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|| February 9, 2019 October 27, 2018

–Photo courtesy of John Dowling The Jersey Blues of the Berkeley Senior Softball League enjoy their fall title. Kneeling from left to right are Albie Garzoni, Ed De Francesco, Robert Martin, Jimmy Conner and Kelly Rielly. Standing from left to right are Rodney Ford, Al Switka, Jon Rasmussen, Dale Cammarata, Randy Leiser, Ron Castellano, Matt Baranyah, Joe Heckendorf (wearing the red hat), Matt Padulla, Billy Vanderstreet and Jim Dixon. Another team member was Mike Warner.

By Chris Christopher BERKELEY – Norman Hotaling takes his softball seriously.

So seriously that he has earned the nickname The Mayor of Softball as he has

played in numerous leagues.

“The guys call me that,” the Toms River resident said.

“They say, ‘If you ever ran for mayor, you would win as you know so many guys.’ “ He spent the spring, summer

Mayor Won’t Pursue Assembly Seat

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – He’s flattered his name has been floated, but no, he’s not looking to take Assemblyman David Wolfe’s 10th District seat.

Manchester Mayor Kenneth Palmer reached out to The Manchester Times and Jersey Shore Online to dispel any rumors of his seeking to fill that spot.

“Over the past few days I have received a number of calls and inquiries about my interest in pursuing the Assembly position for the 10th Legislative District.

(Mayor - See Page 9)

and fall competing for and managing the Red Rockers of the Berkeley Senior Softball League. The team was 16-2 and won the Spring-Summer League. It captured the (League - See Page 5)

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The township will assume the mantle in its next energy aggregation contract, officials said.

The Manchester Township Council approved making the township the lead agency called the Manchester Energy Aggregation Procurement Cooperative in order to go out to bid for competitive power supply with another municipality.

Business Administrator Donna Markulic explained that when municipalities enter into cost-saving cooperatives, one must be designation the lead. In this case, since Manchester is the larger municipality, it made sense for it to take the lead.

Plumsted Township, which has had its own energy aggregation pro-

gram, will join Manchester’s energy aggregation cooperative. That township council has already adopted a resolution authorizing Manchester to act as lead agency.

“This new co-op with Plumsted, we will ensure they have a say in the RFP process and we respect their concerns,” Markulic said.

The more homes that participate in the program, the more competitive electricity rates become. Markulic said Plumsted may add about 5,000 homes to the approximately 10,000 in Manchester that participate in the current program.

Manchester adopted an ordinance back in 2013 to create a government energy aggregation program. It allows for (Co-op - See Page 9)

A Family Of Eagles

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Bobby. Kevin.

Sean. Kyle.

Four sons. Four Eagle Scouts.

It’s a Friday afternoon and 80s pop music is blaring over the speakers at the local McDonald’s. Three of the four sons and father Kevin are seated toward the back, beverages in hand.

The whole family attended Kyle’s “Court of Honor” - the ceremony where the scout receives his Eagle badge - in (Eagles - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Kevin Rembach Sr. Bobby Miano, Sean Rembach, Kyle Rembach and Kevin Rembach.

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Eagles:

Continued From Page 1 December. Sean, 23, who is in the Army, flew out from Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State but returned after the holidays. Bobby Miano, 31, is a custodian at the Regional Day School in Jackson. Kevin, 27, was just hired as a Class II special officer with the Manchester Township Police Department. Kyle, 18, graduated from Manchester Township High School in June and is now starting his second semester at Rowan University in Glassboro.

Boy Scout Troop 350 has been a big part of the lives of the Rembach family. Bobby Miano, 31, was the first brother to join the Scouts, back in the late 90s. He joined because he thought it was cool and enjoyed camping trips.

“Normally, I should have been the first one done,” Miano said. “I was behind. I was kind of lazy. But then I decided to move on and become an Eagle. But the reason I became an Eagle is because I realized that I wanted to get everything done and be done with it.”

The painted hawks leading up to the high school are Bobby Miano’s Eagle Scout work.

While the actual painting was completed in a day, like all Scout projects, the planning and executing took months to finish. The school’s booster club funded the $500 hawk stencil, on the condition that Bobby donate it back once the stenciling was done.

Bobby had Down syndrome. While wouldbe Eagle Scouts must finish their project by their 18th birthday, disabled Scouts can complete their projects at any age. Bobby finished his project at age 25, unaided, the elder Kevin Rembach said, although he would have been allowed to receive aid if wanted.

A steam locomotive used to travel from Whiting to Tuckerton, delivering seafood from the coast to inland. The line was also tied into the Pennsylvania Railroad. The thing about steam locomotives, though, is they could only go in one direction: forward.

Hence the turntable, which did exactly what it sounds like it would do; the engineer would set the locomotive on the turntable, and physically turn in until it faced the other direction to go back. But when the railroad closed, the wooden turntable fell into disrepair and ruin.

Sean Rembach’s project in Whiting on Lake Road was to identify, clean, and fence-in where part of that turntable existed. A sign marks where it stood, his father said. A military policeman now, Sean would like to return to New Jersey and become a State Trooper.

Kevin Rembach Jr. joined Cub Scouts in third grade. That troop disbanded due to lack of membership, and he wasn’t quite old enough to join Boy Scouts, but shadowed older brother Bobby at his meetings. He joined Troop 350 at 11.

“I was always looking up to the older boys.

They were getting into high school and doing some of the bigger camping trips, like camping alone, planning projects that they would do,” Kevin said. “The older boys that I looked up to that entire time, it was a great group of guys that came before us, and I witnessed one of the first ones make their Eagle Scout in the history of the troop. It felt like rapid fire after that. That same group of

friends, they all accomplished it. I knew that I wanted that for myself.”

Growing up, the brother played soccer with the Lakehurst Manchester Soccer Association. At one point, the Association built a new snack shack with a large cement slab next to it, but no tables.

