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–Photo courtesy of the Jackson Memorial High School boys Soccer Team Top: Jackson Memorial’s Ben Patti (left) gains the advantage against an opponent.

Bottom: Jackson Memorial’s Nick Kinzler sacrifices his body to make a save.

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By Chris Christopher JACKSON - Steve Bado can’t get enough when it comes to coaching the Jackson Memorial High School boys soccer team.

“Every year is a new adventure for me,” he said. “I keep coming back. I love it. I love it.”

Bado, who played for two varsity seasons under legendary coach Mike Costa before graduating in 1990, has kept up the Jaguars’ winning tradition.

Now in his 14th season at the helm, Bado entered the 2018 campaign with a 161-94-2 career record - a record that includes three Shore Conference Class A South titles, four trips to the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals and a berth in the 2012 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship game.

Jackson’s lone losing season under Bado was 2008.

And in 2012, Jackson set the school’s single-season win record

as it was 23-2.

This year’s team is poised for another run at championships as it won its first seven matches, outscoring opponents 32-3 and posting five shutouts.

“I just think the Jackson kids are hard working kids,” said Bado, who coached the Jaguars’ junior varsity teams for 11 years.

“They believe in tradition and loyalty and are all good friends.

It was that way before me and we are lucky to continue that tradition. The boys appreciate the opportunity to play for a program like this. There are thousands of boys who don’t play for a team like this.”

Coming off a 17-4-1 season that included a Class A South title (11-2-1), the Jaguars entered 2018 facing plenty of pressure from their opponents. The Jaguars returned nine starters from their 2017 team.

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–Photos By Bob Vosseller Nicole Hanrahan, six-year-old son John, and her sister Amanda Hohman of Jackson took in the parade for the second year in a row.

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – It is a tradition of the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival to showcase entertainment imported from Italy. This year’s 27th annual parade was no exception as two folkloric groups of singers and dancers took to the streets to entertain crowds during the Oct. 5-7 Italian festival and the parade.

This year’s groups included Tatarata who came from Casteltermini, a commune in Agrigento. The 50-member group used swords and drums as part of their performance. Citta’ di Agrigento of Sicilia, Italy performed songs and dancing numbers from traditional Italian culture. They wore traditional garb to show a bit of 18th century Italian history.

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Jackson Resident’s Service Dog Not Allowed At Hospital

By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Nicole Sorchinski swears she’ll never return to Ocean Medical Center.

When Sorchinski suffered a seizure in her Jackson home on October 6, she and her service dog Nala were (Service - See Page 9)

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Continued From Page 1 “I think our boys feel the pressure,” Bado said.

“The lucky thing about it is they are a year older and a year more experienced. We know every team is out to get us. The pressure is there, but I feel our experience puts us in a good situation to handle it.”

The team’s captains are senior midfielder Joe Schlageter, senior goal keeper Nick Kinzler and senior defensive center halfback Ben Patti.

Schlageter is a three-year varsity starter.

“He is very soccer savvy,” Bado said. “His positioning is good. His vision is excellent and he controls the center of the field. His leadership qualities have improved. He is in his last year and he is kicking it into a whole new gear.”

The 6-foot-4 Kinzler is in his third varsity season after splitting time with the varsity as a freshman.

“He is just lights out,” Bado said. “He is probably the best keeper in the Shore Conference. He allowed the second least amount of goals in the 47-team Shore Conference last season. He knows the game. He is willing to get better. He worked hard during the offseason. He has a good foot and is great in the air as he is big, but he is also good at getting to the ground. He is a very special goalie.”

Patti is a four-year varsity starter. He played outside halfback as a freshman and sophomore and competed at forward last season.

“He is versatile,” Bado said. “He is great in the middle of the field. He hit the weight room during the offseason and is much stronger physically. He wins a lot of the 50-50 balls. He gets more touches on the ball as he is in the middle of the field.”

Junior Ben Schnaak, shifted from right fullback to center fullback, has responded well to his new

position. He is a three-year varsity starter.

“He is a staple in our defense,” Bado said. “He is having a fabulous season. Not only is he great on defense, but he has netted either four five goals on set pieces as we push the ball up the field. His instincts are incredible on the ground and in the air. If there is a header to be won, he wins it. He jumps into the passing lanes.”

At sweeper is junior Ronald Bantang, a threeyear varsity player who is in his second season as a starter.

“I have coached him since he was in middle school,” Bado said. “He is very steady, very coachable. He is a big kid at around 6-4. He is very fast and wins the balls that are in the air.

He is a tough last line of defense for opposing teams to get past.”

The right fullback is junior Chase Olejarz, a three-year varsity player and a second-year varsity starter.

“He is a really tough kid who plays good stand up defense,” Bado said. “It’s tough for people to get past him as he positions his body really well.”

At left fullback is junior Connor Lucas. Now in his third varsity season, Lucas is a two-year varsity starter.

“His asset is his work ethic,” Bado said. “When he gets beat, he hustles back and wins the 50-50 balls.”

The right halfback is junior Ed Jacoby, a three-year varsity player and a second-year varsity starter.

“He brings a special flavor to the team,” Bado said. “He wrestles for Jackson and brings that toughness to the game. He is the steadiest guy on the field. He knows where he needs to be and he is strong.”

The left halfback is senior Logan Lewis, a

three-year varsity player and a three-year varsity starter.

“He is a very strong, physical player who has incredible speed and incredible endurance,” Bado said. “He gets up and down the outside of the field and does not get tired.”

In the lineup at forward is junior Dan Russo, who netted 17 goals last season. He’s a three-year varsity starter.

“He is so soccer savvy,” Bado said. “He can score with his left foot and right foot. He is incredibly tough. He’s one of the top forwards in the state.”

A freshman forward is Bado’s son, Steve Bado.

“Coaching him is different, but I guess it is pretty good,” Bado said. “He’s the fastest guy on the team. When he gets into the game, he can really motor. He opens up the field a little bit to give Russo and Schlageter some space to maneuver.”

At outside halfback and forward is sophomore Andrew Walenty, a first-year varsity player.

“He is very versatile, very quick and very athletic,” coach Bado said. “He has a very good touch on the ball. He brings a different dynamic when he either goes into the game off the bench or starts.”

Junior midfielder Gianluca Gruosso is valuable off the bench in his first varsity season.

“He has come in and given us great minutes,” coach Bado said. “He is very talented. For the amount of time he is in the game, he makes a great impact.”

Andrew Keating at times starts at forward in his fourth varsity season.

“He is a hard worker and he knows the system,” coach Bado said. “He has toughness. When there is a scrum in front of the goal, I like his toughness

as he will go in and try to get a piece of the ball.”

Also making contributions are senior midfielder Richard Chan, senior goalkeeper Shaun Chornobroff, senior forward Basel Shousha, junior midfielder Trevor Cusick, junior midfielder Tyler Howlett, junior defender Frank Savarese, junior defender Steve Slusak, junior defender Anthony Mantello and freshman forwards Anthony Viola and Evan Walenty.

“We mix up our style of play a little bit,” coach Bado said. “We play a little bit of possession ball and a little bit of direct ball, depending on the team we play and the field conditions. Our guys adjust to the play. If we are on a smaller field, we have the ability to possess the ball and find the open gaps. When we are on artificial turf and the game is a little faster, we try to push the ball up the field a little quicker and play more direct ball.”

Coach Bado said the team is strong on offense and defense.

“We definitely have excelled,” he said. “We have always been a defensive juggernaut. This year, we have a little more balance between offense and defense.”

Assisted by Joe Pienkowski, Ray Cafara and Kevin McQuade, coach Bado said he enjoys working with the team.

“There is a light side to our team and a serious side, too,” said Bado, 46, a physical education, health and driver’s education teacher at Jackson.

“The boys like to make me laugh as I am always so serious. It is nice to have fun. It is nice to redirect things and get serious when it is game time.

The boys look at the banners and the championships and they want to be a part of the tradition.

“Our parents and administration are very supportive and that makes our jobs a lot easier.”

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Chowderfest: 30 Years Of Food And Friendship

By William Clanton LONG BEACH ISLAND – Marking the 30th year of all that is chowder, Chowderfest came back to the Island, this time greater than ever.

The weather was just perfect with barely any clouds in the sky, a nice warm island sun and a gentle, cool sea breeze.

The open field in the heart of Bay Village was packed so tight with locals, travelers and chowder epicureans, along with the many vendors that participated in this phenomenal event. Live music and the wonderful aroma of red, white creative chowders filled the air.

The holy day of chowder kicked off on Sunday at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. for VIP access). All these things made this year’s Chowderfest one of the best years so far. With a record breaking 13,000 (Chowderfest - See Page 5)

–Photos by William Clanton Left, Crunchy the T-Rex made his annual appearance at Chowderfest. Right, Over 13,000 chowder fans gathered to taste some of the best chowder at the shore.

