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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn From left, acting superintendent of schools Dennis Filippone and newly-named superintendent Gerard Dalton at a recent Board of Education meeting.

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Brick Police Officer John Turrin does a K-9 demonstration with his black Lab, Vader.

By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK – St. Raphael’s Episcopal Chu rch held t hei r t h i rd a n nu a l Pe t Adoption Day on thei r g rou nds at 1520 Route 88 last Saturday with the hopes of finding permanent homes for animals without one.

Priest Maria Sanzo, 62, said her church identifies animal welfare as one of their main ministries.

“This day started out by supporting Jersey Shore A n i mal Center (JSAC) with a donation basket in the church,” she said.

“We made up our minds to have this day to gen-

e r at e some i nt e r e st i n home s for r e s c ue a n imals. If we can get one animal a home, the day has been a success.”

Parishioner Sue Medford has coordinated Pet Adoption Day from the beginning, and she said that in addition to three (Pets - See Page 11)

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Frank Romeo is one of the many Vietnam veterans that have suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) over the past 50 years. Having experienced the hardships of war and hatred from the American public post-Vietnam, Romeo struggled greatly to overcome what he had been through at the ripe age of just 18 years old.

Since returning to the States after his time overseas, Romeo went through bouts of addiction and suffered greatly from what was then an undiagnosed disease, what we now recognize as PTSD. Romeo later found art as a medium to express what his mind was going through. Now, at 70 years (Vietnam - See Page 4)

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superintendent of schools Gerard Dalton, 52, who has signed a four-year contract and will take the reins from acting superintendent of schools Denis Filippone on July 1.

As the vice superintendent of pupil services in the highly-rated West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, Dalton said he is anxious to get started in his new position.

“It’s fair to say that Brick has had a lot of changes in leadership, so what I’m hearing from the staff, the administration and the Board of Education is a sense of stability is needed to move forward,” Dalton said in a recent phone interview. “I’m coming from a strong district, and I will bring stability to the district.”

Before his eight years in administration in West Windsor-Plainsboro, Dalton served as a middle school principal in Clinton Township Hunterdon county for eight years.

He said in the first few days in his new position he plans to get right to work with the central office staff to become more familiar with the district.

“For the first couple of weeks I’ll have meetings with principals and directors, and I already have meetings set up with the mayor and chief of police so I can learn more about the district and learn more about the people in the district,” Dalton said.

“I have toured all the schools, but the hard part is, I’ll be starting in July and missing out on seeing the schools in full action,” he said.

Asked what his goals are as the new superintendent, Dalton said that Brick has rich traditions that need to be honored.

“Our goals are not very specific yet, I don’t have all the information yet, but we need to look at existing goals and we also have to follow state mandates,” he said.

Dalton was asked about the importance of school report cards, which are district performance reports released by the NJ Department of Education.

“The data is out there for all the districts.

In my tours of the schools I give Brick high marks for having passionate and caring teachers who take pride in what they do,” he said.

“All the schools have relative areas of strength, and areas where they need to grow.

There are always things to improve upon in all districts, but when you look at how to we improve scores, we look at the professional development for teachers and curriculum developments. Those are the most important areas,” he said.

“There are many great components already

there. Any improvement in school report cards would be a natural outflow of stability,” he added.

When asked what his relationship has been with the teachers union in West Windsor-Plainsboro, he said his perception is that he has a very positive relationship with the teachers.

“I was a teacher, I remember being in the classroom,” said Dalton, who taught for over seven years in Newark, Warren Township and Chester until he became an assistant principal there.

“We’ve worked well together and we’ve had good communication. I want to see their growth and development continue. Ultimately, that’s what influences children in the classroom,” he said.

Dalton was asked if he believes in merit-based pay for teachers. He said he is not a supporter.

“There are so many factors involved in test scores that are utilized for systems like that.

We’re not talking about production relating to dollars or equipment; there are a lot of things that affect a student. If two students don’t have the same level of growth it doesn’t mean the teacher didn’t do a good job. That’s not fair,” he said.

Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab said that in a field of about 30 applicants, Dalton’s stood out during the interview process.

The first two interviews were with Board of Education members and a third interview included some administrators, Acting Superintendent Denis Filippone, Business Administrator James Edwards, Facilities Director William Kolibas and others “He just kind of clicked with the group. He was very engaging, and he addressed a lot of our questions without even being asked,” she said in a phone interview.

The field was narrowed down to three applicants who were given an assignment to address five scenarios in five minutes.

“One of the scenarios was he would get a phone call while driving into work to say that the budget had been chopped by $2 million,” Wohlrab said. “What are we going to do?”

Dalton said he would pull all the administrators into a room and ask them about priorities.

“He engaged all the talent in the room.

He wasn’t a dictator,” Wohlrab recalled.

“Everybody was like, ‘Wow, he’s great, we have even more confidence in him.’ ” Dalton’s first Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

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Vietnam: Continued From Page 1 old and a father of 7, he is a spokesperson for the reality of war and PTSD, teaching the younger generation about what it is really like over there before they step into the unknown.

Romeo’s goal is to educate “before the fact” and to prepare those heading into battle, to help cure PTSD before it starts.

At the RWJBarnabas Health Arena at Toms River North High School, Romeo presented his exhibit, “The Art of War,” to illustrate for the public what war does to the mind, and speak to students about his experiences.

“I arrived in southeast Asia just in time for the Tet Offensive…the bloodiest fighting of the war,” said Romeo.

In August of 1969, he was part of a small Special Forces group performing search and destroy missions, living in the jungles of Vietnam on the Vietnam-Cambodia border, when he was ambushed.

“I was separated from my unit, I was taken by the Viet Cong…I was used for target practice, they shot me seven times,” he said. Romeo noted that he still has one of the bullets lodged in his spine.

Believing he was dead, Romeo’s unit carried him out of the jungle. Once they realized he was alive, they sent him to a hospital in Japan, where he woke up a month later.

Following this, Romeo spent a year in military hospitals undergoing surgeries and being pumped with life-saving drugs, which eventually led him into addiction.

“By the time I left the military, I was totally addicted to drugs,” he said. “I was exhibiting behavior that we associate with PTSD today,” such as anger, and excessive drinking and drug use.

At this time, PTSD was undiagnosed.

It was referred to as Vietnam War Syndrome, according to Romeo.

With six months left on his duty contract, he was sent to West Point Military Academy, where he was discharged for drug use at the age of 20 years old.

“The day I left the hospital there was

–Photos by Kimberly Bosco Frank Romeo set up a series of portraits done by PTSD soldiers throughout the arena as part of his exhibit. You can view some of these images on his gallery website. an anti-war demonstration…they [the demonstrators] spit on me,” he said. “I was totally not prepared for being treated this way, especially in the condition that I was in.”

Following his discharge from West Point, Romeo was then sent to Fort Dix for his “non-military” behavior where he lived in a cell.

