2018-05-26 - The Jackson Times

Vol. 15 - No. 52

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Left: Jackson’s JROTC students pictured here are just some members of the program, the largest in the state.

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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The observance ended with John Newton’s “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes by Barnegat Police Department’s Chris Ebert.

By Jennifer Peacock LAK EWOOD – As he made his way down the list of names, his pace slowed,

his voice choked. At one point he needed a moment to compose himself. The room was silent, everyone’s eyes

on retired Bay Head police chief William Dikun. It’s a list no one wants to read. A list that’s been read for the last 27 years.

Dikun, the chief police instructor at the Ocean County Police Academy, was reading the list of 18 names, men and women - law enforcement - who died in the line of duty. The list is read at the annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance, held at the academy every year, attended by police officers, county officials, and this year, State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

“We get together in ceremonies like this across the country to remember those (Memorial - See Page 2)

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The township school district was honored during a recent school board meeting by members of the New Jersey 782nd Air Force Junior ROTC. In turn, the board recognized the program’s accomplishments.

ROTC representatives included Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Charles Latimer, Cadets Sandra Yambao, Sage Sebastian, Hannah Mahabir and Logan Lewis, and Major Michael Macagnone.

The district has been a partner with the ROTC since 1978 which marks a 40-year relationship between the Air Force group and the school system. The JROTC is an elective option for all high-school students enrolled at Jackson’s two high schools. Students must keep their grades up to remain in it.

According to the United States Air Force ROTC website, Air Force ROTC is a college program offered at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the U.S. (JROTC - See Page 4)

What “My County” Means To Kids

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The winners with Freeholders John Kelly and Gerry Little, county clerk Scott Colabella and surrogate Jeff Moran.

By Jennifer Peacock The winners were: first OCEA N COU N T Y – place, Leyna Bohlayer of Ocean County clerk Scott Forked River School; second Colabella and surrogate Jeff place, Christopher Herrera Moran joined Freeholders of Oak Street School in John Kelly and Gerry Lit- Lakewood; third place, Taytle to award the four best lor DiMeola of Elms School “My County” poster contest in Jackson; and honorable (My County - See Page 5) winners.

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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The Ocean County Honor Roll records the names of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since 2000.

Memorial:

Continued From Page 1 brave men and women that we’ve lost, to mourn them, to honor them, and we honor them because they’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Grewal said. “We honor them because they ran to danger when others ran away. We honor them because they work tirelessly, tirelessly to rid our streets of criminals and to help people suffering

from addiction…We honor them because they are our family members, our friends, our partners, our colleagues. “…I say that one death of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty is one death too many. These 19 officers span generations, from 1927 to 2015. Even though they span and served in different generations, they had something in common, and that was that they were bound by a common purpose: to protect us, and to keep us safe,”

Grewal added.

More than 21,000 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty since the founding of the United States, the state attorney general said.

Freeholder Gerry Little, who attended with fellow Freeholder Virginia Haines, thanked Grewal for his fi rst official visit to the county as state attorney general.

“When you leave, I hope you hear one message from all of us here in Ocean County: we are exceedingly proud of our law enforcement community, and we here in Ocean County, we will have their backs always. We support them, and we believe they are second-to-none anywhere in the state of New Jersey,” Little said.

Also in attendance were Police Academy director Brian Klimakowski, Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association president Karin DiMichele, county Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and chaplain James Occhipinti.

Those remembered, and their end of watch, are: • Cpl. Scott R. Thompson, Manchester Township Police Department, EOW April 10, 2015 • Det. John Scott Stevens, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, EOW Jan. 21, 2015 • Det. Tina E. Rambo, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, EOW Aug. 1, 2011 • Officer Christopher A. Matlosz, Lakewood Police Department, EOW

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Jan. 14, 2011 Officer Jason Marles, Ocean Gate Police Department, EOW Nov. 25, 2010 Officer William Preslar, Lakewood Police Department, EOW May 14, 2007 Officer Robert Ventura, Jackson Township Police Department, EOW March 18, 2001 Officer John Lesemann, Brick Police Department, EOW Aug. 30, 1999 Officer Larry Dunfee Jr., Stafford Township Police Department, EOW April 27, 1981 Officer Richard Harper, Brick Police Department, EOW May 4, 1978 Officer Robert Tobias, Manchester Township Police Department, EOW May 17, 1975 Chief Angelo Leonetti, Long Beach Township Police Department, EOW March 6, 1962 Trooper Raymond Fiola, EOW Feb. 19, 1962 Officer Hartley Richter, Lakewood Police Department, EOW April 8, 1946 Marshal Arnold Johnson, Point Pleasant Police Department, EOW July 22, 1928 Trooper John Ressler, EOW May 1, 1932 Trooper Leonard McCandless, EOW June 28, 1931 Trooper First Class Joseph Smith, EOW Aug. 4, 1927

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–Photos by Bob Vosseller Cadet Sandra Yambao speaks to the audience and Jackson Board of Education about the accomplishments of the Jackson Junior ROTC.

JROTC:

Continued From Page 1 It prepares you to become an Air Force Officer while earning a college degree. It also provides students the opportunity to get tuition money. The junior level involves high school students.

Superintendent Dr. Stephen Genco described the 782nd Air Force JROTC as a “distinguished unit. We are very proud of the unit.”

Latimer said that within the state ROTC has more than 800 units and “thousands of cadets. Jackson’s is the biggest in the state.”

“Our motto is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community,” Latimer added.

Cadet Yambao addressed the board during a PowerPoint presentation which outlined the unit’s activities at the school during the last year. She said that the unit was involved in “a campus cleanup, fundraising for the relay for life program fundraiser which benefits cancer research and other activities.”

“We’ve been on a number of field trips which are called ‘curriculum in action’ trips and we spend at least 12 hours on community service projects,” Yambao said.

School Board President Scott Sargent asked if the unit worked with the township cleanup program as part of their effort.

Latimer said that “not this time but we are looking into doing that in the future as we want to work closely with the community.”

Other community service projects that involved ROTC members in the district included assisting raising funds for Jackson Woman of Today’s food pantry and students spending a combined 2,650 hours toward community service efforts. They held their annual Tricky-Tray Gift Auction in February at Jackson Memorial High School.

One of the unit’s in action trips involved a visit to McGuire Air Force Base in Burlington County which is part of the Joint Base.

The unit also racked up some impressive medals for competitions held at Pemberton High School. “We’ve also been involved with competitions at other high schools around the state,” Yambao said.

She added that the unit raised $11,285 during the past school year.

Latimer said that the school district “only provides funds for the instructors. There is no cost to the district for field trips. That is picked up by the Air Force.”

A Jackson JROTC Parent’s Group raises funds to provide scholarships to graduating seniors, assist with the cost of equipment for the drill teams, supplies for model airplane and rocket clubs, trips, Summer Leadership School and assists with the Annual Home Competition program.

Jackson Memorial Day Parade

JACKSON – Jackson will have a Memorial Day parade on May 28 at 10 a.m. beginning at Holman Elementary School, proceeding down Manhattan Street and ending in Johnson Park.

There will be a Memorial Ceremony to follow at Johnson Park. Come honor our veterans and remember America’s fallen.

Police Tip Line JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department has established a Confidential Tip Line to receive crime or suspicious activity information from concerned citizens: 732833-3032.

The Tip Line will be answered by a voice mail system and reviewed by a detective. All contact information will be kept confidential

and you will receive a return call if requested. You may also leave crime or suspicious activity information anonymously.

Please remember, this tip line should not be used for crimes in progress or emergencies that require an immediate response. If you have an emergency please dial 9-1-1. Any non-emergency calls dial 732-928-1111.

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My County:

Continued From Page 1 mention Mia Fitzgerald of North Dover School in Toms River.

The winners received BlueClaws tickets, passes to the Tuckerton Seaport, and other prizes.

“Every year we do the ‘My County’ poster contest, which is sponsored by the county clerk’s office with the assistance of the county surrogate’s office,” Kelly told a packed room May 16.

The contest changed a bit this year. Rather than the judging taking place in Toms River, the contest was conducted online. More than 19,000 people voted for their favorite from 10 posters from throughout the county.

“We’re all just delighted that you all participated and all the comments that were on the

2018 WILD Outdoor Expo

JACKSON – Come out for the 2018 WILD Outdoor Expo on September 8 and 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area.

