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–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Real Stafford EMS treated David and took him away on a stretcher.

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – How can a night spent working on a group history project evolve into a dangerous party scene? How do you know how to handle a situation that gets out of hand? What would you do if your friend overdosed right in front of you?

These are all questions that school administrators, Stafford Police officers, and medical professionals

at Southern Ocean Medical Center asked the 6th grade students of the Stafford Intermediate School during Project Aware.

Project Aware is a two-part dramatic presentation meant to inform and educate 6th graders about the real-life dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

Beginning at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC), a group (Addiction - See Page 4)

–Photos by William Clanton (Above) Dylan (Right) and Mason (left) are in the driver’s seat during the Touch A Truck event. (Right) Kabella plays in an EMS vehicle.

By William Clanton STAFFORD – Trucks of all different types where gladly displayed at the Manahawkin

Lake Park for the Stafford Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Annual

Touch A Truck event.

Car after car filled the (Truck - See Page 14)

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Stafford’s Gesicki Drafted

By Miami Dolphins

By Chris Christopher t’s the dream of virtually anyone who puts on shoulder pads to play in the National Football League.

Mike Gesicki’s dream has come closer to reality.

The former Southern Regional High School standout was chosen 42nd overall and 10th in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.

“It’s one of the most exciting moments of my life,” Gesicki (Drafted - See Page 5)

Stafford To See Series Of Road Projects

–Photo courtesy Penn State University Athletics Communications Department Mike Gesicki escapes a defender.

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – If you travel Route 72 frequently or live in the Ocean Acres area of town, you might have gotten stuck in some hefty traffic near the Stafford Park shopping center just before you reach Nautilus Drive. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, this is not the only road construction Stafford will see happening in the area.

“NJDOT is in the process of making improvements to the Route 72 Manahawkin-Stafford Township, Ocean County corridor. In July, 2017 NJDOT began a new Route 72 resurfacing project consisting of six (Road - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 of 6th grade drama students put on a short skit about “David,” a 13-year old boy who makes one too many mistakes at an impromptu house party with under-aged friends. The program ends at Southern Ocean Medical Center (SOMC), where students learn a lesson about what can happen to “David,” and even yourself, when you’re not careful.

Directed by Stafford’s theater teacher, Caitlin Gioe, the students perform a short sketch set at the scene of “John’s house.” When John invites a few friends over to work on a history group project, things get out of hand when alcohol comes into play.

The scene used projected images of Snapchats stating things like “At John’s house” and “no parents,” and Instagram posts showing off the party scene, connecting these innocent 13-year-olds to the outside world. It is when the senior students show up that the party gets an “upgrade” with pills, marijuana, and heroin.

When David passes out from alcohol and substance abuse during the party, real Stafford Police and EMS joined the 6th graders on stage, wheeling David off on a stretcher to

SOMC, where Act 2 takes place.

The students are then bussed over in small groups to SOMC into a shut down section of the Emergency Department, where nurses also volunteered in the skit. David was frantically wheeled into a hospital bed, covered in realistic-looking fake vomit, while nurses shouted out medical orders to save his young life.

Students got to see the medicine in action as they defibrillated David, pushed drugs like epinephrine and Narcan, and performed chest compressions.

The program culminated in a conference room at SOMC where the volunteers working the program – officers, paramedics, nurses, and teachers – were able to talk with the students about what they witnessed and what they learned.

According to Ken Rodenbaugh, program coordinator for Project Aware and nurse at SOMC, 93 percent of the students believed what they saw of the sketch at the STAC and 95 percent believed it once at the hospital. Rodenbaugh said that, after seeing the program, 45 percent of kids admit that they could find themselves in this kind of situation in the future.

“Out of 560 kids, 98 percent of them say that it’ll help them make the right choice…99 percent said that this needs to be shown every year,” he said.

The program began in 2000 and ran every year until 2010, when the new principal at the time was unaware of the program, he added.

The program didn’t run for three years, but was reinstated after students in their 20s approached administration with the idea to bring it back.

“They spoke about that it had an acute impact on them and asked to bring it back,” he said.

Rodenbaugh has a personal connection to the program that motivates his work volunteering for it each year. He admitted to the students that he too was an addict years ago.

Rodenbaugh asked of the students, “Who here wants to be an addict when they grow up?” to which no student raised a hand. To this, he replied, “Neither did I.” Rodenbaugh explained that he had an addiction to pills, but was fortunate enough to seek help and overcome his addiction to the point where he can now help others.

“My whole goal here is to make it personal, before you have a personal event occur,” said Rodenbaugh.

Many of the volunteers involved in the production shared their own personal experience with drug addiction with the students.

Paramedic Mike Tomasello, one of the EMS workers who carried David off stage on a stretcher and administered fake Narcan and epinephrine, explained that “for the majority of middle school and high school I had one really good best friend and… [years ago] I did everything you guys just saw me do today, on my best friend, who overdosed on heroin.”

A few got very emotional, like Stafford Police Officer Marisa Lawrence, who told a very personal story of the death of her sister due to heroin 17 years ago.

“When I was in high school I had a sister, she was my best friend, we grew up together…I woke up one morning and I found her in the bathroom and she was dead,” said Lawrence.

“She had overdosed on heroin.”

Stafford Officer Christopher Fritz elaborated on the dangers of addiction, emphasizing a need for the recognition of typical behaviors associated with addicts so that they can get help.

“You need to recognize it and see it because the things that are going to happen, like we saw [today], are going to be happening a lot sooner than they did 30 years ago,” said Fritz.

