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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn John Lamela, center, takes the oath of office as a school board member at the reorganization meeting January 7. Lamela was also selected board president. special education counsel, bond counsel, labor and negotiation counsel, worker’s compensation counsel, the engineer, architect, financial adviser and school physician, among others. The 30-day termination notices were added to the agenda during the meeting at the request of four new board members sworn in that evening to start their terms. While
the new members said the moves were part of their campaign promises, several other board members said they were concerned they had not seen the termination notices and that this was a “scorched earth” approach. Lamela and the three other new board members – Victoria Pakala, Stephanie Wohlrab and George (School Board - See Page 4)
Amid Uncertainty, Ocean County Freeholders Reorganize
By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – Absent James Lacey who resigned his seat on the Ocean County freeholder board December 31, the remaining board members met for the annual reorganization meeting January 6 as the potential of a second opening on the five-member board loomed.
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New School Board Members Push For Contract Terminations
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Newly-elected Board of Education President John Lamela wasted no time in following through on his team’s “Clean Slate” campaign promises by issuing 30-day termination notices of professional contracts during the annual reorganization meeting. Receiving termination notices: the school board general counsel,
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Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett and Gerry P. Little, both Republican incumbents, were sworn into office for new, threeyear terms by county counsel John C. Sahradnik, who retained his appointment as county attorney. Despite the annual fanfare of the reorganization, which drew public officials from across the
county to attend, most of the attention at the meeting was paid to Lacey’s recent resignation as well as the pending appointment of Freeholder Jack Kelly to the state parole board, which would create an additional vacancy among the freeholders. Ocean Cou nt y Republican (Reorganize - See Page 12)
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Engineer: Half Of Brick’s Roads Need Repairs
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK ‑‑ About half the township’s 319 miles of roads are in need of repair since the in-house paving crew was dissolved during a township-wide layoff plan in 2008, said Township Engineer Elissa Commins. Every five years, a roadway inventory list is updated and every municipal road is rated on their condition. The township hired consultants Boswell Engineering for a 2008 survey, and that template was updated by township interns in 2013, she said. During the inventory, every road gets a data sheet that logs information about cracks, potholes, drainage, rutting, shoving or pushing, excess asphalt, raveling, corrugations, polished aggregate
and overall riding quality. “We tend to concentrate on neighborhoods that have multiple streets in poor condition; in the past few years we have done roads in Lake Riviera, Birchwood Park and Lakewood Gardens,” Commins said from her office in Town Hall last Friday. Part of the township’s focus this year is to repair “The Dirty Dozen,” or individual roads in bad condition that are scattered throughout the town. Eight of these are funded; one is in a park and would be part of park improvements; and the remainder is funded for design but not construction, she said. The Department of Public Works does routine road maintenance, (Roads - See Page 12)
A MOVE TO “BUY IN” TO TAXPAYER REBATE PROGRAMS
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – With the aims to help taxpayers save money and to give support to local mom and pop businesses, the concept of “Buy Into” programs are gaining popularity as local towns adopt or debate their merits. The program calls for local businesses to sign up, and residents who shop there can get a portion of their receipt translated into savings on their property tax bill. Reward cards are given to interested residents to use at designated stores, to help track purchases. Local businesses receive some added exposure as part of the program. For example, if a family of four dines out to a restaurant participat-
ing in the program, they receive a designated percentage program rebate when paying the bill (either cash or credit card.) Participants present their card, which is then swiped. When the participating town issues its next property tax bill, the cumulative transactions show up as a tax credit, resulting in a tax bill deduction. The program is open to all property owners in the participating township. Buy In Brick The program was adopted more than a year ago in Brick, which provides notices on its website prominently about new businesses in the program. Participating businesses display the “Buy In Brick” sticker (Buy In - See Page 17)
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White – pushed to add six items to the agenda relating to the termination notices. Sharon Cantillo and Board Members Karyn Cusanelli said they had not seen these new agenda items before the meeting. Also, Pakala requested that the January 28 Board of Education meeting be changed to January 14, and that a special meeting be added for February 4. When Cantillo asked why the meeting changes were being requested, Pakala said that there would not be “full attendance” at the scheduled meeting on January 28, and the special meeting was being requested “because of additional things added to the agenda.” “I would like to table these changes until January 14 so we could review the contracts; I’m very concerned about cost and liabilities to the district,” Cusanelli said. “I’m concerned about this scorched earth approach.” Her motion to table the termination notices was defeated. Cusanelli and Cantillo abstained on nearly every vote on the added agenda items during the meeting. Board Attorney Jack Sahradnik ‑‑ whose professional contract was also on the chopping block ‑‑ said that some of the professionals “may have termination clauses, or they may not. I just saw this as it was handed out now, so I don’t know.” Lamela said if there are termination clauses in some of the professionals’ contracts “we could keep them until we sort it out;
we ran as The Clean Slate Team, and it is our vision to take a look at what we have.” Cusanelli asked about projects that are already underway with some of the professionals. “For example, there are multiple projects pending with the architect. I don’t know how that’s a positive thing right now,” she said, adding that while she too was concerned about cost, there could be unknown ramifications to the district if approving the termination notices. Lamela said that the termination clause would not affect any current projects that were “significantly underway...that project is theirs.” One of the added agenda items calls for the termination of Superintendent Walter Uszenski’s contract ‑‑who, despite being suspended without pay in September after his arrest in May for theft and official misconduct, is still an employee of the district. The board also voted to appoint attorney Nicholas C. Montenegro as board attorney for 45 days, with pay not to exceed $16,500. Montenegro was tasked with reviewing the pending matters regarding Uszenski and if it is possible to terminate his existing contract. “This seems fair and reasonable when the top guy in the district was arrested and taken out of the building in handcuffs, and he is still being paid,” Lamela said. Montenegro will also review the status of any pending lawsuits against the district and report the status to the Board at the next meeting.
The board would seek Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the professional positions, and Lamela said the same people could apply, including Interim Superintendent Dr. Richard Caldes for the superintendent’s position. “We just want to make sure Dr. Caldes is the best,” Lamela. As the newly-elected board president, Lamela said he was looking forward to working with the parents, teachers, administrators, students and other board members, and he said he wants to bring transparency and respect back to the school board.
