2018-03-17 - The Brick Times

Vol. 17 - No. 46

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Superintendent Addresses Special Ed Inclusion

Brick Weathers Back-To-Back Storms

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Letters Page 8.

Government Page 7.

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News A Magical Voyage Through Your Ear

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Dear Pharmacist

Don’t Ignore Bloating, It Could Be Ovarian Cancer

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Dear Joel Time For A Pet

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Inside The Law

How To Prove Your Home Was “Substantially Damaged” By Sandy

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Business Directory Page 22.

Classifieds Page 21.

Fun Page Page 24.

Wolfgang Puck Paddy’s Day Pie

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Horoscope Page 27.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR IC K - T he t ow n sh ip wa s mostly spared damage from two back-to-back nor’easters earlier this month, with reports of only minor f looding and a few downed

trees, said acting director of the D e p a r t m e n t of P u b l i c Wo r k s (DPW) Ken Somers.

There was no need for the department to salt or plow for the (Storms - See Page 5)

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The view from the southern end of the revetment near 6th Avenue, looking north, show the effects of erosion.

Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Honors It’s Founder, John Sweeney

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade honored its founder John Sweeney of Lavallette in grand style during its 34th parade held on March 10.

Sweeney, who was the driving force of the parade for 27 years, –Photo by Bob Vosseller died of lung cancer on Dec. 12, The Sweeney family gather prior to the start of the 34th (Parade - See Page 4) annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Acting superintendent of schools Dennis Filippone discusses inclusion during a recent Board of Education meeting.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Scores of parents of special needs students attended the March 8 Board of Education meeting asking for clarification on a letter they had received from acting superintendent of schools Dennis Filippone that said all pre-k and kindergarten students would be moved from self-contained classrooms to inclusive class settings.

A self-contained classroom is a structured class composed of special needs children who share similar academic requirements. An inclusion class places special needs students in a classroom setting with student who have no (Inclusion - See Page 2)

County Budget Up Again; Taxes Expected To Decrease

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Ocean County taxpayers will see a slight decrease in their county taxes in 2018.

For at least the second year in a row, taxes will decrease: even a half-cent decrease is going in the right direction, Ocean County Freeholder John Bartlett said. While no services saw an expansion, no services were cut.

With Winter Storm Quinn raging outside, the Freeholders (Budget - See Page 2)

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Inclusion:

the right circumstance, inclusion classes help special needs students academically, socially and emotionally.

Comprehensive criteria would be established for each student, and IEP (individualized education program) meetings would be scheduled to determine the placement for each child, Filippone said. Parents would be able to express their concerns during these meetings, and they would not be forced to accept any placement they do not agree with, he added.

“We would like a successful integration of students who are ready, and we will move slowly for students who can make that journey,” he said.

Filippone said that they would start to integrate special needs students into science and social studies to start, and perhaps some of the specials like music, art and gym.

New Jersey law requires that each district provide a continuum of services, so no programs

would be eliminated, he said.

Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab has a special needs son in the district, and she said that his teacher, “who is like his second mother,” would have input regarding his participation in inclusive classrooms.

“Sometimes it’s hard because you know your child is safe and comfortable...but sometimes the child must be pushed,” she said.

When Filippone opened the floor to questions, about a dozen parents raised their hands.

One parent asked who would be teaching the inclusive classes. Filippone said that the district would be advised by the National Consortium for Inclusive Education along with the district’s Director of Curriculum Susan Mcnamara and Director of Special Services Colleen Dalrymple.

“In many cases, the teacher from the self-contained class would follow those students into the inclusive setting,” Filippone said.

Another parent asked how big the regular classes would be if special needs children would be added in for certain subjects.

Filippone said they had not determined the number of classes or the number of students yet, but McNamara said that depending on the number of special needs students, regular classes could be limited to 12 or 13 students.

“We are starting slow,” Filippone reiterated.

“Our overall hope is that all children who can operate in a self-contained classroom move towards that. It will be a well thought-out plan that will be in the best interest of the kids,” he said.

Filippone said that another meeting on the subject would be held on March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center at the Veterans Complex.

The next regularly-scheduled Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday April 12 at 7 p.m.

Budget:

of equalized value.

“This is the direction we would like to follow,” he said in presenting the proposed budget to the board on Feb. 28. “As our ratables rise we will gradually reduce the tax rate.”

The budget comes in $6 million under the 2 percent cap (The state requires that budgets do not increase more than this). The overall budget is up $8.1 million. The amount raised by taxation is up 1.29 percent, to $346.5 million.

County property values increased almost three percent, to $99.8 billion.

“And while we are seeing those values

gradually increase, we are still $9 billion below the 2009 values when the economy took a downturn,” Bartlett said. “Coupling that with Superstorm Sandy three years later, we saw a major loss in the county. That is now beginning to turn around.”

Bartlett said the county’s surplus in 2018 is $55.4 million. The proposed budget includes about $22 million from surplus.

“In order to maintain our AAA bond rating, it’s imperative we keep a surplus balance that is equal to about 10 percent of the budget,” Bartlett said. “Having the highest bond rating

possible helps us tremendously when we need to bond for capital projects.

“In addition a strong surplus balance is necessary in times of natural disasters and emergencies as we all saw after Superstorm Sandy,” Bartlett said.

“We have to build one year’s budget with an eye toward what it means for the future,” Bartlett said.

This year’s budget will use more cash – $25 million – for capital expenditures so the county doesn’t have to bond for items such as trucks or heavy equipment.

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After moving the lecturn to the center of the room, Filippone faced the parents and apologized that the letter had caused worry or fear.

“The letter was approved by me,” he said, “and the word ‘all’ was an error.”

“This is my fault. I did not send a clear message, so I would like to clear up some misconceptions,” he said to the parents. Inclusive class settings does not apply and is not appropriate for all students, especially for those with MD (multiple disabilities) or those with BD (disruptive behavioral disabilities).

Filippone said he started his career at Lake Riviera Middle School where he was a special education teacher for 18 years. During that time he saw that inclusive settings had brought success to many students, and that in

Continued From Page 1 introduced their $416.1 million budget March 7. A public hearing will be held 4 p.m. April 4 at the county administration building.

“This board is following through on our commitment to lower the county property tax rate as we recover from the losses of the great recession and Superstorm Sandy,” Bartlett said. “Last year we decreased the tax rate by 1/10th of a cent and this year we will decrease it by half a cent to 34.7 cents per $100

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Parade:

Continued From Page 1 2017. He was honored with a special float during the parade sponsored by Timothy E. Ryan Funeral Homes with design input from his family. The float was filled with family and his many friends and drew cheers during the breezy March day.

Thousands of families lined up on the borough’s emerald lined Boulevard to watch pipe and drums, mummers, bands, various organizations, marchers and more.

Borough Mayor Anthony Vaz remarked prior to the parade that “it has been 34 years and I was in the very first one as a young councilman.

The parade has grown over the years and John Sweeney created it and made it better each year.

It has become a very big day for Seaside Heights and the county.”

Vaz noted that the parade involved many preand post-parade event activities over the years that serve as fundraisers for it and have added to its fun. “John was always a true gentleman with a great sense of humor which he shared from the starting phases of each year’s parade planning to the final day of the parade.”

As per tradition, the day began with a traditional Irish Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on the Boulevard and Grant Avenue. The parade itself started at noon and ran for 90 minutes. The route started on the Seaside Park border. It ended at Sampson Avenue (stretching one and a quarter mile long).

Sweeney had been quoted more than once over the many years concerning the parade’s running time. He said that it was vital that it be kept under two-hours as it always packed a great deal of

entertainment.

