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20-Plus Years Of Manchester History, From A Council Seat
–Photos courtesy Sam Fusaro and Manchester Times (Top) Manchester’s town council. (Right) Samuel Fusaro’s first campaign flyer. By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – He didn’t take the advice to leave town if he didn’t like how things were run. Instead, Sam Fusaro campaigned for and won a council seat, and today has the unique voice to speak to 20-plus years on government happenings from the inside. Newly appointed Council Vice President Samuel Fusaro has begun his 21st year on township council—not served contiguously, as he resigned in 2006 for personal reasons and came back to fill a seat in 2011—and is the longest-serving current member of council. But back in 1985 when he and his family moved to Manchester from Monmouth County, getting involved in local politics was perhaps the furthest thing from his mind. “One of the first things we did after moving in was to get subscriptions for The Ocean County Observer and The Manchester Advanced News,” Fusaro said. “We wanted to learn as much as we could about our
new community. However, it seemed the more we learned, the more concerned we became. Consequently, I started attending all township, planning board and freeholder meetings around 1988.” What he saw at the township meetings appalled him. “Township officials treated the public with absolutely no respect, ignoring their questions or often yelling at them,” he said. Township clerk Sabina Skibo, who herself was slandered by a sitting mayor at one point Fusaro said, agreed. “And he’s absolutely right, when he’s talking about respect, it’s respect for the residents, respect for the people that we work for. We work for the residents, that’s what we’re here for. We didn’t have that before,” Skibo said. Resident Ren Salvaggio started attending meetings in the mid-80s as well. “I started hearing different things about the government, so I decided to go to a couple (Council - See Page 4)
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Mayor Outlines Goals For Year Ahead
By Jennifer Peacock The Manchester Times caught up with Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins to ask him about his goals this term as mayor and what’s in store for the year ahead. What makes Lakehurst great? Robbins: That’s an easy one, it’s the residents. Being a small town gives me the advantage of knowing the residents. I know many by name, not just by a face. The residents of Lakehurst look out for one another. I remember one time when my son was about 10 years old. He crossed the highway to go play with some friends; I received two phone calls telling me he was on the other side of the highway. I see a lot of Lakehurst kids grow up, get married, and then buy a house here in Lakehurst because they want to raise their family here. That tells me a lot. Lakehurst is a Pine Barren village with a great lake (Lake Horicon) where a number of events are held, from the farmers market to our 4th of July celebration. We have a downtown with restaurants and specialty shops that seems to be getting better each year. How long have you been in office? What have you learned and what would you do different now? I was first sworn in as a councilman in (Year Ahead - See Page 6)
GOP To Decide Vacant Freeholder Spot
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – County Republicans will meet January 26 to decide who will fill the shoes of Jim Lacey, the Ocean County Freeholder who resigned recently. The vacancy meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the TR Hotel on Route 37, where the Ocean County Republican organization will
meet as a county committee for candidates to Lacey’s seat. Lacey, who resigned December 31, had served as a freeholder since 1993. His term was to end January 2017. Freeholder Director John Bartlett announced Lacey’s resignation December 31 from the five-member, all-Republican board
of chosen freeholders. Lacey, who was also serving on the Brick Municipal Utilities Authority as its executive director, earned an annual base salary of $192,280 from the MUA. However, the MUA is advertising the position. Lacey’s appointment as executive director was to expire this year.
The county Republican convention would also likely nominate a replacement for Freeholder Jack Kelly, who was nominated by Gov. Chris Christie to the state Parole Board. If his appointment is confirmed by the state Senate, Kelly would be required to resign as a freeholder as well. (Freeholder - See Page 6)
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of the meetings, and one meeting I happened to ask a question and was told to sit down and shut up by the person in charge at that time. So I decided there might be something wrong…I talked to some people from the other villages, and we started going around talking to people quite a bit, and of course Sam was very involved in his area.” At one meeting after questioning a project’s impact on the community, the Planning Board chairperson—and Fusaro added that this particular person wasn’t even a resident of Manchester, but lived with someone in town—“actually told me ‘if you don’t like the way we run our town, move.’” Fusaro moved, but not in quite the way suggested. A number of neighbors started a civic group called Concerned Citizens of Manchester Township (CCMT), which at first was just for residents in Holly Oaks, where Fusaro lived. That group soon joined with other community groups, one being Stop Tax Oppression Promptly (STOP). That group spearheaded a campaign to change Manchester’s form of government to non-partisan. The referendum passed by a large margin in January 1990. Two STOP leaders, Abe Beacon and Ray Knolls, convinced Fusaro to run. He and four other Council members swept the May elections. Fusaro served his first four-year term. He was sworn in Sunday, July 1 and Monday, he met with some key employees to go over financials. One of his first tasks in the scandal-ridden government was to make a $10,000 Thursday payroll with only several thousand dollars in the bank. The General’s
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street light funding before the state mandated it. “He was a man of integrity, believe me. I trusted him and I still trust him. He is very intelligent, and he has one of those memories that can look at something and 10 years from now tell you word for word what was said,” former Councilman Ken Vanderziel said. Now 92, Vanderziel was voted in with Fusaro in 1990. “And he contributed a great deal to the council and, one of the main things he contributed was the ballpark and athletic field on 571.” Fusaro’s children were 9 and 6 when he took office in 1990. His son played Little League on the dirt fields next to the landfill. He personally worked with Little League president Joe Carter and landfill owner Charlie Hess to swap the fields next to the landfill with the current Ridgeway Road location. The township paid for much of the demolition and clearing, while the landfill paid for the completion of the entire complex, Fusaro said. In addition, he helped launch the youth basketball program and secured Green Acres funding to purchase land and build the fields used for youth football and cheerleader programs. The funds also paid for Harry Wright Lake’s cleanup and improved playgrounds around town. “They didn’t have anything in this town,” Vanderziel said. “There were no sidewalks. Everything was all run down. Things hadn’t been kept up. The young people didn’t have much to do. Doing that brought the young people together.” He has one thing he is most proud of with recreation. “Perhaps the one thing I am most proud of was Manchester Day. We had no activity that brought residents of our town together in a single celebration,” Fusaro said. “Working with
volunteers that included current township employees Sabina Skibo and Marianne Borthwick, we planned, scheduled, and pulled together the first Manchester Day, with the help of our Public Works and Police departments.” Fusaro helped pen the town’s Master Plan goals and objectives which are still in the Land Use ordinance. He also received council’s approval to put a non-binding referendum on the ballot to see if residents would be willing to pay an additional one cent per thousand dollars of assessed value--$10 per year on a $100,000 home—to fund open space, recreation and buffers. It was overwhelmingly approved. He’s not sure how long he’ll stay in town government. But however long he stays, he’s looking ahead. “The challenges Manchester faces today are very similar to those in 1990. First and foremost, we need to maintain an affordable budget while providing the services our residents need and deserve. One way of achieving this is to bring clean, commercial development to help offset taxes that now fall on our residents,” Fusaro said. He chaired a committee last year to develop ways to encourage growth and keep the businesses already in Manchester. The roads that were paved back in the 90s need some TLC, he said. They’d also like to purchase leaf vacuums so residents no longer have to bag their leaves. And under the leadership of Recreation Director Tracey Lynch, he’d like to see more programs and activities implemented. “I truly believe our recreation program headed by Tracey Lynch is one of the best in the county, if not the state,” he said. His current term expires in December.
