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–Photo by Chris Lundy It’s been announced that this Kmart location is scheduled to close.

By Jason Allentoff and Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – First it was Sears. Then it was Toys R’ Us. Now Kmart has announced they are closing its Toms River location.

The Route 37 store, which has been in business for decades, is one of 80 locations that Sears Holdings needs to close as they deal with their ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Since the announcement was done during the holiday season, Toms River officials are starting the new year looking for a replacement tenant for the property.

It’s no secret that internet sales have seriously (Kmart - See Page 4)

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Ocean County Attorney Indicted On Tax Evasion Charges

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER - An Ocean County attorney and GOP leader was indicted by a federal grand jury for tax evasion, among other charges, the U.S. Attorney New Jersey District Office reported.

George Gilmore, 69, of Toms River, was charged with one count of income tax evasion for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015; two counts of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014; failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes for two quarters in 2016, and making false statements on a 2015 loan application submitted to Ocean First Bank N.A. He is accused of evading more than $1 million in taxes.

“Gilmore worked as an equity partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan P.A., a (Attorney - See Page 4)

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Lacey Committeeman Hired

By Toms River Council

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Lacey Townsh ip Com m it teema n Ma rk Dykoff was hired to the position of Toms River Township Council Secretary, a move that Democrats are calling a political patronage job.

Dykoff’s previous experience includes being a manager with the Motor Vehicle Commission, an administrator with the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the manager at Liberty Overhead Door. A Republican, he had been on the Township Committee in the past, but returned to fill a vacancy when Committeeman

Gary Quinn was tapped to run for Ocean County Freeholder.

A statement by Laurie Huryk and Terrance Turnbach, the only Democrats on the Toms River Township Council, stated that the item hiring him was added to the meeting agenda less than five hours before the meeting. They also argued that the job was not posted and no job description has been provided. No other individuals were interviewed for the position.

“All previous discussions indicated that this position was being considered for elimination in order to cut costs for the taxpayers of (Lacey - See Page 6)

~ The First Years After This Month In History

Our Founding

By J. Mark Mutter In 2017, Toms River celebrated its 250th anniversary - the founding of our town in 1767, nine years before American independence was declared. It’s a colonial-era story, an 18th century story.

But what of those first years after our founding? How did our town grow after its creation?

That’s a late 18th and a 19th century story. It’s a story centered around

public houses of worship and public schools - no different than the town we know today.

The First Years After The American Revolution According to Dr. Richard P. McCormick (deceased) of Rutgers University, who was the State Historian, of the post-Revolutionary War period in New Jersey: “Small in area and population, this state was

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remarkably homogeneous with respect to the social and economic condition of its people.

There were no jarring antagonisms between classes or sections, or between metropolis and hinterland; no established aristocratic elite capable of monopolizing political power and no self-conscious minority groups chafing under a sense of oppression. The structure of government (History - See Page 2)

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History: Continued From Page 1 was as elementary, as uncomplicated, as that of any state.”

That was certainly the case here in the “hinterland” of the then “Town of Dover” - now Toms River - as our 1790 census population was just 910 persons. But our town lie in ruins as our downtown village had been destroyed by the British in 1782 in the waning days of the Revolution.

Our “town” became a “township” with enactment of New Jersey’s “Township Act” in 1798. The township became the polling unit and voting was by ballot and state elections were held in October. All inhabitants worth 50 pounds had voting rights.

The Age Of Transportation The early nineteenth century in New Jersey was an “age of transportation” with new infrastructure being built: roads, canals, and railroads.

Between 1801 and 1827, the state government charted 51 privately owned toll highways - all to be built in northern and central New Jersey.

Travelers paid a toll and a “pike” blocking the road was turned - hence the name “turnpike.”

Stagecoaches travelling these roads linked towns as they would stop at “public houses” - taverns. In Dover Township, from 1800 to 1829, 37 separate taverns were known to have been in existence in a town with a population of 2898 in 1830!

In 1800, John Miller was issued a tavern license and was required to post a recogni-

zance. A state law adopted in 1797 required one to be posted to the state in the amount of $100. In 1809, Samuel Morris was issued a license based on two applications for the “Old Tavern.” In 1818, Brittan Cook was issued a license on “Island Beach near Barnegat inlet” and David Jones was issued one at “Kittle Creek” (Kettle Creek). John Mount was issued a license in 1823 for premises “formerly occupied by James Bodine.” James Blake opened an establishment in 1828 “on south side of Toms River” and “about one and a half miles north of Cedar Creek. (Dover Township, at this time, included what we know today as all of northern Ocean County.) Interestingly, all licenses issued during the early 1800’s went to men - except Elizabeth Platt in 1812 and 1818, and Sarah Blake in 1829.

Man-made canals were built in north Jersey - the Morris Canal linking Jersey City to Phillipsburg on the Delaware River, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal connecting New Brunswick and Trenton. Here, along the Jersey coast, in the 19th century there were no manmade canals, but there was one created by nature: Cranberry Inlet. It connected the ocean to the bay and river - providing direct access to the village port of Toms River. Located in the area of present-day Ortley Beach, but for its existence during the Revolutionary War, the battle of Toms River probably would not have happened as the British used this waterway in their travel by sea from New York in 1782.

Thirty years later during the War of 1812, Cranberry Inlet grew less navigable and ultimately closed due to a nor’easter storm.

This probably kept Toms River from being attacked again during that war, but led to great inconvenience for shipping to and from Toms River. The Barnegat Inlet now had to be used - twelve miles to the south.

Steam engines first made their presence in New Jersey during this time too. The Camden & Amboy Railroad, the Elizabeth & Somerville Railroad, and the Morris & Essex Railroad were all chartered in the first half of the nineteenth century. The railroads were built to haul charcoal back from Pennsylvania and for transportation from New York to Philadelphia. The southeast coastal corner of New Jersey saw none of this early infrastructure. It was not until the mid-1800s that south Jersey would see its first railroads.

So, that left our town with no natural or man-made canals, and no railroads. Only those poorly maintained overland roads and an inlet 12 miles away linked Toms River to the rest of the world. When Cranberry Inlet closed, Toms River essentially became land locked - an isolated hinterland.

A Flourishing Village But there was growth. In 1834, Toms River was described as a “flourishing village.”

How could this be? It was only through the industriousness of its people, best exemplified by what they built: public houses of worship and public schools.

Sloops and schooners were being built in Toms River in the 1830s, and timber was exported annually. Around 1830, charcoal started to be brought into the village for shipping. Bog iron was warehoused. That

1834 flourishing village had 60 homes, two taverns, five stores, and a Methodist meeting house - a far cry from the 1782 village left in ashes with only two homes left standing. By 1845, there were 70 homes, and additional churches were built - Episcopal, Mormon, and Presbyterian.

