2018-02-03 - The Berkeley Times

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Golf Course Membership Reduced For Residents

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The annual membership cost for residents is going down, and officials are mulling management changes at the township-owned Cedar Creek Golf Course.

At the last Township Council meeting, an ordinance was introduced that would reduce the annual rate from $1,250 to $900 for residents. The cost for nonresidents will remain at $1,550.

Business administrator John Camera said the change in price would not likely affect the township in a significant way. The public hearing on this ordinance, upon which the change would be adopted, will take place at the Feb. 26 meeting at 6 p.m.

This will be held at the municipal building at 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road.

The township is also looking to see if they can get proposals to have the course managed by an outside vendor, Camera said. This is not set in stone. Officials are

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–Photos courtesy Robert Fisher (Above) Fisher poses with his family and the Rodriguez family.(Inset) Nolman’s sister Rosalia listens to her brother’s heart beat inside of Fisher’s chest.

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN GATE – When Robert Fisher woke up from his second heart transplant, he knew something about him was different.

Fisher, an Ocean Gate resident, has had a history of surgeries and medical issues.

Assemblyman Will Serve Despite New Appointment

Back in 2013, he had his first heart transplant. Fisher said that this heart did not take and he knew something was wrong once he began having issues after merely one day with his new heart.

Fisher underwent three open (Donor - See Page 5)

Central Finances Get High Grades

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Central Regional School District received top marks from their auditor at a recent Board of Education meeting.

The entire audit was 220 pages, but audit manager Brian Waldron gave a highlight reel at the meeting. He said there were no fi ndings, and no

recommendations for the district.

“It’s the cleanest opinion we can render,” he said.

Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides complimented the board and administration for their diligence in keeping a clean house. He also reiterated that the district is still on track to be debt-free in 2021.

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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.

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Continued From Page 1 He will be overseeing such aspects as human resources, employee insurance and benefits, risk management, fi nance, purchasing, and union contracts.

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 service. 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 serve residents as an assemblyman in the 9th Legislative District, which encompasses the following towns: Barnegat Light, Barnegat, Bass River, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Eagleswood, Galloway, Harvey 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 something I’ve ever experienced,” 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. After suffering 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 explained how Rumpf’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 Chairman John (Jack) Mallon, Sen. Robert Singer, Richard Work, Carol Blake, Christopher Dasti, Toms River Councilman

Maurice Hill, Lacey administrator Veronica Laureigh, Henry 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 Department is seeking a FT experienced government administrator with proven management, leadership and communication skills. The

successful candidate will be highly experienced in strategic planning in government structure, with expert working knowledge 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 supervisory experience in human resources (specifically Civil Service regulations) for a major public personnel program including review of classification problems and wage studies, handling personnel problems, coordination of the training needs of the jurisdiction and investigations. 5+ supervisory years in risk management, including comprehensive liability, workers compensation and employee benefits. Extensive experience in collective bargaining agreements, and county and municipal finance regulations.

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Continued From Page 1 heart surgeries following the first transplant and the issues subsequently damaged his kidneys. Fisher was put back on the transplant list, in need of a new heart and kidney.

On August 2, 2016, his luck finally came through when another heart did.

When 24-year old Nolman Rodriguez was fatally shot on his way to a birthday party in Trenton on August 1, 2016, his heart was later fated to save Fisher’s life.

“I am blessed to get two (hearts),” said Fisher. He added that the man headed for the operating room beside his at the time was also destined to receive Nolman’s lungs.

He noted that there is a rule, a sort of grievance period, which prevents the organ donors and recipients from any contact for at least a year after the transplant. So after a year, Fisher knew that he had to meet the family of the individual that saved his life.

On Jan. 13, Fisher met Nolman’s sister Rosalia, and his brother, two nephews, and a family friend. Upon meeting the family, Fisher admitted, “I was scared.”

