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–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) The brand new Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy within Ocean County College, Toms R iver opened its doors. (Right) Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari speaks with students of the newly opened Performing Arts Academy located within Ocean County College.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – They arrived by bus and car and entered with excitement for their first day of class in the brand new Ocean County Voca-

tional Technical School Performing Arts Academy building.

It wasn’t just the students that were excited about the state-of-theart facility but admin-

istrators, staff, OCVTS Board of Education members and elected officials.

The building is on the campus of Ocean County College in Toms Riv-

er. It provides a showcase for those seeking careers in several areas of the performing arts.

It also provides college credits and a modern, (OCVTS - See Page 4)

Politician Faced 3 Different Protests

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney got a loud reception when he arrived at The Grove Restaurant in the Howard Johnson’s motel on the morning of January 7.

It was not however, the kind of reception he may have appreci-

ated. Sweeney came to the township as the scheduled guest of the Ocean County Mayors Association.

T h r e e g roup s of protesters came out to voice their frustration over the issues of school funding cuts, a vaccinations bill and the continuation of a bear hunt in the state.

Sweeney’s appearance was noted on the association’s website. The association includes all 33 municipalities in Ocean County and regularly meets at The Grove restaurant on 955 Hooper Ave. Protestors began lining up around 7:30 a.m. with signs, bull horns and plenty of loud voic-

es to chant their discontent about a state bill that would remove religious exemptions for vaccinations for school children. Others called for restoration of school funds cut by the S-2 state school funding formula which parent groups and officials have criticized for not being transparent.

The “Sweeney Showdown” as it was billed on a Facebook event was designed to “show him that we are not going away! We will not consent!” The event was led by the group New Jersey for Medical Freedom.

The vaccinations bill, S-2173/A-3818, was (Protests - See Page 10)

January, 18, 2020

Schools Demand Reasons For Aid Cuts

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A coalition of school districts are asking the state to explain why they are getting less aid.

The districts are impacted by S-2, which changed how much “adjustment aid” schools receive from the state. Districts that were considered more wealthy, with declining enrollment, received less aid. Districts have said that they are the victim of funding formulas that are outdated or full of mistakes.

Individual districts and reporters have attempted to get an explanation of how this funding was doled out. The state said that the information was “proprietary” and not open to the public.

Several local boards of education passed resolutions stating they’ll join in the OPRA (Open Public Records Act) request.

Part of Brick’s resolution reads “the State arbitrarily determines how much State Aid to allocate to each school district, without regard to district need or ability to pay…and such disparate treatment is neither “equal” nor “equitable” and is without a rational basis; and whereas, the State should be transparent in how it calculates and allocates State Aid to each school district.”

In the event the request is denied, the board may join in litigation against the “State of New Jersey, Department of Education and the Commissioner of Education to obtain data and records from the State of New Jersey and its various Departments as to how the State calculates and allocates State Aid to each school district.”

Districts have already jointly recruited the Weiner Law Group to represent them in this matter.

James Edwards, the business administrator for the Brick district, said that they have asked for this information before and were turned down.

A resident in the audience at a recent Board of Education meeting asked if Trenton would answer their request. Edwards said they “should” provide the information but he is expecting resistance.

Hopefully, there is power in numbers and with dozens of other districts, Trenton might (School - See Page 13)

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Continued From Page 1 safe environment that Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari proudly said equals anything available in the northern part of the state.

“I’ve been in education as a teacher, principal and superintendent for 40 years and this is remarkable. It is state of the art and students will feel inspired to be attending class here,” Vicari said.

Vicari couldn’t wait for the students to arrive or staff and administrators to provide a tour.

He decided to explore the hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, elevator and even furnace room to get a first look at the new building.

The facility’s creation was sparked by the need to relocate from Hanger 1 at Joint Base Lakehurst, which due to security reasons made the civilian school facility difficult to access.

The project has a 20-year bond for $27 million. Vicari said that 40% of the cost of the new facility was provided by the state while the county’s portion was $8 million.

Another $8 million was provided by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.

“It was a wonderful partnership between Ocean County College as we had the land here, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and many more partnerships,” Vicari said.

“Everything from the dressing rooms, the chemistry labs to the white boards used in the classrooms are all modern. The acoustics of the recording studios are unbelievable,” Vicari said. He noted that the design also ensured security and fire safety standards.

According to OCVTS Superintendent Karen Homiek, who served as principal of the academy for 14 years prior to becoming superintendent, 279 students currently attend classes in the facility in a 9-12th grade program. The students are from various communities across Ocean County and must go through an application, testing and audition process.

“The building is 57,000 square feet and three stories high. We are very excited about its opening today. Former OCVTS Superintendent William Hoey helped set this into motion. He got the wheels in motion for this and we finished up. Our staff is totally dedicated and they were anxious to start working here today,” Homiek said. Hoey passed away last year.

Homiek said the academy, which is one of three full-time academies initiated by the OCVTS District, is a fairly young program which started in September 2001 at the Hangar 1 site.

“Since that time, we have grown by leaps and bounds, both academically and culturally, raising the level of expectations and challenging our students to a high degree of success. Our administration and instructors nurture an intimate setting which provides opportunities to develop these exceptional relationships. Families are encouraged to participate and become an integral part of the decision-making processes on topics affecting their children’s education. Mutual respect, fairness and cooperation pervade all aspects of our school,” Homiek said.

“In the past 15 years the Performing Arts Academy has been nominated and recog-

nized numerous times for our students’ and instructors’ talents, professionalism and performances by prestigious groups such as: Montclair State University (Theatre Night Awards), Ocean Arts (organization that celebrates high school theatre), Paper Mill Playhouse (Rising Stars) and Two River Theatre (Metro Scholar program),” she said.

“In August 2012, we were acknowledged by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as a top vocational high school. The following September we received a plaque from Inside New Jersey for being a ‘NJ Top Performing High School.’

In addition, Jerseycan recognized us as “Top 10 School,” Homiek said.

