2018-05-05 - The Brick Times

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–Photos by Chris Christopher Left: Margaux Oyan of Toms River (left), her son Jon Sauvlet of Toms River (middle) enjoy meeting Cal Ripken Jr. Right: A wide-eyed fan receives an autograph and his food order from Cal Ripken Jr.

Brick To See Tax Increase

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The 2018 municipal tax will be going up less than a half percent over last year’s budget, or $47.50 a year ($4.58 a month), for a median home in the township valued at $250,000.

After the public hearing, the governing body adopted the $100,978,885 municipal budget, up $471,742 over last year’s budget.

Council President Heather deJong said the spending plan is $2,524,345 more than the last budget prior to this administration (2013, the final year under Mayor Stephen Acropolis), or a five-year growth of 2.56 percent.

Some of the notable increases in the 2018 municipal budget include more than $1 million for insurance; police salaries and wages up nearly $900,000; and increased pension contributions of $477,000. She said there is a significant revenue loss in the budget without the $1 million annual contribution by the BTMUA, which has been in the budget since 2010.

“If these funds had been factored into the budget, the increase would have been 1.1 cent,” deJong said.

Business administrator Joanne Bergin said the (Tax - See Page 5)

School Officials Discuss Transportation Needs

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The district assesses the number of buses it has.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – It is a formidable task transporting 9,627 township students back and forth to school each day, but the task is much more complex than simply picking kids up at their bus stop and taking them to their local school.

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By Chris Christopher BR ICK TOW NSH I P – Brian Dinan would not be stopped.

Not even a long ride from his New York City home could prevent Dinan from meeting his idol, Cal Ripken Jr. “I took a four-hour train ride for this,” Dinan said.

Dinan rubbed elbows with the baseball legend at the Roy Rogers on Brick Boulevard.

Ripken Jr.’s recent appearance coincided with the fast food chain’s 50th (Ripken - See Page 2)

Elder Law Attorney Novy Indicted For Fraud

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY - A trusted attorney was indicted for allegedly using his knowledge of elder law to swindle six Ocean County women.

Robert Novy, 66, of Brick, ran a law practice in Manchester Township, and hosted a popular radio program, “Inside the Law,” that dealt with elder law issues. He also allegedly stole $1.9 million from clients between 2009 and 2016, generally from women who had no close relatives and, in some cases, suffered from dementia.

The New Jersey State Attorney General’s Office announced that the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau got a grand jury indictment against Novy on 10 counts of theft, (Fraud - See Page 14)

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anniversary and its partnership with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. The organization provides underserved youth with mentors, sports opportunities and educational experiences.

Ripken Jr. is the 2018 spokesman for the Maryland-based Roy Rogers Restaurants. The Maryland native will appear in commercials and on social media feeds throughout the year.

Dinan joined an estimated 300 fans for an hour or so of hero worship.

“This is the first day I took off from work all year - just to meet Cal,” the limousine dispatcher said. “I like his work ethic and determination. You can’t teach that. One thing I took from him is his determination. He was a no-nonsense player. He was one of a kind. They don’t make ‘em like that anymore.”

Ripken Jr. is best known for playing in a major league record 2,632 straight games - all with the Baltimore Orioles.

“NBA (National Basketball Association) guys take routine days off and schedule their days off,” Dinan said. “Cal played 2,632 consecutive games without missing one. That’s impressive any way you slice it.”

Dinan, Brick Township resident Fred Bailey and numerous others wore No. 8 Ripken jerseys as they paid homage to their hero. Bailey, 38, grew up in Hollywood, Md., about 90 miles south of Baltimore.

“He was a good role model and a Maryland guy,” Bailey said. “There is a lot of Maryland pride. Plus, he is great.”

Ripken Jr. played in the major leagues from 1981-2001. A .276 lifetime hitter, he stroked 3,184 hits, slugged 431 home runs and drove in 1,695 runs. He was a 19-time American League All-Star from 1983-2001, playing shortstop and third base for the most part. He helped the Orioles win the World Series in 1983. He was named the American League Rookie of the Year in 1982. He won the Gold Glove Award in 1991 and 1992.

He captured the American League Silver Slugger Award from 1983-86 and in 1989, 1991, 1993 and 1994. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, winning 98.53 percent of the vote from the Baseball Writers Association of America on the first ballot in 2007.

Ripken Jr., whose jersey was retired by the Orioles, is a member of the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame and the Major League Baseball All-Century Team.

“He’s the rise of the power hitting shortstop,” Bailey said. “I have the commemorative ticket from his last game.”

Ripken Jr.’s legend is known among this generation of youth.

“He was a great player as I heard from my dad,” said Jon Sauvlet, 12, of Toms River. “My dad (Steve) always talks baseball with me. He educated me about what is good about Cal.” “We used to go to all of Cal’s games when he played,” said Jon Sauvlet’s relative, Nancy Grimsley, of Toms River.

“We are all Baltimore fans. He was such a fantastic player who did so much for our community in Maryland. He was very involved with all of the kids and the town.”

Ripken Jr. was plenty involved at the event.

He was mobbed by admirers and wound up signing autographs in the parking lot and restaurant as Brick Township and Toms River Township police officers provided security in 60-degree temperatures under cloudy skies. Restaurant workers snapped pictures of Ripken Jr. He shook hands with employees. He signed a baseball bat for Mike Reeves of North Paterson. Ripken Jr. placed his John Hancock on numerous bats, baseball cards that contained his picture, baseballs, Cal Ripken Jr. jerseys and a Cal Ripken Jr. poster.

One fan told Ripken Jr. while the former star worked the counter, “I enjoyed coming down to Camden Yards (the Orioles’ home) to watch you play. Thanks a lot.”

Ripken Jr. hailed Roy Rogers’ streak of serving food.

“They have a nice little streak of their own as they are celebrating their 50th year,” he said. “They started taking an interest in the Foundation and I felt we would be a perfect match.”

Ripken Jr. stepped up to the plate behind the counter, serving all kinds of food to customers.

“It seems like I am getting in the way in the kitchen,” he said with a laugh.

Ripken Jr. said he was impressed at the reception he received from fans.

“I always felt New York City was the most exciting place to play,” he said, “but there are a lot of Orioles fans here.”

The legend and hero to many said the Foundation plays a large role in promoting baseball.

“We have 75 youth development sites around the nation and we’re working on adding another 25 more,” he said. “We’re not only trying to help the kids in the inner cities play baseball. We’re trying to help kids – period - in all talent pools.

We present the game and do clinics internationally. I just got back from Prague.”

Ripken Jr. on a recent Friday night took in a game at FirstEnergy Park, the home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A team which competes in the South Atlantic League.

He was in town to watch his son, fi rst baseman Ryan Ripken, play for the Delmarva Shorebirds, a Baltimore farm team, in its 5-1 victory in front of 4,614 fans.

Ripken went 1-for-4 and drove in one run.

Through his first 19 games of the season, he batted .303 and drove in eight runs. The 6-foot-6, 205-pounder was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round in 2014.

“I low key it that Ryan is my son,” Ripken Jr. said, “and let him enjoy the experience and challenges he will face.

I am proud of him.”

