2018-02-03 - The Jackson Times

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–Photo courtesy Mayor Michael Reina President Donald Trump speaks with mayors from across the country during a special session held at the White House on Jan. 24.

Jackson Mayor Michael Reina was among the mayors in attendance for the event.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – You couldn’t put a price tag on the experience Mayor Michael Reina had during President Donald J. Trump’s recent meeting of mayors held at the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Building. That is how Reina described being among around 50 mayors who attended the Jan. 24 session.

Reina was the only Ocean County mayor to attend the meeting which he said allowed for community leaders to meet with many representatives of key intergovernmental agencies for the theme of municipal infrastructure.

The Republican mayor will mark his tenth year as leader of Jackson Township in November. He is a strong supporter of the president and campaigned for him during (Trump - See Page 2)

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Great Adventure Settles Dispute Over World’s First Solar-Powered Theme Park

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – An agreement has been reached between a leading environmental group and Six Flags Great Adventure over a proposed project that will see the creation of the world’s first solar-powered theme park.

Six Flags Great Adventure and its partner KDC Solar announced on Jan. 24 that construction would soon start on the project which the New Jersey Sierra Club had originally opposed. The club challenged the park’s initial plans which would have destroyed close to 100 acres of pines forest including high-quality streams for 22 megawatts of solar power.

Sierra Club Director Jeff Tittel

said in a prepared statement that “sometimes people think compromising gives away too much but in this case, we came out with a deal that benefits everyone.”

Tittel said that his group was not officially signed onto the settlement. “We support it but are withdrawing from the case because of technical issues. We are part of the original lawsuit, along with other groups such as Clean Water Action, NJ Conservation Foundation, Save Barnegat Bay, Environment New Jersey, and the Crosswicks-Doctors Creek Watershed Association.”

Tittel added that the settlement “is a win for the environment (Park - See Page 5)

Jackson BOE Recognizes Staff For Grant Awards

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–Photos by Bob Vosseller Elms Elementary School Principal Michael Burgos, left, joins Board of Education member Sharon Dey and Elms Elementary School Asst. Principal Shawn Levinson in a presentation recognizing the school’s winning several grant awards during the Board of Education’s Jan. 16 meeting.

B y Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Board members began thei r Jan. 16 meeting with a big thank you and recognition for those responsible for the Elms Sustainable Je r sey for Schools $1,0 0 0 g r a nt which was recently received.

Board member Sharon Dey noted a bit of de ja vu as she read a prepared statement at the podium before a presentation of a plaque.

“It is going to seem like we are repeating ourselves. This very team has been here before – most recently just at our last meeting to accept a $1,000 grant from First Energy for the Elms aquaponics program. They were also here last year for that same grant,” Dey said.

Dey added t hat “ t hey recently

received a $1,000 grant from the Toshiba America Foundation and they and their colleagues have been here to receive $10,000 in model classroom grants in the past.”

“This is a team committed to seeking out and earning ways to support our programs. Their efforts result in tens of thousands of dollars we can invest right into our classrooms,” Dey added.

“They are not alone in all of our schools. Our dedicated staff looks for ways to en ha nce i n st r uct ion through grants. As a board of education we are proud of all their efforts and we thank them for going above and beyond for our students,” she said.

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Continued From Page 1 the 2016 presidential election. That support helped him gain an invitation.

“It was an honor to be invited to meet the President of the United States in the White House as the mayor of Jackson Township. Just to be one of the mayors selected for consideration in the beginning was a great feeling but actually being there with the president and 50 other mayors was an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life,” Reina said.

The mayor took an early morning train to Washington D.C. to be present for the gathering which began at 2:15 pm at the White House.

“After making our way into the White House we were met by a Marine Corps musical ensemble who played for us while we waited to be seated.

After a short while and some picture taking we were then escorted to our seats and waited for President Trump in the East Room of the White House,” Reina said.

“This invitation was more than just a personal meeting; it involved many facets of the federal government’s new outreach to cities and towns across the nation. The “Mayors’ Day at the White House” was announced as “A Conversation with President Trump.”” The mayors chosen to be invited were from 50 major cities across the country,” Reina said.

Reina said that within minutes of his arrival, President Trump came in and “welcomed us to the White House, he thanked us for accepting his invitation and how delighted he was with us being there. The President said that one of his priorities was helping rehabilitate the nations aging

infrastructure and decreasing the amount of red tape and time in getting answers on bringing in businesses and manufacturing.”

