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–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) The Central Regional Legal Eagles won the county mock trial competition. (Right) Brick Memorial, left, and Central Regional, center, listen as the jury delivers its verdict. The jury, on the right, was made up of students from both schools. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It was a tragic case. Zach Simon was dead, a victim of an overdose of heroin and fentanyl. The State was trying to pin his death on his alleged drug dealer, Dana Martin. The case played out before two judges in the historic courthouse in Toms River. But the judges weren’t deciding Dana Martin’s
–Photo courtesy Maureen Clemente Mike Clemente with wife, Allison, and daughter, Emily.
fate. They were deciding which high school team did a better job of trying the case. It was all part of a mock trial. Area schools sent teams to compete, with the two finalists
– Brick Memorial and Central Regional - facing off on Jan. 31. Each county runs a competition, and the winner goes to the regional competition, said John
By Chris Christopher BERKELEY – The victories were emotional for Central Regional High School boys basketball coach Mike Clemente – a cancer victim – and his Golden Eagles. One took place during t he s e c ond a n nu a l
Coaches vs. Cancer Showcase at Central where the Golden Eagles bested Point Pleasant Beach 46-44. The other – highlighted by a check presentation in Clemente’s fight against the illness – again took place at (Win - See Page 4)
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Originally introduced at the Township Council’s re-organization meeting in the beginning of the year, the council has now banned any future marijuana businesses from operating in town. The language in the ordinance states, in part: “The sale of marijuana and paraphernalia associated with marijuana use is hereby prohibited within the Township of Berkeley.” Berkeley is one of several local towns to respond
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to Governor Phil Murphy’s campaign promise to legalize the drug. Toms River introduced a similar ordinance. When Berkeley’s Township Council introduced the measure, members of the governing body cited multiple reasons for their decision, including it being a gateway drug, legal difficulties, and the double standard of trying to combat an opioid epidemic while saying marijuana is fine. Some council members stated that medicinal use would still be appropriate.
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Continued From Page 1 Central where the Golden Eagles were 5036 winners over Toms River South. This year’s Showcase raised $20,000 for the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, according to Maureen Clemente, coach Clemente’s mother and the event’s spokeswoman. “It was tremendous, a real special event,” coach Clemente said. “To raise that amount of money for such a special cause…words can’t describe how good of a feeling that is.” Coach Clemente said no financial goal was set for the event. “We just wanted to raise as much money as possible and get the awareness of the disease out,” he said. “After a couple of weeks, my mom said, ‘I think we can raise $10,000.’ I said, ‘Mom, that’s a lot of money.’ When we got to $20,000, it was mind boggling to see that amount. People who my parents have known forever and who live across the country sent money in. We received a decent amount of money from business sponsors, but what added up were the small donations from a ton of different people. “People at the game (against Point Pleasant Beach on a Saturday afternoon) were donating money right at the door. Even if it was five dollars, it all adds up.” Clemente, who learned last July he contracted mediastinal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, undergoes treatment at the Long Branch facility in Monmouth County. His oncologist is Dr. Seth Cohen, who was on hand for the presentation, which took place at halftime of the game against South on a
Tuesday night. “My doctor and nurses have done so much for me throughout this whole thing,” Clemente said. “They have gone above and beyond everything.” Clemente said Dr. Cohen learned he was a coach during the second week of his treatment. “When he found out I was a coach, he said he would play me in a game of one-on-one once I beat the disease,” Clemente said. “At halftime of the game, I hear this roar from the crowd. I come out of the locker room and he is making three-point shots. I don’t think he missed a shot during the whole time. He is just a special person.” Clemente said he no longer felt normal at the end of last May. It turned out there was a tumor in his chest that pressed on the main arteries in his heart. At the time the illness was discovered, it was at stage two. There was a tumor in his chest cavity that was about the size of a softball. To express his gratitude to the doctors, nurses and support staff at Monmouth Medical, all of the proceeds from this year’s showcase were donated to the facility’s Cancer Services Program. The program helps implement new technologies and treatments for patients in their battle against cancer. A large supporter was Clemente’s brother-in-law, John Yannariello of Toms River. He owns the Jay Construction Company of Toms River. “He gave the cause its biggest donation,” said coach Clemente, who hopes to return to teaching personal finance and economics at Central in March. “He spread the word
out about the event. He, my sister, Lauren, and their three kids, Harrison, John and Henry, have been so supportive throughout this whole thing. They have looked out not only for me, but also for my wife, Allison, and our daughter Emily, as we went through tough times. “They made trips to the store during all hours of the night and made certain I would eat the things I had to eat. Lauren stayed with me at the hospital through all hours of the night and Lynne (another sister) was tremendous too.” Coach Clemente estimated the crowd for his team’s game against Point Pleasant Beach at 2,000 fans. They saw a good one as the Golden Eagles stunned one of the best teams in the Shore Conference. The Golden Eagles won on a steal and layup by Walter Maldonado with one second left in the fourth quarter. “A lot of the guys I played basketball with in college came to the game,” Clemente said. “That was emotional for me. Once the game got going, I turned to coaching and trying to put the boys in the best possible position to win the game. I wanted to let the kids know they could win. They answered every bell that rang. “There were a lot of hugs and smiles in the locker room after the game. The boys knew it was a special moment.” Maldonado said he was mentally ready for the game. “I was pumped,” he said after scoring six points. “I could not wait for the game. It was an emotional, hard game and we were determined to win it. From the start, we were