“We want everyone to have time to get out and enjoy the boardwalk afterward,” Sweeney often said. The parade organizer was well known for his gold and green attire and pointed ears which he wore during the early years of the parade and at a pre-parade event known as “The Little Leprechaun” contest which was held for many years at the Casino Arcade on the borough’s boardwalk.

Sweeney not only assembled a committed committee of volunteers, made up of members of various ethnic backgrounds, to run the many facets of the parade each year, he also provided a lot of enthusiasm when it came to gaining major sponsors for each year’s parade. During his last year as chairman in 2011 he was proud to say that the parade had not experienced “one single bad incident in 27 years.” He always noted that his most devoted committee member was his wife Patricia.

Patricia Sweeney said among the many memories she has of her late husband’s long association with the parade that he always wore “his father’s top hat (Hugh J. Sweeney) who wore it in the Newark Saint Patrick’s Day parade which his father founded.”

She added that she and her husband used to go to the shore’s other notable St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Belmar before the Ocean Count Parade was founded.

“There was no place for the children to go after the parade and that’s when John said let’s start a family parade here in the Ocean County.

He talked to Bill King Sr. about the parade and asked if he would help and Bill King, being the Scotsman, that he was, said ‘I will but I’ll stay in the background’...which of course he never did.... that was the shamrock and thistle bagpipe band

in the first parade,” Pat Sweeney joked.

Her sons John Jr. and Bob were among the many family members on the float. “We heard after he died from so many people who told us how instrumental he was to them,” Bob Sweeney said.

“He never did it for himself, he did it for Irish heritage and to help out others and get them involved in something enjoyable,” John Sweeney Jr. said.

The committee, headed by Tom King, named Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher as this year’s parade grand marshal. Kelaher wore a traditional white Irish cardigan for the occasion as he waved to the crowd in a convertible.

Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines met up with Pat Sweeney before the parade began on L Street Seaside Park. Haines was honored as its first Irish Woman of the Year. “My great grandfather John Shannon came to the United States in the 1800s and I am so proud of my family’s history,” Haines said. “Now, there are almost 130,000 Ocean County residents that are of Irish descent. It’s an honor to represent them and to be a part of this wonderful event.”

This marked the first time for Dan and Jean Erbeck of Howell to enjoy the parade. They brought their young daughter Makayla to the parade an hour early and bundled up for the day.

“We’re excited about this it will be a lot of fun,” Dan Erbeck said.

A little further up, Nidessa Cook of Toms River, her mother Kimberly Antonucci of Seaside Heights and their friend Shawn Pizzichillo of Toms River took up spectator spots on the Boulevard. Cook and Antonucci make this parade a St. Patrick’s Day season tradition. “This is the first time we dressed up though,” Cook said. She and her mom had matching green bows in their hair. Pizzichillo said “this is my first time for this

parade. I usually go to Belmar.”

One of the parade’s fixtures is the cart peddlers who make sure spectators have the option to purchase inflatable leprechauns, hats, green sunglasses, hats and other items for the parade.

Jerry Payne and Chuck Imbursio, who reside in northern New Jersey, said they’ve been part of this parade for the last decade.

“It’s a good parade with good people,” Imbursio said adding that he dyed his beard green for the occasion.

Nikki Esposito of Character Parties and Live Mermaids drew attention from spectators before the parade even began, since she was dressed in a mermaid costume, which consisted of a bikini top and her fish tail. “I’m freezing, its really cold but I’m marching today (actually she was wheeled in during the parade) with the members of Save Barnegat Bay who are a wonderful bunch of volunteers.”

By 11 a.m. the crowds were at full capacity at several Boulevard taverns including The Shore Thing Pub, Bamboo Bar and Klees Bar and Grill. The Bamboo posted a “Thank You John Sweeney” message on their building marquee. The sounds of Irish music could be heard at each of these establishments.

Various girl scouts such as Lavallette’s Troop 293 and Plumsted Troop 50018 were out in force selling their cookies at tables along the parade route.

Many residents and visitors see the annual parade as the kick-off of the spring season at the Shore. “This parade is a tradition linked with the county and the tourist season,” Vaz said.

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Storms:

Continued From Page 1 first nor’easter on March 1 and 2, but there was some beach erosion, Somers said in a phone interview on March 8.

Before the storm, some four feet of the oceanfront steel wall was exposed from the Ocean Club south to 8th Avenue; after the storm, some six feet was exposed, he said.

The DPW had received repor ts of four downed trees during the earlier nor’easter, so workers were deployed to cut up and remove trees that blocked Sudbury Road in the area of northern Herbertsville, and another that blocked traffic on Kenneth Place in Laurelton Heights, Somers said.

Another tree fell on a car on West Drive off Princeton Avenue, and a fourth tree fell on someone’s shed on Azalea Drive, he said.

For the second nor’easter that began on Wednesday March 7, four to eight inches of snow was forecast for Brick, but then the projection dropped to two to four inches. The final snow total was 1.2 inches, Somers said.

The rest of the state got hit pretty hard, with some areas to the north reporting as much as two feet of snow, downed lines and power outages.

Somers said the DPW could not salt the roads ahead of the storm because it rained before it snowed and the brine solution would have been washed off.

“We had contractors on call, and then we cancelled them around 4:30 Wednesday after noon because we k new we weren’t getting more than four inches, which is the amount of snow required before we start plowing,” he said.

However, on Wednesday evening until the early morning hours on Thursday, DPW trucks salted hills, intersections, the senior center, Town Hall, the Civic Pla za , a nd EMS/ Fi re st at ions to melt whatever snow had fallen and to prevent it from refreezing overnight, Somers said.

No school days were lost, but the d ist r ic t h a d a n e a rly d ism is s a l on Wednesday and a delayed opening on

Food Pantry At Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church LAKEWOOD – Immanuel operates the “Loaves & Fishes” food pantry, under the administration of Janice Henry, which serves over 350 people per month. The food pantry consists of three rooms with fully stocked shelves including two refrigerators and three freezers and is operated by more than 10 volunteers from the congregation.

The panty is also under the supervision of the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties.

The pantry is open on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The church is located at 20 Monterey Circle.

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The shore experienced an unusual weather phenomenon during the March 7 st or m k now n a s “ t hu nde r s now,” which is a thunderstorm accompanied by snow instead of rain.

Thunder is usually associated with wa r mer spr i ng or su m mer weat her conditions, but warm moisture from the south and war m offshore waters cla sh i ng w it h cold ai r, resu lt ed i n thundersnow.

According to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, numerous lightning strikes were reported throughout the area.

Police Chief James Riccio said that a sid e f r om r e p or t s of b r oke n t r e e br a nches a nd a few dow ned power lines, the nor’easters presented nothing out of the ordinary for the police department and no increase in accidents.

The police respond to the downed power lines and oftentimes the special police will sit with the live wires until they are repaired by the power company, Riccio said.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A downed tree off Mandalay Road in Shore Acres was the product of the first nor’easter. Neighbors said they heard a loud crack.

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

Legislation Would Expand Access To Job Training

From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHI NGTON, D.C. - C o n g r e s s m a n To m M a cA r t hu r ( R-3 r d ) a nd Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) introduced the bipartisan TECH Careers Act, legislation to expand community college and technical programs that help Americans obtain the high-skill, high-wage jobs of the future.

The TECH Careers Act provides federal support

for job-training programs at technical and community colleges that provide wrap-around services and apprenticeship programs for students. By creating partnerships with industry representatives, these job -t r a i n i ng p rog r a m s help st udents complete their technical education with well-established relationships with employers in their industry.