This free family event celebrates outdoor recreation in New Jersey and allows visitors to learn about, explore, experience and enjoy New Jersey’s natural world. This is a great opportunity for families to learn about and try a wide array of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed at State Parks, Forests and Wildlife Management Areas, including fishing, shooting sports, kayaking, rock climbing, geocaching, camping skills, hiking, wildlife watching and more. Many demonstrations and seminars will take place on a variety of topics including snakes of NJ, scuba diving, water retriever demos, tree and bird identification walks, and birds of prey flight demonstrations.

The Expo features an Environmental and Outdoor Supply Vendor Market and food is available from vendors, or bring your own. Hosted by The NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ. For more information, visit our website.

“All About Autism” Support Group Meeting in May JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “All About Autism: A Discussion and Support Group for Caretakers” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2 Jackson Drive.

The support group is now meeting on this new date and time.

“All About Autism” is a discussion and support group for those whose lives are affected by autism. Attendees can share information, exchange ideas, and support one another.

Teen volunteers will run supervised activities for children 12 years old or younger.

Attendees should advise when registering whether they will bring children.

Registration is required for this free event.

To register or for more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events or call Librarian Wendi Smolowitz 732-928-4400, ext. 4.

The Jackson Times, May 26, 2018, Page 5 page from the teachers and the parents and family members, brought a lot of excitement which we see here today,” Colabella said.

“We know Ocean County is a great place.”

Mia’s poster showed the boardwalk, “because I think it represents Ocean County the best. And I also put some of the places I like to visit.”

Taylor focused her poster on what the county is mostly known for. She focused

on some of the municipalities and places around the county - Plumsted, Jackson, Lakehurst, Lakewood, Toms River, Barnegat and Tuckerton Seaport.

Christopher’s family and friends took up several rows in the freeholder meeting room. “First of all, we have the Ocean County Courthouse, which is across the street, and the hammer that the judge’s often use to say ‘court is dismissed.’ And there’s

the stick that the police officers use,” he said. His poster also included a lake, American flag, a library book and the county seal.

“When I think of my poster, I think of all the places by the shore that make Ocean County such a great place, like the Barnegat Lighthouse when I drive on my dad’s boat, and on kite night when I see the giant Ferris wheel, and the beach that I just love so much,” Leyna told the audience.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Politicians Won’t Bite The Hand That Feeds I’ve noticed an interesting thing while reading press releases from our elected officials: If someone of their own party is in the wrong, they are very vague in talking about it.

If someone from the other party is in the wrong, they blame by name.

If a Democrat doesn’t like what a Republican does, it is easy for them to call them out. Likewise, a Republican has no problem shaming a Democrat by name.

However, their courage falters when it’s inhouse. When Democrats hate what their Democrat leaders do, they blame “Trenton” or “the state.”

They won’t name Gov. Phil Murphy or Senate President Stephen Sweeney. When Republicans don’t like what Trump or the leadership in Congress is doing, they blame “Washington” or “the administration.” These are all very vague terms that don’t really get to the heart of the problem.

A politician will take an awful lot from their own party before they feel the need to finally speak up.

And then when they do, they take the coward’s way out and won’t call someone out by name.

Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Jackson face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Jackson for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let your officials know you’re

watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

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Power And Money In Politics What is it that changes people? Case in point: The Senate and House of Representatives. Ninety-nine percent of those who enter politics start out with a clear objective – that is, to make our country better. We are still a young country with growing pains. The one thing we all know for sure is that our form of government is the best in the world. Most of us know how lucky we are to be citizens of the USA. Somehow, once these people get to Washington, a spell comes over them and they forget why they went to Washington. When they started out, it was the country fi rst, then politics. In a very short time, they put the party fi rst, then the government. For some unknown reason, they put petty politics ahead of it all. Then comes the power game. Some even sell their souls for the power.

Then it becomes power first, then the party, and last the country and the people. They forget why we the people sent them to Washington and what their job is.

How is it that so many of them go to Washington and become rich overnight? We voted these people into office and gave them our trust. Why is it so many of them forget we sent them there to do the best for the country and the people, and they end up doing what is best for themselves and their party?

My answer is simple: We voted them in, and we can vote them out. I put a high price on my trust and I will not let these people

Letters To The Editor waste it. We the people finally allow the spent recovery need healthcare can always stand up to Washington and let them know when we feel they are not doing their jobs right, and let them know that the promises they made us are not being kept. I realize they may not be able to keep all their promises, but they can try. They must never forget: It’s country first, then politics.

This is just one man’s opinion.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

MacArthur Eyes Oyster Creek Impact There are many issues that affect the 3rd Congressional District, but one that sometimes gets overlooked by t hose who do not live in Lacey Township is the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant closure. Thankfully, Congressman Tom MacA r thu r has been aware and active in addressing the potential effects of the closure on Lacey Township and the surrounding areas. Our Township Committee and administration has met with Congressman MacArthur on multiple occasions to express our concerns as to how the closure of the plant will affect our economy, residents, and quality of life.

We have also shared ideas as to how to address the nuclear rods that currently sit in temporary storage.

Congressman MacArthur stood up for Lacey Township and all of South Jersey when he voted yes on the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. The recent passage of this bill in the House will

nuclear rods idly sitting at Oyster Creek, the oldest nuclear plant in the country, to be shipped to a permanent location as originally intended. This will provide relief to our taxpayers and peace of mind for residents.

I am grateful to have a representative like Tom MacArthur who listens and follows up with direct action. As we continue to work as a committee, in collaboration with Congressman MacArthur, to determine the next steps for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant and the over 800 acres of land it occupies, I feel hopeful for a brighter future for Lacey Township. While some have been handing out megaphones and rabble-rousing in our communities, Tom MacArthur has been spending his Saturday mornings meeting with elected officials, like us, and concerned constituents alike, and standing up for what’s really impacting his district.

Gary Quinn Committeeman, Lacey Township

ACA, Medicaid Needed I’ve been in recovery for three years. If you’re a single mother like I am, Medicaid is very helpful.

I don’t have to stress about what’s going to happen if my child gets sick, or if I get sick.

But I’m still worried. A year ago the House passed ACA repeal and they want more. If they cut Medicaid for the people that need it - working mothers like myself and people I know - it’s going to cause more problems. People in

so they can stay clean and sober.

Knowing you can get mental health treatment is part of that. Everybody is different in recovery.

Some use mental health treatment with a therapist or NA. Others need cognitive behavioral health.

Some need medication.

I commend anyone who is trying to stay sober in any way that is working for them.

I wouldn’t be able to do stay clean and sober without the Affordable Care Act. I wouldn’t be able to see a therapist and my son wouldn’t be able to see a pediatrician for check-ups.

If they cut Medicaid I’ll have to go to the emergency room for care.

Congressman MacArthur led the charge and helped to pass the repeal of the Affordable Care which would have taken away my health care. It seems like he has no empathy or concern for the people of New Jersey that are in need.

It would be wonderful if all of us could get healthcare, that’s what I’m fighting for.

Joanna Robinson Tinton Falls Formerly Toms River

Clarification Jessica Clayton wrote a letter to the editor published May 12 titled “Assessments OK, But Not PARCC.” She would like to clarify her letter with the following statement: “I am a member of the Brick Board of Education, but this letter is neither authorized by the board nor is it written on behalf of the board. I am writing in my capacity as a private citizen and expressing my personal opinion.”

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

Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Never Returned

Freeholder Forum

by Freeholder Jerry P. Little One hundred years ago, the world was embroiled in what would later be called the War to End All Wars.

By the time the fighting ended, on November 11, 1918, more than 18 million troops, sailors and civilians lay dead, including 116,516 Americans.

Among the dead were 75 Ocean County residents who heeded the call and crossed

the Atlantic to fight in the trench-warfare hell of the Western Front.

Today, a century later, we still remember these brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer season. It’s a time for barbecues, baseball games and maybe that first trip to

the beach.

It is also a time to give thanks. Thanks for the freedom we all enjoy, and thanks to those who paid for our freedom with their very lives.

This Memorial Day, I ask all of our residents to join with me and share a moment of reflection as we honor the men and women who went to war and never returned.

In the century since the Great War, more than 626,000 Americans have lost their lives fighting so we and our families can

From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Reps. Chris Smith (R-4th) and Collin Peterson (D-MN), the cochairs of the Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, are pushing bipartisan legislation to create a new national strategy for Lyme disease and strengthen treatment and prevention of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases during May, Lyme DiseaseAwareness Month.

“So many patients suffer from the debilitating effects of this disease that persist for years, especially if not detected early, while being told that their illness does not exist,” Rep. Smith said.

