2019-04-13 - The Brick Times

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A Brief History Of The Brick R eservoir

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn and courtesy Brick Township Today, the reservoir is a tranquil oasis in the middle of a busy area. (Right, top) This aerial photo shows what the future reservoir looked like in 1995. (Right, middle) This aerial photo shows what the future reservoir looked like in 2002. (Right, bottom) The differences between 1995 and 2018 in these aerial photos are plain to see.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – May 7 marks the 14th anniversary of the completion of a 1.6-mile trail around the rim of Brick Reservoir, which was the final piece of the 10-year-long project that began in April of 1992.

That was when the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA) identified the abandoned sand and gravel mining pit as a potential sight for the development of a stored water reservoir.

Located on Sally Ike and Herbertsville Road, the 120-acre site has the highest elevation in the

township at 105 feet above sea level, allowing the stored water to flow by gravity to the BTMUA water treatment plant.

“It was a very sophisticated project which took a lot of NJ Department of Environmental (NJDEP) approvals,” said BTMUA Deputy Executive Director Stephen Specht in a recent phone interview.

Specht provided a timeline for the project, that started as a big hole in the ground from years of mining operations, which would later save on (Reservoir - See Page 5)

How Will Minimum Town Asks Teens What They Want In Lounge 270

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Attendance at Lounge 270, the townWage Increases ship-run teen center, has been up and down since its opening in the fall of 2017.

Affect Taxes?

Located in the Brick Township Civic Plaza at 270

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Workers in New Jersey will eventually be making $15 an hour, but how will this af-

fect municipal taxes in towns that employ people making minimum wage?

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“Our first conceived thought was it would be a place for kids to gather informally,” said Councilwoman (Teens - See Page 8)

–Photo courtesy Brick Township This photo was taken by township employees at events at Lounge 270.

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Taxes:

Continued From Page 1 League of Municipalities opposed the legislation because it impacted towns, which have to operate within a 2 percent cap on raising taxes. They worried that it would put towns in a difficult position: either raise fees or reduce services.

Michael F. Cerra, assistant executive director of the league, said that municipal officials have been talking about reducing or eliminating services or reducing seasonal hires. They are more likely to increase fees than taxes.

“Raising property taxes is always the last, worse option,” he said.

This is the case in Lacey, where fees for programs will go up rather than taxes, business administrator Veronica Laureigh said.

The minimum wage increase would apply to the seasonal rate employees, she said. Full time staff is already paid more than minimum wage, so they would not be affected. A laborer starts at $19.14 and clerical staff starts at $18.95.

To address the increase to seasonal pay, the township plans on increasing such things as summer camp registration and beach badge fees.

“The increased program costs will cover the increased salaries. Those that use the program will offset the increase versus the property tax increase,” she said.

In Toms River, the cost for the increase is estimated to be more than $500,000 by the time it is fully implemented, business administrator Don Guardian said. Addi-

tionally, there might be other pay increases that have to be negotiated with employees that have tenure and are in the $15 to $18 hourly range.

Examples of workers who will be affected include beach cleaners, skating rink staff, and camp employees.

“A township doesn’t sell cheeseburgers so we can’t simply raise the price of a burger by a $1 to make up,” he said. “I think you’ll see a slight reduction in the number of staff, additional fees for use of township property and hopefully some state funding to assist municipalities since (the state) created the additional costs. At this point in time any increase in property tax to fund the differential is not being considered.”

For Manchester, the full time workers are already making more than what the mark-up will be this year, business administrator Donna Markulic said. For seasonal workers, there will be an increase of about $15,000 this year.

However, when the minimum wage continues to increase, the town will have to also pay workers who have earned raises in the past so that they don’t wind up making the same as a new hire.

“This will definitely cause a ripple effect,” Markulic said. “Our salary ordinances will need to be reviewed and each position will need to be adjusted and raised especially if it is not an entry level position. At this juncture we do not believe it will impact our tax rate significantly, but more review is warranted.”

Originally, the law wasn’t going to impact employees. Brick business administrator

Joanne Bergin said that the issue there would have been trying to fill these jobs when people could get better paying jobs elsewhere. Brick had considered increasing salaries to bring in and retain workers.

When the state law changed to include towns, it gave municipalities guidelines on how to increase the salaries.

Brick officials estimated what the impact would be to the township. This would add $24,005 this year, increasing to $73,913 in 2024. This is just an estimate, though, and only based on the number of positions. It doesn’t include extra pay that’s given for supervisors or for people who are returning for the summer.

Most of their seasonal employees are summer hires, such as camp counselors, lifeguards, and badge checkers, she said.

“We have modified our budget accordingly with the new legislation, but that amount doesn’t necessarily amount to one that will be the direct result of increased taxes,” she said. “We are always in the process of looking at costs we cannot change and accommodating that and also reducing where we can to keep our budget fiscally stable.”

Prior to the minimum wage law, the Township Council increased beach fees from $5 to $8 a day. (Seasonal prices - $25 until June 15 and $30 after - didn’t change.)

“At this time, we do not intend to further increase fees. But I could not say if that might be revisited as these costs escalate,” she said.

What Will The Increases Look Like?

The language of the bill is as follows:

“The bill provides that, except for certain workers specified by the bill, the general minimum wage rate will be increased to $10 per hour on July 1, 2019, to $11 per hour on January 1, 2020, followed by $1 increases each year until the rate reaches a level of $15.00 per hour in 2024.”

Employers with less than six employees, or seasonal non-tipped employees, would have this instead: “The minimum wage rate will be increased to $10.30 per hour on January 1, 2020, and then increased each year from 2021 to 2025 by eighty cents, and then increased in 2026 by seventy cents so that it reaches a level of $15 per hour in 2026, followed by further increases from 2027 to 2028 as needed to have these employees provided the same minimum wage rate as the general minimum wage rate in 2028.”

Farm laborers would have yet another rate: “the rate will be increased to $10.30 on January 1, 2020, $10.90 on January 1, 2022, and increased by eighty cents in 2023, and eighty cents in 2024 so that the rate will be $12.50.” At this time, the commissioner and the Secretary of Agriculture would evaluate to see if more increases are warranted.