They entered through separate doors and were met by The NJ Sharing Network, a

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Continued From Page 1 just doing their due diligence to make sure it can’t be done more efficiently.

This deal would not include the Cedar Creek Bar and Grill, which is run by a separate vendor, he added.

Appointments Made In other news, Richard Elliott was appointed to a five-year term as an alternate member of the Municipal Utilities Authority.

The Township Council also introduced a measure to add two alternate members to the Waterways Advisory Commission.

This is a volunteer board that updates the governing body about problems along the shore areas in town and suggests solutions.

Under the proposed ordinance, there would still be seven regular members. In addition to that, there would be two alternates. One would be picked by the mayor and one by the Township Council.

Beachwood Library To Host Health Series

By Meridian Health

BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the six-part series “Taking Control of Your Health” presented by Debbie Shar of Meridian Health.

The series will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 3 and March 8. Topics will vary each session.

The branch is located at 126 Beachwood Blvd. These programs are free but registration is required. To register, call 732-2444573 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Berkeley Times, February 3, 2018, Page 5 “non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant,” according to their website.

“His (Nolman’s) sister, Rosalia, wanted to meet me first,” said Fisher. She went up to him and just held him. Her other brother soon joined in. “The hug must’ve lasted for about 15 minutes,” Fisher joked.

The experience of meeting the Rodriguez family was like none other for Fisher. He mentioned that Nolman and his family are immigrants from Honduras and only speak Spanish. However, despite the language barrier, meeting the family of the man who saved his life made him feel as though something was clicking.

“My life is like a puzzle, and the final piece was meeting the family,” he said. “It really put it into perspective.”

However, there was a twinge of something else that Fisher felt as the Rodriguez family took turns listening to their brother’s heart beat inside Fisher’s chest.

“It’s kind of like a guilty feeling,” he explained. “That I get to be here and he doesn’t.”

But Fisher insisted that despite this bit of

guilt, he felt overwhelmed by the connection he had acquired to Nolman and his family. He said that the family gave him a photo of Nolman and that, even though that was the first time Fisher had seen his face, he already knew what he looked like.

“Before that, I could have described him; if I closed my eyes, I could see him clearly,” he said.

Fisher’s deep connection to the previous owner of his new heart is strong and helps him to believe that Nolman is still alive, that he is still here, living through him.

None of this would have been possible without the NJ Sharing Network. They are responsible for putting the two in contact with one another, because, as Fisher said, “You get no information (from the hospital).”

The Network is responsible for procurement of organs and information, and they have the capability to set up the meeting, as they did with Fisher and the Rodriguez family.

“It was a beautiful, heartwarming meeting.

I was actually the transplant coordinator that met Rosalia and her family when they were faced with the tragic death of Nol-

man,” said Paula Gutierrez, NJ Sharing Network’s Manager of Family Services who attended the meeting and worked closely with the donor family.

“I was with this family in the hospital to provide support during this loss and helped in translating a lot of the information,” she said.

Gutierrez noted that NJ Sharing Network takes pride is supporting the donor families.

“To be able to be a part of the various moments of this family’s journey, from helping them understand the death of Nolman, to offering them organ donation, to being present when they met his heart/kidney recipient was truly humbling and poignant.”

Since the meeting, Fisher has stayed in touch frequently with the family. “We’ve been texting ever since; we will always continue to be together.”

Fisher believes that his trials with multiple surgeries and his brushes with death have given him purpose, that the “big man upstairs” has a reason for keeping him here.

“If my story can change someone, can make them become an organ donor on their driver’s license, then I have served my purpose,” he said.

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

Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District

Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove Senator Christopher J. Connors

Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf

Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Committee Assignments For 2018

NEW JERSEY – 9th District legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have received their committee assignments for the 2018-2019 Legislative Session.

Senator Connors will once again serve on the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Assemblyman Rumpf will continue serving on the Regulatory Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee and will be joining the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee. Assemblywoman Gove will be returning to the Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee as well as the Assembly Higher Education Committee and will be taking on a new

assignment by joining the Assembly Human Services Committee.

