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Little Egg Harbor Takes New Steps In Fight Against Addiction

By Kimberly Bosco LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department recently became the seventh department in Ocean County to join in on the Blue HART program for addiction recovery assistance, Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced.

Little Egg Harbor is now joining Brick, Lacey, Manchester, Ocean Gate, Point Pleasant Borough, and Stafford police departments in this steadily growing program.

The Blue HART program stands for Heroin Addiction Recovery Treatment. This program allows substance abusers to turn in their dangerous substances at participating police departments without any repercussions, where they can receive addiction treatment and recovery services.

Little Egg Harbor began operating this program in mid-February but officially joined the program as of Feb. 28. The department will be working (Addiction - See Page 21)

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Route 72 Bridge Construction Update, Expectations

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Work continues on the bridge joining Stafford to Long Beach Island.

By Kimberly Bosco and is expected to be completed in 2021. The threeSTAFFORD – The Route 72 Manahawkin Bay mile long causeway links Stafford on the mainland Bridge that connects Long Beach Island and the with Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island, and it had mainland has been undergoing construction for become structurally deficient and functionally obsome time now. solete after nearly 60 years of service,” said Daniel Many residents wonder, when will this bridge Triana, Public Information Officer for the New construction be done?

Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).

“The federally-funded $350 million Route 72 Triana noted that the term “structurally deficient” (Bridge - See Page 4) Manahawkin Bay Bridge project began in 2013

Stafford Bonds For Nearly $5 Million For Township Improvements

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – The Stafford Township council adopted an ordinance at the Feb. 27 meeting, appropriating $4,945,000, $4,697,750 of that amount in bonds, to finance various capital improvements and the purchase of capital equipment for the town.

The bond ordinance labels these expenditures as “general improvements” to the township, noting that a down payment of $247,250 is required by Local Bond Law for the total sum of the appropriations. The remaining balance of $4,697,750 will be financed through bonds.

“It’s not an exact number, but that’s how much we’re bonding for,” said (Improvements - See Page 16)

Police Chiefs: School Security, Opioids Top Issues

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Drugs and guns and related crimes. The problems facing Ocean County police haven’t changed too much from last year, when they convened for the first-ever police chiefs panel at Ocean County College. In its second year now, nine chiefs from around the county talked to criminal justice majors and the public about what’s happening in their respective towns.

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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock L a c e y To w n s h i p Police Chief Michael C. DiBella speaks about the opioid epidemic at an OCC event.

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Major Improvements The major improvements to the bridge include “the construction of a new structure parallel to and south of the existing Manahawkin Bay Bridge, rehabilitation of the existing Manahawkin Bay Bridge, and the rehabilitation of three trestle bridges over Hilliard’s Thorofare, East Thorofare, and West Thorofare,” according to the NJDOT website.

NJDOT also noted other proposed improvements alongside these, including a 6-foot wide sidewalk on the westbound side of the northern bridge, bicycle lanes, improvements to the intersection at Route 72 and Marsha Boulevard, intersection improvements in Ship Bottom to help traffic flow, and drainage improvements in the case of heavy rainfall.

The proposed project will be a pair of twin bridges when completed, as opposed to the single two-way bridge.

“The twin bridge configuration does not increase capacity, as Route 72 will continue to have two lanes in each direction.

However, the addition of shoulders will provide more efficiency by providing room for breakdowns and for emergency vehicles to pass unobstructed by traffic,” explained Triana. “The shoulders increase operational redundancy, safety, and improve the means of egress in the event an evacuation from the island is ever needed in the future.”

Triana also noted that the changes to the Marsha Boulevard intersection will include the addition of a third lane in each direction on Route 72. This will “increase the number of cars that get through the traffic signal, which will help ease congestion,” he said.

Construction Phases The project is being carried out by five separate construction contracts.

“Schiavone Construction Co. is the contractor for contracts 2 and 3, which include the new Bay Bridge, and the rehabilitation of the East and West Thorofare Bridges. George Harms Construction Co. Inc. is responsible for contract 4 which includes the rehabilitated existing Bay Bridge, Hilliards Thorofare Bridge, and new bulkheads. C. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc. is responsible for contract 5, which includes environmental mitigation and public access improvements on Cedar Bonnet Island,” said Triana.

Contract 1 includes operational and safety improvements in Stafford Township around the Marsha Boulevard intersection, and improvements in Ship Bottom. This contract is not expected to go out to bid until 2019, however.

“The project includes wetland creation, mitigation for freshwater wetlands, and

retrofit of two existing stormwater basins within the Barnegat Bay watershed and public access improvements,” it stated on the NJDOT website.

The state environmental assessment associated with the entire project produced a Finding of No Significant Impact. In a statement dated September of 2011, Ernie Blais of the Federal Highway Administration noted that “the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined, in accordance with 23 CFR 771.121, that the proposed project will have no significant impact on the environment.”

The entire timeline of the bridge began with a feasibility assessment phase that was completed back in 2007. Then, the approval of environmental documents, completed in 2011, showed no sign of significant environmental impact from this project. After that, the design phases and the construction phases began. The design phases were completed in 2017 and construction is expected to be complete by 2021.

“Construction of the new bridge parallel to the existing one over Manahawkin Bay was completed and opened to traffic in April 2016. The new bridge currently carries two lanes of traffic in each direction, while the existing bridge is being rehabilitated,” said Triana.

Expectations When complete, the bridges will consist of two 13-foot-wide shoulders (made wider for bicycle accommodations) that border two 12-foot lanes of traffic. A six-foot wide pedestrian sidewalk was constructed adjacent to the outside shoulder in the westbound direction on the East Thorofare Bridge and the West Thorofare Bridge, and will be provided on the rehabilitated Manahawkin Bay Bridge and the Hilliards Thorofare Bridge, said Triana. There will also be a 10-foot multi-use walkway on Cedar Bonnet Island, to the west of the West Thorofare Bridge, for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

“This design is consistent with the objective to build in strength or redundancy to better withstand future storms,” he said.

“The existing causeway sustained relatively minor damage during Superstorm Sandy, but storm damage is a concern especially because Route 72 provides the only way for motor vehicles to enter or exit Long Beach Island.”

Amid all of these improvements, NJDOT will also be making public access to the waterfront easier, especially in areas where people can go to crab or fish. And if you love the light fixtures that illuminate the bridge across the bay at night, fear not; the “String of Pearls” lighting will be replicated on the outside of both bridges.

Sidewalks also will be provided along 8th Street and 9th Street, Barnegat Avenue, Central Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard in Ship Bottom as part of the pedestrian safety improvements and connectivity for the Island during the final phase of the project.

“The majority of the work has been on schedule and there have been no major obstacles during construction,” said Triana.

“NJDOT has been working closely with local officials to ensure the impact to the community is minimized as best as possible.”

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Continued From Page 1 “Last year, the primary concern shared across the board by each police department was the heroin epidemic. This issue was also discussed at length this year, as the officers shared how the departments have been responding to this crisis in new and innovative ways which are thankfully reducing the number of opioid related overdoses,” Jennifer Barnes, J.D., a college professor at OCC said. “The other serious issue that the officers discussed this year was ensuring the safety of students. Given the recent tragic event in Parkland, Florida, law enforcement agencies have increased their presence in Ocean County schools.

The officers also indicated that additional steps would be implemented going forward to keep children safe in the classroom.”

Heroin “If you would have told me 20 years ago—I’ve been on the job 32 years—if you told me we would be doing this for heroin addicts, I would have said you were crazy.”

Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio said the mindset in law enforcement has changed, because users have changed.

