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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A large audience is seen during a recent Township Planning Board meeting that focused on plans for the reconstruction of cottages at Osborn Sea-Bay.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - There is a light at the end of the tunnel for a bulk of the barrier island residents who lost their cottages in a gas line-fueled fire and wave action during Superstorm Sandy.

After years of meeting with officials from two administrations in Brick, they finally have a plan to replace all 67 homes with 32 duplexes

and three single-family homes on the 3.5-acre plot of land, located east of Route 35.

“We are presenting a clean, variance-free application,” said Osborn Sea-Bay Condo Association President Wayne Diana during a recent Planning Board meeting.

“It has been a long, arduous journey getting home, but this small

group from one of the oldest communities in Brick has an indomitable spirit,” said Diana, who is a retired police officer from South Plainfield. He is a relative newcomer to the Camp Osbor n community, having owned a cottage there for five years. Some families go back five generations, he said.

The clock is ticking on

$750,000 FEMA utilities grant if the units are not completed by the end of this year, said the applicant’s attorney Mark S. Bellin, so the residents are hoping for expeditious Planning Board approval in order to go out to bid by June.

The site is located in the R-7.5 Zone and the Beach Cottage Community Overlay Conditional (Camp - See Page 4)

Freeholders Defend 2 Amendment Rights nd

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - Last year, Gov. Phil Murphy put gun makers, vendors and financial institutions on notice that if they wanted to do business with the state, they would need to adhere to New Jersey’s tough gun-control standards.

Murphy’s measure

introduced last September was criticized by the New Jersey’s Nat ional R if le Association, saying the st ate was t r ying to “demonize” gun ownership.

That measure is one example of several, t h at h a s g u n ow n ers across the state voicing concern about

their 2nd Amendment rights.

Local residents b r ou g ht t hei r c on cerns to the Board of Ocean County Freeholders and during a recent meeting, the Fre eholde r s u na n imously passed a resolution in support of the 2nd Amendment.

Freeholder Director

Joseph H. Vicari said “we have for the last seve r al mont h s re ceived many letters from residents, some of w h o m a r e h e r e t o d a y, f r o m m a n y dif ferent cou nt ies throughout the state of New Jersey.”

The resolution was written “opposing any law that would uncon-

stitutionally restrict the right under the 2 nd Amendment.”

Murphy was quoted at a press conference last year saying “despite our efforts, every day countless residents remain at risk of gun violence regardless of where they live.” Mu r phy (Rights - See Page 22)

March 7, 2020

Target Drawn On Abandoned Houses

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The administration continues to chip away at the Property Maintenance Board’s Abandoned Properties List, which was established to address vacant properties that have become an eyesore and a health risk to surrounding homes.

During a recent Township Council meeting, the governing body passed a resolution to seek bids to demolish two structures: 250 Riverside Drive North on Herbertsville Road, and 472 Irisado Drive, located in a neighborhood parallel to Brick Boulevard near Drum Point Road.

Each of these properties was reviewed twice by the Property Maintenance Board, in April and November of 2019. During their November meeting, both properties were found to be in default of an April order, so the board unanimously voted to proceed with demolition, Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said.

In April, the Board issued multiple orders to the Riverside Drive property, including to (Houses - See Page 4)

Students Given View Of What Impaired Driving Looks Like

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Local students are looking at things in a new way after a program showed them what it’s like to be under the influence of various chemicals.

In the center court of the Ocean County Mall, the Healthy Living and Education Expo had hands-on activities set up where students could learn the dangers of impaired driving.

This is an annual event, and students from eight local high schools and Ocean County College attended, said Peter Curatolo, chief of administrative services for the Health Department. This year, they expanded the program to include partners in health fields that have (Driving - See Page 12)

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Continued From Page 1 Use. The initial plan submitted under the Conditional Use Criteria did not comply with the conditions of land use code, said Township Planner Tara Paxton. Therefore, the applicant and their professionals met with township professionals, including the fi re code official, township engineer and others, to go over the plan point-by-point to address the necessary revisions.

The Beach Cottage Community Zone was created to provide a zoning alternative by which portions of Camp Osborn could be reconstructed to exhibit the best qualities of the beach community while meeting current building, fire and flood standards to safeguard the community from future storm-related casualty, Paxton wrote in a

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Continued From Page 1 remove a backyard septic tank and fill the yard after removal, and to tear down the chimney or repair it.

The Board also asked for a written report from a licensed professional detailing the condition of both the interior and exterior of the home, and whether the structure could be repaired and/or needs to be demolished.

“If the professional report indicated that the structure needs to be demolished, a demolition permit must be applied for within 30 days of the date of the report,” Bergin explained in an email. “In the alternative, all

review of the preliminary and final site plan.

The applicant’s engineer, Sean Savage of Matrix New World Engineering, said that while no variances are needed for the project, several waivers are being requested, including street intersection widths to accommodate the turning radius for fire and garbage trucks, which would still be able to navigate the site.

The applicant is also asking for street and shade tree relief due to the salt and beach environment; and they would contribute to the township’s Pedestrian Safety Fund in lieu of curbs and sidewalks.

An east/west, four-foot-wide sidewalk is planned along Elder Road for public access to the beach, Savage said. He said the stormwater management plan is in compliance, CAFRA approval is in place, and the impervious coverage is decreased with

the new plan as compared to pre-Sandy.

CAFRA stands for Coastal Area Facilities Review Act, and it governs construction near bodies of water.

Telephone poles must be underground at the site, but Attorney Bellin said the applicant is asking for a waiver to have them installed above-ground, which costs about three times less than burying them.

After the meeting, Condo President Diana said that all but about a dozen of the original residents of Osborn Sea-Bay are planning to return, and each family has contributed about $10,000 in assessments since Sandy to pay for legal fees, engineering fees, and more.

In addition to the 67 cottages that burned oceanside, seven burned in the middle section between Route 35 north and south; seven of 13 homes burned on the bay side; and 33

burned on the Robert Osborn property. The parcel owned by Robert Osborn had a lease agreement with the homeowners, and after the fire, residents had no rights to the land.

In January, the Board of Adjustment approved plans for the former Robert Osborn property. “Osborn Estates” includes seven homes where the 33 cottages once stood.

There is one objector to the application: JStar LLC, who owns a beachfront home on Lyndhurst Drive. They were represented by Attorney Dina M. Vicari during the hearing.

After the meeting she said her client wants to make sure the process proceeds properly, including the applicant’s request for what she said was variance relief.