OCVTS Board President Nina Anuario said the new building opened earlier than anticipated. “We were expecting the building to be finished in May and that classes would start in September. This facility can also be used for other classes at night so it serves two purposes.”

Anuario credited the hard work of OCVTS Director of Facilities Edward Crawford for making the day’s opening a reality. Crawford was busy looking over the building during the morning.

Homiek said while most high school programs require a 120-credit requirement to graduate, “we have a minimum 162 credits.”

“Students will save on the cost of 15 to 30 college credits which adds up,” Vicari added. “This is STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and it provides an education that is competitive with other schools. When I was living in Jersey City, they didn’t have schools like this.”

Nineteen buses transport students from around the 33 municipalities of Ocean County to the facility. Vicari noted that the new operation did not require any additional cost in so far as its location at the college.

“These students are excited to be here. This is a landmark day for OCVTS,” Academy Principal Christine Santasieri said. “We have a staff of 35 to 40 people and 279 students. It has been a long time coming but it received a lot of dedication and hard work went into making this all happen.”

Vicari said the programs of the new facility provides an equal opportunity for students and recognizes them as an individual.

Juniors Ethan Wackes of Toms River South High School and Steve Riccobono of Toms River North were getting used to their new surroundings. Both are seeking careers in audio engineering.

“This is very cool,” Wackes said looking around the hallway and at the classrooms.

“The four-year programs here include audio engineering, vocals, dance and acting.”

“I’m interested in going into music production,” Riccobono said.

“I’d like to go into studio recording,” Wackes said.

School Counselor Sandy Stout was excited about starting her first day at the facility not only for its ultra-modern look but it also meant a shorter commute for the Toms River resident. “The students are so excited today and they are in awe of this building.”

Vicari pondered the future of other county education projects noting that the county owns land behind the college campus. “We have five sites we could build on and four more buildings that could be built.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY e DitoRiAL When A Politician Switches Sides There is a certain political public relations g roup t h at h a s b e e n email i ng me con sistently for a few years.

The contents of their emails have been the same ever si nce Jeff Van Drew got elected into off ice as the 2 nd District member of the U.S. Assembly. Every week, they ripped on Van Drew. They called him weak. They questioned his votes. They brought up how low his war chest is, and how he didn’t have a lot of funds for re-election.

T hat is, u nt il ver y recently.

Van Drew switched from Democrat to Republican and suddenly t h is publ ic relat ion s group has changed its tune.

According to them, Van Drew is no longer weak. He no longer has questionable votes. His campaign is strong.

Now, the emails are attacking his Democrat challengers.

I’m just using this as an example. Republicans attack Democrats no matter who they are, and Democrats attack Republicans no matter who they are. It’s all part of the game.

The sad thing is that it’s just a game to them.

While regular folks are wo r r i e d a b o u t t h e i r bank account, the only numbers Democrat and Republican organizations care about is how ma ny of t hem a re i n office. (And how many jobs they can give to their friends and family.)

S o , w h e n e ve r yo u see a blitz of publicit y about a politician, a sk you r sel f: Is t h is important or is it just their game?

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Letters To The Editor 2020: A Year for Positive Action The other day I had the pleasure of listening to John Lennon’s song “Imagine” on the radio. As 2019 rapidly comes to an end, Lennon’s song made me think about the issues that need to be addressed without delay in the coming new year. So here is a list of ten things, not necessarily in order of importance, for all of us to think about.

1. Racism/Discrimination - All lives matter. Tolerance and understanding must be the rule. Everyone must be guaranteed the right to live in peace regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs.

2. Gun Violence - The slaughter of innocent lives must come to an end. Our government must do whatever it takes to prevent gun violence in schools, shopping malls, etc.

3. Drugs - The poison that is destroying the youth of America. Like a cancer that is eroding the very fabric of our society, illegal drug use must be eliminated.

4. Medical - End all forms of cancer and life threatening diseases. Provide more care for our senior citizens.

If you think this is unrealistic or unattainable, just think of someone that has lost a loved one. I’m sure they will not agree.

5. Education - The youth of America is our future.

Greater resources must be provided in order to provide our children with the means to succeed.

6. Economic Opportunity - Equal pay for equal work.

End economic discrimination against women, persons of color, and religion.

7. Family Unit - Restore the importance of family values, and the need for parents to work together with children towards a common goal.

8. Veterans - Honor those that have bravely served our country. Provide our veterans with the necessary medical care they rightfully deserve.

9.Homeless/Poverty - A

Letters To The Editor national disgrace. Enough said.

10. Environment - There will be no future unless we save the planet now. Our grandchildren will suffer the consequences of our lack of commitment if we do nothing.

Please accept my apologies if I have inadvertently forgotten a worthy cause. I can only hope that 2020 is a year of affirmative action. And never forget, we live in the greatest country on Earth.

Lou DeCaro Barnegat

Hate Leads to Hyperbole and Hypocrisy It amazes me how seemingly intelligent people can be so blinded by hate they no longer allow truth and reason to guide their understanding of the times we live in. I am speaking specifically of a recent letter to the editor of this fine publication.

After reading the letter titled “The Unquestioning Cult Of Trump” (Dec. 21, 2019), I could not let the writer’s misinformation go unchallenged.

The letter opens with a definition of what a cult is which I have no quarrel with, then lists several examples of some of the most despicable examples of evil leaders such as Hitler, Stalin and Mao just to name a few.

The writer goes on to add President Trump to the list along with those who support him. Typical of those who I suggest suffer from TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). Under the leadership of those three dictators millions of innocent lives were lost due to their cruel policies. That is a very sad fact that should never be forgotten. President Trump has been in office for 3 years and in that time has not put forth any decree, law or executive order to perpetuate the mass murder of innocents. Contrary to what the writer would

have you believe, President Trump has tried, and still is trying, to stop the only example of mass killing of innocents in the United States of America namely, abortion. The fact is his detractors are pushing for not just abortion of babies in the womb but also the killing of those already born as in the state of New York and attempted in Virginia*. The day after Trump’s inauguration thousands of demonstrators across the land gleefully proclaimed their support for the “Cult of Abortion.” Unfortunately the writer left that group off his list.

