2018-12-22 - The Southern Ocean Times

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Caffrey’s Fans Rejoice, Zoning Board Plastic Bags Disappear Approves Permits To Rebuild In Stafford

By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – It’s official: Caffrey’s Tavern has the OK to rebuild. This news came to raucous cheers and applause from a full crowd of Caffrey’s supporters at the Dec. 12 meeting of the township zoning board.

After nearly two hours of testimony on behalf of Caffrey’s Tavern, the township zoning board reversed its original decision, unanimously granting the restaurant permission to rebuild.

Following the Sept. 5 fi re that took out parts of the beloved landmark restaurant, the owners Dan Coleman and Joe DePasquale applied to the township to allow for rebuilding on the site as-is.

On Sept. 21, the township Zoning Officer, Loretta Rule, denied Caffrey’s zoning application based on issues with compliance. According to Rule, the building was not in compliance with code 335-8, which states that no

–Photos by Kimberly Bosco (Above) Attorney Harvey York combat ted Zoning Officer Loretta Rule’s original decision to deny Caffrey’s zoning permits. (Right) Supporters donned their #CaffreysStrong shirts during the meeting.

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – It’s BYOB in Stafford Township these days: Bring Your Own Bag. With the recent implementation of the plastic bag ban in Stafford Township, local shoppers noticed a major change at some of their usual shopping spots. As of Dec. 6, all Stafford businesses were rid of their plastic bags, most offering reusable alternatives to shoppers at a small fee.

Mayor John Spodofora has been preaching “no plastic bags” from the dais for months now. On August 7, the Stafford Township Council unanimously approved the ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags by township businesses.

Since the ordinance became (Bags - See Page 6)

Teachers Learn To Use County Honors Bartlett At Tree Lighting Tourniquets In Case Of Shooting (Caffrey’s - See Page 6)

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The occasion was bittersweet.

Even as the season was celebrated at the county’s annual Christmas tree lighting, the Board of Chosen Freeholders remembered their friend and colleague John C. Bartlett Jr., who had died only hours before Dec. 12.

The tree, a 28-foot Norway Spruce adorned in 6,000 energy efficient LED lights, sits on the lawn of the county administration building at Washington Street and Hooper Avenue. It was dedicated to Bartlett, and officially lighted by another Freeholder’s granddaughters, Cecelia Grace and Juliana Faith Kelly.

“Today is a little bit bittersweet for us,” Freeholder (Lighting - See Page 5)

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By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township School District, in cooperation with the Barnegat Township Police Department, have made history in the state of New Jersey by providing mandatory tourniquet training for teachers in the event of a school emergency.

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Teachers:

Continued From Page 1 The district and its teachers were featured on NBC Philadelphia on December 7 for the tourniquet training program. NBC stated that Barnegat is the first school district in New Jersey to mandate this kind of emergency training for its staff.

With the dramatic increase of school shootings across the nation over the past year, Police Chief Keith Germain commended Barnegat schools for addressing the harsh and “unfortunate reality”: schools can be targets for dangerous activity.

“Active killer incidents are a nasty reality, and preventable deaths compound those tragedies. For just one example - of the 49 people murdered in the Pulse Nightclub shooting, 16 were determined to have survivable wounds - and the vast majority of those people bled to death,” said Germain.

This is the reasoning behind Barnegat schools’ unique training for teachers. If teachers are taught how to apply tourniquets to bleeding victims, it could help reduce those “preventable deaths” of students or staff that Germain mentioned, in the event of an emergency.

The NBC report detailed that “all staffers in the Barnegat Township School District are now required to be trained on how to apply a tourniquet.”

“It’s defi nitely unsettling to have this training but at the same time I’m walking away with a little bit of confidence,” stated Barnegat Teacher Samantha Burke in the feature.

Approximately 500 staff members received this mandatory training. This was just the first wave of training, said Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis. The second training session will be held on Jan. 18, 2019.

The district’s six schools are now stocked with 150 tourniquet kits, to be equally

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Continued From Page 1 Director Gerry P. Little said. “We certainly rejoice in this holiday season and this Christmas, but we’re also sad today…”

Bartlett fought “a valiant battle” against cancer, Little said. He briefly shared a bit of Bartlett’s legacy with the crowd lining the sidewalk on Hooper Avenue, including his work with the county parks and open space.

