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February 20, 2016
TOMS RIVER GROWS ITS AFFORDABLE HOUSING NUMBERS LATEST TAX ABATEMENT OFFERED TO PROJECT OFF COX CRO ROAD
–Photos by Catherine Galioto and Toms River Times archives At right, the latest affordable housing project approved for Toms River is off Cox Cro Road, near where the Riverwood Chase townhomes are being built. Elsewhere, affordable housing exists in Freedom Village, which saw its ribbon-cutting on the third anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, above. By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Fifty more affordable housing units will be built in Toms River, this time approved for construction off Route 9 and Cox Cro Road, near the Riverwood Chase development. Originally called Nobility Crest, the two buildings
of apartments will be set off near the townhomes already under construction off Cox Cro. The zoning board recently approved amended plans to rearrange where the affordable housing parking and street would go, and its connection to Cox Cro.
The township council then approved the tax abatement the developer would receive, under a program that encourages developers to set aside a portion of each project for affordable housing. Affordability is defined as either 50 or 60 percent of county median income
adjusted for family size. COAH Obligations Township Planner Jay Lynch said it is his position
Chabad Hearing To Be Rescheduled Again
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A controversial application to have a Chabad Jewish Center on a residential lot on Church Road will again be rescheduled. A use variance application was scheduled for a special meeting February 18 at the Toms River High School North auditorium. However, the applicant’s attorneys requested a postponement, citing personal reasons. The zoning board will meet February 25 and decide when to reschedule the hearing. The controversial application recently packed the
high school auditorium with more than a thousand residents, hearing testimony before the zoning board. The board is requesting the Chabad application be heard in special meetings in order to accommodate the large crowds, and must coordinate with the school district for availability, board officials said. Previously, the Chabad founder and his attorney argued the Chabad was a permitted use, and did not need a use variance to continue to operate out of the home at 2001 Church Road. The board disagreed and
will now decide whether to grant a use variance. The meeting will have testimony from the applicant and their experts as to why a use variance should be granted, as well as public questions and comment once testimony concludes. Rabbi Moshe Gourarie of the Chabad and his attorney Christopher Costa said the Chabad had been operating for several years since Gourarie bought the property in 2011 where he lives with his family. The operations came to the zoning board’s attention after several residents called to complain
that a church, or school, was operating on a residential site. Costa said his client received eight zoning violations in October 2014 for operating the Chabad in a residential zone. Though Gourarie said the events at his home are attended by only a few families, folks in opposition said the application has the potential to add traffic and to diminish quality of life. Others took issue with the tax-exempt status of a building that is a house, operating as something else, in a residential zone. (Chabad - See Page 4)
that the township has satisfied its affordable housing obligation, at 1,735 units. The Council on Affordable
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age work, new paving and reconstruction on several roads throughout Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety. “All totaled we will be repairing more than five miles of roadway under this first contract.” The roadways to be improved under the contract will be in Jackson, Brick and Toms River. In Jackson: 1.15 miles of (Roads - See Page 18)
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on how to determine what housing obligations should be. “The affordable housing obligation for Toms River for Rounds 1 and 2 (19871999) was 1,735 units. We have provided documentation to the Court indicating that we have already met that obligation through a combination of new construction, rehabilitation and bonus credits following the COAH Rules,” Lynch said. Whether COAH will accept the township’s documentation is not yet known. Lynch said COAH made several attempts to devise rules for the post-1999 obligation, and after several failed attempts, the courts ruled that the determination of affordable housing obligations and related compliance issues would revert to determinations made at the Superior Court level in each county. “There are various proposed methods that have been submitted by interested parties that could serve as the basis for a decision by the Court on the post-1999 obligations. Until those numbers are
firmed up, including any related appeals that may arise, it is not possible to predict what Toms River’s obligation may be,” Lynch said. “There seems to be some agreement that the end date of the obligation period under consideration would be 2025.” Previously, Township Administrator Paul Shives said the township was in good shape in satisfying its affordable housing obligations, while township council members said how COAH actually determined its numbers was a confusing and frustrating process. “How they come up with this is anyone’s guess,” said Councilman George Wittmann at the time. There’s new construction approved as affordable housing, as well as projects approved but not yet built, Lynch said. “Once the obligation is known, we will then be in a position to see whether the Township has met its obligation, either through production of housing, recognized bonus credits, existing approvals, and lands that have been affirmatively zoned, or whether the Township needs to create additional opportunities for the construction of affordable housing,”
Lynch said. “Hopefully, answers will be forthcoming over the next few months.” Affordable Units Approved Riverwood Chase includes the 200 townhomes-condominiums, which start at $230,000, in a development of about 30 buildings. The nearby affordable rental units will be built on a 2.5-acre property, in two buildings, each with 25 apartments, said project engineer Kenneth Schlatmann. That area will also have a tot lot, a gazebo and sidewalks, on the side of the parcel closest to Route 9. Access will be through Riverwood Chase to Cox Cro Road, not Route 9. Plans are to have one -, t wo - and three-bedroom apartments there, and provide 104 parking spaces. Elsewhere in Toms River, affordable housing units are approved at a 11.2-acre parcel of land located at the intersection of Cox Cro Road and Massachusetts Avenue, yet to be built. The entire project is comprised of housing that could qualify as affordable housing under COAH, Lynch said. There’s also existing units, set aside as affordable housing, in developments
throughout Toms River. In 2011, six affordable housing units went up for sale: three in North Point Hollow off Whitesville Road; two in Woods at Massachusetts; and a single unit is located in Walnut Grove. A separate program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development hopes to create affordable housing in communities devastated by Superstorm Sandy, offering tax abatements and funding through its program. In Toms River, one such project is Freedom Village. The Freedom Village at Toms River apartment complex is located at 2215 Massachusetts Avenue, featuring a mix of one, two and three-bedroom rental apartments, partially funded by Sandy Recovery assistance. The 72-unit affordable rental community is for working families in Toms River, and also focuses on disabled veterans and those in need of barrier-free housing, to enable individuals with disabilities to live independently. Since Ocean County is one of the nine counties most impacted by Superstorm Sandy as determined by HUD, the project has been awarded the federal Sandy Recovery funds. At its ribbon-cutting last fall, officials heralded the project, which received a $5 million Community Development Block Grant. “Superstorm Sandy drastically reduced the availability of affordable housing in New Jersey and created significant challenges for many families, especially those displaced by the storm,” said New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III, at the ribbon cutting. “Sandy recovery programs like the Fund for Restoration of Multifamily Housing (FR M) prog ram and Sandy Special Needs Housing Fund are instrumental because they create affordable housing opportunities for families, including those affected by the storm, and they help to stabilize Sandy-impacted communities by mobilizing capital investment for major projects.”
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A petition gar nering thousands of signatures has been circulating, and residents of Kennilworth Drive, across from the Chabad, have hired Ed Liston as an opposition attorney. Gourarie said there is a class of five to seven young children who meet to learn at his home once a week for about two hours, but that it is not a school operation. There are religious study groups a nd prayer events week ly, he said , mostly attended by adults in their 60s and 70s. The group is heavily engaged in charitable efforts and its mission is to share the principles of Judaism for those who want to learn more, he said. The next zoning board meeting will be held 7:30 p.m. February 25 in town hall.