The writer states President Trump is an operative of Putin, his so-called mentor, when we all know through the Mueller report that is false. Space here does not allow elaboration in more detail. The writer claims Trump is weakening NATO when the truth is NATO is stronger now than ever before. Trump challenged the member nations to do what they promised and fully meet their funding obligations. NATO has more financial resources now than at any other time. That is strength not weakness. He also goes on to say Trump is “faking” a new conspiracy that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election, when the truth is they both did as well as our own FBI, DOJ, and CIA. That inconvenient truth is just now coming to light.

On the domestic side the writer claims Trump killed the Affordable Care Act without replacement. That is incorrect. The Affordable Care Act is being torn apart by the courts that are now able to rule on its constitutionality. The courts find it wanting. It was the Obama “cult” that rammed that horrible legislation down our throats without one bipartisan vote to support it.

The writer claims Trump is a dictator but fails to mention that President Obama used his phone and pen to do what our elected represen-

tatives would not do. That sounds like a dictator to me but the writer has no issue with it. After proclaiming at least 23 times he did not have the constitutional authority to prevent the deportation of so called “dreamers,” Obama went ahead anyway and declared they could not be deported and thus we have DACA. While I sympathize with those who were brought here illegally as children, the answer is not to throw away our Constitution to protect them but to have bipartisan legislation in place to eliminate the problem just like Obama promised but failed to do when he had the ability to do so in his first two years.

The writer proclaims Trump performed a “symbolic lynching” on Obama by pulling out of the Paris Accords and Iran Nuclear deal. It is despicable for him to use such a loaded phrase to describe what Trump did in the interest of the rule of law and fairness to our Constitution. Those “deals” should have been brought before the U.S. Senate for ratification since we are in fact a government of the people not the few appointed individuals acting on behalf of a leader who thinks he knows better than the rest of us.

The writer made other dubious points in his diatribe but I do not think it worthy to go on. I am saddened by the sentiment of his letter and the fact there are others who parrot the same rot and call it fact. I now understand full well why the term “fake news” is part of our lexicon in these conf licted days.

In closing I will leave us with the wisdom of the late Rodney King when he said, “Can’t we all just get along?” Now is the time to stop the hate, hyperbole and hypocrisy.

Tom Geoffroy Jackson *Editor’s note: The NY and VA laws do not allow for killing of newborns.

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Fulfill “Shines Light on Hunger” with LED Light Bulbs Campaign

By Kimberly Bosco NEPTUNE – Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, will be distributing 52,080 LED light bulbs to people in need as part of its “Shine Light on Hunger” campaign.

“Shine Light on Hunger” is part of the Community Based LED Program with New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP).

“Fulfill is more than a food bank. In addition to feeding our struggling neighbors, we offer comprehensive resources for them under one roof to help them move from financial difficulty to economic well-being. Providing these LED light bulbs is part of that effort.

These LED light bulbs will help our neighbors make ends meet while serving as an educational tool about how to reduce costly electric bills long term. Most importantly, our ‘Shine Light on Hunger’ campaign also works to raise awareness about the compli-

cated issue of hunger,” said Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno, former Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey.

This imitative was funded through New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program. The energy efficient Energy Star certified light bulbs last approximately 15,000 hours, use up to 90% less energy, and last at least 15 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs, saving an estimated $55 in electricity costs over their lifetime, according to NJCEP In total, 26,040 two packs of soft white 60W LED light bulbs will be distributed to households in need in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, along with educational handouts about energy efficiency.

“Shine Light on Hunger” will also be the theme of Fulfill’s gala this year to be held on March 27, 2020 at The Sheraton in Eatontown.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at fulfillgala2020.givesmart.com.

St. Mary’s 14th Annual Gift Auction BRICK – St. Mary’s 14th Annual Gift Auction, “Mardi Gras!” is set for Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, from 5-10 p.m. at the Brick VFW, located at 373 Adamston Rd. The $25 ticket price includes coffee, tea and dessert bar. Large prizes so far boast a UHD Smart TV, an iPad, Nintendo Switch and entertainment passes. The grand prize

is also sure to please: $3,000 in VISA gift cards!

This annual extravaganza raises funds for St. Mary’s outreach ministries that serve those whose needs are under-served by current systems of public and private assistance. Call the church office for tickets at 732-892-9254.

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Come paint with local artists at the Band Shell on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Paint with local artists Mary Ellen Savage. Bring your own supplies. All are welcome. Free gathering!

MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.”

It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.

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www.oceancountyeye.com P.S. Early detection and treatment of ocular melanoma are crucial for effective treatment.

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“Give Kids A Smile” Providing Free Dental Care

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates will be giving kids a smile with one day of free dental care on Feb. 7, 2020.

Dr. Elisa Velazquez & her team from Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates are participating in the one-day program, called Give Kids a Smile! (GKAS), on Friday, February 7, 2020.

GKAS is part of the American Dental Association’s (ADA) annual push to bring attention to the number one childhood disease, tooth decay.

“Giving back to the community that has supported my practice is so important,” said Dr. Velazquez. “This program, in its 16th year, will touch the lives of so many of NJ’s children who need dental care, but cannot afford it. I am proud to be a part of it,” she said.

Children 12 and under will receive free

preventive and emergency pediatric dental care including a comprehensive dental exam, dental cleaning, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials including toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste. The dentists and staff of OPDA are donating their time to help the children of Ocean County.

Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates is prepared to treat 100 children for free to improve their oral health during this year’s event.

Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates has locations in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Cream Ridge. Give Kids A Smile! Will take place at 368 Lakehurst Road suite 305 Toms River, NJ. Contact the office at 732-473-1123 to schedule an appointment or visit oceanpediatricdental. com for information.

Church of Epiphany To Hold Blood Drive BRICK- The Church of Epiphany will hold a blood drive on January 31 from 1 to 6 p.m.

The church is located at 615 Thiele Rd. The blood drive is being conducted by the Red Cross and those wishing to give blood can sign

up online at redcrossblood.org.

