2018-04-07 - The Jackson Times

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New County Park Will Be Close To Jackson’s Border

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – There’s a method to it: have a county park within a reasonable distance for every resident in Ocean County.

Reasonable of course is a relative term, but Freeholder Joh n C. Bartlett Jr. sees a hole he wants to fill: Manchester should have a county park.

Bartlett, Freeholder liaison to the county’s parks department, joined Mayor Kenneth Palmer at the March 26 council meeting to discuss building a county park across from Ridgeway Liquors, at routes 571 and 547 and the railroad tracks, bordering Jackson. The township owns 247 acres, and 13 acres is privately

Jackson Budget Features Tax Increase

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock This wooded area will eventually be a new county park. held. With wetlands restrictions, 120 acres is developable.

It would be the 28th county park/conservation area. “[This is a] project that will benefit our residents and residents

Jackson Mulls Options Of New Transportation Facility

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – School Board members recently listened to a report by their architects outlining two options for creating a satellite facility to supplement the growing needs of the district’s transportation department.

The Board authorized a feasibility study stressing some urgency concerning such an addition during a Nov. 21, 2017 meeting about the need of an additional transportation facility.

Board member Michael Walsh recommended the satellite complex project during that session (Facility - See Page 2)

from the entire region, so it’s something that we’ve been asking for, we’ve bee n hopi ng for, and I think you’ll all appreciate that,” Palmer said.

“It’s a win-win situation for both the county

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and town,” Councilman Charles Frattini said.

Bartlett and Palmer have been quietly talking for two years about “the last hole in the county park system, which I believe is in (Park - See Page 5)

–Photo by Bob Vosseller A PowerPoint presentation shown during the council meeting outlines this year’s proposed budget that will see a $20 increase in taxes for the average homeowner of the township.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina described it as a straight forward, easy to understand spending plan. His remarks concerned a proposed municipal budget that proposes a 1.74% tax increase.

(Budget - See Page 4)

Plumsted Township Swears In New Police Chief

PLUMSTED - Surrounded by family, friends, public officials and fellow police officers, Earl E. Meroney was sworn in as the township’s newest police chief during a recent township committee meeting.

Meroney, a 17-year veteran of the township police department, was sworn in by Township Clerk Dorothy Hendrickson. He was joined by his wife, Jamie, daughter Alexis and sons Jadon and Mason for the occasion.

Also present were Mayor Jack A. Trotta and the members of the governing body including deputy mayor Eric A Sorchik, and committeemen Herb Marinari, Vince Lotito and Larry Jones.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy and Plumsted Public Safety Director (Police - See Page 2)

–Photo courtesy Plumsted Township Plumsted Mayor Jack A. Trotta, left, joins new township Police Chief Earl E. Meroney, newly promoted Lt. Jason P. Reilly and Plumsted Public Safety Director Wendy J. Galloway during a recent Township Committee meeting.

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Facility:

Continued From Page 1 noting that the current facility, which has been in use for 40 years, has workers operating “in organized chaos.”

The Jackson School District Transportation Department is located on Don Connor Boulevard, right next to the district Administration Building.

“This would be a second smaller facility with a transportation yard,” Walsh said.

District Business Administrator Michelle Richardson initiated the process of working with the district’s architect of record Steven Siegel from The Spiezle Architectural Group to examine the transportation department’s issues in terms of size and scope, and the estimated cost.

Allison Erwin, the coordinator of communications and technology said last week that the board reviewed two versions presented by The Spiezle Architectural Group during its most recent meeting.

Erwin said that one of the board’s decisions going forward would be whether to put asphalt down on the entire area, or use a crushed rock base for designated areas.

A report summary featuring various program elements state that approximately 7,800 square feet of garage and office space are proposed that would include parking for 75 school buses and at least 75 cars.

The two options featured in the presenta-

tion include option 1 which includes stone and asphalt and another which includes asphalt only. Both provide for more than 80 employee parking spaces and would include a fueling station and a fence.

The Board is looking at a $4,888,075 cost estimate for option 1 and $5,913,975 for the second option. Board members could decide on which option to choose as early as this month’s meeting.

The proposed location for the facility is on district owned land near Jackson Liberty High School, off North Hope Chapel Road close to East Veterans Highway.

Erwin said previously that the current facility houses 119 passenger vehicles, 48 vans and two cars. She said that the district’s buses “do about 10,500 miles per day and over the course of the year travel more than 1.9 million miles.”

A dozen employees staff the current facility. These include mechanics, mechanics helpers and supervisors who work various shifts.

The project timeline includes a survey and preliminary engineering work and schematic design to be performed this month into May, design development in June, permitting and construction documents through July to September and bidding in October.

Construction would start around November or December with completion sometime in early to mid-2019.

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Continued From Page 1 Wendy J. Galloway were also present.

“I’d like to thank everyone who is here tonight, my family, Sheriff Mastronardy, the governing body, all of you who came out and showed me great support. I will do my very best in this position,” Meroney said.

The meeting also featured the promotion of Meroney’s fellow officer Jason P. Reilly.

Reilly, who has served with the township police department for 14 years, was also sworn in for his new rank by the township clerk. He was joined by his wife Ashley, daughter Sydney and son Jack.

Plumsted Township currently has 14 police officers serving in the department.

Autism Resource Fair

JACKSON – Join the Jackson Branch Library for the Autism Resource Fair on April 14, 2018 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The fair, entitled “Your Child Has Autism: Now What?”, 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.

Representatives from the following organizations will be present: Alpha School, Gateway School, Harbor School, Autism NJ, Brain Builders, Caring Family Community Services, Children’s Specialized Hospital, Children’s Wellness & Development Center, Hybridge Learning Group, Jackson Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC), Jackson Special Education, The Milestones Center, Ocean County Family Support Organization, PerformCare, POAC Autism Services, 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 732-9284400, ext. 4.

Meet the Mayor

PLUMSTED – Schedule an appointment to meet with Mayor Trotta and Assemblyman Dancer at the Plumsted Branch Library on April 18 at 7 p.m. Please call 609-758-7888 to schedule.

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Budget:

Continued From Page 1 This translates to a $20.86 per year increase in taxes for the average home owner assessed at $326,823.

