2018-03-24 - The Jackson Times

Vol. 15 - No. 43

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–Photos by Bill Clanton, Jr. Top: Prescribed burns make fires manageable.

Bottom: New Jersey Forest Fire Service workers create a controlled burn to get rid of some underbrush.

By William Clanton Throughout the recent months and now into the early spring, the skies over Ocean County have been lined with grey ominous smoke. The smell of burnt wood and ash could be smelled for miles.

While this may concern many local residents, this is a very common procedure carried out by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

They are performing what is commonly referred to as prescribed, controlled or planned burning. It is a process in which the fire commission apply fire to a predetermined area, under specific environmental conditions. This is done in part to help prevent the formation of a wildfire through controlled conditions, by (Burn - See Page 2)

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Jackson Approves Affordable Housing Project

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Describing it as a bad choice versus a “really bad choice” members of the Jackson Council voted on March 13 to approve a contentious affordable housing project.

The site plan for the property is located on block 10401, lots 5.01 and 5.04 off of Perrineville Road and block 17802, lot 57.01 which is located between Prospertown Road and West Veterans Highway.

This affordable housing zone will permit non-age restricted mixed residential dwelling unit buildings, including detached single (Housing - See Page 4)

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Sears Is A Bigger Problem Than Just A Closing Store

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- Photo by Jennifer Peacock Sears has announced that this location is closing.

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – There was little shock expressed when Sea rs Holdi ngs announced back in January the closing of its Hooper Avenue location.

(The company also owns K-Mart, its Brick location also shuttering its doors.)

Not just the store itself, but Ocean County Mall, along with so many other indoor retail centers, has three-quarters empty parking lots in the age of Amazon.

The demise of Sears— one of several anchor s t or e s t h a t at t r a c t e d customers to amble the mall from one end to the other—and the decline of mall traffic overall is cause for concern for not only the township but the (Sears - See Page 10)

Schools Work To Keep Kids Safe During Planned Walkouts

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE - It is said that everyone grieves differently. And everyone processes tragedy differently, too.

Ac r o s s t he c ou nt r y, s t u d e nt s organized to walk out on the one month anniversary of the shooting that claimed 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Locally, each school had a different approach to the walkouts. With several people ar rested recently for posting threats on social media - even if they weren’t credible t h reat s - school of f icials spoke about providing ways for students (Walkouts - See Page 5)

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Burn:

Continued From Page 1 burning off underbrush. Underbrush are the small shrubs and trees, along with grass and leaves, that form within the undergrowth in a forest. These act as the kindling and “fuel” of the fire. Limiting this “fuel” greatly limits the chance of wildfire spreading.

This also greatly reduces the intensity of possible fires and allows for effective fire suppression and protection.

Prescribed burns are used commonly on public lands in order to improve forest health, and reduce larger wildfires, according to the Forest Fire Service. These burns are both effective economically as well as safety wise for local residents. They also allow for forest disease and pest control as well as an overall improvement of land.

These burns are carried out all throughout the state and country. Most recently, Cloverdale in Barnegat, Wells Mills in Waretown and sections of Manchester have had these burns carried out. These burns will continue to take place through the end of March.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) is a division of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection within the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. The Service is under the direction of the state fire warden and by their staffed headquarters in Trenton. It was originally founded in 1906 with their primary focus being on wildland fi re suppression and protection in New Jersey.

The Forest Fire Service is currently one

of the largest fi refighting departments in the state of New Jersey, covering well over 3.15 million acres of both private and public land statewide. The service is staff by 85 full-time employees and a very large part-time force, providing both protection and wildfi re management.

“Since 1906, the Forest Fire Service has protected property, lives and infrastructure by creating defensible space and strategic fi re breaks near developed areas,” said Greg McLaughlin, Acting Chief of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

The prescribed burns are performed in order to help prevent the start and spreading of wildfi re. They most commonly take place between the months of October and March. These burns make it much easier for later prevention and fi re suppression, as they greatly reduce the risk well before the prime of the wildfi re season.

The season typically begins in the early spring when the fallen leaves, branches and twigs are in abundance. Springtime in our area is commonly dry, windy and warm. With limited new foliage growth and an abundance of dry underbrush and viable fuel, forest fi res around this time tend to form and spread much faster.

The Pine Barrens and Pinelands region of southern New Jersey is probably one of the most susceptible regions to forest fi res due to its regional fi re dependent ecosystem. The region is dependent on these wildfi res for the releasing of seeds for reproduction. Controlling the buildup of fuel in the region is beneficial to the

forests health.

Each year the Forest Fire Service responds to well over 1,000 wildfi res all throughout New Jersey. A good amount of these fi res threaten local home, business and wildlife all throughout the Pine Barrens, coastal marshes and New Jersey mountains. These fi res involve hundreds of fi refighters, both staffed and volunteer as well as many pieces of equipment.

The Forest Fire Service has the state of New Jersey split up in three main divisions. These divisions focus primarily on portions on north, central and south New Jersey. They are labeled as divisions A, B and C. (Ocean County falls under the central New Jersey division, or B division.)

These larger divisions are then broken down into smaller more localized divisions. A district forest fi re warden is then placed in charge of one of the divisions and is responsible for recruiting and training fi re crews and the issuing of burning permits. There are 269 district forest fi re wardens statewide with more than 2,000 trained crewmen under them working on an hourly basis.

In 2016, the Forest Fire Service responded to 1,065 wildfi res, 75 percent of which were a quarter-acre or smaller. The largest was a 464-acre fi re in Bass River State Forest in Burlington County.

In 2017, the Forest Fire Service responded to 753 wildfi res, 74 percent of which were a quarter acre or smaller. The largest was a 3,477-acre fi re in Wharton State Forest, Burlington County.

As for 2018, the Forest Fire Service plans to have prescribed burns on approximately 30,000 acres of state-owned property and land. The includes state forests, parks and wildlife management areas, as well as other government lands. They are also planning on providing general assistance to private landowners and nonprofit organizations to help mitigate the wildfire risk.

Barnegat township was the fi rst township in New Jersey to have a Forest Fire Council as a town municipality. Woodland, Waterford and Manchester are also jumped on board, following the footsteps set out by Barnegat. Bill Brash, the man responsible for birthing this program in New Jersey, came up with the idea for such a council through the inspiration by a very similar concept adopted by the state of California.

The Barnegat council adopted a lot of the same ideals and inter-workings similar to the program in California. The general premise behind it is to keep residents well informed and safe during a wildfi re. The New Jersey Fire Safe Council helps with aid and the bringing in of grant funding as well as outreach and mitigation alongside the Forest Fire Service.

If you are curious and would like to be regularly updated about the Forest Fire Service and their efforts you can sign up for their text or email notifications by visiting: https://public.govdelivery.com/ accounts/NJDEP/subscriber/new. The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry also provides notice through its Facebook page: facebook.com/newjerseyforests.

