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January 30, 2016

Manchester Students Set Out To “Be The Change” Hawks Expand A Day Of Positivity In “Challenge Day” Hall Of Honor

–Photos courtesy Manchester Twp. Public Schools (Above) Challenge Day presenter Jake Cahill gives instructions to adult and student leaders at the beginning of the day. (At left) Student participants enter the gym through a tunnel of adult and student leaders who greeted them with cheers and high fives.

MANCHESTER – About 218 students and adults committed to “Be the Change” at Manchester Township High School during two days of Challenge Day, now in its fifth year at the school.

Selected students, peer lead-

ers, staff members and adult mentors from other schools and the community gathered in the gym to share a day designed to ignite a movement of compassion and positive change within the school community.

Challenge Day presenters,

Jake Cahill and Trish Bruno, began the day with some fun ice-breaker activities that had the whole group high-fiving, dancing and switching seats to meet new people.

Then the large group divided into smaller groups to work

together on more serious activities throughout the day, including some very emotional moments of sharing.

Participants had the opportunity at the end of the program to speak about their experience (Students - See Page 6)

Years Later, Volpe Fatality Still Inspires Community

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By Jennifer Peacock hey were three friends on their way home from the Fortune Buffet in Toms River.

“One split second changes your entire life.

It changed my entire life.”

Christopher Russo was a high school senior back in 2011 when he, and two classmates and fellow baseball players, one

being Russo’s best friend James Volpe, left the buffet on that May 13 evening.

“I still definitely face post-traumatic stress disorder. I have trouble driving with people in the same car. When I’m in the car with somebody else I really get nervous. I don’t like driving with other people. I faced losing my best friend, and I struggle with that every day still.”

Russo, Volpe, and the driver, never officially named by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office, were speeding and recklessly driving west on Route 37 through Lakehurst when their vehicle collided with another driven by 41-year-old Robert Vallee. Seventeen-year-old Volpe was declared on the scene. Vallee would die days later from (Community - See Page 6)

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Manchester High School English teacher, Jill Ocone, stood across the way from the bricks, outside the high school auditorium, and explained to a coworker her vision for expanding the hall as photos come in.

There were 15 black-framed photos of military personnel; two are sons of current Board of Education members; two are father (class of 1979) and son (class of 2015), who look like they could be brothers. And the three large frames toward the top of the wall are of three servicemen who died serving their country: Nicholas Ott, class of 2006; Matthew Zegan, class of 1991; and Ronald Kubik, class of 2006.

This is the Hawks Hall of Honor, where names and photos of alumni students serving in the military are recognized for their service.

Ocone doesn’t come from a military family but said Desert Storm shaped her appreciation of the military.

“When the first Desert Storm happened in the early 90s, I was friends with a lot of people who had graduated who were serving. And back then there was obviously no (Honor - See Page 4)

Check Out Black History Month Events In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY – Join Ocean County in celebrating Black History Month, February, when activities abound focusing on culture, local and national history, crafts, film, music and more. Events for all ages are available; check out the following calendar of events: February 4, 10 a.m. to noon – Stop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to celebrate Diversity Month by making an African Maasai necklace. Ages 18-36 months. This event is free. Register with Point Pleasant (Events - See Page 7)

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Internet. We all wrote letters. I wrote letters and became very good friends with people I graduated with who I had never even talked to. Their letters home made me appreciate what they were doing,” Ocone said. “Reading their stories, they just touched a nerve.

So many of them didn’t realize really what they were signing up for.”

She started the Veteran’s recognition program the high school hosts each year. After the September 11, 2001 attacks, former students signed up to serve. The glass-enclosed bulletin boards across from the bricks housed photos and contact information of servicemen and women so students and staff could send letters and care packages.

“So the veterans have always just been important to me. They don’t get the recognition they truly deserve and this [the Hall] is the way to really highlight those who came from our school here and has done something that was different than college, different from academic awards.

Everyone on that wall, no matter what they did, is a hero.”

The wall was made possible through generous donations. Jim Cartier designed the sign, using Ocone’s idea of the Hawks mascot draped in the American flag. Custodians Nick Vinciguerra and Frank Stochel hang the finished frames for the wall. The frames are provided by the Cpl Nicholas S. Ott Memorial Fund.

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Tilton (2015), Zaire Randolph (2015), and David R. Webster (2006), Army; Stephen Pajewski (2004), Colton Hartnett (2015), Alejandro Namocatcat (2004), Adam Pate (2005), Tyler Straube (2009), and Randolf Revert Jr. (1994), Marines; and Katherine Knipple (2015) and David DePalma (2011), Navy.

Sgt. Ronald Kubik attended Manchester High School but graduated from Manasquan High School. An Army ranger, he was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA. He died April 23, 2010 from sustained wounds from a combat mission in Afghanistan. “His heroic actions on that day saved the lives of five fellow rangers, five Afghan soldiers, and 19 Afghani women and children, and as such, –Photo by Jennifer Peacock he was posthumously awarded the At Manchester Township High School, the Hawks Hall of Honor recognizes alumni who Silver Star, which is the military’s have served in the military.

3rd highest honor,” the Hall’s Facebook page said.

Afghanistan August 10, 2011. According to Pistol Marksman Badge, and three Sea Matthew Zegan was a member of 2nd the listing on the Hall’s Facebook page, he Service Deployment Ribbons.”

Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry of the received “the Purple Heart, two Navy and Ott’s family created a foundation in his 82nd Airborne Division and was stationed Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Com- name, which provides scholarships, grants, at Fort Bragg, NC He was killed on March bat Action Ribbon, the Marine Corps Good and other financial assistance to those in 23, 1994 when two planes collided mid-air, Conduct Medal, National Defense Service the community. For more information, visit the wreckage killing 24 members in his Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with nickottmemorialfund.org.

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injuries at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The driver was charged with two counts of vehicular homicide. Because he was a minor, his case was heard in the Juvenile Division of Family Court. The outcome of that case was never made public.

It’s 2016, and Russo said he was able to pick himself up and move on with his life, and make himself a better person because of all he’s been through. He was at his alma mater, Jackson Memorial High School, representing the foundation named for his best friend, The James Volpe Foundation. The Foundation, along with JMHS’s Students against Drunk Driving (SADD) and staff, won the 2014-15 U Got Brains? Champion Schools program. The competition, operated by the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ with its website funded by the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, asks participating schools to create a campaign that addresses teen driving and safety. The winning idea, “I Drive Safe For…” came from Justin Volpe, James’ brother, who graduated last year.

The students created a video montage of JMHS staff and students saying who they drive safely for.

