2018-02-03 - The Brick Times

Vol. 17 - No. 41

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Dear Pharmacist Chaos And Screaming Over Nutella

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Brick Memorial STEM teacher for biology Jacqueline Castellano with science advisor Walter Hrycenko are showing off a visual created for the paper recycling project by Brick Memorial High School Sudents Michael Ciocco, Connor Trautweiler, Nicholas Gillen, Ryan McCombs and Gavin Young.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Every school in town has a Green Team which reinforces a sustainability message and develops programs that encourage recycling and reducing the waste of natural resources.

The STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) academies at Brick High School and Brick Memorial High School are helping the Green Teams in their schools to earn a Bronze certification from Su st a i n able Je r sey for Schools, which is a non-profit organization that provides tools, training and financial incentives to support and reward schools as they pursue (STEM - See Page 2)

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Inside The Law

Residential Real Estate Tax Appeals Basics

Project Homeless Connect Helps Serve Toms River Community

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Business Directory Page 22.

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Summer In Winter: Enjoy The Warm Tastes & Colors Of Summer

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - If the past is an indicator, the Feb. 17 fire district election will probably have a low voter turnout, despite the fact that there is a lot of tax money at stake: In Brick the budget for the three fire districts totals some $5.7 million.

According to township fi re district attorney Jay Sendzik, the district budgets must be introduced and presented to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for their comments, and presented at local public hearings before it goes back to the DCA for final adoption, and then put on the ballot and voted on by the public.

Each of Brick’s three fire districts - which are special geographical areas that have the power to levy local property taxes to support firefighting services - has five fire (Elections - See Page 5)

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–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Left: The camouflage print backpacks were pre-packed with toiletries. Right: Winter coats and shirts were hung up on racks along the wall.

By Kimberly Bosco individuals in our areas that need our help.

TOMS RIVER – With the cold weather and the recent The Hope Center in Toms River provided their assisend of the holiday “season of giving,” it is important tance as part of the Project Homeless Connect program to remember that there are still homeless and at-risk (Homeless - See Page 2)

Assemblyman Will Serve Despite New Appointment

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY - Assemblyman Brian Rumpf (R-9th) was hired as the Director of Administration and Program Development for the Ocean County Health Department, but assured residents that he will continue to serve their needs as an elected representative.

Daniel Regenye, Public Health Coordinator, described this position as a business administrator for the Health Department. He will be overseeing such aspects as human resources, employee insurance and benefits, risk management, finance, purchasing, and (Assemblyman - See Page 24)

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said. In June, the students presented their findings at a Board of Education meeting.

At a STEM camp over the summer, the township’s recycling coordinator Trish Totaro came and spoke to the students, and they took a field trip to the county single-stream recycling center, where the students got to see how the paper is recycled, he said.

“We’re working on getting the Bronze certification for the high schools, and the STEM kids are contributing to that effort,” he said.

Schools can earn points for the certification in areas of energy efficiency, green cleaning, green purchasing, school grounds, schools culture and climate, and much more.

In 2016, Lake Riviera Middle School was the first in the district to earn the Bronze award; that same year Brick Memorial High School received a Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small

Grant to support a fitness program for students and staff.

In 2017, Lanes Mill Elementary School was the second district school to earn the Bronze award.

The 2016-2017 school year was the first year of the STEM program, Hrycenko said. Those students are now STEM sophomores, and they are looking into hydroponics (the process of growing plants without soil) and aquaponics (a combination of raising fish and plants together in water in one integrated system), which would add points to the Sustainable Jersey for Schools.

Hrycenko said that in the future, “upcycling” would be introduced to the STEM students who would come up with ideas on how to create art or something usable from items that would otherwise be disposed of.

This school year, STEM students would once again participate in the TSA (Technology

Student Association) competition, held at The College of New Jersey and devoted exclusively to the needs of STEM students.

The competition challenges STEM students to work collaboratively, and apply their math and science knowledge in practical and creative ways, to solve everyday engineering problems.

Some of the actions are related to the school’s sustainability program, Hrycenko said.

Brick High School has 18 STEM freshmen and 12 sophomores, while Brick Memorial High School has 23 STEM freshmen and 19 sophomores, Hrycenko said.

Chris Thompson is the STEM math supervisor for the district, and there are six STEM teachers at the freshman level in each school and three STEM teachers at the sophomore level.

The STEM teachers also teach other classes, Hrycenko said.

Homeless:

shelter to permanent housing,” according to their website.

The Hope Center participated in this program by setting up a site for resources and service. They gathered donations from community members of all kinds of items, ranging from children’s toys to winter coats to backpacks pre-loaded with sanitary items.

Sharon Amato, a member of The Hope Center, noted that the items were there not just for homeless individuals, but also for those who are needy, or really anybody who needed something - it doesn’t matter, she said.

Amato said that various organizations have helped contribute to the donations that filled the tables. There were tons of handmade items, such

as winter hats, scarves and blankets, which were donated by these groups to the center.

Tables were strewn with blankets, clothing, pillows, shoes, backpacks, hats, gloves, and scarves.

There were boxes placed at the end of the tables, brimming with socks, underwear, and children’s toys left over from The Hope Center’s holiday toy drive. The wall was lined with clothing racks full of long-sleeve shirts, sweaters, and winter jackets, some leftover from the center’s holiday coat drive as well. One table even had stacks of denim jeans.

The members provided those who came for items with recyclable bags that they could carry away their items in. Others might have just taken a backpack that was already filled with sanitary items like deodorant, toothpaste, and a

toothbrush.

People can donate whatever they want to the center year-round, said Amato. “We don’t care, bring it inside, leave it on the steps, whatever it is, we’ll take it,” she said. Amato noted how grateful she was for the donations they received and emphasized that whatever you can do to help is good enough.

During the event, most of the individuals that were helped by the donations were those in need, she said. “They came and really just took what they could carry.”

She said that whenever a person came in, the members would interview them as to their specific situation and what their personal needs were. This

Continued From Page 1 sustainability programs.