Asked if he sig ned autog raphs at FirstEnergy Park, Ripken Jr. said, “I try not to create a stir. That’s part of being low key.”

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn At a recent Board of Education meeting, supervisor of pupil transportation Don Wilson described the logistics of busing all the students.

School: Continued From Page 1 Brick School’s supervisor of pupil transportation Don Wilson explained the dizzying balancing act of the 114 buses of varying sizes, which includes busing 1,034 Brick students who have special transportation needs.

Besides the in-district special needs students, there are an additional 128 children who attend special schools that are located in other towns.

“There are some children that, unfortunately, we don’t have the programs to handle them in-district, so they need to be transported to other schools,” Wilson said at a recent Board of Education meeting.

Smaller buses are used to transport 283 ELL (English language learners) students to in-district schools that have the programs for them.

Last year there were 66 ELL students, so there has been a substantial increase, he said.

Another group of students with special transportation needs are 27 displaced children, who are brought to school from as far away as Camden and northern New Jersey every day, Wilson said.

“There’s something called the McKinney-Vento Act, when children have the right to stay in their own school, and we have to provide transportation,” he said.

(The McKinney-Vento Act is for children who are waiting for foster care placement or who have become homeless.)

Adding the numbers together totals 1,472 township children who require special transportation accommodations, Wilson said.

Of the 7,243 students in the general education population, 244 require transportation to various vocational technical schools. The full-time vo-tech students, such as those who attend the MATES Academy or the Performing Arts Academy, get picked up individually by bus very early in the morning and are brought to their assigned Brick school, where they get on another bus to their vocational school.

The students who are enrolled in a sharedtime vo-tech program attend their regular high school in the morning for one or two sessions, and are transported to their vo-tech school for the afternoon, and then they get brought back home, Wilson said.

There are 668 district students who attend non-public schools, such as St. Dominic in Brick, St. Peter’s in Point Pleasant, Monsignor Donovan in Toms River, or St. Rose in Belmar.

“So those particular schools, if we don’t bus them, there’s something called ‘aid in lieu’ that we have to pay the parents, but it’s more cost-efficient for us to actually bus those children ourselves,” Wilson explained.

The district also transports students on field trips, athletics and more, so drivers do multiple runs a day from early morning until early evening, oftentimes seven days a week, he said, “so these are the logistics we have to handle every day,” he said.

When Wilson took over the department three years ago, there were 135 buses. “It was pretty well-determined that we did not need 135 buses and vans,” he said.

Presently, the school transportation department has 90, 54-passenger buses of three different types that range in cost from $91,409 to $150,000. The district amortizes the payments between 15 and 20 years with annual payments ranging from $6,094 to $7,500.

The problem is, none of the buses ever make it to 20 years, so the cost of running them is significantly higher, Wilson said. Going forward, the district would only be purchasing the $91,409 type 15-year bus since they make it to 15 years and have good utilization, he said.

Also in the fleet are 29 small vans, 11 that are equipped with lifts, and one six-passenger white van. Some of the vehicles are mechanically out of service (OS), leaving 114 usable, he said.

This year, five of the 54-passenger buses must be retired, per state mandate. The OS vehicles would be replaced, he said.

“We’re in pretty good shape, but as always, we need additional substitute bus drivers.

We lost eight bus drivers this year due to retirements and two who passed away,” Wilson said.

He said he would like to have more security cameras on the buses. Right now only 50 buses are equipped with them.

Wilson said he is proud of the so-called report card issued by the NJ Department of Education Transportation, who rates the efficiency of the 413 school transportation departments.

Brick came in at number 12, or in the top 3 percent.

“Our very first and most important thing that we do is get our children to school and home safely every day. We also need to be effective in how we do it. We want to get them there on time, and we want to get them there ready to learn and have a good day,” Wilson said.

“Being the best is what we strive for.”

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Tax: Continued From Page 1 township did not request the $1 million donation because the BTMUA would be making significant capital improvements this year and would not have the additional funds in surplus.

During the public hearing on the budget, Bergin and township chief financial officer Maureen Laffey-Berg fielded wide-ranging budget questions from members of the audience.

When asked about the increase in employee salaries from $37 million to $39 million, Bergin said the increase was due to new police officers and contractual increases for township workers who are “moving up the chain in longevity and years of service.”

She said that in an effort to decrease the anticipated $105,000 line item for water usage, the administration had applied for a water allocation permit to create wells to be used for irrigation at township parks.

“It’s a very difficult process that we’ve been involved with for a few years, and we’re very fortunate to have gotten to a point where we have a hearing coming up,” she said.

“But a hearing does not equate to an approval, so the budget does not include an adjustment for an anticipated expenditure for water until we know we’re going to have that permit in hand, and we can go about the process of creating wells and using them in our system,” Bergin said.

One member of the public noted that the budgeted cost of electricity in the 2018 budget is $1.035 million, up from $820,000 the previous year.

The previous administration inked a deal with Brick Standard, LLC to build a solar farm at the site of a former landfill on Sally Ike Road. The solar panels began producing power in 2014, and the agreement included a $13 million cost savings to the township over 15 years.

“The solar farm at the landfill is not generating the revenue we anticipated. It’s doing the opposite,” Bergin said.

The council has authorized the administration to work with a new energy consultant to find a strategy to turn that around and generate revenue, “because right now, quite frankly we’re not,” Bergin said.

The solar field developer has been put on notice that the contract would be cancelled and that other proposals are being solicited, she said.

“He makes all the money and we’re paying for it, and we’re paying high for our electric,” added Mayor John G. Ducey.

The budget also includes $8.5 million for uncollected taxes, the same amount it has been since Superstorm Sandy, explained Laffey-Berg.

“We had to have the money there for taxes that were not being collected,” she said. “It’s not really a reserve, its money there for this year’s budget that we’re using on the appropriations side. They call it reserve but it’s not really a reserve where that money goes anywhere and gets tucked away.

So the title of it is misleading,” she said.

In last year’s budget the full $8.5 million was used. Any money set aside for uncollected taxes and not used gets funneled into surplus for the following year’s budget, Laffey-Berg said.

And finally, Ducey said the township would not collect the $5 million from the sale of the former Foodtown site until all the permitting is in place and the two developers each pay $2.5 million to build a sports dome and a retail complex there.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 8 at 7 p.m.

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

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Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman MacArthur announced he has cosponsored ten bipartisan bills that address important issues in South Jersey communities including improving school safety, protecting domestic abuse victims, and supporting our local fishermen.

“I’ve always believed that members of both parties have to work together to solve tough problems facing our districts and our country,” said Congressman MacArthur. “These ten bipartisan

bills address a host of critical issues facing South Jersey including improving our schools, protecting domestic abuse victims, cracking down on human trafficking, caring for marine life, and supporting our local fishermen. Since I came to Congress, I’ve been reaching across the aisle to improve the lives of my constituents and will continue to work with anyone to support South Jersey.”

Bipartisan Bills Include: Safe Schools Improvement

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON D.C. Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Peter Roskam (RIL), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Kay Granger (R-TX), and Marc Veasey (D-TX), the co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, issued the following joint

statement on a recent report by the Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv indicating a sharp increase in anti-Semitism across Europe: “We are gravely concerned by the staggering increase in anti-Semitism across Europe as documented in the recent report by the Kantor Center for the Study of Contempo-

Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

T R E N TO N - S e n a t o r R o b e r t S inger (R-30th) encouraged New Jersey families across the state to help fight drug abuse by dropping off unused medications at a local TakeBack program.

