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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A private landowner managed to get land on Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9503 property and was planning to build a house there until that land was swapped. A local developer, Jeffrey R. Jerman, had acquired land surrounded

by property owned by the VFW, located on Veterans Boulevard. At the most recent Tow n s h i p C o u n c i l meeting, they approved a land swap that would prevent his building there. The town gave him a piece of residential property elsewhere in the area and he gave

the VFW land to the township. The township, in turn, gave it to the VFW. No money was exchanged. Bananier Speed Limit Increase In other news, the speed limit on Bananier Drive might be increased from 25 m.p.h.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – After an important recommendation by local Republicans, Kate Gibbs was given a higher profile to compete against Democrat incumbent Andy Kim for the state’s 3rd District seat in the House of Representatives. Before the general election in November, there’s a primary election in June. That’s when each party chooses who will represent them on the ballot. But there’s a challenge before the primary, and some Republicans said they want to make sure there’s a unified front in this election. The Ocean County Republican screening committee recommended Kate Gibbs to be the candidate, said Frank Holman, the chairman of the Ocean County Republicans. However, she still has to win the convention on March 4. The fourth district includes parts of Burlington County as well. She was endorsed by (Contest - See Page 4)

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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Thousands of supporters of the Special Olympics came out to enter the chilly surf off the borough’s ocean front. They were freezing for a reason and that reason was to support a good cause and have some fun along the way. The cool event provided a warm reception for plungers who are considered to be the heroes and heroines of the day and who enter the ocean for an icy dip, many in colorful costumes, to raise money pledged through sponsorship from supporters. Some plunge as individuals or as families while others form teams all in the cause of supporting the Special Olympics organization. (Plungers - See Page 7)

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Continued From Page 1 that county’s Republican Committee. Gibbs is a former one-term Burlington County Freeholder. Although Holman said he didn’t participate in the process of recommending Gibbs, he said the nine-member screening committee was diligent in interviewing her, David Richter, and Barnegat Mayor John Novak. “There were three good candidates,” he said. “We need more women in our party for sure, and we need more young people.” Part of the screening process was answering for some legal issues she had in the recent past. According to reports, Gibbs shoplifted about $80 worth of clothes from a Kohl’s in Cherry Hill in 2006, when she was 20 years old. She is now banned from Kohl’s. When she was 22, she was charged with possessing less than 50 grams of marijuana and 5 grams of hashish in Long Beach Township. The case was conditionally discharged under the first offender law. When she was 28, she was charged with possession of alcohol on a beach in Sea Bright and paid a fine. She is 33 now. Another article noted how Gibbs has 10 moving violations and Richter has 24. A spokesman from Gibbs’ campaign said that voters are going to judge candidates on the issues. “The voters of Burlington and Ocean Counties are going to be able to place in context the dumb mistakes someone made when they were 20 or 21 years old,” said Chris Russell of Checkmate Consulting, working for her campaign. “Kate is not proud of it, but she owned it. Her story of someone who learned from those mistakes and went on to earn her master’s degree, get elected to countywide oﬃce, and become a statewide leader in the building trades are a testament to who she is today.” The competition has become fierce, with both Gibbs and Richter fighting. Meanwhile, Novak has an attack ad against Kim on the radio. “Kate Gibbs was a failed candidate and that was before any news about her criminal record was exposed,” said Tom Bonfonti, former executive director of the Ocean County Republicans. He is speaking on behalf of Richter’s campaign.

“When she ran as a candidate for re-election to the Freeholder board in Burlington County, she lost by nearly 10,000 votes to a candidate who had left the race due to accusations of abuse and stalking. When you combine Gibbs’ existing record of taxing and spending with new revelations about her arrests, shoplifting and drug busts, Andy Kim has to be salivating at the potential of facing Kate - and I would not want to be a candidate running below her on the ballot.” There had also been talk that the powers that be in Washington were not happy with local groups endorsing her. Richter spoke at a recent Trump fundraiser in Wildwood. “We know folks in Washington want a candidate with the background and experience to beat Andy Kim and bring this seat back to the Republican column - and only David has the ability to do that,” Bonfonti said. “Voters here in the 3rd District want a leader they can be proud of who will always stand in support of the President, not someone who goes to work every day at a labor union that endorsed Hillary Clinton and donated over $3 million to try and defeat Donald Trump.” Gibbs’ campaign said that the facts don’t support the idea that Washington is upset with her. Russell listed a number of endorsements from such people as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Richter has been accused of “district shopping,” trying to fi nd a district where he can run. He was looking to run in the 2nd District against Congressman Jeff Van Drew but Van Drew switched from Democrat to Republican. “The only people in D.C. who want (Richter) are the Democrats because they know he’s easy pickings for Andy Kim,” Russell said. Gibbs is deputy director of Engineers Labor-Employer Cooperative, which represents the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 in providing statewide opportunities between employers, contractors and workers. Richter is the former Chief Executive Oﬃcer of Hill International, a professional services fi rm that provides construction management services. Barnegat Mayor John Novak, an attorney, did not return an email interview by press time. Former Hainesport Mayor Anthony Porto has also announced a bid to run.

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Continued From Page 1 To assure security within the large crowd the borough’s police department and members of the Ocean County Sheriff ’ Department were also there in force. The top plunge teams included 2nd Avenue Freeze Out, Bayshore Shrinky Dinks, NJ Knights of Columbus Polar Penguins and Cat Crew. The top team, the Little Silver Crocs had raised $97,947 as of Feb. 21, a day prior to the plunge. This year’s plunge had special significance for the team’s captain, Mike Laverty, as it marked his final plunge. “I’ve plunged for Special Olympics since 2004. I got started because I have two developmentally and physically disabled children of my own - Tim (37), and Laura (30) - and I wanted to help thousands of people like them,” Laverty said. His goal was to hit $36,500 this year and to get $500,000 total for his 17-year plunge adventure. Laverty said, “When they were young, they were able to participate in some local Special Olympics events. Unfortunately, their physical limitations now prevent them from being part of this wonderful organization. In fact, they’ll be moving into a group home a few months.” He added that for the past 16 years, those who contributed to him “touched me like you can never imagine. You have helped me to reach supporters in all 50 states, and I’ve even received donations from another three countries - Canada, Bermuda and Namibia. Your friendship and support for this cause is unbelievably humbling, and I’ll never be able to thank you enough.” “The 2020 Plunge will be my last, so I’ve set an aggressive personal fundraising goal. If I’m able to achieve that goal, my 17-year total will surpass $500,000. It would also be my highest total since 2014, so it’s most certainly a stretch,” Laverty said adding a half million total would be “an amazing achievement that would be for all of us, because I could never have done this alone. Just think of the outpouring of love and support we have provided for such a deserving group of individuals.” The Polar Penguins lined up for a group photo on the front steps of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Team Captain John Gazis, Brick, said “our team is from all over the state. It started in 2009 with one guy