Residents at that council meeting were able to follow along with a print out of a PowerPoint budget presentation that they watched and which Business Administrator Helene Schlegel narrated.

“This is only the municipal portion of your tax bill,” Schlegel reminded residents.

It would not include school or county taxes, for example. She added that public safety (police and emergency services) represented the highest portion of expenses.

“The tax burden is falling on residential home owners. We are seeking clean ratables to take away some of that burden.

The mayor has been working on that. We have made some progress on that since last year,” Schlegel said.

“The administration deserves a lot of credit for this budget,” Council President Kenneth J. Bressi said later in the meeting. He added that several non-residential properties would soon be breaking ground and that “our commercial properties are up by 23 percent this year. Things are improving.”

Council Vice President Robert Nixon also commended the budget, saying that despite the increase the spending plan supports

“an amazing expanded police department, senior services, clean streets and a lean and mean staff. We are an extremely well-run municipality.”

“Jackson can’t make up its own rules.

The state dictates a budget process. It is not our choice. We have to live under that process,” Schlegel added.

The Department of Community Affairs approves all municipal budgets and reviews financial statements and audits.

The municipal budget has two principal components which include an operating budget and a capital budget.

Schlegel explained the budget is organized into two expense categories “salary and wages and operating expenses.” The budget must always balance revenues and expenses.

She reminded residents that the township collects taxes for the county, school district and township itself. It then doles out the school and county’s shares. Counties and schools receive 100 percent of what is anticipated, whether collected or not while municipalities cover any gap with dollars from “reserve for uncollected taxes.” In other words, all towns in New Jersey have to tax a little more to make up for anyone who did not pay their taxes so that the school and county get their fair share.

The fiscal year for the state runs from July 1 through June 30 which is the same for School Boards while the township’s fiscal

year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.

The process includes the mayor and administrator submitting the budget and the council, approving it by a majority vote. It is then submitted to the state for examination and fi nal approval.

“The municipal portion of the total tax levy cannot increase more than 2 percent from the prior year,” Schlegel said. Certain appropriations are excluded from that calculation including debt service.

The allowable operating appropriations (expenses) of the current fund portion of the municipal budget cannot increase greater than 2.5% from the previous year.

Year to year budget appropriation increases that are under the cap can be “banked” and saved for use in the subsequent two years.

Comparing this year’s budget to last year’s, Schlegel told attendees of the meeting that miscellaneous revenue exceeded the budget totals by $266,726.91 in 2017 which included an increase in fees and permits, municipal court fi nes, interest on investments and deposits. Unanticipated revenue was $1,679,640.77 and included a reimbursement from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) ABC (Alcohol Beverage Commission) and tower rental fees.

In 2016, $41,792,708.61 was budgeted.

That figure last year was $42,398,789.27 which is a $606,080.66 increase. In 2016,

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$39,749,685.56 was expended and in 2017, $40,609,196.22 was expended marking an increase of $859,510.66.

“This (2018) budget has no gimmicks,” Schlegel said. She explained that gimmicks to be avoided include onetime revenues, pension deferrals, school tax deferrals, cap waivers, fiscal year debt and extraordinary aid.

“This is a totally clean budget with no exclusions. It is 100 percent pure,” Schlegel said. The total budget is $44,173,657.09.

Last year’s municipal tax levy included $31,800,458.30 with the 2018 proposed budget requiring $32,354,549.88 in taxes, noting a change of 1.74 percent. The municipal tax rate will be going from 47.3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in 2017 to 47.9 cents per $100 this year, noting a change of 1.3%.

Resident Denise Garner questioned why the council had voted to approve a temporary budget during the meeting which Schlegel and Township Attorney Jean Cipriani explained was standard practice and was unrelated to the proposed spending plan.

“It is not an emergency but it is worded that way for every municipality. It is common practice,” Cipriani said of the temporary budget passed prior to the 2018 budget presentation.

The proposed budget will have a public hearing on April 24 at Township Hall.

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Park:

Continued From Page 1 Manchester Township,” Bartlett said. “…

That would be an interesting place for the county to build a county park.”

The county will reimburse the township its costs, about $1.2 million for the Green Acres-purchased lots and $25,000 in soft costs, Palmer told The Manchester Times.

The county will seek to purchase the two privately-held lots.

Ridgway Boulevard runs through the parcels, which may actually work into a logical split: one side could have passive hiking trails that are ADA accessible on the eastern end, the other could have soccer and other playing fields on the western end, though the plans are subject to change.

Bartlett stressed the park is a regional park, not a township park, but the county would consider what would most benefit Manchester residents, as they would likely be the ones to use the park most.

“We will not satisfy everyone, I can also guarantee you that,” Bartlett said. “I was in Barnegat years ago and someone said, ‘Do you take suggestions as to what to build?’ and I said, ‘Well, if I ask for suggestions, someone would say we should build a football field, and an ice-skating rink, and a bowling alley, and this-and-that, and I stopped there. So he said, ‘What you’re saying is no,’ and I said, ‘Well, politely, yes.’”

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.

Ocean County Children’s Festival

TOMS RIVER – Drop in for the Ocean County Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. until noon on April 21. The theme is “Celebrate Families.”

Enjoy family-themed story times, music and movement activities, and craft activities. Visit our community resource tables with information for parents and children, and a special art exhibit featuring some of Ocean County’s youngest artists.

This event is presented by the Ocean Chapter of NJAEYC (New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children).

The Jackson Times, April 7, 2018, Page 5 Bartlett continued: “What we try to do is fit the use to the land, not the other way around. So whatever will fit in and look nice, and be nice for everyone, visually nice and accommodating and comfortable, that’s what we would design. Will everyone be happy with that? No.” The county has about $6 million appropriated in 2018 or its capital improvements, which will cover land acquisition, permitting, environmental assessment and planning.

The focus has been rebuilding what Superstorm Sandy destroyed back in 2012.

Cattus Island in Toms River was only recently completed, and Berkeley Island County Park is nearing its completion for mid-2018. A new county park hasn’t been built in years, and those either damaged by Sandy or just needing upgrades from aging needed addressing first.

So the next steps are to apply for the needed permits and environmental studies. The park is years off from fruition.

“This will be a fi rst-class park,” Manchester council president Craig Wallis said. “This will be a very good thing for the township.”

