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Route 9 To Get Another Dinosaur

By Patricia A. Miller BEACH WOOD – Mark Stanfield and his work crew don’t usually get honks from drivers when they are working on a job. But this past Monday they did.

They were putting together Mark’s latest creation, his carefully created, handmade Tyrannosaurus Rex, in the corner of the parking lot of the Sandcastle Diner on Route 9 South.

Mark likes dinosaurs.

You may remember him as the owner of Empire Masonry, the company that worked on the Bayville dinosaur farther down the road on Route 9 over (Dinosaur - See Page 5)

–Photo by Patricia A. Miller Residents and law enforcement officials discussed bias attacks.

By Patricia A. Miller LAKEWOOD – A new state directive aimed at strengthening trust between immigrants and law enforcement officers will go into effect in mid - March, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal

–Photo by Patricia A. Miller The diner’s dino does not yet have a name.

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Police Step Up Patrols As Thousands Come For St. Patrick’s Parade

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Just a few weeks ago Borough Police Chief Thomas Boyd noted, during the annual NJ Polar Bear Plunge to the community’s boardwalk, that the area was safe and well patrolled.

The same went for the annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade held in the borough which drew even more revelers to the green parade line on Grand Central Avenue.

–Photo by Bob Vosseller While the plunge drew around 5,000 Members of the Central Regional Marching Eagles of attendees, Boyd estimated around 25,000 Bayville take part in this year’s Ocean County St. Patpeople turned out for the parade celerick’s Day Parade. brating Irish heritage and the coming of spring. Various law enforcement agencies wanted own undercover officers out there. We remain dilito make sure that the celebration remained safe. gent to events that have large crowds and that is also “We are working with state police, Ocean County why we have bomb sniffing dogs from the Ocean Prosecutor’s DWI officers and undercover officers, County Sheriff’s Dept. and cleared all vehicles off Ocean County Sheriff’s officers and we have our (Parade - See Page 4)

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said at a seminar here Tuesday night.

“There exists today a culture of fear,” Grewal said at the meeting, which detailed how the new “Immigrant Trust Directive” will impact both immigrants and (Fear - See Page 5)

Annual Chef’s Night Celebrates Food & The OCVTS Foundation

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The sugary treats and savory samples abounded and the drink never stopped flowing at this year’s Chef’s Night & Gift Auction. In its 23rd year, the annual event is hosted by the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education in support of OCVTS students.

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Parade:

Continued From Page 1 the road along the parade route,” Boyd said.

Boyd noted prior to the parade’s start that the crowd count would increase. “The crowd will pick up and they come to celebrate into the night.”

Police in 11 towns surrounding the event conducted extra drunk driving patrols on major roads leading to Seaside Heights.

Two days prior to the parade, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office warned parade attendees that a traffic enforcement detail would run from 5 to 11 p.m. in communities along Route 37 and Route 35.

Along with officers of the 11 local police departments, the checkpoints included personnel from the State Police, state Department of Transportation and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

The day of green featured mild temperatures and plenty of sun which was a welcome relief from what has been a long gray

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and cold winter. Borough Mayor Anthony Vaz couldn’t have been happier.

“The weather is with us and the county and our police department are stepping up DWI stops which we fully support. This is the kick off to the summer and weather is key for all our events,” Vaz said.

Little 5-year-old Liam Mulligan, draped in green had a bit of a parade of his own going as he joined his 17-month-old brother Colin who was taking a pre-parade snooze, and his parents Keith and Stephanie Mulligan.

Liam insisted on bringing along several toy cars that he positioned on the bench where his parents were camped out for the event.

“Green is my favorite color,” Liam said.

“We’ve been to the parade many times but this is the first time we all came out as a family,” Stephanie Mulligan said.

“We love the music and the atmosphere and we’re also glad to get out of the house,” her husband sporting short pants and a green jacket said. “I’m ready for spring.”

Richard Getts of Toms River wore a bor-

rowed wide brimmed white hat adorned with green shamrocks as he sat beside his cousin Vince Robinson of Manchester. The two were among nine members of their family who always set up the parade spot in the same location.

Getts said his family could be traced back to the founders of Toms River. “My children and grandchildren will be here today.”

Getts said that his favorite part of the parade was seeing all the police, fire department and emergency service units that participate in the event. “They help us all and they put their life on the line.”

Robinson added that “I’m on CERT team in Manchester and it’s important that we remember what they do. We also like to see the soldiers and members of the ROTC that march in the parade.”

As usual, Ryan’s Boulevard Deli & Grill on Lincoln Avenue and the Boulevard was doing a brisk business selling hot dogs, corn beef and cabbage and other food before the main event even started.

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Owner Jimmy Smith has owned the popular deli for 20 years and said “we plan for this, weeks in advance and bring in 2,000 pounds of corn beef. Corn beef is our big seller.”

“We have some extra staff on today all dressed in green and we get thousands of customers so we need to be ready to go.

Everybody’s Irish today,” Smith said.

Among the staff were borough resident Mike Masi, Judy Bissey of Toms River and Devina Schopka of Bayville. The trio were busy outside the deli selling hot dogs and cooking up and serving corn beef meals to hungry parade goers. “It’s a very busy day for us today but fun,” Schopka said.

The parade featured floats, various Irish American organizations like the Michael Davitt Division #11, Jackson, of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, pipe bands such as the Shamrock & Thistle Pipes & Drums Band of Ocean County who are celebrating their 45th anniversary and high school bands from Toms River, Jackson and Central Regional.

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Dinosaur:

a tyrannosaurus rex in his parking lot.

“I said, ‘how about I do one for you?’,” Stanfield said.

Agrapides said yes. He opened the Sandcastle 31 years ago.

“He sold me on it,” he told The Berkeley Times. “I just thought it was kind of cool.”

Agrapides said he’s amazed at the attention the new dinosaur is getting, from customers and drivers.

“It’s a hot topic,” he said.

The new dinosaur is markedly smaller than “Bud,” the Bayville dinosaur. He’s made out of cement and rebar.

He will be painted a light green, with some dark brown highlights. His eyes will also be lit at night, just like “Bud,”

Stanfield said.

“When it’s painted, it will look really nice,” he said. “We’re still working on it. It will be finished in another week or so. It’s not done yet. It’s a diamond in the rough.”

Stanfield even made the dinosaur’s serrated teeth.

The new dinosaur doesn’t have a name yet. But Stanfield expects that to change.

“Bud” was originally named “Dino.” He has watched over Bayville since taxidermist Will Farrow purchased him from a Sinclair dealer back in 1932. He has survived blizzards, hurricanes, nor’easters and Superstorm Sandy.

But he developed a large crack around his neck in 2015 and many were con-

cerned for his survival. He was out of commission and had to have his head removed.