Kevin Rembach Jr. solicited donations and created a plan to provide tables as his Eagle Scout project. There were six tables, but vandals being vandals, the tables were vandalized. There are four still standing today.

Kyle was featured in the June 30, 2018 edition of The Manchester Times for his Eagle Scout project. He solicited funds to create a plaque and pedestal with the names of those from Manchester who served during World War II. There existed a wooden plaque with those names; it was lost to time and exists only in a photograph now.

Kyle had a bronze plaque and granite pedestal created, which now sits at the World War II Veterans Memorial Park on Lake Road in Whiting.

Earning his Eagle Scout badge was “bittersweet,” Kyle said.

“I finally completed something I had been doing for seven-and-a-half years, fi nally seeing it through, finishing something that I started so long ago, becoming the fourth one in the family,” Kyle said.

Kevin Rembach Sr. got involved in Scouts because of Bobby’s disability. He helped the Troop leaders at that time understand Bobby, while also helping Bobby, who because of his Down syndrome couldn’t keep pace with the other boys. When Kevin Junior joined, he pitched in to help with Bobby.

“I’m really proud,” Kevin Rembach Sr. said.

According to The National Eagle Scout Association, “Eagle Scout” was not at first considered a rank but was a special award for earning 21 scout badges. (Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910.) The requirements morphed through the years. More than 50,000 boys earn the Eagle Scout Award annually, with the 2 millionth Eagle Scout named in 2009.

Although no one had an exact number that afternoon at McDonald’s, they all agreed their troop, relative to other troops, had a high percentage of those reaching Eagle Scout.

“I just want to say that it has a lot to do with the leadership and dedication of the parents, but it’s not only parents. It starts as parents donating time,” Kevin Jr. said. He pointed his father. “He doesn’t have any kids left in Boy Scouts anymore, but he hasn’t missed a meeting since [Kyle graduated Scouts]. He sits on the Board, and he’s not the only one.

There are a lot of parents who have donated a lot of time and a lot of their skills to helping those boys, and none of this would be possible without them. I learned a lot from some of my first leaders there - stuff that wasn’t even required. They’re just a wealth of knowledge. They work Monday to Friday and they spend their weekends in the woods with you, teaching you stuff. I remember my father and a bunch of other leaders going on their own camping trip just to get certified, because we didn’t have people that were certified to do this. They sacrificed a lot of their time and money and did everything they could for that troop, and that’s why it is so successful.”

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Continued From Page 1 Berkeley League Tournament with a 7-2 record. And, his club which consisted of players either 68 years of age or older, won the fall league.

“We’re the lone team in league history - the league is about seven years old - to win the spring-summer league, the fall league and the Berkeley League Tournament in one season,” said Hotaling, who competed in baseball, cross country and track and field at Irvington High School. “We have a handful of guys on our team in their 80s who are still playing.”

The Red Rockers contain the league’s oldest player. He’s Chuck Crunkelton - 86 years young and still catching - of Berkeley.

“He’s in great shape, a string bean,” Hotaling said. “He plays in right field every so often.

He’s an inspiration to all of us. At 86, he’s still going out there.”

The Red Rockers also consisted of outfielder John Arena of Barnegat, infielder George Chernego of Berkeley, outfielder Al Cirulli (the Mayor of Barnegat), coach Tom Cox of Berkeley, outfielder K.C. Grainger of Island Heights, catcher Tony Leo of Toms River, infielder Marty Lisella (the business administrator and former committeeman of Barnegat), infielder Dennis Pausz of Toms River, infielder Pat Pipi (a Barnegat Committeeman), catcher Frank Siracusa of Manchester, outfielder Dennis Switana of Manchester, infielder Lou Teed of Manchester, pitcher Bruce Vivadelli of Berkeley, outfielder Rich Wieling of Toms River and infielder Tom Wyckoff of Toms River.

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However, the Red Rockers were not the league’s lone team to enjoy a championship season. The Jersey Blues of manager-player Ed De Francesco captured the title in the Fall League, which consists of players ages 55 and over.

Hotaling won nine of 10 games on the mound. The pitches have an arc of 6-12 feet.

Hotaling also played first base and short field.

“I mix up all of my pitches,” he said. “I watch the batter’s feet. If the batter is back in the box, I try to pitch in front of the plate. I throw an occasional spinner.”

There is a selection process in the league.

“Every year, we have a draft so that no team can be the same each season,” Hotaling said.

“I know how to choose our players in the draft. I move certain guys around on defense.

I know so many people from all over. I play in so many leagues. That guy might be a good infielder. That other guy might be a good outfielder. I have gotten to know the talent all over the years.”

Bases are 60 feet apart. Bunting and base stealing are not allowed. If a batter is faced with two strikes and hits the ball foul, he’s a strikeout victim. Games were played at Veterans Park and Whispering Pines Park, both of Berkeley. There are two fields at each venue.

Rivalries are friendly.

“Before and after the games, it’s super friendly,” Hotaling said. “During the games, the juices flow. We say, ‘Tremendous catch.

Good hit.’ It’s a super friendly atmosphere.

Our guys will pull muscles and have bad spills. We don’t have too many injuries. The younger leagues are more cut throat.”

Hotaling, who hit around .775, said Pausz

batted near .800.

“He was near .900 for most of the year,” said Hotaling, noting Pipi hit near .750. “He played almost anywhere in the infield, mainly short field. Hitting .800 is good in any league even if it’s whiffle ball.”

Cox played a vital role in the team’s success.

“He also keeps score,” Hotaling said. “He is like my assistant manager. My mind is on the game. He will spot things that I miss. He makes suggestions.”

Hotaling said the players enjoy competing.

“We’re all kids again,” he said. “We live our childhoods all over again. Playing softball makes everyone feel younger. We also play pickup games at Whispering Pines.

