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Dog Park Planned For LBI By Daniel Nee LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Improvements are on the way for a number of parks, including the addition of a long-awaited dog park. Township officials have announced the plans over the course of the last several months and recently held a public hearing where renderings of the proposed improvements were displayed to the public. Plans call for a budget of about $2 million, which would be borrowed, though Mayor Joseph Mancini has said grant funding will be sought to ease the cost. “We’ll discuss funding as we move forward,” Mancini said. The dog park, the most ambitious project in the works, would be located adjacent to the baseball field in front of the municipal complex on Long Beach Boulevard. Plans, according to Mancini, call for an 8,000 square foot park that would be open from dawn to dusk daily. “It will be fenced in,” Mancini explained. “We have grass there now, so it won’t need too much of improvement.” The park will include a pavilion-style building where water is available. Directly across Long Beach Boulevard from the baseball fields and upcoming dog park,
Barnegat Gives ‘Last And Best’ Shot To Retain Dispatchers
By Daniel Nee BARNEGAT – Township officials held off on a measure that would switch the township’s emergency dispatching services to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, a move that would result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings, but cost about a dozen employees their jobs. Following a lengthy presentation by County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy at a recent meeting of the township committee, a motion was put forth to switch dispatching services to the county, but it was tabled at the last minute in order to allow the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 23, the collective bargaining unit that represents dispatchers, one more chance to make an offer that could achieve the savings the county is offering. “I’m hopeful we can come to some sort of accord, to get you in the same ballpark as the county,” said Committeewoman Susan McCabe, speaking to employees gathered at the meeting. “This is your last shot, it will be voted on on the 9th.” Ultimately, the decision on dispatching will be determined at the February 9 committee meeting, officials said. Mayor John J. Novak called the decision “not an easy” one. Barnegat spent approximately $750,000 on dispatching in 2014 and ended 2015 having spent about $800,000, said attorney Jerry Dasti, who was hired by the township to
–Photos by Catherine Galioto The Little League field in front of town hal l is the planned site of a dog park and other new park and recreation facilities for Long Beach Township. Across the street, Bayview Park is also slated for improvements. improvements will be made to Bayview Park. Planned improvements include new shower (Dog Park - See Page 4)
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 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.
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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. 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 (Freeholder - See Page 12)
(Dispatchers - See Page 12)
–Photo by Catherine Galioto Barnegat is weighing whether to switch from its own dispatch service to the county’s, above, in Toms River.
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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Surround Babies With Protection from Whooping Cough Both Ocean and Monmouth Counties have seen an increase in whooping cough (pertussis) this year. In the United States, we see between 10,000 and 50,000 cases a year. Since 2010, about 10 to 20 babies die from whooping cough each year. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN TO GET THEIR TDAP VACCINATION DURING THEIR THIRD TRIMESTER DURING EVERY PREGNANCY TO PASS ON PROTECTIVE ANTIBODIES TO THE BABY. Any adult, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, siblings, caregivers, ANYBODY coming near the baby, should be vaccinated one time against whooping cough PRIOR (at least two weeks) before visiting the baby to help protect the baby from whooping cough. Most babies get whooping cough from someone in the household who may not know they have whooping cough. ANY OTHER VACCINES NEEDED? PREGNANT WOMEN, AND ANYBODY WHO WILL BE NEAR THE BABY NEEDS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST THE FLU. BABIES CANNOT RECEIVE THEIR FLU SHOT UNTIL 6 MONTHS OF AGE. The Ocean County Health Department offers Tdap to anyone over the age of 19, including pregnant women (with a note from their medical care provider) and holds clinics at the Ocean County Health Department main site at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River. The clinics are held the first and third Tuesday of each month from 1-4PM and no appointment is needed.
WITH QUESTIONS, YOU CAN CALL 732-341-9700, EXT. 7604. ALL FLU SHOT CLINICS ARE OPEN TO RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER. For additional information please visit our website at www.ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any flu clinic.