“So just seeing how someone driving safe affects everybody, it affects someone’s child, someone’s grandchild, nephew, husband, wife, that was the main idea of the video,” SADD advisor Maryann Stenta said. The video also included clips from the school’s Grim Reaper and Alive at 25 presentations. “Anything that we did that promoted students not to be destructive behind the wheel, just making healthy choices, went into the video.”

The school placed first and won funds to purchase a driving simulator, which is

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and it was clear that the program had a profound impact on students and adults alike.

The all-day program addresses some common issues seen at most schools including negative judgments, teasing, harassment, isolation, stereotypes, intolerance, racism, sexism, bullying, violence, homophobia, apathy and hidden pressures to create an image or live up to the expectations of others.

Participants were challenged to adopt the Challenge Day three step formula for creating positive change: Notice – pay attention to what’s happening; Choose – create a vision for what you want your life to look like; and Act – have the courage and commitment it takes to be the change.

Students were also asked to make at least one conscious, positive contribution each day in their communities and schools.

Vice Principal Tracey Raimondo said that Challenge Day has a positive impact on everyone who participates and the annual program has helped to improve the culture and climate at MTHS. It has been such a success, she said, that the program was expanded to two days this year so that

used in the sophomore Drivers Ed class.

The students have been using the simulator for several weeks now. The simulator was put on display for administrators and members of the press late in January.

“It was an incredible experience and we’re just glad the kids had a chance to really have an impact, a lasting impact on our safe driving initiative, which has really become a staple in everything that we’re doing here to promote safety and good decision making,” JHMS Vice Principal Kyle Brunson said.

Brunson said the $25,000 simulator exposes students to a number of driving situations, such a hazardous weather conditions, texting and driving, drunk driving.

The simulator is imperfect. Its steering wheel is much smaller than average and the pedals are much more sensitive than most vehicles’ pedals. The flat computerized screen lacks the real-life three-dimensional feel of a real car, making depth perception judgments difficult. But the students helping to show off the simulator that afternoon were thankful for the experience.

“You think you know what you’re doing but you really don’t,” sophomore Brandon Costa said.

Russo tried out the simulator as well. He judged his performance as fair.

“I’m hoping that it helps kids out and makes everybody a safer driver,” Russo said. “We try to educate young drivers on what the consequences are because they don’t understand that.”

JMHS plans to enter the U Got Brains? competition again in hopes of winning another first place and additional simulator.

For more information about U Got Brains? visit ugotbrains.com.

For more information about the James Volpe Foundation, visit jamesvolpefoundation.org.

more students could participate.

“As a follow up to Challenge Day, we will be instituting some things to keep the positivity going. On the suggestion of teachers, we will be having “Make the Change Mondays” where we will encourage students who have attended a Challenge Day to wear their Challenge Day shirts and we will include a “Be the Change Challenge” during the Monday announcements.”

The cost of Challenge Day was paid for through fundraisers and donations.

Raimondo said she wanted to thank the Hovnanian Fund, the Manchester PTA, the Comfort Inn and Jersey Mike’s Subs for their donations, as well as the Tri-Boro First Aid in Seaside Park for donating the use of their hall for a fundraiser. She had high praise for the MTHS Challenge Day Committee – Erin Berhalter, Danielle Palmieri, Dave Beauchemin, Wes Moore, Brianna McKiernan, Jen Eckert, Teena Spinelli and Sierra Thomas – who worked together to make the day a success.

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February 4, 1 p.m. – The Manchester branch Library’s monthly program, “From Page to Screen: A Book and Film Discussion” will discuss an assigned book and view a film adaptation of that title. The subject of February’s meeting is a black southern woman who struggles to find her identity over the course of 40 years starting in the early 1900s while suffering abuse from her father and others.

The best-selling novel, “The Color Purple,” was written by Alice Walker in 1982. The 1985 movie version that will be screened at the library stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. It has a runtime of 154 minutes and is rated PG-13. There is no pre-registration for this free adult program.

The book is available for immediate pickup at the Manchester Branch Library so that it can be read ahead of time.

February 4, 6:30 p.m. – Film and Discussion: “Betty and Coretta.” Join the Lacey branch library to watch and discuss the movie depicting the widows of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, and how they carry on as single mothers after the assassination of their husbands. (Not Rated) 88 min. Register with the Lacey branch library.

February 6, 2 p.m. – All ages are invited to learn about African American Cherokee Indian culture and traditions with George Tooks at the Manchester branch Library. Through music, stories, dance and sign language, he will share and compare the beliefs and teachings from the two parts of his cultural heritage: African and Native American. A longtime resident of Ocean County, Tooks is a storyteller, writer, composer and actor.

Refreshments will be provided at this event, which is taking place in celebration of Black History Month. The program is free of charge, but registration is required.

February 8, 3 p.m. – Soul Food Sampler.

Teens can learn about healthy and tasty Soul Food for Black History Month. Try some new flavors. Register with the Brick branch library.

February 9, 10:30 a.m. – African-American History Online. Explore more than 500 years of the African-American experience. Browse by topic or timeline. Register with the Brick branch library.

February 11, 3:30 p.m. – “Healthy and Tasty Soul Food.” Join Giavonna Carbonello, registered dietitian of the Perlmutter Family ShopRites as she cooks up healthy soul food with tasty authentic flavors for Black History Month. Sponsored by OCL YASP. Ages 7 and up. Register with the Tuckerton branch library.

February 13, 1:30 p.m. – Feature Film. (Rated PG-13) 149 min. In honor of Black History Month, join us for the special screening of the Abraham Lincoln biopic released in 2012 starring Daniel Day-Lewis. This film chronicles the President’s time in office between 1861 and 1865 as he dealt with personal demons, politics and the fight to emancipate the slaves.

Register with the Brick branch library.

February 16, 2 p.m. – “African-American Genealogy.” Join to learn the basics of conducting research on African-American genealogy. Those with African ancestry and roots in America face some unique challenges in documenting and telling their family story.

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February 16, 6:30 p.m. – College of New Jersey Professor Christopher Fischer will present the documentary “Freedom Summer 1964” and lead a discussion after the screening. This event is free. Register at Point Pleasant Beach branch.

February 18, 11 a.m. – Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a toddler dance party. To celebrate African American Heritage Month, as well as Chinese New Year, Point Pleasant Beach branch library will be featuring a variety of music from artists with African American and Chinese roots. Register with Point Pleasant Beach branch library.

February 18, 1 p.m. – “Black Indians Storytelling.” With music, storytelling, sign language and dance, you will learn about the similarities of both the Black culture and the Native American culture. Using traditional Native American and African teachings, attendees will learn of women’s roles, the teachings of love and respect for Mother Earth and love for each other. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library. Register with the LBI branch library.