The first schools were built during this time. In the 1700s, education was provided by churches or at home. In the 1800s, as population increased, churches and private individuals (home schooling) could not adequately support education.

New Jersey conducted a state-wide study to learn about the condition of education in 1828. It found that many children were unable to attend school because it was tuition based and that one of every five adults were unable to read or write. It found that state residents wanted free public schools.

In 1829, a new state law provided that money would be distributed from the state’s “School Fund” to each county. It also permitted residents of each township to vote on whether an additional amount was to be raised to support education by a local tax paid by local residents. This option for a local tax was often voted down at the annual town meeting. This forced schools to close early.

In 1832, at the annual Dover town meeting, a “school committee” was formed and 11 residents were appointed to it. There was $300 approved “for support of the schools.” In 1838, the town minutes record that $200 and “interest on surplus revenues be used for the public schools.” It is clear, early on, that our (History - See Page 4)

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Attorney: Continued From Page 1 law firm in Toms River, where he exercised primary control over the firm’s financial affairs.

Gilmore filed on behalf of himself and his spouse federal income tax returns declaring that he owed $493,526 for calendar year 2013, $321,470 for 2014, and $311,287 for 2015. Despite admitting that he owed taxes for each of these years, Gilmore made no estimated tax payments and failed to pay the federal individual income taxes that he owed.

“Rather, between January 2014 and December 2016, Gilmore spent more than $2.5

Kmart: Continued From Page 1 impacted brick and mortar retail shopping, business administrator Don Guardian said.

Therefore, any business that replaces it will have to be something that you can’t get online. This is why gyms, yoga studios, offices and medical uses are more likely to move into empty properties.

Years ago, when one large retail chain moved out, another would move right in, he said.

Now, the large chains are the ones going out of business and they aren’t replacing each other.

According to an Associated Press report on MarketWatch, Eddie Lampert and his ESL Holdings hedge fund have made a bid to buy the rest of Sears for up to $4.6 billion in cash and stock in a move to stave off liquidation.

However, it appears they will continue with

million on personal expenses, including substantial home remodeling costs, vacations, and the acquisition of antiques, artwork, and collectibles. By Dec. 31, 2016, based on the tax due and owing that Gilmore reported on the returns, he owed the IRS $1,520,329 in taxes, penalties, and interest,” a U.S. Attorney New Jersey District office Jan. 10 press release said.

If convicted, Gilmore may face up to 3 years for each count of filing a false tax return, up to 5 years for each count of failing to collect payroll taxes, and 30 years for loan application fraud. He also faces a fine from $250,000 to $1 million.

He will be arraigned at a date to be determined.

Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of local governing bodies. Some of these were subpoenaed by investigators. In February of 2017, Micromedia Publications reached out to some of the local towns to find out if they had been subpoenaed. Some responded, some did not.

Berkeley’s attorney, Lauren Staiger, who works for Gilmore and Monahan, said in January of 2017 that the town was served a subpoena seeking township records such as contracts and bills relating to the law firm, and their corresponding council resolutions

and minutes of those meetings.

Bay Head had been subpoenaed. Eagleswood uses Gilmore and Monahan.

However, they did not receive any subpoenas as of February of 2017. Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Plumsted Township all were subpoenaed.

Manchester Board of Education had used Thomas Monahan, the other half of the fi rm, but they reported that they were not subpoenaed. The boards of education for Bay Head, Point Pleasant, and Toms River all replied that they did not receive a subpoena.

- Chris Lundy contributed to this story

plans to close stores that have fallen on hard times and are no longer profitable.

The Kmart in Stafford Township was closed down in September of 2017. At this point, the property in the Stafford Square Shopping Center remains empty along with several other storefronts.

The Illinois-based company had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, announcing the closure of unprofitable locations. More than 260 stores have already closed.

At the present time, New Jersey has 11 Sears and 12 Kmart stores left in the fleet.

As of now, the Kmart of Toms River and the Sears Appliance and Hardware Store in the Howell Plaza Shopping Center will be closing.

The Sears in the Freehold Raceway Mall appears to be safe, at least for now.

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march and was named the county seat of a new county - Ocean County.

That’s our story - our early years. It’s an American story and a New Jersey story. It’s the Toms River story.

NEXT: The second half of the nineteenth century in Toms River.

SOURCES: “New Jersey: A Mirror on America” by John T. Cunningham; “The Second American Party System” by Richard P. McCormick; “The History of the Public Schools of Dover Township, N.J., From 1900 Through 1955,” a thesis by Donald F. Martin, 1957, N.J. State Library; “The Jersey Taverns,” Monmouth County Archives; “Chicharee in the Wall: A History of One-room Schools in Ocean County, N.J.” by Carolyn M. Campbell, 1987, Ocean County Historical Society; The “Dover Town Book: 1783-1861”; the Federal Census.

J. Mark Mutter is the former Toms River Clerk

town gave strong support to public education.

In 1842, our first publicly organized school is known to have existed - in the village by Hyers Street - where the Freehold to Toms River stagecoach passed by. A minimum tuition payment was charged for different studies: reading, writing, and arithmetic: $2.50, and history, philosophy, and chemistry: $3.

Our Town, Our Story By 1850, our town’s population was recorded as 2385 - 600 less than that twenty years earlier, due to migration westward and the creation of new townships carved out of Dover Township - but still almost three times more than that of the first census of 1790. Midway through the nineteenth century, Toms River was on the

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Lacey: Continued From Page 1 Toms River,” Huryk said in an emailed statement. “Suddenly we’re being asked to vote to give a secretarial position to an individual who is not qualified for secretarial work, at more than a 20 percent increase over the previous employee’s salary.”

“Our loyalties on the Township Council must be to the township residents we have been elected to represent and serve, not to county Republican leaders or club members,” Turnbach said in the same statement.

“Respectfully, the Republican majority of the Township Council failed the township residents, pushing through a patronage appointment without any fair, honest and open hiring process.”

In an interview after the Democrats’ statement was released, Council President George Wittmann Jr. called their outrage fabricated. The appointment was discussed in executive session (when the council meets privately to discuss things like personnel).

He said he has seen Huryk and Turnbach congratulate local Democrats when they are appointed to a position. He said it was disin-

genuous to complain when a Republican is hired to a position and not when a Democrat is.

The job didn’t need to be posted because it is a confidential position, so by law these don’t get posted, he said.

“Unfortunately, we went back and looked, but there was no official job description,” he said.

Dykoff will be replacing Ann Updegrave.

She was a Republican member of the Jackson Township Council until she chose not to run for re-election in 2018.

Updegrave’s salary was $57,680.71. Dykoff will receive an annual salary pro-rated for his first 90 days of $58,000. He has opted out of health benefits, business administrator Don Guardian said. For opting out, he will receive $5,000 annually. Based on this, and a successful review after 90 days, his base salary will be $63,000. All these things considered, the cost to the township would be about $21,000 less.

