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Skaters, Officials Discuss Skate Park In Toms River

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Skaters and their families continued to urge the town to build a skate park in town. There are “no skateboarding” signs around a lot of public areas. As Councilman George Wittmann Jr. said, “I don’t think we’re opposed to” the idea of a skate park but there’s a lot of work to be done before that happens.

Skate fans came to a r e c e nt Tow n sh ip Council meeting, for the second time, to show solidar it y for the idea of building a park. Resident Anthony Devecka said it’s a low-maintenance –Photo courtesy Sean Brady from Grit & Grace Skate facility that will fight Paige Luyster, 13, skates at the Jackson location.

(Skaters - See Page 2)

| February 16, 2019

Schools Increased Security In Year Since Parkland

–Photo by Chris Lundy Police cars outside Central Regional High School show that there is a security presence inside.

By Chris Lundy, Jennifer Peacock, and Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Security has always been on the minds of school officials, and with every school shooting, the need for it (Security - See Page 4)

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Seven Story Bank Coming To Hooper Ave.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An addition to the OceanFirst bank on Hooper Avenue will be one of the tallest buildings in Toms River once complete.

The existing bank building will remain. It will be joined by an addition that will be seven stories tall, reaching 98 feet, according to planner David Roberts. However, he noted that the seventh floor will be for mechanical operations, not office space. The total square footage would be 79,405.

It will include a cafeteria and gymnasium for employees.

Jill Hewitt, director of investor relations and

cor porate com mu n ications for OceanFirst, said that the timeline for construction of the building has not yet been set.

OceanFirst has been at that location since 1996.

–Renderings courtesy Toms River Planning Board and “The compaOceanFirst Bank ny’s grown These renderings show what the new addition would look quite a bit like. since then,” Center is close in height she said. They need phys- This building will continto the proposed bank. In ical space to keep up with ue to be used, as well as 2017, there was rezonthe building currently at the company’s growth. ing to allow 20 percent The company purchased the Toms River location, of buildings in a certain an office building in Red Hewitt said.

(Bank- See Page 2) Community Medical Bank a few years ago.

Rally In Trenton For School Funding Planned

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The school district is organizing a trip to Trenton, rallying the community to show policy makers how much is at stake with recent cuts to school aid.

Buses will depart from the RWJBarnabas Health Arena on the campus of Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road, on March 5 at noon. The destination is the statehouse. People are encouraged to wear white and bring signs. To sign up, visit TinyURL.com/3-5-19-March Every district receives aid from the state, but a new funding formula is tying aid to enrollment.

Since enrollment went down, aid went down. It is estimated that the district will lose $70,685,260 over the course of seven school years.

The district is in the midst of a class action lawsuit with other districts that lost aid, alleging that the funding formula being used has many mistakes (Rally- See Page 2)

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Skaters: Continued From Page 1 the trend of kids staying inside alone, or worse, using drugs.

He said that since last year, he had met with members of the township administration to talk about locations and a little bit about what amenities it would have, and he’d like to follow up on that.

Jenn Luyster, Pine Beach, commented on the camaraderie that groups of skaters have, challenging each other, cheering each other on,

Rally: Continued From Page 1 in it, such as believing Toms River residents have more wealth than they really do, and that other districts (which received more aid) are more poor than they really are.

In a plea to get residents to join the rally, district officials said that the cut in funding could be catastrophic, including the loss of 400 jobs, busing, full day kindergarten, and all non-mandated programs. Athletics might be cut or require a cost.

Bank: Continued From Page 1 section of downtown Toms River to be up to seven stories, and 10 percent of them to be up

offering advice, and helping each other up when they fall.

“I feel like it brings all kinds of kids together. They share their passion for skating. Sometimes we go to a skate park, and (my daughter) Paige will be the only girl, but they don’t make her feel that way,” she said.

Joseph Cerami said he has two kids, ages 9 and 5, who go to Jackson, Brick, Berkeley and Barnegat for their parks. “There are enough kids and even old guys like myself” to warrant the need for a park.

Class sizes would increase. The district claims these cuts would make the schools “inoperable.”

Further, the district states that they are being punished for doing a good job, reporting that they have the second lowest cost-per-pupil rate in the state, and eighth lowest in administrative costs.

The state has figures to show how much a district should be spending, and Toms River is below that by $30 million.

“Our students and teachers will not be the collateral damage of a critically flawed system,” read a letter to parents.

to ten stories high.

Zoning regulations were also amended last year to allow office buildings in certain areas of Hooper Avenue to reach a maximum height of 98 feet and seven stories, Roberts said.

Tyler Nelson said he had been skateboarding since he was three years old, and alluded to having a rough family life growing up. “I feel that skateboarding saved my life.”

Elizabeth Devecka, whose son is Anthony, noted that Toms River residents bring their families to the other facilities, and when they stop for lunch, they spend those dollars in other towns.

“It’s as much a passion as football or baseball,” she said. “It’s something that they still believe in as an adult.”

After the meeting, the township business

administrator Don Guardian told The Toms River Times that he met with the town engineer and planning director last year after the skateboarders made their initial plea.

They estimated the cost to be about $300,000, he said. Since the group doesn’t have the means to raise that kind of money, it would fall into the capital budget. However, there are quite a few recreation projects in various stages, so the skate park would have to be placed somewhere in the list, based on what the governing body considered were priorities.

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Security: Continued From Page 1 is underscored more and more. A year after 17 people were killed at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, local superintendents say that there have been added security personnel and investments to make the buildings better defended.

Toms River Superintendent David Healy said that there is about $5 million in security improvements that were included in the referendum that voters recently approved. This includes camera surveillance that is able to be accessed by police officers.