February 19, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – The Jackson branch library is bringing back the hits with this edition of Boogie Babies.

Join them for an epic toddler dance party to some of Motown’s most recognizable songs.

Participation with caregiver is required. For children ages 1 to 4. Register with the Jackson branch library.

February 26, noon to 1 p.m. – A satirical portrait of race relations in early 21st-century America, writer/director Justin Simien’s playfully perceptive feature debut tells the story of a biracial Winchester University student, Samantha, whose controversial radio show sparks a media frenzy of epic proportions.

Samantha becomes the subject of a reality show that deals with racial issues. Meanwhile, the Winchester University’s all-white student newspaper staff mistakenly assumes that young black outcast Lionel Higgins (Tyler James Williams) is an expert on black culture, and recruits him to report on the brewing controversy. Adults Only: (R) 100 min. Register with the Berkeley branch library.

February 27, noon to 2 p.m. – Celebrate Black History Month with a food tasting prepared by members of Toms River Area NAACP, step-dancing by the N’Step troupe of Toms River High School North and storytelling by Michelle Washington Wilson.

Sponsored by the Toms River Area NAACP and the Friends of the Toms River Library.

Register with the Toms River branch library.

February 27, 2 p.m. – Documentary: “Fighting Back 1957–1962: Eyes on the Prize—America’s Civil Rights Movement.”

This award-winning documentary shows how States’ rights loyalists and federal authorities collide in the 1957 and 1962 challenges to segregation of public schools and universities.

(Not Rated) 74 min. This event is taking place at the Lacey branch library.

February 29, 6:30 p.m. – “Healthy and Tasty Soul Food.” Join Giavonna Carbonello, registered dietitian of the Perlmutter Family Shoprites, as she cooks up healthy soul food with tasty authentic flavors for Black History Month. Ages 9 to 14. Register at the Stafford branch library.

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Featured Letter Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Important Monument 2015 marked the 20th Anniversary of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, which pays tribute to the 1,563 New Jerseyans who did not return home from the Vietnam War and is located on the grounds of the PNC Arts Center at Exit 116 Garden State Parkway. It also marked 49 years since I first landed in Vietnam, after being drafted by the U.S. Army.

As Executive Director of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF), I have been reunited with my brothers and sisters in our mission at NJVVMF. Together, we offer experiences at the Memorial and adjacent Museum that recognize the sacrifices, courage and valor of Vietnam Veterans.

I want to remind my fellow New Jerseyans that NJVVMF is privileged to operate the only museum in the country dedicated to the Vietnam Era. It is an important place where we educate all ages on the Vietnam War Era through ceremony, exhibitions, events and programs. Letters, artifacts and video testimonies provide rare, personal experiences.

Visitors learn history from those who lived it through our Vietnam Veteran vol-

unteer-led tours. Free tours are offered at 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

Each year more than 9,000 school children visit us and their time with the veterans is life changing for both the students and guides. Our veterans have also helped veterans of recent wars through projects like our Huey helicopter restoration and Combat Paper Project.

As a not-for-profit organization, NJVVMF is self-supporting and we need the public’s support, both financially and through participation, to exist. With your help, we will preserve the legacy and continue to honor those who served and our active duty service men and women. Please remember us as we remember them.

Interested residents may check line 61 on the New Jersey tax form to donate.

For information on the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center, visit njvvmf.org or call 732-335-0033. Thank you.

Bill Linderman, Executive Director New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation

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Letters To The Editor Don’t Resolve, Intend

Great Year For Conservation

It’s that time again when we tend to hear discussions about New Year’s Resolutions. Eating healthier, going to the gym, cutting back on sweets.

Resolutions are passionately set, but as winter drags on, we slowly fall off the wagon.

Suddenly the gym is less crowded and the lines for fast food are longer than ever.

Since March 21, 2014, we’ve collectively lost over 75 pounds by making a complete lifestyle change. With realistic goals and milestones, we have improved our diets and made exercise an everyday habit.

Instead of making resolutions this year, make intentions.

When you intend to do something good for your body, it’s possible to fail. But unlike resolutions, you don’t have to wait until next year to start over! Intend to live healthier– you can restart at any time.

We’ve found that little changes can add up to big results. That’s why we live by the American Heart Association’s Life Simple 7 program.

There are seven manageable improvements to your health that can make a big difference. Start by watching your blood sugar and reducing your sugar intake. To learn more about the program, visit heart.org/MyLifeCheck.

Our pledge is to inspire the world to lose 10 pounds. With resoulutions in mind, what are your intentions?

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On the wall outside my office at New Jersey Conservation Foundation is a whiteboard where our staff records newly-completed land preservation projects.

Most years, the board is nearly full by the end of December.

But in 2015, the board was filled by October and we had to tack on a sheet of paper to fit all the projects.

In other words, 2015 has been one of the best for land preservation in NJ Conservation’s 55-year history!

As of recent, we and our partners have completed 40 projects, protecting 2,432 acres of open space and farmland.

These preserved lands reflect the rich landscape diversity of the Garden State. They include fertile farmland in the Delaware Bay watershed, expansive forests in the environmentally-sensitive Pine Barrens and ruggedly mountainous properties in the Highlands.

This year’s most innovative preservation project is creating a new preserve out of an old corporate campus in Mercer County, and adding a vital link in the popular Lawrence Hopewell Trail.

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Helping The Homeless Is Humbling Recently, I was visiting family in Arizona and had the honor to serve the homeless dinner, which my daughter-in-law had prepared with help from wonderful women from her church to help serve. This is not about my daughter-in-law, it’s about those who serve without making news headlines.

I looked at the counter where I chose to serve fruit and noticed that for the three feet difference,” there but by the grace of God go I. “I came away from that experience feeling so humbled that I had to write this letter. I, like many of you, had never had contact with homeless people but I, like yourselves, am one step away from their plight whatever reason it be.

To a person, one by one, all were polite and thankful and gracious saying “thank you ma’am” and “may I have more” which earlier I had been instructed to do regardless of how many times they came back. What nice people that I will always hold in my heart.

May God bless them always and you and I as hopefully, some will come out of their situation whatever the reason for them being there.

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Houses Of Worship In light of the increase in houses and apartments being built in Brick, caution needs to be taken. The Brick Town Council needs to be careful with the establishing of religious places of worship in and near the new housing. Like a surrounding town, where a house is built and then there

is a worship center placed.

I see no problem with the developments, but with no restriction on the zoning a problem can develop and it would be too late. By having a religious center in a housing complex, an increase in traffic both pedestrian and vehicular will cause problems. This is just an observation now, and it should be addressed soon before people start to move into the homes.

