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March 5, 2016
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Your Taxes School District Faces $7.4M Funding Gap
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – In spite of some big plans to enhance student success in the district, Toms River Regional Schools have a big gap in its budget as officials look toward the 2016-17 school year. Superintendent David M. Healy said Community Development Block Grant funding available after Superstorm Sandy helped stabilize the previous budgets, but that funding might be gone for 2016 -17, creating a budget crisis for TRRS. The CDBG funding amounts to $7.4 million. “The challenges will be that at this juncture we are planning our budget around the impending loss of 7.4 million in CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) money,” Healy said. “We are in a budget crisis that we are working very hard to address.” The issue is across the towns that TRRS includes – Toms River, South Toms River, Pine Beach and
Beachwood – the ratable base remains significantly less than what funded the budget pre-Sandy, from the widespread destruction to homes and business destroyed or not paying taxes. “The loss in ratables from Superstorm Sandy and the ratable recovery in Toms River is predicted to be three plus years away,” Healy said. Toms River Township officials said that of the $2 billion in lost ratables, only slightly more than half have returned to the tax roles. Healy said that Super Storm Sandy has had a financial impact to both the school district and the township “as well as a residual impact to the three regionals (South Toms River, Beachwood and Pine Beach). Despite this and beginning last summer we have been working diligently to protect and preserve our existing staff, programs and (Taxes - See Page 18)
Funds Needed For New IBSP Beach Cam Live Stream
By Catherine Galiato ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – At more than 1.6 million annual visitors, Island Beach State Park is the most visited site in the state park system. But several of its most well-known visitors fly overhead: the ospreys whose nest has been on-camera at the Friends
of the Island Beach State Park website, streaming live. The Friends have some big plans in store for both the osprey and the beachgoing masses in the coming months. Angelo Sica, president of the Friends of IBSP, shared what some of those projects are: a new (Cameras - See Page 6)
–Photo by Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – It was an evening of many congratulations for local teams, when the Toms River Township Mayor and Council feted three teams – one football and two cheerleading – who won big this past season. Here, the Toms River South Raiders Cadets football team poses with their trophies as state AYF champs and third place AYF Nationals . For more photos of the teams, see page 19.
Ocean County’s 114 Gangs
•RECOGNIZING
“Gang Wise” Events Share Vivid Truths
•PREVENTING GANG ACTIVITY
By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEA N COU NTY – New Jersey has some 1,500 different gangs, and Ocean County alone has 114, said State’s Investigative Agent and gang expert, Edwin Torres, who recently gave an eye-opening presentation called “The Gang Wise Project” at the Toms River Library. The event is a series the library is hosting at several branches, focusing on recognizing, addressing and preventing gang activity in communities. Torres, 49, started his law en-
forcement career 28 years ago when he was a Housing Unit Officer at the NJ Training School for Boys, a juvenile detention facility located in Monroe Township. “I noticed after a few years that the character of the kids who came in was different--they came in with tattoos on their neck, hands and even their lips, and they used language I hadn’t heard, and I thought what’s going on?” Torres said before his presentation. One of the tattoos Torres and his colleagues saw over and over again was “MOB,” which the
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including some of the tattoos, music, graffiti, clothes, language and hand signals favored by different gangs. The hand signals originated in prisons where gangsters could communicate with each other without the guards understand‑ ing, he said. Now the Bloods dominate the east coast, and their numbers are “ginormous;” other gangs mimic what they do, he said. The Bloods wear a lot of red, which represents violence. Other signs of a Bloods member are blooddrop tattoos, and dog paws which are sometimes burned into the skin with cigarettes. If someone has one of these tattoos and is not a gang member, the Bloods and other gangs have been known to cut the tattoos out with a knife. Many of the slides Torres used were not for the squeamish. He showed several images of “A Buck Fifty,” or a knife wound favored by the Bloods that runs from mouth to ear that takes 150 stitches to close. Violence Starts Early There is no limit to the violence of what gang members are willing to do. Violence is inherent
in gang activity, which is their currency to get respect, he said. Their primary source of income is selling nar‑ cotics ‑‑ mostly heroin, which Torres said is so cheap that one hit costs less than a Happy Meal. Some kids are born into a gang family, and children never know any other way of life. Half the gang members in New Jersey are under 18, and some are recruited as young as six or seven years old. “By the time he’s 12 he’s gone. He’s a soldier, morphed into that gangster world,” Torres said. 26 is the magic number when most gang members are either incarcerated or dead, he said. Some of the reasons kids join gangs include peer pressure, a sense of belonging and self esteem, as well as a lack of knowledge, education or opportunity. Torres recalled some of the juveniles at the de‑ tention facility who never had a visit or a phone call from a family member, so the gang became their family. “For some of the kids, this is a promise no one has ever made to them in their life, that they’ll be with you forever,” Torres said. Gang Activity The Crips outnumber the Bloods in this country
Upcoming NARFE Meeting
MANCHESTER – The next regular monthly meeting of the National Asso‑ ciation of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Greater Lakehurst Chapter 1619, is on March 21 at 1 p.m. The meet‑ ing will be held at the Manchester Town Hall, Civic Center, 1 Colonial Drive in
the basement. There will be a speaker from the Man‑ chester Library Outreach Program. Any postal or federal active or retirees are eligible to join NARFE. For more information, contact Bill 732350-1761.
(but not on the east coast), and they wear blue or purple. The gang members favor pitchfork and six-point star tattoos. 80 percent of the girls who get involved in gangs do so because their boyfriends are gang members. Gangsters will befriend girls as young as 12 and then tell her he needs a favor, which usually is some kind of sexual activity with someone else, Torres said, and eventually the girls will become prostitutes and bring in thousands of dollars a night. In the past, gangs had a certain ethnic or racial membership, but now a gangster’s profile is made up of members from that particular com‑ munity, he said. Other gangs active in New Jersey include the Latin Kings, who favor black and gold and who Torres described as very organized; Sureno, or the Mexican Mafia, who might have tattoos of Marilyn Monroe (two M’s=Mexican Mafia); MS-13, who made headlines in New Jersey in 2007 for murdering three and wounding one other college student in a Mount Vernon school‑ yard using a handgun and machete. Another well-known gang murder was Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz, who was shot on duty by a Bloods gang member in 2011.