“Nelson Mandela once s a id: E ducat ion is t he m o s t p o w e r f u l w e ap on which you can use to change the world,” said MacArthur. “His words ring true today—education can change a person’s life and the community they call home. The program, created by this bipar tisan legislation, will give low-income children and adults the opportunity to learn a new skill and put them on a path to improve their own lives, while providing trained workers for

rapidly growing industries in their communities. We must equip young people with the tools they need to become productive members of the workforce and this legislation w il l do just that.” “ Fo r m a n y wo r k i n g A me r ica n s, a post se condar y cer tif icate or a two-year degree is a ladder of opportunity – but for fa r t o o m a ny, t h at l a d d e r r e m a i n s out of reach,” Esty said. “Our bipartisan TECH Careers Act will give Americans

an opportunity to obtain job training and technical education, which in turn will help small businesses in Connecticut fi nd the talented, capable workers they need to grow and thrive.”

“I’m thankful Congressman MacArthur is advocating for the creation of this grant program that will help low-income youth and adults enter into a career path that will ult i mately i mprove t hei r lives,” said Dr. Christopher Nagy, Superintendent of Burlington Coun-

ty Institute of Technology and Burlington County Special Services School Dist r ict. “Bu rling ton County Institute of Technology and the Burlington County Special Services School District have been committed to providing our students from any and all walks of life with the skills and training they need to be successful after graduation and to be positioned to earn stackable industry credentials. This program would help us to continue that mission.”

Holzapfel, Wolfe And Mcguckin Oppose Right To Vote For Prisoners TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Dave Wolfe of the 10th Legislative District are opposing recently introduced legislation that would allow incarcerated prisoners as well as those

WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Dean of the New Jersey c o n g r e s s io n a l d ele g a tion, led a letter signed by the entire New Jersey delegation to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, reiterating their unified opposition to the administration’s proposal to open waters off the state’s coast to oil and gas drilling and exploration.

In addition, the members sent Secretar y Zin ke a t ranscr ipt of a Feb. 14 public hearing in Hamilton, NJ where citizens organized the event and expressed their concerns

on parole and probation to vote.

“Convicted felons serving prison sentences have breached social contracts and should not be allowed to influence elections and public policies,” stated Holzapfel. “Withholding

their right to vote is a penalty for the breach of that contract.”

Under the measure, inmates would be allowed to vote absentee in their home district.

“Can you imagine someone serving a twenty-year

sentence in state prison for murder, rape, or child abuse, having the right to cast an absentee ballot on who serves on your local school board or town council,” added Assemblyman McGuckin. “Our current system is reasonable and

effective. Those who have been convicted of felony offenses in the past are not forever barred from voting and may restore their right to vote once they have completed the terms of his or her sentence.”

“If you have served your

Smith Leads Delegation Letter Submitting Local Public Hearing on Offshore Drilling

about— a nd opposit ion to—the administration’s offshore drilling proposal.

“The members of our New Jersey Congressional delegation are united in our opposition to this proposal, and the people of New Jersey have made their concerns about offshore drilling clear—they do not want oil rigs off shore a nd ou r pr ist i ne beaches and waters at risk f rom oil spills,” Smith stated.

“If we really support an energy policy that serves the public, state and local concerns about offshore drilling must be heard,”

said Smith, who participated i n t he alter nate forum hosted by the group Clean Ocean Action.

“The citizens of New Jersey stepped up and held their own public for um when the Department of the Interior failed to offer a proper venue. The transcript from that forum will now be part of the official comment period and the people’s opposition to the drilling proposal is clear and now on the record,” he said.

In the letter to Secretary Zinke, the members expressed t hei r st rong opposition to the offshore

drilling proposal and noted how they had invited the Interior Secretary to personally hear from concer ned citizens in New Jersey.

“We have each unequivocally stated our disapproval,” the members stated in the letter. “This has included joining together as a delegation in a January 9 letter asking you to reconsider the proposal, as well as a January 11 letter inviting you to visit New Jersey prior to the issuance of a finalized proposal and requesting that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

hold a publ ic hea r i ng, allowing participants to voice their concer ns to BOEM officials.”

Along with the letter, the transcript of the Feb. 14 Hamilton public hearing on the offshore drilling proposal was sent to Secretary Zinke.

“We believe that given t he m a g n it u d e of t h i s decision and the very real impact this would have on New Jersey’s coastal economy, environment, and wildlife, it is of paramount importance that the enclosed comments of Ne w Je r s e y a n s a r e considered,” Smith and

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time and have proven to be a productive member of society your right to vote is restored but those i n jail are not allowed cer tain freedoms and voting is one of them,” concluded Assemblyman Wolfe.

the other members stated of the hearing transcript.

Recently, Rep. Smith (R-4th) and other Republican Members of the delegation including Reps.

Tom Macarthur (R-3rd), Leonard Lance (R-7th), a nd Fr a n k L oBiondo (R-2nd), met with Secretary Zinke and stated their st rong opposition to New Jersey’s inclusion in the ad minist ration’s proposal to open over 90 percent of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf to oil and gas exploration and d r illing, as par t of the f ive -ye a r pl a n fo r t he National OCS Program.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Why We Publish Politicians’ Press Releases The first letter to the editor that we’re printing this week had some pointed things to say about how we publish the press releases of Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd). We had been talking internally about publicly addressing how and why we publish press releases from elected officials, and this seems like a good time to do so.

Most weeks, we have a “Government Page,” that has one to three press releases from elected officials. Mayors and council members use this space as a way to directly reach residents. If you want Brick residents to know about something, for example, you don’t get a better local source than The Brick Times. More often than not, this page is full of state or federal lawmakers.

Every week, I scour through politicians’ press releases.

Some of them get sent to us. Some of them we have to find. I choose what to run based on what is the most timely and what would impact our readers the most.

This has been a long-time policy of Micromedia Publications since it was founded in 1995. It’s not really a service for politicians, but a service for readers. Elected officials do a lot of work that never makes it to the front page, but still impacts your lives. You need to know what politicians are doing, even if it doesn’t warrant a full news story.

We publish press releases from politicians regardless of their political stripe. It just happens that almost all of them around here are Republicans.

We welcome releases from Toms River’s Republican Mayor Thomas Kelaher as much as Brick’s Mayor John Ducey, a Democrat. Occasionally, I will look at Robert Menendez and Cory Booker’s websites, both state Democrats, but those releases are not usually relevant to our area.

As for MacArthur, we have the same relationship with him that we did with his predecessors: Jon Runyan, a Republican, and John Adler, a Democrat. We publish him frequently because he frequently sends us stuff. There certainly have been more this year, an election year, but looking at his web site, you can see one or more releases a week last year as well.

We also welcome letters that are either for or against him. If you look at the letters pages, you’ll see that there are quite a few readers who strongly dislike him.

We have no official position on any of our elected officials.

As a policy, we don’t endorse candidates. So, in closing, don’t mistake the publication of a press release as an endorsement of a candidate. We are just letting you know what they’re up to and what they’re thinking.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor Stop Publishing MacArthur’s Statements Your publication should stop giving preference to one political party’s candidate over the other’s. By enabling him to distort reality for your readers in his campaign to get re-elected in District 3, the Times, Micromedia Publications and Jersey Shore Online are providing an unfair advantage to Rep. Tom MacArthur.

Every time you distribute his defensive “spin” on his shameful record in Congress for the past three years, you are helping him deceive voters. You never present the facts that belie his 93% allegiance to dangerous NRA policies that can result in mass shootings.

You repeatedly give MacArthur a free platform to try to downplay his extreme record on guns. Off the top of my head, I can think of 14 ways MacArthur has stood with his campaign contributor, the NRA, and stood against public safety.

Despite the weekly columns that his PR flack wrote, the record shows that he was (1) against strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, (2) voting against the bipartisan “Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act” and (3) refusing to co-sponsor the bill when it was updated last year.

MacArthur’s belated interest in mental health has no credibility, because he (4) voted against a Social Security rule that would have kept guns from individuals with mental impairments, and he (5) voted against having the Veterans Administration report mentally incompetent vets to the Background Check System.