Herbertsville Elementary School Principal Walter Hrycenko is the district STEM coordinator for science, and he said that in the 2016-2017 school year - the first year of the STEM academy - students undertook a recycling project where they collected paper in the high schools, weighed the results and calculated the number of trees they saved from the paper, which would be recycled.

“Brick High School collected 10,000 pounds of paper, and Brick Memorial collected about half that because they got a late start,” Hrycenko said from Brick Memorial High School.

The STEM students estimated that the 10,000 pounds of paper represent about 120 trees, he

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Continued From Page 1 commissioners, so the public votes on the budget and for commissioners whose 3-year ter ms have expired, Send zi k explained.

Fire Commissioners are responsible for the f ire protection of all people, buildings and property in its district, and are responsible for evaluating and meeting their respective fire district’s needs.

Sendzik broke down the spending in each of the three districts by capital appropriations - which covers such items as firefighter gear and radio replacement, SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) equipment, fire trucks and more; and capital appropriations/debt service - which covers such items as training, fuel for the trucks, insurance, workmen’s compensation, and rental of fire hydrants from BTMUA (Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority), which is the largest expense.

Fire District #1 includes the southernmost

Homeless:

Continued From Page 2 would then help them pick and choose things to take. Amato would walk arm in arm with people around the room, helping them choose items that were best suited for them.

“Today we had about 15 (people),” she said.

Kim Santora, Client Coordinator for The Hope Center, noted that when people were interviewed on a personal basis, they would also be given the Point in Time survey to fill out.

The survey is a statewide survey that helps determine the number of people who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in our community, according to the Ocean County Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Coalition. This allows workers to serve them with appropriate resources and services.

The surveys are filled out at the event and then they are sent off to a database, said Santora. This is how the state is able to calculate a more accurate count for the homeless and at-risk communities.

“The Point in Time survey is only once a year,” said Santora. However, she noted that donations to the center could be made any time.

Nancy McCorry of the Ocean County Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Coalition noted that the final results of the survey will take a few months to be calculated.

The Project Homeless Connect and Point in Time survey programs were not only at The Hope Center. The St. Francis Community Center in Manahawkin, the New Life Christian Center in Lakewood, the Greater Tuckerton Food Pantry, the Toms River Community Church, and Ocean County Hunger Relief in Toms River also hosted Project Homeless Connect. The Lakewood Community Center, BEAT Center in Toms River, Ocean County Library in Toms River, Visitation Relief Center in Brick, and Catholic Charities in Lakewood also hosted sites for the survey.

The Brick Times, February 3, 2018, Page 5 section of Brick from the Toms River border, north and west to the Lakewood border and about a mile of oceanfront on the barrier island.

The budget for Fire District #1 is $2,581,200, with $1,923,000 earmarked for operating appropriations, and $658,000 for capital appropriations (Fire District #1 has no debt service). / This district pays $370,000 to the BTMUA for fire hydrant rental.

The amount of money to be raised through taxation for Fire District #1 is $2,380,000, with a tax rate of .058 per $100 of assessed property value. The tax rate would remain the same as last year, Sendzik said.

One fire commissioner term is open in Fire District #1, and one candidate’s name is on the ballot - incumbent James Riccio (who is Brick’s police chief ).

Fire District #2 includes the central portion of the township, north and east of Metedeconk River and Forge Pond, southwest of the Point Pleasant border and up to Fire District # 3 in the north.

T he budget for Fire District #2 is

$1,828,794, with $1,267,530 earmarked fo r o p e r a t i n g a p p r o p r i a t i o n s a n d $561,264 for capital appropriations and debt service. This district pays $200,000 annually to the BTMUA for fire hydrant rental.

The amount of money to be raised through taxation for Fire District #2 is $1,784,000 with a tax rate of .044 per $100 of assessed property value. The tax rate is f lat, Sendzik said.

One fire commissioner term is open in Fire District #2, and one candidate’s name is on the ballot: incumbent Ronald M. Braen Jr. Fire District #3 covers the northernmost section of Brick Township, bordered by Fire District #2 to the south, Howell and Wall Townships to the north and Wall and Brielle to the east.

T h e b u d ge t fo r Fi r e D i s t r ic t #3 is $1,261,288, with $1,053,193 ea rmarked for operating appropriations and $208,095 for capital appropriations and debt service. This district pays $145,000 to the BTMUA for fire hydrant rental.

The amount of money to be raised through taxation for Fire District #3 is $1,260,288, with a tax rate of .065 per $100 of assessed property value.

The tax rate would remain unchanged, Senzick said.

Two of the fire commissioner’s terms are open in Fire District #3, and two incumbents - James J. Leport Jr. and Christopher J. Matseur - are on the ballot.

The fire district election is on Saturday, Feb. 17 and polls will be open from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.

The polling place for Fire District #1 is Pioneer Hose Fire Company on Drum Point Road. The polling place for Fire District #2 is the Laurelton Fire Company on Route 88 and Olden Street, and for Fire Company #3, the polling place is the Herbertsville Fire Company on Herbertsville Road.

Brick has four fire companies, which i n clu d e t h e a b ove a n d t h e Br e t o n Woods Fire Company, which is not a polling place.

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

Congressman MacArthur Opposes Federal Drug Policy Budget Cuts From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur, Republican Chair of

the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, released the following statement on reports

that the Administration is considering cutting the budget of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP): I am extremely concerned about reports that the Administration is considering a 95% budget cut to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and remain completely

opposed to any effort to downsize this office, slash its budget, or reduce its role. Last year, when this same idea was f loated, myself and many of my colleag ues successf u lly fought against it and you can expect us to fight again.

In December, the CDC reported an opioid-related

mortality rate increase of 28 percent over the last year. T his crisis is not getting better - it’s getting worse. We need to ramp up our federal efforts, not downsize them.

In our communities, ONDCP does an outstanding job administrating the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) and the

Drug Free Communities (DFC) programs. I worked long and hard to get Ocean County’s HIDTA designation last year, which brings much-needed resources and enhanced coordination among federal, state and local law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in South Jersey. I’m not about to back down now.

10th District Lawmakers: Drilling Would Threaten Shore’s Economy, Ecology TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McG uck i n of t he 10 t h Legislative District announced their opposition to President Trump’s plan to allow for oil and natural gas drilling off the Jersey Shore.