Hate Groups Neo-Nazi Skinheads believe in racial sepa‑ ration and white superiority, and there was an uptick in membership after 9/11 and again after President Obama was elected, who has gotten more death threats than any other president, Torres said. “There are more hate groups in New Jersey than in Mississippi or Alabama, and many of these gangs recruit on the Internet, and they are very good at it,” he said. “They know what to say, they know who is vulnerable, and they say the right words.” Reach Out If you see anything that could indicate gang activity, Torres said to notify your local law enforcement, and if they are non-responsive, call the County Prosecutor’s tip line until you get satisfaction. “We can make a difference, or I wouldn’t be here,” he said. Torres will repeat the presentation at several Ocean County Library branches: the Brick Library on March 9; the Lakewood Library on March 14; and the Lacey Library on March 29. Sign in starts at 6:15, and the program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Comfortable Cup Of Tea
TOMS RIVER – The St. Joseph’s Rosary Al‑ tar Society is hosting its Annual “Comfortable Cup of Tea” on April 23 at 7 p.m. The tea will be held in the Donovan Catholic High School Cafeteria. Admission is free. The guest speaker, Dawn Rusinko, is a Lay Ecclesial Minister for the Diocese of Trenton.
She will give a spiritual talk relevant to wom‑ en of the parish. All women of the parish are invited to attend and bring their own favorite tea cup. Call Olivia at 732-270-6283, Eleanor at 732288-1684 or Ginny at 732-831-4562 to reserve a seat.
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camera for the popular osprey cam, a live camera of beach conditions, upgrades to some facilities and offices, and additional programs and fundraisers. Viewing the osprey’s return to the park, their nesting and mating and seeing the family of birds feed in the park, has been something bird-watchers around the world have been able to do at the Friends website, friendsofibsp.org, for the last several years. The osprey cam is now down, Sica said. The plan is to raise enough money to move that camera to the beachfront at Pavilion 1, and show surf, beach, crowd and weather conditions. “We think this will be hugely popular,” Sica said. There are popular live beach cameras on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights; this one would allow IBSP fans to see what’s going on at swimming beach 1. It would be mounted on the pavilion and the website where it streams could have beach captain reports, tidal information and other features to enhance the experience of visitors, Sica said. “We think this is a feature people will keep coming back to,” Sica said. “They’ll be able to see if the beach winds have brought in flies or if the place is packed.” The Friends are trying to raise approximately $18,000 to move the old osprey cam to the beachfront and buy a new, enhanced camera as its osprey cam. The camera and its equipment would be more reliable and show finer details than the previous camera was. There’s also better communication equip-
ment planned to more quickly and reliably relay the live feed to the website, Sica said. The number or visitors to the osprey cam has grown to 700,000, compared to 200,000 five years ago, he said, showing the service is really taking off. The new equipment is a chance to keep up with that growth, Sica said. “We want you to hear the sounds from the osprey nest and feel you are right there,” said the president. Friends of IBSP Trustee Tim Husar has been the main coordinator of all things information technology, Sica said, and is behind a bulk of the work of the new camera efforts. The popularity of osprey cam has meant greater awareness for the osprey, a bird of prey whose return is often around midMarch to the area, making nests atop osprey platforms that volunteers have helped to install. Osprey, a type of fish hawk, snatch fish from local waterways and build large nests atop telephone poles or dead trees. The osprey cam is one of many Friends’ efforts to educate on the natural resources and species that call IBSP home. This year, those efforts also step up. The group is planning to install more kiosks along the park’s trails, pointing out ecosystems. Its next big effort is a dune grass planting, to be held March 26 at the park. “We have 50,000 plants that we purchased,” Sica said. “They are an American dune grass. They work really really well. Places that had a lot of grass, the dunes did really well and have outlasted Sandy.” Dominic Solazzo, a Friends member and
president of Shifting Sands nonprofit, is helping with those efforts as beach captain. Volunteers can find out more at Dominic. Solazzo@friendsofislandbeach.org. The beach grass will be planted on the primary dune system, that is, the larger ones sloping closest to the ocean. The secondary dune system lies behind it, closer to the road, and behind that is the underbrush and maritime forest ecosystems closer to the bayfront. Helping to protect each of those ecosystems is part of the mission of the Friends, Sica said, but so is helping with the visitor experiences, too, and part of the Friends’ three-year plan is to repair some of the buildings that serve park operations. Mainly, the 1930s gate house is in need of repair. Projects at the nature interpretative center, about seven miles into the park, and an enhanced visitors center and Friends office are all on the radar, Sica said. “By 2017, we’ll be well on our way with these projects, and hopefully seeing the fruits of our labor,” Sica said. The Friends group itself is turning 20 years old this year. Its main fundraiser and biggest outreach event is the annual Beach Plum Festival each fall, celebrating the tart stone fruit that grows on the dunes there. Vendors and environmental groups help round out a day filled with events on the beach, parking lot, and park grounds. There’s new events planned this year the group hopes will become just as successful. A May Day event would include a 5K walkrun on the beach, along with a volleyball contest and paddleboard on the ocean. This event could be seen as a kick-off before the
rush of the tourist season, and also help fundraise for the group’s efforts, plus just be a lot of fun, Sica said. “We’re there at the pleasure of the park,” he added. “If they need stuff in interpretive center or where ever, we are there to help them.” This time of year is the rush to prepare – before the rush of the crowds. “There is all that tremendous energy, July 4 to Labor Day. I find it so exciting that all these people come and love the park as much as we do.” For more information on the Friends, to sign up for a program or make a donation, visit friendsofibsp.org.