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OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
John C. Bartlett, Jr., Director • Gerry P. Little, Deputy Director • John P. Kelly James F. Lacey • Joseph H. Vicari
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS
John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Anthony DePaola, Secretary-Treasurer • Carol Blake, RN • Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. Veronica Laureigh • Henry Mancini • Ruthanne Scaturro Richard Work • Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison
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stalls and changing areas, plus the construction of a park office. Presently, an exercise facility for township police officers exists at the site, which will be closed in favor of a larger bathroom pavilion, similar to the one that exists at the ocean in Holgate. Additional park space will be created near the new Acme supermarket, Mancini said. The township acquired land near the Acme site as part of an agreement with the company when it petitioned to raze the former building and construct a significantly larger one, which opened during the spring of 2015. There are several improvements planned for the space, including the addition of 16 parking spaces for the tennis courts at the site, as well as new restrooms. Room will be made for the improvements since the Long Beach Island Board of Health facility at the site will be relocated to a new office at the Shackleton law firm building in Ship Bottom. The project will also include room to accommodate the growing Long Beach Island shuttle bus service, which is based at the site.
STAFFORDVILLE – The 27th annual Southern Regional Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on March 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Calloway’s Restaurant on Route 9. Tickets for this gala event are $20
“We’re building two restrooms, a small office for the bus people, and we’re putting bus parking in the back so it no longer encroaches on the Acme parking lot,” said Mancini. The bus parking area will also include a fueling station. The township will add a gazebo and picnic tables to the site for those who want to sit and have a bite to eat. The improvements to the three parks are set to be completed by June, Mancini said. In addition to those projects, the township is planning several long-term initiatives with the goal of preserving open space. Long Beach Township will use a 3.5-acre conservation easement near the Hideaway Bay development, which will be improved with several benches as well as public access to Barnegat Bay. Additional access will be created at a single lot on Osborn Avenue in the Holgate section, formerly a marina, which the township acquired through an agreement with the state Department of Environmental Protection, which is requiring that the site be used for environmental educational purposes. A small building will ultimately be constructed at the site through a partnership with Stockton University.
–Illustration courtesy Long Beach Twp. The township’s plans for the former Little League Park include putting a dog park, basketball and bocce courts on the site in front of town hall. “Public access points to Barnegat Bay are a waning species,” said Environmental Coordinator Angela Andersen, adding that
New Inductees To Enter Athletic Hall Of Fame per person. The deadline for advance tickets is March 5. Admission includes appetizers and hot buffet with a cash bar. For information or to purchase tickets, contact Susan Sharkey at 609-597-9481
ext. 2287 or by email at ssharkey@ srsd.net. The inductees being honored are: Ashley Furlong (Class of 2007), Frank Miele (Class of 2009), Kristen Sharkey (Class of 2010), Alex Spark (Class of
she envisions a “water trail” where kayakers and walkers can link several locations along the bay.
2009) and Anthony Stroffolino (Class of 2009). The team inductees are the NJSI A A St ate G roup 4 Cha mpions Girls Volleyball– 2008 and the NJSIAA State Overall Champions Boys Volleyball– 2009.
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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
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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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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, 2015. I n his letter, he seems hellbent 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: Why are these people so enraged? Is there any reason? Like most people, politicians in particular, 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 (Letters - See Page 18)
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Spotlight On Government From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur:
Congressman Tom MacArthur OCEAN COUNTY – Recently, Congressman Tom MacArthur met with Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy and toured Ocean County’s 911 Dispatch Call Center as well as the Armed Services Recruitment Center. MacArthur also met with Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and his team to review efforts to combat addiction in South Jersey. “Thank you to Congressman MacArthur for the great opportunity to review the public safety concerns that directly impact the residents of Ocean County,” said Sheriff Mastronardy.