Dino was moved back to Route 9 late last year. He was perilously close to the right of way previously, which probably accounted for him being whacked so many times by motor vehicles and trucks. Owner Anthony Zangari’s property line ends at the planters in front of the building.

His new neck and face, made of specialized plaster, now face north, rather than directly at Route 9. His “stumps,” as Zangari calls them, have been removed and actual feet installed. He has a new tail, too. He has lighted orange eyes that beam at night.

Fear:

ence members.

No one will be stopped by law enforcement off icers based on their race or immigration status, Grewal said.

“It’s going to take a long time to build trust,” he said. “But we are committed to do this.”

The directive also limits types of voluntary assistance that the state’s law enforcement officers can provide to federal immigration authorities. It applies to police officers, correctional officers and prosecutors.

“This is a really important subject here in Lakewood,” a man who identified himself as a member of the Lakewood NAACP. “If you get stopped by police.... the fear is there already.”

Grewal told the story of two young men prosecuted in Bergen County who will now spend much of their adult lives in state prison because of their involvement in bias crimes, including pelting a Lodi synagogue with firebombs back in 2012. The rabbi and his family escaped without harm.

One of the men’s goals was “to burn that synagogue down,” Grewal said. Each of the men will spend decades in jail for their crimes.

The Facebook page “Rise Up Ocean County” was also mentioned by a number of audience speakers during the public session.

One man told Grewal that the Rise Up Ocean County preaches a “cauldron of

hatred” and “tiptoes up to the line of blatant anti-Semitism.” He proceeded to read a number of posts he said he found of the site.

Grewal said he could not add ress specific incidents. But he did say there are plenty of ways concerns can be addressed.

Bias incidents and hate crimes can be reported to local police, the county prosecutor’s office, the office of Homeland Security or the Attorney General’s office. Reports can be made anonymously.

New Jersey has nine protected classes.

They include race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin and ethnicity.

Continued From Page 1 the years. Stanfield helped get the renovated dinosaur back on its feet late last year.

“It was great to be a part of the one in Bayville,” he said.

He began working on the plans for the new dinosaur several weeks ago.

“At first I was going to put it in my yard,” the Bayville resident said. “Then I thought of John. I’ve done work for John for the past 10 years.”

Shortly after that, he went to breakfast at the Sandcastle Diner in Beachwood and spoke to owner John Agrapides and asked if he would be interested in having

Continued From Page 1 police. “Crimes go unreported and justice goes unserved. We don’t want people to fear the badge.”

But anyone found guilty of a crime in the state will pay the price, he said.

“If you commit a crime in New Jersey, regardless of your immigration status, you will still go to jail,” Grewal said.

“We will still work with ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”

The seminar organized by Grewal and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, was held in the auditorium of Lakewood High School. It was sparsely attended, with about one hundred audi-

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Nancy Weber-Loeffert, OCVTS Assistant Superintendent, was certain that this year’s

turnout matched, if not exceeded, last year’s. The 2018 Chef’s Night raised more than $40,000 for the Foundation, and she had high hopes of exceeding that number.

“Every year it goes up…our sponsors get more, and bigger and better, our raffle outside gets bigger and better,” said Weber-Loeffert. “We raise all the money for equipment for the school beyond the school budget and for programs and scholarships, so all of the money goes back to

the students.”

This year featured around 40 vendors ranging from the local ShopRite to popular chain restaurants to up-and-coming brewers. All of the vendors supply their time and effort for the cause while also vying for that coveted spot as People’s Choice winner.

Local restaurants, such as Bill’s BBQ Shack, served up barbeque pork belly and homemade potato salad. Local bakery JG Desserts set up a “make your own parfait”

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station stacked with chocolate goodies and a variety of toppings. Last year’s first place winner, Breeze’s Bar & Grill of New Gretna, served up mini helpings of tuna poke.

Attendees could have a taste of anything from pasta, to seafood, to cake, and more.

There was also a big showing in beverage vendors including, Allagash Brewery, River Horse Brewery, Dogfish Head Brewery, and last year’s beverage favorite, Senor Sangria.

The big winner of the evening was Mulberry Street of Brick, coming out on top as the People’s Choice for 2019.

The other big winners of the night included: • 2nd Place: Bill’s BBQ Shack, Bayville • 3rd Place: Office Restaurant & Lounge, Toms River • Sweet Treat: JG Desserts, Toms River • Beverage Favorite: Allagash Brewery, Portland, MA • Best Presentation: Patrizia’s, Red Bank While the OCVTS culinary students were not in the running for these titles, they were still the star of the night. Student Jerry DeNico told Jersey Shore Online that the prep time is weeks for all of the treats made specifically for Chef’s Night. Fellow student Chelsea noted that for the approximately 300 baked goods they prepare, only about 40 can fit on a pan at a time.

“We’ve got to space them out good so they can grow in the oven, so probably less than 40 in a pan,” she explained. “It takes a lot; we did it for almost two weeks.”

All of the hard work that these students put in paid off, however. Their table was one of the busiest of the night. The students said they were extremely happy with the outcome.

The evening wasn’t only about food either. Lining the halls of Toms River North High School were tables overflowing with gift auction items. At the entrance into the arena stood the Super 50/50 Raffle, valued up to $10,000.

The lucky winners of the gift auction might have made out with a basket of wine or a brand new paddle board, while OCVTS students made out with funds for a brighter future.

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 person 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.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Bill Would Prevent Highway From Charging Tolls To Emergency Vehicles From Ocean County CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

TR ENTON – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove (all R-9th) will introduce legislation to prohibit the South

Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), which operates the Atlantic City Expressway, from charging tolls to ambulances, firstaid or emergency-aid vehicles, or fire trucks from

Ocean County.

Currently, the SJTA allows those types of emergency vehicles f rom Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties in South Jersey to use SJTA projects toll-free.

The 9th District delegation provided the following reasons for drafting the legislation: “In yet another example of bureaucratic regulations working against the public

good, our delegation recently learned that a volunteer emergency services organization from our legislative district was charged a toll while transporting a patient on the Atlantic City Expressway. After several appeals by the first aid squad, the SJTA reluctantly waived the administration fee for failure to pay the toll, as though that would somehow address the core issue of charging tolls to emergency vehicles.

“When contacting the SJTA regarding this incident, it was made clear to our delegation that the SJTA was unwilling to extend the toll-exemption to emergency service vehicles from Ocean County, despite the limited number of instances when the exemption might be utilized.

“We found this response to be completely unreasonable and a textbook case of bureaucratic indifference. After all, we are

talking about ambulances transporting patients in need of medical care and first-responders heading to emergencies.