There used to be two part time employees in the Township Council’s office as well, but they are no longer there. Andrew Citkowicz used to earn a salary of $13 an hour and Shirley Broome used to earn a salary of $20.28 an hour.

An attempt to reach Dykoff was unsuccessful.

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

Congressman

Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) cosponsored H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping package of pro-democracy and anticorruption reforms that will put the power back in the hands of the American people by ending the dominance of big money in politics; making it easier, not harder, to vote; and ensuring that politicians actually serve the public interest.

H.R. 1 offers the most transformational and comprehensive democracy reforms in more than four decades, following through on Democrats’ election promise to clean up the chaos and corruption in Washington.

“As promised, the very first bill I cosponsored in

Congress was H.R.1, the For the People Act, which makes major, meaningful reforms to strengthen our democracy by fighting dark money in politics, increasing election security, improving voter registration systems and enacting badly needed ethics reforms,” said Congressman Kim. “The For the People Act will restore the American people’s voice and power in our democracy by returning us to a government of, by and for the people.”

H.R. 1 makes critical reforms across three key areas: 1) Voting Rights • Improve Access – H.R. 1 expands access to the ballot box by taking aim at key institutional barriers to voting, such as burdensome reg-

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Governor Phil Murphy PASSAIC - Gover nor Phil Murphy signed two pieces of legislation to enhance the safety and security of New Jersey residents at schools, houses of worship, and community centers. Assembly Bill No. 4597 ma kes a supplemental appropriation of $11,300,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education to increase per pupil funding for nonpublic security aid from $75 to $150, and Assembly Bill No. 3906 makes a revision to the New Je r s ey Non p r of it Security Grant Pilot Program to expand the type of protective measu res that can be installed or constructed at houses of worship and community

centers.

“Our administration is tasked with the vital responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of all New Jerseyans,” said Gover nor Phil Mur phy.

“Working with our partners in the Legislature, we are taking significant steps to dramatically improve security measures for New Jersey’s children and families. I am proud to sign two bills into law that help ensure that anyone visiting a school, house of worship, or community center may be free of fear and intimidation.”

Primary sponsors of Assembly Bill No. 4597 include Assemblymembers Gary Schaer, Lisa Swain, P. Christopher Tully, and

Bill Would Fight Corruption And Make Elections Fair istration systems, limited voting hours and many other roadblocks. H.R. 1 creates automatic voter registration across the country, ensures that individuals who have completed felony sentences have their full rights restored, expands voting by mail and early voting and modernizes the U.S. voting system.

• Promote Integrity – H.R. 1 fights back against Republicans’ assault on voting rights by committing Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act; prohibiting voter roll purges like those seen in Ohio, Georgia and elsewhere; and ensuring that discriminatory voter ID laws do not prevent Americans citizens from exercising their rights. H.R. 1 also ends partisan gerrymandering to prevent politicians from picking their voters and making Americans feel like their voices do not count.

• Ensure Security – H.R. 1 ensures that American elections are decided by American voters without interference by foreign adversaries. The bill enhances federal support for voting system security, particularly paper ballots, and increases oversight over election vendors.

2) Campaign Finance • Guarantee Disclosure – H.R. 1 shines a light on dark money in politics by requiring any organization involved in political activity to disclose its large donors, which will break the nesting-doll system that allows big-money contributors and special interests to hide their spending in networks of so-called “social welfare” organizations.

• Empower Citizens – H.R. 1 levels the political playing field for everyday Americans, empowering individuals with a multiple matching system

for small donations and allowing the American people to exercise their due influence in a post-Citizens United world, while reaffirming that Congress should have the authority to regulate money in politics. The new system of citizen-owned elections will break special interests’ stranglehold on politics and enable Congress to advance an agenda that serves the American people.

• Strengthen Oversight – H.R. 1 ensures that there are cops on the campaign finance beat that will enforce the laws already on the books. H.R. 1 tightens rules on super PACs and restructures the Federal Election Commission to break the gridlock and enhance its enforcement mechanisms. It also repeals Mitch McConnell’s riders that prevent government agencies from requiring

commonsense disclosure of political spending.

3) Ethics and Accountability • Fortify Ethics Law – H.R. 1 breaks the influence economy in Washington and increases accountability by expanding conf lict of interest law and divestment requirements, slowing the revolving door, preventing Members of Congress from serving on corporate boards and requiring presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns.

• Impose Greater Ethics Enforcement – H.R. 1 gives teeth to federal ethics oversight by overhauling the Office of Government Ethics, closing registration loopholes for lobbyists and foreign agents, ensuring watchdogs have sufficient resources to enforce the law and creating a code of ethics for the Supreme Court.

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Enhance Safety and Security at Schools, Houses of Worship, and Community Centers B e njie Wi mb e rly, a nd Senators Joseph Lagana, Vin Gopal, Paul Sarlo, and Steven Oroho. Primar y s p on s or s of A s s e mbly Bill No. 3906 include Assemblymembers Annette Quijano, Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Jamel Holley, and Robert Karabinchak, and Senators Joseph Cr yan and Kip Bateman.

“Keeping all of New Jersey’s children safe is our number one responsibility as parents, leaders in the community, and legislators,” said Assemblyman Schaer. “The allocated f u nd s w i l l d ou ble t he amount spent on security ser vices, equipment, or technology, and will ensure a safe and secure school environment for all students.”

“A primary and essential

function of government is providing security for ou r residents. Not h i ng could be more important than protecting our children and ensuring parents have peace of mind and full confidence that their schools are equipped to keep st udents safe,” said Senator Lagana. “All New Jersey children are deserving of a safe place t o lea r n a nd w it h t h is legislation being signed into law we move closer to that ideal.”

“We have witnessed a disturbing increase in the number of incidents of hate and bigotry based on race, religion and ethnicity and the targets include chu rche s, sy nagog ue s, mosques and non-profit agencies that ser ve the needs of the most vulner-

able, including families and children,” said Senator Cr yan, the for mer Sherriff of Union County.

“We can’t ignore these t h re at s a nd we shou ld not tolerate any acts of violence or intimidation.

This new law will help pla ce s of wor sh ip a nd other non-profit service organizations to bet ter protect themselves so they can continue to serve our communities without fear.

We will not allow a ny expressions of hate or discrimination to prevail. As Americans, we value our diversity, our freedoms and our security.”

“The mosque attack in New York last year led to threats for many Islamic worship centers across the country and here in New Jersey. The same has hap-

pened for synagogues and Jewish community centers after the tragic shooting last year in Pittsburgh,” s a i d A s s e m b l y wo m a n Quijano, who is chair of the Assembly Judiciar y Committee. “Non-profit organizations that support residents within our communities are at risk of becoming targets of hate and discrimination more and more these days. With the potential of threats increasing at events and online, certain organizations would benefit from additional funding to bolster security measures.