For the third consecutive legislative session, Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove were named as policy co-chairs to the Assembly Republican caucus.

The 9th District legislators issued the following statement subsequent to receiving their committee assignments: “Collectively, we choose committee assignments based on how best to place our delegation in positions to more effectively represent the interests of our constituents.

“To that end, we have the unique privilege of representing a legislative district with a large veteran population whom we want to see receive the best care and services.

Having Senator Connors serve on the Senate Community and Urban Affairs

Committee only enhances our ability to call out and fight off Trenton-conceived schemes to impose yet more regulations on residents, municipalities, and businesses.

“Health care accessibility and affordability consistently rank among the most pressing issues for our constituency due, in large part, to the fact that our District has a large and active senior population.

This makes making Assemblyman Rumpf’s appointment to the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee all the more important to our delegation’s ability to advocate on behalf of our constituents who want and need access to quality health care at a cost that does not overwhelm them financially.

“With Assemblywoman Gove set to serve on the Assembly Human Services Committee, we welcome the

opportunity to take a more active role in working with individuals and families, who represent our most vulnerable citizens, to further advance policies that enhance services and improve the overall quality of life for those involved.

“Having proudly taught

in the state’s public school system for more than three decades, Assemblywoman Gove will continue to bring extensive background and experience in education to the Assembly Higher Education Committee. This Committee assignment carries additional

importance for our delegation as Stockton University, which we have worked with on a number of endeavors, has a considerable presence in our legislative district both as an educational institution as well as an expanding economic engine in the region.”

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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.

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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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BAYVILLE – The Bayville Elks Soccer Shoot Winners were recognized by Berkeley Township’s Mayor Carmen Amato and Town Council.

The Elks Soccer Shoot program consists of two different contests that test different level skills at different ages. A “Five Goal Contest” consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. The age groups that use these goals are divided into two categories: U-8 contains all ages seven years old and younger, and U-10 group contains ages eight and nine.

The contest is open to boys and girls who shoot separately. The U-8 contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal, while the U-10 contestants kick from 18 feet from the goal.

The Grid Goal Contest consists of a full-size goal sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections. The age groups that use this goal are U-12, which contain the ages ten and eleven, and U-14, which contain ages twelve and thirteen. The contest is open to both boys and girls and they shoot separately.

Holiday City South Singles Ventriloquist Magician Comic Event

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

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

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

The Jersey Tenors Are Coming To Holiday City

BERKELEY – Save the date! The Jersey Tenors are coming to Holiday City at Berkeley on April 22, 2018! They will be appearing at 2 p.m. in clubhouse 2 on Port Royal Drive. This amazing group of singers performs everything

from pop to opera. They are not to be missed!

Tickets are on sale now, $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Barbara at 732281-0488.

Cedar Creek Ladies Golf League Seeks New Members

BERKELEY – The Cedar Creek Ladies Golf League is inviting new members to play with us this spring and summer. The league meets Tuesdays, starting April 17, at 9 a.m. at the Cedar Creek Golf Course in Berkeley. We

welcome players of all abilities, and we offer weekly prizes based on handicap groupings.

For additional information, please contact Sandy at sdssickels@aol.com or call or text at 732-998-5302.

ECC Food Pantry Collections

BAYVILLE – Emmanuel Community Church is collecting donations for its locally supported food pantry.

Call the church office at 732-269-5690 to see what they’re collecting this month.

The church is located at 331 Wheaton Ave.

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Drum Playing “Pound” Classes

BARNEGAT – The Township of Ocean Recreation is offering pound classes on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 239 11th Street.

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New Year, New Website: Berkeley Township To Launch Updated Website For Residents

By Kimberly Bosco BERKELEY – Berkeley Township will be launching a new, redesigned website on Feb. 1 that will provide residents with easier access to forms and information online.