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Housing Recovery Centers Consolidate To Freehold
NEW JERSEY – With 99 percent of all Sandy-impacted homeowners in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program now with signed grant agreements and more than 2,650 homes rebuilt through the program, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs announced that it is consolidating its existing Housing Recovery Centers (HRCs) into two regional HRCs in Freehold, Monmouth County, and Newark, Essex County, as of May 1. Until then, recovery centers still in operation are Ocean County, 750 Vassar Ave. Suite 1 in Lakewood; and Atlantic County, 500 Scarborough Drive Suite 1 in Egg Harbor Township. The consolidation will allow the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to focus more of its recovery resources on construction and project completion, which are the predominant needs of homeowners in the RREM Program and LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program, officials said. According to the DCA, fewer than 50 homeowners in the LMI Program have yet to sign a grant agreement and 99 percent of all homeowners in the program will have entered the construction phase by the May 1 consolidation. Homeowners will still be able to work with their housing advisors by telephone and in person at the regional HRCs in Freehold and Newark. For those who are unable to travel to the
regional centers in Freehold or Newark, DCA has identified meeting locations in Atlantic City and Toms River where homeowners can meet with their housing advisors closer to their homes on an as-needed basis and, where necessary, the housing advisors will come to a homeowner’s house. Also, DCA will continue to hold Housing Recovery Information Sessions in hard hit communities, including those in Atlantic and Ocean counties. The information sessions are open to all eligible RREM and LMI Program homeowners to provide them one-on-one attention with any housing recovery questions or issues they might have. The information sessions have been attended by nearly 2,000 homeowners since they started in October 2014. “Once homeowners sign their grant agreement to begin construction, their need shifts away from the Housing Recovery Center to their builder and project manager. However, we want to assure people participating in RREM and the LMI Program that they will still be able to contact our knowledgeable housing advisors, who have been so instrumental in helping them move forward in their recovery from Sandy,” said DCA Commissioner Charles A. Richman. Additionally, DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office is another resource homeowners can utilize if they have questions about their recovery effort.
While their primary contacts for questions about their rebuilding project remain their project manager and housing advisor, if they need further assistance, DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office has experienced representatives who can address their questions. The office can be reached by calling 609-292-3750 or 609-633-1328 or by emailing sandy. recovery@dca.nj.gov. Furthermore, DCA administers the Sandy Recover y Housing Counselor Program, which offers free housing counseling services on a wide array of housing-related issues to Sandy-impacted homeowners and renters who lived at the time of the storm in one of the nine counties the federal government designated as most impacted by Sandy (Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union). The counseling services include foreclosure prevention, homelessness prevention, and reverse mortgage/home equity conversion mortgage among other topics. Contact information for organizations providing the counseling services and their locations in the most impacted counties can be obtained at renewjerseystronger.org/renters/sandy-recovery-housing-counseling-program. “The State remains fully committed to housing recovery, and each day is working to help people complete their projects,” Commissioner Richman said. Housing Advisors have contacted all
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Editorial The Importance Of Community Much of our news today contains evidence of a society seemingly in a state of disintegration. We can hardly view the evening news or read the morning paper without being confronted with images of violence, hopelessness and despair – in short, the symptoms of a society where people have lost a sense of control over their own lives. We believe that many of the problems experienced in our country today have resulted from a lost sense of community. What is a community? It is certainly more than a place where people live or work. It is a place where people interact in countless and vital ways. It is a place where people raise their children, tend to their loved ones, pursue their friendships and retire after a lifetime of meaningful work. In many ways, the strength of a community is reflected through the strength of its local institutions – its government, its schools, its numerous community groups and houses of worship. The degree to which people interact with these institutions directly affects
the strength and cohesiveness of the community as a whole. It is our conviction that the hope of America lies not in big government and the bureaucracies spawned by it, but rather by the sense of control people will experience in their lives with a renewed sense of community. The hope lies in the simple associations we make in our community each and every day. We believe that the mission of a local newspaper should be to promote the highest ideals of community life. With accurate, comprehensive news and lively commentary geared toward the interests of residents, The Times has always encouraged its readers to experience the fulfillment of participating in all aspects of their community. We are grateful to have been so warmly received into these communities. As a local publication dedicated to the needs of our community, regular dialogue between us and our readers is essential. We encourage your regular input, comments and criticisms so we can accomplish the purpose for which The Times has been established.
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Letters To The Editor Great Adventure’s Forest Should Remain Six Flags Great Adventure seems to have forgotten that Jackson Township residents once stood shoulder to shoulder with them defending New Jersey, Jackson Township, and Great Adventure from a toxic waste incinerator once proposed on their borders. Great Adventure allowed thousands to attend a meeting at the park where we could assemble to defend our beloved township, protect the health and safety of our children and preserve the natural clean environment so abundant here in Jackson, at a time, “not so long ago.” We were confident that Great Adventure would always be a “good neighbor” and a grateful steward of the woodlands that make the park so magical to visit. You see, children dream of coming to the park where their fanciful imaginations can flourish and they share this time with Mommy and Daddy standing so patiently to ride the spectacular rides. But what sets Great Adventure above all other such destinations is the setting! It actually sits among the largest undisturbed forest in the North East United States. It is this setting which makes Great Adventure so magical! I recall being up so high in the sky with a view of the land surrounding the park and thinking, this experience alone is worth the admission price. And of course the Safari! Where parents and children alike marvel at the
sight of elephants, zebras, rhinoceros, and no one could forget those mischievous monkeys. The animals from their books, right there in real life surrounding the car or minivan. How unforgettable! It surely was the intention of the creators and designers of the park to leave an indelible “love for nature” in the hearts and minds of visitors, especially the young. For it is to them that we pass on the stewardship of nature, and the woodland creatures that live in the very forest that may be lost forever. Signed, a 35 year neighbor of Great Adventure. Jim Rapp Jackson
What Is The President’s Legacy? Every president, when they leave office, wants to know what their legacy will be. In simple words, what they will be remembered for. In the case of President Obama, it is rather simple. Number one and foremost, he will be remembered as the first black president. That is an achievement to be proud of. Next he will be remembered for leaving office with the country in total chaos. One of the president’s main jobs is to leave office with the country better than it was. President Obama has done just the opposite. Instead of bringing the country closer together, he has managed to drive a split in the country. He somehow has managed to alienate all our allies. He forgot that he was president of all the people and became the president