The program, which used to focus more on alcohol abuse, has evolved to focus on heroin and opioid addiction over the last four years because of its prevalence today among younger generations.

Fritz also called the performance “extremely real,” referring to its use of social media as an escalator in substance abuse matters.

“I can’t stress enough the responsibility with social media…that [post] could be interpreted as an open invitation,” he added. One Snapchat could turn a group study into a huge party, just like at “John’s” house.

The performance struck many different chords, touching on not only alcohol and drug abuse, but also social responsibility.

A large part of its effectiveness is its realism, according to Rodenbaugh. “We want to keep them [the students] in it,” he added. From the moment that David passes out on stage to the moment that the program is finished at the hospital, the police and EMS perform their duties as realistically as possible to give the students an idea of what this might really look like.

According to Rodenbaugh, Stafford Intermediate School has been putting on this program for 19 years. This year will be Pinelands Regional School District’s first time participating in the program. He noted that all three of Toms River’s Intermediate Schools will also have it next year. The ultimate goal is to spread its lasting effect throughout all of Ocean County, he said.

C ORRECTION LITTLE EGG HARBOR – In the April 28 article, “Pinelands School District Relocates Students, Constriction Continues,” it stated the students will go on a split session. Students will in fact not be going on split session, according to Superintendent Cheryl Stevenson, unless the temporary classroom units will not be ready come September. However, that is unlikely.

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Continued From Page 1 said. “I know I’m exactly where I belong. I definitely need to continue to improve my run blocking and all that stuff. Obviously, my best attributes are in the passing game. I need to develop on the other side, but it is something I am so excited about. I have great coaching there and I’m really excited just to get to work and do what I know I can do.”

Gesicki, a senior at Penn State where he played four seasons for the Nittany Lions, was selected as a tight end. He’s a 6-foot-5, 247-pounder. Former Miami center Dwight Stephenson, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998 after playing for the Dolphins from 1980-87, announced Gesicki’s selection from the podium. Gesicki was the second tight end chosen in the draft.

Gesicki, a resident of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, is the first Penn State tight end to be chosen in the top 100 overall since Kyle Brady, whose name was called ninth by the New York Jets in 1995. He was among the Dolphins’ 30 pre-draft visits.

His selection followed that of defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick, who starred for the University of Alabama. They trained together in Pensacola, Fl., to prepare for the draft.

The Los Angeles Rams showed an interest in Gesicki’s talents - enough of an interest to dispatch head scout Steve Miller to talk to Eric Fierro, Southern’s offensive coordinator in football and its boys basketball coach.

The two talked all things Mike Gesicki last Oct. 29.

The Southern Ocean Times, May 5, 2018, Page 5 An advertising and public relations major, Gesicki scored a 5.92 prospect grade at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts.

He performed in front of numerous NFL coaches, scouts and front office personnel including general managers - in the 40-yard dash (4.54), bench press (22 repetitions), vertical jump (41 1/2 inches), broad jump (129.0 inches), three-cone drill (6.76 seconds), 20-yard shuttle (4.1 seconds) and the 60-yard shuttle (11.33 seconds).

“He’s got a unique skill set,” Miami general manager Chris Grier said. “He’s big. He’s long. He’s fast, high-points the ball really well. These tall guys…name a good tight end with those types of builds that are good blockers at the line of scrimmage. He said he wants to spend time working to improve his blocking because he wants to be the best all-around tight end in the game.

“Every kid says that coming out and we’ll see, but we’re very excited to have him.”

It’s the first time the Dolphins have selected a tight end as early as the second round since 1976 when they chose Loaird McCreary from Tennessee State. Miami has never chosen a tight end in the first round.

“Addressing that position and adding some competition was important,” Grier said. “It’s a matchup league. Gesicki’s got a unique skill set that not many people at his position have.

Our offensive coaching staff, including tight ends coach Shane Day, is thrilled with the red zone possibilities and he’s a hard matchup for people, being that big and athletic. Move the chains on third down and then his speed will open up other stuff on the field for you. It is

just a lot of possibilities.”

Gesicki was a second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection as a junior. He earned second-team All-America honors from several major outlets as a senior. He caught 57 passes for 563 yards and nine touchdowns in 2017. He ended his Penn State career with 129 receptions for 1,481 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Gesicki set the Nittany Lions’ career receptions record for a tight end, tying the single-season record with 48 before breaking it last season. He set Penn Satate’s record for tight ends with nine touchdown catches in 2017.

In mock drafts, The Washington Post’s John Harris and the Bleacher Report’s Mike Tanier had the New Orleans Saints calling Gesicki’s name at No. 27 overall in the first round. The Atlanta Falcons’ team site previewed the possibility of Gesicki being drafted No. 26 overall.

“At the end of the day, I’ve just got to get one team to fall in love with me,” Gesicki said. “A team that’s like, ‘All right, we have a vision for him. We’re going to use him here and here.’”

ESPN and Scouts Inc. expert Steve Muench saw Gesicki as a second-round selection.

Gesicki earned a Scouts Inc. prospect grade of 81, third-highest among tight ends behind South Dakota State’s Dallas Goedert and South Carolina’s Hayden Hurst.

Here is Muench’s full analysis of Gesicki: Strengths: “What he’s better at than the guys ahead of him is his ability to come down with 50-50 balls. His height, his length, his ability to elevate, these are all ridiculous things. His

34 1/80 inch arms; those are offensive tackle arms. To see his 41 1/2-inch vertical and at 6-foot-5 he has that kind of leaping ability, the thing I keep coming back to is, how do you defend that guy if you split him out wide in the red zone?

