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The same ride vendor will return this year.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Fair has been a mainstay for more than seven decades, but there are still new things to see and do.

There is a balancing act

between bringing new things in to keep it fresh, and maintain favorites that people want to see, said fair manager Jeff Adams.

“There are a couple of entertainers that people

always want to see, like the carvers and the racers,” he said.

Speaking of balancing acts, a new show will be put on by a troupe doing high-wire walks, trapeze, and catapulting around.

The butterfly encounter will be another new feature. There will be a place for people to go inside, feed butterflies, and get up close to them. This (Fair - See Page 4)

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Route 9 Widening Project Planned

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A long-sought widening of Route 9 is slated to begin in the spring of 2022. It aims to alleviate congestion in several difficult intersections.

The plan encompasses a length of the state highway starting just north of Indian Head Road in Toms River to just beyond 2nd Street in Lakewood.

The project is in the final design phase now, and letters are expected to go out in the fall to property owners for the state to acquire some property to make the road changes. For the most part, the state would be buying a sliver of land in order to widen it, said officials from Arora and Associates, the consulting engineers on the project. In some cases, entire lots would need to be purchased in order to put in stormwater retention basins.

The project is expected to cost $50 million, said David Hutchinson, project manager with Arora, who gave a presentation recently in Lakewood.

Any time a lane has to be closed for construction, it will be done at night, according to paperwork provided by the State Department of Transportation. It is expected to be finished in 2024.

Generally speaking, the project will be adding a two traffic signals in Lakewood, and address safety and traffic issues by adding turn lanes in key spots. There will also be milling and paving work done. Wider sidewalks compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act would also be installed. Access points to and from properties on Route 9 would be improved to be made safer.

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Roofing, Other Capital Projects Fees Continue To Be Waived For Flood Victims To Be Done This Summer

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - As the director of facilities for the school district, William Kolibas Jr. always has a list of maintenance projects that vary in degrees of urgency and cost.

With a total of 17 buildings to maintain, including all 13 schools, items get crossed off as they’re completed, only to have more added.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The administration has a bit of good news for the victims of the August 13, 2018 flood. Caused when 8.5 inches of rain fell within two and a half hours, the flood affected 106 homes in the age-restricted Greenbriar community and other homes nearby.

“We had waived the township fees with regards to permits,” said Mayor

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Fair:

• R&B Express, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

• Cowboy Larry western show 2-6 p.m.

encounter is only open during daylight hours, as the butterflies don’t eat after dark.

The Curiosity Zone is an inflatable planetarium that will put on shows.

There will be a different pony ride vendor. Instead of the ponies being led around a carousel, they will be free to walk around a specific area.

The 4-H is of course still a very large part of the fair. This time, they are trying to have guests be more hands-on, with more doing than looking, he said. For example, the ATV club will show you how to work on an ATV. The goal is to get more people interested in joining once they get a taste of some of the cool things that kids are doing. This will be under one large tent instead of several tents.

A general schedule of events has been published online:

Sunday, July 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• $18 wristbands for unlimited rides • Sketchy Medicine • Kaotic Control

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Wednesday, July 10, 5-11 p.m.

• Simply Three Band (locals playing classic rock) • 6 p.m.: Toms River K-9 demonstration Thursday, July 11, 5-11 p.m.

• $18 wristbands for unlimited rides • Dr. Steven Michaels (comedy hypnosis, from Ocean County) • Chariot Riders Therapeutic Horse Riding Demo • Friday, July 12, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Jackson Pines, a local folk band. They will perform on stage and then walk around with instruments, bringing their music through the fair.

• After the Reign (country) 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

“People always ask for them to come back,” Adams said.

• Clarizio Music Rock Band • Horse show.

• Cowboy Larry western show 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Scott DeCarlo (Jersey bred country)

There will be some entertainment that will be throughout the fair. These are mostly return visitors who the fairgoers like to see. They are: Marvelous Mutts dog show Dinosaurs Rock Exhibit and activities Pig Races Chainsaw Carver ​(not available on Sunday) Marshall Stevens Pony Rides Rides, Games and Food The fair will have the same ride vendor as they had last year, Adams said. This outfit is a family-run operation out of Englishtown, New Jersey.

On Thursday and Sunday, there will be $18 wristbands for unlimited rides.

The carnival-style food and games will also be throughout the ride area. There will also be new food trucks on site.

—Photo by Chris Lundy Kayleigh O’Brien, 8 (on left), and Gianna Lightbody, 4, pet some rabbits raised by 4-H members during last year’s fair.

Location: Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530 in Berkeley. “The county goes out of their way to accommodate us there,” Adams said.

Cost: Admission is $8. Children under 10 are free. Parking is free. For more information, visit OceanCountyFair.com.

Fair History The fair is in its 72nd year. It started at the Ocean County Park in Lakewood, but outgrew it in the 1980s. It was then relocated to Berkeley Township where it resides today.

It used to be an agricultural show, for local farmers to show off their crops, Adams said.

However, as farming gave way to housing and commercial development, there are very few farms left locally. The 4-H has taken on the agricultural aspect of the fair, showing off what families have grown and nurtured.

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Continued From Page 1 “We expect reductions in travel time,” Hutchinson said. There is a prediction of a decrease in travel times from 15 percent to 45 percent during peak hours.

There are a lot of intersections where the traffic pattern won’t change, such as on Cox Cro Road.

However, throughout Route 9 there would be improvements in terms of such things as paving, drainage, curbs and sidewalks.

Eight intersections would be widened, for example. There will also be two miles of sidewalks added.

The plans are still in the final design stage, and as it stands now, these are some of the changes proposed: Whitty Road Route 9 northbound would be widened for the existing designated right turn lane onto Whitty Road.

Southbound Route 9 would be widened for the existing left turn lane onto Whitty Road.

Whitty Road’s westbound lane would be split into left and right turn lanes.

Church Road On northbound Route 9, there would be a right turn only lane added for drivers going east on Church Road.

On southbound Route 9, there would be a left turn only lane added for drivers going east on Church Road.

On Church Road, drivers heading west would have two lanes: a left turn only lane and a right turn only lane.

The Brick Times, July 6, 2019, Page 5 Locust/Honey Locust Locust Street (which links Route 70 to Route 9, passing the bowling alley) would be widened near the intersection with Route 9. One lane would go through and left. The other would go right (north on 9).

Honey Locust street, which meets Route 9 from the other direction, would be widened as well. A right turn only lane for people going south on 9 would be added.

Chestnut Street Westbound on Chestnut would become three lanes: left, straight, and right.

Eastbound on Chestnut would become three lanes: left, straight, and right.

Chateau/Broadway There would be significant changes near this area, where the big “Center of Town” shopping center is (formerly Chateau Grand and Winkelmann’s Restaurant). Chateau Drive would be realigned with a little curve to the south, so that it can meet Broadway at a new traffic signal there.