Walk-ins are welcomed.The need for blood is constant. Be a part of the lifesaving cause.

For further information visit churchofepiphany.org.

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Continued From Page 1 passed by the state Assembly last month but stalled in the Senate.

Sweeney said the Senate would be revisiting the bill in January, before the legislative session ends.

There are only two voting sessions left for this session, one is on Jan. 9 while the other is January 13. The bill in a 45-25 vote in December but it needs to go back to the Assembly for a second vote should the Senate approve it, for procedural reasons.

Among the vaccine bill protesters were protesters who are opposing state aid cuts to the Toms River schools.

The cuts to so-called adjustment aid were put in place by S-2, the law promoted by Sweeney going back to 2017.

Ocean County school districts in Toms River, Brick, Jackson, and Lacey school and Monmouth County’s Freehold Regional High School district were each hit hard with

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD - The BlueClaws Baseball team will be holding their annual Job Fair on January 18, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park.

The team will interview for all part-time, seasonal positions that run from April through the team’s last home game.

“Our operation relies heavily on our gameday staff, and we have been fortunate to have such outstanding gameday employees over the

state aid cuts as a result of the passage of S-2 in 2018.

Sweeney previously insisted the school districts that are losing adjustment aid - nearly 200 districts statewide - are not paying their fair share of property taxes to support their schools.

The senate president maintains that his assertion is based in part on wealth calculations made by the state Department of Education through a formula that the state has so far refused to release to anyone, despite multiple Open Public Records Act requests from members of the public, the media and school districts.

Toms River resident Daniel Nemcek was among the 50 or so protestors who came out during the morning protest. For him it wasn’t just about the idea of mandatory vaccines but “it is part of the constitution in the United States. It’s like owning guns.

If you don’t want to own guns don’t buy one but you can’t tell someone they can’t own them.”

“For them to remove the religious exemption is wrong and some people do get sick from vaccinations. I am 50/50 on whether they are beneficial. I’ve had the mumps, rubella and other diseases. It is not all black and white there are shades of gray between,” Nemcek said.

Rose Kaiser and Rachel Remelgado were two of the many Toms River parents who came out with signs and strong voices regarding their issue of school funding restoration.

“My daughter is a cheerleader and a member of a club and due to these cuts both of these programs will be cut,” Kaiser said.

“Because of S-2 he (Sweeney) has put our district in an unthinkable position and as a parent I am outraged. They are stealing from our kids and to remove sports and extracurricular programs that are needed for kids so that they can be more well rounded students and be more competitive in college,” Remelgado said.

Remelgado also called for the state to be

BlueClaws To Host Annual Job Fair

years,” said Kevin Fenstermacher, BlueClaws Vice President of Events and Operations.

Fenstermacher added, “we look forward to another great turnout at our Job Fair as we find even more future BlueClaws Gameday Staff stars!”

Applications are available to download in advance by clicking here. The applications can be dropped off at or mailed back to the BlueClaws Executive Offices in advance of the job fair, or

they can be filled out at the job fair itself.

The BlueClaws management team will conduct interviews with all who attend and those interested must attend the job fair.

The team will be hiring for the following positions: ushers, security, parking, concession stand managers and cashiers, bartenders, back-of-house concession stand workers, grill cooks, beer vendors, kitchen staff, food & beverage department

more transparent as to how the S-2 funding formula was arrived at. “They are taking away our rights. I am really hoping a more logical approach will be seen. Pencils have erasers because everyone makes mistakes.

I hope he sees that a mistake has been made here.”

“He can fix this,” Kaiser added.

Another Toms River resident, Susan Kearney came out with friends and members of the Animal League of New Jersey to greet Sweeney with their “Save NJ Bears.com” signs calling for the end of a bear hunt in the state.

“He is big in the hunting caucus and he blocks a lot of animal bills,” Kaiser said.

The two groups appeared to take turns on chants of “Just Vote No” concerning the vaccination legislation and “Fund Our Schools” regarding the S-2 formula.

Sweeney appeared to have entered the restaurant from the back avoiding the protestors who were in front of the parking lot of the entrance.

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Registration Open for the 2020 Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program If you have a passion for the environment, a desire to learn and volunteer in your community, then this program is for you Since 2005, hundreds of volunteers have made the commitment to protecting New Jersey’s environment by participating in the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program.

Offered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the program introduces volunteers to the science underlying key environmental issues in the Garden State so they can tackle problems and offer solutions in their own communities. In January and February 2020, participants can enroll in a program in one of five New Jersey counties: Atlantic, Mercer, Union, Passaic and Somerset. Participants do not have to be county residents to participate in the program, which costs $260 for the 20 weeks of training.

Stewards start out in weekly classes, dealing with topics that include climate change, solid waste and recycling, soil health, energy conservation, water resource protection, invasive species management, land use policy, wildlife ecology, protecting pollinators and native vs invasive species, among others. Optional field trips to environmentally significant sites around the state are included as part of the program. Leading researchers from Rutgers are joined by government and non-profit representatives to share their knowledge with the Stewards.

In order to become certified, graduates must complete a 60-hour volunteer internship of their choosing. Internships are unique and align the passion of the individual with the needs of the program and those of the local

Golden Nugget Bus Trip

BRICK – Laurelton Gardens is hosting a Golden Nugget Bus Trip on Jan. 26, 2020.

Bus departs the Laurelton Gardens clubhouse at 9:30 a.m. Returns at 6 p.m. Cost is $26 per person and includes $25 slot play and $5 food voucher. For information, call 732-458-5211.

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community. Previous Steward internships have included monitoring shorebird populations, composting restaurant food waste, community single use plastic ordinances, mapping and eradicating invasive species in local parks, restoring native dune vegetation in shore communities, and creating rain gardens.

The classes, field trips and internship do not replace a science degree. However, the program presents Stewards with real-world environmental problems and introduces a network of experts and organizations that can help Stewards as they wrestle with solving problems in their local communities. For more information and to register for 2020 classes, visit envirostewards.rutgers.edu/.