There will also be a security vestibule in every school, he said. Anyone who comes into the building will have to conduct business with a receptionist behind glass.

Any packages would be left there. The only time an adult would be in the building would be for something scheduled, like a parent-teacher meeting.

At the end of last summer, the township expanded the number of Class III special officers from four to 19. This allowed them

to have one armed officer in each of the town’s 14 public schools, one at the Donovan Catholic campus, and four substitutes.

Since Donovan Catholic/Saint Joseph is a private school, they were paying the officer’s salary.

They were placed there not only for security, but to get to know the kids and be able to address any issues before they grow, Police Chief Mitch Little had said at the time.

Class IIIs are recently retired officers who have the training, but not the higher salary or benefits, allowing them to be a more affordable option.

Additionally, there are safety officers employed by the district, Healy said. “At any time, our buildings have at least one gun in it. Sometimes two. Sometimes three.

It sounds harsh but it’s a reality,” he said.

“Parents want to know ‘If someone comes in to hurt our kids, will there be someone there who can stop them with lethal force?’”

He complimented the officers on all their training, particularly the active shooter drills that were conducted.

The key is deterrence. “If someone wants to rob your house, they’re going to go to the house that doesn’t have two dogs,” he said.

Jackson Township Six elementary, two middle and two high schools comprise the Jackson Township School District. Nearly 9,000 public school students are educated - and protected - in this 100.6-square-mile municipality.

“We talk about security constantly - every day in our schools and at the administrative level, at every board meeting and during every budget discussion,’’ Superintendent of Schools Stephen Genco said. “We know that in order to keep up, we need to keep investing in the people, training and infrastructure that will create the safest schools we can.’’

The district is in its final phase of a multiyear project to install security vestibules in its schools. The doors are locked at all times, and visitors must be buzzed in.

Visitors are more easily screened, and are forbidden to enter the building during students’ arrival and dismissal. Only those with verifiable appointments or business in the school can enter.

Security cameras dot the inside and outside of all district buildings, and are accessible to Jackson Township Police. Not only does the district have an agreement with the police

to regularly patrol the school parking lots, but police hold off-hours training exercises to prepare for school-based emergencies.

“Although there are many protocols and measures in place we recognize that continued focus on safety and security is crucial,’’ Genco said. “We work with law enforcement to identify any and all options that will strengthen our school security and provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for all children to learn.”

Students and staff practice drills monthly as well. They are trained in ALICE - Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate - the most used civilian active shooter response training in the country.

Voters also approved a measure this past November that approved a $411,611 tax levy increase to hire six additional security guards to join the School Resource Officers at the high schools (and who do visit the other eight schools) and other trained security personnel.

“The addition of these six security guards was always part of our broader security plan, but I think it’s fair to say the tragedy in Parkland accelerated those plans,’’ Genco said. “We knew we needed this personnel to provide optimum security coverage for all 10 schools, so we pushed forward, asked for voter approval, and it was successful.’’

Manchester Township Manchester Township Schools educate a little more than 2,800 students in its three elementary schools, middle and high school, in addition to the Regional Day School in Jackson. The district receives about 150 high school students from Lakehurst Borough, who go to school at Lakehurst Elementary School, a K-8 institution and separate from the Manchester district.

Manchester School’s Superintendent David Trethaway said constructing security features into schools is a process that can’t be done all at once. Like Jackson Township, Manchester schools have gradually added security vestibules to each school.

The change was a jolt at first, especially for parents who were used to breezing in to see the principal or visit a child’s classroom. But in this post-Columbine, and now post-Parkland world, they do understand.

“Every time there is crisis, you think, ‘That can never happen here.’ You have to be prepared,” Trethaway said. “…But you have to find a balance. You don’t want [the schools] to be a prison. We make sure the students are safe, but that this is still school.”

In addition to security vestibules, the high school does have a School Resource Officer. Each school practices a different security drill - bomb scare, active shooter, fire, lockdown, among others - each month, and teachers and staff are ALICE trained.

Southern Regional Not only have schools been steadily bolstering their security measures in just the last year since Parkland, but some schools, such as the Southern Regional School District, have been doing so for much longer.

Superintendent of Southern Regional schools Craig Henry provided Jersey Shore Online with data on a five-year financial (Security - See Page 6)

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Security: Continued From Page 4 trend for operational security funding, going back to 2014: • 2014-15: $199,197 • 2015-16: $209,000 • 2016-17: $245,000 • 2017-18: $252,000 • 2018-19: $296,000 This data shows a clear increase each year in the amount of money spent on security during the school year from 2014 to now.

Henry noted that these figures do not include infrastructure spending that would incorporate security measures such as “automated external doors, new internal doors, surveillance and communication technology and professional development.”

While the largest increase in funding happening between the 2017-2018 school year and the 2018-2019 school year, this was actually not a result of the tragedy at Parkland.

“The $44,000 increase in this year’s budget was actually planned for prior to the Parkland tragedy as we assemble that portion of the budget in November/December” of the year before, said Henry.

However, the focus on security continues to trend upward.

Henry said that members of the administration “meet on a regular basis with our security personnel and the local law enforcement liaisons to Southern to review our current practices, risk assessments, emergency response readiness and to also share pertinent information about current events in the community that are relevant to school security.”

Prior to the start of the 2018-2019 school year, the Southern Regional School District approved the hiring of four Class III offi-

cers; three for the high school and one for the middle school.

After two of the district’s security guards retired, they also approved the hiring of four part-time security guards to patrol both schools.

Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said that his district’s schools have been increasing security regularly, and thanked the Board of Education, Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato, and Chief Karin DiMichele for their support.

