2018-03-03 - The Jackson Times

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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – It was quiet, business as usual at the most recent Ocean County Freeholder meeting until the public comment time, when discussion got a bit heated about pot.

Armed with smartphone video cameras, alarmist propaganda from bygone days, charges of racism and a bit of slander aimed at all parents everywhere, out-of-county residents took to the mic in support of legalized marijuana.

He secured his smartphone to the railing that separates the audience from the dais, and asked Freeholder director Gerry Little if he was in the shot. Great, he is. He then identified –Photos by Jennifer Peacock himself as Lefty Grimes, Jeffrey King asks the freeholders for more understanding and compassion for who does a “potcast” from medical marijuana users.

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KY Policeman: Take Off Green-Tinted Glasses About Marijuana

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – New Jerseyans need to clear the smoke from their eyes and step outside to get some fresh air, and clarity. The high praise coming at Colorado and other marijuana-friendly states silences under the weight of data, according to a former state police officer who has seen it all.

The legalization of “medicinal marijuana” is the gateway law to recreational pot, and any perceived benefits are outweighed by the unknowns and risks, especially to children.

So said Ed Shemelya, a veteran Kentucky State Police officer who is national coordinator for the National Marijuana Initiative. He shared his group’s findings with a packed audience of Ocean (Marijuana - See Page 5)

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Jackson Parents Question Costs For Wrestling Program

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Parents of a wrestling team involved with the township’s recreation program are seeking answers to where some of their money has gone.

Council members are equally curious and want answers as well.

The situation came to light during a Feb. 13 council meeting when resident and parent Nicholas Russo addressed the governing body with his questions and concerns about the wrestling program.

Russo said that in addition to the regular $50 recreation department participant fee “we had a $30 fee, not from the township but for referees fees and we don’t know where that money is going. Each wrestler was also forced to buy sweat shirts for another $30.” That request did not come from the township either.

“Who told you that?” Councilman Scott Martin asked.

Business Administrator Helene Schlegel confi rmed that $50 does go to the township’s recreation department and that Team Jackson charges the additional $30. “I have to investigate this further,” she said.

Schlegel recently recommended some adjustments concerning recreation fees that would adequately cover some of its recreation department programs. Some programs were eliminated due to their interest level while some saw fee increases to cover expenses.

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Continued From Page 1 the statehouse, and is a medical cannabis patient and activist. While he can afford to be in the program, which he called “a failed program from the start,” a friend of his, Armando, could not. Grimes got a call five minutes before he went up the mic that Armando had died. The outrageous price of cannabis from dispensaries forced his friend to get pot from the streets in Newark.

Grimes, from East Hanover in Morris County, said he visited the Black Caucus in Newark that day. The topic of the racist nature of the “drug war” against blacks and Hispanics was discussed, as was the push to keep hemp out of America. The name Harry Anslinger had faded from the public, but is well-known to those who call that war a farce. Anslinger was the fi rst commissioner of the federal bureau of narcotics, and depending on which side of the argument one falls, can be thanked or condemned for his role in criminalizing marijuana. His Wikipedia page and the first Google hits were clearly written by those who aren’t fans of his work.

Grimes shared a few choice quotes, which to 2018 ears do sound hysterical, to say the least. Marijuana is the gateway drug to pacifism and communism, blacks thinking they are as good whites, and white women having sex with “negroes, entertainers and others.”

“This is garbage. We don’t think this way anymore. This is last century’s thinking,

guys,” Grimes told the freeholders. But then the Freeholders said he crossed a line.

“Your parents lied to us. Your parents lied to you, and my parents lied to me about cannabis,” Grimes said. He was interrupted

by Freeholder John Barrett.

“Please don’t say that. Please do not say that our parents lied to us,” Barrett said while Grimes continued that the government sold everyone lies about marijuana.

“I will not sit here and have the [inaudible] who doesn’t live in this county tell me that my parents lied.

“Idiot,” Barrett concluded.

Grimes said he and his group came to the freeholder meeting after learning of its passing a resolution supporting the ban of recreational marijuana sales in Ocean County.

“We’re here because we saw the ignorance of your council, this group right here. And it’s very ignorant, extremely ignorant, as you’ve been called out in the papers by a lot of people, I’m sure,” Grimes said. “I come from East Hanover. I come from a racist town. Okay? I’m telling you, they’re all racists up there. And I just spent time with black people and Hispanic people talking about racism, and how we’re dealing with this kind of stuff we’re dealing with every day as patients.”

After Grimes fi nished speaking, Freeholder Director Little said his board never opposed medical marijuana.

“Not when it was passed in 2010 by the New Jersey Legislature, and signed by former Governor Chris Christie, and we do

not oppose it now,” Little said.

Grimes walked the Seaside Heights boardwalk with two friends back in May 2017. Their reading of the law is that medical marijuana users can light up where tobacco users do. The Seaside Heights police disagreed, and said Grimes and his friends had to leave the boardwalk. NJ.com described the exchange as civil, and that Heights officials are looking for clarification on that law.

At the freeholder meeting, several other cannabis activists had more pleasant exchanges with officials. One of them was Hugh Giordano of the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 152, Mays Landing, a union that represents workers in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and other public-sector jobs. The union also represents recreational and medical “cannabis workers.” He expressed concern over the freeholders’ stance on cannabis and the negative economic impact it can have.

Cannabis is a $7 billion industry, Giordano said, and by 2020 will have created 20,000 union jobs. The medical and recreational revenue streams continue to climb and will both be worth much more in coming years. It’s a revenue stream of taxation the freeholders simply cannot ignore.

His union trains employees to work in dispensaries. With such training, these jobs are safe, Giordano argued. Just as well-paid Teamsters don’t give out cases of beer, well-paid and regulated businessmen in the cannabis industry won’t give up a good salary and benefits to give away pot on the

side. His union allows cannabis workers and dispensaries to go into their credit union.

Additionally, while health and law enforcements panelists say marijuana is a gateway drug and highly addictive, Giordano has studied he can provide that say it is not.

He urged the freeholders to visit a dispensary.

“Why don’t you talk to the small businessman and the workers in there and see how really trained they are,” Giordano said. “Please look at cannabis the same way you look at alcohol. If Teamsters can do it, United Food and Commercial Workers can do it too.”