Junkies aren’t creeps shooting up in dark alleyways; they are sons, daughters, mothers, fathers living in the ‘burbs, blueand white-collar families in the grips of opioids.

While enforcement and consequences haven’t been abandoned by law enforcement, some Ocean County police departments have opened their doors for addicts to get help. Brick and Manchester were the pilot sites for the Blue HART program, an addict-recovery program run in partnership with Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood and Integrity House in Toms River.

The program has expanded to include Little Egg Harbor, Lacey, Ocean Gate, Point Pleasant Borough and Stafford.

All a person has to do is show up on the department’s designated Blue HART day, and they will be taken to a nearby treatment center.

Riccio said his department, since last year, has had 387 people go into treatment.

“They walk into police headquarters.

They’re addicted to heroin. Many times they come in and they’re worried because they’re going to be dose-sick shortly,” Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker said.

She said they do ask when the last time heroin was used, so they are prepared.

“They’re scared. Heroin addicts, it is a huge step for them, because the police are ‘the bad guys.’”

When Michael C. DiBella became Lacey Township Police Chief two years ago, he knew his department had to crack down on the opioid epidemic. Nearly three-quarters or more of all crimes committed in his jurisdiction were drug-related. His department came up with a five-point plan: enforcement, education, prevention, treatment and recovery.

“Enforcement is important, it is a priority, but enforcement alone is not going to reduce the heroin epidemic,” DiBella said.

“That’s a promise.”

Lt. Chris Cornelius of the Lacey Police Department said that enforcement is still

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“It takes a toll on the officers, going on these types of calls,” Lakehurst Police Chief Eric Higgins said.

Ocean County has seen a 25 percent decrease in heroin overdoses in 2017, DiBella said. Police throughout the county carry Narcan, a chemical nasal spray which can reverse a heroin overdose.

While the trend shows a decrease in overdose deaths, and connectedly, a decrease in crimes such as shoplifting, schools and police departments continue to work together to create or improve their drug prevention programs. School resource officers have been installed in some districts, while those who have had officers in schools tap them to be more involved in such training of staff and students.

Departments that have drug prevention and education programs in school do use D.A.R.E. or L.E.A.P. In Lacey, their high school resource officer does teach alcohol and drug awareness and prevention.

“We have an outstanding SRO in our school district, and it starts with him.

We have to get to the kids when they’re young,” Point Pleasant Beach chief Joseph A. Michigan said.

Guns and school safety The murder of 17 students and faculty in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14 was fresh in everyone’s minds.

“Teachers need to teach, and law enforcement needs to be law enforcement,” Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little said.

“There’s no doubt in my mind people can be trained to shoot a target, but they don’t have the length of time and experience they would need when faced with combat-type situations. They’re not doing tactical shootings. It’s not in their mindset. Just like every profession needs to be experts in their profession, and I think that’s where it should stay.”

All the chiefs quietly agreed with Little.

“There’s always going to be a battle about gun control,” Bay Head Police Chief William Hoffman said during Q&A time.

“And I always tell everybody, guns do not kill people. People kill people. And if you like that or not, it’s the truth.”

Higgins’ daughter attends college in Florida. Her college roommate graduated

from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year.

“What do we do? We take the lessons learned from down in Florida and we bring it back to our agencies and to our school,” Higgins said. Lakehurst has a K-8 school. “We’re currently in the process of reviewing our school security procedures and protocols.”

Point Pleasant Beach had one SRO and three schools. Now each school has an SRO until the end of the year, “to try to ease the calm of our families, parents, that send their kids to school and expect them to come home every day and be safe,” Michigan said.

He brought another problem, that of church safety and security. On Nov. 5, 2017, Devin Patrick Kelley stormed the First Baptist Church is Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26. That shooting prompted many church leaders in Point Pleasant Beach to reach out to the police department. “What are we doing to secure our churches, which is a soft target?”

Michigan and Stafford Police Chief Thomas Dellane organized training provided by (Police - See Page 21)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Help Support A Historic Treasure

Dear Friends of The Historic Village at Allaire, Since 1957 our non-profit organization has endeavored to recreate 19th century history of the life and times of James P. Allaire, together with a touch of early 20th century history of journalist Arthur Brisbane.

Mr. Brisbane and his estate were the eventual benefactors of the lands of what is now ‘The Historic Village at Allaire’ situate within Allaire State Park and Mr. Brisbane’s descendant family members still ardently support the Village.

The Village is not funded by the state so each year we must keep the Village alive by your generous memberships, by your attendance at our flea markets, craft shows, chapel concerts, events, festivals and demonstrations; support of fundraisers like the Raffle Quilt or the annual Stocking Stuffer. We offer a host of opportunities to the community. Would you like to join as a member of the Auxiliary and help at numerous events? Does your high school student need community service as a schooling requirement or your college student want an internship in the Village? Do you have an interest in history and enjoy dressing the part of someone in the 1830s? We

have orientations to learn the history of the Village to become tour guides of our historic buildings. Our various guilds need volunteers to help tend the gardens; or perhaps your interests lie in music, New Jersey militia, old time baseball, or hearth cooking. We have many places in the Village to speak to your creative side.

If time does not allow you to be on site you may still be part of the family of Allaire Village through a membership. Yearly memberships are a major source of funding that allows the Village to run properly and help to finance our activities such as needed coal for the blacksmith, materials for the tinsmith and carpenter, as well as a host of other operating expenses. There are various levels of membership that will fit anyone’s budget and offer you wonderful opportunities and lifelong memories.

Please visit our website (allairevillage.org) or call the staff office at 732-919-3500 to inquire and learn about the benefits of membership and volunteering. Thank you for your support.

Linda Cafone, AVI Membership Chair, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of AVI, President of Allaire Village Auxiliary

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Letters To The Editor Plastic Bag Ban Won’t Solve Problems When this administration attempted to ban these single use bags a few years ago, they were sued and apparently could not do such an interesting but an unreasonable plan.

The administration under John Spodofora as mayor, indicated that the council and he would be taking comments both for and opposed for the next several months. Even though the ordinance 2018-06 was already voted on during a recent council meeting.

As an executive packaging specialist since 1959, I not only witnessed the major shift towards poly and plastic materials that have continued to package products in a wide range of sensitive products.

That said, here are a few facts to better understand the potential negative impact on banning single-use poly-bags.

A poly-bag ban will mean a shift to paper-bag format in a wide number of outlets. That can lead to this very interesting result. An average 8-inch diameter tree trunk to a usable height of 45-feet applying the simple ttr2 formula to yield the cross-section area and multiplying it by the height, we have discovered that this dead tree contains roughly 10 cubic feet of wood that is translated to paper. It would take about eight of these trees to produce 1,000- 2,000 pounds of paper. Based on a typical 500 sheet of paper the pounds would amount to about 20,000 sheets of paper.

On the surface this doesn’t sound all that bad ... but as of a 2014 study the country has produced over 20.7 million tons of paper taking over 100 million trees and more, should this arbitrary intent to ban poly-bags and not realize their planned concept.

Summarized, the extra cost of paper bags, that are never recycled, the cost will be factored into our already rising market shipping costs ... poly-bags are widely reused for many practical needs.

The recent news for a plan to increase gas taxes, the rising cost to live in Ocean County region, with over 2,000 homes in foreclosure alone.

I believe contrary to the political view that Stafford and Ocean County is a great

Letters Thebloodshed Editor place to live ... not so To much continuing in our treating symptoms of the for struggling seniors, and with the coming rise in property taxes, taxes that have been stuck at a high level for many years.

Get down to real issues of keeping our township’s cost down, the recent 2017 (10 months alone) annual paying of bills in the amount exceeding $130 million, on top of our approved 2017 municipal budget at $45.6 million.