“I want to rebuild our reputation by putting the students first,” Lamela said. “I ask the board members to turn off their cell phones and focus without distractions, and there will be no texting each other during the board meetings,” he said. Lamela asked for a three- to five-minute cap on public comments during the meetings, and said he wants to stick to agenda topics with no personal attacks. “I want the meetings to be harmonious, and have a vision and focus to bring credibility and respect back to the school, because we have awesome kids,” he said.
Holiday Cocktail Party Event Raises Over $30,000
BRICK – Dottie’s House Annual Holiday Cocktail Party & Super Raffle 50/50 raised over $30,000 for the women and children who reside at Dottie’s House. The event, held on December 3 at River Rock Restaurant and Marina in Brick, received a wonderful turnout and they are grateful for the tremendous support that Dottie’s House received from the community. The Holiday Cocktail Party included a buffet, silent gift auction and a wine pull. Advanced Integrated Technologies, Chambers Bridge Residence, National Church Residences, Santander Bank, Capoano Contractors, Caruccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, LLC., Cher Deb Associates, LLC., First Atlantic Credit Union and Ocean First were major sponsors of the event.
Dottie’s House, a 501(c)3 non-profit, was founded in 1991 by Carol A. Wolfe. It provides safe housing, furnishings and other support services to women and children who have survived domestic violence. At Dottie’s House, women and their children can move into a fully furnished, secure apartment and stay for up to two years while they receive therapy, life skills training, domestic violence education and other program services to help achieve emotional and financial independence and break the generational cycle of domestic violence. Visit dottieshouse.org to learn more about the organization and volunteer opportunities or to make a donation. You can also contact Debbie Galletta at 732-262-2009 or dgalletta@homes-now.org.
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Featured Letter Public-Private Partnership Needed Fifty-three percent of NJ private-sector workers don’t have access to a workplace retirement plan. Since workers are 15 times more likely to save for ret i rement if their employer offers a plan, this means many will be unprepared for r e t i r e m e nt . T h i s i s a problem. In a recent Republican Debate, Gover nor Christie said emphasis shou ld b e on s olv i ng problem s t h roug h t he pr ivate sector rather than gover nment policies. The Secure Choice Savings Act would create a public-pr ivate partnership which will help m il l ion s of New Jer sey worker s ea sily save for retirement. Just li ke a 401K, they can choose whether or not to participate, and can select their contribution
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Letters To The Editor Teenagers At Risk While addiction to opiate-based prescription pain killers and their illegal street cousin heroin is spreading in all demographic and age groups, teenagers are at particular risk. High school students who use prescription opioids like OxyContin, Vicodin and other pain relievers are 33 percent more likely to abuse the drug by the age of 23, according to a recent University of Michigan Study. Further, New Jersey now has the 6th highest youth overdose rate in the nation. The teenage years are a “critical window of vulnerability for substance abuse disorders,” according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, “because the brain is still developing and still malleable.” The parts of the brain that are attracted to drug use mature before the parts of the brain that are responsible for making sound, non-impulsive decisions. We must give parents the tools to prevent opiate addiction in their teenagers and children and that begins with arming them with the information they need to make an informed decision about the use of prescription painkillers. As a just released John Hopkins University School of Public Health Report on the Opiate Epidemic, which strongly recommends tightening up prescribing practices, notes, “Doctors often prescribe pain medications “in quantities and for conditions that are excessive, and in many cases, beyond the
evidence base.” 85 percent of doctors themselves say that opiate based pain medications are over-prescribed. “The bottom line is we’re not seeing consistent, effective, appropriate prescribing of painkillers across the nation, said Tom Frieden M.D., Director of the CDC, “and this is a problem because of the deaths that result.” That is why we are urging the speedy adoption of the Parent Notification Bill (A4760) recently introduced by Assemblyman Joseph A. Lagana (D-38). This legislation provides parents with the critical information needed to make an informed decision about whether their teenager should be prescribed an opiate by requiring that Doctors and other prescribers discuss the potential risks of dependency before writing a prescription as well as where appropriate to discuss potential alternative treatments. When parents make a decision to go forward with an opiate prescription, this legislation provides the added benefit of alerting them to be on the lookout for any signs of dependence developing. If parents must give permission before their child can go on a field trip to the zoo, they sure should be asked for their sign-off, before their child is prescribed an opiate. A more expansive Patient Notification bill (S2366), put forward by Senator Loretta Weinberg (D-37) and Senator Joe Vitale (D-19), which required a conversation with adult patients as well, passed
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the State Senate overwhelmingly at the end of 2014. It has yet to receive a Committee hearing in the Assembly Health Committee, Chaired by Herb Conaway (D-7). We are confident, if this bill is given an up and down vote in the Committee, it will clear this hurdle and then easily pass both Houses of the State Legislature. More than one-in-four Americans say that either they or a family member or close friend have been addicted to prescription pain killers, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation Poll. These kind of disturbing numbers tell us we must arm parents with the information they need to protect their children-before more lives are ruined and lost. It is time for the Assembly to join the State Senate in taking action and that means the speedy passage of A4760. Elaine and Steve Pozycki Board Members Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey
Why Was Chicago Mayor Hiding Tape Of Police Shooting? I find it sad and totally politically motivated that Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago, a very close friend of President Obama, is just now allowing the release of the tape of the murder of a young black man and now another tape is coming out due to the family’s constant pressure. These murders by white policemen of black kids should be known to the public. This is not to say that these kids were innocents in their behavior other than those evenings in August of 2014. It’s the timing I question and the people of Chicago should. The mayor, at that time, was up for re-election and, in my mind, was the reason the tape was not released at that time. If there was nothing to hide, why wasn’t the tape released. The purpose of this letter is not to condone the young
men’s behavior but that of their mayor. I have to hope that all politicians are not like that especially when I go to vote which I consider a privilege and a God given right in this mighty country. Bette Kooreman Whiting
Petition Drive To Reform State Property Taxes