Execut ive O rder No. 13795, wh ich se ek s t o encourage oil and natural gas production along the Atlantic coastline, was

signed by the President last year. “ For m a ny ye a r s we have opposed any sort of offshore drilling in state waters,” said Senator Holzapfel. “Our economy relies heavily on the fishing and shipping industries as well as the billions of dollars generated each year from tourism. The impact of a single oil spill would permanently damage the ocean’s ecosystem and

cause economic harm to all states that border the Atlantic Ocean.”

The legislators said that drilling for oil and natural gas would threaten both the ecology and economy of New Jersey.

They will join as co-sponsors of legislation (S-258/A-839) prohibiting the New Jersey Department of Environ mental Protection (NJDEP) from issuing any permits and

approvals for the development of any facility or infrastructure associated with offshore drilling in State waters or outside of state waters.

“A proposal such as this would have devastating effects on New Jersey.

The federal government must take into account the events of the past such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill which f looded the Gulf of Mexico with

five million barrels of oil.

Drilling for oil and natural gas off the Jersey Shore isn’t worth the risk,” added Assemblyman McGuckin.

Tourism is a $45 billion industry for New Jersey supporting more than half a million jobs for residents.

The total value of coastal properties in the state is estimated to be $700 billion.

The legislators warned t h a t of f s h o r e d r i l l i n g

could cause catastrophic and lasting economic effects that could harm both homeowners and visitors.

“Our coastline is a national treasure which we must protect,” concluded Assemblyman Wolfe. “We joi n ma ny ot her Shore legislators and officials in opposition to offshore drilling and we will continue to be at the forefront of this critical economic and environmental issue.”

$15 Million In Grants To Be Available To Replenish Ecosystems WASHINGTON, D.C. - Soon, coastal New Jersey communities and organizations will be able to apply for grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for projects building up local ecosystems and communities for future natural disasters and extreme weather.

“We’ve all seen the devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy on our beaches, coastal towns, and communities along inland waterways,” Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) stated.

“We’ve also seen the resilience of New Jersey residents in rebuilding from the disaster.”

“I encourage all eligible applicants to consider applying for these NOAA grants, to ensure that when the next natural disaster strikes, we are better prepared for the devastation.”

The NOAA will be awarding up to $15 million in grants in

2018 for “projects that benefit coastal ecosystems and communities,” in its Coastal Resilience Grants Program.

Eligible applicants for these project grants include colleges, for-profit and non-profit groups, Native American tribes, coastal towns and counties, and coastal states. The projects mu st t a ke place in areas along the coastline or in a watershe d c on nected with the ocean.

Applicants must submit pre-proposals for projects to the

NOAA by March 7, 2018 to be considered in the 2018 grant competition; if they are ruled eligible by the NOAA, they then have 40 days to submit full project proposals.

“Should they choose to apply, I encourage all applicants

from my district to contact one of our local offices for a Congressional letter of support,” Smith stated.

The contact information for the district offices of Rep. Chris Smith is listed below:

• Monmouth County Constituent Services Center 112 Village Center Drive, Second Floor Raintree Shopping Center Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone 732-780-3035

Fax 732-780-3079 • Ocean County Office 405 Route 539 (Pinehurst Road) Plumsted, NJ Phone 609-286-2571, or 732-350-2300 Fax 609-286-2630

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Overpopulation Leads To World’s Problems The world population is now estimated at 7.5 billion people, with most coming from poor developing countries that are least able to deal with their exploding populations.

In my view, no greater t h reat ex ist s to t he stability of our environment, indeed to our existence, than overpopulation. It is notoriously an outstanding cause of poverty, suffering, unemployment and even war.

Yet, we see popes f ly into poverty stricken T h i r d World c ou n tries and tell its poor u neducated masses, whose bodies already show t he a dva nc e d signs of malnutrition and star vation, that they should be “fruitf ul and multiply.” I know the Church has always u nderstood that high birth rates increase ecclesiastical power, but to encourage families to keep

p r o d uci ng ch i ld r e n regardless of a family’s abilit y to even marginally sustain itself is a monumental display of ignorance a nd a r roga nce. Unfor t u nately, it’s the same institution that suppresses educational information above family planning, birth control and other reproductive services.

The Church has made progress over the past few years in protecting altar boys. It’s now time for the Church to start protecting women and their families.

To make irresponsible parenthood a vir t ue and irrational human proliferation a duty, is not only profoundly repugnant, it is morally despicable. Our primary concern should be about the quality of life, not about the quantity of it.

Borden Applegate Jackson

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Use Open Space Tax To Actually Buy Land T h e vo t e r s of To m s R ive r ove r whel m i ng ly approved a nonbinding referendu m last fall to a l low t he t ow n sh ip t o p u r c h a s e a n o t h e r 2 50 acres of open space. I voted for this nonbinding referendum last fall and the original Open Space Referendum in 2001.

I n order to pu rchase a not her 250 acres, t he Republican members of the Council now want to increase the Open Space tax by a penny per hundred of assessed value.

This can only be done by placing a binding referendum on the ballot, but the Council doesn’t need to wait for the fall to add more money to the Open Space Fund.

Fo r t h e l a s t s e v e n years, the all Republican Council has been taking $500,000 from the Open Space Fund and moving it into the General Budget.

Over 3.5 million dollars has been taken out of the Open Space Fu nd over the last seven years that could have been used to purchase land. This is not what taxpayers voted for back in 2001.

If you wa nt my vote fo r a n ot h e r p e n ny fo r Open Space, restore the $50 0,0 0 0 t o t he O p e n Space Fund and guarantee t he money collected will only be used to purchase land. Also put a sunshine clause in the new referendum that the Open Space Tax will disappear when there is no more Open Space to purchase.

Nels Luthman Toms River

Letters To The Editor A Firefighter In Powanda can be assured the number of drivers testNeed O n Ja nu a r y 19, R ay Powa nd a , a Seaside Heights Firefighter, got the call that no one ever expects. His own house had caught fire, leaving him and his family displaced and losing most of their belongings.

