2018-03-03 - The Toms River Times

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–Photos by Kimberly Bosco Participants crowd the beach after conquering their plunge into the frigid waters.

By Kimberly Bosco SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Despite the g ray skies and rainy weather, thousands of people flocked to the Seaside Boardwalk on Saturday, Feb. 24 for the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Each year, the Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights challenges thousands of men and women from around the state to brave the cold.

“It’s a great way for everyone – individuals, teams, organizations and businesses – to get involved in suppor t i ng Spe cial Olympics New Jersey,” (Plunge - See Page 2)

Lakehurst Road Construction To Continue

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - A gas line replacement will mean that construction will continue in the area of Lakehurst Road until May, a spokesman said.

New Jersey Natural Gas is in the process of replacing an 8-inch main with a 12-inch main, spokesman Mike Kinney said. The gas line will run 9,500 feet from Route 37 –Photo by Chris Lundy to Highland Parkway.

Construction has caused intermittent closure of Lakehurst Road.

(Lakehurst - See Page 6)

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This Month In History: Toms River Takes Its First Steps

By J. Mark Mutter Last year marked the 250th anniversary of our founding when the Royal Assembly of the Province of New Jersey passed

an act on June 24, 1767 creating the “Town of Dover” (now known today as the Township of Toms River).

We were created out of the

southern half of Shrewsbury - from the Metedeconk River to Oyster Creek and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Burlington (History - See Page 5)

Fire District No. 1 Budget Shot Down

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - In the recent fire elections, one budget was voted down by residents and will have to be reviewed by the Township Council.

District 1 In Fire District No. 1, there were two people running for one seat.

Incumbent Raymond Latshaw won with 474 votes over Warren Chabot, who received 297 votes. There was 1 write-in vote.

There were three questions on the ballot. The first question was about the district’s budget. The rest were about appropriating the budget toward certain projects.

Question No. 1 was the district’s budget for the year. The amount to be raised by taxation would have been $5,497,530, an increase of $182,680 from last year’s $5,314,850. The budget went down 458 votes to 335.

The tax rate would have increased from 6.4 cents to 6.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.

The total budget would have been $9,032,603, an increase of $952,729 from last year’s $8,079,874. However, about $700,000 of this increase was actually unspent capital raised in 2017 that was being rolled over and would have had no effect on the taxes, said administrator Brian Kubiel.

Question No. 2 was whether the district could spend $450,000 on replacement fi re apparatus. This would have continued a replacement program where the district can make purchases when needed throughout the year, he said. This vote was approved 461 to 328.

Question No. 3 would have appropriated $55,040 for their portion of $86,000 for vehicles for the bureau of fire prevention. This vote passed (Budget - See Page 2)

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Plunge: Continued From Page 1 stated the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) website.

This year was special as it marked the 25th anniversary of the Plunge in the county, bringing in nearly 7,000 brave plungers and 15,000-20,000 attendees at the event, according to Jeremy Davis of the SONJ. The plunge is hosted by the SONJ foundation and the proceeds from sales benefit SONJ programs. This year, the event raised over $2 million, said Davis. This is even more than last year’s $1.9 million.

The plunge was presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Budget: Continued From Page 1 434 to 353.

However, with the overall budget being voted down, it will be up to the governing body to determine whether there will be cuts, Kubiel said.

Kubiel is a member of the Township Council, and will have to abstain from the decision. That leaves a possibility of a tie vote on the council, since the remaining members who can vote on the budget are three Republicans and three Democrats.

The mayor is not a tie-breaking vote, township attorney Kenneth Fitzsimmons said. No action could be taken unless a

New Jersey and sponsored by the New Jersey State PBA, according to SONJ. There were more than 6,400 plungers pre-registered this year and each of those individuals was required to raise a minimum of $100 to plunge.

This was only one of three Polar Bear Plunges held each year for SONJ. There are also polar plunge events held in Wildwood and Asbury Park, according to Davis.

The day began at 9 a.m. as registered plungers, friends, and family began to arrive. By 1 p.m., the time of the official plunge, the boardwalk was completely crowded.

Participants wore everything from bathing suits to wetsuits to crazy costumes and hats,

bringing an air of fun and originality to the event. Some wore just regular suits, and some were decked out in patriotic gear, Viking helmets, and even ninja turtle onesies.

The boardwalk was packed with people, grabbing a bite, having a drink, and lining the railings facing the beach to get a glimpse of the hundreds of people jumping into the frigid waters.

There were cheers and yells coming from every direction as onlookers watched the plungers dive into the waves. The beach was restricted access for plunge participants only, yet was still swarmed with thousands of people formed into a massive crowd awaiting their turns to take a dip.

Seaside Heights Police and security at

the event lined the shore signaling people to dive in, a few at a time. NJ State Police were also present with boats anchored right offshore and helicopters flying overhead.

Swimmers were only permitted to go a short distance into the water, according to Davis, to help control the amount of people in the ocean and keep everyone safe.

In addition to Seaside and State police, there were also members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, local fi re departments, and EMTs present at the event. The police and security presence was strong to help maintain order and safety among the tens of thousands of people walking the boardwalk and diving in the water.

“It’s quite an undertaking,” said Davis.

majority of council members agree on the new budget.

At the most recent Township Council meeting, Councilman George E. Wittmann, Jr. said that the council will “see what we can do to reduce that budget.”

District 1 appears to be spending more money than District 2, because District 1 is the lead pay agency for all of the town’s dispatchers, fi re training center, and the bureau of fire prevention, Kubiel said.

gan retained his spot with 471 votes. Craig Bierbaum joined him, with 435 votes.