I am reaching out to you to request your support in our efforts to organize and mobilize the residents of New Jersey to demand that our elected officials reform our property tax system. Our organization is nonprofit and run exclusively by volunteers. We have no political affiliation. Our only mission is to reform property taxes in New Jersey. Feel free to visit our website at njptr.org to learn more about our organization. On our website we have initiated a petition asking the Governor and the Legislature to reform the property taxes by December 31. If they are unable or unwilling to act by that date, we are asking to let the people of New Jersey to vote directly on the reform through referendum by June 30, 2017. Obviously, in order to be effective as a group, we need to spread the word to as many people as we can. We are hereby requesting your help and asking you to announce to your readers the existence of our organization and to direct them to our website where they can sign the petition and share their stories. By doing so, you’ll bring awareness to your readers, most of whom are struggling under the burden of heavy property taxes, that now they can join other homeowners under one organization who will fight for reform with a single and unified voice. With great numbers, we can make a difference. With your help and support, we can achieve our goal. Richard Recupero NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform
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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Freeholder Forum
- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari
Freeholders Oppose United Water’s Fee Increase; Send Letter To BPU
OCEA N COU N T Y – Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari has sent a strongly worded letter to the state Board of Public Utilities opposing United Water’s request for a second fee increase in less than three months. Vicari, speaking on behalf of the entire board at a recent Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting, is
the liaison to the Ocean Cou nt y Depa r t ment of Consu mer Affai rs. Vica r i said t he proposed $2.37 monthly surcharge on most residential users comes on the heels of a BPU-approved 9-percent rate hike, which the board passed in August. “Together, these two increases hike water rates by more than $85 per year for
United Water customers. This is totally unacceptable – residents just can’t afford it,” said Vicari. The freeholder said the utility has received six separate increases since 2008. I n t he let t e r to BPU President Richard Mroz, Vicari said the additional increase will be especially bu rdensome for sen ior
citizens, who are not receiving a Social Security cost of livi ng i ncrease this year. “It appears the utility is more concerned with profits and its shareholder s t ha n it is w it h t he hardships it is placing on the backs of our seniors,” said Vicari. The higher water bills w ill also i mpact t hose
residents and businesses owners still recovering from Super Storm Sandy. I n t he let t e r, Vica r i wrote: “I am in strong opposition to United Water’s proposal, as I am to any utility rate increase that f u r thers ou r residents’ ef for t s t o get ba ck on their feet following the most destructive natural disaster ever to strike our
Freeholder Joseph Vicari communities.” The other four Freeholders on the board supported Vicari’s ster nly-worded letter. “We all endorse the letter you are sending to the BPU,” said Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr.
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10th Legislative District - Serving Toms River Senator Jim Holzapfel
Pet Shops In New Jersey Cited For Violating The Pet Purchase Protection Act
N EW J ER SEY – Pet stores across t he st ate have been cited for failu re to label dogs’ a nd cats’ cages in accordance w it h t he Pet P u rch a se P r ot e c t ion Ac t , wh ich became effective earlier t h is yea r. Se nat or Ji m Hol z apfel a nd A s se mblymen Dave Wolfe and G reg McGuck i n, who sponsored this legislation, commend the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for enforcing this law. “Our off ice has dedicated years to this leg-
islat ion , e n su r i ng t hat pet stores disclose t he origins of the dogs they sell so consumers always br i ng home a healthy p e t ,” s a i d H o l z a p f e l . “Thousands of New Jersey residents understand that this law is a step in the right direction toward addressing the inhumane t reat ment endu red by puppies at puppy mills and pet stores.” The Pet Purchase Protect ion Act allows t he consumer to make educated choices when purchasing a pet for thei r
family based on the infor mat ion prov ided by the labels located on the cages of any animal for sale. This includes the breeder, the animal’s veterinary history and any medical background the pet may have at that time. “This law provides consumers with vital information about the breeder and the animal’s veteri n a r y h i s t o r y,” s t a t e d Wolfe. “Pet stores who fail to provide this information should be held accountable and fined.” According to the Di-
Holzapfel Signs On To Resolution On 9/11 First Responder Bill OCEA N COU N T Y – Senator Jim Holzapfel (R10) signed on as primary sponsor to a resolution calli ng upon Cong ress to enact the “James Zad roga 9/11 Healt h a nd Compensation Reauthorization Act.” This Act would extend critically needed medical treatment se r v ice s a nd f i na ncial compensation programs to 9/11 f irst responders and victims. “Ja m e s Z a d r og a , a n Ocean County resident,
risked his life alongside many other police off icers, EMTs and firefighters on that fateful day,” s a id Hol z a pfel. “ T h e Zadroga Act will ensure that those suffering from injuries and illnesses sustained from the September 11th attacks will continue to receive the treatment and compensation they need and deserve.” This concurrent resolution calls upon Congress to enact the “James Zad roga 9/11 Healt h a nd
Compensation Reauthorization Act” to extend critically needed medical t reat ment ser vices and f inancial compensation programs to first responders. “We must urge Congress to pass the James Zadroga Act to care for these courageous heroes who were there for our nation during a time of crisis. It is our duty as a nation to protect those who make the ultimate sacrif ice,” continued Holzapfel.
vision of Consumer Affairs, all of the pet shops that received Notices of Viol a t io n s we r e c i t e d fo r f a i l i n g t o i n cl u d e the required information on cage labels for each animal, including where a nd when it was bred; t he n a me a nd a d d r e s s of anyone who brokered the sale between breeder and pet store; the date
and name of the vet who perfor med the animal’s initial medical exam; and the age, sex and identifying marks or tags on the animal. “We are pleased to see that the Division of Consumer Affairs is working hard to enforce and e n s u r e t h at p e t s t or e s f u l ly c omply w it h t he law,” added McGuckin.
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“This law will help put the bad breeders out of business and guarantee that fewer families do not suffer from the financial b u r d e n s a n u n h e a lt hy pet will place upon its owner.”
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TOWNSHIP OF BRICK NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2016 on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates with the exception of July’s meeting which will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016: January 4, February 1, March 7 (reorganization), April 4, May 2, June 6, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5. All meetings will be held at Pioneer Hose Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 312 Drum Point Road, Brick, New Jersey. Public participation at the meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer. The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.