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Editorial Be Mindful Of Primary Deadline There’s no shortage of opinions on who the next President of the United States should be. But each of us has the r ig ht t o t r a n sfor m ou r opinions in to a decision in the voting booth. L ong before we vot e in the General Election, there come many steps in the electoral process. One is already underway elsewhere, as state primaries a nd caucuses show t he fight going on to decide which candidate will end u p b e i n g e a c h p a r t y’s presidential nomination. Here in New Jersey, our pr imar y is Ju ne 7. Ou r state might not be f irst i n t he pr i ma r y season, or even be among the socalled “Super Tuesday” primary states, but June 7 is still an important step for the major parties’ delegates in the presidential race (and of cou rse for other races where party candidates are facing off in the primary for those offices). So, don’t forget to vote in the primary June 7. However, only those who have declared thei r political party can vote. If you haven’t filed a political party a f f i l i a t io n d e cl a r a t io n form, declaring whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, then you cannot vote in the primary. While some voters are independent and do not decla re a pa r t y, ot her s
h a p pi ly d e cl a r e w h ic h party they are affiliated with. The advantage, perhaps, is those who fill out that party affiliation form can vote in their party’s primary. If you have never declared your political party, the process is pretty easy. A registered voter cu r rently not aff iliated with a political party may declare their party affiliation up to and including primary election day. However, there’s a deadline for those who want to change their party affiliation. A registered voter currently affiliated with a political party who wishes to change their party a f f i l i a t io n m u s t f i le a political party affiliation declaration form 55 days before a primary election. This year, that deadline is April 13. You can print and complete the political par ty a f f i l i a t io n d e cl a r a t io n form and mail or deliver to the cou nt y elections boa rd , or you ca n also file it with your municipal clerk. The primaries are, obviously, the time where the major political parties decide who their candidates will be for each office. If you align yourself with a major-party view, then be sure to cast your vote in the primary as a declared affiliated member of that party. See you at the polls.
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Letters To The Editor Get What We Pay For The Township of Berkeley pays for each and every street light that is lit or not working. The total cost to the town for street lights for the year 2015 was $458,334.03. We have 3,834 street lights that are supposed to be lit every night. The township pays from $1.81 to $7.68 per pole light, according to what type of light it is, whether lit or not. Therefore, we should have all our street lights working because we pay for them to be lit. If you see that a light is not working, you should call JCP&L at 888-5444877, you must give them the pole number and the location of the pole. After seven days, if the light is not repaired you should call the mayor at 732-244-7400 ext. 203 and inform his secretary that you reported the broken light to JCP&L and it has not been repaired. If it is still not repaired after five days, call me at 732-286-7099, and I will contact Freeholder Joseph Vicari, who is in constant contact with a vice president of JCP&L and will get the repair done stat. Bob Martino Berkeley Township
Ride The Trump Train
In response to “Cruz should be Republican Nominee” letter in The Times: During this chaotic election year, we are all struggling to determine for whom to cast
our vote. Each candidate has good and bad points. I don’t think anyone can agree 100 percent on their policies or opinions. We must ask ourselves if they are trustworthy and experienced and can they do the job. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio both remind me too much of President Obama. They are both first time, Junior Senators without much of a resume in the private sector. Each have questionable financial issues in the past. They are both excellent speakers and strong debaters. Ted’s 21-hour speech on the Senate f loor was impressive, but to what avail? Obamacare was not repealed. Many of the candidates seemed to have recently “evolved” on their stance on immigration, abortion, etc. Have they really become enlightened? Or is this just another push to get elected? To my recollection, this presidential campaign has had the most accusations of lying. Is it my naivety to hope for comradery in the spirit of a fair election? Was Ben Carson sabotaged by CNN? Considering Cruz called Dr. Carson “his good friend,” then why did his hyperactive campaign team jump on this rumor without verification. It’s disturbing to think this was intentional, deceitful collusion. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, then it probably is a duck! If it looks and sounds like a political dirty trick, then it is a dirty trick! You must consider which candidate is worthy of your
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trust in your vote. However many times you may cringe or roll your eyes at something Donald Trump says, you have to admit that at least he is forthright and unscripted. All other candidates are just career politicians, so I will be putting my apples on the Trump Train. Cheryl Murray Little Egg Harbor
The Diet Of Lent In Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ministry. But meat-free Lent is much more than a symbol of religious devotion to Christ. It helps reduce the risk of chronic disease, environmental degradation and animal abuse. Dozens of medical reports have li n ked consu mpt ion of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer and other killer diseases. A 2007 U.N. report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution. Undercover investigations have documented farm animals being beaten, caged, crowded, deprived, mutilated and shocked. Lent offers a superb opportunity to honor Christ’s powerful message of compassion and love by adopting a meat-free diet for Lent and beyond. After all, it’s the diet mandated in Genesis I-29 and observed in the Garden of Eden. Our supermarket offers a r ic h a r r ay of pl a n tbased meat and dair y alter nat ives, as well as the more t raditional veget ables, f r uit s, a nd grains. Entering “vegan r e cip e s” i n ou r favorite search engine offers more products, recipes, and transition tips than we can use. Hal Tubbs Toms River
The Missing Half of Congress’s Job Every now and then, I’m asked if I miss Congress. My stock answer is that no, I don’t really miss it, but there are definitely times when I’d like to jump into a policy debate or call congressional hearings. This is one of those times. Over the last few weeks, several media outlets have reported that U.S. military commanders want more American troops on the ground in places like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and, most recently, Libya. This ought to have Congress working overtime to prepare for these requests. The military faces serious security challenges in the Middle East, but one can be sympathetic and at the same time skeptical, or at least probing. Congress should push hard to get answers to some very tough questions. Where are we headed with these proposed troop increases? If they don’t work, what’s next? What’s our exit strategy? What are the prospects for negotiations? We insist that we’re going to destroy ISIS, but no other country in the international coalition fighting the Islamic State seems willing to put forces on the ground. Are we going to be the only one? And just how does the administration propose to destroy ISIS? Congress has two key functions in our system of government: legislation and (Letters - See Page 19)
Correction The article “Toms River Grows Its Affordable Housing Numbers” in the February 20, 2016 edition of the Toms River Times incorrectly named the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Commissioner. Speaking at the Freedom Village ribbon-cutting was state DCA Commissioner Charles A. Richman. The Times regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.