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of the Democratic Party only. He has gone against the will of the majority of the people. He came into office with an agenda that he would not move off of, even if it was wrong. He is the first president who never made a mistake, for it was always the other guy who was wrong. He started in office bashing George Bush and would not get off it. He always had someone to blame for his mistakes. He has managed to misuse the Constitution to suit his own needs. He kept us in a war that he didn’t believe in. That is sad. He tried to change all the branches of government. His main goal was to close Guantanamo Bay and to bring a strong gun law in place. He had every opportunity to be a great president. The people wanted him to succeed. They believed in him. Yet he didn’t believe in the people. It is not that I’m bashing him. I’m just stating facts. I wish him the best and hope that our great country can get back on track. P.S. This is not to say the president didn’t do some good, but the bad outweighed the good. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick
Blinded By Dollar Signs Tell me, who can feel sorry for these Atlantic City moguls? They are blinded by dollar signs. Remember when we enjoyed going to Atlantic City for the fun of gambling and winning a few bucks? Now try approaching a game table unless you bet $25, $35 or $40. If you are a “high roller” you can be “comped” if you lose enough money. Remember when the casinos opened in the 1970s and you could bet $1, $2 or $5. These owners forgot that they could make enough dollars with the volume. Let them go bankrupt. I would rather spend the airfare and go to Las Vegas. So, “Don’t cry for them, AC gamblers.” Bill McPhail Toms River
Smith Against Women’s Civil Rights
Congressman Chris Smith’s stance on human trafficking is commendable, which leads us to believe that he champions women’s rights. However, Smith’s long-term voting record underscores an alternate stance on women’s civil rights and basic health care services. Smith has voted to outlaw the birth control pill and wrote legislation blocking private insurance and personal flexible spending account money from covering women’s contraception and basic health care. He voted against Income Equalit y, the Violence Against Women’s Act and voted to close needed health care facilities that provide breast and cervical cancer screening. Smith wrote bill HR3, redefining rape to “forcible rape,” which re-victimizes women and empowers rapists. In Smith’s world, women have no choice, even in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. As chairman of the Congressional Pro Life Caucus, Smith leads Congress in the Personhood movement that relinquishes the civil rights of the mother to her fetus. Personhood legislation also bans all oral contraception, stem-cell research and in-vitro fertilization and it criminalizes abortion with no exception. In addition, Smith does not support gun safety legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and stalkers even though, on average, 57 women in America are killed by guns every month. I thank Smith for his common sense approach to human trafficking. But whether in bondage, in poverty or in other dire straits, women want to know that their bodies, minds and spirits will not be controlled or crippled in any other way, and certainly not by their own congressman. Bari Rosenberg Manalapan
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From The Desk Of The Township Council - Ward I Councilwoman Maria L. Maruca
Maria L. Maruca TOMS RIVER – Following two recent nor’easters that hit our t ow n sh ip, I wa nt e d t o give you an upd ate on progress at our beaches and ongoing Sandy recovery. Winter Storm Jonas cost the town approximately $1.7 million to replace sand lost in Ortley Beach and the nor th beaches. The October nor’easter
cost $800,000 to repair the beaches. We have received some good news from NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin in regards to Winter St o r m Jo n a s . O n Ja n u a r y 29, the Tow nsh ip r e c e i ve d a l e t t e r t h a t the state will fully fund our estimated additional sand cost and provide up to the $721,000 requeste d r e i m b u r s e m e n t fo r emergency beach repair. This is in addition to the existing $1 million state aid agreement the Towns h i p a l r e a d y r e c e ive d from the NJDEP last year
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for sand. This does not include the Township’s cost to move and place the sand. Crews from our Township Public Works Department and employees from our contractor, Earle Asphalt, have been out at the beaches since the day after the stor m repairing the dunes. In addition, the Townsh ip wa s ju st not i f ie d that we will be receiving a $ 4.9 m i l l ion fe de r al g r a nt f r o m F E M A fo r the Ortley Beach/ North Beach road repair proje c t . T h i s p r oje c t w i l l be completed two years
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f rom now once pr ivate home const r uction is c o m p l e t e o n t h e b a rr ier island. T han k you t o C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacArthur and his office for their help in securing this grant. To d a t e , F E M A h a s obligated $24.5 million to reimburse Toms River Township for costs associated with Superstor m S a n d y. T h i s i n c l u d e s expenses such as du ne r e c on st r uc t ion , deb r i s removal, road and sewer r e c o n s t r u c t io n , bu i ld ings, parks -+ and items rented during the emer-
gency such as t railers, temporary lighting, etc. I a m also opt i m ist ic a b out p r og r e s s on t he federal A r my Cor ps of Engineers dune replenishment project. Recently a meeting was held that included officials at the NJDEP, representatives f r o m t h e s t a t e A t t o rney General’s office and newly appointed Special Council. The group met with roug h ly 18 beach associations from Brick to Toms River to discuss the signing of the supplementar y agreements for the federal beach re-
plenishment project. I am happy to report that the DEP received com m itments for seven signed easements and a commitment from the remaining beach associations once t hey get t hei r of f icer s together for a vote. This remai ns t he gover n i ng body’s top priority. It has been a slow process but I am conf ident that we are heading in the right d i rect ion. Mov i ng forward, I will continue to work with all agencies to ensure the federal dune project gets underway as soon as possible.
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Legislation Aims To Address Rise In Fentanyl Deaths NEW JERSEY – Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-Ocean) has introduced legislation to increase criminal penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing or dispensing fentanyl – a prescription opioid found to be up to 50 times more powerful than heroin. The measure has received support in the Assembly, with fellow District 10 legislators Assemblymen McGuckin and Wolfe sponsoring the Assembly version of
the bill. “The evidence is undeniable – fentanyl is so dangerously potent that even one use can be an instant death sentence,” Senator Holzapfel, a for mer Ocean County prosecutor said. “As we continue to wage wa r aga i n st t h is cr isis, we must ensu re t hat t hose who u n lawf ully place this deadly drug in the hands of our loved ones and neighbors face the same criminal
penalties as those who manufacture or dispense heroin.” I n New Jersey, overdose deaths attributed to fentanyl tripled in 2014. State off icials have repor ted that the dr ug is often laced with heroin – a deadly combination that continues to fuel the opioid abuse epidemic in Ocean County and across New Jersey. The drug is odorless, colorless and nearly impossible to de-
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tect, compou nd i ng t he r isk for users who a re unaware that the heroin could be laced with the far more powerful substance. “Here, in Ocean County, we simply cannot turn a blind eye to this rapidly growing crisis,” Assemblyman Greg McGuckin said. “O u r com mu n it y has been hit harder by the opioid epidemic than almost anywhere else in the state. I signed on as a prime sponsor of this bill because I believe we can and must do more to get fentanyl off our streets and away from those we l ove t h e m o s t , b efo r e more lives and communities are torn apart by the cycle of addiction.” Fentanyl, a sy nthetic opioid , is usu ally pre scribed for those suffer-
ing from severe chronic pain, such as ter minally i l l c a n c e r p at ie nt s. Despite the dr ug’s cata st roph ic pot e ncy, t he penalties for unlawfully manufacturing or distributing fentanyl under current law are less severe than the fines and prison terms imposed on those who produce or dispense heroin or cocaine. Current law classifies unlawfully producing or distributing five or more ounces of fentanyl as a second deg ree cr ime, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a hefty fine. S-1026 would establish this cr ime as a f i rst deg ree of fense, doubling the maximum prison sentence from 10 to 20 years. In addition, those convicted of u nlaw f u l ly p ro d uci ng or
Senator Jim Holzapfel dispensing less than one ounce of fentanyl would also face longer prison ter ms and larger f ines. All convicted must serve a mand ator y m i n i mu m t e r m of i m p r i s o n me nt of one-third to one-half of the sentence imposed. “This bill is a commonsense update to current law that will save countless lives – pure and simple,” Assemblyman Dave Wol fe s a id . “ It’s t i me t o se nd a st rong me s sage to fentanyl dealers a nd ma nu fact u res t hat there is a serious price to pay for committing these crimes.”
