2018-01-27 - The Jackson Times

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Phillip W. Nicastro, Esq. of the Toms River firm of Strauss Esmay Associates School Policy and Regulation Consultants speaks to members of the Jackson School Board during his annual presentation concerning school board member ethics during a Jan. 16 board of education meeting.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A speaker at the latest Board of Education meeting gave a presentation to show board members how to navigate the sometimes complicated ethics rules in New Jersey.

During the board’s Jan. 16 meeting, members heard from Dr. Phillip W. Nicastro, Esq. of the Toms River fi rm of Strauss Esmay Associates School Policy and Regulation Consultants. He showed a PowerPoint presentation while speaking about board ethics. He said his visit was part of the duties of his fi rm.

“We have contracts with 500 school districts and each year we have a discussion like this,” Nicastro said.

“There is a code of ethics for school boards, a set of (Ethics - See Page 2)

Properties Saved From Development

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY - Four properties were saved from development by various programs within the county and state government.

The first acquisition was a donation of approximately 9 acres from Barnegat Township. The land is described as Block 95, Lots 1.01, 1.02 and 3, along Pancoast Road.

The surrounding land had been previously pur-

chased by the county, and this was an outlying spot, Councilman John Bartlett said. The land was donated to the county by the town, and it didn’t cost anything.

The first purchase is along 7th Street in Waretown. It’s described as Block 225, Lot 5. It’s a small property, only 4/10 of an acre, he said. This is why the price was $10,000 (plus $315 for property tax (Development - See Page 2)

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Jackson School District Plans Budget

–Photo by Bob Vosseller School Superintendent Dr. Stephen Genco, left, joins School Board President Scott Sargent, vice board president Vicki Grasso, board members John Burnetsky, Michael Walsh and Tara Rivera in a discussion about the district’s school budget planning process during the Jan. 16 meeting of the school board at its administration building.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – School District staff and members of the Board of Education will be looking to present its budget before the public before its April 24 public hearing.

Superintendent Stephen Genco stated during a Jan. 16 board meeting that work has started and specific reports will be held during meetings of the next two months concerning the 2018-2019 school budget.

Genco showed a short PowerPoint presentation during the evening’s session which noted that the district will provide multiple opportunities for the public to provide input and ask questions about the (Budget - See Page 4)

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Police: Dealers Charged In Woman’s Overdose

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Two individuals were recently arrested in association with the drug-induced death of a local woman back in August of 2017.

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Jackson Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz announced the arrest of 19-year-old Genuine Baines of Trenton and 28-year-old Lind-

say Robson of Robbinsville for the death of 42-year-old Lisa Guadagno. Robson was taken into custody in mid-December and Baines was taken into (Overdose - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 standards that involve the collection of various documents,” Nicastro added.

Nicastro said his firm helps board members to discuss, adopt policy and procedures in understanding the code of ethics and providing documentation that board members receive and review a code of ethics.

“It is hard to understand what all the (documents) mean. The only way we understand them is to consult with the School Ethics Commission and ask for an advisory opinion. While it is not binding under law it is generally followed. They can issue subpoenas and hold hearings. If a board member does not like a decision made they can appeal it to the commission,” Nicastro said.

According to the School Ethics Commission website the commission is a nine-member body with the power to issue advisory opinions, receive complaints, receive and retain disclosure

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adjustments). The land will be purchased through money generated by the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, which is supported by a county-wide referendum held 21 years ago where people voted to pay 1.2 cents per $100 of their assessed valuation into a fund for such purchases. Like many of the Natural Lands Trust purchases, this particular

statements, conduct investigations, hold hearings, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents as it may deem necessary to enforce the School Ethics Act. School Ethics Commission Members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Commission is established in the New Jersey Department of Education.

Nicastro said he’d been involved in 60 advisory opinions has heard a variety of cases. He also served as a school district administrator.

During the presentation, Nicastro touched on issues concerning situations of prohibited acts.

No school official or immediate family members may have interest in business organization or engage in business that is in substantial conflict with proper discharge of their duties, for example.

Other prohibited acts state that no school official shall act in official capacity in any matter where he/she has an interest or direct or indirect financial involvement that might reasonably impair judgment or matter that creates some

personal benefit.

No school official shall undertake any employment or service, compensated or not, which would reasonably expect to prejudice their judgment.

Nicastro gave the example of board member of another district who wanted to sit in on an exit interview of a district employee. That was not allowed.

The presenter also touched on issues of donations. No school official, immediate family member or business organization in which he has interest shall accept anything of “value” for the purpose of influencing directly or indirectly discharge of duties (campaign contribution exception).

“If a board member feels uncomfortable in voting on a certain matter relative to the district they should probably step down on that vote,” Nicastro said.

Board members were surprised to learn that they could in fact donate money to the district.

The 10 requirements for all board members include upholding and enforcing rules and laws, confining responsibilities to policy making and not administering, holding confidential information, having independent judgment, appointing the best qualified, and supporting and protecting school personnel in proper performance of their duties.

Board members must also refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and act on complaints at public meetings only after failure of administrative solutions.

Nicastro’s presentation satisfies a board member code of ethics requirement that the board discuss the board ethics and code of ethics at a regularly scheduled public meeting once a year.

The board must also adopt policy and procedures for the training of board members regarding school ethics act and code of ethics and each member must sign an annual acknowledgement that the Code of Ethics was received and reviewed.

one was adjacent to other protected land.

Another tract is in Plumsted. It is about 30.3 acres adjacent to Emery’s Farm. This is described as Block 43, Lots 34, 36, 39 and 42-44. It is between lands owned by Plumsted Township and lands owned by Ocean County, he said. There are 760 protected acres in the area.

It will cost the county an amount not to exceed $200,000, plus $600 for property tax adjustment.

During the purchasing process, the Ocean

County Trust for Public Lands purchases seem piecemeal when taken individually, he said. However, over the course of years, much more of the map is made up of protected land in a contiguous area.