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Legislation Offers Retirement Solution Too many people aren’t saving enough to adequately fund their own retirement. Only five percent of people who lack a workplace savings plan actually figure out what they need to do and set up a plan on their own. If nothing is done, the staggering number of people retiring into poverty in the coming years will greatly increase the cost of government assistance programs and the burden on taxpayers. So waiting and watching is not a good option.

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N EW J ERSEY – Pet stores across the state have been cited for failure to label dogs’ and cats’ cages in accordance with the Pet Purchase Protection Act, which became effective earlier this year. Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin, who sponsored this legislation, commend the New Jersey Division of Consumer Af-

OCEAN COUNTY – Cold weather can be especially tough on senior citizens, and with more than 160,000 older adults calling Ocean County home, it’s important that this population is prepared to weather the winter.

“While snowy weather and plunging temperatures have an effect on everyone, the elderly are often more susceptible to the dangers of winter,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as chairman of Senior Services.

According to the National Institutes for Health, more than 1.6 million older Americans go to the emergency room each year for fall-related injuries. One of the major causes of a fall is ice and black ice, which can occur without warning.

“With anticipated low temperatures, we need to be aware of these potentially hazardous conditions,” Vicari said.

To lessen the chances of a fall, be cautious of footwear and make arrangements to

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Pet Shops Cited For Violating The Pet Purchase Protection Act

fairs for enforcing this law.

“Our off ice has dedicated years to this legislation, ensuring that pet stores disclose the origins of the dogs they sell so consumers always bring home a healthy pet,” said Holzapfel. “Thousands of New Jersey residents understand that this law is a step in the right direction toward addressing the inhumane treatment endured

by puppies at puppy mills and pet stores.”

The Pet Purchase Protection Act allows the consumer to make educated choices when purchasing a pet for their family based on the information provided by the labels located on the cages of any animal for sale. T his i ncludes the breeder, the animal’s veterinary history and any medical background the

pet may have at that time.

“This law provides consumers with vital information about the breeder and the animal’s veterinar y histor y,” st ated Wolfe.

“Pet stores who fail to provide this information should be held accountable and fined.”

According to the Division of Consumer Affairs, all of the pet shops that received Notices of Violations were

cited for failing to include the required information on cage labels for each animal, including where and when it was bred; the name and address of anyone who brokered the sale between breeder and pet store; the date and name of the vet who performed the animal’s initial medical exam; and the age, sex and identifying marks or tags on the animal.

Freeholders Urge Winter Weather Caution

have even a simple handrail installed to provide the necessary support to help maintain balance and keep you from falling.

To prevent hypothermia, keep your home’s thermostat set at 68 degrees or above, dress in layers of loose-fitting clothing and keep your head covered when you are outdoors. A great deal of heat is lost when your head is exposed.

As we age, our skin becomes thinner and drier, thus more prone to tears.

Certain medications can even affect the lining of your nose, creating an increased risk for nose bleeds.

Keep the dangers of dryness low by using a humidifier to keep the air moist, drink plenty of water and eat foods high in water content like soups and vegetables and moisturize your skin daily with creams or lotions.

“We cannot stop the winter weather from coming,” Vicari said. “But we can be prepared for it.” Vicari urged residents to check

in on their elderly neighbors, family members and friends. “One quick call can save a life,” Vicari said.

Vicari said seniors participating in the county’s nutrition program are checked on daily when their meal is delivered. He added that even during inclement weather, additional meals may be delivered before an impending storm so the senior will have food in the house should drivers be unable to get to them.

“The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders with Community Services Inc., our nutrition program provider, work diligently in making sure seniors are taken care of during all kinds of weather,” Vicari said. “Knowing they have a meal in the house they can warm up and eat is one less worry for our seniors and their caregivers during winter weather.”

Vicari urged seniors to contact the Office of Senior Services for information on the 2015/2016 Energy Utili-

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For example, the Universal Service Fund is a federally funded program to assist low-income households with their heating bills. Eligibility is based on household size and monthly income. Applications will be automatically sent to those who received a heating benefit last year.

If you are not a Home Energy Assistance/Universal Service Fund recipient and would like to apply, call the Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091 or 800-6684899. If you are already a recipient and have any ques-

tions, contact O.C.E.A.N., Inc. at 732-244-9041.

“There is an assortment of programs and services available that can help our seniors during harsh winter weather,” Vicari said. “By calling the Office of Senior Services, you can learn about what is available and be more comfortable during the winter months.”

Vicari also cautioned pet owners to take proper precautions so their pet is not affected by cold temperatures.

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“We are pleased to see that the Division of Consumer Affairs is working hard to enforce and ensure that pet stores fully comply with the law,” added McGuckin. “This law will help put the bad breeders out of business and guarantee that fewer families do not suffer from the financial burdens an unhealthy pet will place upon its owner.”

inside,” Vicari said. “Don’t leave pets outside or in cars, which can act like refrigerators in cold weather.”

Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer.

Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws.

“When the weather changes and temperatures plummet, we need to make sure everyone is properly cared for,” Vicari said.

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MANCHESTER – On February 4, the Manchester branch library’s monthly program, “From Page to Screen: A Book and Film Discussion” will take place, starting at 1 p.m. The group meets the first Thursday each month to discuss an assigned book and view a film adaptation of that title.

The subject of February’s meeting is a black southern woman who struggles to find her identity over the course of 40 years, starting in the early 1900s while suffering abuse from her father and others. The best-selling novel, “The Color Purple,” was written by Alice Walker in 1982.

The 1985 movie version that will be screened at the library on February 4 stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. It has a runtime of 154 minutes and is rated PG-13. The director is Steven Spielberg.

There is no pre-registration for this free adult program. The book is available for immediate pickup at the Manchester branch library so that it can be read ahead of time.

For further information call 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Supervisor Of Instruction Appointment

WHITING – Michelle Nichol was appointed as Elementary Supervisor of Instruction effective January 1. Nichol is currently the Literacy Coach for Whiting and Ridgeway

Elementary Schools. She is filling the position vacated by Nikki Mazur, who was appointed Principal of Ridgeway School this past fall.

Soup And Sandwich At Unity Hall

WHITING – The Residents Club of Crestwood Village III will be having a soup and sandwich afternoon on February 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Tickets are $8. They are available for

purchase February 1 and 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road.

Call Pat Shea at 732-716-1573 or Pat Berkery at 732-350-0929 for further information,

Board Of Education Meeting Schedule

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Board of Education meets once a month, usually on the third Wednesday, in the media center of Ridgeway Elementary School.

Meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a closed, executive session. The public portion of the

meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all public portions of school board meetings.