It’s strictly all for fun. When it’s around 50 or warmer, the guys will get out there. It’s a terrific league. The guys have known each other for about 10 years. Some of our guys are good enough to play in the younger league.”

De Francesco said his team was just that - a team.

“We had a good bunch of guys,” he said.

“The guys were very cohesive. We had a lot of good players who never quit. Even we were down in the score, we never quit.”

An example of the team’s fighting spirit took place in the league’s championship game.

Trailing the Yellowbirds 4-0 in the first inning of the championship game, the Jersey Blues rallied for a 16-7 victory.

“I had no worries,” De Francesco said. “We came back all year to win games.”

The winning pitcher in the championship game was Ron Castellano.

“He pitched brilliantly all year,” De Francesco said. “He was one hell of a pitcher.

He knows his position. He is a good team player. He’s a righty who throws slow pitches.

He mixes it up. He knows how to pitch. He moves the ball from right to left and gets a lot of grounders.”

Billy Vanderstreet played left-center field.

“He hit first, second and third in the order,” De Francesco said. “He was a hell of a player.

He was a solid outfielder. He had speed and could hit.”

Jimmy Conner saw action at second base, designated hitter and in the outfield.

“He was very instrumental in our success, especially in the playoffs,” De Francesco said.

Kelly Rielly played first base.

“He played a solid first base,” De Francesco said. “He never said a word. He was very professional.”

The team was tough mentally.

“We had a gritty style of play,” DeFrancesco said. “We had a lot of good hitters. We were very professional. I would say everybody backed each other up.”

What was special about the title?

“What made it special is that we won,” De Francesco said. “It’s all about performance.

We’re not into trophies or stuff like that.

The fact we won it is huge, especially with the talent in this league. There was a lot of talent.”

NOTE: New player tryouts for the Berkeley Senior Premier Softball League will take place in April on a date to be determined.

They will take place at Whispering Pines.

Players are 55 and older.

For more information, contact assistant league commissioner John Dowling at either 732-221-5410 or johnbeav@hotmail.com.

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

Mold Costs, Chicken Ordinance And More From The Desk Of

The Mayor - By Lakehurst Mayor

Harry Robbins Hello Residents of Lakehurst, There is a lot going on in our little town of Lakehurst.

First off, the chicken ordinance. With the growing number of residents who are raising chickens in their backyard, the need for an ordinance has been raised.

The ordinance is in place to promote education, and to make sure that the chickens are raised in a humane, and safe way. That also has

consideration for the neighbors of chicken raisers. The Borough is also looking for people to be part of a chicken advisory committee.

Copies of the ordinance and to request to be part of the committee, can be obtained at the Borough hall.

Second, at this time everybody should be aware of the condition of the Lakehurst Elementary School. All the mold has been remediated.

However, there is quite a

big bill that must be paid.

The real numbers aren’t in yet. Unfortunately, the Board of Education does not have the finances to cover the cost. The BOE has asked the Borough if we, the residents, could bond (take a loan) to pay the bill.

The council investigated this and found that there is no legal way the Borough can do that. With that being said, the BOE asked if the Borough would deplete your surplus to pay for the bill. For those of you who might remember the last time our surplus was depleted, we were looking at a 63 cents per $100 value of your home increase in taxes.

When all the real numbers are in, the governing body

will be holding a Town Hall meeting or more if needed.

This will become a town vote, as it will more than likely affect your taxes. But before you, our residents, can vote on something, we need to have all the facts to present to you. Once we have all the facts, we will be holding our first meeting.

Of course, the BOE will be invited to attend in order to answer pertinent questions.

We are all in this together, and together we will get through this.

We the governing body, are always looking for ways to save the town money.

Currently we are negotiating with Manchester for a water interconnection. This means we will be suppling

water to Manchester at a cost to help provide water for their northern part of town.

It is a new year and with a new year comes new committee appointments.

The following Council appointments are as follows: • Finance- Councilwoman Busch & Councilman McCarthy • Personnel - Councilwoman Hodges & Council President Oglesby • Public Safety – Council President Oglesby & Councilman Lowe • Public Works – Councilman McCarthy & Councilwoman Busch • Building & Grounds/ Rolling Stock – Councilman Davis & Councilman

Lowe • Youth & Recreation – Councilwoman Hodges • Shade Tree – Councilman Davis • Board of Education – Councilman McCarthy • Ordinance Review – Councilwoman Hodges & Council President Oglesby • JBMDL – Councilman Davis All council members and I can be reached via our email. Our email addresses are located on the Borough’s website.

I want to wish all the residents of Lakehurst a very healthy and prosperous New Year. As always, God Bless America, God Bless our Troops and God Bless Lakehurst.

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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 cou nter the passage of pend i ng leg islat ion

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New Jersey is a diverse and welcoming state, but allowing illegal aliens the ability to obtain a driver’s license goes too far.

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Continued From Page 1 municipalities as a whole to go out to competitive bid for energy services, usually from a third-party energy company.

“If you may recall, when we first wanted to go out for energy aggregation we joined a co-op with Stafford and Lacey. We ended up pulling out of that because Stafford was deemed the lead agency and would not make the changes we wanted to see in the Request for Proposal,” Markulic told The Manchester Times. “The changes provided more protection against rate increases for our residents. Stafford felt it was not a necessary inclusion and denied our request. So we left and went out on our own.”

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Mayor:

Continued From Page 1 While I am humbled to be considered, I will not pursue that position,” Palmer said in a Jan. 29 email. “I am confident whomever the Ocean County Republican’s select to run in the fall, will represent the residents

The Manchester Times, February 9, 2019, Page 9 ity, a third-party company would supply the electricity.

In 2017, Manchester entered into an agreement with TriEagle Energy, a company headquartered in Texas. The township entered into a two-year contract with TriEagle, which provided energy at a 20-percent lower rate than JCP&L’s rates back then.

That contract expires in June 2019.

Markulic said the average savings was $10 a month for those in the program.