“What had happened to me in a short period of time [about 2 years] was total trauma,” said Romeo. “I tried to assimilate back into society [unsuccessfully].”

He spent the next 50 years battling an internal struggle with PTSD, the beginning of which was tied to his drug addiction. He later discovered that he was also contaminated with Agent Orange.

“The behavior that I was going through was not rational. My military life followed me through my non-military life,” he said.

But, in the 90s, he found a catharsis in art. Romeo has created various works of art that are a tangible outlet of his trauma throughout the years. One of his pieces is (Vietnam - See Page 11)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Hope For Safer Gun Laws Tragically, it is an irrefutable fact that America has a growing gun violence problem. Despite the unending string of school shootings, Congress refuses to take bold action. Rather, our elected officials choose to merely mourn the victims and rearrange the deck chairs.

It surely does not take a team of scientists to determine that several root causes of this grave problem are the proliferation of guns and mental illness. It is also quite evident that Congress’s inaction is directly related to the influence of the well-financed gun lobby.

Without a doubt, common sense laws w ill help keep weapons out of the hands of criminal

and other irresponsible persons. For star ters, Congress should enact a comprehensive background check law with no exceptions for gun shows or third party sales. Additionally, Congress should ban bump stocks and launch a thorough CDC study of gun violence.

Fortunately, our state currently has fairly robust gun laws in place.

However, there is always room for improvement.

Encourage your state senator to pass the measures currently being discussed in Trenton. For a safer New Jersey, let’s strive to have the most restrictive gun laws in the nation.

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Letters To The Editor Volunteering Creates A Rich School Environment It’s the time of year when kids are starting to think about summer, teachers can’t wait to be done, and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Executive Board members can taste the sweet relief associated with the last day of school.

For me, the end of this school year is bittersweet.

I will complete my service as PTO co-president after four long years. I’ll admit, I’ve dreamed about this day and so has my family, who bear the brunt of all the long hours, weekend planning, and non-stop fundraisers.

I have one monthly board meeting left until I rotate off into parental obsolescence and join the masses who have no worldly school obligations beyond getting their kids to and from school each day.

Now that my “job” is done, do I just pretend to be anonymous? Do I get to stop volunteering, showing up for events, donating money, socializing with parents, checking Facebook and the Remind system continuously to ensure I’m not missing something?

This is where the rubber meets the road.

We have a saying here at our PTO, “Before you complain, try volunteering.” If your school is anything like ours, there is a very small core group of parents and volunteers who show up for everything while the other 85 percent of parents send in money but don’t volunteer.

Now I’m not complaining that they send in money and support our fundraisers.

Trust me when I say we could not operate without their financial support.

However, the number one excuse I’ve heard over the past seven years regarding why parents don’t volunteer is this: I work full-time.

Really? So does the majority of our executive board and most of our volunteers, and yet we dedicate ourselves tirelessly to the children and the school. We come out in rain, snow, and heat so hot that you’re dripping the moment you walk into the

Letters To The Editor non-air-conditioned school. of the PTO and its sub-comDespite others’ lack of enthusiasm that matched mine, I kept chugging along these past few years, always secure in the knowledge that all our PTO did was for the children, and I still believe that with all my heart.

Knowing that I’m helping to create a safe, happy, innovative environment for my children as they pass through elementary school is the No. 1 mission.

Seven years ago, when my daughter began at school, I thought “I can use my professional business skills to help the PTO.” But as I reflect now, I realize, what I have learned in working with some amazing women and men are lifelong skills I’ll carry with me back into my professional life. I’ve earned stripes and grey hairs and more than a few battle scars in my endeavor to help the school.

Volunteering is not that different from our “real lives” in the sense that we make choices, we commit ourselves to causes, and we beam with pride when it goes our way and lick our wounds when it doesn’t.

So to all the parents out there who think they’re too busy, don’t want to “get involved in the politics” or are indifferent to becoming a school volunteer, I ask you this question: imagine what would be possible for your child, if you did?

Now imagine what the landscape would look like if there was no PTO, no volunteers, no caring parents willing to show up at 7 a.m. on a Saturday or stay until 9 p.m. on a Sunday night to make life a little sweeter for the kids. Financially, the difference is this: you would be asked to contribute hundreds of dollars (or more) over the course of the school year toward assembly programs, operating costs, and all the parties, gifts, and food the PTO provides by running its fundraisers. As annoying as all those colored flyers may be, pulling out your checkbook is worse.

Has your child ever complained they didn’t get an end of year gift, there was no yearbook this year, or that book fair was cancelled?

All this and more would be impossible without the work

mittees.

How much of a challenge would it be for you to volunteer twice throughout the course of a school year?

Please, envision a school in which every parent does this. The ripple effect would be immediately noticeable in major and minor ways including the sense of pride the parent and child felt because of volunteering, the relationships that begin to form with teachers and staff, the familiarity parents begin to feel in working with PTO members and upon entering the school to smiling faces and hugs versus a request for ID, the pride they exhibit towards one another as part of the membership and on and on it goes.

So, the next time someone from your school asks if you can volunteer, give them a different answer and commit yourself to taking a different path next year as you mentor your child about the benefits of volunteerism in society a lesson they’ll be sure to carry with them into their own adult lives.

This is a call to action for parents throughout the United States: volunteering works, but you first have to show up.

MacArthur Doesn’t Advocate For Seniors

Holiday City South homeowners: I would like to specifically address the people who have made the move to Holiday City South in the past five years. I welcome you all.

In my opinion this is the best overall senior community in this area and with your help and involvement, it will stay that way. If you have a complaint or comment, let your trustees know. This will make this community a better place to live. The future of Holiday City South belongs to you.

I am a candidate in the trustee election on June 20.

I would like to be re-elected for a second term. I would appreciate your support.

A recent letter, “MacArthur advocates for seniors” made statements that were vague and left out information that contradicts the statement.

Before Obamacare, women were charged more, there were no caps on lifetime limits, seniors were faced with the “donut hole,” individuals with pre-existing conditions couldn’t get insurance or it was terribly expensive and more than twenty million people opted to enroll in Obamacare as well as other benefits from Obamacare. The MacArthur Amendment would turn back the clock and allow states to request waivers of pre-existing conditions, opting out of essential health benefits, mental health services, doctors’ services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, prescription drug coverage and more.

Even President Donald Trump described this healthcare bill with the MacArthur Amendment as “mean.”

With the elimination of the individual mandate, insurance rates will increase significantly more than they would have.

The irony is that everyone one of us was covered by insurance from prenatal care on, but politicians like MacArthur want to allow individuals to opt out when they feel they are healthy enough to take advantage of the system they benefited from.

As far as taxes are concerned, Congressman MacArthur was the only one of the twelve Republican congressmen in New Jersey and New York to vote for the Trump tax plan.