The application for the Osborn Sea-Bay duplexes was carried to a second special meeting, which will be on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Plaza.

repairs must be completed within 30 days of the date of the report.”

The owner was also ordered to repair the gutters and paint the house, repair windows, walkways, soffits, facia, to replace the roof, and more, Bergin said.

None of these items were addressed, she said.

The Irisado Drive property has been vacant for eight years. The water was turned off in July 2011 and the gas was turned off in September 2015.

“Nothing was done from the April meeting to the November meeting,” Bergin wrote.

“The construction official advised the board that the structure is unfit for occupancy, and

the board unanimously agreed to proceed with a demolition order.”

The owner was ordered to remove all debris in the yard including a dilapidated post and rail fence, remove a collapsed shed, and repair a fallen fence.

They were asked to provide a written report from a licensed professional detailing the condition of both the interior and exterior of the home, and whether the structure can be repaired and/or needs to be demolished, Bergin said.

“If the professional report indicated that the structure needs to be demolished, a demolition permit must be applied for within 30 days of the date of the report,”

she wrote. “In the alternative, all repairs must be completed within 30 days of the date of the report.”

Once again, none of the items were addressed, Bergin added.

The Abandoned Property ordinance establishes the criteria for determining whether or not a property is legally abandoned, and then places that property on a list with details for owners on how to have their property removed from the list.

The administration’s goal is to remove as many of these properties as possible from the registry, whether by rehabilitation, property sale or by a new occupancy, with (Houses - See Page 12)

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

$66k Grant for Senior Programs in Ocean County From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced that Senior Corps have awarded $66,523 to the Ocean County Board of Social Services in Toms River for volunteer and senior engagement activities.

“New Jersey’s seniors

have contributed so much to our communities, and still have so much more to give back. I’m proud to announce these funds, which will help further volunteer programs throughout Ocean County,” said Congressman Kim. Senior Corps is a pro-

gram of the Corporation for National and Commu n it y Ser vice, which engages millions of Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year through its Senior Cor ps and AmeriCor ps programs and leads volunteer and civic engagement initiatives for the nation.

The funds were awarded a s pa r t of a Sen ior Corps grant competition to increase the impact of national service in new or specific geographic areas. “ T he O c e a n C ou nt y Board of Social Services

is proud to be awarded the Retired Senior Volunteer Prog ram (RSV P) g rant from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the 39th year i n 2020,” s a id Ron a ld Dancer, Chair person of the Ocean County Board of Social Ser vices and Assemblyman from New Jersey’s 12th Legislative Dist r ict. “W hile RSV P benefits many people and p r og r a m s t h r ou g h t h e dedication of our volunteers, the volunteers also benefit by staying active and socially committed

to the community. In the past 5 years alone, RSVP has provided over 99,000 volunteer service hours that have positively impacted residents throughout Ocean County. We are extremely proud of the program as well as all our volunteers. We look forward to continuing our relationship with RSVP for many years to come.”

Congressman Kim has been a leader in standing up for seniors across New Jersey. In his first year in office, Congressman Kim held more than a dozen

events in New Jersey with seniors and senior advocacy groups to hear their issues and bring them back to Washi ng ton. I n December, the House passed Congressman Kim’s Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act as part of H.R. 3, which would increase the number of seniors eligible for cost savings programs.

The bill would also lower prescription dr ug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices and expand Medicare coverage for dental, vision and hearing.

State Prepares For Coronavirus EWING - Governor Phil Murphy, joined by State health and emergency management officials at the Regional Operations Intelligence Center, highlighted New Jersey’s preparedness measures amid the global novel coronavirus outbreak. New Jersey currently has no confirmed cases of COVID-19.

“A s G ove r nor, I a m charged with safeguarding the health and safety of our residents,” said Governor Mur phy. “My Administration is actively engaged in a multi-level, whole-of-government approach - from our hospitals,

to our schools, to our ports - to implement a preparedness and response plan for the potential spread of the coronavirus in New Jersey.

Together, we are prepared to respond properly and swiftly to any future individuals who meet the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for coronavirus testing.”

“Although this novel virus in understandably a cause for concer n, it is important for New Jersey residents to know that the risk to the general public still remains low,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner

Judith Persichilli. “We are working closely with the CDC and our public health and healthcare partners to ensure our preparedness levels for this novel virus remain high.”

The Murphy Administration continues to work closely with the CDC and local health partners to monitor the situation and will provide updates accordingly. On February 3, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 102 creating the Coronavirus Task Force to coordinate all State efforts to appropriately prepare for and respond to the public health

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hazard of COVID-19. The Coronavirus Task Force includes key agencies including the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, Office of Emergency Management, Department of Education, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Por t Author it y, and NJ TRANSIT. These agencies are critical in preparations for transporting and housing quarantined individuals, preparing schools and employees, and mass transit. The Task Force meets weekly to coordinate the State’s partnership with the Federal government

and Newark Liberty International Airport to ensure effective communications.

Gover nor Mu r phy also spoke with Vice President Pence regarding the state’s proactive prepared ness efforts.

As part of the preparedness activities, the Murphy Administration has prioritized communication with the public and launched a webpage with resources regarding COVID-19 (nj. gov/health/cd/topics/ncov. shtml), including travel updates and advisor ies and guidance sent to health care providers, local health depa r t ments, i nfect ion

preventionists, and other health partners. The Administration also opened a hotline (1-800-222-1222) for the public to ask questions about COVID-19. The 24-hour hotline is operated by the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System, also known as the New Jersey Poison Center.

The free hotline is staffed with trained health care professionals and can accommodate callers in multiple languages. To date, the hotline has received more than 800 calls from the public and can accommodate callers in multiple languages

Temple Holds Annual Holocaust Commemoration LAKEWOOD – For many years, a Reform and a Conservative Congregation have jointly commemorated the Holocaust at an annual event with compelling and meaningful programs.

This year, Beth Am Shalom and Cong.

Ahavat Olam will continue this vital partnership with the annual commemoration held on Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) on April 21 at Beth Am Shalom, 1235 State Highway 70.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend the program which will feature Jeannie Parnes Wechsler who was the

youngest of 7 children when the Nazis invaded Russia. She will tell us her story of her mother who fought to keep her family safe by staying “One Step Ahead” of the Nazis. There is no charge.

