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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – People wander in, likely confused. Since when does a court-ordered Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous meeting include bagpipes? Wrong room. They’ve stumbled upon a practice of the Pipes & Dr ums of Bar negat Bay, which practices Mondays at Christ Episcopal Church on Washington Street. At 6 p.m. a small gathering of novices pick up chanters and practice scales and gracenotes with band founder and pipe major Frank Johnson. Around 7 p.m. band members will trickle in, with their drums and bagpipes, chatting and erupting into what sounds like a high-pitched traffic jam on a hot New York City summer night. They’ll eventually quiet, form a circle. The
–Photo by Patricia A. Miller Law enforcement gave a presentation at Central Regional High School about the dangers of drug use.
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Frank Johnson leads the practice of the Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay Feb. 4. marching bass drummer will boom boom, boom boom to count the time, the bagpipers will inhale, and the cacophony from
several minutes before bursts into nine-notes in unison. It’s nearly parade season, and they have to practice.
Johnson, a contractor from Toms River, has been playing bagpipes since 2000. He studies under award-winning (Pipes - See Page 5)
Congressman Kim Talks Health Care, Changes In Government
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Congressman Andy Kim said he will use his seat in the House of Representatives to help make health care affordable, support the military, and change government so that it represents people, not corporations. He said this at a Town Hall meeting which was held for about two hours at the Holiday City West Clubhouse. Kim said it would be part of an ongoing policy (Kim - See Page 6)
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–Photo by Chris Lundy Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) held a Town Hall meeting at the Holiday City West Clubhouse in Berkeley.
By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and his staff had a stern message recently for any Central Regional High School students who might be tempted to use opioids or illegal drugs. Don’t. Just don’t. Billhimer and Chief Juvenile/Domestic Violence (Addiction - See Page 6)
Spending Up, Taxes Down With County Budget
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Taxpayers will see a slight decrease in their county tax bill due to more ratables to share the burden. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2019 budget at its Feb. 13 preboard meeting, and then formally introduced it a week later. The budget in 2018 was about $416.1 million. It is increasing
to $432 million for 2019. The amount to be raised by taxes will be $353.05 million, an increase of 1.89 percent from last year’s $346.5 million. The county took a double-hit with the downturn in the economy in 2009 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Ratables’ value plummeted $20 billion between the two but are slowly climbing. (Budget - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 Property values increased by $3.4 billion to $103.2 billion for 2019, yet are still $6 billion below pre-2009 figures. This amounts to a half-cent reduction in the
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Continued From Page 1 bagpiper Derek Midgley, who was busy making repairs to some instruments while the band practiced. “A friend of mine, he would go to bagpipe practice, and I tagged along with him one night,” Johnson said. He has a degree in music. “I had always wanted to learn.” According to several sources on Celtic life, bagpipes were thought to originate in ancient Egypt, and were brought to the British Isles by Roman infantry, although others say it’s an Irish import. Although bagpipes have been found all over, their basic design is the same: the blowstick, which the piper blows into to fill the bag with air; the chant-
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The Berkeley Times, February 23, 2019, Page 5 tax rate, keeping it to about 34 cents per $100 valuation. Despite those challenges, the county has kept its AAA bond rating. Bond ratings are done be independent companies and are graded based on a borrower’s fiscal stability. A good score means that the county will spend less money on interest.
