2019-02-02 - The Brick Times

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| February 2, 2019

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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Detective David Brubaker of the High Tech Crimes Unit Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office gave a presentation on internet safety. (Inset) This nightmarish creature, Momo is part of an internet challenge that orders kids to do dangerous things.

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By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK – It is up to parents to manage their children’s internet access, and no one - not teachers and not the police - can do it for you.

That was the message

given by Detective David Brubaker of the High Tech Crimes Unit Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office who presented an Internet Safety Forum at Brick Memorial High School.

“It’s all around us,

our lives are immersed in technology, so you have to give kids some education to go along with it,” he said to scores of parents who came to learn about cyber bullying.

T h e H i g h Te c h

Cr imes Unit gets called out on ever y crime in Ocean County. The unit has four full-time examiners who c ond u c t s ome 350 investigations a year.

(Internet - See Page 2)

Anonymous Letter Critical Of Administration Discussed

By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK – An anony mous let ter sent to Mayor John G. Ducey and to members of the council in early January was the subject of the elected off icials’ comments during the

most recent Township Council meeting.

Tow nship at tor ney Kevin Starkey determined that the letter should not be disclosed to the public, mainly because township employees are identified by title and department

in the letter, and it contains grievances filed by or against specific employees, which is i n for m at ion exe mpt from disclosure under the Open Public Records Act. (While the contents of the letter were not

revealed , af ter t he me et i ng Mayor D ucey said that the letter was largely critical of the management style of township business administrator Joanne Bergin during union negotiations).

(Letter - See Page 4)

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Plans to sell the former Laurelton School are moving forward since the Planning Board voted to allow the school district to subdivide the property into two separate lots.

A 9,900 square-foot central receiving warehouse for the school district would remain on one of the lots.

The 8,500 square-foot school, which opened i n 1934, ha s been vaca nt since 2008. Its most recent use has been for storage. The building would most likely be demolished by its new ow ner, said professional engineer Ryan Conklin, who gave an overview of the property during the Planning Board hearing on Jan. 23.

The elongated 3.176-acre property has driveways on Route 88 and Princeton Avenue, is located in a B-3 highway business zone, and could have a diverse array of uses, Conklin said.

It would be more attractive to buyers if the property met certain criteria, officials said.

The subdivision proposal has been tweaked since the board denied the application i n 2013. With the old application, the lot’s area and depth were not big enough. With the new way the lots were divided, it now me et s lot c r it e r ia , s a id Board of Education Attorney Ben Montenegro.

“You can’t come back with the same application unless you have made significant changes,” the attorney noted.

The lot being sold is 1.176 acres and leaves the second lot with compliant width, depth and size, and is consistent (School - See Page 2)

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Internet:

Continued From Page 1 The examiners perform digital forensics on submitted or seized devices. When there is a search warrant, they start with the router and work their way outward to laptops, desktops, cell phones, fax machines, printers, gaming machines and more.

“Give me someone’s phone and I’ll give you their life,” Brubaker said. “Everything’s traceable on the internet. You can hide behind a fake name and think you’re anonymous, but in four to eight weeks we can trace anything.”

Online threats, including cyberbullying, sexual predators and disturbing content is not just limited to kids, but Brubaker geared the presentation towards threats to schoolage children.

“I’ve seen the smallest, quietest, straight-A, Boy Scout-type kids cyberbully,” Brubaker said. “Your kids are pack animals, and they always find the weak link, or the outsider.”

Online gaming can make your children vulnerable to sexual predators since oftentimes kids will give out more information than they should. Sexual predators want to

meet your kids and your kids will give out details without even realizing it, he said.

Children should never click on an attachment or links of people they don’t know, he said. If they get a lot of pop-ups, that is a clue that they might have done this, Brubaker said.

“In reality, your kids are going to see porn at a young age. No one wants your child to see disturbing content, but unfortunately it’s a fact of life,” Brubaker said. “It’s up to you to deal with what they see - it’s upsetting but you have to deal with it.”

YouTube is the most popular social network for teens, followed by Instagram and Snapchat.

“Kids can search YouTube for any topic they want - it is the second largest search engine behind Google,” he said.

Snapchat, which is a messaging service that lets users send photos and videos to one another but then disappear after a set time, makes it easy to cyber bully since the content cannot be retrieved.

“Maybe the NSA can retrieve it, but we cannot get Snapchats - once they’re gone, they’re gone,” he said. “We can see that something was sent, but not the content.”

Facebook is still the number one social medium, but that’s because it’s used by all ages and by businesses. Kids don’t use Facebook as much because “it’s not cool anymore,” the detective said.

The use of technology has quickly changed. Very few people sit down at a terminal unless they’re at work. About 80 percent of all social media happens on a cell phone, he said, which makes it easier for your kids to hide it when you walk into a room.

“Bullying will never go away, but if you educate your kids it might not happen as often,” he said.

Brubaker said the long-term effects of social media can follow someone all their life.

Colleges have staff who snoop into kid’s backgrounds and proactively search all their social media before an acceptance. Many potential employers do the same, he added.

After his PowerPoint presentation, Detective Brubaker took questions from the audience.

Several parents asked about the “Momo Challenge,” a social media game that encourages children to commit self-injurious acts. The challenge came to light in Brick

when a student at Warren H. Wolf Elementary school had allegedly acted on some of the Momo challenges.

“Momo started with a challenge, like ‘draw on your arm,’ and then “stick a pin in your finger until you get a drop of blood,’” Brubaker said.

“It’s creepy and it will scare a kid, but parents have to talk to their kids and tell them no one on the internet will hurt you unless you do it yourself,” he said.

Susan McNamara, who is the district’s Director of Curriculum, said the best options to manage your children’s phones are parental controls, blocking certain sites, tracking their text messages and other provider tools.

“You have to talk to your children, not in a judgey way, but ask why do they want to go in that direction? What are they thinking? Tell them they’re not making the best choice and there are consequences,” she said during the Q and A. McNamara also suggested shutting the phone down once in a while, even though kids act like “taking away their phone is like taking away their life.”

One parent asked how to find out what the “next big thing” will be on social media. Brubaker said parents have to educate themselves.

“Stay on top of what’s going on, that’s what parenting has turned into,” he said.

“You try to stay five steps behind them, not 20 steps behind.

“You have to keep up. You are the front line with bullies,” Brubaker said.

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Continued From Page 1 with adjoining lots, Conklin said.

The new configuration perpetuates the goals and objectives of the township’s Master Plan for the B-3 zoning d i s t r ic t t o e n c ou r a ge c o m m e r c i a l development, already established in appropriate locations, as opposed to creating new com mercial areas, he added.