“In response, we will introduce legislation to prohibit the SJTA from charging tolls to emergency vehicles from any county in the New Jersey. Emergency ser vice personnel don’t have the time to deal with nonsensical red tape, which is why we must work to eliminate it.”

Congressmen Kim Introduces Bill To Protect Access To Vote, Honor Local Suffragist From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced the introduction of H.R. 1451, the Alice Paul Voter Protection

Act, which will protect a citizen’s access to vote by prohibiting the interference of voter registration efforts.

“Thanks to Alice Paul, New

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Jersey has a strong history of leadership in expanding and protecting the right to vote,” said Congressman Kim. “It’s up to us to honor that legacy and make sure that every American has a chance to exercise their right to vote.

The first step towards exercising that right is registering.

By ensuring that citizens can register unimpeded, we can truly strengthen our democ-

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The Alice Paul Voter Protection Act protects voter registration efforts by making it unlawful for any person to hinder or prevent another person from registering or aiding another person in registering to vote. The legislation also encourages the establishment of best practices to ensure

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A native of New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District, Paul was a member of the National American Women’s Suffrage Association (NAWSA), where she led its Congressional Committee which worked for a federal suffrage amendment. She was imprisoned for her ef-

forts and forced to endure torturous conditions. News of her imprisonment and torture helped to shift public opinion on expanding the right to vote and was a critical turning point in the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment.

Paul’s legacy is enshrined at the Alice Paul Institute, which is located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial What Teacher Inspired You? “Monsieur Bonehead.

Monsieur Conehead.”

That was how Jack Kolmansberger introduced himself to his class, with a French accent, getting us kids engaged right from the first day of school. It was like he was telling us: “Education is important, but it doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun.”

I ran into him years ago. I was walking with my daughter on the Island Heights boardwalk.

He seemed to remember me, too. I’m not sure if it was because my father was an administrator or if Jack was just the type of person who remembered everyone. He told me he had “cancer of the everything” and cheerfully joked about his treatment.

Officials and surviving relatives remembered him at a ceremony not too long ago at Shelter

Cove in Toms River.

They were honor ing him for his work in the recreation department.

But I remember him as one of my French teachers.

It’s nice to see he had an impact on other people as well. Apparently, he touched a lot of lives and his legacy is clear to see.

I’m sure you have a teacher – or teachers – who you remember fondly. Take a minute away from the hectic world and just think about them. Write out a thank you to them.

It doesn’t mat te r if they ever get to see it.

Remember what they wanted for you. With all the negative things being spread on social media, post something positive instead. Let their legacy live on.

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Letters To The Editor Funding Cuts Will Hurt Kids’ Emotional Education I am a teacher in the Toms River School District. I have nieces and nephews who attend the s cho ol s , a t e a ch le vel (elementary, middle and h ig h s cho ol). T he i m pending implementation of S2 (which is reducing state aid to the districts) will not only put my job at risk, along with hundreds of other teachers in the district, but will also severely impact the education and growth of each and ever y student in attendance at our 18 schools.

We are living through scary times in this country and now, more than e ve r, c h i l d r e n n e e d a quality education that not only teaches them how to read and write and solve math problems, etc., but also teaches them right from wrong and how to work with and get along with others and how to deal with their emotions.

Believe it or not, many students don’t learn these life skills at home.

M a ny a r e not g r owing up with loving and nurturing environments that many of us grew up with. Instead, they learn skills and values at school because of teachers who work hard to make sure they’re not only teaching a c a d e m ic le s s on s , but also life lessons.

However, I can’t give my st udent s a qu alit y, well-rounded education if my class size balloons t o 4 0 s t u d e nt s . I a l s o wouldn’t be able to afford the cost of supplying that many students with what they need (teachers spend their own money to suf f iciently provide for their st udents). My nieces and nephews can’t get a quality education if each of their classes hold 39 other students.

T h is is one of ma ny negative effects that S2

Letters To The Editor will have on our district.

Toms River needs real with the marching band I grew up as a student in the Toms River District.

Being able to teach in the district I attended as a child has given me a great sense of pride. As a Toms River student, I was provided with textbooks and supplies. I par ticipated in clubs and sports at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Teachers had manageable class sizes, so I always felt like I was well cared for and well taught. I have fond memories of growing up i n t h is d ist r ict. Sa d ly, this will not be the case for thousands of students who will soon be forced t o g row t h roug h la rge class sizes, lack of sports and clubs, lack of technology and curriculum, and a district struggling to stay af loat.

Toms R iver suf fered greatly in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. We ha d t he most proper t y damage of any town in the state and, thus, our township’s ratable base is millions less than it was before Sandy. Instead of helping a town in need, S2 will decimate us. The children of Toms River deserve better!

Please understand that Toms River Schools are t h e fo u n d a t io n of o u r community. The proposal of S2 will do ir reversible damage to not only our dist rict, but to our town as well. Our schools have some of the lowest per-pupil spending in the state. Our tax levy currently increases each year to attempt to maintain the qualit y of ou r dist r ict.

The initial $2.3 million funding cut will hurt our children. The seven year phased in cut of over $20 million will eviscerate our district. Forced 2 percent annual property tax increases will not even come close to replacing the lost funding. If taxes are raised but the quality of education plummets, people will move out of district or out of state.

school f unding refor m.

SFRA is a f lawed policy! It takes money to run a h ig h - q u a l it y s c h o ol district. Toms River Reg ion al Schools is cu rrently operating over $40 million below adequacy according to the NJ Depar tment of Education.

They say we should be s p e nd i ng $2 ,966 more per child. We spend less.

What is our reward for e d u c at i ng ch i ld r e n on a shoestring budget? A budget cut! S2 will cut o u r s t a t e a i d b y ove r $1,300 per child a total of over $20 million annually over the next few years. This will, without a doubt, force our district to cut programs and staff.

Toms River’s per pupil costs are already among the lowest in the state. We cannot absorb the scheduled decrease in funding under S2 without doing irreparable harm to our children. It will cause severe cuts in staff, cuts in programs and significant proper t y t a x i ncreases just to maintain a reduced quality of education.

Plea se t h i n k about whether you would want a child or relative of yours to attend a district that has been forced to cut hundreds of teachers and programs (among other things), which cont ribu t e t o a h ig h q u a l it y, well-rounded education.

Thin k about whether you’d want that child to be one student in a class of 40. Do you think he/ she would get the supp or t a nd at t e nt ion he/ she needs from the sole teacher in the classroom?

Would he/she learn all of the state standards when, every day, the teacher has to deal with 40 different personalities of students who come from different backgrounds and different ci rcu mst ances? Do you want that same child to never experience the joy of playing on a team and beating your crosstown rival? Or playing

before an exciting game?