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Housing:

Continued From Page 1 family and two-family dwellings, as well as multi-family development.

The zoning permits up to 1,100 dwelling units and requires 20 percent of the units to be set aside for low and moderate-income households, with 17 percent of the affordable units to be set aside for very low-income households.

The project must be heard by the Township Planning Board in the near future.

Residents and council members spoke out concerning their frustration about the plan mandated by the state thru the Mount Laurel doctrine, named after the Burlington County community and which dates back to 1975. The decision was based on a controversial judicial interpretation of the New Jersey State Constitution.

The doctrine requires that municipalities use their zoning authority in an affirmative manner to provide a realistic opportunity for the creation of housing affordable to low and moderate income households. In other words, towns have to provide places for less fortunate people to live.

That case involved the Southern Burlington County N.A.A.C.P. versus Mount Laurel Township in which the plaintiffs challenged the zoning ordinance of that township, on the grounds that it operated to exclude low and moderate income persons from obtaining housing in the municipality.

Present at the recent Jackson meeting was John D. Maczuga of JDM Planning Associates who represented the township in the matter as did attorney Kevin N. Starkey, Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham & Turnbach.

Resident Sheldon Hofstein asked the governing body if a fiscal study had been made as to the financial impact the town would see with the added population and how it might require the township to hire additional police and department of public work personnel.

Maczuga questioned Hofstein’s figure of 5,500 units.

“What is the impact on our schools? A fiscal study needs to be done,” Hofstein said.

Starkey added that while the township has 1,250 credits “we could have had 3,800 credits which would give us 15,000 units. A lot went into this.” Credits cut down on the amount of homes the state requires based on what’s already built or approved.

Council Vice President Robert Nixon and Councilman Barry Calogero both voted against the measure.

“This is no reflection on the work Mr. Maczu-

economics of it could get a heck of a lot worse.”

“No one wants to make this choice but I have to vote yes,” Martin added.

Councilwoman Anne M. Updegrave also voted in the affirmative.

“Scott Martin is 100 percent correct but this is not something that benefits this community. We don’t have an affordable housing town. We are a very affordable housing town. I understand the risks in voting for and against this,” Nixon said.

“There are always different numbers and so many things that should be addressed on this but aren’t,” Nixon added concerning the Mt. Laurel law.

Council President Kenneth J. Bressi broke the tie reviewing the township’s past history concerning the law and litigation to fight it. “In the 1990s we got protection in the courts. We could lose that protection, and with the open space we have we are a prime target for a builder’s remedy.” A builder’s remedy lawsuit forces –Photo by Bob Vosseller towns to allow more affordable housing.

John D. Maczuga of JDM Planning Associates, left, discusses affordable housing with Bressi also said that were the township not local attorney Kevin N. Starkey, Township Attorney Jean Cipriani and Councilman to approve the plan, it could lead to a situation Scott Martin during the March 13 Jackson Township Council meeting. of additional units being required by the state.

“The courts would fine us. In the 1990s we Township Attorney Jean Cipriani said that it ga and Mr. Starkey who fought like crazy on hired a guru expert on this and we got court would not be legal under the ruling to dismiss this but I was elected to vote my conscience,” protection,” Bressi said. He noted that this the project due to such criteria.

Nixon said. action led to the 1,250 unit figure which could “I’m not arguing against affordable housing but Councilman Scott Martin called the Mt. Laurel have been worse. “I vote yes.”

I do feel we may need more police and DPW. decision “a bad law. We all agree on that here but In other business the council voted unaniWas a study done?” Hofstein asked. this is bad choice or a really bad choice. We can mously to appoint Joe Sullivan as the alternate “The answer is no,” Maczuga said. “The lobby for change but we currently have a Dem- number 2 member of the township’s zoning genesis to this affordable housing number was ocrat governor and a Democratic legislation. We board of adjustment and discussed revising opposed by the council but unfortunately we can oppose it and be appalled by it but we can’t documents for the township’s Rent Leveldon’t get the choice of the number. This was a ignore it. We can’t do that without accepting a ing Board. Cipriani said she welcomed the reduced number.” compromise. It can jump in number and the opportunity to review the revisions.

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Continued From Page 1 to express themselves without being lef t v ulnerable to the same kind of attack that they were gathering in remembrance of.

Michael Dillon, the director of guidance and operations for the Freehold Regional School Dist r ict, said that they didn’t want students to walk out of class but respected their freedom of expression. It was a security concern, so additional police were on hand.

“It’s harder to protect students on a football f ield rather than inside a brick building,” he said. Still, students weren’t going to be penalized as long as they participated in an event instead of just leaving campus.

Instead, students were urged to make their voices heard in ways that won’t affect class, such as writing to lawmakers or contacting survivors of the Parkland attacks. Some are going to visit a local congressman.

At Central Regional in Berkeley, the middle school and high school each had events, Superintendent Triantaf illos Parlapanides said. He joined the middle school walkout, with about 120 students.

“We kept them in a safe area for the 17 minutes. A student read the bio of the 17 people killed,” he said.

At the high school, there were about 100 students, he said. Additional officers were sent in to cover security, and he thanked Chief Karin DiMichele and Mayor Carmen Amato for their support.

“Chief DiMichele did an amazing job and is a tremendous asset to the school and community,” he said.

Jackson schools held a moment of silence. The students also had options of going outside or staying in, said spokesperson Allison Erwin. At the high schools, there were places set aside outside that was away from public view for safety reasons. At the middle schools, the library was the dedicated spot, but some just sat quietly by their lockers.

The students’ remembrances mostly took

Ride For Veterans

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The New Jersey Elks Veterans and Motorcycle committees will host its sixth annual Jim Hall Memorial benefit for homeless veterans ride and picnic June 23.

The scenic ride and ceremony will leave from two locations at 10 a.m.: Jackson Elks, 1059 East Veterans Highway in Jackson, and Jamesburg Elks, 74 West Railroad Ave. in Jamesburg.

The picnic time starts at noon at the Elks location in Jackson. Live music will be provided. Tickets are $25 per person.

For more information, call 732-363-4101 or email JacksonElks2744@gmail.com.

The Jackson Times, March 24, 2018, Page 5 the form of silent reflection, but there were a few high schoolers who wanted to say a few words, she said.

Brick Township schools sent out a joint letter from the principals of the high schools stating that, due to safety reasons, the district and the police department decided not to participate in walkouts.

Instead, a moment of silence was scheduled. The district also scheduled a Town Hall-styled meeting where students will be able to make comments, and ask questions of school and municipal officials. This will be filmed and broadcast online.

“Our role as educators is to teach our students how to actively engage in civic conversations and the importance of participating respectfully and responsibly in a call to action to voice their concern,” the letter stated.

John Fiorentino, principal at Russell O. Brackman Middle School in Barnegat, wrote a letter to parents addressing the safety of students during the highly publicized national walkouts.