The other incumbent, Robert J. Blank, Jr., lost his seat with 423 votes. Nicholas Infantolino received 419 votes.

There were four questions on the ballot, and they all passed.

Question No. 1 was the overall budget, and it passed narrowly, 457 votes to 404. This authorized the district to expend $3,570,693, with $3,070,008 being raised by taxes. It was actually a decrease from last year, when the amount to be raised in taxation was $3,228,221, and the total budget was $4,603,451.

The tax rate for 2018 will be 6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, down from 7 cents in 2017.

The other questions that set aside funds for

items fared better.

Question No. 2 authorized the district to buy a fire police vehicle in 2019, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. It passed 613-246.

Question No. 3 authorized the district to upgrade the Opti-Com system in 2019, in an amount not to exceed $155,786. It passed 648-205. This will be an upgrade to the radio system having to do with the devices mounted on emergency vehicles that can cause traffic lights to turn green when they are approaching an intersection.

Question No. 4 was similar to Question No. 3 in District 1. It allowed the district to contribute $30,960 to the total purchase of $86,000 for the Fire Prevention Bureau vehicles.

This passed 597-258.

District 2 In District 2, there were two seats available for three years each, administrator Darlene Gargano said. It was a closely contested race. Incumbent Brian J. Geoghe-

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History: Continued From Page 1 County line - some 441 square miles which today encompasses the northern half of Ocean County.

But that’s only the beginning part of the story. What happened afterwards? How was this huge 18th century town to be managed?

250 years ago this month - March 1768 - the story continues.

Clues From History History tells us that our first town meeting would have been in March. These were agricultural times and the practice throughout the New Jersey colony was for towns to meet annually in March, before the planting season, and organize the local government for the year.

Unfortunately, we do not have a record of that first annual meeting from 1768. In fact, we have no records at all from 1768 to 1783.

Why? When the British attacked Toms River at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1782 and stormed the Patriot blockhouse they were not content with just a military victory. They also set the village of Toms River on fire, and lost to history are all of those early records.

But beginning the next year, in 1783, records do exist - our township minutes - and they give us clues as to what that first meeting would have been like 250 years ago.

Who, What, When, Where When our first citizens met we do know from colonial practice - sometime in March.

The 1767 act creating our town also became effective on March 1, 1768.

Where they met we also know with some certainty. In those 18th century days, there were no town halls and the practice then was to meet at a leading citizen’s home or in “public houses” – taverns - where public business was routinely conducted in colonial America.

So, from practice and from that original act creating our town, we know the when and where of our story.

But, who were these people - our local founding fathers? And what were they doing?

On these questions, our town minutes tell us.

The Town Minutes In March 1783, in the “village of Toms River,” according to the handwritten minutes, the

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The first order of business was to elect the town clerk and David Woodmansee was chosen. The Woodmansee family was from the southern part of the new town - in the area of present day Lanoka Harbor. Also elected were the tax assessor, tax collector, constable, and overseers of the highways and the poor.

The 1785 annual meeting was held on the second Tuesday of March, according to the minutes, and that year’s officers were chosen.

The 1787 minutes have an exact date of the meeting - March 13 - and state that it was “agreed to raise assessments on the residents for the support of the poor this year by sum of fifty pounds.”

In 1788, it was agreed that money raised by the “Dog Tax” and money owed by Abraham Pratt would be “used to pay the debts of the town.” This meeting, held on March 11, 1788, for the first time in the minutes records a specific location - the “Home of George Cook, Toms River.” Cook was one of the early leading citizens of the day having served as town clerk from 1784 to 1796.

The last record from the 18th century - the 1799 Minutes - have an interesting entry: “Resolved that the Village of Toms River Bridge should now be known as Washington.” During this time, the area had several names including the bridge that provided the only thoroughfare up and down the coast. The 1799 reference was to George Washington who would die later that year.

The effort to change the village’s name never took hold.

The historic records - all contained in the “Dover Town Book” take us to the time of the Civil War. The last entry was from March 12, 1861 in which $600 for roads and $800 for schools was approved and Washington McKean, a local lawyer, was chosen as Judge of Elections. (Washington Street is named in his honor—not George Washington as is commonly believed.)

Our town was growing. The first federal census from 1790 recorded a population of 910; in 1860 it was 2,378. Our minutes of these early years reflect this growth - as more and more official action was recorded as having been taken and spending for the poor, schools, and roads increased.

A Nation of Pioneers As Theodore Roosevelt once said of the early Americans: “We are a nation of pioneers who mingled with others selected afresh from the Old World, pushed into the wilderness and laid the foundations of new commonwealths. They were men of hope and expectation, enterprise and energy.” That’s America’s story and that’s Toms River’s story, too.

And once again, until next time, let us say: happy birthday Toms River! 250 years young!

J. Mark Mutter served as the Municipal Clerk of Toms River and chaired the Township’s 250th anniversary committee.

SOURCES: The “Dover Town Book;” V. Zinkin, “Place Names of Ocean County, New Jersey;” J. Snyder, “The Story of New Jersey’s Civil Boundaries;” P. Miller, “Ocean County: Four Centuries In The Making;” T. Roosevelt: “National Duties.” The township minutes can be found on the township webpage at tomsrivertownship.com in both the original handwritten versions and in a typed version made available through a 2010 grant from the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

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Lakehurst: Continued From Page 1 Work began in November, and the intermittent road closures have been attributed to weather, he said. If it’s too

cold or there’s precipitation expected, the workers are sent elsewhere.

The project is expected to be completed in the first half of May, he said.