Other budget highlights include: • $15.7 million for Ocean County College, an increase of $454,418 • $19 million for Ocean County Vocational Technical School, an increase of $372,768 • $9.3 million for a “pay as you grow”
er, which is the part the bagpiper fingers to play the notes; the drones, which are exactly what they sound like, the part that “drones” the low humming sounds associated with the instrument. The bags can be made of anything from plastic to sheepskin. For Johnson, as for other members of the band, it’s personal. While many of them simply stressed an appreciation for Scottish life and history (and no one credited “Outlander” for any sudden love for bagpipes), many have familial connections to Celtic roots. The band’s Tartan is Irving of Bonshaw-family, from Bonshaw Towers. In Scotland. Johnson’s maternal grandmother is connected to that family. And while such trivia won’t mean anything to most people,
for the band it means they need permission to purchase the tartan material from the Laird of Bonshaw. Each band member wears a kilt made of the Bonshaw tartan at a cost of about $700 each. Dionne Negron of Lakewood met Johnson at a local Scottish festival several years ago. Her grandfather, Joseph Logan, was a member of the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. A popular DNA at-home testing kit revealed she’s 43 percent Scotch-Irish, so it’s “mandatory to play bagpipes.” Her sister, Marisa Negron, is learning the snare drum. “I love the sound of bagpipes. I just love the sound. I know some people find them so irritating,” Dionne Negron said.
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appropriation, so the county doesn’t have to go out to bond on some projects $25 million for roads and bridges $75 million for county departments that oversee law and public safety $100,000 additional funds for the senior nutrition program
The Irvings of Bonshaw crest states Haud Ullis Labentia Ventis: Yielding Under No Winds. Whether inherited from the kilts they wear or the stubbornness they genetically inherited, the band marches in all weather. Their upcoming appearances include the Burlington County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Mount Holly on March 2 and Belmar’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 3. Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay was formed in 2007. The band boasts 15 members today and is in need of snare drummers. They practice 6-9 p.m. Monday nights at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. For more information, visit facebook.com/ pipesdrumsbarnegatbay/.
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is also used illegally by adding it to heroin to increase its potency, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s website. “Many users believe that they are purchasing heroin and actually don’t know that they are purchasing fentanyl – which often results in overdose deaths,” according to the DEA. “Clandestinely-produced fentanyl is primarily manufactured in Mexico.” The two men showed a large map of New Jersey during a PowerPoint presentation, with the worst areas for illegal drugs highlighted in bright red. “Unfortunately for us, there is a lot of red, especially in Ocean County,” Billhimer said. Fentanyl is so dangerous it has also sickened police officers if they are exposed to it during drug arrests, he said.
Both men emphasized that help is available. Anyone who has an addiction problem can simply go to a local police station in Ocean County or even approach an officer in a police cruiser and ask for help. They will be given assistance immediately. But if you don’t ask for help, and you’re found with drugs, you will be prosecuted to the “full extent of the law,” Billhimer said. Do you think vaping is harmless? Think again. It’s not a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. “The whole thing is about addiction,” Pierro said. “We have created half a million more nicotine addicts.” Big tobacco companies who produce e-cigarettes aren’t your friends, he said. And teenagers are more likely to become addicted to vaping. When inhaled, diacetyl causes bronchiolitis obliterans - more commonly referred
to as “popcorn lung” - a scarring of the tiny air sacs in the lungs resulting in the thickening and narrowing of the airways. While the name “popcorn lung” may not sound like a threat, it’s a serious lung disease that causes coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, similar to the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to the American Lung Association’s website. Both men told the sad story of Jesse Morella, a North Jersey man who went to a party one night when he was sixteen and snorted heroin. Jesse is now a quadraplegic. He can only communicate with a letter board. He can only eat through a tube. The young man wears diapers and is totally dependent on his parents. Prior to trying heroin, Jesse had only smoked marijuana.
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support the military by working to keep Joint Base Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst open, making sure soldiers have the tools they need, and not sending them into harm’s way unnecessarily. Not everything he said was as popular. His responses to a question about abortion and another question about anti-Semitic comments from another member of Congress did not get as much of a unanimously positive reaction. There were issues like immigration that had a palpable tension when it was brought up. One resident wanted his support on a particular bill that he had not read yet (H.R.1044 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes.) “People come here, we train them, then they leave to go to competing countries,” he said. He noted how his parents were immigrants, and won applause when he said that they “followed the rules.”