The last purchase isn’t really land, but the development rights of a piece of land, he said. This is the case when it comes to the State Farmland Preservation Program. The farm will continue to operate as a farm. By purchasing the legal right to develop that land, it will be a farm

indefinitely. Development is contained, needed farmland is preserved, and the property owner is made whole so they don’t have to profit off their land by selling it.

The land is described as Block 79, Lot 25. It’s adjacent to existing farmland and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

The cost of purchasing the development rights is $155,100, pending a land survey, but after the state’s contribution, it will likely cost the county about $62,000, he said.

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Budget:

Continued From Page 1 budget both before the tentative budget is created and before the public hearing.

The budget calendar established by the state means the budget timeline culminates with the April 24 public hearing.

“It is January and that is when we begin to focus on the budget,” Genco said. “This is the timeline that we are at in the budget process. Typically, it takes a five to six weeks to play with the budget to get it where we want,” the superintendent said.

Genco added that during the board’s Feb. 13 meeting multiple presentations w ill be ma de. T hose present at ion s include reports on various district departments including curriculum, spe-

Overdose:

Continued From Page 1 custody after the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force located him in a residence in Hamilton Township after he fled.

On Aug. 1, 2017, Jackson Police responded to a call that Guadagno was unresponsive.

Once the police arrived on the scene at Guadagno’s home in Jackson, they attempted life-saving measures to no avail.

cial education, technology, guidance, co-curricular, athletics, facilities/capital projects and transportation.

The superintendent reminded board members that normally such presentations are not “lumped together” during one night’s meeting but said this might benefit the board in assembling information in a quicker manner this year.

The district’s Feb. 20 meeting, which will take place 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Memor ial High School might allow for the administration to discuss the tentative state aid figures that might be released by that time.

“We do have a new governor who was sworn in today so this might change but we might know what the state aid figures are at that time,” Genco said at the time.

He said the administration plans to

introduce a tentative budget during the board’s March 13 meeting. “The public can e-mail us their questions and we’ll be putting out various media releases about the budget.”

Various “Fast Facts” will be provided to the media and the public, he said.

They would include data about the budget such as any changes in the school district tax rate. The April 24 budget hearing will be held at the Jackson Memorial High School auditorium.

In other board business, Genco told board members that the state’s performance reports were released earlier in the month.

“We are currently reviewing a tremendous amount of data. I’m happy to say that in reading a summary of the reports we’ve hit most of our targets,” Genco said.

Student attendance figures were one area in need of improvement, according to Genco. Elementary school math and language arts, however, were areas where the district did well.

Genco added that he’d be going over the performance reports in full detail and “we’ll be putting some bullet points together on the good things that we saw and what we can to do better in the other areas.”

During the session, Board President Scott Sargent asked his fellow members if they were interested in remaining on in their current sub-committee assignments or if they wanted to change some of their assignments.

Board members each review various district departments and committees that concer n subjects such as f iscal plan ni ng, cu r r iculu m facilities and other topics.

The death of Guadagno spurred an investigation to find those responsible for supplying her with fatal drugs. A toxicology screening and an autopsy confirmed the death of Guadagno to be, in fact, drug-induced. The investigation led police to find Baines and Robson responsible for supplying the drugs, and arrest warrants were authorized for both individuals.

Baines and Robson have been charged

wit h St r ict Liabilit y D r ug I nduced Death, Possession of Heroin, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Heroin and Distribution of Heroin.

“OCPO will continue to lead the way in developing Strict Liability/Drug Induced Death cases. It’s critical during this opiate crisis we take strong punitive measures against dealers bringing deat h to t hose f ig ht i ng add ict ion,” stated Prosecutor Coronato.

The investigation was performed by the Jackson Twp. Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit and Special Operations Group, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department CSI, U.S. Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force (Mercer County), and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Francis R. Hodgson III is the case prosecutor.

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T he LI FF screen i ngs w ill i nclude Question and Answer sessions. Indust r y breakfast events and f ilm maker 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.

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

SOUTH ORANGE - Invited weeks ago to Seton Hall University’s conference on human trafficking, Rep. Chris Smith, the prime author of the nation’s landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act, worked through the emergency budget session in Washington and delivered his keynote address by phone to the audience of students, faculty and local advocates huddled at the South Orange, New Jersey campus.

Smith, now the author of four comprehensive anti-human trafficking laws, told the audience, “you may find it unsettling to know that when I introduced my original legislation twenty years ago, it was met with a wall of skepticism and opposition. People thought the bold new strategy of sheltering, asylum and other protections for the victims, long jail sentences and asset confiscation for the traffickers

Smith Gives Keynote Speech on Human Trafficking at Seton Hall University

and tough sanctions for governments that failed to meet human rights standards was a solution in search of a problem.

“We overcame the naysayers.

We persisted. It was bipartisan.

It took over two years to muster the votes for passage and the bill was signed into law on October 28, 2000.”

Under Smith’s four laws the United States is now leading the world in a “whole government approach funding mutually reinforcing policies and ensuring that every federal agency devotes significant resources and talent to end modern slavery.” Smith noted lives are being saved and cited the national human trafficking hotline which reports that since 2007, “there have been between 38-40,000 victims identified. New Jersey is consistently in the top 15 states for calls to the hotline underscoring that trafficking is a serious problem here but also that

there is significant awareness of this important assistance tool,” he said.

Smith’s International Megan’s Law, which includes a notification program to forewarn countries when convicted pedophiles are intending to travel, is also working to protect child victims. Late last year, the Department of Homeland Security reported that in less than the program’s first 12 months, nearly 2,000 convicted pedophiles were denied entry by destination countries.

Named for Megan Kanka of Hamilton, who was just 7 years old when she was kidnapped, raped, and brutally murdered in 1994 by a pedophile living across the street - unbeknownst to her family - the bill passed the House four times before finally being enacted in 2016.

Today, other countries are already considering their

own versions of “International Megan’s Law” which will make it much harder for pedophiles looking to travel for sex tourism.

Smith also reported that in June 2017, the House passed his newest trafficking bill, the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 - HR 2200 - which reauthorizes over $500 million over four years to put traffickers behind bars and tangibly assist trafficking survivors— as well programs to prevent human trafficking in the first place.