This new law will help to keep organizations, their staff, and the people they serve safe.”

Governor Phil Murphy signed the bills at YBH of Passaic.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Resolve To Use Social Media Better I’ve seen a few friends make New Year’s Resolutions to quit Facebook or social media in general. (I fully expect them to come back by March.)

Social media, and Facebook in particular, can be fun and useful, providing you use it right.

Don’t share anything too private.

Don’t feed the trolls. Have you ever heard anyone say: “My opinion completely changed after that argument I had online with a

complete stranger.”

Don’t share or click on clickbait. You can usually tell by the headline that it’s going to lead nowhere.

Don’t share memes about important subjects. They’re pointless unless they’re jokes about TV shows or something like that.

If you cut down on those bad habits, your experiences on social media will be greatly improved.

School Board Members Honored

and effort to attend training and to reach out to state and federal lawmakers on behalf of their communities’ children.”

Since the first School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey in 2002, the State Board of Education, the state-level public body that regulates public education, has approved resolutions to honor the work done by local school board members.

“Local school boards oversee their communities’ education programs and work with chief school administrators to set goals for our children’s education,” said Al Miller, president of the Monmouth County School Boards Association.

“With more than 5,000 men

January marks School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, and the Monmouth County School Boards Association Officers adopted a resolution commending the dedication and effort of local school trustees throughout the county.

“School board members devote countless hou rs to their communities and public education, on behalf of children. They do this without receiving any compensation,” states the Monmouth County School Boards Association’s resolution. “Many local board members dedicate extraordinary amounts of time

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and women serving on the state’s local boards of education, school board members constitute the largest group of public officials in New Jersey.”

“School Board Recognition Month was designed to thank current and former school board members for their dedication on behalf of, and service to, their communities,” said Daniel Sinclair, New Jersey School Boards Association president. “New Jersey’s local school boards serve as the community’s voice in setting goals for their schools.”

As an advocacy and service organization for the state’s local boards of education, NJSBA is spearheading statewide School Board Recognition Month effort.

T he National School Boards Association began School Board Recognition Month in the early 1990s, and various other states followed suit by dedicating one month of the year to recognize the contributions of local board members.

Al Miller Board Member Howell Board of Education President Monmouth County School Boards Association

Pipeline Project Needed I am submitting this letter in hopes that my fellow community members recognize the need for natural gas projects like Williams’ Northeast Supply Enhancement. The urgency for clean energy continues to grow.

We need the NESE project to match this demand.

I’ve been fortunate enough to gain a well-rounded understanding of the energy crisis in the Northeast both by having a career in the industr y and by having friends who oppose pipelines. Having a solid knowledge base and listening to differing opinions has led me to the conclusion that reliable and clean energy is the most sensible option for

1. To Editor drum up fear to name a few financial our future. No one canTo deny Either: Letters The that the NESE project is expected to transport enough natural gas to serve more than 2 million homes and businesses in the Northeast.

Being an environmentally conscientious person, I know meeting this need with natural gas is a better alternative to burning oil or coal.

In addition to being environmentally beneficial, I know the NESE will be a fantastic asset for this region by driving economic benefits and bringing nearly 3,000 jobs to our local communities. That means families and businesses will benefit. As a resident of the Northeast, it’s hard not to support a project that has such a positive impact on my community. I sincerely hope that my friends and neighbors will take a close look and ultimately join me in supporting this important project.

Peter Collins Jackson

Violence By Americans Worse Than Perceived Threat

By Immigrants For all those people who support a shutdown for a border wall, you better understand why people like me will be perfectly okay with a long term shutdown.

Will people suffer? Yes, but suffering is a relative term. I can guarantee you that there is unimaginable suffering going on that wall supporters, and the public at large fail to see. Allow me to help you understand.

There are two different types of people who support a wall and there are two different reasons.

for political advantage or 2. because they bought into the fear that people coming across the border will be violent, or mooch off tax dollars and destroy our economy.

Let me fill you in on a secret. The monster of violence and destruction you fear is already within our borders.

The economic drain on our society is already here. The root causes are born here, not abroad.

Bullets within our borders are not only killing Americans at an alarming rate, but people who survive gunshot wounds are falling into our severely strained safety net and being labeled welfare queens. Let’s do the math shall we.

Each day 246 people are shot and survive. For every shooting when someone lives...

1. Individuals lose wages.

2. The state and federal government lose tax revenue from lost wages.

3. Life saving and sustaining medical treatment is utilized by a person who is now incapacitated. One incident can quickly consume millions of dollars of care in a very short amount of time.

4. Each victim will most likely qualify and receive Medicaid, Social Security Disability and perhaps other state services.

5. Family members will have lost wages to care for victims.

6. Family resources will be depleted, sending more families and children into poverty.

7. Long term complications and ongoing care will continue to deplete public resources. Lead poisoning complications/treatment, personal care attendants, adaptive equipment, specialized transportation and long ter m nursing care

burdens.

8. The cost of trauma on victims is immeasurable, especially when they are retraumatized after EVERY news re por t of a shooting.

9. The cost of our soul as a nation when one’s manmade right to bear arms or campaign dollars from the NRA...weighs in as more important than the lives of dead victims or victims whose lives hang in the balance.

Economists have been unable to put a cost valuation on this issue, but they need to. Some estimates are up over $100 billion. For me personally, I see it as this... one bullet that cost a gun owner $0.32 ...cost you, the taxpayer, millions of dollars the very fi rst year of the injury. Multiply that by 246 people and multiply it again by 365 days per year. Then figure out how many years you want to calculate for and multiply by that number too! Was it worth the sale of the 32 cent bullet? Whatever figure you end up with...I can guarantee you it costs victims and families much, much more.

America has an internal hemorrhage that is silently killing us from within. Only recently has the internal damage begun to cause symptoms as we cough up the blood of dead children in schools. Wall proponents are all worried about the superficial f lesh wound.

Sorry, we need to triage this nation. Your concerns will have to wait in the waiting room. Hunker down, this might take a while.

So no... Not one dollar for your wall...fix America first!

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Northeast Regional Collegiate Challenge Bowling Tournament TOMS RIVER – This year’s Northeast Regional Collegiate Challenge, sponsored and hosted by Playdrome Lanes Toms River, NJ, will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, starting at 9 a.m.

The tournament, sanctioned by the USBC Collegiate DIvision, will feature one squad & a 7-game team block. Registration & check in begins promptly at 8 a.m. An awards ceremony will follow immediately after the completion of Game 7. The tournament is open to all collegiate men’s and women’s collegiate teams both locally and nationally. Playdrome will donate $250 in scholarship money to this year’s event!

In addition, this year’s tournament will be highlighted by awarding team trophies for 1st & 2nd Place winning teams as well as medals for High Game & High Series on the individual levels. Collegiate bowlers and their respective teams can practice during the week of the tournament for a nominal cost at any time.