“Barnegat administration values student voice and civic engagement, therefore, this is something we need to let them partic-

ipate in without consequence,” he wrote.

Any event outside the building would be considered unsafe and would not be permitted, he said. Instead, a moment of silence and a reading of the names was going to be had. Students were also encouraged to perform 17 random acts of kindness.

“Wednesday is a day to “Walk Up – Not Out,” he wrote. “We are encouraging students to walk up; walk up to the kid who sits alone at lunch and invite him to your group; walk up to the kid who sits quietly in the corner of the room and sit next to her, smile and say “Hi;” walk up to someone who has different views than you and get to know them.”

Students were encouraged to share their #WalkUpNotOut moments on Twitter, and told that they would be supported as long as they didn’t advocate a political position of any kind.

Toms River Regional Schools also grappled with how to handle walkouts in a situation that could potentially put children in harm’s way. They published a press release detailing security guidelines set out by the State Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey School

Boards Association.

“Conversations between high school staff and students have included making sure any event would not be disruptive or violate district policies. Schools will follow established protocols regarding student attendance and behavior, and students will neither be required to nor denied the opportunity to peacefully participate in any activity established for that per iod,” the release stated.

“Many teachers see this as an opportunity for learning and to promote student voice, an essential part of the school cur riculum. School counselors have been especially mindful of student concerns and are “first responders” when it comes to mental health.”

A prayer service was held at Donovan Catholic High School in Toms River. It included a student-led prayer, a skit of a father and daughter reunited after the shootings, and an original song.

It also included a call to action for gun control legislation and mental health reform, and a reaffirmation in the power of prayer. The names of the 17 lives lost were read, and a candle was lit for each.

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F EATURED L ETTER Earbuds, Blasting Music Actually Blasts Your Ears In March, we observe World Hearing Day, recognizing that 1 in 5 Americans have some sort of hearing loss.

It is certainly alarming, as we watch the next generation of Americans pump up the music on the latest set of wireless ear buds. As audiologists, this is deeply concerning because music companies encourage children and teens to “experience the music” at loud volumes.

I, too, am guilty of blasting music and attending a concert or two that left my ears ringing for days. But as a member of the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association, I feel compelled to note that once someone loses their hearing, he or she can’t get it back.

Just look at all the rock stars who are now suffering

from permanent hearing loss, from Pete Townsend, to Eric Clapton, to Paul Stanley to Brian Wilson.

Many of these musicians are now learning to lip read after suffering from hearing loss and tinnitus. Tinnitus occurs when the ear perceives sound, often in the form of ringing, even when no sound is present.

When a child or teen blasts music through ear buds, it goes straight into their ears.

The levels of the music they experience can be as damaging as attending concerts and can result in hearing loss and ringing in the ears.

We must educate parents, teachers and children about how these earbuds can contribute to permanent hearing loss.

Bob DiSogra NJSHA Member Brick

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You Fell? Please Call 9-1-1 One of the most common calls we get is for a “Fall” or a “Lift Assist.”

We take these calls seriously. Whether you are hurt or just need help to get up, there is no need to apologize. Please don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1. Don’t wait for hours trying to get yourself or your partner up. This happens. We understand.

We are all in or near the same boat.

One day, after being on the floor, helping a patient, one of our members looked at me and said, “I need a lift assist.” I was sorry when she said she just couldn’t do this anymore but we are all going to get there. The point is – don’t feel bad about calling us.

There are s ome w ays to decrease falls. If you have walker or cane, use it. You have some of those beautiful small decorative rugs? Get rid of them. For us, they make better wall hangings. Sturdy slippers with backs may not win you the glamour queen/ king award but they may keep you from falling.

And, replace them if they are old. Socks are cozy and warm but they are slippery on wood and tile floors.

As we get older we tend to “shuffle.” Pick up your feet especially on your carpeting. Not only won’t you trip on the carpet’s pile but you will increase the muscle tone of your thighs from the exercise.

If you have weakness in your thighs, try walking like Groucho Marx. No? Really! Hold on when you first start doing it. If you don’t fall down laughing at yourself, it increases muscle and balance. If you peep in my window, you can see me walking like that around my house. I learned about this in physical therapy. The doctor told me I didn’t need a knee replacement. I needed to restore the muscles above my knees. What a relief!

If you have fallen because you didn’t listen to me and still have those scatter rugs, or slipped on a wet floor, call us. If are not hurt, we’ll help you up and we won’t breathe a word

Letters Editoris a strong supporter of small to your neighbors. IfTo you The Take Russia hit your head we will help you up and suggest you let us take you to the hospital.

You never know if a bump on the head is serious, especially if you take blood thinners and some other types of medications. If you have cuts and abrasions, we will bandage you.

If you fell because you were dizzy or passed out, the reason for the fall could be more serious than the fall. We’ll ask you a bunch of questions to get an idea of what that might be and we will suggest you let us bring you to the hospital.

If you fall frequently because of weakness in your muscles or joints, you may want to consider having someone to help you on a regular basis, like a home health aide. You can find an aide to come around regularly or a live in if that is necessary. It would be up to you.

If you live lone, you might want to consider an alert button to wear around your neck or carry your cell phone everywhere. If you have a garage door code (don’t lock the door to the garage) or a front door code (don’t lock the screen door), you can give it to the police. The police and the EMS ambulance will receive it when called to your house. It prevents us from having to break-in, in order to help you.

We are the busiest squad in Ocean County, answering as many as 10-14 calls a day, sometimes more.

We need more volunteers.

There is no free EMS without volunteers. We really do appreciate your financial contributions each year, but if you want to keep us going, consider joining our EMS squad.

No experience necessary!

You’ll be CPR certified, and get regular training, a uniform and some experience. HCBEMS needs you!

Don’t forget to recycle newspapers and magazines, phone books and aluminum cans at the recycling center behind HCBEMS building.

Stay well and on your feet!

Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley EMS

Seriously Or Lose Votes So, the House Intelligence Committee just dishonestly shut down the committee’s Russia investigation. Should I be surprised?

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was fired, right after speaking out about Russia. Should I be surprised?

Help me understand how these actions are not partisan games.

Help me form a conclusion that “party ahead of country” is NOT what members of the House are running on the citizens.

It seems that those not running for re-election are speaking the truth, like Rep. Tom Rooney on the House Intelligence Committee. I agree with him on his declaration that the committee has “lost all credibility” on this Russia investigation.

It shouldn’t take a retirement to show political courage—it should be the job of every elected official, of both parties. I demand that my elected officials take the Russia investigation seriously and act in our country’s best interest.

Personally, I wish I could vote tomorrow. But I will be voting some people out this election cycle.

