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Third Grader Becomes Mayor (For A Day) By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – Mayor Alex Rogers addressed the council, asked for reports from the borough professionals, and conducted the Beachwood Borough Council meeting and still managed to be done by bedtime. Alex, a third grader at Beachwood Elementary School, was the winner of a Parent Teacher Organization raffle that crowned him Mayor For A Day. He received a certificate memorializing the occasion, and his own gavel. He seemed to enjoy striking the gavel. As part of his duties, he helped present other awards, such as the Snowman Contest, and art appreciation. He also ran the meeting. Mayor Ronald Roma, who stepped down for the night, sat next to him and coached him on what to say. Alex asked for reports from the various professionals and council members, who referred to him as “Mr. Mayor” –Photo by Chris Lundy or “Mayor Rogers.” Alex Rogers became mayor for the day. He’s picWhen asked what he would do if he tured here with Mayor Ronald Roma. (Mayor - See Page 4)
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–Photo by Chris Lundy The 2018 Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners who were available that night were honored at a recent Township Council meeting by local officials.
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–Photo by Chris Lundy The governing body presented the Lifesaving Award to Bayville Fire Company Chief Ken Anderson and Lt. Brian Scott. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Two firefighters were honored for saving a woman’s life. But it wasn’t from a fire. It was from drowning. The incident happened on the morning of April 8. The fire companies were dispatched to a Drake Drive home for a swimmer in distress. When Bayville Fire Company Chief Ken (Firefighters - See Page 5)
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The goal of the 2018 Fire Prevention Poster Contest was to drive home the point that you must be aware of all your options to flee a fire in the building you’re in. The children took this to heart and created eye-catching artwork to help illustrate this fact. “Every Second Counts, Plan Two Ways Out” was the theme of the contest. In the case of an emergency, you need a back-up plan if the normal exit is blocked by fire, said Berkeley fire official Jack Wiegartner. Last year, in the United States (Winners - See Page 5)
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How To Help An Overdose Victim
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Corey Ressler was 22 when he died of an opioid overdose. In the summer of 2010, friends called 911 from Corey’s cell phone, but the call dropped. Someone called 911 from a different location about 30 minutes later, but it was too late. Corey’s father, Paul, wanted people to be able to call for help without fear of prosecution. He wanted those overdosing to have a chance to live and get help. Paul Ressler created The Overdose Prevention Agency Corporation in Hamilton. His group, with others, worked tirelessly to get the Overdose Protection Act passed. The law, passed in 2013, protects callers reporting an overdose from arrest and prosecution. TOPAC’s focus now is naloxone training, which is often the first step in saving the life of someone who has overdosed on an opioid. Heidi Modjeski, TOPAC’s director of community outreach and training development, spoke on the signs of an opioid overdose and how to properly administer naloxone - the generic name for Narcan - at a recent
training session at Ocean County College. “Our goal is to train individuals how to use (naloxone), so we can help the people so they can get the help they need to get into recovery,” Modjeski said. It’s important to fi rst understand how opioids attack the body. The opioids bind to opioid receptors in cells throughout the body, especially those that affect sleeping and breathing. Basically, the opioid tells the brain “You don’t have to breathe.” Those who have overdosed are nonresponsive to shouts or aggressive touch. Their lips and fingertips are blue, their breathing labored like a death rattle, their pupils a pinpoint. The heartbeat is faint. The most important thing to do for someone is call 911. The caller must stress that the person isn’t breathing, that it’s a possible overdose. While many users ingest a cocktail of drugs, naloxone will only reverse the overdose of opioids, which emergency workers say is positive. The naloxone tells the body it’s not high anymore, but only for about 30 minutes. (And if it ends up they aren’t overdosing on an opioid, the naloxone will
do no harm. It’s safe to use on pregnant women, too.) “The person who is going to wake up from this, they could be extremely angry, there could be violence, they could be very groggy. They might not know where they are at,” Modjeski said. “And then the worst thing is, they might immediately want to get high again. They’ve likely not felt so sober in a long time.” A person can relapse into an overdose once the naloxone wears off. It is okay to administer another dose, Modjeski said. They cannot overdose on naloxone. It’s important to keep the person breathing while waiting for emergency teams to arrive. There are several ways to deliver naloxone, but the most popular are nasal sprays, which are now available over the counter at popular drug store chains, or auto injector, which does require a prescription. And while it may seem like common sense to store the drug in a glove compartment of a vehicle, naloxone does go bad and must be stored at room temperature, around 70 degrees. So what should someone do if a friend or loved one appears to have overdosed on an
opioid? You should first try to rouse them, first by shouting their name, then rubbing your knuckles on their breastbone or nose tip. If the person remains unresponsive, call 911. Roll the person on their side and clear their mouth. Roll them on their back, arch their neck, pinch their nose, and give two big breaths of air into their mouth. Administer the Narcan, and give one big breath every five to seven seconds if necessary. Most naloxone nasal sprays available are administered in one nostril. Auto injectors are administered in the upper thigh. And Modjeski’s biggest piece of advice to those helping the overdose victim: don’t touch any bags laying around. A little boy in South Jersey died recently when he touched a bag containing fentanyl, which can be absorbed through the skin and is lethal in small doses. The boy overdosed and died immediately. Even healthcare workers double up on gloves when handling fentanyl. Wait for the authorities to arrive and handle any bags or paraphernalia, Modjeski warned. For more information on TOPAC, visit overdosepreventionagency.org.
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suggested building a race track in the woods, and Alex jumped on that. He races at the Wall Stadium Speedway against other kids. During the public comment portion, when residents are given a chance to voice
their opinion and ask questions, there was one resident who had a question for Mayor Rogers. It was his mother, Yvonne. She asked what his chances are for his upcoming races. He said he would do pretty well. Earlier in the day, he had taken a tour
of Borough Hall, and saw the inner workings of local government, Roma said. His sister, Kayla, and his grandparents from both the Rogers and Morge sides also came out to support his brief stint with local politics.
Continued From Page 1 could be Mayor for a Year, his eyes went wide at the idea, but couldn’t think of anything right away. His father, Marc,
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Winners:
The winners for the kindergarten to 2nd grade are: 1st place: Joseph Urcinole, Bayville Elem. 2nd place: Alfredo Jimenez, Bayville Elem. 3rd place: Lainey Sierfield, Clara B. Worth Elem. The winners for the 3rd grade through 5th grade division are: 1st place: Adriana Manochio, H&M Potter Elem.