The purpose of the project is to “meet the growing demand” for gas in down-

town Toms River, he said. Although the downtown area is being rezoned to increase density, this project does not necessarily have to do with that. There is an immediate need for a widened pipe right now, and the widened pipe

will help out if the downtown redevelopment goes through.

“There’s always an inconvenience when there’s road closures,” he said.

“We work with the town to try to minimize that as best we can.”

Basketball Clinic Teaches Life Skills

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COU NTY – Seventy-f ive area children recently completed a sixweek “Motivate, Overcome, Visualize, Empower” (M.O.V.E.) community basketball clinic at Abundant Grace Church, Toms River. The church provided the venue; the county prosecutor’s office juvenile unit and PBA 171 sponsored the event.

This is the second year the OCPO has run the clinic. It’s open to children ages 10-14, and to date, 150 children have participated.

“The youth program while recreational, also integrates life skills lessons within the basketball drills and is designed to promote self-esteem, respect, and setting goals,” a release from the prosecutor’s office said. “A significant emphasis was placed on education, family and drug awareness throughout the program.”

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

MacArthur: “We must do more to make our communities safer”

TOMS RIVER - In response to the Parkland shooting and after meeti ng with local law enfor c e m e nt of f ic i a l s , a licensed certified social worker, a local advocate for Ever y town for Gun Safety, and a local NRA member, Cong ressma n Tom MacAr thur (R-3 rd ) p r op o s e d s ome i m me diate steps that can be taken by the federal gover n ment to make ou r communities safer.

“I am a strong supporter of the Second A mendment in Congress and I h ave r e c eive d s up p or t f rom t he N R A. I have been a recreational shooter for much of my adult life. Yet, I have advocated for more stringent gun safety measures, such as supporting more funding for backg rou nd checks and tight regulations on bump stocks. While not a popular opinion with some Second Amendment groups, I strongly believe that background checks are worthless unless they cover every gun pu r ch a se. We c a n a nd must do more,” said Congressman MacArthur.

MacArthur continued, “T h is week , I held a meeting with local law enforcement officials, a licensed certified social worker, a local advocate for Ever y town for Gun Safety, and a local NRA

member to discuss com- h a ve t h e i r ow n b a c k- We must consider federal dress mental health conmunity safety and the is- g rou nd check systems, g r a n t s t o f u n d a r m e d cer ns with st udents. It sue of gun violence. There on ways to bolster their secu r it y in schools, as is my mission to bring was no finger-pointing or effor ts, and make them we have in airports and people together to take name calling; instead we mor e u n ive r s a l a c ro s s malls across the nation. real steps to ensure our had a productive and open the board. I also believe Our schools are less se- c h i l d r e n a r e s a fe a n d feel more secure at conve r sat ion school.” about this Create a nat ionc r it ic a l t o p a l pi lo t p r og r a m ic. I w a l ke d to address mental away from health concerns in t h is me et i ng real time believing we “We must do more can effectuate to empower ou r real change teachers, mental that will make health professionou r com muals, and law enn i t i e s s a f e r. forcement officers, Doing nothing who spend more to stop gun vitime with our chilolence in our dren than anyone. com mu n it ies is irresponsi–Photo courtesy MacArthur’s office T h e y s e e t h i n g s ble. We must On Feb. 19, Congressman Tom MacArthur discussed safety in Stafford that others may not work together Township. The meeting was attended by Mayor John Spodofora, Police see and often have a nd a dva nc e Chief Tom Dellane, Capt. Herman Pharo, Licensed clinical social worker their hands tied by real solutions Meghan Corrigan, Charlene Hoverter - Barnegat resident who is Survivor end less red t ape. to protect our Engagement Lead and Fellow for Everytown for Gun Safety and a member We n e e d t o e m ch ild ren a nd of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and Randy Campoli powe r t hese pro fessionals, wh ich n e i g h b o r - who is a local business owner, NRA member, and hunter. can be done by hoods.”

Stronger, more uniform that background checks c u r e t h a n o u r b a n k s . launching a national pibackground checks a r e wo r t h l e s s , u n l e s s There’s something wrong lot of the On P.O.I.N.T. program, which is seeing “I do not believe the t h e y c ove r e ve r y g u n with that. shooter in this instance purchase.”

“A n y c o n v e r s a t i o n t remendous success i n should have been able to S e c u r e o u r s c h o o l s a b o u t s c h o ol s e c u r it y Stafford Township. This get a gun. Yet, he did, be- through additional per- shou ld i nclude h av i ng p r og r a m p a r t n e r s l aw cause the system failed. son nel a nd safe i n f r a- armed police officers – enforcement with social W hile I have voted for structure improvements not armed teachers – on workers to help provide more robust f unding “Congress must provide site, improving physical mental health services to for NICS – the federal more funding and train- secu r it y and hig h-tech individuals who need it. backg rou nd check sys- i ng r e sou r c e s t o lo ca l s u r ve i l l a n c e s y s t e m s , This program is working tem – there are clearly school d ist r ict s to en- and additional planning in our district and it will problems with it. I am hance physical security and training. We should work nationwide.” calling on Attorney Gen- in schools, through per- also empower teachers Get illegal guns off our e r a l Se s sion s t o i s s u e sonnel, training, and ad- wit h resou rces to help streets “We can’t have a conguidance to states, which ditional inf rast r uct ure. them recognize and ad-

versation about gun violence without mentioni ng t he at ro cit ie s t h at are occurring across our country on a daily basis with illegal weapons. We need to get illegal weapons off our streets with increased g un buyback programs and targeted, well-funded law enforceme nt ef for t s t o t a r ge t illegal weapons.”