The website, BerkeleyTownship.org, will have fillable forms online, so residents no longer need to travel to town hall to fill them out; an E-notify feature that provides text and email alerts; and a quick links menu that makes navigating the website and finding what you want much easier and faster.

“I am thrilled to announce the unveiling of our redesigned website. It offers quick access to essential information that will provide residents with a more comprehensive understanding of our Municipality and the services we provide,” said Mayor Carmen Amato.

The Township partnered with Revize, government website developing expert, to create the updated site.

“The new website is a complete overhaul of our existing website and will engage residents. Revize allowed us to build our website from scratch and we were able to design our web pages and make it completely customizable, such as adding a photo gallery, an E-Notify signup, Emergency Alerts and a live Facebook feed on the front page,” stated Amato.

The new web layout highlights important and recent news, and makes access to forms such as tax records and OPRA requests easier. The updated

site also has new technology that allows residents to make payments online, download documents, and register online.

“Not only is the new website more modern and mobile-friendly, but the ease of use internally will allow us to make major changes more quickly,” explained Councilman Keith Buscio. “I wanted to make sure that our site included the latest trend in Responsive Web Design so that it would allow visitors to have an optimal viewing experience and adapt to almost any screen, with little need for resizing on laptops or cell phones. There’s no need to zoom into the text.”

“At the top of every page, we have links to all of the Departments and services, and even a dedicated FEMA area for those residents still rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy,” Amato added.

The new site swaps out most of the text for photos and quick links that make the website more navigable but also easier to read. There is even a “How do I..?” tab at the top of the homepage for frequently asked questions such as, “How do I find my garbage schedule?” and “How do I find the perfect park?”

“I’m very pleased with the enhancements and functionality of our new website. It will allow us to communicate with our residents more easily,” stated Buscio.

The police site and the Township Recreation site are also both anticipating upgrades and will be incorporated into the Township site.

Firearms Applications Online

BERKELEY – Firearms application forms can be obtained through the Records Section of the Police Division.

The Records Section is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays except holidays.

Most Firearms Application forms can also be accessed online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information, visit berkeleypolice. org/firearms-applications.

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–Photo courtesy Berkeley Township BERKELEY – Congratulations to the new Berkeley Township Police Officers: Robert Kennedy, Mike Zilavetz, Derek Mayer Chis Walters and Shane Leighton for graduating the police academy.

HAMCRA M Class And Test For Amateur Radio Operators

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Police Raid Suspected Holiday City Drug House

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – After a lot of suspicious activity was noticed by neighbors in the Holiday City West senior community, police got a search warrant and found the house to be part of a drug operation Berkeley and Ocean County Prosecutor officers initiated the search at 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 23 at an address on Bedivere Cou r t, accordi ng to a release f rom the prosecutor’s off ice. The war rant stemmed from an ongoing narcotics investigation. Additionally, residents were tipped off by the unusually high amount of vehicles and people coming and going to the property in an otherwise quiet area.

“It was suspected that the home was being used as what is commonly referred to as a ‘crack house,’ a location used by multiple nonresidents and transients for the purpose of using narcotics as well as distributing them,” according to a release by the prosecutor’s office. “Prostitution was also alleged to have occurred at this home. Further, this home was used as an unlicensed tattoo parlor.”

Arrested was Jason Scala, 47, who lived in the home. Investigators found cocaine, prescription pills, marijuana, and a substance suspected to be heroin. There was also paraphernalia u se d t o m a nu fa ct u re, pa ck age a nd

distribute cocaine. He was charged with Possession of Control Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Po s s e s sio n w it h t h e Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia, Possession with the Intent to Use a Hy p o d e r m ic Ne e dle, and lodged in the Ocean County Jail.

The lead investigators were Berkeley Detective Michael O’Connor and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Alex Bromley.