Think about some of the t h i ngs you loved most about being a student in the district you attended.

Now think about how you would’ve felt if all of the t h i ngs you loved most were taken away by the state. That is what Toms River Students are on the verge of facing. I implore you to rethink this budget cut.

Allison Fritz Toms River

Toms River Could – And Should Bring In New Businesses This letter is in response to the article in the February 9, 2019 issue related to lack of exciting retail establishments in Toms River.

Toms River Township business administrator, planner, municipal elected officials, and Downtown Improvement District executive director should stop sitting on their hands and need look no further than one town nor th of Toms River: Brick Township!

Their retail industry is growing and thriving… constantly adding quality retail businesses in a welcoming environment. Yes, they do have some ‘big box’ stores too, but they also have remodeled their walk-able malls between Chambers Bridge, Cedar Bridge, and Route 70.

They consistently partner with their local Chamber of Commerce to ensure a healthy mix of new businesses including restaurants, lifestyle establishments, and medical arts facilities. Come on Toms River, get with the program and TR Chamber, you should get moving too!

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Berkeley Hosting Flood Insurance Info Session

By Kimberly Bosco BERKELEY – Homeowners that reside near the water are invited to Berkeley Township’s Community Outreach program on March 28.

“I would like to invite homeowners who have flood insurance to attend the informational seminar, so they can learn how they can better protect their home from a flood disaster, and potentially save money off of their flood insurance,” Mayor Carmen Amato said.

This free program will be held on March 28, 6-8 p.m., at town hall, 627 Pinewald Keswick Road in Bayville.

Community members can take this opportunity to review their property and insur-

ance information with a Licensed Floodplain Management Professional. Talk with professionals about getting a cost-saving analysis, explore flood insurance options and the possibility of lowering insurance premiums, and ensure that the construction of your new home, or lifting of an existing home, will comply with FEMA regulations.

“This program will enable residents to sit one-on-one with a Certified Floodplain Manger in order to get flood insurance options on the spot. We encourage maritime residents to join us at this important Community Outreach Program,” Amato said.

If you plan on attending, make sure to bring a copy of your Elevation Certificate and Flood Insurance Policy.

Berkeley Mourns Retired Officer

By Chris Lundy BER KELEY – Local residents are mourning the loss of Sgt. James Britton Jr., who passed away recently.

Britton retired in 2013 after 25 years of service, according to a release from the police department. He had headed up the Traffic Safety Bureau and served as Patrol Division Supervisor. He had also served in the Marines.

The Britton name has been common in the township’s police force. His uncle, Samuel Britton, was the department’s

first chief. He passed away last year. His father, Lt. James Britton Sr., also pre-deceased him.

“He will be missed by all, especially those that had the honor of knowing him, those who had the pleasure of working with him and of course those that had the privilege of just being around him,” the police said.

“He will forever be remembered for his love of animals and of course for his sense of humor which was second to none and which always managed put a smile on someone’s face at just the right time.”

The Official Red Hat Society

The Official Red Hat Society is a playgroup for women created to connect like-minded women, make new friends and enrich lives through the power of fun and friendship.

Women over 50 wear red hats and purple clothes and are called Red Hats. Those under 50 wear pink hats and lavender clothes and are called Pink Hats. It is called colors or regalia.

We have lunches, dinners, travel, conventions, teas, plays, kazoo parades, and so much

more. it is not political or religious. It is worldwide and all about women getting together and having fun and forming friendships.

We are trying to get an official group going in the Toms River Area. We will set up a meeting where you may come to find out more. Membership is $30 annually.

If you are interested in the Red Hat Society and want to join, email your name and phone number to redhat08757@hotmail.com.

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VFW/Boy Scout Monthly Breakfast

BERKELEY – Please come and join us at our monthly “All You Can Eat” breakfast at the VFW Post located at 383 Veterans Blvd. in Bayville on March 31 from 8:30-11 a.m.

This month’s special is blueberry pancakes with assorted omelets/eggs to order, sausage/ corn beef hash, breakfast potatoes, toast/ biscuits, coffee/tea, orange/tomato/apple

juices.

Adults are $8; Kids under 12 are $4; Active Military eat free!

Help support our Boy Scout Troop and let them serve you breakfast. Thank you again to all our patrons that are making this effort a success, with special thanks to the Pine Barrens R/C Club for all their support.

Helpers Needed For Beach Clean-Up

BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Waterways Advisory Commission is performing a Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep on April 13, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at 24th Avenue in South Seaside Park.

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Spring Fling Silent Auction

OCEAN GATE – Ocean Gate PTO presents a Spring Fling Silent Auction on April 6 at the Ocean Gate Yacht Club from 6-10 p.m.

Drawings will take place at 8 p.m. There will be a DJ, cash bar, appetizers, and dessert included.

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning March 2. The cost is $20 per ticket.

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Tickets ($10 value), one Premium Prize Ticket ($5 value) and $5 entry fee. A door tickets includes five Standard Prize Tickets ($10 value) and $10 entry fee.

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Mayor Celebrates Dr. Seuss Day With Students

BERKELEY – In honor of National Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Mayor Carmen Amato read to one of the preschool classes at H&M Potter School on March 1.

Ms. Palumbo’s class was excited to hear the Mayor read “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” by Bill Martin, Jr. Mayor Amato said, “This book is one of my favorites and I look forward to reading it to the students every year.”

All of the elementary schools in Bayville received a Proclamation from the Mayor, encouraging them to “engage in programs and activities that make Berkeley Township children the best readers in the world.”

–Photos courtesy Berkeley Township While at H&M Potter, Mayor Amato met with Tracy Foster, who was recently announced as the Teacher of the Year. Ms. Foster is a 4th grade Basic Skills teacher who is pretty active in the school and participates in after school programs, too.

Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner

SEASIDE PARK – The Tri-Boro First Aid Squad presents a Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner on April 6, 5-7 p.m. at the Tri-Boro First Aid building. There will be homemade meatballs,

sauce, spaghetti, salad, bread, soda, and cake.

BYOB. Adults are $15 each; children 4-12 years are $7 each. For tickets, call 732-830-3236. Call 732-830-3232 for takeout, pickup, or delivery.

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Read Across America Day

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Holiday City at Berkeley EMS: Can You Help?

By Phyllis Brown There are several ways to help. The first, of course, is to join the squad and ride on the ambulance. You need to be at least 19 years old with a valid driver’s license. A college, nursing student, whose grandmother lives here, joined us one year for her summer vacation. She loved it and we loved her. We have another nursing student with us now.

Is your grandson or daughter looking for a summer job that pays nothing but looks good on a resume? Mention EMS volunteering.