“The time is now to unify our efforts in treating and preventing Lyme disease and make sure they

have all the needed federal funding and support that is necessary.

Everyone must be involved in this collective effort, from doctors to federal officials to patients and their families.”

The new legislation, HR 5878, the National Tick-Borne Diseases Control and Accountability Act, creates a whole new structure - the Office of Oversight and Coordination for Tick-Borne Disease - to oversee efforts by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prevent and treat Lyme disease.

The office would be charged with ensuring collaboration between the various departmental efforts.

HR 5878 also calls for a new

national strategy on tick-borne diseases, and requires the HHS Secretary to report to Congress on federal efforts to diagnose and treat Lyme and on how best to foster collaboration between federal tick-borne disease programs.

“Furthermore, we must remember that the disease is vastly underreported,” Smith said. “There are more than 30,000 reported cases of Lyme each year, but the number of diagnoses is likely around 300,000 according to research cited by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).”

New Jersey in 2017 had its highest number of reported cases of Lyme - 5,092 - since the year 2000. Monmouth County had the third-highest number of reported cases of any county in New Jersey with 550 cases reported.

Pat Smith, a Wall, N.J. resident

remain free.

More than 82,000 Americans also remain unaccounted for, or missing in action from America’s wars.

This year is also the 45th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, when the first 40 of 591 U.S. prisoners of war returned from Vietnam. Today, let us especially remember those who served in Southeast Asia and those who never returned.

Earlier this year, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a special res-

olution for the United States government, with the cooperation of foreign governments, to intensify the search for military personnel who are still missing and unaccounted for from all past wars.

The resolution was sponsored by Texas Rep. Sam Johnson, who spent more than 6 years as a POW in North Vietnam and was among the first prisoners to return home nearly five decades ago.

As Americans, we can never truly rest until the remains of

Bill Would Plan Prevention Of Tick-Borne Diseases

and president of the Lyme Disease Association (LDA) based in Ocean County, is a member of the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. that convened in December 2017, and is a co-chair of its Disease Vectors, Surveillance and Prevention subcommittee. A nationally-known expert on Lyme disease, Ms. Smith said the creation of the new national strategy for treating and preventing Lyme disease was “critical.”

“The need for this comprehensive national strategy for Lyme and tick-borne diseases legislation is critical as Lyme case numbers continue to rise and constituted 82 percent of all tick-borne disease reported from 2004-2016,” she said.

“The number of tick-borne diseases has increased, with around 20 currently in the U.S., and

tick populations have exploded, including the introduction of an invasive species of tick from Asia which now appears to be established in New Jersey,” she said. “There needs to be a central location in government which can direct the battle against this Lyme & tick-borne disease epidemic.”

HR 5878 also promotes coordination of federal tick-borne disease activities with the HHS Working Group, which is made up of Lyme disease experts like government officials, doctors, researchers, and patients and patient advocates, like Ms. Smith.

The idea of the working group was first included in Rep. Smith’s Lyme Disease Initiative of 1998 to provide for a multi-year blueprint for the federal government to fight and treat Lyme disease.

In 2011, Smith introduced an-

all of our men and women are returned home.

So take some time this long weekend to spend with family and friends. Enjoy the outdoors and all of what Ocean County has to offer. And consider attending one the many Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled around the county. A complete listing can be found at oceancountytourism.com.

Finally, to the many veterans who call our county home, I can say this: We will never forget your sacrifices.

other measure, HR 2557, to create the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.

The 21st Century Cures Act, which passed Congress with Smith’s support and was signed into law in 2016, created a group similar to Smith’s proposed working group, the HHS TickBorne Disease Working Group.

Smith has a long history of advocacy for patients with Lyme disease, having fought for more funding of research and awareness of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Also in the bill, the HHS Secretary must act to support better and expanded research on tick-borne diseases and the improvement of diagnostic testing, and promote education and public awareness of tick-borne diseases as well as of the expanding threat of Bartonella infection.

Internet Privacy Bill Clears Committee

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

TRENTON - The Assembly technology committee cleared legislation protect-

ing the personal information of internet users. The bill (A1527), sponsored by

Assemblymen Ron Dancer (R-12 th) and Erik Peterson and Assemblywoman Amy Handlin, requires internet providers to keep subscribers’ sensitive personal data confidential.

“All of us have a reasonable expectation of p r i v a c y, e v e n w h e n w e are surfing the web,” said Dancer. “This bipartisan

bill ensures that companies providing internet access are also providing security to their customers.”

The measure prohibits the sale or disclosure of a subscriber’s personally identifiable information unless the subscriber agrees to it in writing.

“Technology is advancing and our laws have to

keep pace,” said Peterson (R-Hunterdon). “Personal information can be used to steal identities, take loans, and empty bank accounts.

This bill helps prevent the data from falling into the wrong hands.”

The bill also prevents service providers from penalizing subscribers who do not waive their

privacy by withholding service, increasing fees, or compromising the speed or quality of service.

“The internet is a part of life,” said Handlin (R-Monmouth). “People are on- and off-line all day long. They enjoy the convenience, but they have no privacy without effective legal protections.”

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Spotlight On Business All-Care Physical Therapy Center is proud to announce that their Toms River location has moved to a state of the art facility at 19 Mule Road. They continue to offer specialty services such as hand therapy with a Certified Hand Therapist and an innovative treatment for Parkinson’s disease called LSVT Big; as well as many outpatient treatments. Their mission, which is “to give people their lives back,” endures as the cornerstone of the practice.

All-Care’s approach to therapy is patient-focused with the intent of making therapy productive, progressive, and comfortable. AllCare stresses hands-on manual therapy with consistent patient/ therapist interaction. This allows therapists to better customize treatment programs to the specific needs of their patients. This personalized attention improves patient comfort levels which in turn improves the overall outcome of therapy.

All-Care prides itself in its unique ability to offer services along every step of the therapy process, in what they call “The Continuum of Care.” From in-home physical therapy, to their free transportation service, to one of their many conveniently located outpatient facilities, their patients have access to familiar care as their needs change.

For more information about All-Care Physical Therapy, visit their Web site at www.allcareptc.com, or call one of their conveniently located offices as follows: Whiting, located at 67 Lacey Road, 732-849-0700; Brick, 74 Brick Blvd., 732-451-0010; Toms River, 19 Mule Rd., 732-505-1300; Barnegat: 849 West Bay Ave., 609-660-1900; Manchester: 2102 Route 70, 732-657-7900; Jackson, 355 North County Line Road, 732-833-1133, Forked River, 640 Lacey Road, 609-756-5800, Freehold, 3440 Route 9, 732-431-4222.

ReferenceUSA Business Networking Breakfast

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “ReferenceUSA Business Networking Breakfast” from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30.

Special guest speaker Bill Loges of ReferenceUSA will teach you how to gain a competitive advantage to dominate your

market. He will demonstrate how to easily develop a client list and more with the help of the Ocean County Library.

A light breakfast will be served.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for this free event.

To register, call 732-928-4400 or visit tinyurl.com/may30jackson.

ABC’s Of Sportz

TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a new class called ABC’s of Sportz.

Basics will be taught mini versions of kickball and soccer at Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood on Tuesday, June 19, 3:30-4:15.

The fee is $5, for ages 3- 5 years. The program #113021-3E. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks

and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call toll free 1-877-OCPARKS or visit our website at oceancountyparks.org.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program.

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Jackson Push Ups Event To Benefit Wounded Veterans

–Photos courtesy Steven Loder

by Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Join Jackson resident Steven Loder on Memorial Day, May 28 at 1:30 p.m., K-5 as he kicks off the 6th annual 25 Days, 10,000 Push Ups Campaign at the veterans memorial located directly across from the Jackson Library.

Loder, a substitute teacher and fitness coach, is hosting this event to help raise donations to benefit wounded veterans.

You can donate anytime during the 25 day campaign online at support.WoundedWarriorProject.org/Donate. Loder will be dedicating this year’s push up campaign to

his late father Ralph Loder who was an Air Force veteran.

The event will run until Thursday, June 21, where it will conclude at the Air Force marker at the Jackson Veterans Memorial Garden on Jackson Mills Road.

For more information, contact Coach Loder via text at 201-259-7586.

Documentary Film: Our Lips Are Sealed

JACKSON – Join us for the LGBTQ film screening of “Our Lips Are Sealed", a documentary about a kiss that broke the Guinness World Record in 2010, on June 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the Jackson Library.

This event is the inspiration behind the YA novel ‘Two Boys Kissing,’ by bestselling author David Levithan. Followed by a Q&A with record breaker and LGBTQ advocate Matty Daley.