The program will also include the lighting of memorial candles by Holocaust survivors, including 2nd and 3rd generation survivors, music, poetry and prayers presented by members of the joint committee of the congregations, Rabbis David Amar and Stephen Gold, Cantor Unger and her youth choir B’nai Ruach Children of Spirit.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Help Student Learn About Our State Dear People of New Jersey, Hello! I am a third grade student in northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school all about the state of New Jersey. In the month of May, I will create a display for our State Fair that showcases the unique story of New Jersey and I need your help!

Although I have gathered facts about your state from books and websites, I think that I can receive the best information from the people who live there.

This is why I am writing to you. I am hoping that you would be willing to send me some items to help me learn more about the best things in your state. I am most interested in the history, traditions, and culture that make your state unique.

You might consider sending things like postcards, photographs, souvenirs, this newspaper article, or unique items that I can

learn from. Some questions to consider are: • Why do you live in New Jersey?

• What first brought your family there?

• What do you like most about New Jersey?

• What is your job?

• What does New Jersey look, feel, and/or sound like?

• What traditional food and/or recipes does New Jersey have?

• What attractions are in New Jersey?

• Who are the famous artists in New Jersey?

• What is the most famous piece of artwork in New Jersey?

I will need to gather all of my information by the first week of May. You can mail items to the address below. I really appreciate your help!

Sincerely, Aliana Ms. Lyons’ Class The Langley School 1411 Balls Hill Road McLean, VA 22101

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Keep Religion Out Of Government President Trump on occasion informed us, it’s from God that our freedoms derive – not government.

Our Constitution, with all due respect to the President, did not fall from the sky. Our freedoms did not drop from the out-stretched hands of a supernatural deity. They came from men and women who pursued freedom.

They were the attributes of reason, observation, experience and earthly hard-work – liberty and labor are what made this country.

The Founding Fathers committed this nation to no religion, or church, or creed, or God, but to the humane principle of human justice and the common welfare.

This is not a government under God; it is one nation under the Constitution. Nowhere in our founding document is God mentioned, and this glaring and conspicuous omission was not an accident – it was by design!

In 1787, our founders retired kings and gods from government. They declared that “all governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.”

They wisely and clearly established a secular government with a secular Constitution. With great wisdom, Thomas Jefferson wrote: “It never has been possible to entangle state and church in any way without violating the freedoms of individuals.”

Religious intolerance is the reason we have a secular Constitution. The Founding Fathers’ principle of state/ church separation is one of the primary reasons why we are the greatest country on the planet.

Perhaps if our urbane, hubris – free, dripping with rectitude president read the Constitution, he’d realize that in America we live under the First Amendment, not the First Commandment.

Borden Applegate Jackson

Letters To aThe millennial Editor – let’s really Smith’s Legacy: Gibbs The Strongest Choice Look no further! Jersey Strong Kate Gibbs is a powerhouse with a proven track record. I’m confident that this millennial knows what it takes to be successful in Congress. I marvel at her abilities to attract diverse voters and stay focused on the issues that are most important to Burlington and Ocean Counties.

I am so proud of the Ocean County GOP Screening committee. They interviewed a number of talented candidates and said Kate Gibbs was head and shoulders above them all!

Kate is a fi scal conservative who understands the importance of a strong economy. As a freeholder she has successfully implemented a wide range of programs such as small business loans. She supports President Trump’s efforts to grow our historic economy and has the skills to be an integral part of our historic growth.

She has a leadership role with the one of the state’s most prominent trade labor unions and understands the importance of creating jobs. She’s behind fairtrade deals that put America fi rst.

I feel safe knowing Kate believes in secure borders, a tough but fair stance on immigration, and a tougher stance on dangerous terrorists, She’s a strong believer in our constitution and defends the 2nd Amendment, while pushing for stronger background checks.

Her years of experience and love for her constituents make her the clear choice for Congressional District 3.

She has what it takes to make us proud, but we have to get her the job by showing our support. I hope you can volunteer, contribute and vote!

Let’s not just vote for her because she is a woman or

fight for her because she’s the best candidate and we need her!

Purely Political

Last year I ran for Barnegat Township Committee on a platform that included redeveloping downtown. The gazebo park and farmers’ market are draws but once there, the options for activities and entertainment are limited. Empty storefronts are the norm and only one new cafe has opened downtown recently. With all of the housing development happening around town, it would make sense to offer family entertainment locally so that we don’t lose those dollars to the ever-busy Rt 72 Manahawkin/Stafford corridor.

As I think about running again, I think about Congressman Andy Kim and his critical role as a sub-committee chairperson on the Small Business Administration.

Two pieces of his legislation include an amendment for increased funding to programs that help veterans start small businesses. The other piece of legislation is strengthening programs intended to protect small business owners whose employees are deployed military Reservists.

Over 8% of the Ocean County population is comprised of veterans. There should be a concerted effort by municipal officials to work with Congressman Kim to leverage a win-win.

Let’s build our downtowns through small business development AND offer opportunities to our veterans.

Chris Smith’s lack of leadership and integrity during House impeachment proceedings was shameful, but expected. Smith has a track record for being silent when the stakes are highest; considering his meager efforts during the ACA repeal and tax overhaul.

Smith fi nally released a statement, unsurprisingly parroting Trump’s talking points. Smith claimed violations of criminal code are necessary for impeachment. They are not. Smith claimed Trump committed no crimes. Bribery, extortion, and asking for foreign help in an election are illegal. He also called the process flawed and unfair, despite the Republicans’ involvement in every step and Trump’s refusal to present a defense.

Smith couldn’t even manage “it’s troubling but not impeachable” defense. He offered no repudiation of Trump’s abuses. This, along with Smith’s votes to censure Adam Schiff, shows that he is unconcerned with foreign interference in our elections and embraces Trump’s behavior.

Although Smith supported impeaching Clinton over allegations of foreign election funding and insisted Obama send aid to “our good friend and ally” Ukraine to counter Putin because “people are dying,” he couldn’t find the courage to ensure the integrity of future elections or denounce his party, who are pushing Putin’s propaganda that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election.

Eventually, we will learn more about the Ukraine scandal. Trump will continue to invite foreign interference in our elections. Smith and Republicans who failed to defend our democracy are now shackled to all of Trump’s past and future misdeeds. He is their legacy.

Peg Houle Barnegat

Shari Deutsch Manalapan

Vallerie V. Magory, Esq. President, Regular Republican Organization of Bay Head Assistant Treasurer, Ocean County Federation of Republican Women

Barnegat Businesses, Veterans, & Andy Kim

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Ocean County To Showcase Birdsall Room

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society will be holding a grand opening this Saturday, (March 7) from 1 to 4 p.m. at its museum at 26 Hadley Ave. The event will showcase the newly renovated Birdsall Room and will feature around 700 artifacts and 100 photographs.