We old people can be fun. We have a couple of women in their 30’s. If you can do the job, we have no age limit. Two of our members are in their 80’s and going strong. We have some snowbirds so we can really use help in the winter. No previous experience is necessary.

We will train you.

Secondly, we have a recycling program.

You may bring newspapers, tied in string to the trailer at the back of the squad building.

You may put them into the truck anytime. If you need help or more string, come Thursday mornings between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. when another group of volunteers, recyclers (many former squad members), will be happy to help you. They would also like it if you wanted to join them. If you are interested ask Bob White for more information. Recycling your newspapers and magazines helps raise money to finance repairs and purchase of new equipment as the old wears out.

When George Heffrin was new to the area, he was told about the recycling program at the

EMS building. He went to drop off a bunch of newspapers and was asked if he wanted to help. George said, “OK”. The then EMS Captain saw him and said, “Can you drive?”

He said, “Yes.” Lucky for us, not so lucky for George, today he not only drives an ambulance does repairs around the squad, but we elected him Captain and won’t let him leave. I think he really likes it though. He’s been here a long time now.

Thirdly, we have an Auxiliary, which meets monthly. Anyone can join the Auxiliary.

They’ve done fish fry’s, gift auctions and psychic fairs, which is coming up soon. It is a lot of work and fun. They can use more help and people with ideas. If you are interested, please call Jackie McCullough at the squad.

If she is not there, ask someone to put a note with your name and phone number in her box.

If you would like to help or have a question, come to 100 Port Royal Drive or call 732-2404999. Our EMS area includes 10,765 homes: HC Berkeley, 3,236 homes; HC Carefree, 1,612 homes; HC South, 2,359 homes; HC West, 1,812 homes; Silver Ridge East & West, 1,746 homes. Six of our volunteers come from outside our EMS area.

We responded to an average of 7-10 calls a day. We run two ambulances with 3-4 volunteers on each, five days a week. If you volunteer, you will work one day a week.

There have been a few days last year when we didn’t have enough volunteers to run two ambulances for the full day.

Stay healthy and if you can, come help.

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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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Your Hearing Aid Will Only Last About 4.5 Years. Why?

You should be wearing your hearing aid(s) at least eight hours per day or 2,800 hours per year. Even if you clean your aid every day with a soft toothbrush and visit your hearing healthcare professional twice a year for specialized cleanings, your hearing aid will eventually break down. Repair costs could be as high as $175(conventional hearing aids) or $350(digital hearing aids). A hearing aid may stop working because of (1) wax and debris in the receiver, (2) damaged microphone or amplifier, (3) worn out battery contacts, (4) dead battery, (5)

moisture, or (6) abuse. The daily wear and tear will erode the hearing aid components and they may need replacement.

After four or five years of daily hearing aid use (10,000 hours), it may be time replace your hearing instrument with a more advanced system.

Dr. Izzy recommends that you consider replacing your hearing instrument if it is greater than four years old, particularly if you have put money into repairing it.

Just like an older car that needs repair, it is never quite the same once the mechanic says, “It is fixed.”

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

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Dear Joel, I get my day started by listening to you on Preferred Company. I have a question and I think that you would be able to give me some meaningful advice on how to deal with this situation.

My son is a very successful project manager for Amazon and he lives in Seattle. He and his wife have three beautiful little girls but I almost never get to see them because they live so far away and my husband refuses to fly.

When I try and talk to my husband about flying out to Washington to see them, he flat out refuses without giving it a thought, and sometimes it even leads to a bigger argument.

We haven’t seen our grandchildren in almost six months, and I miss them very much. My son tries to come here once a year, but he is always very busy.

How can I approach my husband and talk with him, civilly, about this?

Sincerely, Gretchen

Your son sounds like he is on the right path in life, and that is something to be optimistic about. We hear so many horror stories nowadays about people who are just not on the right path in life, so it is nice to hear that your son is married with children and has a stable job.

As for your husband not wanting to fly have you asked him why? Flying is a real fear among many people out there. Have you thought that maybe your husband is afraid of flying but does not want to admit it? Have you flown anywhere else recently?

I highly doubt that he just flat out does not want to see his grandchildren – so there has to be a bigger issue.

You can also consider taking a train. While it does take much longer, there are routes that Amtrak provides that could get you to Washington.

I hope this helps.

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Dear Gretchen, First off, thank you for being a regular listener to Preferred Company. We enjoy spending our morning with you as much as you do spending it with us.

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Pregnancy should be a time of joy, but sadly for some women it brings unexpected health challenges.

Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy where blood pressure spikes very high and excess protein spills into the urine. It limits the amount of blood flowing through the placenta which put both mother and child at risk for harm, and miscar r iages and fat alities do occu r.

Some women are more prone to preeclampsia than others, especially if they come into their pregnancy with hypertension, excessive weight or obesity, or a pre-existing condition of diabetes, kidney disease, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Getting pregnant after age 40 may increase risk, as does in vitro fertilization, donor insemination, or carrying twins or triplets.

There are several ways to take care of yourself and reduce complications.

Lying on your left side (to take the baby’s weight off major blood vessels) is a wise thing to do. Also, it’s good to consume less processed foods which contain a lot of salt (sodium chloride) which increases blood pressure.

Low dose aspirin is another idea that you can talk to our doctor about. A brand new study published in January 2019, in the respected French journal, Presse Medicale found that taking aspirin at bedtime may be helpful in high-risk patients. This is not the first

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Aspirin is a platelet inhibitor that means it works to thin the blood which in turn, helps regulate blood pressure.

A low-dose of aspirin blocks Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) from forming in the platelets. Think of thromboxane as glue. When you block the glue formation that makes the platelets less sticky. So one effect from aspirin is to keep the blood thinner and less sticky so then, there is less pressure on the blood vessels. Too much aspirin will cause excessive thinning of the blood and easy bruising and bleeding.

Probiotics may help with preeclampsia too. There is a protective effect of Lactobacillus probiotics, and this is interesting because a person’s gut microbiome directly impacts their thyroid hormone levels. Healthy gut status improves thyroid hormone conversion, and that in turn improves fertility. But more importantly, there is an anti-inflammatory effect from probiotics and a new study found that lactobacillus could help the improve odds of carrying full term if you have preeclampsia.

Cortisol to cortisone levels matter too.

If this topic interests you, please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email you the information.

In the meantime, reduce your stress as much as possible because high cortisol is harmful if you have preeclampsia.

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Il Giardinello Ristorante

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Social Security Opens Up New Online Portal For New Jersey Residents

By Kimberly Bosco New Jersey residents will now have easier, quicker access to social security services with the Social Security Administration’s new portal. The Social Security portal can be found at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

According to Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, residents can use the portal for Social Security number (SSN) card replacement requests from the comfort of their own home.