For workers who are tipped, employers will receive credit for tips against the hourly minimum wage rate the employer pays, as follows: “from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, $6.72; after June 30, 2019 and before January 1, 2020, $7.37; during 2020, 2021 and 2022, $7.87; during 2023, $8.87; and during 2024 and subsequent years, $9.87.”

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Reservoir:

Continued From Page 1 reservoir grading and excavation costs.

After identifying the site, the BTMUA commissioned a Reservoir Screening Study in June of 1995 which determined that the site was feasible for a reservoir project, provided that a liner was used.

In April 1996, the BTMUA purchased the land (located in both Brick and Wall Townships) for $810,000.

According to a newspaper at the time (The Brick Bulletin) the acreage was appraised for $12 million, and 500 homes were planned for the site. The land was owned by Manasquan Bank, but with bankruptcy proceedings underway for several years and tax liens against the property, the BTMUA negotiated the lower price.

In July 1997, a preliminary design for the reservoir was prepared by Montgomery Watson Harza, Inc., which included a raw water intake on the Metedeconk River and a transmission main from the intake structure to the reservoir.

The 42-inch diameter transmission main is 4.7 miles long, and the pipeline carries the water from the reservoir to the BTMUA headquarters on Route 88.

Specht said there is just one intake west of Forge Pond and it can pump up to 32 million gallons of fresh water a day into the reservoir.

The pumped water is from the Metedeconk River watershed, which starts at Turkey Swamp, branches into Forge Pond and flows into Barnegat Bay, where the water goes from fresh to brackish to salt.

Between the years of 1999 and 2001, contracts were awarded to several entities to remove miscellaneous debris at the site; to demolish existing buildings; to remove and dispose of 33,500 tons of steel slag that had been stockpiled there; and to remove and dispose of 4,500 tons of Kaofin (a by-product of Marcal paper products) found in four locations at the site.

Starting in January of 2001, the BTMUA had to excavate 1,000,000 cubic yards of overburden material at the future reservoir before they could apply for various NJDEP permits associated with its construction.

With permits in place, in May 2002 a $6.7 million contract was awarded to Ace Manzo, Inc. and D. Manzo & Son, Inc. for the underground pipeline.

In the same month, a $19.6 million contract was awarded to Scafar Contracting for the raw water reservoir and the treatment plant modifications. BTMUA received a low interest loan for the project through a state program.

A 40 millimeter-thick vinyl liner (about the thickness of a credit card) was installed and covered with 18 inches of packed soil to contain the water pumped from the Metedeconk River. The reservoir itself is 90 feet deep.

The liner was the first of its kind to be constructed in New Jersey, and at the time was only the second to exist in the country.

As the reservoir was constructed and completed, more NJDEP permits were granted in the fall of 2003, and in April 2004, the month long process of filling the 1 billion-gallon reservoir began.

When the basin is filled to capacity, it covers

about 90 acres of the property.

By September 2004, the $19.4 million Brick Reservoir was substantially completed and dedicated for operational use only.

Brick Reservoir provides water for Brick Township, the Ramtown section of Howell Township, Point Pleasant Beach, and supplements the water supply for Point Pleasant Borough and Lakewood.

A 270-foot tall communications tower is also located on the property, and in December of 1997 the BTMUA signed a 30-year lease agreement with Atlantic Coast Communications totaling $925,000, which largely paid for the cost of the 120-acre site.

The tower was completed in April 2001 and they began their rental payments to the Authority.

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10th District: No $10 Million To Bail Out City Of Trenton CAPITOL COMMENTS 10th Legislative District Senator Jim Holzapfel • Assemblyman Greg McGuckin • Assemblyman Dave Wolfe

TRENTON – On March 25, t he St at e Se n at e passed S-3587, a bill that would establish the Trenton Capital City Aid Program and provide at least $10 million in each State f iscal yea r to the Cit y of Trenton. Senator Jim

Holzapfel voted “NO” on the proposed legislation, and the companion bill A-5210 is headed to the General Assembly where Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Dave Wolfe of the 10th District plan to oppose the bill and speak

out aga i n st t he u n fa i r proposal.

“While our school districts are being forced to lay off hard working teachers and cut school programs for students, the Democrats are fast tracking this bill to send $10 million a year to Trenton amidst a budget crisis,” said Senator Holzapfel. “The public has a right to know that their tax dollars are being redirected to Trenton instead of properly educating our children, fixing our roadways or helping to lower property taxes.”

School districts within the 10th Legislative District will lose over $5.5 million in State aid next.

The biggest cuts will come at the expense of the Brick and Toms River school districts, which will lose more than $2.7 million each.

“I hope that my colleagues across the aisle realize these political games that come at the expense of our children’s education, our infrastructure and our resident’s livelihoods,” added Assemblyman McGuckin.

“Misallocation of State

funds are now costing people their jobs and their family’s security. This legislation is an insult to our taxpayers.”

According to the bill, the Trenton Capital City Aid Program will receive $10 million each year to the City of Trenton to be used solely and exclusively by the city for the purpose of reducing the amount the city is required to raise through the property tax levy for municipal purposes. Any additional funds received through the pro-

gram that exceed Trenton’s required property tax levy are all allocated to the Trenton School District.

“The state’s broken school funding formula has gutted our local school districts while urban areas, who already receive enormous amount of aid, continue to get special treatment from Democrats,” stated Assemblyman Wolfe. “Instead of fast-tracking $10 million to the City of Trenton, we need to help school districts who have had their funding cut unfairly.”

Bill Would Allow DACA Dreamers To Work In Congress Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in introducing the American Dream Employment Act, a legislation that would rescind the current prohibition on Deferred Action for Childhood Ar rivals (DACA) recipients from working or participating in paid internships in Congress.

The American Dream Employment Act would amend current law to include DACA beneficiaries as an additional category of individuals eligible for paid employment in Congress. This change would apply solely to employment in the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ), where it has

57 bipartisan co-sponsors.

“Dreamers are Americans in every way but on paper and they deser ve the opportunity to pursue a career of public service in Congress,” said Sen. Menendez. “This critical piece of legislation will break down barriers for Dreamers on Capitol Hill and give them the chance to work in full-time positions shaping the very policies that will affect their lives and their f utures.