Everyone loses the personal exemption, state and local taxes are capped at $10,000, the national debt will increase hundreds of billions more each year and even Paul Ryan said he was looking to cut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security after the tax cut to offset the increased deficit it caused.

Bracket creep is the stealth hidden problem in this tax plan. Each year a bigger tax bite will come out of taxpayers’ pockets and they won’t be the wiser. Thank you, Congressman MacArthur!

Paul R. Hueck Holiday City South Trustee

Joseph Lamb Sr. Brick

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

Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

BRICK - As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches, State Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin (all R-10th) are reminding residents that elder abuse is a growing public health issue among people ages 60 and older.

The 10th Legislative District lawmakers are also encouraging workers at the more than 900 state-regulated facilities that house

senior citizens to remain diligent and report any suspected cases of abuse as required under Peggy’s Law. Sponsored by Holzapfel, Wolfe and McGuckin, the law requires care facility staff to contact police within 24 hours if they suspect that an elderly person is being abused or exploited.

“When families put their loved ones in the care of a nursing home or other assisted living facility, they

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Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman MacArthur has cosponsored three bills that will help make our communities safer. This comes after Congress took real action in passing the Fix NICS Act and STOP School Violence Act, which were both signed into law in March.

“In the aftermath of the devastating shooting in

Parkland, Congress passed meaningful legislation that st rengthened our background check system and increased funding to secure our schools. While these new laws will help, there is more that can be done,” said Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd). “We have seen the system continually fail to protect our communities from gun violence. I have

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Sean T. Kean 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Edward H. Thomson 30th Legislative District, Serving Wall

Elder Abuse Is An Unfortunate Reality rightly expect that they’ll be treated properly and with respect,” said Holzapfel.

“This law holds both the operators of a facility and their staff accountable.”

“World Elder Abu se Awareness Day is a good opportunity to remind people of the seriousness of this problem,” said Wolfe.

“It also shows us how one person can make a huge difference. What allegedly happened to Peggy Marzolla is tragic and unacceptable.

I commend her daughter Maureen for bringing this issue to our attention and her tireless efforts to ensure it became law.”

Peggy’s Law is named for 93-year-old Peggy Marzolla of Brick Township who died in 2010 due to injuries sustained at the nursing home where she was a resident. She suffered a broken eye socket, cheekbone, jaw, wrist, badly bruised elbow, a gash on her left shin and welts on her back.

Facility staff said it was the result of a fall, but her daughter Maureen Marzolla-Persi didn’t believe their story.

As a result, she reached out to Holzapfel, Wolfe and McGuckin for legislation to address the issue.

“With Ocean County’s large senior population this

is an issue that resonates in our communities,” said McGuckin. “Being aware of a problem is the first step towards prevention. As we commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, it’s our hope that family members and caregivers will make an extra effort to ensure their loved ones and clients are being properly cared for and, if abuse is suspected, to notify the proper authorities.”

Reports show that as many as five million senior citizens ages 60 and older are abused each year, but that only one in 14 cases are reported to authorities,

according to the National Council on Aging.

Held annually on June 15 each year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

New Gun Safety Legislation Proposed

reviewed legislation and discussed next steps with members of our community.

I am cosponsoring additional bills which will ensure that our schools have the proper security personnel, and that more is done to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and those who pose a threat to themselves and others.”

Congressman MacArthur cosponsored three bills that will address the issue of gun violence. These bills strengthen the federal programs to help schools pay for school resource officers

and security guards, further prevent domestic abusers from purchasing firearms, and allow law enforcement to confiscate firearms when ordered by a Court.

Rep. MacArthur also joined colleagues on a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging “expeditious implementation of the STOP School Violence Act and other school security grant programs authorized and funded by Congress.”

Summaries of legislation cosponsored by Congressman MacArthur: H.R. 5427 - School and Stu-

dent Safety Act, introduced

by Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA), this bill reauthorizes the COPS in Schools (CIS) program, which provided federal grants for hiring school resource officers (SRO) between 1999 and 2005. Reauthorizing this grant program will allow federal funding to help schools pay for trained resource officers and security guards who are capable of responding to active shooter situations.

H.R. 3207 - Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act, was introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and

currently has 99 cosponsors.

This bipartisan bill protects the survivors of dating violence and stalking by closing loopholes that allow known abusers and stalkers to access guns.

H.R. 5717 - Jake Laird Act, this bipartisan bill provides grants to encourage states to adopt laws similar to Indiana’s 2005 Jake Laird Law, which allows local law enforcement to seize and retain fi rearms from individuals who are determined by a Court to be an imminent danger to themselves or others.

Bill Renaming Portion Of Route 195 Clears Assembly

TRENTON - The Assembly approved legislation naming a portion of Route 195 in Howell for a state trooper who lost his life on the highway. Assemblymen Sean T. Kean and Edward H. Thomson sponsored the bill (A3749) designating State Trooper Marc K. Castellano Memorial Highway.

“Trooper Castellano was

proudly serving the people of New Jersey and doing the work he committed his life to when he was struck and killed,” said Kean (R-30th).

“We remember him for his dedication to public service.”

The trooper was searching for a possible armed suspect who had abandoned a car following a high-speed pursuit. He was standing on

the shoulder of the Route 195 when he was struck by a passing motorist.

“This is a fitting memorial for a young man who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” said Thomson.

“Trooper Castellano’s devotion to the people he served will not be forgotten.”

Castellano was 29 years old with two young children

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when he was killed after just six years on the force. Following his death, his mother, Donna Setaro, embarked on a tireless campaign educating drivers about New Jersey’s Move Over Law which protects emergency workers by requiring motorists to shift lanes for police cars, fire trucks and other service vehicles.

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JCP&L Gears Up For Summer Season With Inspections & Projects

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) recently completed inspections and projects meant to enhance customer service reliability throughout the 13-county service area for summer.

Part of these projects included upgrading transmission and substation equipment, upgrading circuits and trimming trees along power lines.

JCP&L is still performing inspections via helicopter to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms, failed insulators, and other hardware problems not easily detected from the ground. Any issues found will be addressed.

Other inspections on the ground include using “thermovision” cameras to capture infrared images that can detect potential problems and identify hot spots. This allows for repairs to be made before a power outage occurs.

“The heat and humidity of summer weather results in our customers using more air conditioning to stay cool,” said Jim Fakult, president of JCP&L. “By proactively inspecting and maintaining our equipment, we help ensure system reliability to meet this increased electrical load when temperatures climb and customers depend on us to stay comfortable.”

Improvement projects include: • Replacing 12 – 34.5 kilovolt (kV) circuit breakers at substations in Bridgewater, Milford, Old Bridge, Robbinsville, Summit and Toms River.

• Upgrading 230 kV line relay protection systems at substations in Lakewood and South River.

• Replacing a 230-kV transformer at a substation in Morristown.

• Upgrading a transformer bank to add capacity at a substation in Riverdale.