“I’m pleased to offer the residents of New Jersey the added convenience of replacing a Social Security card through the my Social Security portal,” Acting Commissioner Berryhill said. “We will continue to work on innovative initiatives to provide people with safe, secure and convenient options for doing business with us online or in person.”

Not only this, but current Social Security beneficiaries will be able to manage their account on the site as well; they can

change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099.

New Jersey and the District of Columbia are the first places to have this program available. The SSA plans to gradually roll out this service, expanding it to other states throughout 2019.

According to the SSA, the portal will mean shorter wait times in the more than 1,200 Social Security offices across the country and more time for staff to work with customers who have extensive service needs.

If you are a US citizen 18 years of age or older, and a resident of New Jersey, you can request a replacement SSN card online through the portal by creating an account.

You must have a US mailing address, not require a change to your record (such as a name change), and have a valid driver’s license or state identification card.

Not to worry, the Social Security portal is a secure site for social security services!

Almost 41 million people have already begun using their accounts.

In addition to SSN card replacements, Medicare beneficiaries can use the portal to request a replacement Medicare card. Those still in the workforce can use the portal to verify their earnings history and obtain estimates of future benefits by looking at their Social Security Statement online.

For more information on the service, visit socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Tallwoods Care Center is a Premier Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

Inside The Law Let’s Start Holding Insurance Companies Responsible For Their Willingness To Delay, Deny And Defend

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Michael J. Deem

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Automobile insurance is perhaps the only product that people are required to purchase but are then forced to seek permission in order to use it. Additionally, the provider of that insurance product is then permitted to tell the consumer that he or she cannot use a product that they have already purchased. A-4293 corrects this situation.

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

In far too many cases, insurance companies delay, deny and defend claims. This dishonest practice forces their customers to fight for needed medical care, treatment for injuries or funds to repair damaged property. When an insurance company unjustly delays or denies the payment of legitimate claims, consumers must have the right to go to court. Presently, consumers in this state have no practical remedy if their insurance company unreasonably delays or refuses payment on a claim.

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

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

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WE SELL & SERVICE WIGS & HAIR PIECES!

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Preferred Home Health Care To Be Honored By LADACIN

EATONTOWN – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC) Inc., with headquarters in Eatontown, will honored

by LADACIN Network at its 2019 Rosebud Gala, Saturday, March 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown.

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, an Annual Corporate Gold Guardian Sponsor, is being honored for its continuous support of LADACIN Network.

In addition to generous donations, PHHC has also provided staff trainings for LADACIN and has supported LADACIN’s events, including representation on the Rosebud Committee since 2014 and its participation on “Team LADACIN” in the N.J. Marathon in 2014 and 2017.

Since 1993, PHHC has provided a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to

geriatric care in 14 locations throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Joel Markel, founder and president of PHHC, prides himself on the fact that his agency gives the “highest degree of custodial and medical nursing care, along with giving guidance on the emotional issues families may face.”

Other honorees include Humanitarian Honorees, Rosebud Legacy Volunteers: Marlene Bell, Jean Catlin, Rosemary and William P. Collopy, Marian Hartnett, Thomas F. Hayes, Bonnie Hogan, Donna Macaluso, and Kathleen Vivona. Brick Memorial High School National Honor Society will receive the Young Leaders Award.

For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares. com or 732-547-9886, or visit PreferredCares.com.

OHI Hosts Screenings For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) is hosting a series of educational events and screenings though March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

These programs will be held: • March 18: Toms River Health Center, 301 Lakehurst Rd., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• March 20: Little Egg Harbor Health Center, 798 Route 539, Building 3, 10 a.m.

– 3 p.m.; • March 22: Lakewood Health Center, 101 Second Street, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

In honor of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, OHI will be offering special screenings and providing important information regarding this disease.

These include the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), a noninvasive test that screens for hidden blood in the stool which can be

an early sign for cancer. The events will also provide Lung Cancer Screenings, Cervical Cancer and Nutrition.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and American Cancer Society recommend that men and women over 45 years of age get regular screenings for this common yet preventable cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. “It is very important to make our patients and the community aware of what screening resources are available to them,” said Dr. Gilbert Fleischer, Chief Medical Officer at OHI, “Knowing when to get checked for a disease can go a long way towards helping prevent complications down the road and maintain a healthy life style.”

For more information, contact Kyle Fannan, marketing development associate, at 732-719-1570 or visit ohinj.org.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating

ISLAND HEIGHTS – On March 27, 7-9 p.m., the Ocean County Artists’ Guild will host a Demonstration of Ukrainian Egg Decorating. Admission is free. The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is located at 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights Borough. For more information, visit ocartistsguild.org.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Rental or Purchase 1 & 2 BR Homes – Adult 55+ Community Homestead Run – Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. Call 732-370-2300.

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For Rent Seaside Park Beautiful (Yearly) Oceanfront - Home with yard, porch, deck, parking, cabana hot/cold shower, super clean 2 or 3 bedroom with spectacular sunrises.

From $1800 monthly or rent the entire summer season. 908-278-5491.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only.

Call Rick 908-616-7104.

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

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

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) C a s h - To p d o l l a r, p a i d f o r junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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Gift Auction - Project Graduation 2019 Sunday April 7, 1-5 p.m. $15 per person. Brick Memorial High School gold cafeteria, 2001 Lanes Mill Road, Brick. For ticket sales and information contact bmprojectgraduations@ gmail.com.

(14) Comic Festival - March 24 Toms River Elks, 600 Washington Street.

Spider-Man artists Keith Williams, Bob Sharen Toys, cards, crafts, cars, costumes. 609-2427756.

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Personals Single Senior Males 65+ - Need friend, companion or partner. Must have good standards and qualities.

Enjoy life, not alone. Please leave message, phone number for return call 732-678-6786.

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Help Wanted HOME DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED - Must have valid drivers license. Must have reliable transportation. Must be available Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.

Must be familiar with Jackson area Heavy lifting required. Serious inquiries only! Call Laura Hoban at 732-657-7344, ext. 611.

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (15) General Maintenance - Browns Mills, NJ. Looking for maintenance person for 55+ Manufactured Housing Community. General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, sewer, electrical and snow plowing. Must be neat and organized.

Full time 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $17-$20 per hour depending on experience.

Health benefits available after 90 days.

Must have valid drivers license and clean criminal background. Call 609893-3388 to set up an interview. (13) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(9) Leisure Park - A Five Star Senior Living community has career opportunities available. Apply today at careers.fivestarseniorliving.com. (15) Community Resource Center - Driver wanted for mental health agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ driver’s license with a clean driving record. Please Call 732-255-9102, Ext. 5.