“All too frequently prescription medication, that is thrown in the trash, can be recovered, abused, or sold illegally,” Singer said.

“Properly disposing of your unused medication can be a lifesaving measure that

Congressman MacArthur Cosponsors Ten Bipartisan Bills Act which requires states to direct their local educational agencies to establish policies that prevent and prohibit conduct, including bullying and harassment. Original Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez (D-CA) IDEA Full Funding Act which requires regular increases in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) spending to meet the federal commitment. Original Sponsor: Rep. Huffman (D-CA) Anti-Lunch Shaming Act prohibits schools from singling out students who are unable to pay for lunch.

Original Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham (D-NM)

Pet Safety and Protection Act would prohibit “Class B” (random source) animal dealers from selling dogs and cats to researchers. Original Sponsor: Rep. Doyle (D-PA) Pet and Women Safety Act which broadens the definition of stalking to include conduct that causes a person to experience a reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury to his or her pet. Original Sponsor: Rep. Clark (D-MA) Human Trafficking Fraud Enforcement Act which directs the Treasury to establish within the IRS an office to investigate and prosecute violations of tax laws by

persons that appear to be violating laws against forced labor, trafficking of individuals, and transportation of minors or aliens for immoral purposes. Original Sponsor: Rep. Maloney (D-NY) Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act which establishes a comprehensive women’s history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Original Sponsor: Rep. Maloney (D-NY) Cold Case Record Collections Act which would allow citizens to request the declassification of certain documents from civil rights cold cases. The bill was drafted

by high school students from Hightstown, New Jersey.

Original Sponsor: Rep. Rush (D-IL) Transparent Summer Flounder Quotas Act which delays current reduction in Summer Flounder quota. Original Sponsor: Rep. Pallone (DNJ) Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit taking, importing, or exporting the killer whale species, or any product that contains that species, for public display purposes.

Original Sponsor: Rep. Schiff (D-CA)

Taskforce Statement On Findings Of New Anti-Semitism Report rary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University. It is inexcusable that Jews in Europe are living in fear of violence, harassment, and abuse in 2018 for no reason other than their faith. When widespread anti-Semitism goes unchecked in Europe, the results are heinous, sometimes even deadly, and we must redouble our efforts to reverse the trend of such bigotry.

“We therefore urge our Senate colleagues to pass H.R. 672, the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act, authored

by Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Nita Lowey to require the State Department to document the security challenges of European Jewish communities, U.S. partnerships with European law enforcement agencies to counter anti-Semitism, and efforts by European governments to acknowledge, adopt and apply a working definition of anti-Semitism.

“Additionally, attacks on and threats to Jewish communities globally are why it is urgent for the Administration to immediately appoint a Special

Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Congress created and required this position through provisions of law authored by Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Chris Smith to provide a full view of the anti-Semitic challenges for Jewish communities abroad and to lead U.S. efforts to fight anti-Semitism. We call on the State Department to swiftly fill this position.

“We also urge the House t o p a s s H . R . 1 9 11 , t h e Special Envoy to Monitor

and Combat Anti-Semitism Act, authored by Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Chris Smith to strengthen and elevate the Special Envoy position. The bill requires the position to be elevated to the rank of Ambassador and appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, report directly to the Secretary of State, be a person of recognized distinction in directly relevant fields, and to be exclusively dedicated to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism.”

How To Keep Unused Medications Out Of The Wrong Hands protects our mothers, sons, or even a stranger.”

In 2016, more than 6,000 individuals from Monmouth County were admitted for substance abuse, including more than 3,000 young adults for heroin and opioid abuse alone.

The majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs acquire them unnoticed from the homes of family or friends, as reported by the

United States Department of Justice.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse explains that misused opioid prescription use is a high-risk factor for heroin use.

“When we leave unneeded prescription drugs in our homes, we are providing opportunities for our children to have easy access to medication that can be abused,” Singer added. “By

encouraging families to join the Take-Back program we are removing these harmful prescription drugs from the community and keeping our children safe.”

A Take-Back program near you can be located by visiting the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s website. However, if a program is not available near you, the DEA suggests to:

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• Take the medications out of their bottles; • Mix them with something unappealing like used kitty litter or coffee grounds; • Seal them in a bag or disposable container, and throw away.

Additionally, New Jersey’s Project Medication Drop has locations across the state year-round for i n d i v i d u a l s t o d r o p o ff unneeded prescriptions.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL School Loyalty Lasts A Lifetime I was attending a play put on by local kids when a very funny woman sitting next to me struck up a conversation. She wanted to know what school my daughter was in, and if she knew any of the kids on stage.

As we continued talking, this woman explained that she had attended Toms River High School, back when it was the only one.

It’s now referred to as High School South. I don’t know how old she was, but if it’s any indication, she said her brother would have been 90 this year.

She said her great-niece goes to High School North now, and that was who she was there to see. She joked that it’s OK for them to go to North, even

though she’ll always have a soft spot for South. It occurred to me how long you maintain a loyalty to your old school, as long as the memories there are good. After all, she probably hadn’t been to high school for about 70 years, and she was still speaking fondly of it.

I told her that I went to East, so that school has a soft spot for me. However, my daughter will eventually attend South.

She nodded. “It doesn’t matter what Toms River school they go to,” she said. “…as long as they beat Brick…”

So, I guess friendly rivalries last a lifetime, too.

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Letters To The Editor MacArthur Thanked, Advocating For Veterans Clinic I am writing to thank Congressman MacArthur for continuing to stand up for our veterans. Recently, he has taken charge, pushing the Veterans Administration to expedite their relocation project of the Brick VA Clinic. The 3rd Congressional District has the largest number of veterans in New Jersey.

The current parking situation at the Brick clinic has caused much hardship to veterans who are receiving care there. It is a disgrace to those who have sacrificed for our freedom and it should be addressed immediately. Congressman MacArthur has long been an outspoken advocate for those who have served our country, and he is continuing to do so with his latest efforts. Thanks to him for once again standing up to the bureaucracy and putting our veterans first.

Maurice “Mo” Hill Rear Admiral, DC, US Navy (retired) Councilman-at-Large, Toms River

Remember Our Lost Officers One police officer is killed in the United States every 61 hours. National Police Week runs from May 13 through May 18. They keep our towns safe, and teach kids how to stay on the right side of the law, with the D.A.R.E. program.

Chris Cosgriff, founder of the Officer Down Memorial Page, said it best: “When a police officer is killed, it’s not an agency that loses an officer, it’s an entire nation.”

James Nowacki Brick

Letters The SNAP areEditor less likely to Congress is the Food InseSave SNAPTo in And Protect Vulnerable People Most people would love to eat something healthy and delicious for dinner, but preparing a nutritious meal can be a challenge, especially on a tight budget. Hunger and food insecurity are a reality of daily life for too many of our New Jersey neighbors, children, seniors, veterans and active-duty military, who struggle to make ends meet. According to the non-profit group, Feeding America, 10.8 percent of households in NJ faced limited access to adequate food because of a lack of money or other resources.