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“All this happened before the news broke about former township employees who basically stole thousands of dollars from the township,” Fusaro said, referring to the John Portash-era of Manchester. “We worked closely with state officials who immediately gave us an advance on the state aid that we would have received later that year.” To get through the rest of the year, the township switched to a fiscal calendar that allowed them to have a six-month transition period. The town was able to secure $6 million in transition bonds, which allowed the township to operate the remainder of 1990. But that’s not what sticks out most in Fusaro’s memory. “The most amazing thing that came out of this was the reaction of our residents. They lined up around Town Hall, often waiting an hour or more, to pay their taxes early to help get us through the rough times.” With the change of government in place, better dividing the power between the mayor and council, Fusaro expanded his focus to other pressing issues: improving neighborhoods, expanding and improving recreation programs and sites, and overhauling land use policies and procedures. In 1990 the township’s single family development roads were in “bad shape,” he said. Less than half the roads were paved, and those that were, were riddled with potholes. These heavily wooded neighborhoods had poor or no lighting. It took a couple years, but the township paved more than 10 miles of roads and put in dozens of streetlights throughout the non-senior-citizen developments. The township also provided senior communities with equal snow removal and
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May of 1999, filling an unexpired term. In 2002 I was nominated by my peers to be council president. I held that position until 2012 when I was elected mayor, thanks to the residents of Lakehurst. I have learned that there are always two sides to a story and somewhere in the middle is the truth. I have learned not to take the word of anyone when it comes to town business. It’s my job to do my homework and make sure that what is being said is correct. I am extremely lucky to have a governing body that is on the ball and helps me achieve this. I have learned that you can’t always please everyone. And that the word
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Lacey’s resignation and Kelly’s anticipated one is related to state law that says in order to collect a pension one must resign all paid public positions invested in the state Public Employees Retirement System. The annual stipend for the freeholder seat is $30,000. If a second vacancy is created by Kelly’s resignation, only a quorum will remain on the freeholder board. The county committee meeting only an-
“no” has to be said sometimes. No matter whom it is! As far as what I would do different today, I can honestly say nothing. I make hard decisions every day and stand behind all the decisions I make. What are some of the accomplishments of your administration in 2015? We completed the water meter change out. Every house and business in town had their water meter changed to a more efficient and accurate meter. The borough was losing 10 percent in billing because of the inaccuracy of the old meters. The borough has been granted a grant for $37,000 from the NJ State Police Hazard Mitigation program to install a generator at our water treatment plant.
nounces it seeks to fill the Lacey vacancy. All party members are welcome to attend, but only existing county committee members are eligible to vote. There will be no voting by proxy if you cannot attend. The process is similar to the annual nominating convention held by the county council. GOP County Chairman George Gilmore called the meeting, which by law must be held within 35 days of a vacancy. County committee members should RSVP before January 25 by emailing stephanie@ oceancountygop.com or calling GOP headquarters at 732-244-5400.
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We received a grant from the NJDOT for the Lake Street project, which is curb and sidewalk on the north side of the highway and some being done on the south side as well. We also received a Community Development Block Grant, that will allow us to do curb and sidewalk on the east side of Orchard Street between Pine and Cedar Streets. We have a shared service agreement with Manchester Township for construction code services. We were also in a shared service agreement with Plumsted Township for court. What are your administration’s goals and challenges for 2016? Our goals are to work at keeping tax increases as low as possible, with keeping all the services that our small town offers.
Lakehurst is a full service town, which includes garbage and recycle pick-up, snow removal; we have our own water treatment plant and our own police department. I would like to enter into more shared services. The challenges are that we are a small town with no industry and not much vacant land to build on. So that means no new ratables. Every year salaries, health care, pension contributions and basic overhead goes up. What are your New Year’s wishes for the residents of Lakehurst? My New Year’s wish for the residents of Lakehurst is, good health to all. Because if you have good health you can do anything.
Lakehurst Winter Conditions
LAKEHURST – During bad weather months, the Public Works employees who collect the trash and recycling are the same ones who clear Lakehurst roadways and make them safe. Residents are required to shovel snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours of snow falling.
Residents are required to remove cars from any road or street before snow removal operations. During snow removal operations, residents may park cars off-street in yard until plowing has ceased. For more information, visit lakehurstnj.org.
Child Car Seat Checks Available MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police offer regular child car seat safety inspections on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ridgeway Firehouse located on County Route 571.
No appointment is necessary to stop by this monthly car seat check. If an emergency situation arises and car seat installation assistance is needed between the monthly safety inspections, please call the Traffic Safety Section at 732-657-2009, ext. 4400/4401.
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New Program Helps Fund Home Repairs
MANCHESTER – The new Manchester Home Improvement Program can fund each eligible homeowners up to $20,000 for needed repairs or replacement of substandard major home systems such as roof, electrical safety upgrades, heating, plumbing, sanitary plumbing, structural repairs, energy efficient windows and more. Assistance is provided in the form of a 10-year, interest free, forgivable loan up to $20,000 per dwelling. There is no interest charged. There is no monthly payment. There is no cost to apply. To participate, the household’s income must be below the program income limits. For example, maximum income allowed for a one-person household is $51,864; a two person household is $59,273; a three person household is $66,682 and a four person household allowance is $74,091. Your financial information is kept confidential. Funds are provided on a firstcome, first–served basis until all funds are expended. Many Manchester homeowners may not currently have the financial means to do home repairs and are either opting to cut corners or forgo necessary repairs. Fortu-
nately, temporary financial setbacks do not have to mean delaying important home repairs. Mayor Palmer says “The solution for qualified homeowners can be this wonderful new Township program that provides assistance to make the proper repairs or replace major house systems they would otherwise be unable to afford. Where else are you going to find a zero percent loan that is forgiven after 10 years?” Mayor Palmer encourages homeowners to go to hip.cgph.net for more program information, income guidelines and to easily submit a preliminary application. The Township of Manchester has retained CGP&H (Community Grants, Planning & Housing), a consulting firm specializing in affordable housing programs, to administer the program for the Township. CGP&H’s professional inspectors work with program participants to identify needed repairs and to monitor construction completion. If you have additional questions or if you do not have Internet access, you can also call CGP&H at 609-664-2783. Local general contractors are encouraged to get an application for construction opportunities at hip.cgph.net.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Recreation department is will present the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children will hunt for prizefilled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. The Egg Hunt will be held on March 20 at 10
a.m. at Pine Lake Park (rain or shine). Ages 2 to 10; registration is required. Call the Department of Recreation at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 or 5102. You must be registered by March 14 (250 children maximum).
Manchester Library To Show Free Movies
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the following movies at 3 and 6 p.m. every Wednesday during February. See them on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater. February 3: “The Intern” (2015). 121 minutes. Rated PG-13. Comedy. The cast includes Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway and Rene Russo. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old retired widower Ben Whittaker seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin, the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker’s charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing friendship with Jules. February 10: “The Walk” (2015). 123 minutes. Rated PG. Adventure/Biography/ Drama. The cast includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon and Guillaume Baillargeon. Philippe Petit’s life ambition comes true when he becomes the only high-wire artist ever to walk on a tightrope attached to the north and south towers of the World Trade Center. Under the guidance of mentor Papa Rudy and help from his team, the French daredevil devises a plan and accomplishes the seemingly impossible stunt against all odds on August 7, 1974. February 17: “Still” (2014). 97 minutes.