2nd place: Ava Gamba, Clara B. Worth Elem. 3rd place: Samantha DeMarco, Berkeley Township Elem. The winners for the 6th through 8th grade division are: 1st place: Thomas Farruggia, Berkeley Township Elem. 2nd place: Megan Lenox, Central Regional 3rd place: Rylie Lowden, Central Regional The winners for the 9th through 12th grade
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It was still cold, so the firefighters suspected hypothermia. They partially entered the water. Scott was able to grab the dog and bring it on land, and Anderson helped the woman onto the bulkhead. First aid squads arrived to treat the woman. “If it were not for the quick response and
actions of Chief Ken Anderson and Lt. Brian Scott, the victim would have succumbed to the effects of hypothermia and would have drowned in the frigid water,” according to a report of the rescue, which had been written by assistant Chief John Anderson.
At the most recent Township Council meeting, Mayor Carmen Amato read the report and the governing body gave them the Life Saving Award. The two firefighters didn’t say much except a humble thank you. “It’s a privilege to be a fi refighter in this town, and it’s an honor,” Anderson said.
Continued From Page 1 alone, fire companies responded to 1.3 million fires. More statistics he shared were that there is a fire every 24 seconds, and fire claims the lives of nine people every day. There were “hundreds and hundreds” of submissions, and it was a “tough decision” to pick the winners, he said.
Continued From Page 1 Anderson and Lt. Brian Scott arrived, they saw a woman almost completely under the water, barely holding on to a bulkhead. She was also holding her dog.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Berkeley Has The 27th Lowest Overall Property Taxes In NJ From The Desk Of
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Carmen F. Amato, Jr. Berkeley Township has the 27th lowest average overall
property taxes in New Jersey out of 565 communities
and the 2nd lowest average overall property tax bill in Ocean County at $4,149 per household, meaning that the average Berkeley Township homeowner pays less than half of the statewide average property tax bill of $8,690 per year. The statistics come from an analysis performed by
NJ.com. Considering what we’ve endured in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the resulting loss of ratables and downturn in the local economy, I am really proud of what we’ve done to keep Berkeley Township an affordable place to live for our families and seniors. These
results don’t happen on accident, and we’re determined to continuing our efforts to keep costs down in government so we can keep taxes down for our residents. This is a major achievement and I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone in local government for their
Banning Drilling Off Coast Is The Right Move CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TRENTON – Coastal legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove (all R-9 th) are hailing the signing into law of
legislation A-839/S-258, which will prohibit offshore exploration, development and production drilling for oil or natural gas in state waters, state tidal waters and submerged lands in
state waters. Senator Connors, Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove all joined as cosponsors of A-839/S-258 which was introduced by the First Legislative District delegation. Connors, Rumpf and Gove offered the following remarks in response to Governor Phil Murphy’s signing of the offshore drilling ban: “Protecting our state’s coastline from the unwant-
ed and potentially harmful practice of offshore drilling is in New Jersey’s best interest not only from an environmental standpoint but also economically. Even in a time of hyper-partisanship, it’s important to note that the offshore drilling ban was a bipartisan effort across the board as Legislators understood the high stakes for our state. “The risk was simply too great to take a wait-and-see
approach and hope the federal government wouldn’t act on its proposal to allow oil drilling off our state’s waters. “Without this law, wildlife habitats, fisheries and environmentally sensitive areas would have been under constant threat. The potential would remain that the state’s economically critical tourism and commercial fisheries industries would be detrimentally impacted
commitment to f iscally conservative values, while still ensuring we provide excellent local services for residents and a first-rate education for ou r children. It’s been a team effort across the township to keep costs down and force government to live within its means.
by oil rigs off New Jersey’s coast, leading to job losses and lost revenue. “The fact that Florida was given an exemption by the federal government due to concerns about that state’s tourism industry only further justifies the actions New Jersey was forced to take. New Jersey is now in a far stronger position to protect its coastline with the enactment of the offshore drilling ban.”
MacArthur: Brick VA Project Delay Is Unacceptable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd ) released the following statement after the VA announced the Brick Veterans Affairs Clinic relocation project would be delayed: “(The) announcement about the Brick VA Clinic project is simply unacceptable. While the VA works
out these contract issues, they must immediately address the parking issues our veterans are experiencing at the existing facility in Brick. Our veterans have sacrificed so much to defend our nation and they deserve better.” Last month, MacArthur urged the VA Secretary David Shulkin to expedite the
Brick VA Clinic relocation project and provide consistent updates on its progress. The full text of the letter is as follows: “Dear Secretary Shulkin, “I am writing to express my concern regarding the Brick Community-Based Outpatient Clinic relocation project. I would like consistent updates on the status of
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does not provide adequate parking which has caused many veterans to park far from the clinic. This is burdensome and difficult and our veterans deserve better. My congressional district is home to the largest population of veterans in New Jersey. “I hope you can provide me with an update and I
respectfully request that you expedite the Brick Community-Based Outpatient Clinic relocation project. I know that our Veterans Administration has a mission of serving those who have served us, and in this case, we are failing our veterans in need of care. “Thank you for your consideration.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Celebrate National Volunteer Month All Year Long As National Volunteer Month comes to a close, it is important that we continue to celebrate the work of local volunteers and promote the importance of volunteer service in our communities throughout the year. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties is a volunteer-driven organization with over 700 mentors dedicating themselves as role models to children in our program. Our volunteer mentors, also known as “Bigs,” encourage children to thrive and succeed in their everyday lives by providing individualized attention and guidance that every child needs. BBBSMMC would not be where it is today without our volunteers and I thank them for their commitment. BBBSMMC provides 1-to-1 mentoring for youth ages 6-18, also known as “Littles” in the program, through our Community, School, and Beyond School Walls Programs. By placing children in a quality mentoring relationship, we provide them with the tools they need to be competent, confident, and caring members of their community. Each time we pair a child with a Big Brother or Big Sister, a new relationship is formed that will be built on trust and a new friendship will blossom into a future
of unlimited potential. Currently, we have over 60 children who are waiting to be matched with their own Big Brother or Big Sister. In as little as 4-6 hours per month, you can mentor a child and empower them to become a strong young adult capable of reaching their life’s goals. Our Littles often continue on to become leaders in their own right, elevating other individuals around them. While the BBBS mentorship program does not last forever, the relationship you foster with your Little can last a lifetime. Giving these children good role models teaches them to explore beyond their comfort zone while knowing that there will always be someone there to support them. National Volunteer Month does not have to be limited to April alone. You can live the ideals and values that this month carries by becoming a Big for BBBSMMC. Being a mentor is an enriching experience that touches many lives beyond your own. Give your time and apply to be a Big by at bbbsmmc.org/apply-now. The life you change just might be your own. William Salcedo Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties
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Letters To The Editor Wage Gap Must Be Closed Something needs to be done about i ncome i nequality. It is not right that CEOs walk away with incomes 300 times higher than the average worker. Yes, some CEOs work hard. Three hundred times harder than the average employee though? That’s doubtf ul. T he g rowi ng wage gap is dist urbing and truly a human rights violation. I urge Tom MacArthur to introduce legislation to combat income inequality. Women and men should be paid equal wages. Minor it ie s shou ld not be further marginalized and disadvantaged. The United States is the wealthiest nation on earth, yet the top 1 percent has received the vast majority of wages increased due to productivity. Tech nolog y is not to blame. Humans are. The system is set up so that those i n power st ay i n power. Wages have been stagnant for four decades now. Minimum wage used to be able to sustain a single individual, now it is impossible to live off of minimum wage. No one should work for t y plus hours a week and live in poverty. Jenna Kobular Toms River
The Art Of The Deal In North Korea When Donald Trump took office, he mentioned from the beginning that it would be great if the potential nuclear threat from North Korea can be “dealt with.” Most everyone including all political types, historians, news junkies, and me felt it was a 1,000 to one longshot that President Trump can be successful. It has been historically impossible to make a deal that sticks with North Ko-
Letters rea. It was thoughtTo they The throughout Editor my lifetime. my medical bills continue talk and delay and talk and delay, etc. President Trump, our new posit ive th i n k i ng, deal making, optimist has been making friends with worldwide powers, looking at leverage among all the countries, and looking for a chance to approach North Korea and open a line of communication. In the meantime, he kept increasing the sanctions on North Korea in many areas. A deal to have North Korea stop trying to be a nuclear power will be hard to make, and will have to include a lot of specifics about “inspection” to document North Korea’s activities. It does seem that President Trump’s hard work is paying off a little bit, and North Korea and President Trump will soon chat about “denuclearization,” whatever that means. I think the odds of making a deal have been lowered from 1000 to one to 15 to one. Let us stand behind President Trump and hope he can keep lowering the odds, with the sanctions doing their job, and many countries helping by exerting international pressure for the fi rst time. David F. Lipton Beachwood
Save Pre-existing Conditions In Health Care As with most people, I have serious concerns about my Congressman Tom MacArthur as it relates to health care. Especially because as the author of the “MacArthur Amendment” he worked to weaken provisions in the Affordable Care Act for people with pre-existing conditions. That’s because of Marfan Syndrome, a pre-existing condition I have had since birth that has required constant care
I am only alive today because of the exceptional care I’ve been given to address a myriad of related problems as a result of this condition, most notably, due to the effect on my heart. Recently, I attended a vigil at my Congressman’s office. That’s because it was Tax Day - and we are being asked to pay the price for the huge permanent tax breaks that Congress enacted to aid corporations and wealthy campaign donors while they shor tchange our future. Representative MacArthur was the only New Jersey Congressman to support the tax legislation. It will increase the budget deficit, which results in cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and other important priorities. Congress is already proposing cuts to food assistance, Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. In 2010, I had my first life-saving open heart surgery that, at 46, left me unable to work and began a 10-year odyssey of trying to regain my health and some semblance of the life I had prior. Not seven months later, the prosthetic valve replacement thrombosed and yet again, because of an accurate and quick diagnosis at Jersey Shore followed by emergency open heart surgery at N Y Presby ter ian by some of the best physicians and surgeons in the field, I survived. While I was fortunate to be taken care of under my husband’s insurance he has through work, I was unable to return to work on my own and filed for disability. One of the greatest benefits of this was receiving Medicare coverage which has been a godsend over the last seven - eight years as
to mount with additional related (and non-related) surgeries and treatments. Since my second open heart surgery, I have been hospitalized nine different times, including two eye surgeries, a hysterectomy, breast cancer, wound care, and on dialysis for acute kidney failure. This does not include any of the supportive or follow-up care I’ve required as a result - visiting nurses, physical therapy - or medications which we pay out of pocket. Medicare has provided the gap that has helped us make it through by picking up where my husband’s coverage ends. It has literally saved us thousands of dollars in co-pays and extending benefits when we have exhausted what we are entitled to through his plan. This has been especially important as the premium he pays for coverage rises exponentially every year, our share being close to $600 a month out of pocket, getting us to a point where we really wonder if it can be considered “employee sponsored health insurance” anymore. It’s too expensive to be sick or infi rm in America, yet we have the greatest access to healthcare technology and innovation the world has ever k now n. I’m alive today because of it and Medicare over the last seven years has made it possible for me to have access to it. Instead of making cuts to programs we depend on, we should make sure the rich and corporations pay their fair share of taxes so we can look out for one each other when disaster strikes, because it can strike any of us, at any time. Nancy Caira Waretown
C ORRECTION The Jumble answers were incorrect in last week’s edition. The correct answers were: CROWN, HONEY, LONELY, KITTEN – HOLE IN ONE. We regret the error.
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3rd Annual Family Fun Day
BAYVILLE – Join the non-profit Emiliana’s Hope for the 3rd Annual Family Fun Day on May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Veterans Park. General admission is free. There will be a Kids Fun Zone with bounce houses, arts and crafts, an interactive sports area, and hamster balls. Wristbands are $5. There will also be an Adult Area with Backwards Flag Beer Garden access, hamster balls, and sumo wrestling. Wristbands are $5. Come see the mascots: • NJ Devil: 11:30 a.m.
• Buster: 12 p.m. • Rutgers Knight: 1 p.m. Or come see the concert lineup, including: • The Shanty’s: 11 a.m. • PJ Farley from Trixter: 12 p.m. • Slap Happy: 1 p.m. • Skinny Amigo: 2 p.m. • Revolutionary Rewind: 3 p.m. There will be food and bake sale items available for purchase. For more information, visit emilianashope.com, our Facebook page, or call 732-895-5480.
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–Photo courtesy TRRS BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Elementary School Principal Kim Muir and Supervisor James Klass kept their promise, and agreed to enter the dunk tank for students who met specific fundraising goals during Readathon earlier this year. Students took full advantage of the opportunity.
8th Annual Soulsational Festival
BAYVILLE – Join Berkeley Township for the 8th Annual Soulsational Festival on July 28, at Veteran’s Park, Bayville NJ. Admission is free for all ages. The
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Central Regional Students Shine At Teen Art Festival
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Various Central Regional TV Production and Visual Arts students have been chosen to represent Ocean County at the upcoming New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival, at Ocean County College on May 31 and June 1 and 2. TV Production sophomore Matt Feretich and juniors, Ryan McNally and Anthony Block, were selected at the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival on March 20. Feretich was awarded an Outstanding Achievement for his video music montage and McNally and Block produced a music video. In addition to these TV Production students,
Visual Arts students will also be featured at the State event. In the category 2D visual art, we will see Noah Smith’s watercolor, Kayla Leary’s charcoal, and Bailey Carden’s acrylic. Smith, Leary, and Carden are all seniors. In the category 3D visual art, junior Olivia Alto’s clay piece will be featured. All the students have been chosen to be featured at the Salute to Ocean County on April 19, 2018 at OCC. Both the Salute to Ocean County and the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival will showcase the students’ works to the public and qualify them to win scholarship award funds if chosen from all of the performance and visual arts pieces presented.