“We [will then] go out for RFPs and see if we get a price per kilowatt that is lower than JCP&L’s basic generation rate. If we do get a lower rate, we will lock it in and sign new contract with this new energy provider,” Markulic explained.

Residents who have already opted out of the program previously will not have to opt out again.

Those details will be made available once a new contract is signed.

of the 10th District with as much integrity and skill as David Wolfe.”

Wolfe recently announced he would not be seeking reelection this year. He has served in the State Legislature since 1992. His term ends January 2020.

Palmer just started his second term as mayor of Manchester.

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–Photo courtesy Manchester Township MANCHESTER – Manchester Boy Scout Troop 441 and Manchester Cub Scout Pack 44 were presented with Certificates of Appreciation for their tremendous work in the 2018 Scouting for Food Program at the recent council meeting.

The two Scout troops collected more than 375 bags of food for Scouting for Food for

donation during the Thanksgiving holiday.

The items were then distributed to members of the community in need of assistance.

Ken Palmer, Mayor of Manchester and our Township Council members are proud of these future leaders whose selfless efforts are making our community a better place to live!

Chattanooga Choo Choo

WHITING – Join Travel Bocce for a trip to Chattanooga, TN October 6 - 11, 2019.

The trip package includes: overnight lodging to and from Chattanooga, three nights lodging, five breakfasts, two dinners, Southern Belle Dinner Cruise, three train rides, including The Missionary Ridge Local, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, admission to Ruby Falls, Rock City Gardens, a souvenir gift, luggage handling,

taxes and meal gratuities, and motor coach transportation.

The cost is $789 Double, $ 978 Single. A $75 non-refundable deposit is due upon sign up. Final payment due by September 1, 2019.

You can purchase tickets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Village 5 clubhouse at 325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting.

Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 for more information.

Miracle Of Christmas

WHITING – Come with St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church members to see “The Miracle of Christmas” on November 12, 2019. The cost is $135 per person. Call Stefanie for details at 732-350-2904.

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American Polish Club Of Whiting

WHITING – Our next scheduled monthly meeting will be held on Feb. 20, 2019 in Deerfield Hall, Crestwood Village 6 at 1:30 p.m. Membership to our club is open to the general public, both in this and surrounding areas. You do not have to be polish to join.

If interested, you can do so by attending a monthly meeting or obtain membership Monday mornings from 10-11 a.m. in the Volunteer

Room. Dues are $10.

Our objective is to provide opportunities where members can gather for fellowship and engage in social activities involving Poland, polish people, and polish customs. We also try to have interesting guest speakers.

Refreshments are served after all our meetings. For more information, call RoseMarie at 732-350-4851 or Maureen at 732-849-0511.

MTHS Interact Cereal Drive MANCHESTER – The MTHS Interact Club is holding a district-wide Cereal Drive now through Feb. 14. Donations will go the People’s Pantry food bank in Toms River, which serves Ocean County. Cereal may be dropped off at any Manchester school.

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February Activities For Teens & Tweens at Manchester Library

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library has these activities scheduled throughout February just for teens and tweens.

Monday, February 11 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Book Bingo: Awards Edition - ages 12 to 18. Celebrate Black History Month with bingo games featuring the Coretta Scott King award winning books. Prizes and snacks will be provided!

Friday, February 15 at 1 to 2 p.m.: Homeschool Craftastic - ages 10 to 13. Make a fun craft with us in the Teen Zone!

Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.:

Tween Tuesday - ages 10 to 13. Have fun taking pictures with our green screen equipment, singing karaoke and making and eating candy sushi!

Please register for these free programs. Go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-657-7600. For craft/maker projects, all raw materials will be supplied by the library at no additional cost to participants. For more information, contact Sadé Green, the Teen Services Librarian.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Trip To The Thousand Islands

WHITING – Country Walk of Lake Ridge, Whiting is planning a trip to the Thousand Islands, June 3-6, 2019.

This includes three nights lodging at the Colonial Resort & Spa in Gananoque, Canada, three breakfasts and dinners, taxes and meal gratuities, welcome orientation, cruise of the 1,000 Islands and Tower, Kingston City, Upper Canada Village or Fort Henry, Shorelines Casino, live entertainment, use

of resort’s facilities including heated pool, steam room, sauna, spa and more. Passport required.

The cost is $539 per person based on double occupancy. Sign up is Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Country Walk Clubhouse.

A $25 per person deposit is required at signup (non-refundable unless trip is cancelled).

For more information, contact Susan at 732350-4532 or Patty at 732-350-2746.

Oldies Dinner Dance

WHITING – Travel Bocce Club presents an Oldies Dinner Dance featuring Joey Armino & “The Family” East Coast Music Hall of Fame Nominees, New Jersey’s # 1 Retro Show Band, on May 10, 6-10 p.m. at Hilltop Clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting, Village 5.

Buffet: Catered by Patsy’s Catering. Menu: Sausage & Peppers, Eggplant Rollatini, Chick-

en Francese, Penne Vodka , salad, Bread & Butter, set-up drinks, dessert, coffee, tea, and bottled water.

Tickets are $25; Non-refundable. Purchase tickets every Tuesday 11 a.m. to noon at Hilltop Clubhouse. Last day to purchase is May 3.

For more information, call Debbie at 201618-8514.

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WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will be the site of this year’s celebration of World Day of Prayer on Mar. 1 at 2 p.m.

Each year, a group of women from a certain country write an entire worship service and churches all over the world celebrate this

service on the same day. This ecumenical spirit encourages prayer and action everywhere. This year’s new country is Slovenia.

“Come everything is ready” will be the theme of the event.

For more information call Stefanie at 732350-2904.

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. These meetings are held monthly at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. For more information, call Stefanie at 732-350-2904 or the church at 732-350-2121.

Trip To See “Jesus” At Sight & Sound

WHITNG – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is going to see Jesus at Sight and Sound on September 24. Cost is $135 per person. For more information call Stefanie at 732-350-2904.