Changing Government “Everyone knows it’s a dysfunctional system,” he said of the federal government. There are a lot of people making decisions in Washington, D.C., and the average person on the street is not one of them. He said that he wants to see changes so that voters get more power than corporations or political parties. “Businesses provide the jobs, but they pay top dollar to get the ear of decision makers,” he said. He said he is one of the new members of Congress who vowed not to take any campaign contributions from Political Action Committees.
and said that hopefully, within a year, there will be a plan for a new building. Both Brick and Toms River officials have proposed spots for the new facility. Geoff Ginter, who very emotionally spoke at previous Town Halls held by Kim’s predecessor, Tom MacArthur, about the importance of universal health care, said that the smaller bills being tossed around by lawmakers didn’t do enough to help people who are struggling. Kim said that the country is a long way from Medicare For All, and that discussion could take years. It’s important to solve easier problems now while larger discussions on the future of healthcare continue. “There’s no plan yet that will be affordable and useful,” Kim said. “There are people struggling with prescription drug care right now.” When Ginter stated that 70 percent of Americans want Medicare For All, someone else shouted “No we don’t!” Kim used this as an example of the division that exists in the country, and how we have to find common ground and build off of that.
Continued From Page 1 Prosecutor Anthony Pierro spoke to students in the Central Regional auditorium recently about the dangers of opioid addiction and how they can avoid becoming a victim. And if you are tempted, the drugs can kill you, especially if you don’t know what you are taking. They cited fentanyl, which is often used in combination with other drugs, including heroin. Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal, Billhimer said. “Fentanyl is a deadly narcotic that can kill you,” he said. “The smallest dose of fentanyl can kill you.” Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80100 times stronger than morphine. While it was originally developed for the pain management of cancer patients, fentanyl
Continued From Page 1 to schedule a Town Hall once a month in his district. This month was Ocean County. Last month, it was in Burlington. He discussed his brief tenure as a congressman, coming in when the government was shut down, and not taking a salary during that time. “There’s so much rhetoric on both sides of the aisle, and I think our district can do better,” he said. The election he won had been so close that it took Rep. Tom MacArthur a week to concede. Their vote totals were within 4,000. Kim did far better in Burlington County, and MacArthur did far better in Ocean County. Now, in his first Town Hall in a primarily red county, the congressman spoke about forging unity on topics that everyone should agree on, such as taking care of seniors and veterans. Some statements he had got resounding applause, such as his vow to protect and strengthen Social Security. Or when he said he would
Health Care Citing a study by the Federal Reserve Board, 40 percent of Americans can’t handle a $400 medical emergency. He said he wants to have Medicare be able to negotiate drug prices in order to bring down the cost of prescriptions. The Veterans Administration clinic in Brick is overwhelmed, and can’t handle the number of patients. He had recently toured the facility
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Connors: State Shouldn’t Issue Driver’s Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants
TRENTON – America is a nation of laws, which include clear pathways for lawful immigration. We shouldn’t provide the various benefits of citizenship and legal residency, including a driver’s license, to those who have broken our laws with their very first, illegal step into this country. Doing so would undermine our society by encouraging others to break the law as well. It also would send the wrong message to legal residents and citizens who play by the rules and fulfill their obligations every day, including paying taxes. That’s why I started an online petition with Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove, my partners in the 9th Legislative District, to oppose legislation
(S-3229/A-4743) that would allow illegal aliens to obtain driver’s licenses in New Jersey. After news of the legislation to implement Gov. Murphy’s plan was first publicized several weeks ago, our office was contacted by a flood of people who found the proposal to be beyond the pale, even for Trenton. Based on the feedback our legislative office has received, we’re confident that the governor’s goal of turning New Jersey into a sanctuary state — and failing to support enforcement of our federal immigration laws — is something that most New Jerseyans do not support. A large segment of our constituency believes, as do we, that providing the privilege of a driver’s license to those