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By Jennifer Peacock BERKELEY – Wells Fargo donated a $200,000 Resilient Communities Grant toward a joint project with the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and Raritan Valley Community College that will further restrict motor vehicle access, according to a press release. The bank held a press conference at Island Beach State Park, where volunteers placed string and post markers along the back beach to mark where motor vehicle and beach raking
will be prohibited. PPA is one of eight organizations throughout the nation that received this grant, part of the bank’s partnership with The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The restrictions will protect nesting birds and beach plants from destruction, and facilitate natural dune formation. Officials said such restrictions can save the state $5 to $10 million on beach replenishment costs.
Bulk Trash Pickup In May
PINE BEACH – Bulk trash will be picked up on May 22 and 23. Please check the date for your zone and be sure to place bulk trash at the curb the night before pick-up. Items must weigh no more than 50 lbs. and there is a limit of five items epr household. Carpeting must be cut into lengths of 4’ or
less. Small items must be in a container; piles of loose debris will not be collected. No bulk trash in green robo cans at any time. Bulk trash may not be brought to the Borough Recycling Center and will only be picked up curbside. No e-waste.
Bayville First Aid Hosts Pancake Breakfast BAYVILLE – The Bayville First Aid Squad will be holding their first pancake breakfast on Sunday June 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the squad building located on the corner of Route 9 and Station Road. Join us for a pancake breakfast to raise funds for medical supplies and equipment.
There will be pancakes, bacon, sausages, milk, coffee, OJ and a 50/50 drawing. Cost is $5 for Adults and $2 for kids under 12 Have breakfast with your neighbors, meet your First Aid Squad Members and see our equipment.
Defensive Driving Course
OCEAN GATE – The Borough of Ocean Gate is hosting a defensive driving course on May 1, 2018. It is a six hour course beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 801 Ocean Gate Ave. The cost is $18. You will need a check or
money order in the amount of $8 payable to the County of Ocean and a Money Order in the amount of $10 payable to the New Jersey State Safety Council. To register, call Ileana at 732-269-3166 ext. 21.
Ocean Gate Day 5K & Ocean Gate Day 1 Mile
OCEAN GATE – The upcoming Ocean Gate Day 5K and Ocean Gate Day 1 Mile events will take place on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Sign-up fees are $25 and $15 respectively. The
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Berkeley Township Elementary School Students Make Honor Roll
–Photo courtesy BTSD BERKELEY – Congratulations to all Berkeley Township Elementary School students who worked hard to get honor roll this third marking period. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed.
Pre-Season Beach Badges Now On Sale
By Kimberly Bosco BERKELEY – Berkeley Township Pre-Season Beach Badges are now on sale! You can purchase badges online at BTREC.org or in person at the recreation center until May 15. The beach will open Memorial Day weekend! Open only weekends until June 16, then open daily from June 16 to Labor Day. Pre-Season badges will be available from April 16 to May 15 for $30 at the recreation center. You can also get them at the 23rd Ave.
beach on May 5 and 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Season badges will go on sale on May 16 at the 23rd Ave. beach only for $50. A Senior Seasonal badge or a Senior Lifetime Photo ID badge is $10. Senior ID badges are for those 62 and up with proof of age. Senior Beach badges are issued between 9-11 a.m. only, Monday through Friday. During the season, the cost is $8 for a daily badge or $25 for a weekly badge. Children 12 and under are free.
Community Yard Sale
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Municipal Alliance is hosting a Community Yard Sale on May 20 and 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There is a $15 registration fee which includes advertisement, listing on the map, and a balloon for your
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A Freeholder By Any Other Name…
County Pushes Back Against Name Change By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Does an antiquated name keep people from participating in the political process? Some Trenton politicians believe so and want a change that they say aligns with 21st Century sensibilities. Republican Senator and Whip Joe Pennacchio (R-26) sponsored bill S402 that will change “freeholder” to “county commissioner,” and “board of chosen freeholders” to “board of county commissioners.” While the original language allowed counties to decide whether to change their names, a senate substitute - if passed would require the name change. It’s a change that not only distracts from what really ails the state, but buckles to PC warriors who want to deny and dismantle history, Ocean County officials said. “This is the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. It has been since 1850,” Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. said. “…It pains me to think the state senate has before it a bill which would change the name of all board of chosen freeholders in New Jersey to ‘board of commissioners.’ I don’t know of a nice way to say this, and I’m not going to try: I can’t think of a more stupid idea.” What is a freeholder? In modern parlance, a freeholder is an elected member to the board of chosen freeholders, the body that runs each of New Jersey’s 21 counties. The body can have between three and nine freeholders. The term is unique to New Jersey county government, and comes from the state’s 1776 constitution: “That all inhabitants of this Colony, of full age, who are worth fifty pounds proclamation money, clear estate in the same, and have resided within the county in which they claim a vote for twelve months immediately preceding the election, shall be entitled to vote for Representatives in Council and Assembly; and also for all other public officers, that shall be elected by the people of the county at large.” The term describes a property-owning male free of debt, and not many people in New Jersey know what a freeholder is, Pennacchio said in a March 26 press release. “Commissioner” is more recognizable and inoffensive term. Currently, Virginia Haines is the only female freeholder serving on the county’s five-member board. In Monmouth County, Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry is the only female on its five-member board. Burlington County also has five members, two of whom are women and one, Kate Gibbs, is director. In Atlantic County, its nine-member board has four women. “New Jersey stands alone while other states have changed the position of freeholder to a commissioner, modernizes the position,” said Pennacchio. “When you have a title, which refers to men ‘free and clear,’ you ultimately discourage individuals from participating in critical local government positions.”