• Replacing and installing updated equipment along 17 major circuits.

JCP&L has also worked on trimming trees to maintain proper clearances around electrical systems, to help prevent tree-related outages. JCP&L’s tree contractors have trimmed about 1,300 circuit miles of power lines since January and expect to trim another 2,100 miles by year end. Tree work also includes a $3 million effort to remove dead and dying ash trees affected by the Emerald Ash Borer before they can cause damage.

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County & Health Dept. Making Sure Swimming Water Is Clean

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County officials announced that the Ocean County Health Department’s water sampling program has officially begun.

“Each year the Ocean County Health Department has a full team of water samplers who visit 72 recreational swimming beaches on the ocean, bay and rivers and lakes throughout the county to take samples of water for testing to the lab located at the Ocean County Utilities Authority facility in Bayville,” according to Freeholder Director Gerry Little.

Individual testing results are compiled and then sent to the State lab for review and publication. You can find results at ochd.org.

“The residents of Ocean County and all our visitors should be aware that we are vigorous in ensuring that our swimming beaches are

clean and safe,” stated Freeholder Director Little. “Reports of beach closures elsewhere in the State naturally raise concern but Ocean County has for many years tested our swimming areas throughout the County continuously from before Memorial Day weekend to after Labor Day weekend so our residents and visitors can feel safe going into the water.”

Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye also noted that excessive rainfall can impact water quality due to runoff into local lakes and rivers. If testing results ever show less than acceptable results, that swimming area would be temporarily closed and tested daily until results demonstrate safer water quality, according to Regenye.

“Last year over 450 inspections were conducted throughout Ocean County to insure safe swimming can be enjoyed by all residents and visitors,” added Regenye.

Healthy Book Club & Chair Yoga POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Join the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach for Healthy Book Club & Chair Yoga on June 28 from 6-8 p.m. at 416 New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach.

This event is to be held monthly, every 4th Thursday. The book club will be at 6 p.m. and chair yoga, from 7-8 p.m.

Chair Yoga is a great program for people recovering from injuries, are physically disabled or just looking for a way to have better health.

Please contact Carolan Ammirata at 732-925-0130 or carolan1028@aol.com with any questions. Mark your calendar and come!

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Vietnam: Continued From Page 4 even on display in the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago as part of a collection that has been declared a National Treasure. A copy of this painting was hung up during his exhibit as well.

“I never took an art class in my life,” he joked.

He began as a “closet artist,” hiding his work away due to the public hatred for Vietnam veterans; he was embarrassed.

Romeo describes his work and the artwork of other PTSD soldiers as demonstrating “the emotional history of the country.”

Hanging next to his painting was a plaque that read: “Art is communication…I paint, lecture and get involved not fully understanding ‘WHY.’ I am compelled however to let future generations know, we were here, we did exist and we gave of ourselves simply because we were asked.”

The exhibit included dozens of other works of art, many from other soldiers who have experienced PTSD and expressed their trauma through their art.

“They can’t seem to get past what happened to them in the military,” said Romeo.

Now, Romeo is a success story. Having conquered his PTSD, he is able to speak about it. He is now determined to educate the younger generations of what they might see during wartime, hoping to solve the prevalence of PTSD in soldiers through preparation.

“I believe in education before the fact…

I think we need to start a conversation about the realities of our country,” he said.

Romeo stated that since the Civil War, our wars have been “an away game” fought on someone else’s land. He be-

The Brick Times, June 16, 2018, Page 11 lieves we need to start preparing our children before sending them off to a foreign land “psychologically unprepared.”

His work now involves speaking to different schools and different groups about what his experiences were and about the prevalence and severity of PTSD. While noting that services for veterans after the fact are still very important, Romeo said “we need to think about our future veterans.”

Rather than only spending money on programs to help veterans gain comfort and normalcy after a traumatizing war experience, Romeo wants to present kids with the option to mentally prepare themselves beforehand.

Part of Romeo’s current work is also promoting Walk with Frank, a planned walk across New York to increase awareness for PTSD and the plight of our many disabled, homeless or unemployed veterans. He plans to raise funds to support a documentary fi lm to spread his message to a national audience, while spending three months living as a homeless veteran.

Part of this project is linked to the State University of New York (SUNY). SUNY students can participate in any leg of the Walk with Frank journey for course credits.

Romeo pla ns t o do cu me nt h is jou r ney i n a blog t h at a nyone ca n fol low a t w a l k w i t h f r a n k .o r g.

For the past 50 years, “It’s been a horror show in my head,” said Romeo. Not only he, but also his family has suffered as a result of his PTSD. Romeo’s plan hopes to alleviate this for soldiers and families of soldiers in the future.

For more information on Romeo’s exhibit, or to take a look at his gallery, visit artofwarwithFR.org.

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“We tried to have pet-only vendors, but it put too much competition on the vendors. This is better for the vendors,” said Medford.

JSAC had set up a booth and their new full-time veterinarian Dr. Caitlin Reich and volunteer Maria Bongiovanni had two dogs and three kittens available for adoption.

“We have a successful adoption rate in general, but th rough events li ke this we get a lot of new volunteers and donations,” Reich said.

Presently the shelter has 24 kittens, 23 adult cats and 11 dogs available, she said.

Dr. Reich has started a low-cost spay and neuter clinic at JSAC and offers a general clinic on the first Saturday of the month that offers vaccinations, microchipping and more. (For more information call 732-920-1600).

BFF is another animal rescue group

who had a booth and had two dogs and nine kittens available for adoption.

Volunteer Kim Skillman, who was also one of the founders of BFF (Best Friends Forever) said the group fosters animals in the homes of volunteers, who are all Brick residents.

“If somebody is in need, get in touch with us. If we have an available foster we’ll take them into our homes which prepares them for their forever home,” she said. (For more information email bffdogrescuenj@gmail.com).

There was even entertainment at the event when Brick Police Officer John Tu r r in brought his K-9 Vader for a demonstration. Nearly everyone there gathered in the parking lot as Turrin explained the role of the four K-9s employed by the Brick Police Department.

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Jon Stewart At Count Basie, Raising Funds For Basie Center

By Kimberly Bosco RED BANK – Come see popular comedian Jon Stewart at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on June 17 at 8 p.m.! Stewart will be taking part in an interview and an audience Q&A session.

“I’m happy to appear at the Basie for a great cause – the Count Basie,” Stewart said. “The expansion going on at the center is going to keep Monmouth County the center of ‘Jersey’s premier arts communities.”

Stewart is a prominent social and comedic figure, long-time host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and a New York Times best-selling author. Having been nominated 56 times for an Emmy Award, he now has a first-look deal with HBO and is an executive producer on CBS’ Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Tickets cost between $75 and $250. Customers are limited to 4 ticket purchases per household. You can purchase tickets at theBASIE.org, 732-842-9000, or at the

Basie box office.