The NRA must be so proud of its puppet! He’s not representing the wishes of nine out of ten of his constituents who are in favor of better background checks.

To add insult to injury, MacArthur wants (6) to cut billions of dollars out of Medicaid, which supports mental health programs. He (7) voted against funding Centers for Disease Control research on firearm injury prevention. He (8) won’t even allow the CDC to have a database that can search names when it traces the sources of firearms. MacArthur also (9) voted against funding gun safety research at Health and Human Services, and even 10) voted against designating gun research

Letters To The Editor a priority at the National Science I am grateful that Congressman of New Jersey in a federal staFoundation. He’s obviously the best politician the NRA can buy.

Just after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, in Las Vegas, MacArthur (11) co-sponsored the bill that would allow firearm enthusiasts to carry concealed guns across state lines. Hidden “heat” is banned in New Jersey.

What about states’ rights, Tom? He has also (12) voted against the “no fly, no buy” bills that would deny firearm purchases to known or suspected terrorists.

That’s just ridiculous!

In the space your publications give for MacArthur’s propaganda week after week, he’s (13) avoided mentioning anything at all about assault rifles or (14) raising the minimum age to buy guns.

Clearly, this NRA lackey doesn’t represent the vast majority of Ocean County voters.

Instead MacArthur thinks domestic abusers, felons, terror suspects, the mentally ill, bar patrons, church-goers, students and teachers should be armed no matter what. He’s neglecting public safety as more people are being slaughtered.

It’s time for Micromedia Publications to stop enabling MacArthur to do the bidding of the NRA without giving the same amount of space to the common-sense views of most of your readers.

Nancy J. Richman Toms River

A Thank You For Dune Replenishment Approximately five years have passed since Superstorm Sandy and the south end boardwalk fire, and Seaside Heights is continuing to rebuild and recover. As mayor, I can’t help but look at our new amusement rides and see an image of the Star Jet roller coaster in the ocean. We have come a long way, but have a long way to go.

I have been working around the clock to plan for future storms and encourage everyone in our community to do the same. Part of this preparation has been working with agencies across every level of government on our dune and beach re-nourishment project, which is essential to our region. I have been adamant that I will do whatever I can to help this project to completion, but the Borough Council and I remain firm that the project must not impact our beach and boardwalk operations this summer. Our local economy simply cannot afford it.

Tom MacArthur is standing with Seaside Heights in urging the Army Corp of Engineers to finish the project before Memorial Day weekend, or to postpone the Seaside Heights piece of the project until after the core summer season. We received good news that indicates the Army Corp of Engineers is listening and working to address our concerns.

We are fortunate that Congressman MacArthur is a friend that recognizes the importance of the summer economy and is responsive to the needs of our small coastal town.

Anthony Vaz Seaside Heights Mayor

A New Tax Deduction For Vets It is income tax season, and there is a new law (saves money) that changes New Jersey tax law that Governor Christie signed that probably has been forgotten, and did not get much publicity.

Starting in tax year 2017, New Jersey residents who were “honorable discharged veterans” can take a $3,000 personal deduction from their New Jersey state taxes.

They can do that every year, which is fantastic, and this must be shared with over 500,000 people who could qualify in New Jersey. I bet 99.9 percent of the people who qualify do not know about this.

Will their accountants tell them? Who knows. Will their friends tell them? Who knows.

Can they find out about this at a county Freeholders meeting?

Who knows.

Also, even if they were in the reserves, not necessarily full time active duty, they can use this new deduction. A lot of the time, reservists were excluded from getting benefits, like a V.A. Loan for example.

The law applies to any New Jersey taxpayer who is “a veteran honorable discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof, or the National Guard

tus.” Veteran is defined under NJSA 38A. But, and here is one big “But.” The taxpayer must send in a “honorable separation form DD214 as proof of active duty.”

So, if they don’t have that form, they have to write away and get it from the federal government.

Here is the 2nd big “But:” If you have to write away for the DD214 form, note this please, because it is not as easy as just making a simple request: Your request must contain certain basic information for them to locate your service records.

This information includes: • The veteran’s complete name used while in service • Service number • Social security number • Branch of service • Dates of service • Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known).

• If you suspect your records may have been involved in the 1973 fire, also include: • Place of discharge • Last unit of assignment • Place of entry into the service, if known.

• All requests must be signed and dated by the veteran or next-of-kin.

• If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary.

You will need to write to: National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 314-801-0800 This form need only to be supplied in the first year you claim the deduction, and the NJ tax department will have it on record for years to follow.

The last big “But” is that you have to check a box on the NJ tax return that shows you want this deduction.

Good Luck. This will save 500,000 New Jerseyans a little over $100 bucks annually.

David F. Lipton Toms River

C ORRECTION The writer of the March 10 letter named “Plastic Bag Ban Won’t Solve Problems” asked to correct a statement he wrote. The statement was “this dead tree contains roughly 10 cubic feet” in reference to how much paper can come from a tree of a certain size. The correct amount of yield is 100 cubic feet.

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Lakewood Man Busted For Child Porn In Statewide Probe

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – A Lakewood man was one of 40 men arrested in “Operation Statewide,” a sweep of child pornography users and distributors by the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Anthony White, 31, faces up to six years in prison, including three years of parole ineligibility, for second-degree charges of distributing child pornography and attempting to manufacture child pornography. Upon release, he will have to register as a sex offender and be subject to lifelong parole supervision.

He will be sentenced May 8.

White admitted to making shareable files of child pornography on his computer. A forensic investigation of White’ computer after his July 20, 2016 arrest found 36,000 child pornography videos and images, “one of the largest collections of child pornography ever seized by law enforcement in New Jersey,” the state prosecutor’s office said.

Anyone with information about the exploitation of children should call the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Tipline at 888648-6007.

Senator Robert Singer To Speak At Business And Economic Growth Breakfast

By Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD – Senator Robert W. Singer, who represents New Jersey’s 30th Legislative District, will be the featured speaker at a Business and Economic Growth Breakfast, hosted by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by N.J. Natural Gas, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, from 8-10:30 a.m., at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River.

Locally, Senator Singer ser ved on the Lakewood Township Committee from 1980 to 2010, and was mayor five times during his tenure. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC) since 2001, chairman of the Lakewood Municipal Utility Authority (1999-present), and vice chairman of the Ocean County Board of Health (1999-present).

Now in his 28th year in the New Jersey

State Legislature, Senator Singer serves on the Higher Education and Health, Human services and Senior Citizen committees. His legislative service includes being Senator since 1993, Conference L e a de r si nce 20 08, c o -Re publ ica n Majority Leader (2002-03), Assistant Majority Leader (1997-2001), General Assembly (1992-93 and 1986-89), and Majority Whip (1992-93).

Senator Singer was chosen by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce as Legislator of the Year “for his successful efforts to empower small businesses and advance tax reforms that will benefit residents and entrepreneurs statewide.”

The cost for breakfast is $20. Pre-registration and payment are required by March 19. Register at mylakewoodchamber.com.

For further information contact Denise 732-363-0012 or email staff@mylakewoodchamber.com.

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Our approach is based on the Five Pillars of Health & Well-Being which are Sleep, Activity, Purpose, Nutrition and Resilience. Every person is a unique i nd iv idu al w it h ne e d s t h at ch a nge throughout the different seasons of life.

Our diversified team offers the support we all need to strengthen these f ive pillars that help us to for m the habits needed for sustained health and vitality. This of course is what we all desire. Motivation gets you started, but habit keeps you going. Our summer gardens continue to need our time and attention if they are to continue to be vibrant and fruitful.

An Integrative Nurse Health Coach can partner with you to help you identify the areas where you are blocked and strategies to overcome any obstacles or barriers you may face. They will work alongside you in setting personalized, realistic, sustainable goals that can become new healthy habits so that you too may remain vibrant and fruitful.