OCEAN COUNTY – Noting that many Ocean County seniors rely on Social Security as their primary means of financial support, Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari says he is disappointed there will be no Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in benefits this year. “This is a concern for many of our seniors,” said Vicari, who is chairman of Ocean County Senior Services. “We are still in an economic slump and our seniors rely on Social Security. “No increase in benefits in 2016 could result in seniors being forced to make decisions they shouldn’t have to,” Vicari said. “Seniors should not have to decide between buying medication and buying food.” As of December 2014 there were 154,510 social security recipients in Ocean County ‑‑ a combination of retired workers, disabled individuals and survivors. Of those recipients, the 65 and older
“Our Dispatch Call Center handles over 300,000 calls a year and the Congressman was able to see firsthand just how valuable the center is to our county. Tom serves on the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, and we were honored to stop by each Armed Services recruitment office our department provides security for and meet with the men and women that serve our nation.” “Law En forceme nt’s ability to be proactive in addressing crime and successful in resolving community quality of life issues is tremendously dependent on building solid partnerships and garnering the support of our elected leaders. We appreciate greatly Congressman MacArthur’s
MacArthur Meets With County Law Enforcement Officials
insights, assistance and efforts in fulfilling our mission to protect and serve,” said Prosecutor Coronato. “Ocean County is lucky to have a partner like Sheriff Mastronardy working to stem any public safety concerns brought to the department’s attention,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Thank you to Sheriff Mastronardy and the hardworking men and women that serve our community each day. I’m proud to represent the fine officers of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.” MacArthur continued, “It was ver y helpf ul to have the opportunity to sit down with Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato and his team for a briefing. I was impressed and encouraged hearing
–Photo courtesy Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office Congressman Tom MacArthur meets with the Ocean county Prosecutor’s Office. about the efforts of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to work with local law enforcement to combat the influx of narcotics, treat those suffering from the
disease of addiction and employ innovative training programs to help police officers dealing with residents with mental health issues. Kudos to Prosecutor
Lack Of Social Security Adjustment Disappoints Freeholder population in Ocean County totals 50,970 men and 71,365 women. “Our economy has yet to turnaround,” Vicari said. “Ocean County continues to provide more money for senior services. While I understand there is a formula used by Social Security that determines the adjustment, it remains of the utmost importance for all agencies to do their part to provide the financial means our seniors need. The lack of an increase for our seniors is very frustrating to say the least.” The amount of money Social Security pays out is adjusted each year to take into account the rate of inflation. The COLA is set every October based on the September inflation report, according to CNN/Money. According to Social Security, in 2013, 85 percent of married couples and 84 percent of non-married persons aged 65 or older received Social Security benefits.
Social Security was the major source of income (providing at least 50 percent of total income) for 51 percent of aged beneficiary couples and 74 percent of aged non-married beneficiaries. It was 90 percent or more of income for 21 percent of aged beneficiary couples and 46 percent of aged non-married beneficiaries. The recent elder economic index shows Social Security is the sole income for approximately 30 percent of New Jersey elders. “Our seniors rely on these benefits,” Vicari said. “I would hope the Social Security Administration would take into consideration just how important these benefits are to our seniors and not keep the COLA flat in coming years. “Ocean County has the largest senior population in the state of New Jersey and second largest in the country,” Vicari said. “The country’s economic downturn
continues to impact seniors in this County as many have faced losses in their retire-
ment funds and employee retiree health plans while at the same time experiencing
Coronato and the men and women of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for their steadfast commitment to serving the residents of Ocean County.”
increased costs for basic needs such as food, energy and housing.”
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Community News Refuge Plans To Remove Poles From Marshes
MANAHAWKIN – Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge has announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment for public review and comment regarding proposed projects at Good Luck Point in Berkeley Township and AT&T Manahawkin in Stafford Township. The Environmental Assessment for the project is available for review at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge website, fws.gov/refuge/edwin_b_forsythe/, and at the refuge’s Visitor Information Center located at 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville. The Refuge proposes to remove large arrays of wooden poles and metal towers from two salt marsh tracts in Ocean County, NJ. The poles and towers at Good Luck Point and AT&T Manahawkin are part of inactive
shortwave antenna fields associated with AT&T’s ship-to-shore shortwave communications system, which was in operation at the sites from the early 1930s until 1999. Removing these poles and towers will enhance coastal marsh habitats by increasing marsh resiliency from impacts of large storm events and other ecosystem stressors and will reduce risks to migratory birds. Written comments should be submitted to Rebecca Reeves, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 72, Oceanville, NJ 08231 or via email to forsythe@ fws.gov. The public comment period for the EA will close on February12. For more information, contact Refuge Manager Virginia Rettig at 609-652-1665 or visit fws.gov/refuge/edwin_b_forsythe/.