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degree with a career focus,” said Michael Smith, president of Berkeley College. “These scholarships will help them succeed.” The following students have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College: Kelsey Farley of Jackson, Jackson Memorial High School. Emily Guzman of Ocean, Ocean Township High School. Kaylan Healy of Toms River, Toms River High School East. Spencer Szabaday of Brick, Brick Township High School.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Special school elections are scheduled for Eagleswood and Island Heights on March 8. Polling place hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Registered voters in Eagleswood and Island Heights desiring a vote by mail ballot for the special school election must mail in their
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‘Finding Neverland’ is an imaginative Musical that tells the story of Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie. The Musical explores the power of imagination to open up new worlds, and the pressures put upon those worlds by the inevitability of growing up! Starring Tony Award nominated Tony Yazbek (On the Town) and Laura Michele Kelly. WHEN: Sunday May 15th , 2016 ~ 2 PM Matinee WHERE: Bus departs at the OCVTS Toms River Center in the morning at 9:30am. We will take the bus into the city, have lunch (on your own) and see the show at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – 205 West 46th St. NYC PRICE: $119/person - includes bus to NYC from OCVTS Toms River Center, located at 1299 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River and a mezzanine ticket to see ‘Finding Neverland’ Make checks payable to PAA PTSO. If you are interested – contact Kevin O’Brien at OB559@comcast.net or call 732-600-6993. Payments must be sent to Kevin O’Brien at 485 Myrtle Ave, Brick NJ 08723.
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–Photo courtesy Ocean County Clerk OCEAN COUNTY – Administering the Oath of Office to Eric Ludwick, a new detective of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, in Toms River. Ludwick assumes his duties working for Ocean County Prosecutor Joe Coronato.
Gift Auction/Food Frolic At St. Barbara’s
TOMS RIVER – The annual Gift Auction/ Food Frolic sponsored by the Order of the Evergreens will be held on May 13 at St. Barbara’s Orthodox Church on Church Road in Toms River. No one under 18 will be admitted. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes tickets for bags of food and a door prize, as well as
finger food buffet. Call 732-349-4499 to reserve a table or for more information. This event has sold out in the past. The Order of the Evergreens in an Alumnae Association of Girl Scouts who continue to support Girl Scout troops, camps and programs. This is their main fundraiser for the year.
Ocean County SCORE Event
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County SCORE will host a small business workshop. Small Business Workshop: Video Marketing and Interactive Consulting will be held February 25 in Toms River. This workshop will cover how to obtain alternate streams of
revenue from independent publishing to affiliate marketing. Information and registration. Ocean County SCORE is located at the Toms River Municipal Building, 33 Washington Street. For more information, call 732-5056033 or visit oceancounty.score.org.
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Library Presents Educational Latino Americans Series
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library will present the history and experiences of Latino people who have helped shape the United States culture and progress with “Latino Americans: 500 Years of History.” This special series is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Library Association. Throughout March the award-winning PBS series “Latino Americans” will be presented at the Toms River branch, 101 Washington St. Each program will begin at 7 p.m. “Latino Americans” was the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos. The library will screen “The New Latinos” (episode 4) on March 10 and “Peril and Progress” (episode 6) on March 24. Following each video presentation will be a discussion moderated by Professor Yolanda Martinez-San Miguel. Martinez-San Miguel teaches at Rutgers University in the Department of Latino and Hispanic Caribbean Studies and the program of Comparative Literature. She has recently published her fourth book, “Coloniality of Diasporas: Rethinking Intra-Colonial Migrations in a Pan-Caribbean Context.” The series will conclude on March 31 with a lecture titled “One Language, Many Cultures.” In her lecture, Martinez-San Miguel will discuss the cultural differences that make up the Latino community. She will also demonstrate that the community is not the homogeneous mix that many non-Hispanic
people assume it to be. “Ocean County Library is dedicated to its mission of connecting people, building community and transforming lives,” said Library Director Susan M. Quinn. “We accomplish that, in part, through our diversity initiative.” “The project will expand Ocean County residents’ understanding of the factors that spur Latinos to immigrate to the United States,” she said. “It will also foster a greater appreciation of the impact Latinos have had on the culture of the United States and an appreciation for the challenges they face.” Nearly nine percent of Ocean County’s estimated population of 586,000 is Latino or Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Professional development credits can be earned by attending these programs. “Latino Americans: 500 Years of History,” is a public programming initiative produced by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association and is part of an NEH initiative, “The Common Good: The Humanities in the Public Square.” All six episodes of “Latino Americans” can be viewed on the PBS website: video.pbs. org/program/latino-americans. The series is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Toms River branch at 732-349-6200 or go to theoceancountylibrary.org.
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FREEHOLD – The Molly Pitcher Stamp Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the back of the Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton Adelphi Road. There is a stamp auction and visitors are welcome.
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Library To Host “Ladies of Country Music” Performance
TOMS RIVER — Elaine and the Cimarron Sky Band will perform the classic country songs of singers Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris and other legendary stars on March 13 at the Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library. The performance is part of the Ocean County Library’s series of programs honoring Women’s History Month. The program will start at 2 p.m. at the branch; 301 Lexington Ave. Free parking will be available in front of and in back of the library, and on the street. The band performs on a regular basis at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown. Singer/ guitarist/keyboardist Elaine Orzechowski is a veteran of the Jersey Shore music scene, having performed in several country rock
and southern rock bands and has developed a love for harmony-driven country-tinged music. As a solo performer, she has specialized in singing classic country and country rock songs, which includes acoustic versions of favorite pop/rock/folk songs spanning the fifties through today’s music. Joining Orzechowski is Brian Rauch, who plays the electric and acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica and provides lead and harmony vocals. Mark Donley plays bass guitar, lead and harmony vocals while David Donley plays the fiddle, mandolin and provides harmony vocals. This performance is free but registration is required. To register, call 732-363-1435 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org
Register For Spring Quick Term Classes
TOMS RIVER – It’s not too late to register for Spring Quick Term classes at Ocean County College OCC’s Ten-Week Spring Quick Term lets you complete spring classes in a third of the time. Registration runs through February 29. Spring Quick Term classes begin March 1. Applications are being accepted. Course schedules can be viewed online at ocean. edu. Current students may register online or in person. New students must register in person. Evening and weekend classes are held on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River, at the OCC Southern Education Center in Manahawkin and at off-campus locations throughout Ocean County. Online classes
are also available. For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test. New full-time students must complete orientation prior to registering. Register in-person Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday until 5 p.m. in the Registration and Records Office, Administration Building, (Bldg. #1), Main Campus, College Drive. Registration is also taking place at the Southern Education Center in Manahawkin, Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday until 4 p.m. For information, call the Registration and Records Office at 732-255-0400 or visit ocean.edu.