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Mayor Ducey Unveils #BrickProud Campaign
BRICK – Mayor John Ducey unveiled his plans for a campaign on social media that is designed to promote civic pride and a greater sense of community in Brick Township during his remarks during the Township’s Annual Reorganization Meeting. The campaign is called Brick Proud and Mayor Ducey is encouraging citizens to take an active role in the campaign. “Brick Township is a special place and a great place to live, work, shop, dine and more. We wanted to come up with a way for residents and business owners to show their pride in our community and came up with Brick Proud,” said Mayor Ducey. “I encourage residents to take an active role in this campaign by sharing what they love about
Brick Township on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and use the hashtag #BrickProud.” Mayor Ducey encourages residents to post photos of Brick Township’s people, places, sports teams and anything else that makes them proud to live in Brick. By using the #BrickProud hashtag, other social media users will be able to more easily see those posts. “This campaign is about Brick Township and what makes this town great and it is our hope that #BrickProud is everywhere in 2016,” said Mayor Ducey. Mayor Ducey added that plans are underway for promotions for #BrickProud including photo and selfie contests, video contests and more.
Girls Rec. Sports Sign Ups Happening Now
BRICK – Girls T-Ball League for Brick girls in grades K-2: Registration fee includes 12-game season, t-shirt and medal for each player. Games held on weekday evenings from mid-May through mid-June. Fee is $35; games held at Drum Point Sports Complex. Registration is held from now until February 29. All children will be placed on a team and are guaranteed to play. Players receive onfield instruction during gameplay. There are no formal practices.
Girls Softball League for Brick girls in grades 3-9: Registration fee includes 12-game season, playoffs, t-shirt and award for each player. Games held on weekday evenings from midMay through mid-June. Fee is $65; games held at Drum Point Sports Complex. Registration is held from now until February 29. Returning fifth- and seventh-grade girls must try out, along with any girls who have not played previously. All children will be placed on a team and will be guaranteed to play.
St. Mary’s Hosts Gift Auction
BRICK – St. Mary’s 10th Annual Gift Auction, “New York, NY!,” is set for February 27 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Brick VFW, 373 Adamston Rd. The $20 ticket price includes coffee, tea, dessert bar and goodie bag. Large prizes include a kayak, gas barbecue grill, a 50-inch LCD TV, an iPad and Disney passes. The Grand
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POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Cancer Concern Center, a small non-profit organization located in Point Pleasant Beach, announces that Clarks Landing, of Point Pleasant, has made a $9,000 donation to the center. For the second year, Clarks Landing donated proceeds from its Fish ‘N’ for the Cause tournament to the Cancer Concern Center. The fluke/flounder, bluefish and striped bass tournament ran from June 1 to November 15. Sponsorships made it possible for Clarks Landing to donate essential funds to the Cancer Concern Center, which struggles to keep its doors open in support of local cancer survivors. Sponsors of the 2015 Fish ‘N’ for the Cause tournament include Ahern Printing & Graphics, BoatShopper.com, The Fisherman, Fotek Insurance, R. Kremer & Son Marine Contractors, New Jersey Manufacturers, Nottingham Insurance, OceanFirst Bank, R. Popovitch Builders, the Salty Dog, Sysco and Travelers Commercial Ocean Marine Insurance. Queen Mary Charters and the local fishing community also supported Fish ‘N’ for the Cause by donating hundreds of pounds fish to Lunch Break of Red Bank. For the holiday season, Clarks Landing is making an additional donation of food to Lunch Break. Since Clarks Landing launched Fish ‘N’ for the Cause in 2012, the tournament has raised $51,750 for charitable causes, including a total of $19,000 donated to the Cancer Concern Center. This philanthropic investment in the Cancer Concern Center has enabled local cancer support programs
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Gift Auction/Food Frolic At St. Barbara’s
BRICK – The annual Gift Auction/Food Frolic sponsored by the Order of the Evergreens will be held on May 13 at St. Barbara’s Orthodox Church on Church Road in Toms River. No one under 18 will be admitted. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes tickets for bags of food and a door prize, as well as finger food buffet.
Please Call 732-349-4499 to reserve a table or for more information. This event has sold out in the past. The Order of the Evergreens in an Alumnae Association of Girl Scouts who continue to support Girl Scout troops, camps and programs. This is their main fundraiser for the year.
NJ Audubon Announces North Shore Ponds & Inlets Event
POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Winter is an excellent time for the ponds and inlets of the North Jersey coast. Search for a variety of dabbling and sea ducks, loons, grebes, whitewinged gulls– and perhaps a Razorbill– from Manasquan Inlet and Shark River Estuary. The event will be held on February 27 from 8:45
a.m. to 2 p.m. and led by Scott Barnes and Linda Mack. Meet at the east end of Broadway by the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach. Fee is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Register with Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Rd, Cranbury NJ 08512, call 609-8979400 or visit njaudubon.org.
Facility Rentals Available
BRICK – The Township of Brick has several facilities available for rental for private purposes. These facilities include Windward Beach Park, Drum Point Sports Complex, Civic Plaza and more.
Established fees and insurance requirements are applied to all rentals. For more information about facility rentals including rates and availability, call 732-262-1073.
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such as filling potholes, but they don’t pave or maintain the township’s roads. “Road maintenance get expensive when you don’t overlay them when you should-it’s preventative maintenance, like cleaning your gutters or painting the outside of your house,” she said. “The overlay maintenance stopped getting done, and the infrastructure really suffered.” In general, when roads need complete reconstruction ‑‑ which includes base repair, utility upgrades, drainage, and surface paving ‑‑ the cost is about $1 million a mile, she said. An overlay, or a surface paving with two inches of asphalt is more economical, and costs about $250,000 a mile, she said. Commins said each year she requests $20 million from the capital budget for road
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Chairman George R. Gilmore said former state assemblywoman Virginia Haines and Lacey Commiteeman Gary Quinn were the frontrunners to take Lacey’s and Kelly’s seats, respectively. Republican committee members from across the county will meet later in January to choose replacements, but Kelly’s state appointment remains in limbo, and he said at the reorganization meeting that he may, in fact, remain on the board and run for re-election in November.