I’m pleased to join my colleagues in introducing legislation that will give Dreamers the chance to succeed in Congress the same way they are succeeding in countless industries across America.”

“For DR EA Mers, the United States is their home.

They are our neighbors, classmates, com munit y leaders, service members, t e a che r s - DR EA Me r s love this country,” said Senator Booker. “It’s time we show these DREAMers this country loves them

back and allow them to work and contribute to this country in any way they choose, including working for the United States Congress. This legislation recognizes the dignity of these young people and the value they would bring to Congress as employees.

W hen we lif t up those around us, we all benefit.”

“The giant sign outside my office says ‘DREAMers Welcome Here’ because we know and value the contributions that these young people have made to their communities. But r ig ht now, t hose sa me young people are banned from giving back to their country by working for Cong re ss. T hat ha s t o change,” said Sen. Harris.

“Government works best when it reflects the people it represents. Our nation’s DREAMers are some of ou r best and br ightest, and it’s time they had the opportunity to get a job or paid internship on Capitol Hill.”

“Congress prides itself on recruiting the best talent to craft policies that address America’s greatest challenges. Yet, we’ve created obstacles that keep some of our brightest young minds from fully contributing to our country. The American

Dream Employment Act would expand Congress’ talent pool, give Dreamers a seat at the table, and strengthen policymaking for all Americans,” said Sen. Cortez Masto “Since I first introduced the Dream Act in 2001, I have met hundreds of Dreamers who are giving back to their communities as teachers, nurses, engineers, and soldiers.

Many of them are dedi-

cated to public service, and it makes no sense to deprive Congress of this homegrown talent pool,” said Sen. Durbin. “I’ve been proud to have several Dreamers work in my office as volunteer interns and have seen firsthand how the people of Illinois would benefit if Dreamers could ser ve as paid employees in my office. I thank Senator Harris for her leadership in introduc-

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ing this critical legislation and look forward to working with her to make it the law of the land.”

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10th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Senator

Jim HOLZAPFEL Assemblymen

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Teen:

Continued From Page 1 and recreation liaison Andrea Zapcic.

“We worked with a group of high school students who were active and involved in the planning of the teen center, and their vision was that it would be a drop-in center open seven nights a week until 10 p.m., but we said hold on, let’s try it a few nights a week first,” she said.

Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello said his department recently sent out a survey to students at both high schools to ask what they’d like to see at the teen center, and a majority said they’d like to have it open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday since many of them have sports, jobs and homework on school days.

The survey asked the students to vote for which events they’d like to see at Lounge 270, and were asked to rate food tastings, contests, video/board game competitions, open mic/music nights, trivia nights, classes, and other choices.

The center has televisions, video game systems, three Apple computers, foosball, games, furniture and more.

Retired Brick Police Officer John J. Talty, 54, staffs the teen center to make sure that the kids are safe and that there is no inappropriate behavior.

“Sometimes kids will bring in their home computer and synthesize music, or they’ll dance to Wii, or play video games,” he said on a recent Thursday night. “I take a step back and sometimes we’ll order pizza and we’ll interact, because kids always interact when there’s food,” he said.

Talty, a lifelong Brick resident who was a police officer here for more than 30 years, is partly paid with a BMAC grant that also funds drug education programs.

He is also paid through a Recreation Department tr ust account funded by program fees, Zapcic said.

The previous week, around two dozen

middle and high school students were at the center labeling 3,500 drug education bags that would be distributed to all township students in grades kindergarten through grade 5.

They are the same bags that are distributed to township pharmacies to provide information to their customers about disposing their unused or expired medications at a drop box located at the township police station.

The bags were also distributed to the emergency room and pharmacy at Brick Hospital, and the program has been expanded to include realtors who host open houses.

“When there is an open house, the public has access to medicine cabinets and other areas where drugs might be kept,” Talty explained. “Know where your medication is and know that it’s safe.”

Zapcic said that a $39,523 BMAC grant pays for these and a variety of programs.

Lounge 270 had the largest crowds during a French fry contest, when local restaurants provided French fries and the kids voted for their favorite. In June, the parking lot was turned into a festival with local bands playing, and included a rock-climbing wall and a dunk tank.

In the near future, the teen center would be open for weekend events, which should increase attendance, Santaniello said.

“So we will be changing the hours,” he said. “We are listening to the kids because they’re the ones who are going to use it.”

C orrection The teacher in the photo accompanying the April 6, 2019 story “Never Too Early To Grow Compassion” is named Sharon Panek, not Panel. We regret the error.

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–Photos courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Congratulations to the Students of the Month from Brick Memorial and Brick Township High School!

Citizen Test Preparation Classes Coming To Lakewood Library

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an eightweek session of citizenship test preparation classes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jun. 5 and 12.

This class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a United States citizen. Participants must be a qualified

immigrant and at least 18 years old to be eligible. Attendance at all sessions is required.

The branch is located at 301 Lexington Avenue in Lakewood.

Registration is required for these classes.

To register, call 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or visit the branch.

Annual Sunday Tea

POINT PLEASANT – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant is hosting their Annual Sunday Tea on May 19, 2019. It will be from 2-4 p.m. in our clubhouse at 513 St. Louis Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Bring your family and friends for a delightful afternoon while helping us continue our service

projects for the many organizations we support.

There will be a presentation, “Lady Diana” performed by Rene Goodwin. Tea and light refreshments will be served “Tea Party” style.

Cost is $20. Please contact Patricia Sullivan at 732-899-2731 for reservations or further information.

Memorial Day Parade

BRICK – The Annual Memorial Day Parade hosted by the Township of Brick, American Legion Post 348 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8867 will be held on Monday, May 27, 2019. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. at the former Foodtown and

marches on Chambers Bridge Road to the Municipal Building, where a ceremony will follow. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend and help us honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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–Photo courtesy the Ocean Star POINT PLEASANT – Members of the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge 1698 held their Annual Installation Dinner recently where Mayor Sabosik was honored as the Elk Citizen of the Year, Georgiana Walsh was honored as the Elk of the Year and John Gartz was honored as the Elk Officer of the Year! Good luck to the new Executive Board for a successful 2019.