“Find, Get And Keep The Job You Want” Series GALLOWAY – The Stockton Center on Successful Aging is sponsoring a free, four session workshop titled: “Find, Get and Keep the Job You Want: A New Environment Calls for New Strategies” for older adults at Stockton’s Carnegie Center, 35 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. in Atlantic City. The workshops will take place on Fridays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Michael Kuhlman, formerly with the National Council on Aging, will facilitate the workshops. SCOSA sponsored two of these sessions in 2015 which garnered requests for additional presentations. Four weekly sessions will take you through the SELFIE (Self-Empowering Learning for Innovative Enlightenment) model that Kuhlman created, including: iden-
tifying and overcome obstacles that keep you from the job that’s right for you; discovering what you have to offer and find your competitive edge in this changing work environment; learning what our community employers need and want in their employees; developing strategies for a successful presentation, from creating your resume to your final job interview; practicing your new presentation skills on a group of your peers and benefit from their objective critique, while learning about your competition. Register online or call 609-626-3591 to register. Seating is limited. Visit the SCOSA website at stockton.edu/scosa for more information, updates and cancellation procedures.
Lacey Chamber To Host Multi Chamber Networking
FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Chamber of Commerce invites all business owners/managers to a free Multi Chamber Networking Event on January 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Captain’s Inn, 304 East Lacey Rd. Admission is free with your business card (bring plenty of them for
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Community News Lacey Garden Club Upcoming Programs
LACEY – The Lacey Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month at Community Hall in Forked River, located at the corner of Route 9 and Lacey Road. There is a social time with refreshments from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Then the business meeting and program start at 1:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. You do not have to be a resident of Lacey. The upcoming programs are as follows: On February 4, the Lacey Garden Club will
hold their members-only auction. On March 3, the Ocean County Master Gardener, Ann Earon, will speak about “Easy Care Perennials You Probably Don’t Grow.” On April 7, the Ocean County Master Gardener, Roberta Quinn, will present “Long Seasons of Color.” On May 5, nationally-known gardener and author, Kate Copsey, will be speak about small-space vegetable gardening and offer copies of her new book on this topic for sale
Bowling Scholarship Event Set
MANAHAWKIN – The annual bowling event to raise money for the Southern Regional Memorial Scholarship Fund will be held on January 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Thunderbird Lanes in Manahawkin. The cost is $20 for adult bowlers and
$10 for children and student bowlers. Two games of bowling (with shoes included) and buffet-style food and beverages are included. For more information, contact Harold Elliott at 609-812-1415.
Ladies Auxiliary Annual Fish Fry
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is hosting its annual Fish Fry on February 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Barnegat Firehouse. Tickets cost $15
for adults, $12 for seniors and $6 for children under 10. Take out is available. For more information, call Sherrie at 609698-0623 or Kerry at 609-276-5575.
Beach Haven Emergency Management Urges Residents To Winterize
BEACH HAVEN – Beach Haven Emergency Management reminds residents to properly winterize your home if you are not residing there
during these cold months. This will safeguard your home against water leaks due to the extreme cold temperatures of the season.
OceanFirst Celebrates The New Year With Food Drive TOMS RIVER – OceanFirst Bank will be “Celebrating the New Year” with its Annual Food Drive held now 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 collect nonperishable items. For more information, call 732-240-4500 or visit oceanfirst.com.
Manahawkin Blood Drive
MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks, located at 520 Hilliard Blvd., will host a community blood drive on January 28 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. to support the New Jersey Blood Services organization.
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NEW TREATMENT FOR MACULAR DEGENERATION?
Because “age-related macular degeneration” (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans aged 65 years and older, any information about a potential new treatment is welcomed. As a starting point in searching for new ways to treat AMD, researchers noted that people with highly pigmented and darker-colored eyes are less prone to developing AMD and more likely to have higher levels of a chemical called L-DOPA, which is prescribed to Parkinson’s patients (who have low levels of this dopamine precursor in their brains). When researchers examined the records of people prescribed L-DOPA, they found that they were less likely to develop AMD, and when they did, it began much later. Clinical trials will follow. At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., our goal is to provide the most accurate medical diagnoses, new treatment options, and complete eye care to every patient. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment. We provide proficient eye care for AMD and other eye diseases and conditions.