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Golden Knights To Perform At Joint Base Air Show

JOINT BASE – The U.S. Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights, have officially been added to the “Power in the Pines” list of performers for Joint Base MDL’s 2016 Open House and Air Show.

For over 53 years, members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team have been marking the milestones of achievement and an evolution of excellence serving as “Ambassadors” of the Army’s only official demonstration team. The Golden Knights portray the image of being the most formidable parachuting competitors and demonstrators in the world today.

“We are excited to announce that the United States Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, will perform their aerial demonstra-

tion at our Open House and Air Show this May,” said Lt. Col. Pat Rayner, Open House and Air Show director. “Our Army mission partners are a crucial part of the team here at Joint Base MDL and showcasing their elite parachute demonstration team is a huge win.”

“Power in the Pines” is free and open to the public and scheduled for May 14 to 15. Gates will open at 9 a.m. with aerial demonstrations slated for 11 a.m. on both days.

Contact the Joint Base Public Affairs Office at 754-2104 or visit jointbasemdl. af.mil for more information. Information on the 2016 Open House and Air Show can be found online at jointbasemdl.af.mil/library/ openhouseandairshow.asp.

Crestwood Village III Holds Mini Mart

WHITING – Crestwood Village III Women’s Club is holding a Mini Mart on Monday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Unity Hall.

The Mini Mart will offer a large selection of gently used and new items. There will be a large assortment of different and unique items, such as: greeting cards, jewelry items, books, many white elephant items, a large selection of gently used clothes at low prices and a great selection of flower arrangements and wreaths, all handmade by crafty ladies.

Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a cookie while

you shop.

All monies collected goes to national and local charities.

Crestwood Village III Women’s Club will hold its next meeting on February 2 at 12:30 p.m.

The Women’s Club will provide homemade soup; bring your own sandwich. After the business meeting, there will be a speaker from the sheriff’s office to talk about safety and scams.

If you have any questions, call Pat Shea, president, at 732-716-1573.

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Doors open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m.

The comedy night will be held at the Triboro First Aid Squad, J Street, Seaside Park.

Tickets are $20. Adults only.

There will be an indoor tailgate party. Bring your own food and beverages.

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February Activities For Teens And Tweens

MANCHESTER – The Manchester branch library has these activities scheduled throughout February just for teens and tweens: February 1 at 6 p.m.: Manchester T.A.B. Presents: Healthy and Tasty Soul Food– ages 12 to 18. Giavonna Carbonello, a registered dietitian from ShopRite of Manchester, will give a Soul food cooking demonstration in honor of Black History Month. She will show you how to make some healthy soul food dishes with authentic flavors. The Manchester branch library’s Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) will hold their monthly meeting immediately following the Soul food presentation.

February 5 at 10 a.m.: Homeschool Book Discussion– ages 12 to 18. The subject of this month’s discussion will be a book by Mildred D. Taylor to commemorate Black History Month: “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.” Cop-

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February 5 at 11 a.m.: Homeschool T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board)– ages 12 to 18. Volunteer at the library. Help decorate the library and design teen programs for fun and to earn community service.

February 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Lunar New Year Craft– ages 9 to 14. Drop in to make a paper lantern and a monkey to celebrate the start of “the year of the monkey.”

February 16 at 3 p.m.: Teen Tech Workshop– ages 11 to 18. Through demonstrations, find out how a 3D printer works and learn how to control a computer with a Makey Makey.

On temporary hiatus: Pokémon Club– ages 11 to 16. Do battle in video games, trade cards and talk about all things Pokémon! With your parents’ permission, of course, bring your DS and other games. Look for a new start-up date for this program in March.

Please register for these free programs except where noted to “drop in.” Call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. For craft/maker projects, all raw materials will be supplied by the library at no additional cost to participants. For more information, contact Elaine Menken, the Teen Services Librarian at the Manchester branch library.

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WHITING – The Crestwood Seniors of Whiting will be going to the Outer Banks, NC for four days and three nights. The trip is set for May 22 to 25.

The cost is $499 D/O and $688 S/O. Package includes lodging, breakfasts and dinners, hotel, tips, taxes and bus. Guided tour of Cape Hattaras, Cape Hattaras Lighthouse, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Graveyard of the Atlantic, Wrights Brothers Memorial, Elizabethan Gardens, Bodie Lighthouse, Chicamacomico Life Saving Station.

Call Pat at 732-716-1197 for information or reservations.

PTA Rewards Staff Participation MACHESTER – PTA President Sarita Dodd presented a certificate to Manchester Twp. Elementary School Principal Linda Waldron for achieving 100 percent staff participation at MTES. The PTA had a contest to encourage staff membership and will award the MTES staff with a ‘sweet treat’ for achieving the goal.

Safe Driving Class For Seniors WHITING – On February 6, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, will host an AARP Safe Driving Class for Seniors.

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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce that veteran officer Douglas Higgins was recognized with the Corporal distinction during a ceremony Wednesday morning at the Municipal Complex Civic Center.

Higgins is a decorated officer who joined the Manchester Township Police Department in 1988 after serving four years as a seasonal officer in Lavallette. He graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy Class No. 50 and has been a member of the Traffic Safety Section since 2002. Higgins is a highly respected expert in his field who holds numerous professional certifications and has been recognized by his department and other agencies for his dedication to law enforcement.

“Given his long and distinguished career, there is no question that Cpl. Higgins is well deserving of this recognition. I could not be more proud to see him honored in front of his peers and set the bar for what a Manchester Township Police Corporal should be,” said Chief Lisa Parker.

Higgins is the second Manchester Township police officer to receive the Corporal recognition, along with Cpl. Scott Thompson, who received the honor posthumously in 2015. While his sons, Tyler and Austin, girlfriend Sandy, and his brother officers looked on, Higgins was presented with his badge by Tracy Thompson, Cpl. Thompson’s wife.

“This badge is about honor. The Corporal recognition was an important achievement that Scott Thompson advocated for and I’m proud to be the second recipient within the Manchester Township Police Department,” said Higgins.

Thompson introduced the idea of instituting the Corporal recognition in the Manchester Township Police Department shortly after Parker took her oath in March of 2015. He felt it was important to have this distinction to recognize veteran officers with 20 or more years of service who consistently exhibit outstanding commitment to their department and profession.

“Today Cpl. Scott Thompson’s vision became a reality for his brother officer, Cpl. Douglas Higgins,” said Chief Parker.

The department was honored to have Mayor Kenneth Palmer in attendance at the ceremony.

He spoke about the corporal’s dedication to law enforcement and his willingness to go above and beyond to help not only Manchester’s residents, but those elsewhere in need of his expertise.