We are encouraging and inviting all collegiate bowling teams across the country to enter and consider the opportunity to represent your college or university in a localized and competitive tournament. It will be one to remember for a long time, and we are truly grateful to have the chance to be part of collegiate bowling. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church-Whiting takes much pride and honor in providing this tournament to give the bowlers the opportunity to excel and to shine for their respective college or university. It is something we are very proud to do for the benefit of the community as well as both the regional and national levels of college bowling.

For further information please call William Bodine III - Tournament Director at 732-814-6683, Playdrome Lanes at 732349-5345, or St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121. The Northeast Regional Collegiate Challenge - the region’s newest and attractive collegiate bowling tournament with outstanding competition and excitement for all to enjoy!

1st Annual Jersey Shore Guitar & Amplifier Show

BAYVILLE – Join in for the first ever Jersey Shore Guitar & Amplifier Show on February 17, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Bayville Elks Lodge.

There will be guitars, bass guitars, amplifiers, effects pedals, and many other musical products for sale by vendors. Great food will be served all day. Live music will be provided by Albert Music Hall.

This event is sponsored by Jersey Shore Guitar and Amp Repair, Raritan Bay Guitar Repair, Canyon Music, Albert Music Hall, Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation, and the Bayville Elks.

Admission is $5. Vendor tables are $75 and each additional table is $40. For more information, call 732-929-2628 or email jerseyshoreguitarrepair@yahoo.com.

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail, this event will not be cancelled.

Pancakes for Parkinson’s 2019

TOMS RIVER – Between 9 a.m. & 1 p.m., stop in for a delicious breakfast, live music, and fun while supporting The Michael J. Fox Foundation at our 5th Pancakes for Parkinson’s! The event will be located at Silver Ridge Park East in Toms River, NJ on Saturday, March 23, 2019. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact via Facebook message.

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

Self-Care Symposium At Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – Looking to stay on track with your New Year’s resolutions?

The Toms Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a Self-Care Symposium 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. The event will feature workshops and speakers on managing stress, healthy cooking, mindful breathing, essential oils, bullet journaling, vision boarding, and more.

The day will begin with organizing humorist Jamie Novak, who will present “Lost the Clutter, Find Yourself.” The keynote speaker, Kailei Carr, will talk about creat-

ing a morning routine to help you be more effective and manifest your goals.

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

This event is free but registration is required. To register, or for more information, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Parking is free on Saturdays in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage behind the library, or anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

Law Enforcement Personnel: Join Our Group

TOMS RIVER – Our goal is to bring together Retired Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, State Troopers, Prosecutors Investigators and Career Firefighters living in and around Ocean County.

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at the Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road, Toms River. Yearly dues are $20 in addition at each meeting we charge $5 to cover lunch.

As a chapter of the statewide organization, we discuss issues related to our pension and benefits. We also share a lot of

war stories and brotherhood. If interested in joining, please let us know and an application will be forwarded. Please keep the posts related to our common retiree issues and other information for the good of our professions.

Remember, you do not have to be retired from an Ocean County department to join.

Out of state retirees are also welcome to join as long as you meet the above criteria.

We have a yearly picnic and Christmas party. We try to have guest speakers when available. An application may be downloaded at njrpfa.org.

Annual Free Rabies Clinic

TOMS RIVER – The Annual Free Rabies Clinic takes place on Saturday January 19, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Toms River Animal Facility 235 Oak Ave. Toms River.

This will be the ONLY free clinic for the 2019 licensing year. We ask that you have your pets on a short leash or in a carrier.

All animals must be accompanied by an adult. There will be licensing at the clinic.

Licensing Fees are: • Dogs that are spayed or neutered: $15 • Not spayed or neutered: $20 • Cat: $9 if spayed or neutered/Not spayed or Neutered is $12

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Listen Up There is so much that hearing aids can do to improve your ability to hear. The rest is up to you. There are a number of strategies you should use to better your chances of hearing well in difficult listening environments. They require considering the sort of situation that you will be in and taking the necessary steps to make it a more listener-friendly environment.

Reduce Background Noise Make sure to create the best listening environment wherever you go. Loud music and televisions can be turned down if they are competing with someone for your attention.

At restaurants, ask for a quiet table. At a friend’s house, suggest that the conversation be moved into another room if kids are playing games nearby. At the office, move away from the air-conditioning unit when you are trying to have a conversation.

Find A Good Spot Position yourself in a room where you minimize the distance between yourself and the speaker. When in a group, seat yourself in the center where you can see and hear everyone. In a large group listening situation, show up early so that you can choose a good position in the front of the room.

Turn The Lights On To the extent that you can, make sure the room is well lit. In rooms with poor lighting, find a bright area and ask the speaker to stand there.

Plan Ahead If you know that you will be in a particularly difficult listening environment, take some steps beforehand to make sure that you will not be wasting your time by showing up. You can always call ahead of time and talk to someone who knows the environment in which you will be. Are there quiet tables? Is there front-row seating available? Will there be a light shining on the speaker? In a large group listening situation (such as a place of worship or a concert), call ahead to see if assisted listening devices will be made available. These devices transmit sound through a special receiver that you wear, reducing the loss of clarity that occurs when the sound travels a distance through the air.

Ask For It Do not be afraid to politely but firmly assert your needs. Call out from the audience for the speaker to talk into the microphone.

If un-amplified questions are being asked by audience members, ask that the questions be repeated by the speaker before being answered. If you are in a restaurant where the music is too loud, ask your waiter if it is possible to turn the volume down so that you can better hear your companion.

If need be, ask people to face you head-on when they speak to you. People will appreciate your candor and your hearing will benefit tremendously.

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

6 Startling Reasons To Be Less Nice This Year

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Do you currently strive to be super human, always loving, kind, generous, giving? Do you demand this of yourself, in all of your relationships? Inside you may feel resentful, burnt out and unappreciated.

Depending on how nice you are, you might experience insomnia, depression, minor compulsions or phobias, resentment, nagging aches and pains, autoimmune problems or chronic infections.

I propose that in 2019, you be less nice.

Nice often includes the following: • Don’t interrupt a person, even if they’re boring.

• Always compliment, don’t tell the truth.

• Text back within 15 minutes.

• Like everyone’s facebook post even if you don’t.

• Let the neighbor’s dog urinate and kill your lawn.

• Don’t say a word about her drinking.

• Don’t scold your son, even if he’s obnoxious and deserves it.

• Let your co-worker pile more on your desk, and take credit for it.

• Say yes to everything!

You’re nice right? Saying no, or calling someone out is not nice.

I submit to you that I am not a nice person. I propose that in 2019, you be less nice as a method of improving your health and mental well-being.

It’s a good resolution, and one that you can actually stick to.