“So we thought that it was fitting today, that we dedicate our Christmas tree this year, which will be lit for the first time, as the John C. Bartlett Jr. Christmas tree,” Little said. “It’s just planted on our lawn here at the administration building this fall. For decades to come, this majestic tree here in the heart of our county seat will remind our residents and visitors of John and all that he

distributed and easily accessible in each school, said Latwis. Each tourniquet cost the district approximately $20, he added, and they plan on getting more soon.

This year, in a joint effort with the Barnegat Police Department, the school district has been conducting ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training, which is Active Shooter Response Training.

While the tourniquet training will undoubtedly benefit students and staff in an active shooter event, Dr. Latwis emphasized that it was actually an original idea thought up

by Chief Germain, not part of the ALICE criteria.

After the feature went live, Germain took to social media to praise the program and the Barnegat School District for making strides in student safety.

“There are a lot of people to thank for making this happen,” said Germain. “First and foremost, huge thanks to Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis and the teachers and staff of the Barnegat School District for being willing to accept and embrace a reality that too many find easier to ignore.

Equally deserving are the Barnegat Board of Education and Township Committee for supporting Dr. Latwis, the staff, the PD, and the idea that Barnegat can work together to innovate and pursue the mutual goal of making our students the safest anywhere.

“Our hope is that we never experience a critical incident in our schools. But if it ever were to happen - you will have a district full of teachers and staff who can make a huge difference in the outcome,” he said.

Latwis added that down the road he hopes to see some high school students also trained in tourniquet application, but for now, the training is open to staff members.

“God forbid we ever find ourselves in one of those incidents, we wanted to make sure that we put our people in the best possible position to save lives and protect kids,” he said.

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Several Christmas songs were sung by the Silver Bay Elementary School Chorus, led by music teachers Stephanie Higham and Karen Santinon, and assisted by sign language interpreter Michele Tursi.

“I would just like to say, as a former educator and teacher, that Christmas belongs to children,” Freeholder Joseph Vicari told the crowd. “And it represents hope, and it represents happiness.”

Freeholders John Kelly and Virginia Haines were also in attendance, as were other government and school officials.

The outdoor festivities ended with the crowd and chorus singing “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” before heading indoors to the heat and some apple cider, donated

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Caffrey’s:

Continued From Page 1 structure can be rebuilt or altered unless it is “in conformity with the yard, lot area and building location regulations designated for the zone in which such building or open space is located.”

Appealing the board on behalf of Caffrey’s owners was Harvey York of Novins, York & Jacobus, a Toms River-based firm, who claimed that Rule’s decision was made with “insufficient information” that considered the location over the structure.

The board eventually agreed that the damage to Caffrey’s building did not exceed “partial destruction,” allowing for the possibility of reconstruction.

York cited another case where “partial destruction” was essential to the fate of a pre-existing, nonconforming building, similar to Caffrey’s. In this 2013 case, Motley v. Borough of Seaside Park Zoning Board of Adjustment, the New Jersey Appellate Division sided with the municipality, claiming that the building exceeded “partial destruction,” therefore rebuilding was not

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Continued From Page 1 official, township businesses had 120 days to use up their plastic bag stores.

Dec. 6 became the official cut off point for the use of plastic bags in town.

The ordinance does not ban all plastic, but rather, focuses on banning those types that are single-use and avoidable.

Exceptions include plastics such as bags used for medical purposes, bags for produce, meat, fish, poultry, frozen foods, bags used for live fish, bags used to deliver newspapers, dry cleaner or door-hanger garment bags, garbage can liners, and bags used to deliver food items to customers in a food assistance

feasible, according to York.

York drew on New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law as well as expert witness to attempt to define what was considered “partial destruction” and whether Caffrey’s exceeded this definition or not.

The township’s hired professional engineer, Scott McConnell, did not have an answer to this question. McConnell inspected the structure on Dec. 4 and provided a report to the township on Dec. 12.

“In my estimation it’s more than really a partial loss,” said McConnell, who defined partial loss as, “maybe a few charred joists.”