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Brick Little League Wins Six Championship Banners BRICK – There is something special surrounding Brick Little League the past few years and the local community is seeing how action-packed Little League Baseball truly is. Brick Little League was very successful on the field as they took home six All Star Tournament Championships this past summer.

The League’s Juniors Division All Star Team led by Manager Tom Tiernan and 11-Year-Old All Star Team with George Cavanagh at the helm both took home their respective Little League NJ District 18 and Section 3 All Star Tournament Championships. Both the juniors and 11s advanced to their Little League NJ State Championship Finals and fell just short of representing NJ in Little League Regional Tournaments.

The Senior Division won the Little League NJ District 18 All Star Championship, which was an inter-league All Star Team that also included players from Toms River East Little League, the team was managed by Brick Coach Brendan Kunzman. For the first time the league fielded a 7-Year-Old All Star Team, which ended up winning the inaugural Holbrook LL 7U Coach Pitch Tournament, coached by Jason Burgess.

Brick also participated in the inaugural MIT

Tee Ball All Star Tournament which was hosted by Manchester Little League, the Tee Ball All Star Team was coached by Mike Desmond and former professional baseball player Rob Semerano.

“The league is very proud of what our players accomplished this year. The teams did a bunch of winning against very good competition and now we have a lot more championship banners to hang at the complex,” League President Steve Gerling said. “The community has really embraced the League, along with the winning buzz in our older divisions, our younger age groups have had huge turnouts with over 270 players in our Tee Ball and Farm Divisions.

Baseball has certainly been back in Brick and the Little League is the place to be.”

The League’s 2020 Spring Season Opening Day is slated for Saturday April 4. Parents can register players that are ages 4 to 16 at bricklittleleague.com, registration is open to all households within the 08723 and 08724 zip codes.

Brick Little League plays at Edmund Hibbard Park in the Cherry Quay section of Brick.

Depending on division, teams begin to form in February and March. Come on out and join the Brick baseball buzz!

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New Year’s resolutions typically focus on self-improvement: lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more often. This year, why not resolve to do something even more lasting: improve the life of a child who’s suffered abuse and neglect?

As a court-appointed special advocate, volunteers receive in-depth training to advocate in court and in the community for the needs and rights of children in foster care.

Volunteers come from all walks of life and professions and have one thing in common: they care about kids.

“Volunteers get to know the child they represent by talking with everyone in that child’s life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them,” explains Cindi Van Brunt, executive director of the CASA for Children of Monmouth County program Volunteers complete a 30-hour pre-service training. Once they are assigned to a case,

they can expect to spend an average of about 15 hours a month getting to know the child, gathering information, exploring resources to meet the child’s needs, representing the child in court and writing reports. Volunteers receive ongoing education and support from their local program.

“It’s one of the most personally rewarding experiences I’ve ever had,” says a local CASA volunteer. “For many of the kids I’ve worked with, I’ve been the only stable, supportive adult in their lives. My sole responsibility is to protect their rights and to find them a safe and nurturing forever home. I know that I’m not just helping these children, but their kids and their grandkids and generations of kids to follow.”

To learn more about how you can make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child here in our community, contact the CASA program by calling 732-460-9100 or emailing lynn@casaforchildrenmc.org You can also learn more at casaofmonmouth.org.

“Becoming an advocate for foster children will be the best resolution you can make for this year or any year,” Van Brunt concludes.

Join the Neighborhood Watch

BRICK – Part of being involved in our Neighborhood Watch (NW) program is a closer working relationship with your local police department. This results in being more informed on events that are occurring in our community, opportunities for special training, and the opportunity to relay concerns and

ideas directly to our NW Officer, Brenden Barnes.

If you’re not a member of the NW in your area and you would like to join, or if there isn’t one in your neighborhood and you would like to start one, contact Officer Brenden Barnes at bbarnes@brickpd.com.

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Continued From Page 1 not be able to turn it down, he said.

Brick has already seen cuts, such as the closing of the Herbertsville Elementary School to turn it into a grant-funded preschool program.

In Toms River schools (which include South Toms River, Beachwood and Pine Beach), S-2 will cut more than $90 million in state aid over the next six years to Toms River, including $2.8 million in the 20192020 budget.

Cuts have already started. The 2019-2020 school district budget includes cuts of 77 positions.

The Brick Times, January 18, 2020, Page 13 Toms River school district’s business administrator William Doering said that their Board of Education will be passing a similar resolution as Brick.

Additionally, Freehold Regional will also be part of this OPRA request, said Rebecca Policastro, communications and district project coordinator.

Freehold’s aid is dropping from $51 million in 2017 to $21 million at the end of the several-year cycle.

According to the district, this will impact students in severe ways: class sizes, which are already high, will increase; maintenance and repairs will be put off; and extracurricular activities and transportation will be impacted.

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Physical Therapy By: Elise Pavlick, DPT

WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting one in eight Americans over the age of 65. Research has shown that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease tend to develop abnormal structures in the brain, called plaques and tangles, that block communication between nerve cells in the brain and body.

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

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Physical symptoms such as muscle disuse, loss of balance, and difficulty walking and negotiating turns and obstacles all ultimately increase an individual’s risk of falling, which can possibly lead to serious injury. During a physical therapy evaluation, a licensed physical therapist evaluates various components of the body in order to determine impairments that may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms. The following are important aspects that are addressed in each exercise program, as deemed appropriate by a physical therapist: - Strength and Flexibility

As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, individuals tend to become more sedentary, which leads to muscles becoming weak and tight. The lower extremity muscles are very important for standing and walking, so as they become weak, it becomes particularly difficult to perform daily tasks and ambulate, or walk around.

Physical therapy can help break this cycle by developing a safe strengthening and flexibility program to improve muscle performance.

- Gait Training In addition to developing an exercise program, a physical therapist will evaluate and determine the most appropriate assistive device for each patient in order to provide safe ambulation. The most common assistive devices are rolling walkers, single point canes, and quad canes.