Township Planner Tara Paxton said the school is cited in the township’s Master Plan as historically significant to the municipality, but many township schools were built in the 1930s-1940s, including the Osbornville School and Herbertsville School “It does not qualify for, nor will it ever qualify for, historic assignment through the State Office of Historic Preservation or the National Register of Historic Places,” she said. “It’s been tried before and it’s been turned down, as far as I understand.”

T he site of the for mer Lau relton School has ha d a nu mber of env ir o n m e nt a l r e v ie w s , a n d t h e r e a r e significant mechanical, engineering, elect r ical and plumbing issues that would require a significant cleanup of the site, which might not lend itself to being preserved, Paxton added.

“It will most likely be a knockdown, but you neve r k now,” Mont e neg ro s a id . “ We h a d a n i n q u i r y f r o m a (School - See Page 8)

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Letter:

Continued From Page 1 During the council meeting, Bergin, reading from a statement, said there is nothing she wouldn’t do to support the staff, learn from them about what they do, and show her respect for their hard work.

“Recently, I have been made to suffer by those who lack the common decency to recognize inappropriate behavior, mean spiritedness, and seek to do harm for personal agendas. The anonymous letter discussed at the last council meeting illustrates that,” she said.

She said the job of business administrator is to implement changes in policies and practices that are outdated, unnecessary, and unable to be f inancially sustained.

“The person in this position must be firm, but also fair, and I know in my heart, I have led with compassion. I push back on anything that isn’t right,” Bergin said. “I hold our workforce accountable, just as I hold our outside contractors accountable, and I always, always hold myself accountable.”

She said her goal as business administrator is to create a supportive, productive workplace that includes addressing and resolving problems and issues and not letting them fester.

“Whoever orchestrated the letter did so for the sole purpose of hurting me, and to those people I say, mission accomplished,” Bergin said. She apologized

to other township employees who were pulled into the letter by default.

Ducey said the anonymous letter had been delivered to his home and it was filled with “mean, hurtful statements regarding this township’s administration, our policies, our leadership, and our employee morale.”

His immediate reaction was to throw the letter in the trash since “when people hide behind the curtain of anonymity the motivation is not usually pure or genuine,” he said.

“I knew there were outrageous, madeup things in the letter because they didn’t happen,” the mayor said, but added that since he is a public entity, he recognized the need for transparency and treated the letter as something that needed further attention.

“It was politically motivated, and would find itself in the public dialogue, and surprise - it did find its way into the public dialog,” Ducey said.

During the Jan. 8 council meeting, Councilman Jim Fozman first brought up the letter, and made a motion to pull a resolution approving a four-year contract with Transport Workers Union Local 220 from the agenda until an internal investigation could be completed. No other council members seconded the motion, so the resolution went through.

Since that meeting, Ducey said that he, along with township attorney Kevin Starkey and Council President Andrea Zapcic have investigated the contents of the letter.

The mayor said they had spoken to union representatives and employees that were part of the contract discussions, decisions and meetings referenced in the letter.

He said the three concluded that the allegations were baseless and the letter “should have gone immediately into the trash as I anticipated.”

Ducey said the letter was a political stunt, and said that hiring Bergin as the business administrator was the greatest decision he has made as mayor.

Attorney Starkey said that after working in Brick for many years, he has never seen employee morale in the township as high as it is now.

“I attribute that to the mayor and council, but really in large part to Joanne Bergin,” Starkey said. “She can be tough on people, but she is always fair... she is an exceptionally good business administrator.”

What followed were comments from the council members, township clerk, council secretary, each supporting Bergin.

“You left out about 100 things you do for this town that you don’t get credit for,” said Councilwoman Marianna Pontoriero. “If there were ever a person I would stand beside and go to war, it would be you,” she said to Bergin.

Councilman Art Halloran noted that, looking around the council meeting room, “no one has had a professional career longer than I have...and with my experience of working with various managers...I can tell you that [Bergin]

stands out as one of the greatest managers I’ve worked with. She has the highest integrity and the greatest honesty and compassion to all people.”

Halloran said that during the Jan. 8 council meeting, when Fozman made a motion to pull the resolution approving the TWU contract, the motion was to stop the vote on the contract, not to stop an investigation into the letter.

“That’s why we didn’t stop the vote on the contract, the investigation went through,” he said. “And I find that the continuation and the persistence of trying to make something out of nothing is telling about people who would do that.”

The only dissenting voice was lone Republican Jim Fozman, who said that the Brick Police Department encourages anonymous tips over the township internet using TIP411 so there is no way to identify the sender.

“Just like the Neighborhood Watch, the people feel safe calling in, knowing that the police officer is not going to tell their name,” Fozman said.

He s a id ot h e r t ow n s h ip s l a u n ch special investigations on anonymous letters, and Brick should do the same.

“People care. Somebody writes it because they don’t want people to find out who they are so nobody can retaliate against them,” Fozman said.

“Let’s do an [independent] investigation,” he said.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.

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By Jennifer Peacock JERSEY SHORE - Temperatures are on the rise now, but the entire state was blasted with arctic air Jan. 20-22. Thankfully, much of the rain had stopped and cleared that Sunday by the time that cold front moved in Monmouth and Ocean counties, which brought with its rapidly plummeting temperatures a flash freeze, when water freezes so quickly ice crystals don’t have time to form. Temperatures barely climbed out of the teens Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), although the roads were clear to drive on.

The biggest story to come out of that weather, besides the weather itself, was a rescue that took place Monday in Rumson. Four duck hunters took a small boat out to an island on the Navesink. Three made it back to shore, but the man’s boat - not designed to handle the below-zero air and wind chill temperatures and 34-degree water - broke down. He had to be rescued by Coast Guard crews that came in from Sandy Hook and Atlantic City.

Though ice wasn’t named as a factor in his stranding or rescue, the fact is that lake and pond surfaces have frozen over, probably prompting a few brave souls to sling a pair of ice skates over a shoulder and think about a hydrant lift or death spiral.

But is the ice thick enough?

The Ocean County Park System doesn’t have any lake or pond ice rinks. Monmouth County has three - Holmdel, Shark River, and Turkey Swamp - that are open to the public when, generally, there’s been 10 consecutive

days of subfreezing temperatures and the ice is 5 inches thick. Those parks post “skating today” signs so visitors know it’s safe to skate.

“So far this year, ice skating has not been safe at any Monmouth County Park. During the winter season, the rangers report to us safety conditions and when the ice is ready for skating, it will be announced on the Park System website and through social media. Also, each park will post a sign to let visitors know if the ice is safe,” Monmouth County Park System spokeswoman Karen Livingstone said. “If a visitor attempts to walk on the ice, a park ranger with tell them to get off.”