repair, but usually only gets $2 million. For the 2015, $7 million was budgeted. “I told the mayor if you want the phone calls to stop from people complaining about the condition of the roads, we have to repair the roads; when we had a road crew these road complaint calls never made it to the mayor’s office,” she said. The township tries to do one elevation project a year, and in 2016, it will be about 2,000 feet of South Drive (located at the end of Princeton Avenue) which gets inundated by high tides, or “nuisance tides” during every lunar cycle, she said. The township has identified the roads that will be funded in the 2015 capital program which, “in a perfect world” would be designed this winter, advertised for public bid in the spring, and completed by the end of 2016 ‑‑ but those plans could be delayed by any number of issues, Commins said. “Things can happen at the design level
all the way up to construction; you could be ready to bid a job and a utility company might want to replace an asbestos pipe before you do road work ‑‑ they might not want big, heavy construction equipment on top of the pipes, which are safe but can be brittle,” she said. When the roads are improved, catch basins are upgraded to current DEP stormwater management requirements with smaller grates so leaves, bottles and cans don’t go through the drainage system, Commins said. “It’s going to take years to recover from the eight years we haven’t been keeping up with maintenance. Compound that with effects of Sandy and the fact that roads continue to deteriorate. Roads we paved eight years ago might need repaving now,” she said. The roads that have been funded in the 2015 capital budget are: Northern Cedarcroft – Consisting of North Cherokee Lane (to Tuscaloosa Lane),
Shawnee Drive (Cherokee Lane to end), Navaho Trail,, Rancocas Drive, Lenape Trail (Shawnee Drive to End), Choctaw Lane,, Tuscaloosa Lane and Apache Lane (Cherokee Lane to Lenape Trail). Lakewood Gardens Phase 2 – Including Green Grove Road, Pine Avenue, Jay Avenue,, Jacqueline Avenue and Crawford Drive. Lake Riviera Phase 3 – Consisting of Evergreen Drive, Dogwood Drive, Hawaii Drive and Lake Oak Place. Herbertsville – Including Schoolhouse Road, Hardean Road, Meadow Run, Sateroja Road, Croy Road and Flagg Road. Woodland Valley Phase 2 ‑‑ Consisting of Winding River Road and Rolling Hills Drive. Midstreams – Including Carroll Fox Road and Hunters Road including Village Way. Seaview Meadows – Including Cedar Island Drive, Meadow Drive, and South View Drive.
“Come February, I could be seeking re-election to the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and this board could nominate me to be director of the board,” Kelly said. “Or I could have gone through the confirmation process after being offered the position on the parole board.” Kelly said, under state law, he could remain a freeholder while serving on the parole board, but because “there’s no way you could do both jobs with the hours required.” “It’s up to a bunch of Republicans and a bunch of Democrats who sit on a judiciary committee,” said Kelly. “And we all know how well Republicans and Democrats get along.”
There is also the chance that, come February, Kelly will neither be confirmed nor turned down for the state position, as the state Senate Judiciary Committee could choose to carry the nomination. “Then, I would have to decide whether I’m going to wait for that over a period of time, or if I’m going to look at the [election calendar] and decide whether I’m a candidate for re-election or not,” said Kelly. Bartlett, who served as freeholder director in 2015, will continue in that role. Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who served as deputy director last year, will also continue to hold that spot. Both director
titles are for 35 days. At least one new freeholder is expected to be appointed at one of the board’s two meetings in February. Though the future membership of the board is uncertain, it is likely that the board’s priorities will remain stable. State statute requires the two potential appointed members be Republicans – the same party as the members they would replace. “I’m confident, we will be able to maintain in 2016, the same type of stability we have always had in the past,” said Bartlett, who will retain his customary watch over the county budget. “Freeholder [Joseph] Vicari has always insisted, right fully so, that there be no surprises. Things will change a little bit, but they will be minor.”
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depression, pain and how to communicate with doctors. What is often heard is “I don’t feel so alone anymore.” The program encourages you to break down overwhelming challenges into little steps to better manage your condition. To that end, you will set one specific goal every week. Each goal you achieve gives a sense of accomplishment and control in your life. It allows you to adapt to the changes in your life, and to enjoy improved health and a more positive attitude. By participating in a “Take Control of Your Health” workshop, you are placing a greater focus on solving problems rather than focusing on your symptoms, therefore becoming an active manager of your health. If you have a chronic condition or are caring for someone with a chronic condition and are 60 years or older, come and learn how the “Take Control of Your Health” workshop can provide a chance for you to meet new people, to help others by sharing what has worked for you and to find new ways to address your health conditions in a mutually supportive setting. The workshop is funded by a grant through Meals on Wheels of Ocean County and The Office of Senior Services. It consists of six weekly sessions offered in a variety of community-based settings throughout Ocean County. Class size is limited to 15 people to allow for interaction among the participants. Each class is 2½ hours long. Attendees receive a book entitled “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” & relaxation CD. Refreshments are served at each meeting. Participants describe “Take Control of Your Health” as “life changing, fun and filled with information and support.” For more information or to register for a workshop, contact Staci at 609-698-1281 or Louanne at 732-2818391, or visit csimow.org/senior-support/takecontrol-health.