all pumped about it.” Maldonado turned the ball over with 19 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. The Garnet Gulls brought the ball down the court and Maldonado sprang into action, stealing a pass and sinking the basket as the Golden Eagles’ fan roared their approval. “It was like something out of the movies,” coach Clemente said. “I don’t think anyone gave us a chance, but the boys played with so much emotion and passion that they were ready to take on anything. They have been there through everything. They said, ‘We’re gonna play our best game tonight.’ “ “It was honestly a big risk that I took,” Maldonado said. “They made a lazy pass and I went for the steal. Coach Clemente told me I had to make a play and I made the play. It was probably one of the biggest moments of my basketball career.” Maldonado said the Golden Eagles learned of Clemente’s illness prior to the start of the season during a team meeting. “It was a shock, a total shocker as it was something unexpected,” Maldonado said. “When we learned of his illness, it was hard, but it gave us the motivation to keep going and keep fighting.” Maldonado said he enjoys playing for Clemente. “He has impacted my life in a lot of ways at being a better player and a better person off the court,” Maldonado said. “He keeps my head level so that when things get heated during the game I don’t put my head down. If I am doing badly in a class, he will get on me. He takes me into a room one-on-one and (Win - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 we talk about it. He says, ‘You have to get good grades or you are not going to play.’ “ Clemente said Maldonado is a strong defensive player. “He always seems to be around the ball,” Clemente said. “He often makes things happen. Sometimes, he gambles too much, but he is a fighter who gets after it on the defensive end of the court. We preach defense and he is always one of the guys who push themselves.” There were four other boys games in the Showcase - Howell vs. Colonia, Donovan Catholic vs. Woodbridge, Mater Dei Prep vs. Red Bank Regional and Toms River North vs. Highland Regional. Coaches vs. Cancer is a national program that empowers basketball coaches, their teams and local communities to make a difference in the fight against the illness. The program was started in the memory of late North Carolina State University men’s coach Jim Valvano, who died of cancer April 28, 1993 after leading the Wolfpack to the national championship in 1983. Clemente and his program raised and donated more than $2,000 to the American Cancer Society last season. Clemente, 32, a Toms River resident and a 2003 Central graduate, played four seasons of varsity basketball under his father, Mike, and scored 1,098 career points at guard. He also played varsity football under his dad when his father was an assistant coach. Clemente earned four varsity letters. He won four in basketball, three in football and four in baseball. He began his college career at Virginia Wesleyan and played three seasons of varsity basketball at Moravian College, captaining the team for two years and winning its Defensive Player of the Year Award in three campaigns. Now in his third season at the helm, Clemente took Central to an 11-15 record in his first year. Last year, led by career 1,000-point scorer Maks Gruszecki, a guard, Central (22-6) set the school’s single-season wins record and was the first team in school history to earn the top seed in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group III Tournament. The Golden Eagles lost to Winslow Township in the quarterfinals a year ago. Winslow won the Group III state title. Clemente’s father, Mike, coached the Golden Eagles to a 361-275 record from 1981-2012 before his retirement. He led
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The Berkeley Times, February 10, 2018, Page 5 Central to six Shore Conference Class B South titles. His son was one of eight Central players to score either 1,000 or more career varsity points - Mike Morin, Harrie Garris, Jermaine Clay (2,206), Jason Pozo, John Tice, Arian Clay and Ibn Moye. Transfer impresses: A new player in Central’s camp is 6-foot-7 freshman forward Kyle Rhoden, a transfer from Rutgers Prep and a former student at the Central Regional Middle School. He will play his first game for the Golden Eagles on Feb. 23 against Holmdel after sitting out 30 days under the NJSIAA’s transfer rule. “He is a wing player, a special talent,” Clemente said. “He does things naturally that take years to coach. He picks up things very quickly. When we do our workouts, his elbow is above the rim when he attacks the basket.” Rhoden also plays on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit with the New York Rens, who go against the nation’s best competition. “He can step out behind the three-point line and score,” Clemente said. “If he obtains a real consistent jumper, it will set him apart from the other players. His wing span is so
–Photos courtesy Maureen Clemente The check presentation takes place. From left to right are Kaitlin Potkulski, Nino Chilashvili, Mike Clemente, Victoria Rivas, Carolyn Boyle, Allison Rayburn, Leslie Shephard, Alaina Bontales, Todd Frazier and Dr. Seth Cohen. long. He can guard smaller guys as he is that athletic. He uses his length very well. When he blocks a shot. he does not block the ball
out of bounds. He is smart enough to keep it in bounds to give his teammates a chance to recover the ball.”
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Committee Advances Bill Requiring Turnpike Meetings in South Jersey CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
NEW JERSEY – The Senate Transportation Committee passed legislation (S-246) prime-sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C.
Gove that would require that at least two regular meetings each year of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority be held on a rotating basis in Ocean County, Atlantic County, and Cape May County. The legislation also propos-
es that one regular meeting of the Authority be held in Bergen County and at least one meeting be held in Salem, Gloucester, and Camden counties on a rotating basis. Currently, regular meetings of the authority are held on a monthly basis in the Authority’s Administration Offices located in Woodbridge. The 9th District legislators issued the following statement on the Committee’s approval of the legislation: “Turnpike meetings should be regularly scheduled in
South Jersey in view of the fact a large segment of the Garden State Parkway is located in our area of the state and, more importantly, local residents pay a significant portion of the tolls that fund infrastructure projects and maintenance. “Residents justifiably want and should be afforded the opportunity to participate in the meetings of a government-established entity that makes large-scale decisions which greatly impact commuters, businesses and communities.