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Chowderfest: Continued From Page 4

Chowderheads in attendance, the 30th annual event marked one of the largest ever. Restaurants from all across the LBI region, and even one group from as far as Ireland (Nancy’s Barn of Ballyliffin, Ireland), presented gallons of red (Man hat tan), white ( New England), and creative chowders; each with their own personal touch, f lavor and story.

“Great weather, great restaurants.

More people than ever before ... So many people wanted to come. This has become more than just an event, this is something that people bring their families too,” said Chowderfest coordinator Todd Elasasser.

The top three winners this year for red, white and creative chowders go to: Lefty’s Tavern once again for the best red (Manhattan) chowder, Howard’s Rest au rant for the best white clam chowder, and Blue Water Cafe for the best creative chowder.

Of the many honorable mentions this year, the most unique chowder belongs to the WooHoo for their clam chowder ice cream. The ice cream itself actually contains clams, corn, butter and other seasonings, making it a genuine clam chowder ice cream. When questioned about their outrageous decision to make a chowder ice cream, Megan Kilroy, owner of the WooHoo in Beach Haven said, “We make all of our ice

cream from scratch ... We make tons of creative f lavors of ice cream and just thought ‘why not?’.” After tasting it, several at tendees had thei r ow n opinions on it.

Teresa Belot ti a cu r ious at tendee tasted it, and when asked she said, “It has a great taste, it’s refreshing … It’s a little crazy, but we’re liking it.”

The event had initially kicked off this past Saturday with the free Merchant Market. This featured tons of chamber vendors offering great end-of-season bargains, local specialties, gour met food and live music; as well as a wide variety of beers on tap, hard ciders and a new wine by the glass selection.

T he r e we r e a l so ch i ld r e n f r ie nd ly act ivit ies which i ncluded hands- on crafts and a command performance of Crunchy the T-Rex. They say the road to Chowderfest is a long one, but never quite as long as our friends from Ballyliffin, Ireland.

With 3,162 miles under their belt, Kieran Doher ty and his culinar y team traveled all the way from Ireland just to par ticipate in LBI’s 30th an nual Chowderfest cook-off. Back in Ireland they won the national championship for the best chowder as well as the world’s best chowder back in Rhode Island.

“These people are just crazy about chowder and we are just blown away,” said Kieran Doherty, chef and owner of Nancy’s Barn.

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Commerce gave a special than ks to the 19 restau rants that pleased and fed crowds throughout the day. Those i nclude: Blue Wat e r Cafe, C u isi ne on the G reen at Atlantis, Delaware Avenue Oyster House & Bar, La Bamba, Nancy’s Barn Ballyliff in, Sunny Rae’s Kitchen, The WooHoo, Bistro 14 Restaurant & Raw Bar, Black Whale Bar & Fish House, Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern, Lefty’s Tavern, Ocean Cou nt y Col lege’s hospit al it y club, Stefano’s Restaurant, Country Kettle Chowda, Howard’s Seafood Restaurant, Polly’s Dock, The Chicken or the Egg (CHEGG), Tuckers Tavern and Wally’s.

The closing ceremonies began with Tony Luke Jr., world renowned restaurant entrepreneur and competitive food network star, who took the stage to give special thanks and wish good luck to all the restaurants for their extraordinary efforts. Tony was responsive for the launching of the #brownandwhite initiative, designed to fight the stigma surrounding opioid and heroin addictions in memory of his son Anthony.

Glenn Kalina from WJRZ FM served as Master of Ceremonies, with assistance by the Southern Ocean County Chamber Officers, Edible Jersey Publisher Ray Painter, Tony Luke Jr. and Chowde r fe st coord i nat or Todd Elsa sse r.

Together they announced the winners of the event: New England • Grand Champion: Howard’s Restau-

rant • 2nd Place: Chicken or the Egg • 3rd Place Country Kettle Chowda Manhattan • Grand Champion: Lefty’s • 2nd Place: Stefano’s • 3rd Place: Buckalews Creative Chowder • Grand Champion: Blue Water Café • 2nd Place: Nancy’s Barn • 3rd Place: The WooHoo • Rookie of the Year: Nancy’s Barn Ireland • Best Interpretation of the Theme: Country Kettle Chowda • Best Shore Motif: Black Whale Bar & Fish House • Most Enthusiastic: Nancy’s Barn Ireland • Most Creative Booth: Delaware Oyster House In addition, the 2018 Grand Champions received a special recognition award from Edible NJ Magazine.

All of the proceeds earned from the event go directly to the hundreds of local char ities and other events, as well as scholarships to the local school districts. Being that this was their 30th year, the previous year’s restaurants voted for a qualifying nonprofit to be the “Chowder for A Cause Charity.”

The selected charity then earns a large portion of the proceeds of the event.

David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation was selected for this year and was there throughout the event.

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Continued From Page 1 This marked the first time either group visited Ocean County.

Unlike the last two years, this year’s parade was devoid of rain or gray skies. Borough Mayor Anthony Vaz, who kicked off the event with a brief ceremony alongside with Freeholder Joseph Vicari on Oct. 5, was very happy about that.

Later that evening Parade Committee Chairman Michael Blandina commended the work of John Giavatto, the International Relations Chairman for the committee who arranged for the two folkloric groups to be a part of the festival and parade.

Blandina noted that it takes the committee twelve months to prepare for the parade and that a small number of volunteers make up the committee who plan it each year. “This is a year-long effort to raise the funds to bring these groups here and to put on the parade.”

Giavatto introduced the two groups as spectators watched from the streets.

The street festival featured vendors, many of whom sold a variety of Italian food ranging from sausage, meatball, eggplant, pizza, pasta, cheesesteak, Italian hot dogs and espresso. Some non-traditional Italian fare was also available for purchase including crab cake sandwiches and arepas, which are sweet corn cake patties filled with mozzarella cheese.

For Tom Blackmoor of Stafford Township the festival and parade are a fall tradition. Blackmoor sported a red, white and green cap as he held his sausage sandwich as he stood beside his wife Susan and his daughter Jennifer Cahill. The trio came to the kickoff event on Oct. 5.

“We come every year. We come for the food,” he said.

“Food and the music,” his wife added.

Tom said he was half Irish and half Italian while his wife said she was half Italian and half Polish.

Their daughter said “I just enjoying hanging out with my parents for this.”

Dennis Filippoine of Lacey served as parade marshal this year.

“Every year we are faced with the difficult task

of selecting one person from the many deserving candidates to serve as the ceremonial leader of our parade and Italian Festival,” Screening Committee co-chair Phyllis Shindle said earlier this year.

“Dennis’s community involvement and leadership over the years in the Brick Township School system contributed to our decision. Especially for his efforts to bring ethnic heritage and culture into the school system,” Shindle added.

The aroma of freshly made Italian sausage filled the air near the street fair area as the crowds eagerly awaited the start of the parade on the afternoon of Oct. 7. Among those spectators were Vincent and Maria Vincenti, who have a summer home in the borough. Both donned their Italian caps as they awaited the start of the parade.

“We are here every year. We come for the Italian music and the performers who come from Italy. I was three years old when I came from Italy to this country. I also love the bands and music played during the parade,” Maria Vincenti said.

Her husband added “This keeps the tradition alive every year.”

Nicole Hanrahan, six-year-old son John, and her sister Amanda Hohman of Jackson took in the parade for the second year in a row. “We came out as a family,” Nicole Hanrahan said.

“My uncle plays in a band. I like the music,” John said as he juggled a box of Dots candy and waved an American flag.

Not all the music was Italian. Members of the Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes & Drums band and the Saint Brendan Pipes and Drums Band of Point Pleasant brought along their kilts and bagpipes to entertain those along the parade route.

Another fixture of the parade was Italian-American clubs like the Renaissance Italian American Club of Manchester Township and the Greenbriar Oceanaire Italian American Social Club of Waretown.

Each year, explorer Christopher Columbus (in the form of a costumed impersonator) is featured on a float which was sponsored by Carabba’s Italian Grill. This year was no exception and he and those on the float got a rousing round of applause as the float traveled down the boulevard.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER In Defense Of Public Libraries Is the public library obsolete?

A lot of powerful forces in society seem to think so. In recent years, declines in the circulation of bound books in some parts of the country have led prominent critics to argue that libraries are no longer serving their historical function. Countless elected officials insist that in the 21st century - when so many books are digitized, so much public culture exists online and so often people interact virtually - libraries no longer need the support they once commanded.

But the problem that libraries face today isn’t irrelevance. The real problem that libraries face is that so many people are using them, and for such a wide variety of purposes, that library systems and their employees are overwhelmed. According

to a 2016 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, about half of all Americans ages 16 and over used a public library in the past year, and two-thirds say that closing their local branch would have a “major impact on their community.”