Volunteers have been worked alongside professional graphic artist and exhibit designer Stan Cain for almost a year to completely revamp the space that hasn’t been updated in decades.

“This exhibit renovation is a great opportunity to have a space that can highlight the many historical events that have occurred in Ocean County over the years,” said Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines. “I encourage everyone to come out and visit the Historical Society and learn about the county’s past.”

Centering around New Jersey’s first inhabitants, the Lenape, the new exhibit will discuss major areas such as the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World Wars, and the inter-war years in Ocean County, which will bring attention to the Hindenburg disaster that occurred in Lakehurst. There is also a portion about the Lacey Township’s Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, which is the oldest commercial reactor in the United States.

One of the renovated artifacts that will be on display is an extremely rare turtle shaped decorative soapstone piece, which is believed to have been a symbol of the Unami clan of the New Jersey Lenape. In addition, there will be a map of Ocean County showing over 200 places where Native American artifacts were recorded.

“This has turned out to be an exciting graphic and educational display of the impact of historical events experienced in Ocean County,” said Brian Bovasso who serves as the President of the Society Board of Trustees.

“You will be both amazed and educated by the exhibits. Special thanks goes to Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station for its donation of beautiful glass display cases and to all the volunteers who worked tirelessly in bringing this renovation to fruition,” Bovasso said.

“We know the public will be impressed when they visit.”

Local All Star Cheer Team Is Ready To “Egg Your Yard”

OCEAN COUNTY – Legacy All Star Cheerleaders, a division of Legacy Gymnastics, are delivering Easter eggs right to your lawn. Wake up Easter morning to an “egged” front lawn.

All proceeds go to Legacy All Star Cheer!

Order candy and toy filled eggs to be hidden, let their bunnies do the work.

The cost is 30 eggs for $20 or 50 eggs for $30. Delivery is limited to Ocean County. All orders and payments are due by March 30.

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─Photo courtesy Brick Township Police Department BRICK – The Brick Police, Brick Fire Bureau, Laurelton, Pioneer, Breton Woods, Squankum, and Lakewood Fire Departments, Brick Police EMS and Defender Emergency Products welcomed a brave little guy named Noah home from the hospital.

Terminal illness is one of the most tragic things to deal with, and it meant everything as

public servants to bring this show of love and support to Noah and his family and a smile to little Noah’s face.

Noah, who loves police and fire trucks, got a grand tour of numerous emergency vehicles that lined Laurelbrook Drive and got to mingle with dozens of uniformed police, fire fighters and EMTs.

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SilverWoods Hosts A Free Lunch And Learn

TOMS RIVER – SilverWoods, an Independent Living senior rental community owned by Complete Care is hosting a Free Lunch and Learn on March 12 at 11:30 a.m.

Area professionals will be sharing their expertise on “Helping Seniors Age in the Right Place”.

Learn about the many options available in our area for living independently as possible as you age...no matter what type of support or care you may or may not need.

Get information on home support options, memory care, respite, assisted living, sub acute rehabilitation, long term care and how financial benefits from the VA could help.

All while enjoying a fresh and delicious lunch served in SilverWoods newly renovated and beautiful clubhouse restaurant!

SilverWoods is located at 1700 Rt 37 West in Toms River.

Limited seating, registration required. Call 732-341-6630 to register.

40th Annual Cattus Island Nature Festival

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines is pleased to announce the 40th annual Cattus Island Nature Festival taking place at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Cattus Island Nature Festival is an annual celebration of Natural Science Education at Cattus Island County Park. The entire day will be full of exciting activities such as nature walks, seining, kayak trips, live animal talks,

lectures and children’s programs. A variety of exhibitors including a food vendor will be on hand and there will be live music throughout the day.

All activities are free and open to the public.

This event is accessible to all individuals.

Reasonable assistance/accommodations are available with prior notice.

For a complete schedule of the days’ events, contact The Cooper Environmental Center at 732-270-6960.

Friday Night Recovery Meetings

OCEAN COUNTY –The Mental Health Association - Ocean County offers multiple meeting options for individuals in recovery every Friday. Times are as follows: • 6:15 p.m. Mental Health • 6:15 p.m. Men’s Group • 7:30 p.m. Double Trouble for those with both mental health and substance use disorders.

Groups are held at Journey to Wellness, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River. Call 732-244-0940

for more information.

WINGS Meetings: This peer-run meeting, Wellness In Nurtured Grief Support, or WINGS, is offered to those in recovery.

Topics include death of a loved one, job loss, divorce, and other loss that is related to substance use. Participants are offered support, understanding and coping strategies.

WINGS meets at 5:45 p.m. on Mondays at Journey to Wellness, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River. Call 848-480-0905.

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OHI Raises Money To Support Health Services

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc., (OHI), a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties, hosted its annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser and Casino Night on February 14 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club.

For the past 17 years, OHI has been providing the community with high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare, regardless of economic status throughout its tenure OHI looks to continue providing excellence in primary and preventative medicine for years to come.

All proceeds that were collected during the

event will go to support health services for the area’s children, adult and senior residents.

All sponsorships and auction item donations that were contributed to the Valentine’s Day Fundraiser will benefit the continuing efforts of OHI. This includes but is not limited to, better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness and more.

The fundraiser included dinner, dancing, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Sponsorships, donations and 50/50 raffle tickets were all tax deductible, excluding the cost of dinner.

Presentation On How To Identify Common Ticks OCEAN COUNTY – Come join Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County and learn more about tick identification, tick borne diseases, tick testing informtion and proper tick removal.

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There are currently 450 properties on the township’s Vacant Property list. Only one has been demolished, which seems low, Bergin said. “It’s a good number because it means that most properties are remediated by the rightful owner - as they should be as opposed to the Township,” she added.

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been weaving a net of services designed to catch people falling through the cracks.

These included Hackensack Meridian, RWJ Barnabas, Deborah Heart and Lung, Atlanticare, Urgent Care Now, Senior Services, and the Prosecutor’s Office.

Monmouth Medical Center’s Southern Campus in Lakewood had a booth where they had to walk a line wearing goggles that made it seemed like you had a concussion.

Leeanne Cheung, from Toms River High School North, told a reporter “It made me very dizzy. The line was moving. You should try it!”