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

Bill Preventing Wildfires Approved By Assembly Capitol Comments Assemblyman Ronald Dancer 12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson

TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Assembly-

men Ron Dancer (R-12th) and Parker Space (R-24th)

allowing controlled burns of forests and open lands to protect against wildfires passed the Assembly Monday by a 75-0 vote.

“Pinelands wildfires have burned thousands of acres putting residents and wildlife at risk,” said Dancer.

“Controlled burns prevent wildfires and their intensity.

They reduce that risk by burning off dead brush and leaves. They are excellent for the health of the environment while protecting lives, property and infrastructure.”

“This bill protects landowners’ rights while protecting the public from dangerous wildfires,” said Space.

“Expanding the use of safe

and controlled burns also promotes a healthier forest environment by allowing for wildlife habitat management, forest disease and pest control and nutrient management.”

The Dancer-Space bill (A-1675) establishes procedures and a process for certifying individuals to

conduct prescribed burns, and authorizes the Bureau of Forest Fire Management to conduct burns in any area of the state it determines is in reasonable danger of wildfire. Before doing so, it must give landowners 30 days’ notice. Landowners burning on their own property do not need to be certified.

Life-Saving Wandering Prevention Bill Becomes Law From The Desk Of

Congressman Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Key provisions from Kevin and Avonte’s Law (HR 4221) - designed to help protect and locate children with Autism and elderly persons with Alzheimer’s who wander - were included in the Omnibus bill signed into

law last week. The spending package authorized $10 million in funding over five years for the Missing Americans Alert Program.

“The new provisions and the added f unding will support critical wandering prevention programs that

have saved lives, and will continue to save lives,” said Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), co-founder and co-chair of both the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Congressional Autism Caucus.

“Wandering is a common - and serious - problem facing these Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, as an estimated 60 percent of Alzheimer’s patients wander,” Smith said.

“Similarly, almost half of children with Autism have wandered at some point,

according to a 2012 Pediatrics study. Wandering can and has resulted in serious injury or even death.”

Sm it h or ig i nally i ntroduced the Kevin and Avonte’s Law in the 114th Congress and it passed the House with broad bipartisan support, receiving over 340 votes. It was not acted upon in the Senate; Smith re-introduced it in November.

The bill is supported by the National Autism Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, Autism Speaks,

Autism New Jersey, the Autism Society, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, SafeMinds, the National Down Syndrome Society, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

As incorporated in the Omnibus, the law, funded at $2 million per year through FY 2022, will provide grants to help educate local law enforcement, health care agencies, and other organizations on wandering prevention for patients with Alzheimer’s and children

with Autism, as well as persons with intellectual disabilities.

Funding for these programs will also help them set up and improve communications and alert systems and utilize non-invasive tracking technology to prevent wandering-related injuries and deaths.

Under the Omnibus, the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program has also been re-authorized and expanded to become the Missing Americans Alert Program.

FEMA Should Extend Deadline For Sandy Survivors To Complete Mitigation Projects Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

TRENTON - U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the Sandy Task Force and a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee that oversees the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), led the New Jersey congressional delegation’s call for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Superstorm Sandy survivors a one-year extension of a critical f lood mitigation program many have relied

on to raise their homes or fortify their properties.

Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage under the NFIP provides f lood victims with up to $30,000 to help cover the costs of mitigation efforts, but requires the project be completed within six years.

Many New Jerseyans are still struggling to recover after Superstorm Sandy struck in October 2012.

“In light of the long delays in recovery for the survi-

vors of Superstorm Sandy, including those participating in federally-funded housing recovery programs, many such homeowners will remain unable to complete ICC projects by the October 29 deadline that is fast approaching,” the delegation wrote in a letter to FEMA Administrator Brock Long. “A one-year extension, which you are authorized to grant by law via an administrative waiver, is therefore both desperately needed and entirely appropriate under the circumstances.”

ICC coverage is an important resource for NFIP policyholders who need additional help rebuilding and reducing future flood damage. The program helps

homeowners save on their flood insurance premiums, while also increasing property values, which in turn helps boost the local economy.

“The survivors of Superstor m Sandy have been through almost unimaginable trials and tribulations over the past five and a half years, from chronic underpayment of flood insurance proceeds to a broken staterun rebuilding program,” the letter continued. “They paid premiums into the ICC - many for decades - and they should not be cut off from receiving this badly

needed assistance due to an arbitrary deadline.”

Joining Sen. Menendez on the letter are Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Reps.

Donald Norcross (D-1st), Frank LoBiondo (R-2nd), Chris Smith (R-4th), Josh Gottheimer (D-5th), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th), Leonard Lance (R-7th), Albio Sires (D-8th), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-9th), Donald Payne, Jr. (D-10th), Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th) and Bonnie Watson-Coleman (D-12th).

Last year, Sen. Menendez int roduced comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to extend the NFIP for

six years while instituting a series of sweeping reforms to address the waste, abuse and mismanagement plaguing the system that led to delayed recovery for Sandy survivors. The bill, which was cosponsored

by Sen. Booker and later introduced by Rep. Pallone in the House, includes provisions that would increase the maximum limit for ICC coverage to better reflect the costs of mitigation projects, and expand the program’s eligibility in order to encourage more proactive mitigation before natural disasters strike.

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JACKSON – Join us at Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area on Sept. 8 and 9, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for the 2018 WILD Outdoor Expo!

T his f ree family event celebrates outdoor recreation in New Jersey and allows visitors to learn about, explore, exper ience and enjoy New Jersey’s

2018 WILD Outdoor Expo

natural world. This is a great opportunity for families to learn about and try a wide array of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed at State Parks, Forests and Wildlife Management Areas, i nclud i ng f ish i ng, shoot i ng spor ts, kayaking, rock climbing, geocaching, camping skills, hiking, wildlife watch-

ing and more.

Many demonstrations and seminars will take place on a variety of topics including snakes of NJ, scuba diving, water retriever demos, tree and bird identification walks, and birds of prey f light demonstrations.

The Expo features an Environmental

and Outdoor Supply Vendor Market and food is available from vendors, or you can bring your own.

Hosted by The NJ Depar t ment of Environmental Protection and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ. For more information, visit our website.

Jackson Liberty Jazz Festival JACKSON – Mark your calendars on April 21, 2018 for the Jackson Liberty Jazz Festival from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All jazz, all day!

