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Kittens Showered With Love At Adoption Event
By Chris Lundy BEACH WOOD – About a dozen heartwarming cats and kittens were at a Kitten Shower donation and adoption event – and that’s only a fraction of the animals available for good homes. This was the 5th annual event, held every year at the Beachwood Fire House, said Tana Wilberg, treasurer of Calling All Cats Rescue. The ultimate goal, of course, was to find homes for the animals. There were some full grown cats, some just a few months old, and even some just a few weeks old that had to be bottle fed. Currently, their home is at a rescue in Jackson, but they are waiting for “furever homes.” Volunteers brought trays of food for the f r e e b u f fe t . T h e r e were also several tables set up for crafters
Central School Budget Not Hurt By State Aid Cuts
By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – The Cent ral Regional school district budget is up slightly from last year, but three of the five towns will see little to no increase in their school tax bill, the district administrator said. “I am happy to report that Berkeley and Ocean Gate are seeing little to no increase and Island Heights is seeing a healthy decrease,” business Administrator
Kevin O’Shea said. “In addition Seaside Heights is seeing a modest increase. Unfortunately, however the Central Regional funding formula was very rough on Seaside Park.” The Seaside Park increase is a result of the ratio of students in grades 7 through 12 increasing “dramatically” over the past year, due to a large graduating class and some (Budget - See Page 6)
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–Photo by Chris Lundy (Top) Amelia was hoping to adopt Camden after the event. (Right) Bud was playing with his toys for most of the morning. and vendors. A wishing well was (Kittens - See Page 4)
NJ Heads Into Wildfire Season: What You Need To Know
By Kimberly Bosco On the heels of the Spring Hill forest fire that blazed through more than 11,000 acres of the Pinelands in Burlington County recently, the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service is speaking out to inform residents on what they do and what to expect when it comes to fighting fires. The Spring Hill fire sparked up a little less than a month ago on March 30, 2019. As the most significant forest fire we have seen this year, the blaze burnt through 11,600 acres of forest in
Washington and Woodland Townships. Shawn Judy, Assistant Division B Firewarden, said that the fire’s cause is still under investigation. In the meantime, State Forest Fire Service officials held a press conference on April 24 to discuss the wildfire terminology, the process of prescribed burning, wildfire season, forest fires to date, and prevention as New Jersey heads into official wildfire season. (Wildfire - See Page 5)
–Photo by Patricia A. Miller Carly Fetzer and her sister, Ryanne, at their Bayville home. By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – Carly Fetzer came into this world with life stacked against her. She was born with a very small left coronary ventricle in 2000. That meant there would not be one day, one week, or one year that her life would not be terribly affected by her handicap. (Heart - See Page 4)
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told them it was unlikely that Carly would survive a heart transplant. “They found Carly NOT to be a good candidate for a heart transplant,” Claudine wrote then on the family’s Facebook page. “Not what we were expecting to hear and very devastating to us. Options left are not very good and they do not know if anything will help her…I’m so proud to be Carly’s mom. She is a true fighter and continues to make the best of her life and situation no matter what life is throwing at her.” For the past several years, the family, Berkeley Township schools and residents celebrated “Carly Day” every Feb. 12. That was the day they all wore red “Team Carly” T-shirts to support Carly, anyone living with a congenital heart defect and anyone who lost their battle from heart defects. Carly was in CHOP in late January with poor kidney function numbers. She also had to have two wisdom teeth removed. She was back in again in early February due to massive fluid buildup in her abdomen. It was a frightening time for the family. The fluid buildup made her very short of breath and elevated her heart rate. When they got to CHOP, nurses drained 8.5 liters of fluid from Carly’s abdomen. Claudine said Carly had not been herself since her January hospitalization. She was agitated and restless and rarely smiled. Carly was a 2018 graduate of Central Regional High School. “Her time spent in school was always highlighted by the unwavering support of the students and staff members,” her obituary states. “The outpouring of love from our community has been both humbling and comforting. No words could ever truly express how heartwarming it was to know that we were not on this journey alone, from 2015 to the present.”
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It’s always a good event for donations – and for adoptions, Wilberg said. Anyone interested in donating, adopting, fostering, or finding out about future events should “like” Calling All Cats Rescues on Facebook.