(14) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com

Services Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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

(16) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732506-7787 or 646-643-7678. (15)

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

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

(15) Private Instrumental Music Lessons - In your home by state-certified teacher of music. School students and adults are welcome! 732-350-4427. (13) Cleaning Service! - I'm offering house cleaning services. I'll make your house shine best cleaning.

Call or text me for free estimate.

Ciniram 305-833-2151.

(16) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - Hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800. Tony/ Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Roofing Etc., Winter Emergency Repairs - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (15) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

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

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) A Full Body Sweedish Massage $100 for the hour by American attendant. Treat yourself, your're worth it!

Call 732-351-5430.

(14) All In 1 General Contracting-Handyman Services - All phases of Interior and Exterior Repair, Improvements, Renovations, Construction for Home or Business. Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Lighting, Windows/Doors, Kitchens, Baths, Finish Basements, Flooring, Decks, Handicap ramps, Sheds installed/ repaired, etc.#1 Contractor for Banks, Real Estate Agency’s, Real Estate Investors, Home Inspection report repairs. From A-Z, big or small, we do it all. Skip the rest, come to the best!

Senior and Veteran Discount. $ave Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured.

License # 13VH06203500. (16) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Classifieds are placed in all 7 of our weekly newspapers covering all of Ocean County, and also Howell in Monmouth County.

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TRENTON – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced the 2019 Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition and Award program to find the top school in the state participating in Farm to School activities. The program also will recognize schools that work with farmers and the community to ensure students have access to healthy Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables in their school cafeterias and teach about agriculture through growing school gardens.

Applications are now available for the Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition and Award program at surveymonkey. com/r/2019F2SRecognition. The deadline to complete and submit the application is May 31, 2019. One exemplary school that provides the most meaningful Farm to School overview will be presented with the “Best in New Jersey Farm to School Award” during Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week September 23-27, 2019 “We’ve witnessed some amazing Farm to School programs these past few years,” Secretary Fisher said. “We have more than 200 schools that have incorporated various aspects of Farm to School. Our goal is to encourage students to make healthier food choices, learn about New Jersey agriculture and develop an appreciation for where their

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Schools that meet the criteria in the application will be acknowledged for their Farm to School efforts by receiving a Jersey Fresh Farm to School promotional materials kit, including a Jersey Fresh Farm to School banner, aprons, pencils, seasonality charts, Jersey Tastes flyers and media templates to announce this recognition.

Farm to School programs provide handson, experiential learning opportunities to help students learn about local agriculture, how food grows and what it means to eat healthfully with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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County Begins Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program In Lakewood

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Lakewood Township is first up in Ocean County’s 30th year of the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program.

“This program has had a very successful run for 30 years. With the staff at Solid Waste Management and our contractors we have been able to keep thousands and thousands of pounds of hazardous materials out of our parks, our open spaces and our homes and disposed of safely and properly,” said Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program and Department of Solid Waste Management.

In 2018, Ocean County collected 352,522 pounds, of household hazardous waste, at a cost of $164,904.

For 2019, the program will run from March to June at the following locations: • March 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lakewood Public Works Yard • May 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Toms River Township Public Works Garage, 1672 Church Road • June 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Stafford Township Public Works Garage, 320 Haywood Road These three spring dates will be serviced

by Radiac Environmental Services at a cost of almost 50 cents a pound, stated officials.

The county anticipates announcing additional dates in early summer.

“We work to make certain this program is accessible to our residents,” Quinn said.

“It is held in towns, both large and small,

and citizens in any Ocean County town can attend any site. Easy accessibility with our residents attending any location is one of the keys to the success of this program.”

The Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program is free, but registration is required.

To register for the Lakewood collection site, call 732-367-0802. For Toms River collection, call 732-506-5047. For the Stafford collection site, call 609-978-0913.

“Spring is the time of year when people are cleaning out garages, basements and attics and seasonal homes are being reopened and prepared for summer,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines.

“We encourage our residents to use this free program to make certain chemicals, cleaners, solvents and other items we use around the house are disposed of properly.”

Those interested should note what materials are acceptable: paints, thinners, boat paints, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline.

The maximum amount residents can drop off at a collection site is 200 pounds of dry material and 20 gallons of liquid. No containers over five gallons will be accepted.

“Our residents should check with us or their local recycling center to determine what is accepted year-round eliminating the need to store potentially hazardous items in their home,” Quinn said.

For more information, visit co.ocean.nj.us.

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What is Spinal Stenosis?

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diagnosis we frequently see in our physical therapy clinics associated with back and neck pain is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a condition resulting in the narrowing or pinching of the spinal cord that causes pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that flow through it. Spinal stenosis is most commonly found in individuals 45 years of age and older, however, can be found in the younger population as well. Some cases of spinal stenosis may also be congenital, which means it is present at birth. Spinal stenosis can occur throughout the spinal cord ranging

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from the cervical spine to the lumbar spine. However, thoracic stenosis is very uncommon because there is very little movement of these vertebrae, resulting in a lower chance of degeneration.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL STENOSIS Overall, spinal stenosis symptoms are often characterized as: • Developing slowly over time, or slow onset • The pain you feel is not constant, or some describe it as coming and going.

• Occurring during certain activities (such as walking for lumbar stenosis) and/or positions (such as standing upright for lumbar stenosis) • The pain is relieved by rest (sitting or lying down) and/or any flexed forward position.

There are many cases involving spinal stenosis where the person does not present with any symptoms at all. However, more times than not, a person will show signs and symptoms of spinal stenosis which differ from one region of the spine to the other. More specifically, signs and symptoms

for the cervical spine can be weakness, and or numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, as well as local pain in the neck. In lumbar stenosis, the spinal nerves become compressed and can produce symptoms of sciatica, such as numbness and tingling, and or pain radiating into the buttock and legs.

condition, but it can be treated. If you suffer from neck or low back pain, you should talk to your physician or make an appointment with an orthopedist to be properly evaluated. You and your physician should come up with a treatment plan that is safe and suitable for you.

CAN SPINAL STENOSIS BE TREATED? The answer is, yes, spinal stenosis can be treated with several different methods, most of which do not require surgery. Courses of treatment include Physical Therapy, activity modification, epidural injections, and medication.

Physical Therapy – A physical therapy program consisting of strengthening, stretching, modalities, and manual work from a licensed therapist is a great course of treatment to decrease or eliminate pain.

Activity Modification - Patients are usually counseled to avoid activities that worsen their spinal stenosis symptoms. For lumbar stenosis patients, certain positions are more comfortable such as flexed positions. Example would be getting relief when leaning over onto a shopping cart at the grocery store.

Epidural Injections – An epidural injection is a shot of cortisone into epidural space which can temporarily relieve symptoms of spinal stenosis. This procedure would be performed by a licensed physician.