Det e ct ive Sg t. Pet e r La Rocca, and detectives Joseph Santoro, Michael R icca rdelli, and William Somers of the Berkeley Township Detective Bureau and detectives Denis Mitchell and Anthony Carrington III from the prosecutor’s office also assisted in the investigation. Assisting in the execution of the search warrant was the Berkeley Township Patrol Division, the Ocean Gate Detective Bureau, the Ocean Coun-

Berkeley Senior Softball League Seeks Players

BERKELEY – The Berkeley Senior Softball League is looking for new players age 55 and over to play Senior Slow Pitch Softball Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the league’s Premier Division. There are no resident restrictions. Players over the age of 55 from any NJ county or out of state are eligible to tryout.

For those looking to play a more recreational, less competitive type of Senior Slow Pitch Softball, the league also offers the Friday Tony Mantarro League. Age restrictions do apply to this league.

Interested parties can apply on line at leaguelineup.com/berkeleyssl. For more information call Mike Singer at 732-350-7063.

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A nony mous tips about suspicious act iv it y ca n always be re por ted to Berkeley police by calling 732-341-1132 ext. 611.

BAYVILLE – Bayville Volunteer Fire Company is 100 percent volunteer. Community members can help the company by making tax deductible donations to the fire company.

Donations can be sent to the fire house at Bayville Fire Company, 645 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721.

Residents can also donate through the company’s PayPal account at bit.ly/2yORQ7c.

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Hearing Is A Whole-Health Issue There are countless things that can contribute to poor hearing health, from aging to loud noise, but one you may not be aware of is gender. A recent study found that the odds of hearing loss are 5.5 times greater in men than in women.

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.

Cardiovascular Disease The association between cardiovascular health and hearing health has never been stronger. It’s all about blood circulation throughout the body.

The Ear, Nose, and Throat Institute believes that the link between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease is due to the inner ear’s sensitivity to circulation. The disease causes hardening of the arteries, which affects your circulation and, in turn, your hearing.

Circulatory problems have the ability to affect any number of bodily processes, particularly in the most delicate areas of the body — like the cochlea, the delicate inner-ear organ responsible for sending sound signals to the brain. Conditions that restrict blood supply to the cochlea can

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Quit Hurting Your Hearing: Smoking We know that genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors help determine a person’s risk of hearing loss — and that includes smoking.

In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, cigarette smoking was determined to be a factor in the development of hearing loss. Current smokers are 1.69 times as likely to have a hearing loss as nonsmokers, and nonsmokers who live with a smoker are more likely to have a hearing loss than those who are not exposed to second-hand smoke.

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

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

OCVTS Performing Arts Academy Presents Beauty And The Beast LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy (PAA) presents their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, at the historic Strand Theater in Lakewood, February 22, 23, and 24.

Once upon a time, a privileged Prince is punished for his selfish ways when an Enchantress casts a spell on the spoiled boy that imprisons him in the body of a Beast.

His servants are also cursed to become the objects they take care of in the castle. They are all doomed unless the Prince can find true love.

Young, beautiful Belle lives in a rather mundane village surrounded by the ordinary and pursued by an arrogant suitor. Belle gets through her dull days by spending time with her quirky, inventor father. He gets lost one

day and while taking refuge in an isolated castle he becomes a captive to the castle’s lonely master, the Beast. Belle finds Maurice and offers to become the Beast’s prisoner in exchange for her father’s freedom. With the help of the enchanted servants, Belle helps the Beast discover his inner kindness. But will it be enough to break the spell?

There is a special Senior Citizen Matinee Performance at 4 p.m. on Thursday February 22. Tickets are only $14 and include a delicious boxed lunch served prior to the show, prepared by OCVTS Culinary Arts students!

Doors open at 2 p.m.

Additional show times are 7 p.m. on Friday, February 23 and on Saturday, January 24 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $19.

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates

January is the time to consider whether to appeal your residential real estate taxes. This article will address some of the most commonly asked questions about tax appeals.