Continued From Page 1 The skinny girl’s body could not handle fluid accumulation, which built up in her stomach, legs and feet to the point where she had to have her abdomen drained at least once a month. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia became her family’s second home. Carly’s condition was known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a severe congenital heart defect in which the left side of her heart was underdeveloped. Her heart condition also affected her kidneys. Her first heart surgery came when she was only two days old. She had several others after that. A stroke when she was seven months old during one of the surgeries also left her with some brain damage. Carly and her parents, Claudine and Bob Fetzer and her twin sister Ryanne, fought as hard as they could to support Carly in her struggle against her physical handicaps and treatments that she endured for all of her 18 years. “Our only goal is to make Carly as comfortable as possible and to keep her home,” Claudine said in a recent interview with The Berkeley Times. “She hates being in the hospital.” Now her fight is over. Carly died in the late afternoon of April 26, at CHOP. And even though her family knew Carly would not have a long life, they are devastated. “We are completely broken and our hearts are shattered in a million pieces,” Claudine wrote on the family’s Believe 4 Carly Facebook page after her daughter’s death. The Fetzers never knew when the next emergency would surface. The family’s fear increased back in June 2015, when doctors
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A few very young kittens still needed to be bottle fed.
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Continued From Page 1 Terminology Before delving into any new topic, it is beneficial to know the terminology. Trevor Raynor of the State Forest Fire Service fleshed out some of the common terms thrown around when people talk about forest fires. When you hear a fire described as “contained,” this means that “forward progress has stopped but it has the potential to escape,” said Raynor. A “controlled” fire is a fire that is contained on all sides, the perimeter has been stopped from spreading, but it is still “smoldering internally.” A fire that is “out” is not usually labeled as such until the area sees a major rainfall, Raynor explained. “Out” fires signify that there is no active smoking or burning on any branches, stumps, etc. in the wildfire area. Wildfires are not typically reported until they become significant. According to DEP Assistant Commissioner for Natural and Historic Resources Ray Bukowski, a significant fire is one that has reached 50 acres or more, or is a threat to the structures near it. A 100 acre fire signifies a “major fire.” Prescribed Burning Over the past few weeks you might have noticed fire officials stationed along the roadside while a blaze heats up along the forest floor on major thoroughfares such as Route 539 or Route 72. This is called prescribed burning. “By using fire as a tool…that ultimately helps us to suppress fire,” and prevent fire from spreading, said State Forest Fire Service Firewarden Greg McLaughlin.
The Berkeley Times, May 4, 2019, Page 5 While this may sound a bit backwards, the forest fire service is actually helping our forests. Prescribed burning season takes place from October 15 to March 15, said McLaughlin. This year, the forest fire service extended that time frame by a few weeks, making it a very successful one. The goal is to perform prescribed burning on approximately 20,000 acres of forest each year. This year saw 22,600 acres, he added. These controlled burns are small, according to McLaughlin; about 75 percent reach a maximum of only 10 acres or less. Prescribed burns target “ladder fuels” in order to eliminate the starting point for wildfires. Ladder fuels refer to the vegetation along the forest floor that allows a fire to travel upward from the ground, to low tree branches on canopy trees, to tree tops, McLaughlin said. Picture a fire starting in the shrubbery and spreading up tree trunks and branches –the name “ladder” fuels is a visualization of the process. “We’re trying to break that connection,” said McLaughlin. And it is no coincidence that the State Forest Fire Service chooses fall and springtime to perform these prescribed burns. Spring and fall seasons are peak wildfire season. Peak Wildfire Season According to McLaughlin, the spring wildfire season is much busier than the fall due to factors like humidity, heat, and wind. In springtime, humidity is down which means foliage is dryer or has the potential to dry up quicker. The weather begins to heat up but the trees remain leafless, allowing for the sun to penetrate further into the forest. These are risk
factors that combine to create what McLaughlin called a “high fire danger” day. During the spring, the forest fire service takes a “direct attack” approach to tackling forest fire prevention, especially on high fire danger days. To do this, they use a “build up index which is a cumulative drying indicator,” stated McLaughlin. If the index indicates increasing dryness over time, “we will put out people actively patrolling the woods.” Normally, they will have people stationed in fire lookout towers to monitor from above. In the event of a high fire danger day, there will also be patrols on the ground. The forest fire service builds all of their equipment in-house so that it is specialized to get into those tricky, hard-to-get-to spots in the woods in order to put out a fire. It is only for 35 days in the springtime that the department outsources for extra materials. During this time, the forest fire service spends approximately $250,000 to afford aircrafts that can dump water on a fire. When it is peak time for wildfires, they need all hands on deck and then some. Springtime is much more likely to see the spark of wildfires than summer, McLaughlin explained, because summer has more humidity and more rainfall. The wetness doesn’t allow the leaves to dry out as quickly. 2019 Fires & Prevention This year to date, the State Forest Fire Service has responded to 331 fires. Of this number, only four or five were considered “significant” fires, said Bukowski (one of which was Spring Hill). This number is significantly higher than what