Chateau would have a left turn only lane at the intersection. So would Broadway.

Route 9 would be widened to have left turn only lanes for drivers going north and south.

Oak Street Oak Street would get a new traffic signal.

Northbound Route 9 would be widened into three lanes: left, through, and right.

Southbound Route 9 would be widened to add a left turn only lane.

Oak Street westbound would have two lanes: right turn only, and left/through.

Just north of that, there is an intersection that is called River Avenue (even though Route 9 is also called River Avenue). That intersection

would have left and right turn lanes coming out of the development.

Again, just north of that is Hadassah Lane.

There would be a left turn only lane from Route 9 north into that development.

Spruce Street Left turn lanes would be added to Route 9 in both directions, so that drivers can make lefts onto Spruce from the north or south.

Spruce is just south of the hospital.

Pine Street/James Street Pine Street would be realigned to meet James Street at a safer angle.

James Street would get a designated left turn lane onto Route 9 north.

Hurley Avenue/Central Avenue This is the intersection by the lakes.

The southbound left turn lane would be eliminated. Instead, there would be a second northbound lane. The two remaining southbound lanes would be one through lane and one right turn only onto Central.

Where Central and South Lake Drive meet, there would also be changes. Driving west on Central, drivers can make a right onto South Lake. If you are driving on South Lake, you will only be able to make a right onto Central.

You won’t be able to merge onto Central and then head to 9.

Similarly, people on Caranetta Drive will only be able to make right turns onto Central. They won’t be able to go left on Central.

Route 88 On Route 9, the southbound left turning lane leading to Route 88 would be extended by 400 feet.

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9 at the intersection with 1st Street that would prevent anyone from making left turns onto Route 9 from either direction.

Reception Despite people complaining about Route 9 for decades, these plans were presented at a meeting in the Lakewood Municipal Building which was attended by about a dozen people. Those who did attend said it was a long time coming.

“We’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” said Larry Grone, owner of Grone’s Wrecker and Recovery, on Route 9.

He said that there is a very high accident rate, especially drivers hitting pedestrians, and he hoped that these changes would help.

Bill Braden, chairman of the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Board, said he liked the changes overall. He still had some suggestions to make, and the representatives at the meeting were receptive to his ideas, such as looking at how some intersections might not give enough turn radius for big tractor trailers.

“There’s not only heavy traffic, but there’s heavy trucks,” so the road must be reinforced to give it a long lifespan, he said.

For years, he had suggested that the state buy up land for future expansion of Route 9, but the suggestion fell on deaf ears, he said. Now, the land is more expensive.

The state should buy up some land in places like Stafford where there will be more growth in the future, and the land prices haven’t boomed yet, he said.

Future Widening A spokesman with the DOT said there is another project in a very early stage right now.

This project would look at further widening and how to do it.

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Continued From Page 1 John G. Ducey during the June 25 council meeting. “But that expired - you can only do that for a certain amount of time on, it expired March 31, 2019, so now we’re renewing it to go until September 1, 2019.”

The mayor said that many of the affected residents were still fighting with insurance companies for reimbursement so they hadn’t applied for permits before the March 31 cutoff.

“Also, there are some people who have outdoor work that needs to be done which obviously they weren’t doing in January and February when the ground was frozen, so those permits are coming in now,” Ducey said.

Some of the affected residents blamed the flood on the nearby recently-completed Garden State Parkway expansion and new interchange ramps at exit 91.

In the months following the flood, the county engineer announced that an outside engineer had been hired to find out what caused the flooding.

During the council meeting, Councilman Jim Fozman asked if the results of the study had come through yet. “I’m checking at every council meeting to see if anything has come in,” he said.

“The county has not given it to us,” Ducey replied. “They promised they would give it to us as soon as they get it, so I would check with the Freeholders. They’re going to get it first.”

In other news, Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said the total contract for the dredging management plan is $59,950 and the cost of the hydro survey - $34,990 - would be paid towards a dredging master plan that will help waterfront residents who have complained about shoaling.

“We met with the DOT office of maritime resources who manage the dredging for the state,” Bergin said. “We had been meeting with them to see if we could partner with them, if they would take it upon themselves to do some of the dredging that we need in town.”

The best case scenario is if the Department of Transportation would take some of the larger

scale projects, since they won’t do smaller privately-owned lagoon areas since some lagoon-front homeowners have come to the administration asking for help, she said.

In order for the township to be in a better position to partner with the DOT as they mobilize dredge projects, both the dredge management plan and the hydro survey must be completed, Bergin said.

And finally, Township Attorney Kevin Starkey said he wanted to report on a lawsuit that had been filed by the former superintendent of schools Walter Uszenski against the township, Mayor Ducey, Joanne Bergin, the Board of Education and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office.

Uszenski is the former superintendent of schools who was accused of giving special services to his grandson in the district. He had sued the town, school district, and several individuals for wrongfully incriminating him. He recently entered into a court program to wipe his record, and have similar charges against his daughter dropped.

“We had a counsel appointed by the insurance company, Kevin Riordan, who did an excellent job and filed a motion to dismiss, which was to have the case thrown out,” Starkey explained.

On June 24, before that motion was even heard by the court, Uszenski and his attorney agreed to drop the lawsuit against the township, the mayor and Bergin, he said.

“There’s no payment, it’s simply being dismissed, which I think is the right result, given that the allegations were simply that Uszenski said the mayor was wrong, because the mayor reported suspicious activity to the prosecutor’s office, but I said it at the time and I’ll say it again: that’s the mayor’s obligation,” Starkey said (See The Brick Times September 18, 2018).

A related lawsuit filed by school employee Lorraine Morgan, Uszenski’s daughter, against the mayor, township and business administrator is in the process of being dismissed without payment.

“I’m pleased to report to the council just what I think is a very satisfactory outcome for lawsuits that frankly never should have been brought,” Starkey said.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday July 9 at 7 p.m.

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

Amendment Would Prioritize Road Safety Projects At Joint Base WA S H I N G T O N , D.C .

– The House of Representatives unanimously p a s s e d a n a m e n d m e nt authored by Cong ressman A ndy K im ( NJ03) a n d C o n g r e s s m a n Donald Norcross (NJ-01) t o i m p r ove r o a d s a fe ty at militar y facilities such as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. “ Si m pl y p u t , i f o u r ser vicemen and women can’t safely drive, they can’t safely t rain. A nd

that puts our military at a distinct disadvantage,” said Congressman Kim. “This amendment shows that Congress is committed to projects like the proposed Route 539 Interconnector. I’m proud to stand with Congressma n Norc ross to f ig ht for safer roads for ou r neighbors and a project that would keep our Joint Base off the BRAC (Base Relocation And Closure) list for years to come.”