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–Photo courtesy of Townsquare Media Jeremy Grunin hosts his new radio show. Congregation B’nai Israel. Townsquare Regional Operations Manager Steve Ardolina said “We are very excited to have Jeremy on our team. His personality along with his passion for the Jersey Shore will create fun and interesting content.” Jeremy Grunin said “I am thrilled to be partnering with the great team at Townsquare Media on WOBM-AM. I am looking forward to the upcoming months of building on Bob and Marianne’s loyal listeners with new ways of connecting our great residents and visitors to the Jersey Shore.”
OCVTS Open House Events
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.
Friends Of The Stafford Library Meeting
MANAHAWKIN – The Friends of the Stafford Library host a meeting every third Thursday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon,
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – There will be a Fishing Flea Market on January 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 West Calabreeze Drive. For event or vendor information, please call Tom Siciliano (732-2676451) or email toms6363@comcast.net.
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Super Plunge XII Set For Super Bowl Sunday
BRANT BEACH – The 12th Annual Super “Plunge” Sunday is scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, at 1 p.m. Participants are invited to brave the icy, cold Atlantic Ocean, and will have plenty of time to be home for the big game. Super Plunge XII, a fundraiser organized by St. Francis Community Center and the Swim Teams of Southern Regional High School, will take place at the 48th Street Beach in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township. The “Plunge” has become a popular community favorite during the winter doldrums on Long Beach Island. The event grows in participation each year. Pre-registration is required. Registration will take place at the Community Center on February 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on February 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration forms can be picked-up in advance at the front desk of the Community Center, or printed from their website and mailed to St. Francis Community Center, Attn: Super Plunge XII, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ 08008-3926. The fee is $30 per person on or before February 6 and $35 on Plunge day. The student registration fee is only $15 on or before February 6 and $20 on Plunge day. Participants are encouraged to seek sponsor donations in addition to their registration fee. The sponsor forms can also be found online.
All registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. T-shirts will also be available to spectators for purchase after noon on Plunge Day. Wristbands will be issued to all participants and must be worn at time of the plunge. Plungers should bring with them their courage, bathing suit, towels, blankets and whatever else is needed to warm-up after the ocean dip. Costumes of all kinds are also encouraged. There will be post-plunge festivities back at the Community Center immediately following the plunge. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea and goodies will be served to help warm up everyone, and prizes will be awarded: youngest plunger, oldest plunger, best costume, most funds raised overall and more. The drawing for the $5,000 Travel Voucher Raffle will take place shortly after the awards ceremony. The winner will receive a $5,000 Travel Voucher from Home Town Travel located 145 N. Main Street, Manahawkin. Only 1,000 tickets are sold and tickets are only $25. The tickets are currently on sale at the Community Center and an online mail order form is available at stfranciscenterlbi.org. For more information, contact St. Francis Community Center 609-494-8861 or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org or facebook.com/ SuperPlungeSunday.