Freeholder John Kelly invoked the Parkland, Fla. shooting, saying cries for banning gun sales are making the rounds. He asked Giordano if he was for or against that. While the issue to Giordano was apples to oranges, he does in fact support gun control.

“But don’t they make a lot of money? Don’t they pay a lot of taxes? And don’t they have a lot of jobs? And are they not regulated?”

Kelly asked. They are, Giordano said.

“Okay, but it’s still dangerous, correct? So I think we can agree that there is an industry here that creates jobs that some people feel is dangerous to a lot of people who become users of that.

“Just because something earns dollars and jobs doesn’t mean that it’s good for our country,” Kelly said.

Jonathan Carman will be stepping into the county’s juvenile detention center superintendence. He has three daughters (Weed - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 2 with Type 1 diabetes, and although it’s managed and all three excel in athletics in school, he does have sympathy for the medical marijuana debate. But he sees the other side, when recreational use loses its fun.

“When you see what THC does to the prefrontal cortex to a 14-year-old who has been a chronic user, and you tell me it’s not debilitating, I take major umbrage with that,” Car man said at the mic after Giordano’s time. “I have seen it first hand.”

For states with legal use, the age to purchase can range from 18 to 21.

“And I would like to challenge any lawmaker who says to me, I want to legalize this, you’re going to let your 18 year old, whose frontal lobe has not developed, whose brain is still developing until their 25, you’re going to stop and inhibit that growth by chronic can nabis use, and you’re okay with that?” Carman asked. “’Ah, kids won’t get to it.’ Right. Cause they’re in my jail right now.”

Jeffrey King, Eatontown, said he is open-minded to what people say on the issue. He wore a green “Stay Calm, It’s Just A Plant” T-shirt. He said he understood that the freeholders don’t oppose medical marijuana, but wants to see them more encouraging of it.

“Sick people, people that are suffering and dying, need your help and your support and your compassion and your love,” King said. “There are a lot of issues out there that are complicated.

This is one of them.”

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By Chris Lundy JACKSON - A student at the McAuliffe Middle School will be disciplined for bringing a borrowed BB gun back to their friend.

A teacher spotted the gun in the student’s book bag Monday morning when the student was taking books out. According to a release from the district, the teacher immediately took the bag and brought the student to administration. Police also responded.

The BB gun was unloaded, and the student explained that it had been borrowed, and it was now being brought back. The student was disciplined by the district but there were no police charges reported.

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Continued From Page 1 The administrator said during recent council meetings that the township is not allowed to see a profit off the recreation department’s programs but needed to cover its expenses of operation.

Russo also brought up that parents take part in covering costs for a concession stand during the wrestling season. He said money from that was taken in cash.

“Where does that money go?” Russo asked.

“That should never be done in cash,” Council President Robert Nixon said.

Russo said the group appreciated the fact that no increase was being seen this year for the wrestling program by the township.

He added after the meeting that between the regular participation fee and the additional costs the program per wrestler was coming up to around $117 “plus donating money which is going somewhere.”

Russo’s questions have come about at a time when the township’s Holbrook Little League

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Continued From Page 1 County law enforcement, school and municipal officials, as well as health care workers, at Eagle Ridge Country Club recently.

Shemelya gives a similar eight-hour seminar around the country; he squeezed in damning stat after stat into a dizzying one-and-a-half-hour presentation.

“I’m not here to demonize marijuana. We’re here to have an honest, frank discussion with what we’re seeing in this country with marijuana,” Shemelya said. With the new governor Phil Murphy’s promises to bring recreational pot to the state, Shemelya said he wanted to let officials know what’s happening in other states. “I would challenge you as with any speaker, take a look at the data, take a look at the sources, take a look at the sites, and research them yourself.”

Marijuana is the most dangerous drug in America, he said. Shemelya hails from Appalachia, gripped by an opioid epidemic since the late ‘90s, and yet “you’ve got this hillbilly up here telling you [marijuana] is the most dangerous drug in America.”

“Yes, it is,” he said.

More people use marijuana than any other illicit drug combined. But that’s not what makes it dangerous: its danger lies in how misunderstood it is. This isn’t what your parents or grandparents smoked in the parking lot between classes in high school 40 years ago. With a purity of 12 to 15 percent, that stuff can’t even be given away.

Buds and leaves have been replaced with wax concentrates, hash oil and edibles, with a THC purity of upwards of 90 percent for concentrates, Shemelya said.

Most the data shared came from Colorado, ground zero of legalized recreational marijuana. They are the ones who started this mess, Shemelya said. “Medical” and recreational dispensaries now outnumber McDonalds and Starbucks in that state. Washington State and Oregon aren’t far behind. Most sales are waxes, concentrates, edibles and vaping.

Even with regulations and safety precautions, (Marijuana - See Page 7)

The Jackson Times, March 3, 2018, Page 5 team made up of 12-year-old All-Stars and which participated in the Little League World Series last August, is facing financial concerns and a similar query as to “where is the money?”

Several families of the local little league have asked League officials that same question. Around $1,600 per family showed up in December 2017 but questions about the slow reimbursements and the League’s refusal to release financial documents has become a serious issue.

It has been reported that the Holbrook Little League has failed to file nonprofit tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service for the last three years. This failure could jeopardize its continued tax-exempt status.

Schlegel said in a prepared statement following a Feb. 27 council meeting that “after investigating the information provided at the (earlier February) council meeting it appears that Team Jackson is a private parents’ club acting as the competitive arm of wrestling.”

She added that “our recreation program is instructional only and Team Jackson offers

those children who wrestle competitively the option of going to tournaments. We are the feeder program to Team Jackson. There is no affiliation with Jackson Recreation and our registration form which states matches are optional and not included in our registration.”

Schlegel directed parents with questions regarding fees outside the township’s recreation program to Team Jackson. “We do not provide the oversight. This is no different than the little leagues, soccer leagues, etc.”

Representatives from Team Jackson were not available for comment.

Volunteerism In Full Strength In other council business the governing body began their meeting praising township volunteers for all they do.

Martin remarked that he had recently attended the installation of officers of a township emergency squad. He also commended the work of the Jackson Commission for the Disabled saying he had attended a recent function of that agency.

Nixon said that the township’s volunteers

were “the shining stars of our community.”