One booth was manned by AAA, where visitors were asked to complete certain tasks while wearing goggles that duplicate driving under the influence of marijuana.

“Marijuana affects everyone differently,” said Frank Neary, traffic safety specialist for AAA. “These goggles take one piece of information away and you can see people taking their time to make decisions.”

Stephanie Galeana, Toms River High School North, was one of the students attempted the tests. She attempted to draw a line through a maze, and every time she went through one of the maze’s walls, Neary said “Crash, crash, crash…”

“I didn’t know what I was doing,” Galeana said. At first, she thought the tasks were easy. Then, she took off the goggles and saw how bad she was doing.

Lacey High School students Jillian Gallicchio and Melissa Roake took turns wearing goggles that imitated the feeling of being drunk.

“It was very disorienting. It was like I just woke up, and didn’t have my glasses on and also I fell out of bed,” Roake said.

Two-time Super Bowl champion, former New York Giant David Diehl was the guest speaker. Instead of a jersey signed by an athlete, he was given a shirt signed by various local officials.

He said there is an expiration date on athletics, and that a lot of athletes don’t know what to do with their life after their sport is over. They miss the camaraderie and being

When the structure was demolished, the township placed a lien and got the money back once a sale occurred, she said.

“It’s in the property owner’s best interest to demolish the property and not the Township, since they will end up paying more on a municipal lien than they would as a non-governmental agency required to use prevailing wage,” Bergin said.

The next council meeting will be at 7 p.m. on March 10.

part of something that people cheer.

“I was the oldest guy in the locker room at 33,” he said. “Your athletic career is not going to go on forever.”

Some turn to opioids to give them a boost, or to kill the pain, and slowly it becomes an everyday thing, he said. These are people who are on your team and you rely on them for your safety, and they are under the influence.

He encouraged people to do little things for others. Simply asking them how they are doing and listening to the answer can show a person that someone cares.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said that they are bringing back the Kimberly Smith Ames campaign. These were billboards placed on major roads showing a woman in a bridal gown. She and her unborn child was killed by a drunk driver in 1998.

The Healthy Living and Education Expo was described as a “One-Stop-Shop” wherein the public could garner information on addiction, driving safety, healthy living, access to care, Diabetes prevention and patient education.

The event included clinic services with screenings for glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol and free educational materials.

Those who had questions were able pose them to the “Ask an Officer” program. Attendees were able to improve their health I.Q.by speaking with health professionals on-site and even able to make an appointment for care.

Ocean County Public Health Officer Daniel E. Regenye, and 9th District Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf who serves as director of administration and program development, Ocean County Health Department were also present.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Ocean County Health Department Chief of Administrative Services Peter A. Curatolo were also present along with educators, elected officials, students, local businesses, law enforcement, RWJBarnabas Health, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, Atlanticare and members of the military.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Prosecutor Implements Ride-Share Safety

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Do ever feel unsafe or in danger while taking an Uber?

A county-wide ride-share safety announcement has been made by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.

This initiative is to help bring awareness to the issue and the dangers behind it.

Samantha “Sami” Josephson, 21, Robbinsville, stepped into a stranger’s car mistaking it as her ride. She could not escape due to the vehicle’s locks and was kidnapped and murdered by someone pretending to an Uber driver.

As a result to this incident, Sami’s parents Seymour and Marci Josephson decided they wanted to share her story to alert others and inform them of these issues. The family established the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation, which will remind people to ask the driver to repeat back their name before entering the car.

After Sami’s death, South Carolina legislators devised the “Samantha L. Josephson

Ridesharing Safety Act” which requires all ride-sharing vehicles to have lit up sign of the company’s logo that the company has provided for them. The Governor of South Carolina later signed the bill.

Back in June of 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed “Sami’s Law” that will be going into effect as of March 20. Ride-share companies are now obligated to issue additional identification materials to drivers to help passengers identify their vehicle. The driver must have two identifying markers presented in the front windshield and rear window. Companies also must provide every driver with two copies of a barcode that passengers can scan to validate the identity of the vehicle. Finally, placards must be presented on the driver side and passenger side window that show the driver’s name, photo and license plate number.

There is a $250 fine for drivers who fail to comply with these rules. Companies’ permit to operate in New Jersey will be either suspended or removed.

Six Flags Debuts “The Fast And The Curious”

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – This spring, guests will be invited to meet five new species at Six Flags Great Adventure.

When the theme park opens for the season on April 4, the new animals will be at the park’s Wild Walkway and Camp Aventura on the Safari Off Road Adventure. Park admission includes both attractions.

The new animals are cheetahs “Bear” and “Bo,” great horned owl “Luna,” American kestrel “Tyrion,” Patagonian cavy “Amelia,”

and ferrets “Johnny” and “David.”

The theme park and safari focus on animal education and conservation, and are currently home to more than 75 species of animals from six continents.

The great horned owl, kestrel, cavy and pair of ferrets will participate in the park’s Safari Off Road Education, Silver Safari and Wild Encounters outreach programs that visit schools, clubs and other special events. For information on these programs, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/safari#animalprogram

Paint With Local Artists

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!

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People with perfectly normal hearing are able to hear and understand much of the sound around them automatically. They do not have to get help from lip reading. They do not have to concentrate. They do not have to stop what they are doing. They just hear. Someone with a hearing loss does not have the luxury of automatic hearing.

If you have a hearing loss, you have to pay close attention, use lip reading when you can and concentrate. Hearing and understanding do not happen automatically.

Hearing takes attention and energy and you just can’t do it 12 or 14 hours a day.

Hearing aids allow you to hear better and that is great. But it may be just as important that hearing aids allow you to hear with less effort and energy. They allow you to be more relaxed as you communicate with the people around you.

Of course, you cannot listen carefully full-time and there will be times when you do not hear as well as other times.

You may not hear as well if you are tired, under stress or you are thinking

about something else. That is why we suggest that anyone speaking to you gets your attention before speaking. On the other hand, if you are ready and if you are paying attention, you can hear better than you really want to. You just can not do it full time.

Actually, many people with hearing loss are able to hear and communicate surprisingly well in spite of hearing only 50 or 60 percent of the speech sounds.

But, we live in a very demanding hearing world and sometimes anything less than 80 to 90 percent is just not good enough.

If someone tells you, “Okay, I will see you on the 15th,” and you hear “Okay, I will see you on the 16th,” it was not enough to hear most of the message. So the next time someone says “you can hear me when you really want to,” you can correct them: “No, you mean I can hear you when I really work at it.”