McConnell’s report stated that the building experienced “substantial destruction”, with approximately two-thirds of the building destroyed by fire. It described the last remaining support structure as one steel, fire-damaged beam.

The issue, as York put it, is that there is no concrete definition of “partial destruction” laid out by New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law. Despite this, Board attorney Stephen Smith read from the book of New Jersey Zoning & Land Use Administration that, “The rule of thumb that has developed in

many municipalities, where if the foundation or at least two walls remain, the destruction is only partial.”

Smith emphasized that this rule is not law, but has become the standard for many municipalities in terms of deeming “partial destruction.”

What ensued was a series of expert testimony as to whether Caffrey’s exceeded “partial destruction” according to the opinions of a public adjuster, professional engineer, and architect hired to represent Caffrey’s.

Jesse Sipe, a public adjuster with Sipe Adjustment Group, presented pictures of the “good” parts of the structure to the board; the parts of the building that were not damaged. Sipe reported that it was only the rear bar and roof area that was destroyed, the rest of the building is repairable. According to Sipe, a majority of the damage is due to water damage.

Brian Murphy, a professional engineer with FWH Associates, testified that after inspection, he estimated 39.6 percent of the structure was damaged, deeming it a “partial loss.”

Architect Craig Brearley concurred with Sipe’s and Murphy’s testimony, stating that the foundation and footing of the structure remain intact.

When York questioned Dan Coleman, co-owner of the restaurant, during the meeting, it was found that Coleman acquired the township assessor’s assessment of the restaurant following the fire. According to the official report, the building’s value was assessed at $516,540 after the fire. This is a 40 percent reduction from the prior assessment at $869,000, said York.

The board went into caucus to make a final decision on whether to overturn the zoning officer’s original decision, quickly and unanimously deciding to approve Caffrey’s zoning permits.

“We’re very appreciative that the board heard our testimony,” said Coleman.

Coleman also noted his disappointment in the money spent on hiring experts for the purpose of regaining their permits, as well as the people put out of work since Sept. 5 for the decision to be made.

“We’re going to get started real soon,” he added.

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The ordinance also stipulates that businesses not in compliance could face fines up to $500.

W hile some environmentally conscience residents had their canvas bags at the ready, others were shocked to find out they had to pay for reusable bags. Spodofora noted that he has only received one complaint from a Wawa customer via email so far, but he is sure he will see more complaints pass through his office.

For those residents interesting in stocking up on reusable bags, a few local businesses will be selling them. Some other retailers have just chosen to switch to paper over plastic including Michael’s, Staples, Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting

Goods, among others.

PetSmart is offering store-brand canvas bags for $1.99 each, but no paper bags will be available. AC Moore is offering small canvas bags for 99 cents each in addition to paper bags.

ShopRite is offering a more heavy-duty, reusable plastic bag for 10 cents, the traditional paper bags at no additional cost, and canvas bags available for purchase.

Acme is providing a similar alternative; a thicker, plastic reusable option available for 10 cents each.

Spodofora noted that he was not happy to see that ShopRite was charging a fee for their bags, an alternative he does not even consider to fall under the parameters of “reusable.”

According to the ordinance, a “reusable bag” is “a bag that is designed and manufactured to withstand repeated

uses over a period of time, is machine washable or made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly, has a minimum of 75 uses, and is capable of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds.”

“I personally don’t think they will last 75 uses, but I can’t prove that,” he added.

While the ordinance doesn’t specify that retailers can’t charge for the bags, Spodofora was disappointed to see that some were doing so.

The plastic bag ban was “never meant for a store to make a profit,” he said.

“It’s wrong.”

Residents still in possession of single-use plastic bags can recycle them at any local supermarket in the county, according to Director of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste, Ernest Kuhlwein. These bags will be recycled for plastic lumber, he added.

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LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is currently taking registration for a bus trip to the Prudential Center to see the New Jersey Devils face off against the Vancouver Canucks on New Year’s Eve, Monday December 31.

Our Recreation Bus will leave from the Gille Park Roller Hockey Rinks at 10:45 a.m. with faceoff in Newark slated for 1 p.m. Tickets for the game are $55 which includes bus transportation to and from the game as well as a game ticket in the 100 level in the arena. We are also offering half price food vouchers to be used at the Prudential Center, a voucher for $10

worth of food or beverages can be purchased for those attending the trip for just $5. A free gift will also be provided by the Devils for attending with our group.