Sean Ryan Toms River

New Budget Act Gives More Than “Crumbs” The word “crumb” is synonymous with minuscule and insignificant. Crumbs are the microscopic food particles that the servers in my restaurant wipe off each table, before seating a new group of customers. They are not meaningful or important, and the staff at my Seaside Park restaurant, The 3 C’s Luncheonette, do not mind crumbs as they are swept from the floor and thrown away. You can imagine my surprise when I heard Nancy Pelosi refer to thousand dollar bonuses and increased wages for workers as “crumbs.”

As I talk with staff and patrons, many have expressed optimism about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) was a leader in fighting for. Thanks to this new tax cut, I can give my employees a raise and will be able to invest more in new equipment for the restaurant.

Congressman Tom MacArthur

businesses and has visited us here plenty of times. I don’t know how Nancy Pelosi and supporters of hers, like Andy Kim, could be so out of touch with the American people, that they would call these tax cuts “crumbs.”

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act means real savings for my small business and more money in the pockets of my employees. If this is what qualifies as “crumbs” to Nancy Pelosi, and Andy Kim, then I suggest that they introduce themselves to the real working middle class of America, who were just delivered real tax relief thanks to Congressman MacArthur.

Gail Coleman Councilwoman Seaside Park

Vegetarianism Trending Worldwide With three crippling nor’easters battering our East coast in quick succession, we all look forward to March 20th, first day of spring, balmy weather, and flowers in bloom.

It’s also a superb occasion to replace animal foods on our menu with healthy, delicious, eco-friendly vegetables, legumes, grains, and fruits.

The shift toward healthy eating is everywhere. Fast-food chains like Chipotle, Quiznos, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s all offer plant-based options. Major publications and popular websites tout vegan recipes.

Google CEO Eric Schmidt views replacement of meat by plant protein as the world’s #1 technical trend. The financial investment community is betting on innovative start-ups, like Beyond Meat, or Impossible Foods. Even Tyson Foods new CEO sees plant protein as meat industry’s future.

Global Meat News reports that nearly half of consumers are reducing meat intake. Indeed, per capita red meat consumption has dropped by a whopping 25% in the past 40 years.

Every one of us can celebrate spring by checking out the rich collection of plant-based dinners and desserts in our supermarket’s frozen food, dairy, and produce sections. An internet search on vegan foods brings rich rewards.

Henry Traconi Toms River

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

House Passes School Safety Bill From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith The House voted overwhelmingly to pass an important bill to help prevent school violence, in the wake of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) co-sponsored the legislation.

“In any discussion on education

policy and gun laws, there should be no higher priority right now than school safety,” Rep. Smith stated. “This bill provides critical funding of evidence-based prevention strategies, to ensure our students receive the best protection possible.”

Rep. Smith, who discussed

school safety with high school students from Tinton Falls and Middletown recently, co-sponsored the STOP School Violence Act, HR-4909, which would reauthorize and improve the existing Secure Our Schools program, through the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and which was created after the school shootings in Columbine, CO and Newtown, CT. The Secure Our Schools program provides funding to state, local and tribal governments for school safety strategies that are tailored to

specific schools and districts.

The bill would authorize $75 million per year for schools to implement prevention measures to protect students from acts of violence in the future. These measures would include funding for metal detectors and other security equipment, training for security personnel, cooperation between schools and local law enforcement, and training for teachers to recognize potential threats to students and to intervene before threats become active.

The legislation would also

help schools create an anonymous reporting system for students to send tips about possible threats to local law enforcement.

“This grant program is an important part of what should be a comprehensive response to violence in our schools,” Smith said. “We must do all we can to protect tomorrow’s leaders today, and ensure they have the best environment possible to focus on their studies.”

“When our children are organizing walkouts or demonstrations to show that they do not feel safe

$3.7 Million Grant Awarded For Transportation Projects TRENTON - Lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 12th legislative district announced almost $4 million to fund transportation projects in this legislative district. Twelve projects will be funded, including residential roadway improvements in Monmouth, Ocean and Burlington coun-

ties.

“This is good news for our region,” said Assemblyman Rob Clifton (R-Monmouth), who is a member of the Assembly Transportation Committee.

“This is significant funding to improve our area’s infrastructure and enhance the region’s quality of life. With this proper

funding, we can get back to fixing the roads we rely on every day.”

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

ough.

“Better local roads will save time and stress of driving to work, shopping, school and soccer games,” said Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Ocean).

“These projects are funded with state money, so property taxpayers get a break.”

Ocean County will receive just

over a million dollars for roadway improvements in Jackson and Plumsted Township, while Burlington will receive over $705,000 for Chesterfield, New Hanover and North Hanover.

Old Bridge, in Middlesex County, will receive $350,000 to improve Southwood Drive.

“This is a $3.7 million invest-

at school, we know that something is terribly wrong and needs to be remedied immediately.”

Smith is also a cosponsor of HR-4240, which would close the gun show loophole, provide consistent background checks and ensure that all who should be prohibited from gun purchases would be listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

He recently met with students from Middletown South High School and Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls, where they discussed gun laws and school safety.

ment in the safety of school children walking to schools, families going out to dinner, and commuters driving to work,” said Senator Sam Thompson (R-Middlesex).

“Our towns and neighborhoods will benefit from these resilient improvements well into the next decade.”

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Capitol Comments Assemblyman Ronald Dancer 12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson

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Dancer extending a pilot program to allow wineries to hold special events such

as weddings, retirement and birthday parties on certain days was advanced today by the Assembly Agriculture Committee. The vote was 6 to 0.

“New Jersey is the sixth highest wine producing state in the nation because we do a good job in promoting agricultural tourism, such as this pilot program,” said Dancer (R-Ocean).

“Extending it will give us more time to understand h o w w e l l i t ’s w o r k i n g , what improvements may be needed and whether the program should be made permanent.

The 2014 pilot program expired on March 1, 2018.

Dancer’s bill extends it for two years retroactive to its expiration date.

“We haven’t gathered

enough information on how important this program is to New Jersey’s wine industry,” continued Dancer, who noted the industry contributes $323 million to the state’s economy.

Under the program, special events are permitted at wineries that use their products to promote agricultural tourism. They must be held in an exist-

ing building, pavilion or temporary structure, such as an enclosed or open canopy or tent, and account for less than 50 percent of a winery’s gross income.

Events must be held on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or federal or state holiday.

Weekday events are only permissible with State Agricultural Development Committee approval.

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Continued From Page 1 county. The mall sits atop the county’s tax list with $135 million in ratables.

“Sears is a major loss and it sets the trend for other businesses to move out,” Freeholder Joseph Vicari told The Toms River Times. Vicari is a former mayor of Toms River. “Now what’s the impact if they lose that in Toms River Township, that ratable, the County of Ocean, and the school system?”

The loss of anchor stores causes that all-too-familiar domino effect: smaller stores close, or seeing the loss of business, demand lower rent rates, tax appeals, and still greater losses in revenue for the town-

ship and county.

But the writing has been on the wall for some time, and plans have been in talks for at least several years as to what to do with this much needed money maker.