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL A Vacation From Social Media I recently took a week off to take my family to Disney and Universal. I lear ned that being without social media really is “the happiest place on earth.” Now, I did upload my pictures from the day to Facebook at night. And I did check in for a political update since the Iowa caucus was that week. But I didn’t l i nge r on Fa cebook or Twit ter, absently scroll i ng t h roug h a barrage of posts. You know what? It felt good! So good , i n fa ct , that I still haven’t resumed my social media habits. There were times I’d crash on the couch af ter a tough day and catch up to what my friends were doing on Facebook, or find something funny on Twitter (I follow mostly comedians and cartoonists, that way there’s always something funny to counter the bad news.) Usually, when that happens, though, suddenly half an hour has gone by and I’ve got nothing to show for it. In addition to it suck-

ing up free time, it consumes emotional energy. With social media, every single problem is right outside your door. Most of these problems are things you can’t do anything about (especially not while sitting on your couch). A lot of these problems won’t be a big deal in another day. Maybe not even another hour. The 24hour crisis factory will have chur ned something else out by then. Try this experiment: go without social media for a week. This doe sn’t cou nt st u f f you do for work. Just your personal pages. You’ll find that you’ll b e h ap pie r, mor e open-m i nded , more productive, and your neck won’t hurt from being hunched over a little phone. Instead of letting other people’s thoughts bounce around in your brain, take a “stay-cation” and stay in your own head for a while. Chris Lundy News Editor

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Home Rule Leads To Corrupt Rule It is in the national news that a lot of cor r uption exists in New Jersey, with eight cases of small town cor r uption in different places in New Jersey making the headlines. Why would anyone be surprised? New Jersey has over 550 different towns, over 550 governing bodies that make decisions and pass laws, hundreds and hundreds of school boards, over 550 police forces that have highly paid police officers who make decisions, over 500 mu nicipal cou r ts, over 550 zoning boards and or planning boards that allow or disallow developments and grant permits, hund reds and hu nd reds of political parties on a local and count y level yada, yada, yada. Do you get it? There is a lot of opportunity for people with power to be motivated to do things, and sometimes the illegal things. There is much more opportunity with all these individual entities within New Jersey’s hu nd reds and hundreds of towns and school boards etc. There should have been consolidation many years ago, and still, New Jersey is good old “home rule.” With this amount of home rule, there will always be more opportunity for “corruption.” It is that simple, and should be no surprise to anyone. David F. Lipton Beachwood

Kate Gibbs Can Beat Andy Kim Kate Gibbs has my unwavering support for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. She is a strong Republican woman with a successful track record of job creation in the private sector as a labor union leader and also as

Letters To young The Freeholder in Burlington peopleEditor and women by the fact that there was County. Kate has the endorsement of the Burlington County GOP, Assembly members Jean Stanfield and Ryan Peters as well as loads of other local Republican leaders. Kate is also on the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns List. Despite the groundswell of support that Kate Gibbs has received, another candidate named David Richter recently announced his intention to run against Gibbs. Unlike David Richter, Kate was born and raised in the 3rd Congressional Dist r ict. Un li ke David Richter, Kate doesn’t give up when the f ight gets tough. Here’s what happened: Richter was originally running in the 2nd Cong ressional Dist r ict against Van Drew but once party leaders decided not to support him, he packed up and moved to the 3rd District. Local Republican leaders were quick to condemn Richter’s latest district switch and came to Kate G ibbs’ defe n se. Sout h Toms River Republican Councilman Thomas Rolzhausen recently said “Kate Gibbs is the best candidate to beat A ndy K im. We as Republicans, need to get together and support one candidate and don’t run a primary. We need all Republicans to win. We need to save valuable money and use it to fight Democrats not fellow Republicans. United we stand divided we fall. Kate Gibbs for Congress!” Aside from being a great p e r son a nd ca nd id at e, Kate Gibbs can also raise the money needed to beat Andy Kim. She has proven that she can win in tough winnable elections. David R ichter t r y i ng to push Kate Gibbs out of the race is a terrible look for the Republican Par t y. At a t i me when t he Re pub lican Par ty needs more

to run for oﬃce it would be a disaster for the GOP if Gibbs was denied the nomination. David Richter is everything that is wrong with the Republican Party and Kate Gibbs is the kind of candidate we need as a party to be successful in future elections! Vote for Kate Gibbs on June 2, and Nov. 3. Dana McDonald Brick

Seniors Lose Money, Immigrants Don’t A recent article spoke of cuts to New Jersey senior programs of about $700,000+ (“County Challenges State On Senior Funding Loss,” Feb. 1). There are cuts to programs for New Jersey and USA venerable citizen seniors while New Jersey added $1M+ to the existing $1M+ for illegal aliens. When will Democrats learn the cost of the Democratic governors and Democratic presidential candidates existing and proposed programs come at direct cost to lower and middle classes and NOT the top 1-10% as they say. This is a perfect example. Joseph Cannatelli Barnegat

All Is Not Well In Iran “All is well,” proclaimed Donald Trump shortly after the assassination of Qassem Soleimani and Iran’s faint-hearted attempt to r e t a l i a t e by a t t a ck i ng American military bases. He was no doubt cheered

no American bloodshed. But were there really no casualties? Some 176 innocent people met violent deaths when their Ukrainian air plane was shot down by Iranian forces; another fi fty civilians were trampled to death during the mourning ceremonies in Tehran. All of these people would still be alive if it were not for a careless, purely political decision made by the churlish buffoon in the oval oﬃce. Michael J. Doherty Berkeley

Andy Kim Protects Health Care Unlike his predecessor representing the 3rd Congressional District, Congressman Andy Kim offers legislative updates and takes questions from all comers at monthly town hall meetings throughout the district-from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean. Congressman Kim works methodically on legislation to improve health insurance coverage, things such as lower drug costs for seniors and protections for provisions that outlaw preexisting condition exclusions. While the Republican establishment is quietly and systematically dismantling the health insurance of thousands through regulator y changes and court challenges to benefit the industry, Andy Kim is squarely on the side of consumers. Jamie Harrison Waretown