- Balance Along with safe ambulation, balance is by far one of the most important aspects of minimizing an individual’s fall risk. Both static and dynamic balance are addressed during physical therapy by simulating tasks that individual’s experience in their daily lives. These tasks include reaching, stepping onto and off of various pliable surfaces, and negotiating obstacles while walking.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU FINISH PHYSICAL THERAPY?

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

ELISE PAVLICK, DPT Elise graduated from the University of Delaware in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a minor in Disabilities Studies.

She continued her education at the University of Delaware where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in January 2014.

While at UD, she and a few classmates were chosen to present their case study, The Use of EMG Biofeedback as a Treatment for Facial Paralysis Secondary to Bell’s Palsy, at APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting.

Elise has clinical experience in a variety of settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient orthopedics, and pediatric rehabilitation. She performed clinical rotations at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Toms River and Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, where she focused on the rehabilitation of patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, and lower extremity amputation. Her professional areas of interest include post-operative rehab, orthopedics, amputation, and neurological rehabilitation of the pediatric and geriatric populations. Elise believes in manual therapy, patient-centered goals, and evidencebased practice to improve overall function and quality of life.

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Brick Police participated in No Shave November to promote men’s health. Chief Riccio gave permission for No Shave

November to continue for the month of December, as long as everyone who participated donated money to promote men’s health. As a result, approximately $2,000 was raised that will be donated to fund cancer research for men.

Psychic Night Coming To Toms River

TOMS RIVER - The American Legion will host a psychic night on February 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 2025 Church Road, Toms River. Join them for tarot

cards, medium readings, fortune sticks and more. Walk-ins are welcome but if you would like a reservation, call 732500-7060.

All Municipal Offices Closed BRICK – All Municipal Offices are closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no Public Works collections on this day; collections will resume the following day on a one-day delayed basis for the remainder of the week.

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Elks Planning for 26th Annual Fishing Tournament POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Elks Lodge’s Fluke Tournament Committee have begun making plans for the 26th Annual Fluke Tournament to be held this year on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Over the past 25 years, this tournament has received outstanding recognition from anglers throughout the Tri-State area and has grown to be one of the largest single port fluke fishing Tournament in the State of New Jersey.

For the 13th 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.

The Captain’s Meeting which will be held on Friday night, July 24th must be attended by one angler from each boat. There will be picnic food available for purchase on the night of this meeting.

The Awards picnic will be held on the Lodge grounds following the Tournament on the 25th.

Each registered angler will receive a ticket to the picnic for food. 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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Dear Joel, It has become painfully obvious that my 89-year-old widowed father should not be driving. Although he has not had an accident, he is exhibiting all the signs of someone who should not be behind the wheel, and my siblings and I feel it is just a matter of time. We have broached the subject individually and as a group on more than one occasion, but he immediately becomes defensive and angry, and the conversation ends. We are worried not only for his safety, but for the safety of others. Our goal is to have Dad voluntarily surrender his license, rather than have it taken away.

Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this very delicate situation?

Answer: Discussions about driving issues can be difficult and emotional and must be handled with sensitivity and thoughtfulness. It’s not a one-time conversation and should be had with someone who your father trusts, perhaps the family doctor or a

friend who has recently made the decision. Like most of us, driving represents freedom and independence and your father may fear that he will lose both once he surrenders his license. Showing him the many transportation options that are now available may allay some of those feelings. As a matter of fact, he may feel freer without the responsibility and expense of owning and driving a car. Most important is his safety. Expressing concern for him (“I’m concerned for your safety while driving”) rather than pointing out his shortcomings (‘You’re not a safe driver”) may go a long way toward his acceptance of the situation.

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To save you time, this is what I know: First, a large majority of CIGNA plans have a hearing aid benefit. This benefit is administered by a 3rd party administrator called Amplifon. You are required to register through Amplifon’s portal such that the Audiologists staff can assess your benefits information and print it out. Second, many of the AETNA plans have a hearing aid benefit either through a 3rd party such as Amplifon or a flat monetary benefit that is paid to the Audiologist. This benefit can range from $500 to $750 in most cases.

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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

8 Ways To Improve Energy

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I bet some of you who deal with chronic fatigue are feeling very misunderstood by others. Maybe you have a fear of not being believed or being perceived negatively. I have compassion for you. Fatigue is not something someone can see like a broken ankle, it’s something that they have to take your word for it.

If you’re coming into the New Year 2020 with fatigue, I have help for you today. It is simply not possible to make a resolution to beat fatigue if you don’t know what the underlying cause is! But what you can do is try energy-boosting mito-loving supplements and support GI health which can help you produce energy.

Sometimes just ending a tedious job or leaving a challenging relationship can fill your cup with new reserves of energy. I want to be careful that I don’t medicalize fatigue because we live in a weird day and age where every symptom gets you a drug!

Since I’m a registered pharmacist and crazy about natural medicine, I’d like to move away from the psychological perspective now, and offer you some treatment options.

There are many new things today, but one of them I do not recommend is a fecal microbiota transplant. Not kidding here! Do not get talked into this procedure for chronic fatigue.

Fecal microbiota is the medical term for a procedure in which ‘stool’ from a healthy person (the donor) is placed into another person’s intestine in the hopes that the donor’s microbiota (ie probiotics) will flourish and help re-establish yours. I mention it because I’m into new research, and I came across a study that showed a fecal transplant could

improve symptoms of fatigue in people with IBS. But it’s a head scratcher to me because I would have suggested taking supplements of B vitamins and probiotics (and dietary restrictions) before doing the stool transplant!

I have a very comprehensive version of this article which I can email to you, if you sign up for the newsletter at suzycohen.com.

I will now list some of the most important energy hacks and hormone considerations that may help you: • CoQ10 - Important for muscle contractions • Thyroid - Low levels of thyroid hormone cause mental and physical fatigue • TMG - It’s a methyl donor that spawns other energy-producing nutrients • Hormones - Reduced estrogen can cause fatigue • Iron - Iron deficiency anemia can make you tired and dizzy • Creatine - Creatine leads to more ATP and supports muscle health • Greens - Certain superfoods and super fruits can improve mental clarity and physical stamina • Zinc - New research suggests that zinc enhances cellular energy reserves.