Several high-profile mayors of large cities such as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti chose to boycott the event, citing the president’s stand on immigration issues. The boycotts came after the Trump administration pledged to crack down on areas that maintain sanctuary policies for illegal immigrants. The Justice Department announced it was demanding a new round of information from 23 states, counties and cities.

“I think it was a poor choice for any mayor to turn down the invitation and not hear firsthand information and meet these representatives. It was very disappointing to hear de Blasio crying on TV. It was ridiculous. We all received the same e-mail invitation and the president spoke to us about our connection to our communities. It is very unfortunate that the mayors who rejected the president’s invitation chose their party politics over their residents,” Reina said.

“There were messages and interactions afforded us that we all were invited to hear that can and will benefit our constituents right now and down the road. So, for those mayors to snub this meeting I feel they did not snub the president but rather cheated the residents they swore an oath to represent,” Reina said.

Reina said the president addressed illegal immigrant issues including sanctuary cities. “He is not against immigrants; he talked about how we all came from immigrants, immigrants who went through a process to become citizens. There are concerns about sanctuary cities,” Reina said.

He added that he felt programs that benefited

undocumented immigrants living in the country were unfair to US citizens and imposes added costs to communities.

“Who funds us?” he asked Beyond the president’s stand on sanctuary cities, Reina said he also liked what he heard during his presentation before the assembled mayors.

“He spoke about supporting law enforcement agencies throughout the country and letting them do their jobs by giving them the tools and resources they need to keep us all safe. It was great to hear a president speak with pride about those who serve as mayors as well as strong support for our military and law enforcement. He loves our country,” Reina said.

Reina added that “it was very interesting to speak with mayors from big cities as well as small towns and get perspectives on the difficulties that we all encounter on a day to day basis.

Speaking with the mayor of Branson, Missouri or Mesquite, Texas, the stories went on and on as we learned as much as we could in a short time.

Each conversation was more interesting than another but in the end we all agreed that making our cities and towns safe and attractive to families and businesses was the priority,” Reina said.

“We compared notes about what our communities all have in common. We discussed things like our town demographics, medium income and tax rates,” Reina added.

Reina said he was encouraged by what the president said concerning the nation’s economy.

“Campbell’s Soup is coming back from Canada, 401 K plans are up and jobs for men, women and minorities have increased,” Reina said the president reported on the country’s low unemployment numbers and “how happy people are

to be at work, stock market gains and bringing companies back into the United States such as Apple and Chrysler Motors. We had the president with us for 20 minutes.”

If hearing the president wasn’t enough of a thrill for Reina, he was pleasantly surprised to meet Vice President Mike Pence who entered the room and shook his hand as he entered the room.

“The vice president also spoke about the military and law enforcement,” Reina said. He also noted that the president and vice president had recognized that there were no levels of insulation for mayors.

The second part of the Mayors’ Day at the White House was arranged by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Representatives were available to talk to the mayors from several agencies, such as: Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and the Small Business Association.

“This was excellent opportunity for each of us to establish a foothold with the respective federal agencies available to us if we should need assistance in those key areas,” Reina said.

“President Trump and his Office of Intergovernmental Affairs did an outstanding job on reaching out to us. It was an opportunity of a lifetime and I want to thank the citizens of Jackson for voting for me as their mayor which allowed me to represent our community. It made for the best day of my life in politics,” Reina said.

“What we experienced is not what we see in news reports online, on TV and in newspapers,” Reina said. “You can’t put a price tag on what you heard and who was talking to you.”

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Park:

Continued From Page 1 and green energy. We were able to come to an agreement that puts half of the panels on the parking lot and only 40 acres cut down.

Part of the agreement means that once those panels are done, the 40 acres is replanted.”

The theme park will also deed restrict 253 acres of open space to make up for the lost acreage, according to the agreement.

Six Flags agreed to help the endangered northern pine snake, whose habitat may be disturbed by the project. Besides the 40 acres, the rest of the solar panels will go on a developed parking lot.

“This deal is right for Six Flags and it’s right for us,” Tittel said in the release which

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Continued From Page 1 team from Elms (Elementary School) again. For earning a $10,000 grant from t he Su st ai nable Jer sey for Schools program and the New Jersey Education Association. The NJEA funded 11 of these grants to area schools, to allow communities to come together to improve outcomes for students, staff and the environment. They also funded 35 different $2,000 grants for the same purpose.”