in the country illegally would all but solidify New Jersey’s status as a sanctuary state. We’re concerned that Murphy and the Democratic majorities in the Legislature will try to enact this proposal quickly to limit the opportunity for dissent. We don’t believe that’s how our legislative process should work. Our petition is designed to give the residents of our district, and everyone in New Jersey, the opportunity to have their voices heard on this matter. In just two weeks, nearly 20,000 people have registered their concerns by signing. How many more must join this movement before the power brokers in Trenton will take notice? To be sure, driver’s licenses are a small part of a much broader immigration
Murphy: Tax Incentives Would Help Investors Revitalize Historic Buildings
PATERSON – On a street lined with former silk mills, only blocks away from the Great Falls of Paterson, Governor Phil Murphy detailed a new historic preservation tax credit program as part of his vision for incentives reform. The Historic Preservation Tax Credit will serve to revitalize and fully realize the potential of New Jersey’s storied cities and towns. “50 Spruce Street is one of hundreds, if not thousands of similar buildings in our state that have vast unfulfilled potential and can be restored to their former glory and repurposed for modern day use,” said Governor Murphy. “Historic preservation tax credits have helped other states preserve and utilize their historic buildings. These beautiful
structures are often hidden in plain sight and are waiting for the right investor. We are here to help with that.” “The Historic Tax Credit Program proposed by Governor Murphy would be a powerful tool for revitalizing New Jersey’s urban centers while upholding its storied past,” said New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan. “The proposed program’s thoughtful, targeted approach will help to ensure the kind of innovation-focused investment that will spur sustainable economic activity.” “Preservation of historic sites like 50 Spruce Street contributes to our sense of community and honors those generations that came before us,” said Rep. Bill Pascrell, New Jersey’s only
member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. “A Historic Preservation Tax Credit will help to revitalize our cities and towns through spurred economic development and the creation of local jobs. I want to thank Governor Murphy for selecting my hometown of Paterson for this special announcement, evoking memories of the Silk City’s industrial roots while acknowledging its bright future. Establishment of this tax credit is a bold and positive step for our state and I will continue to fight tooth and nail for its protection on the federal level.” Thirty-five states currently offer such a program. The proposed Historic Preservation Tax Credit is part of a larger package of five proposed tax incentive bills.
agenda that’s being pushed by Murphy that has people concerned. They don’t understand how the governor could sign a state budget that pays $2.1 million for the legal fees of illegal aliens facing deportation, while simultaneously cutting aid to many of our local schools, which will drive property taxes higher in our communities. They’re concerned by the law he signed extending eligibility for state college tuition assistance to undocumented residents, especially when the pool of money in our financial aid program is already limited. Let’s not forget that New Jersey already offers instate tuition rates to illegal aliens living in New Jersey. Consider that a veteran residing just across the river in Pennsylvania must pay full price to attend one of our state schools. In their totality, these policies represent an outrageous demonstration of misplaced priorities that will only serve
to draw more illegal aliens to New Jersey. Quite simply, Murphy is ringing the dinner bell, and he plans on leaving legal, taxpaying residents with the check. New Jersey already can’t afford to fully fund schools, pensions, or roads, and the threat of more tax increases looms every year. How can we justify the significant new expenditures associated with implementing the Governor’s expensive progressive agenda? In light of these concerns, the people of New Jersey are right to be angry that they are being ignored, yet again, by politicians in Trenton. Seniors and countless others across the state haven’t forgotten the hell they went through trying to get their licenses renewed after the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission instituted the 6-Point ID system several years ago. Many were forced to jump through hoops in an effort to comply with the law. We know the extreme challenges they faced. Our office
helped hundreds of constituents who were rejected due to minor spelling errors on their documents or questions about the validity of decades-old birth certificates. Many of our seniors risked the loss of their ability to live independently as a result. That leaves us with several questions: Will the NJMVC be as strict when issuing driver’s licenses to illegals, or will they be given another pass from complying with our laws? What additional resources will be required to process an influx of driver’s license applications, and at what cost to taxpayers? Will state policy require MVC staff to have a driver’s license in one hand and a voter registration application in the other? There are too many concerns being brushed under the rug, and too many questions left unanswered. We must say ‘no’ to Murphy’s effort to give New Jersey driver’s licenses to illegal aliens.