Ocean County Library’s 11th Annual Prom Dress & Tuxedo Drive And Giveaway

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library’s 11th annual Prom Dress & Tuxedo Drive and Giveaway will provide formal attire to middle and high school aged students at no charge for their school’s formal events. Donations give students the opportunity to join their friends at a memorable event with confidence.

Giveaways will take place at the following dates and locations: • Barnegat Branch: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Apr. 16 and 17, 112 Burr Street, 609-698-3331 • Lakewood Branch: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apr. 27 and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Apr. 29, 301 Lexington Ave., 732-363-1435

Jersey Shore Animal Center Spring “FUR” Paws Gift Auction BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Center is proud to announce their 4th Annual Spring ‘Fur’ Paws Gift Auction on May 5 at the Brick Elks Lodge.

Tickets are $20 with free bidding tickets, coffee/tea, desserts! They are selling tickets now at the shelter, 185 Brick Blvd, Brick. They

are also looking for donations of gift baskets, big auction items, gift certificates/cards etc.

Please call 732-920-1600 for more information or for any questions.

All proceeds are used for the rescue, medical care, and rehoming of abused and abandoned animals.

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–Photo courtesy Brick Township High School BRICK – Congratulations to Brick Township High School Color Guard on becoming Scholastic Regional A Color Guard Champions!

Ocean Medical Center Offers Innovative TCAR Procedure

BRICK ― The Vascular Program at Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center is among the first in Ocean County to offer Trans-cervical Carotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR), a treatment that dramatically reduces the risk of stroke in patients with blocked arteries, the major blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain. Ocean Medical Center joins Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center as one of three hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian Health network to offer this minimally invasive procedure,

and the only hospital with three certified physicians.

Carotid artery disease is a buildup of plaque in two of the main arteries in the neck that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. If left untreated, carotid artery disease can lead to stroke. TCAR is a minimally invasive and safe procedure that is clinically proven to temporarily reverse blood flow in the artery to prevent dangerous plaque from traveling to the brain and causing a stroke while repairing the artery with a stent.

Fellowship-trained vascular surgeon, Vikalp Jain, M.D., RPVI of Jersey Coast Vascular Institute at Ocean Medical Center is among one of the first surgeons in the country to gain expertise with the TCAR procedure. He has been performing the procedure for more than four years. “TCAR addresses carotid artery disease for high surgical risk patients at much lower risk of stroke as compared to more traditional approaches,” said Dr. Jain. “Because of its low stroke risk and faster patient recovery, TCAR represents the future of carotid repair.”

TCAR is a state-of-the-art procedure the blends the advantages of traditional carotid endarterectomy incision in the neck and stenting. This safe procedure requires a smaller incision point in the neck (near the collar bone) and another access point in the groin. TCAR is less invasive, reduces the risk of stroke, and has a quick recovery (with most patients less than 24 hours.)

“We are proud to offer this treatment option for high risk stroke patients at Ocean Medical Center,” said Kenneth N. Sable, M.D. MBA, FACEP, regional president southern market, Hackensack Meridian Health. “With this minimally invasive procedure, more patients will now have access to another option for a life-saving treatment.”

Prior to TCAR, the main treatment option for severe carotid artery disease was an open surgical procedure called carotid endarterectomy (CEA).

CEA removes plaque from inside the carotid artery to restore normal blood flow to the brain, but the large incision leaves a visible scar the length of the neck and carries risk of surgical complications, including bleeding, infection, heart attack and cranial nerve injuries that can cause issues with swallowing speaking and sensation in the face. By offering both the TCAR and CEA treatments as well as traditional stenting, vascular surgeons can provide patients with carotid artery disease with the best possible treatment that will meet their individual needs.

For more information, please visit hackensackmeridianhealth.org/services/cardiovascular/ cardiovascular-services/tcar/.

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Throughout January and February, Chaplain Doug Chase, Rabbi Rob Rubin (Temple Beth Or), and Father Ed Blanchett (Church of the Visitation) met with Sgt. Jim Kelly to identify areas where the interfaith community and the law enforcement community could serve each other.

The one-hour meeting served as a kickoff for the Cops and Clergy initiative with representatives from Osbornville Protestant, Osbornville Baptist, St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic, Church of the Visitation Roman Catholic, Living Faith Bible Church, Temple Beth Or, First Baptist Church of Laurelton, and Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in attendance. Other houses of worship that are in communication with the department in regards to the initiative are St. Raphael’s Episcopal, St. Thomas Lutheran, True Life

Church, Community Bible Fellowship, and Brick Presbyterian. Church leaders, representatives, trustees, and parish nurses exchanged information during a Q&A with the Chief Riccio, Sgt. Kelly, and Chaplains Shafer and Chase.

“We’re really looking forward to making new relationships in our community. I think this is going to be a good thing for everyone,” said Sgt. Jim Kelly at the meeting.

On the following Sunday, March 24, the first workshop was hosted by Church of the Visitation where Sgt. Jason Shepherd, Sgt. Jim Kelly, and Ptl. Bryan Murphy presented information on the opioid abuse epidemic.

At that meeting, several members from the community, including those from other religious organizations, learned about overdose statistics in Brick, the Not Even Once program, the Blue HART program, and periphery issues surrounding addiction.

Sgt. Shepherd, who worked in drug enforcement for over ten years, talked about the programs and initiatives created to combat the opioid crisis. In regards to those programs, he said, “To have this available is huge. We still have work to do, but we are seeing a decrease in overdoses and overdose deaths.”

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OCVTS Announces New Acting Superintendent

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Following the sudden and unfortunate passing of Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s longtime superintendent William P. Hoey, Jr., OCVTS has announced Mrs. Karen Homiek as Acting Superintendent.

Homiek got her start at OCVTS back in 1997 as an instructor at the OCVTS Enrichment Center, an alternative high school setting for at risk students where she was named Dean of Students. From there, she became an OCVTS Adult Education Evening School Supervisor and later Principal of the Jackson Center. Homiek also lead the Lakehurst Center as the Principal of the Performing Arts Academy (PAA), the Audio Recording and Aviation share time programs, and the full time culinary program housed on campus.