Let’s go over the 6 Startling Benefits of Not being nice: 1. You have more time. When you stop saying yes to doing things and going places that don’t bring you enjoyment, you regain precious time in your own schedule. Remember, people’s agenda are most important to them, but as they try to claim your time, once that time is spent by you, it’s literally gone forever.

2. You will have more energy. It’s liberating sometimes, especially when you are disconnecting from a situation, person, job or relationship that has

been weighing on you for years. On the days that you feel overly tired, or spent, ask yourself, “What is on my agenda, or who am I meeting with today that is weighing me down?”

3. You will feel empowered. Have you ever wished your time was spent doing something different, but it was too late? You have the power to say yes or no, as well as the power to decide what to do with your time. It’s not infinite so spend it wisely. When you say NO to someone else’s plan for you, you are simultaneously saying YES to your own plan.

4. You’ll feel less anxiety and sleep better. When you spend months in frustration mode, or ruminate, you figuratively chew something in your mind over and over. Every thought you have squirts out a chemical that locks you into “sympathetic” alarm. This blunts your parasympathetic nervous system, the ones that allow you to rest and digest.

5. You’ll develop stronger relationships. You’ll lose friends, you might become estranged from siblings so don’t be surprised. I’ve warned you.

People don’t like to cut off from their source of help, their battering board, or their support system. Being less nice will ultimately translate to stronger relationships, as people will like you for who you are.

6. Your schedule becomes more reliable. Nice people have erratic schedules because they jump to it when others are in need. When you become ‘not nice’ and stop agreeing to someone’s sudden whim for you, or perceived emergency, your schedule suddenly becomes more reliable, decluttered and more efficient.

So, at this point let me ask you, can you be less nice this year? Being warm, enthusiastic, upbeat, affirming and kind is important. I used to be a saint, but full disclosure… I’ve put down my crown!

It’s exhausting. Go to suzycohen.com and sign up for my newsletter and I will send you everything you need to do, say and read in order to reclaim your life.

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You don’t need permission from the FAA to fly your UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, but you must always fly safely. You may elect to register your UAS to help in the recovery of lost equipment, but this is not required.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side

By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance.

After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career.

She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives.

“It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree.

Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-

aging pain,” she said.

Their solutions include medication management, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and ef fective. Of tentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter.

They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.”

Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care.

Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact.

The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.”

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most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed.

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Sites To Host Grand Opening Events To Welcome Community Members

FARMINGDALE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) announces the expansion of the Financial Success Center (FSC) Network from a flagship location in the Freehold Raceway Mall to ten sites throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Free services are now provided in Bayville, Eatontown, Freehold, Keansburg, Long Beach Island, Manahawkin, Neptune, Red Bank, South Toms River and Toms River. The FSC Network is a partnership of eight organizations: Affordable Housing Alliance, Child Care Resources of Monmouth County, Fulfill, Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHAMC), Monmouth County Workforce Development Board, Navicore Solutions, Social Community Activities Network (SCAN), St. Francis Community Center (LBICC) and UWMOC. “United Way is proud to serve as the convener of the FSC Network in order to make a significant impact on our community,” said Timothy Hearne, President & CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. “Together with our partners, we are tackling the issue that 39% of households in Monmouth and Ocean counties are struggling to afford basic needs as the cost of living increases and wages lag behind—which is up 4% from 2016.”

Financial Success Centers provide comprehensive resources under one roof to help Monmouth and Ocean County residents move from financial difficulty to economic well-being. Participants will meet one-on-one with a trained Financial Coach who will develop an action plan to meet their goals. All FSC services are free and include ways to manage your money, increase income, find a better job and improve housing.

The following grand opening events hosted

by FSC Network partners are open to any resident looking to build their path to economic wellness: • Affordable Housing Alliance Open house with preview of services, coaching staff, light refreshments and giveaways: January 23, 2019 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 11 White Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724 • Fulfill Early Bird Tax and Financial Wellness Day to get a head start on your taxes and learn how to make the most of your refund: January 24, 2019 from 12-7 p.m., The B.E.A.T. Center, 1769 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 • Mental Health Association of Monmouth County/Red Bank Resource Network Open house and ribbon cutting with preview of services: January 24, 2019 from 2-5 p.m., 103 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Suite B, Red Bank, NJ 07701 • St. Francis Community Center (LBICC) Open house and utility assistance program intake: January 24, 2019 from 5-7 p.m., Southern Services Center, 179 South Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 • United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Credit report reviews – January 22-26, 2019 (check website for business hours): Avoiding Identity Theft and Scams Workshop – January 22, 2019 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Improving Your Credit Score Workshop – January 24, 2019 from 2-3 p.m., Meridian Community Resource Center, Freehold Raceway Mall, First Floor Macy’s Wing, 3710 Route 9, Freehold, NJ 07728 For a full list of FSC services, locations and more information, visit uwfinancialsuccess. org.

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Toms River Council Meeting Dates

TOMS RIVER – Township Council Meetings will be held the following Tuesday’s at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted: • Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 • Tuesday, February 12, 2019, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 • Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 • Tuesday, March 12 2019, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 • Tuesday, March 26, 2019, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 • Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Tuesday, Sep-

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tember 24, 2019 Tuesday, April 23, 2019, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Tuesday, May 14, 2019, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Tuesday, May 28, 2019, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Tuesday, June 11, 2019, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Monday, December 23, 2019 Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Christmas Tree Recycling

TOMS RIVER – The Parks and Recreation Department conducts a Christmas tree recycling program each January. Residents should recycle Christmas trees by taking them to any one of the following locations through January. The trees will be made into wood chips rather than being added to the landfill thus saving landfill tipping fees.

• Skyview Park (Vaughn Avenue) • Riverwood Park (Riverwood Avenue) • Silverton Park (Maine Street) • Bayside Park (Bay Blvd., Ortley) • Bey Lea Park (Tennis Court and Parking

Lot) Chadwick Beach Park (Strickland Blvd.)

Money Island Park (Longfellow Avenue) Winding River Park South (Off Rt. 37 West) Toms River Township Recycling Center (Church Road) The Public Works Department will collect Christmas trees after the Parks & Recreation recycling program is completed. Curb side tree collection will take place from January 21 through February 1. After February 1, all trees must be dropped off at our Recycling Convenience Center on Church Road.

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Winter Beach Blast TOMS RIVER – Freeholder Director Virginia Haines announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be conducting a Winter Beach Blast. Get out your tropical shirts and head out to the Ocean County Mall on Hooper Avenue.

On Saturday, January 19 the Center Court will be transformed into a tropical paradise, as the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Winter Beach Blast.

The event, which will be held from 1-2:30 p.m., will include a number of free activities. Families can participate in games, crafts, hula-hoop, dancing. Music and dancing will be provided by radio station WOBM. Buster from the Lakewood BlueClaws will be joining in the games.

Please call 1-877-OCPARKS for more information. Visit the web site at oceancountyparks.org.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program.