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research a transition to county services. The county has forwarded the township a contract that could be renewed for up to five years to perform dispatching services for $340,000 each year. Sheriff’s Captain David Schenk said the county already answers more than 5,000, emergency-911 calls from Barnegat residents each year and dispatches more than 1,200 EMS calls and 400 fire calls each year. All 911 calls made in Ocean County go to the sheriff’s office communications center, then are transferred to local dispatching offices. For towns that contract with the county, the “middle man,” said Schenk, is eliminated, and the call remains at the sheriff’s office in Toms River, and is directly communicated to police officers, firefighters or EMTs on the road. “County dispatch is a hot-button issue for everyone,” said Bob Martucci, a Barnegat resident who also serves as borough administrator
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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 announces it seeks to fill the Lacey vacancy. All party members are welcome to attend,
for Seaside Park. Seaside Park switched to county dispatching several years ago and has been happy with the service they’ve received, Martucci said. In the summer, when the town’s population increases, staff is added to accommodate the call load. “I will tell you right now, this town will never be able to afford the equipment they have,” Martucci said, referring to the county. “If everyone here walked through their center, you’d be in awe, and you’d say, ‘please, let me use that technology.’ It gives you the presence of the best technology possible, and it gives you fiscal responsibility.” Mastronardy said if Barnegat were to contract with the county, it would represent the largest community to use county dispatching. A dispatcher solely assigned to Barnegat would be added to the on-duty roster at all times, and additional staff could handle any overflow calls. The county maintains a minimum staff of 10 dispatchers on duty at all times, Mastronardy said, with an increase to 12 during the 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. shift, when most calls come in. 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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Jersey Four To Present Tribute To Frankie Valli & Four Seasons
GALLOWAY – The Jersey Four, featuring a live band, will take a journey from the very beginning of The Four Seasons number #1 hits through Frankie Valli’s solo career to present day Four Seasons shows. The event is at the Stockton Performing Arts Center on February 13. Showtime is 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 and may be ordered online at stockton.edu/pac or by calling the box office at 609-652-9000. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 90 minutes before the performance. For group sales, call 609-652-4786. “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Walk like a Man,” “Silence is Golden,” “Dawn,” “Ronnie,” “C’mon Marianne” and “Who Loves You” are just some of the many hits that will be performed from the collection of songs from those four guys from Jersey. The smash hit musical “The Jersey Boys,” which opened on Broadway in 2005, is based on one of the most successful 1960s pop groups. The Jersey Four is an explosive tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, which recaptures the original hits from the musical as well as many other Top
10 songs that are not featured in the Tony Award-winning hit, such as “Swearin’ To God,” “Grease” and many others. Along with all the recognizable tunes, The Jersey Four incorporates trivia, stories about The Four Seasons, humor, audience participation and encourages you to sing along. Inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons continue to entertain both young and old with their unique style of singing and songwriting. The Jersey Four, who are all accomplished singers and musicians from the Garden State, stay true to The Four Seasons’ music. The Jersey Four recreate that famous sound with their unique vocals, fabulous stage show, the Jersey Bounce Horns, authentic costumes and musical equipment including Fender-Stratocaster, Gibson-Firebird and Thunderbird guitars, Fender Amplifiers and Ludwig and Gretsch drums. For patrons with special needs, the Stockton Performing Arts Center offers wheelchair accessible seating, large type programs and listening assistive devices. Please identify any needs you may have when making a reservation.
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Theatre Company To Present “The Addams Family”
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Theatre Company will present The Addams Family in the Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center in the 9/10 building of the high school. The Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family‑‑a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before–keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will
change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Southern Regional’s production opens February 24 and will run for four nights with the final performance on February 27. All shows are at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Advanced ticket order forms can be found on the district website srsd. net. Order forms can also be found in each main office. Advance ticket sales deadline is February 5. After that date, no advance ticket requests will be accepted. Remaining tickets may be purchased at the door on the night of each performance when the box office opens at 6 p.m.
Rams’ Alumni Excelling In College Athletics STAFFORD – Three Southern Regional High School Alumni have been honored at the collegiate level for their respective sports. Football alumni and current Montclair State University football player Bill Shimko (SRHS class of 2011) has been named first team All NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference) Team as well as All East Region first team for the 2015 season. This is the second year Bill has been named to the All
NJAC team. Alumni John Edwards (SRHS class of 2013) is currently playing football for Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was named the 2015 Most Improved Defensive Player for the University team, the Red Devils. Elyse Broderick (SRHS class of 2013) is currently a member of the Rutgers University Field Hockey team. She has been named to the Big Ten Conference All-Academic Team for the 2015 fall season.