All proceeds will benefit the Basie Center’s capital campaign project, a $26 million project that will expand the facility into a true, regional center for the arts.

It will feature a Jay And Linda Grunin Arts And Education Building, a second performance venue, space for the Basie Performing Arts Academy, and upgrades to the backstage theater area. A second phase of the campaign will expand the Basie Theater’s lobby, restrooms, concessions areas, and add a new, outdoor public arts plaza.

“We’re honored that Jon is lending his support to the Count Basie Center,” said Adam Philipson, President and CEO, Count Basie Center for the Arts. “Proceeds from this evening will go directly towards construction of our new center. It’s impossible to express how much this means to us. Jon’s dedication to the region, the Basie and the arts in general is invaluable.”

Ocean County Primary Election Results

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – In the upcoming November 2018 election, there will be two names on the ballot for Ocean County Surrogate, and four for Ocean County Freeholders. These candidates are evenly split between Republican and Democratic.

The results of the 2018 primary for Surrogate show: • Jeffrey W. Moran, Republican: 24,907 votes • Kieran E. Pillion, Jr., Democrat: 14,761 votes Each of these candidates won the majority as they were the only candidates for their party on the ballot. Moran took home 99.8 percent of votes for Republicans, the other .2 percent write-ins. Pillion took home 99.85 percent of votes for Democrats, the other .15 percent also write-ins.

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Elks Planning 24th Annual Fishing Tournament POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Elks Lodge’s Fluke Tournament Committee have begun making plans for the 24th Annual Fluke Tournament to be held this year on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Over the past 23 years, this tournament has received outstanding recognition from anglers throughout the Tri-State area and has grown to be the largest single port fluke fishing Tournament in the State of New Jersey.

For the eleventh year, in addition to our regular power boat tournament, we are having a Kayak fishing division. This Division will have separate prizes. Prizes for this division will be announced at a later date. The entry fee is $50 per kayak which will also include one ticket to the awards picnic.

This year John Veprek will again be chairing the event, and he and his committee are hoping to make this year’s event the biggest and best ever. It is planned that the total prize money for the Power Boat division will again this year will be $10,000 with $4,500 for the first place fish based on 250 entries. There will also be a prize for the largest fish caught by an Elk member who is in good standing.

They must show their membership card at weight in, and an award for a child 14 years old or younger. There is a boat registration fee of $145 for 4 anglers: $25.00 for each additional angler. All registered anglers will receive free Awards Picnic food coupons.

The Captain’s Meeting will be held on Friday night, July 20. There will be picnic food available for purchase on the night of this meeting also. The Awards picnic will be held on the Lodge grounds following the Tournament on July 21. Family and friends of the anglers are welcome to attend the picnic at a nominal fee.

The business community in Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach and the surrounding area has been very generous every year in its support of this Tournament. The Elks would welcome any Corporations or Businesses that wish to become new sponsors by donating prizes or services to this worthwhile project to raise funds to support our Lodge so that we can continue carrying on with our charitable work.

For further information call 732-899-7638 or log on to the Elk website pointpleasantelks.org.

Don’t Miss The Brick Farmers Market

BRICK – Come on down to Windward Beach and experience everything the Farmers Market has to offer. This year we have over 32 vendors offering a wide variety of products.

We’re encouraging visitors this season to bring reusable bags to help protect the environment, but this Saturday, you can also bring your single stream plastic bags and exchange them for a reusable shopping bag!

As a reminder the market is located at Windward Beach Park (265 Princeton Ave.) and is open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There is a No Dog Policy at the market. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Please be advised that there is no ATM located at the market. Some vendors may be accepting credit cards, but that is up to the individual vendor.

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Jeffrey D. Griffin, Jr., 43, of Toms River, was sentenced to 10 years by Superior Court Judge Joseph Portelli in Passaic County on June 7. Griffin has also been ordered to pay full restitution.

Griffin was convicted on five counts, charging him with theft by deception, misapplication of entrusted property, two counts of violation of New Jersey’s Uniform Securities Act, and money laundering, all in the second degree, on May 8.

“Our strong message to dishonest agents in the investment industry is that if you break the law and cheat New Jersey investors out of their hard-earned savings, we will prosecute you and make you pay,” said Attorney General Grewal. “This defendant betrayed his clients to serve his own greed, but now he will serve time in prison, thanks to our trial team and all of the investigators in the Division of Criminal Justice and Bureau of Securities whose outstanding collaboration secured this verdict.”

Griffin was previously found guilty of stealing funds from investors by depositing them into his securities trading company and then using the money for personal expenses.

“Griffi n’s clients trusted him to invest in legitimate investment vehicles for their benefit, but he repaid their trust by stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars of their money,” said Director Veronica Allende of the Division of Criminal Justice. “We will aggressively investigate these egregious and criminal violations of trust and prosecute those responsible to the full extent of the law.”

According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, from August 2010 through July 2011, Griffin stole $408,000 from four investors – three men and one woman. The funds were deposited by Griffin into his

newly formed company, Tricep Trading LLC. Griffin had worked as a stockbroker for another investment firm, but he left that firm to form Tricep in August 2010.

The three men had been clients of Griffin at the prior firm, and Griffin led two of them to believe that their funds were still being invested through that firm or through a new division of the firm that Griffin was heading.

One had $100,000 of his funds deposited into the Tricep business account without his knowledge. He received checks totaling $39,000 from Griffin before Tricep ran out of funds, for a net loss of $61,000.

Griffin told the other three victims that he would be investing on their behalf through hedge fund-type investments or day trading. The other two men each invested $25,000 and received no returns.

The woman invested $324,000 and received $27,000 in checks from Griffin, for a net loss of $297,000.

Griffin transferred funds from the Tricep business account into his personal account and used the Tricep account to make numerous ATM withdrawals and retail purchases.

He transferred $25,000 from Tricep to a firm that engaged in real estate flipping, but did not record that as an investment for Tricep.

He used another $120,000 – which he first transferred to his personal account – to open an account with a day trading firm that prohibits members from trading other investors’ money.

By May 2011, Tricep was out of funds.

Griffin’s registration as an agent of a broker-dealer was revoked in 2013 by the Bureau of Securities and he was also permanently barred him from associating with any broker-dealer or investment adviser conducting business in New Jersey. It also assessed a $125,000 civil penalty against Griffin and Tricep.

Investors who believe they have been defrauded are urged to contact the Division of Criminal Justice toll free at 866-TIPS-4CJ (866-847-7425) or the Bureau of Securities toll free at 866-I-INVEST (866-446-8378).

Griffin represented himself at trial.

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Brick Takes Home Second Place Win In Competition Peace of Mind and Heart Before, During and Beyond Timothy E. Ryan Owner/Senior Director N.J. Lic. No. 3103

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BRICK – The Brick Township Police Explorers Post # 230 recently attended the 3rd Annual Jersey Shore Council Police Explorer Competition from June 1–3 2018. Eight Explorers from Brick Township competed with 110 Explorers from across the state in various law enforcement related events.