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A House Number Could Save Your Life
TOMS R I V ER – I n my var ious roles as an e m e r ge n c y r e s p o n d e r, f i n d i n g a h o u s e nu m ber in responding to an emergency ca n be diff ic u lt . E m e r g e n c y r e sponders cannot find you if your house number is n ot cle a rly d i s pl aye d . Believe it or not, a majority are not easily visible from the street. It is even worse at night. A poorly d i s pl aye d nu mb e r c a n cost you precious time in an emergency. The Best Location H o u s e: T h e n u m b e r should be posted so that it is visible from both directions of travel. Trees, bushes or ot her debr is c o u ld blo ck v i si bi l it y
from the road. Numbers should be placed near the front door within a radius of t he porch l ig ht a nd above eye level. Avoid pla ci ng nu mbe r s away from the front door such as above garage doors. Mailbox: Do not use your mailbox as the only means of identif ication for your house. If your mailbox is not in front of your house or near your d r i v e w a y, e m e r g e n c y responders cannot locate you if you do not have you r house nu mber on your house or on a post o r s i g n i n yo u r y a r d . Remember to mark your mailbox on both sides. Numbers on the mailbox door may be g reat for
your mail carrier, but are extremely difficult to see by drivers. Address signs: Should be placed about two feet from the driveway in the direction of the house. The Best Color Ho u s e: P ick a c olo r that has a light and dark contrast with the background. The background is usually the color of the house. This will make the number stand out so it can be viewed from the street. If your house has a dark color, you need a number in a light color. If your house has a light color, get a dark color nu mb e r. Fo r e x a m ple , a black number is perfect on a white house. A
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Councilman Kevin Geoghegan numbers and cram all that information on the side of your little mailbox. Only your house number. So please, ever yone, check your house number. Just walk outside of your home and look at it from the street. Can you see you r number? Can you read it? If not, go ahead and fix it. It only takes a few minutes and it could make a huge difference. The life you help to save by properly displaying your street address may be your own.
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10th Legislative District Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin
“Expand Jurisdiction For Prosecuting Sex Crimes Against Children” NEW JERSEY The General Assembly approved legislation (A-1418) sponsored by Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (R-10) to prosecute chaperones who sexually assault minors in their care, even when the crimes are committed outside of New Jersey. “A person who t akes
on a supervisory role on a class trip should be legally responsible for any misconduct that may take place despite the location of the criminal acts,” said Assemblyman McGuckin. “Parents trust chaperones to do what is in the best interest of their child while abroad and these teachers
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17-year-old female st udents on a school-sponsored trip to Germany in 2011. The two were indicted in Bergen County. “It is disturbing to think that the person responsible for caring for your child on a class trip would harm them in any way. It’s even more disturbing to think
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– Photo courtesy Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention This image shows common places to install a CO alarm. TOMS RIVER – Residents are being reminded to have working carbon monoxide alarms at home to prevent accidental gas poisonings. According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CO alarms should be installed and maintained in a central location outside each separate sleeping area, on every level of the home and in other locations, as required by laws, codes, or standards. Install CO alarms that meet the current safety standards. CPSC recommends that consumers look for UL or CSA listings on the packaging. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. For the best protection, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home. When one interconnected CO alarm sounds, they all sound. James Mercready, director of the township’s Fire Prevention Bureau, said the simplest and best way for homeowners to stay protected from carbon monoxide is to have a CO alarm installed on every floor and outside each sleeping area. “Please take a few minutes today to insure that all carbon monoxide detectors in your home are working properly. They can’t save your life if they aren’t working.” Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention Public Education Officer Bob Yaiser says fire department responses to non-fire CO incidents have increased over the past decade. “According to the NFPA, between 2006 and 2010, there was an average of 72,000 fire department responses due to carbon monoxide per year,” said Yaiser. The vast majority, 94 percent, occur in homes. “CDC reports that from 1999 to 2010, an average of 430 people were killed by unintentional non-fire related CO poisoning per year from consumer combustion appliances and motor
vehicles,” Yaiser adds. Often called the invisible killer, CO is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. “In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel can be sources of CO. Also, anything that has an engine, such as vehicles running in an attached garage, or portable generators running inside a home, shed, attached garage or too close to a home also can produce dangerous levels of CO. Burning charcoal in fireplaces or barbeque grills inside a home or in semi-enclosed areas can also result in lethal carbon monoxide levels,” said Mercready. Toms River Fire Companies, the NFPA and the CPSC offer the following tips for making sure the CO alarms in your home are maintained and working properly: Install and maintain CO alarms in a central location outside each separate sleeping area, on every level of the home and in other locations, as required by laws, codes or standards. If you have combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, follow the directions for smoke alarm installation. Test CO alarms once a month, and replace them if they fail to respond correctly when tested. Replace the CO alarm according to manufacturer’s instructions or when the end-oflife signal sounds. Know the difference between the sound of the CO alarm and the smoke alarm, and each alarm’s low-battery signals. If the audible low-battery signal sounds, replace the batteries, or replace the device. CO alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms, and vice versa. Know the difference. For more information, contact the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention at 732-2405153 or visit trfireprevention.com.
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“Dancing At Lughnasa” At Black Box Theatre
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will present “Dancing at Lughnasa” by Brian Friel from March 10 to 19 at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Black Box Theatre, Building #11, on OCC’s Main Campus, College Drive. “Dancing at Lughnasa” is a memory play loosely based on the lives of Irish playwright Brian Friel’s mother and aunts set in Ireland’s County Donegal in August 1936 in the fictional town of Ballybeg. Narrated by the adult Michael Evans, it recounts the summer in his aunts’ cottage when he was seven years old and depicts a time when love briefly seems possible for three of the Mundy sisters (Chris, Rose and Kate). The family also welcomes home the frail elder brother, who has returned from a life as a missionary in Africa. As the summer ends, however, the family foresees the sadness and economic strife under which they will all fall. Friel is best-known for his plays and short stories and is respected as one of
the preeminent English-language dramatists. During his 40-year career, Friel was saluted as an “Irish Chekhov.” His plays have been compared with Samuel Beckett, Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams, among others. Performances will be held on: March 10, 11 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; March 12 and 19 at 8 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 adults and seniors, $5 OCC students and free for high school students with one adult ticket purchase and valid student ID. For information, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500. Purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu. Visit grunincenter.org. This program is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. All performances are subject to change. Call ahead for updated schedule or visit ocean.edu.