Interested individuals can register for this exciting trip at the Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Road, on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis and all checks should be made payable to Lacey Township.

If you have any questions, please contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693–1100 ext. 2203.

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–Photo courtesy Stafford Township Police STAFFORD – On Friday, December 7, 2018, the Stafford Township Police Department held the 40th Annual Police Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony. Officers from the Stafford Township, Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Surf City and Harvey Cedars Police Departments gathered at the Stafford Municipal Complex where they honored the service of all Law Enforcement personnel who served the Stafford and LBI communities and have since passed on.

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Retired Stafford Chief Larry D. Parker addressed the Officers and families in attendance in a brief ceremony. The names of all off icers deceased were read aloud, after which two separate contingents of officers made their way to nearby cemeteries where Christmas wreaths/grave blankets were laid at the officers’ burial plots.

On behalf of all of the participating agencies, we would like to once again thank these officers’ families for their service to their communities.

Southern Ocean Medical Center Conducts Active Shooter Drill

MANAHAWKIN ― Southern Ocean Medical Center partnered with Stafford Police Department and members of the southern Ocean County SWAT Team to conduct an Active Shooter Dr ill on Wednesday, December 5. SOMC

regularly conducts drills such as this so that physicians, nurses, and team members k now what to do in order to keep themselves, our patients and guests and community safe should an event take place.

Teen Gifts Needed For Toy Drive!

STAFFORD – Stafford PBA 297 & Stafford Recreation Toy Drive are in need for teen gifts. What is the best gift for a teen you ask? Gift Cards. We would greatly appreciate any donations of gift cards in $20 denominations to places such as Game

Stop, Kohl’s, Target, local movie theaters or Fandango as well as clothing stores. Any donations can be dropped off at the Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 E. Bay Avenue, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

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Restaurants Can Be Really Noisy One of the most common hearing problems we hear about is the difficulty of hearing in noisy restaurants. It seems that along with movies, television shows, and the world in general, restaurants have become noisier than ever. Loud background music, the clatter of silverware and dishes, the sounds of other diners raising their voices to be heard, all can make the restaurant setting a challenging and frustrating place to carry on a conversation. People with normal hearing also complain about noisy restaurants.

According to Sagat Surveys, noise is the second most common complaint of restaurant-goers (second only to poor service). Research has documented that the noise levels of most restaurants are loud enough to interfere with normal conversations, whether or not the individual has a hearing loss. In general, family restaurants are much quieter than the bar/ restaurant setting. The “elegant, upscale”

restaurant will always be the quietest setting by far. Apparently, patrons of more expensive restaurants receive not only better food and service for their dining dollar, they also get a better listening environment.

Tips for hearing aid users in restaurants may include the following: (1) Try to sit away from the kitchen and with your back to a wall. Noise levels will be kept to a minimum and your waiter or waitress will have to face you when speaking, and (2) Try not to be a people watcher and sit towards the corner of a restaurant. You will be surprised how much better you will be hearing by preferentially situating yourself in any restaurant environment.

Remember, we live in a very noisy place and even individuals with normal hearing have difficulty hearing in noisy restaurants. Utilizing effective communication strategies will help to reduce your frustration in these listening environments.

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

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She’s Got Happy Feet And He’s Got Cold Feet Dear Joel, My husband is a charming man. He’s faithful and loves people, but when we go to parties and he hears music, he’s turns into a dancing machine. The problem is I’m not. He dances with everyone… young or old, family or friends even kids. Am I wrong to feel a little jealous when he’s dancing with other women? I’ll admit I have two left feet, but how should I deal with my resentment?

Answer I’ll bet there are some women who are a little jealous of you. Most men hate dancing which may just be why your husband is so popular. I know it’s hard to sit on the sidelines, but what is really disturbing you? Are you afraid he’s flirt-

ing or that he is having a better time than you? Try enjoying his performances. You have a very rare thing, a husband who likes dancing. Some people bring their prize winning recipes to parties; you instead bring a dancing partner for all with you, which makes you very popular too. Look at your husband like he’s a bestselling book at the library; everyone shares and enjoys it and in the end, it winds back up at home.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m going to make you fall in love with body butters today! They are completely natural and insanely easy to make. You can add essential oils to make it smell lovely and then apply as liberally as you like without fear that your moisturizer will irritate your skin, provoke cancer, or disrupt your estrogen and thyroid hormone (termed endocrine disruption). This is a great gift for yourself or to your friends for occasions.