St udy g u n v iole nce at federal level “While I have seen too ma ny wa stef u l st ud ies in government, we need more scientific research on gun violence and its cau ses. T h is is a wort hy i nve s t me nt by t he government, and can be done by several federal agencies. Any study must also consider the moral and spiritual decay in our society. Hollywood glorifies violence, the media ma kes it s per pet r ator s fa mou s, a nd t he v ideo ga me i ndu st r y c re at e s ever more realistic virtual games, where killing is a form of entertainment.

Sick and troubled people feed off of this. I am not suggesting that we outlaw media coverage, movies, or video games, but we need to confront the impact t hese t h i ngs have on children. I am willing to lead on, serve or support such a study, which should i nclude diverse perspectives.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER 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.

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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

Letters To The Editor attend our ceremonies.

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.

For more healthy lifestyle tips and to keep you motivated all year, visit heart. org/healthyforgood.

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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Toms River Chess Club 2018 Champion

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To attend field trips, you must be 4 years and older.

TOMS RIVER – After a five week tournament, from a field of thirty players, Jonathan Capalbo, of Point Pleasant, was crowned Toms River Chess Club 2018 Champion.

He won four games and drew one to cap-

ture the title. The club, active since 1964, meets on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Town Hall, 33 Washington Street.

For further information contact Stephen Shoshin at shoshin0407@yahoo.com.

County Clerk’s Office To Offer Gold Star Parent ID’s

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Clerk’s Office is now offering Gold Star Parent identification cards to military parents.

The identification card will honor the parents of military members who died while on active duty.

“Ocean County is proud of its veterans and we honor the memory of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Veterans Service Bureau. “The Gold Star Parents deserve our appreciation and recognition.

“The addition of the Gold Star Parent Identification Program is a small way to honor the loved ones of those who have lost their lives protecting our country,” he said.

The identification card was established earlier this year after former Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation creating it. The “Gold Star Parent” recognizes a parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who died while on active duty for the United States.

“The Gold Star Parent ID card opens up opportunities for a parent or guardian allowing them to access courtesies like discounts extended to military families,” said Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella.

An identification card can be issued to any Gold Star Parent who is a resident of the County.

“In addition to the veteran identification cards offered by the County Clerk, this program allows for family members of veterans to be recognized,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Clerk’s office. “The Board of Freeholders appreciates the efforts of the County Clerk as we all recognize our service men and women and their families.”

The Gold Star Parents identification card displays the words “Gold Star Parent,” bears the true name and branch of the armed forces in which the person who lost his or her life while on active duty served, and other identifying information as certified by the applicant.

Applicants need to show any or all of the following: Certification from an organization formed for the support of parents of members of the armed forces who lost their lives while on active duty for the United States, that the applicant is a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian The service member’s federal DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, which identifies the member of the armed forces who died while on active duty for the United States And/or documentation indicating the applicant’s relationship to the service member.

For more information regarding the program, visit the Office of the Ocean County Clerk at 118 Washington St., here, or call 732-929-2018.

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–Photo courtesy OCL Author Gayle Crist talks to an audience during her Feb. 15 program “Internet Dating After 50” at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. Crist wrote the book “How I Met My Second Husband Online At Age 50.”

TOMS RIVER – Author Gayle Crist provided tips concerning online dating on Feb. 15 during her program, “Internet Dating After 50.” Crist wrote the book “How I Met My Second Husband Online at Age 50.”

The writer told her audience that they needed to send out frequent e-mails to people they found compatible with their profile. “It’s a numbers game,” Crist said.

She noted that some online dating sites involve a fee. “Some are $30 a month so you should maximize your use of it and send out a lot of e-mails. Ninety percent of online dating is screening out the wrong ones so you can find the right ones. Send out at least 10 e-mails a week,” Crist said.

“This is a fast moving thing so if you don’t respond to someone in a day or two they assume there is no interest,” Crist added.

She stressed the need for a well worded, positive and honest profile for others to see.

“Sound upbeat. Be comfortable in your own skin and the things you enjoy in life.” Crist brought along her boyfriend to the program noting that she met him online three years ago.

Crist advised those using online dating services to carefully check a dating candidate’s profile and suggested that after two or three e-mails, that if they found them interesting, to initiate a phone call.

“Carefully look at their profile and see how

close they match your own profile. If you think you want to meet them, make contact (via phone) first,” Crist said. She advised that first meeting be at a coffee shop.

“This way you get to know them and you don’t have to spend a lot of time there,” Crist said.

Beyond the profile’s text, she also stressed three good photographs be used to enhance their personal profile.

She recommended a well done close-up shot, a full on shot and a photo showing yourself engaged in a hobby activity you enjoy. She also suggested some practice dating and to keep a printout of those they have been communicating with.

“Have the photos taken professionally and change them up a bit every so often. No selfies…ever. Make sure the photos stay current so when the person sees you they match what they expect,” Crist said.

Audience members asked Crist a variety of questions and shared their own online dating experiences at the close of the 90-minute program.

A similar program, “Dating in the Digital Age” will take place 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the branch located at 101 Washington St. This program will focus on learning all the basics of online dating on free dating sites and apps.

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District Selected For $200k In EPA Bus Rebates

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TOMS RIVER – For a second consecutive year, Toms River Regional Schools has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in rebates as part of the EPA’s Clean Diesel Rebate Program.

For the 2017-2018 school year, the district has been awarded up to $200,000 in rebate funding to replace 10 of its older buses with more fuel-efficient 2018 models.