Medications – There are several medications that can help alleviate some of the pain that is caused by spinal stenosis, however it is always recommended that you consult with your physician prior to taking any medications.

Unfortunately not all cases of spinal stenosis are cured or managed with non-invasive treatments. In some cases an orthopedic surgeon will have to perform surgery to decrease the compression of the nerves that exit the vertebrae. This course of treatment is usually done as a last resort if the non-invasive courses of treatment have failed.

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

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may realize that you need to be more organized. A strict budget might be the only way to keep money in your pocket in the week to come. Be gracious if someone you talk to does not come across as logical.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spartan ideals might spar with your love of luxury. Don’t buy something that doesn’t make fiscal sense. Handle your finances with efficiency this week but manage your relationships with tender loving care.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Harness your energies and make headway in the week ahead. If you display your willingness to be a team player your work will go faster, and co-workers may become friends. Someone may even find you fascinating.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A minor change can boost your earning power. By focusing on minor tasks, you may end up with large achievements. Your partner’s passion for success may inspire you to try harder and to perform at your peak.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ride high in the sky.

Share something of yourself and people will learn that you are trustworthy. Discuss your views and improve the quality of your life by widening your circle of friends in the upcoming week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Work better and smarter in the week ahead. Once you get up to speed there won’t be time to worry about what you don’t have and will only be able to focus on making your plans a reality and your dreams come true.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Play fair with the other players on your playground. What appears to be an opportunity for advancement at the workplace could be inflated. Focus on being kind, forgiving and tolerant as this week unfolds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Implement people-pleasing strategies. As this week unfolds you might meet a business contact who becomes a lifelong ally, or you could become involved with a group of people with similar ideals and aims.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fair weather friends may offer assurances and promise to help you achieve them but might offer excuses when the going gets tough. In the week ahead push up your shirtsleeves and focus on making money.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Go from surviving to thriving. Your passions might motivate you to excel and your desires can be used for a higher purpose in the week ahead. Put your most crucial plans into motion and make dreams come true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It is better to take the lead then to wait for someone else to lead the way. You may spend too much time socializing when you should be working. In the upcoming week you may be prompted to donate to charities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pass by the seat of your pants. Too much self-confidence might lead to a costly mistake in the week ahead.

You might take someone’s approval for granted or ask for a favor from an inappropriate person.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen

A Chicken Dish For All Seasons

By Wolfgang Puck Some recipes deserve to become standards; dishes you find yourself cooking and serving again and again, no matter the time of year or the occasion.

To achieve that kind of status takes a rare combination of characteristics. The ingredients have to be easy to find. The cooking process has to be fairly uncomplicated. And the finished dish has to be so out-of-the-ordinary delicious that you’d be happy to serve it to special guests and family members alike.

You probably have such recipes in your own repertoire already. But anyone who loves good food will always be ready to welcome another.

That’s why I’m happy to share a classic I’ve been serving to guests regularly in my restaurants for more than 30 years: pan-roasted chicken with garlic and herbs, two-mustards sauce and caramelized cipollini onions.

I have discussed this dish before, but, like all standards, it definitely deserves a revival. This time with some key changes that dramatically enhance its ease of preparation, versatility, flavor and appearance to make it a new recipe all its own.

Chief among those changes is that, instead of calling for a whole chicken you have to butterfly at home, it starts with chicken pieces, which means you have to do far less knife work for both prepping and serving. Be sure to buy an assortment of legs, thighs and breasts if some of the people you’ll be serving like dark meat and others white meat.

Next comes the sauce itself. In my restaurants, I usually begin by deglazing the pan with sweet and fruity port wine. But I know that not all home cooks keep a bottle of port in their kitchens. So, instead, you have the option here of using any red wine you like that has enough fruitiness and body to complement the warm spiciness of the mustards in the sauce. If you use red wine, it’s a good idea to drink the same varietal with the finished dish.

Finally, I’ve added a new garnish that elevates the results above all previous versions: caramelized cipollini onions. I know that you might wonder how these bite-sized, slightly flattened, sweet Italian onions count as an everyday item; but you’d actually be surprised to see how many well-stocked produce sections sell them today year round. And you can also substitute any other small varieties you might find, or use medium-sized shallots.

If you’ve made and enjoyed this recipe before, I hope you’ll find this new version even better.

If you’re coming to it for the first time, you can look forward many delicious homemade chicken dinners ahead.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND HERBS, TWO-MUSTARD SAUCE, AND CARAMELIZED CIPOLLINI ONIONS Serves 4 to 6 For the chicken with garlic and herbs: 4 pounds (2 kg) bone-in chicken pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh thyme 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves For the two-mustard sauce: Mustard Sauce 1/2 cup port wine or fruity red wine such as Zinfandel or Merlot 1/2 cup cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Meanwhile, start preparing the chicken for the first stage of the cooking on the stovetop. Season the chicken pieces all over with salt and pepper, and dust them all over with flour. Set aside.

In an ovenproof saute pan large enough to hold all the pieces in a single layer, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add the chicken pieces skin side down and tuck in 1 rosemary sprig, 1 thyme sprig and 4 garlic cloves among them. Cook undisturbed until the skin has turned deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

With tongs, turn the chicken pieces over. Tuck in the remaining rosemary, thyme and garlic. Continue cooking until the other side has browned, another 5 to 7 minutes.

Carefully transfer the pan to the preheated oven. Continue cooking until the juices run clear when the thickest part of a thick is pierced with a skewer, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken pieces to a heated platter and cover with foil to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.

For the sauce, remove and discard the herbs and garlic cloves and carefully pour off excess oil from the pan. Place the pan over medium-high heat and carefully add the port wine or red wine, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits.

Continue boiling the wine until it has reduced in volume by half, about 5 minutes. While stirring continuously with a wire whisk, pour in the cream and bring the liquid back to a boil. Turn off the heat and whisk in the two mustards. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, leave the chicken on the platter or transfer to individual serving plates. Spoon the mustard sauce over the chicken, and distribute the caramelized cipollini onions (recipe follows) around the pieces. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and tarragon, and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED CIPOLLINI ONIONS Serves 4 to 6 3/4 pound cipollini onions, peeled 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Cut each onion in half by standing it on its side and slicing it through its widest point.

With 1 tablespoon of the butter, coat the bottom of a stainless-steel saute pan large enough to hold all the onion halves cut sides down. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the sugar evenly over the butter and place all the onion halves cut sides down in a single layer. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

Put the pan over high heat and dot the remaining butter evenly around the onions. Cook until the undersides of the onions are a light to medium caramel brown color, 5 to 7 minutes. With a narrow spatula, turn the onions over and continue cooking until their other sides are lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer.

(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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