“Under her leadership, the Performing Arts Academy has developed into a top performance learning facility, currently in the top 93% in public school rankings, as well as earning the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence status by the US Department of Education,” read a press release from OCVTS. “Mrs. Homiek has been instrumental in the development of a partnership with Ocean County College, creating a pathway for PAA students to earn an Associate’s Degree along with their high school diploma.”

The Performing Arts Academy will be relocating to a new state-of-the-art facility on the campus of Ocean County College in early 2020.

With a Master’s of Education from Seton Hall University and a Masters of Arts degree in Education Leadership from New Jersey City University, Homiek is well-prepared for her new leadership role.

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“It is the role of the district leader to create a school climate that emanates safety, acceptance, and promotes learning.

Through leading by example, demonstrating integrity and making good decisions, one has the ability to revolutionize an entire school community and enrich the learning experience. I am excited to be in the position to strengthen student achievement and outcomes based on industry driven instruction and curriculum. Career and Technical Education empowers students with the experience, academia, and 21st Century skills necessary to succeed in a global landscape of connectivity. I am blessed and honored to be part of this dynamic district.”

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TOMS RIVER – Calling all new and expecting mothers! The Ocean County Health Department wants to help you on your breastfeeding journey with “Nursing Your Newborn.” Learn the basics of breastfeeding in this free class, held every third Wednesday of the month at the Southern Ocean County Medical Center, 7-9 p.m.

“The Ocean County Health Department is proud to be teaming up with Southern Ocean Medical Center by offering this free, 2 hour class, and preparing mothers with the basics to begin her breastfeeding journey,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator.

The class will discuss the following: • How breastfeeding works • Establishing a good milk supply • How to get your baby to latch • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk • Positions for breastfeeding • When and where to get support • How to choose a breast pump • Returning to work and maintaining

your milk supply • Common challenges, and more “We are very excited about this program and the chance to help remove obstacles to obtaining high-level, evidence-based lactation support in the county,” said Patricia High, Ocean County Health Department Assistant Public Health Coordinator.

“Allow the OCHD professionals to help give you the best instruction and guide you through the nursing process because the more education you get now the better equipped you’ll be at home with your baby.”

This class is free, but registration is required. To register, call 1-800-5609990 to reserve a spot for you and one support person.

“You can certainly learn about breastfeeding on the internet or from other materials, but nothing is better than the information, interaction and hands-on lessons you’ll receive from this class,” said Regenye.

For more information, visit ochd.org/ breastfeeding.

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

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In spring, we all like to hike and play outdoors. Getting bumped and bruised is more apt to occur as well. A natural remedy for this is calendula, and it’s sold in health food stores nationwide.

Calendula oil is a natural oil extracted from flowers, specific ally the marigold flowers, also known as Calendula officinalis. Calendula oil has some antifungal, anti-inf lammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This makes it great for topical use, especially for minor cuts, wounds and skin rashes. More specifically, calendula creams can be used to help cradle cap, diaper rash, eczema, poison ivy and allergic rashes.

Not too long ago, a friend of mine fell off her horse. She had some minor aches and pains, and her skin was broken. I recommended the calendula cream and reassured her this herbal remedy had been used for centuries. My friend used the cream on her bruises and scrapes and within several days she was as good as new. If you are creating a first-aid cabinet, I highly recommend you include Calendula. Put it next to your hydrocortisone and tea tree oil.

There was a study in October 2018, published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. This study evaluated calendula ointment on cesarean wound healing. The trial evaluated 72 women and they concluded that “using calendula ointment considerably increases the speed of cesarean wound healing.”

There was a more recent study in February 2019 that evaluated calendula for patients who had suffered from dermatitis associated with their radiation. This is pretty common, up to 95 percent of patients develop radiation-related skin pain.

Calendula appears to be a viable option and should be considered as an adjunct to pharmaceutical skin treatments.

I think calendula would make for a fantastic tea. I make it myself all the time at home, using locally grown flowers. The marigold flowers are beautiful orange, and they’re dried. You just steep them in water for about 10 minutes, and add honey if desired. Calendula is a type of marigold.

Not all marigold flowers can be ingested so if you make the tea, make sure you buy the dried flowers that are consumable, and buy them from a reputable source.

One reason you might consider calendula as a tea, or dietary supplement is if you have ulcerative colitis. There is reason to believe this may be soothing to the intestinal tract and it’s been studied for this very condition. It might be one of the most healing herbs to consider if you have gastritis or reflux, but of course ask your practitioner if it’s right for you.

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A new assault on victims is in the for m of L ot t e r y a nd Swe e p st a ke scams. These scams are becoming more and more common. They may come to you from social media, phone calls, mailings, e-mail and text messages-all saying that you have won money or pr i zes. T he sca m mer s may even try to impersonate public figures, police, FBI, Lottery and Officials. To make matters worse, they have also mastered the art of cloning otherwise legitimate web sites and social media profiles. So how do you know if your winnings are legitimate?

Scammers like to ask for up-front payment, such as taxes, processing fe e s, del ive r y fe e s, legal fe e s or customer fees to collect your “winnings.” Any payment requested in advance should be a red f lag!

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WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting one in eight Americans over the age of 65. Dementia is a general term for a variety of conditions that develop as a result of malfunctioning nerve cells in the brain. Research has shown that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease tend to develop abnormal structures in the brain, called plaques and tangles, that block communication between nerve cells in the brain and body. Plaques build up in the spaces in between nerve cells, and consist of a protein called betaamyloid. Tangles are described as a collection of twisted fibers made from a different protein, called tau, that develop inside nerve cells rather than in between them.

Because the nerve cells are unable to work properly, individuals can experience a variety of cognitive, behavioral, and physical symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, meaning that is worsens over time, and although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, medication and physical activity can be helpful in slowing its progression.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS? The most common symptom of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease is difficulty remembering newly learned information. As we age, it is common to experience occasional memory loss or slowed thinking; however, serious memory difficulties and confusion are signs that the brain is not working exactly as it should.