Libraries are being disparaged and neglected at precisely the moment when they are most valued and necessary. Why the disconnect? In part it’s because the founding principle of the public library - that all people deserve free, open access to our shared culture and heritage - is out of sync with the market logic that dominates our world. But it’s also because so few inf luential people understand the expansive role that libraries play in modern communities.

Libraries are an example of what I call “social infrastructure”: the physical spaces and organizations

that shape the way people interact. Libraries don’t just provide free access to books and other cultural materials, they also offer things like companionship for older adults, de facto child care for busy parents, language instruction for immigrants and welcoming public spaces for the poor, the homeless and young people.

For older people, especially widows, widowers and those who live alone, libraries are places for culture and company, through book clubs, movie nights, sewing circles and classes in art, current events and computing. For many, the library is the main place they interact with people from other generations.

For children and teenagers, libraries help instill an ethic of responsibility, to themselves and to their neighbors, by teaching them what it means to borrow and take care of something

public, and to return it so others can have it too. For new parents, grandparents and caretakers who feel overwhelmed when watching an infant or a toddler by themselves, libraries are a godsend.

In many neighborhoods, particularly those where young people aren’t hyper-scheduled in formal af ter-school prog rams, libraries are highly popular among adolescents and teenagers who want to spend time with other people their age. One reason is that they’re open, accessible and free. Another is that the library staff members welcome them; in many branches, they even assign areas for teenagers to be with one another.

To appreciate why this matters, compare the social space of the library with the social space of commercial establishments like Starbucks or McDonald’s.

These are valuable parts of the social infrastructure, but not everyone can afford to frequent them, and not all paying customers are welcome to stay for long.

The openness and diversity that flourish in neighborhood libraries were once a hallmark of urban culture. But that has changed.

Though American cities are growing more ethnically, racially and culturally diverse, they too often remain divided and unequal, with some neighborhoods cutting themselves off from difference - sometimes intentionally, sometimes just by dint of rising costs — particularly when it comes to race and social class.

Libraries are the kinds of places where people with different backgrounds, passions and interests can take part in a living democratic culture. They are the kinds of places where the public, private and philanthropic

sectors can work together to reach for something higher than the bottom line.

We should take heed. Today, as cities and suburbs continue to reinvent themselves, and as cynics claim that government has nothing good to contribute to that process, it’s important that institutions like libraries get the recognition they deserve. It’s worth noting that “liber,” the Latin root of the word “library,” means both “book” and “free.” Libraries stand for and exemplify something that needs defending: the public institutions that - even in an age of atomization, polarization and inequality - serve as the bedrock of civil society.

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Letters To The Editor MacArthur’s Event With Nunes Shows His True Colors I’ve been ver y w rong about Tom MacArthur!

The one thing I always gave him the benefit of the doubt regarding was Russia. I assumed his support of bad policies that

harm his constituents was just his own greed and he was an unwitting tool for Russia.

Sadly, all doubt was removed when he brought one of the top Russian agents, Devin Nunes, to our district (during a GOP event in Toms River).

MacArthur is not just harming his constituents

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with his policies, he is tearing down our republic.

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Candidates Seek What’s Best For Jackson As official candidates for the upcoming November election, and lifelong Jackson residents, we would like to recognize a few factual items that have moved Jackson in the right direction while maintaining public safety.

In the last six years, the mayor and his administration have had more roads paved, lined and signalized than any other administration has to date. To compliment this, the same can be said on completing more infrastructure projects than any span in Jackson’s history. And in speaking with the mayor, he has assured us that we are not finished making Jackson the place

you want to live, work and to the Jackson Township affect all of us financially for Letters To The Editor play. The planned additional projects will continue the momentum of improving quality of life for all Jackson residents.

It would be remiss on our part not to express our opposition to Gover nor Murphy, the Senate and Legislature for removing $1.3 million in state aid away from the Jackson Township School District for the years 2018 and 2019.

By the end of 2024 the total loss of state aid to our school district will be a disastrous $17.3 million hit, which will need to be made up by all of Jackson’s residents.

To add salt to the wound, the governor’s administration waited until after the district finalized the 20182019 budget and staffi ng.

We applaud the mayor’s leadership and the council for passing resolution 278R-18 opposing Governor Murphy’s punishing reduction of state school funding

School District while mysteriously boosting other school districts’ funding.

The governor has reduced funding in specific districts in favor of other districts that do not manage their budgets as well as they could. Time and again you will hear Trenton Democrats say that these school districts need additional “funding”. On average, the Jackson taxpayer already pays more than $1,000 per year in school taxes that support way too many school districts outside of our own. We say that these districts don’t need additional funding but instead need guidance on how to get the best return for the budgets they have now. Jackson Township is blessed with outstanding and caring teachers, staff and programs, so to lose even a small portion is a slap in the face to all. But to lose almost $17.5 million in state school funding will

decades. Our graduation rate is as exceptional as are our students, so why take away funding from such a high ranking, well run district is the real question, therefore, we intend to ask Trenton just that. The Trenton Democrats have a track record of failed policies that continue to cost Jackson tax payers their hard-earned money.

While they are taking away funding for Jackson’s children’s education, they are including the price we now have to pay for illegal aliens’ education and millions of dollars for legal defense funds. We cannot continue to allow the policies of the Trenton Democrats to propagate at will to and now into Jackson Township.

Please ensure your voice is heard and vote on November 6th!

Andy Kern & Alex Sauickie Jackson

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

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Chris Smith HAMILTON - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) delivered excerpts of the following remarks at the dedication of the Steinert

High School Library in Hamilton, NJ, on Friday, in honor of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito:

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Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced details of his “Computer Science for All” initiative, a plan to bring technology and programming-focused classes to schools across New Jersey. The FY 2019 budget includes $2 million to increase the number of public high schools that offer advanced computer science courses.

Governor Murphy’s initiative will help equip New Jersey’s students with the foundational skills needed for the jobs of

the future and prepare them to understand modern technology.

The $2 million in funding will support grants for high schools to offer advanced computer science courses and to support teachers’ professional development, with applications due in late October and grant rollout beginning in January 2019.

This marks the first time that New Jersey has specifically funded expanding computer science education.

Schools that receive grants

Bill Would Cut Fees For Homeless Shelters

TRENTON - Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced legislation (A4434) that waives costly fees that jeopardize temporary shelters for the homeless in churches.

“People should be the priority, not permit fees,” said Dancer

(R-12th). “These churches offer the last line of defense for families facing the desperation of homelessness.”

Providing overnight shelter through the faith-based organizations such as the Interfaith Hospitality Network and

Family Promise, participating churches and synagogues host homeless families for up to two weeks. Families are rotated through the network during their search for more permanent living arrangements.

“Temporary housing and food

can help families withstand their darkest hours, giving them time to access the services, jobs and housing they need,” Dancer said. “It would be indefensible to allow fees that churches can’t afford to pay imperil this life-changing effort.”

Smith Praises Justice Alito When Library Named After Him

“Not only has Justice Alito distinguished himself as a brilliant member of the high court, known for his impeccable honesty, logic, respect for the rule of law and incisive questioning and opinions, but at his Senate confirmation hearing in 2006, he eloquently spoke of the people closest to him - his wife

Martha-Ann and two children, his parents, a grandfather who worked at Roebling Steel - and Hamilton Township.

“The former Steinert High School Student Council President and 1968 class valedictorian, who went on to serve as Deputy Assistant Attorney General during the Reagan

Administration, U.S. Attorney and a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, told the Senate: “I got here, in part, because of the community in which I grew up. It was a warm but definitely an unpretentious down-to-earth community…I have happy memories and strong memo-

ries of those days, and good memories of the good sense and the decency of my friends and neighbors.

“Naming the Steinert High School library in honor of Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. recognizes a person of extraordinary achievement, faith and goodness.”

“Computer Science For All” Will Fund K-12 STEM Education

will track the number of courses created, the number of students enrolled in these courses, and the number of students who earn college credits and industry valued credentials. Preference will be given to schools that receive Title I funds.

“In the 21st-century economy, we must prepare our students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to think about the world in new and creative ways,” said Governor Murphy. “Computer Science for All is a game-changer, giving our children the tools they need to learn coding and tackle complex problems in an increasingly technologically-connected world. I’m proud we are laying

the groundwork so that all of our children can harness the power of technology and be responsible digital citizens.

“The overarching goal of our efforts is to provide opportunity to all students,” said Education Commissioner Lamont O. Repollet. “In today’s tech-based world, it’s especially crucial that we offer our young minds the skills they need to make them more successful when they enter the global workforce.”

Governor Murphy further announced that the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology will be repurposed into the Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This

new office will oversee subjects like educational technology, computer science, and cybersecurity. The Office of STEM will convene a newly appointed Computer Science Advisory Board, which will help the Department update its Technology Standards and create a State Plan for Computer Science education.

The Technology Standards enable students to use digital tools and to understand the nature and impact of engineering, design, and computational thinking. This will be the State’s first update to its 2014 standards, and the Department will release the State Plan in 2019.