T he amend ment would d i re ct t he De pa r t me nt of D efe n se t o a d d r e s s road safet y issues at and around its facilities.

Plagued by frequent accidents, funding for projects such as the Route 539 Interconnector would improve safet y for ou r ser vicemen and women and the communities surrounding the Joint Base.

The project would also improve militar y readi ne s s by o p e n i ng ne w

training acres to Ar my Reserve units, allowing additional training missions to come to the Joint Base.

“Our service members should be able to eff iciently and safely train – and civilians passing by bases should not face undue obstacles or hazards. That’s why we’re wo r k i n g t o m ove t h i s important overpass project forward and improve m ilit ar y eff icacy and

r e a d i n e s s ,” s a i d C o n g ressmen Norcross. “I look forward to continuing to work with the New Je r sey D elegat ion a nd my fel low a me nd me nt sponsor – Congressman Kim – in supporting our Joint Base.”

Cong ressman K im is a member of the House A r me d Se r v ice s Committee (HASC), where he serves as the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness, which over-

sees militar y constr uct io n , t r a i n i ng a nd t he BRAC process.

Congressman Norcross also se r ve s on H ASC, where he focuses on protecting our national security, supporting service members and veterans, and strengthening New Jersey’s Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. He also chairs HASC’s Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) subcommittee.

Trenton Shouldn’t Cut School Aid And Spend More On “Wasteful” Programs TRENTON – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Dave Wolfe (R-10) opposed a State Budget put forward by Democrats in the Legislature that cuts millions in aid to schools in Brick and Toms River while funding tens of millions of unnecessary pork projects. The legislators highlighted the misplaced priorities of the Democrats’ budget plan that will force local Ocean County schools to lay off teachers and eliminate after school programs.

TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer that would help local officials to better understand and prevent the circumstances that lead to fatal drug overdoses has been approved by the Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee.

“The opioid epidemic is like nothing we’ve ever seen, and we continue to lose lives to overdose at a sickening pace,” said Singer (R-30th). “We’ve learned that there is no simple fix that will stop this. We need

“Democrats in the Legislature took a bad budget proposal put forward

by Governor Murphy and made it worse by adding at least $60 million of unjustifiable spending,” said Senator Holzapfel.

“Instead of funding our schools fairly, they’ve decided to cut aid from our classrooms and redirect it into pork projects in their districts. It says a lot about the priorities of Trenton Democrats that they’re choosing to fund wasteful programs over our

children.”

The budget adopted by the Senate and General Assembly includes more than $60 million of legislative addons to the budget initially proposed by Governor Murphy in March. Some of the items they have chosen to add include: • $4 million for Turtle Back Zoo; • $3 million for an Irvington camp; • $250,000 for a Newark mayor’s initiative to have ex-convicts and former gang leaders mentor youth

on conflict resolution and reducing violence; • $4 million for urban park grants; • $3.1 million undocumented legal aid; “Republicans have repeatedly provided common-sense solutions to make New Jersey more affordable and properly fund our schools,” said Assemblyman McGuckin.

“In contrast, Trenton Democrats are diverting millions for urban camps, programs for ex-cons and gang leaders and legal

aid for undocumented immigrants. Some of these t h i n g s m i g h t b e u n d e rstandable if we were flush with money, but they don’t make any sense if we have to fire school teachers and sacrifice the quality of education in our classrooms to pay for them.” Under both Governor Murphy’s original budget plan and that adopted by legislative Democrats, school districts within the 10th Legislative District will lose over $5.5 million in State aid next year. The biggest cuts will

Bill to Help Battle Opioid Overdose Epidemic Passes Health Committee to bring together experts from many fields to develop a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to both deter and treat drug abuse before it’s too late.”

Singer’s legislation, S-2929, requires the Commissioner of Health to establish local drug overdose fatality teams for each county of the state.

Under the bill, the local drug overdose fatality teams are to consist of experts in the fields of health, social services, law enforcement, education, emergency

medicine, mental health, juvenile delinquency, and drug and alcohol abuse.

The legislation requires the Commissioner to develop a mandatory drug overdose death reporting process within the Depar t ment of Health to which health care practitioners, medical examiners, hospitals, emergency medical service providers, local health departments, law enforcement agencies, substance use disorder treatment programs, and relevant social services agencies will be required

to report to confidentially report on individual cases of drug overdose death.

The Department would then forward the reported information to the local drug overdose fatality review team assigned to the county in which the drug overdose death occurred.

The bill provides that each local drug overdose fatality review team is to: (1) develop methods to help prevent drug overdoses; (2) explore methods to promote cooperation among multi-disciplinary agencies

in providing services to individuals with substance use disorders; (3) develop an understanding of the causes of drug overdoses; (4) recommend possible changes to law and policy to prevent drug overdoses; and (5) meet at least quarterly to review drug overdose cases submitted to the Commissioner, as well as available criminal, educational substance abuse, and mental health records of the deceased individuals.

“We’ve come to understand that a one-size-fits-

come at the expense of the Brick and Toms River school districts, which will lose more than $2.7 million each. In total, schools in the 10th District will lose 4.5 percent of their State aid under the Democrats’ b u d g e t p l a n . “ Tr e n t o n Democrats have advanced a lavish spending plan without any concern for our property taxpayers or our schoolchildren,” added Assemblyman Wolfe. “I could not support a budget that values partisan pork over our children’s education.”

all approach to battling the epidemic of overdoses just doesn’t work,” added Singer. “The population in Ocean County, for example, is much different than that in Hudson or Sussex counties. We have a diverse variety of communities, law enforcement challenges, and social services that are available in different parts of the State. It makes sense to bring experts together at the county level to develop targeted local plans to help bring our opioid crisis under control.”

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Resident Inducted Into Boxing Hall of Fame

BRICK – Mayor Ducey honored Brick Township resident Tom Kaczmarek on being inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. Mr. Kaczmarek has served as a boxing judge many notable fights including Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Tommy Hearns II, Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman,

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Lennox Lewis vs. Vitaly Klitschko and Oscar DeLaHoya vs. Floyd Mayweather to name a few. He is also a member of the NJ Boxing Hall of Fame. He has been a resident of Brick for over 30 years. Mayor Ducey presented Mr. Kaczmarek with a proclamation and a Key to the City.

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Rotary Club of Brick, NJ Meeting BRICK – On Wednesday, July 10, our Rotary Club of Brick, NJ - Morning guest speakers will be our 2019 Scholarship Award Winners! The Rotary Club of Brick, NJ - Morning meets each Wednesday morning at the Brick Diner at 7:30 a.m. and welcomes guests and prospective members for fellowship and breakfast.