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Classical Musicians To Take Grunin Center Stage
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College presents two extraordinary classical performances during March. Both performances take place in the Grunin Center, Building #12, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Chelsea Wang, Pianist: March 2 at 1 p.m. in the Grunin Center Gallery – A native of West Des Moines, IA, Chelsea Wang is a prizewinner of national and international piano competitions, including second prize at the 2012 New York International Piano Competition, and third prize at the 2012 Music Teachers National Association National Senior Piano Competition. Wang also received second prize for “Best Ensemble Performance” at the 2010 New York International Piano Competition, “Best Interpretation of a Work by Bach” at the 2010 Eastman International Piano Competition and “Best Interpretation of a Work by Franz Liszt” at the 2009
Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition. Recital tickets: adult $20 and senior $18. Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus: March 5 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage – The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus entertains audiences, supports communities and fosters acceptance through exceptional musical performance. Its repertoire includes a broad range of styles, including art music from the 17th century to the present, spirituals, sacred music, holiday tunes, love ballads, comic pieces, pop and rock songs, Broadway and Hollywood, opera choruses, folk songs from around the world, the latest LGBT empowerment music and other newly commissioned LGBT works. Concert tickets: adult $29 and senior $26. For tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732255-0500 or purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu. Visit the website at grunincenter.org.
Library To Host Concert
TOMS RIVER – The Pineland Symphonic Band is a symphonic wind ensemble which has been performing in New Jersey for over 20 years. There is classical, such as the beautiful “Pearl Fishers” by Bizet and the majestic sounds of the March from Verdi’s opera “Aida.” The ensemble often features great show music from the Broadway stage, such as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.” From the silver screen, the ensemble spotlights soaring music from
“Superman”, “Star Wars” and the timeless music from those romantic Sinatra movies. The Pineland Symphonic Band will be performing at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on April 20. The performance begins at 7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Information and registration for the program can be found at theoceancountylibrary.org or by speaking to an operator at 732-349-6200.
Financial Aid Workshops “O.P.E.N. Pathways To Education”
TOMS RIVER – Looking to attend college but don’t know how to pay for tuition? Ocean County College (OCC) is offering O.P.E.N. workshops (Opening Pathways to Education Now). Workshops are held on selected Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 203 and Room 205, Technology Building (Bldg. #25), Main Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is required. OCC’s O.P.E.N. program is an initiative that seeks to increase awareness of the affordability of obtaining a post-secondary education. Sessions are designed to assist parents and students in completing the FAFSA application and discuss the basic concepts of financial aid including cost of attendance, estimated family contribution and the differences between loans and grants. Workshop Dates: March 5 and 19, April 2 and
Homes For All Has Sandy Aid For Victims
TOMS RIVER – If you or someone you know has had damage to your primary residence due to Superstorm Sandy, Homes For All might be able to help. Homes For All, Inc. has grant funds available to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. For more information or to see if you may qualify, contact them at 732-286-7629.
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TOMS RIVER – Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Network is pleased to announce the creation of a Psychiatric Advance Practice Nurse (APN) Council. The APN Council will serve as a forum for Barnabas Health psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to unify their voices regarding issues and concerns pertinent to clinical specialists and nurse practitioners in psychiatric mental health nursing. The new council, the first of its kind at Barnabas Health, is being chaired by Mary Jane Maser, Ph.D., clinical director of the Stepping Stones Intensive Outpatient program at Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center. Maser will oversee bi-monthly meetings of 15 council members, who practice at various sites in the network, including Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Clara Maass Medical Center. “We are so pleased to bring a council like this to Barnabas Health,” said Deanna Sperling, MAS, RN, NE-BC, president and chief executive of-
ficer of the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our staff to come together with other professionals to discuss matters that directly correlate with their positions.” The APN Council’s mission is to give psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners an environment to collaborate and discuss issues directly related to research, administration, clinical practice and education in Advanced Practice Nursing. Council members will support the mission and concentrate efforts to advocate for the mentally ill in any setting, while meeting the acuity of the patient with expert care. During meetings, council members will review contemporary issues in the standards and scope of the practice that are currently in the state legislature, as well as focus on ways to enhance the work that is being done regarding key concerns faced by APNs who are directly involved with patient care. The council will also develop recommendations to help further the advancement of nurse practitioners in the clinical setting.
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Medical Center Offers Free Testing For Young Athletes
TOMS RIVER – The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes will provide free cardiac and concussion screenings to young athletes on February 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at Community Medical Center. The free screenings are for young athletes and pre-registration is required as space is limited. To register for the screening, email teamlink@ barnabashealth.org. When preliminary testing to identify serious cardiac problems is provided to young athletes, sudden cardiac arrest and tragic deaths may be avoided. Ninety percent of sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes occur during or after athletic activities and hidden heart conditions are often the cause. This cardiac screening will help to identify players, age six to 18 years of age, who may require further testing or intervention.
The concussion baseline screening is for young athletes, ages 12 to 18 years old. Having a concussion baseline study (ImPACT) for young athletes can help identify issues in the future. If an athlete is believed to have suffered a head injury, this screening test may be used to evaluate the severity of the head injury and determine when it is safe to return to play. The screenings are being offered at Community Medical Center in collaboration with the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes, both part of Barnabas Health. The Morahan Center provides education, evaluation and assessment of sports injury and sports-related cardiac and concussion screenings. Screenings are free of charge and a parent or guardian is asked to be present. To register for the screening and to schedule an appointment time, email teamlink@barnabashealth.org.
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Zoning Board Rejects 3-Story Health Care Site On Lakehurst Road
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – An application to put a three-story, 124-bed health care facility on a residential parcel off Lakehurst Road was rejected in a 5-2 vote by the zoning board, after years of hearing testimony and rescheduling the application. Lapid Ventures proposed a post-acute rehabilitation center totaling 87,000 square feet on a parcel that is zoned residential, at 21 Smith Street/478 Lakehurst Road. Residents said the facility would dramatically change the Smith Street neighborhood from a residential street to one with a large health care facility open essentially 24 hours a day on it. The application required a use variance. While much of Lakehurst Road is zoned for village office, a designation that permits home offices, government offices and single-family dwellings, the area also includes medical buildings, such as those as large as the Pyramid building closer to the intersection with Route 37. At the last meeting before the zoning board voted, Township Planner Jay Lynch gave his comments on the application, stating the Lakehurst Road corridor as it is in the township master plan does encourage medical uses in the area, which is near Community Medical Center. There are also residential areas immediately off of Lakehurst Road, and Lynch said the expansion of medical uses in the town plan is only in a manner that fits with those surrounding residential areas. At the November meeting, the public had its chance to comment on the application, now that the board had heard the testimony of the applicant’s experts – engineers, architects and other experts – at previous meetings. The matter had been rescheduled multiple times, and multiple residents and board members expressed relief that the public comment portion could finally proceed. Residents on streets neighboring the site came out to express their opposition
to the use variance. Packing rows of the meeting were employees of another site the applicant owns, traveling from towns such as Jackson and Manchester to explain the need for this facility and that the business is a caring one and could be a benefit to the township. But residents said it wasn’t the business that they were opposed to, but that the applicant had chosen their residential street to put it on, a parcel zoned as residential or village office. “This is a quiet street,” said Donna Troutman, whose property line abuts the parcel. “This is too big, it doesn’t fit there. This will be an invasion on the homes that have their backyards there.” Ed Liston, representing several neighbors in opposition, said the application would destroy the residential neighborhood, and asked why Lapid had not looked at other parcels in town that did not require a use variance. The attorneys for Lapid said that the facility could be seen as inherently useful, a term used to allow “essential services” in areas zoned for other uses. Resident Carol Benson, who lives nearby, attended the zoning board meetings but also asked the township council at its meeting this month for direction, after seeing other applications for elsewhere on the corridor get approved. Benson said she was surprised to see applicants come back before the zoning board and ask for revisions on the applications that had been approved years prior. “The impacted residents often do not receive notice, when these workshop meetings happen, why is that?” Benson asked, though Township Council Attorney Ken Fitzsimmons said it was not something the council could speak to. The change to village office zoning for portions of Lakehurst Road was approved in the 1990s, after discussions with the neighborhood associations at the time, Benson said.