But Ocean County itself already had 12 commissions, “all of which have commissioners,” Bartlett said. There are more than 100 commissioners in the county. Some municipalities in Ocean County - Long Beach Township and Beach Haven, for example - have a commissioner form of government. And Freeholder Ginny Haines was commissioner of the New Jersey State Lottery. The governor’s cabinet are commissioners. “The term is one of the most overused terms in American governance today,” Bartlett added. “…The state is rife with commissions and commissioners. “At least if you’re going to come up with a new name, come up with something that makes some sense,” Bartlett said. New Jersey, being one of the 13 original colonies, should be proud of its colonial heritage, Bartlett said. The state legislature is saying there are parts of the state’s history it doesn’t like and wants to wipe out that history. You don’t throw away the past. “It seems to me we are in a frenzy in this country right now to tear down statues, to tear down monuments, to tear down things that perhaps have pieces of them that might not be appropriate today, but were appropriate in their own term and time,” Bartlett said. He has served as freeholder for 38 years, the longest to date in the state. “But to suggest that the office of freeholder, that the term freeholder…is in some way sexist, or is in some way racist, is downright insulting.” 2017 saw a rash of statues and memorials removed of Confederate leaders, including Confederate General Robert E. Lee in several states. Should the bill become law, all county letterheads, stationary, “all other writings,” and websites would have to show the name change on Jan. 1, 2019. Signs that would require “the expenditure of county funds” to change can be updated “upon the next update or replacement made in the ordinary course of business.” “New Jersey has a lot of problems. We have a pension system that they say is bankrupt. Our state has had 11 or 12 bond rating declines. Education funding is a mess…Our higher education, they’re underfunding that, they don’t fund vocational schools. Our roads and bridges around the state are falling apart, except here in our county system and other county systems,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “The state is wasting time on doing something which is totally superfluous, will not address the real issues. It refocuses attention from the real issues on something that’s irrelevant.” Haines agreed with her fellow freeholders’ assessments in an April 23 email to Jersey Shore Online. “I am against changing the title of freeholder to commissioner. I feel Senator Pennacchio is changing history, the state has many other issues of more importance (Name - See Page 15)
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Micromedia Publications Marks 23 Years
By Jason Allentoff LAKEHURST – What do you get when you take a former copy machine salesman, partner him up with a graphic designer and arm them both with a vision to give something of great importance to the local community? You get Micromedia Publications of course, which on April 18, marked 23 years in business. The year was 1995 when Stewart Swann combined strengths with his niece Robyn Weber (now Friedrich) to create The Manchester Times. The operation began in the basement of Swann’s house in Pine Lake Park. “I was looking for a midlife change. Robyn approached me at a holiday party. She had the skills with layout and I had always been in sales. I had always written as an avocation, so I thought it would be a good marriage of talents,” Swann said. “I also recognized there was a void to be filled with regard to good local newspapers.” The first edition was envisioned as being guided by core American ideals - community, leadership, honesty and intellectual
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freedom. Also, it was important to remain fair and balanced to both sides of the political aisle - something that still holds true to this day. Swann would sell advertising, write news stories and keep the books while Friedrich would aid in sales and put together the entire paper from cover to cover with graphics and layout. Eventually, the paper became a hit, they moved to Downtown Lakehurst and were able to bring on a staff. Laura Hoban was hired as the distribution manager and is still with the company to this day. Success came for the company. A year after The Manchester Times was launched, Micromedia created The Berkeley Times. More staff joined the company. Micromedia Publications, Inc., had found its niche and everyone was looking for the papers. Then, as now, Swann tried to focus on what could be accomplished rather than what would hold his company back. He did so by adopting his sales philosophies to the unique world of newspaper publishing. “My philosophy in sales has always been that people buy things for their own reasons, not your reasons. It doesn’t matter if it’s copiers
or advertising or widgets,” Swann said. “You give people value for their dollars, which is what I believe we do.” Fast forward 23 years - Micromedia now has seven weekly newspapers that cover all of Ocean County and a small section of Monmouth. In June of 2017, the company launched JerseyShoreOnline.com, a hyper local news website which allows the readers to get news on every device - whether it’s a desktop, smartphone, tablet, laptop - and the material can be updated daily - not just weekly. The company continues to thrive as a source for news in the area and the organization has a great relationship with the communities we serve - both with officials and readers. This is your community newspaper! If you have story ideas, reach our news editor Chris Lundy at clundy@jerseyshoreonline.com. If you’re interested in advertising your business, e-mail sales@jerseyshoreonline.com. Thank you to all of our advertisers who have supported us over the years and thank you to –Photo by Micromedia Publications all of our readers who have been loyal for over The first edition of The Manchester Times. two decades. Here’s to another 23 years plus!
individuals who run the government on a county level. I have never had anyone say anything negative about the term freeholder. Once I explain the term they just simply say ‘Oh, ok.’ We were the third state to become a state and New Jersey chose to keep the term which has been our history.”
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Marijuana Coming To A Pharmacy Near You By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. As a pharmacist for almost 30 years, I have to tell you I never thought I’d live to see the day when an advisory committee to the FDA unanimously voted to approve a pot-related drug, known as Epidiolex. It is making a lot of people scratch their heads in wonder, for many reasons: 1. Does this mean pot is legal? No 2. Will this drug be sold at stores without a prescription? No 3. Is it going to make people high. No The FDA’s move to prescriptionize a cannabis-related drug is stunning to most, but to me. It’s really no surprise considering the pressure they’ve been under these past few years. You see, parents of children with seizures have become activists, and have been all over regulatory agencies, such as the FDA to change the laws. Why? Because conventional medicine like benzodiazepines, phenytoin, valproate, gabapentin and/or carbamazepine weren’t always clinically successful. Children were becoming seriously injured or disabled from seizure-related accidents. Many died in their mother’s or father’s arms. Families were going bankrupt. Somewhere along the way, word got out that an extract called CBD (cannabidiol) from the cannabis sativa plant (ie pot) could stop the seizures and make some of these kids go from catatonic, to normal with one special cookie! Epidiolex is causing a lot of consumer confusion, as well as heartache in Colorado, which is the state I live in. By the way, you make your own form of cannabis every single day, and this
naturally-produced compound binds to the cannabis receptor in the same exact way as if you had smoked a joint! You have “pot” receptors all over your body. Colorado-based dispensaries have been in business for decades, and we are experiencing a population explosion in my state, primarily because we have what I call a “Pot Rush” going on, which is akin to the Gold Rush in the 1850’s, except now the commodity is weed, not gold. Epidiolex is pure CBD. There’s no psychoactive THC in it. This drug will require a prescription. The problem here is that dispensaries in Colorado can’t sell FDA approved drugs, like Epidiolex, and likewise, pharmacies in Colorado can’t sell cannabis-containing products! Parents in every state (except Colorado) will soon be able to go to the pharmacy to get the drug, once it is approved and on the pharmacy shelf. You will need a prescription. FYI, cannabis-related products can and do help with dozens of conditions, especially symptoms of insomnia, pain, autism, high anxiety, inflammatory (cancer) and autoimmune disorders. I have a longer version of this article that I can send to you if you sign up for my newsletter, at my website, suzycohen.com. In summary, Epidiolex is different from medical marijuana, mainly because it does not contain any THC whatsoever, and also because it is FDA approved, and standardized. It is the most potent form of CBD currently available, and it can’t be sold by dispensaries. Once it hits the U.S. market, it will only be available at pharmacies nationwide, with the exception of pharmacies in Colorado.