Sal Sorce Manahawkin

Gun Violence: Enough is Enough Presidents have been assassinated, members of Congress have been shot and scores of innocent school children have been murdered in their classrooms. Regrettably, our elected officials inside the Beltway are highly unlikely to pass meaningful and comprehensive legislation to address the growing gun violence epidemic in our country. At the present time, when compared to other developed countries, America is at the top in the following measures: number of guns per 1,000,000 persons, number of mass shootings and firearm death rate.

Clearly, gun violence is a very complex problem and there are no quick fixes. However, zero doubt a series of very strict laws focused on the sale of weapons (especially semi-automatic weapons) and removal of weapons from individuals who pose a significant risk to themselves and others would be a sound start. We the people can drive the required change. The New Jersey Assembly is considering seven bills (A-1016, A-1181, A-1217, A-2757, A-2758, A-2759 and A-2761) to help protect our families.

As always, the devil is in the details. Hopefully, these measures as written do not have any loop holes or exclusions ( eg are applicable to all guns sales including licensed dealers, gun shows, internet sales, third party sales, etc.).

It’s is up to all of us to become part of the solution by demanding our elected state officials in the Assembly and Senate, as well as our governor, swiftly pass robust legislation to help end the

country, state, county, town and most importantly our schools.

Luke D. Stango Jackson

Marijuana Smoking Hypocrisy Governor Murphy, Please explain to me how we as a country have “criminalized” cigarette smoking and look down our noses at anyone who lights up, but now you are cheerleading the use of recreational marijuana.

Don’t the majority of recreational marijuana users smoke it?

Barbara Kochie Brick

The Loss of Virtue “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” This quote from Benjamin Franklin is more applicable today than ever in the history of the nation. Has progressivism made us more civilized with the secularization of America or have we actually regressed and lost our virtue to an ‘anything goes’ society where fewer and fewer care to be responsible for themselves or their own actions?

The rule of law and the Constitution have been so ignored and disobeyed by our politicos and bureaucrats that the example set before the people is deplorable. Too many of our people are falling prey to the siren of a democracy run amok. The first and second amendments in the Bill of Rights are under constant attack while the fourth and tenth amendments have been eviscerated to the point of absurdity.

The masters are already in place; they are biding their time, waiting, as the people themselves give up their god given rights. Two Franklin quotes sum it up: “When you run in debt, you give to another, power over your liberty,” and “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

We are at the tipping point,

disease rather than addressing the true causation, the escalating loss of virtue. For those who believe the people will get it right and goodness will triumph over evil, I have one final quote: “Where liberty dwells, there is my country!” Quoth the Franklin, evermore.

James M. Spickard Little Egg Harbor

MacArthur’s Foreign Policy Questioned I didn’t think Congressman Tom MacArthur could inspire this much outrage in me again. Really he wore me down with months of fighting for my life while he tried to take my healthcare away. I eventually stopped taking it personally realizing he is trying to kill everyone with all his policies (guns, taxes, disability rights, and his 94% backing of an administration whose EPA is set on poisoning us...)

But, now I’m triggered again! I’m a conservative Jewish constituent who has lived in Israel and I recognize we can have different views.

I have appreciated not having the threat of a nuclear Iran the past few years. My problem is with his Orwellian presentation of his delusions that supporting a 2-state solution and the multi-national Iran nuclear deal is not mainstream. MacArthur pretends to question Andy Kim’s Israel position (fairly obvious if J Street endorsed him, duh!), but won’t take questions from the constituents he is supposedly serving!

Just like he was left with skidmarks on him as the last man standing trying to defend the tax bill, in the days following this attack the far right group AIPAC, that MacArthur thinks is acceptable, moved towards the center in accepting a 2-state solution in an attempt to regain some of their lost supporters.

Why does MacArthur want a nuclear Iran? MacArthur supports Trump, Trump supports Russia, Russia supports Iran.

MacArthur will always pick the policy that kills people.

Why else could MacArthur want a nuclear Iran?

Gail Cohn Toms River

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Remembering A True Ocean County Icon: Bob Levy

By Jason Allentoff This past week, Ocean County suffered a great loss with the passing of Bob Levy, the voice of WOBM-FM since the station started in 1968. Ironically, Levy died on the 50th anniversary of the signal’s launch. I have a personal connection to Bob as I had the pleasure of working with him for nine years. We shared some good times both on and off air and my thoughts and prayers are with his wife Marianne, his children Karen and Steven and the rest of his family. I would like to share a few memories of this great man who was so much more than a radio host. I was proud to call him a mentor and friend.

I’ll never forget my first encounter with Bob. I was interning at the station in the promotions department. There was an early Sunday morning event that I had to work and I was loading up the station’s van. While in the front office, a man who I’d never seen before began to wildly pound on the glass door. I opened it. He introduced himself, shook my hand and ran back to the studio so he wouldn’t miss the next segment of his program. I later found out that Bob was outside getting in a smoke break and forgot the door code to get back in. During my days driving around handing out bumper stickers and Frisbees, I would see him often in the halls of the Bayville office. What was nice about Bob was it didn’t matter your position at the station. He treated everyone with dignity and respect. Whether you cleaned the floors or were a top executive. In my case, a nameless intern.

After the internship, I was hired to work part time in promotions. One day, Bob came to me and said “how would you like to make a little extra scratch?” I said sure. He offered me the job of call screener for Topic A. Every Sunday, I would get up early and would take his calls – unscreened – and even became friendly with some of the regular callers. It was also amazing to watch Bob at work. He wouldn’t have any show prep in front of him. His only aid was the small strips of paper I would hand him with the names and towns of the callers on the respective lines and a folder filled with the live read radio commercials. Even hearing those was a treat as he could make any business sound even bigger and better than it was.

During this time, I was also interested in a job in the newsroom. After recording a demo and meeting with the station brass, I was offered a part time weekend news anchor spot. Bob heard me recording some samples one day, popped his head in and said “Wow, kid. You’ve got some set of pipes.” I’ll never forget that.

The first gig on-air in the news department was the Saturday morning shift. So I would do that and then work Sundays answering his calls. When the Sunday morning anchor resigned, he said he would manage on the phones and he wanted me on-air. He also asked me to “go long” in case he had a longer than normal smoke break or had to use “the facilities.”

My first couple of Sundays were rocky – I was new and nervous and made some rookie mistakes – one that Bob caught and that Kevin Williams would never forget.

I read the sports scores in reverse order.

Hey, I was never a sports guy. I do have to thank Williams for providing me with

full instructions following that mishap. Bob also came to the newsroom after one of the shows and said “watch your tempo. No one has a gun to your head. Relax and have fun with it.” I followed Bob’s advice and was able to excel. He also indicated that the best way to overcome radio nerves was to talk to the people like they were your friends. Be more conversational. It was something that worked and as a result, I found success in my time working for Ocean County’s News Station.

One Sunday morning, a local firehouse brought over breakfast for Bob and Paul Seredy, Bob’s producer. On air, Bob was munching on bacon and eggs and was commenting on all of the food and how it was a shame there was limited staff to eat it. He then says “Jason’s kind of an eating machine, isn’t he?” live on the air. That was Bob’s way of offering me breakfast. I love that.

There’s an old adage in radio that everyone will eventually miss an airshift. One such instance happened to me during a Sunday morning. The day before, I anchored the news on that Saturday morning and was called to a special event in the afternoon that lasted all day. The governor was Jon Corzine at the time and he was planning to try and lease out the Garden State Parkway. He came to Toms River for a special public meeting on the idea which was attended by thousands of people. After being at the event for several hours, I went home and crashed on the bed – never setting my alarm. You can see where this is going.