Livingstone clarified further that when temperatures are below 30 degrees, the lake or pond ice must be at least 4 inches thick.

When temperatures hover between 30-40 degrees, the ice must be at least 5 inches thick for skaters to use.

Authorities agree that no one should attempt to venture out on ice that’s less than 3 inches thick. Although going out on ice always carries some risks - ice depth may not be consistent throughout, so experts warn skaters and others to stay away from unknown spots - it’s generally considered safe for skating at 4 inches for skaters, 5 inches for snowmobiles, 12 inches for a car or small pickup truck, and 15 inches for a medium truck. Those numbers apply to lake and pond ice, or ice that is solid, clear, or blue/black.

One illustration shows 100 inches thickness being safe for Godzilla. Good to know.

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

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

TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin of the 10th Legislative District said a new online petition is designed to give a voice to citizens who oppose Governor Phil Murphy’s proposal to give

driver’s licenses to illegal aliens in New Jersey.

Concerned citizens can sign the petition online by visiting: senatenj.com/sanctuarystate/ The petition was launched to counter the passage of pending legislation (S-3229/A-4743)

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Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) released the following statement after being named to the House Small Business Committee for the 116th

Congress.

“I am excited and eager to serve on the House Small Business Committee,” said Congressman Kim. “The importance of small businesses,

Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

TRENTON - The New Jersey State Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Robert

Si n ge r ( R- Mo n m o u t h , Ocean) urging New Jersey residents who are 50 and older to get vaccinated for

Petition Online To Protest Driver’s License For Immigrants Here Illegally that would allow the State to issue driver’s licenses to persons who are “unable to prove lawful presence in the United States.” The legislation is part of Governor Murphy’s effort to turn New Jersey into a sanctuary state.

The legislators issued the following statement: “The Governor’s proposal is an outrage and a dangerous

political statement that jeopardizes the safety of millions of our residents. New Jersey is a diverse and welcoming state, but allowing illegal aliens the ability to obtain a driver’s license goes too far.

“By signing the online petition, our residents can voice their opposition to rewarding illegals at the expense of our taxpaying constituents.

“When the MVC changed its regulations and implemented a 6-Point ID system to obtain a drivers’ license, many of our senior residents experienced difficulty and aggravation during this process.

How lenient will the documentation requirements be for illegals? How is it fair to allow undocumented immigrants the ability to obtain

a driver’s license while the average citizen needs to display an enormous amount of identification?

“If you oppose this you must act now. We strongly urge our constituents to sign the petition and tell Trenton Democrats and Governor Murphy that we will not allow New Jersey to be turned into a sanctuary state.”

Congressman Andy Kim Named To Small Business Committee which make up 99.6 percent of our state’s businesses and create two out of three new jobs, cannot be overstated. I look forward to finding ways to open doors and promote growth for small businesses across New Jersey’s Third District.”

According to the Small Business Administration,

there are more than 850,000 small businesses in New Jersey that employ nearly half of all employees in the state. The Small Business Committee has jurisdiction over matters related to small business financial aid and increasing access to capital, regulatory flexibility, paperwork reduction and cutting

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“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy and provide invaluable support to the community. As the only member of the state’s delegation on the Small Business Committee, Congressman Kim’s appointment is an important step forward for New Jersey businesses and

we look forward to working with him in this new role,” said Karen Hershey, President and CEO of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce.

Congressman Kim was recommended to the Small Business Committee by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

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“Shingles is a very painful condition, and it carries serious risks, particularly for those of an advanced age, but it can still impact people who are younger,” Senator Singer explained. “The most effective way to re-

duce your risk is to get vaccinated, plain and simple. I urge all NJ residents who are over 50 to get vaccinated now. The shingles vaccine is virtually painless, safe, and widely-available. There is no reason to suffer.”

One in three Americans

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Shingles is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which remains dormant in the body even after recovery from chickenpox.

The CDC also reported that shingles is becoming more common in the U.S., emphasizing the need for Senator Singer’s legislation to raise awareness of the benefits of getting vaccinated.

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School:

Continued From Page 2 microbrewery, who liked the look of the building and wanted to renovate.

We’ll see.”

The property is no longer convenient or necessary for school purposes, and the district is doing everything possible to be fiscally responsible to the taxpayers while fulfilling its mission to educating township students, Montenegro said.

“It’s just sitting there vacant,” he said.

“It’s zoned for B-3 and from a planning and zoning perspective, that’s the best thing for the school district and the township - get it back on the tax rolls.”

The property would be advertised for two weeks and then it would be put out to sale and sold to the highest bidder, he added.

School Business Administrator James Edwards said the minimum price for the site would be $620,000, the amount for which it was appraised.

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

–Photo courtesy Point Pleasant Police POINT PLEASANT – Congratulations to Officer Jeffrey Johnson and K9 Kaya of the Point Pleasant Police for successfully completing the required course of instruction administered by the NJSP to achieve the certification accordingly as a Canine Patrol Response Team, having attained the required proficiency promulgated under the training standard and qualifications set forth by the Office of the Attorney General.

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

–Photos courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Congratulations to all of the 5th graders who graduated from the DARE Program at Veterans Elementary School recently!

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Rotary Club of Brick Meeting

BRICK – On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, the Rotary Club of Brick, NJ Morning guest speaker will be Michael Bucca, Director of Marketing at Ocean’s Harbor House.

The Rotary Club of Brick, NJ - Morning meets each Wednesday morning at the Brick Diner at 7:30 a.m., and we welcome guests and prospective members for fellowship and breakfast

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Robert Eric’s Piano Man – A Tribute to Billy Joel TOMS RIVER – Tickets are on sale now for a spring concert event to benefit the students of Ocean County College. The OCC Foundation and The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts are partnering to host Robert Eric’s Piano Man – A Tribute to Billy Joel on Saturday, March 30. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus on College Drive in Toms River.

A VIP reception will be held at 6:30 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre, and the concert begins at 8:00 p.m. on the Main Stage.

VIP reception (includes wine, beer, light fare) / concert tickets are $100. Tickets for the concert only are $45.

Proceeds from the event will support the mission of the OCC Foundation and help students fulfill their dreams of college education.

Known as “Philly’s Piano Man,” Robert Eric began his career with the group “Big Shot,” Billy Joel’s back-up band. He has also

toured with “Rocksplosion” as Billy Joel and has opened for the man himself twice at the Wachovia Center, with Billy asking for and receiving a big round of applause from the crowd in honor of the warm-up tribute act. This guy looks, sounds, talks, acts, and plays just like him!

For one night only enjoy an evening of incredible music and food as you support the mission of the OCC Foundation. Despite the College’s best efforts to contain costs and maintain an affordable education, many students still have a tremendous need for financial assistance. Scholarships make the difference. Your support of this event can turn the dream of a college education into a reality for many Ocean County students.

