2018-02-24 - The Toms River Times

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The gover ning body moved to acquire the Red Car pet In n, because they don’t want drug dealers or prostitutes staying there. But residents spoke out against this because of a n o t h e r g r o u p t h a t s t ay s there: the homeless.

For years, that hotel, no mat ter what na me it ha d , has been a thorn in the side of officials. They publicized that it had been visited 750 –Photo by Chris Lundy times by police in two years.

The Red Carpet Inn on West Water Street will be acquired and The Red Carpet Inn and its (Red Carpet - See Page 2) shut down by the town.

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Toms River High School North Juniors Cielo Murrell, left, joins Anna Green during a Feb. 19 student organized rally calling for gun control regulations held on Washington Street, Toms River.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A student organized rally held Feb. 19 drew a crowd and featured loud voices with a clear message calling for gun restrictions in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. The rally was held in the township’s downtown area.

After years of incidents involving violent shootings at schools, the latest being at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where 17 people were killed, students of Toms River High School North decided it was time for students (Gun - See Page 4)

Toms River Speaks Against Offshore Drilling

–Photo courtesy Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-16) speaks at a meeting of people speaking out against offshore drilling.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Residents and officials joined voices in protesting the possibility of oil and gas exploration and drilling off the Jersey shore at a meeting on Valentine’s Day. A Draft Proposed Program was announced earlier this year by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke that would open up much of the U.S. outer continental shelf to oil and gas exploration and drilling. After Florida officials were able to convince the federal government that offshore drilling would be detrimental to their environment and tourism, Florida was taken off the list. New Jersey officials are hoping for the same treatment.

Members of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association carpooled to a public hearing in Hamilton to (Drilling - See Page 5)

Ocean County Freeholders To Fund Road Improvements

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Some Ocean County infrastructure is up for repairs and improvements.

County Freeholders agreed to fund $6.5

million worth of repairs and rehab for roads, bridges and other projects throughout the county.

Donna Flynn, the county’s director of public infor mation,

said that the county has more than 1,600 county-lane miles to maintain; that includes nearly 260 bridges and culverts.

“With long term planning we always take a

close look at our roads and our infrastructure and set priorities in order to improve our road network all while staying within our budget,” Freeholder John P. Kelly said. “All of the

projects to be funded in 2018 have been closely reviewed and are determined to be necessary improvements and safety projects.”

The projects will also include drainage im-

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“We have the largest road network of any County in the state,” f reeholder d i rector (Road - See Page 4)

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property on West Water Street will be acquired by the town either through negotiation or by eminent domain, and $4.8 million was set aside for the purchase and rehabilitation of that property. It will serve as a symbolic portion of the tow n’s redevelopment plan to turn the downtown area into a thriving shopping village with apartments above small businesses. Part of the $4.8 million would go toward f lood control measures to protect properties downtown.

However, there were some who questioned the money that was going to be spent on this project, stating that $4.8 million could set up a homeless shelter.

Hotels like this one are sometimes used to house homeless.

During Code Blue nights, when it’s really cold, homeless people are in more need of shelter than ever before, said Martha Barnhill, a former homeless person who now helps Haven Beat the Streets, which serves the homeless community.

The township shouldn’t shut down this hotel without a shelter in place, she said. Lately, organizations have had to turn people away due to lack of rooms.

This would take even more rooms off the market.

“If you can find ($4.8 million) for that building, you can find a grant for us to get a building,” said Patty Oyola, another volunteer for homeless.

Paul Hulse, Haven’s director of operations, reached out to The Toms River Times and clarified that the organization does not stand against the decision to purchase the hotel or revamp the downtown.

Bertram Hout is a homeless man who addressed the governing body during the public com ments por tion of the meeting. He urged them to keep it open.

“What they offer for resources for homeless is really nil,” he said. “When you start putting money above human value, forget it.”

Residents challenged the people’s Not In My Back Yard mentality.

“You can redevelop the town, but there’s still going to be homeless,” said Connie Pascale, a long-term advocate for homeless in Ocean County.

“It’s not just a Toms River problem,” Council President Brian Kubiel said.

Toms River, neighboring towns, the county, and the state, should all work toward solving the homelessness issue.

“I don’t share my story for a number of reasons but I feel your pain,” he said.

“A solution is needed, but this is not the solution.”

At the close of public comment, Kubiel asked for a council member to make a recommendation to either pass it or not. There was awkward silence before Cou ncilwoman Lau r ie Hu r yk made the motion to buy the proper ty, and Councilman Mau r ice Hill seconded the motion.

Each council member echoed Kubiel’s words that something needed to be done to help the homeless, but downtown is not the right spot.

“It’s a place people know they can get drugs,” Councilman Terrance Turnbach said. He noted that High School South kids are across the street at 7-11 all the time.

Changing Business People have wanted the downtown area to be renovated. Recently, a large amount of the land there - including the hotel proper ty - was rezoned to allow denser development, hoping to create a walkable shopping area with apartments over the stores.

Local attorney Robert Shea said he owns a lot of property downtown, and he fully endorsed what the town was doing. The new businesses that would come with the redevelopment would offset any cost the township is incurring for this project.

Children who grow up in Toms River often move out, he said. Maybe they will stay if there’s a good place to live and raise families.

Alizar Zorojew, the executive director of Downtown Toms River, said that he agreed with many of the speakers who said that there needed to be a place to house the homeless, but that this is not the right place for it.

Chris Doyle, who helps r un Apex United in the downtown area, said it is hard to bring people in when the hotel is operating the way it is.