This program has been sponsored by OCL Cultural Awareness Team.

BBQ Fundraiser For Veterans

PLUMSTED – Infinite Skullz Riding Club Veterans Organization is hosting a BBQ Veterans Fu nd raiser for local Veterans Organizations on June 30, 2018 from 1-7 p.m. at Elks Lodge #2457.

This event will be raising money to support the Wounded Warrior Project, Local Homeless Veterans organizations, and Local Veterans hospitals.

Come out and enjoy some great music with our live band “Flatleaver” along with DJ Ray Vager spinning awesome jams.

There will be door prizes, 50/50 and local vendors. Come out and enjoy some great BBQ food. Elks Club is open to serve alcoholic beverages.

Don’t miss the Motorcycle Show.

There will be a take home the trophy for the win ner. Register your name and bike by emailing info@infiniteskullzrc.org.

Bring the kids; we will have popcorn, a bouncy house and many more things for children to do.

Friends of the Plumsted Library Book Drop Off

PLUMSTED – Donate your gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more to the Plumsted Library on June 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Items will be accepted at the trailer behind the Library and the Plumsted Township Municipal Building.

Food Trucks & Fireworks

JACKSON – Come join us on Saturday, July 7 for our Food Trucks and Fireworks event starting at 3 p.m. and finishing with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. This event offers free admission, DJ all day, live music by the Sensational Soul Cruisers and Larry Chance & the Earls. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and towel!

For additional information, please contact Recreation at 732-928-1260 or by email at janderson@jacksontwpnj.net.

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Garden State Comic Fest: Great Adventure Edition

JACKSON – Help us kick off our Super Hero Summer with comics, collectibles, artists and some of the best DC Comics cosplay around all set with the backdrop of DC Comics-themed roller coasters. Join us at Six Flags Great Adventure on May 27 from 12-7 p.m.

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TOMS RIVER – On June 2, 2018 the Ocean County Historical Society will be hosting our First Annual Flea Market and Much More! The event will be held on the Historical Society’s grounds. In case of inclement weather we will move into the parking garage.

The hours are from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor 8x8 spots are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Vendors must provide their

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In addition to a rummage sale, the Historical Society will have for sale over 1,000 non-fiction and fiction books for $1 each, local history publications, paintings, vintage tools, baked goods, 50/50 tickets, and more.

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Summer Sounds Abound – Keep Your Hearing Safe

From music festivals to fireworks, summer packs a lot of punch — and a lot of noise. To keep all that fun from damaging your hearing, we’ve gathered some tips to help protect your ears from the sounds of summer.

When you’re exposed to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB), you run the risk of hearing loss. But just how prevalent are sounds that loud, really? You might be surprised. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 31 million U.S. adults and children have noise-induced hearing loss. Keep your hearing protected this summer with our helpful tips.

Carry Earplugs: Whether in your car, your purse, or your pocket, the must-have accessory of the summer is . . . earplugs!

Whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or on a blanket watching fireworks, you can rest assured fitting those little plugs into your ears will go a long way toward protecting your hearing. They’re inexpensive and available at almost any pharmacy.

Keep Your Distance: Stand far away from the speakers at concerts — they put out a whopping 110 dB or more, so even with hearing protection, you’ll want to stay well back. And even at 20 yards away, small fi reworks can still impact your hearing, so put some distance be-

tween your family and the main event.

Limit Your Exposure: Give your ears a break by stepping away from noise at regular intervals. Mowing the lawn? Take an extra rest if you mow for extended periods. Not crazy about the song? Move farther away from the stage or even outside, if that’s an option. One variable leading to hearing damage is length of exposure to noise, so proactively limit the duration.

Less Listening: It’s easy and common to grab the headphones and crank some tunes when jogging, biking, or waiting for the event to start, but don’t overdo it.

Keep the volume down, and take regular breaks — duration of sound exposure applies to headphones as well. Listening to audiobooks? Sorry, the same applies to you, too.

Plug ’n’ Go: Loud noise caught you by surprise? For a short-term quick fix, plug your ears (gently) with your fingers and quickly move away from the sound source. Putting distance between you and the sound lessens its intensity and, thus, any potential hearing damage.

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

Painkillers Can Raise Homocysteine

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s a catch 22 if you are in pain and worried about opiates because then you will be switched to an NSAID drug like ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, celecoxib or others.

These medications are phenomenal for reducing inflammation and relieving swelling and pain. The trouble is that they are strong drug muggers of folate, your natural vitamin B9 nutrient. That in and of itself, is enough for you to consider supplementing with natural folate.

A folate deficiency compromises your ability to repair DNA, which can raise your risk for cancer. This can increase neuropathic nerve pain making you super uncomfortable in your own skin. Tingling, pins and needles, ant-bite sensation, hot water sensations and more can cause you mental and physical pain that is sometimes unimaginable.

Painkillers in the NSAID category are known to negatively impact cardiovascular function, especially in middle-aged to older folks. This is in part due to the increase in homocysteine, which is due to the folate deficiency. You need adequate amounts of folate to break down homocysteine, and the drug mugging (nutrient depletion) of folate causes a buildup in homocysteine which should be perceived as “acid” on your heart, blood vessels and brain.

A buildup of homocysteine, will create more sulfur in your gut that leads to a “sulfur burp” which means you have a lot of belching and yet your digestive function tests are fine.

Homocysteine is toxic to your brain, it’s

not just about heart disease. It’s a dangerous poison to your brain and no amount of folic acid fixes it. In fact, folic acid, the synthetic form of folate can occupy the receptors on your cells, and cause less of the real deal (folate) to get on the cell receptor, and then into the cell.

Homocysteine is a stunt-double for glutamate, which is an excitotoxin. You might think of MSG in the same way as you do glutamate. Symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, mood instability, dark depression, brain fog, brain zaps, migraines, ADHD, hypnic jerks and bone pain are all tell-tale signs of hyperhomocysteinemia. This means that your homocysteine is higher than 15 µmol/L. It can be problematic for people in opiate and benzodiazepine withdrawal because the high homocysteine acts like an excitotoxin in the brain. You need to reduce homocysteine.

I’ve written a longer version of this article, and I’ll email it to you if you’d like it. Just sign up for my free newsletter, so I have you in my email database, and I’ll send out to you on Tuesday. In the meantime, the following nutrients are critical to reducing homocysteine: Vitamin B2, B9, B12 and B6 as well as zinc, magnesium, choline and betaine.

You’ll want to eat less meat and more salads and green veggies. Greens are very high in natural folate (vitamin B9) which drives the methylation pathway, which breaks down homocysteine. The problem with meat is that it’s very high in methionine, an amino acid that results in more homocysteine. So let the side dish be meat, and the main dish be greens.

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Answer It is sad to think about how much time people spend staring at a device instead of wonderful people and beautiful things in plain sight. There is some good news though; it seems there is a trend among teens to ‘go quiet’ at least for a few hours. A friend of mine placed a basket at the front door and everyone has to drop their phone in the basket

before v isiting. A nother person told me the house rule is no phones at meal time. Here’s something else to try, for two weeks have everyone keep a journal of what they accomplished in a daily two-hour no device block. They will all be amazed at the results. Staying connected is important just remember that also means staying connected to the people right in front of you.

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NJ Connect For Recovery Line To Offer Help Coping With Addiction NEW JERSEY – A call line, NJ Connect For Recovery, is available to offer counseling and referrals to individuals who are coping with addiction to heroin and prescription painkillers.

Concerned family members seeking support also may use this line to receive support from trained peer counselors.

Confidential services are grant-funded

and no cost to callers.

Call 855-652-3737 (TTY: 877-2944356).

A statewide initiative, NJ Connect For Recovery is provided via a public/private partnership of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the NJ Attorney General’s Office.

P3Tips: New Police Tip Line

JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department now has a new way to provide tips to investigators. The agency is utilizing a new anonymous tip line is hosted by P3Tips.

Citizens can provide information and correspond with investigators anonymously through the tip line, there is no download or registration required to submit a tip.

Users can visit the site, click on “submit a new tip”, select United States from a dropdown menu, then New Jersey and then select Jackson.

Users will then see a form where they can describe the incident or upload information.

Tips will be monitored by the Detective Bureau and can be provided for personal or property crimes, narcotics activity or other suspicious activity. The tip line is not monitored 24 hours a day and does not take the place of filing a police report or is meant for emergency response.

Residents needing a police response or report should contact police headquarters at 732-9281111, or for emergencies, 9-1-1.