“He’s a matchup nightmare. I will say the 40 time surprised me a little bit. He ran a 4.54, and I don’t think he plays that fast. I don’t think he runs that fast on tape. But it’s certainly not going to hurt his cause.

He can stretch the middle of the field and he can make plays. He’s average to slightly above average after the catch. The thing that sets him apart from everyone in the class is when you throw up a jump ball this guy’s got a better chance than anyone on the field to come down with it.”

Weaknesses: “It’s going to be his blocking.

It’s interesting, too, though. We gave him an average on big-play ability, but it’s funny when you watch him on tape. He’s not as much of a big-play threat as you would think for a guy that size who runs a 4.54. That being said, he is a marginal blocker. He gets in the way, he gets into position and he can occupy his guy when he’s at his best. But he doesn’t have the strength to sustain. He’s not a guy who you’re going to line up in-line next to the offensive tackle in goal line or short yardage situations.”

Summary: “He’s going to be a Day 2 guy.

But it only takes one team in the first round to fall in love with him. There might be the one team that thinks this kid - that thinks you won’t find a 6-foot-5 5 tight end that runs this fast with all these measurements. All it takes (Drafted - See Page 15)

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“In addition, the project is making minor repairs to the bridge deck over Mill Creek, upgrading nine signalized intersections, and installing ADA curb ramps and guiderails,” he added.

The construction will cause overnight lane closures and mainline lane closures, Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In addition to resurfacing, the NJ DOT will also be making safety improvements at certain intersections including “upgrading pedestrian push buttons and countdown heads, and replacing 8 inch traffic signals to 12 inch LED traffic signal heads,” according to NJ DOT. These intersections will be: • Ivy Road • Neptune Drive • Breakers Drive • Mermaid Drive • Nautilus Drive • Stafford Park Boulevard • Shoprite Jug handle • Jennings Road • Mill Creek Road The NJ DOT noted that the Route 72 Ash Road to Marsha Drive resurfacing project is not expected to significantly impact traffic during the summer seasons and hopes to be completed by the spring of 2019.

Chamber Hosts Commerce & Cocktails

By Kimberly Bosco SHIP BOTTOM – Join the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce on May 9 for Commerce & Cocktails at the Mainland Manahawkin from 5-8 p.m.

Come out to net work with fellow businesses over signature cocktail, the Southern Ocean Comfort. There will be happy hour specials, table top and interactive exhibits, live streaming on site interviews, a corporate photo booth, and even giveaways from Beasley Media Group/WJRZ. The cost is $10. All proceeds will benefit the Chowder for A Cause partner charity David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.

For more information, contact Kate at kate@sochamber.com, call the chamber office at 609-494-7211, or stop into the visitor center at 265 W Ninth Street.

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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.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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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, USN(ret) 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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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

“Slippery” Budget Deal Cut Homestead Rebate In Half CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

TRENTON – Responding to complaints from irate homeowners, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C.

Gove (All R-9th) are providing background as to why their Homestead Rebates are half of what they were promised when the current budget passed:

“During last year’s state budget negotiations, a slippery deal was struck to fund only half the Homestead Benefit Program in the current budget and delaying the other half of the payment until the start of a new fiscal year, which would begin this July.

“Wanting no part of this deal, our delegation voted against the state budget in view of the fact that many of our constituents rely heavily on property tax relief programs, such as the Homestead Rebate, to

be able to afford to remain in their homes. Worse, there was only an agreement - but no guarantee - that additional funding would be included in the following state budget to compensate slighted homeowners for the half of the Homestead Rebate they didn’t receive.

“If blindsided homeowners didn’t have enough to be outraged about, the governor’s proposed FY2019 State Budget again only provides funding for half of the Homestead

Rebate program. Under the deal struck last year, granted under a different governor, the upcoming budget should fund a year and a half of the Homestead program.

“More funding can be found for just about every other government program, including large pay raises for certain state employees or tuition aid for illegal aliens. Astonishingly, though, Trenton is just unwilling to provide adequate tax relief to homeowners under financial distress despite

the fact that New Jersey has the highest property taxes and has among the highest foreclosure rate in the nation.

“Funding for the Homestead Rebate can be restored during state budget deliberations. July 1 is the deadline for the state budget to be approved, after which homeowners will know if they’ll get the remaining half of their Homestead Rebate.

As always, our priorities will remain focused on representing the interests of taxpayers during budget deliberations.”

Congressman MacArthur Cosponsors Ten Bipartisan Bills From The Desk Of

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 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 (DCA) • 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 di-

rects 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 (D-NJ) • 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)

Act Would Develop Plan To Fight Opiate Addiction Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) introduced the Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act, bipartisan legislation that requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop a plan by January 1,

2019 to prevent opioid addiction and increase access to medication-assisted treatment.

“The opioid crisis impacts every community in our nation.

It affects people from every walk of life, and the problem continues to grow,” said Sen. Menendez. “We need to change the way Medicare and Medicaid approach pain management and addiction treatment. By de-

veloping an Opioid Addiction Action Plan that focuses on improving access to substance abuse treatment and providing non-opioid pain management solutions, we can turn the tide of the opioid crisis.”

Under the proposal, the secretary of HHS will submit a report to Congress involving recommendations on data collection and improvements to Medicare and Medicaid coverage and reimbursement of medication-assisted treatment.

HHS will also consider ways to improve provider education on treatments for chronic pain and addiction, and methods to expand access to treatment for rural and medically-underserved communities.

The legislation also directs HHS to identify FDA-approved technologies that are non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management, technologies that monitor withdrawal and prevent overdose, and technologies that treat substance use disorder and opioid use disorder.

Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) earlier this week introduced H.R. 5590, companion legislation in U.S. House of Representatives.

Earlier this week, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 passed out of the Senate HELP committee that included provisions written by Sens. Menendez and Cory Booker. The provisions will support hospitals

and emergency departments in identifying and implementing best practices for alternatives to the use of opioids.

Sens. Menendez and Booker, joined Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson where they discussed bipartisan, bicameral legislation that the lawmakers introduced to help boost hospitals’ resources in the fight against opioid addiction, known as The Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act. The ALTO program launched at St. Joe’s in 2016. When the program launched, the lawmakers convened a statewide summit at St. Joe’s to explore solutions to the heroin and opioid addiction

epidemic gripping New Jersey and the nation. In just two years since implementing ALTO, St. Joe’s has successfully reduced opioid prescriptions in their emergency room by 82%.

Last month, Sen. Menendez toured a local recovery center in Elizabeth, where he met with experts and individuals in recovery, and announced a budget agreement he supported that provided an additional $6 billion to fund the national fight against the opioid crisis.

The senator is also an original cosponsor of the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act, which would authorize $45 billion over ten years for opioid abuse treatment, prevention, detection, and surveillance programs.

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National Latin Exam Results For Southern Students

MANAHAWKIN – On March 15, 2018, 151 students from Southern Regional High School participated in the National Latin Exam. Fourteen students earned certificates of achievement along with five who earned silver medals for high scores on the forty question, multiple choice exam.

Earning a silver medal was Amanda Graessle, Jesse DeHart, and Stanley Cutts on the Latin I exam, Joshua Haseman on the Latin II exam, and Reagan White on the Latin III exam.

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Finally, earning cum Laude certificates were Max Steinberg on the Latin II exam, Carrie LaSala on the Latin III exam, and Matteo Mastrogiovanni and Adonis Mellomida on the Latin IV exam.

The N.L.E. is offered under the joint sponsorship of the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League. In 2018, over 143,000 students from all 50 states and 24 foreign countries participated. The N.L.E. also awards scholarships for college and for attendance at the annual American Classical League Institute.

Gift Basket Raffle For Church Of St. Pius X

FORKED RIVER – St. Pius X Rosary Altar Society will be sponsoring a Gift Basket Raffle to benefit the Church of St. Pius X on June 2 at Parish Hall.

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LONG BEACH ISLAND – Ocean County Library will present “Free Comic Book Day” which takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City.

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FORKED RIVER – Join The Joy of Angels Thrift Shoppe for a Special Mother’s Day Old Fashioned Tea on May 11 at 12 p.m.

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RSVP by May 6. Reservations are required, limited space is available. For more information, call the Lacey United Methodist Church office at 609-693-5222.

Food Truck Fest To Benefit Class of 2021

MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional High School Class of 2021 will be hosting a Food Truck Fest on Saturday, May 12, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to junior, Matt Maxwell as he surpassed Rob Solorzano (Class of 2010 - 941) in career digs on the Southern Boys Volleyball AllTime Career list! Matt recorded four digs in a match versus Barnegat on Tuesday, April 17. Matt now stands at 944 career digs. Good luck the rest of the season.

20th Annual “Brutus” Fluke Tournament

SOMERS POINT – The 20th Annual “Brutus” Fluke Tournament is scheduled this year for Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

This tournament, initiated in 1999 to honor the memory of avid Bay Fisherman Walter “the Brute” Gregory, Sr., has become a yearly tradition for anglers of all ages hoping to catch the big one!

Egg Harbor Township Elks Lodge 2563 and Somers Point AMVETS Post 911 are again combining their efforts. The tournament proceeds support both local veterans and handicapped children’s charities.

The entry fee is $30 per angler and fishing may be done from boat, pier, or beach. This year’s Brutus Tournament will feature $1,200 in cash prizes ($500 for first place) and twelve non-cash prizes. Two additional categories this year are Junior Angler (kids 14 and under) and Heaviest Weakfish ($100 prize).

The Somers Point head boat “Duke O’Fluke” will be offering a special trip that day returning to dock well before the weigh-in cut off time.

To reserve a spot on the Duke O’Fluke, call Fred at 609-626-2675.

The deadline for registration will be at the end of the 6 p.m. Captains meeting held on Friday, June 15. Registration will include free snacks during registration and a free Awards Buffet after the tournament.

All events and the weigh-in will be held at the Egg Harbor Twp. Elks Lodge at 1815 Somers Pt.-Mays Landing Rd, just over the Patcong Creek Bridge in EHT. To request a registration form or for more information send an e-mail to BrutusBoy6665@ aol.com. Registration forms can also be picked up in the Somers Point/Ocean City area at Point Tackle Marine, Somers Point Marine, 24/7 Bait & Tackle, Gregorys Bar, Finattic’s, O.C. Tourist Center, Back Bay BBQ, and the EHT Elks Lodge.

6th Annual Doggie Derby & Family Fun Day

LACEY – Join the Rotary Club of Forked River for the 6th Annual Doggie Derby and Family Fun Day on June 3 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine!

Come for a family fun day for you and your pet.

Local dogs will compete for prizes and awards in Most Happy Dog, Best Dressed, Best Tricks and Dog and Owner Look Alike.

General admission is $5 and children under 10 are free. Goodie bags are included. There will be an additional $2 registration fee per event for competing canines.

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Arbor Day 2018

STAFFORD – Students in our Township schools participate in a poster, poem and essay contest depicting their understanding of how the trees in our forests connect to our lakes and estuaries and impact our daily lives.