In short, the best way to reclaim energy if you have digestive issues is to start with your digestion because a lot of mitochondria reside in the gut. Emerging research shows there is cross-talk between your gut and your muscles! Supplements such as those above may be extraordinarily helpful and should be carefully considered with the help of a qualified practitioner. I have a longer version of this article at suzycohen.com.

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Every 10 years a census is taken in order to count everyone living in the US. It’s imperative that everyone of every background, religion, immigrant status, seniors, young children, etc.) be counted so local municipalities can receive funding for important services for all. No personal information will be shared with government entities.

More census workers are needed! Workers who represent different communities are

needed to help. Make your own schedules and work for $20+/hour. Must be 18 or over and if not a citizen, have a green card. Bilingual (Spanish/Russian/Yiddish) speakers are needed.

You must arrive between 4 pm and 8:30 p.m. to have enough time for the application process. Assistance available for those who need help on a computer - applications are online only.

Call 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 for more information.

Senior Services Presentation: Power of Music & The Brain BRICK – Join Brick Senior Services for an educational presentation on why music is so powerful on Jan. 22, 10:15 a.m. Playing and listening to music works

several areas of the brain…fi nd out which areas do what. Provided by Silver Woods Independent Living. Call 732-920-8686 for information.

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BRICK – Celebrate Valentine’s Day by playing Bingo with Senior Outreach Services!

Enjoy refreshments and prizes provided by Marquis Health Services. Friday, February 14 at 9:30 a.m. Call 732-920-8686 for information.

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Tax Counseling Services For Elderly BRICK – The Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the AARP are teaming to offer tax counseling for the elderly. This service will be available in Brick Township at the following sites: • Brick Senior Outreach Services, 373 Adamston Road: Mondays, February 3 - April 13 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (closed 2/17). By Appointment Only - Call 732-920-8686 • Greenbriar II Clubhouse, 1 Greenbriar Blvd.: Tuesdays, February 4 - April 14 9 a.m.-1 p.m. By Appointment Only - Call 732-458-3400 • Brick Branch Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road: Thursdays,

February 6 - April 9 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. By Appointment Only - Call 973-219-3034 You should bring the following to your appointment: copy of your 2019 Federal and NJ Tax returns, Social Security Card, All W-2 Wage and Tax statements, all 1099-R Pension and Annuity Statements, all 1099’s for interest, dividends, stocks, etc., all Social Security statements including Form SSA-1099, all medical expenses including mileage, all tax related statements (property tax, etc) bank account information for direct deposit of refund or direct debit of payment and PTR Booklet and primary residence real estate tax bill.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

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Seaside Heights - 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available through 5/31/2020. No pets/no smoking. $1950/month + utilities. 732-822-7688.

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CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (52) you. Brian 732-804-8115.

Waretown, NJ - Home for rent. 1 BR, full bath. Fully furnished. Waterfront community. Off street parking. All utilities included. W/D. $1,000/month.

1 month security. No pets. No smoking.

Month to month. Shown by appointment only. Call 609-339-9450.

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Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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Auto For Sale 2007 Saturn - Ion. 4 door. dark blue.

Auto. 4-exl. Great on gas. All power.

08/2021 Inspection. Only 63,500 miles. $3,900 firm. 848-226-2474. (5)

Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing.

Give me a call 732-207-5338.

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Items For Sale Furs - Mink. Fox. Other. Coat Stoles. Lined jacket. Excellent condition. Cash only. Call Joann. 609-660-2177.

(6) For Sale - Dining Room Set. 6 chairs. 2 leaf table 15 1/2". Oak 66" length. 42"wide, Custom pads included. 215-290-7092.

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

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908 616 7104. (8) 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) Buying World War I and II Helmets, hats, swords, daggers, medals, flags, Marine uniforms, women's uniforms, etc. All Countries.

Call 609-581-8290.

(2) 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) Buying - Vintage Selmer Saxophones and other professional models. i.e. Conn Buescher King. Cash Paid! Call 609-581-8290. Email lenny3619@gmail.com.

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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)

Help Wanted Account Executives - For community publication based in Southampton, NJ. Inside and outside positions available. F/T, weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Work close to home. Call Doug at 609-801-2392.

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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 toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Help Wanted Laborer - Full w/ benefits available or part-time.

Call 732-928-2100.

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

Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits.

Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Wanted - Tutor for sixth grade math. One hour sessions. In home.

Call Joe. 609-221-9007.

(6) 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) Change Lives. Build Futures Alternatives, Inc. is now hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults w/special needs as Direct Support Professional. Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement!

Sign-On Bonus! Higher Weekend Pay! Advancement Opportunities!

Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & West Long Branch. Various FT & PT shifts as well as Substitute positions available. Apply Online: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (8)

Services 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. (10) Paty's Cleaning Service - Residential and commercial cleaning.

Experience and great references available. You just found the right person to clean your home and enjoy a sparkle place! Call or text me for free estimate at 908-342-3543.

(6) Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days, has car for shopping, doctor visits. 15 years experience. Call Krystyna 973-568-0714. (7) Paint Your Rooms - Fast Clean Neat, Starting At $50. Per Room. Wallpaper Removal, Exteriors, Power Washing Call 732-864-6396 Leave Voicemail.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

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

(10) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified teacher. Available on Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone or Drums.

School students and adults welcome!

Call 732-350-4427.

(10) Handyman - All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone. Call Andrew 848299-7412. Free estimates.

(2) Need A Ride - Senior discounts.

Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

(4) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800.

Tony 732-678-7584.

(3) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) 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. (48) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured.

38 years experience. 732-5067787 cell 646-643-7678.

(37) House Cleaning - I will clean y o u r h o m e . Ve r y g o o d p r i c es. Call 732-773-5078.

(8) All American Home Health Associates - Expert, compassionate, trustworthy, hardworking care giver.

Proficient in all phases of Home Health Care. Skip the rest, come to the best. Guaranteed, you will be impressed Available hourly or live in.