Let’s face it, keeping your skin glowing and supple is no easy task, which is why most people turn to lotions to hydrate the skin. It’s instantly soothing. It’s not just women who seek soft supple skin either, many men use shaving creams that dry their faces, or they have dry elbows and heels.

Don’t let the beautiful bottles trick you, there are thousands of toxins in the beauty industry and many popular lotions and creams have questionable if not serious harmful effects on your body.

Sadly, price does not dictate purity, these are found in both cheap and expensive products! For example, paraffin is a petroleum-derived compound that essentially coats your skin with a thin plastic covering. Parabens are used as preservatives but might impact your cell’s ability to divide properly and disrupt normal hormone production. Many popular expensive skin creams contain antifreeze (propylene glycol) and still others contain silicone, another compound I feel is best avoided. The worst in my opinion are the perfumes because those could expose you

to a thousand different weird chemicals that are hard to unglue from your cells!

My point is there are hundreds of scientific papers suggesting a correlation between cancer incidence and potent chemicals found in cosmetics, perfumes and skin care products.

Body butters can be made naturally using cold-pressed extracts of either beans, seeds, or nuts. These nourishing formulas will remain solid at room temperature, but once applied, they melt into your skin. The best body butters contain healing oils that are whipped into cream. I’m thinking of cocoa, cupuacu, almond oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil and jojoba oil.

Creating homemade body butter out of these oils is actually a straightforward simple process that you can do with a friend or daughter. Obviously, you can buy nice body butters today online, and at retail boutiques.

To fully enjoy them, just dab on your fingers and rub it where you most need moisture, for example your knuckles, hands, knees or heels. You can put it all over if you want! Body butter is intended to be concentrated so a little goes a long way.

Once you experiment with making homemade body butter, you’ll never want to go back to conventional lotions. Making body butters at home is a fun way to bond with the kids and ensure purity in your skin care regimen. Sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email you the recipes so you can make your own Whipped Pumpkin Spice Body Butter and also Jasmine Lemongrass Body Butter.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

The death of a loved one is a tragic event.

Unfortunately, following in the wake of a loved one’s passing, disputes often arise as to the decedents Last Will and Testament.

If such a dispute arises, it is important to understand how legal fees could impact the assets of the Estate.

Once an Executor of an Estate is appointed and the Will is challenged, the Executor may use Estate assets to defend the challenge as long as the contesting party challenges the Will’s validity, interpretation, distribution, or a specific clause. The estate assets may be used to hire an attorney to defend the challenge of the Will. Legal fees incurred in defending the challenged Will, its contents, clauses, or distribution are not be the personal responsibility of the Executor.

Instead, under such circumstances, the legal fees are payable from the Estate.

However, when an Executor has to defend claims against non-probate assets, then the circumstances change and certain limitations apply.

Probate assets consist of any asset that is owned solely by the decedent and are distributed to heirs by the court. Probate assets may include real property that is titled solely in the decedent’s name or held as a tenant in common; Personal property, such as jewelry, furniture, and automobiles; bank accounts that are solely in the decedent’s name; an interest in a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company; any life insurance policy or brokerage account that lists either the decedent or the estate as the beneficiary.

A non-probate asset is as an asset

which does not “pass” through the decedent’s Estate, and bypasses the court process by transferring directly to the beneficiaries. Non-probate assets include property that is held in joint tenancy or as tenants by the entirety; bank or brokerage accounts held in joint tenancy or with payable on death (POD) or transfer on death (TOD) beneficiaries; property held in a trust; life insurance or brokerage accounts that list someone other than the decedent as the beneficiary; retirement accounts.

If a party to a Will challenges the transfer of a non-probate asset, an Executor may be forbidden from utilizing Estate assets to defend against such a claim. When a transfer of non-probate assets benefits the Executor of the Estate to the exclusion of other beneficiaries, then the Executor will not be allowed to use the Estates assets to pay legal fees in defense of such a dispute.