Learn more about scholarships at go.ocean. edu/scholarships.

To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

Trial Scheduled For GOP Leader’s Tax Evasion Charges

By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – The trial for the Ocean County GOP Chairman accused of tax evasion and other charges is set for the end of March.

George Gilmore, 69, of Toms River, partner at the law firm Gilmore & Monahan P.A, pleaded not guilty Jan. 18 before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton.

The judge set his bail for $250,000 in an unsecured appearance bond. He must surrender his passport and stay within the continental United States, according to reports.

He must also undergo mental health testing and treatment as per the U.S. Pretrial Services Agency.

Gilmore’s attorney, Kevin Marino, of Marino, Tortorella & Boyle, P.C. in Chatham, New Jersey, said previously that his client

suffers from a “hoarding disorder,” something the federal government was aware of before the indictments were handed down.

It’s alleged Gilmore made lavish purchases while failing to pay taxes, among other charges.

His trial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. March 29 at the federal courthouse in Trenton.

Gilmore was indicted at the beginning of this year on six counts: 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.

2019 Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The 2019 Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix will take place on June 14-16 at Arnold Avenue.

New Jersey Offshore Powerboat Racing Association, an all-volunteer organization, has been producing offshore powerboat races at the Jersey shore for 50 years. Point Pleasant Beach has been host to many races during these 50 years.

Experience the excitement of offshore

powerboat racing. Race Weekend starts off Friday night with the race boats on display on Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach. The block party features bands, side walk sales and race boats. Saturday the Pit Area is open to the public to view the race boats close-up, watch the race boat test in the Atlantic Ocean and the race boats parade through the streets of Point Pleasant Beach. Sunday watch the race from Point Pleasant Beach.

Ocean County Mall Business Expo 2019

TOMS RIVER – Join us for our Annual Ocean County Mall Business Expo on Feb. 9 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Ocean County Mall! Visit the Ocean County Mall during operating hours to talk with GTRCC member vendors from various industries.

Want a vendor table of your own? You can

secure your spot today. Vendor investment includes a table and two chairs setup the night before the event by the OCM staff after the mall closes on Friday night. Vendors are encouraged to man their table from open to close on Saturday, provide giveaways, and network.

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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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Lakehurst Hospice Volunteers Needed

LAKEHURST – Is it time for you to give back or pay it forward; the blessings you have received?

Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers interested in taking a special journey.

Hospice is about living your life with quality and dignity. You would be joining a team of professionals who with your help can make this happen. You can sit with a patient, read to a patient, give respite to an over-exhausted caregiver.

We also have office work that can make you part of the team.

There are training classes provided. By joining this team you will surely be making a difference.

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

Take A Fish Oil With Your Statin - It Works Better

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Over 15.5 million Americans have CAD, Coronary Artery Disease and every 42 seconds a person has a heart attack (termed myocardial infarction or MI). A third of this people die. The conventional thought process to prevent an MI is to lower cholesterol.

Whether or not that approach works is up for debate, but the reality is these drugs are extraordinarily popular with physicians and patients. The word “statin” is a household name!

Pharmaceutical companies harvest 25 billion in revenue annually from their use which is in everyone now, even kids. Statins come with some ‘drug mugging’ though, among the stolen nutrients: CoQ10, selenium, zinc, vitamin D, E and copper.

There are millions of people taking statins and I can make your statin work better! Take them with fish oils!

Fish oils are supplements that are known to boost cardiovascular health. There have been two trials that recently showed unprecedented results. The JELIS Trial and the REDUCE-IT Trial. These studies used an EPA only drug, Epadel and Vascepa, respectively. These are purified fish oils that require prescription and do not contain and DHA. Keep in mind that both EPA and DHA are in regular supplements, so if you look at your fish oil at home, you’ll see both EPA and DHA listed on the Supplement Facts Box. Just FYI, the trials above were essentially self-funded using medications that they themselves manufacture, not fish oils from a health food store. The purpose of the JELIS Study was to

find out if EPAs would enhance a statin, or if a statin alone was enough. Every person in the study was on a statin. Cholesterol numbers came down in both groups (the statin only group, and the statin plus EPA group).

But this part’s excellent. After 4 and a half years, the most dangerous and potentially catastrophic consequences were significantly lower in the group who took EPA with their statin. Their incidents were reduced, in some cases by up to 28 percent, for example in the group of people with unstable angina.

One potential mechanism of action is that EPA reduces your body’s production of arachidonic acid (AA), which is an inflammatory compound. Reducing AA improves the outcome of many conditions, including Alzheimer’s, depression and autoimmune diseases.

The ratio of EPA to AA in your body is very important - that’s the message I’d like to get out there. You want the EPA to be higher than the AA so taking a high EPA fish oil is what works. If you’d like to read my awesome much longer and more comprehensive article on this topic, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you next week.

In the meantime, if you take a statin medication right now, consider a fish oils supplement, one that is tilted in the direction of EPA versus DHA. There are brands sold at health food stores, and online like this. You can also ask about the fish oil medications available by prescription, if you prefer this route for insurance purposes, or because that’s what was given to participants in the above-mentioned clinical trials.

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Talking Heart Health with Community Medical Center

FORKED RIVER – Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will present “Let’s Have a Heart to Heart: a conversation about your heart health” on Tuesday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Captain’s Inn, located at 304 E. Lacey Road in Forked River.

Maintaining your heart health isn’t easy; it takes many steps, like staying active, eating healthy, controlling your cholesterol and blood pressure, and staying up-to-date on the heart health news. Our expert panel will discuss the latest advances in heart health as well as answer audience questions. The

panel will include Samir Jain, MD, FACC, Board Certified Cardiologist; Wendy Stratton, APN, Congestive Heart Failure Program Coordinator; Donna Cross, BSN, RN, Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse; Donna Grando, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacist, and Maureen Bailey, PhD, RN, Emergency Medicine Nurse.

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Honesty Is The Best Policy In This Instance Dear Joel, I have a situation and don’t know how to handle it. I work in a hotel in Ocean County. I referred a good friend of mine to my supervisor for an opening we had at the reception desk. I was looking forward to working with her. The work conditions are pleasant and the pay is good. She has been out of work for over a year.

After the interview I asked my supervisor if she was going to be hired. His response was that she met all the qualifications but would not be hired. His issue was her tattoos which he said is not the image the hotel wishes to portray. She does have an abundance of tattoos on her arms. My question, Joel, is should I tell her?