The next thing I knew, it was 10:30 a.m.

Sunday morning – I should have been to the station by 5 - and there were three voicemails on my phone. The first was from Kevin Williams asking if I was ok. The second was my supervisor who was less than nice in his tone.

The third was Bob Levy. He said “Jason, I hope you’re not dead. Call the station when you get this.” Thankfully Dave Polaski, a colleague out in the Trenton bureau at the time, was able to fill in remotely and my job was safe, although I had to answer for it. But Bob’s call showed genuine concern for me and I never forgot that.

I was eventually promoted to full time news reporter and then morning drive news anchor.

I was now seeing Bob and his wife Marianne Monday through Friday. One morning, Bob complained of having to get to the station so early. I then said “Bob, you do know I’m in by 4 while you don’t show up till 5:15-5:20.” He said “oh my God, 4?! Ok, I won’t complain.”

We shared a couple of funny on-air moments like when Marianne offered me spicy nuts live on the air and Bob proceeded to crack jokes and when Bob couldn’t think of a movie title or TV show, I would run in with the answer.

A few times, I would do double duty – serving as a fill-in board operator for their show on the AM station.

One thing I’ll always remember was Bob’s way with words. He would say “load ‘em up” or “hey Paul, punch me up another call.”

There were also times when he would be on his Sunday show but would give the phone number for the weekday show by mistake.

When I had been nervous starting on the air, he would say “don’t worry, no one is going to remember the stumbles. I’m living proof.”

When the husband and wife duo went away on one of their listener cruises, the station offered me a chance to fill-in for Bob on Topic A. It was a great thrill. I remember right before he left, he said “hey Toff, don’t

–Photo courtesy “Gary Gellman/Gellman Images” get too comfortable in that chair. Just keep the seat warm.” It was a great thrill to guest host his show.

When Bob received my wedding invite, he cracked a joke “ya sure you wanna go through with it?” Both Bob and Marianne attended the ceremony and reception.

Fast forward a bit. When Hurricane Irene happened, Bob went on the air at 8 p.m. and brought me on to provide news and weather updates. I had attempted to sit in my usual newsroom but he insisted on bringing me into the studio. Seated in the chair next to his, I watched as he brought in callers just out of the blue – no scheduled show – just opened up the microphone and started talking.

No prep. Nothing. The man had a pen and a blank pad of paper. There was nothing on it.

I was in awe.

Working with Bob every day was an absolute pleasure. When Millennium Radio Group sold the station to Townsquare Media and we were all moved to Downtown Toms River, I was still able to interact with him each day.

Bob had a rough exterior but he was all heart.

One summer, I joked that it was a hot day and I wanted to be submerged under water. Bob replied “hey, go home and grab your trunks.”

I spent an afternoon with Bob and Marianne at their pool club. It was fun hanging out with them out of the office. The best was when Bob called me Allen to which Marianne abruptly corrected him “HIS NAME IS JASON!” Then he used “The Toff” which he did every now and again.

Day after day, year after year. Time passes on. Making the decision to leave WOBM was bittersweet. My family was starting to grow and the hours were no longer fitting in with my lifestyle. Waking up at 3 a.m. and working well into the afternoon depending on the news cycle wasn’t working anymore. My last day at WOBM was in February of 2014. I had put

in my notice to take a job at Micromedia.

In classic Bob style, he gave me a big hug and said “you know, they’ll never let you back in here again. But you can come by and visit us anytime.”

After leaving the station, I continued to listen to Bob every chance possible. I last heard him about two weeks ago which would be his last Topic A broadcast before he suffered a fall, breaking four ribs and ending up in the hospital.

The morning of March 1st, I had texted Marianne to see if Bob was well enough to give my reporter a few comments about the 50th anniversary of the station. That’s when I learned he had taken a turn for the worst. He passed away later that day. I was stunned. I sat at my desk crying, we prepared an obituary for our website and I drove home in tears. I also cried when talking to my wife about some of the memories I shared with you in this editorial.

This past Sunday, WOBM aired a special Topic A hosted by his successor Jeremy Grunin and Kevin Williams. They took phone calls from loyal listeners and shared their memories of Bob. I was in tears for most of the show, realizing he touched so many lives in different ways. He became a true staple of Sunday mornings and an Ocean County institution.

I can go on and on about Bob but there’s not enough room in the paper or on the website. Bob Levy was a truly great person.

Despite a self-deprecating gruff exterior, he was all heart and cared about people whether they were close to him or not. I am truly grateful for the time I spent with Bob. He would end each edition of Topic A every Sunday with “know this, I’m out of here.” This time, he really is…but he will never be forgotten. Thanks Bob, for everything!

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Urgent Care Now Donates Jackets To Lacey Township EMS

By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – The Lacey Township EMS Squad 23 recently received a special donation of custom squad jackets for each member. On Feb. 14, the Urgent Care Now Community Engagement team presented the Lacer EMS squad with these jackets during their monthly meeting as a token of their gratitude.

“Urgent Care Now is proud to support Lacey Township EMS. We wanted to show our thanks and gratitude to Squad 23 for all that they do to help our community” said Jim Jones, Urgent Care Now’s Director of Engagement.

Lacey Township EMS Vice President, Kimberly Barker welcomed Urgent Care Now Staff members Jones, William Recevuto and Megan Lange to the meeting. Line Captain, Ray Benedetti discussed the framework of the squad and their day to day operations with the members.

Benedetti said that along with their sister company in Lanoka Harbor, Lacey EMS performs over two thousand calls a year, the highest level in the state for towns that have 100% volunteer squads. Lacey EMS has over 40 trained individuals who answer and respond to calls 24/7.

“This is especially symbolic to Urgent Care Now because that is who we are, as well.

Urgent Care Now staff is comprised of people who live in the community and service our neighbors and our friends,” said Jones. “It is important for us to partner with groups like Squad 23 of Lacey EMS to build and maintain a healthy community.”

The Lacey Township EMS volunteers do not see what they do as 9 to 5 or a job, but rather as a calling, according to their website.

“It’s something that people take for granted in any town,” said Lange. “We all need to thank our town Emergency Medical Service volunteers for their hard work and dedication.”

Lacey EMS is a federal registered 501c3 charity and donations are always welcome to help fund training and equipment for the department.

The squad is also looking for new members; retirees and those with day-time availability, and cadet, or junior member roles for those sixteen and older who wish to go through the NJ State EMT training program. There are also various administrative positions available.

For more information or questions about the Lacey Township EMS and Squad 23 visit their website at ltems23.com/index.html or call 609-693-9510.

LBI Foundation To Host Screening: Adele And Everything After

By Kimberly Bosco LONG BEACH ISLAND – Come out to the LBI Foundation of the Arts &Sciences 120 Long Beach Boulevard in Loveladies, for a screening of Adele and Everything After on March 10!

This screening will be co-sponsored by both The Lighthouse International Film Society and the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter.

There will also be a demonstration by Canine Partners for Life and a question and answer session with Marty Harris, one of the subjects of the film.

Adele and Everything After is a feature-length documentary about a woman with a broken heart, and the service dog who saved her.

Marty had a heart condition that used to make her faint every day. Adele was one of the world’s first cardiac alert service dogs, and she stopped Marty from fainting at all. With Adele by her side, Marty went from being unable to walk around the block without passing out, to leading an adventurous, joy-filled life as a wife and mother. When Adele gets too old to continue working, Marty must figure out how to let go of her best friend and find a new partner.

Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children and Lighthouse International Film Society Members. For tickets and more information about upcoming events visit our website at lighthousefilmfestival.org.