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Manchester - 2 bedroom mobile home. 55+. Gym, clubhouse. 20 minutes from Seaside. $6,000. 732350-8685, 973-670-8325 (2)

Full Time Cook - The Pines is looking for a Full Time cook to prepare and cook meals for our independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. We require 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting. Candidates must be flexible to work both breakfast and dinner shifts and must be available to work weekends. We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, PTO time, and 401(K) with employer match. Please apply in person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting. org. 732-849-2047 EOE. (4)

Barber - Part time barber wanted for busy walk in shop in Whiting.

Mostly senior clientele. Perfect for a retired Barber! Call Village Barber Shop 732-350-2277.

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For Rent Flexible Space For Rent - Prime location. Plenty of parking. GSCB Plaza, 340 Route 9 Bayville, NJ. Call Ed 973-886-0053.

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

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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Prior experience in housekeeping a plus. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Rate between $10.50- $11/ hour. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

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Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com Now Hiring - CNA’S, CHHA’S, LPN’S. Weekly pay. Numerous cases throughout Ocean County.Make your own schedule FT/PT. 732-288-1600. (2) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Skilled Nursing 7-3 / 3-11 Full Time (Includes every other weekend) Weekend Commitment positions, $2/00/hr differential. Assisted Living Weekend commitment positions, $2.00/ hr differential.Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/ Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (3) Low Voltage Technician - Familiar with card access, CCTV systems, key pad and panel installation, door closures, security cameras. Please send resume to SSpies.alu@gmail.com. (1) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

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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.

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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

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By Chris Lundy WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump signed S-140, also known as Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, into law which provides $7.9 billion for operating costs and $2.6 billion for procurement, construction, renovation, and facilities improvement for fiscal year 2019.

“So few issues have been bipartisan across the board during my time in Congress but supporting the Coast Guard was always one of them. The men and women in the Coast Guard are always asked to do more with less – finally my colleagues have come around to giving our Coasties more so they can continue their outstanding job,” said LoBiondo (R-2nd) in a press release. “It is one of the truest honors of my life to have represented the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May and Air Station Atlantic City for 24 years in Congress.”

It authorizes active duty of 43,009 personnel for Fiscal Year 2018 and 44,500 personnel for Fiscal Year 2019. The Senate had passed the bill 94-6 in November.

Additionally, the legislation: • Authorizes up to $167 million for three new Fast Response Cutters; • Authorizes Department of Homeland Security to enter into a multi-year contract to procure three National Security Cutters; and, • Requires the Coast Guard to establish its own land-based unmanned aircraft system (UAS) program.

This law also changes discharge requirements for commercial fishing vessels.

According to LoBiondo’s office, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Coast Guard both monitored discharge. Under the new compromise, the EPA would set the discharge standards while the Coast Guard would prescribe and enforce regulations based on those standards. This compromise took more than a decade to reach, so LoBiondo had issued a moratorium on imposing fines on commercial fishing vessels during this time. “Previously, senseless and costly EPA regulations left fishermen on the hook for over $36,000 in daily fines if they fail to get a permit from the EPA to discharge such things as rain water runoff and air conditioner condensate from their vessels,” a statement read.

LoBiondo had been a member of the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee for the past 22 of his 24 years in Congress. He had served as the Chairman, Vice Chair or Ranking Member for 14 of those years.

“Naming this legislation for our retiring colleague, Frank LoBiondo, is an acknowledgement of his championship of the Coast Guard throughout his congressional career, including during his leadership of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee in five previous congresses,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (PA-9).

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“Cloudy, with a Chance of Pain” - Weather and Joint Pain

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By: Ashley Hansen PT, DPT

ave you ever noticed an increase pain or soreness when it’s raining? The old wives’ tale says that the change in weather can cause joint pain. Well it turns out, they’re right! Based on recent evidence the change in barometric pressure, especially a decrease in pressure, does affect joint receptors in the joints, thus increasing pain.