Almost a million New Jersey residents do not always know how they will afford their next meal. Fortunately, the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, strengthens families and the nation by keeping more than 8 million people out of poverty, including over 360,000 children, 128,000 seniors, and 218,000 disabled in New Jersey as of January 2018, while improving health and lowering health care costs.

However, this crucial program faces an uncertain future as Congress debates the 2018 farm bill, the primary legislation that authorizes agriculture and food policy in the U.S. SNAP is a lifeline for those challenged by working long days at low wages, facing an unexpected health emergency or experiencing job loss or long-term disability.

SNAP has proven especially beneficial for pregnant women, reducing the numbers of children born with low birthweight by as much as 23 percent. For children, food assistance can benefit them for the rest of their lives: Children participating

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have anemia or nutritional deficiencies and more likely to do better in school.

SNAP also makes economic sense, causing money to quickly flow into the economy by boosting spending at local retailers and benefitting Jersey farms.

The investment we make in SNAP also reduces spending on future health care. On average, low-income adults participating in SNAP experience health care costs that are nearly 25 percent lower than those with similar income who don’t participate.

In most U.S. counties, the SNAP benefit does not even cover the full cost of a meal.

Feeding America estimates an increase of $5.3 million would allow all New Jersey residents to afford an adequate and nutritious diet each year, building on the effectiveness of the program.

That’s just a little more than $3 per meal.

The farm bill also funds the effective nutrition education programs known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, or EFNEP. These programs help maximize their investment by teaching people how to stretch their limited food dollars to buy healthy meals.

Research has shown the benefits of these programs continue for years after participation in the program has ended.

Combined, SNAP-Ed and EFNEP account for less than one-tenth of 1 percent of federal health care spending.

With a budget of just $68 million in 2016, EFNEP worked with 119,000 adults and 365,000 children - a total program cost of less than $150 for every individual reached. Of these, 98 percent of adults improved nutrition practices, 84 percent improved food resource management skills and 65 percent improved food security practices by participating in the program, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Also at risk in

curity Nutrition Incentive, a program that provides a cash incentive for purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables, ensuring that dollars are spent on healthy food while boosting the market for Jersey farmers.

In all these ways and more, SNAP does great things to reduce hunger and food insecurity. As Registered Dietitians and members of the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, we are urging Senators Menendez and Booker, as well as all New Jersey House members not to cut SNAP’s funding or include harmful changes in the farm bill. Let’s continue to build on SNAP’s strengths and the programs that shore up its success.

The New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

MacArthur’s Gun Votes Not Bipartisan I am writing in response to Congressman Tom MacArthur’s self-serving article “Bipartisan Steps Taken to Curb Gun Violence” published April 14.

MacArthur advocates for more research on gun violence, but in February he wanted the research to focus on Hollywood and video games as part of a study of the “moral and spiritual decay in our society.”

He doesn’t want to do anything to eliminate assault rifle-style killing machines, but he wants armed guards in schools. He advocates for strengthening background checks, but he voted to loosen restrictions on gun availability for the mentally ill.

MacArthur was the architect of the concealed carry reciprocity bill, which endangers his constituents and which no law enforcement agency in the state endorsed. This bill was far from bi-partisan.

In fact, he hasn’t endorsed any gun safety proposals from the other side of the aisle. Its’ time MacArthur drop the false image of bipartisanship.

Kevin Kennedy Waretown

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7th Annual James Volpe Golf Classic

LAKEWOOD – Please join us for our Seventh Annual James Volpe Golf Classic!

This fun and exciting event will be held on May 7, 2018 at the beautiful and challenging Eagle Ridge Golf Course. We have a great day planned for you!

Some of the fun and excitement planned for that day include:

Check in registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Shotgun Start at 8:30 a.m.

Light Breakfast foods available during registration.

A “Closest to the Pin” and “Putting Contest” held during the tournament!

Tournament Play from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..

Cocktail hour upon returning from the course, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Lunch will be served starting at 1:30 p.m. to end the day!

Gift Auction held during the luncheon.

Want to promote your family name or business as a supporter while you play? Great!

There are numerous ways that you can

promote your business during the event as well. By purchasing one of our various sponsorships, you will have your company name and/or logo displayed on your sponsored choice and on large screen TVs throughout the event! Some sponsorships include Golf foursomes as well. See the purchasing options for more details.

Don’t delay, join us today to have some fun, bond with friends and new people and best of all, support a charity that gives back to the community every day!

Thank you for your continued support!

Next Meeting Of Brick Garden Club

BRICK – The next meeting of the Brick Garden Club will be held on Monday May 14 starting at 7 p.m. at the Robert Anstett Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville Rd. Brick.

After a short business meeting guest speaker Noreen Baris will present “Sunf lowers in the Garden”. Learn about its history, uses and culture. All meetings are open to the public and new members are encouraged to join.

For more information, visit brickgardenclub.com.

Kids’ Stuff Flea Market LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a Kids’ Stuff Flea Market at Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood, on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The event is held rain or shine and is a chance to buy items related to children, including toys, games, clothing and sporting goods.

To register as a vendor, send a check for $15 payable to County of Ocean to 1198 Bandon Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753. Admission and parking is free.

Visit the website at oceancountyparks. org or call 732-506-9090 for more information.

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How To Launch A Successful Small Business

POI N T PLEASA N T BEACH – If you’re dreaming of starting your own business or already started one, come to this informative program by Glenn H a r r i s , m e m b e r of O c e a n C o u nt y SCOR E at the Point Pleasant Beach Branch library on May 8 from 6:307:30 p.m.

With 42 years r un ning successf ul bu si ne sse s , Ha r r is is a n ex p e r t i n sales, ma rket i ng, person nel, ret ail, finance, public relations and business

plans. This presentation’s main focus is to identify and teach the aspiring entrepreneur specif ic skills that are extremely critical to learn and plan for prior to the launch of their business.

These skills will save the entrepreneur time, money, and more impor tantly, go a long way to ensure the success of their new business.

This program is presented in partnership with Ocean Cou nt y. Please register.

Bark In The Park LAKEWOOD – Come join 100.1 WJRZ as we once again celebrate Man’s Best Friend at Bark in the Park on May 12 from 12-4 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park!

Festivities will include: • Doggie Adoption Showcase • Silly Pet Tricks

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Contests for our furry friends A pet parade before the game and so much more!

Local animal shelters, rescue groups, and humane societies will also be on site to help you choose the right dog for you!

Admission is free.

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Brick To Take Part In National Kids To Parks Day

BRICK – The Township of Brick will be taking part in National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 19.

Started by the National Park Trust in 2011, Kids to Parks Day is a nationally coordinated day designed to connect kids and families with their local, state and national parks.

The Brick Township Recreation Department will be hosting a family-friendly bus tour of select parks in the township. There will be a scavenger hunt, catered lunch at Windward Beach and other fun activities along the route.

The bus will depart from Civic Plaza at

10 a.m. and make stops at the following parks: Herbertsville Park, Arrowhead Park, Windward Beach, Angela Hibbard Park, Lake Riviera Park and Hank Waltonowski Park. The bus is expected to return to Civic Plaza at approximately 3:30 p.m.