He also commended the work of those involved in law enforcement.

The council vice president noted a recent police incident where an officer had to defend himself during a violent confrontation.

“No one was hurt thankfully. I ask that if you see a police officer in town please go over and say hello. There is a war against police and seems to be continuing in this country.”

Council President Kenneth Bressi also praised first responders and concurred with Nixon regarding the existence of some negative public opinion directed toward law enforcement.

“They (police) never know when they might be ambushed or shot at during a response.

There does seem to be a war on police which is outlandish,” Bressi said.

A second public hearing was held concerning the annual Community Development Block Grant for 2018. This year’s project concerns an application for $140,000 for automatic doors at various municipal facilities.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Could A Mentor Have Prevented School Shooting?

Are we becoming hardened to the all too many shootings in schools? I pray we are not.

Everyone has heartfelt opinions on “both sides of the aisle.” I honestly don’t know how nor do I have the wherewithal to solve this heartbreaking issue. What I do know is there are far too many innocent children who are being slaughtered.

Parents deserve the right to have their children get on the school bus, travel to school, and come home at the end of the day safely.

My question is this: If the recent Florida teen accused of these killings, who lost two parents at a young age and according to news reports had emotional issues, had had a mentor, might this out-

come been different?

If a Big Brother was involved in his life, could it have made the difference between life and death for the 17 killed and the many injured? I have to believe that it could have made a difference in his life, and the nation would not be weeping one more time.

Consider supporting the activities of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County. Visit bbbsoc.org for more information.

While we don’t want to say this one more time, our hearts and prayers are with the people of Broward County.

Ida Cahill Acting Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County

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Make Yourself Heard

The people of Jackson face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education.

Issues that will impact Howell for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your of-

ficials know you’re watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours.

People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness.

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Remember Vets When Making Donations On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF), as we begin a new year, I extend best wishes to our community and all who serve our country.

As a private not-for-profit organization, the NJVVMF is fully self-sustaining. We rely on the support of our community, both financially and through participation, to meet and exceed our mission. An easy way to support our work is by checking line 61 on the NJ state tax form to make a self-designated donation. We are grateful for all levels of support as these donations cover a significant portion of our annual operating expenses.

For those unfamiliar with us, the Foundation operates the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and its companion Vietnam Era Museum. This unique site in Holmdel, NJ pays tribute to the 1,563 New Jerseyans who did not return home from the Vietnam War while placing their sacrifice in the larger context of the tumultuous Vietnam Era, a period of history that still affects New Jersey families and communities today.

As executive director, I am honored to spend time with our community of veterans and visitors. Through our ceremonies, public programs, exhibitions and class trips, we work with an incredibly diverse community that allows us to explore the complexities of the Vietnam era in a way that is relevant to people today. This year marks the 20th anniversary of our museum and an exciting period of expansion for us through programs, resources and a planned expansion of our public spaces.

I see fi rsthand the impact that these offerings have on our community. This is especially apparent with the nearly 10,000 students and teachers we work with each year and the veterans who

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If you have not visited us, I encourage you to plan a trip and spend an afternoon with our Vietnam veteran guides and staff. As the first and only site of its kind in the nation, you will not be disappointed. You can learn more about our work at njvvmf.org.

Help us preserve and share the legacies of New Jersey’s Veterans. Please remember us as we remember them.

Thank you in advance for your support of our mission and our Veterans.

Sarah Taggart Executive Director New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation

Smart Choices To Keep Healthy This year, we learned that the number of Americans at risk for heart attack and stroke just got a lot higher. An estimated 103 million adults have high blood pressure, according to new statistics from the American Heart Association, and about 39.7 percent of Americans have high cholesterol.

With March being National Nutrition Month, it’s a great time to consider lifestyle changes, such as healthy diet, to reduce these risk factors. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March and is recognized to encourage Americans to be more mindful of their eating and exercising habits. An ideal healthy diet includes lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, fish and skinless poultry. It also means avoiding foods high in added sugars, sodium, saturated fats, and fatty and processed meats.

A healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to give up all your favorite foods.

It’s about making smarter choices, ditching the junk

and fi nding exercises that keep you happy and healthy!

An easy way to start is by making small changes such as substituting heavy cream for low-fat yogurt, and adding more color to your plate to ensure you are getting a balanced meal. It’s an easy way to control portions, keep you full and get more energy throughout your day.

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Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT Volunteer, The American Heart Association

Unchecked Military Spending Impedes Prosperity The Pentagon recently called for another astronomical spending increase at a time when the country’s defense budget is larger than the next eight biggest nations’ budgets - combined.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon has begun to restrict the public’s access to data on the 17-year-long War in Afghanistan. Watchdog group SIGAR noted that this data had been publicly reported in the past decade and had shown the situation is deteriorating.

However, despite the clear failings and lack of transparency, the department’s proposal garnered bipartisan support. Shortly after the budget request became public, NJ’s District 4 Congressional Candidate Josh Welle took to Twitter to proclaim “General Mattis is keeping the DoD on track.”

Welle is a Democrat. He also has strong ties to the military-industrial complex and is the co-founder of a DCbased tech company which contracts with the Department of Defense. Previously, he wrote for Harvard Business Review that “firms have much to gain by expanding business into Afghanistan.”

This view of war as a business opportunity is a danger-

ous drain on lives, tax dollars, and prosperity. Instead of writing another blank check to perpetuate war, why not invest in the American people?

For example, the increase of the Department of Defense 2018 budget is $80 billion over last year’s. If spending were to simply remain static, these funds would more than cover tuition-free public college for all, a policy proposal considered unrealistically expensive at $71 billion.

It’s long overdue we take account our reckless militaristic spending and instead promote stronger social and economic programs.

Jim Silverman Holmdel

What’s MacArthur’s Real Stance On Guns?

Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) says “we must have an open and honest conversation to look for real solutions about how to prevent these mass shootings,” but his actions belie his (empty) words. He voted for concealed carry reciprocity, which will make Jersey families more vulnerable to gun carriers from states with no background checks and no limits on concealed carry. He voted to loosen Obama-era restrictions on ability of mentally ill people to get their hands on guns, further endangering Jerseyans. He took money from the NRA (his neighbor in the Second District, Congressman Frank LoBiondo, wouldn’t take NRA money).