WHAT IS BAROMETRIC PRESSURE? This is the pressure of the atmosphere pressing down on earth’s surface. Barometric pressure is based on air density, which is determined by temperature, and the height above earth’s surface. It is measured in milli-bars (mb), where 1 mlbar is equal to 1 atmosphere of pressure (1.01325 bars), therefore pressure decreases as altitude increase. Standard pressure at sea-level is 1013.2 mb, or 30 mmHg. Barometric pressure can range from about 2831 mmHg. Humidity can also increase atmospheric pressure, and is the amount of moisture in the air. When there is more pressure pressing down on the earth (including you and your joints), it results in less activity in the atmosphere, subsequently resulting in “fair weather”, which is typically greater than 30 mmHg. When air rises, moisture in the air cools down the higher it gets, increasing condensation and cloud formation. When the atmosphere gets too full of moisture, precipitation forms, and the result is either rain or snow, depending on the temperature.

If the pressure drops below 30 mmHg, it’s considered to be “low”.

JOINT ANATOMY Baroreceptors are nerve endings that are found in joints and other tissues throughout the body that detects change in pressure. The joint cavity, articular cartilage, and surrounding bone in the joint are richly innervated (contains nerves) by these pressure receptors. With osteoarthritis (OA), the articular cartilage that surrounds the joints breaks down, thus changing the amount of space, and pressure within the joint. It is also common to have swelling and effusion (excess fluid in the joint) with OA. One study performed in 2011 suggested the fluid that is found naturally in the joints can change with the shift in temperature. When the temperature is cold, the fluid can become thicker, which can increase pressure in the joint, thus triggering baroreceptors. Studies have shown increased weather sensitivity in people who have experienced physical trauma, from a surgery, joint replacements, and fractures.

Current research has shown how change in atmospheric pressure affects joint pain. One study looked at the effects of weather affecting joint pain and mood. It showed an association between areas with low pressure and increased pain, and decreased mood. The results were inconclusive whether the decreased mood was the result of poor weather or increased pain.

Another study conducted in 2018, showed that women were more sensitive to changes in humidity, whereas men were more sensitive to changes in temperature. This could be due to changes in temperature which causes a reaction in the body to prevent heat loss.

Temperature also acts as an instant stressor on the different body systems. In comparison, humidity affects perceived temperature rather than temperature itself and thus is more related with a person’s comfort. However, since there is more moisture in the air, it can create more pressure on the body.

HOW TO MANAGE PAIN One way to help manage arthritis symptoms can be to change the environment around you. One article suggests adjust the temperature in the house. One study recommended using a dehumidifier in order to reduce the humidity in the house to decrease the joint pain. In cases of post-operative surgeries or replacements, ice is helpful to decrease edema (excess fluid) and pressure around the joint. With the help of Physical Therapy, proper exercise and education can help manage joint pain as well.

Come to All-Care Physical Therapy Center to get started on your way to decrease and manage your pain so you can enjoy those sunny days!

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Ashley has had extensive clinical affiliations in outpatient facilities at Riverview Medical Center, Cape Regional Medical Center and HealthSouth in Tinton Falls and experience with medically complex patients at LSU Medical Center. She has treated a wide variety of diagnoses including: post-operative joint replacements, stroke, balance dysfunctions, and vestibular disorders along with complex co-morbidities. She has always had a special interest in geriatrics and aspires to receive her Geriatric Specialist Certification.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 22 - dec 28

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may receive your five minutes of fame or favoritism in the upcoming week. If you prove you are knowledgeable you could receive more attention than usual.

Use wisdom when spending your hard-earned cash.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are never too tired to be inspired. For the next few days your amorous fantasies seem to be your only reality. By the end of the week, however, you will need to buckle down and pay attention to the material world.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What you really want is right beneath your nose. Events or comments from a partner may lead you to believe there is something greener on the other side of the fence.