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the department saw this time last year, which was approximately 200 fires (year to date). This was due in part to the fact that “last year was the wettest year on record,” Bukowski added. As for this year, that is not the case. The department saw five reportable wildfires on April 23, 2019 alone. In New Jersey, 95 percent of wildfires are caused by people, Bukowski said. The forest fire service is simply trying to spread awareness to the public about the reality of wildfires and wildfire prevention in order to reduce the overall risk. Bukowski advises residents, “if you see smoke, or fire trucks, or fire personnel…have courtesy” and be aware. “We want people to enjoy the outdoors but we [also] want to keep people safe and our forests green,” he added. “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” As we head into 2019’s official wildfire season, it is important to note that this year also marks 75 years of wildfire prevention with the 75th anniversary of Smoky the Bear. Smoky the Bear is the forest fire service’s national mascot who touts the famed catch phrase, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.” While you yourself might not be a firefighter working to ward off major wildfires this season, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent fires from starting in your own backyard. As Bukowski stated, 95 percent of fires are caused by people. For more information on prevention how-to’s or the NJ State Forest Fire Service, visit state. nj.us/dep/parksandforests/fire/aboutus.html.
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Continued From Page 1 homeless students leaving the borough, O’Shea said. Central Regional draws students from five municipalities - Berkeley Township, Ocean Gate, Island Heights, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park. The $40,873,730 budget is up by $107,715.
Seaside Park, where the average home is assessed $554,195, will see the tax rate rise to 0.493, from 0.374 for each $100 of assessed valuation. That translates into an annual increase of $659.49, or $54.96 per month. Berkeley Township, where the average home is assessed at $201,200, will see the tax rate rise slightly to 0.467 from 0.466 for each $100 of assessed valuation. The annual increase for the average home will
total $2.01. The average home will pay $939,600 in Central Regional taxes for the 2019-2200 school year. Ocean Gate, where the average home is assessed at $202,200, will have a tax rate of 0.435 for each $100 of assessed valuation. Taxpayers will pay a total Central Regional bill of $883.61 during the next school year. That’s a $4.04 annual increase or 0.34 cents monthly. Island Heights, where the average home
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No Tax Increase In Municipal Budget From The Desk Of
The Mayor - By Berkeley Mayor
Carmen F. Amato, Jr. I am pleased to report that the 2019 adopted municipal budget will have no increase. The municipal tax rate will remain the same at .6460 per $100 of assessed valuation. This is the third municipal budget in the last five years that had no
municipal tax increase for our homeowners. The 2019 introduced budget is under the state mandated 2 percent levy cap (A cap on the amount to be raised by taxation) by $5,301,015. The municipal portion of the overall tax bill is about 30 percent. The
remaining 70 percent of the overall tax bill is the schools and county portion. This budget emphasis remains on long range financial stability, continued public infrastructure improvements and our continuing commitment to provide the important services that our residents have come to expect. 27th Lowest I am also pleased to report that an analysis was conducted by New Jersey Advance Media, that Berkeley Township has the 27th lowest overall property taxes in the entire state of New
Jersey and 2nd lowest overall property taxes in all of Ocean County. I want thank the members of Township Council who have worked with me to keep costs down. The State of New Jersey has 565 communities and we are the 27th lowest. The average Berkeley Township homeowner pays less than half of the statewide average property tax bill. That is a significant accomplishment we all can be proud of. The Council and I are committed to keeping it that way! Bond Rating Increased To AA-
Once again, I am pleased to report that my administration has received two bond upgrades. In 2015, the rating service Standards & Poor’s increased Berkeley’s bond rating two notches from “A-” to “A+” and last year, moved us up another notch to “AA-”. The increase in rating affirms our stable financial outlook and is based on the Township’s strong budgetary performance, flexibility and very strong liquidity. It is gratifying that S&P has recognized the extreme effort we have made to be financially responsive