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-Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Mayor Ducey proclaimed June 25 to be Josephine “Pina” Pedicini Day in honor of Pina’s 100th Birthday! Happy Birthday Pina!

Point Pleasant Elks Day at the Races

POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Elks will host A Day at the Races on August 25, 11:30 a.m. at Monmouth Park. Food and Beverage service starts at 12:30 p.m.

Cost is $40 per person and includes admission, racing program, food, soda, water, draft beer (Miller Lite) and wine. Food available from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Beverages available from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Menu: Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers, Fried Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, Corn on the Cob, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, and Watermelon.

There is no outside alcohol or personal

coolers allowed inside our event area. We will be in a track side area located near the “first come, first serve” picnic area where coolers are allowed (can beer and wine only). Anyone bringing a personal cooler to that separate picnic area is responsible for it.

In the event of bad weather, our event will be moved inside.

First race is at 12:50 p.m., last race around 6 p.m. Transportation is not included.

Tickets and programs will be available for pick-up after 11:30 a.m. at the Will Call booth at the Train Gate near the picnic area.

Please contact Brian Coyle with questions.

Reminder to All Residents

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Due to a rash of recent car thefts and burglaries in and around the area, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department strongly recommends that you lock your vehicles and do not

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The inaugural class of eight internal medicine residents, along with the second classes of eight family medicine residents, and six psychiatry residents who matched at Ocean Medical Center’s residency program were honored during the ceremony. An additional four psychiatry residents who matched at Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s residency program also received their white coats in front of their families and friends.

“The residency programs enhance our mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to our communities,” said Jason A. Kreitner, FACHE, chief hospital executive of Ocean Medical Center. “With the addition of the inaugural internal medicine residency program, and the second year class of incoming family medicine and psychiatry residents, we will have a profound impact on the health and lives of our patients and families as they embrace our culture of compassion and collaboration.”

The Resident White Coat Ceremony marks a significant milestone for each student, as they officially become doctors, continuing their journey to advance their clinical knowledge and professional growth. The coat not only symbolizes the profession, but the trust patients place in physicians, and the responsibility to act professionally while serving patients and the public.

Co-Chief Academic Officer of Hackensack Meridian Health, David S. Kountz, M.D., MBA, FACP, welcomed the residents, faculty, family and friends to the White Coat Ceremony. Chief Medical Officer Vincent Vivona, D.O., J.D., FACP, CHCQM, and

Medical Staff President Thomas Lake, M.D., were joined by Residency Program Directors Kelly Ussery-Kronhaus, M.D., FAAFP, program director for family medicine residency and medical director of Graduate Medical Education; Pramil Cheriyath, M.D., MS, FACP, program director of internal medicine; Ramon Solhkhah, M.D., FHELA, program director for psychiatry residency; and Stacy Doumas, M.D., program director for psychiatry residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, presented the residents and cloaked them in their new long coats.

“Ocean Medical Center’s residency programs have attracted the best and brightest physicians from New Jersey and across the country to come to Ocean and Monmouth counties, maximizing health care in all the communities we serve,” explained Dr. Vivona. “These programs will improve clinical care and ultimately encourage future health care leaders to build practices in the Jersey Shore area addressing the critical need for physicians across our state.”

All residents will rotate throughout Ocean Medical Center as well as clinics and other ambulatory sites. The unique training program offers a balance between the personal and professional needs of residents. Faculty and residents will be working together to create an individual training experience in order to help them attain their personal career goals.

Ocean Medical Center is a community teaching hospital that has been involved with medical education for several years. It is affiliated with Rowan University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine from which medical students complete their third-year core curriculum through a variety of clinical clerkships at the medical center.

Additionally, Ocean Medical Center received a $1 million commitment from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, announced March 2018, to support the medical center’s Graduate Medical Education program.

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Brick Elks Motorcycle Committee End of Summer Bash BRICK – Join us on Saturday, August 24 for our annual End of Summer Bash, 1-5 p.m. at the lodge. Cost is $25 at the door and includes refreshments and food! There will be music, raffles, and more! All Elks and their guests are invited to join!

The proceeds of this event will go to our local fallen heroes programs and their families. You don’t have to be a rider to come! If you have any questions, contact Chris Russo, Motorcycle Committee Chair at 732-539-5738 or Kevin O’Keefe, Co-Chair at 732-233-8873.

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and come over to Rita’s on Mantoloking Road in Brick to help support this fundraiser. If you can’t attend and would like to make a donation, contact Elyse Russo, SCC Chairperson of Brick Elks at 732-644-6273.

Brick Elks at National Night Out

BRICK – Stop by and visit the Brick Elks Drug Awareness Program table this year at the National Night Out Against Crime. National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at Windward Beach from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Car Seat Safety Checks

LAKEWOOD – Lakewood Police host car seat safety checks on the first Tuesday of every month from 5-8 p.m. Checks are held at the fire station, 800 Monmouth Ave. This is a free community service. For more information, visit lakewoodpolicenj.com/carseats.

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Around The Jersey Shore 2nd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair have some delicious bake goods for sale as well as their amazing Thin Blue Line and Thin Red Line Distressed American Flags for just $15.

Station 75 will also be selling our Fire Prevention Raffle Tickets! Get them while you can for $5 you get 3 chances to win cash! Last year’s grand prize was almost $1,000 all of our proceeds go to support our fire safety education programs for the local youth of Point Pleasant. Please stay tuned for vendor announcements and updates!

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17th Annual Secret Gardens of Brick Tour & Tea BRICK – Visit delightful gardens in Brick, enjoy light refreshments at the Cultural Arts Center, art display by the Laurelton Art Society, a gift raffle, plant sale, crafters, and vendors at the 17th Annual Secret Gardens of Brick Tour & Tea. Hosted by the Brick Garden Club, the event will be held on July 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tickets go on sale June 1 at the following locations: • Added Touch Florist, 1021 Cedarbridge Ave • Berry Fresh Farms, 151 Brick Blvd.

• Flower Bar, 198 Chambers Bridge Rd. • Purple Iris Flower Shop, 2505 Rt. 88, Pt. Pleasant Tickets are $15 per person prior to tour date and $20 the day of the tour at the Cultural Arts Center (515 Herbertsville Rd.).

Bergen County Technical High School Reunion

BERGEN COUNTY – For those of you north Jersey natives, Bergen County Technical High School class of 1969 is planning a 50th reunion on Friday October 11, 2019 at The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 309 Vincent Ave, Hackensack, NJ. Fifty years is a long time, but it’s been great to start re-connecting with friends from our

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RISING MELANOMA RATES

Even as rates of most other cancers are declining, the rate at which people develop melanoma continues to rise yearly. According to a recent report from the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the CDC, the rates of this deadly form of skin cancer have doubled in the United States over the past three decades. The report always states that, if no new efforts are made to stem this tide, there will be 112,000 new cases of melanoma in 2030. By comparison, in 2011, there were 65,647 cases of melanoma diagnosed in this country, and 9,128 deaths occurred. By implementing a comprehensive skin cancer prevention program, about 20% of cases of melanoma could be prevented between 2020 and 2030.