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Annual Vendor & Craft Sale

TOMS RIVER – The 5th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair for the OCC Cheer Team will be held on March 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ocean County College, Building 29 Gym at 1 College Dr, Toms River.

There will be over 100 vendors, door prizes galore, and a free gift for the fi rst 50 kids. Admission is free. Stop in rain or shine, indoor event. We will have something for everyone!

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Spring Renewal

By Pamela Jansky, RN-BC, CDE, AAACN Spring is just around the corner! Signs of life are blooming all around us as the crocuses begin to emerge from the snow. Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and the air is fresh and clean. Our excitement begins to build as we anticipate the annual renewal of life, symbolizing new beginnings and growth. We begin to think about the areas in our personal lives that may need a breath of fresh air. Our homes await their spring cleaning and our yards need to be tidied and prepared for spring planting. All in preparation for the summer, when we will enjoy the fruits of our labor.

So too, we t h i n k of ou r i nter nal housekeeping and renewal. Many of us wholeheartedly committed to our New Year’s Resolutions as we began the annual celebration of a new year, full of promise. We start off with great zeal but as the coldest days of winter descend upon us, we may fall back into hibernation mode. Such are the cycles of life. But what is the key to sustained change that brings about the results that we can enjoy in our renewed health and vitality?

What are the areas that you are looking to take to the next level or even find yourself struggling in? At Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine, we are committed to supporting people in their quest for health and

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10th Annual Prom Dress Collection Drive Continues

OCEAN COUNTY –The Ocean County Library’s 10th Annual Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway is continuing until April 12. Donations of clothes items can be left at all branches of the Ocean County Library.

Donations of gently used, modern dresses in both long and short styles, in a wide range of sizes including larger gowns are appreciated. Donations of tuxedo jackets, vests, shirts, and pants are also being accepted.

Coordinators of the event are requesting that no bridesmaid dresses or men’s suits be donated. Due to a generous donation from Dress Me Up: A Unique Boutique in Forked River, Lacey Township, a limited number of tuxedo jackets and pants will be available for gentlemen.

The library is also seeking donations of dress racks and mirrors.

The drive will provide formal attire to

middle and high school aged students at no charge, for their school’s formal events.

Last year more than 700 prom dresses were distributed during the giveaway.

Donate a formal dress or tuxedo and give a student the opportunity to join their friends at a memorable school event with confidence.

Distribution of the donated tuxedos and gowns will take place at the following locations and dates.

• Little Egg Harbor Branch: Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday, April 3 and 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 • Toms River Branch: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 1:30-4 p.m. Friday, April 13 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 14 • Barnegat Branch: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 and 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 19 • Lakewood Branch: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 and 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 23.

Black & White Ball

BRICK – Children and families! Come dressed in your finest black and white finery and enjoy a grand party at the Brick Branch Library on March 26 at 10:30 a.m. Please register each child individually; include the child’s complete first name, last name, and age. Enter email (optional) only once per family.

Fake News

BRICK – Join the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library on March 26 from 6-7 p.m. to discover what is fake news, how is it harmful, and how to tell the difference for accurate information online. Please register.

OPTIC-NERVE INFLAMMATION

The “optic nerve” is composed of a bundle of nerve fibers that relay visual information from the eye to the brain. It is coated with a fatty substance known as “myelin,” which facilitates the transmission of this information. However, when the optic nerve becomes inflamed, the myelin is affected or damaged to the point where the visual cues being sent along the nerve fibers are disrupted. As a result, there is vision loss, pain with eye movement, or reduced color vision. “Optic neuritis,” as the condition is called, is closely associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), which causes inflammation and damage to nerves in the brain and spinal cord. In fact, it is often one of the first symptoms of MS. Our eye center offers attentive, thorough eye exams in a comfortable, professional environment. The comprehensive eye exams we conduct not only determine our patients need for vision correction but offer early detection and treatment of eye diseases. To schedule an eye exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622. Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations by providing friendly service, professional care, and quality products at affordable prices.

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Interactive Storybook: Harold Shale: The Comet with No Tail

LAKEWOOD – Drop in for an Interactive Storybook presented by the Robert J. Novins Planetarium with the Lakewood Branch Library.

Way out in space, far from the Earth, there’s a place called the Or t Cloud where baby comets are born. Once they learn what they are, baby comets, also

called puppy comets, need to get an orbit and a tail. Take a trip through the solar system with Harold as he makes friends searching for his orbit and help Harold discover the way to get his tail. How? You’ll find out!

This program will be held from 3-4 p.m. on March 23.

Festive Flutes: Enchantment

BRICK – Join the Brick Branch Library for the 2018 library concert series, entitled “Enchantment” on April 21 from 2-3 p.m.

The program will feature Tchaikovsky ballet music, Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Sche-

herazade,” George Gershwin favorites, and themes from the movies. Also featured will be a new piece by Trenton composer Ricky Lombardo entitled “Enchantment Trios.”

English Conversation Group: Monday Nights LAKEWOOD – Join the Lakewood Branch Library on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. for an English Conversation group.

This program is for you if you’ve learned some English and want to practice speaking it with other English language learners. Improve your accents, learn new vocabulary

and American slang and become familiar with people from other cultures.

Come any Monday night and practice with native English speakers and other people from a variety of countries. We have friendly, informative meetings. Everyone is welcome! No registration is necessary.

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Keep at least one light on a timer when going out. Leave a television or radio on as well.

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On the outside of the home install motion sensor lights. Keep them high enough so burglars will not be able to unscrew the light bulbs.

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Those who witness any suspicious activity around the home or neighborhood, report it to the police immediately.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority PUBLIC NOTICE is given by The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:14B 22 & 23, that a Public Rate Hearing will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Conference Room of the Authority’s Administration Building located at 1551 Highway 88 West, Brick, New Jersey. The purpose of this public hearing is to propose the following modifications to the existing Schedule of Rates, Fees and Service Charges, effective May 1, 2018 as follows. All items not listed in this notice remain unchanged in the Schedule of Rates, Fees and Service Charges.

I. WATER SERVICE 1.1 Quarterly Use Charges The minimum quarterly charge for all classes of users shall be as follows: Classification Meter Size (inches) Quarterly charge up to allowance Residential 3/4, 1, & 1 ½ $24.33 plus $3.71 per 1,000 gallons up to 10,000 gallons Multiple Dwelling (per Unit) 3/4 & 1 Same As Above Commercial, Municipal & Schools 3/4, 1, 1 ½, 2, 3, 4, 6 & over Same As Above 1.2 Excess of Quarterly Allowance A rate of $6.49 per 1,000 gallons will apply to water usage in excess of 10,000 gallons per quarter.

1.3 Lawn Irrigation and Sprinkler Accounts The customer can choose to create a separate account (in addition to the existing account) for the purpose of metering outside water use. A meter charge will be applicable based on size of installation. This second account will meter all water used outside the home that is not discharged into the sanitary sewer system. The customer will not pay a minimum for this second account and will be charged only for the water consumption on the second meter as follows: A rate of $6.49 per 1,000 gallons will apply up to 18,000 gallons per quarter. For Usage in excess of 18,000 gallons per quarter a rate of $8.16 per 1,000 gallons will be charged.

1.6 Termination of Service Due to Non-Payment Payment for services is due thirty (30) days after the billing date. If payment is not received within twenty (20) days after the due date, a Shut off Notice is generated. The Customer then has fifteen (15) days to make payment. Service will be shut off as soon as possible on or after the date that appears on the notice. Deferred payment plans for customers with past due accounts may be provided to avoid termination of service. There is a $60.00 service call charge for all turn offs. In all cases the homeowner is ultimately responsible for all water and sewer payments for the account.