Bill Would Ensure Crime Victims Receive The Restitution They Deserve CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TRENTON – District 9 lawmakers Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf a nd Assembly woma n Di A n ne C. Gove have i nt roduced leg islat ion, S-3352/A-5088, that aims to mandate wage garnishment and par ticipation in enforced community service for certain criminal defendants who fail to make restitution to their victims. “This legislation was drafted after we learned that one of our constituents was the victim of theft by an employee who stole thousands of dollars to support his drug addiction. The thief was convicted in a court of law and ordered to pay restitution. However, he relapsed, failed to
show up for work, failed to pay restitution and subsequently, was incarcerated. This incident offers a view of the silent victims of the opioid epidemic - those who are victi mized by people st r uggling with addiction. These cases aren’t discussed enough. The victim in this case, and her family, experienced tremendous financial hardships,” the District 9 lawmakers said. “New Jersey spends hundreds of millions of dollars to assist addicts with their recovery. It’s time for the State to also recognize those who are victimized by people who committed crimes to suppor t their addiction. Justifiably, our constituent wants restitution so she can begin put-
ting her family’s finances and life back together. We believe our legislative proposal gives greater weight to the rights of victims in cases involving wage garnishment.” Under current law, a defendant who is convicted of a crime may be sentenced to probation, with one of the conditions of probation being that the defendant must make restitution to the victim of his crime. If the defendant fails to make such restitution, the court has the option to order such sanctions as wage garnishment, participation in enforced community service, participation in a labor assistance program, and revocation of probation with the imposition of the original sentence. The Delegation’s legislation, S-3352/A-5088, would require the court, in every case where the defendant defaults in the payment of restitution or of any installment without good cause, to: • Order the Probation
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or other earnings. The bill specifies that payment of wages by an employer in the form of cash would not preclude garnishment; and In a case where the defendant is unemployed, order that the defendant participate in an appropriate job placement program. Further, the legislation provides that if a defendant
to our taxpayers despite these difficult economic times. We are very proud to have received two bond upgrades in three years. Considering what we’ve endured in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and the resulting loss of ratables and downturn in the local economy, I am really proud of what we’ve done to keep Berkeley Township an affordable place to live for our hard working families and seniors living on fixed incomes while making significant improvements to our infrastructure.
subject to wage garnishment defaults in the payment of any single installment without good cause, the court must impose a term of participation in a labor assistance program or enforced community service. Such participation would not reduce the amount owed by the defendant in default.
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PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Municipal Alliance is hosting the 2019 Community Yard Sale on May 18 and 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This event is rain or shine and is nonrefundable. Registration is $15 and includes advertisement, listing on the map, and a balloon for your mailbox. You can pick up maps and balloons on May 18, 2-6 p.m., at the Pine Beach Municipal Building. Registration
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BERKELEY – Berkeley Ladies Seniors are going to the Golden Nugget in AC on May 30. We leave the Berkeley Rec. Center on Rte. 9 at 8:45 a.m. The cost is $23 and you get back $25 and a $5 food voucher. All are welcome to join us. Please call Marge at 732-341-0726 or 239-272-6857 for reservations.
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Anyone who goes online to diagnosis an issue with his or her eyes is taking a big chance. According to a study that looked into the diagnoses of eye issues, online symptom-checking tools are incorrect in most cases. Researchers point out that ophthalmology-related symptom checkers are inherently limited because most eye diseases and conditions require an in-person examination.According to the study, in which researchers input 42 clinical scenarios into a popular symptom checker, the correct diagnosis was returned in just over a quarter (26 percent) of cases. Getting the wrong treatment recommendation compounds the wrong diagnosis by forestalling seeking the effective treatment that could prevent further damage and even vision loss. Many people do not know they have eye disease because there are often no warning signs or symptoms, or they assume that poor sight is a natural part of aging. Early detection and treatment of eye problems is the best way to keep your healthy vision throughout your life. At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., you will find a compassionate and experienced team who are dedicated to providing a full spectrum of high-quality personalized eye care for your whole family. If you need eye care or just want a simple eye exam, please call 732-349-5622.