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Ordinarily, I would tell you not to tell her but; you are the one who referred her to the potential job. There is no rule which prohibits someone from not hiring based on tattoos (as far as I know). I would think that most law firms, Doctor’s offices and other places of employment may respond in the same way. She may have to look for work of a different nature.

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By Chris Lundy BRICK – Drum Point Road is in the running for a grant that would provide new athletic equipment at the school.

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by Dannon, is offering a $25,000 grant for outdoor physical education equipment. All Drum Point has to do is muster enough votes to win it, officials said.

In order to gather support, the district is reaching out to parents, community leaders, and the media to get the word out.

It would benefit more than just the students, the district said. The equipment would be installed behind the school and available to the community after school hours.

The winning school will be picked

based on the number of votes received.

The four schools with the most on-line votes will win the grant.

The school is asking parents and community members to vote during the period from Feb. 2 through Feb. 28.

In order to vote, you must be 13 and older and have an email address. A zip code is required as only voters living in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania will be counted.

The district asked that community members vote online and then share this on social media to promote it.

Beachwood Elementary School is also competing for the grant.

To vote, visit danimals.com/schoolgrantswithpurpose

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.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Dog Park ID’s will be available at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on Saturday and the Ocean County Administration Offices in Toms River, Jake Branch County Park in Beachwood and Wells Mills County Park in Waretown on Monday.

Dog Park Rules & Regulations: • The Ocean County Off-Leash dog area is for use by permit only (With valid ID card) • Management reserves the right to close the area due to weather conditions • Children under eight (8) years of age are not permitted within the off-leash dog area.

• Children eight (8) years of age and older must be closely supervised by an adult.

• There is a limit of two (2) dogs per person. When others are waiting, please limit your use to thirty (30) minutes.

The maximum number of dogs at one time is twenty (20).

• Owners are responsible at all times for the behavior and safety of their dogs and should be considerate of others • Puppies under six (6) months old are

RWJ Barnabas Health Arena Wedding Show

TOMS RIVER – New Jersey’s largest wedding event will be held on Feb. 24 at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena! Meet over 75 area wedding professionals at the 2019 RWJ Barnabas Health Arena Wedding Show.

The event will feature a runway fashion show, DJ, and live band performance. You will also have a chance to win a luxury honeymoon provided by The Travel Smiths or a $200 gift card from Celebrations Magazine! Over 100 prizes will be given out all day long.

Come check out reception locations, photographers, florists, salons and makeup artists, limos and more!

The expo will be held from 12-4 p.m. at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena, 1425 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.

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Dogs must wear collars displaying valid licenses at all times and have current vaccinations. Choke collars are prohibited in the Off Leash Dog Facilities.

Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving area. Owners must

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remain with their dogs at all times and must carry a leash for each dog at all times.

Owners must clean up after their dogs.

No dog treats, food or toys are allowed in Off-Leash dog area.

Dogs in heat will not be permitted inside the facility.

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Dogs in heat and non-neutered male dogs will not be permitted inside the facility.

All visitors are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations governing the use of facilities within the Ocean County Parks System as adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Opening Up In Ocean County

By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – While Ocean County continues to combat a rising opioid epidemic, a new facility is expected to open its doors nearby that could help fight the problem.

Ocean County residents can expect to see Turning Point, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, open up shop in Lakewood soon, adjacent to the RWJ Barnabas Monmouth Medical Southern Campus.

Turning Point is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that aims to assist “patients cope with drug and alcohol addictions, and we also work to help them develop the necessary tools and coping mechanisms required to manage the difficulties and daily challenges of life,” according to their website.

The organization already has locations in Passaic, Essex, and Hunterdon Counties. Turning Point’s new location in Ocean County will be especially beneficial, as Ocean County has been ranked second in the state for the highest number of drug overdoses, according to the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies.

“Turning Point chose to bring its successful Intensive Outpatient/ Outpatient

program to Ocean County because there is a dire need there,” explained Robert Detore, Turning Point CEO. “Turning Point offers a full continuum of care, our professionals have years of experience working with those combating drug and alcohol addictions.”

Ocean County saw 7,244 substance abuse admissions in 2016, joining the ranks of Monmouth County among the highest in substance abuse across the state, according to to the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

“Given the large number of Ocean County residents who utilize Turning Point’s detox and short-term residential services, having an outpatient facility in Ocean County will allow those individuals to seamlessly transition through the continuum of care,” stated Lindsay Dunnells, LCSW, LCADC, director of outpatient services. “We look forward to working in collaboration with key stakeholders in the community to ensure we provide innovative and integrated services for our clients throughout their recovery journey. Together, we can help mitigate the addiction crisis in our community.”

For more information, visit Turning Point’s website at TurningPointNJ.org.

NARFE Association Winter/Spring Meetings 2019 MANCHESTER – Chapter 1619 of NARFE would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased Federal Employees, to join us at our monthly meetings. We discuss our benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments. We are in the process of obtaining speakers for the meetings. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month (excluding January, July and August). We meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 West and Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ,

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Shore Woman Celebrates 10 Years Of Helping Kids With Local Nonprofit

By Kimberly Bosco POINT PLEASANT – A dedicated fiancé and speech-language pathologist of Point Pleasant Borough is celebrating 10 years of helping children with communication disorders through her nonprofit foundation.

Amanda Charney-Berardi created “Small Steps In Speech” 10 years ago. The foundation was created in honor of her late husband Staff Sgt. Marc J. Small, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. The name “Small Steps In Speech” is an ode to Staff Sgt. Small.

“When the heartbreaking news came of Marc’s passing, starting this non-profit foundation seemed like a good way to start keeping his memory alive and close to the heart,” Charney-Berardi said. “The foundation helps children with communicative disorders be able to take the steps needed to become better communicators.”

Charney-Berardi is a member of the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NJSHA) and a speech-language pathologist for the Collingswood school district. She specializes in preschool age children and children with multiple neurological disorders.

“Over the past decade, this foundation has brought hope to families all over the country, and it allows me to do something positive in Marc’s memory,” Charney-Berardi said.

“Throughout the school year, parents always ask me, `When will my child talk?’ `I want to know how their day went in school.’ `Why are they crying, what hurts, what is the matter?’ This foundation has made wishes come true for so many children.”

When the foundation was still new in 2010, it began by giving out just a few small grants.

By 2018, Small Steps in Speech had grown to provide over 100 grants each year to families, an equivalent of $137,000 in funds.

In the past 10 years, the organization has provided more than $1 million in grants to about 800 families, 43 of which went to families in New Jersey. Totaling $63,030.91, these grants helped to fund hippotherapy with a speech therapist, speech and language therapy, summer programs/camps emphasizing speech therapy and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices/ applications for children with disabilities.