Following payment of the outstanding balance, restoration of service is performed during normal working hours: weekdays between 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. on the date of payment, provided the payment is received before 3:00 pm.

There will be no additional charge for restoration of service provided the restoration of service is on a regular weekday within the hours noted above. An additional $100.00 after hours charge shall be applied for payments received after 3:00 pm on regular workdays if the customer requests to have the service restored that same day. There will be no restoration of service after 9:00 p.m. Service that is requested to be restored on Saturday, Sunday or a Holiday shall incur a restoration fee of $125.00.

1.7 One Time Water/Sewer Credit Customers can apply for a one-time administrative credit for water/sewer usage due to a broken pipe, leaky toilet, valve, fixture or appliance. The credit amount will be the lesser of 50% of the normal average consumption of the user (determined by averaging the prior two years’ consumption for the same period) of or $500.00. The property owner must make the request in writing, provide proof of repair and field verification must be performed by the BTMUA Meter Division.

The BTMUA is under no legal obligation to provide administrative one-time credits and they will be approved by the Executive Director and authorized by the Board of Commissioners on a case by case basis. This credit may only be used one time per person per property. If different owners become an owner of a property that received a one-time credit, they will not be entitled to an additional credit for that property.

1.9 Bulk Water Rate The Bulk Water Rate for bulk water service to other communities is calculated at the time of this notice to be as follows:

$4.50 per thousand gallons: representing a 5% discount on the Residential Single Family

(RSF) average commodity rate (for a range of flows to accommodate peak demands (summer) and

off-peak demands (winter).

II. SEWER SERVICE 2.1 Quarterly Use Charge Sewer usage charges are calculated on water meter readings. The minimum rate is $65.04 plus $4.53 for each 1,000 gallons of sewage generated up to 18,000 gallons quarterly.

Any excess over 18,000 will be billed at $9.04 per 1,000 gallons on all accounts. In those instances where it may be necessary to charge on a “per fixture” basis, the minimum quarterly charge will be $119.35 for four fixtures. For each fixture over four the charge will be $13.58 quarterly.

III. Initial Service Charges 3.2 Sewer The initial service charge for a standard 4-inch connection to a single unit is $4,235.00 3.3 Water The initial service charges, based on the size of the water service are as follows: Size (inches) Charge 3/4 $4,283.00 1 7,514.00 1 ½ 11,049.00 2 15,136.00 3 22,934.00 4 35,836.00 6 68,875.00 8 137,828.00 VI. 6.1 6.1.1

Miscellaneous Charges Service Line Installation (Tap) Fees Water Main Taps fees pay for labor and material to install the service line from the Authority’s main to

the curb. Water main charges are: Size (Inches) Fee 3/4” & 1 $3,150.00* 1 1/2” $2,060.00 2” $2,210.00 *Includes Purchase and Installation of a meter pit.

6.1.2 Wet Cut Fees are for larger size taps. The charge will be for the cut only: Size (Inches) Fee 4 $500.00 6 $500.00 8 $500.00 The cost of excavation, material and preparation of the main are at the expense of the applicant.

6.1.3 Sewer Main Tap Fees: The standard installation charge from a Brick Utilities’ main to the curb line is $2,510.00. A standard installation is defined as any tap on a sewer main that is less than 10’ deep from finished grade and/or requires minimal dewatering (i.e. the installation of well points and/or deep wells is not required.), and/or does not require traffic control officers, impact attenuators or alternative methods of paving such as infrared paving. The fees for installations that do not meet the “standard installation” criteria shall be determined by the Authority’s Engineer and will be based on actual labor, equipment and material costs. If requested, the Authority will provide the applicant with an estimate for the installation.

Manhole cores to a thickness of six inches are $800.00 6.1.4 Service Call Charges will be billed at $60.00 per hour for all regular and $100.00 for overtime hours, Monday through Saturday. The rate for Sundays and holidays will be $125.00 per hour. The minimum charge is one hour and time in excess of one hour will be charged in fifteen minute increments to the next highest quarter hour. Materials will be charged at cost plus 15% overhead.

6.2 Cost of Water Meters, Installation, Repair, Testing & Related Services 6.2.2 Meter Removal, Testing & Certification Charges are based on meter size: Meter Size (inches) Fee Up to 1” $100.00 All others remain the same 6.2.3 Turnoff and Meter Winterization Size (Inches) Fee 3/4” $60.00 1” 60.00 1 1/2” 85.00 2” 85.00 6.3 Other Services Shut-off, or Restoration of Services: $60.00 *There is a $75.00 fee for a title search and will include a review of outstanding balances and a physical site inspection by the Meter Division for existing indiscretion towards Authority policy and equipment.

Any material or parts not specifically listed will be supplied at cost plus 15%.

6.5 Hydrant Flow Tests Hydrant flow tests will be conducted by the applicant. The charge for an Authority observer is $100.00. The observer will not be involved in the interpretation of the results.

6.6 Tampering, Illegal Connections and Theft of Services In any case where a water meter has been adjusted, damaged or tampered with, the customer or owner on whose premises said meter is located shall be charged a minimum fee of $500.00 or the actual cost of loss of service, whichever is greater. This fee shall be in addition to the charges to replace, repair, or service the damaged meter or equipment.

Any subsequent recurrence of tampering, illegal connections or any theft of services will be subject to a tampering fee of $1,000 second offense and $2,000 for the third offense.

Any occurrence of tampering, illegal connection or any theft of service may be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

6.7 Water Curb Box and Sewer Clean-Out Access It is the responsibility of the customer/homeowner to maintain access at all times to the water curb box and sewer clean-outs which are generally located within the public right-of-way or in a Brick Utilities utility easement. In the event Brick Utilities determines the water curb box and/or the sewer clean-out are inaccessible, the customer/homeowner will have the following options to provide the required access: Option 1: Self perform the work in conformance with Brick Utilities Standards and have the work inspected by Brick Utilities. An inspection fee of $60.00 will be assessed. The customer/homeowner must complete the work within thirty (30) calendar days of notification or Brick Utilities will perform the work and bill the customer/homeowner in accordance with the fee scheduled noted under Option 2.

6.9 Specialty Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Fees 6.9.1 Pressure Cleaning & Vacuum removal of debris from sanitary sewer system: $1.25 per linear foot.

6.9.3 Routine closed circuit television inspection of sanitary sewer mains: $1.52 per linear foot.

Gregory M. Flynn Chairman

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Imagine yourself miniaturized and given the opportunity to take a grand tour through your hearing mechanism. For the purpose of illustration, your trip is being booked with Eartrak, a subsidiary of Amtrak. Eartrak departs from your ear canal and is scheduled to make stops at the tympanic membrane, ossicular chain, oval window, cochlea and auditory nerve.

The trip begins now!

Eartrak slowly moves through your ear canal ... with most of you noticing that your ear canal is composed of cartilage and bone, as well as glands, which produce earwax and help maintain the temperature within that space. Eartrak enters your tympanic membrane or eardrum, which vibrates in response to sound.

The tympanic membrane is composed of three layers of skin and attached to the membrane are three tiny bones (malleus, incus, stapes), which make up the ossicular chain. The ossicular chain vibrates in response to eardrum vibration and sends Eartrak through the middle ear space

into the inner ear space (i.e., cochlea) through the oval window. The cochlea is snail shaped and is composed of many labyrinths and hair cells, which move in response to sound vibration. Eartrak slowly moves through the hearing mechanism until it reaches the auditory nerve (i.e., the 8th cranial nerve), which takes the auditory impulses and sends it up to the brain for interpretation.