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Holidays At My House
Dear Joel, Every Memorial Day weekend our families get together for a weekend bash. My sister Julie is always the host, but this year I want to do it. Two years ago my husband and I bought a lovely lake house. I want the family to enjoy a big cook out, games, music and even some fireworks at the lake. How can I persuade everyone to come to my house and try something new without setting off the fireworks early? ANSWER: First of all, what a great tradition! So many families never make time for each other. She seems like she really likes being a host, but does she know you really want to open your home to the family? Has she been to your home? Ask
again and if she resists, invite as many people as you can for a non-holiday gathering and let them see how much fun a new setting can be. Post the pictures and videos of all the fun. Maybe you can start a new tradition, a family get together on a random weekend in the summer. That way you’ll have even more good times together. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”
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By Fran Kirschner EATONTOWN – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services-Acelleron ranked among the top 25 as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma in Fortune magazine’s Great Place to Work. Jonathan Herman, COO of Preferred, said, “This amazing accomplishment, in which we bested much bigger, larger, and national companies, including the Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association, is a testament to the core culture that we’ve cultivated and the company we continue to build.” Ranking was based on employees’ assessments of the pride they take in their jobs, the camaraderie they experience with coworkers, and the trust they feel toward Preferred’s leaders. Among other comments, employees at Preferred said, “I’m proud to tell others I work here; People celebrate events around here; Management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders; I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community; Management is honest and ethical in its business practices.” Preferred offers several employee-centric programs. Preferred One Wish allows every employee to submit one wish they would like to see fulfilled in the upcoming year. For example, one of the clinicians requested a Kindle with braille features for a client with visual disabilities. Wish granted! As part of the program Preferred Honor Roll, at the end of every quarter each division manager gets to nominate one of their employees
who went above and beyond for the preceding three months. That employee receives a $150 gift card as a reward. Other employee benefit programs include a free car seat of their choosing for every internal employee, male or female, who is expecting a child. All internal female employees are entitled to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave at their annualized salary rate. All male employees are entitled to two weeks of fully paid paternity leave at their annualized salary rate. Preferred also offers partial or full tuition reimbursement to internal employees. Employees and their office colleagues are treated to lunch on their birthday; alternatively, they could choose to make a donation to a local food bank. Preferred is always looking for candidates who have contributed to society in meaningful ways, including putting more back into their communities than they take out. For example, Preferred looks for employees who have volunteered at local charities, nonprofits, or other community-based organizations. Joel Markel, president and CEO of Preferred, said, “We look for employees who embody the core of what Preferred represents, which is giving back to others. We’re proud of how our Preferred employees work together to improve the health of people we serve, and how they support each other.” For more information about Preferred, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886. Visit PreferredCares.com for more information.
Lakehurst Fire Hosts Spring Brunch & Gift Auction
By Kimberly Bosco LAKEHURST – Come out to the Lakehurst Community Center for a Spring Brunch and Gift Auction hosted by the Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department. This event will take place on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will have a 50/50
raffle and door prizes, don’t miss out! The cost is $10 per person, all you can eat. All ages welcome! Tickets can also be purchased for gift auction items and the raffle. For more information, contact 732-6571106 or email events@lakehurstfire.com.
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Inside The Law Title Insurance: Why Every Purchaser Needs It
Robert C. Shea Esq.
By: Dina Vicari, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many people ask their attorneys, “what is a title search and why do I need title insurance?” Next to having the appropriate funding to purchase your new home, ensuring that the home you intend to purchase has clean or clear title is essential. All mortgage companies require clear title. It is important to ensure that you have title insurance in the event a title issue arises after you have purchased the home. Title searchers review old deeds, mortgages and wills at the County Clerk’s office to trace the ownership history of the property. They look for any current or past mortgages, liens or judgments on the property that have not been discharged as well as whether there are any tax liens or unpaid municipal utility bills. The title searchers will also examine the chain of title to confirm that the seller’s ownership rights have not been affected and that the sellers are, in fact, selling you a home without any adverse possessory or equitable interests such as pending litigation or easements. These examples are endless, but the title company performing the search has the expertise to find all relevant concerns prior to the purchase. Once the title company completes its search it will issue an insurance policy after closing which will insure you and your lender should anyone at any time in the future come knocking on your door claiming an ownership or possessory interest in your property. Should this occur, the title company will step- in and provide you with a legal defense and assume the costs of any litigation. This coverage is similar to automobile insurance after you have become involved in an automobile collision. After an automobile collision, your automobile insurer will provide you with legal assistance and take corrective mea-
sures in the event you are sued. Fortunately, unlike automobile in- Dina M. Vicari Esq. surance where you pay your premium annually, monthly or quarterly, your title insurance premium is paid only once at the time of closing and this one time premium will provide insurance coverage for as long as you own the home. It is also important to note that if you have a mortgage you need to obtain both a Lender’s and Owner’s policy. The Lender’s policy covers the mount of the mortgage that is due at the time any claim is made. An Owner’s policy covers your ownership interest, which is a relatively inexpensive addition to the policy premium. In New Jersey, title insurance is usually paid by the buyer. After closing the buyer’s attorney may need to perform additional legal tasks to complete the conditions of the title policy such as filing additional deeds and discharge of mortgages. The purchaser will receive the final title policy in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after closing. While all of this may be overwhelming, we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate, Medicaid, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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Boat Slip For Rent - In private residence in Brick. Asking $800 for the season. Call 732-477-3053 or 732-492-3428. (25)
Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Thursday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)
The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.
Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732506-7787, 646-643-7678. (20)
BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. commercial and DuPont stainmaster carpet $12 yd.installed. RITZ Luxury Vinyl $2.75ft.installed.Quality remnants. Free no pressure estimates 732-504-9286. (18)
Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)
Cleaning Services - Good prices. Call 732-788-7986. (22)
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. (18)
Rental To Share - Brick, Herbertsville area. Large room in quiet neighborhood. No pets. $630. 732-278-8976 (21)
Real Estate Investor Selling 4 Homes In Holiday City - 55+. $115,000-$160,000. Serious and financially qualified buyers only. 732-779-0237. (19)
Yard Sale Huge Yardsale - Household items, books, furniture, clothes and more. Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m. Sutton Place, Toms River. (20)
Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)
Auto For Sale 2010 Kia Rio - 4 cyl. 4 door. Auto, CD, air bags. Only 61,000 miles. 30+ MPG. Holiday City. $4,700. 732-604-2704. (19)
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. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
Misc. Flea Market In Whiting, NJ - At Crestwood Village IV. Saturday, May 5, 2018 8 a.m. to noon. Food, vendors, pull tabs. 15 E Moccasin Drive. (19)
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) Errands Person - Tues, Thurs, Sat. $240 per month. Go by yourself with your car sometimes. Take me with you to AAA Community on the highway to get a prescription. Occassionally wait for me at doc officer, wait time unknown. 732-736-9857. (20) RN (32 Hours/week) - The Pines is looking for a compassionate RN to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. Position is 7-3 (32 hours a week e/o weekend.) Competitive starting rate. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (25) 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) 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) 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@thepinesatwhiting.org. 732-849-2047. EOE. (25) 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! • 3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 2 positions – Skilled Nursing • 7-3 FTCHHA (e/o weekend) 3 positions – Assisted Living • 3-11 PT CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 Position – Assisted Living • We e k e n d c o m m i t m e n t p o s i tions 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. (25)
LPN – weekends and Per DIEM The Pines is looking for compassionate LPN’s to provide weekend care to residents in our skilled nursing/ rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. Excellent starting weekend rate. We also have a PT 7-3 LPN position in our Assisted Living (3 days a week including e/o weekend). For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. Please note which position you are interested in. EOE. (25) 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 732-350-2838. (18) P/T Maintenance/Handyman Approximately 20 hours per week. Painting, upkeep of property, general maintenance. Salary commensurate with experience. Email your resume to pwilliams@rcshea.com (20) 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. (25)
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) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (11) 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)
Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (18) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681 (19)
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V.F.W. Post 10185 News
BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, May 3 at 1 p.m. at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge. We hold our meetings on the first Thursday of every month. We meet in the day time, so that you don’t need to worry about driving at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You will receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You’ll get a chance to socialize with fellow Veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or just want more information call Past Commander Ray Opland at 732-505-0644. The month of May is the start of the V.F.W. “Buddy Poppy” drive. So please be generous when you see our Veterans handing out Poppies at local business areas. Remember when you wear a “Buddy Poppy” you not only help needy and disabled veterans; you also honor those who sacrificed so much for our freedom. On Saturday, May 19 at 10 a.m. Holiday
City at Berkeley First Aid Squad is holding their Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day Ceremony and Post 10185 Color Guard and members are invited to attend. On Sunday, May 27 at 1 .p.m Post Commander James Egan, the Color Guard, post members and their wives will attend the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse. All Veteran Organizations and the public are invited to attend. After the ceremony is completed, refreshments will be served. For more information call Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905. June 13-16, the New Jersey State V.F.W. will hold their Annual Convention in Wildwood, NJ. Any Post member wishing to be a delegate may call Quartermaster Raymond Opland at 732-505-0644 for more information. VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded Flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small Flags first and they will be disposed of properly.
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areas. The north pressure zone, Located west of the Garden State Parkway, is expected to be flushed later in the year. “This process is a more efficient way of cleaning water mains and hydrants, using approximately 40 percent less water than conventional flushing,” Mastrokalos said. “Removing sediment buildup from the winter months in hydrants and the water mains sustains high quality drinking water, improves carrying capacity within the pipes, and ensures reliable use for fire protection,” he added. During these operations, customers may experience temporary incidences of low pressure or volume and slight discoloration or cloudiness of tap water. It is best to shut the water off then check clarity by running cold tap water for a few minutes, which allows new water to work its way through the pipes. For additional information, customers may visit the company website mysuezwater. com, facebook.com/Suezwatersouthjersey, and twitter.com/SuezwaterSJ. Customers with questions or concerns may call SUEZ at 877-565-1456.
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Beachwood, Pine Beach Young Artists Recognized
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When the library installation was done, the artwork was taken down and brought to Borough Hall. Alex Rogers, a third grader who won a raffle making him Mayor for a Day, greeted each student with a handshake before the child went to point out their artwork.
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NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program Now Accessible On Mobile Platforms
By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health recently announced that you can now access the NJ Medical Marijuana Program on mobile platforms, where you can perform tasks such as register, upload documents and make payments from your phone or tablet. “Continuing our focus on improving the consumer experience in the Medicinal Marijuana Program, for the first time since the program’s inception, the website is now mobile friendly,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “With the rise in smartphone and tablet usage, providing mobile access to the Medicinal Marijuana program is a great first step.” In addition, the Department is also investing $50,000 into a public awareness campaign, which aims to inform physicians and patients of expanded medical conditions. The public awareness campaign will consist of social media, a radio PSA by the Health Commissioner and online advertising. Not to mention, the Department plans to produce a webinar this spring, where the Commissioner can teach lectures for medical students, residents and other physicians throughout NJ. Commissioner Elnahal submitted a report of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program that contained over 20 reforms to the program, of
which mobile access was one. With this report, the program has now added five new medical conditions – including anxiety, migraines, Tourette’s syndrome, chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic visceral pain –, reduced patient and caregiver fees, allowed dispensaries to submit waivers to add satellite locations, proposed changes in law that would increase the monthly product limit for patients, and allow those in hospice care to have an unlimited supply. The Alternative Treatment Centers have submitted three satellite waiver requests so far. Some of the changes to the program include: Lowered biennial patient registration fee, from $200 to $100 Veterans and seniors were added to list of those who qualify for the $20 discounted registration fee. Program was elevated to a Division level New Assistant commissioner is Jeff Brown. Currently, 19,216 patients, 577 physicians, and 870 caregivers participate in the program. For more information on program reforms, visit nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana/documents/EO6Report_Final.pdf. Consumers, physicians, and business owners with questions about the report can email inquiries to MMPquestions@doh.nj.gov. For more information about medical marijuana in NJ, visit nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana.
The Rascals Tour To Stop AT RWJBarnabas Health Arena
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Don’t miss the legendary Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish, founders of The Rascals, perform at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena at Toms River North on July 21! Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame members and Songwriter Hall of Fame, The Rascals are coming together to perform for the first time in five years, stopping in Toms River on their tour. “I had an epiphany while performing in Hawaii last year,” Cavaliere said. “It’s not about me – it’s about the fans. It’s about the music. I spoke with Gene and he agreed that we can’t take any of this for granted anymore.” “There’s something magical that happens when we’re on stage together,” Cornish said.