“We have over twenty different parks and recreational facilities here in Brick Township for our residents to enjoy”, said Mayor John G. Ducey. “I encourage all families to go outside on May 19 and join those around the country in celebrating our beautiful public lands.”

Space on the bus is very limited. To register call Carol Smith at 732-262-4622.

Church Of Epiphany Blood Drive BRICK – The Church of Epiphany will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from 2 to 7 p.m. in our All Purpose Room.

Blood supplies are low due to many cancellations of blood drives this past March because of bad weather.

Sign up at redcrossblood.org or come into

Church of Epiphany, 615 Thiele Rd., and sign up on the list in our Commons Area.

If you can’t donate please enlist a friend who can. One unit of blood can help three people. You are needed.

Learn more about our Church at churchofepiphany.org. Come visit us. We are growing and changing.

Now Hiring: Comfort Station Attendant POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach Public Works Department is now accepting applications for the position of Comfor t Station Attendant.

Applications can be found on our website pointpleasantbeach.org and can be

submitted to the Borough Clerks Office at 416 New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742.

Any questions please call Superintendent of Public Works John Trout at 732-899-0705. Point Pleasant Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Brick Cultural Art Series

BRICK – The Brick Township Cultural Art Series continues this summer with four concerts at Traders Cove Marina.

• August 1: Bobby Bandiera • August 8: Motor City Revue

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August 15: Tim McLoone & The Shirleys August 22: Basso Brothers All concerts start at 7 p.m. and are free to attend. Call 732-262-4622 for more information.

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Chairman Of Local Non-Profit Steps Down

TOMS RIVER – A spokesperson for Your Grandmother’s Cupboard, a Toms River-based nonprofit that provides free clothing, shoes and other items to those in need, has announced the resignation of Clark Paradise as Chairman on the Board.

Paradise and his wife, Jean, founded the organization in 2003 as a means of helping the growing number of homeless people living in area motels. During his 15 years as president, Paradise was able to expand the Cupboard’s services to include people in need throughout the state.

When he assumed the role of Chairman late last year, the organization was assisting more than 2,000 adults and children every month. The 91-year old Paradise

decided to step down from that position in early April because of his declining health.

He will be replaced by Toms River resident Cindy Williams, Vice Chairman, until a new Chair is elected in June.

Michael Lehmann, the current president of Your Grandmother’s Cupboard, confirmed that the organization will continue its operations at its Roslyn Plaza headquarters and will expand its hours to include some evenings and weekends.

According to Lehmann, there is an ongoing need for additional volunteers as well as for cash and clothing donations.

More information can be obtained by calling 732-240-0441 or visiting ygcnj.org.

Brick Garden Club Trip To Longwood Gardens

BRICK – The Brick Garden Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Longwood Gardens and the Nemours Mansion and Gardens on Thursday June 21. The trip will include a “Longwood Story Tour” time to tour and have lunch on your own, a guided tour of the Nemours Mansion and a shuttle loop

tour of the gardens.

The cost of admissions to both gardens and bus is $75 per person. The bus will be leaving from the Robert Anstett CAC 515 Herbertsville Rd. at 7:30 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m. For more information, call 732840-8263.

Brick Farmers’ Market 2018

BRICK – The Brick Farmers Market will be open on May 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Windward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Ave. This season the market has over 30 vendors, including some newcomers, offering the unique and exciting products

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Fraud: Continued From Page 1 money laundering, and “misapplication of entrusted property.” The counts range from fi rst- to second-degree crimes and carry penalties ranging from fi nes up to $500,000 and 10-20 years prison time.

Although these indictments were handed down April 30, the Division of Criminal Justice is still investigating “numerous additional suspicious fi nancial transactions involving funds of other clients of Novy,” the state attorney general’s office said.

“We allege that Novy systematically drained his clients’ assets, laundering funds through various bank accounts and charging unauthorized fees to enrich himself and his fi rm,” director Elie Honig of the Division of Criminal Justice said.

“We urge anyone with relevant information about Novy and his handling of client funds to contact our office.”

Novy was arrested Oct. 18, 2016 after being investigated by several government agencies, including the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau and the New Jersey Division of Taxation Office of Criminal Investigation. It had been referred to the Division of Criminal Justice by Ocean County Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran.

A complaint against him from the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics was also issued Jan. 26 that year.

Detectives executed a search warrant of Novy’s law office in Manchester, seizing bills and other evidence. More than $3.5 million in firm assets were frozen by court order, and a trustee was appointed to oversee Novy’s law practice.

“Novy allegedly stole nearly $2 million from vulnerable clients, preying on seniors who were frail and isolated and who trusted him as their attorney to guard their life savings,” Attorney General Gur-

bir S. Grewal said. “It is hard to imagine a more callous personal and professional betrayal.”

The state alleges Novy stole from elderly and deceased clients, those with no close relatives to claim their estates or challenge Novy. The attorney allegedly used those funds to pay for personal and business expenses.

So how did he do this? The state asserts Novy gained control by making himself the sole fi nancial decision-maker for these clients. By doing so, he gained control over wills, powers of attorney and trust documents. Novy also directed insurance companies to redeem policies and send those funds directly to him. When challenged, Novy would claim those deposits were “administrative errors” and repay those funds.

“I knew he was a crook, and I told him that,” Barbara Farland told Jersey Shore Online. Her mother, Mary Stover, was victimized by Novy and her own sister, who Farland said dated the attorney before her death in 2014. “He was really interested that I said that, and he asked me why I said that. I said ‘I’m not telling you. I’m going to tell it to the judge.’”

Farland came back east from Denver when she received a call from her mother, then age 94. Farland ended up staying for 11 months, wrangling with Novy and his associates to untangle her mother from his grip.

Her mother had $3 million in the bank, and by the time Novy and others had made Stover change her will and sign away her money to a family member, Farland alleges, her mother was in a nursing home on Medicaid. She died six years later.

Farland was happy to hear that Novy was indicted on the charges April 30.

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It appears Stover is not part of the 10 counts against Novy at this time. The attorney general’s office did not release the names of his victims, but gave accounts of six women who were stolen from: • An 88-year-old Brick woman, who

8th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival

LAKEWOOD – Join us for the 8th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival at FirstEnergy Park on June 9 and 10.

On Saturday, June 9 through Sunday, June 10, festival goers can look forward to sampling wines from a nice variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors and food vendors.

The festival will be held each day from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Bring a friend and a chair and plan on enjoying the afternoon relaxing.

The purchase of a ticket entitles you to attend either Saturday, June 9 or Sunday, June 10!

Whatever date works best for your family! Early bird ticket price is $20, while purchase at the gate on the date of the event is $25. Two day ticket is $25 (early bird) and $30 at the gate.

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An 87-year-old Manchester woman who suffered from dementia, who died in 2014, lost $650,700.

An 85-year-old woman from Brick, who suffered from Alzheimer’s and died in 2013, lost $242,305.

An 87-year-old Point Pleasant woman, who suffered from dementia and died in 2015, lost $103,843.

An 85-year-old Waretown woman,

who died in 2013, and her 92-year-old husband in 2011, lost $45,520.