Unrated foreign film geared toward mature adults. Thriller. The dialogue is in English. The cast includes Aidan Gillen from Game of Thrones and The Wire. Tom Carver recently experienced the tragic death of his teenage son in a car crash. After a seemingly harmless encounter with a neighborhood kid, he finds himself involved in a feud with a teenage gang that quickly intensifies to more disturbing and horrifying heights. With Tom’s personal life unraveling before his eyes and the threat of gang violence escalating out of control, the world he is so desperately trying to rebuild may disintegrate all together. February 24: “Freeheld” (2015). 103 minutes. Rated PG-13. Biography/Drama/Romance. The cast includes Julianne Moore, Ellen Page and Steve Carell. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, decorated New Jersey detective Laurel Hester wishes to leave her pension benefits to her domestic partner Stacie Andree. Denied by local county officials, Laurel receives help from hard-nosed colleague Dane Wells and activist Steven Goldstein, who unite to rally fellow police officers and ordinary citizens to support the couple’s fight for equality. There is no registration. For more information call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. The Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.
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Featured Letter Bring Home The U.S.S. Pueblo Nearly 50 years after the U.S.S. Pueblo was blatantly attacked and seized by North Korea, this storied United States Navy vessel remains in the hands of one of the most oppressive regimes on the planet. Following the unprovoked deadly attack in international waters on January 23, 1968 that left a crew member dead, the ship was towed to North Korea and its 82 surviving sailors imprisoned and tortured for nearly a year. While the Pueblo remains an active commissioned warship in the Navy, the proud vessel is far from friendly waters. The Pueblo serves as a tourist attrac-
tion in the North Korean capital. It’s time for that to change. It’s time to bring the Pueblo home. In honor of her crew, I’m again calling on all of our Congressional representatives to pledge that they will make every effort to return the U.S.S. Pueblo to the United States. This humiliation has gone on long enough. Washington needs to remind North Korea that the Pueblo has not been forgotten. Let us send a message that we will not rest until the Stars and Stripes once more are raised on the mast of the U.S.S. Pueblo. Joseph H. Vicari Freeholder
Editorial
Make Yourself Heard
The people of Manchester face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Manchester for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, Township Committee meetings.
Let your officials know you’re watching. You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life. Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.
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Letters To The Editor Bill Could Improve Nursing Home Care
We all need to be concerned about the quality of nursing home care. Just about everyone has a loved one who eventually will need nursing home care, or will need it themselves. And the record indicates that care in New Jersey nursing homes can benefit from greater oversight. For example, an AAR P sur vey shows that New Jersey ranks 49 out of 50 states in preventing bedsores in nursing homes. Governor Christie is considering whether to sign a bill raising minimum staffing requirements for certified nursing assistants in New Jersey nursing homes. AARP urges our governor to sign this bill so that we and our loved ones are protected from inadequate levels of care. As the data on preventing bedsores show, inadequate care can cause real suffering to nursing home residents. Dave Mollen AARP New Jersey State President
Running For Governor
My name is Joseph Rudy Rullo, and I want to be the next governor of New Jersey. I am a Republican from Ocean County, and entrepreneur who has never held elected office. Many know me as one of the hardest working Republicans in the area, and I am the right
person to remedy the woes that are plaguing the state of New Jersey. I haven’t been a rank-andfile, good old boy network Republican and have actually come out against corruption like with the Toms River superintendent Michael Ritacco scandal. We are number one in property taxes, in people leaving the state. We are number one in cost for road projects and bridges, and we are one of the most corrupt political systems in the country. How can New Jersey fail and keep the broken system for so many years? Fixing these issues for the future of New Jersey is one reason I decided to run for office. I got involved because it really upsets me that a lot of my friends and family, business associates and classmates from school are leaving New Jersey because they have lost their quality of life. People can’t afford to live in New Jersey. What needs to be fixed in this state is the amount needlessly spent on school administrations. The number of super i ntendents needs to be reduced drastically. Instead of having one superintendent per school district, we need to cut the number to one per county. By consolidating superintendents, we can save $50 million per year. We can buy books, we can have more teachers, we can lower property taxes. I would work to also eliminate municipal tax assessors the same. Another important thing to eliminate is
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withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to edit or reject letters. The weekly deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Mail or bring typed letters to: 15 Union Ave., Lakehurst, NJ 08733, fax 732-657-7388 or e-mail newsdesk@micromediapubs. com. Letters may be limited to one per month per writer at the editor’s discretion. Opinions expressed in letters do not reflect those of Micromedia Publications.
high-salary patronage jobs like Port Authority’s David Wildstein as an example. In addition, I will reform pensions, reform the Veterans Affairs healthcare system in the state, eliminate state income taxes on pensions for seniors and all veterans in New Jersey, and support Senator Mike Doherty’s fair school funding formula. I have the issues right. The politicians that are running against me aren’t going to be able to support the issues because either they’re in or because of conf licts like contributors to their campaign. My proposed cuts and reforms for New Jersey will be my first priority to fix our broken system. Joseph Rudy Rullo Ocean County
Funding Bill A Compromise Regarding the Zadroga Health and Compensation Act, this is not the funding bill I would have written. Far from it. But it represents the compromises it takes to avert another government shutdown and keep the government working for the American people. I’m very pleased that our 9/11 first responders will finally have the peace of mind they deserve now that we permanently extended our Zadroga Health and Compensation Act. There is also critical funding in this budget agreement to help ensure our first responders are properly equipped, staffed and ready to answer the call when emergencies strike. The final package importantly includes many of my priorities to support middle class and working families, grow our economy, create jobs and invest in our infrastructure, communities and businesses. It will put real money back in the pockets of transit riders in the face of rising fares, give a lifeline to struggling homeowners strapped with debt and ensure women have access to quality health services. It also provides tax certainty
for middle class families and makes permanent improvements to the earned income and child tax credits that together help lift working families out of poverty. While I have championed many of the provisions included in this budget– and offered common sense ways to ensure they are paid for– I do not believe they had to come at the price of permanently repealing the oil export ban. And just as we are pushing the SEC to move forward with my rule requiring public companies to disclose their political spending to shareholders, Republicans have allowed d a rk-money to f u r t her threaten our democracy. We must fix this. At the end of the day, I consider a budget to be a reflection of our values, and I’m going to continue to fight to build upon the great successes in this agreement, and against any efforts that are harmful to New Jersey, our nation and our future. Bob Menendez U.S. Senator
Support Of Israel Is Dangerous I am writing in response to Manchester’s Township Councilman, Mr. Charles Frattini’s letter, which appeared in the Times on December 19. In his letter, he seems hell-bent on linking the terror attacks in the West with strikes in Israel, and the need for us to buddy up with them. He like so many other people seems to want us to adapt a strategy which undoubtedly will mean that we will be mired down in endless war. Rarely if ever does the simple question get asked: W hy a r e t he s e p e o ple so enraged? Is there any reason? Like most people, p ol it icia n s i n pa r t icular, Mr. Frattini ignores the despair, and the root causes of the anger that is so prevalent in much of the Middle East. The implication is clear: We are innocent and they are (Letters - See Page 22)
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Bill Would Require Drivers Stopped By Police To Turn On Car’s Interior Light
NEW JERSEY – A bill that would require drivers in New Jersey to turn on the interior light of their car when stopped by police has cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee. S3201/A3607, sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg
McGuckin and Dave Wolfe, all R-10, is intended to increase safety for police officers when making nighttime traffic stops or during poor weather conditions. “This simple obligation of drivers is for the safety of both the officer and the driver,” said Assembly-
man McGuck i n. “With this legislation, it will be mandatory for drivers to turn on the interior light anytime they are stopped by law enforcement.” Cu r rent law requires drivers to turn on the interior light if an officer asks during a traffic stop
between dusk and dawn or in bad weather when headlights are required. The bill (A-3607/S-3201) expands the law by requiring that the interior light be turned on anytime a driver is stopped by a law enforcement officer. Failure to turn on the interior light could
passed by the Senate in December. “This is a common sense piece of legislation that increases safety on roadways,” added Wolfe. “We are certain that this bill will help to keep our officers safe during all traffic stops.”