6th Annual Jim Hall Memorial Benefit for Homeless Veterans Ride & Picnic JACKSON – The NJ Elks Veterans and Motorcycle Committees are hosting the 6th Annual Jim Hall Memorial Benefit for Homeless Veterans Ride and Picnic on June 23.

Tickets are $25. This includes food, beverages, live music, and fun! The picnic begins

at 12 p.m. at 1059 E Veterans Highway.

A scenic ride and ceremony will be leaving from two locations at 10 a.m.: Jackson Elks, 1059 E Veterans Highway, or Jamesburg Elks, 74 W. Railroad Ave. in Jamesburg.

For more information, call 732-363-4101 or email jacksonelks2744@gmail.com.

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Any taxpayer considering an appeal to their property taxes should first understand the deadlines and procedures involved.

Deadlines for Tax Appeals are continuously in a state of flux. If you are considering an appeal, it is of the utmost necessity that you contact your County Board of Taxation immediately upon receiving your tax bill to identify what your individualized filing deadline may be. The deadline to file a property tax appeal is normally April 1st, or within 45 days after the tax assessor mails you an assessment notice – whichever is later. However, this April 1st deadline may not always be when an appeal must be filed by. Monmouth County has a deadline of January 15th, and if any filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the filing date is pushed forward to the succeeding business day.

Additionally, an appeal deadline may radically change if the Municipality you currently live within goes through a revaluation year.

A revaluation year is a program undertaken by a municipality to appraise or re-appraise all real property within that taxing district, according to what the municipality considers “full and fair value” as of October 1 of the pretax year. If such a municipal-wide revaluation or municipal-wide reassessment has been implemented, then ordinarily an appeal deadline will be May 1st. Nonetheless this date is also subject to change based upon when the revaluation occurs. Due to these fluctuations of filing time-frames, it is extremely important to preemptively call to identify the exact date which your appeal

must be filed within.

All appeals for properties under $1,000,000 occur with your County Board of Taxation.

This means that if you are dissatisfied with the judgment of the County Board of Taxation, you have 45 days from the date your judgment was mailed, to challenge this determination at your local level, and file a further appeal with the Tax Court of New Jersey. However, if your property is assessed for more than $1,000,000, you have the additional option of bypassing your County Board of Taxation, and filing your appeal directly with the State Tax Court. If your property falls within this higher threshold and is assessed for more than $1,000,000, but you decide to keep the tax appeal with your County Board of Taxation, the local Tax Board also retains the right to transfer the appeal directly to the Tax Court of New Jersey if they so choose appropriate.

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JACKSON – Are you tired of knitting and crocheting alone? Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? Join our fun group of hook and needle experts at the Jackson Library on June 4, 10 a.m.

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

This celebration of plant-based living at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison is a meatless and dairy-free festival showcasing cru-

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You’ll have the chance to sample and purchase new vegan food products and see presentations from speakers, performers and local vegans talking about what inspires them to live a healthier life.

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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Attention Ocean County residents! Be on the lookout for ticks and tick borne illnesses as you spend more time outdoors during the warmer weather this year. Ocean County officials urge everyone to be vigilant to avoid tick bites and infections.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that the number of disease cases from ticks have doubled in the last 13 years,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “It is important that we work together to educate and raise awareness so we can keep the number of tick borne illness incidents low.”

The CDC reported that NJ was in the top 20 percent of states, with over 12,856 disease cases from ticks reported between 2004 and 2016.

Officials ask you to take precautions when venturing outdoors this season.

“When spending time outdoors it is very important to be vigilant of tick bites,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who is also liaison to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service. “One of the most important things we can do is take precautions to help reduce the chance of getting a tick infection.”

A well-known tick borne illness is Lyme disease, spread by the blacklegged tick (deer tick). This tick can be found in the shrubby understory of the forest, high grassy areas, and in open fields; they prefer the cool, moist woodlands.

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service of Ocean County reported that 20-45 percent of deer ticks in NJ carry Lyme disease. More than 70 percent of Lyme disease cases occur from the bite of ticks in the nymph stage – which is the size of a poppy seed.

The Ocean County Health Department suggests these prevention methods to keep clear of ticks, including: • Walking on cleared trails • Staying in the center of a trail to minimize contact with leaf litter, brush and high grasses • Minimizing the amount of exposed skin by wearing white socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. You can tuck the

pant legs into the socks, so ticks cannot crawl up the inside of the pants • Wearing light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot ticks • Removing ticks immediately before going indoors • Applying repellents to skin and clothing (Products that contain DEET can be directly applied to exposed skin and to clothing. Permethrin (hunter-grade) products can be applied to clothing/ boots/shoes – not to skin - and actually kill ticks on contact with the treated clothing • Using a hand-held mirror to thoroughly view all parts of the body • Checking children and pets for ticks If you fi nd a tick on yourself, your child or your pet: • Use fi ne-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.

• Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers.

• After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water.

• Note: a tick must feed for at least 24 hours before they can transmit the Lyme disease bacterium.

• Make sure to follow these precautionary steps to avoid contact with ticks. In the event that you find a tick on yourself or someone else, try to avoid remedies such as “painting” the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin.

• If you find a tick, place it in a sealed container with a slightly damp (with water, not alcohol) piece of paper towel.

You can bring it to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road in Toms River, for identification. Tick experts are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, call the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office at 732-3491246, or visit the Extension Office website at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu.

Recipe Of The Month JACKSON – Each month Jackson School District will be featuring recipes from our students and staff. Please send your recipes to Jimmordino@jacksonsd.org.

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A photo of your completed recipe (if you have it) Your contact information (phone, email) We will publish your name online, but we will not publish your contact information, we just need it to be able to contact you.

Traditions First Anniversary

NEW EGYPT – Traditions First in New Egypt happily announces its 13th Group anniversary! Come and celebrate with us! Food and fellowship to begin on Wednesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Speaker is

Kathie R. of Browns Mills White Deer, with 26 years of sober living, to share at 8 p.m. To be held at the 1st Drug and Alcohol Center, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Inaugural Cuisine On The Green Wine Festival Highlights Exceptional Featured Wines LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Nearly half a dozen of New Jersey’s finest wineries will be participating at this year’s fi rst annual Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival, taking place at the Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor, next month.

Festival-goers of the inaugural festival will get the chance to sample some special, and in some cases, limited edition varieties exclusive to Cuisine on the Green. Let’s take a look at some of them.

The two-day-long wine festival will feature tastings of wine from a variety of Garden State vineries, including Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Shamong’s Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Swedesboro’s Wagonhouse Winery and Hammonton’s DiMatteo’s Vineyards.

Monroeville will offer up their dry white Bella, their Richwood blend, their Stillwater white, and sangria. The featured wine is their semi-sweet Blackberry wine.

Valenzano, based in Shamong in Burlington County, will bring along their special blackberry syrah, peach pinot grigio, Cherish chocolate, Jersey Devil port, and a Sangiovene, among many others, and will highlight their favorite White Sangria.

Villari Vineyards, a fourth generation family farm in South Jersey, will offer a dry chardonnay, a dry rose and cabernet sauvignon, a semi-sweet moscato, and will be highlighting their special Albarino.

Wagonhouse Winery, of Gloucester County, will feature their Three Boys’ Brand wines, such as Fallen Quaker, Daisy-Grace, Or ner y Apple, and myriad reds and whites. They will be highlighting their Three Boys Brand’s

Shore Thing at the festival.

And lastly, DiMatteo Vineyards, will bring their Cranber r y and Crantasia fruit wines, and various white and red wines, including their Pasquale red and feature their Blackeye.

The inaugural Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. on June 2, and June 3, rain or shine.

There will be live musical performances from solo guitarist Astronaut Jones and the Crabdaddy Band, as well as artisan crafters, such as I See Spain’s ceramic pottery from Spain and Susan Ruth Creations; retail vendors, such as Lularoe, Scentsy and Tastefully Simple; and food for purchase prepared

by Cuisine on the Green, the culinary t raining g rounds for Ocean Count y Vocational Technical School (OCVTS).

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sylvia’s Childlre, a 501(c)3 changing the lives of orphans in Uganda, Africa by giving them an education and a life out of poverty.

Sponsors of the Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival include: Micromedia Publications/jerseyshoreonline.com, The Star-Ledger, WJR Z and WR AT and New Jersey Natural Gas. The cost for tickets is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate for those over 21.