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Manchester Library Featured Events

MANCHESTER – During February, the Manchester Branch Library has many free activities scheduled for adults! Here are some of the biggest events we have planned for your education, entertainment and well-being in our newly renovated meeting room.

“Microsoft Word Basics.” Friday, February 8 at 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create and format a document.

This class will focus on writing text, adjusting font size, paragraph spacing, saving your document, and printing. Registrants should be familiar with using a computer mouse.

“Pine Cone Bird Feeder Drop in Craft.”

Wednesday, February 13 at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. February is National Bird-Feeding Month! Celebrate by making a simple feeder at the Manchester Library to help your feathered friends get through the winter!

“The North Jersey Philharmonic Glee Club.” Saturday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m.

They will be performing in honor of Black History Month. They are one of the oldest continuously singing all male groups in the Mid-Atlantic States and one of the most enduring community arts based organizations in the United States. NJPGC remains dedicated to the preservation of male choral singing tradition. They perform a wide variety of music, drawing heavily from African American idioms and Western European Classical forms. Its members are unpaid

and are from a diverse array of professions, drawn to participation solely through their love of choral music.

“Sing Along with Sandra!” Thursday, February 21 at 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Have a fun time at the library singing well-known tunes led by library staff member, Sandra Concha. In addition to her library credentials, Sandra is a trained vocalist.

“An Unlikely Two: Misty Copeland and Robert Battle.” Tuesday, February 26 at 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This is a program about two highly acclaimed African-American ballet and modern dancers/choreographers who both strongly impacted society. It will include a presentation so you can discover how they became prominent figures in the dance world and in African-American culture.

Excerpts from quintessential ballets Swan Lake and Don Quixote will be performed by library staff member, Laurence Krupinski.

Also enjoy excerpts from Robert Battle’s powerful, eloquent and playful choreography Promenade. Laurence Krupinski has over 20 years of dance experience and holds a B.F.A. in dance along with her library credentials.

Registration is required for all of these free adult programs except where noted as drop in. Call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org to sign up.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Deerfield Woman’s Club Meeting

WHITING – The next meeting of the Deerfield Woman’s Club is February 26th at 1pm in Deerfield Hall, Crestwood Village VI, 6 Congasia Rd. Whiting. Horizon BC/BS of NJ will present a program on Dance for your Health. Any woman over 55 is welcome to

join. Refreshments are served. Our meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m.

Upcoming programs are the legacy of Elizabeth White and Whitesbog, Salty Spa how the salt room works for your health. Plus more to come!

Meadows Of Lake Ridge Trips

WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge, Whiting, NJ, is hosting upcoming trips to: Longwood Gardens on April 4, 2019. Join us as we enjoy the beauty of Spring and its blooms. Cost is $70 per person; and the United

States Naval Academy, Wednesday September 11, 2019. Cost is $89 per person. Trips Include round-trip motorcoach transportation. No refunds. For more information, call Barbara at 848-227-3757 or Terry at 732-849-6939.

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To attend field trips, you must be 4 years and older.

WHITING – Come out to our Flea Market on March 16, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see what you have been missing out on. We have over 50 friendly vendors, come on in and check out our great bargains. If you just want to catch up with your friends, stop by our kitchen for

breakfast or lunch. Hope to see you here at 325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting, NJ. We have a flea market every third Saturday of every month. Our next one is April 20. If you are interested in renting a table the cost is $10 per table. Please call Doug at 908-361-8412

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

WHITING – Join the St. Stephen’s Men’s Club for a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on March 9 at 3 p.m. Dinner will be held at

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whiting.

Donation is $15, $7 for children under 12. For more information, call 732-350-2121.

AARP Safe Driving Classes

WHITING – Two AARP Safe Driving Classes for seniors will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Feb. 23 and March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.

Hall Rental

WHITING – The Whiting Fire House is available for rent for any of party needs. The hall rental is for 5 hours which requires a $250

deposit at contract signing. Hall Rental cost $500. For additional information call 732-3506004 or 732-350-7989.

Christ Lutheran Church Book Club

WHITING – The Christ Lutheran Church has a CLC Book Club. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the church office at 732-350-0900.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Fulfill Providing Free Tax Prep Services

By Kimberly Bosco NEPTUNE – Tax season is upon us and Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties is here to help!

Fulfill is offering free personalized tax services at local shopping malls, including Monmouth Mall, Ocean County Mall and Freehold Raceway Mall.

VITA free tax preparation services will be available to working families from now until April 15. Make an appointment with NJ 211 by dialing 2-1-1, or schedule online at fulfillnj.org. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

VITA, a free, IRS-sponsored program, will help you file your state and federal taxes with assistance from trained and certified VITA volunteers.

Fulfill has been providing free VITA tax prep for seven years. In 2018, Fulfill assisted over 4,300 households, resulting in over $7 million in tax refunds.

Take this opportunity to see what other assistance programs you may be eligible for, such as federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income.

To qualify, certain requirements must be met and a tax return must be filed, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file.

“Many qualified families are not aware that they are eligible for an Earned Income Tax Credit,” said Barbara Scholz, Program Director at Fulfill. “Just by filing an income tax return, these families can use that refund to pay for household bills, necessities, medical expenses or savings.

It’s a real help, and it could pave the way for a financially successfully year.”

Households earning $55,000 or less and individuals earning $35,000 or less are eligible for Fulfill’s free tax preparation services.

Bilingual advisors will also be available.

Allies Career Pathways Informational Series

BARNEGAT – Allies, Inc., one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit organizations dedicated to providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities and celebrating 20 years of service is stepping up to the plate providing resources and vital information to Healthcare workers and those aspiring to enter the field. Our communities need to increase the workforce that delivers support services for inclusion, productivity and good health.