“We’ve been in communication with Simon (mall owner) since the Master Plan update and well before the Sears announcement to understand their intentions for the future of the complex,” Toms River Township planner David G. Roberts said.

Simon has received approval for a BJ’s Brew House pad site on the same lot as Sears. “[They] have met with us conceptually earlier [in February] regarding the replacement of the Sears building with a number of smaller, mostly attached, retail buildings oriented opposite what would be

a new mall entrance at the Sears end with exterior facing storefronts.”

Roberts said Simon is expected to workshop with the planning board professionals, after which they will submit a full application to the board by late spring.

“In the long term they envision other renovations to the complex to update its design and function as they are doing with other enclosed malls that they own around the country,” Roberts added.

More than 40 years ago, county officials were eager to see the indoor shopping mall come to Ocean County. Situated on prime property between two main roadways in the heart of the county, they expanded the roads and made sure all the I’s were dotted and T’s were crossed to make the concept a

reality. Up until its opening in 1976, Ocean County residents traveled to Monmouth County’s mall for their shopping.

“Why did they do it? For two reasons: ratables, jobs, but to accommodate people because people are consumers,” Vicari said. “But what’s happening since that time, [the mall is] old.”

The future, Vicari said, is mixed use, according to what an Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy analysis, Rutgers, found. “Mixed use is the thing of the future, where you have stores on the bottom, professional offices on the top. A mixture of housing and businesses in one, so that the people who live there have food, establishments, stores and everything else.”

Understanding Myofascial Pain

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By: Stefanie Armstrong, DPT, In-Home Physical Therapist

ithin our bodies is a continuous layer of connective tissue called fascia. Fascia is a three dimensional web of tissue found throughout our body that plays a major role in the following:

local or referred pain, reduced flexibility, tenderness to touch, popping and clicking, limited movement, and muscle weakness without atrophy.

1. Helps maintain structural integrity

The answer to the question above is simply no. If you suffer from myofascial pain, there are noninvasive treatment options available to you, including injections directly into the trigger point, NSAIDs to assist in managing your pain levels, massage therapy to reduce spasms and improve tissue extensibility within the muscles and physical therapy to prescribe an appropriate exercise program. Since myofascial pain has been linked to many types of pain, from stiffness or a deep, aching pain in the muscle to headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain, it is imperative that you work closely with your physician to rule out any other possible causes of pain.

2. Supports and protects the surrounding structures 3. Acts as a shock absorber 4. Transmits movement from muscles to bones There are three layers of fascia: superficial fascia, deep fascia and visceral fascia; all of which have different functions and roles within our body. The superficial fascia is found just underneath the skin and is responsible for storing fat and water, acting as a passageway for lymph, nerve and blood vessels. The deeper layer of fascia is the tougher fibrous tissue that is responsible for covering and permeating the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. The fascia itself doesn’t have blood vessels; however, it has receptors that detect the presence of pain in the body. The deepest layer is considered the visceral fascia which is responsible for holding organs in their cavities.

With overuse or injury, this connective tissue may tighten and contract creating undue pressure on muscles, nerves, bones or organs. This area of injury is often referred to as a trigger point.

Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as a localized painful musculoskeletal condition affecting any skeletal muscle in the body, characterized by trigger points. Trigger points by definition are simply a taut band of skeletal muscle that is often felt as a “knot” within the muscle. These taut bands tend to be very sensitive to even light pressure, creating pain not only at the injury site, but also in various other areas of the body (referred pain).

It is even common for an individual to experience symptoms that appear totally unrelated to the original injury.

Individuals who suffer from myofascial pain may experience poor sleep habits,

DO YOU NEED TO HAVE SURGERY TO TREAT MYOFASCIAL PAIN?

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Physical therapists are trained specialists that work with individuals to recognize the source of pain, identify trigger points and address any contributing factors to myofascial pain such as poor postural awareness, workplace ergonomic and biomechanical imbalances. Physical therapists can utilize a number of different techniques including soft tissue mobilization to improve tissue extensibility, strengthening through therapeutic exercises to restore muscle function, stretching exercises to improve postural awareness, modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation to reduce pain as well as utilize techniques such as myofascial release.

WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE? Myofascial Release is a technique, utilized by physical and massage therapists, to address connective tissue restrictions within the body created by trauma, poor posture or inflammation.

It is a hands-on approach that utilizes gentle, sustained pressure to the restricted area for

a minimum of 2 minutes, which allows the affected tissue to undergo histological length changes.

After a series of length-tension changes occur, the affected tissue will become soft and pliable, resulting in restoration in biomechanical alignments, pain reduction and improved mobility.

At All-Care physical therapy, we are trained to identify fascial/soft tissue restrictions that may be impeding quality of movement and limiting quality of life. Please feel free to contact one of our offices regarding any questions.

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Sound Healing Seminar With Bartley Healthcare JACKSON - Sound is a sense that we need, but did you ever think how much more there is to that than just being able to hear? Can sound be used to help in healing and wellness?

To explore those questions and more, Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar to inform the community on the importance and positive effects of sound healing. The seminar will be held on April 23 at 5 p.m. at Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson.

Shelly Botwinick MA, Holistic Health Educator of the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, will present information and be available to answer questions and provide guidance.

Sound has been utilized in various cultures for thousands of years, using various techniques that all have the same intention: to move us from a place of imbalance to a place of balance. Sound healing is a vibrational energy method in which tonal sound waves harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. A gentle therapeutic vibration is conducted throughout the body to promote healing and wellness.

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Bartley Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Mary Damiani, a 12year resident of Bartley Healthcare in Jackson, NJ has just celebrated her 107th birthday. On March 11, 2018, Damiani enjoyed her special day with Bartley and Holisticare Hospice at a wonderful birthday celebration just for her.

Born in 1911, Damiani grew up in Passaic, NJ with 8 siblings. Her youngest brother is now 93 years old!

She worked her entire life, retiring at 70 years old, starting as a seamstress at the young age of 14. As fate would have it, the co-owners of Bartley Healthcare took over the business that Mary worked for after 45 years.

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Your spouse tells you she or he has to repeat what she or he has said.

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It is difficult for you to hear or understand when someone speaks to you in a whisper.

Your next step is to have an evaluation by an otolaryngologist, audiologist or hearing aid dispenser. This will help determine the level and type of your hearing loss.

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

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We’re doing something wrong because, as a nation, we spend twice what other comparable countries spend on health care, but we have the lowest life expectancy. Worse, we have the highest infant mortality rates. Our medical system is expensive, slow, inefficient and at times miserably incompetent.

It’s not me saying this, I’m just passing along news from a JAMA study that was just released. Today I’d like to get back to nature. I’m going to share the best teas for various health concerns. Teas are gentle but they contain powerful natural compounds that man has relied on for eons. If you have a medical condition, please make sure your practitioner or local herbalist or acupuncturist weighs in for you. The teas I mention below are sold as commercially prepared teabags or you can learn to make them yourself.