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FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED Ariel Rivka Dance Company To Perform
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Jewish Cultural Consortium proudly presents a family-friendly performance of “The Book of Esther: The Journey of Queen Vashti and Queen Esther” featuring the critically acclaimed Ariel Rivka Dance company on March 6 at 1p.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, 1488 Old Freehold Rd. The Ariel Rivka Dance Company creates contemporary dance pieces by combining emotionally driven interpretive movement, and biblical text which keeps audiences of all ages engaged and wanting more. Artistic Director Ariel Grossman is Julliard trained, has a Masters in Early Childhood Education and has a passion for introducing dance to young learners. The Ariel Rivka Dancers have performed to sold-out audiences throughout New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Based on the Biblical story of Purim, the dancers tell a familiar story of antiquity through
sweeping attitude turns and unique floor patterns that are distinct and strong. This cultural performance event is sponsored by the newly created Ocean County Jewish Cultural Consortium representing: Congregation B’nai Israel, Beth Am Shalom, Temple Beth Or, Congregation Ahavat Olam, Jewish Community Center of LBI, Congregation Sha’arey Ha-yam along with the Jewish Federation of Ocean County. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and $30 for the family. All funds raised from this event will be used to help children attend a Jewish summer camp. This program is funded by a very generous donation from the Harry and Molly Garson Fund and a grant from the Jewish Federation of Ocean County. Tickets may be purchased by calling Jewish Federation of Ocean County at 732-363-0530 or visiting jewishoceancounty.org.
Special Concery With Aaron Neville Duo
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents Aaron Neville Duo on March 18 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Concert tickets: $39 adults, $36 seniors, $34 subscribers. With “My True Story,” one of the world’s finest singers is revisiting the music he grew up with, and adding a few new spins along the way. Aaron Neville’s first release for Blue Note Records is a collection of 12 classic doo-wop numbers, performed in his utterly inimitable vocal style. The selections on the album include classics by vocal group giants Little Anthony and
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Give-A-Glove At Blueclaws Games This Year
LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will host a season-long equipment drive at FirstEnergy Park this year, collecting new or gently used baseball gloves at all 70 games throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the season, gloves will be donated to a variety of local organizations around the Jersey Shore to help those in need who have an interest in baseball. “Receiving your first baseball glove or playing catch with your dad or brother for the first time can be a momentous occasion in someone’s life,” said Jim DeAngelis, the team’s vice president of Community Relations and executive director of BlueClaws Charities. “We have the opportunity to help make those memories for young players around the Jersey Shore.” There will be a display set up in front of the Claws Cove through which fans can donate throughout the season.
“When we have done these kinds of drives, BlueClaws fans have always been very supportive,” added DeAngelis. “We hope that will continue through this great program.” Baseball (or softball) gloves will be collected at every game and the team asks that gloves be new or gently used. FanFest, which is the first day fans can bring gloves to the ballpark for donation, is on March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s the first day single-game tickets are available for the 2016 season and features a day of fun with music, food, games, rides and much more. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 15 years of existence. 2016 BlueClaws ticket packages and group outings are on sale by calling 732-901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws.com.
“Rave On!” At Grunin Center
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents “Rave On! Salute to Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Other Legends of Early Rock ‘N’ Roll” on March 19 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Concert tickets: $29 adults, $26 seniors and $24 subscribers. “Rave On!” features the music of Holly, Orbison, along with other legendary name acts of the era that many consider Rock ‘N’ Roll’s best. Playing hits such as “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Not Fade Away,” “Pretty Woman,” “Crying,” “Oh Boy,” “Only the Lonely” and other classic early Rock ‘N’ Roll songs. This is the music that
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Organist Cameron Carpenter Coming To OCC
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents dynamic organist Cameron Carpenter and his International Touring Organ (ITO) on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive.Concert tickets: $29 adults, $26 seniors and $24 subscribers. A musical provocateur and virtuoso composer-performer unique among keyboardists, Cameron Carpenter’s approach to the organ is smashing the stereotypes of organists and organ music while generating a level of acclaim, exposure and controversy unprecedented for an organist. His repertoire – from the complete works of J.S. Bach and Cesar Franck, to his hundreds of transcriptions of non-organ works, his original compositions and his collaborations with jazz and pop artists – is perhaps the largest and most diverse of any organist. The Grunin Center is part of Carpenter’s most ambitious tour to date and the largest tour ever by an organist. He will
showcase the breadth of the revolutionary ITO by performing such touchstones as Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” and Ravel’s “La Valse,” as well as selections from “Star Wars,” “An American in Paris” and the song catalogue of Michael Jackson. He will also perform music from his brand new all-Bach recording, scheduled for release in June 2016 on Sony Classical. A daring musical innovator, Carpenter introduced his custom-built ITO to the word with a daylong festival at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in March 2014. A first of its kind, the instrument dispenses traditional pipes and instead uses digitized sound culled from instruments across the globe, allowing Carpenter to explore uncharted soundscapes and new sonic possibilities for the organ. The ITO is a monumental cross-genre digital organ built by Marshall and Ogletree to Carpenter’s own design. For tickets call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500 or purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu. Visit grunincenter.org.
DEP Gives Toms River $726K For Sand Reimbursement
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The state Department of Environmental Protection will reimburse Toms River Township $726,121.60 for sand used for Winter Storm Jonas to protect the barrier island. The emergency sand was placed by the township, and mostly washed away in the storm, January 22 to 24, in Ortley Beach and the north beach sections of Toms River on the barrier island.