Last year the district was one of only 82 organizations nationwide to receive rebate funding. The EPA is expected to post its 2017 selections on the Clean Diesel Rebate program website soon.

“To be selected a second consecutive year for EPA bus rebates is the result of both good fortune and our strong commitment to seeking the best ways to maximize our resources at no impact to taxpayers,” said Superintendent David Healy. “To be rewarded for doing the right thing – providing our students safe, clean transportation – with savings we can reinvest into the classroom is a remarkable opportunity, and we are sincerely grateful to the EPA for our selection.”

The mission of the Clean Diesel Rebate Program is to “encourage school bus fleet turnover so more children can ride buses with the cleanest emissions standards,” and to reduce harmful emissions. Last year Toms River Regional Schools was selected for $180k in rebates as part of the program, a process it finalized in September with the delivery of nine replacement buses.

The district’s Transportation Department has the largest board-owned bus fleet in New Jersey, with more than 160 school buses.

Its selection is in line with the district’s

numerous efforts in sustainability over the past several years. Members of the administrative team sit on Toms River Township’s Green Team, and TRRS has its own Green Team that is registered with Sustainable Jersey for Schools, a program that has supported environmental initiatives with $36k in grants in the past year. Gardens and/or greenhouses have been installed at most schools, and curriculum-based programs have targeted ways to reduce schools’ carbon footprint.

The process of applying for EPA funding through the Clean Diesel Rebate Program – fully supported by the Toms River School Board – began in 2016 with a tip from high school science teacher Christine Girtain, and has since involved the efforts of Grant Writer Mike Kenny, Transportation Director Margaret Donnelly, secretary Kathleen Buchan, shift foreman Steve Winkleman, the purchasing department, and several administrators.

“To be selected for EPA rebate funding two years straight is yet another feather in the cap for Toms River Regional Schools,” said School Board President Russell K. Corby. “Under budget constraints, our district has proactively sought and obtained funding to meet the needs of our students and, in this case, support a healthier Toms River community. Our school board is proud to support this initiative and grateful to accept funding that will have a significant impact.”

The Clean Diesel Rebate Program bus replacement process is scheduled to be completed by September 2018.

For more information about the EPA Clean Diesel Rebate program, contact grant writer Mike Kenny at mkenny@trschools.com.

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Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

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Like Us On FARMINGDALE – On Friday, February 9, Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. hosted its annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser in honor of the organizations 15th year anniversary.

This diamond studded event, set at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale, celebrated the 15 years that OHI has been in operation, serving the

uninsured and underserved populations of Monmouth and Ocean County.

The event included dinner, dancing, a silent auction and casino night. The proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit OHI patients and improve the quality of life in the community by bringing enhanced medical care services to children, adults, and seniors, regardless of their ability to pay.

Prom Dress Drive

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Library and donate a formal dress or tuxedo and give a student the opportunity to join their friends at a memorable Spring Dance.

Collecting new, clean, and gently used teen styled prom, party dresses, evening gowns and tuxedos. We especially need

larger size gowns. We are also accepting formal tuxedos, but not men’s suits.

Because of a generous donation from Dress Me Up: A Unique Boutique in Forked River, we will have limited tuxedo jackets and pants.

Donations will be accepted at all branches through April 12.

Department Of Parks TOMS RIVER – The Department of Parks, Buildings & Grounds is responsible for maintaining 18 township buildings, 13 parks and beach front. These responsibilities range from trash removal to major building systems/component replacement.

For all after hours emergencies, please email the Departments Director/Deputy

Director or in an extreme emergency, contact the Toms River Police Department at 732-349-0150.

For information pertaining to use or scheduling of park facilities, contact the Recreation Depar t ment at 732341-1000, ext. 8415 or e-mail kfalke@ tomsrivertownship.com.

Jessica N. Oleske Named To Dean’s List

TOMS RIVER – Jessica N. Oleske of Toms River has been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the fall 2017 semester. Oleske is majoring in Biological Sciences.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Department recently implemented a multiple clinic program which facilitated the distribution of K-I pills (Potassium Iodine), flu-shots, health screenings, and an Alcohol and Drug Awareness program.

The purpose of this program was to distribute information for various functions of the Ocean County Health Department.

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the OCHD held the program at Toms River North High School, where the newly appointed Health Commissioner for the State of New Jersey, Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A, was introduced.

“We were honored to have the new Commissioner join us to observe firsthand the effective distribution of services and the compelling programs offered to serve our residents, all under one roof as we introduced our residents showing up for their K-I pills to our other health department

resources,” said Public Health Coordinator for the County of Ocean Daniel E. Regenye, MHA. Also in attendance was Senator Singer, also Vice Chairman of the Board of Health. Singer welcomed the new Commissioner, noting that “the model of service presented by the Ocean County Health Department serves as an excellent example of how residents in need can best be served by the resources made available from governmental public health.”

The OCHD continues to provide services such as immunization clinics, driving while impaired demonstrations and available prescription dropoff, among many others. The department also heavily focuses on educating the public on health issues, especially drug and alcohol prevention.

Brian E. Rumpf, Director of Administration and Program Development for the Ocean County Health Department also noted that similar programs will be announced for the public to attend as the year progresses.

The Shore Ladies Golf League Celebrates 40 Years

TOMS RIVER – The Shore Ladies Golf League announced their 40th Anniversary this year! The league was inaugurated and established on April 11, 1978.

New golfers to the league are always welcome.

The league plays Tuesday mornings at Bey Lea Golf Course in Toms River. The league gives women in our area an opportunity to play golf and to enjoy friendly competitions and lunch.