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weeks to complete,” Kelly said. “The completed repairs will make for better and safer traveling around Ocean County.” In addition to new pavement, the work includes upgrading stormwater street inlets to bicycle safety grates. And, upgrades will be implemented on these roadways to assure the county is compliant with all state Department of Environmental Protection and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. “We maintain more than 620 county road miles so it is imperative we have a program in place to maintain our infrastructure,” said Kelly, who serves as liaison of the Ocean County Engineering Department. “Each year we perform improvements to a number of roadways. Well maintained roads certainly are safer for our motorists and pedestrians.”
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North New Prospect Road, from Farmingdale Road to Bennetts Mills Road; and about one mile of Bennetts Mills Road from County Line Road to New Prospect Road. In Brick: 1.5 miles of Burnt Tavern Road from Van Zile Road to Route 70; almost one-mile of Cedar Bridge Ave., from Route 70 to Hooper Avenue. In Toms River: quarter-mile of Oak Avenue from Hooper Avenue to Penny Lane, including jughandles; the southbound jughandle of Hooper Avenue and Indian Hill Road and over half-mile of Bay Avenue, from Dunedin Street to Fischer Boulevard. “This work is expected to get under way in the late spring and would take several
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Dear Joel
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Another Day Older And Deeper In Debt
Dear Readers, As I began to write this week’s column, my assistant brought me today’s letters and I want to address this readers concerns. A woman is heartbroken over an older son (in his 50s) who is not capable of managing money. A sibling had been put in charge, and, after what sounded like much grief, refused to do it any longer. She is in her 80s and I’m sure she is concerned about the future, perhaps when she passes. I receive many similar letters, but hers touched me in a certain way. Answer: When there is someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs there are many alternatives. In this case it sounded as if this son was irresponsible with money. Mishandling money often comes with illness. People who are bipolar can have episodes of selling the farm in exchange for luxuries, etc. They are not in a healthy state of mind and are delusional about outcomes and consequences. The same goes for people with addiction issues.
In this Dear Joel letter, it sounded to me as if she at one time managed her son’s money and then delegated it to another son. They both had enough and will not do it any longer. For all of you who may have similar issues, there are guardians that can be trusted to take on this role. You can start with an elder law attorney or trust and estate lawyer. Banks have departments that, for a fee, will manage finances for those who are not capable. Certain people that we meet at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing services cannot trust their children and turn these responsibilities over to an attorney or bank or financial planner. You can also start with social workers which are in abundance here in New Jersey. If there is not enough money to pay for a money manager, there is certainly enough to have a consultation with any of the above. Start somewhere and move in a different direction. Doing the same thing over and over again will accomplish nothing. Best of luck.
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.”
Attention All Women Veterans
TOMS RIVER – This message is intended for and directed to all women veterans: whether you are a member of George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post or not, and regardless of the dates of your service. If you honorably served in our United States, Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and/or Marines, whether Active or Reser ve, you are eligible to become a Charter Member of a national organization of women veterans - known as “Military Women Across the Nation.” This is not a new organization, but rather an improved one. This group of women veterans was chartered over 30 years ago, and known as Waves National. It was a group of women veterans of the Sea Services: i.e. Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Now, they have seen the error of their ways, and have regrouped to recognize all women veterans, of all
services. As everyone knows, veterans are rather special folks… and women veterans are just extraordinary. Each of you were volunteers, and never ever subject to being drafted, and yet you served. The Korean War veterans are commonly referred to as the “Forgotten Veterans,” but they, too, may have forgotten about the woman veteran. Therefore, with the complete support and endorsement of the men and women of the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129, you are invited, as a woman veteran, to meet with other women veterans at The American Legion Post home at 2025 Church Road on May 16, Armed Forces Day, at 11 a.m. in an attempt to establish a Unit of Military Women Across the Nation in Toms River. Feel free to share this invitation with your women veteran friends. Bring your DD-214.
Pine Beach Municipal Alliance To Hold Yard Sale
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Municipal Alliance will host a community yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 14 and 15. There is a registration fee of $15, which includes: advertisement, listing on map, balloon for mailbox.
Pick up maps and balloons on May 13 between 3 and 6 p.m. at the Pine Beach Municipal Building. Registration ends April 29. Registration forms may be obtained online at pinebeachborough.us or picked up at the borough hall.
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United Way Of Ocean County Can Help With Tax Preparation
OCEAN COUNTY – United Way of Ocean County encourages families earning $62,000 or less to keep more of their hardearned money this tax season by using a free, online tax preparation service, and accessing valuable tax credits. A new national survey finds 72 percent of working Americans making that amount or less are unaware they qualify for free tax filing and counseling. The survey, conducted for United Way Worldwide, finds that most respondents are unfamiliar with MyFreeTaxes, a mobile-optimized software program allowing free federal and state tax preparation and filing in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The self-file service is available for anyone earning $62,000 or less. United Way also offers free in-person filing assistance through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. To find one near you, visit MyFreeTaxes, call 855-MY-TX-HELP or visit uwocnj.org for a list of the Ocean County VITA sites. On average, filers can save $200 in tax preparation fees by using the free platform. “We recognize that affordable tax preparation services are out of reach for many in our community,” said Debbi Winogracki, director of Marketing and Communications, United Way of Ocean County. “In addition to the added savings from this service, taxpayers can reduce the amount of income tax they pay by claiming valuable credits. Tax refunds help many in our community achieve greater financial stability, and we want to help them keep more of what they earn by taking advantage of the credits that are available.”
Tax filers can enter data into a secure website, MyFreeTaxes.com, anytime, from anywhere, making it easy to update the documents from home, at work or on mobile devices. The service also includes a helpline, 855-MY-TX-HELP, which operates through April 18 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday. Staff will continue to provide assistance on a more limited basis through October 15, depending on demand. The website also provides a live chat function. Individuals earning more than $62,000 a year can still use the H&R Block software through the MyFreeTaxes site at a discounted rate. MyFreeTaxes is provided by United Way, with a grant from the Walmart Foundation. The tax filing software is provided by H&R Block and free tax support is available in English and Spanish by IRS-certified specialists. Many of the 1,000 adults surveyed were unaware that they were eligible for tax credits. Just four in 10 adults reported awareness of the Child Tax Credit (CTC), while fewer than 60 percent said they are familiar with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Almost 20 percent were not aware of any tax credits they could access. Tax refunds help working Americans put money in their pockets for everyday items and save for the future. About 23 percent of those asked say they spend their refunds for food, while 22 percent spend the money on housing costs; 31 percent use their refunds for utilities. A quarter of those who receive refunds put the money into savings or invest the funds for the future.