Living in the home was R ay, h i s g r a n d m o t h e r A n n Mar ie, his girlfriend Jailenne, and his r o om m at e Ja me s. R ay h a s s p e nt m a ny ye a r s volunteering with the fire department and serving his community, and efforts have begun to help him overcome this tragic event.

I have often reiterated that Ortley beach is very well served by the Fire Depar t ment of Seaside Heig ht s. A lt houg h O rtley Beach cont r ibutes approximately $500,000 i n f i r e t a xe s t o To m s River, Toms River in turn provides a token stipend of approximately $36,000 to the Fire Dept. of Seasid e He ig ht s fo r t h e i r assistance in providing coverage to Ortley Beach.

As most residents of Ortley Beach realize, the volunteers of the Seaside Heig ht s Fi re Compa ny do a very capable job of providing almost 90 to 95 percent of the coverage needed by our community.

Under t hose ci rcu mstances, as I have suggested in the past, any requests for contributions f rom f i re de pa r t me nt s should be directed to Seaside Heights. With the recent events, and the plight of Fireman Ray Powanda, I would like to suggest that anyone considering making a donation to Ray

that it will be very well received.

A ny s u ch d o n a t io n s ma de t o R ay Powa nd a should be mailed to: The S e a s i d e H e i g h t s Fi r e Dept., P.O. Box 38, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Ken Langdon Chairman, Ortley Beach Liaison Committee

Marijuana Can Lead To Fatalities In response to the letter from Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner, published i n you r Jan. 13 edition, please do your homework. Rev. Dr. Hafner stated, “We should lega l i z e ca n n abis l i ke coffee, because no one has ever died from pot.”

Ju st a q u ick G o og le search of “marijuana related deaths” yielded a number of links. To quote just a few: “A new study of marijuana drug use in Colorado found increases in marijuana-related traffic deaths, hospit al visits, school suspensions, lab explosions, and pet poisonings. The study was conducted by a federal government program.

“The 166-page repor t released this month analyzed the effects of legali zi ng ma r iju a na for medical and recreational use in Colorado spanning the time period from 2006 to the present. Along with the state of Washington, Colorado is considered as something of laboratory in which the effects of legalizing marijuana use can be studied.

“The study showed that

ing positive for marijuana i nc r e a se d 10 0 p e r c e nt from 2007 to 2012, with marijuana-related fatalities doubling from 37 to 78. Traffic fatalities total around 500 a year in the state.” (www.rt.com) CBSnews.com reported t he follow i ng i n 2014: “DENVER - This week, two Denver deaths were linked to marijuana use, and while some details of the deaths have yet to emerge, they are the first ones on record to be associated with a once-illegal drug that Colorado voters legalized for recreational use, as of January 1, 2014.”

So, while possibly no one has ever died of a marijuana overdose, it is extremely erroneous and even more – dangerous – to say that no one has ever died from pot.

Rev. Dr. Hafner, please, do your homework.

Ruth Schmidt Manchester

We Shouldn’t Pump Our Own Gas Another stupid (in my opinion) bill in the works: “Pump your own gas.”

I have motored through many states and pumped my own gas and still paid a higher price more per gallon than in New Jersey.

T he “pitfalls:” pu mp your gas in rain or snow, accidently spill gas on your clothes, learn how to start the pump, picture older or i nf i r m people trying to get out to pump gas.

Then there is the plus side for gas station owners: no payroll ( jobs) for those now to be unemployed ga s at tend a nt s.

Your per gallon cost may not be lower, but you r medical insurance premiums may be higher due to “gas pumping accidents.”

Bill McPhail Toms River

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By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – The winners of two student essay contests were announced at a recent VFW Youth Awards Program held at the Post. Out of 250 students from Brick Township high schools and middle schools that participated, only a few select local students were the winners, receiving awards and cash prizes totaling $4,200.

The Voice of Democracy is an audio essay contest for high school students. The theme for this contest was “American History: Our Hope for the Future.” Winners of this contest came from both Brick Township High School and Brick memorial High School.

From Brick Township HS, winners were Rae Ann Richard in First Place, Francisco Mesa in Second Place, and Lyndsey Salerno in Third Place. From Brick Memorial it was Andrew P. Bucci in First, Danielle E. Dyson in Second, and Erin E. White in Third.

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The other essay contest, for younger students in grades 6-8, is the Patriot’s Pen. The theme for this was “America’s Gift to my Generation.”

The winners from Veterans Memorial MS were Mia E. Caruso in First, Maya T. Shornock in Second, and Paul L. Silva in Third.

From the Saint Dominic School, winners were Gabriella M. Alvarado in First, Logan Ascione in Second, and Danielle M. Murat in Third. And finally, from Lake Riviera MS, winners were Jason H. Glandorf in First, Amaya Dalton in Second, and Elena J. Villalobos in Third.

“The VFW is dedicated to promoting Patriotism and investing in our future generation.

Annually VFW National top awards are a $30,000 scholarship to a high school student and $5,000 to middle school,” said Cmdr. John Kirwin of VFW Post 8867.

You can see the 2017 national winners on vfw.org.

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Ocean County Receives $1.6 Million For Safety Improvements

By Kimberly Bosco

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County has received $1.6 million in federal grants to make safety improvements to five Lakewood intersections, along Cedar Bridge Avenue, from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Vine Avenue The grant will be used to install a median with pedestrian refuge islands and bicycle compatible shoulders. It will also include upgrades to traffic signals and dedicated left-hand turn lanes on Cedar Bridge Ave. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Vine Ave. Funding for these improvement projects was approved by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority earlier this week, and is among 14 other projects throughout NJ that have been approved by the Board of Trustees of the NJTPA. “This road runs through a residential area close to downtown Lakewood and pedestrians rely on it to get to local businesses, schools, public transit, parks and houses of worship,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who represents the County on the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Board of Trustees. “This grant will allow us to make needed safety improvements, including giving residents crossing the road a safe refuge.”

This generous grant is part of the NJTPA’s Local Safety Program, meant to provide upgrades and improvements to target areas to increase safety.

“Ocean County looks continuously at areas that need improvements,” Kelly said. “This grant will help in our long term goals of improving safety on our roads.”