A two-day ticket will also be available for $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Tickets are available th roug h EventBr ite at e ventbrite.com/e/cuisine-on-the-green-wine-festival-tickets-41358525463.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sylvia Allen by emailing Sylvia@sylviaschildren.org.

Attention All Active, Retired Military & Wounded Warriors NEW JERSEY – May is Military Appreciation month and Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in U.S. Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

When buying or selling a home, we have a program desig ned to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country.

U.S. Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you buy or sell a home through U.S. Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales price –

not a fixed amount based on a range of values – and you’ll receive your rebate at closing!

Crossroads has been assisting veterans and civilians reach their home ownership dreams since 1966. Byron Kotzas, founder of Crossroads Realty, was a veteran of the Air Force, piloting missions from 1942 to 1945 in WWII. He also has been an avid supporter of the ongoing efforts of the USO. Byron was legendar y for his philanthropic endeavors with many charities but the USO was very dear to home.

We thank you for your service. To find out more about this program, please call Tina Orth at 732-674-7913.

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Part Time Clerical Help

PLUMSTED – Plumsted Township is looking for part time clerical help to work in multiple municipal offices 15 to 25 hours a week. Successful candidate must possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Office. Interpersonal skills are a must. Pre-

vious municipal government experience is a plus, but not required. Pay is $12 to $15 per hour based upon qualifications and experience. Send resume to Plumsted Township, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533 Attn: Business Administrator.

Plumsted Announces New Website & Email Alert System

PLUMSTED – Plumsted Township announces their new website including an email alert system. You can sign up at plumsted.org; choose Subscribe to E-Alerts on the left side of the home page in the green box. You will then begin

receiving emails regarding Township business.

Any organization or business may contact Sherri Lotito at 609/758-8858 to inquire about posting an ad or to subscribe for emails with New Egypt eNews.

Plumsted Township Announces Click It Or Ticket May 21 - June 3, 2018 PLU MST ED – L aw e n for c e me nt officers from the Plumsted Township Police Department will join with police from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign.

B e g i n n i n g M ay 21 a n d r u n n i n g through June 3, the annual “Click It or Ticket” national mobilization utilizes high visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols, in combination with local and national publicity efforts, to reiterate the life-saving value of seat belts.

“Using a seat belt is the simplest way for a driver and his or her passengers to protect themselves when traveling,” said Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “In 2016, it is estimated that more than 14,500 lives were saved nationally by the proper use of

seat belts.”

Poedubicky added that a key focus of this year’s campaign is to promote seat belt usage by adults in all seating positions in the vehicle, both front AND rear seats. The front seat belt usage rate in New Jersey currently stands at 94.07 percent. However, adults riding in rear seats are buckling up at a significantly lower rate, only 48 percent in the most recent sur vey. “For whatever reason there seems to be a disconnect with people feeling they don’t need to buckle up when riding as a passenger in rear seats, and this is a concern,” he said.

During the 2017 “Click it or Ticket” campaign, 350 New Jersey police agencies participated in the two-week initiative. As a result of the effort, law enforcement officers issued 17,792 seat belt cit at ion s, 6,363 speed i ng sum monses and made 976 impaired driving arrests.

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

CentraState Honors Nursing Excellence Award Winners

–Photo courtesy Karen Lippai The recipients of the 2018 CentraState Nursing Excellence Awards are (left to right): Kimberly Balagot, Astrid Noseal, and Theresa Brown.

By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – Three local nurses were recognized by CentraState Healthcare System’s 18t h A n nu al Nu r si ng Excellence Awards for their exceptional clinical and leadership skills in the workplace.

The winners: • Kimberly Balagot, MSN, BA, RNBC, 4 North, was the recipient of the Medical Surgical Nursing Award.

• Astrid Noseal, RN, LDRP was the recipient of the Mater nal Child Health Services Award • Theresa Brown, BSN, MEd, RN, FN-CSA, CHC, Health Awareness Center was the recipient of the Extended Nursing Award.

The winners were honored during Nurses Week at the hospital, where they each received a framed certificate, flowers, a monetary award and a pin. They will also each have their names added to a plaque in the hallway near the nursing administrative offices in the hospital.

Those who are recognized with the Nursing Excellence Award demonstrate exceptional leadership, professionalism, research, publications, formal lectures, certifications, education and clinical skill.

These attributes are also considered Magnet program ideals. Magnet recognition status is the “gold standard” for measuring excellence in nursing and patient care, an achievement made by CentraState Medical Center since 2005.

Saint Monica’s Annual Community Yard Sale JACKSON – Saint Monica’s Annual Community Yard Sale (New Location) will be on June 2, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Switlik School Parking Lot, 75 W. Veterans Hwy, Jackson.

Vendor setup starts at 7–8 a.m. Yard Sale is open to the public at 8 a.m.

Vendor price for a 10’ space is $15,

two spaces $25. Vendors and crafters welcomed. Call Alice at 732-833-0542 to reserve your space.

For more i nfor mation visit us on Facebook Saint Monica’s Jackson NJ. All proceeds benefit needed repairs to St Monica Church. Donations to the Church are also accepted.

The Recycling Center And Leaf & Branch Compost Site Closed

PLUMSTED – The Recycling Center and Leaf & Branch Compost Site in Plumsted will be closed on Saturday, May 26.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $750/month - utilities, cable/internet included. You get private bedroom and bathroom. Security required. Female preferred. 732-977-7321.

(23) Rentals – 1 BR/1BA & 2 BR/1.5BA homes. Homestead Run 55+ Community Clubhouse, Pool, Activities - Toms River. www.homesteadrun. com. Call 732-370-2300.

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Yard Sale Jackson - Multi Family - Fountainhead 55+ Community. 1 Rose Drive (off North Cooks Bridge Road). Saturday, June 9. Raindate June 16. All kinds of treasures big and small. (24)

Auto For Sale 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 New paint, new interior, 302 engine, Edelbrock intake, 4 bbl, headers. $18,500. Please call 908910-6205 or 732-281-0807, ask for Larry. Toms River, NJ. (22) 2004 Ford F250 Van - Well maintained truck. Good condition. Asking $4,500 or best offer. Call 848-258-3163.

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Boat For Sale

BOAT 21.5’ AQUASPORT OSPREY 215 - Yamaha Outbd < 100 hrs-1 owner; great fishing family boat w/head; Bayville. $13,900 OBO; call 973-868-8583.

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Items For Sale Household Items - Big things; bed set, sleeping sofa, coffee table and TV stand. Kitchen items, clothes, garage items. Everything must go.

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

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, cassettes, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

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(23) Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Saturday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)

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) 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) 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 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Experienced Landscaper - Who has experience in all areas of residential landscaping. 30-40 hours a week.

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Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Help Wanted - The Borough of Lakehurst is seeking certified lifeguards for positions at Lake Horicon beginning June 13, 2018. Applicants must possess lifeguard/Red Cross certification/lakefront certification and be over eighteen years of age. Salary: $11 per hour. For application contact: Municipal Clerk Bernadette Dugan at 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. For additional information, please call 732-657-4141. EOE. (23) Waitress - La Bamba Mexican Restaurant. Full or part time. Apply in person, 3200 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. 609-342-1775.

(23) Part Time - 7 days a week. Driving School Instructors wanted. 10 years driving experience. Clean license, will train. Call 732-920-8830 for info. (23) 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) CHHA/CMA - Clinical Services. The Pines is currently looking for a Full Time Certified Home Health Aide (w CMA license) to work in our in-house clinic.

This individual will be responsible for providing care to independent living residents including assisting with bathing, dressing, and getting meals. In addition, this position will assist the clinical nurse with general administrative responsibilities. Hours of the position are 7-3, including every other weekend. 2 years of CHHA experience required. Certified Medication Aide license preferred. 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)

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 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Cleaning Services - Good prices.

Call 732-788-7986.

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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)

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)

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

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

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)

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. (29)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior.

Free estimate. Fully insured. 732506-7787, 646-643-7678.

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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.

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

Shopping Services - I do your food shopping for you. Good prices. Call 1-877-934-6746, ext. 94.

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Dee’s Cleaning Service - Cleaning homes like yours since 1994.

Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured.

Call Dee 732-552-6633.

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AMERICA GOT TALENT! - Tone Antone & Gino will entertain YOU.Parties,Weddings, Clubs. Karaoke, Songs, Comedy.

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NFL: Continued From Page 22 Lakewood’s Tyrice Beverette Beverette competed at Monmouth Football’s Pro Day. He sped to two 4.58 clockings in the 40-yard dash. He put up a 2.60 in the 20 dash and a 1.56 in the 10 dash. His vertical jump was 36 1/2. He went 10-2 in the broad jump.