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HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? The physical symptoms mentioned above ultimately increase an individual’s risk of falling, which can possibly lead to serious injury. Research has shown the importance of physical activity for overall well-being.

During a physical therapy evaluation, a licensed physical

therapist evaluates various components of the body in order to determine impairments that may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms. From there, an individualized exercise program is created to meet the specific needs of each patient. A supervised exercise program, with the goal of increasing muscle strength and improving balance, will ultimately lead to improved safety awareness and decrease a patient’s fall risk. The following are important aspects that are addressed in each exercise program, as deemed appropriate by a physical therapist: STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, individuals tend to become more sedentary, which leads to muscles becoming weak and tight. This is predominantly true for the muscles of the hips and legs. The lower extremity muscles are very important for standing and walking, so as they become weak, it becomes particularly difficult to perform daily tasks and ambulate, or walk around.

Physical therapy can help break this cycle by developing a safe strengthening and flexibility program to improve muscle performance. As an individual’s strength starts to improve, exercises may be altered or advanced to further maximize strength gains.

GAIT TRAINING In addition to developing an exercise program, a physical therapist will evaluate and determine the most appropriate assistive device for each patient in order to provide safe ambulation. The most common assistive devices are rolling walkers, single point canes, and quad canes. The physical therapist will educate and train the patient on how to correctly use his/her assistive device during ambulation.

If unsafe ambulation is identified during the initial evaluation, subsequent treatment sessions will consist of gait training, in order to maximize safety awareness. As quality of gait improves, the patient will be challenged to negotiate obstacles and ambulate on various surfaces, in order to simulate real life situations. Continued practice will eventually lead to improved safety awareness during community ambulation and while performing daily tasks.

BALANCE Along with safe ambulation, balance is by far one of the

most important aspects of minimizing an individual’s fall risk. Balance can be divided into two components: static and dynamic. Static balance refers to an individual’s ability to maintain balance while in a still position, whether that be while seated or standing. Dynamic balance refers to maintaining balance while moving. Both static and dynamic balance are addressed during physical therapy by simulating tasks that individual’s experience in their daily lives. These tasks include reaching, stepping onto and off of various pliable surfaces, and negotiating obstacles while walking. This is a great opportunity to not only challenge balance, but also memory, as the patient will need to follow directions and remember multi-step commands. By challenging balance in various ways, the body is better able to adapt and learn how to respond safely and appropriately during real life situations.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU FINISH PHYSICAL THERAPY? All of the factors addressed during physical therapy work together to improve overall function and safety.

Once an individual has achieved his/her goals and is ready to be discharged, the physical therapist will provide the patient with a home exercise program so that the gains made during physical therapy can be maintained. Physical therapy can provide the tools for success, however it is up to the individual to use the information he/she has learned to continue to maximize safety and functional mobility!

ELISE PAVLICK, DPT Elise graduated from the University of Delaware in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a minor in Disabilities Studies. She continued her education at the University of Delaware where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in January 2014. While at UD, she and a few classmates were chosen to present their case study, The Use of EMG Biofeedback as a Treatment for Facial Paralysis Secondary to Bell’s Palsy, at APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting. Elise has clinical experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient orthopedics, and pediatric rehabilitation.

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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.

(17) For Sale 55+ - $215,999. Heritage Point Barnegat. 2BR, 2Bth, garage.

49 Pierhead Dr. Open house Sundays 1-3. Zillow me 908-783-9782. (16)

For Rent Room For Rent, Brick, Herbertsville - Quiet house, shared bath, Wi-fi, unfurnished. $660 Call Bob 732-278-8976.

(18) Seaside Park - Yearly Lease, Beautiful Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Apartment with Spectacular Sunrises from Private Deck, SUPER Clean and Quiet $1900. 908-278-5491.

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For Sale 2003 CASE 580SM Backhoe - One Owner, 4WD, 915 Hrs, $19,399, Cab with A/C. Call 856-338-7208. (16)

Auto For Sale Honda Odyss 2004 - Nice condition, 155,000mi. All service records. New tires and brakes. $3,550. Call 732-299-8178.

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Estate Sale Estate Sale Stamps - Must liquidate collection for quick distribution. Many varities including duck stamps. Dealers need not inquire. Please call 325338-8439, Toms River area.

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Items For Sale Avon Sale - Make up and eye liner, lipstick, eyeshadow, etc. Call brochure 732-773-5078.

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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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only.

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(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.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

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St. Monica Church Community Yard Sale - being held April 27, at Switlik School, W. Veterans Hwy. Jackson, 8am - 2pm. Rain date April 28. Spaces still available.

Call Alice at 732-833-0542.

(17) Spring Gala Gift Auction - Holiday City Phase Two Clubhouse, Yorktowne Blvd. 11am to 2 pm.

Lunch $3 and includes hot dog and potato salad. Tickets pulled 1pm. Many gift baskets and cards.

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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) Hair Stylist - Experienced/reliable.

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(19) Teacher /Teacher Assistants Busy Child Care Center has the following positions available: Infant Caregiver (FT/PT). Toddler Teacher (FT/PT). Pre-K Teacher (FT).

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DEA Operation Take Back Program

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – On April 27 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. residents of Point Pleasant Beach may come to Police Headquarters to dispose of their unwanted prescription

medication.

An officer will be available during this time frame to receive the medication for destruction in the main lobby of Police Headquarters.

Senior Services Seminar: Brick History

BR ICK – Lear n about the histor y of Brick Township, presented by the Brick Historical Society. This program

will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 10:15 a.m.

Call 732-920-8686 for information.

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Bathing • Grooming • Dressing • Personal Hygiene • Housekeeping Laundry Service & Restaurant Style Dining

Lunch and Learn Recycling Presentation

BRICK – Senior Services hosts a Lunch and Learn where the Public Works Department will visit to provide information about

recycling on Wednesday, April 24 at 12 p.m.

Registration is required. Call 732-920-8686 to register.