Dey said that at Elms, these funds will help build a living science curriculum that includes agriculture, aquaculture and far ming. St udent lear ning will come alive through real-world problem solving in an authentic hands-on environment.

Teacher Danielle Parella wrote the grant and used infor mation and assistance from her super visors, Elms Principal Michael Burgos and Assistant P r i ncipal Shaw n Lev i nson. Pa rella could not be present at the meeting but Burgos and Levinson came up to the podium to be recognized.

“Together, they worked to make this happen, and the students of Elms are the better for it,” Dey said.

Burgos said later in the week that, “the real credit goes to Mrs. Danielle Parella, who took the lead on this project and grant.”

“She goes above and beyond to find ways we can do more for our students here. We couldn’t be more proud of her or more excited about being able to br ing this project to life for ou r students,” Burgos added.

Superintendent Stephen Genco said during the meeting that he had joined Burgos in formally accepting the grant award and had the chance to look at the other grants that were received by other districts. “Our award stands out,” Genco said. The Elms Elementary School has approximately 725 students.

Snow Day Change Board members also discussed the impact of the Jan. 4 snow storm that closed the district’s schools on Jan. 4

The Jackson Times, February 3, 2018, Page 5 also thanked KDC and Great Adventure for resolving the dispute.

Great Adventure stated in its own release that the plan would not only reduce the park’s carbon footprint but would add additional jobs at the park. KDC Solar will use more than 99,000 hours of union labor in constructing this project.

The park’s spokeswoman, Kristin B. Fitzgerald, said in an interview that “This is a massive project, and will provide all of our electricity needs. One question I have been asked in the past is, what happens if the panels don’t generate enough energy – will parts of the park not operate? The solar system will be connected to the grid, and supply energy to the grid while we are not operational and not operating at peak

capacity. That means others will be able to utilize the energy generated by our system.

When the park is in full operation, the power we generate should be enough to power the entire property. If for some reason it is not at a given time, we will be able to pull the additional power from the grid.”

“This is a proud day for our company.

This project represents a giant step toward becoming a net-zero carbon facility,” said Six Flags Great Adventure Park President John Winkler in a prepared statement. “We are pleased that we were able to come to a satisfactory agreement with all parties involved.”

“Six Flags has been a patient and cooperative partner throughout this process, and we look forward to delivering clean renewable

electricity to Six Flags. Once operational, this project will be the largest net metered solar project in the State of New Jersey,” Alan Epstein, President and CEO of KDC Solar stated in the release.

The 23.5-megawatt solar project will include solar carports over select parking lots and 40 acres of ground-mounted solar panels. Six Flags expects construction to begin by March and for the solar facility to be fully operational by the end of 2019.

The production of solar energy will enable the park to limit its reliance on fossil fuels.

“We’ve been involved in this litigation for years and we think this is the best deal we could come up with. Soon New Jersey will have the first amusement park in the country powered by solar power,” Tittel said.

and Jan. 5. The two snow days resulted in a calendar change.

Due to the two snow days, the district pushed its transition day two days so it could keep the proper number of days in each marking period. These snow days also impacted the marking period

end dates and dates report cards are released.

Genco said that to make up the snow days, the district was adding two days to the end of the year.

When asked by board vice president Vicki Grasso what the new last day of

school would be, Genco replied “we aren’t talking about that yet as we are only in January,” noting that additional snow days could be required before the end of winter.

The new tentative last day of school for students however is currently June 19.

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Todd Thiede, Named Humanitarian Of The Year, To Be Honored By The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation

By Fran Kirschner Todd Thiede of Hoboken, the CFO of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), with headquarters in Eatontown, has been named Humanitarian of the Year by the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation (ECF). He

will be honored at the 18th annual ECF Crystal Gala Masquerade Ball, presented by PHHC, Saturday, February 24, 2018, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale, NJ. Prior to joining PHHC, Thiede was vice pres-

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Thiede was the architect behind Preferred’s largest acquisition; the Massachusetts-based Acelleron Medical Products that expanded the company’s reach into New England and broad-

ened its product line to include such durable medical equipment as pediatric nebulizers and breast pumps.

Thiede holds a BS in accounting from Rutgers University, New Brunswick. He is a member of the board of directors for Circle of Life, an organization that provides support for families, and palliative and end-of-life care for children with life-limiting illnesses. He is a member of the board of directors of Home Care Association & Hospice Association of NJ, a statewide organization that educates and advocates for home care providers, and the patients and families they serve throughout New Jersey.