“Among its many provisions, the bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and support grant programs for age appropriate education of students so that they can avoid becoming victims of sex and labor trafficking. It will also educate school staff to recog-

nize and respond to signs of trafficking,” Smith said.

Named for Frederick Douglass, the gifted orator, statesman and abolitionist, the bill will also help defund traffickers and train hotel and travel personnel on how to report and combat the crime. “Frederick Douglass is an example of a man who did what he could to fight slavery in his generation - giving the gift of freedom to generations to come. This bill honors his legacy and will help significantly fight the modern day slavery of human trafficking.”

The panel was cohosted by the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy and International Relations and the Slave-Free Community Project which are both dedicated to ending this modern day slavery through education and support for victims. In addition to Smith, presentations were given by Ingrid Johnson,

New Jersey mother of a trafficking victim survivor; Kate Lee, Administrator of the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking; historian and professor Dr. Bernard Freamon; and Robert Boneberg of the Slave-Free Community Project.

Smith acknowledged the work of the other panelists and noted the particular leadership of the SHU’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Dean Andrea Bartoli.

“I would like to thank Dean Andrea Bartoli for hosting this important Community Conversation on Modern Slavery and for his extraordinary dedication to conflict resolution around the globe including his work with Sant’Egidio,” Smith said.

“Dean Bartoli, you inspire us all to pursue peace and reconciliation and to take seriously our Lord’s words in the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God.”

Plan Would Attract Amazon To New Jersey TRENTON - A plan to a t t r a c t A m a z o n’s n e w cor porate headquar ters to New Jersey was app r ove d by t he Se n at e, presenting the company w it h i nc e nt ive s t o lo cate a facility that could create up to 50,000 jobs with an investment of $5 billion. The legislative plan, S-3631, sponsored

by Senator Ray mond Lesniak and Senator Sam Thompson, was also approved by the Assembly. “ New Jersey has t he features that would make us a g reat location for Amazon’s second world headquarters,” said Senator Lesniak. “We have a skilled workforce, the best col leges a nd u n iversities and a strategic location with access to highways, air por ts and shipping ports. This plan could help to attract good jobs and economic activ-

ity for years to come.” “ T h e r e’s b i p a r t i s a n consensus that New Jersey should compete for Amazon’s HQ2 and other transfor mative projects that have the potential to yield massive benefits to the state’s economy,” said Senator Thompson.

“W hen a company like A m a z on i s lo ok i ng t o invest billions and create tens of thousands of jobs, we simply cannot afford to be overlooked. This legislation sends the message that New Jersey is a serious contender.”

The bill would create a “Transfor mative Headquar ters Economic Assistance Program” under the administration of the New Je r s ey E c onom ic Development Authority to grant tax credits for establishing a corporate headquarters in New Jersey.

T he Senate vote was 30-3.

According to the bill, t he hea dqu a r ter s project would be required to create at least 30,000 new full-time jobs and represent a capital investment of at least $3 billion.

The project would also be required to yield a net benefit to the state of at least 115 percent of the tax credits the company receives. The net benefits test would be calculated for a period of fifty years.

The business would be required to cer tify that the tax credit would be a material factor in its decision to build the transformative headquarters in New Jersey. The building c om plex wou ld b e r e quired to be constructed following environmental and sustainability standards determined by the EDA.

In September 2017, Amazon announced its intent to build a second headquarter in North Ameri c a – k n ow n a s HQ 2 .

According to Amazon’s documents, the company is willi ng to i nvest $5 billion in the project and create up to 50,000 new jobs. Amazon listed some criteria for the new location: It would be in a metropolitan area, in a stable a n d b u s i n e s s -f r ie n d l y e nv i r o n m e nt , clo s e t o world-class universities and to transportation inf r a st r uct u re, a nd w it h optimal connectivity to the i nter net. T he proje c t c o u ld ge n e r a t e a n estimated $10 billion in direct and indirect economic activity.

Legislative leaders in b ot h hou s e s a nd f r om both parties acted quickly by stating their intention to craft an incentive plan

that would provide Ama zon savi ngs based on new jobs and increased economic activity.

“Amazon offers a rare oppor t u nit y to br i ng a major, growing corporation into our state that will employ thousands of our residents for decades to come,” said Senator Lesniak. “A mazon is a mode r n compa ny w it h a wide range of jobs – m a ny of t he m i n h ig h tech or medium technology.”

The bill would allow an eligible business to receive a t ax credit of $10,000 a year for each full-time job created at the headquarters. The eligibility period for each c red it wou ld la st t e n years, but the business would be allowed to carr y it ove r f i f t y ye a r s.

Because of the size of such project, the busi-

ness would be allowed to phase in the project completion and the recept ion of t a x cred it s, pursuant to an incentive agreement bet ween the business and the EDA. If the project fails to re a ch t he job c re at ion and capit al i nvest ment requirements by the t we n t i e t h y e a r of t h e agreement, the business wou ld not r e c eive t a x c re d it s for i ncomplet e p h a s e s a n d wo u l d r e ceive lower tax credits for others.

According to Amazon, its headquarters in Seattle injected an additional $38 billion in the city’s economy between 2010 and 2016, employs more than 40,000 persons directly in Seattle, and the economic activity generated by the company led to the creation of more than 50,000 jobs.

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Tips For Creating A Fire Escape Plan

JACKSON – More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires, and approximately 20,000 are injured. Deaths resulting from failed emergency escapes are particularly avoidable. The United St ates Fi re Ad m i n ist rat ion ( USFA) and the Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety District No. 3 believe that having a

sound escape plan will greatly reduce fire deaths and protect you and your family’s safety if a fire occurs.

1. Have a Sound Fire Escape Plan In the event of a fire, remember – time is the biggest enemy and every second counts! Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. In less than 30

seconds a small f lame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in f lames.

2 . Pract ice Escapi ng From Ever y Room In The Home Practice escape plans ever y month.