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Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Building on his long-term commitment to changing the political culture in Trenton, Governor Phil Murphy unveiled a sweeping set of ethics proposals to strengthen restrictions on lobbying, enhance fi nancial disclosure requirements, and increase transparency in the legislative process. The legislative package, which follows Governor Murphy’s call for action in his State of the State address in January, will have bipartisan sponsors in the Senate and the Assembly, including Senator Richard Codey, Senator Chris Brown, and Assemblyman Ryan Peters. “When I ran for Governor, I pledged that if elected, I would make every decision based on what is best for the people of New Jersey, not Trenton insiders,” said Governor Murphy. “At a time when public cynicism about government is all too common, we must restore the public’s confidence by making government more transparent and accountable than ever. For the first time in a decade, we are proposing comprehensive ethics reforms to ensure that elected oﬃcials are serving the public interest, not the special interests.” Alongside bipartisan partners in the Legislature, Governor Murphy announced a comprehensive legislative package outlining wide-ranging new ethics rules in New Jersey. The five bills contained in the package will address the following: • Lobbying Reform: The bill will target the shadow lobbying industry by requiring lobbying fi rms and companies that hire lobbyists to disclose when they hire a person or firm to provide professional services other than lobbying, a proposal that was introduced by Senate President Sweeney last session. This bill will also reduce the threshold for individuals to register as governmental affairs agents from 20 hours of lobbying activities per calendar year to one hour per calendar year. • Eliminating Legislative Exemption to OPRA: The bill will remove the very broad legislative exemption to OPRA that exempts all communications for the use of a legislative member in the course of their oﬃcial duties. Eliminating this exemption ensures that the executive branch and legislative branch would operate under the same rules. • Aligning Gift and Outside Income Rules: Currently, legislators and legis-

lative staff are permitted to accept gifts as long as they do not know or have reason to believe that the gift is offered to them to influence the performance of their public duties or responsibilities. This bill would subject legislators and legislative staff to the same standard that currently governs executive branch employees, who are prohibited from accepting any gift related in any way to the employee’s public duties. Additionally, this bill will also prevent high-level legislative staff from receiving outside income unless they seek review and approval by the Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards. Under current state law, designated senior staff members in the Governor’s Office cannot receive outside income unless they seek review and approval by the State Ethics Commission. Lastly, the bill will require legislators and all executive and legislative branch employees earning $100,000 or more per year to fill out the detailed fi nancial disclosure form promulgated by the State Ethics Commission. • Extending the Cooling Off Period: New Jersey’s “cooling off ” period, which statutorily applies to the Governor, Cabinet, and legislators, is currently one year, meaning those officials must wait a full year after leaving their jobs before being able to register as lobbyists. The bill extends this cooling off period from one year to two years and applies it to all executive and legislative branch staff earning $100,000 or more per year as a matter of law. A number of states, including New York, Colorado, and Alabama, have twoyear prohibitions, partially based on the rationale that a two-year cooling off period ensures that a former official will not be lobbying during the same legislative session when they were in office. • Legislative Transparency: The legislative proposal will require bills or resolutions not to be voted on unless their fi nal form has been made publicly available on the Legislature’s website for 72 full hours preceding the vote. This legislative proposal will also require the disclosure of all organizations or individuals who submit testimony supporting or opposing bills or resolutions, similar to an existing requirement in California. In 2012, the Center for Public Integrity gave New Jersey a B+ grade on ethics, the top grade in the nation. By 2015, New Jersey fell to a D grade, and was ranked only 19th in the nation. Today’s announcement reflects Governor Murphy’s commitment to make New Jersey’s ethics laws as strong as any in the country.

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BERKELEY – Celebrate Berkeley Striper Club’s 25th anniversary by attending their fishing flea market. Items for sale include new, used and antique saltwater fishing and tackle equipment. Local bait and tackle shops from the area will also be offering great deals. Prepare for the upcoming fishing season and shop the market.

Refreshments and door prizes will be available, admission is $5, children 10 and under are free. The flea market will be held on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Toms River Intermediate North 150 Intermediate N. Way, Toms River. For more information, visit berkeleystriper club.org.

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BERKELY – The Emmanuel Community Church will be hosting Grief Share on Monday nights starting March 3 at 7 p.m. This 13-week program will help normalize your feelings and help you to move from “pain to peace”. The cost is

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Local School Unveiling Student Made Mosaic Mural

OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate School will be opening its doors to the adults of the community on March 10 at 6 p.m. in The Ocean Gate Auditorium. This event will be to unveil the beautiful student-made mosaic mural located right next to the main oﬃce at the entrance of the building. The community is welcome to see a brief presentation, in the auditorium, about the process, the actual unveiling of the masterpieces, and closing with light refreshments. This event is sponsored by the NJEA Pride Program which believes in sharing with the community their successes of NJ public schools and building support for and involvement in them. Mrs. Dillon, The Ocean Gate School’s Art Teacher, worked in collaboration with Kathy Casper, a professional artist, from the Perkins Center for the Arts to create these wonderful works of art over a period of five months. Every single student had a role in these creations. This was a

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) based project that was very cross curricular. It was a collaborative effort to fund this project. Some portions were funded by The Perkins Center for the Arts, as well as, Title 4 funding from the state of NJ. Mrs. Dillon stated, “Knowing that each student, from Pre-K to 6th grade, helped to make the mosaic, and working side by side with Artist in Residence, Kathy Casper, has been a highlight of my teaching career. This mosaic will be a thing of beauty for years to come at the Ocean Gate School” The project was a great success due to many efforts by the Ocean Gate Board of Education, the professional artist, many teachers, and custodial staff. Note that this is an adult event and no one under the age of 18 will be permitted. Students will have their own special assembly, to unveil the mosaic mural, during school hours.

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Knights Of Columbus St. Barnabas Hosts 80s Night

BAYVILLE – Knights of Columbus St. Barnabas Council 8603 is hosting 80’s night. There will be a live DJ with music from the 80’s. Fashion and costume contest and 80’s trivia games. The event will be held February 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church Fr. Brennan Hall 33 Woodland Rd.

Admission is $20 for ages 21 and older which includes sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, dessert, beer, wine, soda, water, coffee and tea. For more information about the dance, contact Steve at 201-310-3184 or Mike at 732-575-4618. To purchase tickets, visit kofc8603.com

Annual Jersey Shore Guitar Show/Flea Market

WARETOWN – Albert Music Hall and Pinelands Cultural Society are sponsoring the Annual Jersey Shore guitar and amplifier show. There will be guitars, amplifiers and many other musical products both new and used for sale. Albert Musical Hall Musicians will be providing the sweet sounds of the Jersey

Pines all day. Food will be available for purchase. The show will take place March 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an after show to follow from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Admission is $5 and it will be located at The Bayville Elks Lodge #2394, 247 Rt. 9, Bayville.