Thiede was named one of New Jersey’s 2015 “Forty under 40” award winners by NJBiz, a New Jersey business news publication, and CFO of the Year in 2017 by Corporate Vision Magazine, a division of AI Global Media, a publishing house with global readership in more than 170 countries and close to two million subscribers of its magazines, websites and multimedia content.

For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com, call 732-5479886 or visit PreferredCares.com.

Tickets to the ECF Crystal Gala Masquerade Ball cost $150 each and include an evening of casino, an open bar, dinner, silent and gift auctions, dancing, prizes and more. Black tie and masks are optional.

Ads and sponsorships, ranging from $50 to $20,000, are now available.

Proceeds will benefit hundreds of families facing pediatric cancer. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Rosemarie Contreras at 732-282-2324 or rcontreras@emmanuelcancer.org.

Ocean County Personal Assistance Services Program OCEAN COUNTY – If you are an Ocean County resident between the ages of 18 and 70, who is permanently physically disabled, you may be eligible for the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP). You must be able to direct and supervise your own services and be employed, attending school or volunteering a minimum of 20 hours per month. PASP services may include assistance with personal care, chore service, food preparation, errand service or other services based upon your assessed need. For additional information, contact The Ocean County Board of Social Services at 1-732-286-5982.

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JACKSON – Jackson United Methodist Church hold regular weekly meetings of Narcotics Anonymous.

NA will meet at 7:15 p.m. on Fridays at the church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road.

For more information, call the church main office at 732-833-8808.

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

$15 Million In Grants To Be Available To Replenish Ecosystems

WASHI NGTON, 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 Su-

perstor m 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 must take place in areas along the coastline or in a watershed connected 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

Dancer Bill Allows Armed Personnel At Places Of Worship TRENTON – To ensure the safety of people attending religious services, Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced legislation allowing houses of worship to have an armed person on site to protect attendees. The bill (A1695) allows a church, mosque, or synagogue to es-

tablish a security program by selecting a qualified person to carry a concealed handgun during worship and prayer services.

“The horrific mass shooting at a Texas church last year is a grim reminder that no public place, including churches, syna-

gogues and mosques, is safe f rom at tack,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “It’s unconscionable that innocent people attending religious services have to worry about their safety in these sacred places. Sadly, that’s our new reality.

Allowing qualif ied and

trained armed personnel on site will help protect worshippers.”

The person selected may be requi red to par t icipate in a fi rearms training course with certified instructors, and can serve as a volunteer or be paid for their services. The bill

does not prohibit places of worship from hiring an armed security off icer or allowing a law enforcement officer or other person entitled to carry a firearm at all times in this state from serving as the person selected for the security program.

A mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, in November left 26 people dead and 20 others injured. The shooter was shot twice by a civilian as he exited and was later found dead in his motor vehicle following a high speed chase.

New Mental Health Services For Discharged Veterans

OCEA N COU N T Y – Citing alarming federal st at ist ics t hat recently discharged veterans are three times more likely to commit suicide than other veterans, Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little encouraged local men and women transitioning into civilian life to take advantage of a newly expanded federal program.

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a joint action plan that increases counseling and other mental health programs for new veterans.

“Ocean County is home t o more vet e r a n s t h a n any other county in the state,” Little said. “From

World War II to today’s ongoing War on Terror, our veterans have sacrificed to keep our families safe. I urge any veteran, but especially ou r new veterans, to seek out the help they need.”

He said federal studies have shown that veterans who are 3 to 12 months out of militar y ser vice are the most vulnerable.

“Military service isn’t easy, and neither is the transition back to civilian life,” he said. “Hopefully this new effort will make the change easier for ou r ve t s a nd t hei r families.”

Freeholder Deputy Director Joh n C. Bar tlet t Jr. s a id t h e s t ig m a of veterans suffering from mental health issues that

was common during prior centuries is long gone.

“Everyone recognizes the mental stress of wearing the u nifor m, especially in a combat zone,” Bartlett said. “In my time as a freeholder I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many veterans from World War I up to today’s young men and women who have volunteered to serve their nation. To all of our veterans I say, if you need help please ask for it.”

Lit t le s a id now t h at Trump has issued his executive order, it is critical that the VA devote the resources to this growing problem. He also noted that local veterans can contact the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau for assistance.