Your hearing mechanism is quite complicated. Although hearing aids will help compensate for your hearing loss (to some degree), you will never hear like you were 20 years old. That’s why it is important to have realistic expectations about the benefits of amplification. Before purchasing a hearing aid, it is important that you discuss (with your audiologist or dispenser) all the benefits and all the limitations of wearing a hearing aid. Being prepared (particularly if you are a first time hearing aid user) will significantly increase your satisfaction with your hearing instrument.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!

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

Tuesdays 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.

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

Don’t Ignore Bloating, It Could be Ovarian Cancer

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Cancer, named by Hippocrates as “karkinos” actually refers to a giant red crab in Greek mythology. Eating crab legs (something I haven’t done in years) will never be the same now that you know this useless fact but anyway… cancer means that there is uncontrolled cell growth in a tissue, and it’s termed “proliferation.”

Cancer strikes fear into the heart of millions of people each year. Once diagnosed, people are often motivated to alter the number of chemicals in their life, change their diet and lifestyle and sometimes end toxic relationships.

20/20 hindsight occurs, like with my dear brother Danny, who had chronic low back pain and dismissed it. Sadly, it was one of several plaguing symptoms that was connected to colon cancer and he realized this after his diagnosis. “My brother was a secret,” and he really was. If you’d like to read more about us, our relationship and his ultimate passing go to my website and search that phrase. Momentarily, I am going to tell you about a common symptom that you might have which could be tied to ovarian cancer.

No one is immune from hearing the word if they live long enough, especially in a day and age where environmental and food pollutants abound. And then there’s cosmetic ingredients as well, such as talc. There was a woman who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2015, and her family was awarded $72 million dollars as a result of this talcum powder lawsuit! New clinical trials and scientific articles have been popping up over the past year about medications and their benefit to ovarian cancer. For exam-

ple, the medication class of statins (used for cholesterol management) have been investigated for their chemoprotective role, which is good. And recently, a study cleared metformin concluding that it does not raise risk for ovarian cancer, which is also good!

Here’s more interesting news. You might be able to detect it sooner if you don’t ignore this common symptom. Bloating. The bloating is not the typical kind of bloating that you might get now and then with your menstrual cycle, or after eating beans. The type of bloating is chronic. Additionally, other signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer include pelvic pain, frequent urination, quick satiety, feeling queasy and chronic fatigue.

There are six natural remedies that I’d like to share with you today. I will list them all here for you, so you can research on your own. If by chance, you want me to elaborate on the benefits of all of these, please sign up for my free newsletter (suzycohen.com) and I’ll email you a longer version of this article that contains that information. In no particular order, here are the six holistic options to consider for healthy reproductive structure and function: Medicinal mushrooms 2.Chia and Flax seeds 3. Turmeric 4. Resveratrol 5. Green Tea Extract 6. Iodine If you’re struggling with ovarian problems, do personal research because new compelling treatments, natural remedies and anti-cancer therapies are constantly being evaluated and released. There is always hope.

(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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ASBURY PARK Dear Joel ROCKS AGAINST DEMENTIA! Benefit Event • March 25th • 2-8PM TIX: $15 AT THE DOOR Connecting Youth to Elders with Dementia Through the Power of Music!

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Dear Joel, My wife and I have decided it’s time for our children to get a pet. We anticipated that this would be a happy day but our two girls can’t agree on what kind of pet to get. One wants a dog and the other insists it be a cat; a black cat to be specific. What do you suggest we do?

ANSWER: Many people know I own a huge Irish Wolfhound, but either choice is great. Pets teach kids great lessons about responsibility and companionship.

If you adopt from a shelter, they can often recommend a dog who gets along with cats and visa versa – if you decide to get one of each. The bottom line

is that they’re still kids, which means you’ll probably have to decide what you would prefer to do…walk a dog or clean a litter box.

Whatever you choose, I’m sure your new pet(s) will become a cherished part of the family.

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Women’s Club At Westlake Offers Scholarships To Jackson Women

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

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

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

• Not working but desiring job training skills or retraining.

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

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

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

The deadline for submission is May 1, 2018.

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Inside The Law How To Prove Your Home Was “Substantially Damaged” By Sandy

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many homes have suffered tremendous amounts of damage. Some homes have even been deemed to be considered “Substantially Damaged” as a result of such a natural disaster. Substantially Damaged is a term that applies to a damaged structure in a Special Flood Hazard Area or floodplain where the cost total cost of repair is 50 percent or more than the structure’s market value before the flood occurred. For example, if the value before the event was $250,000 and the repairs cost $130,000, the structure is “substantially damaged.”

The land value is excluded from the calculation.

The decision about whether a structure is substantially damaged is made at the local government level, generally by building inspectors, zoning administrators, and other permit officials that enforce the flood-plain management requirements of a community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”). Since floodplain ordinances are established at the local level, local and state officials may use different substantial damage percentages and different valuations as long as they are not below NFIP standards. A “substantial damage” determination is important because the determination will dictate whether additional work will be needed to comply with local codes and ordinances, such as elevating a house.

However, such a “substantially damaged” determination by a local government, is not final and absolute in nature.

All local authorities are required to have some form of procedure to challenge such a ruling that your home is more than 50% damaged. Every local authority has its own rules and processes for making such a challenge, so it is very important

to contact the local government office that is responsible for these determinations in the area where your property resides.

Therefore, every local government is unique in their appeal procedure, and the individual filing requirements for such a challenge. Some examples of appealing such a Substantially Damaged determination by a local government, may include, but are not limited to: a.) Providing evidence of estimates from two (2) certified NJ licensed contractors/ public adjustors; (and/or) b.) Providing a copy of Proof of Loss and Final Report (from an insurance company) for all flood claims made for Superstorm Sandy; (and/or) c.) Provide evidence of a pre-storm appraisal, by a New Jersey Licensed Real-estate Appraiser, showing that the value of the structure, is more than the 2012 tax assessed value referenced on the letter you received, and that your damage is less than 50% of this new amount Once the required appeal evidence is provided to the local authority, then the local government must re-evaluate their “substantially damaged” determination.

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Tours can be tailored to meet different sized groups, desired times, focus, and length of the tour.

The tours of the water treatment plant, which can process up to 16 million gallons

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Tours can be scheduled by calling Joseph Maggio, Director of Water Quality, at 732458-7000, ext. 220, or by email at tours@ brickmua.com.

Dave WOLFE & Greg MCGUCKIN Contact our legislative office if you need assistance with State related matters, have questions about proposed State legislation or any other inquiries you would like to discuss with us.

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Customers Are Urged to Take Precautions During Current Winter Weather Conditions NEW JERSEY – SUEZ is reminding its customers that this week’s freezing winter weather, coupled with the National Weather Service’s prediction for an upcoming powerful storm system for coastal sections of New Jersey, is potential for water lines in homes, businesses and underground infrastructures to crack.

“Because of this unusually cold weather pattern, our crews have been fighting freezing temperatures, responding to outages, emergencies and repairing multiple water leaks around the clock in our service territory,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “It is

critical that our residents know that these bitter cold temperatures can cause major plumbing ruptures, and customers must take immediate steps now in preventing possible fractures in their homes and businesses,” he added.

Mastrokalos added that although SUEZ crews are always ready and available in the event of emergencies throughout the service area, customers are responsible for plumbing on their own properties.

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Mastrokalos said that because water expands as it freezes, it potentially prevents water from flowing properly, resulting in cracks to water lines. He added that if residents notice water leaks on their premises or in streets they should immediately contact the company’s customer service toll-free number at 1-877-565-1456 or its social media sites.

Household plumbing, water meters and pipes located on outside walls, basements or crawl spaces can also be affected, leading to costly repairs. To prevent pipes subject to cold or

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Mah Jongg New Card Workshop

BRICK – It’s here! Can’t wait to play! Join us for a mini Mah Jongg boot camp, one day session on the much anticipated annual 2018 NMJL Card on April 16 from 10 a.m.-1p.m. at the Brick Branch Library.