Overnights in hospital or care facility.

Your loved ones health and quality of life is my specialty. Your stress levels will be lowered comsiderably with your loved one in experienced, expert hands. Call 732-664-3605.

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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Todd Frazier: From Met To Ranger?

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Toddfather, Part IV might be filming in Texas.

Toms River native Todd Frazier will be moving from the New York Mets to the Texas Rangers, according to several news outlets.

Websites such as ESPN.com announced the change, citing “sources.” As of this writing, the deal hasn’t been made public. However, Frazier has been retweeting comments from fans who are excited about the proposed move.

Frazier was part of the 1998 Little League World Series-winning team in Toms River.

True to form, he went on to star wherever he played: Toms River High School South, Rutgers University, the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees.

He is coming off of a two-year, $17 million contract with the New York Mets.

According to ESPN, the Texas Rangers would take the third basement for a one-year, $5 million contract.

In addition to his baseball wins, fans have supported this hometown boy made good due to positive stories about his behavior off the diamond.

In 2014, he reportedly saved a choking man using the Heimlich maneuver in a Pittsburgh restaurant back when he was with the Cincinnati Reds.

In 2013, the Reds had an honorary batboy named Teddy Kramer, a 30-year-old man with Down syndrome. Before stepping out to the plate, Kramer told Frazier to hit a home run. Frazier obliged, bringing in another runner at the same time. After they came back to the dugout, the video camera caught Frazier lifting Kramer in a hug.

Locally, he’s been known to lend his voice and advocacy for good causes such as the Field of Dreams. This will be a special needs playground and more that will be in Bey Lea Park on North Bay Avenue in Toms River. The plans for this include a walking path with rehabilitative stations, a temperature-controlled pavilion, complimentary snack shack, courts for basketball, bocce and shuffle board, a state of the art all-inclusive playground, quiet corner, and baseball field.

Frazier is known for having Frank Sinatra play when he’s up to bat. It’s not clear what Sinatra song would play in Globe Life Field, home of the Rangers, but it probably would not be “New York, New York.”

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen This Delicious Dish Is Simple Enough For Family Meal,Yet Elegant For Special Dinner Party

By Wolfgang Puck It seems to me that people who love to cook at home often have two separate styles of recipes that they rely on. First come the everyday dishes that they make week after week for their family and any close friends who might drop by - simple, straightforward, delicious food they can cook quickly and easily with minimal fuss. And then there are more elaborate, special-occasion dishes that they only make to impress their guests at special dinner parties.

I think, however, that the very nature of special occasion entertaining has changed over the years. More and more hosts and guests alike prefer that dinner parties feel like relaxed family-style meals - occasions at which you don’t have to dress up in uncomfortable clothes, worry whether you’re using the right fork, or be extra cautious not to drip your red wine on the fancy tablecloth. Good food that feels more like a family supper puts everyone at ease gathered around the table at happy ease.

That’s why, right now, when you’re probably still thinking about how you’d like to change the way you cook and entertain this year, I’d like to share a favorite recipe of mine that is equally welcome and easy to prepare whether you serve it to your loved ones on a weeknight or present it to weekend dinner party guests.

It’s my pork medallions on apple compote with black pepper cider sauce.

Pork is a really home-style choice of meat, and it’s usually so reasonably priced. Yet, when you choose a piece of boneless pork loin and ask the butcher in your supermarket to cut it into the medallion-shaped pieces called for in the recipe, you have a main ingredient that looks surprisingly elegant for a special party.

The medallions also cook very quickly, which makes them a perfect choice for a family meal.

(You could also prepare a similar version of the dish substituting medallions of lamb, slices of boneless turkey breast, or even boneless and skinless chicken breast halves.)

The apple compote beneath the pork is also an appealingly homey preparation. Yet, a few easy special touches - some apple cider jelly and splashes of white wine and cream - transform the compote into something surprisingly elegant. The same goes for the sauce spooned over the pork, which gains its own bright flavor from the cider jelly plus some coarsely crushed black peppercorns.

Those three easily assembled elements add up to a dish that looks like something a fine restaurant might serve, yet tastes like the best in comfort food. In other words, it offers the best of both worlds, making it a recipe I hope you’ll want to prepare again and again, whatever the occasion.

PORK MEDALLIONS ON APPLE COMPOTE WITH BLACK PEPPER CIDER SAUCE Serves 4

For the black pepper cider sauce: 1 cup (250 mL) good-quality canned chicken stock or broth, plus a little extra if needed 2 tablespoons apple cider jelly or apple jelly 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns, plus extra to taste For the apple compote: 2 pounds (1 kg) large pippin or Granny Smith apples 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons apple cider jelly or apple jelly 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry white wine 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch freshly grated nutmeg For the pork medallions: 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) pork loin, cut into 8 equal medallions 1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish First, prepare the sauce: In a 10-inch (25-cm) skillet, combine the stock or broth and the jelly.

Over medium-high heat, simmer briskly until the liquid reduces to 1/2 cup (125 mL), stirring frequently to take care that the sugar in the jelly doesn’t burn along the side of the pan. Pour in the cream and simmer briefly, just until the sauce thickens. Whisk in the butter and crushed peppercorns to taste. Cover and keep warm.

For the compote, peel, core, and quarter the apples, then cut into thin slices. In a 12-inch (30-cm) skillet, melt the butter over high heat.

Add the apples, saute briefly, and then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft. Add the jelly and wine and stir until the jelly melts. Add the cream and stir until the apples are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a hint of nutmeg. Keep warm.

To prepare the medallions, first lightly dust them all over with the flour and season to taste with salt and pepper. Over medium-high heat, heat 1 or 2 heavy skillets with enough cooking surface to hold the medallions in a single layer without crowding. Add 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter to each skillet, and swirl to coat the cooking surface. Add the pork medallions and saute until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

To serve, mound the compote on 4 heated plates. Arrange two medallions on top of the compote on each plate. Spoon a little sauce over and around the medallions. Garnish with parsley, 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) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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