Governor Murphy also announced that New Jersey will

join the Governor’s Partnership for K-12 Computer Science, a bipartisan coalition of governors committed to expanding access and funding for Computer Science education. Governor Murphy will be the eighteenth governor to join, and New Jersey has already started working to fulfill the organization’s three commitments: enabling all high schools to offer at least one Computer Science course, funding professional development, and creating high-quality standards.

The Notice of Grant Opportunity can be found here: https://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/ education/grants/gropps2. pl?string=recnum=01768&maxhits=1

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Continued From Page 1 transported to Ocean Medical Center for t reat ment. Once there, she was told by a nurse to remove Nala from the emergency room or animal control would be called to take her away.

While Hackensack Meridian Health has issued a statement regarding the incident, Sorchinski maintains she has received no formal apology for how she believed she was treated.

Sorchinski sustained a TBI or traumatic brain injury three years ago that has left her suffering from occasional seiz ures. “Unfor t unately, I’m going to be dealing with this for the rest of my life,” she said about her condition.

After seeing countless neurologists and specialists, Sorchinski has found medication that helps her to control her seizures better, but what really helps to heal her is her service dog, Nala.

Nala and Sorchinski came together when she was rescued from the Philadelphia A nimal Cont rol t wo years ago. Initially, Nala was not a trained service dog, but just a lovable Pitbull in need of a home.

Little did Sorchinski know that Nala would be her saving grace…literally.

“Maybe it was meant to be,” she said.

About a year and a half ago, before Nala was certif ied as a service dog, Sorchinski suffered a seizure in her home. Nala k new somethi ng was wrong and went to notify Sorchinki’s d a d , who t he n fou nd he r hav i ng a “full-blown seizure.”

“This happened three more times,” b efo r e s h e h a d Na l a c e r t i f ie d . I n the past two years, Nala has helped Sorchinski survive three seizure incidents.

She noted that having Nala by her side at all times has “saved her life” because she tends to vomit or foam at the mouth during her seizures and it can asphyxiate her if Nala isn’t there to nudge her head into a safe position and notify the closest person for help.

Nala’s distress signal is circling three times and then nudging on the closest person.

On October 6, Sorchinski was on the phone with a friend, who is also a local dispatcher, when she star ted to feel uneasy. She notified her friend to call 911 and when Jackson Police arrived at her home, Sorchinski was face down, seizing. She might have been in serious danger had Nala not been there to nudge her head away from the vomit, she said.

T he pa ra med ics t ra nspor ted Sorchinski and Nala to Ocean Medical Center in separate ambulances. “They were so accom mod at i ng,” she said about the paramedics.

So, it came as a surprise when she arrived in the emergency room and not even 15 minutes later she was told to remove Nala.

“A nurse manager came over and told me I had to remove her or she would

The Jackson Times, October 13, 2018, Page 9 call animal control to take her to the animal shelter,” said Sorchinski.

She described the nurse’s demeanor as “nasty,” even after she showed the nurse Nala’s credentials and ser vice vest.

She scrambled to f ind someone to come pick Nala up from the hospital.

When her friend Morgan took Nala, she told Sorchinski the dog was “dist raug ht ” a nd “cr y i ng” because she knew that something was wrong and did not want to leave her side, she said.

“When she’s wearing that vest, she knows she’s working,” said Sorchinski.

Feeling “unsafe and uncomfortable” in the hospital at that point, she then sig ne d a n A M A (Ag a i n s t Me d ic a l Advice) form and went home to Nala without treatment.

The incident left Sorchinski shocked; she had never before encountered difficulty bringing her service dog with her any where, i ncludi ng al most all other local hospitals. “I think it was breed discrimination,” against pit bull breeds, she stated.

About a month prior to this incident,

Sorchinski spent about a week at CentraState in Freehold where she not only was allowed to have Nala with her, but the staff was accommodating to both her and Nala, bringing snacks and taking photos, she said.

Wit h i n 12 hou r s of t he i ncident, Sorchinski suffered another seizure, brought on by stress which she believes to be directly related to the encounter at OMC. While she has recovered fine, Sorchinski says she will “absolutely not” go back to Ocean Medical Center if she can help it.

Hackensack Meridian Health spokesperson Anne Green issued the following statement on October 9: “We are deeply sorry for the experience expressed by our patient while visiting our Emergency Department.

We are currently reviewing the situation to make certain protocols properly protect our patients and their service animals.

“Hackensack Meridian Health’s top pr ior it y is the health and safet y of our patients. Our hospitals and team

members are very supportive of service animals. We understand the important, life-saving role that service animals play in our patients’ lives and that they are an integral par t of our patients’ fa m ilies. T hat is why ma ny of ou r hospitals offer pet therapy to provide comfort, healing and companionship for our patients.

“While our goal is to keep patients a nd t hei r ser v ice a n i mals toget her whenever possible, there are situations where our team members must focus on providing the highest quality care for our patients. During this time, we believe it’s important to ensure there is someone that can care for the service animal while we provide care to our patients.

“We are committed to educating the public about the importance of putting a plan in place for the care and safety of service animals during an Emergency Department visit. We are also committed to educating our team members on the importance of service animals and the actions that can be taken to ensure the service animal’s utmost safety.”

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

Plumsted Fire District 1 Swears In New Firefighter

–Photo courtesy Plumsted Fire District 1 PLUMSTED – During the monthly Fire Commissioners meeting, Per Diem Firefighter/EMT Bruce Miller was sworn in as a Full Time Career Firefighter/EMT with the district.

FF Miller comes to us with extensive training and experience. FF/EMT Miller is currently a Volunteer Assistant Chief with Toms River Fire Company #2. He comes to us with 15 years of experience as

a Firefighter and 20 years as an EMT. He has been with the district as a per Diem member for a couple years. FF/EMT Miller is a 3rd Generation Firefighter. Welcome to the Career Staff.

FF/EMT Miller fills the spot vacated last month when FF/EMT Binger left us to become a Federal Firefighter on the Joint Base.

FF/EMT Binger still serves the residents of Plumsted Twp. as a Per Diem Firefighter.

“Aging Safely” Program Coming To Jackson Library JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host “Aging Safely” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Jackson Branch.

Learn to avoid scams and legal pitfalls.

Members of local law, financial, and healthcare firms will assist you in avoiding

problems as you age.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.

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OCC Reparatory Theatre Presents “Almost, Maine” TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will bring their production of Almost, Maine to the Black Box Theatre at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts from October 18 through October 28.

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada.

And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the br uises heal, and the hear ts mend –

almost – in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Written by John Cariani.

Directed by Paul Chalakani.

Perfor mances: Thursday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 20, at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 21, at 2:00 p.m.; Friday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 27, at 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, October 28, at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets to the upcoming concert are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732-255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ask about group and student rates.

The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Dr ive, Toms River, NJ.

2018 Leaf Pick-Up Schedule

JACKSON – It’s hard to believe its October already! It’s time to start preparing for our leaf pick-up season. If you are unsure of your zone, please visit the township website or call the Public Works Department at 732-928-1311. You can find the 2018 schedule on the township website.

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FREEHOLD – Greetings from Brooklyn is the theme of the November 10 event honoring Marvin Krakower for his decades of service to the Freehold Jewish Center and its members. On Saturday evening November 10 at 8 p.m., at a dinner-dance, Marvin Krakower will be honored for his principal role as Education Director and following that role as Executive Director of the synagogue.

Marvin has served in these positions for a total of nearly thirty five years.

Growing up in Brooklyn, and following elementary school, Marvin attended a yeshiva five days a week, and on Sundays. These classes ran from 1st to 9th grade. Moving on to high school, he attended both Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson high schools, and then while working in the borscht belt (The Catskills) for about ten years he studied at the Sullivan County College.

He went on to earn a Master’s Degree from City University’s Richmond College in Staten Island, majoring in education and political science. Following his army service in Viet Nam he became involved with Jewish Education in 1973 and served as religious school principal of Beth Or in Old Bridge, Temple Emanuel in Edison, Ahavat Shalom in Lakewood, and as youth director of the East Brunswick Jewish Center.

Having earned a Master’s Degree from Seton Hall University Marvin became a teacher and administrator in the Carteret School System for thirty years. He also served on the Jackson Township Committee Government, and for a year was the Mayor of Jackson Township.

With his Doctorate class credits obtained Marvin became Educational Director of the Freehold Jewish Center in 1997. He is a firm believer in a strong foundation for his students for whom he has instilled core values by creating family programs such as Havdalah and Hanukkah Services and other activities. The foundation for his students is a strong Jewish identify while learning Hebrew reading, Torah, histor y and Jewish ethics.