The most important thing to understand about real estate tax appeals is what you can and cannot appeal.

Under New Jersey law, you can only appeal that the assessment for your property is in excess of the property’s fair market value. The assessment is the municipality’s determination as to the value of your property. This determination is sent to each taxpayer around February 1 of each year in the form of a post card identifying the property and the current assessment.

It is equally important to know what you cannot appeal. You cannot appeal the following: (1) the amount of taxes which you have to pay; (2) whether you can afford to pay the taxes; (3) that another person is paying less taxes than you; and (4) that the assessment of another property is less than yours.

Thus, the local County Tax Board can only hear appeals that the property’s assessment is greater than its fair market value.

The municipal tax assessment is entitled to a presumption that it is correct. It is up to the taxpayer to prove that the assessment is excessive.

To do this, the taxpayer must present evidence to the Tax Board as to the correct fair market value of the property. This evidence should be in the

form of sales of comparable proper ties which occurred on Marc S. Galella Esq. or before October 1 of the year prior to the filing of the appeal.

Si nce most people do not know how to obt ai n compa rable sales, it is best to hire a State licensed or certified real estate appraiser to prepare an appraisal showing the comparable sales. The appraisal must be filed with the Tax Board no later than one week prior to the tax appeal hearing date. The appraiser should also be at the hearing to present the appraisal.

In most cases all tax appeals must be filed no later than April 1 of each year.

However, the appeal deadline may be earlier or later. It is best to check with the town as to the filing deadline. The filing deadline is strictly enforced and the failure to file by the deadline will result in the appeal being dismissed.

Taxpayers seeking to file appeals should begin the process as soon as they receive the assessment card from the tax assessor.

Because the laws and procedures regarding tax appeals are complicated, it is a good idea to retain the services of an attorney to assist you in filing and pursuing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates has a long history of obtaining reductions in tax assessments for our clients.

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TOMS RIVER – The Women’s Club of Holiday City Silverton is having a fundraiser with proceeds donated to a deserving Toms River high school senior to use towards his/her education. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018

from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at Holiday City Phase II Clubhouse, 1846 Yorktown Blvd. Performing will be Joanne Rizzo Entertainment.

Tickets are $20 and the deadline is Feb. 17, 2018. Call Jo Ann at 973-568-5821 for tickets.

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 raff le, themed gift basket raff les and door prizes as well.

To buy tickets visit ocvtsfoundation.org.

For more information call Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100 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!

GTRCC Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open

TOMS RIVER – Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship, which will be presented June 11 at the Annual Nine + Dine Scholarship Event.

The scholarship is open to members of Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, their employees and the children of either, as well as students and residents of the defi ned geographical location of the Greater Toms River Area. Ex: Toms River, Manchester, Beachwood, Pine Beach, etc. Sending school and home-sending district need to be within the Greater Toms River area.

To apply for the GTRCC Foundation Scholarship and for additional informat ion about t he fou nd at ion , v isit gtrccfoundation.org.

Berkeley Boy Scout Troop Summer Camp Fundraiser BERKELEY – Come out and support the new Boy Scout Troop of Berkeley Township on Feb. 10 from 3-7 p.m. for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser! The event is located at 383 Veterans Blvd. in Bayville.

BSA Troop 9503 welcomes all friends and families to the fundraiser and is also accepting new scouts ages 11-17.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Come have a great meal at a great price while supporting the scouts! All proceeds will benefit the 2018 summer camp.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Help Wanted

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.

Call 732-370-2300.

(7) Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $750/month - utilities, cable/internet included. You get private bedroom and bathroom. Security required. 732-977-7321.

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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) 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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Help Wanted 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..

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.

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) Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-361-9881.

(7) Work At Home - Calling property managers. Need computer and laptop.

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

(7) 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) 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 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) European Lady - Seeking livein caregiver position. References on request. Have valid driver’s license and experience. Contact Elizabeth 732-608-4781. (10)

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) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior.