The best plans have two ways to get out of each room. If the primary way is blocked by fire or smoke, you will need a second way out. A secondary route might be a window onto an adjacent roof or using an Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approved collapsible ladder for escape f rom upper stor y windows. Make sure that windows are not st uck, screens can be taken out quickly and that security bars can be properly opened. Also, practice feeling your way out of the house in the dark or with your eyes closed.

3. Immediately Leave The Home When a fire occurs, do not waste any time saving property. Take the safest ex it rout e, but if you mu st e scap e th rough smoke, remember to crawl low, under the smoke and keep your mouth covered. The smoke contains toxic gases which can disorient you or, at worst, overcome you.

4. Never Open Doors That Are Hot To The Touch When you come to a closed door, use the back of your hand to feel the top of the door, the doorknob, and the crack between the door and door frame to make sure that fire is not on the other side. If it feels hot, use your secondary escape route. Even if the door feels cool, open it caref ully. Brace you r shoulder against the door and open it slowly. If heat and smoke come in, slam the door and make sure it is securely closed, then use your alternate escape route.

5. Designate A Meeting Place Outside and Take Attendance Desig nate a meeti ng location away f rom the home, but not necessar ily across the street. For example, meet under a specific tree or at the end of the driveway or front sidewalk to make sure everyone has gotten out safely and no one will be hurt looking for someone who is already safe. Designate one person to go to a neighbor’s home to phone the fire department.

6. Once Out, Stay Out Remember to escape first, then notify the fire department using the 911 system or proper local emergency number in you r area. Never go back into a burning building for any reason. Teach children not to hide from firefighters.

If someone is missing, tell the f irefighters. They are equipped to perform rescues safely.

7. Working Smoke Detectors Finally, having working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home dramatically increases your chances of survival. Smoke alarm batteries need to be tested every month and changed with new ones at least once a year.

Also, consider replaci ng the enti re smoke alarm every ten years, or as the manufacturer guidelines recommend.

Please contact Fire Official Frank McDonnell to receive your free smoke detector at 732-928-1666, ext. 14 or email fmcdonnell@jacksonfiredist3.org

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“The Perfume Collector” Book Discussion At Jackson Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a book discussion on “The Perfume Collector”

by Kathleen Tessaro at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 Jackson Drive.

“The Perfume Collector” tells the story of a reluctant British socialite who

receives a mysterious inheritance from an unk nown Frenchwoman in 1950s Europe.

Registration is not required for this free program. For more information, call 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

“By River, By Rail” Black Migration Documentary To Screen At Jackson Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host two screenings of the documentary “By River, By Rail: History of the Black Migration” at 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21.

The film documents the early 20th century move by African-Americans to the northern United States in hope for a better life. Poet

Maya Angelou, NAACP President Kweisi Mfume, and others recount the story of separated families, hardships, prejudice, and struggle for acceptance in the north.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

The film is 22 minutes and is also available on the Access Video on Demand database.

Registration is not required for this free event.

AARP Tax Assistance Coming To Jackson Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will partner with AARP to provide free tax assistance programs throughout February.

The programs will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 2 Jackson Drive. Attendees must bring

previous year(s) returns, photo ID, social security or ITIN card and all relevant tax documents related to the tax years to be prepared. There is no age requirement.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call 732-928-4400, ext. 3808.

Blood Drive At St. Monica Church

JACKSON – What better gift than the “Gift of Life”? Join the Knights of Columbus at St. Monica Church on February 1, 2018 to donate life-saving blood through the Central Jersey Blood Center.

The need for blood throughout NJ is essential for helping premature babies, trauma and accident victims, and cancer patients.

The Knights of Columbus Council #11529 will be hosting a blood drive at St. Monica Catholic Church, 679 W. Veterans Highway

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Chair Yoga At The Jackson Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Chair Yoga” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 Jackson Drive.

Do you experience limited mobility? Try the gentle art of chair yoga with certified instructor Jennifer Klein, MS, RD from

the Perlmutter Family ShopRite. Comfortable clothes are required. Participants must sign an injury waiver form before the event.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH – New Jersey’s most active coin club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at Ocean Fire House at 400 Arnold Ave., at the corner of Saint Louis

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Six Flags Great Adventure Seeks To Fill 4,000 Positions For The New Season

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor are looking for new team members to fill 4,000 positions! For the 2018 hiring season, Six Flags is searching for new employees to fill positions from March to December. Come join the team of one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, as labeled by The National Association for Business Resources.

“Through four seasons, Six Flags offers incredible opportunities for practical, resume-building experience,” said Christine Parker, Six Flags Great Adventure’s director of human resources and administration. “We provide a place for many young workers to gain their first valuable work experience, as well as a stepping stone for others to grow and reach that next level in their careers.”

Six Flags offers a variety of positions, including ride operations, retail, games, park services, culinary services, admissions, guest relations/VIP services, market research, loss prevention, security, landscaping, safari guides, lifeguards, entertainment performers and show technical support, accounting, cash control, corporate alliance brand ambassadors, public relations and human resources.

“Those looking for a future in law enforcement can begin here in security or loss prevention; students exploring business have a wide variety of choices from marketing to finance and retail. We even offer very specialized positions for those studying animal behavior or zoology, culinary arts, theater and more. The opportunities are endless.

“We provide great opportunities for those switching gears. We have the flexibility to find the right opportunity for adults pick-

ing up a second job, teachers on summer break, and retirees looking to supplement their income,” she said. “Because there is extensive room for growth, many find their second home here in a supervisory role or full-time job.”

There are many upcoming job fairs, auditions, rehiring events, and recruiting events that can help you find your place within Six Flags. Before attending any hiring event, new applicants must visit sixflagsjobs.com to complete the online application, and rehires must complete an online rehire packet.

The schedule of events follows: • Rehire Celebration – Feb. 1 from 12 to 6 p.m.: All rehires are welcome for snacks and fun while hiring back in for the 2018 season at the Six Flags Employment Center.