I n Januar y 20 0 0 Mar vi n was ap p oi nt e d Exe c ut ive D i r e c t or of t he synagogue. While he greatly enjoyed working as a principal in the secular high school and helping young adults to grow, he felt a need to channel his efforts into the Jewish community and Freehold Jewish Center. Following his term as Educational Director, with his Master’s Degree in administration, he has spent the past seventeen years in improving the synagogue’s physical building, in all aspects, thus providing an appealing atmosphere in which the

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Freehold Jewish Center To Honor Marvin Krakower On November 10 members come to pray and to socialize.

Marvin has four children: Melissa, David, Erica and Jacob. Melissa, and her husband and grandchildren Aiden, Dor, Ugam and Dvar live in Haifa, Israel. David has two daughters: Bella

and Sienna. Erica has twin girls: Leni and Josette.

The festive event that honors Marvin is open to all. Reservations, at $ 90 PER person, can be placed and paid for via credit card at the Freehold Jewish

Center’s website freeholdjc.org or by check payable, and mailed to: Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad Street, Freehold, NJ 07728.

Call the FJC office at 732-462-0254 for more information.

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

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Sound Void?

A sound void is most commonly defined as a moment lacking clarity in hearing or understanding; an empty space in one’s life caused by the absence of sound clarity. Sound voids usually occur in specific listening situations where an individual’s hearing loss does not permit them to detect or understand important sounds and speech cues. Individuals often find that sound voids result in tiring, frustrating and embarrassing situations.

However you experience them – whether they happen during precious moments with your loved ones, critical conversations in the work place or in common everyday interactions – sound voids can detract from your ability to live your life to its fullest.

Do you often hear people talking but simply have difficulty understanding them?

Do you sometimes struggle to hear clearly in background noise?

Do you occasionally have trouble following the conversation in small groups?

Do you find it challenging to explain your hearing situation to others?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be experiencing the perception of “sound void”. The term sound void was created to help explain the gaps that some say that they experience in their day-to-day listening lives. If this sounds like you or someone you love, you should consider contacting your hearing health care professional today.

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

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!

18th Annual Step Up For The Arc At FirstEnergy Park

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LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 18th Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk and Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws.

The Walk aims to raise awareness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; to raise funds for The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and services; and to celebrate participants of The Arc with the community.

Registration will open at 9 a.m. with the 1-mile walk starting at 11 a.m. For two hours, attendees can enjoy activi-

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

5 Reasons You’ll Want A Weighted Blanket

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Suffering from sleep problems? One strategy that I think is helpful is to use a weighted blanket. These are an easy, completely natural way to improve your mood, lower stress levels, and fall asleep faster.

If you have sleep troubles, or your child has them from a chronic condition such as autism, then a weighted blanket might be useful. Weighted blankets are simply blankets that are specially designed to weigh much more than a typical quilt or comforter.

These blankets range in weight from as few as 4 lb. to well over 30 lb., and most are filled with plastic beads or natural materials like rice or barley.

This extra heft means that the blanket puts pressure on your body when you sleep under it, and this mimics the feeling of close physical contact. In this way, weighted blankets create an atmosphere of physical intimacy and security that can improve your mood and sometimes soothe sensory disorders.

I think these are a great idea if you have akathisia or restless legs syndrome. If you’re still skeptical of the general health benefits these could offer, let me share 5 interesting facts.

1. Using a weighted blanket can lower your stress levels and improve your ability to relax. It’s all from an increase in serotonin, which converts to melatonin, your sleep hormone.

2. Reducing cortisol allows for a better night’s sleep. Studies support a reduction in this stress hormone.

3. The modern world makes many people feel isolated. Wrapping yourself in a weighted blanket when you feel alone can increase oxytocin levels and provide instant calm.

4. Could it help with attention problems?

The gentle tactile feeling of deep touch pressure can work as a relaxer to significantly increase the concentration and performance of children with ADHD. There is also evidence that the extra sensory stimulation from a weighted blanket can help children improve their fine motor skills, especially if they have autism. In fact, these blankets were first invented as a stress aid for autistic children.

5. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be challenging to manage, but using a weighted blanket might help to control the symptoms. These heavier blankets boost your serotonin levels, which works to reduce symptoms of OCD, calm the mind and hopefully reduce compulsions.

For these same reasons, the blankets can also improve other emotional issues or cognitive problems connected to low serotonin levels, including aggression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. At our deepest core, we all want to be cuddled, right? It’s kind of like that!

There are some people that should not use a weighted blanket. Choosing the best weighted blanket for you is critical. It’s based on many factors. I’ve written a longer version of this article and if you’d like it just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email you.

(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) ©2018 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Tilton Fitness Has Everything You Need To Change Your Life

By Michael Vandenberg Unless you’re a superhero, you’ve probably heard this line before from your doctor at least once: “Everything looks good, just try to get some more exercise.” You take it seriously, but if you’ve never worked out before, how do you know where to begin? Machines, weights, and treadmills can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Many gyms seem like exclusive clubs more interested in membership dues than lending a helping hand. It’s no wonder many of us used to just shrug off our doctor’s advice and get the excuses ready for next time.

But that all changed with Tilton Fitness, the all-inclusive fitness center that has the know-how, connections, and equipment needed to help you be your best self. “Just make the call or walk in the door,” said Marketing and Communications Director Samantha Young. “Let us do the rest.”

However, Tilton Fitness didn’t get to this point overnight. It originally started as one location: a racquetball club in Northfield opened by Sam Young Sr. (Samantha’s grandfather) in 1980. As they moved up the Jersey Shore, they gradually converted into a comprehensive fitness center. After their merger with Meridian Health and Wellness, the focus became much larger than being a gym.

They took on the broader, more inclusive goal of holistic health.

“It’s not just a place where you can go and work out; it’s more of a club-meets-solution for all types of health problems, questions, and steps on your

journey,” said Samantha.

After Hackensack merged with Meridian to become the largest health system in New Jersey, Tilton Fitness put all of its locations under one brand to become the premier health and wellness center throughout the state, powered by Hackensack Meridian Health. Tilton Fitness now has seven locations: 3022 Hingston Avenue in Egg Harbor, 323 South Pitney Road in Galloway, 700 South Main Street in Manahawkin, 1686 Route 88 in Brick, 27 South Cooks Bridge Road in Jackson, 1420 Route 36 in Hazlet, and 42 City Place in Edgewater.

Although now all of them operate seamlessly under the Tilton Fitness name, each gym has its own history and character. The Northfield/Egg Harbor location still proudly hosts people who have been members since 1980 and still have their original cards and sweatshirts. Edgewater has awe-inspiring views of the New York City skyline.

All of their locations are large

enough to handle the vast array of services Tilton Fitness provides. “We’ve always tried to be on the cusp of things in the field, but since we’ve had the increased resources from Hackensack,” they’ve really been able to take their approach a step further. That

starts with the InBody machine.

This extremely thorough device will get a read of your entire body composition just by stepping on and holding two bars for 30 seconds. You can use it every six weeks afterwards to track your progress and make adjustments. All new members also get a complementary Fit Plan: an hour-long session with one of their directors or health coaches. They can provide sample workouts for you, nutrition guidance, and a plan you feel comfortable with, no matter what your goal is.

Another way Tilton Fitness helps you follow your doctor’s advice is with its wellness programs. These include everything from Smoking Cessation to Bariatric Recovery, and even recovery from stroke! Tilton Fitness is also proud to host Rock Steady Boxing, a program designed to help people with Parkinson’s Disease increase muscle control through fun, non-contact boxing. It’s already available at their Brick and Manahawkin locations, as well as Hazlet starting October 15th, 2018. “Through these controlled movements, they’re able to see reduced symptoms throughout the day and an overall complete change in their quality of life,” said Samantha.

Tilton Fitness also offers a huge variety of group fitness classes and training sessions for all interests. Their group

exercise classes are included in your membership and include Zumba, aquatics, spin, chair yoga, Pilates, and many more. They also have small group training, a low cost option where you still get individual attention from a trainer and get to do cool things like Strike Kickboxing, Pilates Reformers, and Boot Camp. If your preference is a one-on-one focus, Tilton Fitness also has a devoted team of personal trainers to help you reach your goals. If you prefer to stay in headphone world while you’re using all of their machines and weights in the main room, their floor trainers are available to answer any questions you may have.

No matter where you are- or why you are- on your fitness journey, Samantha and the

entire staff at Tilton Fitness stand ready to welcome you into one of their state-of-the-art facilities to help you reach your goal. It’s the relationships, after all, that Samantha believes set Tilton Fitness apart from the average gym. “It’s the fact that when people walk in here we know your name, we know what you’re doing today, we care about how your class was, and we’ll follow up with you about how your recovery was.”

Ready to change your life?

Tilton Fitness offers a free trial membership pass that you can download from their website, tiltonfitness.com. Feel free to give them a call today at 609-FITNESS or stop by any of their locations for more information. Follow them on social media @tiltonfitness.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Is Your Property Being Properly Assessed?