• A Manchester woman, currently 98, lost $130,000.

The state alleges that Novy worked in three ways: he would simply transfer funds from clients’ personal bank accounts or liquidated personal assets to his own bank account ($322,342); he transferred funds into an Interest on Lawyer Trust Account, accounts he controlled as power of attorney

($929,026); and transferred client funds from various accounts into his firm’s operating and disbursement accounts, and would overbill clients for power of attorney fees with no invoices ($659,457). He attempted to hide the money.

Superior Court Judge Mary C. Jacobson, Mercer County, handed up the indictment.

The case is assigned to Ocean County. Novy will appear in court for arraignment, though no date has been publicly announced.

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Most hearing aid batteries are of the zinc-air type, which means they use air from outside the battery to react with the main chemical (zinc) inside the battery to generate energy. Zinc-air batteries are not activated until the tab is removed from the top of the cell, allowing air to travel inside the battery. Once the tab has been removed, the battery begins to work (but sometimes it can take a couple of minutes to do so). If the tab is replaced, the battery life will not be prolonged. Zinc-air batteries have an impressive shelf life of up to three years when stored in a cool, dry place. Do not store your batteries in your refrigerator since moisture can affect zinc-air batteries.

Hearing aid batteries are categorized by the size and color-code used on the packaging. Both size and color-code are standardized within the hearing aid industry. The five sizes and color codes

are as follows: Size Color 5 Red 10 Yellow 13 Orange 312 Brown 675 Blue The size of a battery is an indication of its stored capacity and, ultimately, its service life.

The smaller the battery, the shorter its battery life. Because many consumers prefer small hearing instruments, batteries must also be small and are limited in providing the long use-period that is common to many other battery-powered products on the market. In general, batteries last from five days up to five weeks, with the smaller batteries having limited battery life.

When buying hearing aid batteries, make sure they have a “freshness date”. On the average, batteries should cost between 80 to 95 cents each.

Batteries at Garden State Hearing and Balance Center cost $3.50 for a package of four batteries.

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OC Mental Health Association Meetings

OCEAN COUNTY – The Mental Health Association in Ocean County has these groups: Double Trouble Groups. Peer run support groups for those who are diagnosed with mental illness and addiction are offered to Ocean County residents, 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays at Journey to Wellness Center, 25 South Shore Drive in Toms River. No cost. For more information, call 732-914-1546 or Facebook/Mental Health Association in Ocean County.

Wellness Groups. The Mental Health Association – Ocean County offers several open, peer run groups: 4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. on

Thursdays. Topics include coping strategies and more. At 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays, there is an open discussion men’s group. A Spirituality Group meets Mondays at 7 p.m. All meeting are at Journey to Wellness, 25 South Shore Drive, Toms River.

Call 732-914-1546 or Facebook/Mental Health Association Ocean County.

Addictions Groups. Ocean County residents may attend open groups: 6 p.m. on Mondays, 4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 5:30 on Thursdays at Journey to Wellness Center, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River.

Call 732-914-1546 or Facebook/Mental Health Association Ocean County.

Holistic Health Spring Conference 2018 LAKEWOOD – Visit the Georgian Court University: McAuley Community Center on May 7 for the Holistic Health Spring Conference 2018 from 5:30-9 p.m.

Master of Arts in Holistic Health graduate students present their final research projects. Since

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About Eyes. Contrary to popular belief, some people can keep their eyes open when they sneeze! Also, green is the rarest eye color to have.

About that Trick Knee. Some of you have a trick knee (or shoulder) that can predict weather. Basically, you can tell when bad weather or a storm is coming with one off our bum joints. As the barometric or atmospheric pressure drops (before a storm), tissues in joints expand a little bit, and your knee or shoulder may feel it and alert you by experiencing pain.

About Spinach. Some nutritionists still recommend spinach for people who have iron-deficiency anemia due to the iron content. Even Popeye made it famous for building up muscles. But the fact is that the iron content isn’t as high as you were told. It was mistakenly reported as 35 grams instead of 3.5 grams per serving, due to a printing error where the decimal point got moved. The chemist made a mistake in 1870 and it’s still being perpetuated.

About #2. Pushing out waste in the wee hours of the morning doesn’t happen because we have sophisticated neurons in our gut that follow our 24 hour circadian rhythm. The bladder however, is only so big, and you might not be able to hold urine for 6 hours while you’re sleeping.

About Burping. Also termed eructation, this is just your body expelling gas through your mouth. Most people burp between 8 and 20 times a day. It’s not

objectionable to burp out loud after eating a meal in certain parts of China, India and a small island in the Middle East.

About Amnesia. This occasionally happens after mind-blowing sex, and luckily it’s temporary. People can lose their immediate memories. It’s clinically termed “Transient Global Amnesia” and it can also occur after strenuous activity like vigorously exercising, jumping into hot water or a brain injury.

About Hair. The color grey is a neutral tone between black and white and it really just appears due to the absence of color in the hair shaft. While it’s not a hard-fast rule, blondes have more hair on their heads than redheads, however each hair shaft is thinner in diameter. Redheads on the other hand, tend to have thicker hair shafts and less hair. Hair grows faster when you sleep.

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NEW JERSEY – Ocean Health Initiatives, (OHI), the New Jersey Primary Care Association, (NJPCA), the New Jersey Department of Health, and LabCor p hosted a press conference today to highlight Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month. At the press conference, a patient advocate who was diagnosed with an STI shared her experience.

Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling from New Jersey’s 11th dist r ict at tended the press conference. Representatives from UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup NJ, WellCare NJ, the Family Planning Center of Ocean County, Planned Parenthood, New Jersey Family Planning League, and other organizations were also in attendance. The press conference alerted the public to the importance of STI testing, which is available at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

“It is important that the members of the community and patients of FQHC’s are made aware of the resources available to them. Providing accessible treatment options and starting the conversation about STI Awareness can go a long way towards prevention. I am honored that we are able to host this press conference at our Lakewood Health Center and bring a united platform straight to our patient population,” said Dr. Theresa Berger, President and CEO of OHI. NJPCA and its partners are highlighting STI Awareness Month by distributing materials on the importance of testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

In 2016, as reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, there were over 41,000 confirmed cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea in the State.

“The New Jersey Primary Care Association has launched a statewide effort in recognition of April as STI Awareness Month. We are highlighting the month by emphasizing the importance

of testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Federally Qualified Health Centers regularly provide materials in their ongoing commitment to test and treat patients.

NJPCA developed this campaign to bring attention to the fact if left undetected and untreated, STIs can cause serious health consequences,” said Jillian Hudspeth, President and CEO of NJPCA. To help bring attention to the importance of testing for FQHC patients, NJPCA developed a campaign to relay this information through visible print materials and social media.

“STI Awareness month is a great opportunity to talk about the importance of screening and open communication between providers and patients,” said A melia Hama r man, M.S.Ed., M.S., Assistant STD Program Manager, New Jersey Department of Health. “The New Jersey Department of Health is pleased to support the NJPCA’s campaign. Community Health Centers provide essential services that protect the health of their patients and the communities in which they live.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20 million new sexually transmitted infections occur every year in the United States.