• Entertainment Auditions – Feb. 3 and 17 beginning at 1 p.m.: Casting for actors, dancers, singers, show hosts, specialty performers (i.e. stilt walkers, jugglers) Safari guides and more. See audition schedule and requirements at sixflags.com/greatadventure/special-events/hiring-events/ entertainment-auditions. All rehires and new applicants are welcome. Held at the Showcase Theatre.

• Job Fairs – Feb. 10, March 11 and May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: All new applicants are welcome. Held at the Six Flags Employment Center.

• Employment Center – Beginning Feb. 1, Weds to Fri from 12 to 6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: All rehires and new applicants are welcome.

To apply, visit the Six Flags Great Adventure’s Employment Center or the Showcase Theatre Auditions, 1 Six Flags Blvd. For more information, or to obtain an online application, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure.

Send Confidential Tips To Jackson Police Tip Line JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department has a confidential tip line to receive crime or suspicious activity information from concerned citizens.

Call 732-833-3032 to reach the tip line.

The tip line will be answered by a voice mail system and reviewed by a detective.

All contact information will be kept confi-

dential and you will receive a return call if requested. You may also leave crime or suspicious activity information anonymously.

Remember, this tip line should not be used for crimes in progress or emergencies that require an immediate response. If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Any non-emergency calls dial 732-928-1111.

Alert to Jackson Residents JACKSON – It has come to the Township’s attention that various websites and social media sites have been using the Township’s official seal. Be advised that these sites have not been authorized nor supported by

Jackson Township.

To obtain official and accurate information please visit the Township’s official website at jacksontwpnj.net or the Township’s official Facebook page, Township of Jackson.

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Orchards Resident Recognized For Artistic Ability JACKSON – Dominic V. Angelini, a resident at The Orchards Assisted Living, in Jackson, will be recognized i n the upcom i ng “Works of Hear t ” calendar which is published annually by the Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ). This year Mr. Angelini submitted a piece of artwork named “Bird on Branch” which was selected alongside 11 other submissions to make up the annual Works of Heart calendar. Mr. Angelini’s artwork will be featured in the month of November in the 2018 calendar.

Angelini served in the army during WWII in the European theater. Upon his return, he married his wife, Concetta, and began a career in the const r uct ion i ndust r y build i ng homes.

Edward Marshall Boehm, the renowned sculptor, employed Angelini to build aviaries to house the exotic birds that the sculptor used for his subjects. He worked for Boehm until retiring, supervising the porcelain plant, and doing fi ne woodworking projects, including exact reproductions of American antiques.

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Angelini opened The Church Galleries in Brick specializing in fine art, gifts, and porcelain repair. Mr. Angelini has been a resident at The Orchards for nearly two years and has been able to maintain his lifelong interest in birds, and still paints them to this day, as well as sculpting.

The Orchards strives to create opportunities for each resident to pursue their interests and passions, such as Angelini’s, while also offering many programs for residents to use their creativity through artwork.

All potential employees must be 16 or older and the positions pay $8.60 per hour. If you wish to apply, applications can be dropped off or sent to the BlueClaws Executive Offices prior to the job fair, or you can simply fill one out at the fair. If you are interested, you must attend the fair!

The BlueClaws management team will be interviewing for various positions during the fair including: cashiers, vendors, cooks, food runners, portable workers, suite servers, suite runners, bartenders, warehouse, bat boys, Kids Zone attendants, parking attendants, security, ticket takers, ushers, grounds crew, and Claws Cove employees.

Opening day for the BlueClaws is April 13.

For more information call Steve Woloshin at 732-901-7000 ext. 120.

Coloring For Adults At Jackson Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Coloring for Adults” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2 Jackson Drive.

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By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – If you are looking for a seasonal or summer position now is the time!

The BlueClaws are holding their annual job fair on Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park, for all part-time and seasonal positions.

The positions will run from April to the last home game of the 2018 season on all game days.

“Our operation relies heavily on our game day staff, and we have been fortunate to have such outstanding game day employees over the years,” said Kevin Fenstermacher, BlueClaws Vice President of Events & Operations. “We look forward to another great turnout at our Job Fair as we find even more future BlueClaws Game day Staff stars!”

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With about 170,000 seniors calling Ocean County home, Vicari urges any senior who is in need of assistance to contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091 to determine what kind of help may be available.

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For example, Universal Service Fund is a federally funded program to assist low-income households with their heating bills. Eligibility is based on household size and monthly income.

Applications will be automatically sent to those who received a heating benefit last year.

Lifeline is another program that offers assistance to persons who meet the PAAD eligibility requirements for 2017-2018. Lifeline benefits are provided for electricity and natural gas.

“These are just two of the many programs available that can help provide assistance in paying utility bills,” said Vicari, who serves as chairman of Senior Services.

If you are not a Home Energy Assistance/Universal Service Fund recipient and would like to apply, call the Office of Senior Services at 732929-2091 or 1-800-668-4899. If you are already a recipient and have any questions, please contact O.C.E.A.N., Inc. at 732-244-9041.

Vicari urges residents to check in on their elderly neighbors, family members and friends.

He also noted that seniors participating in the County’s nutrition program are checked on daily when their meal is delivered. During inclement weather, additional meals are usually delivered before an impending storm so the senior will have food in the house should drivers be unable to get to them.

“For instance, we anticipate additional meals to be delivered this week as the weather forecast includes possible snow,” he said. “The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders with Community Services Inc., our nutrition program provider work diligently in making sure seniors are taken care of during all kinds of weather.”

Vicari cautioned seniors who venture out during harsh weather to be mindful of ice.

According to the National Institutes for Health, more than 1.6 million older Americans go to the emergency room each year for fall-related injuries.

One of the major causes of a fall is ice and black ice which can occur without warning.

To lessen the chances of a fall, be cautious of footwear and make arrangements to have even a simple handrail installed to provide the necessary support to help maintain balance and keep you from falling.

As we age, our sense of touch also declines. Arthritis, diabetes, poor circulation, and a multitude of other conditions can cause lack of feeling for older adults, especially in the extremities. Some people may not be as aware of the change in temperature as they need to be.