NJ Will Seek Public Input On Marijuana Schedule 1 Classification

By Jennifer Peacock NEWARK – New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs will soon seek public input on whether to reschedule marijuana out of its current “Schedule I” classification.

The state’s appellate division of the Superior Court has ruled that the division has the authority to reevaluate how marijuana is classified under state law. The ruling didn’t dictate that the division must reschedule cannabis.

Drugs are classified on a scale from I to V.

Currently, marijuana is a Schedule I drug, in league with heroin and LSD. The category contains substances that have a high potential for abuse and have no accepted medical use for treatment in the United States. Exceptions are made for treatments under medical supervision.

The court ruled that the state can change its classification despite the federal law.

An announcement on how the public can offer input will be made in the coming weeks.

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Barnegat Waretown Chamber Hosts Spring Events

BARNEGAT/WARETOWN – The Barnegat Waretown Chamber of Commerce is kicking off spring with two great events this April.

We are excited to announce that our 3nd Annual Spring Fling Home and Family Expo will take place March 24, 2018 at the Barnegat Recreation Center.

Admission to the expo is free and open to the public, with crafts, garden displays, merchants, a gaming, pictures with the Easter Bunny, kids’ activities, food, and indoor and outdoor displays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This event will be held at the Recreation Center, 900 W. Bay Ave in Barnegat.

Several special attractions make the expo a good place to bring the whole family for a Saturday activity. Space is still available for vendors and exhibitors! This is a great opportunity for businesses and organiza-

tions to reach out to the residents of our area. Find all the registration forms at barnegatchamber.com.

On April 28, 2018 the entire town of Barnegat becomes an enormous yard sale as the Barnegat Waretown Chamber of Commerce presents our annual Barnegat Town Wide Yard Sale.

Now is the time to register to make sure your house gets on the list and included in the maps. Maps will be made available after 8 a.m. the day of the sale at the following locations: Sweet Jenny’s Restaurant, Fulton Bank, the Van Dyk Group in Barnegat, TD Bank in Barnegat, and Tobacco Road.

With spring comes spring cleaning, so this is a great time to clean out that garage or attic and make a few bucks. Stop by Fulton Bank, 870 W. Bay Ave, to register.

You can find more information and registration forms at barnegatchamber.com.

We hope to see everyone come out to these two great events! To stay up-to-date on all chamber happenings follow us on Facebook, just search Barnegat Waretown Chamber of Commerce.

Stafford Lion Club Attends Lions District 16L Vision Meeting

STAFFORD – Stafford Township Lion Club members recently attended the Lions District 16L Vision Meeting at Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford, NJ. The club was awarded a plaque and a gift certificate for Leo Keeley Malik, Southern Regional Middle School Leo Club member, for her third place standing in NJ Lions 2018 Peace Poster Contest.

Stafford Lions also collected and donated two pounds of stamps for Wounded Program, over 290 pairs of used glasses at the Lions District 16L Vision Meeting. Lions collect hearing aids, cell phones, and food donations for children.

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Southern Regional Color Guard Places Third At WGI

MANAHAWKIN – On Saturday, February 24 the Southern Regional Indoor Color Guard traveled to South Brunswick High School to compete against 23 other High Schools from across the East Coast in the Winter Guard International Competition. They were invited back on Sunday morning for finals competition and the ladies placed third with a score of 83.790.

The Indoor Color Guard’s program is titled Table for One and is set to the music “She Used to Be Mine” from Sara Bareilles’ musical Waitress. The ladies are only halfway through their season with three more competitions left in March.

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On March 10, 2018, this family-friendly event will again take place at Breeze’s Dock Bar & Grill in the Viking Yachting Center in New Gretna, New Jersey.

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St. Francis Hosts Fish & Chip Dinner

BRANT BEACH – Join us for a Fish & Chip Dinner on Friday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Community Center.

The Fish & Chip Dinner fund raiser is being catered by Thistle of Kearny. Adult fish or chicken dinner is $16 and children’s fish or chicken dinner is $8. Take out dinners will be available starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Daisy Paint Party Fundraiser

WARETOWN – Join the Waretown First Aid and Waretown Volunteer Fire Department for a Daisy Paint Party on April 13, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. at the Waretown Volunteer Fire Co., 117 Wells Mills Road.

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WOBM: Celebrates 50 Years

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – 92.7 WOBM almost never happened. It involves FCC rules about frequencies and Ocean County being sandwiched between major markets like New York, Philadelphia, and even Trenton and Atlantic City.

But expensive land in the Philly forced a move for its 92.5 FM station—today known as WXTU—that allowed for WOBM to land on the dial where it does.

“And while other radio stations came to Ocean County later (some due to FCC rule relaxations during –Photo courtesy WOBM the 1980s), all of them had Bob Levy takes calls during his Topic A show. to be placed far south of Toms River (toward Manahawkin) to pro- a blizzard and ended its tenure in Bayville tect New York City FM stations 0.2 MHz during Super Storm Sandy. away – resulting in less signal over fewer WOBM stood out, and still stands out, not people,” WOBM chief engineer Tom Trem- for trying to be like New York or Philadelbly shared. “To this day, WOBM is the only phia, but for being unapologetically Ocean Ocean County FM station located in the County. heart of Ocean County, putting the strongest Steve Paul joined the station in 1970 possible signal over the most people.” while a student at Monmouth University.

Bob Levy is the only person who started He worked as on-air talent and behind the with the station, selling ads to eager local scenes as an account executive, and had businesses before the station went on the air, other duties. He hosted the morning drive who saw all 50 years at WOBM. radio time with Kevin Williams in the Levy gave an interview with radio person- early ‘90s to 1996 and stayed with Nassau alities Shawn and Sue just two weeks before Broadcasting after it sold the station. While his unexpected passing on the station’s 50th Levy’s ratings were king over all, their radio anniversary, March 1. Levy was 86. program had a 34 share—for those non-raFive local “guys”—three of whom Levy dio geeks, 1 out of every 3 radio listeners was close to, one being his brother Ed— listened to them in the morning—which is formed the station, the first day on air being unheard of today. Stations are happy with March 1, 1968. Levy remembered the first a 5 share. song played as Herb Alpert’s The Lonely “The reason we had that then-Arbitron Bull, but other sources say it was Paul ratings, today its Nielson, was because of Mauriat’s Love is Blue. the unbelievable listenership the radio sta“The area was excited. The only radio tion in Ocean County,” Paul said in a phone station in the area was WJLK in Asbury interview with Jersey Shore Online. “If Park, and they were primarily Monmouth anything happened in Ocean County, I don’t County,” Levy said. The headquarters was care what it was, if you were not a WOBM lodged in a little building in Bayville on listener, if something happened—a disaster, Route 9 and crammed in about 1,000 people a snow storm, a hurricane—you turned to (to Levy’s memory) at its grand opening. It WOBM because we were the only ones that was snowing, and an opening promotional had that. We were the only ones that had a contest was underway. real news department. There were many “Every politician, every businessman, times Kevin and I stayed on the air all day. every hanger-on-er, it was amazing. You “We were a true local radio station from couldn’t get in the door,” Levy said about day one,” Paul continued. “…In all those the opening. The contest? Guess the loca- years of my career working any place, I’ve tion of a buried treasure box on West Point never worked any place where everybody Island (which Levy buried the night before, would help each other. Even people who in a blizzard). The station would provide didn’t really like the other guy, the other clues to listeners. No one had to dig up the girl. When it came down to it, whatever had chest, they just had to guess the location. to be done, we did it, because we knew we After six clues, someone did. The prize? A were working for the listeners.” “cheap” set of luggage and $200 in coins, That generosity spilled outside the office, “pathetic” by today’s prize standards. and not in the way of free T-shirts and The station was housed in that building in bumper stickers. The station—okay, Bob Bayville until about five years ago, when Levy, but he got everyone else involved— they moved into fourth-floor studios in raised money to buy Ocean County Police Toms River, called the Bob Levy Broad- bulletproof vests. They raised money for (WOBM - See Page 13) cast Center. The station was born during

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Continued From Page 12 The United Way of Ocean County. But the biggest by far was the help sent down to a little fishing village, McClellanville, South Carolina, destroyed by Hurricane Hugo.