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Dear Readers, It was a strong year for Big Pharma in 2015, with many new interesting medications hitting the shelves. My articles are syndicated worldwide, but I’m only listing English drug names, so please ask your local pharmacist to translate. Happy New Year! Love, Suzy. Kybella (Deoxycholic Acid): This is the “double chin” drug because once injected, it acts like a detergent (due to the bile acids that make up the drug), improving the appearance of unwanted fat beneath the jawline. It’s a chin tuck without the knife! Addyi (Flibanserin): This pill supposedly puts women “in the mood,” but sales are less than desirable for Sprout Pharmaceuticals, the makers of the new female lust drug. Why do I think that? Consider that over half a million men filled Viagra prescriptions its first month out back in 1998. Addyi is clearly not overwhelming women, because it was prescribed only 227 times during the first month. I’m guessing sales are slow because you can’t have a glass of wine with it, and it doesn’t give you that immediate notification like Viagra (wink). Addyi targets dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain and it’s taken daily, so it’s really an expensive antidepressant rather than a sex pill. What’s worse is it cuts into your Michael Kors fund, requiring about $800 a month! Aristada (Aripiprazole lauroxil): This new injectable drug treats schizophrenia, severe depression and bipolar disease. FDA’s approval of this powerful antipsychotic was based, in part, on the efficacy data of another popular drug you’ve probably heard of called Abilify. Now, Abilify just so happens to be America’s drug
of choice! A mer icans handed over $7.5 billion dollars for it between October 2013 and September 2014! Aristada is a long-acting drug that ultimately becomes Abilify, after a few chemical reactions inside your body. So Aristada could be thought of as the parent drug, and FYI, it requires methylation to fully activate itself. Cresemba (Isavuconazonium), Rx: This new antifungal drug was granted “priority” review in 2015, which basically means they hurried everything up to get it out. Wouldn’t give me any comfort, I’d just feel more like a guinea pig but okay… it’s used to treat invasive and potentially-deadly aspergillosis and mucormycosis infections so I guess their thinking was, “Let’s give these folks another option and hurry it through the FDA approval process!” I do understand that. Regardless, these scary infections happen to people with weak immune systems. This drug belongs to the “azole” class of antifungals so its sister drugs are ketoconazole and itraconazole; Cresemba is available by tablet and injection. Lenvima (Lenvatinib): Taken by mouth, this drug is used to treat tough cases of thyroid cancer. It was tested in 392 participants with progressive thyroid cancer that was unresponsive to radioactive treatments. The drug seemed to help and 65 percent of the participants saw a reduction in tumor size, compared to two percent who received placebo. Lenvima’s side effects included heart problems, hypertension, fatigue and body aches as well as swelling and problems with your voice.
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Health Department Offers Flu Vaccination Clinics
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department is offering 2015 seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccination sites in the coming months. Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations are free if you are enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20 (cash or check). All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal flu every year. Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead. Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases. Some of the flu vaccines offered at the OCHD Flu Clinics this year will protect you against four different flu virus strains. Three choices of vaccine are available: “regular” dose injection in the muscle for all people
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TOWNSHIP OF BRICK NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Joint Board of Fire Commissioners, Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2016 on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates: January 18, February 15, March 21 (reorganization), April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19. All meetings will be held at the Laurelton Fire House, Route 88 and Olden Street, Brick, New Jersey. Public participation at the meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer. The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications, insurance, training and education, technical rescue, Explorers and the Bureau of Fire Safety. Formal action may be taken at all meetings. The public may be excluded from portions of a meeting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12. This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-6, et seq. By authority of the Joint Board of Fire Commissioners, Township of Brick. JOHN C. HEFFERON, CLERK Joint Board of Fire Commissioners Township of Brick
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Hurt On The Job Due To Snow And Ice? By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Stacie A. Brustman, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates With the weather we have encountered throughout this winter, many people may be wondering about their legal rights, should you be hurt on the job as a result of all of the snow and ice on the ground. First and foremost, should you be hurt as a result of, and during the course of, your employment, you remain entitled to the basic rights afforded by the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. This means, should you be in need of medical treatment as a result of your incident, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier is responsible to provide you with reasonable and necessary medical treatment to attempt to cure your injury. You should request this medical treatment from your employer. This may create a necessity that your employer contact its insurance carrier. Further, should your treating physician indicate that you are temporarily unable to work, or unable to work at full capacity, you may be entitled to temporary disability benefits. These would also be the responsibility of your employer through its insurance carrier. Keep in mind, you should not go out and seek medical treatment for these injuries from your own doctors. Your employer’s carrier is responsible to provide same, and has the opportunity to choose which doctors with whom you can treat. However, should treatment not be afforded to you, you may have the opportunity
to undergo treatment with a physician of your choosing. It is important that you are aware that there are procedures to insist that the workers’ compensation carrier provide you with the reasonable and necessary medical treatment and temporary disability benefits in place which may necessitate a Motion be filed before the Court. Furthermore, should you have permanent residuals from your injury; you may be entitled to permanency benefits as a result of your injury. It is necessary that you appear before the Workers’ Compensation Court to accept these benefits. This may also necessitate a trial before the Court. With all of that, you may have an action against the entity charged with the snow and ice removal that caused your injury. It is important that you determine who that entity is. Should the snow and ice removal be the responsibility of your employer, it is likely that the only action you have afforded to you is through the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. However, should the snow and ice removal be the responsibility of an independent entity, there may be an opportunity to take action against that entity, should it have been negligent in doing so. It is important to keep in mind, if there is an action and recovery against a separate entity for its negligence, your employer’s workers’ compensation carrier is entitled to a portion of what was paid to you and on your behalf to be returned to it.
The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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BRICK – The Visitation Relief Center is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Visitation Relief Center always welcomes donations of the following items to help in the relief effort: paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap, garbage bags, new pillows, new sheets and new towels. Donations can be dropped off at the Relief Center at 721 Mantoloking Road, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit visitationchurch. com
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Hanging On The Telephone
Dear Joel I ended a relationship with a girl that I had been dating for several years. It started out as a nice relationship when we were both in college. Ever since I broke up with her she has been stalking me. She bombards me with texts, e-mails and phone calls. I keep on telling her to leave me alone but she continues to call. Can I hire a lawyer? Answer: You can always hire a lawyer. Finding someone to handle this case seems like a no brainer. Your letter leaves me perplexed. You don’t mention her following you to school or work. She doesn’t appear in restaurants or stores that you are in. Everything that you included in her
behavior has either a phone number or e-mail address. The very fact that you haven’t changed either makes me feel that in someway you are inviting this behavior and perhaps subconsciously enjoying it. Making her go away is probably an easy fix if that’s what you really want. Take the time to analyze why you haven’t slammed the door on this one. It will be a lot cheaper than hiring an attorney who will probably give you the same advice. Questions for Joel? Write to preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 “home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care .”