How do you decipher it? Which hands and section are new and which stayed the same?

Are there “tricky” hands, more concealed hands, and what are the news & dragon combinations all about? Instructor Christine Blackford will guide you through the changes and challenges of the 2018 card and then supervise play as you try your luck with the new hands and ease into the 2018 NMJL Card.

Please bring your own 2018 card (order from nationalmahjonggleague.org) as well as your 2017 card for reference. Attendees should already know the rules of play and be familiar with the National Mah Jongg League Card set up; this is not a learn-to-play workshop.

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Senior Services Walking Club BRICK – Join us for a morning walk to explore some of Brick Township’s scenic locations. We will meet on Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center, 373 Adamston Road, until October 19. Please call 732-9208686 to register or for additional information

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FUN & GAMES

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Ocean Medical Center To Host Colon Cancer Awareness Event BRICK – In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, join us for a colon cancer exhibit, screening, and lecture on Wednesday, March 28 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center to learn the risk factors and treatment options for colon cancer.

One out of every 25 people in the United States will develop colon-rectal cancer.

With early detection, the survival rate can be as high as 75 percent.

Experience firsthand what colon cancer looks like by taking a walk through a 12 ft. colon and learn how to prevent, treat and beat colon cancer during a lecture with cancer experts. Colorectal take-home kits

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The event is free and will be held in front of the Outpatient Pavilion entrance and in the Community Room at Ocean Medical Center. Refreshments will be provided.

Register early, as seating is limited.

• 2-5 p.m.: Colon Cancer Exhibit (Entrance of Outpatient Pavilion- formerly Main Entrance) • 5-6 p.m.: Lecture and Screening (Community Room) presented by: Thomas Lake, M.D. and Michael Levitt, M.D. Registration is required. Ocean Medical Center is located at 425 Jack Martin Blvd. in Brick. For more information and to register, call 1-800-560-9990 or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Hosts Night Of Food, Fellowship, Fun BRICK – Join Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity for a night of Food, Fellowship, and Fun sponsored by the Brick PAL as we celebrate our partnership and work in Brick Township. The date of the fundraiser is Friday, April 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brick PAL, 60 Drum Point Road in Brick.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of march 17 - march 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Follow your intuitions to reach the best decision this week. Fun and relaxation might require some extra effort, but will be well worth it. Good advice will offer a refreshing perspective.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be lavish with praise when someone deserves it, but unyielding with the purse strings. Tighten the bonds of affection by being thrifty and putting your family first as the week unfolds GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Call someone’s bluff. You can speak plainly and should expect others to put all their cards on the table as well. You may receive the right answer to solve a problem this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): To pay your bills you must bill for payment. In the week ahead, you will receive satisfactory compensation if you take the first steps. You can even the score in a fair and equitable manner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Let past differences drop by the wayside. You will be at your best when you focus on being forgiving and kind. The answer to the most difficult of problems often can come from within.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Demonstrate your affection for true blue partners.

Setting realizable goals can be challenging so use someone for a sounding board. It will be easy to achieve a compromise in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your usual tactic is to be sympathetic and charming.

That approach might not sustain you in the social or business world this week.

You must show people you are competent and efficient.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You won’t always get what you want this week, but you will get what you need. There may be an opportunity to increase your net worth or a chance to improve your future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money should be saved, not spent. You will be grateful for small economies and budget strategies in the week ahead, once you are focused on reaching a worthwhile financial goal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your strait laces may be evident as this week unfolds, especially when you are in social situations. Be tolerant and do not try to hold everyone up to your own rigid criteria.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can get what you want by visualizing results in the week ahead. The quality of life is not measured merely by the letters after your name or how many dollars are in the bank.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Expect success when dealing with loved ones, family, or career objectives. Authority figures might be tough about the details, but honest and fair.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Paddy’s Day Pie:Versatility Of Shepherd’s Pie Is Perfect For St Patrick’s Day And Beyond

By Wolfgang Puck

With Saint Patrick’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, the annual celebrations honoring Ireland’s patron saint are likely to be livelier than usual, as people of all nationalities and all walks of life have the opportunity to feel Irish for at least a day.

In restaurants and at home parties, there will be plenty of Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, and soda bread being cooked and served, all washed down with Irish beer or stout and very likely Irish whiskey. (Please take care to drink responsibly!)

There’s no doubt that we’ll be serving a few Irish-inspired specials in my restaurants. One of my favorites, however, is a home-style dish you can easily make at home for yourself. And - even though I grew up in a small town in Austria, about 1,300 miles southeast of Dublin - it’s a recipe I’ve loved since childhood: shepherd’s pie.

The name of course, comes from the fact that this dish traditionally features lamb. And, befitting the humble means of most shepherds or other country folk, wherever they might live, it’s an economical recipe that extends a small amount of fresh or leftover meat by combining it with generous quantities of vegetables and thick gravy, then baking the mixture with a thick topping of mashed potatoes.

Once you understand these basics, you can vary the recipe in so many different ways. In place of the ground lamb, which you can find in the meat department of most well-stocked markets, you could substitute ground beef, pork, turkey or chicken; you can also use well-trimmed, chopped up scraps of leftover roasted, grilled, braised or stewed meat or poultry. Other vegetables you like could take the place of those I call for in the recipe. And if you’re watching your carbs, you could even replace some or all of the mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower or make the topping a mixed-vegetable mash-up by including some carrots, parsnips, turnips or rutabaga.

There are still more ways to be creative with the recipe. You’ll see, for example, that I flavor the topping with some garlic cloves that I boil along with the potatoes, as well as with some grated horseradish added after mashing. You could, instead, give the potatoes an Irish-green color by including a small amount of powdered dry wasabi, the Japanese horseradish served as a seasoning paste with sushi. And I top the potatoes with some fresh breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese to help give it a golden-brown crust during baking although any other cheese you like, including Irish cheddar, would be a perfect substitute.

With all these options, you can see it’s a perfect recipe to enjoy year round. Here’s to a happy St. Patrick’s Day! INDIVIDUAL SHEPHERD’S PIES Serves 8 1 3/4 cups (440 mL) good-quality canned lowsodium beef broth or stock 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh Italian parsley 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) ground lamb 3 carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, and cut into 1/4 inch (6-mm) dice 2 leeks, halved, thoroughly washed, trimmed, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices 1/2 pound (250 g) Swiss chard, leaves cut from ribs, both cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) chunks 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup (60 mL) milk 2 tablespoons freshly grated or bottled prepared horseradish 2 slices country white bread 2 ounces (60 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese First, prepare a simple beef gravy: Put the broth or stock in a saucepan with the thyme and parsley, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, knead together 2 tablespoons of the butter with the flour until they form a soft, smooth paste. When the broth boils, remove the thyme and parsley, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, and whisk in the butter-flour mixture. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a gravy consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lamb and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a mixing bowl and set aside. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining oil, carrots and leeks and sauté, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Swiss chard, and cook for 2 minutes longer. Stir in the peas, gravy and lamb. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until thoroughly heated, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.

In a large pot over high heat, bring the potatoes and enough salted water to cover to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until potatoes the potatoes are tender enough to pierce easily with the tip of a sharp knife, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return the potatoes and garlic to the pot. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter and mash the potatoes. Stir in the milk and season to taste with salt. If the potatoes seem too stiff, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk. Stir in the horseradish.

Transfer the lamb mixture to eight 4-inch (10cm) ramekins, arranging them on a sturdy baking sheet, or to an 11-inch (27.5-cm) deep-dish pie plate.

Spread the mashed potatoes over the lamb mixture.

In a food processor, pulse the bread to form medium-fine crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs and the Parmesan over the potatoes and dot with the remaining butter.

Bake until the topping is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. 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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