Fallen Heroes Ceremony

BRICK – Join Brick Township as we honor the 18 sons for Brick who went off to war from the Civil War to Iraq and nev-

er came home. Ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. at Windward Beach Park.

Farmer’s Market Opens In May

BRICK – The Brick Farmers’ Market is at Windward Beach Park every Saturday – rain or shine – from May 18, 2019

through September 21, 2019. The Market is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is free to attend.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Complete Care at Laurelton Reopens With Updated Facility

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BRICK – A gala grand reopening party was held on March 28, at the newly refurbished Complete Care at Laurelton in Brick.

After a year of extensive renovation under new ownership, Complete Care has reopened and is now offering the finest rehabilitation and medical care services on an unparalleled level, making it a true home away for home for its many residents.

The festive celebration marked this milestone, with a crowd of staff, residents, dignitaries, and friends gathering to revel in this dawning of a new era in all-encompassing nursing and rehabilitation care.

The crowd was awed by the incredible new facilities with its unique capacity and dedicated staff, enabling each person coming through its doors to receive quality care with utmost dignity and respect and the best possible amenities.

High profile medical officials, first aid personnel and elected officials were on hand to cut the ribbon with the ceremonial scissors and express their admiration for the Complete Care model of excellence.

Amongst the dignitaries in attendance were Brick’s Mayor John Ducey, Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia (Ginny) Haines, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Point Pleasant Mayor Robert Sabosik and many others.

A special presentation was made to Mayor Ducey as a show of gratitude for his support and encouragement for the work of Complete Care. Mayor Ducey, in turn, expressed his appreciation to the work done by Complete Care, saying, “This facility is so beautiful. It really means a lot to both Laurelton residents and to

Brick Township as a whole to have such a wonderful place here for people to get themselves healthy and well in a happy environment. Thank you very much for all you’ve done all you continue to do. It’s an honor to be part of it.”

On behalf of the New Jersey 10th District Legislators, Assemblymen David Wolf and Gregory McGuckin and Senator James Hozlapfel, a proclamation certificate was presented to Complete Care, congratulating them on their new establishment and thanking them for their care for the residents.

Freeholder Haines congratulated the administration and the residents of Complete Care on this milestone event.

“It’s an absolutely beautiful facility,” she said, on behalf of the rest of the freeholders. “More than brick and mortar, this facility delivers compassion and warmth to its residents while giving caregivers peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in a professional and caring setting that will help in their recovery and healing.”

Administrator Mr. Eli Senderovits thanked attendees for their support and for sharing in the excitement on this momentous occasion.

“On behalf of the residents, I want to thank every one of you for joining us here today. You have my commitment as administrator that each and every resident coming through our door will receive top notch care,” he said.

The tasteful and exciting event ushered in a new era of extraordinary care that will be a true source of pride for Brick Township and all of New Jersey.

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OCC Repertory Theatre Company Presents Love/Sick At The Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will bring their production of “Love/Sick” to the Black Box Theatre at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts from April 27 through May 5.

John Cariani’s “Love/Sick” is a follow-up to his critically-acclaimed “Almost Maine.” The show is a 90-minute nine-play cycle about love and loss. Love can be messy in this romantic comedy, where a unique cast of characters battle for love with heartwarming optimism.

Each play has its own arc and tells the story of a couple at a crossroads in their relationship. Together the short plays work to create a satisfying whole, chronicling the life cycle of a typical relationship from meeting to divorce, and afterwards.

Performances: April 25, at 7:30 p.m.; April 26, at 7:30 p.m.; April 27, at 8 p.m.;

April 28, at 2 p.m.; May 3, at 7:30 p.m.; May 4, at 8 p.m.; and May 5, at 2 p.m.

Crew: Paul Chalakani, Director; Lauren Schwartz, Stage Manager/Lighting Designer.

Cast: Taylor Bongarzone, Javier Fuentes, Cassie Jones, Donovan Lee, Becky Malinowski, Derek Rizzo, Mike Thullner, and Marcos Vasquez.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732-2550500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ask about group and student rates.

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The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.

See A Springtime Show At Novins Planetarium TOMS RIVER — Welcome the springtime sky at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium (Bldg #13), on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. Please park in Parking Lot #2.

Saturday, April 13 (No morning shows: closed for private event): 7 p.m. One Day On Mars, with Mars tal; 8:30 p.m. Laser Bon Jovi.

Saturday, April 20: 11:30 a.m. One World One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure; 12:30 p.m. The Stars From My Backyard; 2 p.m.

Laser iPop; 7 p.m. Mysteries Of The Aurora Borealis; 8:30 p.m. Laser Zeppelin.

Tuesday, April 23: 11 a.m. Little Star Craft (included with show ticket); 11:30 a.m. The Little Star That Could; 12:30 p.m. The Stars From My Backyard; 2 p.m. Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef.

Wednesday, April 24: 11 a.m. Harold Shale Craft (included with show ticket); 11:30 a.m. Harold Shale And The Great Orbit: The Interactive Storybook; 12:30

30th Annual State Chili & Salsa Cook-off TOMS RIVER – The 30th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-off takes place along Washington Street in Downtown Toms River on May 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

There will be Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Garden, Live Entertainment, Merchandise Vendors, and not to mention, Chili & Salsa Tastings!

This event is free to the public. Tasting kit is $7 and vote for your favorite chili!

For more information, contact Downtown Toms River at 732-341-8738.

p.m. The Stars From My Backyard; 2 p.m.

Laser Beatles.

Thursday, April 25: 11:30 a.m. One World One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure; 12:30 p.m.

Secret Of The Cardboard Rocket, with special bonus star talk; 2 p.m. Continuum, with Sizing Up Space movie.

Saturday, April 27: 12:30 p.m. PreK Party Craft (included with show ticket); 1 p.m. PreK Show: The Aurora Borealis ; 1:30 p.m. PJ Party Craft (included show ticket); 2 p.m. PJ Party Show: The Aurora Borealis ; 7 p.m. Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon; 8:15 p.m. Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall.

To learn more about the shows, visit ocean.edu/planetarium. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.ocean.edu or call 732-255-0343. Group discount may be available. Tickets are available at the door but advance purchase is recommended as many shows sell out!