“Let’s do the right thing not just for today but for the future,” he said.

Finances Challenged Some residents challenged the cost of the project, and the loss of a tax ratable.

Resident Martha Bowden suggested that another developer should take the property and redevelop it. She didn’t want the township to spend the money on this project.

Another resident, Dennis Galante, suggested that if the town goes after the hotel owner, charging him for the crimes of his tenants, then the town can get a much better deal.

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Road: Continued From Page 1 Gerry P. Little said. He is liaison to the county’s road department. “It’s important those roads are well maintained for our motorists and our visitors.”

Flynn said Hooper Avenue, home to many shopping centers in the county, will see a redesigned traffic signal near what she called “two popular shopping centers.”

Freeholders Joseph Vicari and Virginia Haines requested that work.

“I am pleased that we are moving ahead with these plans,” Vicari said. “When this work is complete it will bring much needed relief to motorists accessing these plazas.”

The public information office said the changes will take place on Hooper Avenue south of Indian Hill Road, and will allow for left-hand turns near Target, eliminating the need for a U-turn.

“This change will provide full access to Hooper Avenue,” Vicari said. “The current traffic signals provide limited access to Hooper Avenue.

“The new traffic signal configuration will help motorists access both north and southbound Hooper Avenue and also will allow for the crossing of Hooper Avenue to the other shopping center,” Vicari said. “This is good for motorists and good for business.”

While Hooper Avenue is a busy road along its entire stretch, this particular section is a heavily traveled corridor, Kelly said.

“We believe this modification will have a positive outcome with traffic safety and accessibility,” Kelly said.

Gun: Continued From Page 1 from their schools and others in Ocean County to speak out on the subject. The rally gathered around 60 people.

Toms River High School North junior Zach Dougherty, a member of the Young Ocean County Democrats organization, organized the Washington Street based rally along with several fellow students who also served as speakers. Dougherty had organized a similar rally of students last September to add a young voice to the plight of DACA regulations which was threatened to end through a policy change by the president.

“It was a grassroots effort and we used Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to get people involved, which helps bridge the gap to reach the political groups. Students typically get a back seat when it comes to policies but we want to have a voice and be involved in making a change,” Dougherty said prior to the start of the noon rally. The purpose of the rally was to call on President Donald Trump and members of Congress to take action to restrict access to firearms and other actions to prevent additional mass shootings.

Among those who gathered early for the event were Susan Cummings and Arlene Marcoe, both of the Cedar Run section of Stafford Township. “We support the students here and their message. We remember the Columbine shooting,” Cummings said.

Cross Street in Lakewood will be expanded to three lanes from Route 9 to Route 528 and includes intersection improvements. Kelly said this project is part of the recommendations of the countywide transportation model update started in 2017.

“The transportation model update is an important tool to help us with future planning when it comes to the county road network,” Kelly said. “The update to the transportation model we looked at the northern municipalities to reflect new growth patterns.

“The update will be used by the county as part of our long-term capital improvement program.”

Mayetta Bridge and Morris Boulevard Bridge in Stafford, Ridgeway Boulevard Bridge in Manchester, Grawtown Bridge in Jackson, and Zebbs Bridge in Berkeley will also see repairs and improvements.

“It’s important to take a proactive approach to maintaining our bridges,” Kelly said.

“We want to repair or replace them before they become a hazard to our motorists and pedestrians. “The safety of our motorists and our pedestrians is a priority in Ocean County.”

Other projects slated for funding include: East Branch culvert Route 539 in Barnegat; Ridgway Boulevard drainage replacement in Manchester; widening of Chambers Bridge Road at the Garden State Parkway in Brick; and Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street intersection improvements in Lakewood.

The county also plans on performing stormwater drainage work on 21 county roads.

Marcoe said that she and Cummings were members of the Barnegat Friends Quakers who have strong views on gun control.

Both women had doubts that positive action to restrict automatic and semi-automatic weapons could be curtailed through legislation on the federal level.

“We are concerned for the kids. These are Democrat kids and Republican kids. This is a moral issue. At least if we could get them to abandon assault rifles that would be a step forward. No one is fighting gun ownership but there is a distinction here about what type of guns should be permitted and to whom,” Marcoe said.

“I hope the state will make a change as the federal government does not seem to be up to it,” Cummings added.

Toms River resident Shirl Giles, a retired teacher from the Toms River School District, said “if children and adults come together they can get things done with the help of parents. Hopefully this will help get something done.”

Sherry Derr, also of Toms River, brought signs to the event to protest. She said “I came out as I feel very strongly about what is happening and the stupidity that is happening. The NRA (National Rifle Association) spent $21 million on presidential election alone and that is alarming.”

Derr added that “the 2nd Amendment came about at a time when we were fighting the redcoats and it was never meant to morph into something like this, allowing (Gun - See Page 10)

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Drilling: Continued From Page 1 protest the plan. Anthony Colucci, president of the group, made three arguments against it.

Offshore drilling would derail the rebuilding process the shore area has accomplished since Superstorm Sandy.

While homes are continuing to be rebuilt, many lots are still empty and the infrastructure hasn’t been fi nished, his group argued.

The tourists are coming back to the area, but they won’t be if there are oil derricks three miles out, the group reported.

The environmental impact would also be too great.

“We are still experiencing many large fish and dolphin kills from chemicals such as Freon that were accidentally dumped into the water as a result of Superstorm Sandy,” a statement from the association read. “Animal life is recovering but certainly not stable enough to survive the impact of offshore drilling.”