The Case for Inclusion 2019 report documented that the number of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/ DD) waiting for home and community based services has increased nationally. New Jersey is ranked 38th in the Nation in serving the needs of individuals with I/DD. One of the major contributors to the challenge is the crisis in recruiting and retaining Direct Support

Professionals (caseforinclusion.org).

On Saturday, February 23, Allies is hosting the first set of events in the Allies Career Pathways Informational Series. – Hot Chocolate and Hot Topics: Saturday, February 23, 2019, 12 -3 p.m.: Shore Day Program, 580 N. Main Street, Unit 10, Barnegat, NJ 08005 Allies Management Team will be on site to share information about residential, day program and community based supports, and the pathways to the rewarding careers alliesnj. org/careers.

If you are working as a Direct Support Professional, Group Home or Day Program Manager, or interested in learning about a rewarding career, this IS the event to attend!

For more information contact Linda Soltes, Sr. Administrator, Recruiting at 609-689-0136 Ext. 134 or 107.

Philadelphia Flower Show

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church has planned a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 4, 2019. The cost is $67. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904 for more information.

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A decrease in your hearing may be related to wax build-up.

A complaint of tinnitus (ear ringing) may be a precursor to early inner ear disease.

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

Teas, Essential Oils And Supplements Needed In Winter

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The winter is lovely, the trees are all flocked and the air is so fresh. You can make snowballs and fire up the crock pot with soup. I SO love winter, and when the snow begins to fall, I stay in my PJs and crawl into my favorite recliner, with a big fuzzy blue throw and a hot pack.

When it’s cold, many biochemical changes take place in the human body which led to dryness of the skin and lips, suppressed immunity, reduced production of some neurotransmitters, the packing on of winter fat, higher risk of heart attacks and certainly more sniffles, coughing and general sickness from cold and flu. Sadness and depression are common.

Today my focus will be to help you stay as well and comfy as possible during the hibernation months. I have a more comprehensive version of this article available only to my newsletter subscribers. Join my online community at suzycohen.com and I will email it to you.

Here are some common winter problems: • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a.k.a. Depression - This is a seasonal type of depression and sadness that lifts in the springtime and summer. Researchers sometimes attribute the winter blues to reduced exposure to sunlight. Therefore, a natural mood booster might be a light device, or some vitamin D supplementation. Vitamin C could help because it helps contribute to production of happy brain chemicals.

• Headaches - Cold climates cause

blood vessels to tighten a little bit, and the narrowing reduces blood flow. When blood vessels are constricted, it can trigger headaches and migraines. The fix might be to maintain hydration and supplement with magnesium which keeps your blood vessels dilated. Vitamin C helps them maintain elasticity.

• Dryness and Dehydration - Skin gets very dry, especially your heels. Look at them, I bet they’re cracked and dry. Put some pure jojoba oil, coconut oil, olive or grape seed oil on your finger, or a cotton pad and apply it to your heels. Then put on your socks and shoes. Repeat this if you need after your evening shower.

Drink plenty of water that has been infused with marshmallow root. I have a video on YouTube showing you how to make this. Also, add a pinch of sea salt or “Real Salt” to your water for electrolytes.

• Cough, Cold and Flu - In order to reduce your risk for respiratory illness and cold or flu, you have to rev up your immune system. Start with probiotics and vitamin C for prevention. Eucalyptus essential oil (EO) is another natural fix for when you are actually sick. When I was down with the flu, I found that a steam inhalation using just 2 drops in a pot of hot water worked great to open up my sinuses, and stop the coughing. I also took drank Melissa officinalis as well as green tea.

I’m not advising any of you, just sharing my personal experiences. Please ask a holistic practitioner or doctor if these are right for you.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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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:

Get Your Dog A Park ID

• 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 prohibited.

• 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 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.

• 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.

Women’s Self-Defense

TOMS RIVER – In this two-hour self-defense course women ages 16 and up will be taught basic striking, as well as how to escape from holds, chokes and grabs. Defensive moves are taught from both standing and ground positions.

Dan Chandler, a 2nd degree black belt and American Top Team Level 3 MMA instructor with years of experience working with kids and adults, will lead class.Please wear comfortable clothes. Please bring exact cash or make a check payable to Trench Sports, LLC for $20 for each session.

Class held at the Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River from 9-11 a.m.

• Session 1: Saturday, March 16 #451544 - 6A • Session 2: Saturday, March 23 #451544 – 6B • Session 3: Saturday, March 30 #451544 – 6C • Session 4: Saturday, April 6 #451544 – 6D There is a $5. per person registration fee.

Call: 732-506-9090 for more information

Ocean County Library Closed February 18

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 for President’s Day. They will reopen their normal business hours Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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

For more information, contact the Ocean County Library online or by telephone at 732-349-6200.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Let’s Start Holding Insurance Robert C. Shea Esq. Companies Responsible For Their Willingness To Delay, Deny And Defend By: Michael Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

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 fi ling claims the fi rst-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 fi rst-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.

Michael J. Deem

Automobile insurance is perhaps the only product that people are required to purchase but are then forced to seek permission in order to use it.

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

Help Wanted

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

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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Don Carnivale Painting - Specializing interiors. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts.

Honest-reliable. Low rates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

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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.

Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(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.

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

(11)

Mechanics - Exp w/ trucks and equipment. Must have own tools.

Apply A&A Truck Parts, Inc. 80 Hendrickson Rd., Freehold, NJ 07728.

732-780-4962.

(9) 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) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (11) CDL DRIVER – PT. The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time weekend CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community.

This person will work every Sunday to coordinator church runs, and every other weekend for residents trips.

Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement.

For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-8492047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (11) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10/hr. 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. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (11)

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CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA's/CHHA’s to work FT or PT. All shifts available in both Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. WE have a weekend program that 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. (11)

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Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits.

Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)

Misc.