They already had an officer in each school, and have added another at the high school, he said. These are regular officers, not Class IIIs. He wanted officers to be younger, and closer to the age of the students.

Some of the improvements are to the physical building, like the new public address system and cameras. There are shades over the windows. A film has been put over all the glass to make them shatter proof.

They’re not bulletproof, but they slow down an attacker. Someone would have to break the window to get inside, giving students and staff time to escape and the officer time to respond.

He said he is looking into ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training for the district. According to the company that does the training, ALICE provides a more “proactive” response to an attack than just lockdown.

One thing that’s good about the online generation is that they put their whole lives on social media, he said. Fellow students know that if they see any red flags, that they should tell an authority figure.

“You can never be secure enough. Unfortunately, it takes a tragedy to bring awareness,” he said.

Congressman Kim To Hold Town Hall In Ocean County

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) will hold a town hall meeting to report on his first month in Congress.

The event will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the Holiday City West clubhouse, located at 45 Cabrillo Blvd.

Topics will include efforts to “lower prescription drug prices, protect Social Security and Medicare, and establish constituent

service programs in both Washington and in New Jersey,” according to a press release.

One purpose of the town hall will be to hear from constituents about their issues.

“I want to thank Holiday City West for hosting us for this event,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m looking forward to listening to our neighbors and bringing their ideas and concerns back to Congress to get things done.”

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.

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Minimum Wage Increase Would Hurt Seasonal And Small Businesses Most

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

TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuck i n (all R-10 th) sounded off on the passage of S-15/A-15 which would increase the minimum wage over time to $15 an hour. The Jersey shore legislators are vehemently opposed to the increase, stating it will hurt seasonal and small businesses the most.

“This bill is yet another attempt by Governor Mur-

phy to force residents and business owners out of state,” said Senator Holzapfel. “Small businesses are the backbone of the Jersey shore and this wage increase will send ripple effects throughout our shore economy. Everyone, from the business owner on the boardwalk, to the tourist at the beach, will pay for this wage hike. The only option left for our hardworking business owners is either to raise prices, cut workers

or close up shop entirely.”

The legislation defines seasonal busi nesses as those that make the most of their revenue during certain months of the year, such as the summer, placing these businesses on a different wage increase schedule. If the legislation is signed into law as expected, beginning January 1, 2020, seasonal businesses need to pay their employees at least $10.30 an hour, and then increase that wage each year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2026.

“Restaurants, bars, boardwalks and amusement parks

on the Jersey shore will be the hardest hit,” added Assemblyman Wolfe. “Even with the delayed increase, the mom and pop shops on the boardwalk will have to pay a competitive wage to attract young workers, who will undoubtedly choose to find higher-paying jobs at a supermarket or coffee shop chain instead. This is devastating to small businesses no matter how you slice it.”

The District 10 lawmakers also noted that the legislation sets artificially low limits of those who qualify as a “small business,” and fails to acknowledge

in full the many seasonal industries across the state that will be hurt by new wage mandates they cannot afford.

The tourism industr y supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in New Jersey and generates billions of dollars in state and local tax revenue. It is a vital source of income for the state and its residents.

“Last year, Gover nor Murphy took the egregious step of forcing short-term beach rentals to cope with a “shore tax.” Now he’s taking a direct shot at small business owners, who will

Andy Kim To Chair Financial Subcommittee From The Desk Of

Congressman

Andy Kim WASHI NGTON, D.C. – House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced the five Committee Democratic Members who

will serve as Subcommittee Chairs for the 116th Congress.

“I am proud to welcome our Subcommittee Chairs whose leadership and diverse backgrounds will be of great

value to serving America’s small business sector,” said Chairwoman Velázquez. “In the 116th Congress, our Committee will work to ensure that America’s entrepreneurs, whether in rural areas, Main Streets, or cities, have the support they need to grow, innovate and create new jobs.

I look forward to working with each of them to structure hearings and craft legislation to address the pressing issues facing small businesses.”

Below is a list of the Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee Chairs for the 116th Congress: Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA) will Chair the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship.

Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) will Chair the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access.

“I’m excited and eager to take on this leadership role fighting

for small businesses and the communities they support,” said Rep. Andy Kim. “My highest priority is listening to small business owners across New Jersey’s Third District and helping them access the resources they need to grow and create jobs.”

Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) will Chair the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure.

Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO)

not be able to afford to their pay employees unless they increase their prices. Vacationing with your family to the Jersey Shore used to be an affordable getaway, until now,” said Assemblyman McGuckin. “This is not the way to keep or attract business owners, tourists, or new residents to our state. It’s a death sentence for our economy and our business climate as a whole. Regardless, on behalf of the taxpayers we serve, we will continue to fight to get the Jersey shore and the rest of the Garden State back on track.”

will Chair the Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development.

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) will Chair the Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations.

E a ch Su b c o m m it t e e Chair was chosen through a selection process based on seniority, with the confirmation of Committee Democrats. Subcommittee Chairs must be ratified by the Full Committee.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eatured L etter Murphy Should Listen To People Who Have Seen Addiction This letter was addressed to Governor Ph il Mu r p h y, a n d shared with this newspaper.

I am the retired Chief of Police of the West Long Branch Police Department. In April of 2013, my son overdosed on heroin and was revived by the employment of Narcan and CPR. It was then I made a commitment to do whatever I could to diminish the stigma associated with addiction.

Gover nor Ch r istie heard me speak at the press conference for the Narcan roll-out in Ocean County and appointed me to his Addiction Task Force. Working with Governor Christie and former Governor Jim McGreevey, I spoke at many gatherings throughout the State about addiction and stigma in particular.

I remain very active in the addiction awareness community and cur rently ser ve on a steering committee for an addiction task force in Long Branch.