Awards were presented to those children who best represented an understanding of this year’s theme in each category during our televised Arbor Day ceremony on April 27, at the Ocean Acres Community Center.

The 2018 Arbor day theme was “L.E.A.F.” - Lakes, Estuaries, and Forests.

As a coastal community, we need to be aware of the important role lakes, estuaries and for-

ests play in protecting our environment and quality of life. This interconnection is the basis for this year’s theme.

To develop a better understanding of the important role all trees play in our daily lives, the Stafford Township Environmental Commission developed, as this year’s theme for Arbor Day 2018. The Commission hopes to draw attention to the importance of protecting and managing our critical lakes, estuaries and coastal forests. We also need to understand how these trees insure our groundwater and aquifers remain clean and capable of supporting a healthy eco-system.

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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 dayto-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.

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Lining the grass and sidewalks of Manahawkin Lake were many of the vehicles owned and used by local municipal departments and businesses. From dump trunks to police cars, young children got a chance to sit in and learn more about some of the amazing vehicles that keep our towns in check. Of the many vehicles displayed there were ambulances, dump trucks, a leaf collection truck, garbage trucks, newer township municipal trucks, a local Coast Guard boat and even a full replica of the time traveling DeLorean from “Back To The Future” with the iconic flux capacitor,

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.

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At the event there was live music thanks to Brandon Hanns with Dreamscapes Music Production and his many students all playing their own parts along with local singer David Mulvihill. Food vendors, bounce houses, a gaming trailer and other activities were spread all throughout the park. Being now in its fourth year, the event was a smash hit, bringing together local businesses, employees and residents.

It was Rocco Manochio and his team of volunteers and board members that made this event possible.

“We didn’t have anything like this in our town,” said Manochio. “I have 3 young kids. We went to an event similar to this in a neighboring town and thought, ‘We should have something like this in our town.’” Four years ago, he reached out to the township and pitched the idea. The township gladly supported his idea and helped make it possible. The funds from the sponsors and local businesses help to pay for the event and make it happen.

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Gesicki is one of 18 NFL draftees who have reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike.

Gesicki was one of the nation’s most highly-touted tight ends after earning four varsity letters for coach Chuck Donohue at Southern.

He wound up as the Rams’ all-time leading pass receiver with 1,817 yards on 103 receptions with 16 touchdown catches. As a senior, he caught 33 passes for 530 yards and four touchdowns to earn Under Armour All-America, all-state and first-team all-shore honors.

Gesicki played in the U.S. Army All-American Game following his senior season.

He hauled in 50 passes for 954 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior when he was named first-team all-shore. As a sophomore, he caught 16 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns to help the Rams to an 8-2 overall record and the school’s first Shore Conference divisional title, Class A South, since 1972.

As a sophomore defender, he made 23 tackles and picked off six passes.

He was rated as a four-star recruit by Rivals Scout and 247Sports and a three-star prospect

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Fierro said Gesicki’s name was on the lips of Patriot League and Ivy League schools because of his football prowess.

“They were real interested in Mike,” Fierro said. “He had a breakout year as a sophomore in football. Prior to his sophomore year, his primary focus and love was basketball. During a workout when Mike was a freshman, he and I sat and talked and I said, ‘What is your dream?’ He said, ‘I want to play basketball for the University of North Carolina.’ He was a floppy haired freshman and I kind of laughed.”

Gesicki saw varsity action at wide receiver and punter for the most part. The Rams toyed with installing Gesicki as their starting freshman quarterback at the varsity level. However, they chose Daniel Higgins, who starred for the Rams and enjoyed a record-setting career at Bridgewater State.

“I spent a lot of time breaking down film with Mike from the quarterback perspective,” Fierro said. “During the first couple of repetitions, he jumped off the page as a wide receiver as a sophomore and he received all of this immediate attention from colleges.

Bucknell worked him out. Princeton worked him out. Princeton showed a great interest and tried to also push him toward basketball.

Duke offered him a full ride for football.

Mike Krzyzewski (Duke men’s basketball coach) said, ‘If you come here for football, I will have a spot for you on the basketball team.’ “ Fierro said he enjoyed coaching Gesicki and Higgins.

“For us to have the best quarterback in school history lining up with an NFL threat

The Southern Ocean Times, May 5, 2018, Page 15 on the outside was pretty neat,” Fierro said.

“We could not have done it without Dan. We could not have done it without Mike. It was like what came first - the chicken or the egg?”

Gesicki wound up choosing Penn State over numerous other schools, including Wisconsin, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Stanford and Duke.

“In the end, it came down to Ohio State and Penn State,” Fierro said.

Gesicki also starred in boys basketball and boys volleyball for the Rams, earning a total of 12 varsity letters in the two sports.

He ended his career as the Rams’ all-time leading scorer in basketball with 1,867 points.

He was named the Most Valuable Player of the East/West Basketball All-Star Game and won the 2014 state dunk contest.

During Gesicki’s senior season, the Rams pinned an upset loss as time expired in the fourth quarter on host Atlantic City - annually one of the state’s top teams - in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV Tournament in 2014. He broke Southern’s career scoring record in the game.

“It blows me away to watch all of the dunks and athletic plays that Mike made while he was here,” Fierro said. “We talked about the big game factor and he played hard in every game whether it was Tuesday night or Saturday morning or Saturday night. We walked into packed gyms that wanted to see the Gesicki show and the Southern Rams.”

He led the Rams to the NJSIAA state title and was named the 2013 New Jersey Player of the Year in boys volleyball Hard work helped Gesicki get to where he is today.