Remember, if have hearing loss, hearing takes attention and energy. You can do it 12 to 14 hours a day.

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Become a Volunteer Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – St. Francis Counseling Services is now taking applications for the Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate (CSVA) Training Program. The trainings are held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday for 12 weeks, from February 13 through May 14, 2020 in Toms River, NJ. Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team of trained Forensic Nurses, Advocates and Law Enforcement!

Our no cost 40 hour training will certify you to advocate for people who have experienced sexual violence. The training infuses principles of anti-oppression and multiculturalism in every step. Advocates will gain a strong

understanding on how racism, oppression and inequality intersect with sexual violence, which will help them best serve every survivor they interact with in their role.

Advocacy is based on the principle that the individual is the best person to make decisions in their life. Once trained, you will be on call to provide crisis intervention, educational information and resources to survivors of sexual violence. All potential advocates are encouraged to apply. Bilingual advocates are also needed.

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Library To Collect Prom Dresses & Tuxedos

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library is holding their 12th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway. The event will bring joy to young women and men, who prior to this charitable event, were unable to attend their Spring Formal or Prom.

Short and long styles are accepted within

the last 5 years, dry cleaned items are preferred, no rips, tears or stains. Accessories, shoes and purses will not be accepted.

Dresses and tuxedos will be accepted at all locations of The Ocean County Library now through March 12.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Natural Remedies For Gallbladder Support

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. It’s such an unsexy thing, this gallbladder. The gallbladder is about 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide and you will never think about it your whole life until your right upper quadrant starts hurting, then and only then you’ll start googling “gallbladder.”

Your liver produces bile which goes to your gallbladder where it’s concentrated to become stronger, like 5 times stronger!

It sits there in storage until you eat something fatty and then it is secreted to break down the food. Bile is a liquid that is greenish-yellow. It’s like soap, it breaks down ‘grease’ as in fat, into smaller globules. Bile and bilirubin give feces that distinct brownish color. In a way, bile is thought to deodorize bile, so if you have a very unpleasant stool odor, it’s a sign you are not making enough bile.

Here are some natural remedies that can support you, ask your doctor what’s right for you: Gallbladder with Ox Bile & Liver by Ancestral Supplements - This is a grassfed, bovine-derived formula that may help with bile production or reduced bile excretion. If your gallbladder has been removed, this can help, and likewise, if you’re worried about stones, this can also help. When your own organ is sluggish or deficient, the intake of animal-derived organs can play an important role. It’s not as odd as you might think, in fact, this is the premise behind bone broth, collagen and gelatin. Formulas available at AncestralSupplements.com and Amazon.

Gallbladder Formula by Nature’s Sunshine - This multi-tasking blend con-

tains Oregon grape, ginger, cramp bark, fennel, peppermint, catnip and more. I think this botanical formula could be helpful for indigestion, dyspepsia, pain, belching and bloating. This formula is on Amazon.

Carrot Juice - Carrots are high in vitamin C which can minimize calcium deposits which contribute to stone formation. Freshly extracted juices clean up the GI system including your gallbladder and this prevents gallstones because it stimulates bile secretion.

Chanca Piedra - It helps you secrete bile. Quick research will reveal that it’s used for all kinds of urinary, gastrointestinal and gallbladder problems, and is nicknamed “stone breaker.” There are a few awesome supplements available today (and also teas) that are sold online or at health food stores that contain Chanca piedra. This herb is sold at health food stores and online.

Ginger - You can eat crystallized ginger if it’s the only way you can get it down.

If you like ginger, just cook with it and make yourself a tea. Ginger converts cholesterol (which is part of gallstones) and turns it into bile acids, thus reducing the formation of gallstones. Fresh ginger is available at the grocery store.

Fennel - Fennel tea might be nice because it may help with indigestion and eases gallbladder inflammation. You can try essential oils or look in the produce department or health food store.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE FoodBank Receives Grant To Support College Campus Pantry Program

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140,000 food-insecure college students across the state of New Jersey, which means so much to us as an organization. We look forward to using the funds to expand our campus pantry program into new schools, and reaching new students statewide.”

“Nourishment is an essential part of student success,” said Stefanie Shuman, External Communications Manager for Stop & Shop. “Stop & Shop is proud to support the FoodBank in their efforts to end hunger across college campuses.”

With tight budgets and busy schedules, college students are particularly vulnerable to hunger, which can hinder their abilities to excel in the classroom and put them at greater risk of dropping out. In New Jersey, more than one in three college students don’t have enough to eat.

Additionally, a newly released survey from Temple University shows that nearly 40 percent of students at New Jersey’s community colleges face hunger, with only one in six food insecure receiving help in the form of SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). CFBNJ distributes food to more than a dozen campus pantries throughout the state, and works with government representatives to help enact long-term solutions to college hunger in New Jersey. Since 2014, the FoodBank has distributed about 93,000 pounds of food through its college pantries.

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HILLSIDE – Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), the state’s largest anti-hunger organization, is proud to announce it has been selected as the recipient of a grant from the Stop & Shop Family Foundation to support its College Campus Pantry Program. The grant, which will be used to continue to supply new and existing pantries throughout the state with increased access to non-perishable food and fresh produce, will continue to allow New Jersey’s college students to focus on their studies, rather than where their next meal may be coming from.

The FoodBank currently provides food for 14 college pantries in eight counties, serving an average of 100 students per pantry, per month. As a result of receiving the grant from Stop & Shop, CFBNJ will now be able to introduce five additional pantries across the state to its roster, and anticipates serving a total of approximately 1,800 students per month. Additionally, the funds will be used to provide SNAP outreach and SNAP-Ed education at each pantry, as well as establish a coalition of college pantry representatives

by June 2020.

“Addressing college campus hunger has always been a significant goal of ours,” said Carlos Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

“Receiving this generous grant from the Stop & Shop Family Foundation will help us work to eliminate hunger amongst the

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Family Receives A “Helping Hand”

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – The Brick Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association will be holding its 13th annual “Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game” on March 27.

Members of the police department will be playing a game of basketball against the Brick Township Green Dragon Football Team.

The Helping Hands Benefit helps assist a local family facing a fi nancial hardship due to a child’s serious illness. This year, the department will be playing for the Stanwise family and their son Bentley.

Bentley is three years old and has been diagnosed with Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, commonly referred to as CFC Syn-

drome, which is a rare genetic mutation.