Governor Christie and

I didn’t agree on many issues. We did however agree on how important it is to come together on the issue of addiction.

You and I have a similar situation. I don’t agree with many of the initiatives that are the cornerstones of your administration, but I still feel it’s extremely important for people to put their differences aside when it comes to the life and death issue of addiction.

I’m not asking to necessarily serve on whatever your administration is assembling to address addiction. However, I am imploring you to make use of someone with whom you could work to continue addressing the stigma of addiction. I attended a steering committee meeting with members of the public and there was a resounding expression of the absolute need to do exactly that.

Larry Mihlon Chief of Police, retired West Long Branch Police Department

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Project Allowing Natural Dune Growth The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) has long been the champion of the 1.1 million acre Pinelands National Reser ve stretching across New Jersey, protecting it and advocating for it since 1989.

Thanks to a grant provided

by National Fish and Wildlife, PPA has been able to extend our environmental stewardship from beyond the forest to the coasts.

In an effort to improve beach habitat management and resiliency, PPA has par t nered with Rar itan Valley Community College (RVCC) to strengthen the dune system along our shores. Dunes play a vital role in alleviating storm damage and provide habitat to many animals and plants. Many New Jersey towns recognize the importance of dunes and use beach replenishments to construct them. However, fills and replenishments are costly, and studies show that artificial dunes typically contain a lower volume of sand and limit more visibility than dunes that form naturally.

Letters To The PPA and RVCC’s project When questioned on this the Less Editor Town promotes better back beach management to facilitate the growth of natural dunes by installing Plant Protection Strips. The best part about these strips is they only require the installation of posts and signs along the back ends of beaches, protecting that area from raking and motor vehicles, which prevent plants that collect sediment from establishing. When left alone these strips show a substantial increase in sand accumulation, leading to the development of incipient dunes and promoting continued growth of vegetation.

The project has shown promising results on public lands like Island Beach State Park and our team is inviting coastal communities to join us and bring this work to their beaches at no cost.

Several municipalities have already agreed to take part, and with our teamwork New Jersey will be one step closer to building stronger and more resilient shorelines.

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Meetings: Less Transparency Transparency is the hallmark of democracy, open government and accountability. Most New Jersey municipalities are committed to this concept. While the Open Public Meetings Act, otherwise known as the Sunshine law, does not establish a required number of meetings that a municipality must schedule it is clear that the intent of this law is to ensure that business is discussed and acted upon in a public transparent manor at a scheduled meeting.

It appears that the Township of Little Egg Harbor has a different concept of transparency when they reduced the number of scheduled meetings for 2019. The Little Egg’s web site stated that “the Committee formally meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.”

In 2018 the township scheduled 19 meetings, five short of what was called for, and by doing so required four special meetings. The 2019 schedule calls for 16 meetings, three less than the prior year and eight less then what the web site originally called for.

mayor stated that the reason was financial, and the web site would be changed. It now reads “The Township Committee formally meets on the second and fourth Thursdays during the months of January thru April, and the second Thursday during the months of May thru December.”

Eliminating public meetings does not enhance transparency. Simply put: no meetings means no transparency, less meetings means less transparency. This is not a new concept.

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It’s Our Choice To Eschew Violence “Change or you will perish!” The reality of that admonition arrived full force with the dropping of the first atom bomb. If we do not eliminate violence in the human condition, the human condition on this planet is headed for extinction.

The good news is that we can eliminate violence in the human condition. The solution to eliminating violence is found in The Golden Rule (Treat every human being as you would want to be treated) and its motivation (The law of equal return in the context of many lifetimes in the human condition). People understand The Golden Rule, but the motivation for it is kept hidden by those who want to rule over their fellow human beings.

The simple solution for overcoming this obstacle is for every household on the planet to boldly display the three words The Golden Rule somewhere on the front of their property or house.

With growing numbers of people doing this the motivation to live The Golden Rule will be exposed to all and violence will come to be regarded as a form of insanity.

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New Scam Threatens Jail For Missing Jury Duty

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Residents are being warned to ignore calls threatening warrants or jail time for allegedly missing jury duty.

Scammers are using sophisticated technology to pose as Ocean County Sheriff’s officers, and now as court mediators. It’s likely the same group posing as both, officials said.

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“The problem is such that these scam artists have developed a relatively sophisticated set-up where our residents are fooled by the telephone numbers they are seeing and are frightened into paying the scammers,” Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said.

These scammers appear to be calling from the sheriff’s department, and also provide a call back number that is convincing, but fake. They are asking for members of each household and providing accurate birth dates, adding to their seeming legitimacy.

Mastronardy himself called the number, and when the scammer realized it was the sheriff he was speaking with, bragged that they’d

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scammed about $250,000 from unsuspecting victims. There’s no way to confirm that number, officials said.

“We will do all we can to stop this and to inform the public about this,” the sheriff said.

Residents can call the county to confirm if they’ve been summoned for jury duty at 732-506-5060.

No one from the county will ever call demanding money for supposedly missing jury duty. If anything, the sheriff said, that person will get another notice in the mail.

Court officials said the irony of this scam is that it is rare for potential jurists not to respond to jury duty in Ocean County.

Jurors with scheduling conflicts can work with the Superior Court to serve another time.

“The best advice we can give people is to call the courts if you get this kind of a call,” Mastronardy said. “We don’t want our residents to be fooled and believe they will get a warrant for their arrest if they don’t pay a fine.”

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TOMS RIVER – On January 21, three students from Toms River High School South’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity, under the guidance of club adviser, Charlene Wallace, attended and spoke at a community celebration and service honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Second Baptist Church of Toms River.