The exact details escaped Levy’s and Williams’ mind, but listeners dropped off everything and anything that would help the residents of McClellanville: water, batteries, candles, and clothing. According to Williams, Bekins Van Lines of Tuckerton provided the vehicles, and the caravan of vehicles had a state police escort from Tuckerton to South Carolina.

And its work informing listeners, and now web users, and serving the community continues. Williams, who been with WOBM

The Southern Ocean Times, March 10, 2018, Page 13 since 1979, said the station has spanned the generations. Listeners remember when their parents had the radio tuned in in the car or the kitchen.

“The radio station itself was built on news and information. Our industry has changed dramatically over the years, radio has had to change as well, but I do still feel pride that WOBM is still interested in being an Ocean County radio station, serving the people of Ocean County,” Williams said in a phone interview. “That 50 years, in which personalities have come and gone, formats have changed, but there is still the feeling that WOBM is indeed a local radio station.”

All throughout March, WOBM will be sharing “50 Memories in 50 Days.”

That can be found at wobm.com/tags/50memories-in-50-days/.

The Shoppes At Smithville Adult Day Trip

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is offering an adult day trip to The Shoppes at Smithville, located in Galloway, New Jersey on Thursday, April 12. Lunch is on your own!

Enjoy a relaxing and fun day at the Historic Towne of Smithville! Walk the beautiful cobblestone path and explore the forty unique shops and boutiques, such as the Candle Shoppe, Christmas Shoppe and Tomasello Winery.

The bus will depart from Gille Park at 9:30 a.m. and the cost of the trip is $6.

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How many of you are walking around with hearing aids that are not providing you with significant benefit? How many of you have just put the hearing aids in a drawer because they just don’t work properly?

This situation is more common than you think for a variety of reasons. First, the hearing instruments need to be cleaned daily or they may clog up with wax and stop working. I would recommend using a soft tooth brush to clean the “domes” or “wax guard” area. If you really build up a lot of wax, I would purchase Audiowipes from your hearing healthcare professional. Second, don’t hestitate to contact your hearing care professional if problems exist! In my practice, I require all of my patients to return to my office for at least three follow up visits within their 75 day trial period. Third, insist on a reasonable

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A trial period is NOT mandatory in the State of New Jersey. Third, if you’re still having issues with your hearing instruments after three follow up visits for adjustments/modifications, I would insist that your hearing care professional try a different set of hearing instruments from another manufacturer and give you a NEW trial period. Fourth, if you’ve actually tried two different sets of hearing aids from several manufacturers and major problems still exist, get a second opinion from another hearing professional. Don’t give up! Untreated hearing loss increases your risk of cognitive decline.

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Southern Ocean Medical Center Puts Healthy Twist On Guy’s Night Out

MANAHAWKIN – On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, men of southern Ocean County will once again be treated to an evening devoted to their personal health and well-being during Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center’s Annual Men’s Health Night.

The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the newly renovated main floor of the hospital in Manahawkin. This free event will feature community resources, health screenings, interactive educational displays, informative lectures, information on a variety of programs and services, and the opportunity to meet and chat with medical experts about men’s health concerns. Light refreshments will be provided.

On-the-spot health screenings will include: balance and carpal tunnel, grip strength, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, bone densitometry, cholesterol, diabetes, colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, hearing, sleep, foot, pulmonary functioning, and stroke risk assessment.

This evening that is dedicated just for men

will also feature lectures about men’s health from some of Southern Ocean’s expert physicians: • 6-6:30 p.m. – The Key to a Healthy Heart with Jasrai Gill, M.D. • 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Caring for Prostate with Francis Schanne, M.D. • 7:30-8 p.m. – Learning your Risk for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with Matthew Samra, D.O. “Every year, our expert physicians, community resources and team members make it a priority to keep men of our community healthy and enjoy the opportunity to interact with so many men in a meaningful and fun way,” said Regina Foley, Chief Operations Officer of Southern Ocean Medical Center.

Doors open for registration at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital’s main lobby. Southern Ocean Medical Center is located at 1140 Route 72 West in Manahawkin.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The pain associated with autoimmune diseases is very difficult to treat. Nerve pain is one of the most difficult, tragic types of pain a person can experience and it’s common in multiple sclerosis or MS for short.

MS is still poorly understood, even though there are treatments available. It’s becoming clear that full body (systemic) inflammation is at the root of autoimmune disorders including MS. The body is on fire. Contributory factors might include a food allergen, environmental toxin, The Pill, or pathogen.

Regardless of “how,” the pathology is such that there’s a loss of regulatory T cells and a breakdown of your intestinal barrier leading to more permeability and the leakage of undigested food proteins from casein and gluten. There’s a breakdown in the barriers that surround your brain and spinal cord.

Histamine goes up which adds to pain and inflammation.

I have a very comprehensive version of this article (over 4,000 words) and I’m happy to give it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com. You can sign up at suzycohen.com and the complete article will be sent to your email. In the meantime, here are four natural ways to put the MS fire out: 1. Cinnamon It’s top of the list because animal studies show how well it reduces nasty pro-inflammatory compounds like IL-17 which is elevated in folks with MS. We also know the painful symptoms of MS occur, in part,

from demyelination which causes a failure in the conduction of electrical impulses.

This is akin to an electrical cord that gets plugged into the outlet, but the cord is missing the outer wrapping so you can see the wires inside. It hurts when plugged in!

Cinnamon helps with pain, and surprisingly it might reduce levels body ammonia too.

2. Balance and Eye Movement Exercises People with MS who do balance and eye movement exercises might feel more steady on their feet. Participants in a study were given computer-based eye movement and balance tests, as well as at-home balance and visual stability was improved.

3. The Mediterranean Diet Just take me to Greece! The Mediterranean diet is famous for heart health, as well as a reduced incidence of cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. A diet like this provides nutrients and healthy fats which support intestinal health while creating more of that protective myelin.

The Mediterranean Diet was studied on MS sufferers and the results were very positive.

4. Vitamin D Vitamin D is useful in modulating and balancing the immune system. Patients with higher vitamin D in the first year of diagnosis had a slower rate of progression.

They faired out better long term. In other words, the better the D status, the slower or milder the symptoms for that person.

By the end of the 5 year study, the patients with vitamin D levels above 50 had fewer new active brain lesions. Pretty awesome considering sunshine is free!

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

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Mayor John Spodofora. “(If) we don’t need that much,” we won’t use it all, he explained.

The bond ordinance includes various improvements, including public works upgrades and equipment. The ordinance lists the upgrades as a new leaf vacuum truck, new and replacement grounds equipment, vehicle maintenance equipment, an LED lighting system for a township building, street sign replacement, two replacement garbage trucks, the refurbishment of a street sweeper, a replacement snow plow, a replacement dump truck with snow plow, a new asphalt machine and asphalt roller, and replacement drainage pipes.

The public works portion of the ordinance, listed above, will run the township approximately $2,203,750; $2,093,563 of which will be paid for through bonds.