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our community.” The Visitation Relief Center is one of the tool recipients and has a unique program for residents. They have a tool lending library where residents can sign out equipment needed to rebuild and maintain their homes. “The tool lending library is a big part of our Materials Department. With this new donation, we will continue to help our community recover. I want to give a big ‘thank you’ to our friends at United Way,” said Lidia Kelly, manager, Materials Department and Tool Lending Library, Visitation Relief Center. United Way of Ocean County Executive Board Member Jeremy Grunin said, “When the idea came up that we could donate our tools to other organizations, it was a unanimous vote across our board of directors to give the items to the Ocean County Vocational Technical School and the Visitation Relief Center.” Jim Lowda, director of Adult Admissions, OCVTS, said of the donation, “These tools will be used for our full-time adult program called, ‘New Home Construction.’ This is a program where students will learn to build a complete house. Right now we have the students building a home for Southern Ocean Habitat for Humanity.” Lowda added, “Our students will get hands-on training with these tools. The nail guns will be used for framing a home as well as used for the interior trim, and the circular saw will come in handy for many daily projects. That piece of equipment will get used a lot. The United Way is making it possible for adults in Ocean County to prepare for a new career.”
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Dear Readers: Today is going to be fun. I’m sharing outlandish folk remedies that could help you, but please don’t take this medical advice. Just because something is natural, doesn’t mean it’s necessarily safe or effective. I’m just passing along what you’ve shared with me. I’ve put my comments in parentheses. Enjoy: If you get a minor burn that doesn’t expose any skin, quickly rub some toothpaste on it. Rob K. I used to get little skin bumps or rashes on my legs. Now I know to rub the inside of a banana peel on them to control the itch and redness. This also works for little bug bites. Paul W. (FYI, essential oil of myrrh would be my recommendation, with or without the banana peel!) My husband has the worst smelly feet in the world. I almost left him for this, until my aunt told me to rub his feet with some alcohol, like the kind you drink. So we tried vodka, and put it on a washcloth every night. We’ve been married 32 years. Patricia B. (Alcohol is an antiseptic and kills surface fungus by starving them, which is probably why this helped her husband. I wonder if she drank the shots of vodka too, lol). If a bug bites you, like mosquito or wasp, apply deodorant. It takes the sting out. Jenny L. If you have hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease), eat a dish of raw or very lightly steamed broccoli every day to reduce symptoms. Yvonne M. (There’s actually some proof for why this
works, but it may not be enough for full blown hyperthyroidism. Broccoli contains sulfur compounds called “thiocyanates” which reduce thyroid hormone production.) Every spring I get at least one sinus infection. Put a teaspoon of oregano in 4 cups of water and boil it for 10 minutes gently. Cool mixture to room temperature. Strain it into a spray bottle and shoot it up there once daily. Brenda K. I drink cinnamon tea instead of coffee to get me going. I simmer a cinnamon stick in water for 15 minutes and chill it for the next day. Ellen T. I used to get cold sores on my lip every month. Take lemon balm supplements as a cure, at night though. You can apply the teabags to your sores too. Melinda J. (I’ve also heard that applying an ice cube at the onset of tingle will also mitigate these oral lesions.) I had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for 6 years and one day I tried a peppermint capsule from a passenger on my flight to Sacramento. One capsule and I enjoyed the rest of the flight. Now I take a pill whenever I’m having a bad day and it works. Don L. (Peppermint is known to support gastrointestinal health. Please don’t attempt this if you have reflux or heartburn, as peppermint can exacerbate those conditions.) Ginger extract is really good for gas and diarrhea. You can buy it as a dropper, or make tea out of fresh ginger root. John J.
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learning skills, and social skills than in half-day programs. “We believe that this will profoundly impact the children of the Toms River Regional School District for many years to come,” Healy said. New Academies, Incentives The district is currently in the planning stages for the implementation of three career academies, one at each high school. They include biomedical science and engi-
neering, performing, visual and digital arts, and one focusing on business ‑‑ budgeting, finance, world markets, entrepreneurship and business application. The district announced a new student incentive program designed to promote student success by using a motivational approach known as positive behavioral support. “This incentive program will give teachers, administrators, guidance counselors and
student assistance counselors an additional incentive tool to encourage each student to be the best that they can be by recognizing and rewarding positive behavior. Similar programs have had great success in other school districts,” Healy said. Students will be nominated and entered into the drawing based on specific criteria such as a random act of kindness, improved academic performance, good citizenship, community service, improved attendance/ tardiness and school spirit. Tickets will be distributed to teachers, administrators, guidance counselors and student assistance counselors where at the end of each month they will nominate and enter students into the drawing. The tickets will be drawn monthly and entered into a grand prize drawing that will take place in June where one deserving junior or senior student will win a 2016 Chevy Spark. The car will be donated by the Pine Belt family of dealerships. “We are very appreciative of the Pine Belt Family for their generosity and support of The Driven to Excellence Program and we look forward to positive outcomes,” Healy added. Facilities Update Healy said that there were no major construction projects planned for this year. “We are in the process of conducting a full and comprehensive facilities assessment (interior and exterior) where recommendations and a cost analysis will be presented from the engineer from which we can develop a plan,” he said. The district’s boilers are often put to the test during the winter months, but the district has a schedule as to which ones are to be replaced. “We continue with our boiler replacement schedule to replace aged and inefficient boilers,” he said.
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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 variet y of sweet and savor y 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 raff le, themed gift basket raff les 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 732-473-3100 ext. 3177. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education.
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CELEBRATING THE CHAMPS
–Photos by Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – (Top) The Toms River Angels Cheerleaders, ages 10 and under division, were the National Champions for the fourth time. (Bottom) The Toms River South Raiders Inspiration Cheerleaders were the 2015 AYC National Champions, Inspiration Division. All three groups received congratulations from the mayor and council at its meeting February 23.