New members must be experienced golfers with an established handicap of 36, equal to a USGA Index of 35.5 or less, on a regulation golf course, with handicap not being older than one

year. Applications for new members will be subject to the approval of the Executive Board.

The League plays in the months of April through early October. Each week a fun and different tournament game is played in an atmosphere of enjoyable competition.

So come join us and meet fun, friendly golfers and celebrate the game of golf in our 40th year!

To join our league, please contact Rochette Sadowski at rochettesadowski@hotmail.com, visit our website shoreladiesgolf.weebly.com or our Facebook page, Shore Ladies at Bey Lea Golf.

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Toms River Students To Showcase Their Artwork At The Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER –Amazing works of art created by students from across the Toms River Regional School District will be displayed during the month of March at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. The Toms River Regional School System, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, will hold a free reception at 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 5. Join us to browse the artwork, enjoy live music from the Intermediate South Orchestra, and meet the artists and their teachers. Teen volunteers will be on hand to greet and assist visitors.

All 18 schools in the district will provide artwork to be displayed in areas of the

library. Thousands of students, parents, teachers and library patrons will review the two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art created by talented students.

Youth Art Month started nationwide about 50 years ago in order to share student art with the public. The Ocean County Library is an ideal forum for this exhibit and has shown the student work during Youth Art Month for the past decade.

Registration is not required. Free parking is available in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage behind the library after 5 p.m. and on weekends and all levels, anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

Register Pets

TOMS RIVER – Toms River residents can register their pet at Toms River Board of Health, located in Town Hall, 33 Washington St. Since 1991, Toms River Township has

required all cats and dogs be licensed like many other municipalities. Cats and dogs require a current rabies shot to be licensed.

For further information, call the Toms River Board of Health at 732-341-1000, ext. 8400.

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OC Mental Health Association Meetings OCEAN COUNTY – The Mental Health Association in Ocean County has these groups: Double Trouble Groups. Peer run support groups for those who are diagnosed with mental illness and addiction are offered to Ocean County residents, 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays at Journey to Wellness Center, 25 South Shore Drive in Toms River. No cost. For more information, call 732-914-1546 or Facebook/Mental Health Association in Ocean County.

Wellness Groups. The Mental Health Association – Ocean County offers several open, peer run groups: 4:15 p.m. on Tues-

days and 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Topics include coping strategies and more. At 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays, there is an open discussion men’s group. A Spirituality Group meets Mondays at 7 p.m. All meeting are at Journey to Wellness, 25 South Shore Drive, Toms River. Call 732-914-1546 or Facebook/Mental Health Association Ocean County.

Addictions Groups. Ocean County residents may attend open groups: 6 p.m. on Mondays, 4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 5:30 on Thursdays at Journey to Wellness Center, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River. Call 732-914-1546 or Facebook/Mental Health Association Ocean County.

Welcome To “Your Grandmother’s Cupboard” OCEAN COUNTY – Your Grandmother’s Cupboard is a non-profit organization established by people who recognize the needs of the homeless and working poor in our communities.

The Cupboard was established to provide some of these basic needs through local donations.

Many people living in poverty often do not have access to transportation to visit thrift shops and pantries. This program is unique because we bring clothing, shoes, blankets, and personal care items to where they are needed most. For those living in poverty, simply having some-

thing to eat and a safe place to sleep are the top priorities in life. There is little money left for other necessities like clothes and shoes, diapers, soap, shampoo, toothpaste and other personal care items.

Although food kitchens and homeless shelters are doing all they can to feed and house those living in poverty, there are so many “non-basic necessities” they simply can’t provide. Your Grandmother’s Cupboard was started as a means of filling those needs. For more information visit ygcnj.org.

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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.

Safe Harbor Outreach Wants To Help BEACHWOOD – The Safe Harbor Outreach Center is located at 600 Atlantic City Blvd. (Route 9). Along with a food pantry, it hosts several support and recovery groups. These groups include help for the separated and divorced (Divorce Care), for those grieving a death (Grief Share) and for people struggling with all types of addictions and compulsions (Checkpoint).

Narcotics Anonymous is a welcome addition at the center, and meets at the center three afternoons a week. Being a ministry of Shore Vineyard Church in Beachwood, the center is run solely on donations.

Therefore all services are provided free of charge.

For more information on any of these services, stop by or call 732-244-3888.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Expand your patient base by advertising in Micromedia Publications’ 7 weekly newspapers. Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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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.

I wish you good luck.

Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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

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

BBBSOC Annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake Event

TOMS RIVER – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County (BBBSOC) to hold Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event Sunday, March 11 at Playdrome Lanes, in Toms River starting at 10:30 a.m.

Each bowler is asked to pledge a minimum $50 donation that they may personally donate or collect from family members, friends, co-workers and/or their employers. Money raised from this event will be used to support BBBSOC’s one to one youth mentoring programs.

Whether you’re a non-bowler or someone who gets a strike every game, you will have a great time while making a big difference for the children in your Ocean County community.

Everyone will enjoy pizza and beverages, and

bowl two games with their family and friends or other BBBSOC supporters. There will also be lots of great door prizes. Remember it’s all about kids, a good cause, and a great time.

“About 100 bowlers participate in this event each year, everyone is welcome - individuals, families, senior citizens, and students. This is a great family friendly event or team building event for your office or business. So come out and bowl,” said Acting Executive Director Ida Cahill.

Raise your $50 donation on CrowdRise at crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/bowl-for-kidssake-3-11-2018 or call 732-505-3400 for more information.