Come see some great bands perform including our award winning Liberty Jazz Ensemble! The day starts with our Middle Schools McAuliffe, and Goetz, competing, and then the afternoon is filled with many bands from near and far. Hope to see you there!

This cost for adults is $9; for students/ seniors, $6.

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.

You’ll have the chance to sample and pu rchase new vega n food product s and see presentations from speakers, performers and local vegans talking about what i nspi res t hem to live a healthier life.

Meet the Chiefs Of Ocean County Social FORKED RIVER – On April 27 the 200 Club of Ocean County and the Ocean County Chief’s of Police Association will host a Meet the Chiefs Social.

This is an opportunity to meet the leaders of our Ocean County Police Departments and to show gratitude for all in law enforcement. Meet the Chiefs will benefit the 200 Club of Ocean County and the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association.

Join us at the River House Restaurant and Beach Bar at the South Winds Marina, 361 E. Lacey Rd. in Forked River for the event.

There will be an open bar, hors d’ouevres, buffet dinner and live music by JSOUL. Tickets are $75 per person. To purchase tickets, visit the 200 Club Facebook page or call Sean at 732-904-6656.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Todd Frazier New Mets Ambassador For Citi Community Home Runs Program NEW YORK – Citi announced today that Todd Frazier will ser ve as the New York Mets’ ambassador for the Citi Community Home Runs program.

The program, launched in 2014, will return to Citi Field this season in an effort to help fight childhood hunger in NYC and across the U.S. For every home run the Mets hit at Citi Field this season, Citi will donate enough for No Kid Hungry to provide 20,000 meals to children in need.

“I am very passionate about supporting children in our community and helping pave the way for their future success,” said Todd Frazier, the Mets’ new third basemen. “I am excited that one the first initiatives I am involved in as part of the Mets organization is Citi Community Home Runs. As ambassador, I will have the opportunity to bring visibility to this great cause that supports children in New York City and across the country.”

Through the Citi Community Home Runs program, Citi has donated enough for No Kid Hungry to provide more than four million meals to kids facing hunger in America.

“The Citi Community Home Runs program is one of the key ways that we give back to the NYC community through our partnership with the Mets,” said Ed Skyler, Head of Global Public Affairs at Citi. “We’re excited to welcome Todd Frazier as our new ambassador – his passion for helping children in the community makes him a great partner for us, and we look forward to working with him to raise awareness and excitement about Citi Community Home Runs this season.”

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necting kids in need with nutritious food as well as teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals.

“Thanks to the support of Citi and other great partners, the No Kid Hungry campaign has driven school breakfast pa r t icipat ion to h istor ic h ig hs a nd provided kids facing hunger with more than 775 million meals,” says Billy Shore, Executive Chairman at Share Our Strength. “Just in New York City, we’ve made huge strides to make breakfast part of the school day for all of the city’s elementary school students. Citi’s partnership is critical to our mission to end childhood hunger in America, and with its support, we can make No Kid Hungry a reality in America.”

In addition to announcing Frazier as the new ambassador, Citi is highlighting the Citi Community Home Runs program in two new ways at Citi Field this season, including unveiling a large, clear, apple-shaped permanent fixture in the ballpark to help show the accumulation of meals donated to No Kid Hungry throughout the season. After every Mets home run, a fan will be featured on Citi Vision tossing a bucket of foam apples into the large, clear apple, signifying Citi’s ongoing contribution to No Kid Hungry.

Citi and the Mets are also introducing the “Citi Community Home Runs Challenge,” which will take place on the field at home games this season.

As part of the Challenge, select fans will have the chance to take their best shot at launching a t-shirt across the st a d iu m a nd i nto t he fa mou s Met s Home Run Apple using a Citi-branded t-shirt launcher. Those that successfully hit the Mets Home Run Apple will receive a prize, courtesy of Citi, and each participant will trigger a donation amount equivalent to 1,000 meals for kids facing hunger.

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.

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OCL Puppet Players Present “The Bad Seed” OCEAN COUNTY – He’s rude, he’s crude. He’s got no friends. He’s just baaaad. Can he change? Children will fi nd out in April and May, as the OCL Puppet Players present Jory John’s “The Bad Seed” at 19 Ocean County Library Branches.

The bestseller, with Pete Oswald’s whimsical illustrations, tells of the little seed that learns the error of his ways.

The performances are free. Register by phone, in person, or online at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Performances are at: • Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street – Tuesday, April 24, 10:30 a.m.

• Beachwood Branch, 126 Beachwood Boulevard – Thursday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.

• Berkeley Branch, 30 Station Road, Bayville - Thursday, April 12, 10:30 a.m.

• Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road – Friday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.

• Island Heights Branch, 121 Central Avenue – Wednesday, May 16, 10:30 a.m.

• Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive – Friday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.

• Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Rd., Forked River – Friday, April 20, 10:30 a.m.

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Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue – Friday, April 13, 3:30 p.m.

Lit tle Egg Ha rbor Br a nch, 290 Mathistown Road – Monday, April 16, 10:30 a.m.

Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City – Thursday, April 19, 3:30 p.m.

Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive – Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.

Plumsted Branch, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt – Thursday, May 17, 3:30 p.m.

Point Pleasant Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road – Tuesday, April 10, 11 a.m.

Point Pleasant Beach Branch, 710 McLean Avenue – Friday, April 6, 3:45 p.m.

Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin – Monday, April 23, 4 p.m.

Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Avenue – Monday, April 30, 10:30 a.m.

Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue – Tuesday, May 15, 10:30 a.m.

Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette – Monday, April 9, 10:30 a.m.

Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street – Tuesday, May 8, 11 a.m.

Six Flags Job Fair JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari and Hurricane Harbor is hiring for the 2018 season and we are looking for smiling faces to join our team. Join us for the Six Flags Job Fair on May 12 at 10 a.m.

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By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County has established one of the fi rst Gold Star Identification Programs in the state.

Gold Star families are parents or legal guardians of those who have lost an immediate member of their family who died on active duty in the U.S. Military.

The families can use the IDs for military discounts where they are given.

“We are so honored to have you here and so proud of all of the veterans from Ocean County that have served our country over the years,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau, said. “You and your families have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and I want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done.”