Additionally, the economic future of the area would be in jeopardy, the group said. The oyster and fishing industries are a vital source of food and jobs.

“An offshore oil drilling accident would devastate the entire NJ Shore, destroying businesses small and large, hurting property values and draining gove r n me nt re sou rce s,” t he g roup stated.

Colucci said there were hundreds of people in attendance, and live feed comments by Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ), and Congressmen Frank Pallone (D-6th).

Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) said he sent a video message between votes that were scheduled.

“This (meeting) will enable all of you and us to first document and amplify our concerns about this very ill-conceived proposal,” Smith told the crowd. “I think uniting as we are - and the delegation is united - we want to protect the fish, the habitat, the environment, to make sure that we do not have our pristine beaches awash in oil or other substances.”

The delegation, Smith said, will “make it very clear: not here, not now, not ever.”

At a recent Toms River Township Council meeting, the governing body issued a resolution opposing the drilling plan. They were not alone in this movement. Many local towns and elected officials from the county and state have also spoken out in opposition.

Councilman Maurice Hill sarcastically thanked the government agencies for hosting a meeting of this nature in the “coastal town of Hamilton in the coastal county of Mercer.” There are hundreds of thousands of local residents who could be affected by this move, and the hearing should have been local, at a place like Ocean County College in Toms River.

Other residents and politicians came out to the hearing as well. Environmental groups met and had their own

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“Donald Trump has declared open season on our oceans with his reckless and dangerous drilling plan and we are here to stop him. This is the biggest give away to Big Oil in U.S history,” said Jeff Tittel, director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, in a statement after the event. “The Sierra Club has already filed a lawsuit against this senseless proposal.”

Tittel recalled the summer of 1988 when medical waste washed up on the beach, killing tourism. An oil spill would do all this and more. He also challenged the economic validity of the plan, stating that the oil could be shipped to other nations, so it might not even give America the energy independence that Trump wants.

Comments Still Accepted The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will continue to take comments until March 9. The ways to comment are detailed here: boem.gov/National-Program-Comment/#submitcomments.

An attempt to reach the Bureau of Energy Management was not successful as of press time.

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

Congressman MacArthur’s Statement On Passage Of Bipartisan Budget Deal From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur released the following state-

ment after the bipartisan budget deal passed the House: “It’s important that Congress

came together and passed this bipartisan budget, which will fund the government for the full year and address key priorities for the United States and for South Jersey.

This budget fully funds our military, protecting our country and allowing Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to move forward on planning and construction for the KC46 refueling tankers.

It increases federal funding in our fight for those suffering from the opioid crisis which has devastated South Jersey.

I have been working with leaders from both parties, as co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, to ensure our fight against substance abuse is fully funded and I’m grateful our bipartisan advocacy is seeing real results.

This deal also includes my

bipartisan legislation, the Fairness for Our Hospitals Act. This will allow Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Burlington County to access millions of dollars each year in federal Medicare payments it has been wrongly denied, so it can continue to provide outstanding care to our community, especially the many seniors and veterans it serves.

Finally, this bipartisan bud-

get agreement establishes a commission to thoroughly review the congressional budget process, which is clearly broken. It is irresponsible to fund our government a few weeks at a time, which not only weakens our military and our economy, but also makes it difficult to make smart choices about how the government uses taxpayer’s money.”

Menendez, Booker: $110M in Federal Tax Credits to Spur Economic Development WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, and Cory Booker announced that the Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, Inc. and the Reinvestment Fund, Inc. have been awarded a total of $110 million through the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC) to attract private investment and spur economic activity in low income communities throughout the state.

This federal tax credit builds public-private development partnerships by helping to leverage greater private-sector investments than would otherwise be possible.

President Donald Trump had proposed a budget that eliminates funding for the CDFI Fund’s discretionary grant and direct loan programs, a cut of $234 million

dollars.

“New Markets Tax Credits are designed to attract private sector investment in our distressed communities and act as the seed money for growth and prosperity by creating a mutual benefit for both the investor and the community,” said Sen. Menendez. “With millions of Americans living in communities with high unemployment, vacant properties, and stagnant incomes, CDFIs provide these communities with real investments that allow them to start small businesses, create jobs, and purchase homes. It is irresponsible for the Trump Administration to slash the CDFI Fund, which has proven to work and succeed in encouraging investment across New Jersey and the nation.”

“By unlocking capital for small businesses and bringing investment to distressed economies,

New Market Tax Credits play an important role in strengthening local communities, generating economic growth, and creating jobs,” said Sen. Booker. “Since my time as mayor, I’ve been committed to supporting federal programs like this that help lift up some of our most underserved communities while creating pathways of opportunities for all New Jerseyans.”

The specific awards to community development organizations making significant investments in New Jersey are: Community Loan Fund of New Jersey, Inc., New Brunswick: $40 million Reinvestment Fund, Inc., Philadelphia: $70 million “The New Markets Tax Credit program remains an essential tool for attracting much-needed private investment into low-income

communities across the state,” said Wayne T. Meyer, president of New Jersey Community Capital, which runs the Community Loan Fund of New Jersey. “This private investment helps create jobs and promotes economic opportunities for local residents. New Jersey is fortunate that Senators Menendez and Booker realize and advocate for the transformative power of NMTCs. This year’s $40 million allocation will help NJCC spur over $150 million in total investment.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Kids Hit Home Run In Helping Others Since its inception in the early 1970s, Berkeley Little League has never turned a child away. As long as a true hardship could be verified, any child who wanted to play was welcomed and the fees were adjusted, waived and at times even board members chipped in to cover the cost.