It’s time for action, not more and more words and platitudes. It’s time for legislation for fewer guns, not more. It’s time to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, not to make it easier for them to acquire these weapons of mass destruction. It’s time - but when will Tom MacArthur take that brave step?

Kevin Kennedy Waretown

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

12th District Legislators Land $3.7 Million Grant For Transportation Projects

TRENTON - Lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 12th legislative district announced almost $4 million to fund transportation projects in this legislative district. Twelve projects will be funded, including residential roadway improvements in Monmouth, Ocean and Burlington counties.

“This is good news for our region,” said Assemblyman Rob Clifton (R-Monmouth), who is a member of the Assembly Transportation Committee. “This is significant funding to improve our area’s infrastructure and enhance the region’s quality of life. With this proper funding, we can get back to

fixing the roads we rely on every day.”

Five projects will be funded in Monmouth County, including resurfacing Gordon’s Corner Road in Manalapan and resurfacing and improvements in Matawan, Millstone, Upper Freehold and Roosevelt Borough.

“Better local roads will save time and stress of driving to work, shopping, school and soccer games,” said Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Ocean). “These projects are funded with state money, so property taxpayers get a break.”

Ocean County will receive just over a million dollars

for roadway improvements in Jackson and Plumsted Township, while Burlington will receive over $705,000 for Chesterfield, New Hanover and North Hanover. Old Bridge, in Middlesex County, will receive $350,000 to improve Southwood Drive.

“This is a $3.7 million

investment in the safety of school children walking to schools, families going out to dinner, and commuters driving to work,” said Senator Sam Thompson (R-Middlesex). “Our towns and neighborhoods will benefit from these resilient improvements well into the next decade.”

Dancer Bill Would Close Loophole On Borrowing Without Voter Approval

TRENTON - Using the state Economic Development Authority to borrow state money without voter approval would stop under a constitutional amendment proposed by Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-12th).

The resolution (ACR150) would prevent independent state agencies from

borrowing money that is to be repaid from state funds without voter approval.

“It’s really an evasion of our constitutional obligation to ask voters before we borrow money they will have to repay,” Dancer said.

“Governors, legislators, and judges of both parties have created countless loopholes

Marijuana:

Continued From Page 5 the data showed that the fastest growing group of users were children and young adults, ages 12-25. With the lack of research of what THC does to the cerebral cortex—which doesn’t fully mature until age 25—Shemelya fears we won’t know the full damage for another decade. Any research that does exist only measured effects of THC from buds, not the concentrates.

The attitude among children and young adults was this: it can’t be that harmful if it’s legal. The perception that marijuana is safer than alcohol also persists, Shemelya said. And where medical and recreational marijuana is legal, usage rates

for decades. It’s time we put a stop to it.”

A 2008 constitutional amendment sought to end state borrowing without voter approval. But to avoid asking voters, the state ran debt through the EDA and similar agencies.

Over the past five years, the authority packaged nearly

skyrocket.

Yes, even with the regulations, a thriving black market for pot still exists. Why you pay $50 for a gram, much of that taxed, when you could buy the same for $25 from Joe from his house? Colorado also ships marijuana to 44 states and two foreign countries, Shemelya said has been found.

So much marijuana is being produced that they can’t possibly sell it. So someone can buy a gram for $150 and ship it back east and sell it for $9,000.

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato spoke at the beginning of the presentation. He said that if pot is legalized in the Garden State, that even those who don’t partake will be impacted.

“I have concerns. It’s easy to say the reason we’re going to legalize it is because it’s a sin tax.

$1 billion in bonds for the Statehouse renovation, new state offices in Trenton, two youth prisons, and improvements at Rutgers, charter schools and state police barracks.

After lawmakers sued to block the most recent borrowing for Statehouse renovations and office buildings,

courts used a 1974 state law giving the agency the statutory authority to issue so-called subject-to-appropriation bonds.

“Credit-rating agencies have been sounding the alarm over New Jersey’s debt for years,” continued Dancer. “These accounting gimmicks add to taxpayer’s

It’s something where we’re going to be able to get some money and ‘it’s okay with me because I don’t smoke marijuana, right? If the other people want to smoke marijuana, that’s fine,’” Coronato said. He had further questions as to the legality: How will intoxication be determined? We can measure blood-alcohol levels. At what point is someone “high?” Can Joe be jailed for selling it out of his garage, because the state doesn’t want the competition?

Colorado raked in $219.7 million in marijuana tax money, Shemelya said. But that accounts for less than 1 percent of that state’s total budget.

And if for every dollar marijuana brings in, it costs $14 to deal with health and safety concerns, does it pay?

debt burden that is already among the worse in the nation.”

New Jersey has nearly three times as much public debt per resident as the national average, according to a study by George Mason University, which rated the state last among the 50 in fiscal health.

In a way, both men were preaching to a choir. The Ocean County Freeholders passed a resolution against the legalization of recreational marijuana, and no municipality in this mostly “red” county has publicly come out in favor of pot sales. Several have already passed bans ahead of the expected legalization, with others preparing ordinances for passage soon.

The presentation was hosted by the DART Prevention Coalition with the prosecutor’s office and county health department. The DART program started in 2009 with the goal of reducing alcohol-related deaths in young adults in Lakewood, Brick and Toms River. The coalition expanded three years later to include the goal of reducing substance abuse in that age group.

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Senior Center Celebrates Valentine’s Day

–Photo courtesy Twp. of Jackson Facebook JACKSON – The Senior Center recently celebrated Valentine’s Day with a day sweet memories. Our seniors enjoyed the selfie station, a chicken Francaise luncheon, and danced to live music performed by Shay &

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All About Autism: A Discussion And Support Group For Caregivers JACKSON – Our support group is now meeting on this new day and time! Join us at the Jackson Branch Library on March 14 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Please join us as we share information, exchange ideas, and support each other.

Together, we will explore ways in which autism affects our lives.

Please register for the meeting. For more information, contact Wendi at 732-9284400, ext. 4 or at wsmolowitz@theoceancountylibrary.org.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group JACKSON – Join the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Groups provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Our support group facilitators receive specialized training about Alzheimer’s disease

and group facilitation techniques, as well as ongoing support and evaluation.