The ID program is overseen by County Clerk Scott Colabella’s office.

“Ocean County is – if not the fi rst – one of the fi rst counties in the state to imple-

ment this program,” Colabella said. “I join with the Freeholder Board in thanking all of our Gold Star parents for joining us and for the ultimate sacrifice your child made on behalf of our nation so that we can enjoy the freedom we have today.”

The county has issued more than 10,000 veteran ID cards. The Gold Star Parents ID will display the “Gold Star Parent” on the card, as well as true name and branch of the armed forces the deceased soldier served in while on active duty.

Applicants must show: “certification from an organization formed for the support of parents of members of the armed forces who lost their lives while on active duty for the United States, that the applicant is a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian; the service member’s federal DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, which identifies the member of the armed forces who died while on active duty for the United States and or documentation indicating the applicant’s relationship to the service member,” according to county officials.

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TOMS RIVER – You are cordially invited to join the members an friends of the Ocean County historical Society at our Spring Victorian Tea on May 8, 2018 at 600 Main St. Bed and Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room in Toms River.

A popular meeting place for tea aficionados, 600 Main St. features delicious freshly baked scones, a variety of tea sandwiches and desserts, and a selection of teas to tempt every palate.

Choose the 12 or 3 p.m. seating and

call Pat at 732-814-2979 to make reservations, beginning April 16 after 7 a.m.

The cost is $30 for members and $33 for non-members. Your check can be made out to Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753, with TEA/PAT marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Checks must be received within five days of the phone reservation to conf irm your seat. There will be no refunds.

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Ocean County’s 10th Residential Document Shredding Program

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Residential Document Shredding Program is back as of April 14 for its 10th year. The program will include 22 locations throughout Ocean County, serviced by IDSAutoshred.

“This free and very popular program moves around the county providing a layer of safety from identity theft,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “This is an opportunity to rid your home of papers that may include sensitive information and should be shredded rather than just tossed into recycling or the trash.”

Locations for the program this year include: • Brick Township Public Works Yard Lot: 9 a.m.to 1 p.m., April 14 • Long Beach Township, St. Francis Community Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 20 • Plumsted Township Municipal Complex Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., April 28 • Little Egg Harbor Township, Little Egg Harbor Community Center: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 2 • South Toms River Recreation Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 12 • Point Pleasant Beach Public Works Yard Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 19 • Berkeley Township Recycling Center Yard Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 2 • Eagleswood Township Municipal Complex Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 9 • Stafford Township, Southern Ocean County Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 16 • Bay Head Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 23 • Manchester Township High School Soccer Field Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 30 • Lakewood Public Works Yard: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 13 • Tuckerton Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., July 21 • Ocean Township Municipal Complex Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 28 • Lakehurst Public Works Yard Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 4 • Toms River Township, Riverwood Park Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 10 • Lacey Township Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 18 • Pine Beach, Walling Field Lot, 601 Station Ave., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Aug. 25 • Seaside Heights Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sept. 8 • Surf City Police Department Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sept. 15

Friends Of The Library Book PreSale

JACKSON – A Friends members-only presale will take place on April 24, 2018 from 12-5 p.m. at the Jackson Branch Library.

Books at unbeatable prices will be added daily. Sales will support the Jackson Friends of the Library.

Additional dates: • 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 25, 26, 30, and May 1 • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 27 and 28.

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Point Pleasant Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 22 • Jackson Township Municipal Building Rear Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 29 Commercial documents will not be accepted at the sites. Shredding is for paper documents and forms. Make sure to remove all staples and paper clips from documents! Things not to bring

include x-rays, CDs, floppy disks, microfilm, and file folders. Residents are limited to six boxes or bags of documents per event.

Each location will run the complete schedule or until the truck is full; one truck can hold 10,000 to 12,000 pounds of paper.

Ocean County also offers drop-off boxes at both County recycling centers for shredded office

paper. This is where you should bring shredded office paper instead of placing it in curbside recycling receptacles.

“Recycling helps to save landfill space and protects the environment. We encourage our citizens to take advantage of the programs offered and to help make a difference in preserving our natural resources,” said Little.

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There are many reasons to choose an open fit digital hearing aid: Cosmetic Appeal – These hearing instruments are a fraction of the size of traditional behind-the-ear hearing aids and their transmission tube is tiny. The result is a cosmetically unnoticeable hearing instrument.

Non-Occluding – A frustrating problem with hearing aid users is the feeling of being stopped up. Open fit hearing aids overcome this problem by employing a breathable ear tip.

Comfortable – These instruments are quite light, and the ear tip is designed not to apply pressure to the ear canal.

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

The FDA Might Be Feeding You Foolishness

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Who should decide if your food is healthy? Do you think that the Food & Drug Administration should? Reason I ask is because this year, the FDA is going to become more involved in considering what “healthy” means. They will also have input about the claims that food companies make.

On the surface, this sounds absolutely reasonable. The “FDA” name itself implies that it should have some say about food, but I’ve noticed their track record and it’s awful. Have you noticed that their interventions to fortify food don’t work that well? When they fortify cereal with folic acid, that’s a synthetic form of vitamin B9. When they fortify milk with calcium, it’s not a very good form and can cause stomach upset.

Furthermore, I think that an agency that’s in charge of drugs, should not simultaneously be in charge of food! Unless perhaps you want to look forward to Prozac Popsicles and Requip Rice Krispies!

If it wasn’t so sad, it would be hilarious!

Scott Gottlieb, who is the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, was speaking at the CNBC Healthy Returns Conference in New York a few days ago, and he looks like a nice, reasonable guy.

I wish I could get a meeting with him! I’d tell him that his prior attempts to help out with obesity are failing pathetically. His changes to the food industry intended to reduce the incidence of heart disease, diabetes and chronic illness aren’t work-

ing. They won’t ever work… not until his agency stops the genetic modification of our food and the spraying of it with hundreds of hormone-disrupting pesticides.

Why don’t you start prioritizing that, hmm?!

The FDA’s intention is noble, but do we want to let the same people who sanction margarine dictate what’s “healthy” now?!

They’re working towards making food manufacturers create an icon or symbol on all their labeling in order to meet new definitions of “healthy.” But food makers cheat, not all of them, but for sure some of them are failing to disclose additives, MSG and bug parts. The industry is not the most ethical sort, and I some will just stamp the new icon on their labels without doing anything to make it “healthier.”