In 2016, Berkeley Little League was gifted a scholarship fund in memory of Anthony Marchese, the pop of one of their own players.

Several deserving players have already been assisted through the scholarship fund, with several scholarships currently being awarded for the 2018 spring season.

Last year, Berkeley Little League experienced a bit of a movement by our teen players. Inspiring each other, it suddenly became cool to give back and volunteer. All over the beautiful Moorage complex on any given day, you could find teenage players coaching a Tee Ball team, being a buddy for a player in the Challenger Division, or helping to maintain the fields.

A league that was built upon and thrives on volunteerism enjoyed this new phenomenon - and delighted in the youth of the league’s dedication to

not only the sport, but the community and to each other.

And if you thought that Berkeley would stop there, think again.

When a few of our teen volunteers found out that one of our scholarship applicants not only needed fees covered, but due to circumstances as a result of family violence, he had left behind all of his treasured baseball gear, they knew what needed to be done.

With a grant from the scholarship fund, they took the player on a dream shopping spree. Helmet, glove, bat, cleats, pants, jersey, and bag - all chosen by this young player with help from his new “baseball big brothers.”

Then they took him out to lunch, where the topic of conversation was, of course, all things baseball.

And before a single pitch is thrown in this 2018 spring season, Berkeley Little League just hit one heck of a dinger.

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Letters To The Editor Don’t Arm Teachers If you have never worked in a school or qualified with a firearm please stop advocating that teachers should be armed. First, most of my colleagues have zero interest in carrying. Second, there is a much greater chance of having a negligent discharge or a misplaced weapon or a bad guy getting hold of that weapon than there is of that teacher using it to neutralize a threat. Third, when law enforcement makes entry how would they know that said teacher is not one of the bad guys? Fourth, even sworn law enforcement officers know that it is always a bad idea to be carrying in a crowd. When I was an MP and there was a fight at a bar and we responded, we were ordered to wait outside and handle it there. Running into a crowd poses weapons retention issues. Corrections Officers don’t carry inside a jail for the same reason.

Fifth, school budgets are scarce as it is. Expecting them to pay for weapons, ammunition, range time and a stipend is simply not going to happen. Most schools don’t even arm their school safety personnel.

Finally, the idea that more guns will make people more safe flies in the face of what the rest of the world is showing us. Schools should have multiple levels of security and be difficult to access.

If an intruder tries to get in, these measures will buy time as the authorities respond. We also need to do a better job of enforcing the ‘see something say something’ mindset. Looking at other incidences of school shootings there are always indicators which weren’t appropriately reported or (in the case of Parkland) not appropriately handled once reported.

I served four years in the Marine Corps and am a qualified expert with both rifle and pistol. If I wanted to still be a gunslinger I’d be a gunslinger, but I’m a teacher so these days I’ll stick to my compass, protractor,

Letters To The Editor calculator and #2 pencil, aka logic. They have mastered the weapons of math instruction.

Educators have enough to worry about and already wear many different hats to the children entrusted to our care. Let’s leave armed protection to the appropriate authorities.

Dan Staples President, Manchester Township Education Association

Pumping Gas Is No Problem Your reader Bill McPhail in the Feb. 3 Jackson Times thinks that a Pump Your Own Gas Bill is “stupid” and suggests that older or infirm people would have a difficult time filling up because it would be hard to learn how to start the pump and then would spill gasoline on their clothes. Really?

Are there no senior citizens in the other 49 states? Are the citizens of the rest of the country so much smarter than New Jerseyans in figuring out how to use the pump?

And please, Mr. McPhail, let us know the numbers of all the “gas pumping accidents” occurring in other states.

I have no problem if there are full service islands available at gas stations, but I should have the right to pump my own if I so choose.

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The Dems “Free Speech” Is To Censor I am fed up with Democratic H & R. The rule of each day for these PC non-specific gender people is to ‘search and destroy.’ Their weapons: Hypocrisy and Ridicule. Their targets: Anyone whose disagrees with them or has a different opinion then they share. Since the sixties they have managed to take control of all forms of media, education, and are now advancing toward complete control by launching their final attack against society and the political theater.

They have sufficiently indoctrinated enough children to accept their convoluted

art of hypocrisy claiming free speech as their right while denying it to anyone who dares to disagree. They have taught their followers to voice their opinions while having no facts or information other then any distortion of reality they can conceive of, and when all else fails, attack them physically.

Their predecessors, Adolf, Stalin, Chairman Mao, and let us not forget, Kim Jong-il, have set the stage and shown the way for the Democrats.

They have taught them to indoctrinate the youth of America, to condemn others of doing what they themselves have done, to stifle any resistance by any means necessary, to attack on a daily basis and pound opposing thought into the ground until it has been wiped from the face of the earth, and to show false empathy for those they want to use for their own ends.

From Chuck Schumer’s disingenuous tears to Nancy Pelosi’s grandchild’s birthday wish, their perverted distortions of reality make me sick! Racist, Xenophobe, Deplorable, no matter what is said or done by one who opposes them they label them with constant name calling. Their big one is: Racist.

Everyone is a racist, well, the true racists are the Democrats because they use people of different races to gain power and control over them to advance their own agenda.

They have forsaken the citizens of America for ‘Immigration Reform.’ “Why, the country was built by immigrants,” they spout, negating their illegal status while classifying them as ‘undocumented.’