“We have more than 626 miles of county roads in Ocean County, the most of any county in the state,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Road Department. “We appreciate the NJTPA’s efforts to authorize funds that assist us in upgrading our roads to make them safer for our residents and visitors.”

Cedar Bridge Ave. is a heavily used route that connects to the Garden State Parkway, so safety improvement measures are essential here. The Ocean County Engineering Department plans to proceed with the design and permitting for the project.

The NJTPA Board recently approved $50.8 million in Local Safety Program and High Risk Rural Roads grants for projects for 2017 and 2018.

Some of these funds have also recently gone to improve local areas in Monmouth County as well.

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Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino And Brother, Marc, Charged With Tax Fraud

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino, of the infamous reality television show Jersey Shore, and his brother Marc Sorrentino were recently charged with several counts violating federal tax laws, officials said.

The Sorrentino brothers allegedly took advantage of Michael Sorrentino’s reality television fame to create businesses such as MPS Entertainment LLC and Situation Nation Inc., according to documents and statements made in court.

Michael Sorrentino plead guilty to Count 13, which charges him with tax evasion, after he took efforts to conceal the accurate amounts of taxable income he earned in 2011. Attempting to avoid paying his f ull amou nt of requi red taxes, he made cash deposits into bank accounts. These deposits never went above $10,000 each, to avoid signaling suspicious activity to the IRS. His brother, Marc, plead guilty to Count 5, which charges him with aiding in the preparation of fraudulent tax returns. Between the years of 2010 and 2012, he provided his accountant with false information regarding his taxable income and personal tax returns.

“W hat the defendants admitted to today, quite simply, is tantamount to stealing money from their fellow taxpayers,” US Attorney Craig Carpenito, District of New Jersey, said. “All of us are required by law to pay our fair share

of taxes. Celebrity status does not provide a free pass from this obligation.”

“As we approach this year’s f iling season, today’s guilty pleas should serve as a stark reminder to those who would attempt to defraud our nation’s tax system,” Jonathan D. Larsen, Special Agent in Charge, IRS-Criminal Investigation, Newark Field Office, said. “No matter what your stature is in ou r societ y, ever yone is expected to play by the rules, and those who do not will be held accountable and brought to justice.”

Michael Sorrentino’s charges carry with them a maximum of five years in federal prison. His brother’s charges ca r r y a ma x i mu m penalt y of t h ree years in prison. Both charges are punishable by a potential $250,000 fine.

T he sentenci ng of the Sor renti no brothers is scheduled for Apr il 25, 2018.

US Attorney Carpenito and Principal Deputy Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the US Department of Justice, Tax Division, credited special agents of the IRS, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jonathan D. Larsen, with the investigation. The government is represented by Assistant US Attorney Jonathan W. Romankow of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Newark, and Trial Attorneys Yael T. Epstein and Jeffrey B. Bender of the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The Arc Ocean County Chapter to Host Annual Bowl-A-Thon & Gift Auction LAKEWOOD – Registration is now open for the annual Bowl-AThon & Gift Auction on Friday, February 23 at Finnigan’s Lanes in Lakewood hosted by The Arc, Ocean County Chapter. All proceeds will benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“We invite the community to come out for a fun night of bowling and a chance to win great prizes, all while

supporting friends and loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ocean County,” said Laura Williams, Executive Director.

Registration is $25 per bowler, or $150 for a team of six. There are two sessions available, from 6 to 8 p.m. or 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are also still available for businesses and families. Register online at arcocean.org or call 732363-3335 ext. 176.

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TOMS RIVER – Join us at the American Legion Post, 2025 Church Rd on February 16, 2018 for the Psychic Fair! The event is from 6-9 p.m. but doors will open at 5:30 p.m. First come, first serve. The cost is $20 for a 15 minute session or $40 for a 30 minute session with the Medium! There will also be free cake and coffee, come on out!

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This fun, packed house event has become a winter’s staple in Brick for the last nine years, during which time the Rotary has donated more than $100,000 to local charities and scholarships. Chocolate and baked goods vendors, as well as area restaurants, are invited to share and promote their goods, while attendees are asked to laugh

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Advanced tickets are $25 or $30 at the door, with a discount for full reserved tables of 10, at $200. There will be a gift basket raffle, and a 50/50 drawing. For information or tickets contact Maria Campelo at 732598-4039, Betty Lou Cox at 732-600-2989, or Rich Lau at 732-267-0960. You may also buy tickets online at eventbrite.com.

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Hearing and Overall Health Age-related hearing loss affects more than 60 percent of U.S. adults older than 70 years of age, and it has been associated with increased risk of hospitalization, decreased quality of life, and increased risk of functional and cognitive decline. The onset of hearing loss is gradual, with prevalence tripling from the age of 50 years to 60 years.

Individuals who cannot understand or hear what others are saying sometimes choose to avoid social situations entirely, rather than ask others to repeat themselves — especially in situations where background noise is significant.

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

Chaos And Screaming Over Nutella

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I was perusing the week’s horrible news stories like the one about the Olympic doctor sex abuse case, and another about 11 school shootings this year. I read another on Xanax, and how it’s become rampant among college users, especially British teens! Shame on our world. Then, when it couldn’t get any more senseless, I saw how rioting broke out over Nutella in France.

What’s in Nutella that would make people go ape crazy over it? People at supermarkets across France literally risked a broken nose to snag a jar of Nutella for 1.75 versus 5.85? The sale apparently triggered the chaos.

Why the craziness? Was it over a few bucks?

Does it speak to our lack of self-control?

A food addiction?

Let’s zoom in to see what’s in Nutella: • Hazelnuts - Nutella is supposed to have 90 to 95 hazelnuts in an average size jar.

There are no peanuts in this. The hazelnuts are roasted and ground to create the smooth, delicious paste. Did you know that centuries ago, in France, the hazel plant was given as a wedding gift to symbolize fertility.

• Sugar- Nutella brand includes pure cane sugar and/or beet sugar, and it’s non GMO. • Oil- Specifically red palm fruit oil which comes from the African tree, Elaeis Guineensis.

• Cocoa powder- This is basically chocolate powder; think of it like you do hot cocoa. It’s processed, fermented and roasted.