Local Church Hosts Fish, Chicken & Chips Dinner

BAY V I L L E – T h e St . B a r n a b a s Church, located at 33 Woodland Road, will be hosting a Fish or Chicken & Chips Dinner catered by Chippy’s of Point Pleasant Boardwalk. The event will take place one March 21 from 5 to

6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for children. There will be a gift basket and 50/50 raff le. Tickets are available to purchase from March 7 through 8 and 14 through 25.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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Berkeley Library Announces March Event Schedule

BERKELEY – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library will present an inspiring interpretive theater piece, handmade crafting, cooking for kids and spring garden preparation among its many programs during March. The schedule includes: “Monday Movies,” 1:30 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Call the branch for titles. “Computer and eBook Help,” by appointment. Call the branch for details. “Pop-In Puzzle.” Help complete this month’s puzzle. No registration required. “Baby and Me,” 10:30 a.m. March 3 and 20. Music and movement for babies up to 12 months of age and caregivers. “Teen Advisory Board,” 6:30 p.m. March 4. Gain leadership skills and earn community service hours. Ages 12 to 18. No registration required “Afternoon of Mah Jongg,” 1 p.m. March 5, 12, 19, 26. If you own a set, please bring it along. No registration required. “Playtime Fun,” 10 a.m. March 5. Toys and socializing for youngsters ages 1 to 4. No registration required. “Saturday STEM Storytime,” 2 p.m. March 7. Hear stories about famous engineers and build a miniature bridge. Ages 3 and up. “Young Scientists,” 7 p.m. March 9. Experiment, play and learn STEAM concepts. Ages 6 and up. “Craft for Adults with Special Challenges,” 10:30 a.m. March 10. Materials will be supplied. “Toddler Time,” 11:30 a.m. March 11 and 26. Stories, rhymes, songs and dance for ages 1 to 2. “Youth Art Month Creations,” 6:30 p.m. March 11. Create a mixed media work of art. No experience necessary. Grades 7 to 12. “Book Discussion,” 1 p.m. March 13. Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. No registration required. “Mixed Media Art Club,” 3:30 p.m. March 13. Bring your sketchbook or current project. Beginners welcome. No registration required. Grades 7 to 12. “Sensory Play,” 10:30 a.m. March 17.

Play and learn with sensory stations. Ages 2 and up. “Adult Craft: Welcome Spring,” 2 p.m. March 17. Materials will be provided. “Book Café for Adults with Special Challenges,” 11 a.m. March 18. Share your favorites with friends. Call the branch to reserve your group’s titles. “Her Name in Stars,” 6:30 p.m. March 18. Celebrate Women’s History Month. Create a constellation and learn about female pioneers of outer space. “Paws for Reading,” 4 p.m. March 19. Practice reading skills in the company of therapy dogs. “Composting 101,” 7 p.m. March 19. Learn how to recycle household food scraps to enrich your garden and lower your carbon footprint. “Curious Creations,” 10 a.m. March 21. Join in a maker event featuring our building kit. Grades 7 to 12. “Susan B. Anthony: Failure Is Impossible,” 2 p.m. March 21. Celebrate the centennial of woman’s suffrage with the famous activist, portrayed by American Historical Theater. Sponsored by Friends of the Berkeley Library. “Suffragette Rosette Pins,” 3 p.m. March 21. Celebrate Women’s History Month by turning recycled materials into suffragette rosette pins. Grades 7 to 12. “Kids Cook,” 6:30 p.m. March 23. Celebrate National Nutrition Month with dietician Jenn Klein. Ages 8 to 12. Notify the branch about allergy concerns. “Jersey Friendly Yards,” 2 p.m. March 25. Spring planting and landscaping tips for using native plants. “Alma Woodsey Thomas Painting,” 6:30 p.m. March 25. Celebrate Women’s History Month by painting in the style of Alma Woodsey Thomas. Grades 7 to 12. “Turtle Dance: An Interactive Musical Performance for Adults with Special Challenges,” 11 a.m. March 31. Enjoy karaoke, comedy and games. Registration is required, except where noted, for these free events. To register, contact the branch at 732-269-2144, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Local Church Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

FORKED RIVER – The Presbyterian Church, located at 131 North Main Street, will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on March 7 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 12 and under; children under 5 are

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Continued From Page 1 25, Police Chief Karin DiMichele said. It’s a very wide road, so it would be safe to do so, she said. The study also found no serious crashes on that road. Summer Concerts The Township Council approved a contract with LaGuardia and Associates for the entertainment for the Summer Concert Series and the beach party. The dates are tentatively scheduled for July 1, 11, 15 and 29, August 5 and 19, and September 5. LaGuardia had been the vendor for previous years as well. The contract is for $46,500, which is usually paid for by advertising revenue and fundraisers and not with tax dollars. South Seaside Park De-Annexation Five years of hearings have taken place where South Seaside Park residents argued that they should be allowed to leave, or de-annex, from Berkeley Township. South Seaside Park (SSP) is located between Island Beach State Park and Seaside Park. Residents have claimed that they have more in common with these beachfront communities than the rest of the town. They have also noted that they pay more in taxes for what they have said is less services. In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Planning

Board recommended to the Township Council that SSP should stay. Planning Board attorney Gregory McGuckin said he will draw up a resolution to that effect and then the council will have to act on it. At the most recent Township Council meeting, Councilman John Bacchione, who is the council’s representative on the Planning Board, said that the resolution has not yet been sent. Mainland Berkeley residents would see an increase in taxes if SSP left. One study said that it would raise taxes about 8.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The example given was that the average homeowner would pay $156 more a year. It is expected that the Township Council will follow the Planning Board’s recommendation and not let them leave, and that the decision will be kicked up to the Superior Court. In order for the Planning Board to let SSP go, two conditions had to be met by state statute, McGuckin had said. One was that SSP had to prove that it would be detrimental to them to stay. The other was that SSP had to prove that it wouldn’t be detrimental to the rest of Berkeley if they left. If South Seaside Park left, they would not form their own town. They would join another. Seaside Park is the only one that shares a border, so that is the likely choice. Seaside Park oﬃcials have, by law, stayed out of these discussions.

Hospice Looking For Volunteers

OCEAN COUNTY – For as little as an hour or two a month, you can make a difference to a hospice patient in your community. Angelic Health Palliative and Hospice Care is asking you to share your time and compassion to those on their final journey. Your visits can mean so very much to hospice patients and their loved ones. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice. Volunteer activities can include: Reading, playing music, card games, or crafts activities. Listening to and documenting their mem-

ories for a life or memory journal. Staying with patients to give family members a break to run errands, or take care of their own needs. Certified Pet Visitors for pet lovers. Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours. Bereavement and grief support of family. Military Veterans Visiting Veterans For your convenience volunteer training is provided online. Volunteer visitors must be 18 years of age. For more information, visit our website at Angelic.health, email Volunteer@Angelic. health, or call 609-515-3041.