Ask yourself a few questions: How many families would be left whole if the “undocumented” had been vetted and entered legally into the US? Do the “undocumented” live where Chuck Schumer lives?

Are they at home in Nancy Pelosi’s neighborhood? Am I a “racist” because I support law and order and disdain those who cruelly take advantage of others only to advance their own ends?

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Democratic Congressional Challenger Runs Right of Republicans

Monmouth County Democrats recently held a debate for their three potential challengers to 18-term incumbent Rep. Chris Smith. It was a great event which spotlighted the differences between the candidates, ensuring that voters could make an informed decision in the primary.

To my surprise, one of the candidates, Josh Welle, consistently sided with the most conservative Republicans on many issues.

On retirement, he took a position on the far right of the aisle, blaming Americans’ retirement problems on a lack of personal fiscal responsibility. He ignored the systemic issues that drive inequality, blaming those who don’t have money for not saving.

He took an even more conservative position the Trump tax plan as well, stating we “had to” eliminate the SALT deduction. Rep. Smith himself voted against the tax plan, speaking out strongly against elimination of the SALT deduction which disproportionately hurts New Jersey residents.

Welle supported ballooning defense spending — at a time when the country’s defense budget is larger than the next eight biggest nations’ combined — and went on to describe our military as “hollowed out.” The recent increase is historically enormous and is widely seen as a handout to defense contractors. Coincidentally, Welle co-founded a tech company, Severn Pacific, which contracts with the Department of Defense. Previously, in an essay for Harvard Business Review, he explained his view that war is a business opportunity.

Welle expresses frustration at being labeled “Republican Light.” I suggest a solution to this problem would be to stop taking such strongly conservative positions.

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Gun: Continued From Page 4 for everyone to have military weapons like this is beyond my comprehension. Something has to change.”

Roseann De Pasquale joined friends from her community of Waretown for the rally. “No one needs to buy assault weapons, for now at least, let’s work to stop assault weapons.”

Social activist Emma Mammano of Brick read

the names of each of the 17 students and high school staff who were slain during last week’s shooting. Following a moment of silence, Dougherty, Toms River High School sophomore Andreas Psillos, and senior Evelyn Nazario spoke.

“For six years there have been debates about this subject but the majority of those in Congress have done nothing. We should be worrying about taking our algebra tests. We shouldn’t have to worry about what exits we need to find in case there is a lockdown at the school,” Dougherty said.

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“Let’s stop this. We need to elect people who care,” Dougherty said, adding that while mental health issues and added school security are part of the issue “we wouldn’t need more security in schools if it didn’t come to this. This debate is killing our students.”

“Our gun laws are almost non-existent due to the NRA,” Psillos said. “Does it make sense that those who are on the no-fly list should not be allowed to own guns?” he asked noting that such a policy plan had been struck down last year.

“It is time for a change. We want the right of protection for all students,” Nazario said.

Theresa Turner of the organization Mothers Demand Action commended the students who coordinated the rally. “You will be the force for change in our country. If a public official is known to be doing nothing about this problem, vote them out.”

That theme and a chant from the crowd reverberated several times with those speakers who followed Turner.

Congressman Thomas MacArthur, whose office based in the Toms River Township Hall mere steps away from the rally, was the target of criticism regarding legislation that he put forward concerning carrying concealed weapons.

Turner said that the representative’s legislation would have allowed the shooter responsible for last week’s shooting to have brought his weapon to New Jersey.

Two 4th District Democratic congressional candidates, Josh Welle, Rumson, and Jim Keady, Spring Lake, who hope to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Chris Smith next November, echoed the call for residents to vote out those who have ignored taking action on the gun regulation issue.

“Unseat every congressman who does not protect these children,” Welle said.

Keady said that “it is time we amplify the voice of the students and do something to provide common sense gun reform now. There are many gun owners and non-gun owners who agree on this.

We are going to have to march, act, perform acts of disobedience and chain ourselves to the White House to get action. Women mobilized, and it took 83 years for them to get the right to vote. I think we can do this in a shorter amount of time.”

Dougherty said that he and his fellow students may be part of upcoming rallies related to those planned nation-wide on March 24 and April 20 demanding action be taken.

“We will push for this until the end.” He concluded the rally telling the audience of around 60 people that he received encouragement from a relative who told him “if you are crazy enough to think you can change the world, you are exactly what the world needs.”

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Toms River Multigenerational Orchestra Seeks New Members TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Multigenerational Orchestra is seeking new members who love to play and share music. Our mission is to bring music to those who cannot come to the music, i.e. nursing homes, assisted living facilities, although we also perform publicly at the library on occasion.

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The 100th Anniversary of Lithuania’s Independence

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For more information, please contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200 ext. 5100, or visit our website at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Facebook.com is by far the most popular social networking site used by 41 percent of the population in the U.S. You can create a personal profile for yourself and ask others to “become friends” and link with you. Many people will also ask you to be their friend as well. It is up to you how many people that you want to connect with. You and all of your contacts can share messages, photos videos and links. Additionally, many businesses have profiles where you can find out about up to the minute news and Facebook-only discounts when you like “like” them.

Twitter is a free social networking site designed for quick, short messages that are shared among

your network of contacts. The messages, known as “tweets” must be no longer than 140 characters and can include links to other messages or online sites. Once you set up a profile, you can follow the “tweets” of others. They can follow your “tweets” as well if you allow them. Twitter is a great way to stay in touch with family, friends, business and interest groups.