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Join us for our fall getaway to Mackinac Island on Sept. 22, 2019. Trip includes round trip motor coach with hotel, breakfast and most dinners. The fee is $829 double occupancy, $100 will hold your reservation. For more information call Marge at 239-341-0726 or 239-272-6857.
Coffee With A Cop
PINE BEACH – The officers of the Pine Beach Police Department want you to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and get to know your local police officers. Join in for Coffee with a Cop on May 4, 8-11 a.m., at Vista Park.
Ask questions, share your concerns, or just come out to say hello. The coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts are free and the conversation is informal. Bring the whole family and we look forward to learning more about you and the concerns our residents have!
Concert And Gift Auction
BERKELEY – Central Regional High School and Middle School Choirs are hosting a Concert and Gift Auction on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 5 p.m. Admission is $20. The auction will be held in the Central Regional High School
Cafeteria. All funds raised will go toward CR Choirs supplies, travel expenses, and costs associated with performances. For questions or tickets, please contact Beth Moore at 732-2691100 x3351 or at emoore@centralregional.net.
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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Police Depart ment invites the public to provide crime tips via an online form. The form can be found at berkeleypolice.org/crime-tips.
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By Kimberly Bosco BERKELEY – Berkeley Township Police Department is following along with some other local municipalities by joining the Neighbors app by Ring. The app will provide Berkeley residents with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors app has already been a helpful tool in catching thieves and keeping neighborhoods safe, accruing millions of users throughout various communities. Residents can use the app to monitor neighborhood activity, share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text posts, and receive real-time safety alerts from their neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team. The app is free and can be downloaded at ring.com/neighbors. “We are proud to partner with Ring in our continued effort to keep our community protected,” said Mayor Amato and Chief DiMichele. “It is our belief that positive citizen and Police interaction is essential in combating crime and is crucial to making Berkeley Township a safer community.” Here’s how it works. First, you must download the Neighbors app at download. ring.com/Berkeley or by texting Berkeleytownship to 555888. Then, opt-in to join
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Berkeley Summer Concert Series 2019
BERKELEY – The 2019 Berkeley Township “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series will be held at Veterans Park in Bayville. The concert schedule follows: June 26: 6 to 7 p.m., Rock n’ Rhythm; 7:30 to 9 p.m., Garden State Radio July 10: 6-7 p.m., Atlantic City Headliner Gerard Esposito; 7:30 to 9 p.m.: The Duprees July 24: 6-7 p.m., Sounds of The Street; 7:30 to 9 p.m., Beginnings July 31: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Alotta Colada Concert on the Beach at White Sands Beach at 23rd Ave. in South Seaside Park.
Aug. 7: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Night Out Against Crime. Visit with our Police, Fire & First Aid Squads and check out the equipment and trucks. Games, prizes, bouncy houses for the kids; 7:30 to 9 p.m., The Infernos Aug. 21: 6-7 p.m., Julian & Dominique; 7:30 to 9 p.m., Wanted DOA “Bon Jovi Tribute” Sept. 7: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Jukebox Legends; 7:30 to 9 p.m., New Power Soul All events are free to enter. Parking is free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call 732269-4456 for more information.
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Today’s world is filled with scams. It’s becoming harder and harder to trust anyone. 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! The most common up-front payment request is a monetary transfer, because these are like cash. Other up-front payment schemes that are becoming popular include prepaid cards and iTunes gift cards because the scammers can access your balance if you give them the number from the back of the card or a PIN over the phone. Scammers may also ask that you send cash in the mail. Once you give them cash they are li kely to a sk for more a nd more. One trick the scammers use to entice
victims to send more Michael J. Deem m o n e y i s t o cl a i m that there is a larger ja ck pot at st a ke or that there was some error or problem that ca n on ly be solved w i t h m o r e m o n e y. T he scam mers may even th reaten violence. Never give these strangers your personal information. Don’t give them your banking information or credit card i nfor mat ion. T he scam mers will use this infor mation to make unauthorized charges to your credit card or access your bank account. The scammers can also sell your private information to other scammers. Some victims are asked to deposit fake checks and if that check bounces the victim will be responsible for the bounced check fee. If you have fallen victim to a scam you may be able to stop the damage. Report the matter to your financial institution, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Local Police, the State Attorney General, The Federal Trade Commission and the US Postal Inspection Service. The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.