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In a prior article, we talked about how the basis of a residential real estate tax appeal is whether the property is being assessed by the municipal tax assessor greater than the property’s true market value. One of the issues in making this determination is how the tax assessment established by tax assessor equates to the true value of the property.

In all municipalities in New Jersey, there is what is called the “equalization ratio”. This is the number, expressed as a percentage, developed by the local County Tax Board to equalize the difference in tax assessments between the various towns in the county. The purpose of the equalization ratio is to ensure that each town pays it fair share of the county taxes. This imbalance occurs because towns reassess or revaluate their tax assessments at different times. Thus, a town that reassesses its real property assessments in the current year will have different real estate values than a town that reassessed four years ago. In a rising market, properties in the town that just reassessed would have higher values than those in a town that had not re-assessed.

The equalization ratio for each town can be obtained from the Tax Board in each county or the municipal tax assessor.

In Ocean County it is available on the website for the Ocean County Board of Taxation.

Accordingly, you must look at the equalization ratio for your town and use that with the tax assessment to determine what the town is showing as the market value for the property. To do this

you must divide the a sse ssme nt by t he equalization ratio. For Marc S. Galella Esq. example, a property that is assessed at $200,000.00 in a town where the equalization ratio is 96% would have a market value of $298,333.00. In another town where the equalization ratio is 86%, the town is showing that the market value is $232,558.00.

In other words, to determine what the town is claiming as the property value you need to look at both the assessment and the equalization ratio. This number would then be the value to use in determining whether you should consider filing a tax appeal. For example, if your property is assessed by the town at $350,000 and your property has a market value of $360,000, you may think that you are being under-assessed and thus think it is not worthwhile to file a tax appeal.

However, if the equalization ratio for your town is 84%, then your property value, as determined by the town, would be approximately $407,000. This means that the town is assessing your property for $47,000 more than its market value and a tax appeal may be an option.

Because the laws and procedures regarding tax appeals are complicated, it is a good idea to retain the services of an attorney to assist you in filing and pursuing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates has a long history of obtaining reductions in tax assessments for our clients.

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Flu Clinic Offered by the Ocean County Health Department

PLUMSTED – The Ocean County Health Depar tment will be offering Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations on Wednesday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Plumsted Township Municipal Building, 121 Evergreen Rd in New Egypt.

No registration is required. Residents under the age of 65 years need a doctor’s recommendation for pneumonia vaccination. Inf luenza and Pneumonia vaccinations are free if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care

Plan, the cost will be $20 (cash or check).

Two choices: • “Reg ular” dose injection in the muscle for all people 6 months of age and older • “High-dose” injection in the muscle for people 65 years of age and older For additional information please visit the Ocean County website at ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any f lu clinic; they are available at the municipal building. You may also call 732-341-9700 or 800-342-9738 Ext. 7604.

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CVCJ To Host Dealing With Dementia Caregiver Workshop TOMS RIVER – Family caregivers are the backbone of community-based services providing over $450 billion of unpaid services across this nation. To support our local family caregivers of people with dementia, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, (CVCJ) through its A l z hei mer’s Respite Ca re P rog ra m (ARCP) is offering a workshop developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI). The Dealing with Dementia Caregiver Workshop provides tips and strategies for caregivers on best practices for their loved ones and themselves.

“Most family caregivers assume the care of the loved one without access to needed training and education,” said Gayle Alston, Director of RCI Training Center for Excellence. “Caregiving for a loved one is a rewarding and loving experience. However, due to the physical and emotional demands of caregiving and the struggles specific to dementia care, caregivers often suffer high levels of stress and depression.

The goal for the Dealing with Dementia Caregiver Workshop is for Alzheimer’s and dementia family caregivers to gain a better understanding of dementia, utilize strategies to effectively manage dementia behaviors and develop habits of stress management and self-care.”

Caregivers who attend the four-hour workshop will receive a copy of the new Dealing with Dementia Guide.

This guide provides over 300 pages of information and solutions to problems caregivers face each day. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is caring for a loved one with dementia, don’t miss this important opportunity.

Training will take place on 2 consecutive Thursday afternoons, October 25 and November 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Silver Time Adult Day Care Center at 600 Mule Road, Suite 15, Toms River, NJ. Individuals must Pre-Register for the Workshop no later than October 22 by contacting Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey at 732-505-2273 or via email at franp@ caregivervolunteers.org.

Family Campout At Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD – Ocean County Park’s Spring Family Campout was such a big hit that we’ve decided to hold one this fall.

Our hope is to give families some outdoor exposure.

You should arrive having eaten dinner. We will have a campfire, take an evening nature walk and bed down for the night. You will need a tent, sleeping bag, marshmallows for roasting and a

“no-cook” breakfast for the following morning.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have questions on what else to bring call 732-506-5122.

The campout will be held at the Beach Complex, Ocean County Park, Lakewood on October 20-21; 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. Sunday. The cost is $5 per person ages 5 years and up.

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All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Richard Trimble at 732-528-5387.

Ocean County Library Closed November 6

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Tuesday, November 6 for Election Day. They will reopen Wednesday, November 7.

We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through theoceancountylibrary.org.

United State Submariners

NEW JERSEY – If you served on a United State Submarine, we would like you to join our South Jersey Sub Association. Please call Cmdr. Tom Innocente at 609-927-4358 for more information.

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Ocean County Offers Help With Medicare Part D Plans

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY -- The Ocean County Office of Senior Services offers one-onone help for clients needing assistance navigating the 2019 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.

“It’s important our seniors have the opportunity to review and choose the appropriate plan that is suitable for their needs.

Each year we fine-tune this outreach to make it as convenient as possible for our seniors and their caregivers,” Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services said. “We have been providing one-on-one assistance annually to help citizens navigate these important health care programs that can often be complex and change each year.”

Those sessions, called “Medicare Part D Days,” will be starting Oct. 17.

Assistance will be offered at the County Connection at Ocean County Mall on Oct. 17 and 23, and Nov. 1, 8, 14, 28 and 29, and Dec. 5. Appointments are available 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“The County Connection has become an important focal point for this kind of assistance to our seniors,” Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the County Connection, said. “It provides an easily accessible and comfortable environment for our seniors to get help on important matters like Medicare Part D.” One-on-one assistance will be offered at three area senior centers.

The Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., will have appointments available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30.

The Plumsted Township Senior Outreach Services, 121 Evergreen Road, will hold appointments 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16.

The Little Egg Harbor Municipal Building, 665 Radio Road, will have one-on-one sessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30.

“I am pleased that we can continue to offer this one-on-one assistance by also bringing the program to some of our senior centers,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said.

“With almost 170,000 seniors living in Ocean County, this outreach is invaluable.”

To schedule an appointment, call 732-2887777 and ask for Donna.

Other Medicare Information Sessions Available Seniors can get information about Medicare options at the Medicare Plan Finder, Medicare.gov. Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

The county will be holding Medicare information seminars throughout the county.

10 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd.

10 a.m. Nov. 13 at St. Martha’s Church, 3800 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant.

2 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Brick Senior Center, 373 Adamston Road.

2:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library, for Spanish speakers.

“Even if you have a plan, you should evaluate it by asking yourself the following questions: Will your current plan’s premium and costs change in 2019? Will the prescription drugs you take be covered in 2019?

Are you satisfied with your plan’s customer service?” Vicari said. “We are here to help you answer these and any other important questions you may have.”

For appointments at the main office of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 1027 Hooper Ave., call 732-929-2091.

Story of New Jersey Immigration To Be Told At Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host “Immigrant State: Jersey’s Influential Gate” at 2 p.m. at the Jackson Branch.

This event will tell New Jersey’s big story of immigration, packed into a little state.

Immigration in New Jersey has been and still is distinct by region. Considering and learning more about what this means can lead to more informed communities.

Film clips, texts, and media coverage will

guide participants in a candid discussion about local and national immigration issues.

This program is sponsored by NJ Council for the Humanities and OCL Cultural Awareness Team.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for this free event. To register, call the branch at 732928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.

Run For Your Lives In A Halloween 5K

HOLMDEL– Run for your lives in the Northeast Planning Corporation Halloween 5K charity run for Toms River Field of Dreams and Monmouth County Food Bank.

The run will be held on October 20 at 7:30 a.m. at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. in Holmdel.

Schedule: • 6:30-7:15 a.m.: Registration • 7:30 a.m.: 5K runners • 7:35 a.m.: 5K walkers

• 8:30 a.m.: Kids run Register at active.com/Holmdel-nj/running/ distance-running-races/northeast-planning-1st-annual-halloween-run-2018.

Mandatory packet pick up will be held Oct. 18 and 19.

For additional donations, make checks payable to Toms River Field of Dreams Attn: Toms River FOD, Northeast Planning Corporation, 1150 Rantan Road, Suite 201, Cranford, NJ 07016.

FREE RABIES CLINIC

Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rain or Shine Public Works Garage 10 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, NJ Must bring proof of previous rabies vaccination to clinic to receive three year immunization For 2019 licenses, rabies shots must be valid through 2019.