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on storefronts to help promote further. Brick residents have the Buy In Brick Property Tax Rewards card which designated merchants honor and which provide customers a chance to earn rebates that can be applied to their property tax bills. Officials said the program has been a success. Brick Mayor John G. Ducey said “we are going over $600,000 in sales as part of the program and $44,000 in tax savings for our residents since we started the program on October 1 2014.” He noted that a wide range of businesses are part of the program including mechanics, window installers and bagel shops, but restaurants are a popular choice. Shop In Berkeley Berkeley is one of the latest communities to take interest in the program and provide property tax rewards for residents who shop locally. Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said his town’s “Shop in Berkeley” Property Tax Reward Program, moved toward implementation after Township Chief Financial Officer Fred Ebenau presented the virtues of it at township meeting. Amato said the free program provided “incentives to Berkeley residents to shop and dine in Berkeley Township. The council adopted a resolution formally approving the creation of the program.” “It’s a win-win for our businesses and taxpayers,” Amato added. Discussion Elsewhere Other communities are considering the idea.
Manchester Township is currently reviewing the project, and invited one of the management companies for the program to give a presentation on it and answer council and public questions. “I personally am very much in favor of the program as it provides immediate tax benefits to our residents and free marketing for our businesses. I truly believe this program will help everyone involved,” Manchester Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer said. Lacey Township also discussed their own program, but found some concerns. An issue, according to Lacey Township Administrator Veronica Laureigh, is the fact that big box stores will not participate, meaning a significant number of township businesses would not be included. Beyond that is the fact that, in the program Lacey researched, businesses that do participate are required to pay a monthly fee to the vendor as well as purchase software. Other towns, such as Toms River, do not have a program of this type. The chamber of commerce instead said a Shop Local campaign is there to urge locals support their local businesses. “Right now, Toms River Township does not partake in the tax credit program. It is something that we, as a chamber, are interested in, so perhaps in the future. We do have a Shop Local campaign which provides businesses with additional exposure via window clings for their storefronts,” said Noelle Lotano, executive director, Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce. For an example of the program, visit Buy In Brick at bricktownship.net/buy-in-brick.
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Help Wanted Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) CHHA/CNA - Mature, dependable people needed. Days, weekends, overnights. Immediate work available. Flex hours, 401k with company match, medical/dental insurance, 24/7 support. Competitive pay. Direct deposit. Call today 732-901-6515. (1)
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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/ exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. (6) Reliable Cleaning - And/or organizing of home. Ocean County. Call Rebecca 908-910-9007. (6) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) ATCO Painting - Quality work. Prompt service. Call for free estimate. License #13VH04548900. 609-661-1657. 609-276-9213. (3) Extra Affordable Home Cleaning - Big senior discounts and referral refund. Experienced, extra-effort, reliable. Steady schedule. CHHA references. Bernice 732-678-3433. (4) A.F. Smart Home Maintenance, LLC - Lic # 0450029067. Your complete handyman services. Phone Alan 732-569-0892. (6) House Cleaning - Over 15 years experience. Great references. Call Denise 732-239-5651. Telephone number printed incorrectly last month. Please call again (5) Go With A Pro - Interior and exterior home improvemnts. Roofing, siding, tile, painting, flooring, decks, kitchens, bathroom, basement, windows, doors, odd jobs, pavers, much more. Senior discounts. 32 years experience. Insured. NJ Reg 13VH07919200. 732-569-1406. (46) Live-in, Live-out Caregiver - Available for seniors. Experienced, references, drivers license. Bathing, laundry, grocery shopping, doctors appointments, meal preparation, etc. 732-766-7973. (49)
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DEP Recommends Best Practices For Wood Burning
NEW JERSEY – With colder weather on the way, the Department of Environmental Protection is reminding New Jersey residents to take steps to reduce their impact on air quality when burning wood for heat, whether in fireplaces, wood stoves or outdoor wood boilers. “As winter approaches, more homeowners turn to wood-burning fireplaces or wood stoves to heat their homes and save on heating costs,” said John Giordano, Assistant Commissioner for Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability. “With simple precautions and care, there’s much that can be done to minimize wood-burning emissions that impact the environment and the health of you and your neighbors.”
The DEP recommends following these guidelines for burning wood at home: Allow wood to season before burning it. Seasoning entails allowing the wood to sit outdoors for at least six months. Seasoned wood is darker, has cracks in the end grain and sounds hollow when smacked against another piece of wood. Use a wood moisture meter to test the moisture content of wood. Wood burns most efficiently when its moisture content is below 20 percent. Stack wood neatly off the ground with the top covered to protect the wood from rain and snow. Start fires with newspaper and dry kindling. Keep fires burning hot. Regularly remove ashes to ensure proper airf low.
Never burn garbage, cardboard, plastics, wrapping materials, painted mater ials or pressu re-t reated wood i n your stove or fireplace. Keep anything flammable– including drapes, furniture, newspapers and books– far away from any wood-burning appliance. Keep an accessible and recently inspected fire extinguisher nearby. Consider using an indoor air HEPA filter in the same room as a stove or fireplace. A study by the University of British Columbia indicates these filters can reduce indoor particle pollution by 60 percent. State regulations and some municipal ordinances prohibit the emission of visible smoke from outdoor wood boilers. Wood boilers heat a f luid that is circu-
lated in homes and buildings for heating purposes. Under state regulations, these boilers may only emit visible smoke for three minutes every half-hour to allow for start-up. In deciding how to heat your home this winter and reduce your exposure to fine particles from wood smoke, DEP recommends upgrading to a U. S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified wood stove or fireplace insert. The newer equipment will reduce air pollution and is much more energy efficient. For more information on wood burning in New Jersey, visit nj.gov/dep/baqp/ woodburning.html. For more on the EPA’s Burnwise program, visit epa.gov/burnwise.
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Ocean County Library Offers Affordable Healthcare Coverage Info
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library has partnered with three groups to assist people check if they are eligible for the Affordable Care Act healthcare plans and find the best policy to fit their needs and budget. Whether one is uninsured or just wants to explore their options, the marketplace will help find coverage that’s right for you and your family. The open enrollment period continues until January 31. To see if you are qualified for reduced premiums, bring the following information to your appointment: home and mailing addresses for everyone applying; Social Security numbers or document information for lawfully present residents; employer and income information for every member of your household and your best estimate of what your household income will be in 2016; if you had coverage in 2015, policy numbers for any current health insurance or household members and notices from your current plan that includes your plan ID; and information about job-based insurance for which you or anyone in your household is eligible. The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, 732-643-5888, will hold health insurance information sessions. Call the FoodBank to set up an appointment. They will appear at these branches: Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., January 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., January 25, 3 to 7 p.m. Ocean Health Initiatives, 732-363-6655, will hold sessions. Call OHI for an appointment. OHI will appear at these branches: Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., January 20, 2 to 4 p.m. and Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., January 27, 2 to 4 p.m. The Family Resource Network, 800-3550271, will hold sessions. Call the Network for an appointment. They will appear at these branches: Barnegat, 112 Burr St., January 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Jackson, 2 Jackson Dr., January 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Stafford, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin, January 19, 2 to 5 p.m.; Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., January 26, 2 to 5 p.m.; and Waretown, 112 Main St., January 29, 2 to 5 p.m.