If you want help with cancer and immunity. - Many good animal studies prove that EGCG in green tea can slow down the growth of many cancers, including pancreatic cancer. Angiogenesis slows.

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First, as an applicant, you never want to open new credit cards, switch credit card balances to new credit cards or make large purchases on existing credit cards. Even the smallest of purchases on a new card may lead to a much larger available line of credit. This is important to remember when you are paying for movers or looking to purchase new appliances and/or furniture for your new home. All of these actions can disrupt your income to debt ratio which can be a major obstacle in getting to that clear to close position. Make sure prior to utilizing any credit that it is discussed with your Attorney and mortgage representative to avoid delays in obtaining clearance to close your loan.

Second, in a situation where you are either re-financing your existing home or purchasing a home that requires repairs prior to closing, make sure all home improvements/repairs are completed prior

to the home appraisal. Nearly all loans require an appraisal. Therefore, in order to avoid any delays with your closing, make sure you properly plan the timing of your appraisal. Timing of the appraisal should be discussed with your Attorney and mortgage representative to ensure that there are no on-going improvements within the property that would require a re-appraisal, which will delay the process and cost an additional fee.

Third, it is important to make sure you are prepared for closing and have enough money saved-up to bring to the closing table. At the time of closing there are lender costs and third party costs, such as payments to insurance companies, surveyors, title companies, home owner associations, tax office, municipal utilities and many more, which must be paid at closing. It is important to communicate with your Attorney and mortgage lender to review all of the closing costs that you will be responsible for at the time of closing.

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Autism Day At Six Flags Great Adventure

JACKSON – Gersh Academy is proud to be the title sponsor of the first annual Autism Day event at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey on May 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. This event is being put together by Custom Education Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to changing the lives of individuals with autism.

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Academy, and their partners will transform the park into a sensory-friendly environment where individuals on the autism spectrum, their educators, friends, and families can enjoy the day together free of worry.

For more information, visit customeducationfoundation.org/sixflags. To purchase tickets, go to sixflags.com/greatadventure/ special-events?promo_code=ad5318.

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Autism Resource Fair Coming To Jackson Library April 14 JACKSON – The Ocean County Library’s Cultural Awareness Team will host an autism resou rce fai r at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Librar y 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2 Jackson Drive.

The fair, entitled Your Child Has Autism: Now W hat?, will focus on individuals who have been recently diagnosed. Families and caregivers can meet organizations, health care professionals, and autism experts to help them navigate the beginning stages of their journey.

The fair will feature activities for children, including craft activities and performances by Mr. Scott the Music Man and balloon artist Debby Pease.

Attendees can also meet therapy dogs and take photos with costumed Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion.

Light refreshments will also be provided.

Grill Like A Pro

PLUMSTED – Learn how to Grill Like a Pro at the Plumsted Branch Library on April 4 from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join Grill Master, Ray Sheehan, local founder and owner of BBQ Buddha, a healthy minded line of BBQ sauces and seasonings, for a discussion on all things BBQ. Gain valuable tips, techniques, and recipes. Tasting included.

Each attendee receives a copy of the National BBQ News and a seasoning sa mple. D r aw i ng Ba sket i nclude d .

Please register.

Soul Skate: Battle Of The Decades

JACKSON – Restoration Family Worship Center Heir Born Ministry invites you to Soul Skate: Battle of the Decades! Join us April 7 at Jackson Skating Center at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and it includes 1 raffle ticket, skates and two hours of skating.

Make sure to wear your best outfit representing your decade for your chance to win best dressed! We encourage buying your ticket early. We offer payment through Cash App. Send to $RFWC with “First & Last Name - Soul Skate” in the subject.

We hope you will join us in a night of fun and fellowship. And in parting, we wish you love, peace, and soul!

One-On-One Computer Classes PLUMSTED – Visit the Plumsted Branch Library any day from Sunday, Apr 1 – Monday, Apr 30 for one-on-one computer classes. Learn the basics of: Microsoft Word, internet searching, using email, Microsoft Excel, downloading photos, photo storage options and card making, downloading e-books and e-magazines. Available by appointment only.

Representatives from the following organizations will be present: Alpha School, Gateway School, Ha rbor School, Autism NJ, Brain Builders, Caring Family Community Services, Children’s Specialized Hospital, Children’s Wellness & Development Cen-

ter, Hybridge Learning Group, Jackson Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC), Jackson Special Education, The Milestones Center, Ocean County Fa m ily Suppor t O rga n i zat ion, Perfor mCa re, POAC Aut ism Ser v ices, Sensory Playground, Speech Language

Associates, Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), Sunny Days Early Childhood Development Center, and more.

Registration is not required for this free event. For more information, call 732-928-4400, ext. 4.

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GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY ORTHODONTICS • IMPLANTS

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JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host two “Meet & Make” programs in April.

“Meet & Make: Sugar Scrub” will take place 2 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 10. Participants will make a small jar of sugar scrub with herbs and essential oils. Supplies will be provided.

Registration for this program begins 9 a.m., Mar. 26.

“Meet & Make: Rubber Ducky Soaps” will take place 2 p.m. Monday, Apr. 16.

Participants will make soaps topped with rubber ducks. Supplies will be provided.

Registration for this program begins 9 a.m., Apr. 2.

Funding for these programs is provided in part by the Jackson Friends of the Library. The branch is located at 2 Jackson Dr. Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events or call 732-928-4400.

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Tri-State VegFest NEW EGYPT – Come out to the TriState VegFest on June 16 at 12 p.m. Already growing by leaps and bounds, the second annual edition of the Tri-State Vegfest brings an expanded selection of vendors, a larger stage and a bigger marketplace.

This celebration of plant-based living at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison is a meatless a nd d ai r y-f ree fest ival showca si ng cruelty-free products for a vegan lifestyle -- but at the end of the day this gathering is all about food, community and entertainment.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Looking For Female 55+ community in Toms River - To share 2 bedroom home, $800/mo. Includes all utilities, cable/internet. Avail May 1. Please call Sharon, 732600-3377 or leave message.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience.

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Housecleaners Wanted - $15/Hour (Lavallette). The Ocean Beach Rental Agency is now hiring responsible, friendly, people to clean summer rental properties. We provide all supplies and equipment. This is a full summer commitment. Saturdays are required. Apply in Person any day between 10am and 4pm at the Ocean Beach Rental Agency located at 3170 Route 35 North in Lavallette, NJ Questions? Call Brenda: 732-793-7272.

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Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)

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Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers am and pm shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) LPN – Every weekend (32 Hours/ bi-weekly Pay). The Pines is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community.

Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (30 hours a week e/o. Excellent starting weekend rate. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-8492047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

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Quartermania Fundraiser For Football, Dance, Cheer & Softball NEW EGPYT – Join us at the New Egypt Firehouse on April 13 at 6 p.m. for a Quartermania Fundraiser!