Also in attendance were Eleanor and John Tobias, mother and brother of Ptl. Robert Tobias, who was killed in the line of duty in 1975, as well as a number of retired Manchester officers.

Following the recognition ceremony, Higgins’ first official duty was to present Tracy Thompson with a plaque from the American Federation of Police awarding Thompson with the American Police Hall of Fame Medal of Honor.

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Manchester High Looking At Block Scheduling MANCHESTER – Superintendent David Trethaway and members of the Manchester Township High School Block Scheduling Committee made a presentation at a Board of Education meeting. They explained their work to determine if implementing block scheduling would be beneficial at the high school and their research on various options for implementing it.

Trethaway said that he had personal experience with the implementation of block scheduling 20 years ago in Jackson. He said it was very successful and is still being used today. Brick, Lacey, Barnegat and Donovan high schools are also successfully using block scheduling, he said.

Block scheduling has several different formats. Essentially, instead of taking seven classes every day for the year, students would take four classes each semester for a total of eight classes per year. Each class would be in the range of 85 to 90 minutes long instead of about 48 minutes, allowing for more indepth study, said Trethaway. He said that eliminating half of the pass time between classes could add an additional 12 to 48 hours of total instruction time for the year.

“Our goal is not just to help our students graduate, but also to prepare them for college and careers,” he said. It is no longer enough to just have a teacher giving a lecture and students memorizing facts, he said. The longer periods would give time to engage in skills needed for college and careers like problem solving, communication, collaboration and team work. He said that the block format would also help students who are struggling by giving them more opportunities to retake a course and graduate on time. The student-teacher ratio would also be lower, which would allow teachers to get to know students

better so they can build a rapport with them and be able to better individualize instruction.

The Block Scheduling Committee included 55 staff members in five sub-committees: curriculum, professional development, scheduling, visitation and evaluation. They researched the pros and cons of implementing block scheduling as well as the pros and cons of the different formats used by other schools.

Teachers and administrators visited several schools and were able to observe classes and to ask questions of teachers and students. The committee discovered that certain courses, like AP classes and Band, might be better to have all year; therefore, students might have one period where they alternate between two classes every other day for the whole year.

Scheduling lunches was another area with several options. There is no lack of ideas for the extra class available each year. The committee received suggestions for 60 possible new course offerings when they surveyed staff and students.

Superintendent Trethaway said that the next step would be to meet with staff to address their concerns, and then with parents and students to give them information as well as get input. He said this would take place in January and February.

He told the Board at the December 16 meeting that a decision would have to be made by February in order to implement the program in September. “I am looking forward to discussing the schedule and the additional opportunities it will provide to our students with our parents, students and staff,” he said.

“This is something we really need to look at for our students,” he said. “Of course it won’t solve everything, but it will provide more opportunities for our students to be successful.”

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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. We 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, our own 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.

Please 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. We have a special container to collect those items, many area families benefit from your generosity.

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A sound void is most commonly defined as a moment lacking clarity in hearing or understanding – an empty space in one’s life caused by the absence of sound clarity.

Sound voids usually occur in specific listening situations where an individual’s hearing loss does not permit them to detect or understand impor tant sounds and speech cues.

Individuals often find that sound voids result in tiring, frustrating and embarrassing situations.

However you experience them – whether they happen du r i ng precious moments with your loved ones, critical conversations in the work place or in common everyday interactions – sound voids can detract from your ability to live your life to its fullest.

Do you often hear people talking but simply have difficulty understanding them?

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Do you occasionally have trouble following the conversation in small groups?

Do you find it challenging to explain your hearing situation to others?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be experiencing the perception of “sound void.” The term sound void was created to help explain the gaps that some say that they experience in their day-to-day listening lives.

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OHI To Host Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives is hosting a Masquerade Casino Night, its annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser with dinner, dancing and a casino night on February 12 from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Mill at Spring Lake Heights, 101 Old Mill Road. Wearing a mask is encouraged.

Tickets are $150 each. All proceeds will benefit the efforts of OHI to improve the quality of life in the community with enhanced medical care services to the children, adults and seniors of Ocean County, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

This includes, but is not limited to, better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness and more.

Sponsorships, donations, journal ads, and premium ticket packages are available, and are 100 percent tax deductible, excluding the cost of the dinner. Download this year’s tickets and sponsorship packet at ohinj.org/ 2016fundraiser.

For further information, tickets or sponsorships, contact Kimberly Tozzi, community relations liaison, at 732-719-9016.

Thyroid Support Group Meeting WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on February 15 at 10 a.m. Meetings are held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539.

A pharmacist from Walgreen’s will be

sharing information with the group.

The purpose of the meeting is to educate, support and respond to people with thyroid problems or questions.

Stefanie facilitates the group. Call her at 732-350-2904 with questions.

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Here’s To Your Health Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

3 Surprising Options To Relieve Menopause

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The dreaded hot flashes of menopause are often more than just a mere nuisance, they can disrupt your life day and night.

I have been menopausal for 3 years and luckily have yet to experience a single hot flash or any symptom for that matter, but several friends suffer terribly. They have to change bed sheets from the sweats, and often complain they feel like they’re on fire. Menopause causes changes in mood, weight gain and insomnia.

The most popular supplements touted for menopause include black cohosh, flax seeds, soy-based supplements, alfalfa, and/or ginseng. Natural progesterone is often used too and this comes in an over-the-counter cream as well as several prescription types. These may help to some extent but right now I’d like to share new research.

Scientists have been looking at serotonin hormone levels. We know serotonin is an important brain neurotransmitter, more specifically it’s one of our ‘happy’ brain chemicals. The impact serotonin has on other hormone levels including estrogen can’t be underestimated. When serotonin is low, the brain experiences dangerous oxidative damage and neurons die. This could precipitate hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings catapulting you into a pro-inflammatory state with a disrupted sleep cycle and appetite like nobody’s business. It could be a mean menopause.

Based upon this new information, I can make natural suggestions for you to ponder.

You should consult a physician because raising serotonin isn’t always the answer, and can sometimes backfire. I don’t know what’s right for each of you. That said, here

are some ove r- t h e counter considerations: 5-HTP- This essential amino acid is formed from “tryptophan” which is found naturally in turkey, cheese and nuts. It’s sold as a dietary supplement and it forms serotonin in your body. Remember, without adequate serotonin, hot flashes, irritability and insomnia are more likely to occur.

Please don’t ever combine 5-HTP with any prescribed antidepressants or Serotonin Syndrome may result!

Melatonin- When serotonin breaks down in your body, it forms melatonin which is one of your natural sleep hormones. You make this, and it’s sold as a supplement.