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Toms River Community Art Project Promotes Local Arts & Culture

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Community Art Project (TR CAP) will host a press event at 12 noon on January 29, 2019 to unveil its plans to help promote arts and culture organization and activities to the Toms River Community.

Members of the press and local arts and culture organizations are invited to attend.

The event will be held at Townsquare Media, 8 Robbins Street, Suite 201, (downtown) Toms River, NJ 08753.

The Toms River Community Art Project (TR CAP) mission statement is: “To facilitate &

provide leadership and guidance, advocacy and support for the arts and cultural development of Toms River Township.

TR CAP Chairman, Marshall Kern, said: “We’re really encouraged about the all the progress the CAP Committee has made since the Township passed the Resolution last February forming this group to focus on development of the Arts in Toms River. We want to share the vision and invite participation in accomplishing the goals for our community” For inquiries, please contact Marshall Kern at marshallkern@gmail.com.

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JACKSON – New year, new you? Do you want the newest version of you to be a badass? Then join the Jersey Shore Roller Girls and learn how to become a bona fide roller derby player! No experience necessary! All you need is a body and the desire to challenge yourself.

The first session will begin on February 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson Skating Center. Make sure to fill out this form to reserve your spot: goo.gl/forms/C6PWbbGPjmQfA9oV2.

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Photocopy of a valid Driver’s License / ID Photocopy of your health insurance Mouth guard (mold at home) $10 All other gear is available to be borrowed on site JSRG is the Shore’s longest-established, all-women, flat track roller derby league, with members coming from Central NJ and the Shore area. The league consists of approximately 40 skaters comprising two traveling teams: the JSRG All-Stars and the JSRG Beat Down.

JSRG follows the guidelines and standards set forth by Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). For more information, visit us on the Web at jerseyshorerollergirls.net or on our Facebook page.

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By Kimberly Bosco FARMINGDALE – Be sure to have your wallets at the ready because Girl Scout cookies are coming your way!

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will launch the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 11. Girl scouts throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties will be taking orders through January 27.

It doesn’t stop there! Girl Scout Cookie booths will set up purchasing locations outside more than 1,000 areas businesses starting February 22.

“The annual Girl Scout Cookie program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world,” said Eileen Higgins, CEO, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “It starts with a cookie, but our Girl Scouts get the skills to grow up and become the next generation of female leaders.”

Girl scouts will be offering up our favorites, including Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, Girl Scout S’mores, and the gluten-free Toffee-tastic.

Each box sold is a step in the right direction for our local girl scouts. According to The Hirl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, over 50 percent of female entrepreneurs and business owners are Girl Scout alums, having gained essential business

skills through their participation in the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale.

The Girl Scout Cookie Sale helps to teach these young girls essential skills and experiences such as leadership, travel, adventure, science, technology, engineering, and even math.

According to a recent Girl Scout Research Institute study, the program also provides various benefits, finding that two out of three girls who participate in the program learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics, while supporting themselves and their communities.

“Proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program stay local,” said Higgins.

“When a customer buys a box of delicious cookies from a Girl Scout, they’re making a direct impact in our community.”

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Local Dentist Providing Free Dental Care On Feb. 1

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month (CDHM), members of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates will be offering free preventive and emergency dental care and referrals for one whole day for kids 12 and under.

Local dentist Dr. Elisa Velazquez and her team at Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates will be participating in the one-day program, Give Kids a Smile!, on February 1. Give Kids a Smile is part of the American Dental Association’s (ADA) annual effort to shine a light on a very common childhood disease: dental decay.

“Giving back to the community that has supported my practice is so important,” said Dr. Velazquez. “This program, in its 15th year, will touch the lives of so many of NJ’s children who need dental care, but

cannot afford it. I am proud to be a part of it,” she said.

Those 12 and under who participate in the program on Feb. 1 will receive a comprehensive dental exam, dental cleaning, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials including toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste.

The dentists and staff of OPDA are donating their time to help the children of Ocean County, as well as families in Ocean County with NO insurance or with state insurance.

OPDA is prepared to treat 100 children during the Give Kids a Smile event.

To schedule an appointment, call the office at 732-473-1123 or visit oceanpediatricdental.com.

OPDA is located at 368 Lakehurst Road suite 305 Toms River, NJ.

Ocean County Parks And Recreation Releases New App

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Visitors to any one of the county’s 27 parks now have recreational information available on their smart devices.

The county launched a new, free app, available in the Apple Store and Google Play, which will help them get the most out of each visit to Ocean County parks.

The app can be found by searching “Ocean County Parks” in each online store.

“With parks from Point Pleasant Beach all the way down to Tuckerton, you are sure to find an adventure near you with the help of downloading the app,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, who is the liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “This will make accessing park information much easier for our residents and visitors.”

The app features: • “Find a Park,” with directions, phone numbers and park information • “Things to Do,” with information on fishing, crabbing, hiking and biking,

and where playgrounds, beaches, and tennis courts are located • “Events,” with information on special events and program guides • “Golf Course,” for information on the county’s two golf courses and set up tee times • “Trail Maps,” which feature maps of all 27 county parks • “Where Am I,” which provides coordinates of the visitor’s location and a direct line to Ocean County Security dispatch in the event of a lost hiker “Our Department of Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, special events and educational programs throughout the county parks, golf courses, nature centers, and conservation areas,” Haines said. “Not only is the app more convenient to access information, but it will also be a great tool in case of an emergency.”

For more information about the app, call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 877-OC PARKS.

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Celebrate OHI’s “Sweet 16” At The Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser!

By Kimberly Bosco FARMINGDALE – No plans for Valentine’s Day this year? Fear not! Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) invites you to be their date to its annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser and Casino Night on February 8, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club.

Not only is OHI celebrating Valentine’s Day, but also it’s “Sweet 16,” commemorating 16 years of service to New Jersey residents.

Join in the fun with dinner, dancing, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets cost $250 each. You can also purchase sponsorships, donations, journal ads and 50/50 tickets. All purchase are 100 percent tax deductible, excluding the cost of dinner.

All proceeds will support health services for the area’s children, adult and senior

residents. This year’s “Sweet 16” Fundraiser will also benefit some of OHI’s extensive health care options, including innovative medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, and health awareness, among others.

OHI has been a leader in providing high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare, regardless of economic status, throughout its tenure and looks to continue providing excellence in primary and preventative medicine for years to come.

For more information, tickets or sponsorship information, contact Kyle Fannan, marketing development associate, at 732719-1570, or visit ohinj.org/2019-fundraiser.html.

The deadline for sponsorships and ad journal proofs is January 23, 2019. Send all ad files to Fundraiser@ohinj.org.

Health Dept. Reminds Residents To Vaccinate Their Pets OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) wants to remind residents that vaccinating their precious furry friends can save their pets lives from many deadly diseases such as canine distemper and rabies.

