central vacuum. All good sized rooms, water front with water view. $289,900. #21736095 Call John Brown 732-244-4900.

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Nestled In Brookside

Completely Renovated Townhouse

ABSOLUTELY immaculate , 2 BR, 2.5 bath townhouse, freshly painted and features a bright and airy loft, brand new carpets & Pergo flooring, large living area, CA, deck, 3 balconies. Beautiful EIK w/ SS appliances, granite counters, granite flooring, all soft close cabinetry and sliders to a large deck.

Large Master BR w/ large WI closet, full attached Master bath renovated w/ granite counters and an oversized stone rainfall shower. Low HOA fees. $199,900. #21740112 Call George Shenewolf 732-244-4900

TOMS RIVER SARATOGA

Condo

2 BR, 1.5 A condo is in great condition. It has a front porch, 2 story foyer, with a balcony, natural gas heat, CA, white six panel doors w/ decorative hardware, ceiling fans and many nice features. The Master BR boasts a w/i closet and large window with a view to the backyard. The kitchen is large enough for a table / island plus has a “window seat” type bay window and an opening to see into the great room which has a slider to the backyard. The yard has a wooded buffer w/ BBQ space, etc. Saratoga has a clubhouse, playground, tennis & basketball courts, pool and more! $124,900. #21735824 Call Serena Jones 732-244-4900.

BERKELEY TWP. Adult Community SILVER RIDGE PARK Sussex expanded model w/ 2 BR, 1 bath, 1 car garage is located on a corner lot with a private yard. There have been many updates, bath has been enlarged and remodeled w/ whirlpool tub, floor to ceiling tile, security system, kitchen w/ white cabinets/new floor, entire home painted and hdwd flooring, crown molding. This is a 55+ community and is located close to shopping and the hospital. $210,000. #21744794 Call Lisa Lombardi – Bergstrom 732-244-4900.

Dawn Meadow model w/ 2 BRs, 2 bath, 1 car garage home is beautifully decorated and maintained. A large EIK overlooking the family room featuring atrium windows, double doors leading to the Master BR with mirrored vanity, walk in closet and a full bath attached. The second bedroom has access to second bath with a skylight, a concrete patio on a treed yard, separate laundry room, sprinkler system and a garage door opener. $189,000. #21740530 Call Carol Presutti 732-244-4900.

BERKELEY TWP. Adult Community SIVERIDGE PARK EAST One of the nicest locations in Silver Ridge Park! Canterbury model, located on the first cul-de-sac off Edgebrook South. There are 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a one car garage. The porch has been enclosed to be a dining room and there is a newer kitchen.

Hardwood floors throughout, gas HWB heat and a fireplace in the living room. $179,900. #21729494 Call John Brown 732-244-4900

MANCHESTER RESERVE of LAKE RIDGE Adult Community A 2 BR, 2 bath, 2 car garage Beaumont model is priced $50,000 less than when originally purchased. Loaded with upgrades and extras like a sunroom and a finished room over the garage Formal LR, DR, FR and a den.

The gourmet kitchen is spacious, loaded with counter space and extended cabinets.

Master BR suite features a bath, double vanity, soaking tub and a shower. Walk to the Clubhouse and pool. $279,900. #21731100 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900

MANCHESTER Adult Community THE RENAISSANCE Raphael model featuring 2 BRs, 2 BAs, 2 car garage and a living and dining room combo.

Fabulous eat in kitchen open to the family room with a fireplace, sliders to the patio. Master BR includes a Master bath and loads of closet space. Renaissance is a premier gated adult community which features a clubhouse with an indoor/outdoor pool, golf course and loads of clubs and activities. $274,900. #21735709 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900

TOMS RIVER Amazing Views Mid century raised Ranch, above the 5th hole of the Toms River Country Club, set on a double lot w/ 180 degree views. Open floor plan, glass walled sunroom, custom walnut open kitchen, Terrazzo floors, cathedral ceilings, gas heat, wood burning frpl, multiple decks, 2 car garage and workshop plus greenhouse. $525,000. #21716938 Call Mark Kotzas 732-244-4900

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Caregiver Canines Seeks Therapy Dogs OCEAN COUNY – Caregiver Canines is a unique program of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) that brings together those who share a mutual love of dogs and people. All the canines in the program are certified therapy dogs, which are then matched, along with their handler, to visit with one of the organization’s senior citizens in their homes.

These meetings are generally once a week, and last about 45 minutes. Wonderful bonds of love are formed between the dog, the handler and especially the person they are visiting.

There is no charge for the services provided

by CVCJ and Caregiver Canines.

The organization is especially in need of therapy dogs to visit the elderly in the Toms River and Brick areas.

To join Caregiver Canines and learn more about the program, call Danielle at 732505-2273 ext. 202 , email daniellem@caregivervolunteers.org or visit facebook.com/ caregivercanines.

Donate Cell Phones For Soldiers

OCEAN COUNTY – Donate your used cell phone and help out a worthy cause.

Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with the Berkeley-based “Support the Troops” project and Lloyd Mullikin, who has been sending packages overseas since 2004.

Over the past six years these projects have worked closely together collecting phones, and mailing packages which include the calling cards to our troops overseas.

Cell phones are collected in any condition and sent to a recycler. The profits from the recycling are sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts to purchase 60-minute calling cards for our troops overseas so that they may keep in contact with their families during their deployment.

To date, there have been over 15,000 phones collected and over 54,000 free 60-minute calling cards donated through these efforts to date.

There are various drop sites throughout the area so that donors can drop their phones in them.

The group is also accepting names of soldiers serving overseas to send them calling cards.

Provide their name, rank, and military mailing address to mail them a package along with the calling cards.

For more information, contact Nancy Seibert at 732-606-6040.

Tanya On Tuesday TOMS RIVER – Rabbi Moshe Gourarie has resumed his “Tanya on Tuesday” class, each Tuesday at noon at the Chabad Jewish Center, 2001 Church Rd. The Tanya is the original book of Chabad philosophy, it delves into the relationship with God, the soul, and helps persons understand their personal inner struggles, and how to overcome them.

The class is free.

For more information or to register, visit chabadtomsriver.com or call 732-349-4199.

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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.

Since you are such a live wire you should network and visit friends.

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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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