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WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Community Center is offering a trip to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum on June 4. The trip costs $60 per person. This includes round trip coach transportation, a 2 hour timed ticket admission into the museum and driver’s gratuity. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum are the principal memorial and museum, respectively. They commemorate the September 11, 2001, attacks, which killed 2,977 victims, and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993, which killed six. The memorial is located at the World Trade Center site, the former location of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed during the September 11 attacks. It is operated by a non-profit corporation whose mission is to raise funds for the program, own, and operate the memorial and museum at the World Trade Center
site. Lunch will be on your own in Little Italy. The bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. from the Township of Ocean Community Center, 239 11th Street. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. The bus will arrive at the museum at approximately 10:45 a.m. The bus will depart at 1:15 p.m. for lunch in Little Italy. The bus will depart NYC at 4 p.m. The registration form for this event can be found at: twpoceannj.gov/recreation/911-museum.pdf To reserve your seat, fill out the form and return it to Township of Ocean 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, NJ 08758. Make checks payable to Township of Ocean Recreation. Checks can be dropped off to the Barnegat Recreation Office on Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LBI Branch Library To Hold Black Indian Storytelling Program
SURF CITY – The Long Beach Island Branch Library is holding a Black Indian Storytelling Program. With music, storytelling, sign language and dance, this program aims to teach the similarities of both the Black culture and the Native American culture. Using traditional Native American
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Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, said “About 120,000 babies are affected each year by birth defects in the United States. Birth defects can lead to lifelong challenges and disability. Birth defects are the most common cause of death in the first year of life and the second most common cause of death in children aged one to four years. Most people are unaware of how common, costly and critical birth defects are in the United States or that there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of birth defects.” Regenye continued, “Small steps, such as making healthy choices, visiting your health care provider before and during pregnancy, controlling your weight, can go a long way. Your diet, lifestyle choices, factors in the environment, health conditions and medications before and during pregnancy all can play a role in preventing or increasing the risk of birth defects.” Download information on the 2016 Birth Defects Prevention Information Packet on the OCHD website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like them on Facebook.
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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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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 piec-
es are moving fast (or maybe not). The gate agent told me not to panic because they are looking for a new aircraft and to sit tight, which I patiently did for about 2.5 hours. My name was called and she told me that there was good news. A new aircraft was found and would be leaving in about 12 hours. Most of my fellow passengers decided to “hang out.” But 12 hours in an airport to me is more than hanging out” After all I live an hour or so from the airport. I decided to ask for my checked luggage back. Never did it occur to me that with the number of flights suddenly being cancelled did the airport not have enough baggage handlers to go plane by plane. Additionally, finding my luggage, which was nondescript among 300 other pieces? I was asked to describe them. It took hours to retrieve my nondescript suitcases. I realized that I would bite the bullet and start tying pink woolen flowers on every handle from now on. I think that you get the picture. Hanging out may have been the better of the two choices. When I do the math it almost came out to the same amount of time and was the cheaper of the two alternatives (saving taxi money, etc.). I think the moral of the story is that we can help a lot in life but have no control over the weather. 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 .”
Free Six-Week Diabetes Self-Management Workshop WARETOWN – Beginning January 28, the Waretown Community Center, 239 11th Street, will hold a free Diabetes Self-Management Workshop. The workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants will learn about many topics concerning diabetes and its risks, including the role of diet and exercise, dealing with
fatigue, pain and emotions, the importance of regular doctor exams, maintaining will power and managing medications. Each participant will receive a book and a relaxation. Refreshments will be served. Contact Jean Broadbent at 609-693-5407 to register.
Pieceful Shores Themed Tea MANAHAWKIN – The Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. on January 28 in the temporary community center at 25 Pine Street. There will be a theme tea. Attendees should bring a
memorable textile and wedding photo as well as a tea cup full of memories. All quilters and guests are welcome. For more information contact either Barbara at 609-494-7914 or Yvonne at 609-242 5449.
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BARNEGAT – The Township Committee meeting previously scheduled for February 2 has been moved to February 9 at 6:30 p.m. in town hall.
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R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law
Robert C. Shea Esq.
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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The recent increase in property taxes in some Ocean County towns has prompted an increase in calls to our office requesting more information on filing tax appeals. This article will address some of the most commonly asked questions about tax appeals. The most important thing to understand about tax appeals is what you can and cannot appeal. Under New Jersey law, you can only appeal that the assessment for your property is in excess of the property’s fair market value. The assessment is the municipality’s determination as to the value of your property, which is sent to each taxpayer around February 1 of each year in the form of a postcard showing the property’s address, tax block and lot and the assessment. It is equally important to know what you cannot appeal. You cannot appeal the following: (1) the amount of taxes which you have to pay; (2) whether you can afford to pay the taxes; (3) that another person is paying less taxes than you; and (4) that the assessment of another property is less than yours. Thus, the County Tax Board can only hear appeals that the property’s assessment is greater than its fair market value. The municipal tax assessment is entitled to a presumption that it is correct. It is up to the taxpayer to prove that the assessment is too high. To do this, the taxpayer must present evidence to the Tax Board as to the correct fair market value of the property. This evidence should be in the form of sales of comparable properties which occurred on or before
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.