There is no fee for attending support groups; however pre-registration is requested. Please call 973-586-4300 to pre-register.

For information on other support groups and programs available to individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease, call Alzheimer’s New Jersey 888-280-6055 or visit alznj.org.

All Saints Episcopal Church Services

LAKEWOOD – All Saints Episcopal Church, 213 Madison Ave., holds Sunday and mid-week services.

On Sundays, Holy Eucharist (Rite I) is held at 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II) is held at 10:30 a.m. The Santa Eucaristia is

held at 12:30 p.m.

Mid-Week Services include Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing every Tuesdays at noon. Santa Eucaristia de Sanidad - Miércoles is held at 7 p.m.

For more information, call 732-367-0933.

Call Center Created To Handle VA Billing Issues NEW JERSEY – A Community Care Call Center has been set up for veterans experiencing adverse credit reporting or debt collection resulting from inappropriately billed Choice Program claims.

Veterans experiencing these problems can call 877-881-7618 for assistance.

T he VA ack nowledges that delayed payments and inappropriately billed cl a i m s a r e u n a c c e p t a bl e , a n d h a s caused much st ress to veterans and providers alike.

The new call center is the first step in addressing these issues. Read more at va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2764.

Members: Adults $40 12 & Under $20 Non-Members: Adults $50 12 & Under $25 Seating is limited. As with last year, we can only accept reservations made in advance. You must RSVP no later than March 9, 2018.

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Ocean County Library Home Borrowers Service OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location.

After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to a participant’s home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

Must submit a completed Home Borrow-

ers Service Customer Application.

Must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that you cannot physically visit the library.

Must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials.

Must return all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer.

Last year, the Home Borrower Volunteers delivered more than 19,000 library items to the Ocean County Home Borrower customers.

To volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Home Borrowers Services at 732-349-6200, ext. 5530. A background check, paid for by the library, is required.

Jackson Library Knitting Group Seeks Yarn Donations

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch Library’s knitting group, Knit-Chat-Chain, is seeking donations of yarn.

The knitters and crocheters of this active group create sweaters, hats, scarves and blankets to donate to charity. The projects are delivered to organizations such as Your Grandmother’s Cupboard, Ocean Medical Center in Brick and Monmouth Medical Center’s Southern Campus.

Please take this opportunity to clean out your closets and donate unused and leftover skeins to the Knit-Chat-Chain group at the Jackson Branch Library, located at 2 Jackson Drive.

You can bring your yarn donations to the Circulation Desk during library hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Clothes Dryer Fire Safety

JACKSON – The Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety reminds you that, while most home appliances are used without incident, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually, causing an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage.

A lack of maintenance, buildup of lint, placing inappropriate items in the dryer and inadequate venting are frequently cited as contributing factors.

Did you know that a full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one half gallon of water? As the clothes dry, lint forms and builds up, reducing airflow in the dryer’s vent, potentially causing the dryer to work improperly or overheat.

Clothes dryer “Do’s”: • Do clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying EACH load of clothes.

• Do clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically.

• Do have a certified service technician clean and inspect the dryer and venting system regularly.

Do replace plastic/vinyl exhaust hoses with rigid/flexible metal venting, which provides maximum airflow.

Do keep the area around the dryer clean and free from clutter.

Always use the appropriate electrical outlet for dryers and all major appliances.

Clothes dryer “Don’t’s”: Don’t place clothing or fabric stained with a flammable substance, such as alcohol, cooking oils, gasoline, spot removers or motor oil, in the dryer. Flammable substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Instead, dry the materials outdoors.

Don’t leave a dryer operating if you are not home.

Don’t forget to read the manufacturer warnings in the user manual and on the inside of the dryer door Don’t dry any item containing foam, rubber or plastic, such as bathroom and non-slip rugs and athletic shoes.

Don’t dry items containing glass fiber materials, such as a blouse or sweater with glass buttons or decorations.

Don’t overload the dryer with wet clothes Finally, having working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home dramatically increases your chances of survival. Smoke alarm batteries need to be tested every month and changed with new ones at least once a year. Also, replace smoke alarm every ten years, or as the manufacturer guidelines recommend.

Contact Fire Official Frank McDonnell to receive your free Smoke Detector at 732-928-1666 ext. 14 or fmcdonnell@jacksonfiredist3.org.

Knit-Chat-Chain Volunteers

JACKSON – Are you tired of knitting and crocheting alone? Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? Join our fun group of hook and needle experts at the Jackson Branch Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on March 5.

If you are new to the craft we will teach you new skills. Come make new

friends, have a few laughs, brush up on an old skill or learn a new one. Bring you r U FO s ( Un Fi n i s h e d O bje c t s).

Ever ybody is welcome. Patter ns are available.

We have recently donated to Your Grandmother’s Cupboard, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, and MMSC.

Women’s Club At Westlake Offers Scholarships To Jackson Women

JACKSON – Since 2003, the Women’s Club at Westlake has sponsored a Women’s Scholarship Program that offers f inancial assistance to female residents of Jackson, NJ. To date, it has proudly awarded over $60,000 in scholarships to over 55 Jackson women.

Once again, the Club is offering scholarships to qualif ied female Jackson residents who have been accepted into a post high school educational or training program and who meet any one of the following categories: • Currently completing high school.

• Currently working and planning to enroll in a program to enhance skills, make a career change, or desiring further education.

• Not working but desiring job training skills or retraining.

• Registered in either public school or vocational school in a continuing education program.

If you meet one of these requirements and are interested in applying, applications are available online at westlakeclubs. com/womens-club/womens-club-events.

Applications are also available through the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, Guidance Offices of Jackson Liberty and Memorial High Schools, Ocean County Vocational Tech., and Financial Aid Offices at Ocean County College and Georgian Court University.

The deadline for submission is May 1, 2018.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The ARC, Ocean County Chapter, advocates for and provides support and empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The efforts help to ensure they are accepted and valued as citizens

of our community.

The ARC does this through vocational, recreational, family support, residential, transportation and primary medical care programs. To learn more about ARC of Ocean County, call 732-363-3335 ext. 115.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

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

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

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

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

Weird Hidden Causes For Heart Attacks

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The beating sound of your heart is caused by the valves, they open and close routinely, and in a specific rhythm. Google is developing algorithms that can predict heart attack by looking in your eye! This, according to research published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

Most heart attacks happen on a Monday.