“We’ve received testimonials from parents and therapists stating how a child went from being non-verbal in a self-contained classroom to now talking and mainstreamed within general education classes,” said Charney-Berardi. “We are now looking for new partnerships as there is such a need to assist these children with communication disorders.”

According to Small Steps, every dollar raised directly benefits the children.

In 2014, the organization was also recognized by NJSHA with the Distinguished Service Award for its many accomplishments.

“We are proud to have a homegrown hero in Amanda Charney-Berardi, who has made such a difference for so many families across the state and across the country,” Faella said.

“She is a shining example of what our NJSHA members have been able to accomplish in the field. We are tremendously proud to congratulate her on the 10th anniversary of Small Steps in Speech.”

NJSHA has helped Charney-Berardi expand her mission with Small Steps throughout New Jersey, for which she noted she is very thankful.

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By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Numerous students and one teacher from the Brick schools received awards and prizes totaling up to $4,700 at the annual VFW Youth Awards Program held on Jan. 21 at the VFW Post.

Receiving the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award was Major Donovan Davis, instructor of the Brick High School JROTC. Approximately 250 students participated in the 2018 patriotic essay contest hosted by the VFW. For high school students grades 9 through 12, the Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest theme was “Why My Vote Matters.”

The Brick Township High School winners include: • 1st: Orion Danielson • 2nd: Rachael Harvey • 3rd: Gianna Hoffman For Brick Memorial High School: • 1st: James Thornely • 2nd: Jackie Cook

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The winners from Veterans memorial Middle School are: • 1st: Shannon Novellano • 2nd: Colleen Crate • 3rd: Kaylie Tanella.

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Michael J. Deem, Esq, of R.C. Shea & Associates is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice Board of Governors. NJAJ and R.C. Shea & Associates strongly support A-4293, a bill which protects insurance consumers from unreasonable delays in the payment or denials of legitimate claims.

When someone buys an insurance policy, that person has a simple expectation - which is that the insurance provider will be there in their customer’s time of need.

Too often, however, insurers seek to avoid paying claims in order to protect their bottom lines. We are very concerned about the rising trend of insurance companies acting in bad faith by unreasonably delaying or denying payment that is justly due. This is practice is unfair and wrong. Insurers should have their customers, not their shareholders be their highest priority.

A-4293 recognizes this obvious injustice and remedies it by allowing those filing claims the first-party right to sue their insurance companies for bad faith if and when those companies fail to properly settle claims.

Insurance companies have civil and criminal remedies available to hold people accountable if they commit insurance fraud. They have the Office of Insurance Fraud as an arm of state government to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud when the companies are victim. But, the honest consumer does not now have a remedy against an insurance company when a valid claim is denied or delayed.

This bill levels the playing field so consumers are protected when they are the victim of insurance fraud.

Whether it is for claims relating to declared disasters or automobile coverage that they are required by the State of New Jersey to purchase, the first-party right to sue levels the proverbial playing field. It allows consumers to hold powerful insurance companies accountable for delaying or denying just payment to their customers.

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Additionally, the provider of that insurance product is then permitted to tell the consumer that he or she cannot use a product that they have already purchased. A-4293 corrects this situation.

This bill seeks recognition of that fact that insurance companies should be held to account when the fail to act in good faith. This is a simple expectation that every consumer has when they choose to do business with any company. The fact that auto insurance consumers are required by law to purchase this service and that they are putting the wellbeing of themselves and their loved one in the hands of the insurance companies only increases the stakes.

In far too many cases, insurance companies delay, deny and defend claims.

This dishonest practice forces their customers to fight for needed medical care, treatment for injuries or funds to repair damaged property. When an insurance company unjustly delays or denies the payment of legitimate claims, consumers must have the right to go to court.

Presently, consumers in this state have no practical remedy if their insurance company unreasonably delays or refuses payment on a claim.

Insurance customers are entitled to have their claims resolved in a fair and equitable manner without unreasonable delay; this is why they need the ability to seek redress when an insurance company acts in bad faith.

We strongly encourage our readers to contact their Legislature and ask him/ her to pass A-4293 which would provide much needed insurance consumer protection. R.C. Shea & Associates has form letters and e-mail available should you require assistance with your effort to contact your Legislature. Please do not hesitate to call us: 732-505-1212.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Homestead Run - Adult 55+ Community. NEW & pre-owned Homes for Sale, RENTALS also – Immediate Occupancy. Toms River – 732-3702300. www.homesteadrun.com. (9)

For Rent Ocean Twp., Waretown NJ - Studio Apt for rent. Fully furnished, off street parking, living room, full bath, bedroom. 1 house to the lagoonm waterfront community. Acomodates 1 person only. All utilities are included with rent. $850 a month. 1 month security. Month to month rent. Call 609-339-9450.

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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.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only.

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(8) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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House Cleaning - I will clean your home. Very good price.

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(9) Career Opportunity - In financing business loans and commerical properties. Full time/part time. Will train. zerozero.com. 718-266-9700, 917-838-0475, call Michele.

(7) 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 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. (7) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

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Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (8) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (12) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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OCC Foundation To Hold Annual Scholarship Celebration June 14 TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County College Foundation will hold its 2019 Scholarship Celebration on Friday, June 14, at 6:00 pm on the College’s Main Campus in Toms River. Scholarship Celebration proceeds benefit the mission of the OCC Foundation, a private non-profit organization celebrating more than 50 years of outstanding service. The Foundation is dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects.

Gale Wayman will be honored as Humanitarian of the Year and the H. Hovnanian Foundation will be recognized as Distinguished Organization of the Year.

An endowment from philanthropist and entrepreneur Gale Wayman will establish the Gale Glendinning Wayman Fund in support of women’s education at OCC through offerings such as travel experiences, research projects, and conference attendance.

Wayman received a master’s degree in International Politics and Security Studies from the University of Bradford in England, where she completed her dissertation on “The Importance of Female Education to the Development of a Civil Society.” This led Wayman to devote her energies to help educate women globally.

Wayman is a longtime member of the OCC Foundation Board, assisting in the establishment of the College’s 100 Women mentoring and scholarship program, the Advisory Board of Women in Leadership and Learning at The College of New Jersey, the Ocean County Board of Displaced Homemakers Service, the Toms River Rotary Club, the Northern Ocean County American Association of University Women, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ocean County.

Recognizing the transformational impact of leadership development, mentorship, travel, and participation in curricular and

co-curricular offerings, Wayman has made significant investments in the education of women. It is her intention that the Fund will continue her commitment to this endeavor.