Working with the VA and local nonprofit agencies, our Veterans Service Bureau has helped thousands of veterans with a var iet y of issues, f rom

health ser vices, to job placement and assistance in f iling VA claims, he said.

“We’re here to help,” said Little, who is also

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The Veterans Ser vice Bureau can be reached at 732-929-2096.

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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.

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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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–Photo courtesy Jackson Township Local PBA Facebook JACKSON – Jackson PBA extended congratulations to our two newest Sergeants that were promoted on the evening of Jan. 23, Sgt. Michael Grochowski and Sgt. Theodore Kucowski. Both of these awesome gentlemen are extremely deserving of this title and will be an amazing addition to the command staff.

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!

DBSA Support Group

JACKSON – The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has meetings from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Rd. DBSA is a mood-disorder self-help support group that helps improve the lives of persons

living with a mood disorder, and their loved ones.

The groups are led by trained facilitators who are peers and are open to friends and family as well.

The group is not a therapy session. No professional advice is given.

For more information, visit dbsanewjersey.org/ ocean-county/.

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Ocean County Parks Host Winter Events TOMS RIVER – While it might be warm and cozy indoors, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation still offers plenty of activities to get outside and explore the beauty of nature.

“Our 27 county parks and conservation areas are just as breathtaking in the winter as they are during the warmer months,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to Parks and Recreation. “They also offer a host of activities for all ages giving residents the opportunity to enjoy what Ocean County has to offer all year.”

Although it is not prime time for kayak tours and seining, the winter months offer the opportunity for a chance to see migrating birds and other wildlife.

For example, Cattus Island Park in Toms River hosts free live animal talks and turtle feedings that are open to all ages.

Animal talks are scheduled from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and turtle feedings are scheduled from 1:30 to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Located in Beachwood, Jakes Branch County Park hosts discover y nature walks, weather permitting on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. through March 26. The walks are free and open to all ages.

In addition, monthly bird walks are

scheduled at Cloverdale Farms in Barnegat on Saturday, Feb. 10 and March 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. These free events are for ages 10 to adult and require registration.

Ocean County Park in Lakewood offers Naturalists Nights for ages 12 to adult from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 5, 14, and 22.

Each event costs $5 per person.

“With over 4,000 acres of preserved land within the county park system, we encourage residents to take advantage of the parks in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “No matter what the temperature may be outside, take a walk in any of the parks to see what nature has to offer on a trail, or stop in at the environmental centers at Jakes Branch or Cattus Island.”

Ocean County Parks and Recreation also recently launched a new website.

The website makes it easier for residents to find park information, things to do, and programs that are scheduled.

“The website is a great tool for residents to learn more about Ocean County Parks and Recreation,” Bartlett said. “Everything you need to know is easily accessible right at your fingertips.”

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Get Better Sleep in 2018

By Lisa Sussman, Psy.D. Health Psychologist While celebrating the New Year, we often think about what we want in the upcoming year ahead. We set goals for better health and fitness, increased satisfaction and happiness, improved relationships and job performance, and so forth. What if we could focus on one thing to change, knowing that if we work on this one thing, we could create sweeping benefits across all of these desired areas of change?

I am referring to the quantity and quality of sleep. Yes, sleep! The very thing we normally cut short because we have other more important things to do with our time, don’t think much about during the day, or prepare ourselves for as evening sets in. Society has pretty much ignored sleep until recently as something that is important for us to focus on and understand better.

The Center for Disease Control reports that insufficient sleep is a health epidemic.

Over 70 million Americans have difficulty getting the sleep they require. The exact number of hours a person needs can vary individually, but generally is between 7-9 hours, with less than 5 hours of sleep per night on average seriously increasing their risk level for illness and even mortality.

Chronic insomnia affects 10-15 percent of adults at any given time, is more common in women and people who do shift work, and becomes more frequent with age. Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to weight gain, motor vehicle accidents, decreased quality of life, and impaired performance, including poor decision making and interference with learning. It is also a risk factor for mood and anxiety disorders, stroke, dementia, osteoporosis, and heart disease. One tidbit about insufficient sleep that I find fascinating is that, when we haven’t slept well, we tend to rate our daytime functioning and performance as normal, even though objective testing shows a decrease in processing speed, reaction time, and problem solving. We don’t even realize that we are functioning sub-par! But we are. Even just

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one night of getting 1-2 hours shy of our normal sleep affects our reaction time, our mood and frustration tolerance, and the way we process information.