In addition to these upgrades, the 2018 Paving Program will run the township approximately $1,253,700; $1,191,015 of which will be bonded for. The program will work to mill and overlay roads such as Serpent Lane, Yeoman Road, Cutter Lane, Quadrant Road, Lubbers Lane, Squall Road, Jetsam Road, Flotsam Road, Sloop Road, Voyager Road, Commodore Road, Compass Court and Atlantis Avenue.

A series of IT equipment upgrades will cost approximately $90,725; $86,189 of which will be bonded for. These include: hardware life cycle replacement capacity expansion, replacement network servers, digital signal amplifiers, replacement desk phones, video camera system for the Township Council room, and miscellaneous repairs.

The ordinance also provides for equipment for the Stafford Township Police Department. Five new patrol vehicles and emergency equipment will run the town-

ship approximately $317,750; $301,862 of which will be bonded for.

Mayor Spodofora noted at a recent Township Council meeting that it is essential to maintain the department’s equipment. Resident Matthew Kline remarked that the police vehicles “take a beating” and need to be cared for to provide adequate service to residents.

Other improvements include: The replacement of the Ocean Acres Lake Park Playground equipment and sodding of the fields at the cost of approximately $461,250; $438,187 of which will be bonded for.

Bulk scanning of permanent records at the cost of approximately $255,000; $242,250 of which will be bonded for.

Replacement turnout gear and air packs for the township’s fire company at the cost of approximately $85,075; $80,821 of which will be bonded for.

The final improvement labeled in the ordinance was a cause of concern for some residents, and a delight to others, present for the final reading. This portion of the ordinance allows for the construction of an open air pavilion and two bathrooms at Mill Creek Park. This will cost be approximately $277,750; $263,863 of which will be bonded for.

Township Administrator Jim Moran said that the bathrooms and pavilion are to be constructed by in-house personnel. The bathroom construction will be underway by spring and hopefully completed by summer time, he added.

A few residents were upset that the council chose to build a pavilion and bathrooms at the park as opposed to constructing a new community center at Mill Creek.

To this, Councilman William Fessler noted that it was a long process but the council came to the conclusion that it would not have been cost-effective to build a new community center.

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WARETOWN – Waretown First Aid Auxiliary presents pictures with the Easter Bunny and Vendor Show! Come out to the Waretown First Aid Building, 13 Bryant Rd., on March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to get your picture taken with

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Review the specific bequests and devises in your Will. This is the part of the Will where you leave specific items, real estate or money to specific persons. Are those persons still worthy of receiving those assets? Are there additional persons that you want add to your Will? Do you still own the items identified in your Will?

Are there any other items that you want to leave to specific persons?

Review the persons named in your Will who are receiving the remainder of your estate. Are those persons still deserving of your assets? If you are leaving your estate in different percentages to your beneficiaries, are those percentages still what you want? Are they any other persons who you want to add to your Will?

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Review your Living Will. Ask yourself the same questions as your Power of Attorney. Has there been any changes in your medical conditions that would change the medical directives in your current Living Will?

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MANAHWKIN – The Southern Regional Theatre Company will be presenting Sister Act on March 1-3 at the Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center located in the 9/10 building. All shows will begin at 7 p.m.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior.

Using her unique disco moves and singing

talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the night of each performance starting at 6 p.m. For ticket order forms, information, or questions, please visit srsd.net or call 609597-9481 ext. 4454.

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MANAHAWKIN – On February 16, Southern Regional Middle School presented students with four workshops on the development of “Grit.”

Martin Truex, a Southern grad who recently won the NASCAR Championship, was the focal point of the day’s activities. Students explored the grit he needed to succeed, through videos of Truex’s speeches and his rocky route to the

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Additionally, students interacted with stories of famous gritty people and analyzed the results of a grit scale to determine their “grittiness.”

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Police:

Continued From Page 5 New Jersey Homeland Security for church leaders in those respective towns.

For Riccio, it’s a three-part problem: mental illness, the availability of weapons, and victims. Mental illness will never be completely eradicated, and eliminating all guns will never happen, so the best approach is to lessen the likelihood of anyone becoming a victim.

“But I think we’re all missing the boat, and there seems to be a common theme.

Post-shooting, you hear people that are interviewed saying, ‘Yeah, you know that guy? If anybody was going to shoot up the school, it would be him.’ Well, why are we holding on to that information?”

In Brick, the police department has a psychologist who is on retainer. Riccio asked him to teach the department what signs to look for to identify someone who may act out violently. The police will be trained fi rst, and then the program will expand to school staff and students. But why isn’t such behavior being reported?

“I’ll tell you why. Because we’re so politically correct now, that teachers are probably afraid to report things, because

Addiction:

Continued From Page 1 alongside Ocean Mental Health, with locations in Manahawkin and Bayville, to help provide addiction treatment services.

Lacey, Ocean Gate and Stafford also utilize Ocean Mental Health’s services for their programs.

Brick Police have partnered with Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood and Manchester Police have partnered with Integrity House in Toms River.

“I applaud the participating police de pa r t ment s’ proact ive ef for t s a nd eagerness to help those in their communities f ight this t ragic epidemic.

Since January, Blue HART has helped over 300 individuals to successfully fight the curse of addiction. I cannot thank enough Behavioral Health, Integrity House and Ocean Mental Health for their generous commitment to the people of Ocean County in making our vision a reality. Our county leads the

‘bizarre’ has become ‘the new normal.’

Any type of behavior, anything goes.

They’re probably afraid, because if they were to report that person, and they’re wrong, or they’re perceived to be wrong, they’re probably afraid they’re being biased, prejudice, or what have you,” Riccio said. “So we need to overcome that fear.”

New Barnegat Police Chief Keith Germain was also in attendance.

“I think it is an invaluable opportunity for the criminal justice students to hear directly from officers about what it is like to be in law enforcement today. First-hand knowledge about a profession is such a wonderful chance to learn more about the job they hope to secure one day. The officers who generously attended the panel discussion are incredible role models for the students - they positively influenced the next generation of police men and women by sharing their thoughts and experiences. I hope that upon the conclusion of the panel discussion, the audience left with a fi rm understanding that law enforcement officers in Ocean County take their responsibly of keeping residents safe very seriously, and that they are dedicated to protecting the public,” Barnes told Jersey Shore Online.

state in providing lifesaving options to those fighting and seeking addiction help,” said Prosecutor Joseph Coronato.

With the Blue HART program, anyone who voluntarily enters the three participating agencies and requests help with addiction will be screened for potential participation in the program.

Though the program is designed for those who present themselves at the station, an off icer who encounters a person outside the police station and believes they would benefit from Blue H A RT can br ing that individual in as well. If the person consents to the voluntary screening process, the officers can bring them into the station, officials noted.

Police stated that the Blue HART is available in Little Egg Harbor on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours, people are encouraged to contact NJ Addiction Services Assessment Hotline at 844-276-2777 or Lifeline Recovery Support Services at 888-520-0040.

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Waretown Branch Library March Calendar

WARETOWN – Join the Waretown Branch Library for events throughout the month of March!

In the Meeting Room, there will be a display by the Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild. In this annual display, members of the Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild and local residents will display quilts showing new techniques and creative uses of fabric.

Children’s events: March 20, 10:30 a.m.: Itty Bitty Time Baby Storytime. Ages 0-12 months. Please register.

Teen events: March 19, 7 p.m.: Teens Cook - Apple Nachos. Hands on cooking for teens and tweens. Ages 10 -18. Please register.