TREATING “WET” AMD
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PINE BEACH – In order to improve accuracy of water accounting and the quality of customer service, the Borough of Pine Beach has implemented a new meter reading program. As part of the program new water meters have to be installed in all homes within our service area. The new meters once installed, are read by radio transmitters. Meter readers will no longer require entry onto your property to read the meter. To expedite the installation of the new meter reading system, the water department has contracted National Metering Services, Inc. to perform the meter installation services, customer notification and project management. This is being done at no cost to you however, your cooperation is required. The entire meter installation process takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to
complete, with water service interruption of 5 to 10 minutes. Water meter replacement work is anticipated to begin on or about March 1, 2019 and be completed by mid-July 2019. National Metering Services will be notifying you by mail when they are working in your area. At that time a toll free number will be provided so you can call and make an appointment. All installers will have identification and be in company uniform. National Metering Services, Inc., customer service hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or visit nmsnj. com for more project information. Installation hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please have the area around your water meter clear from all stored materials before the installer arrives.
St. Barnabas Rosary Altar Society’s Annual Fish Or Chicken And Chips Dinner
BAYVILLE – St. Barnabas Rosary Altar Society is hosting their Annual Fish or Chicken and Chips Dinner on March 23, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. This dinner will be held in Fr. Brennan Hall located adjacent to St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 33 Woodland Road, Bayville. The cost is $20 per per-
son and $8 for children under the age of 10. The dinner includes fish or chicken, chips, cole slaw, dessert, coffee/tea, soft drinks and water. The event will include gift basket auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets can be purchases by contacting Flo Morbelli at 732-269-1449.
Silver Ridge Park West Dance BERKELEY – Silver Ridge Park West will hold a dance on March 2 at our clubhouse at 145 Westbrook Dr. Music will be provided by
Wild Rose from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Music, dessert, coffee, tea, BYOB. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday at Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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TOMS RIVER – 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., Toms River. 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 Mas-
ter. 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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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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Fire Safety For Those With Hearing Loss
There are 11 million deaf or hard of hearing Americans who cannot rely on traditional sound-oriented smoke detectors and therefore are at a disadvantage. Decreased hearing can limit a person’s ability to take quick action and escape during a fire emergency. Those with hearing loss need to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the hazards of home fire. This includes being aware of the availability of flashing and/or vibrating smoke alarms and having an effective escape plan in place. Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you can not hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fires account for more than half of all home fire deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking u p children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink. In addition, high frequency alarms are almost completely ineffective in alerting people with high frequency hearing loss, accounting for about 90 percent of people with hearing loss and all deaf people. Install a f lashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test all smoke alarms
monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. People with hearing loss are at greater risk from night time fires because their hearing instruments are typically out of their ears when sleeping. Not all alerting devices meet every need but some do come close. The ideal device would not only sound an alarm but also flash a light and vibrate the bed. This would alert the three most important senses simultaneously. There are a great number of smoke detectors designed specifically for those with a hearing impairment. Light-tone HL bedside fire alarm and clock alerts you by sounding a loud low frequency and vibrating the bed. The combination of the low frequency alarm sounding and the bed shaking wakes even heavy sleepers. Silent call makes great alerting systems that work with more than just smoke detectors. Plan you escape: An important tip is not to isolate yourself. Inform family members, the building manager or a neighbor of your fire safety plan and practice it with them. Contact you local fire department on a non-emergency phone number and explain your special needs. They can help with your escape plan, perform a home inspection and offer suggestions about smoke alarm placement. They can also keep your information on file. For more information about fire safety, visit usfa.fema.gov.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