Sponsors include Playdrome Lanes and WOBM FM/AM.

“FUNdamentals” Of Fun

TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a FUNdamentals of Fun class. Learn the basics of classic games and sports inside.

This class will be held Tuesday March 20 at 10 to 10:45 p.m. in the Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood. Children ages 3-5 years welcome. The Fee is $5. Note program # 433021-1F when registering.

To register, send a check made payable to

the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call toll free 1-877-OCPARKS or visit our website at oceancountyparks.org. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury of your body which arising out of or in the course of your was injured and the Christopher R. Shea Esq. employment, you are entitled to certain per manent residubenefits under the law. This is more als of your treatment specifically set forth in the New Jersey and injury. This proWorkers’ Compensation Act. cess progresses after Primarily, should your injury require your physician has medical attention, the Workers’ Com- returned you to gainpensation carrier for your employer is to ful employment. In provide this to you. The insurance car- the event that you are deemed medically rier pays for reasonable and necessary unable to return to work, you may be medical care until you reach a medical entitled to total disability benefits. plateau. In turn, however, the insurance The questions often arises, “What carrier does have the right to direct happens if I am injured during the your medical care. In other words, the course of my duties as a volunteer for a insurance carrier has the opportunity to municipality?” It has been determined choose the physicians with whom you that volunteer firefighters, first aid or treat, as well as the facilities where any rescue squad workers, ambulance drivtreatment or therapy is administered. ers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, In the event that your injury is such board of education members and auxthat you are medically unable to work iliary or special reserve police officers for more than seven (7) days, the New are provided for within the Workers’ Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act Compensation Act in New Jersey. provides that the insurance company Although, as a volunteer as listed is to pay temporary disability benefits. above one would not have been compenThis entitles you to seventy percent sated for the acts performed within the (70%) of your wages, up to the statuto- scope of that position, if injured while ry maximum for the year in which you performing those duties, and medically sustained the injury. These payments unable to work, you would be entitled to continue until the authorized physician compensation at the maximum rate for permits you to return to work or until the year of that injury. Furthermore, the you reach a medical plateau, whichever injured volunteer is entitled to reasonis sooner. able and necessary medical treatment Should permanent effects of your in- as if an employee. In the event that the jury remain after achieving a medical volunteer suffers permanent residuals plateau, you may be entitled to benefits from the injury in question, the volunto compensate for those permanent teer would also have the right to seek effects. This is based on a statutory payment for those residuals, the same value determined according to the part as if a paid employee.

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22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out Returns

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – You are invited to join The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education for a night of great food and treats at the 22nd Annual International Chef’s Night Out! Join tons of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors on the evening of March 12 from 6-9 p.m. to sample sweet and savory treats as well as fine wines and tasty beverages!

Tickets cost $60 in advance and $75 at the

door. This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Foundation and all proceeds will benefit the Foundation and its students.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes as well.

To buy tickets visit ocvtsfoundation.org.

For more information call Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100 ext. 3157. This event will be held at the Toms River Athletic Arena, Old Freehold Road.

Come out for an evening of great food, drinks and fun!

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Congratulations to our 2017 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award Winners!

It is with great pride that we recognize the achievements of our dedicated REALTORS®

Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom Realtor Associate - Silver Toms River Executive

Isaac “Yitzi” Nussbaum

Tina Orth

Realtor Associate - Platinum Toms River Executive

Realtor Associate - Gold Toms River Executive

Noreen Lynch Realtor Associate - Silver Whiting Office

Nancy Linda Sangiovanni Realtor Associate - Silver Berkeley Office

Jeanette Schlapfer Broker Salesperson - Silver Toms River West Office

Alice White Realtor Associate - Silver Manchester Office

Sharon Asay Realtor Associate - Bronze Berkeley Office

Christine Bianchi Realtor Associate - Bronze Manchester Office

Peter L. Benninger Broker Salesperson - Bronze Point Pleasant Beach Office

Jeanette Calao Realtor Associate - Bronze Toms River West Office

Thomas Channing Realtor Associate - Bronze Whiting Office

James A. Colao Broker Salesperson - Bronze Brick Office

Robert Cox Realtor Associate - Bronze Toms River Executive

Bernard “Bernie” Czech Broker Salesperson - Bronze Manchester Office

Kenneth Freeman Broker Salesperson - Bronze Whiting Office

Peter Fressola Broker Salesperson - Bronze Brick Office

Lois Gordon Realtor Associate - Bronze Manchester Office

Dominick Lomanto Realtor Associate - Bronze Manchester Office

Marilyn J. Mecchia Realtor Associate - Bronze Berkeley Office

Nina R. Mendelson Realtor Associate - Bronze Toms River West Office

Barry E. Nifoussi Broker Salesperson - Bronze Toms River West Office

Kathleen C. Ryan Realtor Associate - Bronze Brick Office

George Shenewolf Broker Salesperson - Bronze Toms River Executive

Elizabeth “Betty” Sheridan Realtor Associate - Bronze Berkeley Office

Donna Sierchio Realtor Associate - Bronze Manchester Office

Susan Snyder Realtor Associate - Bronze Whiting Office

Deborah Summa Realtor Associate - Bronze Berkeley Office

Donna Walesiewicz Broker Salesperson - Bronze Toms River Executive

Arnold Wentworth Realtor Associate - Bronze Whiting Office

Lori Woytanowski Realtor Associate - Bronze Whiting Office

Dawn Marie White Realtor Associate - Bronze Whiting Office

Janis Wyatt Realtor Associate - Bronze Manchester Office

Debra “Debbie” Yates Realtor Associate - Bronze Berkeley Office

Joseph M. Zavatsky Broker Salesperson - Bronze Toms River West Office

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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.