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Continued From Page 1 Their mission is to meet the immediate and long-term needs of lower income veterans. The main goal is to provide a continuum of care to enable veterans to maintain and achieve self-suﬃciency. They offer, however, anything and everything they can to satisfy a need. Bernard Snyder is a retired Lacey Township Police detective and serves on the board for Vetwork. He explained the type of situations that he has witnessed through the years. Offering rides to and from Veterans Administration hospitals is a big part of their services, but there is so much more. Snyder recalled a local woman who suffered a foot wound during her enlistment but never had it treated. She was set to pay for surgery that would repair her foot, asking Vetwork to help with other bills. Counselors were able to help her file a claim that would cover the whole procedure. They also offer services for those suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. If someone comes to them and needs immediate assistance, they will refer them to the clinic in Brick that specializes in such matters and likely give them a ride. Or they offer referrals to those who are searching for someone to talk to on a regular basis. They can offer help when someone may find themselves without a place to stay for the night. There is a food bank on site to meet immediate demand. They have back packs people can grab that will supply them with needed essentials like; towels, scarves, toothpaste and shampoo. These packs are donated by organizations like the VFW, the Moose or Elks lodge. They also offer to cover burial costs for those who have no family. They even have a bicycle for a homeless vet who requested it. Snyder proudly tells the story of meeting a man who had stopped by for some food during his trek that started in Connecticut. Asked if he needed anything at all, a bike was requested. After one was found and supplied, the man was so grateful he made a set of rosary beads out of parachute cord as a gift for the volunteer. He said his wife took the rosary to their church and people wanted to get their own set, but the man had already moved on. Snyder was sad that he wasn’t able to give the man the opportunity to make some money along the way.

Local Civil War Round Table Announces Meetings OCEAN COUNTY – The Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table holds its meetings the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. from September to June. All events are held on the Ocean County College Campus at Barlett Hall room 203. For more information, contact Richard Trimble at 732-528-5387.

The Berkeley Times, February 29, 2020, Page 15 How To Help The big dilemma for Vetwork now is they have lost funding. They were able to use a grant in the past to pay employees and cover operating expenses, but they weren’t able to secure the funding this year. They have had to limit the number of hours of being available in person due to this shortage. They are more dependent on corporate sponsorships and donations in order to keep serving the needs of Ocean County veterans. Snyder says they will apply for the grant again next year, but they aren’t sure how they will keep up services in the meantime. They do take donations and want you to know that more than 90 percent of the total donations goes toward veterans. They are currently reassessing where they can pull resources to cover operating costs so they can keep helping veterans in the area. If you are able to make a donation you can do so through their website at VetWork.org. Need Help? If you or someone you know is a veteran in the area that needs help, please direct them to Vetwork. They are located at 103 N. Main Street in Lacey and can be reached at 609-971-7613.

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Back pain on its own is bad enough, but when nerves become compressed, they can create a condition called sciatica. Sciatic pain can travel as far down as the foot. Symptoms can range from a mild to sharp ache, excruciating pain, or a burning sensation. Some patients have described sciatica as feeling like a jolt or electric shock. Usually one side of the body is affected and is aggravated by prolonged sitting. Others have experienced numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected areas such as the leg or foot.

Muscle spasms in the back may sound familiar to you – they can range from slight discomfort to immobilizing pain. They may be a result of an injury or strain on the muscles, or of more chronic conditions like arthritis or disc issues. With proper treatment, you can take control of your muscle spasms. There may be pressure on the spine that can be corrected with chiropractic care, or acupuncture may help relax the muscle spasms.

Sciatica may derive from a sudden movement that sends pain shooting from the back down the legs. Or it may be a more long-term issue that comes and goes, getting worse over time. Either way, it is imperative you seek professional medical help to fix the problem and prevent further, possibly irreversible, damage. Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation has a variety of skilled practitioners able to treat sciatica, addressing both the cause of the issue and relieving the pain itself through services like acupuncture, chiropractic, laser therapy, and more. To schedule your FREE consultation ($245 value) please call 732-345-1377.

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Similar to sciatica, is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttocks region, irritates the sciatic nerve. Symptoms are very similar to sciatica, and may also include aching or spasms in thepiriformis muscle and reduced range of motion in the hip joint. The skilled team of practitioners at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation is capable of providing relief from this syndrome and address it at the root of the problem.

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Herniated Disc Herniated discs occur when a spinal disc pushes through the spine, often times pressing on a nerve and resulting in pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in the legs or arms. Herniated discs can occur in the neck and lower back. If not treated, discs can continue to degenerate which may lead to permanent nerve damage.

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Adults can tell pretty easily if they react to a specific food but it may go unrecognized in kids. Symptoms associated with food allergies vary greatly from individual to individual. Most people know about skin rash, hives, itch or tingly sensation in the mouth and lip/tongue swelling. Also, abdominal cramps or swelling of the throat and/or vocal cords. Here are some other symptoms: • Flushed or hot skin • Diarrhea • Nausea (or vomiting) • Coughing, sneezing or wheezing • Dizziness • Fainting or Lightheadedness If you experience any of these symptoms, get help. Taking Benadryl isn’t the answer for everyone, some people need emergency medical care, an inhaler to help breath or an EpiPen, and/or a Medrol Dosepak (or steroid equivalent). Here are some common food allergens to look out for: Peanuts. Peanuts are highly allergenic to millions of people, so I’ve always thought it was in poor taste to serve them on planes. Southwest Airlines stopped doing on August 1, 2018. Good for them! There is peanut oil in the medication “Prometrium” and Depakene® (Valproic Acid, a drug used for seizures and nerve pain). Hidden sources of peanuts include marzipan, beer nuts, nougat and weirdly, artificial nuts! FYI, the first peanut antidote type of medication was just FDA approved (January 2020) and it is called Palforzia. Eggs. Obviously, you can avoid eggs for breakfast as well as quiche, but did you know you should also read labels and probably avoid many baked goodies, some canned soups, frosting, mayonnaise, marshmallows, meatloaf and cer-

tain brands of coffee drink foam and ice cream! The surgical sleep-inducing anesthetic called “propofol” contains egg proteins (as well as -based ingredients). Fish & Shellfish. This type of allergy usually causes breathing diﬃculties and can be very severe. Hidden sources of fish-based ingredients are found in Worcestershire sauce, Caesar dressing, surimi and caviar. As for shellfish, think of lobster, crab, prawns, shrimp and crawfish. You will need to avoid glucosamine as well, because this is derived from shellfish. Tropomycin is the most predominant compound in shellfish that people are allergic to, and may cause you to feel faint, lightheaded, dizzy or foggy. This may ruin your appetite for lobster and crab but just so you know, tropomycin is also common in cockroaches! Milk. Allergies to milk are due to the protein called “casein.” Milk alternatives on occasion have dairy-derived whey protein in them, which fools people into thinking their safe when they’re laden with milk-derived proteins. So, check your label on pea, oat, soy, almond, coconut or flax milk just to be 100% sure it doesn’t have any milk-derived allergens in it. You know the obvious ones to avoid like cow’s milk, ice cream, butter, cow’s milk-based cheese, sour cream, cream cheese and yogurt. But dairy hides in deli meats, gravy, baked goods and batter-fried foods. Some breathing medications/inhalers such as Advair Diskus, Flovent Diskus, Asmanex and Pulmicort contain lactose monohydrate which contains milk proteins like casein. So be aware of this if you’re treating a milk/dairy allergic reaction with an inhaler that contains trace amounts of it! For a more comprehensive list of food and drug allergens, read the longer version of this article at my website, suzycohen.com