Melatonin is great if you want to sleep a little bit longer. It’s a strong antioxidant and helps reduce that oxidative stress (and resulting inflammation) that I mentioned earlier. A Polish study published in Prz Menopauzalny (Menopausal Review) just evaluated melatonin in menopausal women. Women who received 5mg of melatonin each night for 24 weeks not only slept better but also lost a little weight. I have to say, 5mg is a rather hefty dose!

Resveratrol- This provides natural estrogen-like activity (phytoestrogen) because resveratrol has a similar structure to 17 beta estradiol (our natural estrogen). Restoring estrogen levels may relieve hot flashes and help you sleep. It’s usually taken at night for that reason.

If you’d like to receive a more comprehensive version of this article with more tips sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com Remember to ask your physician if these are right for you.

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Pineland Symphonic Band To Start New Season

WHITING – Jack Smyth, president of the Pineland Symphonic Band, is pleased to announce the completion of the band’s very successful 2015 Summer and Fall performance season.

The Pineland Symphonic Band, formerly the Crestwood Symphonette, has been performing in Ocean County for over 30 years.

This past summer the band performed for the first time at the Ocean County Library

in downtown Toms River and the Lakewood Amphitheater under the leadership of conductor, Jack Milkovitz, the retired music director of Toms River High School South.

The band’s concerts were very enthusiastically received. The audiences were treated to a variety of music from Dixieland to traditional marches.

This past fall the band performed at a number of well-received concerts at adult

communities, churches and local elementary schools as well, in the band’s continuing efforts to promote to young people the important long-lasting enjoyment of playing an instrument and performing music.

There are many talented musicians in the band and among them are two professional musicians in their nineties, Frank Richetti and Danny Repole.

Richetti, the band’s President Emeritus, is

the lead trumpet player, soloist in Dixieland Jamboree. He is a World War II Marine veteran and also has his own successful Big Band, The Sentimental Journey, which has performed locally for many years.

Repole’s music resume is very impressive to say the least. Both a trombonist and a conductor, Repole is an educator and a native New Yorker. He is a graduate of Juilliard School of Music, who majored in trombone and conducting. Repole has performed with the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, The Radio City Music Hall Orchestra and many Big Bands such as Les & Larry Elgart Orchestra, and the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. Repole was director of the US Air Force Jazz Band in Europe during World War II. One of the recent members of the band, Bethanie Schultz, an accomplished oboist, is also a National Guard Black Hawk helicopter Air Assault pilot who completed two tours of duty, one in Iraq and the other in Kosovo in service to our country.

All members of the band volunteer their time and efforts in their joy of making music.

The band always welcomes new members and the new rehearsal season starts on February 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Whiting at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

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TOMS RIVER – As of October, Mark Kotzas, president of the Charity Resale Shop in Toms River, has designated the proceeds of the shop to be donated monthly to various small charities such as Providence House, Ocean of Love, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Children’s Specialized Hospital and more added in the year ahead.

In December, Maureen Schutz of Charity Resale Shop and Mark Kotzas of the Kotzas Family Foundation have donated to Tina’s House Ocean County Child Advocacy Center, which provides coordinated services to children and their families in situations where there are allegations of sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

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In addition to the food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes.

Tickets are $50. in advance and $60 at the door. To purchase tickets go to ocvtschefsnightout.org.

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By Joel Markel

Doing Anything My Radio Advised

Dear Readers, As many of you already know this column can actually be heard as part of a larger part of my work which is a radio show on WOBM AM. For over 3 years myself and my co-host, Marianne Levy have been at the helm of Preferred Company. I am pleased and flattered that the show is now heard five days per week from 8 to 10 a.m.

People often ask me what the show is about and I have a standard answer which is “Seinfeld.” Marianne and I take every day occurrences and create a full 2 hours of fun and prizes. Our guests are usually celebrities ‑‑ some well known, others familiar to a New Jersey audience only. I promise one thing if you tune in for a day or two, you will be hooked and become a regular fan. We are heard on 1460 and

1310 AM . You can also hear us by downloading Preferredradio on a smart phone. We have listeners from all around the world who also use an app called radiopup. I thank the management of Townsquare Media for bestowing this honor upon me. In exchange I promised them good entertainment. Tune in every Monday through Friday to Preferred Company, 8 to 10 a.m. I look forward to hearing from you, as we do take calls at 732-505-1160.

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ince our local faith community was formed in March of 2015 Good Shepherd ANCC, a part of the larger American National Catholic Church, has enjoyed fantastic growth. Every week we welcome into our family any and all newcomers with open hearts and arms.

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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Dina M. Vicari, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many homeowners every year look for professionals to assist then with home improvements, repairs or upgrades. However, in the quest to renovate or add on to their homes, many residents are hurrying through the selection process to find contractors to begin construction and forgetting some important steps to protect themselves. These are some impor tant reminders that every resident should consider in hiring contractors and choosing their plan of reconstruction.

First, prior to hiring a contractor, the homeowner should confirm that the contractor is licensed with the State of New Jersey. This can be easily accomplished by confirming that the contractor is registered with the State of New Jersey in accordance with the Contractor’s Registration Act. A homeowner should also confirm that the registration is not expired, suspended or revoked. The Contractor’s Registration Act requires every registered contractor to have to proper registration number. If your contractor cannot provide a number that has the prefix 13VH then the homeowner should access the State website for Community Affairs to review this list of contractors who are presently facing Notices of Violations prior to hir ing them. Additionally, that registration number ensures that the contractor has the proper liability insurance.

In addition, it is important to discuss with the contractor who will

obtain any necessary permits. This step in the process maybe somewhat modified from the traditional permit process as many municipalities have new, easier procedures for victims of Superstorm Sandy to rebuild and repair storm damage. The contract between the parties should establish a payment plan, especially if the resident is awaiting insurance proceeds to pay for the cost of the work. Many insurance companies may not pay out the full amount of the insurance proceeds in a lump sum. The insurance company may require installment payments as work is completed or refund the homeowner a portion after the work in complete. It is best that the homeowner and contractor agree on the payment schedule with the full understanding of the homeowner’s insurance policy.

Make sure to ask for references for other similar jobs they have completed in the area. Do not be afraid to make calls and contact those home owners to get an honest opinion of the contract and the quality of their f inal product. You want to ensure that you select a contractor that will complete the job you hire them for and perform at the highest level of workmanship.

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Folks that attend our services leave feeling full of love for Jesus Christ and energized by our message of inclusiveness. Many go home, tell a friend of their experience and by the grace of God, that friend visits with us the following week.