A variety of media sharing sites include Youtube. com, flicker.com.

Youtube is a website where you can watch and share videos, TV and movie clips, home movies, all available for free. You do not have to be a member. Just go to the Web site and search for a subject of interest.

Flicker is an image and video hosting Web site and online community. It is a place where you can store, sort, search and display photos for people to see. Once you put the images on this site, anyone can view them. If you want to share private photos with family or friends, you can send them a guest pass link to your page of images.

Consumer Participation: Groupon.com is a Web site that offers a Deal of the Day such as discounted restaurant meals or discounted items at certain stores. This free service is available to people with GPS enabled mobile phones such as Smartphones.

Yelp.com can provide review information on local businesses. just enter what you are searching for such as – “hearing care” – and your general location and you get a listing of area businesses with contact information, a map, rankings and reviews (by real people).

Our practice would like all of our patients to use these online sites so our entire community can receive the same general healthcare and services that you have received. It is a great way to share the gift of better hearing.

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!

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

6 Cosmetic Secrets To Get Gorgeous Fast

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

No matter what your age, you always want to look your absolute best. Throughout my life, I’ve learned all kinds of beauty tips and tricks from reading, talking to friends, and getting to know a few make-up artists when I appeared as a guest on TV shows.

I always ‘pumped’ these girls to get their secret beauty tips while sitting in their chair and getting made up. I recall one lady who made me look amazing even though I hadn’t slept in 2 nights! She brought me to life with a few tricks, which I’ll share today.

1. Get Rid of Red If you put an ice cube into a paper towel and apply it under your eyes for 5 minutes, the red puffiness of ‘bedroom eyes’ will vanish for a little bit. Then you can apply your eye cream and concealer and look fresh and happy.

2. Curl Your Lashes Like the Pros I don’t use eyelash curlers ever, they freak me out, but I know a lot of you do! A makeup artist once told me her secret. She said to warm up your eye lash curler for a few seconds with the hair dryer. It needs to be warm not hot or you’ll burn yourself, and I feel bad telling you something that is obviously common sense. So anyway, be careful… the point is that a slightly warmed eyelash curler works better. She said its effect is akin to a curling iron on your hair.

3. Hide Insomnia After a 20-something hour flight from South Africa I had to land, get through customs, get over to the Dr. Oz studio and tape a segment. I looked rough. She made me

up and luckily I had my best tool, a white eyeliner pencil. Just be careful putting it on because it goes in an awkward area called the waterline. So, first apply your normal darker eyeliner where it goes, then apply the white eye-liner in the waterline. It’s across your top rim on your lower eyelid.

Google waterline if necessary.

4. Fresh Eyes Homemade gel under eye masks are one of my favorite treatments for puffy eyes.

You make these yourself with gelatin, which is rich in collagen. Here is a DIY recipe for a de-puffing eye mask. The green tea imparts a touch of caffeine which helps remove dark circles: Mix together one tablespoon chilled Manuka honey with one tablespoon prepared green tea.

Add unflavored gelatin powder to desired consistency. Spoon onto a cucumber (sliced in half) and apply under your eyes for 10 minutes.

5. Shiny Hair You can take 10 years off your age by making your hair soft and shiny again. Whisk one banana and one egg together and apply to wet hair after shampooing. Leave on for about 3 to 5 minutes then rinse.

6. Glowing Skin Soak a clean face cloth in a cup of cold milk that has 3 drops of essential oil of lavender. Wring out and drape the cloth over your face. Relax with it for 10 minutes then rinse your face, tone and moisturize like normal. This brightens and moisturizes your skin, giving you a luminous glow and relaxed sensation.

(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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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich maritime heritage of the Barnegat Bay. Founded in 1976, the organization focuses on the unique history of those bygone days when schooners, catboats and special purpose small craft sailed New Jersey’s coastal waters.

The Barnegat Bay area and the intercoastal waters of New Jersey have produced a number of significant boat types indigenous to the shallow estuaries and bays that provide haven for the blue crab, the flat face flounder, the elusive

bay scallop and the sweet cherrystone clam.

New Jersey craft such as the Class “A” catboat, Barnegat Bay sneakbox, gunning skiff, and the Egg Harbor Melon Seed are part of the evolution of watercraft which include the Jersey sea skiff, numerous garveys, hay scows, and sneakboxes, all of which are part of the history the Seaport Society focuses on.

The seaport’s museum is at 78 East Water St. in downtown Toms River, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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OTC medications are sometimes abused by teenagers and parents should monitor closely.

There have been many reports to the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJ PIES) of teenagers getting high from the OTC medications, such as cough medicine, that may be in the home.

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Toms River Regional School District Staff Presents At Techspo Conference

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Toms River Regional School District was represented by staff at the 2018 Techspo Conference held at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City back in January.

This conference is the educational technology conference in NJ, where teachers, administrators, technicians, and industry representatives come to participate in various sessions that cover numerous topics, anywhere from teaching to cybersecurity.

The Toms River Regional staff presented three workshops at this year’s two-day Techspo, including a hands-on session using maker techniques, a panel on using technology to improve learning, and a presentation on creating f lexible spaces that foster student voice and choice.

For the past three years, staff from Toms River schools has participated in more than 100 workshops in NJ and other states. These workshops are based on teaching initiatives that are inspired by the maker movement, which focuses on problem-based learning, as opposed to project-based learning.