Decks, powerwashing. Affordable.

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) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

(10) 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.

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All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n)

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BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. commercial and DuPont stainmaster carpet $12 yd.installed. RITZ Luxury Vinyl $2.75ft.installed.

Quality remnants. Free no pressure estimates 732-504-9286.

(10) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) 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” i n s t r u c t o r. Ve r y R e a s o n a b l e 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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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 served 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-chang-

Long Branch Janitor Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography

By Kimberly Bosco LONG BRANCH – A local janitor with the Long Branch Public Schools recently pled guilty to charges of distributing child pornography.

Randy Hull, 44, of South Toms River pled guilty to the charges before Judge James M. Blaney and forfeited his employment with the schools as part of the plea.

Hull was arrested on August 10, 2016 after a six-month investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s High Tech Crime Unit. The investigation, called “Operation Statewide,” was led by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and tracked images of child pornography to numerous IP addresses in all 21 counties of New Jersey, including Hull’s.

Hull’s sentencing will take place on March 23, 2018. He remains free on posted bail in the amount of $75,000.

Knights Of Columbus Charity Trips In 2018

MANAHAWKIN – The Knights of Columbus of Manahawkin is hosting trips in the coming months of 2018, including: Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA – Feb. 26: Includes transportation, driver gratuity, $30 casino credit and $5 food coupon. Cost is $39 per person.

Philadelphia Flower Show – Mar. 6: Includes transportation, admission, and driver gratuity.

Cost is $65 per person.

Peddler’s Village “Strawberry Festival”, Lahaska, PA – May 19: Includes transportation and driver gratuity. Cost is $32 per person.

For more information contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.

ing 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.

According to Lynette Whiteman, 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.

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

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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.

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By Wolfgang Puck

In the middle of winter, summer can seem like a very long time away. As you read this, you’re probably hearing of record snowfall somewhere, possibly right where you live.

It’s only natural for many home cooks to want to combat the chilly surroundings by cooking foods that are robust and warming, including thick soups, slow-simmered braises and stews, deep-dish apple pies and other pastry-based desserts. And dishes like that do go a long way toward comforting us during the cold months.

But people also crave variety. So, sometimes it’s a good idea to take a more psychological approach to overcoming the tiresome effects of winter. How about changing the mood around your table and in your home by switching things up and occasionally preparing foods that feel like summer?

I’m not saying, of course, that you have to go on a treasure hunt for rare ingredients that are out of season. Thanks to modern agriculture and efficient shipping, supermarkets today always have a selection of vegetables and fruits that seem kissed by warm sunshine. And I’d like to share a recipe that highlights exactly those kinds of ingredients. It is for roasted chicken breasts stuffed with yellow and red bell peppers served atop a sweet scallion sauce.

Bell peppers are typically a summer crop if you grow them yourself. But you can find them year-round in just about any supermarket, often in a variety of colors besides the typical green ones. I especially like the ripened, sweeter yellow, red and orange varieties, any combination of which will taste delicious and look beautiful in this recipe; and you could also use green bell peppers if one or more of the other colors aren’t available. Scallions, or green onions, are another perennial supermarket staple, and another name they go by expresses the warmer months with which they are associated: spring onions.

Precooked - the peppers by roasting under the broiler, the scallion greens by briefly boiling - to make the textures tender and their flavors sweeter and milder, these warm-weather vegetables are then rolled up inside pieces of flattened chicken breast, which are then browned on the stovetop and quickly finish cooking in the oven.

Sliced before serving on top of a simply made sauce of sauteed scallions flavored with rice vinegar and sherry and enriched with a little butter and cream, the vegetables form a brightly colored pattern on each plate as cheerful as a summertime bouquet.

I hope you’ll give this easy recipe a try very soon, then go on enjoying it throughout the progression of seasons.

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.

(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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