result in a $50 fine. “Dash cameras and body cameras are now being used by the majority of law enforcement officials, and this bill allows this new technology to enhance visibility for these devices,” stated Holzapfel. The bill was unanimously
Freeholders Blast Atlantic City Legalized Marijuana Plan OCEA N COU N T Y – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is blasting a North Jersey Democrat ic Assemblyman’s plan to bring legalized marijuana to Atlantic City. “This is a ridiculous idea to attract people from other states just so they can get high in Atlantic City,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “This is not the
element we want at the Jersey Shore.” Vicari, who is liaison to tourism for the county, said what happens in Atlantic City often impacts Ocean County. “Do we want this element in ou r tow ns and on our roads? Absolutely not,” Vica r i said. “We don’t want people smoking pot in Atlantic City then jumping into their
cars and driving north on the Parkway into Ocean County.” Freeholder Deputy Dir e c t o r G e r r y P. Lit t le c a l le d Me r c e r C ou nt y Democrat ic Assemblyman Reed Gusciora’s plan “One of the most ludicrous ideas ever proposed on the Statehouse f loor.” “ O u r O c e a n C ou nt y He a lt h D e p a r t m e n t i s working hard to educate
children about the dangers of smoking and drug use,” Little said. “This absurd legislation would legalize the use of a gateway drug when both Atlantic City a nd su r rou nd i ng communities are f ighting a heroin epidemic.” Lit tle, who is liaison to the county health department, said the move would also send a mixed message to children.
“We’re trying to reduce tobacco smoking, but this proposal says it’s okay to smoke marijuana,” Little said. “T his profou ndly under mines ever y thing we are t r yi ng to do to protect our families and our communities.” Vicari said Ocean County and the entire Jersey Shore is a family vacation mecca. “T he Atla nt ic Cit y
Boa rdwal k ha s be e n a magnet for families since the 1870s,” Vicari said. “ T he Boa rdwal k is all about the beach, the Steel Pier, Miss America and Salt Water Taffy. It’s not now and never should be about smoking pot.” Both Little and Vicari are former educators who also noted that recreational marijuana use remains a violation of federal law.
Regional Chambers Form Ocean County Commerce Coalition OCEA N COU N T Y – Ocean County’s regional chambers of com merce are initiating a joint effort with the Board of Chosen Freeholders to promote business grow th in the state’s sixth largest count y. On the pr ivate sector side, the Brick Township, Greater Toms River, Lakewood and Southern Ocean County chambers of commerce have spent decades fully dedicated to the economic development of Ocean County. Together, the chambers and the f reeholders u nderstand and recognize the diverse
resources within the county that can lead to smart business growth, which in turn will create new jobs and additional business opportunities. The partnership will also encourage businesses to work closely with their regional chamber staffs. “Our chambers of commerce are staffed by professionals who can offer their expertise to promote local businesses,” said Jeremy Gr unin, who chairs the new Ocean County Commerce Coalition. “This is an excellent opportunity to bring together the best of
the private sector and the public sector to support not only tourism, but the entire business community,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the Ocean Cou nt y Depa r t ment of Business Development and Tourism. First on the Committee’s agenda is an economic impact ‘think tank’ set for the early spring. Members of the coalition’s executive committee include the current eight voting members from each of the founding chambers: Michele Eventoff, executive director of Brick Township Chamber and President
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Lakehurst Historical Society To Host Soup-R-Bowl
LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society is holding the 8th Annual Soup-R-Bowl of Chili Challenge on January 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center across from the Museum in Old St. John’s Church on Center Street. Area clubs and organizations make soups and chili and compete for the trophies of People’s Choice. The Lakehurst Elementary School PTA and the Arista Care Cooking Club are defending their 2015 titles. Welcome back the Lakehurst Revitalization Committee, First Aid Squad, the Lakehurst Vol. Fire Co., Officer James and the Police Dept., defending the Judge’s Choice trophy, along with the Historical Society and many
other groups. The donation is $5 a ticket, children under five admitted free. A gift auction and 50/50 add to the festivities. All proceeds benefit the Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Museum. The tickets are available at the museum, Colonial Bouquet flower shop on Union Ave. and at the door. Also consider bringing canned goods and non-perishable food items to the event for us to donate to the local food banks and pantries here in town. For more information please call Kathy at 908-839-7388.
Manchester Branch Library Schedules January Meeting For Its French Club
MANCHESTER – Manchester Branch Library’s French Club will have its regular meeting on January 26 at 2 p.m. This is primarily a conversation group in which you discuss topical events in French, read and discuss French texts and engage in other French-oriented activities. It is geared toward intermediate to
advanced speakers. Register for this free adult activity. Call 732657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.
Regular Republican Club Speaker Event MANCHESTER – Ginny Muscarella, acting Director of Senior and Social Services for Manchester Township, will speak at the Manchester Township Regular Republican Club meeting on January 28 at 7:30 p.m. All residents of Manchester are invited to attend this program.
The club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Co. on Route 571.The facility is handicapped accessible. New members are always welcome. You do not need to be a member to attend this program.
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–Photo courtesy Board of Education At right, Kyle Doctor and BOE President Donald Webster, Jr. MANCHESTER – Kyle Doctor, a senior at Manchester Township High School, was honored at the December 16 Manchester Township Board of Education meeting for achieving the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout. Kyle said that his project was to create a garden for the Jewish Federation
of Ocean County at a temple in Lakewood. Troop 350 Leader Kevin Rembach told the board that only 4 to 5 percent of Scouts achieve the prestigious Eagle rank. He also said that Kyle is the 20th scout from Troop 350 to achieve it over the past 10 years.
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LAKEHURST – The Food Pantry is open from 10 to 11 a.m. on the last Wednesday each month. Narcotics Anonymus meets at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Al-Anon Family Group meets at 1
p.m. every Friday. The Seniors Deaf Club meets at 9 a.m. on the second Thursday and the Ocean County Deaf Club meets at 5 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Call 732-657-5211 or see lakehurstchurch.org for more information.