• Milk- skim milk powder, think of this like you do whey.

• Lecithin- A smoothing agent (emulsifier) and it’s derived from either soy beans or sunflower seeds.

• Vanillin- It’s a type of synthetic vanilla for aroma and flavor.

I’d like to propose a natural, delicious spread that tastes similar, but you can make it without risking your life (wink)!

Easy Nutella Spread 3 cups organic hazelnuts, roasted unsalted 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips 1 tea vanilla extract 1/2 tea sea salt (Optional) Sweetener to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. If you bought the “roasted” hazelnuts, spread them on a cookie sheet. Cook them for about 5 to 10 minutes to warm them up and loosen their skins. Put them in a kitchen towel and roll them around to remove as much skin as possible. Put the cleaned/warm hazelnuts in a Vitamix and blend on low until a butter is formed.

Melt the dark chocolate in a saucepan or microwave. Add the salt and vanilla. Continue to blend on low. Let it cool to room temperature, so it will thicken.

You will probably want to add maple syrup, or honey. If you’re using one of these liquid sweeteners (this is a bit counter intuitive) but the more liquid sweetener you add, the stiffer it makes the nutella!

You could try confectioner’s sugar (but add that before you process it). If your spread is too thick for your liking, add a teaspoon or two of some oil like grape seed, olive or almond oil. There you have it, nutella in the safety of your own kitchen!

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You’d think they won the Olympic Gold!

I’m sure others have found themselves in these conversations. Do you pretend to be interested or let your eyes glaze over?

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do go on and go on. Don’t try topping them with your own stories; that never works. Try saying things like, “You are very lucky, now tell me about your new job”, or “that’s wonderful, but we only have another few minutes together, so let me ask…” Just hold your breath. Fortunately, it’s usually just a phase.

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AAUW-NOCB Hosts Wine & Dine Paint Party BRICK – The Northern Ocean County Branch (NOCB) of the American Association of University Women is hosting a Wine & Dine Paint Party on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

The event will include a delicious three course dinner, wine, paint supplies at a cost of $40 and will be held at Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 1049 Burnt Tavern Road. Call 732-840-3700 to reserve your seat today! The snow date will be February 27.

Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and Bayada Home Health Care are sponsoring this event, so 100% percent of the proceeds will go to AAUW-NOCB.

AAUW is a national organization whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The proceeds of the auction will benefit the AAUW Educational Opportunities Fund and our local scholarships, community service projects and essay awards. The Educational Opportunities Fund provides money to advance education, research, and self-development for women and girls. Locally we provide three $1,000 scholarships to Ocean County women who are going on to college.

Join us for an event that promises to be both fun and an excellent fundraiser!

22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out Returns

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – You are invited to join The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education for a night of great food and treats at the 22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out! Join tons of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors on the evening of March 12 from 6-9 p.m. to sample sweet and savory treats as well as fine wines and tasty beverages!

Tickets cost $60 in advance and $75 at the door.

This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Foundation and all proceeds will benefit the Foundation and its students. There will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes as well.

To buy tickets visit ocvtsfoundation.org. For more information call Sharon Noble at 732-4733100 ext. 3157. This event will be held at the Toms River Athletic Arena, Old Freehold Road.

Come out for an evening of great food, drinks and fun!

Learn About Podcasts At The Ocean County Library BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Podcasts 101” at 2:30 p.m.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates January is the time to consider whether in the form of sales of to appeal your residential real estate tax- comparable properties es. This article will address some of the which occurred on or Marc S. Galella Esq. most commonly asked questions about before October 1 of the tax appeals. year prior to the filing of The most important thing to understand the appeal. Since most about real estate tax appeals is what people do not know how you can and cannot appeal. Under New to obtain comparable Jersey law, you can only appeal that the sales, it is best to hire assessment for your property is in ex- a State licensed or cercess of the property’s fair market value. tified real estate appraiser to prepare an The assessment is the municipality’s appraisal showing the comparable sales. determination as to the value of your The appraisal must be filed with the Tax property. This determination is sent to Board no later than one week prior to the each taxpayer around February 1 of each tax appeal hearing date. The appraiser year in the form of a post card identifying should also be at the hearing to present the property and the current assessment. the appraisal.

It is equally important to know what you In most cases all tax appeals must be filed cannot appeal. You cannot appeal the fol- no later than April 1 of each year. Howlowing: (1) the amount of taxes which you ever, the appeal deadline may be earlier or have to pay; (2) whether you can afford later. It is best to check with the town as to pay the taxes; (3) that another person to the filing deadline. The filing deadline is paying less taxes than you; and (4) that is strictly enforced and the failure to file the assessment of another property is by the deadline will result in the appeal less than yours. Thus, the local County being dismissed. Taxpayers seeking to Tax Board can only hear appeals that the file appeals should begin the process as property’s assessment is greater than its soon as they receive the assessment card fair market value. from the tax assessor.

The municipal tax assessment is entiBecause the laws and procedures retled to a presumption that it is correct. garding tax appeals are complicated, it It is up to the taxpayer to prove that the is a good idea to retain the services of an assessment is excessive. To do this, the attorney to assist you in filing and pursutaxpayer must present evidence to the Tax ing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates Board as to the correct fair market value has a long history of obtaining reductions of the property. This evidence should be in tax assessments for our clients.

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Brick Township Police Department’s K9 Vader To Get Body Armor

BRICK – Brick Township Police Department’s K9 Vader will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ike, Vancouver Police Department”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA

whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,800 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate

donations, at a cost of over 2.3 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed i n t he U.S. wit h law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age.

New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00.

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$2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

For more infor mation or to lear n about volunteer opportunities, call 508824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

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Lakewood Man Petitions To Raise Speed Limit On GSP

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – A Lakewood resident has recently started an online petition to raise the speed limit on the Garden State Parkway from 65 mph to 75 mph.

Mendel Rosenfeld has begun a petition on the website Change.org, petitioning Governor Murphy to raise the speed limit. “New Jersey is one of the only states with the max speed limit of 65,” he said.

As of Jan. 25, the petition already has 1,615 supporters.