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Simply put, gover nment f unctions better when Congress pursues robust oversight. It sharpens objectives, improves government performance, makes the bureaucracy more responsive, and curtails wasteful spending. Sadly, this key responsibility has fallen into disrepair. Really tough overseers of the administration’s policies — lawmakers interested in government performance, not political one-upmanship — have grown scarce on Capitol Hill. If we want to restore the vigor of the Congress, getting it to look into every nook and cranny of government is vital. The military’s pursuit of growing troop strength and new strategies in the Middle East would be a good place to start. Lee Hamilton Former U.S. House of Representative
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TOMS RIVER – Are you interested in going to college but don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about the enrollment process or financial aid? Attend an Ocean County College Admissions Information Session on March 8 at 6 p.m., OCC Main Campus, College Drive. The event is open to the public, but you must register. This Admissions Information Session will feature presentations from admission,
financial aid, current students and alumni representatives. You’ll also learn about the application and enrollment process. Become an OCC Viking and take the first step in your college journey. To attend the Ocean County College Admissions Information Session on March 8, call the Admissions Office at 732-2550400, ext. 2960, or register online at ocean. edu/start. Visit ocean.edu for more information.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s (ECF) annual Crystal Gala presented by Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services on March 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd, 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
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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Costume/Estate Jewelry - Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry. Same day house calls. Religious items too. Immediate cash. 5 percent more cash with this ad. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139. (12)
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Help Wanted Per Diem LPN’s – The Pines at Whiting is looking for per diem LPN’s in both our Skilled and Assisted Living Units to provide excellence in care to our residents. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our senior leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. Assisted living E/O Friday 3 to 11 p.m. and skilled E/O Thursday and E/O Monday. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14) 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) Full Time/Part Time CNA – The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Skilled Nursing Unit, Hamilton Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our senior leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. Full time 3 to 11 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Part time 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. e/o w/e. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14) Per Diem Cook –We have an immediate need for a Per Diem Cook with at least 3 years of experience. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and senior leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Salary is based on experience and can range from $10.50/hr to $14/hr based on experience. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14) Teacher Ass’t – PT. 7 to 9 a.m. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-210. (13) 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) Part Time/Home Health Aide/CNA – The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced home health aides or CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our senior leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. PT 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., e/o w/e and 1 day, PT 3 to 11 p.m., PT 3 to 11 p.m. e/o w/e, PT 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. e/o w/e. Competitive rates. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14)
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Private - HHA or CNA (in Toms River) – Extra Cash - $11.50 to start. Monday through Friday 9 to 10 p.m. 1 hr. each night. Adult male care. Must be reliable. Call my cell 941-726-4360. Phone number 941-726-4360. (13) Part Time Food Service – We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers, dietary aides and dishawahers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401K once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great food service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and senior leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $8.50/ hour. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14) Infants/Caregiver – PT. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-210. (13) Te a c h e r – To d d l e r s , F T / P T. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (13)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Piano Lessons - At reasonable rates in your home. Experienced teacher of 38 years. M.S.M. Grad. Call Ms. Christine 732-713-2669. (13) House Painting - Interior. Over 30 years in business. Licensed and insured. Lic#13VH06956700. Call Bob 732-929-4399. (11) House Cleaning - I will clean your home. Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513. (12) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Get Floored - Get Floored’s blow out. Plush carpet installed over pad - $1.89 sq. ft. Quick Step Laminate installed - $2.99 sq. ft. Free shop at home. (Repair work, restretching, etc.) 732-581-2700 or 732-4772272. Free estimates. (t/n) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (14) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (14) Jayne of all Trades - Angies list super service awards. Call Jayne 732606-7109. Honey do list specialist. License #13VH06680000. (12)
Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (17) Polish Lady - Mature. Will do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (14) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n)
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My 2 Girls Cleaning - Bonded and insured. 20 years experience. Homes, offices. Call for a free estimate 732-914-8909. We clean weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or a one time treat. Senior discount given. Donna 732-232-7058. (11) ATCO Painting - Quality work. Prompt service. Call for free estimate. License #13VH04548900. 609-661-1657. 609-276-9213. (3) The Cleaning Professional - From ceiling to floor, we do it all. 15 years experience. Great rates. References. Call Tara for free estimate. 732-300-6880. (12) Caregiver - Looking for position. Part time or full time. Please contact Liza 917-589-0057. (11)
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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s political science club, S.L.A.P. (St udents Lear ning About Politics), will host a Voter Registration Drive on March 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the cafeteria of the new Jon and Judith Larson Student Center, Main Campus, College Drive. This event is open to the public. Ocean County College students and faculty will be available to assist anyone
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Professional Profile EPA Financial Services, Corp.
By MaryRose Malley The Richards Family and EPA Financial have been a home away from home for their clients since 1977. Bob Richards started as a financial planner in 1972 and as an advisor in 1981 after attending a seminar he said “this is what I want to do, I want to be able to know enough of what the managers of these different funds are doing so that I can then help the average client choose what best fits their goals and objectives.” Bob admits that he was never a salesman and that planning and advising was a much better fit for him. He was one of the first 400 Certified Financial Planners in the country, now there are about 100,000. Bob and Jeanne’s daughter Heather Richards Barone joined the family business 12 plus years ago and as of January 1st of this year, she is the President of the company. Heather left a teaching career to join the family business and said “This has afforded me the opportunity to be a Mom, the way that I want to be, but yet dictate my career and be that person that my parents can count on that our clients can count on.” The most recent addition to the family business is Heide Zahlmann who joined just under a year ago and according to Jeanne, “she has been invaluable.” “The four of us are family so our clients become family. We have a very loyal client base.” Heather said. EPA Financial is an Independent Financial Services firm. Many of the bigger firms are compensated on the products they sell, but EPA Financial is a ‘boutique operation’ according to Bob. “There are over 25,000 mutual funds and we can choose from any of them because we are completely independent.” EPA Financial has been
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Pictured are (left to right) Heide and Heather standing behind Bob and Jeanne. using the same Financial Plan ning process since 1977. We gather pertinent information from our clients, then utilizing sophisticated, analytical, yet comprehensive and ever enhanced computer software we develop a plan designed to meet your stated goals and objectives. As an Independent Financial Services Firm, EPA has no financial ties to any companies or incentives to sell their products, or any quotas to maintain. “We just want to make recommendations that will help our clients achieve what they want to do with their finances.” EPA Financial Services, Corp. is home to the popular radio talk show “Managing Your Money”, heard every Saturday morning from 9-10 am on WOBMAM 1160 & 1310. During this hour, the Richards’ family discusses a variety of financial topics, such as current economic conditions and events, and upcoming economic changes.