And you’ll pay more for the pretty (but meaningless) badge on the label. As the expression goes, “You can’t put lipstick on a pig.”

If you sense my frustration it’s because I’ve worked very hard my entire life, not just to purchase real food, but to cook authentically healthy meals, the kind that automatically come with nutrition. No icon needed!

If you want “healthy” food, don’t look for boxes with an icon! Shop around the perimeter of the grocery store or go to a Farmer’s Market and buy organic when possible. Don’t rip open a box that has an ingredient list of 45 things you can’t even pronounce, and then shove it in the oven just because some agency stuck an icon it.

(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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By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – They’ve been connecting wish-makers with wish-granters for 10 years. And while some anniversary celebrations are in the works, the One Simple Wish team in Trenton is working to give even a little bit of happiness to children - foster children - in need.

One Simple Wish founder and executive director Danielle Gletow and program manager Nicole Sumner had just come back from a meeting with the new acting commissioner of the state’s Department of Children of Families (the new-ish moniker for the scary-sounding DYFS), Christine Norbut Beyer.

“And I have never been so hopeful in the last 10 years than I am now, that we have leadership at the state who I believe is going to really make strides in changing that daunting [foster parenting] process,” Gletow said.

It’s an open secret that there simply aren’t enough foster homes, that the children waiting to be placed, even temporarily, far exceeds homes available. The process should be thorough and stringent, but with today’s families being pulled in different directions, and technology being what it is, the process of becoming a foster parent may soon enter the 21st century in New Jersey. Training that doesn’t involve VHS tapes and hours spent on Saturdays at an office training, but rather online training, for starters?

That’s a huge concern for Gletow, who adopted her daughter Mia, now 10, through the fostering process. Mia was placed with the Gletow’s at three-days old; Gletow discovered she was pregnant shortly thereafter with her daughter Lily. The girls are just shy of nine months apart.

In as many cases as possible, DCF workers try to reunite children with their families, and that does happen in about 80 percent of those cases. But 100 percent of the children who enter foster care have their lives upended, and their narratives don’t often have the media spotlight shining on them.

And their needs and desires are as unique as they are.

Gletow worked in marketing, seeing companies spend millions of dollars developing loyalty programs to keep customers coming back to use their product or service. She wrote the business plan for One Simple Wish while on maternity leave with her daughter.

“If we had an ounce of these resources, this brainpower, this money, focused on things like ensuring that these kids in foster care had an opportunity to just be kids, or could connect them to lifelong support systems, we could really make a significant difference,” Gletow said. “And part of the problem is, people don’t know there’s a problem.”

She asked herself the question: how do I create a platform that welcomes everyone into the conversation?

One Simple Wish was her answer. It works like this: a social worker submits a wish on behalf of a child he or she works with.

The One Simple Wish team vets the wish, and those wishes are placed on their website. The wishes come from foster children from about 40 states. The wishes range from money for a movie ticket to laptops for school to gaming systems. Visitors can search for wishes based on gender, age, location and price range. They complete their donation online, and the team gets

that money or gift to the social worker, sometimes in a matter of hours. Visitors can also make donations to support the physical operation, which is located on South Broad Street in Trenton, or they can make a general donation for wishes, which the staff can apply as they see fit. They also take full and partially used gift cards.

“These are kids who are coming from really traumatizing experiences. And really, if the one thing that is going to make them feel a little bit better is pair of UGGs, there are so many people who can afford to buy you a pair of UGGs. Let’s put that need out in the universe and see if somebody wants to answer it,” Gletow said. “It was about looking to [the kids] and saying, ‘What do you want? What would make you happy?’

Not looking at adults and saying, ‘What do we think these kids really need,’ or ‘What do we think they should want?’ It was, ‘What do you want?’”

One Simple Wish also accepts the gift of time. Volunteers can contact them for more information.

The organization launched in December 2008 and just catered to New Jersey foster kids’ wishes. They’ve grown to include 40 states, and have four full-time and two parttime employees, all women.

And to celebrate its 10 years, One Simple Wish will be hosting several events throughout the year. “Wishful Drinking with One Simple Wish at Blooming Grove Inn” will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on April 22 at the inn, 234 West Upper Ferry Road in Ewing. Tickets are $45 that include unlimited mimosas served in a “wishful drinking” glass. Tickets are available at onesimplewish.org/wishfuldrinking422.

“I think foster care is one of those issues that doesn’t get a lot of attention because of who it impacts. If you look at causes like breast cancer awareness, childhood diabetes, childhood cancer, autism, these are all issues everybody talks about and cares about because, it could be you. It could be your kids, it could be your nephew, your niece, your neighbor’s kid,” Gletow said.

“Foster care is like America’s dirty little secret. We don’t talk about it because for most of suburban, middle-class America, foster care doesn’t matter. …So unfortunately you’ve got a whole bunch of kids who are already dealing with issues that marginalize them - poverty, drug abuse, incarceration, generational poverty - and now on top of it, they’re put into a foster care system. So they already didn’t have much of a say, and now you’ve made it even more challenging, because now they don’t even have those adults who were constants in their lives, whether those constants were good or bad, those constants have been removed.”

More than 500,000 children enter the foster care system in each in the United States.

Thousands of them will stay in that system: they can’t go back home, and they won’t be adopted. Foster families receive a subsidy of about $1,000/month for boarding a child, with an additional small clothing allowance, according to Foster and Adoptive Family Services. It’s the extras that often aren’t budgeted for, things families often take for granted: a new pair of shoes, an afternoon at the movies. If a trip to the movie theater or a pair of the latest, fashionable sneakers would make a foster child happy, and if someone out in the universe can afford to and wants to buy it for them…they can visit onesimplewish.org.

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In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits.

This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part

of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals Michael J. Deem of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

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Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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Author Gordon Hesse Comes To OCHS

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society will feature author Gordon Hesse on May 6 at 2 p.m., who will be presenting his new book “Island Beach A Sonnet in the Sands.”

Christine Menapace writes that this book “is a poetic love letter to Island Beach’s 3,000 acres and an important historical document on the march of time through the sands – from Lenni Lenape foraging and fishing to shipwrecks, Henry W. Phipps Jr., ‘Sedge House’, beach shacks, and even a WWII secret project.”