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WHITING – Tickets for trips from February through May will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. on February 1, 8, 15 and 22. February 23: Resorts Casino trip includes round-trip transportation including all gratuities and a casino bonus of $25 slot play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. A valid government issued identification card is required to receive casino bonus. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m. The cost of this trip is $25. Tickets are still available for this trip. March 17: St. Patrick’s Day trip to Doolan’s of Spring Lake. The trip includes round-trip transportation, one-hour open bar, sit-down lunch and show featuring Mike Byrne and all gratuities. Choices for lunch include corned beef and cabbage, ½ roasted chicken or herb salmon. Gather at Unity Hall at 10 a.m. and return at 4:15 p.m. Price is $82.
May 19: Lancaster, Pennsylvania trip includes round-trip transportation including all gratuities, lunch at Shady Maple and shopping at the Kitchen Kettle Village. The cost of the trip is $61. Gather at Unity Hall at 7:30 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. A deposit of $30 is required with your reservation and the balance of $31 is due by April 13. No food or beverages permitted on the bus on any trip. Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Save the dates: June 23, a trip to Harrah’s in Chester, Penn., $30. July 21, a trip to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, $35. September 22, Philadelphia tour and lunch includes a visit to the new observation deck, $78. November 18, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Christmas Show, $92. December 8, NY City Lights tour and lunch, $72. For reservations or information on any trip, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441 or Pat Shea at 732-716-1573.
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Road, off of Route 530. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at 7. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy refreshments that will be served until 6:45 p.m. Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion if the provided chairs do not suit you. All are welcome for the admission price of $2. Non-residents of Crestwood Village VI are always welcome. For any questions, call Marianne or Julie at 732-849-5363.
OceanFirst Celebrates New Year With Food Drive TOMS RIVER – OceanFirst Bank will be “Celebrating the New Year” with its Annual Food Drive held through February 1. The food drive will benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
All OceanFirst branches located in Monmouth and Ocean County will be collecting nonperishable items. For more information, call 732-240-4500 or visit our website at oceanfirst.com.
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hosting more than 30 KC-10 Extenders shared by Air Reserve and active duty personnel, and more than 20 KC-135 Stratotankers operated by the New Jersey National Guard. It currently has 32 KC-10s and eight KC-135s. “JB-MDL is the nation’s only tri-service joint installation, host to active duty, Reserve and Guard units, and Air Mobility Command’s premier East Coast refueling hub,” said Smith. “I am confident that after an objective and thorough review, the Joint Base will once again be given serious consideration and hopefully, ultimately chosen as MOB4. “I look forward to working with Joint Base and Air Force officials, our local community and the delegation to continue to make the case for this and other missions to be located in New Jersey.” JB MDL is joined by 10 other installations in the running: Dover AFB, Dyess AFB, Fairchild AFB, Grand Forks AFB, JB Charleston, JB Lewis McChord, Little Rock AFB, MacDill AFB, Scott AFB and Travis AFB. A list of approved candidates is scheduled to be announced this spring with a final basing decision expected by the end of next year.
Trip To Virginia Beach WHITING – The Meadows present a trip to Virginia Beach featuring Colonial Williamsburg. The trip is five days and four nights from May 15 to May 19. The trip departs from The Meadows Club House at 2 Clear Lake Road. Tickets include Motorcoach transportation, four nights’ lodging, four breakfasts, four dinners including a Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise, a riding tour of the Norfolk Naval
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Resident Club Village V Events
WHITING – The Resident Club of Village V is holding a few events in the next months. There will be a dance on February 5 from 7 to 11 p.m. Music is by Bobby Kulick from the group The Happenings, of the famous song “See You In September.” There will be a Valentine’s theme, red and white. They will supply set-up drinks, snacks, desserts, coffee and tea and bottled water. Tickets are $7 if you purchase them in advance and $8 at the door. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from
11 a.m. to noon at Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting. All are welcome, you don’t have to live in Village V. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 to reserve a table. The club will host a flea market on February 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be over 50 friendly vendors. They have a flea market every third Saturday of every month. The next one is March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. If interested in renting a table, the cost is $10 per table. Call MaryAnn at 732-849-5952.
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WHITING – The Residents Club invites everyone to attend its annual Soup Luncheon, featuring a wide variety of homemade soups, salad, rolls, beverages and dessert, for $5 per
person. Tickets are on sale in Harmony Hall’s activity room, 470 Rte. 530, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., until March 4.
Dinner And A Movie At Crestwood Village IV
WHITING – The Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood Village IV will host a Dinner and a Movie on February 26. They will be screening the film “A Walk in the Woods” starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte and Emma Thompson. Tickets go on sale February 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. They will be available on Mondays.
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Health-Based Events Available At Manchester Branch MANCHESTER – During February, the Manchester Branch Library will offer four programs that are part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series. Chapters of Health programs provide general information on health topics that are of concern to many people. In many cases the presenters are professionals from local health-related organizations that have partnered with the library to help educate the public. February 1 at 6 p.m.: “Healthy and Tasty Soul Food for Teens.” Giavonna Carbonello, a registered dietitian from ShopRite of Manchester, will give a soul food cooking demonstration in honor of Black History Month for ages 12 to 18. She will show participants how to make some healthy soul food dishes with authentic flavors. February 8 at 6 p.m.: “You Can’t Stay Healthy If You Have A Weak Immune System: Stress.” Part 3 of 4. A strong immune system is the key to good health. The purpose of this program series that began in January is to help you learn how to strengthen your immune functioning, thereby improving all aspects of your health. Stress plays a huge role in how well the immune system does its job. Led by chiropractor Dr. Vince Giardina from Ocean Integrated
Wellness Center in Toms River, this session covers strengthening the immune system and improving your overall health through managing day-to-day stress. February 29 at 2 p.m.: “Brain Games.” Participants in this program that meets the last Monday of each month test their knowledge and engage in a variety of fun paper and pencil activities to help sharpen their minds. Space is extremely limited so don’t forget to sign up in advance. February 29 at 6 p.m.: “You Can’t Stay Healthy If You Have A Weak Immune System: The Nervous System.” Part 4 of 4. In this final session of the series, chiropractor Dr. Vince Giardina from Ocean Integrated Wellness Center in Toms River will cover the critical role of your nervous system in maintaining good health. Your nervous system pretty much controls everything. Learn what you can do to keep your nervous system healthy, thereby increasing your immunity to illness and disease. Please register for any of these free programs online at theoceancountylibrary. org or call 732-657-7600. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.