“Bringing government closer to the people is always sound policy, especially when it involves an entity that directly spends taxpayer dollars or more specifically, in this case, toll revenue. “From the outset, our delegation was the leading voice of opposition to the Corzine toll hikes because we saw the writing on the wall in that our constituents were being specifically targeted to generate revenue for Trenton’s coffers not unlike the gas tax increase, which we also
fought against. “This is a bipartisan collaborative effort that we have undertaken with Senator Jeff Van Drew and the 1st District Assembly delegation in that large segments of our respective constituencies rely on the Parkway as their primary means of commuting.” Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove are cosponsors on the Assembly version of the bill, A-798, which is awaiting action by the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
Congressman MacArthur Urges Army Corps of Engineers to Finish Beach Replenishment Project Before Summer From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman MacArthur wrote a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging them to complete the beach replenishment project in Seaside Heights before the start of the summer season and called for reassurance that, if this project cannot be completed before Memorial Day weekend, that work will be halted until after the second weekend in September to allow an unhindered summer season. “Seaside Heights has done a tremendous amount of work to rebuild the community and local economy, but even five years later, it remains a challenging task,” wrote Congressman MacArthur. “I recognize the essential work that the Army Corps of Engineers is doing to replenish our beaches and build dunes that will help protect us against another event like Sandy. The local economy in Seaside Heights, like so many shore economies, is highly dependent on tourism. To hinder access to beaches during the summer season poses serious economic risk to the businesses and individuals
who rely on summer tourism. Many tourists are making summer travel plans now and they need assurance that the incredible beaches of Seaside Heights will be open.” Seaside Heights Mayor Tony Vas agreed stating, “Seaside Heights had made it clear for years that this dune project needed to be done before or after our summer season. I am disappointed that we do not have clarification on this yet from the Army Corps of Engineers and echo Congressman MacArthur’s request. Seaside Heights has been through enough and I hope we can count on this project helping, not hindering our rebound. “I am thankful that our Congressman, Tom MacArthur, has our back on this and look forward to working with him – and any other interested leaders – to ensure a successful and timely completion to this much-needed project.” Full text of letter: Lieutenant Colonel Kristen Dahle Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District
The Wanamaker Building 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, PA 19107-3390
January 24, 2018 Dear Lieutenant Colonel Dahle: I write to convey urgent concern from the Borough of Seaside Heights regarding the timetable of the Army Corps of Engineers’ beach replenishment project in Northern Ocean County. As you know, Superstorm Sandy devastated many communities in Ocean County, including Seaside Heights. And, as you also know, Seaside Heights suffered the additional catastrophe of a major boardwalk fire in September 2013. It has been a long, difficult struggle to recover and rebuild. Seaside Heights has done a tremendous amount of work to rebuild the community and local economy, but even five years later, it remains a challenging task. I recognize the essential work that the Army Corps of Engineers is doing to replenish our beaches and build dunes that will help protect us against another event like Sandy. The protection that this project will provide is absolutely vital. However it is a matter of highest priority that this project does not inadvertently end up harming the very towns that it is intended to protect. The local economy in Seaside Heights, like so many shore economies, is highly
dependent on tourism. To hinder access to beaches during the summer season poses serious economic risk to the businesses and individuals who rely on summer tourism. Seaside Heights already relies on state transitional aid to avoid further burdening local taxpayers as the Borough continues to recover from the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in property ratables. Further economic strain is an
unacceptable prospect. On behalf of Seaside Heights, I ask you for two things: Reassurance that the Army Corps of Engineers is doing everything in its power to complete the Seaside Heights portion of its work prior to the summer tourism season, and Reassurance that, if this project cannot be completed before Memorial Day weekend, that work will be halted until after the second weekend in
September to allow an unhindered summer season. Clarity on both matters is necessary as a matter of urgency, as many tourists are making summer travel plans now and they need assurance that the incredible beaches of Seaside Heights will be open. Thank for your attention to this matter. Best regards, Tom MacArthur Member of Congress
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a meeting of the Board of School Estimate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at 3:15 p.m., in the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Room 304, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the proposed budget for the Ocean County Vocational School District for the 2018-2019 school year. Formal action will be taken at this meeting. Frank J. Frazee, CPA Secretary, Board of School Estimate
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F EATURED L ETTER The Sickness Of Power And Greed Those who only live for power and greed are never happy, for they never get enough. The more they have, the more they want. They have very little respect for others. They make good use of the weak. For some reason they just follow like sheep. If you ask the weak why they just follow, they can’t give you an answer. Their lives have become rather cheap. If mankind were to stand up for their rights, the power and greed mongers would disappear. Mankind knows right from wrong, good f rom bad. There are some power brokers who know good from bad, so some of them go for the good of mankind. Then there are the others. They only use the power for evil. The same thing goes for greed. These people just want to suck up
the world and everyone around them. In most cases, power and greed go hand in hand. They use their power for all the wrong reasons. The greed brings them nothing but unhappy need in the long run. Both don’t know the meaning of humility. What is the need for a home with 20 rooms and 20 bathrooms, a pool, and a tennis court if others are happy to fi nd a park bench to sleep on? I realize that all things cannot or should not be equal, but there must be some balance to life. Maybe someday man will make up and be a little kinder to each other. For the most part, we have a wonderful world with a few rotten apples. This is one man’s opinion. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick, NJ
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Surf & Stream Should Stay Pristine I was disappointed to read your Jan. 20, 2018 front page story about Surf & Stream campground being considered for redevelopment. How sad! The author pointed out the beauty of the location with it’s meandering stream, and the fact that it was an active part time community even though all renters had other permanent homes and activities slowed down in the winter. As a local resident, I have never stayed at this campground other than to use their dump station after returning from my RV trips. Surf & Stream is a valuable asset to Manchester for those that prefer trailer or motorhome accommodations to hotel life or seasonal house rentals. Consider also the large amount of permeable soil that exists in this campground that would be paved or built over if redeveloped. I could go on, but my point is that if the owner cannot keep the property as a campground he should sell it to someone who could lovingly keep it groomed for those wishing to enjoy our towns and beaches without hotel living. My travels across this great country have always relied on campgrounds such as Surf & Stream. We should not lose it. Our elected officials must not allow the land usage to change. Walter Lenskold Manchester
America’s Place In The World We are now faced with a choice: reclaim our position as an international leader or fall victim to closed-door policies pulling our nation backwards. The US needs to support developing nations if we hope to strengthen our international markets and fuel domestic job opportunities.