Be content with your position in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find something new to show off or enjoy. You may be excited to learn about new technology that can make your life easier and simpler. During the week ahead steer clear of intrigues and people who may have hidden agendas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. New traditions must start someplace, and you can lead the way. You prefer to do things in a “different” way but understand your partner’s need for traditions, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The tried and true will never make you blue. Relationships that aren’t built on a solid foundation of trust and loyalty may fall apart in the week ahead. You may be attracted

to someone who isn’t quite right for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Wear it and share it. If you are heading off to preholiday celebrations this week you should be prepared to flaunt your most dazzling finery. This is a good week for travel, parties, or to experiment with something unusual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are eager to try something new at the drop of the hat. Relationships are stimulating, and you may be tempted to buy impulse items just for fun. By the end of the week, however, you must be more serious.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a run at some fun. In the week ahead, you may be filled with the traditional holiday spirit but are also willing to try something unconventional. You can sparkle when you are the stage or in charge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An inspiring and imaginative viewpoint could wake up and invigorate people you know who are suffering from lethargy. This is a good week to pursue your farfetched fantasies and show off your know-how.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): During the week ahead, you may see a different side of your favorite partner. Go along for the ride and you may have an exhilarating experience. This is an excellent week to experiment with new ideas and techniques.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You could feel more attractive than usual in the week ahead and assume that admiration is your right. Loved ones may be upset if you forget to treat them as though they were the most valuable players on your team.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Cookie Classic: Holiday Baking Made Easy

By Wolfgang Puck

As Christmas draws nearer, many people begin to feel the pressure of getting ready for the holiday. There are still gifts to buy, decorations to put up, festive outfits to choose and menus to plan.

Unfortunately, all that busy activity can mean that, with every passing day, there is less and less time for baking holiday cookies.

The solution so many people fall back on can be summed up in three words: slice and bake. Those tubes of prepared dough in the supermarket refrigerated case can begin to look mighty tempting.

After all, it doesn’t take much time or effort to preheat the oven, open the plastic wrapper, cut the dough into disks, arrange them on a baking sheet and turn out batch after batch. Many of the triedand-true brands taste pretty good too.

But I have an alternative approach that won’t take very much longer but will yield results that taste even better. How about stealing a little bit of time from other chores to make your own sliceand-bake cookie dough in batches big enough to have enough on hand whenever the urge strikes for homemade, freshly baked cookies? The following recipe I share here for macadamia butter cookies, a crispy, buttery, nutty-tasting favorite from the early days of my Spago restaurant, is a perfect example.

The recipe calls for just six ingredients, and the only one you probably don’t already have on hand is the macadamia nuts. (Feel free to substitute chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts.)

Including kitchen setup and all the measuring and prep, the dough doesn’t take much more than about 20 minutes to make and wrap, and it will keep for up to five days in the refrigerator.

Since each of the logs of dough yields about three dozen cookies, and you don’t have to use a whole log at once, you’ll be ready to slice and bake those cookies at a moment’s notice. Even better, once cooled, the baked cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for two to three weeks.

If you like, and have a little extra time, you can also decorate the cookies after they cool using your favorite recipe for a quick icing. Voila! You not only have perfect cookies, but also a great holiday arts-and-crafts project to keep kids and grown-ups alike happily busy.

MACADAMIA BUTTER COOKIES Makes about 6 dozen

1 pound (500 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) all-purpose flour 2 large egg yolks 1/3 cup (80 mL) mild-flavored honey 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped macadamia nuts In the large bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle or beater attachments, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter at low speed until it begins to soften. Add the sugar and, as soon as it is incorporated into the butter, raise the speed to high and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Sift the flour into a separate bowl, and set aside.

While beating the butter-sugar mixture at medium speed, add the egg yolks and beat just until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low, add the honey and beat briefly; then add the flour, and beat until incorporated. Add the nuts, and beat just until they’re mixed in.

With a dough scraper or sturdy rubber spatula, scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a clean work surface. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

Divide the dough in half and, on a lightly floured work surface, use clean hands to roll the dough into an even log shape about 12 inches (30 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Wrap each log in waxed paper and keep refrigerated until ready to slice and bake the cookies.

Before baking the cookies, position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.

Remove one log from the refrigerator.

Unwrap it and, with a sharp knife, slice the dough crosswise into slices about 1/3 inch (8 mm) wide, arranging the slices about 2 inches apart on the lined baking tray. Repeat with the remaining log, or keep it in the refrigerator for another use.

Bake the cookies until golden brown, about 10 minutes, rotating them back to front after 5 minutes. With a wide metal spatula, transfer the hot cookies from the baking tray to a wire rack to cool. Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container at a cool room temperature.

(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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