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Shocker – Your Blood Sugar Numbers Don’t Matter Much By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
When you think of diabetes, either type 1 or 2, the possibility of complications affecting your eyes, heart and kidney come to mind. But you never really think of your lungs having problems as a result of blood sugar abnormalities. That’s unfortunately a little-known fact. Diabetes (diagnosed or not) spawns a ton of oxidative stress throughout your body. Lung tissue gets affected by poor blood sugar dysregulation and all the free radicals killing the innocent cells just trying to ‘breathe,’ if you know what I mean. Lung tissue has an extensive network of blood vessels especially the tiniest ones called capillaries. Capillaries allow blood cells carrying oxygen to march through their vessel walls, but slowly, only cell at a time, kind of like soldiers marching one by one behind each other. Capillaries are the most fragile because they are so thin. Your lungs are also made up of large amounts of connective tissue. Capillaries get destroyed when excessive glucose molecules attach to them and cause stiffening, so then they can’t bend anymore due to the formation of AGE or “Advanced Glycation End” products. A lot of inflammatory cytokines form too. It’s the same case in your eyes, heart, kidneys and nerves; that’s why diabetic complications occur. This leads to swelling and scar tissue, which builds up in the air-pockets and airways of your lung tissue. The capillary tissues fill up with inflammatory cells and fibrin. This process depletes your antioxidants like glutathione and SOD. More problems if you have a SNP that slows production of either of those! It gets harder to breathe, you’re tired and you develop shortness of breath with little or no exertion. Forget about exercising now. To boot, your new sedentary state causes weight gain and that taxes your heart, increasing cardiovas-
cular complications from d iabetes. It c a n a p p a rently be addressed, if only partially. In a July 2015 study, researchers tested the lung health of type 2 diabetic rodents demonstrating that if they gave the critters some chromium, zinc and leucine, the animals’ lung health improved, like, a lot! They tried the nutrients separately and in combination. In all scenarios, the antioxidant stat us improved and lung inf lammation reduced. In some cases it diminished entirely. Chromium, zinc and leucine didn’t just reduce blood sugar, they also protected those fragile capillaries and connective tissue from the cytokine storm, while improving antioxidant status. In other words, nutrients that reduce complications of diabetes are as important as those that reduce blood sugar. In November 2015, new research focused on type 1 diabetes and mineral status. Scientists measured blood levels of chromium, zinc and magnesium and they were reduced in all participants. In fact, the most poorly controlled diabetics seemed to have the worst deficiencies. The research confirms that chromium, zinc and magnesium may be useful for people seeking to reduce complications. So many of you are focused on the blood sugar number, and you only judge your success by the numbers shown on the glucose machine. But I’m warning you that it’s more important to focus on capillaries, connective tissue and inflammation chemicals. We know certain herbs and minerals support healthy nerves, capillaries, eyes, kidneys and airways. This reduces complications. If you’re taking a supplement but not seeing the numbers go down, it may still be working. You’d never even realize it if you’re just evaluating your progress with a blood glucose machine.
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$75,000 In Grants Awarded To Shore Area Arts And Cultural Nonprofits
TOMS RIVER – OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River will award $75,000 through its Arts and Cultural Grant Program. Grants will support a wide range of activities, including live theater and music, museums, galleries, festivals and other special events happening throughout the year.
“Here at the Jersey Shore, we’ve got so many amazing places to visit and things to see. Among them are the many vibrant and creative museums, galleries, theaters and community spaces where local artists, performers and historians gather to share their individual and collective work for all
to experience. We’re proud of our history of giving to the arts and cultural community with more than $2 million in contributions since 1996 and we’re delighted to continue our tradition of giving this year,” said Katherine Durante, executive director of OceanFirst Foundation.
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Organizations that would like to be considered for a grant must submit to the Foundation, either electronically or by mail, a summary of their 2016 programs and events along with any related sponsorship material that outlines the giving options. Typical grants will range from $250 to $5,000. The deadline for organizations to submit application material is March 1. For complete guidelines and additional information on submitting a grant request, visit oceanfirstfdn.org. Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a solid reputation and legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. The bank’s strong commitment to helping families, organizations, schools and communities throughout central New Jersey meet their financial needs has spanned several generations, reaching new heights in 1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that meet community needs within the OceanFirst market area. Since its inception, OceanFirst Foundation has contributed in excess of $27 million to over 600 local charities in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
Crestwood Village II Travel Committee To Host St. Patrick’s Day Event
WHITING – The Travel Committee will host a St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Doolan’s in Spring Lake on March 15, featuring the music of Mike Byrne (Irish tenor) and the Green Derby Show Band. The $65 ticket price includes bus transportation, one-hour open bar, choice of three entrees, wine and coffee during lunch, dessert and coffee. Tickets are on sale Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Harmony Hall’s activity room, 470 Rte. 530. Call Lucille at 732-941-4992 to reserve a ticket.
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October 1 of the year prior to the filing of the appeal. Since most people do not know how to find such comparable sales, it is best to hire a State licensed or certified real estate appraiser to prepare an appraisal showing the comparable sales. The appraisal must be filed with the Tax Board no later than one week prior to the tax appeal hearing date. The appraiser should also be at the hearing to present the appraisal. Taxpayers should be aware that the law gives the tax assessor a range of 15% in either direction, so that if true value as determined by the Tax Board is within the 15% range, the Tax Board may not change the assessment (the so-called “Chapter 123” test). The taxpayer should consult with the appraiser as to whether the comparable sales support a reduction in the assessment. In most cases, all tax appeals must be filed no later than April 1 of each year. However, in some cases the appeal deadline may be later. It is best to check with the town as to the filing deadline. The filing deadline is strictly enforced and the failure to file by the deadline will result in the appeal being dismissed. Taxpayers seeking to file appeals should begin the process as soon as they receive the assessment card from the tax assessor. Because the laws and procedures regarding tax appeals are complicated, it is a good idea to retain the services of an attorney to assist you in filing and pursuing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates has a long history of obtaining reductions in tax assessments for our clients.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School offers shared-time career and technical education programs allowing college-bound students to earn college credits that will transfer to partnered colleges and universities. For high school graduates who are not college-bound, OCVTS offers affordable, accelerated training programs that provide skills and real-world experience to launch a new career. OCVTS is holding two open house events. The OCVTS Career Discovery Day will be held on January 30 at the Brick Center, 350 Chambers Bridge Road. Visitors receive their own “passport.” For every interactive career-related activity you complete, receive a stamp on your passport and a chance
to win prizes. There are door prizes, giveaways, food and fun for the whole family. The OCVTS District Open House will be held on February 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brick, Jackson, Lakehurst, Little Egg Harbor, Toms River and Waretown centers. OCVTS offers over 30 career programs for high school students and adults. Visit ocvts.org for directions and information about all of the programs and services available at OCVTS. Be sure to check the Open House Program Locator Guide to ensure that you visit the center where your program of interest is located. For more information call 732244-1122. Visitors to the OCVTS Lakehurst Center must call 732-286-5678 ext. 4100 to register.
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not; hence we must give Israel our carte blanche support, and continue our terror-inducing bombing campaign, which is responsible for untold death and human misery to an overwhelming high percentage of innocents. Is there any wonder that we are experiencing blowback? I have to wonder if Mr. Frattini would be a bit upset if [he] and his loved ones had undergone generations of oppression brought on by despotic leaders that the U.S. supported. Would he be angry if his kids were afraid to go to school, or to go to a good friend’s wedding ceremony because they feared a drone attack? Would it be OK with him if his family were forced to live in horrendous, bombed out, overcrowded refugee camps, while his oppressors limited their calorie intake, embargoed even humanitarian assistance, and continued to steal their land? What if they had to endure relentless air strikes while all 100 of our Senators voted to give our unalloyed support to Israel? Few politicians have the courage to go up against the wishes of the powerful lobbying group, AIPAC (American Israeli Public Affairs Committee), or their campaign benefactors in the military industry because they know that would most likely mean political suicide. Fortunately though, courageous people throughout the world are speaking out against this genocide. And some of them have joined the BDS (Boycott, Divest and Sanction) campaign.