County Connection Bus Changes Schedule OCEAN COUNTY – The County Connection Bus will be pulled off the road for the months of January and February, county officials announced. All previously scheduled appearances of the bus have been postponed until March. In March, County Connection Bus services will resume. The Mobile County Connection was a bus that scheduled visits to town halls and libraries in order to assist residents who could not make it to the county offices for those offices’ services.
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Donate Blood, Get BlueClaws Tickets
LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws and Central Jersey Blood Center are teaming up for a blood drive on January 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park. The drive will take place in the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center and each donor will receive a pair of tickets for a 2016 BlueClaws game. The BlueClaws encourage all fans to donate
as the supply of blood needs to be replenished at this time. While walk-ins are accepted, donors are encouraged to pre-register. To sign up, call 888-71-BLOOD. Don’t forget: Please eat before donating. All equipment used during the procedure is sterile and disposable. Donors must be healthy, be at least 16 years of age and weigh at least 120
pounds. Donors must present signature ID. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League in attendance in all 15 years of existence. 2016 BlueClaws ticket packages and group outings are currently on sale by calling 732901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws. com.
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An Accessible and Experienced Office Focusing on Estate Work, Workers Comp., Personal Injury, and Real Estate By Melissa Pagnotta A large figure of Lady Justice stands at the front of Mr. Ralph Fedele’s desk, surrounded by thick folders, scribbled-on yellow pads, and Christmas cards. “I still have clients from years past that send yearly Thanksgiving or Christmas notes,” he smiles. “It’s nice to see that they remember you and care about what you do.” Mr. Fedele is one of the three attorneys at Silvi, Fedele, and Honschke Attorneys at Law. The attorneys—Mr. Silvio Silvi, Mr. Ralph Fedele, and Mr. Neil Honschke--focus on Real Estate and Estate Transactions, Worker’s Compensation, and Personal Injury, respectively. Mr. Silvi started the practice in 1986, and they have since grown to 3 offices: their main office is in Toms River, and their satellite offices are in Forked River and Brick. What makes SF&H different than other law offices is that Mr. Silvi, Mr. Fedele, and Mr. Honschke work directly with their clients; clients are not handed off to junior associates. “There’s no young people here learning on the job,” Mr. Honschke confirms. Everyone in the office that clients work with, including legal secretaries, have years of experience—making clients feel taken care of and assured that they are in good hands. The attorneys decided to be more accessible after learning what clients want, but often do not find at other law offices. “The number one complaint that we’ve seen with clients with other law firms is that they don’t have enough contact with their attorney and they feel like they’re lost, not knowing what’s happening
with their case,” Mr. Honschke clarifies, “Our main priority is to make sure that our clients never feel that way.” To be more available to their clients, they’ve made their website more interactive, and they have multiple offices in convenient locations. Online, clients now can contact an operator about an issue regarding their case. No matter whether clients send an online inquiry or call, people can expect to hear from an attorney within 24 hours, or the same business day, if possible. Additionally, having multiple offices makes it is easier for their clients who live in other towns to meet with the attorneys. They’ve also chosen locations that are easy to get to: the Toms River office, for example, is on Route 37 near the Garden State Parkway, Ocean County Medical Center, and Holiday City. And if a client is unable to travel to their office due to an illness or injury, the attorneys will go to people’s homes for appointments and interviews. “I’ve gone to hospitals—Brick Hospital and Community Medical Center. I’ve gone to nursing homes,” Mr. Silvi says, “Sometimes, you have to go to the people.” Over the years, they’ve realized that it’s better for their clients if they focus on specific legal areas: Mr. Fedele has nearly 20 years of experience in Workers Compensation, and Mr. Silvi has focused on Real Estate and Estate Work for 28 years. Mr. Honschke, who has 27 years of experience doing Personal Injury, explains that having concentrations makes them more effective and knowledgeable when representing clients.
Pictured are Ralph F. Fedele, Silvio M. Silvi and Neil D. Honschke “I only do personal injury. I don’t do anything else…I don’t want to create the impression that one day I’m handling a DUI, and the next day I’m handling a child with a brain injury….It’s a very complex area of law where, if you are not focused on that area of law, you’re not doing your clients a service.” Mr. Fedele agrees. He wants his clients to feel as though, “If I need a workers comp. attorney, I’m getting a guy who does workers comp.” Years of experience with these focuses have also given them recognizable, trusted names. “If you went to any of the judges in this county and mentioned one of our names, they [would] know who we are because we’re there everyday” Mr. Honschke adds.
Their names are recognized outside the courtroom as well because they are very involved in the community. For the past two years, Mr. Fedele coached his son’s football team at TSO Sports. Mr. Fedele has also coached baseball and basketball. Also having raised his kids in Toms River, Mr. Honschke was a coach and was on the board of directors for Toms River Little League for 15 years. Most recently, he put together a travelling team of the last group of boys he coached—now grown men. The team won the state title 2 out of the past 3 years. Silvio’s relationship with the area began when he was a child. He spent his summers at his family’s beach home in Seaside Heights. Upon graduating from school, he
moved to the Toms River area. “I [liked] that it’s in the middle of New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, and it has the beach, the bay, and the ocean.” Due to their outreach in the community and the relationships they build with their clients, a large part of their business is returning clients. Their work with clients extends past the end of their case. “We still have clients who, even after their case is over, for years, will come in with a question about something,” Mr. Honschke explains. “Even though they don’t have an active case, we do whatever is possible to help them.” For more information, you can call their Toms River office at 732349-4949, or visit their website at sfhlaw.com.
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