South’s Habitat for Humanity members, Dylan Wallace, president; Reagan Czech, vice president; and Marina Rivera, treasurer, were presented with a series of questions based on the topic “Youth Reflections on Dr. King’s Impact on Life.” They were also asked by Rev. William A. Greene Jr., D.Min., to compose an essay and present their responses in front of church and community members.

Among the people in attendance included Congressman Andrew Kim, Freeholder Virginia Haines, Mayor Carmen Amato of Berkeley Township, Mayor Gregory Handshy of South Toms River, Suzen Fichtner from Ocean County’s Habitat for Humanity, along with various council members and distinguished faith leaders.

Below are a few excerpts from the students’ essays which answered the question: How has Dr. King inspired you?

Dylan Wallace: Dr. King’s honor, above all else, is what has inspired me. He never fought back

–Photo courtesy TRRS even when incarcerated or abused because he would only be proving those monsters right if he did. Now more than ever I see that honor is needed. I try to keep my moral compass aligned with Dr. King’s, because he always knew that giving in only gives them power. The one thing you have control of is your actions, and they will always demonstrate who you really are.

Reagan Czech: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has inspired me to always speak my opinion, whether it is widely supported or not. He was brave when he began preaching his ideas to listeners and his courage was evident up until the end.

He has inspired me to pursue my dream that all men are equal, to make sure nobody is excluded based on race, ethnicity or anything else.

Marina Rivera: Dr. King has inspired me to stand up for the things that I believe in and to never give up hope when faced with social injustice. His legacy has also taught me that as a society we need to stick together and defend our people.

Congressman Andy Kim commented on a “job well done” to all three students. Dylan, Reagan, and Marina proudly represented today’s youth, as well as Habitat for Humanity and Toms River High School South. Let us continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.

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You’ll Get A Charge Out Of This Most hearing aid batteries are of the zinc-air type, which means they use air from outside the battery to react with the main chemical (zinc) inside the battery to generate energy. Zinc-air batteries are not activated until the tab is removed from the top of the cell, allowing air to travel inside the battery. Once the tab has been removed, the battery begins to work (but sometimes it can take a couple of minutes to do so). If the tab is replaced, the battery life will not be prolonged.

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Little Red Hats Warm Hearts At Ocean Medical Center

BR IC K – H a c ke n s a c k M e r i d i a n Health Ocean Medical Center is excited to be a part of the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts program this year. The American Heart Association is raising awareness about fa m ily hea r t healt h a nd congen it al heart defects, the most common type of bir th defect in the count r y, with suppor t f rom T he Child ren’s Hear t Foundation. This effort aims to empower new moms to take charge of their own wellbeing while creating a healthy lifestyle for the entire family.

As part of the Little Hats, Big Hearts program, babies born at Ocean Medical Center received a beautiful handmade, knitted or crocheted red hat, as well as a kit full of heart-healthy information for mom and baby. Each mom received a health packet which included tips on raising a healthy family, ways mom can take care of herself, heart-healthy recipes and information on children’s heart health.

In New Jersey alone, over 6,700 kits were handed out across the state, almost double the amount distributed in 2018. Ocean Medical Center is proud to distribute kits during American Heart

Month (February) which includes Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14). Congenital heart defects are structural problems with the heart present at birth. They result when a mishap occurs during heart development soon after conception and often before the mother is aware that she is pregnant.

Defects range in severity from simple problems, such as “holes” between chambers of the heart, to very severe malformations, such as complete absence of one or more chambers or valves. According to the American Heart Association, it’s possible to fix most congenital heart defects and there are an estimated 2 million CHD survivors in the United States.

Ocean Medical Center and the American Heart Association hope to spread awareness to moms and families during American Heart Month about heart health and a healthy family lifestyle.

The Little Hats, Big Hearts program star ted in Chicago in 2014 and has expanded to more than 40 states. Since 2016, over 10,000 hats have been distributed in the Garden State. For more information about the Little Hats, Big Heart program in New Jersey, please visit heart.org/littlehatsbighearts.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

7 Supplements That Should Be Taken With Food

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There is much confusion about when to take herbal supplements, vitamins and medications. Do you take them on an empty stomach or with food?

No matter what you take, you should be drinking a full glass of water to make sure the pill doesn’t linger in your esophagus and cause irritation.

When a dietary supplement, enzyme or medication states the directive to “take with food” it usually means to take while you’re eating, or a few minutes beforehand. But since you have food in your gastrointestinal tract for a little while, it would be fine to take the item right after you eat. There’s no right or wrong.

Take the Following Supplements With Food Ashwagandha - This popular adaptogen should be thought of a little bit like ‘food’ because it is an herb. All herbs should be taken with a snack or a meal in order to amplify the benefits and reduce nausea.

Multivitamins or Pre-natal Vitamins - There are so many constituents in these supplements, that it’s best to take them with food in order to minimize stomach upset and nausea.

CoQ10 - Some people take this powerful antioxidant for cellular energy production to support their heart, pancreas, liver and brain.

CoQ10 (ubiquinone) should be taken with food, or a fatty meal to speed absorption.

Selenium - This is taken for thyroid inflammation, bone health, prostate support and immune support. It’s ideally taken with food.

Magnesium - Some people take magnesium for depression, regularity, reduction of leg cramps and blood pressure support. Like most minerals, taking magnesium with a

snack can minimize diarrhea and stomach discomfort.

Vitamin D - You can take this without regard to meals, according to the newest research, however most of the older scientific literature say to take it with food since it’s fat-soluble.

Fish Oil - Some people take fish oil to help with cholesterol, triglycerides, depression and blood joint health. Taking fish oil supplements (EPA, DHA or both) with food or fatty meals is ideal because it boosts the absorption.