During a break in the action of the NJSIAA volleyball tournament, Gesicki’s teammates dashed to a convenience store for food. Gesicki had none of that - he spent a large part of the lull lifting weights in the Rams’ gym.

Fierro recalled his basketball team’s trip to play at Walt Disney World in Orlando during Gesicki’s senior year.

“He broke out a two-pound bag of white powder that was protein,” Fierro said. “I asked him what it was for and he said, ‘Coach, there has to be a gym somewhere so that I can lift.’ He would not miss his lifting session. He got to his two-a-day lifting sessions.”

Fierro said Gesicki makes it a point to visit the Rams’ football and boys basketball teams despite his busy schedule.

“Each time he is home, the first place he stops is to see our teams,” Fierro said. “If he is home, he makes it a point to come to our youth football and basketball camps. He spoke to all of our basketball campers last summer during our first week of camp.

“Mike keeps in touch. He could have gone to a lot of different high schools. For him to stay at Southern shows where the priorities of Mike and his family are.”

Gesicki is the third Southern player coached

by Donohue to be selected in the draft.

He joins Glenn Carson and Clark Harris.

Carson starred at linebacker at Penn State and was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals.

Harris, who sparkled at Rutgers University, is the Cincinnati Bengals’ long snapper. Harris played in the Pro Bowl - the NFL all-star game - earlier this year.

Editor’s note: centredaily.com, miamidolphins.com, and the Land of 10’s Stephen Pianovich contributed to this report.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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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.

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

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be hosting a Community Job Fair on May 17, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at the department’s main campus, 175 Sunset Ave. in Toms River.

The public is invited to attend to learn more about Department services and job opportunities. There will be representatives from all divisions of the OCHD present to answer any questions you may have. If you are looking for a job, you can fi nd more information inside the Department as well.

“The Ocean County Health Department has consistently served the residents of Ocean County well; through a myriad of services ranging from the provision of annual flu shots, with over 185 clinics this year alone, to providing shelters for dogs and cats up for adoption in both the northern and southern parts of the County,” said Freeholder Director and Board of Health Liaison Gerry P. Little.

Little noted that thousands of Ocean County residents are served by the OCHD and its programs. “I encourage our residents to stop by the Department on May

17th to fi nd out more of what the Department offers, including potential employment for qualified candidates.”

“We have a vibrant and exceptional workforce committed to providing services to the residents of our county to improve public health every day. We are pleased to offer this job fair to showcase the many services we provide and to attract potential future employees to join us in our mission to improve public health,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Public Health Coordinator for the Ocean County Health Department.

“The job fair will serve as a unique opportunity to both engage the public on the many services offered through the Department, while, hopefully, serving as a catalyst for recruitment for positions which may be available now and in the future for community members seeking employment at a mission driven agency centered on the improvement of public health. The public is invited to attend at the main campus, Toms River, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17th,” added Brian E. Rumpf, Esq., Director of Administration and Program Development for the Ocean County Health Department.

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

Health Myths That You Think Are True

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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.

About Your Tongue. Like that unique fingerprint, you also have your own tongue print. The average tongue has thousands of taste buds.

About Your Ticker. A human heart will beat about 2.5 billion times in an average lifetime. By the way a football weighs just slightly more than your heart.

About Kissing. It lowers cortisol which is a stress hormone known to inflame the body. So kissing is a natural anti-inflammatory. And get this, while I wouldn’t call it romantic, it’s still interesting… the longest kiss on record goes to a Thai couple who locked lips for a 58 hours and 35 minutes! Eeew.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Celebrate Small Business Month with Southern Ocean Chamber at these Business Networking Events!

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up new business as the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce blends a business to business expo with happy hour!

Mix it up with signature cocktails, light fare and interactive business displays including Drone for Business, Facebook Live B2B Interview, Corporate Photo Booth and broadcast streaming on site.

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 5 to 8 pm • $10 The Mainland/Holiday Inn 151 Rt 72 E Manahawkin

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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 homeowners

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 732-2287962 ext. 106 to see if you qualify for assistance.

Learn About The Amazing Honeybee

TOMS RIVER– Join David Elkner from the South Jersey Beekeepers Association to learn the benefits and importance of beekeeping at five branches of the Ocean County Library.

Learn about hive components, parts, equipment, the frames of honey, plus why the honeybee needs to be protected.

This free program for ages 12 and up will be held at the following locations: • 7 p.m. Monday, May 7, Beachwood Branch, 126 Beachwood Blvd. 732-244-

4573.

• 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 9, Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St., 609-698-3331.

• 6:30 p.m. Monday May 14, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Ave., 609-296-1470.

• 6:30 p.m. Monday May 21, Waretown Branch, 112 Main St., 609-693-5133.

• 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, Island Heights Branch, 121 Central Ave., 732-270-6266.

Registration is required. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary. org.

Truckerton Food Truck & Brew Fiesta

TUCKERTON – Tuckerton Seaport’s signature event returns for the 5th consecutive year with a Cinco de Mayo twist. Expect food and fun from over a dozen food trucks featuring the best from North and South Jersey, as well as seven craft brews and live

music. Additionally, this year’s event will feature a Taco Eating Contest!

Join us for this event on May 5 and 6 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum.

For more information, call 609-296-8868.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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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 proceedings under Michael J. Deem 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:5-3 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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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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Sexually Transmitted Infection Alert: FQHCs & Partners Help Spread Awareness

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NEW JERSEY – Ocean Health Initiatives, (OHI), the New Jersey Primary Care Association, (NJPCA), the New Jersey Department of Health, and LabCorp 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 district attended 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 Amelia Hamarman, 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 reported of gonor-

rhea. Nationwide, STIs account for almost $16 billion in health care costs annually.