The H. Hovnanian Foundation has contributed to numerous special projects, supporting health care and education around the world. Last year, the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation gifted $3.75 million to the OCC Foundation for the naming of the new Health Sciences building, establishing scholarships for nursing and the health sciences while paving the way for new programming and exciting future opportunities here at OCC. The 47,000 -square-foot H. Hovnanian Health Sciences Building was dedicated in June 2018 and will ultimately serve as many as 600 to 800 students per day.

H i r ai r Hov na n ia n , P resident a nd Founder of Hovsons, Inc., is a founding benefactor of the Armenian Assembly of America. Since his arrival to the U.S. on a freighter in 1951, Hovnanian has built one of the most successful privately held land and housing development companies in the country. In recent years he has dedicated his time and efforts to the betterment of society and to the Armenian-American community.

Anna Hovnanian, born Anna Hamparian, passed away last year. She was an artist who hoped to encourage and develop the artistic talent and higher education of Armenian youth.

Event Chairs: Noelle Carino, OCC Foundation Board Chair, and Kenneth J. Malagiere, OCC Foundation Executive Director Tickets: $200 per person.

For information on how to purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or donate an auction item for the 2019 Scholarship Celebration, call the Ocean County College Foundation at 732-255-0492 or visit ocean.edu.

President’s Day –Municipal Offices Closed

BRICK – All Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, February 18 in observation of President’s Day. There will be no Public Works collections; all collections will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.

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Deborah Hosts 9th Annual Women’s Health EXPO

By Kimberly Bosco BURLINGTON – Join Deborah Heart and Lung Center for the 9th annual Women’s Health EXPO on Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Held at the Fountain of Life Center, this year’s event will feature health screenings, a variety of health and fitness activities for women, prizes and giveaways, and tasty treats!

“Each year we work in conjunction w it h t he A me r ica n Hea r t Associat ion’s We a r Re d Day,” s a id Re ne e Bullock-Palmer, M.D., Director of the Women’s Heart Center. “We want to raise awareness about the need to fight heart disease in women.”

In addition to Dr. Palmer, Denise Zingrone, D.O., Associate Director of the Women’s Heart Center; Jenine Vecchio, M.D., Director, Deborah Specialty Physicians Diabetes Center; and Navdeep Brar, M.D., Attending Pulmonologist will be present.

“Bringing together the expertise of specialists in pulmonology, cardiology, endocrinology, and diabetes, we can really offer our visitors a full picture of what it takes for a woman to stay ‘heart healthy,’” Dr. Palmer added. “We are really looking forward to the one-onone time with our visitors.”

This year’s expo hopes to see over 1,0 0 0 wome n c om i ng t oge t he r for health screenings, including: blood pressure; glucose; body fat analysis; pulmonary function testing; balance; cholesterol/lipid panels; sleep apnea; asthma information; peripheral arterial disease assessment; bar iat r ics; and wou nd ca re a nd lu ng ca ncer i n formation. Screenings for colon cancer infor mation f rom NJCEED; hearing screenings from Associates in Hearing

Healthcare, and sun damage assessments and f lu shots by the Burlington County Health Department will also be available.

Not only this, but the expo features fun, free activities such as massages and bodywork, yoga therapy, tai chi by Next Step Strategies, mini make-overs

by RetroChic Beauty, foot massages from Healthful Solutions 4 U, jewelr y making from Art with Marianne, enter t ai n ment f rom Elai ne a nd t he Cimarron Sky Band, custom-tailored workout plans from Soulscapes Fitness, blow-outs, extensions, and hair care from Tr ue Colors Hair Salon, crafts and more!

Tasty treats will also be provided by Mario and Frank’s II Italian Restaurant & Oven Fresh Pizza and Vintage Vineyards, Chick-Fil-A, Properly Fueled, and Wawa.

Radio station B101.1 and the Philadelphia Soul Mates will be on hand with good tunes, prizes and giveaways throughout the day.

EX PO Premium Par t ners include: Aspen Hills Healthcare, CrisLaRose, Garden State Diagnostics & Imaging, H a mpt on Beh av ior a l C e nt e r, Holy Re de e me r Home ca r e a nd Hos pic e, Hor izon Con nect NJ, Mason ic Village at Burlington, Med East Ortho, Moore st ow n Visit i ng Nu r se s, New Jersey Department of Children & Families, Praesto Group, Waters Medical House Calls, and Yoga Mandala.

Admission and parking are free! The first 1,000 participants will receive a gift bag!

For more information call 1-800-5551990 option #4 or visit demanddeborah. org.

Let’s Get Ready for Spring!

TOMS RIVER – As we settle in for the winter now is the time to think about planning our spring and summer flower beds with beautiful flowering annuals. Learn about old and new annuals that will enhance your garden throughout the summer and into the fall. Take home a “seed bomb” for your spring garden and the recipe to make your own.

This is a program given on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 6:30–8 p.m. and will be held at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road,

Toms River. There is a program fee of $5 per person. Payment is due prior to program. Please make check payable to OCBA. Please register by Thursday, February 14, 2019, contact 732-349-1246.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3584.

The Night The Music Lived: A Tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper

BEACH HAVEN – Join Surflight Theatre on Feb. 16-17 for a 60th Anniversary commemorative concert in honor of Buddy Holly’s final concert that happened on February 2, 1959 when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper performed at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. The plane crash that oc-

curred hours later changed music history forever.

Using information gathered from documentaries, books, and the memories of musicians at the show, Buddy’s last concert is recreated with utmost attention to detail and accuracy.

All tickets cost $37.50.

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Assemblyman Wolfe Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A long-time assemblyman announced he will not seek re-election in 2019.

David Wolfe (R-10th) has been a member of the New Jersey Legislature since 1992. Prior to that, he held municipal office in Brick.

“My goal as an elected official always has been to help my constituency to have a better life for their families,” he said in a statement.

“I think it is time for me to be more i nvolved i n t he lives of my fa m ily members, and I am looking for ward to spending more time with them,” he said. “I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to my wife, Carol, who has supported me ever y step of the way during my tenure as Assemblyman.

“It has been an honor to serve the district with strong leaders like Andy Ciesla, Ginny Haines, Jim Holzapfel, and Greg McGuckin. They were and always will be great teammates and friends. I would like to thank my staff, many of whom have been with me for nearly the entire ride,” he said.

Education was the first subject that he touched upon, in his role as Chairman of the Assembly Education Committee and Vice Chairman for the Joint Legislative Committee on the Public Schools. “I’ll never forget all of the classrooms I visited, or my ‘blueberry kids’ who learned about the legislative process by helping me to pass the law designating the state fruit.”

He will continue to serve until the end of his term, in January of 2020.

As several Republican spots turn over

to Democrat, and other long-time Republicans (like 2 nd District Rep Frank LoBiondo) also step down, Wolfe said his desire to leave is not about changing voting demog raphics, su re that he would still have the support of the community if he ran again.