“You never know a man until you understand things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”.... [Harper Lee] in [her] book To Kill A Mockingbird. I wonder if Mr. Frattini really thinks that we are in the Middle East to bring about peace, “Truth, Justice and The American Way” there, like Superman wanted to do here. The goals of encouraging a more just society are noble, but that is never the real reason for maintaining or expanding Empire. It wasn’t true during Colonialism, and it is not true with today’s Neocolonialism, or in our Imperial aspirations. Many people in Mr. Frattini’s generation (mine too) still swallow the slant, of what passes for good journalism that they hear and see in the corporate owned, mainstream news media, and then form their opinions. But that is far less the case with the younger generations, and the growing number of older people who have undergone an epiphany in realizing that, we have been manipulated. For starters, I urge Mr. Frattini to Google “The Empire’s Ship is Sinking,” and listen to Colonel Wilkerson give his 25-minute interview. He was a former Army Ranger, a National Security Advisor to the Reagan administration, and assistant to Secretary of State Colin Powell. He had an awakening, albeit late in life; so too should Mr. Frattini. Kudos to Colonel Wilkerson, and everyone who seeks the truth, and who wants a more just and peaceful world. John Thorssin Toms River
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Taking That Ride To Nowhere Dear Readers It never fails to amaze me how life lessons big and small keep coming at all of us. My guess is: mostly when we least expect them. Now, I would say that I am a pretty savvy guy when it comes to travel. I had the good fortune of having parents who had me traveling by air, way ahead of most of my friends. So, with all the miles that I had logged over a lifetime, I thought that I had learned every inch of the rope. This past trip proved me wrong. Leaving to visit my family in Florida for the holiday felt wonderful. I had well packed suitcases, my personal items and identification for flying all ready. The house sitter had come earlier in the day so there was no last-minute crunch and panic. I confirmed my ride to Newark, went online to see that my flight was on time. In a few words: the perfect traveler. Even as I got to the airport, I double checked the car to make sure I had taken everything with me. All perfect and feeling very ready for a little R&R. I go to the gate and my plane was now departing 15 minutes behind schedule. Hey, I can live with that. In fact it was better news than every other flight leaving to Florida which had delays in excess of an hour. I was feeling quite pretty. Interestingly, the weather changed as I saw through the windows. It now started to pour as hard as rain can fall. “No biggie, at least it isn’t snow,” is what I said to myself. Still feeling pretty good, I see that my small delay was far better than others. Then in a blink of the eye, I see that my flight was cancelled. Now that’s a moment when you realize that the pieces
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Help Wanted Micromedia Publications is seeking a Part Time Reporter - Candidate should have writing/reporting experience. Candidate must be available to cover evening meetings of the local government, generally one night per week, and may also be asked to attend community events, fundraisers, etc. Conducting phone interviews is understood to be part of the job. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to take photos to accompany features. The position requires providing 3-4 stories per week, with photos, every week, on deadline. This PART-TIME position is an at-home job; stories will be submitted via email. A full-time position is not currently available. Candidates should send their resume along with 1-3 writing samples or links to your writing. Resumes without writing samples WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Email resumes and writing samples to Catherine at newseditor@micromediapubs. com. (t/n) Micromedia Publications is seeking part-time creative writers to craft colorful and informative business and professional profiles for our advertisers. This is an excellent opportunity for those with excellent writing skills to earn supplemental income or to build their portfolios in a variety of fields such as news or advertising. For more information or to submit your resume for consideration, please email: agradzki@micromediapubs.com. (t/n) Secretary - Seeking responsible individual with good phone skills. Experience a plus. Willing to train. Good work environment 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overtime and paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 or fax resume to 732-349-6448. (8) 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)
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TOMS RIVER – Townsquare Media New Jersey’s new daily program “Wake Up With Jeremy Grunin” has premiered on News Talk Radio WOBM-AM 1160 and 1310. This new show will air live on the radio and stream live at WOBMAM.com weekdays from 5:30 to 8 a.m. Jeremy Grunin is an investor, developer and the executive director of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, with over 20 years’ experience in retail sales and management, business development, investment and leadership capacity building. Jeremy is actively engaged throughout the community from the grassroots level with his wife Laura and three children, Josh, Rebecca and Emma. In his spare time, Jeremy serves in leadership or board roles for such organizations as: Ocean County College Foundation, Community Medical Center, Ocean County Vocational Technical School/Performing Arts Academy, Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, Ocean County Tourism and Business Development Advisory Council, Ocean County Culture and Heritage Commission, Count Basie Theatre and Honorary Commander of Joint Base Maguire Dix Lakehurst. He is also an executive board member of United Way of Ocean County and of the Ocean County Military Support Committee, an advisory board member to the American Cancer Society, board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County, trustee of Community Medical Center, board member of Council
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OCEAN COUNTY – Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are currently available at the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management to assist residents and business owners affected by Superstorm Sandy. “It’s important that our residents and business owners know this assistance is again available to them,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “Citizens who continue to need assistance as a result of this storm may be able to find help through the SBA.” SBA representatives are available at the county’s OEM from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ocean County’s Office of Emergency Management is located in the Ocean County Airpark, off Route 530. According to the SBA, they recently reopened the filing period for survivors in all states affected by Superstorm Sandy to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The new filing deadline for physical damage and economic injury losses is December 1. The Recovery Improvements for Small Entities (RISE) After Disaster Act of 2015, which became law on November 25, gives the SBA Administrator the authority to make disaster loans for Superstorm Sandy for a period of one year. The bill authorizes SBA to revise the disaster deadline for major Presidential declarations for Superstorm Sandy in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. “Many areas of Ocean County were devastated by the Superstorm that came to shore on October 29,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, who serves as coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management. “And, while many have rebuilt there are still many that continue to struggle in their efforts to return home. “I am happy we can provide an environment where residents and business owners can come to meet with SBA representatives,” he said. Businesses can benefit from SBA’s disaster
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) will be holding its annual 3-D event at the Ocean County Mall Center Court on January 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will include county officials, alcohol and drug abuse treatment providers and members of law enforcement and education community. Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator said, “This effort brings a heightened awareness to the critical issue of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and distracted driving. This program gives the public the opportunity to garner information on addiction, learn how to recognize an addiction problem and learn about prevention options, education and consequences.” Speakers include Regenye, Peter Curatolo, Director of the Ocean County Intoxicated
Driver Resource Center, and Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the New Jersey State Division of Highway Traffic Safety Program. The schedule for this event includes: At 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., there will be simulated DUI Stops and Fatal Vision Goggle demonstrations. At noon on January 29, the Commemoration Ceremony will be held. Topics that will be discussed include regulatory issues concerning DUI in New Jersey and safety information provided by the New Jersey Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. If you have any questions regarding this event, please call Peter Curatolo at 732-3419700, ext. 7685. Visit the Health Department’s website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or on Facebook.
New Year’s Resolutions At Bartley Healthcare JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare in co-sponsorship with Centrastate Medical Center has dedicated a community education program, entitled “New Year, New You,” to ensure that New Year’s resolutions develop into New Year habits. Anthony Dissen, MA, RD will be the keynote speaker, offering simple techniques in building your New Year goals to ensure success. A light, healthy dinner will also be served. The New Year brings the chance for new beginnings and new goals. At the start of
every New Year, resolutions are set in the heat of excitement. For many, there is more familiarity in the difficulty of sticking to the goal than actually achieving it. The program will take place on January 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation 175 Bartley Road. Registration is required. To register, please visit centrastate.com, then click on Classes and Events or call the Health Awareness Center at 732-308-0570. For more information, visit bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-370-4700.