There were 1,598,354 cases of chlamydia reported in 2016 and 468,514 cases repor ted of gonor rhea. Nationwide, STIs account for almost $16 billion in health care costs annually.

“We applaud the NJPCA, Ocean Health Initiatives, and Federally Qualif ied Health Centers across the state for their excellent work to meet the health care needs of the people they serve,” said Jane Yang, M.D., Medical Science Liaison for LabCorp Diagnostics. “This STI Awareness Campaign is a great way to help more people understand the importance of screening for STIs, the available (Infection - See Page 20)

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The success of a Wrongful Death claim depends not only on the merits of your case, but also your attorney’s knowledge and understanding of New Jersey’s Wrongful Death law. Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates has lectured to New Jersey’s Trail Lawyers about handling Wrongful Death claims.

A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member. (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1). This statute does not permit recovery for emotional distress, pain and suffering and other types of non-pecuniary losses. However, non-pecuniary losses may be recovered under New Jersey’s Survival Act which we will address in next month’s publication. The Wrongful Death Act benefits the heirs of the deceased while the Survival Act provides a remedy to a decedent’s executor or administrator.

The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another. Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss.

Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity.

Only attorneys with a firm grasp of the law will routinely recover maximum pecuniary compensation for their clients.

Pecuniary losses under the Wrongful Death Act are recoverable only by the decedent’s next of kin-heirs at law.

Recovery of pecuniary loss does not become a part of the decedent’s estate.

In fact the statute specifically states that “the amount recovered in Michael J. Deem proceedings under this chapter shall be for the exclusive benefit of the persons entitled to take any intestate personal property of the decedent...” Therefore, the first step is to determine the class of people entitled to take under the intestacy laws of New Jersey. (See N.J.S.A. 3B:53 and N.J.S.A.3B:5-4). Once the heirs have been identified, the next step is to determine which heirs were “dependent” on the decedent at the time of his/her death. In fact the Act states that “if any person so entitled... were dependent on the decedent at his death, they shall take the same as though they were the sole persons so entitled, in such proportions as shall be determined by the court...” What this means is that it may not be enough that you are a legal heir under the intestacy statute, because any heir that was also dependent on the decedent at the time of his death will take as though they were the sole person entitled and to the exclusion of all other identified heirs who were not dependent.

Dependency must be actual and not merely legal. Pecuniary damages may not be implied from the relationship with the decedent. Although it may be partial it must be of a substantial degree.

For example, occasional gifts made by a parent to a child, without more, does not establish dependency. In essence, your level of dependency may entitle you to greater percentage of the recovery than the next dependent heir.

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TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr. announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be conducting a Bands and Balls workout program for adults looking to gain flexibility and strength with a gentle workout using bands and balls.

The class will be offered Mondays and Fridays for $40 to the instructor, $5 for registration.

The class time is 1:30-2:15 p.m. The session runs May 7- June 8, (no class May 28 and June 4) program #113544-3D.

To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program # when registering. Please bring a check to first class for $40 to instructor Linda Osowski.

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treatment options, and how to reduce the risk of transmission of STIs.” Antibiotics can cure chlamydia and gonorrhea. However, left untreated, these infections can put men, women, and infants at risk for serious health impacts like chronic pain, severe reproductive health complications, and HIV. Without treating the infection, women can be put at increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease, which may result in chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and potentially a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. It is estimated that undiagnosed STDs cause infertility in more than 20,000 women each year.

At 25 years old, Lauren from North Carolina was diagnosed with chlamydia – a common STI that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause infertility when left untreated.

“I cried when I received my positive test results,” said Lauren. “I felt a lot of shame, and I never thought I would’ve have been ‘that person’ who gets an STI.” Because she was tested, Lauren was able to receive treatment with an antibiotic. “Getting an STI is human, it’s common, so we need to start having real conversations especially with our friends to normalize testing and protect our sexual health.”

Her experience has led her to advocate and empower young adults. She is an

ambassador for the American Sexual Health Association (ashasexualhealth. org).

Most women with gonorrhea do not h ave a ny s y m p t o m s , a c c o r d i ng t o the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even when a woman has symptoms, they are often mild and can be mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection. Some men with gonorrhea may have no symptoms at all. In rare situations, untreated gonorrhea can also spread to a patient’s blood or joints. This condition can be life-threatening.

“STD testing, treatment, and preve nt io n i s a c o r e p a r t of Pl a n n e d Parenthood’s health care services and education efforts,” said Christine Sadovy, Legislative and Political Director for Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. “We believe that all people should be able to access high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services, including STD testing and treatment, and we are proud to help all New Jerseyans access that care.”

It is important for patients to know that if they are diagnosed with an STI, it can be treated with medicine and some can be cured entirely. To learn more about the STI Awareness Month and how to schedule an appointment, please call OHI at 732-363-6655.

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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.

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Minimum 1-2 years’ experience required as well as experience with EMR. Competitive starting rate. For immediate consideration, apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (23) Help Wanted Cleaning Service Part-time fill-in. Call 732-914-8909. (20)

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.

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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) 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 (23) 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! 7-3 PT (9 days a week and E/O w/e) – Skilled Nursing. 3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 2 positions – Skilled Nursing. If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 7-3 FTCHHA/C N A (e/o weekend) 3 positions – Assisted Living. 3-11 PT CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 Position – Assisted Living. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and 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 (23) Barber Wanted - PT/FT. Call Victor 732-270-6464.

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Micromedia Announces New Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

LAKEHURST – Micromedia Publications, Inc., the company behind seven local weekly newspapers and the news website Jersey Shore Online, has announced the promotion of Jason Allentoff to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

In his newly elevated role, Allentoff will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, manage the production, news and sales staff and continue to ensure the company remains a leader in fair, balanced and accurate local news and a viable vehicle for businesses of all sizes to advertise.

Company President, Publisher and founder Stewart Swann says “since joining our organization, Jason has utilized his innumerable skills and almost limitless energy to keep our company’s print and online offerings relevant both today and well into the future. Through his oversight, our news content has become the standard of excellence in the communities

we serve, which is to be found in our seven weekly newspapers and on multiple online platforms. This, of course is of great benefit to both our readers and advertisers. With his knowledge of evolving technology, Jason will be able to successfully guide our company and its offerings for many years to come.”

Prior to this role, Allentoff served as General Manager and Editor-In-Chief. While in this capacity, he was instrumental at bringing Micromedia into cyberspace with the development of a hyperlocal news website and social media pages.

“While our weekly print publications remain our bread and butter, we now function as a daily news outlet through our website, optimized for all devices,” says Allentoff.

“We have the ability to reach our readers 24 hours a day, seven days a week which benefits our audience and advertisers. I’m very excited about this promotion and I look forward to working with Stew on continuing the mission he started over two decades ago” Allentoff adds.

Prior to joining Micromedia, Allentoff worked as a radio news anchor/reporter for the Townsquare News Network with his home base at 92.7 WOBM-FM in Ocean County. He covered a variety of major stories including Superstorm Sandy. Allentoff was also part of the daily news rotation on the flagship station, New Jersey 101.5, filing Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex County news reports.