Looking For Collectors - Coins, dolls, toys, any collectables. No dealers or pickers. Bill 732-477-7225. (6) Retiring - If you want to start thirft store, flea market, florist gift shop. Beautiful items (hundreds).

Double or triple your money. $2,200 for all. 732-678-6786. (8)

I, Ernesto Di Giacomo, am petitioning for ownership of a 1972 Ford Mustang - VIN number: 2F02F226792. A court date has been set in Ocean County Superior Court on the 22nd day of February 2019. (11)

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

HOME DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED - Must have valid drivers license. Must have reliable transportation. Must be available Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. Must be familiar with Jackson area Heavy lifting required. Serious inquiries only! Call Laura Hoban at 732-657-7344, ext. 611.

Instrumental Music Lessons - In your home by state-certified teacher of music.

Seniors are welcome! 732-350-4427. (8) Star Painting of NJ, LLC - Interior house painting, kitchen cabinet painting. Licensed and insured. Lic #13VH09440500. 732-929-4399. (8) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - Hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800.Tony/ Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Roofing Etc., Winter Emergency Repairs - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned.

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

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (13) All In 1 General Contracting-Handyman Services - All phases of Interior and Exterior Repair, Improvements, Renovations, Construction for Home or Business. Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Lighting, Windows/ Doors, Kitchens, Baths, Finish Basements, Flooring, Decks, Handicap ramps, Sheds installed/repaired, etc.#1 Contractor for Banks, Real Estate Agency’s, Real Estate Investors, Home Inspection report repairs. From A-Z, big or small, we do it all. Skip the rest, come to the best! Senior and Veteran Discount. $ave Call Clark 732-850-5060.

Insured. License # 13VH06203500. (12) Accounting & Tax Services LLC. 1201 RT. 37 East. Toms River. 732506-9272. Tax Preparation & Small Business Accounting. 30 Years Experience. $20 OFF Tax Return.

(16) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732506-7787 or 646-643-7678. (11) House Cleaning - I will clean your home. Very good price.

Call 732-773-5078 (9)

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Crestwood Village II Travel Club And Residents Club Events

WHITING – Join Crestwood Village II Travel Club and Residents Club for upcoming events, including: Mardi Gras at Doolan’s Shore Club, February 21, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: We travel to Doolan’s Shore Club to celebrate Mardi Gras. You bring the crazy mask or hat and Doolans supplies the beads or you can bring your own. Eat, dance, drink, laugh and have fun. Tickets are $89 includes tax, transportation, driver tip, 3 course lunch with a choice of soup or salad, 3 different entrees, coffee, tea, dessert and 1 hour Open Bar plus wine and soda served during lunch.

And, a Comedian! Bus boards Harmony Hall at 10:15 a.m. Leaves 10:30. Return bus boards Doolan’s at 3:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale February 8. Deposit of $40 will hold your space or you can pay in full.

Final payment due by February 8.

Menopause The Musical, March 20: We travel to Caesar’s Atlantic City to see the show” Menopause, The Musical. The show is a hilarious celebration of women. Plus, men will love it too! Tickets $90 includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, Buffet Lunch, show and $25 Casino Bonus. Bus Boards Harmony Hall at 9:15 a.m. Leaves 9:30. Return bus boards 5 p.m. Leaves 5:15.

Tickets will be on until Friday, March 1.

Deposit of $40 will hold you space or you can pay in full.

March Madness Dance, March 30, from 7 to 11 p.m.: Join us for a dance to celebrate the month of March. We celebrate NCAA, Mardi Gras, Daylight Savings Time, First

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Day of Spring, St Patrick’s Day or just dance and have fun! Dance will be in Harmony Hall. Hot dogs, pretzels, chips, soft drinks, water plus coffee and cake will be provided. BYOB. Tickets $10 and will be on sale until March 22. No tickets at door.

Tickets will be sold in the Harmony Hall Activity Room Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact Linda at 732-716-1928 or Fran at 732-581-2290.

Take Me Away, April 16: We travel to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see the show “Take Me Away”. This is an all-new Musical that will feature a live orchestra. The show takes place in London with the world famous sleuth, Sherlock Holmes and his trusted mate, Dr. Watson. They go on a hilarious musical quest to solve one of the most baffling adventures….the mystery of love!

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.”

When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management.

And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year.

Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain.

After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to him. Most

of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never been able to find a diagnosis and fi x the underlying cause. “ My ankle hur ts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fi xed it.” But even though it may never be fi xed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect.

It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injec tion, that ’s what I ’m going to do,” he said. If that

py if that’s what the patient longer has to take any pills. rarely even has to come in for prefer s. Either way, your Now her kids see her and a visit. “Previously she was treatment is entirely up to you. say, “You’re back to being going in to see another pain After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” management doctor, having and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain to go in every month to get know your body and how you management doctor, “I don’t Percocet that she didn’t even feel. When the two of you know what was causing her want to take and wasn’t even collaborate, you’ll see inspir- pain, but I knew what she that helpful.” With her newing results. Dr. Jani had no was feeling and that’s what I found happiness and relief, problem giving me a couple targeted,” said Dr. Jani. she was able to go on her first examples of his Another patient came to him vacation in years! “ h o m e r u n s”. Fo r one time with fibromyalgia, You deser ve to be paininstance, one wom- with pain primarily in the back free too. Give Garden State an c ame in c om - and neck. He first put her on Medical Center a call today at plaining of chronic non-opioid medication, which 1-888-376-2661 to schedule pelvic pain. She’d solved some of her problems an appointment with Dr. Jani had ten surgeries but not all of them. Injections or any of their other superb and was on a ton did the trick for her neck. For pain management specialists. doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani of medicine at this point, and her lower back, he used a Feel free to visit gsmedicalwill happily go over additional yet her pain was making her spinal cord stimulator, which center.org for a full listing of minimally invasive options life miserable. With just a is like a pacemaker for the their convenient locations with you. He might even just few injections, her pain is spine. With that combination, and to get more information recommend physical thera- effectively gone and she no she’s feeling fantastic and on treatment.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 9 - feb 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week ahead, you may occasionally feel rebellious or that your ideas are ignored but loved ones will be understanding and soothing. You may find an opportunity to purchase items that will stand the test of time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): During the upcoming week your ideas do not need to be newly invented, but some can become newly relevant.