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Dear Joel, My husband and I have lived in our 55 and over community for the past ten years. Our neighbors who are in their upper 70’s have been our friends since we moved in, welcoming us from day one. In the past year, their health has declined as well as their mobility; they struggle with everyday tasks. My husband and I help as much as we can, providing transportation to doctors, supermarkets, etc. whenever possible. The couple has two grown children, but they both live out of state. We’ve spoken to both about relocating their parents to an assisted living facility, but we haven’t made much headway. In the meantime, we have become somewhat responsible for the couple, a responsibility that is slowly becoming a burden. We love them dearly, but we have our own family to care for. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this delicate situation? Answer: First let me commend you and your husband for being good neighbors, good friends, and good humans. What you are doing is not easy. I suggest that you and your

husband speak frankly to your neighbors and express your concern for their well-being. Let them know that although you want to help as much as possible, you are not always available. Assure them that you and your husband will help them connect with senior service organizations who can provide information on transportation, meal service, and housing alternatives, as well as investigating what your 55 and over community offers. Your friends may not be completely truthful with their children, so it’s important for you to have direct conversations with them to keep them informed. Don’t hesitate to remind them that while you and your husband care for their parents, you cannot provide the level of care they require daily, and something must be done sooner rather than later. Thank you for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.

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Easter Bunny Will Visit Ocean County Mall By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Easter Bunny is coming to the Jersey Shore. The Simon Bunny has announced its arrival to the Ocean County Mall and will make its fi rst appearance on February 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. Families will be able to take pictures and make long lasting memories. “The Simon Bunny Photo Experience at Ocean County Mall is a great way for families to create lasting memories this spring,” said Erin Barbato, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Ocean County Mall. “We recognize the importance of capturing family tradi-

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Seniors Alerted Of Social Security Scam

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – A new Social Security Scam has been traveling around the area and has been targeting senior citizens. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman to Senior Services, announced that all senior citizens should be aware of this potential scam where someone is imposing as a Social Security Administration (SSA) Employee. “With Ocean County being home to more than 173,000 seniors, it is important to make sure residents are aware of scams so that they can protect themselves,” said Vicari. “I encourage citizens to be cautious when providing information such as your Social Security number or bank information to unknown persons over the phone or the internet.” There have been multiple reports of phone calls from someone portraying as an SSA

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OCEAN COUNTY – Kick off the new year with an amazing event to benefit Murray Grove. Murray Grove is a peaceful place that allows guests to disconnect from the concerns of their everyday lives. It’s a natural setting for hope, transformation, service and fun. The retreat and renewal center is a private, non-profit organization. This benefit is sponsored by Glen Kelly

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Mental Health Association of Ocean County received the “Provider of the Year” Award from New Jersey Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) at the Fifth Annual Forum for CIT New Jersey Center of Excellence. Agency staff were recognized for their collaboration between mental health and law enforcement in an effort to reduce mental health stigma and raise awareness about related disorders.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Get ready to stomp, stride and strut. Join the Friends of the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch for their fi rst Country Line Dance fundraiser on March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome. Beginners can learn on the spot, courtesy of DJ Maureen and her team. Country-style attire is optional. The Friends will provide water and desserts. Cajun Jax BBQ will provide food

and beverages for sale. The event is open to individuals age 18 and up. Tickets are priced at $20 per person. Registration is required for this event. To register, call 732-349-6200, pick up a form at the Toms River Branch, or download it at theoceancountylibrary.org/events. Send forms and checks no later than March 15 to: Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River, 101 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753, Attn: Lynne Jenny

Local Theater Club Presents Spring Show

OCEAN COUNTY – BCCT is a non-profit, community theater group. Their mission is to be the best community theatre company by enriching, entertaining and educating the communities through outstanding theatrical experiences featuring youth actors. Their productions are aimed at entertaining and promoting a love for the performing arts and live theater in the community.

This year’s spring performance will be Moana Jr. and will be located at The Strand Theater 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood. Tickets are $15. Shows will be April 3 at 7:30 p.m., April 4 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and April 5 at 2 p.m. Moana Jr. is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. For more information about performances and ticket sales, contact BBCT at 732-9209041 or visit bcct.org

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Closing Beach Haven Store Was A Handy Place To Shop

By Patricia A. Miller BEACH HAVEN - Ann Lioudis needed a new toilet seat. But she didn’t have to call a plumber or go to a retail plumbing store to get it. She knew where she could find one. She went to Hand’s in Beach Haven. Sadly, the Hand’s store won’t be around for much longer. The store is slated to close sometime soon, although just when is unknown. “It’s very sad,” said Lioudis, who lives in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township. “It’s always such a great store for anything household.”

The owners of the store and the store manager have declined to comment on why the store is closing and what its possible replacement would be. The Hand’s store in Ship Bottom closed about a decade ago. The store has been a staple on Long Beach Island since the early 1950s. There were many empty shelves at the store mid-week, but there were still plenty of bargains. Some bathing suits were only $3. Shoes on clearance were $2. What was left of the outdoor furniture was 30% off. Christmas items were 70 % off. If you wanted a pool float shaped like a pizza, they had that too.

Joan Romeo of Beach Haven Terrace dropped by the store to what bargains she could find. She’s not happy the store is closing either. “It’s a sign of the times. I’m not an online person. I’m just not happy,” Romeo said. She was one of a few shoppers at the store during a recent Tuesday. The store has sold just about anything - from furniture, clothing, cleaning supplies, pet needs and many items related to Long Beach Island. Even though the store has four cashier slots, only one was in use at the beginning of the week.

“Onto the next chapter,” an employee said to a patron. “We’re not happy to go.” One woman expressed her thoughts on the store’s closing with a post on Facebook. “Where will we go if we need a last-minute nut/bolt, or an inner tube for my bike that has a flat, or last-minute touch-up paint for a project I just ruined......or bird seed, or cocktail napkins for a last-minute gathering on our deck? The list can go on and on. There is nowhere else on the island that has literally everything you need. As the old adage says.....”if Hand’s doesn’t have it, you don’t need it.”