“We have recently seen an increase in canine distemper cases in raccoons here in Ocean County so now is a good time to urge all cat and dog owners to vaccinate their pets with age appropriate vaccines as recommended by their veterinarian,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Pet vaccines exist to prevent your pet from falling ill. They provide immunity from a range of infectious diseases that can affect both humans and animals.

Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator reminds us, “Living in Ocean County, many of us share our surroundings with wildlife.

Sometimes animals such as raccoons, skunks and opossum may have an unexpected encounter with a family pet so it’s best to be protected from any of the diseases those animals may potentially be carrying. And you can never forget that rabies can be passed on from animals to humans so keeping

vaccinations up-to-date is crucial in maintaining not only your pet’s health, but your own.”

Tips to keep your pets safe from wildlife: • Keep your dogs on a leash while on walks or at the park • Keep your cats indoors • Do not catch or remove wildlife form their homes • Don’t feed wildlife on your property and don’t feed your pets outside • Keep garbage can lids secure • Enjoy wildlife from a distance Regenye added, “Pet owners should schedule annual wellness appointments with their veterinarian to discuss their health and vaccination schedule. However, if you suspect your cat or dog had contact with a sick animal you should call your veterinarian right away.”

If you have any questions regarding vaccinations please call the Ocean County Animal Facilities at 732-657-8086 or 609-978-0127 or your veterinarian. You can also visit the Health Department’s website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 19 - jan 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel can broaden the mind and invigorate the spirit. This is a good week to begin an educational project or join a sports team. Put a romantic relationship on the back burner and focus on group events.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be fair if you dare. In the week ahead, you may easily disrupt someone’s expectations. If you concentrate on being fair-minded and exercise good sportsmanship in a key relationship, everything will be fine.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Downshift to low gear. Those in close connection will be more forgiving and more likely to unwind if you slow down the pace and are less judgmental. You may find ways to offer apologies in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t pass up a party or any other opportunity to dress up and mingle with others in a lighthearted venue. Helpful and interesting new connections could widen your scope of influence in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Demonstrate solidarity. As this week unfolds you might be drawn to people with similar backgrounds, interests and ideas. You may enjoy sociable group activities to alleviate the stresses and strains of responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hang out with the “in” crowd. You have heard the saying, “you are known by the company you keep.” During the week ahead, you may find new friends in the workplace who improve your sense of self-worth.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The path of true love is not without bumps, but some days it is smooth as silk. Whatever barred your way is in the past and headway is possible. Apologies will be accepted, and peace can be restored this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be respectful of other people’s opinions and they will be respectful of yours. The week ahead may be fraught with misunderstandings, but a willingness to forgive and compromise will smooth things over.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have gumption and travel. You can explore new ideas or places in the week to come if you are brave enough to step out of a self-imposed cage. Enjoy an upsurge of creativity and use imagination in the workplace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): To please your friends and make your moneymaking ideas a reality your creative side must work overtime.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Navigate a network of new acquaintances in the week to come.

Your work may put you in contact with people who appreciate your skills. Avoid spending your hard-earned cash money on unnecessary items.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Send Winter’s Cold Packing With A Hearty, Heartwarming Soup

By Wolfgang Puck

In the middle of winter, my mind and appetite often turn toward soup. A hearty bowlful feels warming and sustaining from the moment you see and smell it until long after it fills your stomach. And a big pot of soup simmering on the stove promises everyone in your home that delicious, satisfying food is on the way and guaranteed to put an end to your shivers on the chilliest winter day.

The winter soup I’d like to share with you is my variation on a French soup you’ve probably heard of: leek and potato soup.

But unlike that country classic, this soup includes much more leek - a milder-tasting cousin of the onion - than it does potato. In fact, the ordinary baking potato included in the recipe largely plays a role of thickener for the soup, as well as providing a mild-tasting counterpoint to the leeks.

But the real twist to this recipe is the packed half cup of fresh chervil leaves, which adds a touch of springtime. Just as leeks are related to onions, chervil is part of the parsley family. But its flavor is noticeably milder than parsley, and its leaves are more delicate looking and sometimes slightly paler in color. Nibble on a leaf or two and you might also notice that the herb even tastes faintly like anise or licorice - not so much that you would at all think of it as a sweet flavor, but just enough to make some people eating the soup pause briefly and say to themselves, “What is that flavor?”

If you’ve never tried chervil before, you may be surprised to find that it’s available in the produce sections of many wellstocked supermarkets. You can grow it yourself, too, even in an indoor window herb garden and add it to salads and other soups. Or you may want to use it as a delicate garnish for French style omelets or scrambled eggs.

In case the word “cream” at the start of the recipe that follows makes you pause to wonder if it’s a very rich soup, let me hurry to explain that it mostly describes the creamy consistency of the soup. But, yes, there is some actual cream included as well. At only 1 cup (250 mL) for 8 servings, though, that works out to just 2 tablespoons (60 mL) per serving.

Serve the soup as a first course for any winter meal. Or make it your main dish, accompanied by crusty bread and a salad.

If you like, you can even serve it cold come springtime, or dress up the hot or cold version for a special occasion by garnishing it with shaved white truffle or a spoonful of caviar. For such a simple recipe, it’s very versatile indeed!

CREAM OF LEEK AND CHERVIL SOUP Serves 6 to 8

10 cups (2.5 L) good-quality low-sodium canned chicken stock or broth 3 large leeks 1 baking potato, 6 to 8 ounces (185 to 250 g) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed fresh chervil leaves Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Freshly squeeze lemon juice Put the stock or broth in a large pot, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat and continue boiling steadily until the liquid reduces to about half its original volume.

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Trim the leeks, cutting off the root ends and the tough dark-green leaves. Carefully cut the leeks in half lengthwise, and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove all sand or grit from between the leaves. Cut the leeks crosswise into 1/4inch (6-mm) slices.

Peel the potato, and cut it into quarters.

Cut the quarters crosswise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes longer.

Stir in the reduced stock or broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the leeks and potato are very soft, about 45 minutes.

While the vegetables are simmering, put the cream in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and continue boiling steadily, stirring frequently, until the cream has reduced by half. Set aside.

When the vegetable cooking time has ended, stir all but 2 tablespoons of the chervil leaves into the pot, reserving the remainder for a garnish. Cook the vegetables and chervil for 15 minutes longer.

When the vegetables are done cooking, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a food processor or blender, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Add a little of the cooking liquid to moisten the vegetables and puree them; then, transfer the puree to a bowl while processing or blending any remaining batches.

Return the puree to the rest of the soup’s cooking liquid in the pot and stir in the reduced cream. Simmer over low heat for several minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt, white pepper and a little lemon juice.

Before serving, mince the remaining chervil leaves. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, garnish with chervil, and serve immediately.

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