To prevent hypothermia, keep your home’s thermostat set at 68 degrees or above, dress in layers of loose fitting clothing and keep your head covered when you are outdoors. A great deal of heat is lost when your head is exposed. As we age our skin becomes thinner and drier, thus more prone to tears. Certain medications can even affect the lining of your nose, creating an increased risk for nose bleeds. Keep the dangers of dryness low by using a humidifier to keep the air moist, drink plenty of water and eat foods high in water content like soups and vegetables, and moisturize your skin daily with creams or lotions.

“There are some simple steps we can take to keep us safe as we weather the cold,” Vicari said. “And there also is help available through the Office of Senior Services.”

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Breast Implants May Be Linked To Lymphoma

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Hundreds of thousands of women voluntarily opt for breast augmentation surgery. There are many reasons for that, and certainly women perceive the size and shape of their breasts to be a vital component of their femininity. Whether it’s for breast cancer reconstruction, or because you seek the “perfect” body, the addition of something foreign into your body will impact your immune system.

For sure, our country is a little obsessed with bust size. I wonder if most women would opt for it, if they knew they were risking perfect health, and possibly risking their life? I’m referring to women who do this for cosmetic purposes only.

Many women who have undergone breast augmentation suffer in vague ways and get sick. They may not even relate their new problems to their breast implants, or they might deny it. For example, suddenly you feel fatigued, or get migraines or get frequent infections, depression, memory loss, joint pain, panic attacks, personality changes, Reynaud’s disease (fingers turning white), cognitive problems, brain fog, autoimmune disorders and new allergies. These may be symptoms that correlate with breast implant illness.

These new symptoms will get ‘treated’ with a handful of prescriptions. Within a few years, you’re heavily medicated. Very few physicians will link your “breast implant illness” to the root of your current symptoms.

The health problems that you suffer with could very well resolve themselves if you remove the implants. I know you don’t want

to hear this, but if something I just said “clicked” for you, and maybe you cried, it may be because I just figured out the problem you’ve had for years now.

I’ve seen this exact situation with two friends from Florida, both had implants for more than 20 years, and when both ladies surgically removed them, their health improved dramatically within a year! If you’d like more details, I have them. I’ll send you a more comprehensive version of this article if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

New research from the Netherlands was just published in this month’s JAMA Oncology and it was very disheartening. Women with breast implants have a higher risk of developing a rare type of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

It’s called ALCL, which stands for Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. This is not breast cancer; it’s an immune system cancer.

The Netherland study found out that women with ALCL were about 421 times more likely to have breast implants than women with other lymphomas in their breast.

If you’re deciding whether or not to get implants, my advice is: don’t. It’s not because of the Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma risk, it’s more about the fact that your body isn’t equipped to deal with two foreign sacs in it, and at some point, the oxidative stress and immune dysfunction that results will never be worth it.

If you could see your life in a crystal ball 20 years from now, see it with implants and see it without them. That may sway your decision.

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Fire Safety Bureau’s Tips To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

JACKSON – In the past decade, people have become more aware of the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home.

The Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety urges everyone to be aware of the dangers of CO poisoning.

Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel are potential sources of carbon monoxide. Vehicles or generators running in an attached garage can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

To help prevent CO poisoning in the home, follow these guidelines: Install CO alarms listed by an independent testing laboratory inside your home.

CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area.

Test CO alarms at least once a month, and replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not run a vehicle, generator, or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not covered with snow.

During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are clear of snow build-up.

Have fuel-burning household heating equipment (fireplaces, furnaces, water heaters, wood and coal stoves, space or portable heaters) and chimneys inspected by a professional every year before cold

weather sets in.

When using a fireplace, open the flue for adequate ventilation.

Never use your oven to heat your home.

Know the difference between the sound of the smoke alarms and the sound of the CO alarms.

If the CO detector sounds intermittently and is battery-powered, check the battery.

If your CO detector sounds a steady alarm, do not ventilate the home but evacuate and call 911 so the Fire Dept. can investigate the source with specialized gas meters.

Call a qualified technician to inspect all equipment after the Fire Dept. deems the dwelling safe to return.

Some of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poising are severe headache, dizziness, mental confusion, nausea, or faintness.

Many of these symptoms are similar to the flu, food poisoning or other illnesses.

Advise a 911 dispatcher if you have any of these symptoms.

CO alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home including inside all sleeping areas. Having a working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home dramatically increases your chances of survival. Smoke alarm batteries need to be tested every month and changed with new ones at least once a year. Consider replacing the entire smoke alarm every ten years, or as the manufacturer guidelines recommend.

Contact Fire Official Frank McDonnell to receive a free battery operated smoke detector at 732-928-1666 ext. 14 or email at fmcdonnell@jacksonfiredist3.org.

Habitat For Humanity Seeks Volunteers

OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers!

They have a number of opportunities for you including volunteering at the ReStore, on construction sites, and/or serving on one of their many committees.

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that brings people together to build strength, stability

and self-reliance through shelter in northern Ocean County.

To get started, fill out the Volunteer Application, Release and Waiver Form, and orientation date selection, which can be found at nohfh.com/volunteer/.

For more information contact Meagan, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteercoordinator@nohfh.com or 732-908-4224.

Jackson Police Warn Residents About New Phone Scam

JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department, through information obtained by the FBI’s Philadelphia Division and the U.S. Marshals Service NJ District, would like to warn the public about a phone scam targeting New Jersey residents. Generally speaking, the scam involves the impersonation of law enforcement or court officials to fraudulently obtain “fines” for missed jury duty.

More specifically, the purported employees of the U.S. Marshals and County Sheriff Departments are calling citizens claiming that the answering party failed to appear for federal or

local jury duty. The caller then tells the recipient of the call that a warrant has been issued for their arrest, and the individual must pay a fine and report to the court. The citizen is later requested to purchase a prepaid debit card, and provide the card information to the caller prior to reporting to court and discovering the fraud.

Please contact the Jackson Police Department at 732-928-1111 if you have any questions regarding this or any other phone or online scams. Further, victims of phone or online scams can file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov.