Author Elected As Special Guest Of Manchester Elementary School

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Author Dan Gutman may not be running for president but if he were in the running, he’d certainly get the support of the students, staff and parents of the Manchester Elementary School. Gutman visited several classrooms, made presentations, enjoyed a luncheon with students and capped off his time at the school with a special evening reception held in the gymnasium. “It really was a special night thanks to the staff , families, students, the PTA, Manchester Township Education Association, PRIDE committee for their support, and of course Dan Gutman,” Manchester Township Elementary School Media Specialist Laura Henry said. His appearance was part of its one book challenge where families were provided a free copy of Gutman’s book, “The Kid Who Ran for President.” The event took place days before President’s Day involved students in kindergarten thru 5th grade. “The kids really like him,” Henry said. The school’s principal, Linda Waldron echoed that remark as she looked out to

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the crowded auditorium watching as parents and students lined up to speak to the author and have their book signed. Others played games at the table manned by staff of the Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library. Their game included a spinning wheel that featured Gutman’s face pinned to the wheel where you could win a prize. “There was some amazing team work that put this all together. Our media specialist got our author,” Waldron said. Gutman was born in New York City, and soon moved to Newark. He graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in psychology in 1977 and started graduate school in that field until moving to New York City in 1980 to start a writing career. The author was a magazine editor and columnist. While editor-in-chief of Stag, he became a fan of video games and launched a video-game magazine. “I started a magazine about video games and suddenly I was an expert in video games. I started writing about them and computers. All for grownups. It took me a long time to realize that writing for grownups was not my thing and that what I was good

at was writing for kids,” Gutman said. Two of his books are about Judson Moon, who became President of the United States at the age of 12. His 1996 novel “The Kid Who Ran for President” was compared to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign by comedian John Oliver during an August 2016 segment of the show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. As a result, the book jumped in sales. Waldron said that “We picked a good book for the one book challenge. Copies of the book were given out to 550 families all of whom read together over the last month in preparation for this event. We buy the book as a gift in January which is a good month because it is the winter and it’s a good time for students to read. We promoted it around the school and on the morning announcement and broadcast news in the classroom.” “Dan read a chapter of a book that will be released next week,” Waldron said during the event. “He did several assemblies and talked about the writing process and the kids were great. They asked a lot of good questions,” Waldron said. Gutman agreed. “They asked some really

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interesting questions. This was a lot of fun. It was nice to sit around a table and have some individual conversations with the students.” Students talked with him about their favorite book and characters. “They also asked me where I got my ideas from,” Gutman added. Among the students who took part in that luncheon were 3rd graders Lauren Gilbert, 9, and Madison Peck, 9. “I like that his books are funny,” Lauren said. She brought along her copy of “Mrs. Coohaly Is Loony!” for Gutman to autograph. “Miss Daisy is Crazy,” is my favorite book, Madison said. Her favorite character is “AJ.” Melissa Didia, the president of the school’s PTA said she was happy to see the large turnout for the event and that it represented a wonderful community collaboration as well as nice family event. A sequel to “The Kid Who Ran for President,” “The Kid Who Became President” was published on June 1, 2012. The author has 150 books published in multiple languages around the world.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Bill Would Help Veteran Home Buyers

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – A bill that would permit development trust fund money to help veterans buy houses has moved closer to being a law. The bill, S-957, would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans. The trust fund collects money from fees for any developer doing projects in town. It would not come from tax dollars. The bill is sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove (all R-9th). They issued a statement supporting it: “Simply, the intent of our bipartisan legislation is to help first-time home-buying veterans realize the dream of owning their own homes, which as we all know can be financially challenging in this state.” The way the law works now is that a town

collects affordable housing fees from developers. The town sets aside amounts to provide affordability assistance programs. The bill would make it so that up to 30 percent of these funds could be dedicated to first-time home-buying veterans, specifically as a down-payment assistance grant of up to $15,000 per individual recipient, the legislators said. “Veterans receiving the proposed assistance grants would be shielded from taxation of the grant funds, and from potentially losing their eligibility to other State programs. Additionally, our bill is permissive in that municipalities would have the option of establishing a program, meaning that no State mandates would be imposed,” they said. The bill was released by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. The legislators noted that this proposal passed the Senate in a previous session but stalled in the Assembly.

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38 Jiffy Lube supply 39 __ F‡il: Irish “stone of destiny” 40 *Trailways, for one 42 Big fuss 43 Pennysaver contents 44 “Family Matters” nerd 45 Kenton of jazz 46 Making a cake, say 48 DVR pioneer 51 Charlatans 54 Shoe polish targets 58 Molecule part 60 Having financial freedom ... and, literally, what the last words of the answers to starred clues comprise 62 Bouquet __: chef’s tasty bundle 64 Retail complex 65 Took a tumble 66 One sent back down the river? 67 “Metamorphoses” poet

68 Russian river 69 Loses on purpose? 70 Nickname for JosŽ 71 A great deal Down 1 “In what way?” 2 Novelist Wharton 3 Race with batons 4 Annoys persistently 5 Pielike brunch serving 6 Golden rule word 7 “Any more bright __?” 8 Olympic symbol 9 Play a part 10 Words to a black sheep 11 *Handsome guy or gorgeous gal 12 Metro regions 13 Many August babies 21 Water in the Seine 22 Place of safety 26 Kindle read, brieﬂy 28 Furniture with a lock, maybe

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Organization Hosts Annual Chef’s Night Out

TOMS RIVER – Dozens of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate in the 24th Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the RWJ Barnabas Arena. In addition to the magnificent food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raﬄe valued at up to $10,000, themed gift baskets and door prizes. All attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and

savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages. Proceeds go to scholarships for adult learners that attend Ocean County Vocational School and state of the art equipment for Ocean County Vocational School students. Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit ocvtsfoundation.org. For more information, contact Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100 ext. 3157.

High School Class Of 65 Luncheon

OCEAN COUNTY – Each month, the Clifton High School Class of 1965 has a luncheon meeting at the American Legion Post 129 at 2025 Church Road in Toms River. Meetings are on the fi rst Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is March 4 at 11:30 a.m. Classmates meet in the post canteen for

beverages and gossip, then order from the lunch $10 menu and continue stories and laughs. We have a yearbook available to see what everyone looked like in 1965. If you have any questions or comments, contact Bob Silva at cva38shang@verizon. net

Local Brewery Hosts Police Unity Tour Fundraiser

OCEAN COUNTY – Toms River Brewing is a fundraiser to support the PBA 347 Police Unity Tour riders. A portion of proceeds from the event will

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OCEAN COUNTY − Crossroads Realty is collecting cereal boxes for their annual cereal drive in conjunction with the Lakehurst Manchester Rotary and Manchester Twp. School systems to benefit the People’s

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Local Charity Hosts Designer Bag Bingo

MANAHAWKIN – Family Promise of Ocean County will hold Designer Bag Bingo on March 21 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish

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Residents Offered Defensive Driving Course