We are learning more and more about the purposes of sleep and why we need to make a good night sleep a top priority. Each stage of sleep does different things for us.

For instance, when we are in slow wave, deep sleep, our bodies can repair and grow, and growth hormones are released. When we are in REM sleep, we are mentally restored and information gets consolidated and organized so we can better retrieve it later. Our bodies require that we go through five cycles (about 90 minutes each) of sleep to get these full benefits. Sometimes the medications that we take, the food that we eat and drink, our exposures to toxins or excess stimulating content or screen time, our activity levels, how we manage stress, and the environments of our sleep space impact our sleep quality and disturb our sleep cycle. We can even wake up from what we thought was a good quantity of sleep, and still feel physically tired and mentally sluggish.

Imagine a world where we all value and protect our sleep, making it a priority, and modeling it for our children. If institutions altered their cultures and policies to reflect our need for a full night’s sleep, we would find it easier to carve out these 7-8 hours and not feel guilty or that we wouldn’t get our to-do list checked off. We would know that when we got the right amount and quality of sleep consistently, we would be more effective and efficient at our jobs (or school) and more patient, tolerant and kind with others, cultivating stronger bonds. We would be sick less often, miss less work and school, and healthcare costs would decrease. We would be happier and more satisfied with our lives and our relationships and our level of functioning. Sleep can do all that and more!

We can all play a role in making our sleep a priority in 2018. It starts with shifting our mindset around sleep, which then will help us make the behavior and lifestyle changes we need to implement to give us the chance to get the best quality and amount of sleep that is optimal.

The Integrative Health & Medicine program offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. Please call me at our clinic at the Hackensack Meridian Health Village in Jackson at 732-994-7855 to find out more.

Knitting Group

NEW EGYPT – A knitting group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Sabbath House, 8 Front St. Members are knitting and crocheting scarves for the Seaman’s Church Institute in Newark. Patterns, yarn and help is available.

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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.

Those who smoke a pack a day for 40 years are 1.27 times as likely to have a hearing loss as those who smoke a pack a day for 10 years.

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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!

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Dear Joel, I’d sure like to know why some parents go on and on about their kids. Most of us with our own families mention things worth mentioning, but some people feel they have to cite every detail of their child winning a game of hopscotch or running a playground race.

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?

ANSWER: Early on, my wife and I decided to share only the most interesting or important details of ours kids’ lives with the people we knew casually. It’s better for a parent to be excited about a child than to not care at all, but some people

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

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

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

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

Tickets are $200.

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

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

To become a sponsor, visit ohinj.org/ fundraiser/. For more information, tickets or sponsorship information, contact Douglas Clark, marketing manager, at 732-719-9026.

The deadline for sponsorships and ad journal proofs is Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Send all ad files to fundraiser@ohinj.org.

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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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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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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

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

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

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

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(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.

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

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Lakewood Man Petitions To Raise Speed Limit On GSP

By Kimberly Bosco

NEW JERSEY –ALakewood 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.

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-raise-the-speed-limiton-the-gsp-to-75-mph.

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The Orchards at Bartley Receives Recognition for Quality Care

JACKSON – The Orchards at Bartley, located at 100 North County Line Road in Jackson NJ, has been recognized by the American Healthcare Association and National Center for Assisted Living by receiving their Quality of Care Recognition Award for providing quality care to their residents.

More than 1,575 skilled nursing care centers and assisted living communities nationwide were honored. Of those, 66 Assisted Livings were recognized. Only 24 were in New Jersey, and The Orchards Assisted Living was the only facility recognized in Jackson.

Facilities that receive recognition through the organization’s Quality Initiative Recognition Program are honored for their individual work in achieving AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative goals. This achievement does not only represent improvement on a set of quality measures in these facilities, but also significant improve-

18th Annual Race For Life Fundraiser

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Join the Knights of Columbus Council 6201 of Jackson and Howell for the 18th Annual Race for Life benefit!

This event is meant to help support local individuals and families affected by cancer.

The event will be held on Feb. 18, 2018 at the Council home, Bartley Road in Jackson.

Just like every other year, the fundraiser will be held during the broadcast of the Daytona 500 Nascar Race!

Come out to support these local families! For more information, visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/events/2076244679058644.