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.
Lions Club Ongoing Projects STAFFORD – The Lions Club of Stafford invites new members from Lacey to Little Egg Harbor every first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. the largest project is free eye screening of preschool children with a state of the art Spot Camera, which detects problems with the child’s eyes that may occur and can be corrected. The Lions Club of Stafford also sponsors the Leo Club in Southern Regional School District, providing youths 12 to 18 years of age an opportunity to focus on individual and social development through community
service. The Leo Club is an international quest program that meets after school. The Stafford Lions Club’s many projects are scholarships in SRHS for continuing education, holiday food certificates in partnership with local churches to needy families. The Lions Club encourages service-minded men and women to serve their community. Call Robert Skrable at 609-709-6093 for infor mation or visit our website e-clubhouse.org/sites/staffordtownship/.
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are 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, main-
stream 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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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139. (6) Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Costume/Estate Jewelry - Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry. Same day house calls. Religious items too. Immediate cash. 5 percent more cash with this ad. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) AAA Cash For Cars, Trucks - We pay the most for junk and running cars, trucks. We buy it all. 7-days. $ cash, cash $. 732-536-8030. To 25,000 paid for cars. (8)
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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)
Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 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) Caregiver - Looking for position. Please contact Liza 917-5890057. Part time or full time. (6) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (5)
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SBA Representatives Now Available For Local Consult
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, 2015, 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 loans for physical losses not covered by insurance, grants or other sources. Additionally, businesses that are still struggling and need working capital should apply for a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that could have been paid had Hurricane Sandy not occurred. Homeowners may be eligible to apply to repair or replace disaster damaged real estate. Homeowners and renters may be eligible to apply to repair or replace disaster damaged personal property. SBA disaster business and home loans are available for Hurricane Sandy survivors for disaster-related uncompensated losses whether they previously applied or never applied. Interest rates are as low as 4 percent for businesses, 3 percent for non-profit organizations, and 1.688 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. New Jersey businesses and residents affected by the storm can get one-on-one assistance from SBA customer service representatives. Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at disasterloan. sba.gov/ela. Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard of hearing) or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be returned to the centers or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Annual BlueClaws Job Fair LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will hold their annual Job Fair at FirstEnergy Park on February 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at which the team will be interviewing for all parttime, seasonal ballpark positions for the 2016 season. The positions will run from April through September. “Our game day employees play a vital role in the success of the BlueClaws– we literally could not do it without them,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “We look forward to interviewing and filling our available positions with top-level candidates at this year’s Job Fair.” Several game day staff members have been with the team since their 2001 inception. All positions will pay $8.38 per hour and
all applicants must be at least 16 years of age (bat boys may be 15). It is highly recommended that interested applicants come to the job fair itself and arrive early. Interviews will be conducted in the order in which the applicants arrive. All applicants who attend the job fair will receive an interview. The BlueClaws will be hiring for positions within the following departments: ushers, security, parking, concessions, bat boys, kids zone, clean team, ticket takers, production, promotions, food and beverage and merchandise. BlueClaws ticket packages and group outings are currently on sale by calling 732-901-7000 or online at BlueClaws.com.
Meetings Can Help Gambling Problem
OCEAN COUNTY – Do you or someone you know have a gambling problem? GamAnon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for meeting locations near you, 1-888-263-1885.
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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.
$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. 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.
Financial Workshops For Seniors OCEAN COUNTY – Free Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) Workshop: February 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Barnegat High School Media Center, 180 Bengal Blvd, Barnegat. Call 609-489-
5200 to register. Free Social Security Workshop: March 10 at 6 p.m. at Lacey High School Lecture Hall, 73 Haines St, Lanoka Harbor. Call 609-489-5200 to register.
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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