Take the Following Medications With Food Antacids - These help with heartburn or reflux. They should always be taken with food so that it can neutralize the acid that is secreted while you’re eating.

Amoxicillin - The most popular antibiotic, especially for children. I recommend it be given to toddlers and teens with food in order to reduce indigestion, nausea and vomiting.

Corticosteroids - These are used for pain, allergic reactions, rashes and overactive immune systems. These should always be taken with food or milk. Some examples include prednisone, hydrocortisone and dexamethasone.

Aspirin -and Ibuprofen - Ideally these are taken with food.

Metformin - Taken for diabetes, this medication is best taken around meal time in order to reduce blood sugar levels after eating.

Enzyme supplements or medications - Some people can’t digest food normally, so they take enzyme supplements which break down the starch, fat and protein in a meal. Take these with meals. If a medication (ie Creon) is required to restore pancreatic function, it needs to be taken with meals.

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that suits them best and you’ll have two getaways to look forward too. There are some locations like Utah that offer both the mountains and lakefront destinations within a short drive of each other, but I think two vacations is a lot more fun. The most important thing is not to stress about it; the whole reason you’re taking a vacation is to relax and enjoy each other.

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Psychic Fair Returns On March 30 BERKELEY – The HCB First Aid Auxiliary is holding another Psychic Fair on Saturday, March 30, from 11:30 to 5 p.m. at Holiday City West Clubhouse, 45 Cabrillo Blvd., Berkeley. This event is by appointment only!

Margaret Steele: Medium. She performs Angel Card Readings and automatic handwriting to contact your personal loved ones in Heaven. She is a certified Reiki Master, who also uses crystals to perform healing sessions on people and animals.

Madame Wanda: Spiritual reader from a long ancestral background of psychics. She has been reading Tarots for more than 15 years. In New York, she studied spiritual readings under a minister. She deals in herbal medicines and spiritual healing.

Carol Hellings: Professional psychic reader practicing for many years. She is a certified astrologer and published on Palmistry.She appeared on Television, radio, and taught classes in Marie Militello: She combines the Fan of Life which tells your fortune through blades of wood etched with pictures and antique fortune telling cards. Both the sticks which originated in Italy, and the cards date back to 1937. They have been passed down to Marie from her mother.

Peggy Brennan: Evidential Medium, licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Reiki Master. As a EM, Peggy’s mission

is working with spirit to connect her clients with their loved ones on the other side and bring them healing messages to help them on their life path. As a LCP she has extensive counseling experience, especially with children from K-12th grade Rose Chiachetti: Offers a personalized approach to Palmistry. Her insights are both unique and rewarding and offer a revealing glimpse into a person’s past and future. She is considered to be an expert in her field.

Elizabeth Bertolf: Intuitive Tarot Card Reader. She has been reading tarot cards for local shops, restaraunts, psychic fairs, corporate events, fundraisers as well as doing home parties and private readings for over 15 years.

Joe Hicks: Medium. As far back as Joe can remember he has heard and seen things others do not. When he spoke to his parents about it they would brush it aside.

He realized that not everyone saw what he could see. For years he only helped friends, but then it became more apparent that he had this gift and should be helping other people.

He says what he has is truly a blessing.

To make an appointment or for more information please contact Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686 or e-mail Madweso@comcast. net. If necessary, please leave message and she will get back to you.

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BRICK – In honor of American Heart Awareness Month, Senior Services is hosting a presentation on Health Hearts presented by The Chelsea at Brick on Feb. 20 at 10:15 a.m.

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Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser.

For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one or two family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.

Once the State receives that form, it will

then review its records Marc S. Galella Esq. to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.

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This class will explore the basics of pasta made from scratch including: spaghetti, ricotta cavatelli, and sweet potato gnocchi.

Leave class with some firsthand experience, a taste test of each pasta created and recipes to use at home.

This program will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623

Whitesville Road, Toms River. There is a non-refundable program fee of $5 per person. Payment is due prior to program.

Please make check payable to OCBA. Space is limited.

Please register by Tuesday March 5, 2019, contact 732-349-1247.

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–Photo courtesy Toms River Township TOMS RIVER – Mayor Kelaher and Police Chief Mitch Little welcomed four new police officers for the Toms River Police Department. Mayor Kelaher swore in Officers Anthony Carafa, Brendan Hirtes, Brittany Catalano and Sean Ryan.

Congratulations, We wish you the best of luck. Stay safe out there and thank you for your service to our community!

Beachwood Elementary In Running For Dannon Grant BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Elementary School is in the running for a $25,000 grant to be used for its physical education program.

Earlier this year the school, led by Principal Kimberly Muir, submitted a proposal to Dannon School Grants through Project Fit America, and was recently informed they were approved to be one of the 47 schools selected to participate. If Beachwood becomes one of the four winners, they will receive state-of-the-art outdoor fitness equipment that will benefit not only students, but also the Beachwood community as they will have access to it after school hours.

The winning schools must receive the most online votes, and the Toms River Regional Schools community can consider this a call to action.

Working with its PTO, the local paper, and Beachwood Mayor Ronald Roma, the school is hopeful it can earn the grant with enough com-

munity support. Voting takes place Feb. 2 through 28, and Toms River Regional Schools encourages its families and supporters throughout the district to rally behind its school and colleagues at Beachwood Elementary. Every vote counts!

Snapshot of the opportunity: • $25,000 grant for Project Fit America • State-of-the-art outdoor fitness equipment to be used by the community anytime outside of the school day • Outdoor equipment is circuit-based.

• Fitness equipment benefits all Beachwood and Pine Beach residents or any families that utilize our fields for practice.