Not to be scrooge, but December 25th, Christmas Day is the most common day of the year for heart attacks.

In an average day, your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood around. Compare that to a 6-person hot tub which holds about 450 gallons of water. The fairy wasp has the tiniest heart on record, whereas blue whales have the largest one, about 5 feet long.

I received two questions today. The first came from Tom who lives in Oklahoma, and he asked me if antibiotics could impact his heart. Since antibiotics are drug muggers of almost all vitamins and minerals, the answer is “Yes!” You need nutrients to keep your heart beating properly, because they catalyze the electric system.

Tom took Clarithromycin, as part of triple therapy for his ulcer. Clarithromycin is a popular anti-bacterial sold worldwide. The United States FDA has known about heart problems with this drug, and has been warning doctors not to prescribe it to folks with known heart disease for approximately 12 years. More data was released today that confirms that people who took the antibiotic years ago (for even two weeks) might have a higher risk of dying from heart disease

years later. It doesn’t matter what condition you take the drug for, whether it’s for ulcers, sinus infections or wounds, it can still impact the cardiovascular system and FYI, it’s not alone. Many antibiotics impact your heart.

So if your doctor prescribes the medication Clarithromycin (brand is Biaxin) and you already have heart disease or hypertension, I’d remind doc of your condition in light of the recent studies. Don’t trust them to know everything. If you’ve had a heart attack or have heart failure, it’s not out of line to ask for a different antibiotic. This reminder (about your medical history) becomes particularly important if you go to a walk-in clinic instead of your regular physician.

My second question came from Brad in Florida regarding his pacemaker. He asked if it can be hacked. Yes, theoretically! Never say never.

Unscrupulous creeps could hack a pacemaker and reprogram it causing it to do erratic pulsing, deliver potentially fatal shocks or stop altogether by draining the battery.

In order to do this, a hacker would need to know the brand name of your implanted device and its radio frequency. Then, we need an unethical person to reprogram that specific proprietary device and he’d have to get in close range to tinker with the software.

Sounds like a movie plot! So breathe easy because the odds are low that anyone would hack your pacemaker. Adverse events are more likely to occur with some MP3 headphones, metal detectors, certain cellphones or MRI diagnostic scanners. But for sure, don’t worry about hackers!

(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.

Food Pantry Needs Help JACKSON – The Jackson Food Pantry is in desperate need of supplies and the Jackson Chamber of Commerce said residents can help by donating a special gift for those in need of a gift card for a local food store. Any amount is appreciated.

Chamber members have donated gift cards from Walmart, Target, Glory’s Market, Shop Rite, Stop n Shop, etc.

The chamber then gave the gift cards to the Jackson Food Pantry where they were able to give the cards to families in need.

These gift cards provided the special

ability for families to choose their own holiday menus, choose special treats for their children that they would not ordinarily be able to purchase, a chance to simply shop for something special.

Cards can be dropped off at these Jackson locations: Investor’s Bank, 130 North County Line Road.

Lakeland Bank, 2110 W. County Line Road.

OceanFirst Bank, 10 Leesville Road.

Shore Community Bank, 1130 East Veterans Highway.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

May Be Time To Learn A New Skill

Dear Joel: I am a man in my mid-50s.

About 18 months ago, I had little choice but to take a buyout package from the company I had worked with for nearly 30 years. It was a smart decision because the company moved to another state one year later. I thought that because of my excellent selling abilities I would easily fi nd another job while collecting unemployment benefits. I have sent out countless resumes and have had a few (very) interviews but no offers. Do you have any thoughts?-Dennis in Berkeley Answer: Dennis, as I am sure you are well aware, you are in a boat that is absolutely full! You probably are frightened and not able to retire yet. My suggestions are as follows: Keep on doing exactly what you are doing. Going on interviews is a learning experience and will keep you from becoming idle.

While you are doing that I would start

learning a new skill. If sales jobs are hard to come by then look for an area in which you may have no experience but are willing to try. I would look to job areas that are hiring. You may have to have some extensive new training .May I suggest that you call the Ocean County Vocational Technical School.

OCVTS has helped thousands of people learn new skills. You can study everything from the Culinary Arts, Nursing, HVAC and so much more. You can reach the school by visiting their website at OCVTS.org or calling 732-473-3100.

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Residents Encouraged To Report Potholes

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Some people call it winter.

Many drivers call it pothole season.

It’s science lear ned in elementar y school: when something freezes, it expands. When it heats, it contracts. With all the snow and rain this winter, the absorbed water and the pavement itself expands, and then contracts. The weight of vehicles driving over the pavement all days leads to cracks in the road, which over time, become those chasms drivers

curse.

Jackson Township is pocked with potholes after this brutal winter season.

Public works does keep up with the location and fillings, but the mayor’s office is asking residents to report them as well.

Residents can call the township at 732928-1200, ext. 1250 to report a pothole on township roads.

To report a pothole on county roads, call the Ocean County Road Department at 732-929-2133.

Hospice Volunteers Needed

OCEAN COUNTY– Is it time for you to give back or pay forward the blessings you have received? Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers interested in taking a special journey. Hospice is about living your life with quality and dignity. You would be joining a team of professionals who, with your help, can make this happen. You can sit with a patient, read to them, or give respite to an over-exhausted caregiver. We also

have office work available that can make you feel like part of the team. There are training classes provided before you get started. By joining this team you will surely be making a difference. For more information, please call Kathleen O’Connell at 732-608-3965 or email kathleen.oconnell@cchnet.net. Visit the website to learn more at cchnet.net. One thing is for sure – you will get back so much more than you give.

18th Annual Jackson PBA Golf Outing

JACKSON – It’s that time of year again! The 18th Annual Jackson PBA Golf Outing returns on Monday, June 25 at Pine Barrens Golf Course. The cost is $160 per golfer and $640 per foursome. If you want to be a shirt, dinner, lunch, hole, or prize sponsor, or to register for this event, email Jeff Henba at jehnba@jacksontwpnj.net or Chris Kelly at cak215@aol.com.

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Ocean County Library Offers New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival TOMS RIVER - The New Jersey Theatre Alliance presents nine productions across 18 library branches throughout the Ocean County Library system during the month of March.