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–Photo courtesy Brick Police # 230 took home the trophy for second place in the “Arrest, Search, and Seizure Competition”. The kids worked extremely hard on this specific category and we are very proud of them.

Explorer Advisors Ptl. Bryan Murphy, Ptl. Jay Nye, and Ptl. Nicole Borden assisted the kids in preparing for this event.

Sciencetellers “Wild West: Mystery of the Golden Piano” BRICK – Grab your spurs and journey with us to the Wild West, where a legendary bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, about to strike again at the Brick Branch on July 10, 2 p.m. Volunteers from the audience will help us explore the fascinating science behind chemi-

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Most bananas are peeled and eating within one minute. That’s according to The Guiness Book of World Records. While not officially amazing in my opinion, the most bananas peeled and eaten in one minute is 8 and was accomplished by a man named Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti, a competitive eater.

Because bananas have a constipating effect on your digestion, this guy was probably constipated for days, lol!

Bananas have a tremendous amount of medicinal applications. For one, the peel of a banana is known as a home remedy to promote wound healing from minor burns. The actual fruit could have substantial impact on several illnesses, including depression.

Last year in 2017, the crop which sells about 145 million tons of bananas (worldwide) came under attack. A deadly fungus spread through plantations, and simultaneously, bacterial disease killed some plantations in Africa. Bananas are not doomed don’t worry, and that’s a good thing if you have depression or Parkinson’s disease which are due in part to low dopamine.

Dopamine is a happy brain chemical, it’s your body’s natural antidepressant. Dopamine is what makes you want to garden or golf for example, to dance, laugh and do fun hobbies. Healthy dopamine levels are critical for movement and coordination.

With declining levels of dopamine, or dopamine receptor insensitivity, you could see Parkinson’s like symptoms, depression, bladder dysfunction, obesity, memory loss, sometimes attention problems and unexplained fear or anxiety spells.

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They are naturally high in an amino acid called tyrosine which is part of the dopamine chemical structure. Without tyrosine, you can’t make dopamine or thyroid hormone for that matter! Dopamine and thyroid hormone are two primary “happy” brain chemicals. So if you’re in the pursuit of happiness, go bananas!

In some strange banana news, a British man was driving in Taiwan and he threw his banana peel out the car window. A Taiwanese man, who saw this act of littering, followed him and confronted him at a red light. The man said, “Littering is unethical and uncivilized behavior.” While I do agree, I don’t think I would have chased someone down over a flying banana peel.

Bananas could possibly help with diabetes due to the pectin and resistant starch. Leg cramps could be soothed by the amount of potassium and magnesium in bananas.

And some research suggests anti-cancer effects. I’ve written an extensive article on the health benefits of bananas and if you’d like to read that version, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

In the meantime, here are 7 ideas to help you go bananas!

1. Just peel and eat 2. Add a banana to your smoothie 3. Make banana chocolate chip bread or muffins 4. Make banana chips with a dehydrator 5. Dip bananas into melted chocolate then freeze the pop 6. Make banana tea by boiling it in water, I have a recipe at my site.

7. For breakfast make banana nut collagen pancakes

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

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The Brick Township Police Department, Brick Township Police Emergency Medical Service, the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, Laurelton Fire Department, Herbertsville Fire Department, the DART coalition and Weatherhead Young Funeral Home participated in “Project Crash”. Nina Rettino, the Student Assistance Coordinator organized this event with students and the above listed agencies.

This program illustrates to High School

students the potential horrors and dangers that occur when people drink and drive. This reenactment was of a tragic crash that occurred while students were travelling to an after party from the Prom and the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The event also addressed the dangers of distracted/texting and driving.

The Brick Township Police Department would like to thank all of the students and agencies that participated in this event. We would also like to thank Brick Recycling for donating the vehicles and Joes Service Center for towing the vehicles to and from the event.

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Recreation Offering Discounted Tickets BRICK – The Brick Township Recreation Department is pleased to offer discount tickets to several regional attractions.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Recreation Office while supplies last.

This year’s offers are: • Adventure Aquarium, Camden NJ – $21.50 (over 12), $17.50 (2 – 12 years) • Morey’s Piers, The Wildwoods, NJ – $59.75 (flexible combo 48” and over), $46.25 (flexible combo under 48”) • Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ – $45 ( adult theme park), $33 (adult Hurricane Harbor), $21.50 (parking pass for either theme park or Hurricane Harbor)

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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown, PA – $45 (adult regular season) • Hershey Park, Hershey, PA – $54 (adult ages 9 – 54), $41 (ages 3-8 & 55-69) • Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA – $20 (adult/child. Under 2yrs is free) • Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights, NJ – $29 (Breakwater Beach all-day), $52 (Ride & Slide Same Day) • Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ – $35 ( General admission) For more information, please call 732262-1073.

Paper Moon Players Puppet Show: Beauty And The Beast BRICK – Enjoy an interactive session to help children meet the puppets at the Brick Branch on June 22 at 2:30 p.m. The original story has all the magic and mystery that we expect from this tale plus some

new characters that add to the fun. Please register each child individually; include the child’s complete fi rst name, last name, and age. Enter email (optional) only once per family.

OCL Puppet Show Players Present: Children Make Terrible Pets BRICK – This summer the OCL Puppet Show Players will present a show based on Peter Brown’s Children Make Terrible Pets at the Brick Branch on July 13, 2:30 p.m.

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Continued From Page 11 around and be a dog,” Turrin said to the crowd.

The two attended a 16-week training course in bomb detection run by the State Police.

Vader was t rained with a k notted

towel that had been treated with the scent of explosives. Turrin and Vader played tug of war with the towel after the dog sniffed explosives, so “that meant we were gonna play,” the officer explained.

“He lives with me 24/7, he gets more at tent ion t ha n my k ids do,” Tu r r i n joked. “He’s part of the family - he’s

just a dog. But when I put on my unifor m, his whole demeanor changes, he just wants to go to work.” Training and vehicle costs, plus the purchase of Vader was paid for with a Homeland Security grant.

Pastor Sanzo said that St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church, which has a Christian foundation, worships in a liturgical

st yle, meaning that church ser vices follow a pattern of solemn ceremonies, such as communion. Sunday services are held at 9:30 a.m. and “all are welcome,” she said.

T he chu rch also offers a su m mer camp preschool starting July 6 until July 30. For more information call 732 458-5711.

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Video cameras are increasingly being used in both residential and commercial properties to prevent crime. As such, video surveillance has become extremely helpful in solving crimes, identifying perpetrators, and serves as valuable evidence in court.

Police investigations frequently involve officers and/or detectives canvassing neighborhoods looking for cameras. Knowing ahead of time where cameras are located greatly speeds investigations by allowing officers and/or detectives to prioritize where to begin looking for evidence. Many times the best available video evidence isn’t of the crime itself, but of pathways and streets leading into and out of the scene.