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Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Homeownership Program
OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for their homeownership program. Do you live in substandard housing? Do you live in overcrowded conditions? Are you spending a significant amount of your paycheck on rent? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program may be for you. Northern Ocean Habitat develops decent, affordable homes in partnership with qualified homebuyers who help build and then purchase their homes with an affordable mortgage. In
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OCVTS To Host Career Expo
By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Are you a high school graduate or soon-to-be graduate? Join the Ocean County Vocational Technical School for a Career Expo on May 12 at the OCVTS Brick Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Here, you can learn more about what OCVTS has to offer for you after high school. OCVTS programs will help you build skills and gain real-world experience to start your new career! OCVTS provides affordable and accelerated one-year training programs in in Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Automotive Technology, New Home Construction, Certified Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing. Each pro-
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APRIL 28 - may 4
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tick all the boxes. In the week ahead, you may have plenty of energy at your disposal. If you are organized and prioritize your work, you can get what you want in record time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Embrace benevolent instincts. They make it easy to forgive those who have not been fair. In the week to come you will be able to achieve a compromise and create some good karma. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make intelligent choices. Your mind may be like a steel trap, so don’t let it get rusty. In the week ahead, achieve your goals through shrewd maneuvering and make your family happy too. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead, you may focus on moneymaking activities. You can’t relax and have fun until everything has a place and is in its place. You like to be prepared for every contingency. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more you think, the more you develop links. In the week ahead, you might consider turning a hobby into an income producing project or invite friends to participate in a business venture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dreams and inspiration are a necessity, but relentless and continuous effort will bring you the greatest success. In the week to come avoid being overly influenced by someone’s vague promises.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loosen up. In the upcoming week don’t treat family members with the same formality with which you treat business acquaintances. Use different guidelines for different groups of people. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming week you may have ample opportunities to spend more time doing the things you like to do, with the people you like. Your mind will be energized by provocative subjects. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get the best bang for your buck. In the week ahead, you should be more savvy than usual about purchases, business deals and financial investments. Exercise thriftiness. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Run your life like a well-oiled machine. You have enormous drive and energy in the upcoming week. Spend time with friends or be part an active participant in group activities. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There may be an opening to join a local group or organization in the week ahead. New contacts may enrich your life, but where your wallet is concerned be sure to read the fine print carefully. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is safety in numbers. Peer pressure will keep you safe when a romantic fantasy tends to distract you from the facts. As this week unfolds focus on being careful with your money.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fish Tale: There’s More Than One Way To Make ‘Fish And Chips’ By Wolfgang Puck Some dishes are so iconic that, the moment you hear the name, you think of one recipe alone. Imagine, for example, chicken pot pie, blueberry pancakes, beef stew, clam chowder, or chocolate chip cookies. Sure, there can be all sorts of different recipes for them and ways to prepare them; and some could be much better than others. But it takes a major creative leap to remake such familiar foods in dramatically different ways. As an example of that kind of leap, I’d like to share a recipe that, if you had to describe it, could reasonably be described as “fish and chips.” Fresh fish fillets? Check! Crispy, golden-brown potatoes? Check again! Delicious sauce? That’s three for three! But classic fish and chips has one main drawback: It’s deep-fried. Not only do many people not want to cook at home with large quantities of hot oil, but they’re also trying to eat fewer high-fat, deep-fried foods. In addition, fish and chips, delicious though it is, is undeniably casual - hardly something you’d want to serve for a more formal meal. With that in mind, my version rethinks not only how the dish is cooked but also how its main ingredients are combined and served. The preparation begins by thinly slicing so-called new potatoes, the freshly dug-up springtime crop of small “baby” potatoes. They’re then lightly tossed with clarified butter and partially baked. (You can buy clarified butter, also known in India as ghee, in well-stocked supermarkets; or make it by melting unsalted butter in a heavy pan over low heat, cooking it until it stops bubbling and the liquid butter is clear, about 30 minutes; and then carefully pouring off the clear, “clarified” liquid into a clean container, discarding the solids.) For the fish, I prefer fillets of mild-tasting, flaky red snapper. If you can’t find it, though, you could substitute other lean white fish such as tilapia, halibut, grouper or rockfish. After arranging the fillets on a baking sheet, I completely cover them with the potato slices, which I overlap to resemble oversized fish scales. Then I quickly roast the fish in the oven and finish browning the potato crust under the broiler. Just like fish and chips has its tartar sauce, my recipe also includes a sauce that complements each bite of seafood and potato. I saute red onion and then cook it with red wine, port and balsamic vinegar to form a flavorful reduction that I puree and enrich with a bit of cream and butter. Served as a base for each roasted fillet, it adds a final touch of elegance to a beautiful main dish that, when you get right down to it, is really still just fish and chips. ROASTED RED SNAPPER FILLETS WITH NEW POTATO CRUST AND RED ONION SAUCE Serves 3 to 6 For the new potato crust: 3/4 pound (375 g) small new potatoes, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter About 1/3 cup (85 mL) clarified unsalted butter Kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper For the red onion sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) coarsely chopped red onion, about 1/2 pound (250 g) 2 cups (500 mL) dry red wine 1/4 cup (60 mL) port 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar 1/2 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup (125 ml) good-quality canned or frozen fish stock 1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature For the red snapper fillets: 6 red snapper fillets, each 1/2-inch (12-mm) thick and 3 to 4 ounces (90 to 125 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh thyme leaves Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes: With a mandoline or a very sharp knife, cut the potatoes into very thin rounds as thin as potato chips. Arrange on a baking sheet in one layer and pour enough of the clarified butter over them to coat both sides, reserving a little for brushing the fish fillets. Season with salt and pepper, and bake until tender but not yet browning, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Next, prepare the sauce. In a 10-inch (25-cm) skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute until glossy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the red wine, port and balsamic vinegar; season with pepper and thyme. Boil until reduced by about half. Stir in the fish stock, and continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken. Carefully puree in a blender, in batches if necessary, following manufacturer’s instructions to avoid splattering. Return to the skillet. You should have about 1 1/2 cups (375 mL). Stir in the cream, and cook 1 minute longer. Strain into a clean pan and whisk in the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper and keep warm. Raise the oven temperature to 500 F (260 C). Brush the fish fillets with some of the reserved clarified butter, and season with salt, pepper and a touch of thyme. Brush a baking sheet with olive oil, and place the fillets on it, evenly spaced apart. Arrange the potato slices, one overlapping the other, on each fillet, covering the fillets to resemble scales on a fish. Bake in the hot oven for 4 minutes. Move the baking sheet under the broiler and turn on the broiler; watching carefully to avoid burning, broil until the potatoes turn golden and crispy, around 3 minutes longer. Spoon some sauce in the center of each heated serving plate. Using a wide spatula, place one or two fillets on top of the sauce on each plate. Garnish with pinches of thyme, and serve immediately, passing extra sauce on the side.
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