“We applaud the NJPCA, Ocean Health Initiatives, and Federally Qualified 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 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 have any symptoms, according to 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 prevention is a core part of Planned 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 732-3636655.

The event was held at OHI’s Lakewood Health Center, 101 Second Street in Lakewood, New Jersey.

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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.

(20) 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) 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.

(22) P/T Maintenance/Handyman Approximately 20 hours per week.

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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.

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Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681 (19)

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) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

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Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

(18) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Spring Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-914-8909 or 732-232-7058. (23) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (21) Cleaning Services - Good prices.

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Neil Diamond Tribute At Two Ocean County Library Branches

STAFFORD – The Ocean County Library will present “Neil Diamond: Singer, Songwriter presented by Phil Bruschi” at two branches in southern Ocean County.

Bruschi, singer and educator, will discuss Diamond’s legendary career and highlight more than 45 years of success and struggle while performing songs including “Sweet Caroline,” “Hello Again,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “September Morn” and many more.

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take place at the following branches: • Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main St. in Manahawkin, 609-597-3381, 2 p.m. Monday, May 7.

• Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City, 609-494-2480, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 12.

The programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register call the branches or visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click Events & News.

St. Francis Community Center Summer Art Show & Sale

BRANT BEACH – St. Francis Community Center will be having an Art Show and Sale on Saturday, May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Art Show and Sale will be held at St. Francis Community Center Gym located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ. Professional and amateur artists participate in the show with fi ne art works encompassing almost every media. These

award winning artists and photographers will be showing breathtaking LBI and international landscapes, florals, birds and so much more. There will be something for everyone!

Each artist has a unique style to offer St. Francis Community Art Show and Sale.

Admission is free and good will donations will be accepted.

For more information visit the web site stfranciscenterlbi.org or call 609-494-8861.

Stafford Relay For Life

STAFFORD – Stafford PTO is pleased to support Art Beating Cancer! Luminaria bags decorated by students will be placed along the track at the Relay for Life event at Southern Regional High School on Saturday May 19, with the Luminaria Ceremony taking place at 8 p.m.

The bags will be dedicated in honor of those who have survived cancer, in memory of

those lost to cancer and for those who want to fight back against this deadly disease.

We would like to invite you and your families to join us at Relay for Life on May 19 from 5-9 p.m. We are always looking for teams and participants to walk with us, cancer survivors to celebrate, as well as volunteers and supporters to help make this event possible.

Treasure Sale, Luncheon & Bake Sale

BARNEGAT – A Treasure Sale, Luncheon and Bake Sale will be held at Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. Main St. (Rt. 9), Barnegat, on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be household items, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, tools, sports equipment and other items at our Treasure Sale and all items will be in good condition and

sold at reasonable prices.

The luncheon will feature delicious homemade sandwiches and dessert and the bake table will have a large selection of homemade baked items for sale.

The event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of the church, which is a non-profit organization serving church programming and missions.

3rd Annual “Seaside Gives Back” Pub Tour By People’s Pantry

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Come to the Seaside Heights Boardwalk for the “Seaside Gives Back” Pub Tour on June 16, 2-8 p.m.

This year’s Pub tour will benefit Inspire NJ! They are a local nonprofit that Currently feeds over 4,000 Ocean County residents and runs a special needs work program through Toms River Schools. Their mission is to supply job training to adults with disabilities after High School and beyond.

Each participant will receive a commemorative tee shirt, raffle tickets, and drink specials though out the day. There will be raffles at each bar along with a 50/50 that will be called at the after party hosted by The Shore Thing Pub. The cost is $25-30. Please pre order your tickets on event bright or Venmo (@peoples-pantry). If you do not pre order tickets we cannot guarantee a T Shirt.

Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild

STAFFORD – The Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild meets from 1-3 p.m. the third Wednesday and from 7-9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Stafford Com-

munity Center, 775 East Bay Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information call Helen at 609-971-2798 or Yvonne at 609-242-5449.

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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, 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 Gurbir 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.

“I’m happy. He should be (indicted).

He made a lot of old people miserable because he cheated them. These are old people that are good people. And then they’re abused by this man?” she said.

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 died in 2015, allegedly lost $738,457.

• 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 fi rm’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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BUSINESS PROFILE Providing Customers A Complete Home And Garden Bouquet For More Than 30 Years Stepping into Reynolds Floral Market, Garden Center and Gif t Boutique is like entering an oasis of beauty. You immediately are enveloped in an array of colorful flowers and plants, expressive decorative pieces for indoor and outdoor spaces and a vibrant style palette of women’s and children’s clothing and accessories.

Reynolds’ Floral Market provides more varieties, c olor s and f ragranc es as well as higher freshness and longevity levels of f lowers and plants than those found anywhere else. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, special occasion or simply to say “thinking of you,” their fresh-cut flowers which range from delicate roses to tropical species are perfect for any occasion. Their knowledge-

able staff helps put your sentiments into flowers w hil e wo r k ing w it hin your budget.

Reynolds is a must when shopping for women and children (and you probably won’t be able to resist picking up something for yourself !). Reynolds c arries well-known name brands in the most up -to - date styles of c lothing, hand bags, jewelr y, accessories, cosmetics, fragrances and more. Some recognizable lines inc lude David Cline, Cut Loose, Dex, Not Your Daughters Jeans, Focus, Clara Sunwoo, Esc apada, Tart, Hobo International Hand Bags, Leatherock Belts, Sorelli, But ter London Cosmetics, Library of Flowers Collec tion and Inis Fra grance Collection – just to name a few!