These events are part of the Alliance’s Stages Festival the state’s largest annual theatre festival that provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages.

The following productions are available to the public free of charge, but registration is required: • “A Cinderella Tale…Happily Ever After” presented by the Push Cart Players: March 3, 10:30 a.m. at the Little Egg Harbor Branch; March 10, 2 p.m. at the Lacey Branch; March 15, 3:30 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Beach Branch; and March 23, 12 p.m. at the Jackson Branch.

• “Miss Nelson is Missing!” presented by the Centenary Stage Company: March 5, 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Branch; March 9, 1:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Branch; March 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Toms River Branch; and March 31, 2 p.m. at the Barnegat Branch.

• “School House Rock Live!” presented by the Centenary Stage Company: March 10, 2 p.m. at

the Point Pleasant Borough Branch and March 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Brick Branch.

• “Velveteen Rabbit” presented by the Push Cart Players: March 16, 10:30 a.m. at the Plumsted Branch.

• “At Ninety-Three” presented by Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre: March 19, 6 p.m. at the Tuckerton Branch.

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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)

For Rent 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.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash Paid For Records 33/45 Stereos, Insruments - Any amount. Call Eddie 732-829-5908 or Brian 732804-8115. 35 years buying!

(10) Art and Records, 45’s, LP’s for sale - Fair prices. Many Dollar Records. Art at below fair market.

Call Mario 732-657-5630.

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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) Sofa Broyhill Tan Sofa with Matching Recliner/Rocker - Oversized dual reclining sofa Lazy Boy burgundy. Call 732-414-1001. Best offer. (12) 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 Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (14)

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) Gardener - Gardeners wanted for garden maintenance, planting and development. Experience preferred, training available. Own transportation.

Subcontractor opportunity. Michael 732-350-5144, leave message. (12) 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 3-11/117. 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)

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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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We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more.

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

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) 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) 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) 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.

(14) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (13) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

(11) 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.

Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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

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

Insured. NJ LIC #13VH07304600.

Call Ric 908-330-6146.

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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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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(13) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 848-299-7412. Free estimates. NJ reg #13VH08709600.

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

732-506-9272. 1201 Rt. 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753.

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Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

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39 “Wheel of Fortune” purchase 40 Deep sleep 41 Newspapers and such 43 “I agree” 44 Language of ancient Carthage 45 Word before Kat or Glue 47 Place to chow down 48 Rumormonger’s output 51 Grain bristle 52 Price-per-barrel org.

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Girls On The Run Of Central NJ Registrations Now Open NEW JERSEY – Girls on the Run of Central NJ, 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, is so happy to bring another amazing season to your local community.

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.

A recent independent study conducted by Maureen R. Weiss, Ph.D., a leading expert on youth development, provides compelling evidence that

“Soup’s On” Seminar On Heart Health

JACKSON – The Orchards at Bartley is partnering with Bayada Home Health Care to host an educational seminar on March 28 at 1 p.m., at 100 N. County Line Road in Jackson. Come join us for some delicious heart healthy soups, as we discuss how to become more heart healthy!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the country every year. Come join us for a discussion on heart disease to learn what you can eat to increase or decrease your risk of heart disease, how getting to a healthy weight helps to lower high blood pressure and manage diabetes, and which activities or exercises can benefit your health the most.

Seating is limited, so anyone interested in at tending the “Soup’s On” educational seminar, kindly RSVP to Lindsay Constantino at 732-415-6049,

by March 21.

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

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

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

Girls on the Run is highly effective at driving transformative and lasting change in the lives of young girls.

In 2017, the National Afterschool Association (NAA) selected Girls on the Run as one of the most influential programs in health and wellness.

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 registration is now open. Visit gotrcnj.org to sign up.

For more information contact Donna at 908285-9202 or donna.york@GirlsontheRun.org, or Lynn at 732-406-0179 or Lynn.Sherman@ GirlsontheRun.org.

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LADACIN Network To Hold 37th Annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance

NEPTUNE – LADACIN Network will hold its 37th Annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune.

The Rosebud Gala is the Agency’s premier

annual fundraising event featuring dinner and dancing, an awards ceremony, a gift auction, raffles and a floral centerpiece contest.

This year Suburban Transit/Coach USA will be honored as the Rosebud Gala Cor-

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porate Honoree. The Asbury Park-Wall Elks #128 and Monmouth-Ocean Development Council will be recognized as Humanitarian Honorees. The Brick Township High School Interact Club will receive the Young Leaders Award.

Co-chairing the event are LADACIN Network Board President, Victor Sbailo, Barnegat, and Margaret Winkelman, Howell. Carl Craft, host of 95.9 WRAT’s “Morning RAT Race”, will serve as Master of Ceremonies, and music will be provided

by Jack Goodman’s Allstar Band.

Each year, florists from Monmouth and Ocean Counties are invited to showcase their talents by participating in the floral centerpiece contest. Gala attendees choose the winners. The fi rst prize winner will be awarded a $2,500 radio advertising package generously donated by Beasley Media Group.

Leading the event’s underwriting efforts are LADACIN Network’s Annual Corporate Sponsors. CWR Wholesale Distributors, Inc. is a Premier Benefactor and Turning Point Restaurants is an Elite Benefactor. Benefactors are Beasley Media Group – 95.9 WRAT & 100.1 WJRZ and New Jersey Natural Gas. Diamond Guardian Sponsors include LENNAR, T. F. Produce, The County Woman (Monmouth, Ocean, and Atlantic), and Willis Towers Watson. Gold Sponsors are Hospital for Special Surgery, OceanFirst Bank and OceanFirst Foundation, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Suburban Transit/Coach USA, TD Bank and World Insurance Associates LLC. LADACIN Network provides a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays, including child care and pre-school, early intervention, school programs, adult day programs, vocational training, supported employment, residential options, and respite programs. Today LADACIN serves over 3,500 individuals and families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

For information about the 37th Annual Rosebud Gala, contact Cathy Claps, Coordinator of Development and Community Relations, at 732-493-5900, ext. 263 or visit ladacin.org.

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

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of march 3 - march 9

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): During the week ahead you may realize who has truly been your friend during the past few weeks.