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TOMS RIVER – Earth Day is celebrated every April 22, but now any day can be Earth Day. When you “recycle” a vehicle you no longer use or need, you can help Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity provide a hand up to a neighbor in need. Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program accepts almost all vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, snowmobiles, farm equipment and even construction equipment. To learn more, visit habitat.org/carsforhomes or call 1-877-277-4344. Habitat’s national headquar ters in Atlanta administers the Cars for Homes program, but revenue from the sale of locally-donated vehicles is distributed to the local Habitat chapter. Seventy percent of donated cars are able to be sold at auction. The remaining 30 percent are recycled by providing parts or melting them into steel. Recycling cars keeps a huge amount of steel out of landf ills—enough to build nearly
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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Three Room Apartment in Brick - Rent includes all utilities. $1,000, call Jerry at 732-2787641. References. (20) 75 Yr Old Male Veteran - Looking to rent a room in whiting area. I have very good reference. 201-850-0323. (20) 55+ Crestwood V-6 - Whiting 2 Bedroom, EIK, 1 1/2 bath, garage, newly updated. $975.00 mo. + utilities, 1 1/2 month security. NO PETS, NON-SMOKER. 732 716-1386. (20)
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) We Buy Cars Trucks & Vans - Any make, year, or Condition Top Dollar$ Paid more than anybody call for your offer. 609-384-1036 Richard. (21) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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. (22) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (18)
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Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10.00/hr. We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22)
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. (19)
School Bus/ Trip Drivers Wanted Ocean County runs and athletic trips available. CDL with P&S endorsements needed. Willing to train up to $19.50 per hour. 732-905-5100. (22) PT Receptionist - The Pines, A Full Service Senior Living Community, is looking for a part time receptionist for our Healthcare Community.The selected individual should be enthusiastic and customer service focused. Hours for the position are Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. This individual will answer phones and greet visitors coming into our healthcare center. Light administrative work so experience with Microsoft Office is required. Email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting. org or apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047. EOE. (22) 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 – 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 Laundromat Attendant - For PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (19) Custodians Needed - 1 full time, 1 part time. Friendly upbeat atmosphere. Adult Community Clubhouse duties. 732-350-2882. (22) CNA - The Pines is looking for experienced C N A's to work FT or PT on our Skilled Nursing Unit. Full Time 3-11, Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. WE have a weekend program that requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22)
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Ocean County Officials Seek Input From Seniors
By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Ocean County officials will be holding a public hearing to gather input from the public on how best to address the needs of seniors. The hearing will be held on May 9, 10 a.m., at the Southern Ocean Medical Center, 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin. The hearing, conducted by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, is open to seniors, caregivers and the general public. “It’s important we hear from our seniors and their caregivers to determine the needs of older adults living in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of the Office of Senior Services. “Retirees are attracted to the quality of life in Ocean County. However, our seniors need specific services and programs as they age. Gathering their input helps us better assist them.” Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines stated: “Our Office of Senior Services does a great job in addressing the needs of our seniors through a host of programs and services…Whether nutritional help, transportation services or outreach, hearing from our constituents is key to making sure our programs are meeting their ever-changing needs.”
Contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091, 1-800668-4899 or 1-877-222-3737 to confirm your attendance at the hearing. “The Ocean County Office of Senior Services serves as a focal point where older adults and their families can turn for information regarding services and programs and this public hearing is an important step in the annual Area Plan process,” Vicari said. “The Area Plan outlines our process for addressing the current and future needs of our seniors. It also assists in determining funding and the distribution of those funds.” The hearing will discuss home and community-based services that support independent living, community planning and events, and opportunities for older Americans to work, volunteer, learn, lead, and mentor. Get involved while also celebrating May as Older Americans Month. “Ocean County is proud to be home to one of the largest senior populations in the country. Our seniors – many of whom are veterans and have served in many conflicts throughout our history – bring so many special qualities to life in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “During the month of May we celebrate their lifelong accomplishments and recognize all of them for all they do.”