Hesse, raised in Roselle Park and Lavallette, NJ is a public relations specialist, communications consultant, author, and longtime member of the Delaware Press Association.

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On April 10, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., visit the Anchor Inn for a luncheon and to network with COBA members and Ocean Gate officials.

The cost is $10 for members and $15 for future members. The luncheon sponsors are Teresa Nieves of Solid Wood Cabinets and Richard Spano of Advanced Furnace and Air Duct Cleaning.

To reg ister, v isit cobanj.com/co baevents. Registration is limited to the first 75 guests registered and paid.

Jackson Outlets Cruise Night Returns

JACKSON – Join us at the Jackson Premium Outlets beginning April 27 from 6-9 p.m. for Cruise Night.

After the huge success of Cruise Night with Fossil Car Club, Jackson Premium Outlets will continue to host the legendary Cruise Night on the last Friday of ever y month f rom Apr il th rough October. Enjoy all cars from classic muscle cars to hot rods and shop at your favorite retailers.

Cruise Night is open to all American and foreign, classic, muscle, hot rods and show cars of any year. Don’t forget to check out the various stores, refuel your tank in the food court and enjoy the ride.

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Turn Your Summer Job Into a Career! - Kaman’s Art Shoppes is hiring artists and photographers for our location at an amusement park in Jackson, NJ. No experience is necessary. We will train! Must be available to work a flexible schedule.

For more information, please email whitneyg@kamansjobs.com or apply online at www.kamansjobs.com. (18)

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

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Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900.

Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)

Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

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

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Full Time Cook - The Pines is looking for a Full Time cook to prepare and cook meals for our independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. We require 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.

Candidates must be flexible to work both breakfast and dinner shifts and must be available to work weekends.

We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, PTO time, and 401(K) with employer match. Please apply in person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepines atwhiting.org. 732-849-2047. EOE. (t/n) 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.

A valid driver’s license and personal transportation is required. Pay is on the books, not in cash. No exceptions. (17) Experienced Landscaper - Who has experience in all areas of residential landscaping. 30-40 hours a week.

No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, Ask for Mel. (18) AVIAN Is Seeking A Lead Test Engineer - To support test and evaluation (T&E) of the US Navy’s Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) systems, on behalf of the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251). For a full job description, please visit our website at www. avianllc.com. Position ID #1432. (16) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Part Time 11-7 C N A – E/O weekend/or weekend package Skilled Nursing Unit.

1 FT 3-11 CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 position – Assisted Living.

1 PT 11-7 CHHA (e/o weekend) (1 Position – Assisted Living.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7, Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month.

Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.

Full Time positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n)

Admin. Secretary - Full time, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Typing, phones, Microsoft Office, filing. Must be well organized and a people person. Whiting.

Fax resume 732-350-2656.

(17) 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, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

Call Dave 732-657-4421.

(47) Registered Nurse – 30 Hours a week 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 Competitive starting rate and excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, vision, PTO time, and 401(K).

Part Time or Per Diem RN positions available on 3-11 shift. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) JoAnn Cares - Part time help for seniors. I can do companionship, prepare lunch. Call JoAnn 908-783-7985.

(16) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds.

Trimming, planting, & tearouts & more.

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Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (21) Cleaning Lady - Insured. I clean one house a day so that I can give your home the attention and care it deserves.

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Removal Service and More - We Haul It All! Yard waste, household junk, trees/shrubs, furniture, appliances, metals, construction debris, concrete, dirt/sand and stone.

Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area.

Call now! 732-998-4725. (18) Caregiver - Registered nurse with 25 years Ukraine experience, 15 years as US caregiver. Will do shopping, housekeeping, cooking, medication supervision, etc. Non-smoker.

Live-in or live-out. Call Lucy 732657-1409 or 732-833-3273. (17)

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732-232-8144. Free garden advice. (16)

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

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

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Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

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Quality remnants. Free no pressure estimates 732-504-9286.

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Paschal Concert JACKSON – The 1,000th anniversary of St Vladimir’s repose will be celebrated with a Paschal concert on Bright Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at St Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, NJ and a youth concert and Divine Liturgy on Bright Saturday the next day at the same church under the musical direction of Adrian P. Fekula The PV Youth Prince Vladimir Youth

Association is a non-profit organization working to bring youth together by means of culture, philanthropy and the service of assisting the needy. Keeping with the traditions established in youth work starting in the 1950’s this youth association dedicated to the memory of Prince Vladimir will create opportunities for those interested in helping their local communities.

OCL Teen Book Contest: Diverse Authors, Diverse Characters

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Library for the Teen Book Contest!

Attention teens! Read at least one book for each month’s theme to be entered into a drawing for a prize. Fill out the bookmark at your branch and hand it in to a teen librarian.

Every four months two small prize winners will be drawn. One Grand Prize Winner will be selected at the end of the year. The more you read the more chances to win!

This month’s theme is Diverse Authors, Diverse Characters. Check out these Diversity Book Lists!

Homeschool Book Discussion JACKSON – Join the Jackson Branch for a Homeschool Book Discussion on April 19 from 10-11 a.m. This month we will be reading “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” by E.L. Konigsburg. Copies of the book are available at the Jackson Branch.

Communication In The 21st Century

JACKSON – Join the Jackson Branch Library on April 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. for Communication In The 21st Century. Learn techniques to improve communication and listening skills critical for successful job interviews and interactions in the work environment.

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Make Jars Of Sugar Scrub & Rubber Ducky Soaps

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 732928-4400.

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.

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

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How To Understand And Improve Credit Score

JACKSON – Robert LaPlante will explain how to understand and fix your credit score, and go through steps in the home buying process. Join this event at the Jackson branch on April 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. Please sign up.

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Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms TRENTON - The New Jersey Division of Elections wishes to remind all registered voters who are currently affiliated with a political party and who wish to change their party affiliation that the deadline to change party affiliation is Wednesday, April 11, 2018 (55 days before a primary election).

A registered voter currently not affiliated

with a political party may declare their party affiliation up to and including primary election day.

Registered voters can check their party affiliation by visiting the Division of Elections website at bit.ly/NJParty.

The Political Party Affiliation Declaration form is available on the Division of Elec-

tions website at bit.ly/NJAffiliationForm.