Letters To Editor marching toward war on nanigans. With the passing of the The African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Millennium Challenge Act (MCA) Modernization Act (H.R.3445/ S.832) in the House, it is crucial that we urge our senators to protect our national security interests and support this legislation. It is important that we remind the rest of the world that we do not condone word vomit like “sh****** countries,” but do recognize that an act that would cost US taxpayers less than $500,000 over a four-year period and greatly protect our interests abroad is a diplomatic engagement we are happy to take on. I urge Senator Booker and Senator Menendez to support the AGOA & MCA Modernization Act to spur econom ic development across the world. Kelly Garretson Howell
Bipartisan Militarism Endangers Us All Defense Secretary Jim Mattis recently unveiled a new Pentagon strategy for national security. It removes any mention of climate change as a threat, deprioritizes counter-terror effor ts, and instead agg ressively pu rsues a massive arms race with both Russia and China. It also calls for an astronomical spending increase at a time when the count r y’s defense budget is larger than the next eight biggest nations’ budgets — combined. With the context of this year’s State of the Union, it seems clear that the Trump administration is
t he Korea n Pe n i n su la . Tr u mp’s words regarding North Korea closely echoed Bush’s case for the invasion of Iraq. However, many believe this will spill into a greater nuclear conflict. This isn’t a necessary conflict. North Korea has recently shown an unprecedented interest in diplomacy. Next week, North and South Korea will participate in the Olympics under a unified f lag and integrated teams. Tensions have lowered dramatically. This extremely aggressive stance is exactly why law requires the Secretary of Defense to be a civilian, at least seven years removed from active duty. This law was waived for Mattis’ appointment. Shockingly, Mattis was approved in a nearly unanimous 98-1 vote and still enjoys bipartisan support. Recently, Josh Welle, a Democratic Congressional ca nd id ate for NJ’s District 4, stated “General Mattis is keeping the [Department of Defense] on track.” Our militaristic defense priorities are backwards. We continue feeding the bipa r t isa n m ilit a r y-i ndustrial complex, while ignoring the basic needs of our people and the planet. And it’s going to get us all killed. Jim Silverman Holmdel
Trump’s “Treason” Every morning I wake up with a sense of dread. What has that man in OUR Oval Off ice done now? My stomach churns as I listen to his latest she-
Wel l t h i s t i me, he’s crossed the line. By deciding to declassify the FISA email memo, this President should certainly be brought up on charges of t reason. I don’t use that word lightly, but in this case it is certainly appropriate, not only for Tr u mp, but for all t he Republican representatives and senators who stand behind this decision. This email isn’t even an off icial docu ment...it’s an inter pretation of the F ISA appl icat ion by a Trump stooge. National security is at stake, and we cannot tolerate this gross negligence. All of our intelligence agencies have advised against the release of this email and state that because it is written out of context, it doesn’t reflect the truth. People need to see this for what it is…a means of distracting and discrediting the Russia investigation. I have used the word treason before. Over the last 7 years, the Republican majority in Congress have refused to do their job..a job we elected them to do, a job we are paying them to do and a job which must be done for the benefit of WE THE PEOPLE. For this refusal to do the business of the country, I felt that these members too should be charged with treason. However, that act pales in comparison to what Trump and his Republican cohorts have managed to do with the release of this email memo. I say - Charge them all with treason. Marianne P. Clemente Chair, Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee
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Berkeley Police Hiring EMT’s
BERKELEY – Berkeley Township is seeking Emergency Medical Technicians to join Squad #55 for full and part time positions. Applicants must have one full year as a certified EMT, one full year of experience answering 911 calls, a valid NJ driver’s license, and a clean driving history. To apply you must submit a resume, a Township Application and a Release Authroization, all found on the Berkeley Township website. Applicants will undergo a background check
and an interview. Send applications, resumes, and photocopies of a valid EMT, CPR, and NJ Driver’s License to: Berkeley Township Police Department 631 Pinewald Keswick Rd. Bayville, NJ 08721 Attn: EMS Division Fax: 732-341-1303 Only completed applications with all requested materials will be considered.
NARFE Spring Meeting Schedule MANCHESTER – Chapter 1619 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased Federal Employees, to join us at our monthly meetings. We discuss our benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments. Meetings are the third Monday of the month (excluding January, July and August). We meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator
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SOUTH TOMS RIVER – On Presidents Day, February 19, 2018, South Toms River Borough will formally launch a ground-breaking plan to transform the way the Borough’s residents engage in local decision making and interact with their elected officials. Sandford Ross, Council President, and one of the six Borough Council Members, says “We have limited attendance at our Council Meetings. We need feedback, so we are essentially bringing the Council to the residents. Families don’t have to choose between a Council meeting and family time. Use this platform from your couch and have your voice heard”. The Borough has several large-scale projects transforming the municipality, and believe PlanetCivic will greatly assist throughout the
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Family Fun Day May 19 In Berkeley
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The 3rd Annual Family Fun Day will be held at Veterans Park in Berkeley on Saturday, May 19. There will be play areas for children as well as vendors. A craft beer garden will be available for adults. The following bands will be playing: 11-11:45 a.m.: The Shanty’s 12-12:45 p.m.: P.J. Farley 1-1:45 p.m.: Slap Happy
2-2:45 p.m.: Skinny Amigo 3-4 p.m.: Revolution Rewind The event is a fundraiser for Emiliana’s Hope, a nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 2016 in memory of Emiliana O’Brien, who lost her battle with osteosarcoma at the age of 12. The foundation’s mission is to provide hope for pediatric cancer patients and provide comfort for their families, all while creating awareness of pediatric cancer.