• Ties with Mayor Ronald Roma’s health initiative • Four winning schools Equipment would be ready to use for Fall 2019 • 1 vote per email address, per day

Pine Beach Panthers Take On Great Kindness Challenge PINE BEACH – During the week of Jan. 28, Pine Beach Elementary School proudly participated in the Great Kindness Challenge, a proactive, positive, bullying prevention initiative dedicated to creating a culture of kindness in schools nationwide.

Across the school students engaged in a read aloud of Kindness is Cooler, Mrs.

Ruler. PBE Leadership Ambassadors led the read aloud in the younger grades, and students at all grade levels decorated the Pine Beach Tree of Kindness with their acts of kindness. PBE Panthers also participated in classroom-based kindness projects, and a “Souper Bowl” food collection was also held to support High School East’s new food pantry.

Health Screenings

BRICK – Senior Services hosts free health screenings provided by Hackensack Meridian Health on Tuesday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. Screenings include stroke

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Dentists “Give Kids A Smile” For Free

TOMS RIVER – February is National Children’s Dental Month. On Feb. 1, Mayor Kelaher and Councilwoman Huryk attended the 12th annual “Give Kids a Smile” day at Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates.

The first Friday of February each year is a national event when participating offices provide free dental care. This program gives underprivileged children the dental care

–Photo courtesy Toms River Township they deserve. Each year Ocean Pediatrics strive to treat 100 kids for free. Many families with no dental insurance or with state plans are so appreciative of the opportunity to receive quality free dental care.

Thank you Dr. Elisa Velazuez, Dr. Linda Insano, Dr. Matthew Sones and the team at Ocean Pediatrics for serving our community!

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By Chris Christopher League. It captured the Berkeley League BERKELEY - Norman Hotaling takes his Tournament with a 7-2 record. And, his club softball seriously. which consisted of players either 68 years So seriously that he has earned the nick- of age or older, won the fall league. name The Mayor of Softball as he has “We’re the lone team in league history played in numerous leagues. the league is about seven years old - to win “The guys call me that,” the Toms River the spring-summer league, the fall league resident said. “They say, ‘If you ever ran and the Berkeley League Tournament in for mayor, you would win as you know so one season,” said Hotaling, who competed many guys.’ “ in baseball, cross country and track and He spent the spring, summer and fall com- field at Irvington High School. “We have peting for and managing the Red Rockers a handful of guys on our team in their 80s of the Berkeley Senior Softball League. The who are still playing.” team was 16-2 and won the Spring-Summer (League - See Page 19)

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League: Continued From Page 18 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.

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

The Toms River Times, February 16, 2019, Page 19 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.

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League: Continued From Page 19 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.

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Billy Vanderstreet played left-center field.

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

Jimmy Conner saw action at second base,

Vo-Tech: Continued From Page 20 resist,” Arnold said. “My daughter attends OCVTS in Toms River, so we’re doing this so the kids could see the computer lab.”

In the automotive classroom, Toms River high school junior Andria Walsh was studying a wheel alignment schematic.

“I plan to attend the University of NW Ohio for high-performance motor sports,” she said. “A friend introduced me to cars in my freshman year and I have a passion for it.”

OCVTS also offers three full-time academies, seven accelerated programs for adults, and several hundred adult evening classes, including cooking, fitness, computer skills

The Toms River Times, February 16, 2019, Page 23 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.

and much more.

During the Career Discovery Day, the Academy of Law and Public Safety held police arrest procedures with the help of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit.

In the robotics lab, High School seniors Joe Cafiero of Lacey, Matthew Posemato of Bayville, Sierra Reilly of Lacey and John Tirpak-Winters of Forked River were demonstrating the basics of robotics and computer modeling programs to dozens of interested students during the event.

The day also featured face painting, nail art, games, prizes and much more.

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Days are filled with games, sports, arts and crafts, trips, celebrations, and our annual talent show. Registration will start on April 1, 2019, at 9 a.m. All registrations and trip sign-ups will take place online.

The fee is $425 plus trip costs. Children must be between 6 - 11 years of age at time of registration and residents of Toms River. Proof of age and residence may be required. The eight-week camp will begin June 24, 2019.

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1) Log on to http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver 2) Click on “Create an account for your family now” 3) Complete the account information and click submit 4) Click on “Register Now” to begin registering for programs 5) View Youth Service programs and click to register Follow the instructions on the resulting pages to add individuals to your family account and register for all programs available from Toms River. Depending on the age, grade or gender of the members of your family account, the system will display the programs that each family member is eligible for (i.e., a 6-year old will be eligible for Summer Camp Group 1 and Groups 1/2 trips only).

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Fulfill Providing Free Tax Prep Services

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – 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.

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Toms River Shakespeare Festival Announces 2019 Summer Season

TOMS RIVER – Join in August 1-11 for the 2019 Toms River Shakespeare Festival!

Performances will be held at Huddy Park on Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. and at Ortley Beach on August 7.

This year’s play will be Measure For Measure, directed by Lori Garrabrant.

A young novice nun must persuade the Duke of Vienna’s corrupt Deputy, Angelo, to spare her brother’s life but when Angelo proposes a salacious bargain to redeem him, where will she turn and who will believe her.

We can’t wait to return to Huddy Park Ortley Beach this summer for a 3rd Season of storytelling! Each year, our work is made possible by generous individuals, sponsors

and supporters like you, who help us raise the funds we urgently need to bring our productions to life. Alone, we couldn’t accomplish very much, but together we can continue to do exactly what we set out to do: to bring people together, to share timeless texts and stories with our audiences and to create theater that is inclusive, accessible and free for all!