Bentley also suffers from many additional medical conditions such as epilepsy, brain lesions, optic nerve hypoplasia, airway difficulty, several heart conditions, G-tube dependency, non-mobile, non-verbal and many others.

Everyone is invited to a night of fellowship and community spirit. The event will be held at the Brick Township High School East gym and be begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 per adult, $2 per student and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

For more information, contact Officer John Turrin or Officer Joe De Luca at 732-262-1100, or Detective Waleski at 732-262-1170.

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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.

Habitat For Humanity Presents Bingo Night BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity presents a day of fellowship food and fun. Enjoy bingo, 50/50, snacks, gift auction and prizes.

The event will be held on March 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Brick Pal, 60 Drum Point Rd.

Tickets are $30 and includes six rounds of bingo, raffle tickets, dessert and coffee.

Tickets can be purchased online at nohfn. com/annual-bingo-night or a check payable to: Norther Ocean Habitat for Humanity, 1214 Route 73, Toms River, NJ, 08753.

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English Conversation Group Monday Nights

LAKEWOOD – This program is for you if you’ve learned some English and want to practice speaking it with other English language learners. Improve your accents, learn new vocabulary and American slang and become familiar with people from other cultures.

Local Theater Club Presents Spring Show

Come any Monday night to the Lakewood Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. and practice with native English speakers and other people from a variety of countries. We have friendly, informative meetings. Everyone is welcome! No registration is necessary.

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.

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For Rent - Adult Community. Whiting Crestwood Vill. 5 (55+) Larger 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath and Powder Room. Porch, W/D, Garage. Not Pets. $975.00 plus utilities, Available 3/1/20. 732-604-0323.

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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)

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ASE Certified Master Auto & Truck Technician - Available to do repairs. Brakes, Tune ups, Check Engine Light on, Etc. 848-237-0045 best prices. Unbeatable work.

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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. (10)

Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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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.

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Personals Single Senior Males - 65+ Wanted for single females. Soulmate, friendship or partner. Have good standards, qualities. Leave name and number for return call. 732-678-6786. (13) 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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Auto For Sale 2008 Chrysler - Pacifica Touring. V6 All power. Four wheel drive. Auto.

Leather. 4 new tires. 91k. Senior owner. $5,900. 848-226-2474. (12)

Items For Sale Power Loveseat - With console and power rocker recliner. 1 year old. $1500.00 Call 201-390-2573 (12)

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

(17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) 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) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (12) Buying World War I and II Helmets, hats, swords, daggers, medals, flags, Marine uniforms, women's uniforms, etc. All Countries.

Call 609-581-8290.

(10) CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (6) you. Brian 732-804-8115.

U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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La Gondola Ristorante & Pizzeria - in Lakehurst is seeking ft/pt waiters or waitresses. Come into our pizzeria for more information. (15) PT or F/T Electro Mechanical Technician - to work w/Ink Jet Coders, Printers & Conveyors in Lakewood.

(13) Carpenters, Glaziers, Helpers Wanted - Glass experience a must.

Clean Drivers License. email resume to info@gssindllc.com or call 732-919-0011.

(13) SALES - Reliable, Friendly Personalty for P/T retail sales. Military experience helpful but will train.

Retired? Need extra money? Send resume to shorearmynavy@gmail. com or call 732-349-3307.

(13) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(13) C.H.H.A. - Weekends. Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (14)

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

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Marina - Join our expanding team at our new marina in Toms River.

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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.

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(12) Pet Sitter - Dog walker, Insured and bonded. I will walk your dog and pet sit your cat. Certified in pet 1st Aid and CPR. Call or text 732-330-2889. (11) Private Home Health Care - Companion for you. I have drivers license, car. I have great references, experience. 973-204-0108.

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

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) 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) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in.

Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) 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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(4) Man With Van LLC Home Improvements - All Phases of Carpentry, Masonry, Landscaping, Repairs, Restorations Demolition, Dumpster Service, A901 Licensed Hauler Provided, Spring Cleanups, Pruning NO JOB TOO SMALL Jim 609-335-0330.

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Wa l l p a p e r r e m o v a l , k i t c h e n cabinet painting. Nice job. Not a cheap job. Licensed and insured, 732-929-4399.

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School students and adults welcome! Call 732-350-4427.

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Continued From Page 1 noted the average of 280 gun-related homicides each year and the more than 1,300 people injured in shootings.

The first to speak was Ronald Rybicki of Toms River who is a member of the New Jersey 2nd Amendment Sanctuary.

He had also come before the board during a previous meeting to express his views.

“I wanted to explain this movement which is bringing Republicans, Democrats, independents and Libertarians and not only that but it is bringing different religions together for one cause, which is the 2nd Amendment right,” Rybicki said.

He presented a diagram to show “the different counties and towns that have gone along with this and tonight this whole township is going to go green,” Rybicki said regarding those communities that have expressed concer ns through resolutions of opposition against 2nd Amendment restrictions.

“If by the next election we can get 70% of those counties or townships that are in green I am hoping we can all come together, different political parties and vote in a governor who will defend the constitution of the United States. Thank you for making Ocean County number 31 on the list,” he said.

Larry Trainor of Bayville, also a member of NJ 2 nd Amendment Sanctuary stated his support of the resolution. “The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and with the extreme protection orders we have already on the books for dangerous and violent criminals nobody in their right mind would want those people to be armed - however we have these new red f lag laws that are redundant and they don’t allow due process so what is happening is the 4th Amendment is being violated as well as the 2nd Amendment.”

Trainor added, “we don’t necessarily want to keep towing the line we want our rights and this resolution is a step forward and I appreciate your putting it through.”

“Not only is the 2nd Amendment very

important to us but the 4th Amendment of the United States goes back to before the Civil War and the importance of that is not only to protect your house through the 2nd Amendment but it makes illegal search and seizure,” Vicari said.

Vicari added, “it is very, very important. Therefore, you have certain rights, your home and your land is your castle.

We support the entire Bill of Rights and the 2 nd and 4 th Amendments are very important to us.”

“As you know Feb. 15 was the 170 th birthday of Ocean County and we respect the constitution and traditional values,” Vicari said.

Deputy Director Gary Quinn thanked those who came out at the meeting and spoke about the resolution that was adopted. “I think it was very well known, even though I know it took a little longer than we wanted to that we are 100% in support of the 2nd Amendment and this resolution and certainly we can’t do anything by sitting back.”