What is a Quartermania Paddle Fundraiser? It’s a cross between an auction and a home show! Local direct sales vendors, as well as local businesses will be auctioning off new items for only 1-4 quarters per bid!

You can win items retailing up to $100 for mere quarters! If you like Bingo or Tricky Trays you will love Quartermania!

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the mania begins at 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance for $10 each. You will receive two game paddles and a dessert and coffee.

Additional paddles may be purchased for $2

Learn The Process Of Home Ownership

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Understand and Improve Credit Score & Become a Home Owner” 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 12, 2 Jackson Drive.

Attendees will learn how to understand and fix their credit score and go through the steps in the home buying process.

Registration is required for this free event.

To register, visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events or call 732-928-4400.

Detox And Rejuvenate For Spring JACKSON – Spring is here, join Sunshine Kate and the Jackson Branch on April 9, 7-8 p.m., and explore nourishing foods and selfcare practices that support detoxification while boosting energy in the body. Learn to reduce inflammation, reduce seasonal allergies, improve sleep and enhance digestion.

Learn and taste healthy recipes.

Veterans BBQ Fundraiser

NEW EGYPT – Join the New Egypt Elks Lodge #2456 and Infi nite Skullz Riding Club for the Veterans BBQ Fundraiser featuring Flatleaver and DJ Ray Vader on Jun 30 at 1 p.m.

Come out and enjoy some great live music featured by a great local band “Flatleaver” and DJ Ray Vader spinning the turntables.

While you’re listening to the band play you can enjoy some good food, along with great people and loads of fun.

Come meet and support our local vendors.

Don’t forget to meet and greet with our local Veterans as well, this is what the event is all about. There will be a 50/50, door prizes, and much more. Don’t miss out.

If you have a motorcycle and want to enter into our motorcycle bike show, please do!

The winner takes home the trophy.

Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at info@infiniteskullzrc.org.

each. Must be 21 years old to attend!

Feel free to forward this invite on to all your friends! To purchase tickets contact Anette Potts at 609-915-2424 or Jess at 908-907-5834. Don’t forget to bring your quarters!

How It Works: • Each item up for bid will be displayed for

all guests to see.

• There will be a brief description, retail value and how many quarters you will need to bid. Guests that want to play will give their bid (quarters) and hold up their numbered paddle.

• When all bids are collected, the auctioneer will draw a numbered ball from the contain-

er. If the number on your paddle matches the number on the ball drawn, you’ve won that item! If a matching numbered paddle is not held up, the auctioneer will draw again, until we have a winner.

Once we have a winner all balls will be placed back in the container and go to the next item to be auctioned.

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Food Pantry Opens For OCC Students

–Photos courtesy OCC Ocean County College students and members of the Tau Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Aiza Nageeb and Sophia Crawford (Toms River), wait to cut the grand opening ribbon near the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Ocean County College’s Student Center on the Main Campus in Toms River.

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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College is helping students combat the growing trend of “food insecurity” with its Helping Hands food pantry on campus.

A grand opening ribbon cutting was held March 14, but the pantry has been open for students since February.

“This pantry was created to assist college students as they battle with something very extreme, food insecurity. For many years now, Ocean County College has wanted to have a food pantry for its students in need. Another meal program was established in 2012, Pay It Forward, to help our students. However, we knew the campus needed more. The Tau Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (national honor society) partnered with the Student Life Office to finally make this dream a reality,” said Alison Noone, assistant director of student life at OCC. The food pantry is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays at the Larson Student Center on the main campus. Food insecure students must show their student ID. Surveys across the country have shown a growing trend of “food insecure” students at two- and four-year colleges and universities.

OCC is asking the public help their students by making donations of nonperishable food items and checks.

The pantry needs single-serve, individually packaged pull-tab servings. They need: “cheese or peanut butter crackers, beef jerky; instant macaroni and cheese; applesauce, pudding, and fruit cups; cereal, granola, and power bars; Chef-Boy-R-Dee, SpaghettiOs and canned vegetables and fruit; boxed drinks along with fruit and tomato juices; packaged nuts, trail mix, fruit snacks and dried fruits; and chips, pretzels, cookies and Goldfish.”

Checks can be made out and mailed to: Ocean County College, with “Helping Hands” in the memo, Office of Student Life, OCC, P.O. Box 2001, Toms River, NJ, 08754.

“Tau Iota’s executive board has worked vigorously the past few months fundraising, communicating with local food pantries, stocking food, and much more. Thanks to the support of Student Life, Tau Iota is one step closer to accomplishing our goals: making a difference in the lives of our peers, every day. This project has made an impact on many of the board members as we worked day and night to make this happen. However, receiving emails from students expressing their gratitude makes it all worth it,” Aiza Nageeb, president of the Tau Iota chapter of PTK at OCC, said.

For more information, contact Noone at 732255-0400, ext. 2138, or anoone@ocean.edu.

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Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a free, seven-session class to help prepare people planning to take the test for U.S. citizenship naturalization.

The class will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23.

The class will cover all topics on the test for U.S. cit izensh ip, i ncludi ng civics and American History. It will also offer practice exercises for English reading and written vocabulary.

This program is for adults 18 years and older who have lawful and contin-

uous residency in the United States for a minimum of five years or three years if married to a citizen. Those attending should have been physically present in the United States for 30 months with at least three months living in the same state or district.

The citizenship test will not be administered as part of the class.

The branch is located at 301 Lexington Ave. Registration is required due to limited class size. To register or for more infor mation, contact Librarian Richard Potter at 732-363-1435, ext.

2100.

Passover Storytime

JACKSON – Join the Jackson Branch Library for Passover Storytime on April 5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m., featuring Jill Ratzan, Education Director of Temple B’nai Abraham in Bordentown. We will read A Place for Elijah, Nachson Who

Was Afraid to Swim, and make a very special recipe of stone soup.

Everybody is welcome, but this program is best for ages 3-6. Please register. Registration begins on March 20 at 9 a.m.

Reading Marathon PLUMSTED – Visit the Plumsted Library any day from Sunday, Apr 1 – Monday, Apr 30 to celebrate National Library Month and Boston Marathon Month. Participate in our Marathon Read. Register at the Plumsted

Library, list the books you read and post them on your tracker. Prizes for adults, children, and teens will be available. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Plumsted Library.

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NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, have awarded the following contracts for professional services pursuant to New Jersey statutory law: AWARDED TO: SERVICES: DURATION: COST:

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The contracts and the resolutions awarding same are on file with the Commissioners’ attorney and may be inspected by contacting Richard M. Braslow, Esq., 516 Fielders Lane, Toms River, New Jersey 08755 (732) 341-7537 during normal business hours.

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Outdoor Fire Safety Tips

JACKSON – New Jersey’s greatest danger of wildfires occurs during the spring months of March, April and May and the autumn months of October and November.