We need your support now more than ever to make it happen! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Toms River Shakespeare Festival today! Any amount makes a difference and will help ensure the vitality of live theater in our community!

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TOMS RIVER – Feb. 1 was the American Heart Association’s 16th annual National Wear Red Day for women. National Wear Red Day is a day dedicated to bringing attention to heart disease in women.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 16 - FEB 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fleeting emotions don’t matter in the greater scheme of things. Loved ones might seem capricious off and on during the week to come. Your ability to communicate, however, will highlight your essential harmony.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Playing hard to get isn’t the only way to win someone’s heart.

Change tactics if tried and true methods simply quit working in the week ahead. Acting like a friend instead of a lover just might do the trick.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Logic and love make strange bedfellows. You may find it easy to be straightforward about facts and figures in the upcoming week but may find it more difficult to express your deepest emotions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cupid’s arrows usually hit the target, but your archery skills may not be as skilled. You may aim for something that is unrealistic in the week ahead. Trusted advisors can give you the benefit of their objectivity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your friendliness will open doors for you in the week ahead, whether you are with a special companion or in a crowd.

Simple mathematics proves that you can’t operate in the red and must be sure to get in the black.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your good intentions must be obvious. That will make the difference when someone must decide whether to take you seriously this week. You can entertain others with unusual tidbits of interesting information

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you pick a rose you must respect the thorns. In the week to come your heart might yearn for romance but you are frequently reminded that love is often accompanied by duty. Don’t read too much into a flirtation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may turn into a lean, mean money making machine as this week unfolds. However, any tendency toward meanness is softened by a spirit of sympathy and cooperation whether you are at work or at play.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Play fair on the playing field of life. Although making some money or winning is the true goal, it doesn’t hurt to be a good sport. As this week unfolds you may learn something important from friends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you are busy dreaming of success you can’t be busy doing your job. If you can stick to a commitment you can achieve notice in the workplace.

A partner or family member might distract you in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Embrace every opportunity to make new friends in the upcoming week. You can meet people who will enrich your life and wouldn’t dream of stepping on your toes. Money will grow if you don’t spend it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Cut throat business tactics aren’t for you. You will win in the week ahead by using gentle persuasion. Someone whose talents complement yours will help you find a way to have your cake and eat it, too.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Enjoy A Fresh Vegetable Salad In The Middle Of Winter

By Wolfgang Puck

If you walk through the produce section of any good-sized supermarket almost anywhere today, you may find it hard to figure out what time of year it is. Modern shipping methods, mass-scale cold storage techniques, and greenhouse agriculture all make it possible to find many different varieties of seemingly fresh vegetables and fruits almost year-round.

But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should consume anything at any time of year. To enjoy most growing things at their finest, it makes sense to eat produce grown locally and at their peak of season.

So what can and should you cook? You could start by selecting items that actually, naturally taste good right now. Do a quick bit of searching online and you’ll find endless hits offering lists of vegetables and fruits in season during winter: Some include members of the cabbage family, including Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli and kale; hardshelled winter squashes; and a wide variety of citrus fruits.

Another approach is to pick up fresh produce that doesn’t rely as much on the seasons to make it to market in good quality. Potatoes and sweet potatoes, for example, store so well that they’re really year-round vegetables.

Fresh cultivated mushrooms are also available in markets all year, and I’d defy anyone to find a difference in the way they taste from one time of year to another. And green beans, though a summer crop, seem to me to make it to market and taste good whenever you find them.

With that last point in mind, I’d like to share one of my favorite vegetable salad combinations that doesn’t rely on the time of year to deliver the best, brightest, freshest flavor: my green bean and mushroom salad.

Look for the smallest green beans you can find, with a good, bright green color. If only larger ones are available, be sure to trim and string them well and cut them into bite-size lengths of 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm). I always blanch them, first boiling them and then immediately plunging them into ice water, to preserve their bright, fresh color and flavor.

As for the mushrooms, select those that look firm and white. Once you cut them up, as described in the recipe, toss them with some lemon juice to preserve their color; mushrooms oxidize quickly.

When the vegetables have been prepped, all that’s left to do is toss them with a dressing of your choice. Here, I like to use one thickened in a blender with a couple of tablespoons of toasted walnuts, which add a rich, earthy flavor and texture to a robust yet refined salad that perfectly bridges winter and spring.

GREEN BEAN AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUT DRESSING Serves 6 1 pound (500 g) small green beans 1 pound (500 g) large, white cultivated mushrooms Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons walnuts shelled walnuts 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) light vegetable oil such as almond oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves or chives Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Remove both ends of each green bean, snapping them towards the seams and pulling to remove any strings. Fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and place it near the sink.

When the water is boiling, add the green beans. Cook until they are al dente, tender but still slightly crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain them in the sink and immediately plunge the green beans into the ice water until chilled. Drain well on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

With a damp paper towel, wipe the mushrooms clean. Use a small, sharp knife to trim off their stem ends. Cut the mushrooms into slices the width of the green beans; then, stack the slices and cut into strips about the size of the green beans. Put the mushrooms in a mixing bowl and toss gently with the lemon juice until coated to prevent discoloration.

Spread the walnuts in a small pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Toast them in the oven until they deepen slightly in color and smell aromatic, checking to make sure they don’t burn, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Put the walnuts in a blender or food processor with the mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse until the walnuts are finely chopped; then, with the machine running, drizzle in the oil until a smooth, creamy dressing forms.

Put the green beans and mushrooms in a mixing bowl. Add enough of the dressing to coat them evenly, tossing the vegetables thoroughly but gently; refrigerate any remaining dressing in a covered container for another use.

To serve, arrange the green bean and mushroom mixture on a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with fresh tarragon or chives, 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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