You may be a bit more ambitious than usual or an interest that has lain dormant could be rekindled.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Catch the scent and follow the trail. As the week unfolds the slightest hint that something interesting is going on is like catnip. Your avid interest in people, surroundings, and news makes you interesting to know.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put the shoe on the other foot. You can imagine the feelings of others if you mentally put yourself in their place for a few minutes. In the upcoming week you might be more sensitive and sympathetic than usual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you could become more interested in what others have to say than in your own opinions. Information overload can create a distraction that is invigorating but lures you away from necessary tasks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be generous and charitable this week. Although you may find it difficult to stay within a stringent budget, you might be willing to make a sacrifice so that someone else enjoys something a bit better than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): No one knows which came first, the chicken or the egg, but Horton hatched an egg by never wavering in his devotion. In the week ahead embrace opportunities to demonstrate loyalty toward key people in your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It is easy to fall short when your expectations are too high. You may spend too much to keep up with your social circle this week. Loyal and trustworthy companions will give you the benefit of their experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The week ahead might bring you in close contact with people who frequently take off on flights of fancy or use a whimsical approach. You may be distracted or sidetracked by social activities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ambitions gain altitude. If you are completely absorbed by a crucial project or business venture your loved ones might feel left out in the cold. Give everyone an equitable share of your time in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be called upon to put your money where your mouth is in the upcoming week. A group of friends or a social event may remind you that it is better to be generous than to hoard your funds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can express your romantic nature in myriad ways as this week unfolds. Someone may arouse your sympathies or inspire you to be more kindhearted than usual. You may be admired for your sensitivity.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Chinese Noodles Recipe Means Good Fortune For The New Year

By Wolfgang Puck

Every year, more and more people in the West seem aware of Chinese New Year, which falls sometime between late January and mid-February due to the lunar calendar on which it is based. That calendar ascribes each New Year to one of twelve different animals in the Chinese zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. And each of those creatures is believed to endow those born in its year with certain personal traits.

Beginning this Feb. 5 is the Year of the Pig. That sign is said to endow people born under it - whether it is this year or it was in 2007, 1995, 1983 and every 12 years back - with characteristics like generosity, sincerity, diligence and bravery.

Whether or not you believe in any kind of zodiac, one thing just about everyone can agree on is how wonderful it is to feast on Chinese New Year’s symbolic celebration foods. Traditional options include seafood, spring rolls and dumplings, all promising prosperity or wealth; sweet rice balls in syrup, for family togetherness; and long noodles, representing long life.

We’ve always featured such dishes at this time of year at my Chinois restaurant, and I’m happy to share one of my favorites: Chinese noodles with sauteed calamari. This recipe is very quick and easy to make at home for your own celebration, especially if you take care to do all the prep in advance and have your ingredients at the ready.

For the calamari (aka, squid), be sure to buy it already cleaned and ready to cut up from the seafood department of a well-stocked food store.

You could also substitute bite-sized fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; or, use bite-sized cubes of firm tofu, well drained on paper towels.

One of the most important steps is blanching the garlic. This removes some of the garlic’s sharpness, so it blends more harmoniously with the other flavors. I also separately blanch the green beans (for which you could substitute snow peas), so they’ll turn out perfectly cooked after their brief toss in the hot wok.

Speaking of the wok, you don’t even have to go out and find that traditional curved Chinese pan if you suddenly decide to make this dish. A large saute pan with sloping sides will work just fine, too, for the quick stir-frying you’ll be doing.

So here’s to a great year - and great eating ahead!

CHINESE NOODLES WITH SAUTEED CALAMARI Serves 6 8 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/4 pound (125 g) green beans, trimmed 3/4 pound (375 g) fresh Chinese egg noodles or thin spaghetti

1 pound (500 g) cleaned fresh calamari, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) rings, tentacles left intact Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil 3/4 cup (185 mL) Chinese rice wine 1/4 cup (60 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 pound (125 g) carrots, peeled, trimmed, and cut into thin julienne strips 1/4 pound (125 g) scallions, trimmed and cut into thin strips 2 teaspoons Thai hot chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon Chinese toasted sesame oil First, blanch the garlic and the green beans: Bring a small saucepan of water and a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil.

Drop the whole garlic cloves into the small pot, and blanch for 20 seconds; then use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool for a few minutes. Peel the cloves and then blanch in the boiling water and cool in the ice water again.

Drain, thinly slice, and set aside.

For the green beans, boil them in the salted water for 1 minute, transfer to ice water, cool, and drain. Set aside.

For the noodles, bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Meanwhile, season the calamari with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a wok over high heat, or an electric wok set to 400 F (200 C).Add the calamari, and stir-fry until opaque and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat, and set aside. Pour the juices from the wok into a bowl, add the rice wine, vinegar and soy sauce to the bowl, and set aside.

When the water for the noodles reaches a rolling boil, add 1 tablespoon salt and the noodles. Cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time; drain, immediately transfer to a mixing bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of peanut oil, and set aside.

Add the remaining peanut oil to the wok, and set the heat to medium. Add the blanched garlic slices, and stir-fry until golden, about 30 seconds.

Add the sugar, and stir-fry until the garlic begins to caramelize, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice wine mixture, and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits.Add the carrots, green beans and half the scallions.

Stir in the chili sauce, raise the heat to high, and continue cooking until the sauce reduces by about half.

Stir in the noodles and toss until well coated.

Arrange on a platter or divide among serving plates, top with the calamari, garnish with the remaining scallions, and drizzle with sesame oil. 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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