His partners in the 10 th District, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblyman G reg McGuck in ( both Republican), commended him and thanked him for his service.

“I have had the honor to serve alongside Dave since 1995 and during those years I have witnessed his passion and dedication to the people of our district a nd t he St ate of New Jersey,” said Senator Holzapfel. “His public service cannot be measured by bills passed and votes cast but rather by his commitment to the real needs of the people of New Jersey. He is a great colleague who I am proud to call my friend and a man who represented nearly a quarter of a million people with dignity and integrity at all times.”

McGuckin echoed the senator’s statement, sharing some personal history.

“When I fi rst joined the Assembly, Dave mentored me and assisted me during my fi rst few years in Trenton,” said Assemblyman McGuckin. “Many people don’t know that my relationship with Dave goes back a generation when he supported my father for Mayor of Brick Township in the late 1960s. That is something that me, nor my family, will never forget. Dave will be missed not only by myself, Jim and our legislative staff but most importantly he will be missed by the residents of the 10th Legislative District.”

Learn About Misty Copeland And Robert Battle At Ocean County Library

TOMS R IVER – The Ocean County Library will host “An Unlikely Two: Misty Copeland and Robert Battle” at several of its branches throughout February.

This presentation will cover Misty Copeland and Robert Battle, two highly acclaimed African American ballet and modern dance choreographers and dancers. Discover how they became prominent figures in the dance world and African American culture.

The program will take place at the following locations and dates: • Brick Branch, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 732-4774513 • Toms River Branch, 6 p.m. Thursday,

Feb. 21, 101 Washington Street, 732349-6200 • Manchester Branch, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 21 Colonial Drive, 732-6577600 Excerpts from the quintessential ballets “Swan Lake” and “Don Quixote” will be performed by Librarian Laurence Krupinski, who has over 20 years of dance experience and holds a BFA in dance. The program will also feature excerpts from Robert Battle’s “Promenade.”

This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Brick Historical Society Meeting

BRICK – The next meeting takes place on March 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Rd., in Brick. Admission is free, and the public is welcome.

Parking is in the rear of the firehouse.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 2 - FEB 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make wise decisions that make sense as soon as possible. You wish to be magnanimous but could be too many demands on your wallet. Accept apologies and be generous with loved ones within reasonable limits.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As this week unfolds new ideas and creative interests could monopolize your time and cause you to neglect other responsibilities. You will be smart to spend more time on planning an improved career path.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A partner or loved may give you a nudge, urging you to take a chance on something new. In the upcoming week it will be easy to make apologies, mend fences and receive support from important people in your life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kindness and generosity may not become headline news, but your reward will be felt within your heart. As this week unfolds you may be more generous and charitable than usual. Spend money thoughtfully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a leap of faith.

Rest assured that everything you begin today will turn out for the best. This is a good week to make decisions or promises as your hopes will be fulfilled and the outcome will exceed your expectations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Mutual trust can be achieved. As this week begins there may be an opportunity to bring all parties together for a meeting of the minds. Your effort to create a cohesive consensus of opinion proceeds at a pleasant pace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put your best

foot forward in the week ahead. If you create an aura of success other people you will think you are successful. You may receive kudos for your fairness and friendliness, which will help you achieve your goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A good deed is a reward in and of itself. You may be wiser than usual about how to share and spend your pennies this week. You can use good judgement as you steer a path toward finding future financial security.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Extra ounces of optimism may overflow. As the week begins you possess the vision to plan far ahead and visualize the results with amazing accuracy. This is a great day to launch plans or begin something new.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is no clear starting point or ending place on a carousel, but you can reach out to grab the brass ring if you have a firm seat. Benefit financially by reaching outside your comfort zone early this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Prepare to make breakthrough. In the week ahead, creative thinking can pay off. Reaching your most important goals is possible. Your enthusiasm allows you to ride the momentum once you have made a crucial decision.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Maintain your sense of humor if it seems you are getting bogged down by details. Promises made early tin the week may be to your advantage, so it might be a very good time to sign on the dotted line.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Start Your Day With A Healthy Indulgence

By Wolfgang Puck

Many health-conscious people try to avoid eating egg yolks because of their high fat and cholesterol content. While there is some debate over whether or not you need to eliminate yolks entirely, I understand the need some people feel to eat only egg whites at breakfast.

Like most things in life, however, it is possible to find a middle ground. Consider the happy coincidence that most doctors recommend a daily cholesterol intake of no more than 300 milligrams per day, and that one large egg yolk contains around that same amount.

So, if you avoid other cholesterol sources during the rest of your day - red meat, skin-on poultry, dairy products, lard and shortening, and saturated vegetable oils like coconut oil - you may be able to spoil yourself occasionally with one yolk.

But how do you best enjoy it? I suggest combining the yolk with several egg whites for scrambled eggs or an omelet. It will add a welcome touch of rich flavor and luscious texture to egg whites that can often turn out rubbery or dry when cooked on their own. Plus, the yolk will also give the eggs a sunny yellow color that will make you think you’re indulging yourself before you even take your first bite. When the yolk is combined with four large egg whites in a generous single serving and prepared using nonstick cooking spray, the results fall well within generally accepted guidelines for a healthy low-fat diet.

FRENCH-STYLE EGG WHITE OMELET WITH VEGETABLES Serves 1 4 large egg whites 1 large egg Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced asparagus

1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced snow peas 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, Italian parsley, or other fresh herbs, for garnish In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, egg and a little salt and pepper to taste until well blended and slightly frothy. Set aside.

Heat a 10-inch (25-cm) nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with the cooking spray. Add the asparagus, snow peas and shallot, and saute, stirring continuously, until the vegetables are bright green and tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.

Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. Return it to medium heat and spray again with nonstick cooking spray. Add the egg mixture. Grasping the pan by its handle, start shaking the pan back and forth while stirring the eggs slowly with the back of a fork, gently lifting and moving the cooked egg so that the liquid egg slips beneath it. After about 30 seconds, the egg will have formed a uniformly cooked but still fairly moist pancake shape.

To fold the omelet, immediately tilt the pan to about a 45-degree angle by raising the handle, so that the cooked eggs nearest the handle begin to fall and fold over the filling; you may use the fork or a spatula to help this happen. Then, hold the far edge of the pan over a heated serving plate and continue tipping the handle up, so that the omelet folds over on itself and rolls out of the pan onto the plate.

To fill the omelet, use a small, sharp knife to cut a shallow slit lengthwise along the center of the top of the omelet, cutting only through the upper layer of egg.

Spoon the reserved sauteed vegetables into and spilling out of the slit.

Garnish the omelet with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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