New Email Alert Service PLUMSTED – Plumsted Township is excited to bring you a newly designed website to serve you better and provide upto-date information regarding our town.

We will be implementing a new email alert system. Please sign up for our email subscription service; you can find the ‘Subscribe to E-Alerts’ under the Citizen Action Center on the left side of the home page.

Even if you are a current email subscriber, be sure to sign up on this new website as we are not able to carry over any of your information from the current email subscription service. Should you have any questions, please call 609-758-2241, ext. 131.

Jackson Garden Club To Meet Monthly JACKSON – The Jackson Green Thumb Garden Club will meet the first Tuesday of each month at Jackson Township Municipal Building, 95 West Veteran’s Highway.

Meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 732-2454293 for more information or visit tinyurl. com/jgtgclub.

ments in outcomes among the elderly that they assist, such as fewer hospitalizations.

“The Quality of Care Recognition Award that we have received acknowledges the consistency in the quality of care and services we provide to our residents. We take pride in meeting all our residents and family’s needs. Families and residents choose The Orchards because of our

service excellence”, said Lauren Kessler, Executive Director.

For 32 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, NJ. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award

winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs.

For more information, visit our website at bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-370-4700.

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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 full amount of required 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.

“What 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 filing 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 our society, everyone 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 carry a maximum penalty of three years in prison.

Both charges are punishable by a potential $250,000 fine.

The sentencing of the Sorrentino brothers is scheduled for April 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.

Philadelphia Flower Show & Historic District

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

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

at the Flower Show and in the Historic district.

To register, send a check for $35 per person, made payable to: County of Ocean and mail to Ocean County Parks & Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. The fee includes the bus transportation only, any admissions or tours are on your own. The approximate fee for the flower show is $31. Please note program # Flwr18.

For more information call 1-877-OCPARKS or visit the website at oceancountyparks.org. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this event.

Start 2018 with Ocean County Library’s Adult Winter Reading

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

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

choice.

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

For more information, check with your local library branch.

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February Technology Classes at the Ocean County Library

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch will host free technology classes throughout February. These classes include: • “Spotlight On: Windows 10” 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5. This class will help answer your questions about Windows 10. Attendees may bring their own laptops.

• “Microsoft Word Basics” 2 p.m. Wednesday,

Feb. 7. Learn how to create and format a document, write text, change size and color of words, print, and more.

• “Computers 101” 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. This class will provide an overview of the mouse, keyboard, files and folders, saving documents, and more.

• “Introduction to the Internet” 10 a.m. Friday,

Feb. 9. Learn to find information on the Internet, search for a specific organization, and browse for a particular topic. Participants must be comfortable using a computer mouse and keyboard.

• “Navigating the Path to Employment” 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 13. Are you looking for a new job?

Learn to use the New Jersey Career Connections website. Topics include personal budgeting,

resume writing, interviewing, and more. This class is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.

0149 “Microsoft Word 2” 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Learn to insert page numbers, headers and footers, tables, text boxes, clip art, and other features into your document. Participants must have some experience using Microsoft Word.

• “Presenting Google Drive” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. Learn to use this free resource to take your files and folders anywhere. Topics include uploading, organizing, and sharing files, folders, and documents. Participants must have a working Gmail account and know their passwords.

• “Microsoft PowerPoint Basics. 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Learn to create an eye-catching and informative presentation.

The Branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

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

“By River, By Rail” Black Migration Documentary To Screen At Jackson Library

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

Wednesday, Feb. 21.

The film documents the early 20th century move by African-Americans to the northern United States in hope for a better life. Poet Maya Angelou, NAACP President Kweisi Mfume, and others recount the story of separated families, hardships, prejudice, and struggle for acceptance in the north.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive. The film is 22 minutes and is also available on the Access Video on Demand database. Registration is not required for this free event.

BlueClaws Multi Chamber After Hours Event

JACKSON – The BlueClaws will be hosting a Multi Chamber Business After Hours event on Feb. 8 at FirstEnergy Park from 5:30-8 p.m. Come out for some networking, food, and beverages.

The cost is $5 before Feb. 5 and $10 at the door.

To RSVP, contact Cathy Gross at jcinfo@jacksonchamber.com or 732-833-0005.

DeBows UMC Observes Ash Wednesday

JACKSON – The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. DeBows UMC will conduct a worship service, with imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday, February 14 at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Visit debowsumc.org for more information.

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

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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