Freeholder Gerry P. Little said regarding the 2nd Amendment, “I am a strong supporter of that. The most important thing we can do as advocates is to defend our rights. As you know we have nine Supreme Court Justices. There are four who are solid supporters of the 2 nd Amendment.”

“We have four who are vigorously opposed to the 2nd Amendment and we have one Supreme Court member is kind of a swing vote. There will be vacancies in the next few years (on the Supreme Court) and we need the fifth vote to maintain the 2nd Amendment,” he said.

Freeholder Jack Kelly said, “we appreciate those who took the time to write to us and tell us of your support for this.

Thank you for coming out today.”

Freeholder Virginia Haines said of the resolution’s passage, “I’ve had a firearms ID card for over 30 years. I may not own a firearm right now but I do have one and I am 100% behind you and this is what America stands for and what this is all about our Constitution and Bill of Rights. I appreciate your coming here to express your concerns about the 2nd Amendment.”

Send your community events to news@jerseyshoreonline.com

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 7 - mar 13

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Follow your conscience. Devoting time to helping someone may not be easy, but in your heart you know that it’s probably the right thing to do. Don’t react too quickly to a problem, as it may correct itself.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Allow others to learn from their mistakes. Don’t be so overprotective of loved ones that you don’t let them have their own experiences. A chance meeting could start a valuable friendship.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sometimes things aren’t so obvious. Your first impression of a situation may be lacking some key elements, so consider withholding judgment until you learn more. Take good advice to heart.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Now may be a good time to relax. Working diligently toward a goal may not be worth it if you never set aside time to enjoy yourself. Treat yourself to some free time to do what you want to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Anything you set out to do this week may result in resounding success if you remain committed. Other people could rely on you for sound advice and solid judgment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sometimes a little spontaneity is best. Giving in to a whim or buying something on impulse may allow you a needed change and give your spirits a boost.

Set aside some extra time for loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Make an

effort to slow your pace. You might need all your energy for the coming week, so use today to simply chill out and relax. Mediate any family disputes quickly to maintain peace in your home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your mind open for a hidden opportunity. What someone may consider worthless could be a treasure if given some time and careful attention. Be wary of those who come to you seeking a handout.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be your most understanding self. Be patient with those who may need help, as a few moments of inconvenience won’t hurt you.

Listen to what others say even if it isn’t what you want to hear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Boost your spirits by being around others. Discussing the future with a friend or loved one may help your confidence and provide incentive to move forward. Emotions might make it impossible to solve a problem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you do a job, do it right. Fully commit to whatever task you decide to do today, as success will require your complete attention. If logic fails, following your heart may provide an answer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Turn over a new leaf. Treat the coming week as a time to make a fresh start and approach things with a positive attitude. Gatherings with friends and family should resound with good vibrations.

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Fresh Take: Celebrate The Coming Of Spring With A New Look At Asparagus

By Wolfgang Puck

Spring is on the horizon. For many of us, it has seemed like a long time coming. So, when the weather starts warming up even a little, it really does feel miraculous - especially when new seasonal vegetables begin appearing in farmers markets, from locally grown asparagus to peas to the first fresh fava beans to tender, young leafy greens.

In celebration, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes featuring asparagus: a fresh-tasting, Japanese-inspired salad that my catering team and I recently served at the Governors Ball celebration following the Academy Awards ceremony just a couple of weeks ago.

I find that bright, slightly sharp Asian seasonings like those featured in the dressing for this appetizer salad are perfect complements to the particularly fresh flavor of springtime asparagus, which can taste so much sweeter, milder and greener than the earthier flavor of the spears you find on sale year-round in many markets.

Almost all of the ingredients are fairly easy to find. Bottles of sharp, clean-flavored, unseasoned rice vinegar are usually shelved in the vinegar section of most well-stocked markets. You’ll find rich-tasting, salty (yet mild and sweet) white miso paste, made from fermented soybeans combined with rice, in many supermarkets in both refrigerated and unrefrigerated forms; once opened, store it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for many months. Slices of sweet, spicy and tangy pickled ginger, the sort served alongside sushi, is sold in jars in many markets; and you can often buy small containers of it found alongside prepared packages of sushi in supermarket “grab-and-go” sections.

The only ingredient you may find a little harder to locate is the sansho pepper, a packaged Japanese seasoning made from the berries of a shrub called prickly ash, which have a citrusy flavor. If you don’t have an Asian market nearby, buy it online; or just substitute a little ground Szechuan or black pepper.

With all the ingredients on hand, you’ll find the recipe very easy to prepare. Take care to trim the asparagus, trimming off the tough ends and peeling any thick skin so you can enjoy as much of each spear as possible. And be sure not to overcook the asparagus, immersing it in salted boiling water for just 10 seconds or so and then, after draining, immediately plunging the spears into ice water to stop the cooking at the tender-crisp stage and keep the color a bright green that’s a perfect expression of the new season.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD Serves 4 1 bunch jumbo asparagus, about 1 pound (500 g) 1/4 cup (60 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white miso 2 tablespoons Japanese-style pickled sushi ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 3/4 cup (185 mL) canola oil 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 1/2 bunch watercress, separated into small sprigs, thick stems discarded 2 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt 6 red radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced Ground sansho pepper (available at Japanese markets), Szechuan pepper or freshly ground black pepper 1 package edible pesticide-free organic flowers (available at well-stocked supe markets) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice cubes and water.

Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to trim the cut ends of the asparagus; then, with a vegetable peeler, peel the tough skin from the bottom quarter to third of each stalk. Cut the stalks crosswise in half.

Add the asparagus to the boiling water, and cook for 10 seconds. Drain and immediately immerse the asparagus in the ice water.

When the asparagus is cold, drain well and set aside.

To make the dressing, put the rice vinegar, white miso, pickled ginger, sugar and soy sauce in a blender. Blend at medium speed.

With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil in a steady stream until a smooth, thick but slightly fluid dressing forms.

Transfer the dressing to a nonreactive container and set aside.

To assemble the salad, toss the cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the dressing, adding more as needed to coat them; set aside. Toss the watercress with the olive oil, season lightly with salt, and set aside.

Arrange the asparagus pieces on a chilled platter or individual chilled serving plates and drizzle with some of the remaining dressing. Mound the cherry tomatoes on top. Arrange watercress sprigs and radish slices on top of and around the tomatoes and asparagus. Lightly sprinkle with sansho pepper and garnish, if you like, with edible flower petals. 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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