For recorded show information, call 732-255-0342.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 13 - APR 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Never plan a picnic when storm clouds loom on the horizon.

In the upcoming week you would be wise to put key projects and plans on the back burner.

Authority figures may not tolerate mistakes or missed deadlines.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Conquer conflicts by asking for clarifications. In the week to come you might find that your work is filled with confusing or questionable guidelines. You may easily make mistakes if the instructions are misleading.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is fun to dream unless you dream of falling. You are wise enough to know that some ideas and fears are not realistic. A downturn isn’t permanent so don’t panic in the upcoming week and sell off investments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead, you may feel there is no choice but to abandon one of your dreams. You may yield when conflicts arise rather than stand your ground. Your circle of friends will restore your confidence levels.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You crave the ability to control circumstances. Those who hold the reins of power are not ready to give you the green light to go ahead with a pet project. Be patient as this week unfolds and steer clear of power struggles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Money changes everything. In the week ahead your desire to live the dream and own the best of everything could have long-term consequences. Avoid making

major purchases and taking on additional debt.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on high efficiency and be conscientious about following the rules. Someone will probably rain on your parade if you attempt to begin something new. Family squabbles could plague you in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This isn’t a good week to follow a friend’s advice or to go along with the crowd. Don’t consider it to be a personal affront if someone has a differing viewpoint than you do. Agree to disagree and move on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might overlook the details in the week ahead, but the details won’t overlook you. Being inaccurate can cost you money or put a damper on your income.

Don’t take risks or sign financial agreements.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are willing to go the extra mile to stay on top of your obligations, but this could take a toll on your temper. In the upcoming week get plenty of rest and regular meals so you can better deal with frustrations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t meddle in other people’s disputes as your assistance may cause more harm than good. Make the most of your spare time in the week ahead. Loved ones may be completely absorbed by their responsibilities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The best offense is a good defense. Resist the temptation to make drastic moves in the upcoming week since you will achieve much more by biding your time. Look for valuable knowledge from unlikely sources.

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By Wolfgang Puck Although you can find artichokes in markets most of the year, right now is their absolute peak of season. So I thought I’d share a recipe that features artichokes in one of my favorite preparations, as the featured topping for a very simple pizza that complements the vegetable with some flavorful homemade chili-garlic oil, fresh herbs, caramelized onions and a light sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan.

That’s it. There’s no slathering of sharp tomato sauce or blanket of melted cheese to conceal the deliciousness of the artichoke itself.

We who love artichokes are often tempted to call it the perfect vegetable. Consider just a few of the facts.

Artichokes are beautiful to behold. Wide at their stem ends and gradually tapering, they range in size from barely bigger than golf balls to, more commonly, the dimensions of a softball. The exteriors are covered in fibrous leaves with sharp, pointy tips. Buried inside, however, is the artichoke’s heart: Firm, nutty and rich-tasting, a treasure that’s delicious whether the artichoke is steamed whole or pared down to the heart alone, which can be stuffed and baked, braised or cut up and sauteed.

The following recipe, which features artichokes as the star ingredient, is perfect for dinner on a springtime weekend.

Although it’s easy, you’ll need the afternoon for some advance preparation.

Allow three or four hours to prepare the following recipe for my own go-to pizza dough. (However, it’s perfectly OK if you find good-quality, ready-to-use pizza dough in your favorite supermarket.) You’ll also want to allow at least a couple of hours for the seasonings to steep in my recipe for chili-garlic oil, and at least an hour to cook and cool the caramelized onions.

The sauteed artichokes featured as the topping need less than 15 minutes to cook. But allow another 30 to 45 minutes to prep them first, a process I’d like to share in detail here.

First, squeeze two lemon halves into a bowl of cold water, and have one more lemon at the ready, cut in half; this will prevent the artichoke hearts from discoloring. Cut off the stems with a paring knife. Starting at the base and rubbing cut surfaces with a lemon half, carefully peel off the tough outer green skin and leaves, working upward to the indentation about a third of the way from the base. Cut crosswise at the indentation to expose the fibrous choke; scoop it out with a teaspoon. Cut each bottom into eight wedges and put in the lemon water. They’re now ready to cook.

Once the artichokes have been sauteed, you’ll be ready to start putting together some of the easiest, most flavorful springtime pizzas ever!

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Place a pizza stone on the oven’s middle rack. Preheat to 500 F (260 C). On a lightly floured work surface, stretch out each dough ball into an 8-inch (20-cm) circle, shaping the edge slightly thicker.

Brush with chili-garlic oil. Sprinkle with thyme and oregano. Top with artichokes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Using a pizza paddle, transfer the pizzas to the pizza stone.

Bake until deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove to a cutting board. Scatter with basil and cut each into four slices.

WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH

Makes 4 balls, each 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105 F to 115 F (40 C to 46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) warm water.

In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, yeast mixture, and remaining water; process until a ball forms. Turn out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand until smooth and firm, about 3 minutes. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours.

Divide into four equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under. Repeat four or five times. On a smooth, unfloured surface, roll under your palm until smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. The balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.

CHILI-GARLIC OIL Makes 2 cups (500 ml) 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled 2 cups (500 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes In a small saucepan, combine the garlic and oil. Place over high heat and, when the garlic sizzles, reduce the heat to low and cook, checking frequently, until the garlic turns light golden, 10 to 15 minutes.

Cool to room temperature. Stir in the pepper flakes and infuse for 2 hours. Strain into an airtight container, cover, and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

SAUTEED ARTICHOKES Makes 2 cups (500 mL) 4 large artichokes, stemmed and peeled, chokes removed, each bottom cut into 8 wedges and soaked in water with the juice of 1 lemon 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) canned chicken or vegetable stock or broth Drain the artichoke wedges thoroughly. Pat dry. In a 10inch (25-cm) skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the artichokes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add stock and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste. Set aside.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS Makes 3/4 cup (185 mL) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, cut into 3/4-inch (18-mm) dice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper In a 10-inch (25-cm) skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.

Saute the onion until lightly browned, 15 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, and cook 1 minute longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cool and transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate until ready to use.

(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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