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NJ Looking To Expand Access To Medical Marijuana

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health is looking to open up over 100 more Alternative Treatment Centers (ATC) to expand access to medical marijuana for residents.

The department is looking for applicants to operate 108 more ATCs: 38 in the northern region of the state, up to 38 in the central region, and up to 32 in the southern region.

Endorsements for cultivation, manufacturing and dispensary will be available. The department is looking for up to 24 cultivation endorsements, up to 30 manufacturing endorsements, and up to 54 dispensary endorsements.

“We are at a point where patients just cannot wait any longer for easily accessible, affordable therapy.

This request for applications allows for specialization of businesses to increase medical product in our state,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “In addition, by allowing for three sizes of cultivation endorsements (5,000 square feet, 20,000 square feet and 30,000 square feet), we are increasing opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to participate in the program.”

Applications for ATCs will be assessed based

on the needs for each region, patient need, and the general population of the state and its regions.

With the addition of five new illnesses in March 2018 to the list of medical conditions that qualify patients for medical marijuana, as well as the addition of Opioid Use Disorder in January 2019, the state’s medical marijuana program has expanded greatly. Since the addition of those conditions, the program has added 30,000 new patients, bringing the total patient count to 47,500.

Request for Applications (RFA) can be found on the NJ Department of Health website. Permit application forms for ATCs will be available at nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana on July 1. Applications are due August 15. The length of time required to review applications and the timeline for announcing awards will depend on the volume of applications received. A pre-application webinar will be held on July 16 to review the RFA process.

You can submit written questions up to July 5 to be reviewed at the webinar. Following the webinar, the Department will post a set of Frequently Asked Questions and responses to those questions.

The six currently operating ATCs and awardees from the July 2018 RFA are also eligible to participate in this application process.

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

5 Natural Ways To Treat A Diaper Rash

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Diaper rashes generate misery and sleepless nights for all involved! When my children were babies, I would prioritize this condition so that we could all sleep in peace. I would mix different things like essential oils or clay into the commercial creams, working tirelessly to find the perfect, soothing balm for my children.

A rash can be caused by a pathogen like yeast/fungus or bacterial organisms. Sometimes the rash can result from sensitivities to fragrances, alcohol and artificial chemicals found in diapers or wet wipes. In fact, some popular diaper rash balms happen to contain petrolatum, but unfortunately, is could be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Baby powder is no longer recommended due to the lung-related health issues that talcum powder is now associated with. What’s a parent to do?!

Today I will share 5 natural ways to treat a rash: 1. Use as few chemicals as possible. There are hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals in some baby products, even those advertised as “gentle.” As for laundry detergents, use unscented versions. You might also look for preservative or chlorine-free disposable diapers. Some parents opt to protect the environment and their baby all at once by using cloth (washable) diapers.

As for cleaning up, there are unscented, alcohol-free baby wipes too!

2. Make homemade cream. Here’s a DIY cream you can try. Mix together two table-

spoons shea butter, one tablespoon coconut oil, two tablespoons zinc oxide, 2 teaspoons bentonite clay and 3 drops each of lavender, frankincense and Roman chamomile essential oil. Combine this mixture well and apply to baby’s diaper rash twice daily.

3. Try Epsom Salts. Also known as magnesium sulfate, there are many anecdotal reports of this soothing a rash within minutes. Just pour about one cup of epsom salt into a tub of lukewarm water and let your child soak for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. This is not a daily thing, just do it once, or twice during the week because the magnesium is absorbed into your baby’s body transdermally.

4. Apply Breast Milk. If you’re nursing your baby, then this tip could be a fast, easy way to soothe a rash. Express some milk and apply directly to the diaper rash. It’s strange, I know! Breast milk is high in vitamin D, and other healing compounds, and according to one study, it performed as well as 1% hydrocortisone cream.

5. Baking Soda Soothes. Combine 1 tablespoon baking soda with 3 tablespoons cool water and stir it in a bowl. It should make a thin paste which you can use directly on the skin. You may need to adjust the amounts to make it the consistency that you want. Apply to skin and let it settle on and ‘dry’ for about 5 minutes. Do not rub it off aggressively, but rather rinse it very gently with cool water.

Baking soda change the painful acidic pH, and makes its more alkaline, thus easing the pain. If these tips don’t help your baby, please seek the advice of your local pediatrician.

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Ocean Medical Center Foundation Raises Nearly $250,000 at Annual Golf Classic

BRICK – Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center Foundation raised nearly $250,000 at the 29th Annual Golf Classic, which took place on June 17 at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle. This year’s event welcomed 120 golfers who competed in the tournament to raise money for programs and services at Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center. The winning golf team included Digger Erbe, Jeff Baker, Neil Trainor, Jimmy Bruno from Quality Care Management/The Villas who won first place Team Low Gross on a match of cards.

“The annual Golf Classic is a tremendous way to raise vital funds for Ocean Medical Center and we are thankful to everyone who participated in this year’s event,” says Jason Nitche, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Ocean Medical Center and Annual Golf Classic event chair.

“We could not have asked for a better turnout, particularly since the event was forced to take place on the rain date, and are excited that so many individuals and businesses are invested in helping us to advance health care for the community surrounding Ocean Medical Center.”

Funds raised from this year’s event will support cardiac services at the medical center, which is embarking on a construction project to create three, multi-purpose cardiovascular labs on the second floor above the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Emergency Care Center. The new lab would increase the size of the cardiovascular labs by 40 percent and bring new and advanced cardiovascular equipment to the campus.

“Cardiac procedures have grown by 28 percent at Ocean Medical Center over the last three years and it’s important that we do as well in order to continue to provide the highest level of care,” says Kenneth Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, regional president, southern market, Hackensack Meridian Health. “Philanthropy enables us to upgrade spaces and technology, ultimately improving clinical outcomes while offering patients a superior healing environment. We are thankful to those who help make

it possible.”

Funds raised at events such as the Annual Golf Classic all contribute toward a $150 million fundraising goal as part of the Meridian Health Foundation’s Giving Heals campaign. Giving Heals supports four important initiatives: strengthening oncology services, improving clinical outcomes, enhancing the patient experience and broadening clinical research and academic programs at the following Hackensack Meridian Health medical centers in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties: Jersey Shore University Medical Center, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, Bayshore Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Riverview Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center.