Allentoff holds an Associate’s Degree in Television Production from Brookdale Community College as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Radio, Journalism & Television Broadcasting from Monmouth University.

Allentoff lives in Ocean County and is married with two children.

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28 Blanket in a belt 30 Beefcake subjects 31 One given at a wedding 32 Polo of “The Fosters” 33 Proven�al possessive 34 1974 #1 country hit for Dolly Parton

36 Model high schoolers?

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43 Sacha Baron Cohen alter ego 47 Home office, maybe 48 Quite cold 50 Number on a clapperboard 51 Park statue that might have the real things perched on it?

55 Sylvan Tolkien creature 56 Airport snags 57 Dreaded 59 Hit lightly 60 “No, No, Nanette” song, and a homophonic hint to 17-, 24-, 36- and 51-Across 63 Sudden jerk 64 Way off the highway 65 Der Spiegel rejection 66 Second chances

67 “__ arigato”: Japanese “thank you very much” 68 Where el sol rises Down 1 “Draw me” challenge 2 Selective words 3 Avenue next to Monopoly’s Water Works 4 Headliner 5 __ straight face 6 Come down with a bug 7 Big blowup cause 8 Sycophants 9 Has faith in 10 Sudden movement 11 Subjugate 12 Command level 13 Exam marking aid 18 GQ or SI 22 HP product 25 South Korea’s first president 26 Cleaning aid 27 Baltic Sea country:

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Police: Car Stolen From Mechanic

By Jennifer Peacock BRICK – A traffic stop led to the arrest of a car thief and recovery of a stolen vehicle, police said.

On April 29 at 3:05 a.m., police saw a 2005 silver Subaru Forester stopped in the travel lane on Princeton Avenue near Robins Street. As police approached, the vehicle’s driver, Camilo Galindo-Sanmartin, 27, from Forked River, moved the vehicle to the shoulder.

Police pulled over to assist Sanmartin but suspected the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at an auto body shop, as parts were strewn inside the vehicle, and its key had an order tag. Sanmartin said the vehicle belonged

to a friend, whose name he could not recall. He also appeared intoxicated.

Police confirmed that a vehicle matching this car’s description was stolen from Andrew’s Auto Body. The garage door was opened and a window smashed. Fresh tire marks were by an empty spot in the garage.

The vehicle was returned to Andrews Auto Body. Sanmartin was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving and obstruction of traffic. He was processed at Brick Police headquarters and released on summons pending a court date.

Town-Wide Garage Sale POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach PTO is hosting a TownWide Garage Sale on June 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Rain date is June 3).

The registration deadline is May 29. Registration fee is $25.

Municipal fees have been waived for participants. Addresses of participants will be placed on maps and balloons will be delivered to your home the morning of the sale.

You can register at: • Point Pleasant Beach High School • Bay Head Borough Hall

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Mantoloking Borough Hall Maps will also be available at: • Bay Head Borough Hall • Point Pleasant Beach Borough Hall • Mantoloking Borough Hall • Rough Dough with a Hole • Mueller’s Bakery 7-11 stores on Broadway Ave., Ocean Ave., and the corner of Route 88 & Bay Ave. Proceeds will benefit the PPBHS PTO for Project Graduation and senior scholarships.

For more information, call Mary Ellen at 908-227-2986.

Civil War Encampment – Brick Township Historical Society BRICK – The 61st New York Regiment will camp out on the Havens Homestead Museum property for the weekend of August 4 and 5, firing guns, marching and sharing experiences with the public, explaining what life was like during an encampment.

Children can march with the soldiers. Tours

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Admission is free and donations are welcomed.

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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 program provides

unique hands-on, full-time learning opportunities for students.

Get excited about your future at the OCVTS Career Expo! You will even have a chance to speak with instructors and other OCVTS students about the programs and see first-hand demonstrations of what students do in these programs.

Financial aid and admissions representatives will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have and assist with registration. These programs are eligible for Federal Financial Aid, Veterans Education Benefits and Unemployment Retraining Benefits.

For more information, visit ocvts.org or call 732-473-3100 ext. 3144 or ext. 3157.

NOHFH Offering Home Repair Assistance

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you or someone you know in need of home repairs? Habitat for Humanity may be able to help!

Northern Ocean Habitat’s variety of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County restore and maintain their homes. Habitat will partner with homeowners to alleviate critical health and safety issues and complete needed home improvement projects.

The pre-approval selection of home-

owners and repair applications is done in a way that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or national origin.

Repair projects include railings and grab bars, water leaks, bathroom modifications, exterior repairs and more.

If you or someone you know is in need of repairs, visit nohfh.com/repairs or call 732-228-7962 ext. 106 to see if you qualify for assistance.

St. Paul’s UMC Rummage & Bake Sale BRICK – Save the date! The annual Fall Rummage and Bake sale at St. Paul’s UMC, 714 Herbertsville Rd, will be on May 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sponsored by the United Methodist Women of St. Paul’s, this is one of the most sought after bargain events every year.

Clothing only $5 to fill a big brown grocery bag! Tons of great stuff like jewelry,

toys, household and decor items, books, movies, etc.

So, come on out for the treasures, then stay for the tasty treats. Our bake sale and lunches always sell out quickly. All proceeds support the many missions of the UMW. More information can be found at StPaulsBrick.org or by calling the church office at 732-458-2080.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 5 - May 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Know when

to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em. Your best bet for success is to play it safe and not to take any unnecessary chances. It may be best to follow the lead of someone with more experience or enthusiasm this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Be compassionate. It may seem like no great task to take pity on someone in need, but karma will be repaid in kind. Purchasing an attractive item this week may hold some long-lasting aesthetic value.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Grab hold of the reins. A loved one may have more enthusiasm than common sense, so it falls to you to steer them in the right direction. Think of the consequences before letting a wandering eye get the best of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t force the issue. The end result may be lackluster if your heart isn’t in it, so put off new projects and initiatives until the middle of the week. Check the numbers carefully as a financial situation may not be in your favor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Maintain the courage of your conviction. Don’t allow your opinions to be changed simply because it makes other people feel better. Unless there is concrete evidence to the contrary, stick with what you believe this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let simple logic be your guide. Deductive reasoning can be the key to solving difficult problems this week even when others question your methods. A loved one may try to read between the lines when there is nothing to be read.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): We are what

we are. You may be the only one who notices your minor flaws and imperfections, but you’ll certainly get attention if you try to conceal them. Don’t hold yourself to higher standards than others this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may have to give a little to get a little. There may be no alternative to getting your way other than making a minor sacrifice. In the upcoming week, the ends may truly justify the means.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take things seriously. It may be a temptation to make light of a situation, but in the week ahead others may not appreciate the humor. Debating opposing viewpoints right now may not be appropriate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Accidents happen. Focus on picking up the pieces after a minor disaster rather than trying to assign blame this week. Nothing will be gained from being negative. You can easily discern what is tasteful and what is junk.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t restrict yourself with limits. Resolve to accomplish whatever you set out to do and the possibilities will become endless in the week ahead. Sharing your thoughts with a loved one may yield pleasant results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If you are willing to overlook someone’s faults and shortcomings, they’ll do the same for you. Focus on a distinct direction in the week ahead and you can realize a tangible goal.

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