Lic #13VH05930800. 732678-7584, Tony.

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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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Indoor Flea Market

TOMS RIVER – Join us for the Indoor Flea Market on Saturday March 10, 2018 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at St Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1344 White Oak Bottom Rd. in Toms River.

There will be many and varied vendors, hot eth nic foods, and a 50/50

raff le. This event will be Handicapped accessible and have f ree ad mission and parking. Parking is located two streets north of Church Rd. between New Ha mp sh i r e a nd Old Fr e ehold Roads.

Vendors call 732-323-0168.

Sporty Little Kiddies TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation w ill be conduct i ng a Spor t y Lit tle Kiddies class for children ages 3-5.

Children will learn the basics of sports.

Safe equipment will be used, such as foam and plastic balls for basketball, soccer etc.

The program will r un on Tuesday March 13 at 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. This program is # 443021-1E.

This class is held in the program room at Cattus Island County Park. The fee is $5 per child.

To register, send a check made payable to the County of Ocean to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please note program number when registering.

For information call 1-877-OCPARKS. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program.

Visit National Memorial And Museum Commemorating 9/11

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society invites you to join members and friends on our bus trip to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum on Thursday, March 15.

The bus will depart from 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River at 9 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.

The cost is $60 for members, $65 for non-members. Cost includes a luxury charter bus, bus driver gratuity, and museum admission. Lunch is on your own at either the Museum cafeteria or a nearby eatery.

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NARFE Spring Meeting Schedule MANCHESTER – Chapter 1619 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased Federal Employees, to join us at our monthly meetings.

We discuss our benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments.

Meetings are the third Monday of the month (excluding January, July and August). We meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator

available).

We look forward to welcoming new and current members. We are in the process of scheduling speakers and will post more information next month or you can call the numbers listed below for additional information.

Dates for our Spring Meetings are as follows: March 19; April 16; May 21; and June 4 will be Spring Luncheon, time and place to be determined.

For questions or more information, call Janet Adams at 732-279-3857 or Phyllis Papa at 732-849-9247.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

OCC Annual Scholarship Celebration Honors Freeholder Virginia Haines TOMS RIVER – Save-the-Date! The Ocean County College Foundation’s 2018 Annual Scholarship Celebration will be held on Friday, June 15 at 6 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus in Toms River.

Ocean County Freeholder Virginia “Ginny” Haines will be honored as Humanitarian of the Year. Scholarship Celebration proceeds will benefit the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation.

“It is the Ocean County College Foundation’s great privilege to name Ginny as its Humanitarian of the Year,” said Kenneth J. Malagiere, Executive Director of the Ocean County College Foundation.

“A lifelong resident of Ocean County, Ginny is an elected member of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, bringing with her years of public service and leadership experience. Her vast knowledge in state and local politics, along with her dedication and service to the community, illustrates why Ginny has been chosen for the OCC Foundation’s highest honor,” Malagiere added.

The Ocean County College Foundation Scholarship Celebration is held annually to assist the Foundation in its mission to make higher education accessible to Ocean County residents through scholarships and awards. The event will feature a sumptuous gourmet buffet, live entertainment, dancing, and a silent auction. Individuals and businesses may lend support by purchasing a ticket, becoming a sponsor, or donating an auction item.

The Ocean County College Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects.

For information on how to purchase tickets ($200 per person), become a sponsor, or donate an auction item for the 2018 Annual Scholarship Celebration, call the Ocean County College Foundation at 732-2550492 or visit ocean.edu.

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Join Community Medical Center For An Evening Dedicated To Heart Health TOMS RIVER – Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will present its eighth annual “Get Your Red On” program on Tuesday, February 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, located at 815 Route 37 West, Toms River.

You don’t just stay heart healthy for yourself – you also stay healthy for the ones you love. Join us for an evening dedicated to your heart health with presentations from experts, giveaways, and dinner.

Richard Chang, MD, board certified

cardiologist, will discuss how stress can impact your heart. Karl Blum, MD, board certified orthopedic surgeon, will share information about healthy eating and lifestyles. Samir Jain, MD, board certified cardiologist, will provide information on exercise and its effect on your heart.

Pre-registration for this free event is required. To register, call 1-888-724-7123.

All participants are asked to wear something red to this special evening.

Drawings for great prizes will be offered and a light dinner will be provided. An optional $10 donation to support our cardiac education programs is suggested.

SRPE Celebration And Dance Party

TOMS RIVER – Come join us for a Celebration and Dance Party on April 14, 2018 from 7-10 p.m. There will be snacks, coffee, tea, pastries and music by DJ Johnny! This event is BYOB. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased

at the SRPE office, 979 Edgebrook Dr. North, Toms River, on Mondays through Fridays. You can get tickets from Mar 1 to April 11.

For more information call Sandy at 732279-6608.

NJ Cemeteries & Tombstones: History In The Landscape TOMS RIVER – Join us on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave. in Toms River for an informative and entertaining talk by Dr. Richard Veit, Chair of the History and Anthropology Department at Monmouth University.

Dr. Veit will tell us about his research on NJ cemeteries and tombstones. From the earliest memorials used by Native Americans to the elaborate structures of the present day, Dr. Veit uses grave mark-

ers to take an off-beat look at NJ’s history that is both fascinating and unique.

He will describe burial places from High Point to Cape May and from the banks of the Delaware to the Jersey Shore, to explain what cemeteries tell us about people and the communities in which they live.

There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 732-341-1880.

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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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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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