Beverette, a senior, finished his fouryear career with 262 stops, including 27 1/2 tackles for yards lost. He paced the Seawolves in total tackles with 96 last fall and was named Stony Brook’s Most Valuable Defensive Player.

He was one of four players chosen by teammates to captain the team in 2017.

He was a second-team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection.

The Seawolves were named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I Football Championship Subdivision Team of the Year in 2017. They were honored at the 82nd Eastern College Football Awards Banquet at MetLife Stadium, the home of the Jets and the New York Giants, in East Rutherford.

They tied their single-season wins record at 10-3. They were 7-1 in the CAA for their best conference record in history. They finished second to James Madison University.

As a junior, the former Piner started all

The Jackson Times, May 26, 2018, Page 23 11 games at rover. He notched a teamhigh 98 tackles, including nine tackles for yards lost, 4 1/2 sacks, four interceptions and four forced fumbles. He was a second-team All-CAA selection.

As a sophomore, Beverette played in and started eight games and was named third-team All-CAA. His 47 tackles tied for third on the team and his 28 solo stops were second on the club. He had 3 1/2 tackles for yards lost, 1 1/2 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

As a freshman, he notched 21 tackles, including 4 1/2 tackles for yards lost, and three sacks. He added one interception and forced one fumble.

He is a 6-foot, 210-pounder.

Beverette was an all-timer’s all-timer at Lakewood where he starred at defensive back and quarterback for coach L.J. Clark and in basketball under coach Randy Holmes.

Beverette notched 71 tackles, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles during his senior season.

He totaled 1,532 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior, helping the Piners to their first playoff berth in 10 years.

He scored more than 1,000 career varsity points in basketball for the Piners.

Beverette could not be reached for comment.

Editor’s Note: monmouth.edu and stonybrook.edu contributed to this report.

Q&A Session For Teen Disaster Preparedness Camp Coming To Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a question and answer session on “What is MyPI?,” a summer camp to teach teens about natural disaster preparation.

This session will take place 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 29, 2 Jackson Drive.

Laura Eppinger of Ocean County 4-H Rutgers Cooperative Extension will explain the MyPI Camp, which will run from June 25 to August 13 at the Jackson Branch. Sixteen hours of instr uction will take place over eight weeks.

T h is r e s u me - bu i ld i ng ca mp w i l l instr uct teens on f ire safety, search

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Par ticipants will gain volunteer and community service experience. Those who complete the training will receive Disaster Preparedness Certification.

Interested teens will be able to register for the camp at this session. Those unable to attend this session may contact Teen Services Librarian Carolyn Aversano at caversano@theoceancountylibrary.org to obtain an application.

Reg ist r at ion is re qu i re d for t h is session. To register, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events or call 732928-4400.

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Scouts from all 32 teams attended the Hawks’ practices and games last fall.

They went through tradition–Photo courtesy Monmouth –Photo courtesy Stony Brook al NFL Combine University Athletics University Athletics metric tests along Communications Department Communications Department w i t h p o s i t ionMike Basile Tyrice Beverette al drills. Basile earned a 5,04 prospect grade and flashed

By Chris Christopher Cheers, cheers and more cheers for Ocean 4.69 speed in the 40-yard dash.

“I think I had a good day out there,” County high school football.

Basile said. “I talked to a bunch of teams Three former standouts - that’s right, an afterwards and got a lot of positive feedback amazing three - have earned chances at so I was pretty happy with the way things went.” landing berths on National Football League Basile, a 6-foot-1, 200-pounder, put up some teams. of the best times for his position at a number of Cheer loudest for Mike Gesicki, the former speed drills.

Southern Regional and Penn State Univer“The scouts were pretty impressed with sity standout selected 42nd overall - and the numbers I put up in those three-cone 10th in the second round - by the Miami and shuttle,” he said.

Dolphins as a tight end.

Not much got past the former Mustang.

Gesicki should have no trouble learning Basile will graduate as the most decorated the Dolphins’ blocking scheme. He was player in Monmouth history, earning conan Academic All-Big Ten selection for the sensus All-American honors as a junior second time as a junior. and senior.

Gesicki will command NFL millions.

He set the Monmouth record for career His agent is Patrick Collins of the Creative tackles with 433 last fall and finished as Artists Agency out of the Greater Nashville, a four-time first-team All-Big South ConTn., area. ference selection, setting the conference Cheer also for Mike Basile and Tyrice record for solo stops with 285. The 2017 Big Beverette.

South Co-Defensive Player of the Year was Basile, who starred at Brick Memorial named to the FCS ADA All-America Team and Monmouth University, wound up with earning the distinction of the top defensive the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free back in the FCS. agent after ravaging offenses as a defensive He also became the first Hawk to earn back with the Hawks. He is on the Colts’ First-Team All-American honors from the premises as a mini camp invitee.

Associated Press and the Walter Camp Beverette, who excelled at Lakewood and Football Foundation.

The safety added 22 Stony Brook University, will participate in passes defended, eight interceptions, seven the New York Jets’ post draft rookie mini sacks and six blocked kicks for coach Kevin camp. He is in camp as an undrafted free Callahan. agent as a defensive back. The camp will Basile played safety and running back at take place the weekend of May 4-7.

Brick Memorial under coach Walt Currie.

Basile and Beverette saw their prospects Basile helped the Mustangs to the NJof winding up as NFL players soar SatSIAA playoffs in each of his three varsity urday, April 28 when they were called seasons, including 2013 when they were and informed of their destinations by the 6-4.

He made 18 tackles in their Central executives of their prospective new teams.

Jersey Group IV playoff game against Brick’s Mike Basile Manalapan.

“It’s a great opportunity for me,” said Basile notched 88 tackles, broke up 10 Basile, a senior and a business administrapasses, forced one fumble and recovered tion major. “I was going into the day not three fumbles as a Brick Memorial seexpecting much. You obviously want to get nior.

He added 540 rushing yards and drafted, but everything will work out and 184 receiving yards as a senior with the I am just grateful for the opportunity. The Mustangs.

Colts were one of the teams that showed a He also starred as a junior, putting 82 lot of interest in me right from the start. I tackles, 4 1/2 sacks and four forced fumfeel with the safety position I play Indiables into the book. He added 612 yards napolis is one of the better chances for me on 54 carries and 510 receiving yards. He to go in and make a team.” scored 15 total touchdowns.

Basile, one of the Hawks’ captains, worked Basile won three varsity letters in boys out in front of 21 NFL scouts from 18 league basketball for the Mustangs. teams at Monmouth Football’s Pro Day at (NFL - See Page 23)

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–Photos courtesy JTSD JACKSON – The Jackson School District’s annual Museum Night was a huge success and featured more than 250 pieces of art from all schools in the district. It showcased student work in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, drawing and digital art. Every year we transform our hallway into a gallery of museum-worthy artwork that takes your breath away.

Plumsted PBA Raising Funds For Fallen Officer

PLUMSTED – On the morning of May 6, 2018, Patrolman Joseph Engrassia passed away, he was 23 years old. Joe impacted countless people’s lives in a positive way and will be missed by many.

Plumsted PBA Local 390 is asking people to donate to help offset the funeral

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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live to see 101 years? Well, you can ask Dominica Manto, one of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey’s (CVCJ) care receivers who plans to celebrate her 101st birthday on June 1, 2018.

When asked what her plans were for the big day she said “I already celebrated last year,” when she reached the incredible milestone of turning 100 years old. So, it seems 101 is no big deal to Dominica.

However, CVCJ, RWJBarnabas Health, and Community Medical Center think otherwise.

To the hosts of the luncheon for Older Americans Month, the large senior citizen population of Ocean County is important and deserves to be celebrated.

The luncheon, held at Community Medical Center on May 14, had nearly 40 Ocean County residents ages 95 to 102 in attendance to celebrate their lives and support Community Medical Center’s commitment to keeping people healthy and active through every stage of life.

“It was reported that people over the age of 95 represent only .1 percent of the population,” said Jean Flaherty of Community Medical Center.

“You’re a member of a very exclusive club and we’re really happy that you came today,” she said to the attendees.

“Older Americans Month is a fairly new month of recognition established by a presidential proclamation in 2015, to celebrate the accomplishments and sacrifices of our elders,” said Michael Mimoso, President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Medical Center. “Among our special guests, there are more than 2,000 years of life experiences in this room; you’ve been a part of historic moments and seen the world change and accomplished incredible things.”