Techspo is organized by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA), and over the years, the conference has evolved from somewhat of a high-tech trade show to the complex, and educational conference that it is today.

The conference was led by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marc Natanagara, a former science teacher and supervisor.

“To be prepared for tomorrow’s careers, and even just to live happily and productively in an increasingly complex world, students need to become not just problem solvers but problem identifiers,”

said Natanagara. “That’s where our curriculum differs from most – teachers don’t just hand students artificial tasks, but present them with real world issues that they assess, investigate, and propose solutions for.”

Superintendent Dave Healy and the Toms River Reginal Board of Education encourage and promote this type of professional and out-of-the-box learning, supporting various programs, including pilots, new partnerships, and grant funded opportunities in the district.

“In just the past year, the H. Hovnanian Foundation has committed over a quarter million dollars to our new high school career academies,” said Healy.

“RWJBarnabas Health signed an agreement to provide more than $600,000 over five years in a sponsorship package that includes resources for our health and wellness programs. These organizations see our dedication to students and the bright future of our schools.”

According to District Technology Director Jay Attiya, who presented a session at Techspo, the district has recently added 7,000 Chromebooks over the last three years, expanded the wireless network and increase the internet bandwidth to help transform the way teachers teach and students learn.

Toms River Regional’s training opportunities help to expose the district to new ideas from sources outside their campuses. The district runs the Jersey Shore Makerfest each October, the largest free event of its kind in the state, largely to build networks of innovators who all have the same mission: to help the next generation of children become tomorrow’s leaders.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Wanted To Buy - 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with garage. Will pay up to $175,000. Call 732-849-3449. (10)

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Estate Sale Estate Sale Howell NJ - 126 Arnold Blvd. 2/23 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., 2/24 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Collectibles, clothing, tools & much more. Everything must go! (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.

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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) Contents Of Condo - Sofas, love seat, chairs, beds, TVs, etc. $2,500 all or piece meal or B/O. Call 732-983-2569.

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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) 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) Toms River Printing Company Seeking PART TIME/ON CALL help. Duties include deliveries.

Call Rachel at 732-240-5330 for additional information.

(11) We Need CNA’s, CHHA’s and LPN’s - Full time, part time. Call now 732-288-1600. Training available days or nights, start now.

(11) 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 (11) Psychometric Rater (Toms River, NJ) - Administer clinical efficacy scales on subjects with Alzheimer’s disease.

Perform diagnostic evaluations. Gather information from prospective subjects through a prescreening interview & determine eligibility for research trials.

Submit accurate data utilizing GCP guidelines & identify scoring conventions. Prioritize minimizing placebo response & focus on quality data collection. Work with Principal Investigator in initiating assessments & assist with data query completion & data clarification.

Assist in maintaining site specified levels of recruitment. Maintain all medical records & appropriate logs in a timely manner. Follow sponsor/protocol specific requirements & internal guidelines. Req. Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field (e.g. Medicine, Dentistry) & 3 years of experience conducting clinical research and trials involving dementia. Send cov ltr/res to Sanjiv Sharma, Advanced Memory Research Institute of NJ PC, 9 Mule Road, Suite 9, Toms River, NJ 08755. (10) Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly newspapers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Our skilled team of account executives can work with any budget. Call 732-657-7344 ext. 206 for more information.

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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.

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Registered Nurse – 30 Hours a week The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (30 hours a week e/o Competitive starting rate and excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, vision, PTO time, and 401(K). Part Time or Per Diem RN positions available on 3-11 shift, For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-8492047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (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.

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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.

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(10) RC Hammer Home Improvement/ Handyman - Experienced in all phases of home repair/improvements. Reasonable rates. Reliabel work. No job too small.

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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.

(13) Accounting and Tax Services LLC Tax preparation and small business accounting. Reasonable rates.

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(15) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 848-229-7412. Free estimates. NJ reg #13VH08709600.

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

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) 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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The Special Rule for Model Aircraft (P.L. 112-95, Section 336) provides the definition and operating rules for flying a model aircraft. Model aircraft operators that comply with all of these operational requirements during flight do not have to register their UAS with the FAA. Model aircraft operators must follow these rules to fly under this Rule: •The aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use (once you start earning money from the use of the drone you have removed yourself from this exception); •The aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; •The aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization;

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NEW JERSEY – Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey is in need of more coaches to ensure that every girl in our service area will have an opportunity to participate in its transformative program this spring. This program is known throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Ocean and Camden counties for its positive youth development program designed to empower local girls in 3rd through 8th grade Girls who participate in the program develop and improve competence, feel confident in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. It is the combination of the research-based curriculum, trained coaches and a commitment to serve all girls that sets Girls on the Run apart from other after-school programs.

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Girls on the Run of Central NJ, is in need of coaches in Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Ocean and Camden counties. You don’t need to be a runner; you just need to be interested in connecting with, and empowering the next generation of young girls.

Meeting twice a week for 75-90 minutes, volunteer coaches utilize the curriculum to engage small teams of girls in fun, interactive lessons. The program culminates with all teams in Central NJ participating in a celebratory 5K, either in Fair Haven on Sunday June 3 or in downtown Somerville on Sunday June 10.

Volunteer coaches do not have to be runners but must complete a background check and participate in the Girls on the Run online and in-person training workshop. This training qualifies for continuing education credits.