In an effort to continue our commitment to providing excellent police services, the Lakewood Police Department is forming a community partnership that all residents and business that have cameras on their property can register with the police department.

Participation in this partnership is completely voluntary. All registered information will be kept confidential and will only be viewed by authorized Lakewood Police Department personnel. We are not asking and will not monitor your cameras. This is strictly to be used as an investigative tool to aide officers and detectives.

If you are interested in participating in this partnership with the Lakewood Police Department, please fill out the form at lakewoodpolicenj. com/rec/.

Completed forms may be dropped off at the Lakewood Police Department or be mailed to: Lakewood Police Department, ATTN: REC, 231 3rd Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent 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.

(26) Furnished Home - 2BR. Ortley Beach. AC. Newly renovated. Rare yearly rented on island. 1 1/2 blocks to ocean. $1,500 monthly, security plus utilities. 732-793-2108.

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Real Estate LVW - Move in ready. Remodeled Strafford for sale by owner. $176,900.

Gas heat, HW floors, maplewood cabinets. Call 646-330-7152.

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Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - Located at West Bay Village, Manahawkin off of Rt. 9, 1988, manufactured by Kropf, 12 X 35, 420 sq. ft., 1 BA, 1 BR with walk-in closet & extra door to bathroom, Kit/LR combo, screened porch, deck off slider in LR, private street.

Needs work. Asking $1,000. Offers considered. Call 908-638-5099. (27)

For Sale FOR SALE, June 16 inside home sale - ALL MUST GO. Kitchen, bedroom, dressers, tools, etc.

Make offer. Starts at 10 a.m. 11B Dove St., Manchester Township in Cedar Glen West.

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Yard Sale Village - wide yard sale - Saturday, June 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crestwood Village 7, Whiting. Raindate June 23. Maps of participating homes at Fernwood Clubhouse 1 Falmouth Drive. Follow balloons on mailboxes.

Over 70 households. Lots of good stuff. Come find your treasure. (26)

Boat For Sale 2004 Hydrosport - 23ft walk around.

Seldom used boat in good shape. Needs new engine. Asking $7,000/OBO. 732-801-1184 for information. (27)

Auto For Sale 2003 Chrysler 300M - Garaged. All recommended maintenance. Looks and runs like new. 609-339-0069. (26)

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) 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)

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) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(29) 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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Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Saturday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n) A lady from Italy, living in either Toms River or Brick - We spoke recently about you helping me with cooking, ironing, etc. I lost your telephone number. Please call Cynthia at 732-899-3661 or 201-960-0222. (26)

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) HHA / CNA - PRIVATE (with or without) active license. Toms River.

Adult male care for weekends, Fri. Sat. Sun. 7-9 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. (9 hrs). Must be reliable. $13. hr to start. Cell: 941-726-4360.

(26) Bartender needed for Mantoloking From time to time. Please call 732-8993661 or 201-960-0222 Cynthia. (26) PT Church Secretary - Christ Lutheran Church, Whiting, is looking for a part time church secretary, 15 hours per week (five hours a day, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). The candidate must have strong computing, organizational, and verbal & written communication skills, and be familiar with desktop publishing software. Interested candidates may email their resume and a cover letter to the pastor at jfranciswatson@gmail.com.

(27) AVIAN, LLC - is seeking a Program Analyst to handle Risk Management and execute a newly revised Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) process in a NAVAIR program office. For full job description, please visit our website at www.avianllc. com. Position ID # 1543.

(29) 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 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.

No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n) 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) Aluminum Installer to build Sunrooms - and screenrooms in Ocean County. 5 years experience minimum. Will not train. Call Porch King 609-607-0008. (t/n)

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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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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)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

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

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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

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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)

Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (40) Paint Your Rooms - Fast, clean, neat. Starting at $50 per room.

Exteriors, powerwashing. 609994-7507 leave message.

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Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (29)

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

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Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured.

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(25) The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Identifying Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Michael Deem of R.C. Shea and Associates Nursing Home Abuse can take many forms.

It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle-abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly -- some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin.

The first step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The first sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed, or even a loss of interest in visits.

The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged.

The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level.

Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent. Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars, or any similar injuries.

These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspicious about the injury,

the problem should be addressed immediately.

Suspicious signs might Michael J. Deem include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cause.

Even more obvious signs are bedsores which are a common signs of nursing home neglect. They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.

When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected it is important to notify the authorities and contact a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer to discuss your legal rights.

Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

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Jurassic Party Summer Reading Kick-Off BRICK – Kick off summer reading with a dino party and sign-up for the summer reading program on June 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Brick Branch. Please register each

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 One not to upset?

10 Title from the Aramaic for “father” 15 Subject of the 2015 Erik Larson nonfiction bestseller “Dead Wake” 16 Hurricane peril 17 Perilous situation 18 Water park attraction 19 Saruman soldier in “The Lord of the Rings” 20 Guttural utterance 21 Bygone 22 Similar 23 Goes downhill 25 Flat-bottomed boats 28 19th-century dancer Lola

29 Still 30 Takeout order?

33 Poolroom powder 34 Capital of South Africa 35 Fizz flavoring 36 Used in an undignified way 38 Test on the air 39 Hags 40 Pained reactions 41 Four-time Depp role 43 Either 2010 “True Grit” director 44 Musical instruction 45 Even slightly 47 Justice Fortas 50 Indicator of a private thought 51 Riddick portrayer 53 __ house 54 They often precede garage sales 55 Some RPI grads 56 Fitting place for

sneaks Down 1 Maker of TBONZ treats 2 Run well 3 Minute part of a minute, for short 4 ID with a photo 5 iPhone movie purchase 6 Garb named for an island 7 Cation’s opposite 8 Costa __ 9 Art form offering plenty of kicks?

10 Puts into groups 11 Informal talk 12 Wedding planner’s nightmare 13 City near the Great Salt Lake 14 Many Beliebers 22 Plane lane 24 Sisyphus’ stone,

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25 Morse “H” quartet 26 Go __ great length 27 Changing places 28 They may be thin 30 Stirred things up 31 “And?” 32 Realizes 34 First female attorney general 37 Pub orders 38 Minor matches 40 Best Supporting Actress two years before Cloris 41 Disgrace 42 Fibonacci or Galileo 43 Poem division 46 Mrs. Addams, to Gomez 47 Concerning 48 37-Down, e.g.

49 Besides that 52 Parental encouragement

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Ocean County Proclamation: June is Tick Awareness Month OCEAN COUNTY – At the Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) of Ocean County, the Rutgers Master Gardeners have been identifying ticks since 2008. In 2017, over 3,690 ticks were identified in our lab, the highest number of ticks so far.