Rhythm N’ Sound Concert To Honor Memory Of Friends
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the musical group Rhythm N’ Sound at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 12. Rhythm N’ Sound will perform hits from the 1940s through the 1980s. Join us for this special concert sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library. The performance is dedicated in memory of one of their longtime
members, Geraldine Carano. The Friends will give a brief speech about Carano before the concert starts. The group will also host a membership recruitment table during the event. The branch is located at 30 Station Rd. The program is free but registration is required. To register, call 732-269-2144 or visit theocean countylibrary.org.
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BERKELEY – Join us for Madame Butterfly on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Algonquin Theatre featuring Fr. Alphonse and the Orchestra by the Sea. This will be a fabulous afternoon of entertainment and enrichment! The cost is $65 per person and includes bus, show, tip, and chocolate dipped biscotti. Come out for The Producers on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Algonquin Theatre. Join
us for this award winning musical comedy and have yourself some wonderful afternoon entertainment! The cost is $55 per person and includes bus, show, tip, and popcorn. Tickets are sold Thursdays from 9 -10 a.m. in the Auditorium in our Club House Auditorium at 96 Prince Charles Drive. Payments are check only, no refunds. For information, prices and schedule of events call Linda at 732-341-4072.
Boat & Surf Fishing Benefit BAYVILLE – Join us for the 12th Annual Chuckie Nevins Striped Bass Boat and Surf Fishing Benefit for children with cancer, held at the Bayville Elks Lodge BPOE #2394 on Saturday, June 16, 2018. From 2 -8 p.m., come out for food, music, and prizes. The fee is $40 for Anglers and this includes a t-shirt and food. All non-An-
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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County has received $1.6 million in federal grants to make safety improvements to five Lakewood intersections, along Cedar Bridge Avenue, from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Vine Avenue The grant will be used to install a median with pedestrian refuge islands and bicycle compatible shoulders. It will also include upgrades to traffic signals and dedicated left-hand turn lanes on Cedar Bridge Ave. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Vine Ave. Funding for these improvement projects was approved by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority earlier this week, and is among 14 other projects throughout NJ that have been approved by the Board of Trustees of the NJTPA. “This road runs through a residential area close to downtown Lakewood and pedestrians rely on it to get to local businesses, schools, public transit, parks and houses of worship,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who represents the County on the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Board of Trustees. “This grant will allow us to make needed safety improvements, including giving residents crossing the road a safe refuge.” This generous grant is part of the NJTPA’s
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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.
Sounds Of The Street Dinner & Show
OCEAN COUNTY – Join us for the Sounds of the Street, Patsy Palma and Jerry Mokar Dinner & Show to benefit the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee! Held on Feb. 25, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Hemingway’s Café in Seaside Heights, this event will include a buffet dinner, a show, and dancing! There will also be a cash bar
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BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul
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Holiday City Winter Dance
BERKELEY – Holiday City at Berkeley’s Shareowner Dance Committee presents the Winter Dance! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Clubhouse 2 for a fun night of dancing and drinks. There will be music by Wild Rose and wine, beer, soda, coffee, tea and cake will
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Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!
Ocean County’s Prescription Drop-Off Sites
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department has released the locations for prescription drop-off sites. The sites have drop boxes for unused, expired and otherwise unwanted prescription drugs, as a means to safely dispose of them. For more information, go to ochd.org. The locations of the drop boxes are mainly held in police station lobbies. The sites include: Barnegat Police Department, 900 West Bay Avenue; Berkeley Township Police Department, 631 Pinewald Keswick Road; Brick Township Police Department, 401 Chambers Bridge Road; Jackson Police Department, 102 Jackson Drive; Lacey Township Police Department, 808 West Lacey Road in Forked River; Lakewood Police Department, 231 Third
Street; Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department, 665 Radio Road; Long Beach Township Police Department, 6805 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach Township; Manchester Township Police Department, 1 Colonial Drive; Ocean Township Police Department, 50 Railroad Avenue in Waretown; Point Pleasant Borough Police Department, 2233 Bridge Avenue; Seaside Heights Police Department, 116 Sherman Avenue; Stafford Police Department, 260 East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin; And Toms River Police Department, 255 Oak Avenue in Toms River. More locations are being added regularly. For more information, visit the county health department at ochd.org.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
6 Natural Remedies For Varicose Veins
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Sometimes it seems like varicose veins come out of nowhere when you’re least expecting it. Most people over the age of 60 have some degree, and usually they’re not a big deal, but they could be; it depends on the general health of your pipes. When I say “pipes” I mean your veins, they are the pipes that push blood throughout your body. It is estimated that more than 40 million Americans have varicose veins. They mostly impact the legs and feet. It’s different from spider veins which are not nearly as noticeable unless you have “Drinker’s Nose” which causes spider veins to appear on the nose. People are sometimes worried that they’ll be exposed as a heavy drinker or smoker because of these. Varicose veins can become serious and cause pain, throbbing, swelling, and increased risk of blood clots. If these angry, swollen veins occur in the region of your anus, it’s called a hemorrhoid. Unfortunately, your risk to developing problematic veins increases as you age. If your mom or dad has them, chances are you’ll get them too. I’m going to quickly share six ways to help with varicose veins right now. But if you have a serious condition, I urge you to read my longer article which offers more treatment options. You can get that by signing up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you. Weight: You can take some pressure off your legs by losing weight. The less pressure, the less puffy, twisted and distended
your veins are. You see, your veins are weak, and the burden of having 50 to 100 pounds adds pressure to your veins, and making the blood pool. Weird Shower: You will love me, then hate me. When you are taking a shower, alternate between comfortably hot water and colder water. You can do this to your legs only if you want to, versus your whole body, and try each temperature for 10 or 20 seconds each. You should probably ask your doctor about this first. It helps your veins ‘practice’ the process of constriction and dilation. Collagen: Collagen makes you elastic, so think of collagen allowing for healthy firm skin and a tight neck. Without enough collagen, your blood vessels and skin begin sagging. Water: Make sure you are hydrated throughout the day. Did you know that coffee dehydrates you? It makes you more prone to leg cramps through the ‘drug mugger’ effect of magnesium and other minerals. Energy drinks rob the same vein-loving minerals. Diosmin: Bioflavonoids are found in the outer peel of citrus fruits. Diosmin is a well-studied citrus bioflavonoid that has been consumed for years and it’s well known within medical circles to support healthy veins and circulation in the body. Hesperidin: Hesperidin is a citrus bioflavonoid, and it comes from oranges and lemons and it assists your body in the quest to fight varicose veins, hemorrhoids and micro leaks of blood (which causes easy bruising). Hesperidin can help strengthen capillaries.