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WHAT IS A MUSCLE SPASM? A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle that can cause pain or discomfort. A sustained muscle spasm can be known as a muscle cramp, which can be a mild nuisance or an incapacitating pain limiting your ability to prepare dinner, go grocery shopping or get a good night sleep. A spasm can be experienced in multiple areas of the body including your neck, shoulders, low back, hips, legs and many places in between.
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A MUSCLE SPASM? Pain, muscle stiffness, discomfort, and temporary immobilization or range of motion limitations are a few examples of symptoms you may feel while experiencing a muscle spasm.
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HOW TO PREVENT MUSCLE SPASMS? Exercise, diet and daily stretching of your upper, middle and lower body are ways to prevent muscle spasms. Staying active is very important and can help with muscle spasm prevention. Easy way to stay active include attending classes at your local gym or community, daily stretching, or going for walks in your neighborhood or the mall. It is important to remember to stay hydrated before and after exercise and to take breaks if needed.
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at-home work station or household set up to prevent poor body mechanics and positioning with everyday activities. A licensed physical therapist will be able to assist you by performing soft tissue mobilizations as another possibility of treatment. Soft tissue mobilization is a hands on technique in which muscles and associated connective tissue are mobilized and massaged to decrease tension and stretch muscle fascia. Soft tissue mobilization can decrease muscle tension, break up scar tissue and improve mobility. By performing this specific technique it allows your muscles to relax and restore pain free mobility. Soft tissue mobilization can treat problems affecting the low back as well as upper and lower extremity pain such as tennis elbow, golfers elbow, biceps tendonitis, rotator cuff repair, total hip/knee replacements, plantar fasciitis and many other diagnosis. At All-Care Physical Therapy Center, we are able to address these issues and develop an individualized treatment plan to alleviate symptoms and help you reach your goals.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
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By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You must play by the rules but you don’t need to make them. Remain obedient and deferential to those in charge. In the week ahead you will have ample opportunities to flaunt your unique skills and talents. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t take good luck for granted as this week begins. Follow up on agreements and send a formal thank you if a helpful friend grants a favor. If you must make a crucial decision, take time to sleep on it first. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn on the lights. You may be in the dark about a situation or blind to the facts this week. Patiently researching the details will allow you to come to a successful solution. A relationship could prove disappointing. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put on a brave front as this week unfolds. Keep fears and doubts hidden as others may see these as weakness. Make your points clear to avoid misunderstanding. Your industry and take charge attitude are assets. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Even non-turtles know that slow and steady wins the race. Stick to your routines at work in the week to come and eventually you will get to the finish line. Do not be stingy if asked to make a donation to a charity. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The sky is the limit. Your good judgment shines with the big things this week, but may slip a bit with the small things. In your rush to make material success realities don’t offer casual assurances to bystanders.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stick around your own home and make repairs, clean up, or get organized. There will be plenty of time in the week ahead to enjoy social events, entertainment or fun. Start the week off with a clean slate. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Adhere to the usual routines in the week ahead. Relationships may thrive due to a willingness to cooperate and someone may even bring you an opportunity. However, do not volunteer to take on new responsibilities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take time for traditions and curtsey to conventions. You may be temporarily frustrated by what seems to be a lack of respect or appreciation. This discomfort will be washed away in the week to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Use your heart rather than your head. Logic may dictate a course of action but compassion and understanding will achieve the best result in the week to come. Be sympathetic and aware of the needs of others. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An indiscretion or exaggeration might place a barrier between you and a partner. Later this week you may have a chance to repair the damage. Your plans may include asking for help with a work related project. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a breakthrough in the week ahead. A fresh discovery or insight can alter your motivations or empower you to do better. You are more popular than usual but shouldn’t give your heart away until too quickly. (c) 2015 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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Back To Basics: A Lesson On Scrambled Eggs By Wolfgang Puck
Just as New Year’s resolutions often inspire us to eat more healthily and exercise more often, so does January see many of us trying to live more economically. And one of the smartest ways to save money is to enjoy more meals cooked at home. Yet, it sometimes seems to me as if the home kitchen can feel like a foreign territory to a number of people. Many in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even 50s didn’t learn to cook from their mothers and grandmothers as generations before did. That is one of the big reasons why I’m launching my new online, all-video cooking school, WolfgangPuckCookingSchool.com, this month. (You can check it out now with a free 14-day trial.) I want cooks everywhere to discover, with me as their personal guide, how easy it can be to prepare delicious, beautiful food in their own homes. You don’t have to start learning how to cook by attempting some sort of extravaganza for a big dinner party. Even everyday dishes can become a pleasure to prepare and eat once you know the right way to cook them. So let’s start with breakfast, and one of its most popular dishes: scrambled eggs. (You’ll find a recipe lesson at my video cooking school!) I’ve always thought that the best scrambled eggs are soft and creamy, with small curds that taste as moist and rich as thick custard. Yet, too many people know scrambled eggs only by the dry lumps they’re served in old-fashioned diners. As you’ll learn in the following recipe, however, luscious scrambled eggs are simple to make if you use the medium-low heat, so they don’t dry out before they’re done; moisten and enrich them with a little cream (or milk), and stir them almost constantly, scraping the pan, so they cook evenly. Perfectly cooked scrambled eggs can also become the basis for all sorts of variations. You can add ingredients to flavor them, such as the caramelized onions I cook in this recipe before adding the eggs, other sauteed vegetables, maybe some chopped ham or crumbled crispy bacon, or simply a sprinkling of grated cheese. Of course, you can also serve scrambled eggs in more elaborate ways than just spooning them right onto a plate. I sometimes serve my eggs on top of some thinly sliced smoked salmon, or open-faced on toasted bagel halves.
(Or why not go all the way and put the smoked salmon on the toasted bagels before you pile on the eggs?) Gain some confidence in your own kitchen by starting with some scrambled eggs for breakfast or brunch, and there’s no telling where it might lead. I wish you happy cooking throughout 2016! CREAMY SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS Serves 4 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped yellow onion Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 10 large cage-free eggs 1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream 6 ounces (185 g) thinly sliced smoked salmon (optional) 2 bagels, split and toasted (optional) 4 sprigs fresh chervil or parsley, or chopped fresh chives (for garnish) Heat the olive oil or butter individually, or a half-and-half mixture of oil and butter, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough to foam freely, or the butter begins to foam, add the onion. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until the onion turns a deep golden brown, about 8 minutes. While the onion is cooking, break the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. With a fork or a whisk, beat until the egg mixture is thoroughly blended and slightly frothy. Once the onion is caramelized, reduce the heat under the skillet to medium-low. Pour in the egg mixture. As the eggs begin to set, use a rubber spatula to scrape them from the edges of the skillet toward the center, forming soft, creamy curds while letting the still-liquid egg mixture flow toward the edges. Remove the skillet from the heat and continue stirring and scraping the eggs until they are set to your liking. If you want them more done, return the pan to low heat and continue cooking and stirring. Serve the eggs immediately. If you like, spoon them on top of smoked salmon or on toasted bagel halves, or even on toasted bagels along with smoked salmon. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2015 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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