For centuries people, especially women have been trying to solve the problem of looking youthful past middle age. It’s very difficult because after four or five decades, our face, skin, hair and nails really show the signs of aging. Our skin feels dry, hair gets finer or falls out and there’s an obvious loss in firmness and elasticity of the skin. The laugh lines and crow’s feet get deeper and deeper. Even the fingernails become weaker and break. Of course, declining estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels cause the signs of aging to become more noticeable, however, hormones aren’t entirely it. The key to looking younger is having plump cells that retain moisture. Also, keeping the matrix underneath our skin intact rather than crumbling. You can do this if you have enough collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. Today my focus is collagen. You’re born with an abundance of collagen. If you were to take of all your skin and weigh it, 80 percent of the weight would be collagen. That percentage declines by about 2 percent every year after 30 years of age. Collagen ‘photoshops’ you! That’s why when you were younger, you had lovely firm skin, soft hair and strong nails. Your face looked plump and vibrant. The most dramatic reduction of collagen happens in the first 5 years post-menopause, when women lose about 30 percent of our natural collagen stores. The decline continues over the years, although it’s more gradual. One day you look in the mirror and you look older than you thought. And then when
you get our bed in the morning, you feel pain and stiffness in your joints. That’s because collagen is in your cartilage, and when it’s depleted you feel the pain. There are hundreds of supplements of collagen in today’s global market, but there are things you should know about first before trying it. You should be very cautious about the kind of collagen you buy because some aren’t the correct type. I can send you a video about collagen if you’re interested. Collagen can be sourced from cows, pigs, birds, fish scales and more. Some brands don’t get absorbed through your intestinal lining, and others don’t have healthy ratios of the amino acids. Maybe they are low in hydroxyproline or they don’t have vitamin C to activate it. To learn more you can watch my video at suzycohen.com/ collagen-video. When restoring collagen, keep in mind you want tiny particles so the little peptides can get into your cells. The reason for this is so that you can produce the collagen intracellularly. Collagen is a big protein like a long chain that consists of links. The links are amino acids. There are five different types of collagen, named Type I, II, III, IV and V. Type II is what supports joint and cartilage health while Type I and III are beautifying for the hair, skin and nails. I have some videos about collagen, and how to choose the best kind for your needs. Nowadays, you can supplement with collagen shots, powders, drinks and facial serums. These products are available nationwide.
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nursing. Jake Wilfrid moved to CRHS last year. Since his arrival, he has proven himself a standout both in and out of the classroom. His high GPA puts him in the top 2 percent for the Class of 2019. He took advantage of the Humanities Academy and earned college credits through Georgian Court University. As a result of his academic success, he was inducted into the National Honor Society. He also became a member of English, Math, and History Honor Societies. He was recognized as Student of the Marking Period twice last year for AP US History. He received President Education Award in 9th and 10th grade. Jake has been a strong leader in extracurricular activities. He was Section Leader of Low Winds for the Marching Band. He played a star role and frequently stole the show in last year’s spring drama, On the Town. He was a key player for Varsity Tennis Team last year. He received the Scholar Athlete Award last year, and as a varsity player since freshman year. He maintained the highest GPA overall for the varsity team last year. Jake has been employed as an American Pools Lifeguard since 2017. Jake would like to attend Rider University next year. He intends to major in Business Analytics and minor in Finance. He will be welcome addition to Rider’s campus.
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1-5 p.m., at the Central Regional High School gym. The cost is $20 for father and daughter, $5 for each additional child. Includes a DJ and a meal voucher. Additional refreshments, activities, photos and more will be available. Visit centralregional.net for tickets. Sales end March 1.