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on making eye contact with the jury, projecting your voice, controlling a witness, and what to do if you disagree with a judge. They noted that it was a very close match, but that Central edged out ahead of Brick. Jamie Ward, 12th grade, and Isabella Triolo, 10th grade, were Central’s prosecutors for the case. They learned a lot from this trial. Ward spoke about leadership and doing more than she realized she could. “Things never go the way they are expected,” Triolo said. Central Regional history teacher Scott Alfano teaches 8th grade but is the advisor for the high school’s club the “Legal Eagles,” named after the school’s mascot the Golden Eagle. He said it was the third time he had taken a team to the county fi nals. Five years ago, they lost to Brick Memorial. Cynthia Lin, 10th grade, and Brandon Murphy, 11th grade, were the defense team for Brick. “You have to think on your feet,” Lin said. “You have to come back to what the witness said.” Murphy said he joined the team to get better at public speaking, but also learned that you have to balance listening to the witness while also thinking of what you’re going to say next.
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Continued From Page 1 Ducey, an attorney overseeing the competition, and the mayor of Brick. The winner of the regional competition would go on to the state finals. It was intentional to make the case relevant to current events, he said. The state is in the midst of an opioid epidemic and similar cases are happening today. Each school has a teacher and an attorney who coached the team, he said. In the fi nals, the defense, portrayed by Brick, reminded the jury that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and that much of the evidence was circumstantial. The prosecution, portrayed by Central, stacked up the evidence against the defendant: “Opiates are killers. There’s a dealer that delivered the fatal blow to the victim and that Dana Martin is that dealer.” The jury deliberated in a jury room and returned to present their decision: that Martin was guilty of one but not all of the charges. But that wasn’t what was important. What the student attorneys really wanted to know is who the judges thought did a better job handling the case. Judges Robert Brenner and Mark Troncone complimented both teams on their hard work and focus. They also gave tips
Continued From Page 1 These are some of the options that township officials are considering. At the most recent Township Council meeting, the council agreed to request proposals for recreation sponsorship. Buildings, events, and the naming rights to the summer concert series could be attached to an advertiser. “Each year, it gets harder and harder to
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TOMS RIVER – The Tin Can Sailors Association of New Jersey hosts its regular monthly meetings every third Wednesday at noon. This lunch meeting is held at the American Legion Post 129, 2025 Church Rd. in Toms River. Membership is open to everyone who has
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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Any taxpayer considering an appeal to their property taxes should fi rst understand the deadlines and procedures involved. Deadlines for Tax Appeals are continuously in a state of flux. If you are considering an appeal, it is of the utmost necessity that you contact your County Board of Taxation immediately upon receiving your tax bill to identify what your individualized filing deadline may be. The deadline to file a property tax appeal is normally April 1st, or within 45 days after the tax assessor mails you an assessment notice – whichever is later. However, this April 1st deadline may not always be when an appeal must be filed by. Monmouth County has a deadline of January 15th, and if any filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the filing date is pushed forward to the succeeding business day. Additionally, an appeal deadline may radically change if the Municipality you currently live within goes through a revaluation year. A revaluation year is a program undertaken by a municipality to appraise or re-appraise all real property within that taxing district, according to what the municipality considers “full and fair value” as of October 1 of the pretax year. If such a municipal-wide revaluation or municipal-wide reassessment has been implemented, then ordinarily an appeal deadline will be May 1st. Nonetheless this date is also subject to change based upon when the revaluation occurs. Due to these fluctuations of filing timeframes, it is extremely important to preemptively call to identify the exact date which your appeal must be filed within. All appeals for proper ties under
$1,000,000 occur with your County Board of Taxation. This means that if you are dissatisfied with the judgment Marc S. Galella Esq. of the County Board of Taxation, you have 45 days from the date your judgment was mailed, to challenge this determination at your local level, and file a further appeal with the Tax Court of New Jersey. However, if your property is assessed for more than $1,000,000, you have the additional option of bypassing your County Board of Taxation, and fi ling your appeal directly with the State Tax Court. If your property falls within this higher threshold and is assessed for more than $1,000,000, but you decide to keep the tax appeal with your County Board of Taxation, the local Tax Board also retains the right to transfer the appeal directly to the Tax Court of New Jersey if they so choose appropriate. The above items may be overwhelming and we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law fi rm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law fi rm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, or visit our website at rcshea.com.