OCC’s Athletics Program Marks Several Accolades
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College’s athletics program finished in second place in CAANJ standings. The college also hosted the National Soccer Championship for the second year. OCC’s Women’s soccer team was named 2014 Region XIX Champions of Character and three women’s soccer players were named All-Americans. Women’s volleyball were again GSAC Champions. Women’s cross country was third in the nation as well as region and GSAC Champions. One men’s cross country and three women’s cross country players were honored as All-Americans. Craig Smith, men’s soccer player, was honored as both “NATYCAA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year” and “Region XIX Robert Zifchak Male Scholar Athlete of
the Year.” Ilene Cohen, executive director of Judicial Affairs and Athletics, was honored as the Garden State Award recipient at the 2015 Collegiate Athletic Administrators of New Jersey luncheon in October. She joins a group of prestigious honorees as the 32nd recipient of this award, the organization’s highest honor presented annually to an individual who has made substantial and enduring contributions to the development of intercollegiate athletics in New Jersey. The Athletics Department launched its new website at occvikings.com. All community members can now view team schedules, rosters, bios, statistics, box scores, live and archived video streams and much more. A mobile app is also available for up-to-the-minute scores and news updates.
Good Shepherd Moves, Welcomes All To Worship
TOMS RIVER – Good Shepherd American National Catholic Church is an all-inclusive Catholic Community where all are invited to worship. Services are Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m.
and 10 a.m. The church is now worshipping in its new home at 1890 Whitesville Road. For further information, call 732-3496797. or visit goodshepherddancc.org.
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Help Wanted Food Service - The Pines at Whiting have an immediate need for the following: PT food servers/ waitstaff, dietary aides and utility aides. Apply in person at The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (11) Full Charge Bookkeeper - Must have proficiency in QuickBooks desktop v10 or later, Microsoft Office and Outlook. And ability to learn new programs easily. Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; initial training 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Benefits after 90 days. Call Tara 732-240-7007. (10) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)
Health Care - Senior living community is seeking FT CNA (11-7 shift), per diem and w/e package positions available. Apply in person at The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (11) Wanted 2 Home Health Aides Experienced. Must be finger printed and drug tested. good salary. 732-2694442 or 908-814-7662. (9) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (11) 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) Aluminum Mechanic and Helper Wanted - Call 609-6614111. Must have license. (10)
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UGLY HOMES WANTED FOR TELEVISION PROGRAM In this area We need 30 Ugly Homes with Ugly Kitchens, Bathrooms, Siding, Window, etc., inside or outside that need fixing or Remodeling. We will Repair and Remodel them and shoot video for training film and future TV show on Home Remodeling Work. MUST SIGN RELEASE, for purpose of filming job! This must be a complete remodeling job, not just patch up work. This remodeling is to be specially priced out of work, with compensation back to the homeowner for signed release.
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Shore Conference Bowling Championship Winners OCEAN COUNTY – The Shore Conference Bowling Individual Championship took place at Bradley Lanes in Bradley Beach. The third most watched s p or t i n shore c on fe re nce w it h 38 schools having a varsity program. Only 54 boys and 58 girls qualify out of the 800 bowlers in Monmouth and Ocean County high schools. After a three game preliminary, the field is reduced to only eight bowlers on the girls side and eight on the boys side. In order to qualify, a bowler as a boy must average 195 or to be in the top three of their division averages and a girl must average 160 or be in the top three of their division averages for the 45 to 54 games scheduled. Besides two full months of head to head matches, many bowlers par ticipate in various tournaments including this championship. The girls who qualified for the championship were: Misty Downs of Brick
Irish Heritage Commemoration At OCC
TOMS RIVER – From March 10 to April 25, Ocean County College is hosting an “Irish Heritage Commemoration” to acknowledge the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising that ultimately led to the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Free State. The Global Education Committee has organized more than 50 lectures, performances, readings and f ilm screenings celebrating var ious aspects of Irish and Irish-American culture. Events include the OCC Repertory Theatre Company’s performance of “Dancing at Lughnasa” and the one-man show,
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean Count y Family Success Center programs are free and open to all families in the community. The mission of the Ocean County Family Success Center is to foster a community of families that come together to nurture, support and strengthen one another through life’s
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Memorial, McKenna Collier of Brick Memorial, Jessica Ormsby of Jackson Memorial, Gabby Damato of Toms River South, Brianna MacLeod of Brick Township, Tori Boughton of Brick Memorial, Champagne Hill of Howell and Samantha Douglas of Barnegat Township. Misty Downs defeated Tori Boughton, the former champion, in the finals, 204 to 203. Downs became the 2016 Shore Conference Champion for the girls. The boys who qualified for the championship were: Justin Malley of Jackson Liberty, Andrew Lazarchick of Brick Memorial, Tyler Wolfe of Manasquan, Jason Schumann of Toms River East, Jordan Malizia of Brick Township, Cullen Asaro of Brick Memorial, Brandon Lynch of Middletown South and Matt Lally of Southern Regional. Jord a n Mal i z ia defeat ed A nd rew Lazarchick 243 to 227 in the finals. Malizia became the 2016 Shore Conference Champion for the boys.
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean Vicinage Legal Research and Information Center and the South Jersey Legal Services are collaborating to present a Landlord/ Tenant Seminar on March 18. The seminar will be held at the Superior Court of NJ, Ocean Vicinage, Jury Assembly Room, first f loor, 100 Hooper Ave. The seminar is free of charge and is open to the general public.
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Performing Arts Academy To Host Musical Trip TOMS RIVER – The OCVTS Performing Arts Academy PTSO will take a trip to see “Finding Neverland,” an imaginative musical that tells the story of “Peter Pan” author J.M. Barrie. The musical explores the power of imagination to open up new worlds and the pressures put upon those worlds by the inevitability of growing up. Starring Tony Award nominated Tony Yazbek and Laura Michele Kelly. The musical is at 2 p.m. on May 15. The bus departs at the OCVTS Toms River Center at 9:30 a.m. After arriving in the city, have lunch on your own and then see the show at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th
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Cancer Foundation’s Crystal Gala At Ocean Place Resort
OCEAN COUNTY – Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s annual Crystal Gala presented by Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services. The event is on March 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch. The 2016 honorees are Dr. Margaret Fisher, medical director, The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center; Dr. Lisa A. Forzani, Forzani Family Chiropractic Center and William MacDonald, group manager, PNC Bank and Select Equity Group Foundation. Tickets cost $150 each and include “The Preakness,” an evening of virtual horse racing action, a cocktail hour, a sit-down dinner with an open bar, dancing, silent and gift auctions,
prizes and more. Sponsorships range from $100 to $20,000. For sponsorship opportunities, call Rosemarie Contreras at 732-282-2324 or rcontreras@emmanuelcancer.org. ECF provides specialized services, at no charge, to New Jersey families who are caring for a child with cancer. The services include professional in-home counseling, advocacy on behalf of families, materials support, such as food, clothing, toys, household items and emergency financial aid, such as paying for rent or utilities. For the past 30 years, ECF has helped more than 1,700 New Jersey families in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties who are dealing with pediatric cancer.
OCVTS Performing Arts Academy To Present “Cinderella”
LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy (PAA) presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” at the historic Strand Theater on February 25, 26 and 27. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters and surprising twists. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers and Ham-
merstein’s “Cinderella” was twice remade, first in 1965 for Lesley Ann Warren and then again in 1997 featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston. The original Broadway production opened in 2013 and starred Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark and Harriet Harris. There is a special senior citizen matinee performance at 4 p.m., February 25. Tickets are $14 and include a boxed lunch served prior to the show, prepared by OCVTS Culinary Arts students. Doors open at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 732-367-7789 or go to strand.org/events. Additional show times are 7 p.m. on February 26, and on February 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $19.