Mimoso also emphasized that it is Community Medical Center’s mission to keep seniors healthy and out of the hospital.

Lynette Whiteman, MS, Executive Director of Caregivers said, “All of us at (Caregivers) consider it such an honor to be a part of your life…you have inspired us and shared with your volunteers your wisdom and your advice.”

Caregivers is “an interfaith nonprofit agency dedicated to providing free supportive services to the frail elderly and the homebound, enabling them to live independently and with dignity in their own homes,” according to their website.

Whiteman remarked that some research led her to discover that three particular factors contribute to a long life: good nutrition, exercise, and staying connected to others. She said that she finds this to be true in many of Caregivers’ senior members.

So, what is the secret to a long life?

For Dominica, it is keeping active and busy, according to her Caregivers volunteer Joann.

Dominica said she loves to bake, cook, and clean.

Joann takes her to her doctor’s appointments, to the store, and even accompanies her to family events.

Dominica is native to New Jersey, born in Elizabeth. Her parents came over to the States from Italy. Dominica said that she also speaks Italian.

“I had to, my parents didn’t speak English.”

For Art Edler, the secret is keeping himself surrounded with people. Art used to be a volunteer for Caregivers, where he volunteered to drive care receivers where they needed to go. He is now a Caregivers care receiver. “I run the whole gamut,” he joked.

Art is a lively 95-year old who is active in church and is also a member of an “OB” group, short for “Old Bachelor’s.” Art loves people and is a friend to everybody, which has been a contributing factor to his wonderfully long life thus far, according to his volunteer.

Also continuing to stay active is 96-year old Anita Maynard, who has been volunteering at Community Medical Center since 1988. She has provided over 7,300 hours of service and still drives herself to and from the hospital.

Anita still volunteers every once and a while at the hospital gift shop, noting that it keeps her busy and she meets some interesting people there.

She also swims every day, doing exercise water aerobics that helps to keep her young. “I don’t feel pain,” she said.

Anita is from Poland with a slight Polish accent, and still feels very strongly about her heritage after all these years. She noted that she comes from the eastern part of Poland that is now considered the Ukraine but still thinks of it as home. Anita lived through World War II before she came over to the states nearly 70 years ago.

The room was full of not just senior citizens but also deep and varied histories. According to Community Medical Center, our senior citizen population in Ocean County is the largest in the state of NJ. “We hope to see all of you back next year,” said Flaherty to attendees.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 26 - JUne 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Making yourself financially secure may become a top priority. You may occasionally be awkward in social situations in the week ahead, but your pioneering spirit will help you successfully go it alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The higher you raise the bar, the greater the rewards. Set your goals as high as possible in the upcoming week and work towards achieving them. You and a special someone will be on the same page tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fight like a warrior if your career is on the line but exude warmth in social situations. The week ahead can be particularly profitable if your job includes sales.

You can compete without losing sight of good manners.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your friendliness may attract admirers, but don’t let them distract you from your obligations. As this week unfolds you may be able to stabilize or improve your financial condition with the help of a trustworthy partner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fanciful flirtations can sweeten the week ahead, but it is best to avoid any appearance of impropriety in the workplace.

You and a loved one may share a passion for picture perfect results and work hard to achieve it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take things as they are. You may get caught up in daydreams or fantasies as this week unfolds. Something that grabs your attention or looks attractive may reflect your wishful thinking rather than having intrinsic value.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have

enough love and affection to share with everyone you meet. You are also generous with your cash.

Be crystal clear, however, if repayment is required and set a firm limit on spending for the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An opportunity may be too good to pass up. Taking a risk will likely meet with success if you don’t lose touch with common sense this week. Romantic moments with a loving partner may be in your near future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be prepared to make quick decisions in the upcoming week. Most battles are won or lost before they are even fought. There’s no challenge too big to conquer if you have done your homework and plan carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your desire for a free-range lifestyle may be limited by family dynamics or demands. In the upcoming week you may be at a disadvantage in social settings or group activities. Focus on getting finances in shape.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Increase your energy levels. Competitive sports, workouts or even long walks with a partner can improve your productivity. Focus on long term investments in the week ahead and only purchase enduring products.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your obvious friendliness guarantees that everyone is pulling for you to succeed. You will receive helping hands whenever they are needed. Make choices that benefit many rather than a few in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Curry Favor: Tropical Recipe Provides Respite From Ever-Changing Seasonal Temps

By Wolfgang Puck People living in tropical climates understand the role that eating spicy foods can play in helping them adjust to the weather. A subtle or not-sosubtle jolt of chilies or the sweet-hot glow of fresh ginger (or similar seasonings) can warm you up from the inside when chilly breezes are blowing.

And, interestingly, those same ingredients can cool you off on a hot summer day by making you sweat just a little.

So now is a perfect time to cook something spicy, when many of us are still enjoying springtime temperatures while looking forward to summer’s arrival. That is why I’m happy to share a recipe straight out of the tropics for a seafood curry developed by my team of chefs at Spago in the Four Seasons Resort on Maui.

You’ll find curry in many different Asian cuisines, from India to Thailand and Malaysia to even Japan, where it was originally introduced by the British.

But the British, in fact, picked up their love of curry in India - an interesting example of how culinary influences can travel full circle.

This particular recipe, with its coconut milk base, sweet and tangy tamarind paste and more exotic ingredients like galangal (a root similar to ginger but earthier in flavor), is closest to the Thai style of curry. Use a mild or medium-spicy curry powder blend. You can find all of the ingredients in well-stocked ethnic markets or online; and in the recipe itself I suggest substitutions for items that may be harder to locate. To complement and balance with the spiciness, the sauce includes not only sweet banana but also fresh lemon, lime and orange juices.

To accompany the curry and soak up every drop of its delicious sauce, the recipe includes a tropical rice that’s as simple to make as the main dish itself.

Be sure to seek out jasmine rice, an easy-to-find long-grained variety prized for a fragrance reminiscent of its namesake.

Like so many good recipes, this one offers many opportunities for making up your own variations.

In place of the shrimp, feel free to substitute fresh scallops or chunks of whatever fish fillet you like, adjusting the cooking time according to the variety of seafood. You could also replace all or some of the banana with another tropic fruit such as pineapple or mango, or even something more exotic like the lychee. Sweet onion and squares of red, green, orange or yellow bell peppers also taste delicious and look beautiful added along with the fruit.

If you’ve never made curry before, this recipe provides a perfect introduction. And you’ll feel cool, both literally and figuratively, once you’ve added it to your repertoire!

SHRIMP AND BANANA CURRY WITH COCONUT RICE Serves 8 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 24 jumbo shrimp, about 4 1/2 pounds (2.25 kg), peeled and deveined 2 large ripe but firm bananas, peeled and chopped 1 green apple, cored and chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh galangal, or 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh ginger

1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped green onion 4 tablespoons mild to medium-hot Thai or Indian curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 5 cups (1.25 L) canned coconut milk 1 lemon, juiced 1 lime, juiced 1 orange, juiced 4 tablespoons tamarind paste 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup (60 mL) torn Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves 3 dried kaffir lime leaves, or 3 large strips lime zest Coconut rice (recipe follows) In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the shrimp and saute, stirring continuously, just until they start to turn pink but are not yet cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate, and set aside.

Add the bananas, apple, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, ginger and green onion to the pan; saute, stirring continuously, until they begin to soften but yet brown, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cumin, and saute, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, and stir and scrape to deglaze any pan deposits; then, stir in the lemon, lime and orange juices, tamarind paste and cilantro.

Bring to a boil; then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

Strain the sauce through a fine-meshed sieve into a clean heatproof bowl. Return the sauce to the pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves.

Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook just until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Mound the rice on the center of each heated serving plate.

Place 3 shrimp on top, and spoon the sauce over and around the rice.

COCONUT RICE Serves 8 2 cups (500 mL) jasmine rice 3 cups (750 mL) cold water 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter 1 orange, zested 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 cup (250 mL) finely shredded unsweetened coconut Pinch saffron threads 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves Put the rice in a fine-meshed strainer, rinse under cold running water, and drain well; repeat. Transfer the rice to a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add the 3 cups (750 mL) water.

Bring to boil over high heat; then cover securely with the lid, reduce the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave still covered to steam for about 10 minutes longer.

Uncover the rice, add the butter, orange zest, cumin and coconut, and stir lightly with a fork, fluffing the rice, until combined. With your fingertips, crumble the saffron over the rice and fluff again with the fork. Stir in the cilantro or mint and serve.

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