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Townhouse For Rent - 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Saratoga section of Toms River. $1,650 per month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security. Non-smoker. Available immediately. Call 732-270-1750 after 6. (9)
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.
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 (2 Positions). FT – 7-3 – CHHA (1 Position). FT 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. Part Time 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. 1 FT 11-7 CHHA (1 Position). Weekend commitment positions 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. (11)
European Lady - Seeking livein caregiver position. References on request. Have valid driver’s license and experience. Contact Elizabeth 732-608-4781. (10)
We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800. 732678-7584, Tony. (11)
Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (12)
Joan’s Dog Training - Force free training. Certified and insured. Puppy training, behavior modification. In home sessions. Call 908759-1196 for information. (8)
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. Female preferred 732-977-7321. (10)
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. (8)
Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n) 2004 Four Winds Hurricane 32-0 RV - 71,245 miles. Asking $19,500. 848-241-5048. (9)
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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) 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) 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) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (11) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) Accounting and Tax Services LLC Tax preparation and small business accounting. Reasonable rates. 732-506-9272. 1201 Rt. 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753. (15) Caregiver - I’m a loving, compassionate caregiver with over 20 years experience to include Alzheimers. Will take excellent care of your elderly/sick loved one at home or facility. Willing to travel. Available 24/7, live-in or live-out. Reasonable rates. Phone 201-589-7269. (11) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (50)
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Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (8) I Will Clean Your Home - Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (10) 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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TOMS RIVER – While it might be war m and coz y 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. Bar tlett 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. 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 Ocea n Cou nt y Freeholder Di rector 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.” The interactive maps, YouTube Channel, program guides and more can all be found at oceancountyparks.org/.
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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
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INGROWN TOENAILS
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One of the most common conditions seen in a podiatrist’s office is the ingrown toenail. An ingrown toenail is a condition where a side of the toenail grows into the flesh. This can be a painful condition. If ignored, the toenail border can penetrate the skin, causing a bacterial infection. Ingrown toenails are mostly a hereditary condition. The toenail generally follows the shape of the bone beneath it. Ingrown toenails can also be caused by improper cutting of the toenails. Wearing tight shoes can make the condition worse. Soaking the area, and dressing changes may temporarily slow its progression, but ultimately, the ingrowing part of the toenail must be cut out. This should be done by a podiatrist. If the area is infected, local anesthesia may be needed. If the problem becomes recurrent, a permanent removal of the ingrown part of the toenail can be achieved by a simple office procedure. No sutures are needed. Normal skin soon fills the area, and there is an acceptable cosmetic result. TIPS FOR PREVENTING AN INGROWN TOENAIL: 1) Always cut toenails straight across or along contour of toenail 2) Do not dig into an ingrown toenail or perform “bathroom surgery” 3) Avoid tight footwear Do not delay treatment if you have an ingrown toenail. It can only get worse!
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Ocean County Library Seeks Student Film Submissions
TOMS RIVER – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 12th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is approaching and submissions are needed! The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Entries by high school filmmakers are now being accepted for a chance to see their film viewed on the big screen on Saturday, April 28. The submission deadline is Friday, March 16. There is no entry fee. Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Animation: An illustrated or computer-animated film featuring a story or a plot. The visual technique provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collection of images in sequence. Limit three minutes. Commercial: An advertisement for a company, local business or product. The object is to create an interest in the promotion of the advertisement and should be targeted to the public. Limit 90 seconds. Documentary: Primarily for the purpose of education, instruction or historical record, documentaries cover a broad category of subjects
intended to highlight some aspect of reality surrounding an issue, topic, or person of importance. The film should add value and promote discussion by bringing in new information, identifying unrecognized problems, providing or suggesting new solutions, or offering a unique perspective. Limit five minutes. Experimental: The film should be characterized by abstract or avant-garde techniques, a poetic approach to a film’s construction, or the absence of a linear narrative. Limit five minutes. Music Video: A film integrating a song and imagery created for artistic purposes. The film should represent the artist’s original work and emphasize the relationship between audio and video. Limit five minutes. News Coverage: A segment that brings attention to an important issue ranging from local to global. Limit three minutes. OCL Promo – Make us a social media video: Create a piece that features why the library is important to you and the community! The winning video will be pinned on the library’s Facebook and You Tube pages. Limit two minutes. (PSA) Public Service Announcement: Create a message, with the objective of raising awareness or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue. Limit two minutes. School Coverage: An informational segment about something happening at your school, such as academics, a sporting event, a play, etc. Limit three minutes. Short Film: It should be an original film that emphasizes a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Silent Film: A film that contains no synchronized soundtrack and no spoken dialogue. It should emphasize a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Stop Motion / Claymation: Limit three minutes. The film festival will take place at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. on the big screen in Mancini Hall, from 6 to 9 p.m. Entrance and attendance to the festival are free! Entry requirements, FAQs and the link to the application can be found on the Ocean County Library website (theoceancountylibrary.org) and at all 21 library locations.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): The bigger the reward, the harder you’ll have to work for it. Maintain reasonable ambitions as lofty goals could create unneeded burdens. Your keen attention to detail will be the difference between success and failure. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Nip it in the bud. Mistakes and misunderstandings can easily be avoided by taking your time and explaining yourself clearly and concisely. Family matters may take precedent over business at some point. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Two heads are better than one. Picking someone’s brain for a fresh perspective may offer insights that solve a diffi cult problem. If certain methods have failed you in the past, it is wise to stop using them. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t jump to conclusions. Be careful not to react too strongly to rumors or gossip as the truth may be a different story. There’s no harm in broadening your horizons with new knowledge even if you never use it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let the past come back to haunt you. Learn from previous mistakes by not doing the same thing that you did wrong all over again. Approach existing projects with a desire for perfection but don’t start anything new. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pay attention to which way the wind is blowing. It may be best to remain non-committal toward an issue. What wins the crowd over today may be unpopular tomorrow. Don’t be suspicious of someone without concrete proof.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): All things in moderation. You may want to indulge in hobbies or guilty pleasures, but more important matters may suffer for it. Set your priorities and you may eventually have time to do your own thing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater. It may be entirely possible that you can achieve goals without making sacrifices or cutbacks. You and a loved one may have differing ideas of how things should proceed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The odds are against taking a gamble. The potential rewards may make a risk seem worth taking but you stand to lose far more than you’ll gain. Your best bet is to remain frugal and thrifty. Put a rein on spending. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look before you leap. Taking quick and decisive action without knowing all the facts may lead to unexpected consequences. You may feel like you should be the leader rather than a follower. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t get in over your head. Responsibilities and obligations could become overwhelming if you don’t budget time wisely. Don’t allow frivolous distractions to derail you from getting important tasks done. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Concentrate on quality rather than quantity. It is to your advantage to do one task well rather than trying to juggle several things at once. Push doubts and worries from your mind when dealing with matters of the heart.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Winter Warmup: Sunny Days Are Here Again, Thanks To Dried Summer Stone Fruit By Wolfgang Puck
If you have read any of my cookbooks, or eaten in my restaurants, you may have noticed that I have a certain fondness for dried fruit. You’ll find them in my desserts, of course. But you’ll also find them turning up in many savory dishes, from stews braises, and sautes to appetizers and side dishes, to salads and soups. Some of those guest appearances trace back to culinary history. In Austria, where I grew up, it was traditional for frugal people to save some of the harvest for culinary use at other times of year. That’s why raisins would appear with fresh apples in a strudel, or prunes and apricots might help thicken the red wine sauce for slowly braised short ribs. Flavor, of course, is another key reason why dried fruits are used in so many savory dishes. I like to talk about how good cooking should have a “yin-yang” quality; that’s the Asian term sometimes used to describe the way that opposites can complement each other in the right balance. For instance, I like how tart, tangy dried fruit can brighten something savory or highlight and pleasantly contrast the brightness of sweet ingredients. There is also another reason why I like to use dried fruit. During the cold months of autumn and winter, when our choices in fresh, locally grown produce can be more limited, they make it possible for you to enjoy the taste of the warmer months. That’s reason enough to keep a good supply of dried fruit in your pantry - all sealed in airtight bags or containers that help keep them from drying out any more than they already have. To illustrate that last point, I’d like to share one of my longtime favorite recipes: An apricot pine nut tart that offers up the golden color and tangy-sweet flavor of a signature late-summer stone fruit in the middle of this chilly winter. After prunes (dried plums) and raisins, apricots are among the most widely available dried fruit. You’ve probably seen them sold in two different forms: sulfured and unsulfured. That refers to the common use of sulfur dioxide gas as a preservative during the drying, which also helps the apricots keep their bright orange color. The Food and Drug Administration has found that only the slightest traces remain by the time the apricots are packaged; but if you’re at all sensitive to sulfites, or have any concerns at all, you can certainly make the recipe with unsulfured dried apricots, which will have a dark brownish color but still taste delicious. Feel free to experiment with other dried fruit in this recipe, too. It will give you many ways to enjoy the cornucopia until spring and summer arrive. APRICOT PINE NUT TART Makes one 10-inch (25-cm) tart, serves 8 to 10 1 cup (250 mL) water 8 ounces (250 g) dried apricots 1/3 cup (85 mL) Grand Marnier 1/4 cup (60 mL) orange juice Sugar dough (recipe follows), or store-bought frozen pastry for a double-crust pie, thawed 9 ounces (280 g) shelled pine nuts 1/3 cup (85 mL) sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest 2 tablespoons apricot jam Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving First, prepare the filling: In a small saucepan, combine the water, apricots, Grand Marnier and orange juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, remove from the heat, and leave to soak for 1 hour. Meanwhile, divide the Sugar Dough in half and, on a lightly floured work surface, roll out one half to a circle about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and large enough to line a 10-inch (25-cm) tart pan. Loosely roll up the dough around the rolling pin, unroll onto the pan, and gently press into the bottom and sides. With scissors or a sharp knife, carefully trim the edges, adding the trimmings to the other half of dough. Refrigerate the lined pan. Roll out the second half of the dough to a 10-inch (25-cm) square; then, using an inverted 9-inch (22.5cm) round, cut out a circle. Loosely roll up the circle around the pin and unroll onto a lightly floured sheet of waxed paper. Using a 1/2-inch (12-mm) circular cutter or pastry tip, cut out a random pattern of circles, leaving a rim of dough about 1/2 inch (12 mm). Gather up the cutouts and refrigerate or freeze for another use. Refrigerate the circle of dough. Strain the liquid from the apricots. Transfer the apricots to a bowl and return the liquid to the saucepan. Boil until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Set aside to cool. In a large skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat, stirring constantly and taking care not to burn them. Stir the sugar and a third of the pine nuts into the apricots. Using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, or a handheld electric beater, beat the butter until fluffy. Stir in the cooled liquid and orange zest. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). To assemble the tart, spread the jam over the bottom pastry. Arrange the apricot mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with the remaining pine nuts. Top with the butter mixture. Carefully top with the cutout pastry circle. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1 1/2 pounds (750 g), enough for one double-crust tart 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) cake flour or pastry flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces 3 large egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles fine meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream. Scrape into the machine and process until a ball begins to form, adding a little additional cream if necessary. Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and press down into a circle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
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