“By changing the speed limit on the Garden State Parkway and other NJ highways people will agree to travel further for a job which will lower unemployment rates,” the petition states.

“Harlem Grooves” Multimedia Program Celebrates African American Culture BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Harlem Grooves”, a live performance and visual multimedia prog ram by Key Arts Productions, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

“Harlem Grooves” celebrates the blossoming of African American culture, particularly in the creative arts, and the most inf luential movement in African American literary history.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library. Registration is required for this free program.

To register, call 732-920-9314 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Laurelton Art Society Hosts Carol Colvin

BRICK – The Laurelton Art Society will hold its next meeting February 8, 2018 at Brick Township High School, East Cafeteria on 346 Chambers Bridge Road at 7:00 p.m.

Carol Colvin will demonstrate her approach to mixed media painting which is to incorporate as much as possible to get the creative juices running. She retired as a Master’s level Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who painted as a way to find creative expression and to refocus her into the positive aspects of life. Colvin believes that although life can be harsh, art, music and faith are here to keep us balanced.

Primarily a self- taught artist, she has taken courses at local colleges and participated in workshops from local and published professionals. Her work has received many awards and she teaches at the OCAG. She is a member of the OCAG and the MRGA. Admission is free and forms will be available to those who wish to join. Yearly dues are $25.

For more information call Joanne at 732477-1805.

On the petition’s web page, it shows a color-coded map of the United States, demonstrating the variations in speed limits all across the county. For a majority of the country, it shows speed limits ranging from 70 to 80 mph.

The area in the Northeast that includes NJ, NY, and some New England states is the only section of the country that remains at 65 mph.

Joshua Spiegel commented on the petition

stating, “This is important.” Another proponent, Jennifer Oliviera, explained, the “natural flow of traffic is 80 mph on the Parkway. The only reason they keep it at 65 is to make money off the constant speed traps. Raise the speed limit now!”

Rosenfeld is not sure of how many signatures it will take to make this change happen. “Maybe 10,000 (signatures), I don’t know,” he said.

Many proponents of the petition believe that the speed limit change will lessen traffic issue on the Parkway.

“The roads can easily handle another 10 mph -- proof is that everyone is doing it anyways,” Rosenfeld said.

You can go online and sign the petition at change.org/p/governor-phil-murphy-raisethe-speed-limit-on-the-gsp-to-75-mph.

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If the condition is diagnosed early, patients are advised to give up Western-style diets (red and processed meats, refined grains, and sweets) that are associated with an increased risk of AMD. A diet rich in vegetables, legumes, fruit, whole grains, and seafood is recommended instead.

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Rumpf, an attorney and former mayor of Little Egg Harbor, said that the job is about managing the day-to-day operations of the department.

“I represented numerous clients in civil ser vice. I also represented the Board of Health (in Toms River) for a number of years,” he said of his experience.

The job is full time, which has created questions as to how he would still ser ve residents as an assembly man in the 9th Legislative District, which e nc ompa sse s t he fol low i ng t ow n s: Barnegat Light, Barnegat, Bass River, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Eagleswood, Galloway, Har vey Cedars, Lacey, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Port Republic, Seaside Park, Ship Bottom, South Toms River, Stafford, Surf City, Tabernacle, Tuckerton, Waretown and Washington Township.

“The legislative position has always been part time in this state,” he said.

However, “Most days, I’m usually the one to turn the lights on in the morning and turn them off at night.”

There are days when he has to be in Trenton, and the understanding is that he will make up that time with the Health Department.

“A 40-hour-a-week position is not somet h i ng I’ve eve r exp e r ie nce d ,” he said. “There’s always more time required, and likewise I expect this to be the same.”

On a personal level, he has the time to devote to both the Health Department and the Assembly, he said. His children are grown now, and are both in college. Af ter suffer ing a really bad fall several years ago, he’s had to cut back on his involvement with his private law practice.

“I’m entirely divested from the law firm,” he said. “My wife, Deb, is a public school teacher. She took a leave of absence to run the firm. She was running it without me for most of 2017. My first name, anyway, is off the building.”

When towns appoint him into a position like public defender, it is not actually him, but someone in his firm, he said. He does not intend on giving up his license.

“It’s been a real rough six years,” he said of his recovery.

Some people have criticized the appointment as a political patronage job, but Rumpf and Regenye both deny that.

Regenye explai ned how Ru mpf ’s application was treated the same as others. He was appointed at the Board of Health’s Jan. 3 meeting. The current board members are Chai r man Joh n (Jack) Mallon, Sen. Rober t Si nger, Richard Work, Carol Blake, Christopher Dasti, Toms River Councilman Mau r ice H ill, Lacey a d m i n ist r ator Veronica Laureigh, Hen r y Mancini, and Ruthanne Scaturro.

It’s a provisional appointment, Regenye explained. This means that since it’s a civil service job, he will have to test for the position. If, for some reason, he tests poorly, then his continued employment would be questioned.

The test has not been scheduled, he said. The tests are overseen by the state, and could take weeks or even more than a year. The position is necessary, and so it’s imperative to get someone into the job right away. They can’t wait for the state to schedule a test.

His pay is set at $139,500, which is the starting salary for the position, Regenye said. It is a pensionable position.

The job was previously held by Victoria Miragliotto, who retired, he said.

She was earning in the mid-$160,000s after being in the position for many years.

Rumpf said he said he is not taking benefits from the Health Department position.

The position was listed for a month in the magazine published by the New Jersey League of Municipalities, which is where a lot of these kinds of jobs are posted, Regenye said. At least four to five people applied. Of those, he spoke to three.