You can print and complete the Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form and mail or deliver to the Commissioner of Registration in your county or you can file it with your municipal clerk. These forms are also available at your local Commissioner of Registration Office.

The contact information for each of the 21 county election offices can be found on the Division of Elections website at bit.ly/ NJCountyElecs.

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.

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.

Drop-in Earth Day Crafts

JACKSON – Stop-by the Children’s Area of the Jackson Branch on April 21 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to make recycled crafts for Earth Day.

Cross Fit Training PLUMSTED – Join the Ramirez Brothers Fight School at the Plumsted Branch Library as they present an interactive program about family fitness and fitness goal setting.

From 4-5 p.m., this program is for ages 6 and up. Please register.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of april 7 - april 13

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): The best way to enjoy peace of mind is to have a clear conscience. In the week ahead earn your way in the material world but don’t do anything unethical or shameful to achieve your goals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Act on your imagination. You will be more creative or romantic than usual as this week unfolds and can attract the support needed to fulfill your dreams. Don’t accept “no” for an answer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Small sacrifices on your part may be needed in the week ahead. It may be your calling to rescue someone drowning in despair because there is too much work to do or too many bills to pay.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let a lack of enthusiasm slow you down. You might feel that you are moving along at a snail’s pace or that circumstances hold you hostage. You may need to motivate yourself this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Hard work never hurt anyone. You may not like to get your hands dirty, but the job must be done.

People at the workplace could be stubborn or difficult to deal with in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The needs of the many might outweigh the needs of the few. As your ambitions get revved up in the upcoming week you can achieve worthy goals that also serve to benefit others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on good health and high hopes. You may be more creative than usual in the week ahead.

Do not limit your goals and dreams because you think you are too old or young to try something new.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This may be a good week to practice giving an inch to gain a mile. Compromise and cooperation can be very good tools when you need to bring two opposite viewpoints into alignment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Looking good can help you win the battle. A pleasant appearance will make people think you are more talented than you really are.

Use the power of attraction this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your standards could undergo a 180-degree change, as you absorb new ideas. You could labor under heavy obligations in the week ahead that alter your outlook.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might find practical solutions for impractical problems. Pay close attention to the advice of others in the week ahead. Gain the insights that see your plans through to fruition.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are capable of taking the lead during the week ahead. Network by attending public functions, being more outgoing can help you show off your talents and form powerful friendships.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen More Than Meats The Eye: If You’re Trying To Eat Less Meat, This Recipe Is For You

By Wolfgang Puck

Almost every day, guests in my restaurants tell me they’re following the paleo diet, a way of eating based on the belief that the way our bodies digest the foods we eat has evolved very little in the past couple of million years. So, the best way to maintain optimum health and weight, paleo fans say, is to eat whatever cavemen could hunt, catch or gather, concentrating on meats, poultry, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruit, eggs, nuts and seeds, along with healthy fats like olive, walnut, avocado and coconut oils.

While I can see some genuine benefits in those rules, I myself aim to eat a more balanced, well-rounded diet. But I also respect my guests and give them the best possible versions of foods they request. We serve paleo eaters a lot of fi re-grilled, grass-fed steaks, fresh salads and simply cooked farmers’ market vegetables.

Many people today, whether they’ve gone Paleo or not, wonder if they’re maybe eating a little too much red meat, and ask for alternatives. That’s when I suggest they try fresh tuna.

To me, a good sushi-grade ahi tuna steak is the closest thing you can eat from the sea that tastes like a great piece of beef. Deep rosy red in color, firm in texture, and richly robust in flavor, fresh tuna is defi nitely the fish you want to eat if you’re trying to take a break from meat. Unlike red meat, it also provides heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids (though it isn’t as high in them as fattier fish like salmon).

To enjoy ahi at its best, I cook it no more than medium rare, leaving a definite layer of deep red at its center. That ensures the relatively lean fish doesn’t dry out, yielding the best possible taste and texture. I prepare it simply, too, seasoning it with a sprinkling of salt and a layer of crushed black peppercorns like you’d fi nd on a classic beefsteak cooked in the French au poivre (with pepper) style before quickly searing it over high heat.

Of course, I also like to add a fi nishing touch in the form of a sauce, fi rst deglazing the pan with a little port wine and cognac (the high heat evaporates most of the alcohol) and then whisking in some butter - just half a tablespoon per serving. While those ingredients aren’t strictly paleo, they fall under the small indulgences all but the most inflexible paleo plans allow.

Of course, if you aren’t following a paleo diet but are simply trying to cut down on how much red meat you eat and fi nd healthy alternatives, then this recipe may also be just what you’re looking for too.

SEARED TUNA STEAK AU POIVRE Serves 4 1/4 cup (60 mL) black peppercorns 4 sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks, about 6 ounces (185 g) each Kosher salt 1/3 cup (85 mL) port 1/4 cup (60 mL) cognac 3/4 cup (185 mL) good-quality lowsodium chicken stock or broth, or vegetable stock or broth, briskly simmered until reduced to about 1/2 cup (125 mL) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 or 4 pieces 2 teaspoons bottled green peppercorns, drained Put the peppercorns in a small sealable food storage bag. Seal the bag, squeezing out any air. Place the bag flat on a work surface. With a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, press down on the peppercorns to crack them into coarse pieces.

Season the tuna steaks lightly on both sides with salt. Pour the cracked peppercorns onto a large plate or a sheet of wax paper and press each steak into the pepper, turning to coat both sides evenly.

In a small saucepan, combine the port and cognac. Place the pan over medium-high heat and simmer briskly, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces to only about 2 tablespoons. Pour in the reduced stock or broth and continue simmering until the mixture thickens to a consistency thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Remove the pan from the heat and briskly whisk the butter a piece at a time into the reduced liquid. Adjust the seasoning to taste with a little more salt, if needed. Cover the pan and keep warm.

Heat a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the 4 tuna steaks in a single layer over high heat. Add the tuna to the hot skillet and sear on both sides until rare to medium-rare, 45 seconds to 1 minute.

To serve, cut each tuna steak crosswise into slices 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Spoon the sauce in the center of four warmed serving plates and arrange the tuna slices on top, overlapping them slightly. Garnish with green peppercorns. 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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