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq, of R.C. Shea and Associates

You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage.

In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims.

An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.

Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment. Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization.

Further, it is important to note another

critical benefit of the Michael J. Deem Workers Compensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit, was upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care.

If you feel your legitimate benefits have been denied and you live in the New Jersey, our workers compensation lawyers would like to talk to you to see if we can assist you with your case. Please call for a free consultation.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally-Qualif ied Health Center (FQHC) based in Ocean County.

OHI provides high quality, accessible and affordable family health care to the area’s residents regardless of insurance at our five Health Center locations in Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Toms River, Manahawkin and Manchester; with two School Based Wellness Programs in the Lakewood High School and Clifton

Avenue Elementary School, Lakewood.

They accept Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurances. A sliding fee scale is available to all patients based on an individual’s ability to pay for the primary and preventative health care services rendered.

Their board certified and bi-lingual staff welcomes patients from all walks of life, beginning at birth through their senior years.

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Jackson Police Department Monthly Activity JACKSON – During the month of December the Jackson Police Department answered 7,040 calls for service.

Calls for service can range from minor problems, such as incident reports, neighbor disputes, suspicious or disorderly persons and motor vehicle related incidents, to emergency calls like motor vehicle crashes, fi rst aid calls, and reports of crimes in progress.

The members of the Jackson Police Department proudly serve our residents and visitors to the township and make every effort to respond to these calls in an efficient and effective manner.

The following indicates just some of the activity that officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to during the month of December: • Total calls for service: 7,040 • 9-1-1 calls (total): 1,116 • 9-1-1 Hang up: 25

• Alarms (burglar/fi re/medical/smoke): 181 • Animal Incident: 22 • Arrests (total): 78 • Burglary: 26 • Criminal Mischief: 14 • Disabled Motor Vehicle: 64 • Dispute/Argument/Disturbance: 88 • DWI Arrests: 5 • Erratic Driving: 61 • First Aid: 310 • Harassment: 27 • Missing Person: 11 • Motor Vehicle Crash: 165 • Motor Vehicle Stop: 751 • Noise Complaint: 16 • Parking Complaint: 18 • Security Checks: 2,052 • Suspicious Incident/Person/Vehicle: 112 • Theft: 24 • Traffic Enforcement Detail: 47 • Welfare Check/Crisis Intervention: 72

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Jackson Twp. To Complete Leaf Collection

JAC K S O N – J a c k s o n Tow n s h i p a d m i n ist r at ion prov ided a n upd ate recently on the leaf collection efforts.

The ext reme weather conditions we recently experienced severely impacted the Township’s plans and the scheduling of leaf pickup in some sections of the Township. The equipment and manpower which was necessarily redirected to address safet y concer ns of Township roadways resulted in the

leaf collection program falling behind.

Current weather conditions indicate more seasonable conditions should exist over the next several weeks. Efforts will now be focused on completing leaf collection. To achieve this goal, all personnel and equipment will be assigned seven days a week until completion.

T he Tow n sh ip wa nt s t o t h a n k you for your patience and understanding during this challenging situation.

Mindfulness Meditation Session Coming To Jackson Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Librar y will host “Mindfulness Meditation: On Healing” at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2 Jackson Drive.

Learn the gentle art of healing through guided meditation with visualization.

Bring an open heart and mind. This practice is open to novice and skilled at tendees. Com for t able clot hes a re required.

Registration is required for this free event. To register, call 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay Looking For New Members

OCEAN COUNTY – Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay are looking for people interested in bagpiping and drumming. We welcome anyone with an interest to learn or listen. Practice is open to the public on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Christ Episco-

pal Church, 415 Washington St. in Toms River. Members must be ages 10 and up, and no experience is needed. We are also looking for banner and flag carriers. For more information contact Frank Johnson at 848-333-9784.

New Egypt Resident Graduates From Clemson University NEW EGYPT – Timothy Robert Wendel of New Egypt graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Management. Wendel was among more than 1,400 students who received degrees at the winter graduation ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum.

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Townhouse For Rent - 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Saratoga section of Toms River. $1,650 per month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security.

Non-smoker. Available immediately.

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HVAC-Service Techs/Installers Hiring Now - Experience necessary. Great work environment.

Company vehicle. Year round/paid holidays/OT. Call 732-349-1448 or Fax resume 732-349-6448 (9)

Adult 55+ CommunityHomestead Run - Toms River. 1 & 2 BR homes available. Clubhouse & Activities.

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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.

Items Wanted 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!

(5) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139.

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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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Help Wanted Secretary Hiring Now - Seeking responsible individual with good phone skills. Exp a plus-willing to train. Great work environment.

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F/OT. Paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 or Fax resume 732-349-6448. (9)

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) Receptionist P/T - Toms River CPA seeks P/T receptionist for the tax season through 4/16/18. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and some Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Position includes processing tax returns (will train), filing and some light typing and clerical work. Pleasant non-smoking office. $12/hr. 732-270-3966.

(7) 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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Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (6) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Brrr..Winter Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-914-8909 or 732-232-7058. (7)

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) Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(8) I Will Clean Your Home - Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (4) Attention - Home owners, bussinesses, contractors, realtors - CASH towards property damage. Don’t hesitate. Call or text Joe 201-852-4417. Free consultation.

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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Philadelphia Flower Show And History District Trip

OCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder John C. Bar tlett, Jr., Chair man of Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be conducting a bus trip to explore Philadelphia on Thursday, March 8. The theme of the Flower Show is “Wonders of Water”.

The bus will depart from the Ocean

the Historic district.

To register, send a check for $35 per person made payable to: County of Ocean. Mail this to Ocean County Parks & Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. The fee includes the bus transportation only. For any admissions or tours you must be responsible

County Park in Lakewood at 8 a.m. for a day in the city to discover the historic and museum area attractions on your own or attend the Flower Show at the Convention Center. We will return To Lakewood at approximately 6 p.m. You will receive a map of the area, and will be dropped off at the Flower Show and in

for the cost. The approximate fee for the f lower show is $31.00.