The posting read: “The Ocean County Health Departme nt is se ek i ng a F T ex p e r ie nce d government administrator with proven management, leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will be highly experienced in strategic pla n n i ng i n gove r n me nt st r uct u re, w it h exper t work i ng k nowledge of N.J.S.A.40A:4, 5,11 and N.J.A.C. 4A who will play a key role in the preparation of the annual agency budget. Must have knowledge of authoring resolutions, ordinances and preparing governing body meeting agendas. Perform specialized administrative assignments and other assigned duties. Must have 5+ years super visor y exper ience in human resources (specif ically Civil Service regulations) for a major public personnel program including review of classif ication problems and wage studies, handling personnel problems, coordination of the training needs of the jurisdiction and investigations. 5+ supervisory years in risk management, i nclud i ng c ompr ehe n sive l iabi l it y, workers compensation and employee benef its. Extensive experience in collective bargaining agreements, and cou nt y a nd mu n icipal f i na nce regulations. Must have k nowledge and experience with OPRA (Open Public Records Act), ability to create policy and procedures and the ability to work w it h a nd c om mu n icat e ef fe c t ively with government officials, department heads, employees, volunteers and the general public. Salary commensurate with experience. This is a civil service position requi r ing a minimu m of a Master’s Degree or Juris Doctor.

CMFO/ CCFO/ QPA certifications and familiarity with the Edmunds system are a plus.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of february 3 - february 9

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week ahead overcome a tendency to be an over achiever.

You may focus on being competitive rather than cooperative. Loved ones will accept an apology if briefly upset by your risk taking and unpredictable actions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wishful thinking is fine when you throw a coin into a wishing well, but not anywhere else. In the upcoming week don’t let your gullible side get the best of you. A new idea or person could be less than advertised.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): See the truth that sets you free. This week someone close may promise more than they can provide just to make you happy. Understand the facts and actual goals so that you won’t be lulled into a false sense of security.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There may be more than one worthy cause that requires your support and generosity. It is admirable to work hard to achieve recognition within a group. Avoid overspending or new investments this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Opportunities may sprout up but not all of them are worthy of your attention. Focus on long term results. Avoid forming a business partnership or making new investments in the early part of the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): String pearls of wisdom together to overcome problems. Your mind is racing like a finely crafted machine, but you must be careful not to offend anyone with your sharp wit. You could speed past the facts this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Separate the facts from your fancies. In the week to come you could easily be provoked into action due to a temporary enthusiasm. You possess plenty of energy but need to be sure that you apply it in constructive ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You get what you give. If you offer compliments others will respond in kind so that you receive encouragement, too. Be sure that you are sincere and able to honor any promises that you make in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Friends and family members can inspire you in the week to come. Take pride in your ability to remain tenacious about the job, the project, or a romantic relationship. Loyalty is the key ingredient for success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be anxious to attain your ambitions in the week ahead. By focusing on accuracy, you can gain the respect of those in charge. Watch out for your pennies, however, as your good taste is at a low point.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might be accustomed to having center stage but should lay low as this week unfolds. You might be on the outside looking in with financial matters. A new romance might not be as delightful as it seems.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll get by with a little help from your friends. The knack for both making and nurturing friendships could be your best asset in the week ahead. When financial skills are called for, you’ll be a friend indeed.

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Petco Foundation Invests In Caregiver Canines Life-Changing Work

TOMS RIVER – Caregiver Canines of Ocean County, New Jersey announced it has been awarded a $3,500 grant investment from the Petco Foundation to support its pet therapy programs for homebound senior citizens.

Caregiver Canines is a nonprofit organization providing in-home therapy dog visitation to homebound senior citizens.

The organization serves Ocean County and has partnered with the National Caregiver Volunteer Network to provide program guidance nationwide. Since 2009, Caregiver Canines has ser ved over 100 care receivers with its corps of over 50 therapy dog teams.

This grant was made possible through the Petco Foundation’s annual Helping Heroes fundraising campaign, in partnership with Natural Balance Pet Foods.

Each October during the campaign, Petco customers are invited to donate online and in Petco stores across the country to support the life-changing work of service, therapy and working animals.

The Petco Foundation investment will

allow certified therapy dog teams to provide comfort, affection, connection and joy to senior citizens that can no longer care for a pet.

Accord i ng to Ly net te W h itema n, CVCJ Executive Director, “Losing the love and companionship of a pet is a devastating loss at any age. Especially hard hit are the elderly who often can no longer provide the level of care needed or afford all the associated costs with getting a new pet. Providing weekly visits with a caring volunteer and loving therapy dog brings an incredible amount of joy and creates wonderful long-lasting bonds of friendship and affection. We are very grateful to the Petco Foundation and Natural Balance for honoring and supporting the elderly in our community through this generous grant and on-going support.”

For more information about Caregiver Canines or the Petco Foundation, visit caregivercanines.org or petcofoundation.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by using the hashtag #HelpingHeroes.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Summer In Winter: Enjoy The Warm Tastes And Colors Of Summer

By Wolfgang Puck ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH YELLOW AND RED BELL PEPPERS Serves 4 4 large boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise in half 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra as needed Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 2 bunches scallions 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 4 tablespoons dry sherry 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature Preheat the broiler.

Coat the chicken breast pieces with a little oil. Place 2 pieces, spaced apart, in a large, heavy-duty plastic bag.

With a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy small saucepan, gently flatten the pieces to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/3 inch (6 to 8 mm). Repeat with the remaining pieces. Lightly season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

Place the yellow and red bell peppers under the broiler and cook, turning, until their skins are completely charred.

Set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel off the charred skins. Cut each pepper into 8 pieces and remove the stems, seeds and veins. Set aside.

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice cubes and water. Cut off the green parts of 8 scallions.

Immerse the 8 scallion greens in the boiling water for about 15 seconds, then remove them with tongs or a wire skimmer and transfer to the ice water. Drain and set aside.

Place 1 scallion green and a piece each of the yellow and red bell peppers lengthwise on top of each flattened chicken piece. Starting at a narrow end, roll up to enclose the vegetables and securely tie each piece closed with 2 lengths of kitchen string.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Heat a large, heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot enough to swirl easily, carefully turn the skillet to coat its bottom. Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the chicken for 15 minutes longer. Remove from the oven, use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm.

Cut the remaining scallions in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.

Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the scallions and saute, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.

Add the vinegar and sherry, and cook until reduced in volume by about two-thirds, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream and simmer, stirring, until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to very low and, a little at a time, add the butter, whisking continuously. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, spoon the sauce into the centers of four heated serving plates or a heated platter. Snip off the strings from the chicken breasts, cut each piece crosswise into 4 to 6 slices, and arrange them attractively on top of the sauce.

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