Reynolds knows

your home is your sanctuary where you begin an d e n d e ac h day. The G arden Center has everything you need to create tranquil and relaxing indoor and outdoor li v in g spac e s.

They carry décor and furnishings for ever y room: kitchen or bath, formal dining room or outdoor deck and patio entertaining area. They have something for ever y style and ambiance. The Garden Center is also a full-ser vice nurser y bursting with annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, tropicals, vines, shrubs, trees, soil and mulch (both bulk and bagged) and fertilizers

as well as decorative items including stone, pavers, chimineas, statuary, gazing balls, benches, trellises and much more!

This family-owned and operated business in Manahawkin, NJ for

more t han 3 0 -year s, Reynolds’ spans three buildings, inter twined with brick-lined walkways, along two blocks of East Bay Avenue.

They also have a residential & commercial Landscape and Lighting Design & Installation division which creates one-of-a-kind works of art incorporating nat u r e a n d l i g ht .

Reynolds prides t h e m s e l ve s o n hard work, presenting top quality merchandise and materials, and enjoying the uniqueness of each and every project they become a part of.

Having initially started as a small roadside flower stand just down the street from today’s location, Reynolds contributes to the local communities to help create a better quality of life for residents and

visitors alike.

“Our customers and clients are like family to us,” said Peg Reynolds, co-owner of Reynolds, along with her husband Mark. “I truly enjoy the relationships we have with our customers as I watch their children grow up and develop long-time friendships.”

Reynolds hosts weekly events year round on most Saturdays which include flower and plant ar rangement demon strations, workshops, food samplings and charity fundraisers. Be sure to sign up for Reynolds preferred customer card and birthday club to receive notices of all of their events as well as seasonal markdowns, special discounts and clearance sales.

Reynolds’ official address is 201 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin and the main telephone n u m b e r i s 6 0 9 - 5 976099. They are open 7 days a week and you can also visit their website at r eynoldsgar dens hop. com for more information.

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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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Raise The Steaks: Master An Elegant Dinner In No Time

By Wolfgang Puck

With the help of natural talent, education, experience and lots and lots of repetition, a pro in any pursuit can almost always make whatever he or she does look easy. Whether it’s an artist painting a beautiful landscape, a golfer sinking a long putt, a screen star bringing tears to your eyes or a chef cooking a delicious meal, all such experts have achieved what can only be described as mastery.

But the results of mastery don’t always have to come about through hard labor.

In restaurant kitchens, there are many techniques that chefs use every day to achieve dazzling professional results with incredible ease. Today I’d like to share a pair of my favorites: the perfect way to cook steaks on the stovetop, and a simple technique for producing a delicious sauce in a matter of minutes.

The secret to preparing perfect steaks is to sear them relatively quickly over high heat, which forms a flavorful crust on their surface while cooking their interiors to the proper medium-rare degree of doneness that most meat-lovers prefer. (For steaks cooked to medium or well-done, you can reduce the heat slightly so the outsides won’t burn and then cook for a few minutes longer.)

Those effects of intense heat are among the reasons why steaks cooked on a grill taste so good. On the stovetop, however, you can achieve that same intensity by using a good, heavy cast-iron skillet, or a stainless-steel saute pan with a thick, three-layer (tri-ply) bottom that conducts heat well.

A wonderful byproduct of cooking in such a skillet pan is that, during cooking, some of the juices from the meat also caramelize on the bottom, forming a delicious glaze. That’s where the second pro chef’s secret, deglazing, comes into play.

If you add a flavorful liquid to the hot pan and then stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to dissolve the glaze, you’ll have the foundation of a delicious sauce, to which you can then add seasonings and, if you like, enrichments such as butter or cream.

Following these guidelines, any home cook can prepare a recipe like my panseared beef filets with port-Dijon-cream sauce in less than half an hour, start to fi nish. And you can use the same recipe with other protein choices like boneless, skinless chicken breasts (turning the heat down a bit to cook them all the way through) or lamb chops.

Such a simply elegant dish calls for equally simple yet beautiful accompaniments. I like to serve the steaks with quickly sauteed spinach, carrots or squash, and baked, roasted or mashed potatoes. And when your guests compliment you on your restaurant-quality results, you can honestly, modestly say, “It was easy!”

PAN-SEARED BEEF FILETS WITH PORT-DIJON-CREAM SAUCE Serves 4 4 filets mignons steaks, each about 6 ounces (185 g), trimmed of excess fat Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) port wine 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives Sprinkle both sides of each steak evenly with salt and pepper to taste.

Over high heat, heat a heavy skillet or saute pan large enough to hold the steaks comfortably. Add the oil and, as soon as you see the slightest wisps of smoke, carefully add the steaks.

Cook the steaks undisturbed for 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, turning them carefully with tongs. (For well-done steaks, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for a few minutes more on each side.) When done, transfer the steaks to a heated platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep them warm while you make the sauce.

Carefully pour off excess fat from the skillet and return the skillet to high heat.

Add the port, and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits. Turn down the heat so that the liquid in the skillet isn’t boiling, and then stir in the cream. Simmer the mixture briskly until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Whisk in the mustard and, a piece at a time, the butter. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if necessary, with a little salt and pepper.

Transfer the steaks to individual heated serving plates. Stir the juices that have collected on the platter into the sauce.

Spoon the sauce over and around the steaks, garnish with parsley or chives, and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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