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The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this event. Call 1-877-OCPARKS for information or to be placed on the Newsletter mailing list.

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

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

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

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

“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 732-929-2018.

Home Decor Craft Club Seeks New Members

WHITING – Home Decor and More is a craft club located in Crestwood Village V, 325 Schoolhouse Road, in the BC Room.

Home Decor and More meets the first and third Monday and every Tuesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and the third Tuesday are scrapbook days. If you have pictures you want to put in an album, members can show you how to preserve them for future generations. On Tuesdays its work on general crafts, some that are easy and some that are more complicated.

Many materials are supplied by the club.

On the last Tuesday of each month, a short

meeting is held and then there is extra time to finish a project, make a card or just socialize.

Membership is $5 a year and $1 each week.

This helps to offset the cost of materials, cookies and coffee, which are provided every week.

If you are new to the area, come and join the club, which is open to everyone. Projects for May include making a general card and scrapbooking.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of january 27 - february 2

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Plan to exercise poise. A significant other might surprise you with a touch of the exotic or a friend may present a sudden change of plans. In the week ahead work behind the scenes to enhance your reputation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Drift along with the crowd as a sightseer. The urge to be outrageous and shocking will fade as you get back into regular routines. As this week unfolds you may want to be pampered but practical at the same time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Practice makes perfect. Put extra effort into fulfilling existing obligations in the week to come. Pass up invitations to community events so that there is more time to tend to family based goals and activities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The road to pennilessness is paved with good intentions.

Follow through on financial commitments and don’t waste your resources by overpaying for luxury items. You can be creative without being extravagant.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Push the envelope not the paperwork. You may prefer to be an entrepreneur rather than a traditionalist. If you show you know “what’s what” others will quickly develop confidence in your abilities in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Play by the rules. Problems that appear may reflect a lack of foresight in the past. Take pains to make corrections immediately so that you won’t be held accountable in the future. Focus on joint financial security.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Achieving goals should be at the top of your list in the week ahead.

You are sometimes so challenged by unexpected expenses and financial outlays that you forget the real reason you have so much overhead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Going overboard by showering someone with presents might do your heart good, but won’t do much for your wallet. In the week to come you must try to be sensible when dealing with business and financial affairs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may brim with ideas, but someone may dampen your ardor by asking detailed questions. Your creative urges could be bogged down when you must deal with practical considerations in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on following advice obtained from partners and elders in the week ahead. Any small impulsive changes you make now could affect your finances or your relationships in an unexpected manner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Too much of a good thing can be good for you. Money may slip through your fingers in generous amounts, but for some reason the expenditures will prove to be for a good cause. Pamper a partner this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Produce the product. You could be riding high on a wave of popularity this week, but people may be unwilling to take your promises at face value. Concentrate on important projects while energy levels are high.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Sunday Brunch Day: Cap OffYourWinter WeekendsWith Comforting SourdoughWaffles

By Wolfgang Puck

So many people think of sourdough as an all-American - or at least North American - phenomenon. Credit that to the fact that sourdough starters (wild yeast cultures regularly fed and nurtured to keep available for leavening bread) were mainstays not only of pioneering life but also among the miners who made sourdough the reliable daily bread in San Francisco during the 1849 California Gold Rush era; plus, other miners came to be known as “sourdoughs” during the Klondike Gold Rush in Canada during the late 1890s.

In reality, though, sourdough is much older and more global. For many centuries, all yeast-leavened bread was sourdough, stretching back to ancient Egypt and up to the widespread development of commercial yeasts in the early 20th century. Today, sourdough cultures are still nurtured in many traditional homes, and it’s finding new enthusiasts among artisanal bakers and home bread makers alike.

When I first visited San Francisco many years ago, I was amused when I was asked if I ever had anything like their beloved sourdough bread. Of course I had, having grown up in Austria eating rustic sourdough. I love baking with sourdough starters myself and usually offer some form of sourdough bread in my restaurants.

So today, I would love to offer you a taste of sourdough to enjoy in your own kitchen. But I’ll keep it simple with a recipe that provides the pleasures of real, tangy sourdough flavor without need for the mixing, kneading and rising traditional loaves require.

How is that possible? My sourdough waffles make it easy.

Waffles, like pancakes made from similar batters, are in fact a simple form of bread known as a quick bread, primarily leavened by the carbon dioxide gas released instantly when baking powder - one of the recipe’s dry ingredients - comes in contact with the batter’s liquid. But the recipe I share here gets extra lightness and flavor from a simply made sourdough starter.

Once your waffle batter is ready, use whatever regular or Belgian-style waffle iron you have, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Cook them until deep golden-brown, and - straight to your kitchen - you’ll experience your own Gold Rush!

SOUR DOUGH WAFFLES WITH FRUIT SYRUP Makes 5 8-inch (20-cm) waffles

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sourdough starter for waffles (recipe follows) 1/2 cup (125 mL) nonfat milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray Fruit Syrup (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, combine the starter, milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir well.

In a smaller bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add these dry ingredients to the starter mixture, and stir until well combined. Leave, covered, at warm room temperature until bubbles begin to form, about 30 minutes.

Heat a waffle iron and coat lightly but evenly with nonstick spray. Using a 4-ounce (125 mL) ladle, pour batter evenly into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Serve immediately with a drizzle of fruit syrup.

S OU R D OUG H STA RT E R F O R WAFFLES Makes about 4 cups (1 L) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) nonfat milk 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt with live cultures 1 small potato, peeled and finely grated In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients until thoroughly combined.

Cover with a clean kitchen towel and leave at warm room temperature until the batter begins to bubble and develops a somewhat pleasant sour smell, about 24 hours.

Transfer the starter to a covered container, and store in the refrigerator for at least three days before using.

FRUIT SYRUP Makes about 1 1/3 cups (335 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) pure maple syrup 1/3 cup (85 mL) small blueberries, sliced strawberries or other fresh fruit 2 teaspoons grated orange zest Put the syrup, fruit and orange zest in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup and fruit are warm, 5 to 7 minutes. 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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