Because trees are bare during these months, sunlight is allowed to reach the ground and dry the leaf litter on the forest floor. Winds during the spring and fall can be strong and dry, thus creating a deep, fluffy layer of hazardous forest fuels. An ignition source can spark these fuels, creating a devastating wildfire.

A large percentage of wildfires in New Jersey can be prevented by being careful with the use of fire. Several times during late winter and early spring, the skies over New Jersey fill with smoke. While this often causes concern for our residents, it is common for them to be informed that the NJ State Forest Fire Service is merely conducting a “prescribed burn”. They do this by setting fires under exacting conditions to reduce the underbrush, “fuel” for a fire, in areas that are prone to fire.

Prescribed burns aids in the prevention of wildfi res, reduces the intensity of the fi res, and also provides a foundation for safer, more effective fire suppression and protection operations The use of fire in this way requires a level of skill and competence through NJ Forest Fire Service ongoing extensive training. Since 1928, the NJ Fire Service has used this tool to protect the lives and property of our residents living near the forestlands of New Jersey.

The following tips can help you enjoy fire safely in the outdoors: • Bonfires and campfires: All bonfires and campfires require a permit. Check with your local Fire Warden or Fire Official regarding specific rules and regulations.

• Recreational fires: Recreational fires are only allowed to be burned at 1 and 2 family homes without a fire permit. These are fires that are shielded with a grill or cover

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described as charcoal or propane grills, elevated outdoor fire places and chimaeras. None of these devises or fi re types may be used on the decks or balconies of multi-family residences, including town houses, condominiums and apartment buildings. These type fires are also subject to weather conditions such as wind and humidity where conditions ban all outside fire burning by NJ Forest Fire Service. For more information contact the Fire Bureau for an informational flyer.

• Lanterns, stoves, and heaters: Cool all lanterns, stoves, and heaters before refueling them. They should be refueled on the ground in a cleared area; if any fuel spills, move the appliance to a new area before lighting it. Store flammable liquid fuel containers in a safe place. Never light lanterns and stoves inside a tent, trailer, or camper.

If you use a lantern or stove inside a tent or trailer, be sure to have adequate ventilation. Always read and follow instructions provided by the manufacturer.

• Smoking: When smoking outdoors, safe practices require proper disposal of smoking materials and matches. Grind out your cigarette, cigar, or pipe tobacco in mineral soil and ensure that match heads are cold before disposing. Be careful when smoking while riding a horse or trail bike.

• Charcoal briquettes: After using burning charcoal briquettes, “dunk ‘em!” Don’t sprinkle. Soak the coals with lots of water; stir them and soak again. Be sure they are out cold! Carefully feel the coals with your bare hands to be sure.

For more information about fi re safety in New Jersey’s outdoors and recreational fires, contact Fire Official Frank McDonnell of the Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety District No.3 at fmcdonnell@jacksonfiredist3.org, by phone at 732-928-1666 ext. 14, or NJ Forest Fire Warden at 609-726-9010 for agricultural or camp fire permits.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the meeting of the Board of School Estimate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District that was scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018, has been changed to meet on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 3:15 p.m., in the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Room 304, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the proposed budget for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District for the 2018-2019 school year.

Formal action will be taken at this meeting.

Frank J. Frazee, CPA Secretary, Board of School Estimate

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of march 24 - march 30

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Don’t look back. Show that you are the one who can get things done by taking definitive action and giving a maximum effort. Others may be comforted if you assume the role of leader this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Take what you can get. You should set aside some extra time to spend with a loved one as schedules may conflict later in the week. Only purchase items that have some lasting value.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put your best foot forward. The key to getting ahead with a new romantic prospect lies with making a good first impression. Career and business matters may fall into a rut in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shake things up. Usual hobbies or pastimes may not cut it this week as you long to try something new and adventurous. Throw caution to the wind as hesitation is your only enemy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is an excellent week to update or upgrade tools which may soon be out-of-date. Don’t let a minor problem get more attention than it’s worth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ve got all the time in the world. Move at the pace that is most comfortable and you’ll have no trouble fulfilling obligations this week. Keep a cool head even when it seems that the clock is against you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Timing is everything. The stars may be trying to tell you something when someone is always there when needed and has all the right answers. Follow what you feel in your heart this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Keep your ambitions within reason or you could quickly get overwhelmed by trying to do too much. A loved one may need attention this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Go with the flow. You may not agree with the current consensus, but it is easier to go along with the crowd. It may be to your benefit to keep opinions under your hat this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Play fair. You may gain a short-term edge by using cutthroat tactics, but you’ll lose a lot of respect in the long run. Be content as too much ambition doesn’t suit your needs this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The only thing to fear is fear itself. Overcoming doubts is the only obstacle that stands in the way of achieving goals this week. Set the bar as high as you like, and then rise to meet it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Change may be in order. Fight off the tendency to put things off and get the ball rolling on new projects and plans. Put the past behind you this week, as your focus should be on the future.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Spring Ahead With Vegetarian Chili

By Wolfgang Puck VEGETARIAN THREE-BEAN AND QUINOA CHILI Serves 8 to 10 1 pound (500 g) dried white beans 1 pound (500 g) dried black beans 1 pound (500 g) pinto beans 3 dried guajillo chiles 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons pure chile powder 1 cup (250 mL) tomato paste 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) canned crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 1/2 gallons (5.75 L) vegetable stock 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) quinoa 2 jalapeno chiles, halved, stemmed, seeded and deveined, and minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 3 ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped green onion, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) prepared tomato salsa, for garnish 3/4 cup (185 mL) thinly sliced fresh jalapeno chiles, or pickled jalapenos, for garnish

The night before you cook, pick through each batch of beans, removing any debris or misshapen beans. Rinse the beans put into separate large bowls, and add cold water to cover by at least 2 inches (5 cm). Leave to soak overnight, adding water as needed to keep the beans covered.

The next day, put the guajillo chiles in a bowl, add enough hot water to cover, and leave to soak for 20 minutes. Drain.

Carefully slit open the guajillos, and remove the seeds. Put the guajillos and a little soaking liquid in a blender, and puree to a paste. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

Drain the beans, and set aside.

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute briefly until fragrant. Stir in the cumin and chile powder.

Stir in the tomato paste, and saute, stirring until it darkens slightly, about 30 seconds. Add the drained soaked beans.

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, with their juices, the guajillo puree, salt, and enough vegetable stock to submerge the beans completely. Cover the pot securely and cook, adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer, until the beans are cooked through and tender but still firm and whole, 20 to 30 minutes.

Stir in the quinoa, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes, adding more stock if needed.

Stir in the minced jalapenos, lime juice and maple syrup.

Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Taste and, if needed, add a little more salt.

Arrange the avocado, sour cream, green onion, cilantro, salsa and sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos in bowls to serve as garnishes. Ladle the chili into individual serving bowls, inviting guests to garnish their servings to taste.

(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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