Tickets On Sale For International Chef’s Night Out
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 20th Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 7 at the Pine Belt Arena from 6 to 9 p.m. Over 50 area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the $50 admission fee, attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages.
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. For more information call Alicia Carney at 732-286-5670 ext. 3212 or Sharon Noble at 732473-3100 ext. 3177. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Harshness can be harmful. You may not like an opponent but you can be respectful and polite this week even when your views differ. Someone may go to extravagant lengths to get your attention. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rushing ahead will only put you more behind this week. Don’t let minor squabbles or a tendency to fight fire with fire impede your progress. Consideration and tactfulness make achieving your ends much easier. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep a mental sifter on hand to separate the fluff from the substance. You may be so swept away on a magic carpet ride of romance or wishful thinking that you forget to look for safe landing places in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Relax on your laurels. In the week ahead you may not need to wheel and deal or enter into new agreements. Maintain your momentum with an existing project and focus your energy on being as precise as possible. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put the brakes on spending and scrutinize bills. You could be careless about possessions and finances in the week ahead. The spirit yearns for excitement but a practical side demands that you exercise thrift. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be sensitive without becoming a pushover. A working relationship can be blocked by someone’s emotional hang-ups in the week ahead. Investigate the facts and don’t quibble about what might have been. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It is impossible
to create heat without light. Examine the underlying reasons behind friction or competitiveness. Your reflections and insights may reveal the true source of a rift. Re-evaluate a relationship this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scientific studies may bring some benefits. The latest gadgets may help you become more efficient. Rather than being frivolous with cash, use self-discipline to remain within the budget in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may wear a lot of hats in the upcoming week. Don’t be afraid to try on some new ones. Pull up the shirtsleeves and apply yourself to new ideas and responsibilities. Turn brain power on high for success. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week to come you may nurture the romance in your life. Those in close proximity may be more snuggly than usual. Take time to discuss joint resources and other confidential matters with sensitivity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You maybe trigger happy with cash in the upcoming week. Someone might criticize you for not being down to earth. Your expectations might be too high so avoid making irrevocable financial decisions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Find blessings in every misstep as this week unfolds. Asking for forgiveness will tighten the bonds of affection. Firm up financial plans and use your business skills while the stars are on your side and money can grow. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENTAGENCY, LLC.
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Use Your Rice Cooker To Make The Best Rice Pudding Ever By Wolfgang Puck
“Do you always make everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way?” That’s a question I’m asked often by people who love to cook. My answer has two parts, just like the question itself. I begin by telling people that, yes, I make everything from scratch whenever possible -- and within reason. At Spago, for example, we bake our own breads every day, and whisk up mayonnaise from egg yolks and oil, and simmer our own stocks. For the best quality at home, too, I prefer preparing my own mayonnaise, and I’ll keep a supply of homemade stock in the freezer; but we’ll usually eat bread from a good bakery rather than baking it ourselves. The second part of my answer, though, may be different than you might expect: The old-fashioned way isn’t always the best. Take making stock. Like many chefs, I’ve found that modern pressure cookers make the best stock. They dramatically cut cooking time while extracting maximum flavor. And the pressure prevents the bones from releasing impurities that can cloud stock. The result is beautifully clear and delicious. I never mind using smart, efficient modern appliances that deliver great results. I’ve successfully used immersion blenders, for example, to make mayonnaise in seconds. And I’m devoted to my countertop electric panini maker, as many of you no doubt already know. Another example of appliances I like is the countertop electric rice cooker. Add measured amounts of grain and liquid, plug it in, close the lid, press a button, and you get perfectly cooked rice every time. I also like to extend the use of my rice cooker to make more than just that simple side. In the past, I’ve shared with you an easy recipe for delicious rice cooker macaroni and cheese. Today, I’d like to offer up my recipe for a great version of my grandmother’s custardy rice pudding, cooked in a rice cooker and then layered parfait-style with fresh fruit. This recipe calls for short-grained Arborio rice, the kind used in classic risotto, but you could use other short or medium-grained varieties. You can also make variations using different fruits, and by adding other spices such as ground cinnamon or ginger. Since the recipe includes a custard mixture that’s combined with the rice to cook inside the rice cooker, it’s important to watch out for curdling, the formation of lumps as the yolk mixture thickens. If that happens, save the mixture simply by removing it immediately from the heat and whisking it briskly until smooth, as directed in the recipe. Regardless, you’ll find this recipe surprisingly simple, and the results are outstanding. Nothing beats making a great dessert from scratch, using a newfangled appliance to make an old-fashioned recipe. Rice Pudding Parfaits With Fresh Fruit Serves 6 1/2 cup (125 ml) Arborio rice 1 cup (250 ml) cold water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups (500 ml) milk
Grated zest of 1 orange 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved 1/2 cup (125 ml) plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup (60 ml) Grand Marnier 4 large cage-free egg yolks 1 cup (250 ml) each fresh organic blueberries, diced strawberries and raspberries Put the rice in a fine-meshed sieve and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well. Put the rice in an automatic rice cooker with the 1 cup (250 ml) cold water. Add the salt and close the rice cooker. Plug in the cooker and set it to “Cook.” (The “Keep Warm” light will turn on after about 15 minutes, but keep the cooker closed for 20.) Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the milk, orange zest, vanilla bean and seeds, sugar and Grand Marnier. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to steep for 15 minutes. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. While whisking continuously, pour in 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the hot milk mixture; continue whisking until thoroughly blended. While whisking continuously, gradually pour the milk-and-egg mixture into the pan containing the hot milk. Hold a wire-meshed strainer over the rice in the rice cooker. Pour the milk-and-egg mixture from the pan through the strainer into the rice; discard the vanilla bean. With a heatproof rubber spatula, stir together the liquid and rice, using the spatula’s flexible blade to dislodge and incorporate all of the rice from the bottom of the cooker pot. Turn the rice cooker back on to the “Cook” setting and, leaving the lid open, stir constantly with the spatula until the mixture begins to steam and thicken. Watch carefully that it doesn’t come to a boil. As soon as thickening begins, switch the rice cooker to “Keep Warm” and continue stirring over the lower heat for about 2 minutes longer. Then, close the rice cooker lid and leave the mixture to sit for 8 minutes, opening the cooker halfway through to stir it thoroughly but briefly. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water and rest a medium bowl in its middle. Open the rice cooker and carefully remove its pot. Scrape the rice pudding mixture into the bowl set in the ice bath. If you observe any curdling, briefly whisk the mixture until smooth. Leave the pudding to cool in the ice bath. Use six tumblers, large martini glasses, or wine glasses for assembling the parfaits. Divide one third of the cooked pudding among the 6 glasses, spreading it evenly on their bottoms. Top the rice with a layer of blueberries, dividing all of them evenly among the glasses. Spoon in another layer of about half of the remaining pudding, and top it with a layer of all the strawberries. Finally, add the remaining pudding and arrange the raspberries on top. Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours until thoroughly chilled. Serve cold.
(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) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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