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Engineer John N. Ernst has announced defensive driving course classes. A one-day class will be offered on March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Board of Social Services, 1027 Hooper Avenue building 7, Toms River. To register, call 732-929-21300. A two-day class (two 3-hour sessions) on March 18 and 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, 600 River Avenue, Lakewood. (Participants must attend both sessions to receive full credit). To register, call 1-888724-7123. Each student must complete the six-hour course. Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly indicated that Ocean County contin-

ues to offer the course to residents for $18, to be paid as follows: $8 payable by check or money order to the County of Ocean, and $10 payable by money order only to New Jersey State Safety Council (processing fee, personal checks will not be accepted). For those who need a two-point reduction, the processing fee will cover this. No extra charge involved. Materials will be provided by the county as well as the instructor. Bring a valid driver’s license and a pen with you. Freeholder Kelly indicated that participants may obtain a 5 percent insurance discount as required by State law, by contacting your insurance company. For more information, contact the Ocean County Engineering Department at 732929-2130.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 29 - mar 6 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your warm, friendly overtures can delight some people but might cause others to think you are being insincere. You may receive compliments and publicity in the early part of the week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can rock in the role of the brilliant entrepreneur. Sweeten business deals by using smart strategies paired with a pleasant attitude as the week flies by. If you need to be tough on the outside, remain soft-hearted inside. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The calm voice of reason should overcome agitation. Loved ones could admire little things or seem overly sentimental. In the upcoming week, friends might support your efforts to renovate or upgrade your home. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find innovative ways to get other people involved in your plans. You may be someone who can reach goals by mixing with numerous people and obtaining their advice. Apply your knowledge in the week to come. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be on the alert. If you are sensitive to mood swings, you will feel a constructive shift. Your financial situation may undergo a positive change if you allow the latest technology to benefit you in the upcoming week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A unique opportunity may change your destiny. You might meet someone who can give you the courage to change old habits that have held you back. You can shine in social situations and rise above the ordinary in the upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Handle a confusing situation with dignity and diplomacy. Someone may prove their loyalty in the week ahead, although you might not realize it at the time. Every promise you keep is a credit to your character. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cooperate, whether as a co-worker or a customer. Consider partnering with others to improve your career or business prospects in the week ahead. Your activities can be focused on romance and not just moneymaking. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Whether you are building a nest egg or building lasting bonds with people, patience is more important than instant gratification. Avoid wasting time or money this week trying to impress friends. Focus on ideas and solutions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will do your best this week if you spend time thinking before acting. The world may see you as unyielding, but deep down you are generous in fulfilling requests from people you care about. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be more confident in your ability to do your job well. You can be both businesslike and approachable when there is a task to perform. Listen to a wide range of ideas and people as the week passes by. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The New Moon might mean a new start in the way you see yourself. Be willing to share your dreams with others in the week ahead, and they might help you make them happen. Focus on keeping your promises..

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Spring Ahead With Vegetarian Chili By Wolfgang Puck “Spring ahead! Fall back!” That’s the simple memory device we’ve all been taught to remember which way to reset our clocks when daylight saving time begins (on the second Sunday in March) or ends (on the first Sunday in November). The practice aims to give people an extra hour of sunlight after their working days during springtime and summer. I always think of daylight saving time’s arrival as a sign that the bounty of spring, beginning March 19, will soon be filling up the stalls in farmers’ markets. Yet, I’m also aware that we’re still in the middle of winter, and bitter cold spells and even snow can still suddenly come in early March - something I’ve been well aware of ever since my two oldest sons chose to pursue their university educations in Massachusetts and upstate New York. So at this time of year, I like to think about preparing dishes that still have the power to warm us up and comfort us if the weather turns chilly, yet still hold hints of the sunnier, warmer, longer days soon to come. And today I’d like to share that exact type of dish in my recipe for vegetarian three-bean and quinoa chili. Any bean stew such as this one is, of course, a perfect choice to cook when the weather is threatening outside. It calls for long, gentle stovetop simmering, which transforms the kitchen into a warming, welcoming place and fills the entire house with rich aromas. The chile peppers that season the stew add their own uniquely warm flavor to the mixture; though I quickly have to add that this recipe isn’t overly spicy, and you can certainly cut back on the chile quantities if you prefer milder results. The beans themselves are a perfect example of the kind of stick-to-your-ribs food that will keep you feeling warm and satisfied for hours. And the quinoa, an ancient Incan grain that has become widely available and popular in recent years, adds more sustenance, being higher in protein and dietary fiber than brown rice. But what about spring flavors? Look first to the fact that this is a vegetarian recipe, so it will very likely taste to you - and rest in your stomach - far lighter than traditional meaty versions of the dish. Lighter, brighter elements of the dish, including a generous amount of fresh lime juice and garnishes such as tomato salsa, sliced avocado, green onion and cilantro, also evoke warmer months. The result is a surprisingly fresh-tasting, healthy chili that is not only a perfect way to welcome spring but also an ideal dish to enjoy as you start thinking of getting into shape for swimsuit season, which is just months away. VEGETARIAN THREE-BEAN AND QUINOA CHILI Serves 8 to 10 1 pound (500 g) dried white beans 1 pound (500 g) dried black beans 1 pound (500 g) pinto beans

3 dried guajillo chiles 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons pure chile powder 1 cup (250 mL) tomato paste 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) canned crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 1/2 gallons (5.75 L) vegetable stock 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) quinoa 2 jalapeno chiles, halved, stemmed, seeded and deveined, and minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 3 ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped green onion, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) prepared tomato salsa, for garnish 3/4 cup (185 mL) thinly sliced fresh jalapeno chiles, or pickled jalapenos, for garnish The night before you cook, pick through each batch of beans, removing any debris or misshapen beans. Rinse the beans put into separate large bowls, and add cold water to cover by at least 2 inches (5 cm). Leave to soak overnight, adding water as needed to keep the beans covered. The next day, put the guajillo chiles in a bowl, add enough hot water to cover, and leave to soak for 20 minutes. Drain. Carefully slit open the guajillos, and remove the seeds. Put the guajillos and a little soaking liquid in a blender, and puree to a paste. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside. Drain the beans, and set aside. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute briefly until fragrant. Stir in the cumin and chile powder. Stir in the tomato paste, and saute, stirring until it darkens slightly, about 30 seconds. Add the drained soaked beans. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, with their juices, the guajillo puree, salt, and enough vegetable stock to submerge the beans completely. Cover the pot securely and cook, adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer, until the beans are cooked through and tender but still firm and whole, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the quinoa, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes, adding more stock if needed. Stir in the minced jalapenos, lime juice and maple syrup. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Taste and, if needed, add a little more salt. Arrange the avocado, sour cream, green onion, cilantro, salsa and sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos in bowls to serve as garnishes. Ladle the chili into individual serving bowls, inviting guests to garnish their servings to taste.

(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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