Jeanne expanded on what the radio program is all about. “We take callers and answer questions. Most of the time we accentuate community service not necessarily what we do. We‘ll have guests like senior services, Medicare reps, the prosecutors office, the mayor, some authors, anything that would help the senior in different areas of their life.” With almost 50 years of combined experience in Financial Planning, Bob and Heather are able to help any and all of our clients at a moment’s notice. We get to k now our clients on a very personal level. They become an extension of the R ichards family. We spend a great deal of time in order to understand your goals, your fears, your risk level, and what your expecta-
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tions are from our services. This process is designed to help families pay for college, protect themselves in case of illness or death, save taxes or secure their retirement. To add an even more personal touch, the Richards family organizes group trips and holds an annual client party at their home every year. Jeanne said
of EPA’s clients “We just enjoy them totally and completely, they are part of our family.” While most other financial institutions sell you a product and then never contact you again, EPA is constantly meeting, reviewing and updating with our clients. We prefer to meet with our clients 2 to 4 times per year. We feel that it is imperative
that you be aware of how the changes in the markets, tax laws, etc., will affect our recommendations, your plans and your goals. Bob adds, “We are mainly fee based and do very little commission based products. If we don’t stay on top of you, you can leave at any time. It pays us to take care of you. More than likely, we will recommend what we ourselves invest in.” Bob admittedly is a ‘pitbull’ when it comes to protecting his clients. “We live in town, we’ve been in town, our reputation is here, and we plan on staying here.” Heather adds “One of the things I value most about working here is that what I do affects my parents, and then what they do affects me and my kids and my husband. It’s kind of like an angel on your shoulder to do the right thing.” EPA Financial is located at 2040 US, Highway 9 in Toms River. We can be reached by phone at 732286-1000 or by email at heather@epafinancial.org. For more information, our website is epafinancial.org. The first consultation is no charge. The appointment won’t cost you a thing but the information you get could be priceless!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You understand the nuances of networking. In the week ahead it will be easy to widen your sphere of influence by participating in group activities. Your net worth will increase in the workplace due to your friendliness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Business tactics and a teamwork approach trump fantasies. Your ability to lead others is inspired and wise in the week to come so don’t be afraid to open up a dialog. Launch a new project or plan with a trusted partner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It isn’t what you think, but what other people think about you that count. In the week ahead be sure to honor your obligations and live up to your promises. Family members can offer a safe haven and sound advice. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will never be last if you put others first. Your companions may act like divas or primp like superstars while you are content to just accept your place in the world. Take your place in line in the week to come. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The holidays are long gone but visions of sugarplums could be dancing in your head. Your dreams of material success can easily become a reality as this week unfolds. You have the shrewdness to see past the spin and fluff. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Fame is the name of the game. In the week to come your good deeds or leadership abilities could earn you some positive press. Your entrepreneurial skills and judgment about financial matters could be better than usual. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on
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Celebrity Dish: A Meal Stars Dream Of Eating After The Oscars By Wolfgang Puck
Just because you’re all dressed up for a big event, it doesn’t mean that you’re craving the culinary equivalent of a tuxedo or designer dress. Often, the exact opposite is true. Take, for example, the annual Academy Awards, which took place recently. Since 1994, my Wolfgang Puck Catering team has prepared the food for the big Governors Ball party, and we get to feed some 1,600 movie stars and other Hollywood movers and shakers as they stream in immediately following the big event. Of course, on this most glittering of nights, we want to offer some of the most elegant foods. The Champagne flows, there’s plenty of caviar, shrimp, lobster and black truffles. But what do all the beautiful people ask for when they come up to greet me? They want comfort food, of course. That’s why we make sure always to have dishes like chicken pot pie and my gourmet macaroni and cheese, not to mention freshly baked pizza and all sorts of other delicious, soothing treats. Though it may be a little bit difficult and messy for them to enjoy standing up, I’m sure the attendees would also love a great plate of spaghetti if we were to offer up that option. Fortunately, if you watched the Oscars at home, it would have been incredibly easy to make delicious spaghetti yourself, and I’m happy to share my simple secrets to preparing the dish perfectly. I like to base the sauce on the Italian variety of canned tomatoes known as San Marzano, which have the most intense tomato flavor. I also use fresh herbs - both rosemary sprigs and thin julienne strips of basil - to add their wonderful flavor and fragrance. A touch red pepper flakes contributes another delicious dimension to the sauce, if you don’t mind just the slightest hint of spiciness. As you’ll see in the recipe instructions, I also teach you how to present the food simply but beautifully. After all, we eat with our eyes before the food ever reaches our mouths. With the help of a long, two-pronged fork, you can twirl up the pasta strands neatly and arrange little mounds on each serving plate, ready to garnish with fresh herbs. The result is an award-worthy plate full of food.
SPAGHETTI WITH QUICK MARINARA SAUCE Serves 4 3/4 cup (185 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 small yellow onions, finely chopped, about 1 cup (250 mL) 8 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped 2 large sprigs fresh rosemary 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cans, 28 ounces (794 g) whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano tomatoes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces (500 g) dried spaghetti 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Heat a heavy large saucepot over high heat. Add about half the olive oil. As soon as the oil is hot enough to flow freely, add the onion and garlic, reduce the heat to medium-low, and saute until tender and translucent but not yet browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the large rosemary sprigs and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes longer. Add the tomatoes and their juices, breaking up the tomatoes with a sturdy spoon or spatula. Adjust the heat so the sauce simmers gently. Cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. When the sauce is finished, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time, about 8 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprigs from the sauce and reduce the heat under the sauce to low. Drain the pasta in a colander then pour it into a bowl. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and remaining olive oil, and toss to combine. With a pronged carving fork, twirl up a coil of pasta and slip it onto a serving plate. Depending on the size of the coil, add another to the plate in the same way; repeat with other servings. Spoon the sauce over the pasta, and garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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