Baseball For Babies
LAKEWOOD – We are so excited to invite you to Baseball for Babies! Join us for some family fun on Friday, July 26 at First Energy Park, home of the Lakewood Blue Claws. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to stay until the end, there is a firework show finale! Each ticket costs $12 for anyone 5 or older. All tickets are to be purchased from The
Open Door and are available now! Children under the age of 5 years old can sit on an adults lap and do not need their own ticket. A portion of your ticket purchase will be donated to The Open Door. Can’t make it? That’s okay; would you consider sponsoring a client to go? You can call us at 732-240-5556 to purchase your tickets.
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Kohl’s Will Take Amazon Returns
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – The nationwide department store chain Kohl’s announced that all stores – including the local ones – will allow people to return unwanted Amazon purchases to their stores. This is an expansion of a pilot program that was successful in 100 stores in the Los Angeles, Chicago, and Milwaukee areas, according to a press release from the store’s corporate headquarters in Wisconsin. The expansion will hit more than 1,150 locations. “Kohl’s will accept eligible Amazon items, without a box or label, and return them for customers for free, providing additional service and convenience to Amazon customers,” the
press release stated. The store will then send the items to Amazon return centers on behalf of the customers. “This unique partnership combines Kohl’s strong nationwide store footprint and omnichannel capabilities with Amazon’s reach and customer loyalty. This new service is another example of how Kohl’s is delivering innovation to drive traffic to our stores and bring more relevance to our customers,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief executive officer. Last month, Kohl’s had also announced that it will expand its product relationship with Amazon by carrying Amazon products in more than 200 stores.
Girl Scouts Of The JS Requests Nominations For Phenomenal Women Under 40 Award
FARMINGDALE – Do you know a young woman who is making a difference, serving the greater community, or doing something phenomenal to help others? Recognize her! The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is accepting nominations until May 15 for the fourth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 Awards. The event recognizing emerging women leaders in Monmouth and Ocean counties will be held on September 18 at The Mainland in Manahawkin. Candidates must live or work in Monmouth or Ocean counties and be under the age of 40 on December 31, 2019. Candidates will be evaluated based on their personal and professional accomplishments, philanthropic efforts and other exemplary qualities. Nominees do
not have to be affiliated with the Girl Scouts. “Phenomenal Women Under 40 is our way of celebrating young women professionals while they’re still ascending to the full height of their accomplishment,” said Girl Scouts CEO Eileen Higgins. “These leaders make a difference in the world today, and they’ll continue to make a difference for a lifetime.” The names of candidates who are chosen for the award will be announced in mid-June and all nominators will be notified of their candidates’ status at that time. Submit your nomination today by visiting jerseyshoregirlscouts.org/phenom. For additional information, contact Tara Novak at 800.785.2090 or phenom@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 4 - may 10 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): As this week unfolds your love life can take a turn for the better. Someone close may show you more affection. Since Mercury is in your sign you may notice that the more you learn the easier it is to make connections with other people. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fame is the name of the game. Work hard in the week ahead to impress people with your honesty and integrity. You can receive recognition for your efforts and make progress in ways that bring an overall sense of happiness. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you want to make better connections with others and develop friendships in the week ahead you should stockpile some interesting talking points. Gather topics from your news feed, social media, newspapers, books or magazines. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on making new connections in the week ahead. Strike up a conversation with a stranger and by the end of the discussion you could be firm friends or have some refreshing information that could impact your home life. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can solidify your position on the career front this week. Work toward improving a relationship that is important to you. The stars are on your side so go for the gold and make life a more enriching experience. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The person who cares the most about your future and your money is you. Other people may try to give you advice in the week ahead, but you are the best person to
make decisions about how your money is spent. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This could be a good week to make a long-term commitment or to change something of importance such as your career. Because your charisma is enhanced you are in a good position to interview for a new job. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some changes may be for the better. In the week ahead you may have an urge to resist a change but by cooperating you will find that a relationship is strengthened. You could be surprised by someone’s confidence in you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the week ahead, it is important to provide the services you already have on your agenda and live up to your promises. Ample rewards will come your way and confidence in your abilities will grow. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may need to free yourself of self-imposed restraints before you can make a guarantee to another. In the upcoming week your ambitions may need to be placed into perspective so that you can be fair to someone else. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You possess a fertile imagination when money is the subject. Let your ideas sprout into valuable assets in the week ahead. A member of your family could experience some happy changes and beneficial transitions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This is a week when your wildest dreams can come true because your faith and optimism will help overcome doubts and dilemmas. Buy something that reflects your good taste or is of high quality early in the week.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen This Pasta Recipe Showcases One Of Spring’s Most Delicious Vegetables By Wolfgang Puck When anybody asks me whether Austrians like asparagus, I can answer them in one simple word. “Spargelzeit,” which means “asparagus time.” Imagine a country where spring’s arrival is announced not just by flowers but also by market baskets brimming with asparagus. Everyone there rhapsodizes especially about white asparagus, shoots grown covered up so their green chlorophyll doesn’t develop. But you’ll certainly find a bounty of green asparagus in Austria, as well, at this time of year, as you do on this side of the Atlantic. There are endless ways to prepare this delicious springtime vegetable. You can quickly blanch it in boiling water or steam it, to be accompanied by brown butter, buttered breadcrumbs or hollandaise; or fold it into an omelet or rolled it in thin slices of ham; or cook and then serve it chilled, with mayonnaise or vinaigrette. Roasted or grilled, asparagus makes a perfect side dish for meat, poultry or seafood. The possibilities seem almost endless. To illustrate that point, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes for asparagus, featured here along with shiitake mushrooms as a topping for thin strands of angel hair pasta. I find that the earthy, meaty flavor of mushrooms provides a perfect backdrop against which the bright, fresh, slightly grassy flavor of asparagus shines more brightly. Although the final preparation of the dish goes fairly quickly and easily, it does require a little advance work - specifically, making the shiitake mushroom base. This is, in effect, a concentrated reduction of the mushrooms, first sauteed with garlic and other aromatic vegetables and then reduced with white wine, broth and a touch of cream before being pureed. You need to start preparing the base at least an hour before you make the pasta dish itself; or as long as three or four days ahead if you refrigerate the completed base; or as far in advance as a month if you freeze it. The good news is that you’ll wind up with far more of the mushroom base than you’ll need for just the four servings of pasta. That means you can make this pasta again throughout asparagus season, or use the remaining base to enhance any other dish that includes cooked mushrooms, such as soup, stew, risotto or even other pastas. Don’t have time to make the base, but still want to enjoy asparagus with pasta? Then let me share another easy recipe. Simply cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces, quickly saute it with a little chopped garlic until al dente, using equal parts of butter and olive oil, and then toss it with just-cooked angel hair and freshly grated Parmesan. And have a happy spargelzeit! ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, AND SHAVED PARMESAN CHEESE Serves 4 For the shiitake mushroom base: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup (60 mL) mixed diced carrot, celery and onion 2 teaspoons minced shallots 7 ounces (215 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and coarsely chopped 1 cup (250 mL) dry white wine 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock or broth, homemade or store-bought
1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream Pinch chopped fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper For the mushroom pasta sauce: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound (375 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 heaping tablespoon minced shallots 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chicken stock or broth, hom made or store-bought 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper For the pasta: 12 ounces (375 g) dried angel-hair pasta 24 medium-sized asparagus spears, tough stem ends snapped off 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 ounce (30 g) Parmesan cheese, thinly shaved Make the mushroom base: In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant. Stir in the carrot-celery-onion mixture, shallots and shiitakes, and saute about 2 minutes longer. Pour in the wine, and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cream, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, and then puree in a food processor or blender. (If it seems too thick, thin with 1 tablespoon each of stock and cream.) Cover and refrigerate if not using immediately. About 30 minutes before serving, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. About 15 minutes later, bring a wide, shallow pan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, for the sauce, heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the shiitakes, and saute for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the shallots, garlic, and butter, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter has fully melted and incorporated. Pour in the stock or broth and 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of the mushroom base. (Save the remaining base to improve the flavor of other dishes that include mushrooms.) Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Season the large pot of boiling water with salt and add the angel hair. Cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, 3 to 5 minutes. After the pasta starts cooking, season the shallow pan of water with salt, reduce the heat to medium, and add the asparagus; cook until tender but still firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain immediately. When the pasta is done, drain it, add to the pan of sauce, and toss gently, coating it well. Remove from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan and parsley. Adjust the seasonings to taste. To serve, divide the pasta, mushrooms and sauce among four large heated plates, spooning some sauce over the pasta. Arrange the asparagus on top. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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