“We are grateful for all of the support we have received as we bring our Giving Heals campaign to life,” says Joseph Stampe, president and chief development officer, Meridian Health Foundation. “Whether from local businesses and foundations, or individuals supporting events like the Annual Golf Classic, volunteering their skills and time, contributing a monetary gift, or remembering their local hospitals in their wills, all of these acts of generosity make a real difference in people’s lives.”

Sponsors of the 29th Annual Golf Classic include, Title Sponsors: Brielle Orthopedics at Rothman and George Harms Construction Co., Inc.; Dinner Sponsor: Summit Associates Inc.; Cocktail Reception Sponsor: United Plumbing; and Breakfast Sponsor: Walter R. Earle Corporation.

For additional information about Ocean Medical Center Foundation or to make a donation, please contact Matthew Lang, CFRE, executive director of the Ocean Medical Center Foundation, at 732-751-5116, or by email at matthew.lang@hackensackmeridian.org. To learn more about the Giving Heals campaign, please visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ GivingHeals.

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Josh Haines was injured in a car crash. His medical treatment left him with more than $25,000 in unpaid medical bills. He sued the person who caused the crash for the cost of his medical treatment. In March 2019, the NJ Supreme Court decided his case. The court ruled that car accident victims have to pay their own medical bills, even if they didn’t cause the accident.

The Court ruled that ANY person whose auto policy has less than the “standard” medical benefits limit has to pay for their medical treatment up to $250,000. The court’s ruling has a devastating impact on low-income people who cannot afford to buy auto policies with higher coverage limits. If you are involved in an auto accident, you could be stuck with thousands of dollars in medical expenses, leading to credit problems, bankruptcy, or worse. The insurance industry is thrilled about this decision.

And don’t think you are safe if you have health insurance. If your private health insurer pays your medical

bills and you obtain a recovery for your injuries then there is a substantial likelihood Michael J. Deem that you will have to reimburse your health insurer with the monies you received from your award or settlement. Too often this reimbursement scheme leaves the victim with nothing.

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Dear Joel I recently made my son a high school graduation party. My problem is that I refused to allow my ex-husband to join us in the restaurant. My son has been so angry with me that he hardly communicates. I am heartbroken and have been asking myself if I did the wrong thing.

Answer: This isn’t a right or wrong story. You made the party and you paid for it. My hunch is that your son has been exposed to this for a long time. His anger may have peaked as he reached this milestone. Your ex could have made him a separate dinner and had his own

guests or invited your son by himself.

St op fe el i ng guilty because it is truly worthless. You made an adult decision and often times being an adult is unpleasant. Your son is sensing your guilt and the two of you are suffering for it...It is time for you to graduate to a healthier emotional self.

The two of you will enjoy the new you.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Dog Park ID’s will be available at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on Saturday and the Ocean County Administration Offices in Toms River, Jake Branch County Park in Beachwood and Wells Mills County Park in Waretown on Monday.

Dog Park Rules & Regulations: • The Ocean County Off-Leash dog area is for use by permit only (With valid ID card) • Management reserves the right to close the area due to weather conditions • Children under eight (8) years of age are not permitted within the off-leash dog area.

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Getting to the Core of Lower Back Pain By: Katie Groome, PTA

WHAT IS A “CORE?” Your abdominals or “core” as some people like to call them are actually a group of muscles known as the rectus abdominis, external and internal obliques, transverse abdominis, multifidi, diaphragm, and pelvic floor muscles.

The easiest way to think of your “core” is to think of a box: the roof is the diaphragm, the walls are multifidi and transverse abdominis and the floor is the pelvic floor muscles.

WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Without having a strong base of support or “core,” the body must rely more heavily on other muscles due to imbalances. For this reason these muscles are often known as your stabilizers as they allow the rest of your body to move properly. Simple everyday activities such as walking, lifting, bending over to tie your shoes or playing sports may become painful to complete.

I HAVE A SIX PACK SO DOESN’T THAT MEAN I HAVE A STRONG CORE? Not exactly. A six pack looks aesthetically pleasing, however, unless you train your inner abdominal muscles, it is only a matter of time before you end up with an injury; in fact the six pack does not involve the entire “core” it is mostly comprised of the rectus abdominis.

The rectus is unable to support itself without assistance from other muscles located in your abdominal cavity. It can even compress your spine and cause pain if over worked.

I SUFFER FROM BACK PAIN, CAN I STILL WORK ON MY CORE? Yes, you can. If you suffer from back pain, your doctor may recommend you see a physical

therapist.

Physical therapists are licensed professionals who are medically trained to help patients decrease pain, improve strength, increase mobility, and improve function. A physical therapist can evaluate your symptoms and design a program for you, which will allow you to strengthen your “core” without causing back pain, while preventing injury.

I WANT TO START A CORE EXERCISE PROGRAM, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? It is recommended that you consult a professional before beginning any exercise program. If you would like to strengthen your “core” or inner abdominal stabilizers, let’s first start with the basics by strengthening two important muscles: the transverse abdominis (TA) and diaphragm. Lying down on your back with your knees bent, gently tighten your stomach in towards your belly button. Hold for 5 seconds without holding your breath.

You can repeat this 10 times. This exercise isn’t easy however it is extremely important as these muscles are being contracted when we lift or move. You should be able to hold a conversation and contract your abdomen at the same time. Another exercise is called diaphragmatic breathing. As with the exercise mentioned above it is designed to strengthen your inner stabilizers. To start the exercise you can either lie down or sit upright in a chair with your feet planted firmly on the floor. Place one hand on your abdomen and the other on your chest. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose and allow your stomach to rise, then blow the air out of your mouth as if you are blowing out a candle. Do NOT hold your breath.

Diaphragmatic breathing is very relaxing, and

easy to complete with practice.

In conclusion, back pain can result from weakness of the abdominals and back muscles. This weakness causes the back to work harder which results in back pain. As a result of “core” strengthening, the back is able to increase its flexibility which it needs to support the spine.

KATIE GROOME, PTA Katie received her AA in 1999 and BA in 2001 from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant Program in 2004 from Essex County College.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate For Sale – 2 Br homes. NEW and pre-Owned. Homestead Run 55+ Toms River. 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com.

(29) MANUFACTURED HOME FOR SALE - In West Bay Village, Manahawkin off of Rt. 9, HANDYMAN SPECIAL – NEEDS WORK, very spacious, 26x48, 2 bed, 2 bath, living room, kitchen, large deck, 2 sheds, private street. Asking $3,500.

CALL 908-638-5099 (29) ADULT 55+ COMMUNITY - Fountainhead Properties - Jackson, For Sale 34 Goldenrod Place 2 Br, 2 Bath, Price Reduced $117,000-Call for Special Offer 732-928-3100. (28) Wanted To Buy - 3 bedroom home, will pay up to $175,000. No senior communities. Call 732-890-1330.

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For Rent 3 Room Apartment - Private home.