We did have two abnormally large quantities brought in: one client brought in a pair of socks covered in 1,371 Lone Star larva ticks, and the other 249 Lone Star larva ticks off a dog. The larval stage of a tick is as tiny as a speck of dust, but is the better one to find, as it has not yet acquired any diseases.

In 2017, the most common ticks we identified were the Lone Star tick (2,871 ticks), the American dog tick (591 ticks) and last, the Deer tick (231 ticks).

There are four stages in the tick lifecycle: egg, larva, nymph and adult. Mostly, we are concerned with the nymph and adult stages, as they are the ones with the potential to spread disease. Adult Deer ticks are active October through May and nymphs from May-August. With American Dog ticks, we only see the adults in the lab April through August. Lone Star tick adults are active April-August and nymphs May-August. While summer time is prime time, ticks can be active when air temperature is above 50°F. 1.

If you find a tick, do not panic. Remove the tick.

2. Use a tick removal key or a fine-tipped

tweezer to grasp tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.

3. Apply steady backward/ upward force until the tick is dislodged.

4. DO NOT USE alcohol, nail polish, burning matches, petroleum jelly or any other methods to remove ticks, as this may cause tick to regurgitate.

5. Place the tick in a sealed bag/container with a small piece of damp paper towel and refrigerate it.

Free tick identification is available at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River. Staff and Rutgers Master Gardeners are here Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to identify ticks and answer other horticultural issues.

Once we identify the tick, we will discuss with you information about that tick species, potential diseases it can carry, and symptoms for which to watch. As we are not medical personnel, you should seek medical advice on a course of action. Neither the RCE nor the Ocean County Health Department test ticks for disease.

We have a list of labs you can send the tick to be tested. However, testing will only show if that tick was carrying disease, not that transmission occurred.

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An Evening With James Dalton

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Come see James Dalton at the Point Pleasant Beach Branch on July 10 at 7 p.m.

James Dalton is a performer. He is a storyteller and a poet, a musician and a giver. He’s huffed it around, reaching audiences the hard way: one person at a time, on stages and subway platforms,

i n liv i ng rooms a nd r a d io st ud ios.

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Shar ing secrets and laughs, mixing breathtaking vocals with exciting harmonica playing.

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Please join us for a screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on June 29 at 2 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Beach Branch.

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Lego Spacecraft Contest POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Check out a book about space and build a rocket ship, rover, satellite, or any spacecraft without the help of official LEGO kits at the Point Pleasant Beach Branch

star ting June 26. Drop it off during the summer. Voting will be held the week of August 6. Winners will be a n nou nced on Aug ust 13. Ask for more details.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of JUNE 16 - JUNE 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Keep up the pace. There will be little chance of boredom setting in as enthusiasm and drive will keep you well-suited to meeting deadlines and timetables. Don’t expect everyone to share your passion for a subject.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): There’s no ship like friendship. You should feel honored when someone approaches you for advice or a favor because that means they trust and respect you.

Be objective even when it doesn’t fit your agenda.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Following your heart could lead you astray. Use logic and reason to draw your conclusions as emotions could ultimately be your enemy today.

Try to devote attention to activities that have educational value.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put a little spring in your step. Some excess energy may make it a little easier to get motivated and get things done in the week ahead. Hold off on the urge to make changes as conditions may shift by the middle of the week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pay attention.

Avoid miscommunication and confusion by making sure everyone is on the same page before a new project begins. Careful planning will be the key factor that decides if you achieve success or failure this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Contents may explode under pressure. It may be better to confide your troubles to a friend or confidant rather than keeping them bottled up inside.

Look on the bright side as you may be taking things too seriously.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Make it so.

You are tuned in to what impresses others or makes them happy so all that is left is to do it if that is your goal. Conventional wisdom may not work when a problem requires a creative solution.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Get off to a good start. First impressions may be especially important this week so be at your best when meeting new people. Mind your manners as it may be hard to tell when being too casual is inappropriate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Whatever floats your boat. Finish off the weekend by doing the things that you want to do, not what you have to do. You may be fascinated by things that you would normally find strange or unusual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some issues may fall into a gray area. It may be difficult to reach a conclusion as the facts surrounding an issue may be clouded or distorted. Hold off on making decisions until more information is available.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Find your center. Tranquility and relaxation are the keys to easing tensions and recharging your batteries for the long week ahead. Don’t worry about things today that you can put off until tomorrow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Stay in your lane. Work toward the goal you set out to accomplish as distractions may conspire to derail your progress. Stick with those who share your opinions as differing points of view will create friction.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Spring In Summer: You Can Enjoy These Irresistible Hors D’oeuvres All Year Long

By Wolfgang Puck EGGPLANT AND GOAT CHEESE CRISPS Makes 24 pieces 4 or 5 medium-sized Japanese eggplants or other long, slender eggplants, 7 to 8 inches (17.5 to 20 cm) long, about 3/4 pound (375 g) total weight, left unpeeled Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil, plus extra as needed 6 ounces (185 g) fresh creamy goat cheese 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped pitted black olives 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed 3 or 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (250 mL) fine fresh breadcrumbs, plus extra as needed Peanut oil or vegetable oil for deep-frying Trim the ends of the eggplants. Cut each one lengthwise into slices about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick and 6 to 7 inches (15 to 17.5 cm) long. Select the 24 best slices, setting aside the remainder to chop up and include in a vegetable stew or other preparation. Lightly season the slices with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Working in batches and taking care not to overcrowd the pan, saute the eggplant slices in a single layer until tender and lightly golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer the slices to paper towels to drain and cool, adding more oil to the pan as needed

to saute remaining slices.

In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the goat cheese and olives. Using about 1 teaspoonful for each crisp, scoop up the mixture and form 24 small balls, placing each ball near one end of a cooled eggplant slice. Carefully roll up the slice, tucking in the sides as you do to completely enclose the filling in the eggplant. Secure with a thin wooden skewer or long wooden toothpick.

In a deep, heavy saucepan or an electric deep fryer, heat about 3 inches (7.5 cm) of the peanut oil to a temperature of 350 F (175 C) on a deep-frying thermometer or the deep fryer thermostat.

Meanwhile, arrange the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in separate bowls side by side near the stove or the deep fryer. When the oil is hot, one at a time, lightly coat each eggplant ball with flour, shaking off the excess; then, dip it into the egg and finally roll it in the bread crumbs to coat it evenly.

As you finish coating each eggplant ball, carefully place each one in the hot oil and cook until deep golden brown, 30 seconds. (Take care not to overcrowd the oil, cooking in batches as necessary.) As each ball is done, use a metal slotted spoon or wire skimmer to remove it from the oil, transferring it to clean paper towels to drain.

Arrange the eggplant crisps on a platter and serve immediately, leaving the skewers or toothpicks in if you like for easy serving as an hors d’oeuvre. Or carefully slide out the skewers or toothpicks if adding the crisps to a salad or another dish.

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