2019 Licenses can be purchased by mail or at 65 Don Conner Blvd. M-F. After Jan. 2, 2019.

License applications will be available at clinic for the remainder of 2018.

Dogs must be on leashes Cats must be in carriers For further information call: Division of Animal Control

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October Programs At Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of programs throughout October.

“Armchair Traveling Series: Best American Hikes (Documentary)” 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 11. Explore the world without leaving the library. This documentary will take you through four of the best hikes in the United States. This fi lm is available through OCL database Access Video on Demand.

“Coloring for Adults” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. Create Mexican paper star ornaments in vivid colors. Material provided, along with light refreshments and classical music.

“Mindfulness Meditation: On Impermanence” 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. Open to novice and skilled practitioners. Learn to ride the wave of impermanence and cha nge w it h g race a nd equ a n i m it y through mindfulness. Practice includes teachings, meditations, and sitting in silence. A Q&A session will follow the program.

“Evening Film” 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22.

Watch a fi lm in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for film information. No registration required.

“Immigrant State: Jersey’s Inf luential Gate” 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23. New Jersey holds an important part of American’s immigration history. Dr. Carlos Decena from Rutgers University will present f ilm clips, texts, and media coverage on national and statewide

issues. Q&A and candid discussion encouraged. This program is sponsored

by NJ Council for the Humanities and OCL Cultural Awareness Team.

“Meet the Neurologist” 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. Dr. Taimur Zaman, Chief of Neuroscience at Kennedy Health System, NJ, will talk about memory loss related to Alzheimer’s disease. This program is sponsored by Alzheimer’s NJ. “All About Autism Support Group” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. Explore the ways in which autism affects our lives. Teen volunteers will run supervised activities for your children who are 12 or under. Please notify when registering whether you will bring children.

“Brain Joggers” 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29. Exercise your mind by playing games and working puzzles.

“South Jersey Ghost Research” 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29. South Jersey Ghost Research will host an evening of intrigue, enlightenment, and “spiritual” inspiration. Participants will watch a video presentation, see photo displays, hear audio clips, and witness an equipment demonstration. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. South Jersey Ghost Research is a professional research group with years of experience investigating ghosts and hauntings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York.

Registration is required for these free programs unless otherwise noted. To register, call the branch at 732-9284400 or visit theoceancountylirbary. org/events.

ARC Of Ocean County Available To Help

OCEAN COUNTY – The ARC, Ocean County Chapter, advocates for and provides support and empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The efforts help to ensure they are accepted and valued as citizens

of our community.

The ARC does this through vocational, recreational, family support, residential, transportation and primary medical care programs. To learn more about ARC of Ocean County, call 732-363-3335 ext. 115.

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Looking For Female Roommate - 55 yr old/over to share 2 bedroom unit in Holiday City Community. $800/month includes Cable/Internet and all utilities. Avail. Oct. 1. Please leave message 732-600-3377.

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Deborah Hosts Free Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screenings

By Kimberly Bosco BROWNS MILLS – Deborah Heart and Lung Center will be hosting free Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screenings for middle and high school age students on October 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, located at 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the nu mber one health-related cause of death in adolescents in the US. Those under the age of 20 can suffer from SCA, usually health teens with no prior symptoms. According to The American Academy of Pediat r ics, as many as 2,000 children and young adults die of SCA each year.

Even local teens have been affected by this condition, such as the Holmdel high school st udent who died while

playing lacrosse or the 18-year old high school student in Teaneck who died in her sleep.

While pediatricians do not routinely perform cardiac screenings on teenagers, Deborah has hosted free cardiac screenings for teenagers throughout the state in recent years to combat SCA. Students, ages 12-19, from any school district, are welcome to register for this event. Screenings includes blood pressure, body mass index, heart auscultation, electrocardiogram (ECG) and if needed, an echocardiogram (sonic heart imaging). Confidential results will be delivered to each parent after review by a Deborah cardiologist.

Appointments are f irst come, f irst served. Students can pre-register online at deborahfoundation.org.

Preferred Home Health Care Presents Elderfest Expo: Free Screenings, Pet Contest, Giveaways, and More

By Frances Kirschner Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, with headquarters in Eatontown, is presenting Elderfest, a free expo sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas, that highlights more than 40 vendors, food samplings, and free health and wellness screenings; a Pet Contest with a grand prize of $500 sponsored by Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Toms River; free BINGO with prizes; a $100 gift card giveaway every 30 minutes; and more on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37, Toms River, N.J. The public will have a chance to meet sy ndicated WOBM-A M radio hosts Joel Markel, the president and CEO of Preferred, and Marianne Levy. The fea-

tured guest is Linda Shields, The Jersey Shore Medium, who will offer medium readings.

Any type of pet—bird, cat, dog, ferret, snake, etc.—is eligible to enter The Pet Contest. The pet can be cute, pretty or even silly, according to the judges’ choice. A Pet Contest entry card can be picked up any day between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the front desk of Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, 08753.

Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. at Elderfest and must be present.

For more information about Elderfest or Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@ preferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886 or visit PreferredCares.com.

Hamilton’s Mandy Gonzalez Brings Her Fearless! Show To Grunin Center TOMS RIVER — The sensational Mandy Gonzalez – a star of Broadway’s Hamilton, Wicked, In the Heights, and Madam Secretary – brings her sultry sophistication to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts in Mandy Gonzalez: Fearless!, an unforgettable evening of elegance, romance and celebration. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2.

The unmatched power and grace of Gonzalez’s signature style turns new songs into instant classics and makes classics new again. Join the singer for a unique concert featuring songs from her brilliant debut album; songs to make you laugh, cry, and fall in love again. It’s an evening you won’t want to end and don’t want to miss.

Tickets to the upcoming concert are $57–$42 and can be purchased online at

grunincenter.org; by phone at 732-2550500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A Pre-Show Dinner, catered by Prime 13 Wood Fired Grill in Point Pleasant Beach, is available at a cost of $25 per person. Dinner includes: Caesar salad with Italian bread; sautéed mussels with white wine, cream, jalapeno, and garlic; mac and cheese; broccoli and carrots with garlic butter; chicken piccata; roast pork loin with mushroom and onion gravy; brownies; and coffee, tea and water. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Grunin Center Gallery. Advance ticket purchase required.

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State: Overdoses Up, But Opioid Rxs Down

By Jennifer Peacock NEW BRUNSWICK – Overdose deaths across the state continue to rise, even as the number of opioid prescriptions continues to drop, officials said.

State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal presented findings from data collected by the Department of Law & Public Safety and its Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES). He delivered a keynote address at an opioid symposium at the George Street Playhouse.

“In the Murphy Administration, we are committed to being transparent and educating the public about the costs that the opioid epidemic has imposed on our state,” Grewal said. “We still lose too many of our residents to drug overdoses, and the death toll continues to rise. But, if we look at the numbers, there are reasons for hope.”

So far this year, Ocean County has lost 136 residents to suspected overdoses. In Monmouth County, it’s 151 deaths.

New Jersey loses an average of eight residents per day to drug overdoses, based on 2017 figures. According to the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, there were 2,750 overdose deaths in the state, up from 2,221 in 2016.

Naloxone has been administered 543 times in Monmouth, 461 times in Ocean, just this year. It was administered 621 times in Ocean County in 2016, and 671 times in Monmouth.

“Unfortunately in 2016, Ocean County was second only to Essex County in its overdose death rate,” Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato told Jersey Shore Online. “Now you take a look at 2017, and you see that it really escalated in every county in the state

except Ocean. Ocean went down about 20 percent, and the rest of the state went up. …I think that speaks of programs we initiated in Ocean County. Not only the death rate went down, my sprays [Narcan administration] went down. My larcenies went down. My shopliftings went down.”

Although heroin deaths continue to drop, fentanyl deaths are on in the increase, and accounted for almost 50 percent of overdose deaths in 2017, with 1,379 that year.

Coronato calls that drug a “synthetic storm.” In 2014, 10 percent of drug overdoses involved fentanyl. By the end of 2018, he estimated that number will reach 85 percent.

New Jersey mandated a five-day rule for initial opioid prescriptions, starting in March 2017. Opioid prescriptions have fallen. In Monmouth County in 2018, there have been 234,862 opioid prescriptions dispensed thus far, with a total of 371,731 dispensed in 2017.

In Ocean County, there have been 261,399 such prescriptions dispensed in 2018, 417,019 in 2017 total.

“A lot of problems start with pills, when can’t get access to pills, turn to heroin. The groundwork has been laid, by not fueling epidemic through pill process,” Coronato said, adding that he supports those efforts.

Its fruits may take years to see, but it’s a good start.

NJ CARES Director Sharon Joyce added: “The decreasing rate of prescription opioids dispensed in New Jersey shows that a smart approach to the opioid epidemic can help turn the tide. If we persist in our efforts to prevent addiction and overdoses, we can save lives.”