Girls on the Run of Central NJ, spring coach registration is now open. To learn more about empowering our local girls or register to be a coach mentor please visit gotrcnj.org/coach to sign up and get more information. You can also call Donna at 908-285-9202 or Lynn at 732-406-0179, or email them at donna.york@GirlsontheRun. org or Lynn.Sherman@GirlsontheRun.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of february 24 - march 2

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): You are like the little train that could. Just continue to think positively and even an uphill climb will be possible. In the week ahead focus on networking and making new friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your best qualities could be on display in the week ahead, so don’t miss a chance to charm someone who can help your career.

You may have some good ideas to increase your net worth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Accept minor irritations with good grace. A friend may push you off your couch to persuade you to do something physical. Focus on accepting challenges with poise and tact in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Drum up support and promote your dreams. People are likely to provide the helping hand you need to get projects off the ground in the week ahead.

A partner may be especially thrifty.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take baby steps. It might not be a lack of ambition, but feeling the weight of responsibilities that prevents you from trying to get ahead. Be a perfectionist about ethics in the week to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may not be fun, but it will be dependable. Rather than being restless for thrills be grateful for a steady diet of the same-same-old that you can rely upon as the upcoming week unfurls.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may receive more attention than you deserve. Your flirtatious mannerisms may interfere with a partner’s plans. Enjoy new contacts and plenty of social activities in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use your imagination. Conceive of ways to put a positive spin on situations so that you come out on top. As this week unfolds you may be given an opportunity to make beneficial changes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Find a budget buddy. In the week ahead you might spend time analyzing your expenses and resources. The pennies you often spend here and there on little things could mount up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It is difficult to be carefree when locked into a serious mood. Give in to sentiment and put family pictures in order. Make your home a pleasant, restful haven as the week progresses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It pays to discriminate, especially about romantic hookups. In the week ahead, you may be tempted to accept the first offer that comes your way. Remember there will be no doubts with true love.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep the faith. Sleep on major questions and concerns, and wake with the perfect answer. Important decisions may be made with little effort if you are patient in the upcoming week.

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A Night Of Comedy Fundraiser Event TOMS RIVER – Come out for A Night of Comedy as part of the U13 Beachwood Tornadoes Fundraiser! Enjoy a comedy show and a buffet dinner on March 10 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Capone’s Restaurant, 17 Washington St.

This event is BYOB. Tickets are $50 per person. Only those 18 and older are allowed to attend.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Jaime Golizio at 732-674-2491 or Charlie Caruso at 732-232-9109 before Feb. 28.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Double The Fun: Celebrate Chinese New Year With Some ‘Fireworks’

By Wolfgang Puck

I love it when two unrelated holidays just happen to fall close to each other. It more than doubles the fun - and the possibilities for cooking enjoyable food to celebrate.

And that’s what’s happening right now.

This year, the Chinese New Year - a holiday that, based on a lunar calendar, can fall any time between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20 - comes right after Valentine’s Day, with its official first day on Feb. 16 and celebrations beginning the evening before.

This recipe is a great example of a dish ideally suited to elegant yet easy entertaining. Virtually all of the preparation can and should be done ahead of time, and it’s simple.

It starts with finely dicing a few vegetables and combining them with a little peanut-oil, vinegar, citrus juice, and soy sauce to make a pretty, flavorful Asian-inflected salsa.

Then cutting and chilling some vegetable threads for a garnish. With those tasks done and the sauce chilling in the refrigerator, the only cooking left consists of briefly sauteing a few aromatics, seasoning the scallops, and then searing them in a hot pan for barely more than a minute at most. (It’s important not to cook them any longer than that, or the delicate seafood will quickly turn from moist and tender to rubbery and dry.) Finally, assembling the plates for serving takes no more time than it took to cook the scallops.

I’ve always found that light, bright, spicy Asian flavors like the ones this preparation features are ideal for a romantic meal. The scallops delight the senses and satisfy you without weighing you down. As a result, I find that they inspire the kind of lively, happy conversation that could easily turn romantic, especially when you accompany the dish with a dry but fruity sparkling wine or white wine whose characteristics beautifully complement a preparation like this.

What to serve for the rest of your Chinese New Year meal? A medley of vegetables quickly stir-fried with ginger, garlic and soy sauce - prepared moments before you sear the scallops and served over steamed jasmine rice - would make an excellent accompaniment.

I wish you a happy Chinese New Year!

CHINOIS SEARED SCALLOPS WITH JALAPENO-TOMATO SALSA Serves 2

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First, prepare the salsa: Cut the shallots, tomatoes, jalapeno, cucumber, carrot, daikon and bell pepper into very small cubes, 1/8 inch (3 mm) or smaller. In a small nonreactive bowl, combine the vegetables and cilantro with the peanut oil, vinegar and lemon or lime juice. Stir in the soy sauce and sake. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

For the scallops, if necessary, use a small, sharp knife to trim off the any tough white connective tissue on their sides.

Heat a small saute pan over high heat. Add a little peanut oil and saute the garlic, ginger, onion and jalapeno for a few seconds until fragrant. Remove from the heat.

Sprinkle the scallops with a little salt and pepper. Use a teaspoon to spread a little of the sauteed mixture on top of each scallop.

Over high heat, heat a medium-sized saute pan large enough to hold the scallops in a single layer. Add enough peanut oil to coat the bottom. When the oil is hot enough to shimmer, add the scallops and saute just until they are seared golden and feel springy to a light touch, no more than 30 to 40 seconds per side.

Spoon the salsa onto two serving plates.

Arrange the scallops on top. Drain the mixed vegetable strips, shaking off excess moisture, and arrange attractively on the plates as a garnish. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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