Rent $1,000 per month. Security $1,000. Utilities included. No pets.

No smoking. For one person or two persons. Month to month lease. Call Jerry 732-278-7641.

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Estate Sale Jackson Moving/Estate Sale - Furniture, gym equipment, household. Cheap. Everything must go. July 6-7 9am-2pm. 662 Burke off Commadore.

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Vendors/Crafters Needed! - Please read before responding. Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am – 3pm. Holiday vendors and craft show, Pinelands Reformed Church 898 Rt. 37 West, Toms River. Cost is $30, we are providing one 6ft table & 2 chairs. We will also provide a roll and coffee to each vendor before 10am. If interested, please send an email to maryalicereed@aol.com.

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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, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (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) Vinyl Records Wanted - LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz, Metal, Punk, Psychedelic, Soul.

Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (30) 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) C a s h - To p d o l l a r, p a i d f o r junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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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) 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) BUYING Costume and Estate Jewelry! - Watches, Handbags and other Estate items. Cash Paid. 732-513-2139.

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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) 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) Part time positions available at One Dollar Zone in Howell - Fun and fast paced environment. Supplement your income. Great first job for high school students. Please fill out an application at the store.

We are Located at One Dollar Zone, US RT 9, Howell, NJ 07731. In the Loews shopping center. We look forward to speaking with you! (29) Karing With Kindness - FT/ PT. Hiring CNA, CHHA, LPN, RN. 732-288-1600.

(32) 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 Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Help Wanted PT/FT Experienced Deli HelpLooking for reliable, flexible person for busy deli, Toms River area.

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(32) Sales Rep (Outside) - Serving nearby towns. Med background preferred. Call 917-856-5211.

(30) CDL DRIVER – PT. The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time weekend CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community.

This person will work every Sunday to coordinator church runs, and every other weekend for residents trips..

Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement.

For immediate consideration apply to 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)

Services Hair Dresser - 40 years experience. Will come to your home.

Cuts, perms, color, etc. Call Lori 732-861-6557.

(32) Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days, has car for shopping, doctor visits. 15 years experience. Call Krystyna 973-568-0714.

(30) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (28) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (31) Quest Medical Transportation - We are a non-emergency transportation company geared towards transporting people to and from their destinations; on an individual basis (private clients), or in partnership with a company. We provide transportation to doctor's appointments, outpatient clinics, airports, and many other destinations.

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(32) The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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Don Carnivale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior.

Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates.

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Home Healthcare - Companonship, meal planning and preparation, medication reminder, hygine assistance, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, grocery shopping.

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Certified CNA Driver - Your car. Legal assistance with transfer wheelchair.

Flexible hours. Pet friendly. Call 732240-0146, 10am to 4pm. Sandy. (32) Retired Seniors - Looking for clerical work, filing, billing, mailing, typing. 732-850-1555.

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Continued From Page 1 There are currently 17 projects underway in the district.

School principals and administrators bring building problems to the attention of Kolibas, who along with Business Administrator James Edwards evaluates the problem before bringing them before the Facilities Committee.

The committee includes Kolibas, Edwards, the superintendent of schools, Director of Planning Research and Evaluation Susan McNamara, Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab and Board members Maria Foster and Nicole Siebert.

Many of the projects started the day after school ended, including a partial roof replacement over a large section of Brick High School.

The roof is divided into 16 sections.

Section 4, which includes hallways, classrooms, offices, a locker room and parts of the gym surrounding the auditorium, is in the process of having the stone removed, demolition of the underlying roof, and re-insulation and roof replacement. The price tag for the long-needed project is $984,150, Kolibas said.

Another big capital project underway is construction on the parking lot at Emma Havens Young Elementary School. During phase 1, the main parking lot will be reconfigured for student safety and bus drop-off, which includes resurfacing, mill and base repair, new curbs, sidewalks, lighting and landscaping.

The Brick Times, July 6, 2019, Page 23 As part of the contract, the work must be substantially completed by August 15 in time for the new school year. The cost of phase 1 is $868,631.

Phase 2, scheduled for next year, is a similar project planned for the adjacent Drum Point Elementary School parking lot, which has been designed, but construction cost is included in next year’s budget.

The Lake Riviera Middle School lintel project has become necessary as structural steel horizontal beams above each window have started to rust as evidenced by rust-colored stains on interior walls.

“We don’t know how or why they’re rusting, but we have to repair them before their integrity is affected,” Kolibas said. As part of the repair, the EIFS (stucco) siding on about half the school has to be removed to get to the lintels. The cost for this project is $849,000.

HVAC systems for the auditorium at Brick High School and Vets Elementary School total $632,500, and a partial roof replacement at Veterans Middle School will cost $172,424.

Veterans Elementary School is currently undergoing an energy efficiency upgrade that includes new lights, low flow water faucets and new boilers, which are currently being removed.

The boilers contain asbestos material, so the building is shut down for 10 days, while a decontamination unit is not allowing anyone in the building as the air quality is monitored before, during and after the boiler removal. Afterwards, high-efficiency models will be installed, Kolibas said.

In fact, all district buildings had an energy audit through ESIP (Energy Savings Improvement Plan) and all equipment will be updated to energy-efficient equipment over the next 24 months. The savings will pay for the new equipment, he said.

The second part of going “green” is managing those systems through Cenergistics, a nationwide company that uses computer models to monitor energy costs and help to reduce usage even further in the district.

Other projects included in the capital budget include upgrading a bathroom at Lake Riviera to make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act ($25,000); the grandstands at Brick Memorial High School are in the process of being refurbished ($94,000); and a replace-

ment project for interior and exterior doors continues at both high schools and Veterans Memorial Middle School ($250,000).

According to Assistant Business Administrator for the school district, Maria Roberts, CPA, the capital outlay is budgeted for the fiscal year July to June, which is different from the capital projects fund, which is used for bond referendum projects or projects that are partially state funded, which can carry over multiple years.

Currently, all the capital items fall under capital outlay, Roberts wrote in an email after the Board of Education meeting.

The total capital outlay budget for school year 2018-2019 is $2,557,526, and the total capital outlay budget for school year 2019-2020 is $4,662,343, Roberts wrote.

—Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn This blueprint shows the plan for parking lot improvements to Emma Havens Young Elementary School.

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POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Elks Lodge’s Fluke Tournament Committee have begun making plans for the 25th Annual Fluke Tournament to be held this year on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Over the past 24 years, this tournament has received outstanding recognition from anglers throughout the Tri-State area and has grown to be the largest single port fluke fishing Tournament in the State of New Jersey.

For the 12th year, in addition to our regular power boat tournament, we are having a Kayak fishing division. This Division will have separate prizes. Prizes for this division will be announced at a later date. The entry fee is $50 per kayak which will also include one ticket to the awards picnic.