March 26, 6 p.m.: The New Jersey Theatre

Alliance’s Stages Festival Presents: Sherlock Holmes Adventures of the Speckled Band- Radio – Style!- East Lynne Theater Company invites teens and adults to be part of our “radio audience” when we perform this famous mystery with live sound effects, commercials, and actors portraying several roles to make the tale come to life. Sponsored by The New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s

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Adult events: March 14, 21, and 28, 1:30 p.m.: Mah Jongg Club. Beginners are welcome.

March 13 and 27, 11 a.m.: Waretown Writers Group. Join other writers of all skill levels to explore your skills in this informal and fun writing session. Meet new people as you get and give feedback and share ideas with others. Please register.

March 13, 2 p.m.: ShopRite presents: St. Patrick’s Day Cooking. Join ShopRite’s registered dietitian Giavonna Carbonello to learn how to make some delicious St. Paddy’s Day food. Please register.

March 15, 2 p.m.: Afternoon Movie. This 2017 drama is based on the elite crew of men who battled a wildfire in Prescott, Arizona in June 2013 that claimed the lives of 19 of their members.

March 16, 2 p.m.: Adult Craft. Participate in a craft for adults. Please register.

Thursday, March 22, 2 p.m.: Afternoon Movie. In this 2017 movie, a couple in 1950’s England advocate for disability rights after the husband is paralyzed by polio.

Friends’ events: March 12, 7 p.m.: Friends of the Waretown Library Meeting. Join our friendly group!

March 23, 1-3 p.m.: Friend’s Book Sale.

Great finds for little cost.

March 24, 10 a.m.–Noon: Friend’s Book Sale. Great finds for little cost.

These programs are free and open to the public. Please register online at theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 609-6935133.

Stafford Township Lions Club Annual Night Of Food And Fun

STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Township Lions Club for the Annual Night of Food and Fun on Friday, April 27 from 7-10 p.m. at Calloway’s Restaurant and Bar, 597 Main Street, Route 9 in West Creek.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children. There will be unlimited pizza for three hours, unlimited wings for one hour (8-9 p.m.), and unlimited soda, wine, and beer. You can also enter a chance to win Gift Baskets.

Proceeds will be donated to an Ocean County organization, Ocean of Love, which provides support for families of children with cancer. For more information, visit oceanoflove.org.

Beach Haven Government Meetings

BEACH HAVEN – The Borough of Beach Haven’s commission meets the second Monday of the month at 420 Pelham Avenue at 7 p.m. For additional information call 609492-0111, visit beachhaven-nj.gov, or email beachhavenborough@beachhaven-nj.gov.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of march 10 - march 16

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Step up to the starting gate or you may end up at the back of the pack. In the week ahead roll up your sleeves and get down to business. Resting on your laurels will get you nowhere.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Too much of anything is unhealthy. You may be confident in your professional abilities, but need a break this week. Step back from tedious projects to get your bearings before you finish a job.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sometimes great things need a little push to get started.

You may have doubts as to whether a project is worth starting in the first place. Hold off until mid-week and re-evaluate your plans.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may have plenty of work, but by the end of the week you will have time to spend. Put free time to good use through creative outlets.

Draw a picture, bake a cake or compose a symphony.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A period of indecision and doubt may work out for the best. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to make major purchases. Wait until the last half of the week to make important choices and decisions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hold off on making major decisions or changes during the next few days. Wait until the second half of the week to enter into agreements, make commitments or hold a crucial meeting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might need a hearing aid to detect the voice of experience. Early in the week, you may ignore sound advice where your job or work is concerned. Count pennies carefully in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Agree to disagree. Don’t let anyone change your opinions no matter how persuasive their arguments may be. In the latter half of the week your energy levels will be at a higher level.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Even the sharpest shooting cupid misses the mark occasionally. An object of your affection may receive mixed messages about your true intentions in the first half of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Conflicts are best avoided. You may be fighting against conventional wisdom, but what seems like a hopeless situation will seem trivial and meaningless by the middle of the week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It is possible that you will be challenged to be precise rather than passive. You may feel drawn to shiny, attractive things in the first part of the week, but the beauty may not be lasting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be too understanding for your own good. Your intuitions could be far off base. Wait until the second half of the week to make a promise or begin an important creative project..

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Start Your Day The Robust Way By Serving Steak For Breakfast

By Wolfgang Puck

I recently learned that, from the earliest days of the U.S. space program, astronauts were served a breakfast of steak and eggs before blasting off on their mission. That made sense to me. Combining a sensible portion of meat with some eggs and a few vegetables gives you a protein-rich, energy-packed start to your day. No wonder the great boxer Muhammad Ali ate a similar meal on the morning of a big fight.

In fact, steak and eggs has long been an American diner favorite. You’ll see it most reliably on the menus of truck stops, where hardworking, long-distance drivers refuel themselves while also refueling their vehicles.

In recent days, the old-fashioned favorite has gained new respect among a particular group of health enthusiasts, as the combination can also fulfill the requirements of a paleo diet.

So I’d like to share one of my favorite ways to prepare steak and eggs. I originally made this breakfast steak with scrambled eggs and red bell pepper relish as a variation on traditional roast beef hash a one that requires less work and is far easier to prepare, as the steak is cooked whole and then sliced just before serving.

Like a hash, the recipe makes a relatively small piece of meat go a long way, as each portion includes just 3 ounces (about 90 g) of beef. S for maximum flavor and tenderness, why not splurge a little and use a really good USDA Prime or Choice grade? For the juiciest results, I always take care not to cook the steak beyond medium-rare doneness - 130 F to 135 F (54 C to 57 C) - and leave it to rest, covered with foil, for a few minutes before slicing, to allow time for the meat fibers to reabsorb the bubbling-hot juices.

To complement the steak, I prepare a simple scramble of eggs combined with some sauteed onion, bell peppers and potatoes. As with the steak, the key to success with the eggs is not to overcook them: Rather than the dry, rubbery curds of egg you often find served in some hurried diners, I like to take a little extra time and pay some extra attention to stir the egg mixture over medium heat and dish them up when they’re cooked through but still creamy.

The crowning touch of the recipe is its red bell pepper relish. A simple yet incredibly delicious combination of bell pepper, onion, fresh herbs, vinegar and olive oil, it’s quickly put together at the start of the recipe’s preparation, then set aside to spoon over the sliced steak just before serving. Because we eat with our eyes before food ever enters our mouth, it adds an extra touch of mouthwatering beauty to a very satisfying first meal of the day.

BREAKFAST STEAK WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS AND RED BELL PEPPER RELISH Serves 4

1 medium yellow onion, minced 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, and tarragon, plus a few sprigs for garnish 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup (60 mL) plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 medium potato, about 5 ounces (155 g), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes 1 12-ounce (750-g) New York steak, trimmed of excess fat 6 large eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter First, prepare the relish: In a small nonreactive mixing bowl, combine 1/4 of the minced onion, 1/4 of the diced red pepper, all the chopped herbs, the vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

In a nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the potato cubes and saute, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown and tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining onion and bell pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until the pepper is tender but still crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper, and brush with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil. Heat a saute pan over high heat, then add the steak and cook until done to your liking, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

When the steak is done, transfer to a platter and cover with foil to rest until slicing.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with a little salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked onion, peppers and potatoes. Over moderate heat, melt the butter in a 10-inch (25-cm) skillet. Pour in the potato-egg mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled to your liking, preferably still somewhat moist.

Adjust the seasonings to taste with more salt and pepper.

To serve, use a sharp knife to slice the steak across the grain into thin slices. Fan the slices around the edge of a warmed platter or warmed serving plates. Spoon the scrambled eggs in the center and garnish them with herb sprigs. Spoon the relish over the meat. Serve immediately.

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

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