Just because someone only sits on the sidelines does not mean they are not trustworthy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may want more than you get this week. Don’t be disappointed if a budding relationship doesn’t fulfill your wildest dreams. Be happy if you have made a new friend.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will not be at a loss for words in the week to come.

You may be more imaginative than usual and find it easy to voice your inner musings.

Intuition may win out over logic.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will intuitively do the right thing when meeting with friends or business associates this week.

Sympathy and kindness are good tools to use to help people understand different perspectives.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead you may be inspired by a partner or longtime companion to achieve material success. It is possible that you become fascinated by the things that other people own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those in close connection probably have your best interests at heart. Fleeting doubts are only natural but don’t let these minor worries undermine a solid relationship in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Restrain yourself. A romantic relationship might be based on the thrill of the chase. Your ardor might not be matched if you attempt to put the moves on the latest heartthrob this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Compromise becomes you. You know how to honey coat your words so that even your most uncharitable adversary will be convinced by your sincerity. Avoid impulsive spending this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fight against frittering away your financial security. Put small economies into place during the week ahead to achieve stability. Friends may tempt you to excessive spending.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take time to brew an idea the old-fashioned way.

Although you want a goal achieved as quickly making as a cup of instant coffee you may need extra thinking time this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hook up with those who meet your high standards.

Career, school work, job, or business can make heavy demands, but can also provide bountiful rewards as the week unfolds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Enjoy nourishment, not nonsense. You won’t build muscle on a steady diet of candy. Useful ideas are created this week through stimulating conversation and a diet of empowering information.

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Ocean Mental Health Services Helps The Homeless OCEAN COUNTY – Recently OceanMental Health Services was given the opportunity to talk a bit about it’s PAT H P rog ra m. Homelessness is a serious issue in the U.S. Depression, untreated mental illness, and post-traumatic stress disorder, are major causes of homelessness.

With PATH services, OceanMHS’s staff can reach out to people who are homeless and have a mental illness. They then help them to link to resources within

the community, mental health treatment and adequate housing. They teach people how to register for all of these services, so that even when their involvement with PATH services comes to an end, they have learned how to access the resources and programs they may need to prevent future homelessness and continue to improve their quality of life.

For more information about OceanMHS, or how to volunteer, call 732349-5550 or visit OceanMHS.org.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Pie Games: Global Ingredients Combine To Make A Perfect Wintertime Pizza

By Wolfgang Puck

Nowadays, pizza is more than just an Italian specialty. You’ll find people enjoying it wherever you travel around the world, from America to England to Japan to Qatar and beyond.

I’m happy to have played some part in spreading that popularity, since I first began giving pizzas a new contemporary California spin at the first location of Spago I opened in Hollywood back in early 1982. Before then, not many people could have imagined pizzas topped with such gourmet and internationally influenced ingredients as duck sausage, smoked salmon with caviar, chicken with Mexican jalapeno peppers, or even something as far removed from most pizza lovers’ thinking as Peking duck! But we decided from the beginning to be inventive and have as much fun making pizza as people have eating it. The results definitely caught on.

To me, pizza is a food to enjoy year round, whatever the occasion. And the wide range of topping ingredients available now makes it possible to adapt pizzas to any time of year and any occasion. The following recipe is a fine example of that approach.

It traces back to the early days of Spago, combining ingredients from Italy, Asia, France and Germany to make a hearty yet refined tasting dish I find perfect for wintertime.

Black Forest ham is a high-quality deli meat produced in the mountainous Black Forest region of southwestern Germany. I’ve always enjoyed its hearty yet refined, sweet and slightly spicy flavor, which results from curing, aging, cold-smoking and air-curing the meat over several weeks. Being prepared at cool temperatures, true Black Forest ham looks like a raw food rather than a cooked product, and it’s generally eaten like the similarly appearing Italian prosciutto, cut into thin, almost translucent slices. Those are the sort of slices you should start with for the pizza, either cut for you to order at a deli counter or purchased pre-sliced in a vacuum-sealed package at most well-stocked supermarkets.

To complement this featured ingredient, my pizza also includes silky, earthy slices of pan-grilled or sauteed slender Japanese or Asian-style eggplants, which have a milder flavor and fewer seeds than the larger globe varieties. Along with the mixture of Italian fontina and mozzarella cheeses I enjoy on just about all my pizzas, I also add some fresh, creamy goat cheese like French chevre or one of the excellent varieties now produced in America.

This eclectic combination of toppings adds up to a worldly pizza that feels at once both sophisticated and down-to-earth, refined and heartily comforting - a perfect casual main dish for you to warm up with when the weather outside feels cold and blustery.

BLACK FOR EST HAM AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA Makes 4 individual pizzas 1 batch Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), divided into 4 balls All-purpose flour or semolina, for dusting 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (250 mL) shredded fontina cheese 2 cups (500 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese, about

1/2 pound (250 g), or an equivalent weight in thinly sliced fresh mozzarella 2 small slender Japanese eggplants, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices, brushed with oil and grilled until tender, or sauteed in olive oil; or 1/2 pound large cultivated mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices and sauteed in olive oil until golden 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled fresh goat cheese 4 ounces (125 g) thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into thin julienne strips 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, 4 small sprigs reserved for garnish, remaining leaves chopped Set an oven rack at the highest level, place a pizza stone or baker’s tiles on the rack, and preheat to 500 F (260 C).

Roll or stretch each piece of pizza dough into a circle 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter.

One at a time, place a circle of dough on a wood peel (paddle) or rimless baking sheet lightly dusted with flour or semolina. Brush with oil and sprinkle with some pepper flakes to taste. Arrange a quarter each of the fontina and mozzarella on the dough, leaving a narrow rim. Arrange a quarter each of the eggplant, goat cheese and ham on top. Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Slide the pizza from the peel onto the baking stone.

Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rim is deep golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Using the peel, remove the pizza from the oven.

With a pizza wheel, mezzaluna, or large sharp knife, cut into slices, then transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with a basil sprig. Serve immediately, letting guests take individual slices.

Assemble, bake and serve the three remaining pizzas the same way.

WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry or fresh yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105 F to 115 F (40 C to 46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the warm water.

In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water, and process until the mixture forms a ball.

Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).

Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat four or five times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the top is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.

(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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