This year John Veprek will again be chairing the event, and he and his committee are hoping to make this year’s event the biggest and best ever. It is planned that the total prize money for the Power Boat division will again this year will be $10,000 with $4,500 for the first place fish based on 250 entries. There will also be a prize for the largest fish caught by an Elk member who is in good standing. They must show their membership card at weight in, and an award

for a child 14 years old or younger.

There is a boat registration fee of $145 for 4 anglers: $25 for each additional angler. All registered anglers will receive free Awards Picnic food coupons.

The Captain’s Meeting which will be held on Friday night, July 26. There will be picnic food available for purchase on the night of this meeting also. The Awards picnic will be held on the Lodge grounds following the Tournament on the 27. Family and friends of the anglers are welcome to attend the picnic at a nominal fee.

The business community in Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach and the surrounding area has been very generous every year in its support of this Tournament. The Elks would welcome any Corporations or Businesses that wish to become new sponsors by donating prizes or services to this worthwhile project to raise funds to support our Lodge and our charities so that we can continue carrying on with our charitable work with the special needs children, our veterans, our youth programs and out scholarship programs.

For further information log on to the Elk website: pointpleasantelks.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 6 - july 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Postpone what you can; it would be wise to put some things on hold until next week when you can give them your complete attention. You are savvy about finances but remember that a salesperson may have their own agenda.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do the needed self-care to get through the week. It may be difficult to negotiate a better deal or to make money as an entrepreneur right now. Look forward to Independence Day when you can relax.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can sweet talk your way through every change in plans. However, in the early part of the week you might not hear many sweet words from loved ones who could be too wrapped up in business to be very attentive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your best ideas take flight when you are flying under the radar. Avoid making major purchases or decisions about investments in the week ahead.

Some wishful thinking could be inspiring but make decisions based on facts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Crush it like a boss. If you must make a presentation or speak in public people will hang on to your every word. It may be wise to wait until after the Fourth of July holiday to put your creative ideas into action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When the wind is at your back it is easier to move forward. You may meet little resistance to your ideas in the week ahead, but it may be wise not to rush into implementation. Give people time to absorb data.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It is all a

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Making more money from your current job may be difficult at this time, and there may be little wiggle room for negotiations. You may choose to work harder than usual in the week ahead so that you are able to take time off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your business instincts are in fine form, but you may hesitate to push your own agenda this week.

Your sympathies may be stirred to the point that you fear offending anyone with crass discussions of money.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Often in life when you reach a peak another mountain appears. You may feel like it’s difficult to stay abreast of continuing education courses or required qualifications. Remain optimistic in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money mix-ups could provide some comic relief in the week to come but remain on your toes so that muddles and foul-ups don’t cause losses. Keep your cash in your pocket and count your change at the checkout.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Being creative or spending time developing concepts may be right up your alley. Unfortunately, the world demands that you focus on concrete contributions. Don’t be vague about details in the upcoming week.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Sweet Celebration: My Gluten-Free, Vegan Cupcakes

By Wolfgang Puck When celebrating holidays, many of us pay just as much attention to the food as we do the fireworks. But what should we serve? Hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs or chicken? Why not all four? Baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw?

They all sound good!

What about dessert? Of course, there will be ice cream. But it almost goes without saying that you’ll also need some sort of baked good as well. More and more, though, when I mention baked goods to friends or restaurant guests, a pair of issues comes up that I used to never hear about.

First is the increasing number of people who are trying to follow vegan diets free of any animal products, including dairy. On top of that, it seems that every day somebody tells me they’ve switched to a gluten-free diet; whether they’re dealing with celiac disease or eliminating gluten for other health-related reasons, they no longer eat wheat, the main source of gluten, or other of the many ingredients or processed foods that may contain traces of the substance.

So, holiday, I’d like to propose making a dessert that will help your friends - and you- declare your independence from animal products and gluten alike.

My catering team and I originally developed the following gluten-free, vegan cupcake recipe to serve at the Governors Ball reception following the Academy Awards ceremony; but it’s a treat that anyone can enjoy year-round.

And by “anyone,” I also mean people who may not be following vegan or gluten-free diets.

These cupcakes are absolutely delicious in their own right, featuring a tender, moist cake with a rich chocolate flavor made all the more intense with the help of some freshly brewed coffee. The luscious frosting gets its creaminess from a combination of coconut oil, almond milk and soy milk powder.

You can find all the ingredients you’ll need - including gluten-free baking flour, potato starch, and arrowroot and xanthan gum powders - in the baking aisle of any well-stocked supermarket today; or online, with most suppliers able to ship them to you within just a few days.

If you’re packing the cupcakes to take to an at-home party or picnic, be sure to put them in a rigid, airtight container and keep them someplace cool so that the frosting doesn’t melt. Just one more word of caution: Keep looking up in the sky for the fireworks, because otherwise your attention may be focused on dessert alone!

GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH ALMOND-COCONUT CREAM FROSTING Makes 2 dozen FROSTING: 1 1/2 cups plain or vanilla-flavored almond milk 3/4 cup soy milk powder

1/4 cup agave nectar 1 tablespoon coconut extract 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups coconut oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice CUPCAKES: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose gluten-free baking flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup potato starch 1/4 cup arrowroot powder 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/3 cups agave nectar 1 cup hot brewed dark-roast coffee 1 cup coconut oil 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

Prepare the frosting at least 6 hours ahead.

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the almond milk, soy milk powder, agave nectar, coconut extract and vanilla. Process for 2 minutes.

With the machine running, slowly pour in half of the coconut oil through the feed tube; then half of the lemon juice; and then the remaining half of each. Continue processing until thoroughly blended. Pour the frosting into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until it has firmed up enough to spread, about 6 hours.

For the cupcakes, position the oven rack in the middle level and preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins or four standard-sized 6-cup muffin tins with paper cupcake liners.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, potato starch, arrowroot, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt. Stir well with a wire whisk until thoroughly blended.

In a separate bowl, combine the agave nectar, hot coffee, coconut oil, applesauce and vanilla.

Stir with a whisk until thoroughly blended.

Add this wet mixture all at once to the dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk until a smooth batter forms.

Transfer the batter to a large measuring cup, or use a ladle, and pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups until each is nearly full. Transfer to the middle rack of the preheated oven. After 15 minutes, rotate the tins front to back and continue baking until the cupcakes rise nicely, look firm and spring back when gently pressed at their centers, about 7 minutes longer.

Remove the tins from the oven, and leave the cupcakes to rest in the tins at room temperature for 20 minutes. Then, remove the cupcakes from the tins and leave on wire racks to cool completely.

When the cupcakes have cooled completely, use an icing spatula to spread the frosting on top of each one. Serve immediately, or store in a single layer in an airtight container at cool room temperature.

(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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