At Good Shepherd ANCC we have a pretty simple rule by which we live; treat others as we would have others treat us. Many of our parishioners had been away from the church for months, even years. They left for a multitude of reasons but desperately wanted to continue their faith journey. They were hungry to have a relationship with Jesus Christ but struggled to find a new place of worship, a new home.

Because we welcome all, Good Shepherd is a natural fit for those feeling left out, left behind or disenfranchised for any other reason. If you are divorced, we welcome you. If you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered, we welcome you too. If you believe that women should have a more active role in the church, clergy should be able to marry or that a couple is best suited to plan their own family, we welcome all of you as well. In fact, we turn our backs on no one because we hope that no one would turn their backs on us. Those that want to walk with us do so as full members of our community and we journey together, hand in hand.

Regular readers of this column already know that we have moved to our new home at 1890 Whitesville Rd. in Toms River and that we are now offering three masses. We come together to worship at 5pm on Saturday and again at 8am and 10am on Sunday. Please join us knowing that the path that you have already traveled is not nearly as important as the path that you wish to travel. Let’s go forward together in our love for Jesus Christ.

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Library To Host Local Black Native American Storyteller

MANCHESTER – On February 6 at 2 p.m., all ages are invited to lear n about A f r ica n A me r ica n Che roke e I nd ia n cu lt u re a nd t r a d it ion s w it h George Tooks at the Manchester branch Library.

Through music, stories, dance and sign language, he will share and compare the beliefs and teachings from the two parts of his cultural heritage: African and Native American.

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ty, Mr. Tooks is a storyteller, writer, composer and actor.

Refreshments will be provided at this event, which is taking place in celebration of Black History Month.

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The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

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New Jersey Audubon To Conduct Prescribed Burn At Hovnanian Sanctuary BERKELEY – New Jersey Audubon and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service have planned a prescribed burn at the Hovnanian Sanctuary, located in Berkeley Township.

The timing of the burn will depend upon weather conditions and is scheduled to occur on or before March 15 unless favorable weather conditions allow for an extension.

Prescribed burning is part of New Jersey Audubon’s management plan for the 513acre Hovnanian Sanctuary, and prescribed burns were conducted on various portions of the tract in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

New Jersey Audubon is concerned about the integrity of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and is implementing an ecological forest management project that addresses best practices for Pinelands forests. This sanctuary is being managed to improve habitat for native Pinelands species, including several of conservation concern. Prescribed fire will assist in achieving those goals.

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A trained crew will carry out the burn, and the fire will be monitored by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

This is an important step in the management plan that New Jersey Audubon has implemented for this tract, according to Jean Lynch, stewardship project director for New Jersey Audubon. “It works out nicely that in this fire-dependent ecosystem, management steps such as thinning and burning will benefit both the local community and the natural community,” Lynch said.

For more information on prescribed burnings, visit nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/ whm-burning.htm.

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Several years ago Joel Markel, the president and owner of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, Eatontown, began hosting his own radio show “Preferred Company,” discussing topics of interest to families, the senior community, and caregivers.

In 2014, Townsquare Media even renamed its fourth floor WOBM-AM studio in the Bob Levy Broadcast Center, “The Preferred Home Health Care Studio.”

Due to Bob Levy’s retirement from “Bob and Marianne in the Morning,” Levy’s wife and co-host Marianne Levy transitioned to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, a show she had already been co-hosting for the past three years. “Preferred Company,” however, has now expanded from one hour to two and will air five days a week instead of three.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Remember that you cannot control all situations. You may need to mingle with those of differing viewpoints to expand your social network this week.

Use your energies constructively with business and financial affairs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Partners may be energetic and set an extraordinarily quick pace. In the week ahead you may be challenged to keep up within a rapid work environment. Cooperation and compromise will be easily achieved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Cats are wise enough to find a sunny windowsill. Find some time to soak up the sun to banish winter blues and brighten your spirits. A partner or loved one may be depressed or overly negative in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Optimism and negativity may duke it out during the week to come. You can do your part to remain positive by reading inspirational literature. Listen to the words of encouragement and financial advice of a friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Full Moon could provoke a sense of loss or worry with a partner. Think before you act and restrain a tendency to take offense. You can hit the tennis ball or burn off calories on the walking machine in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could spend more than you intended in the week ahead, but will be happier than expected. Things of value may be found or made, as your creative talents are at their peak. Your family life will run smoothly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mingle with family, friends or even coworkers to boost your spirits. You may be more competitive than usual in the week ahead, so you can enjoy sports and outdoor activities, as well as some career maneuvers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Brooding over injustices and hiding in a corner is just not your style. Attend community affairs and be a status seeker in the week ahead. Get involved in networking activities and actively play the game of life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could feel caught between a rock and a hard place. You may feel inadequate where a family matter is concerned. Keep in mind that by mid-week you have opportunities to make successful financial decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you have money then you have power. In the week to come you might realize that money and power doesn’t guarantee happiness. Some people in your neighborhood may need a kind word or encouragement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The wants and needs of others could seem much more important than your own. Remain sympathetic and kind to others. However, do not allow yourself to make crucial decisions based on emotional concerns this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Crying over spilled milk will not refill the jug. Past mix-ups can be righted by using directness and honesty. Use your shrewdness and observational skills to score big with a business idea in the week ahead.

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PAN-SEARED BEEF FILLETS AU POIVRE Serves 4 1 cup (250 mL) dry red wine 1/4 cup (60 mL) seedless golden or brown raisins 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole black peppercorns 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole white peppercorns 4 beef tenderloin steaks, each 5 to 6 ounces (150 to 185 g) and about 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) thick Kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream plus more as needed 2 tablespoons bottled barbecue sauce Organic, low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth (if needed) In a small heavy saucepan, bring the wine and raisins to a boil over high heat. Boil until the raisins have softened and flavored the wine, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.

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bine the black and white peppercorns.

With the bottom of a small heavy skillet or saucepan, press down firmly all over the peppercorns, coarsely cracking them.

Season all the steaks on both sides with kosher salt. Then, press about 3/4 teaspoon of the cracked peppercorns evenly into the surface on each side. Reserve any extra peppercorns for another use.

Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the oil. Heat until very hot and just beginning to smoke. Cook the steaks until seared dark-brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare. Transfer to a plate.

Pour off the fat. Add the wine and raisins, cream and barbecue sauce, stirring and scraping over high heat to deglaze the pan deposits. Cook until the sauce reaches coating consistency, 1 to 2 minutes, seasoning to taste with salt and adding more cream or a little broth to adjust the consistency.

On a cutting board, carve each steak across the grain into slices, fanning out the slices on each plate. Spoon the sauce around the meat. Serve immediately.

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