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The process of home buying can be overwhelming. One major concern of all buyers, whether they are a first time home buyer or an experienced real estate investor, is the condition of the home. Certainly, the home may have new rugs or paint and updated countertops, which makes the home aesthetically pleasing. However, more important is the age and condition of the major operating systems, such as the furnace, air conditioning units and electrical panel. Also, does the home have any structural concerns such as foundation cracks or roof leaks, which are not readily visible. Even more concerning, are there any environmental concerns, such as mold or asbestos that would impact the ability to safely reside in the home. All of these concerns can be fully investigated by a certified home inspector, thereby giving a home buyer the necessary information required to make a wise home purchase. A home inspection should always be performed by a New Jersey Certified Home Inspector. Always confirm that the home inspector that is hired has the proper training, sufficient expertise and a flawless reputation. Many times your realtor can provide referrals and work with the home inspector to schedule the inspection. There are several types of home inspections, of which a buyer will have to decide which ones best serve them. The first is the general home inspection to ensure the structure and major operating systems are all performing properly. The second is a termite/wood destroying insect inspection, wherein the inspector will check for signs of active or pass insect activity. Finally, there is a radon inspection, which checks the level of radon in the house. Radon is a radioac-
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OCVTS Students Fare Well At 2019 Shore Bowl Competition
–Photos courtesy OCVTS (Above) Team A members and their hometowns, from left to right: Madison Linton, Barnegat; Matthew Currie, Toms River; Stephen Monchinski, Little Egg Harbor; Team Captain Frank D’Agostino, Toms River; Nicole Balsirow, Jackson and MATES Science Instructor and Team Advisor Brian Jones. (Below) Team B members and their hometowns, from left to right: Penny Demetriades, Point Pleasant Beach; Rebecca Birmingham, Toms River; Estelle Balsirow, Jackson; MATES Science Instructor and Team Advisor Jason Kelsey; Brady Nichols, Manahawkin and Chris Sherman, Point Pleasant Boro.
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School students came out on top in this year’s 2019 New Jersey Shore Bowl Competition. Students from OCVTS’s Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) made their way to Rutgers University for the event earlier this month. The MATES students formed two Ocean Sciences Bowl Teams in the competition,
which placed second and third in their respective divisions. The New Jersey Shore Bowl Competition is “a regional competition in which st udents test their k nowledge about the oceans and marine science-related topics,” according to OCVTS. The competition is sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its Ocean Sciences Bowl Program.
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PINE BEACH – Join the Pine Beach Municipal Alliance for a Pallet Painting Party on March 30. Choose from six different designs! The party will be held at Pine Beach Elementary School Cafeteria from 7-9 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Pine Beach Municipal Alliance Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse. Cost is $40 a person and includes all supplies to make an adorable wooden sign. Light refreshments will also be provided. All pallets are 10” X 18” except Believe There Is Good In The World which is 12”
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 23 - MAR 1
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): IImpose your will. There is nothing that you can’t achieve in the upcoming week if you simply set your mind to it. Roll up your sleeves and tackle tough assignments with determination but avoid starting anything new. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Just tag along for the ride. Someone may insist on being the star of the show, but it might be your timely advice that makes all the difference. Your personal agenda may be temporarily put on hold this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Follow someone else’s lead. Unconventional thinkers may show you a whole new way of solving tough problems. Surround yourself with movers and shakers this week and their know-how may rub off. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Strive for perfection. Take criticisms to heart as you should never be so content that you stop trying to improve your performance. Have confidence that you will succeed, in the upcoming week, and it will be so. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Small steps add up to big progress. Saving a few pennies here or there can eventually yield a surplus or whittling away at a tough task a little bit at a time can make it easier. Talk things over with your partner. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who refuse to bend may break. Avoid being too rigid with your demands as it may be difficult to make progress without compromise. Make sure you are looking at reality instead of what you want to see.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Start from scratch. It may be necessary to employ sweeping changes over the next few days to clear out an annoying obstacle. Make sure that everyone involved is on board with your decisions during the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay focused on your objectives. You hold all the cards in negotiations, but little will be gained unless you are completely sure of what you want. Take time to mull over your options as this week unfolds. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ambition may come at a cost. You can have it your way this week but take care that your methods don’t rub someone the wrong way. Find creative solutions that are beneficial to everyone involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Clear the air. Make an extra effort to explain your intentions or goals as being too vague may only create unnecessary confusion. Don’t assume that close friends or loved ones know what you’re thinking. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If something is broken, fix it. Don’t hesitate to make changes if you are dissatisfied with how a situation is progressing as your intuitions serve you well. New friends may figure into your future plans. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Clear your responsibilities and clear your mind. Checking those nagging chores off your to-do list will allow you to focus on what you really want to do. Friends will be glad to do favors or support you in the week ahead.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen I Cannot Tell A Lie: This Cherry-Chocolate Bread Pudding Is A Low-Fat Treat By Wolfgang Puck
Presidents Day has always puzzled me a bit, for two reasons. Officially, the holiday has been observed on the third Monday of February since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, created to give workers more three-day weekends, was passed into law by the U.S. Congress in 1968 and then took effect three years after that. But did you know that no U.S. President’s birthday actually ever falls on President’s Day? That’s because those of the two Chief Executives who are jointly celebrated on the holiday - George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12) - along with two more born this month (William Henry Harrison on Feb. 9 and Ronald Reagan on Feb. 6) fall either too early or too late in the month to ever land squarely on the third Monday. Still, the day feels like a special occasion to remember Washington and Lincoln. And, like most holidays, it typically includes food as part of the observance. Which leads to the other thing that makes me scratch my head, as I’ve mentioned before at this time of year: the cherry pies that some people make on Presidents Day. Whether or not you believe the old, probably apocryphal story about young George Washington admitting to chopping down a neighbor’s cherry tree with the words, “I cannot tell a lie,” cherry pie simply doesn’t make sense at this time of year. Cherries are a summer fruit, and the tart ones that work best in pies have a shorter season, generally from late June to early August, depending on where they’re grown. So making a cherry pie for President’s Day seems odd to me, especially considering the fact that doing so would usually require you to use watery and less flavorful frozen cherries or overly sweet and gloppy canned pie filling. Fortunately, there is another form of the fruit that I think is wonderful to enjoy year-round: dried cherries. They have a deliciously concentrated, tart-sweet flavor, a deep ruby color and a delightfully chewy consistency similar to that of raisins or dried cranberries. Of course, they would be too dense and intense to make a cherry pie from them. But I think you’ll enjoy this form of the fruit in another popular dessert that’s perfect for wintertime: my low-fat chocolate bread pudding with dried cherries. My health-conscious recipe substitutes egg whites for some of the whole eggs typically used in bread puddings, and tangy low-fat buttermilk for the usual whole milk or cream. Yet, it achieves a satisfyingly rich flavor and consistency - all while deriving less than a third of its calories from fat. And I cannot tell a lie: It’s delicious! LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH DRIED CHERRIES
Serves 8 to 12 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk 2/3 cup (165 mL) good-quality bitte sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup (125 mL) plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 large egg whites 2 large eggs Nonstick cooking spray 4 slices good-quality whole wheat bread, about 1/2-inch (12-mm) thick, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes 6 tablespoons dried cherries 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt, for serving Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting In a saucepan, combine the buttermilk, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the granulated sugar, and the cocoa powder. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate and sugar have melted and the mixture is well combined. Remove from the heat. Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water. In a slightly smaller bowl, using a hand mixer or wire whisk, beat together the egg whites and eggs until lightly foamy. Beating continuously, slowly sprinkle in the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture looks fluffy. Then, whisking continuously, very slowly pour in the chocolate mixture. Set the bowl inside the larger bowl of ice water to chill. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Fill a pan or kettle with water and bring to a boil. Spray the inside of a 4-by-9-inch (10-by22.5-cm) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread half of the bread cubes in the baking dish. Scatter in the dried cherries and then top with more bread cubes. Stir the cooled chocolate-egg mixture and spoon it evenly over the bread cubes. Leave to soak until the oven has reached the desired temperature. Place the baking dish inside a larger baking pan with high sides. Pull out an oven rack and place the baking pan on the rack; carefully pour enough of the boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the side of the baking dish. Carefully slide the rack into the oven. Bake the bread pudding until the custard has set, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove the pan from the oven, and remove the baking dish from the pan to a rack. Serve hot, lukewarm, or cooled and refrigerated, cutting into 8 to 12 portions. If you like, top each portion with a small scoop of nonfat Greek yogurt and dust with a little confectioners’ sugar before serving.
(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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