More detailed data on the opioid crisis and its impact in New Jersey is available at njcares.gov.

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“Stay Out, Stay Alive” Says Seaside Heights Officials

By Jennifer Peacock SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Stay out. Stay alive. That’s the message Seaside Heights officials have for would-be swimmers in an October ocean.

This past week saw one swimmer rescued on Oct. 2 at the Dupont Avenue Beach, and two teens pulled from rip currents the next day at Sumner Avenue Beach.

Borough offi cials are reminding everyone that swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty. The beaches won’t be guarded again until Memorial Day weekend next year.

“When you enter the ocean, especially under the conditions that have existed since early September - rip tides and large breaking waves - you risk not only your own life, but also the lives of dozens of fi rst responders who receive the alert similar to the alert uploaded in this post,” the borough posted to its Facebook page Oct. 4.

There was another call for help Oct. 4 at

Webster and Hamilton avenues, again, for another swimmer. Dozens of emergency workers responded to pull this person from the ocean.

“Three rescue stations, half a dozen police officers, and EMS units were detailed.

Dozens of first responders driving to their buildings and to the scene. High risk just to get to the scene. Then the risk of launching boats and jet skis and personnel into the ocean water in difficult conditions - because of a single careless person thinking that it was a good idea to disregard warning signs and put our volunteers and career public safety officers in harm’s way,” the social media post rebuked. “STAY OUT, STAY ALIVE.” “As for the questions on the impact on first responders and what response the police will have, simply put, first responders are dispatched and do everything to ensure the safety and well-being of the public,” Seaside Heights Police Det. Steve Korman told Jersey Shore Online.

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“Everyone enjoys seeing smiling faces but there is some work involved and proper dental hygiene is a key,” Freeholder Director and Board of Health Liaison Gerry P. Little said. He acknowledged that dental care for adults is crucial for overall good health. “As such, in just the fi rst nine months of 2018, the Ocean County Health Department has provided 133 dental education presentations to 3,373 residents of Ocean County and continues to offer presentations from early school age children to senior citizens.”

“In 2018, the awareness month is focusing on four routines that can help people maintain healthy smiles: brush, f loss, rinse and chew,” Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator, said. “The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, for two minutes, with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of the brush should fit the mouth allowing you to reach all areas easily.”

A toothbrush should be held at a 45-degree angle to the gums. The brush should be moved gently back and forth in short strokes; br ush outer surfaces, inner surfaces and the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Then tilt the brush vertically and make up-and-down strokes to clean the inside teeth surfaces. Finally, brush the tongue to remove bacteria and keep breath fresh.

Regular visits to the dentist coupled with proper brushing and flossing can prevent or catch early gum disease and broken dental fi llings. A dentist will also check for oral cancer, which claims more than 7,000 lives—mostly men—each year.

“Any community group or organization may contact the Ocean County Health Department to schedule a presentation or may visit the Ocean County Health Department’s website at ochd.org or check out our new website at phu2.org, to access and learn more about our Public Health is You Too! campaign to help equip you to take simple steps to improve your health and obtaining important resources for dental services,” Brian E. Rumpf, Director of Administration and Program Development, said.

Holiday Victorian Tea

TOMS RIVER – Get a head start on your holiday preparations by attending the always popular Holiday Victorian Tea hosted by the Ocean County Historical Society on November 27 at 600 Main Street Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room in Toms River. seatings are at 12 and 3 p.m.

The cost is $30 for members, $33 for non-members. Reservations may be made by calling Pat at 732-814-2979 beginning Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.

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Your check can be made out and mailed to Ocean County Historical Society with TEA/PAT marked in the lower let-hand corner of the envelope. This must be received within 5 days of the phone reservation to confirm your seat. There will be no refunds.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 13 - OCT 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A little flirtation goes a long way. You might feel like a magnet this week, attracting people who can inspire ideas and support your goals, but someone may not be there for a romantic rendezvous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t get in over your head. You may take on more than you’re capable of doing because you wish to appear cooperative. A partner or spouse may seem harsh or manipulative this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Impress someone by doing rather than talking in the week ahead and you will become someone’s new superhero. Don’t make important investments, rack up credit card bills, or borrow money.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take some decisive steps toward achieving your goals as this week unfolds. Someone harbors a secret passion for you and is just waiting for a green light, but the light is red this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your instincts may betray you in the week to come. Don’t let the little things get to you. A minor suspicion could snowball into something unwieldly if you don’t keep your imagination in check.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Endless bills and endless expenses could put your nerves on edge. It might seem that someone fed laxatives to your bank account by the time this

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There can be only one leader. Conflicts may arise if you try to take charge of a situation or throw your weight around in the upcoming week. It may be wise to maintain a low profile.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It is possible that you think that something, or someone, is quite desirable. Your heart is in the right place in the week to come, but someone else’s heart might not be keeping pace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your balance if you walk on the cutting edge.

In the week to come your appreciation of advanced technological techniques could create a bond with others who value your expertise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may need to do your best Joe Friday imitation today with “just the facts, ma’am.” Be sure to have all the figures and details in hand before making presentations to peers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An infatuation can interfere with your best interests in the week ahead. You may be under pressure to pursue a career objective. Your social life can interfere with your work schedule.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have long range vision when it comes to business and financial security. However, you might let pocket money slip through your fingers. Steer clear of spending sprees this week.

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By Wolfgang Puck

When I first began cooking in the United States in the mid-1970s, an unassuming little compact head of pale-yellow and cream-colored leaves called Belgian endive mystified my restaurant guests. This vegetable often led them to ask, “What’s this?”

To this day, I still think Belgian endive is misunderstood and underappreciated - but I hope to get you excited about it!

Belgian endive is in its peak season now through springtime, though you can find it year-round. You may have eaten it raw as a salad leaf. It has a beautiful shape and color, along with a refreshingly crisp yet tender texture, and it has a pleasingly mild trace of palate-cleansing bitterness.

You may know Belgian endive best for its use in hors-d’oeuvres, with each separated leaf - about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) long, its sides curved up to form a perfect channel - becoming the perfect vessel for softened cheese, hummus, egg salad or some other dip or salad.

That kind of presentation, and Belgian endive itself, first became widespread in the U.S. back in the 1980s. So it may surprise you to know that Belgian endive’s origins date back almost a century and a half before that. True to its name, the vegetable does come from Belgium. That’s where, in the 1830s, a farmer stored in his cellar some chicory roots, which were commonly dried and ground as a coffee substitute. After leaving his farm for several months to serve in the military, he returned to find that the roots had sprouted, forming spear-shaped heads that proved to be delightful.

Back in its home country, Belgian endive is destined more often for the stovetop than the hors d’oeuvre tray. Slowly cooking the whole heads in a little liquid - the method known as braising - transforms them. They turn meltingly tender while still retaining a trace of crispness; and their flavor turns mellow, perfectly balanced by a hint of bitterness. I’ve always enjoyed the results, and I love to serve braised endives as a side dish with all kinds of roast, grilled, broiled or sauteed meat, poultry or seafood; or as part of a meal centered on a variety of vegetable, bean and grain dishes.

Look for Belgian endive in any wellstocked supermarket or the local farmers’ market. For the best texture and flavor, choose pale-colored, compact heads. When you’re cooking many heads together, as you will in my recipe for braised Belgian endive, be sure to select ones of similar size, so they’ll all cook in the same amount of time.

And don’t hesitate to buy more than

the dozen heads I call for. After all, you should still feel free to cut up the leaves for your salads - or separate and fill them for hors-d’oeuvres!

BRAISED BELGIAN ENDIVE Serves 6 12 medium-sized heads Belgian endive Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1 lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley Preheat the oven to 500 F (260 C).

Meanwhile, with a small, sharp knife, carefully cut shallow notches about 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep across the stem end of each head of endive, which will help them cook more evenly.

In a shallow, ovenproof saute pan large enough to hold the endives side by side, arrange the endives in a single layer. Pour in enough cold water to cover them halfway.

Season lightly, but evenly, with salt and white pepper. Sprinkle evenly with the sugar and lemon juice. Dot evenly with small pieces of 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter.

Cut a piece of parchment paper to a size just large enough to fit inside the pan. Place the paper on top of the endives. Place a heavy, heatproof plate on top of the parchment paper to weight it down.

Put the pan on the stovetop. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Then, transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the bases of the endives are tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a small, sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes; check every 10 minutes or so to make sure the liquid in the pan has not evaporated. If necessary, carefully remove the pan to add a little boiling water.

When the endives are done, remove the pan from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. If you plan to serve the endives right away, hold the plate in place and carefully drain off the liquid from the pan; if not, store the endives in their cooking liquid in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Before serving, heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat until foamy. Drain off any liquid from the endives, and place them in the pan. Saute, turning the endives occasionally with kitchen tongs, until they are golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a heated platter, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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

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