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Thousands Turn Out For Ocean County St. Patrick’s Parade
Lifeguards Can Search Coolers For Alcohol
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – You might want to think twice if you want to sneak alcoholic beverages onto Brick beaches this summer, since lifeguards are now authorized to inspect coolers and similar storage containers as part of an amended ordinance passed at the recent council meeting. Alcohol has always been prohibited on public beaches in Brick, but in recent years there has been an increase in people bringing
alcohol onto the beaches, causing disturbances and putting lifeguards at risk, said Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic. “Typically what happens is someone under the influence needs to be rescued from the ocean, and they don’t have the ability to cooperate with the lifeguards, and in fact, they usually get combative,” she said. In 2015 Brick police were summoned to the beaches 23 times, (Cooler - See Page 15)
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–Photos by Shawn Smith The annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day parade marched down the center green stripe of Seaside Heights, featuring bands, groups and emergency response vehicles from throughout the county parading. By Shawn Smith OCEAN COUNTY – Despite forecasters calling for a chance of rain, the 2016 Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Seaside
Heights was all sunshine and sm Thousands Turn Out For Ocean County St. Patrick’s Paradeiles on March 12. Thousands of residents (and their pets) celebrated in green
as the parade made its way down the Boulevard. After about an hour delay, as organizers waited for traffic to (Parade - See Page 4)
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The township swore in six new police officers during the recent council meeting. Left to right: Joseph McGrath, Kevin Doherty, Michael Bennett, Joseph DeLuca, Deputy Chief Robert Mazza, Police Chief James Riccio, Mayor John G. Ducey; Tyler Stephenson and Chase Carter.
Kettle Creek Flood Damage Focus Of Meeting
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The Kettle Creek marshland surrounding Seaview Village led to many homes there seeing substantial Superstorm Sandy damage – with required elevation likely costing more than the house itself. Those unknowns were the focus
of a meeting at Seaview Village, which brought out federal elected officials and local administrators to help get residents answers. There are still so many unknowns for homeowners who were impacted by Superstorm Sandy nearly three and a half years later, including questions about changing
flood maps, flood insurance rates, grants and loans, substantial damage and elevating homes. Hundreds of area residents attended a meeting March 10 at the Seaview Village Clubhouse to try and get some of their questions answered by such folks as George Kasimos, founder of Stop FEMA
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now (a grassroots organization formed after Sandy), plus local and state officials. Seaview Village is a senior community of 349 mostly detached single-family homes that is surrounded by the marshlands of Kettle Creek. Many of the homes there flooded during Sandy, and 20 of
them were deemed “substantially damaged,” and would need to be elevated. Some residents said that the cost of raising a house could cost most than the home is worth. The number of substantially damaged homes in Seaview Village has been brought down to four (Meeting - See Page 20)
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slow from visitors gridlocked coming over the Tunney-Mathis bridge, it was time for police, firefighters and emergency services to blare their horns and sirens to kick off the parade around 1 p.m. The street was lined several people deep in some places, as others watched and waved from homes, hotels, and even the Bamboo Bar. As the trucks and marchers walked down the Boulevard, candy and giveaways were thrown to the crowd, as children of all ages eagerly chased down each lollipop and Tootsie Roll. Visitors to the barrier island dressed in green to celebrate, some even going so far as to dye their hair and beards green, while others simply attached mustache stickers. “We love coming out and showing off our community spirit,” said Berkeley resident Kathy Donahue, who was watching the parade with her family. Ryan, Donahue’s grandson, said he loves seeing the drummers in the parade every year. The parade featured founder John Sweeney, marching bands, local groups and of course plenty of pipes and drums. –Photos by Shawn Smith (This page and next page) The annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day parade featured groups from all points in the county, including a line of emergency vehicles featuring big fire trucks and small rescue vehicles. The pipes and drum groups came from throughout the state to participate, and scouts and civic groups marched or hosted floats down the Boulevard.
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Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis By Marian Nashed, OT Hand Therapist
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ave you ever noticed the joints in both of your hands to be swollen and painful? Do your joints remain painful and stiff for a long period of time, well into the morning? Has your ability to open jars, cut food, and turn doorknobs become more challenging? You may be one of the 1.3 million Americans suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic, autoimmune disorder that can cause joint deformities. It can also decrease your ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL’s), cause muscle spasm and shortening, increase ligament laxity, and destroy bone and cartilage. In some cases, the synovial lining of tendons and tissues of internal organs may also be affected. Research suggests that hand involvement is an early clinical sign of RA, with joint swelling occurring at the small knuckles or your proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP’s) and your larger knuckles or metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP’s), and wrists. Signs and Symptoms of RA vary as the disease progresses, and symptoms may go into remission or exacerbate. • Stage I: Early, Acute, Inflammatory: Increased pain, joint swelling and warmth in the knuckles and wrists of both hands • Stage II: Moderate, subacute: Decreased range of motion (ROM), decreased pain symptoms, and weakening of soft tissues and joints • Stage III: Severe, chronic active, destructive: Decreased ROM, increased soft tissue involvement, and increased joint deformities • Stage IV: Chronic: Severe deformities affecting both hands, with the dominant hand being more severely damaged
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS: The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but those with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to be diagnosed with RA, due to the genes affecting the immune system making people more prone. Both genders may be affected, but
women have a greater than 75% chance of getting RA, with onset between 20-50 years of age.
used items like kitchen utensils, gardening tools, and pens. • Using spring loaded scissors that are readily available to open up packages, instead of fingers to pinch. • Avoid using squeeze bottles or tubes, to decrease stress on the joints. A better alternative would be pump bottles for shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, and soaps. • Use lightweight cookware, to avoid excessive load to the joints. • Use both arms to carry objects, close to the body, and avoid using hand to lift heavy groceries and handbags.
TREATMENT OPTIONS: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEEING A RHEUMATOLOGIST TO MANAGE RA SYMPTOMS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP: • Decrease Pain in joints • Maintain or increase range of motion & strength • Provide education on adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques to resume ADL performance • Fabricate resting hand splints to prevent further joint deformity & recommend daytime splinting options. – Resting hand splints: Allow your fingers and wrists to remain in good alignment, and decrease your pain. – Silver ring splints: Allows freedom to perform activities during the day, while keeping the fingers positioned in proper alignment. The Hand Therapists at All-Care Physical Therapy Center, LLC, are equipped with the knowledge and measuring kit required to evaluate the most appropriate splint to improve function.
JOINT PROTECTION & ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES: • Replacing doorknobs and faucets with levers to decrease the amount of strain on the joints. • Using a pizza cutter or rocker knife to cut up food instead of a traditional knife to decrease stress to the joints • Adding built up, large cushioned handles, for commonly
Rheumatoid Arthritis can have a significant impact on the use of both your hands making your ADL’s more challenging. Recognizing and addressing RA in its early stages will provide the best prognosis for this chronic disorder. At AllCare Physical Therapy, our hand therapists specialize in the treatment of RA and other hand disorders. Contact your physician if you are experiencing these symptoms and ask if an Occupational Therapist at All-Care can help. OT hand therapy is currently practiced in our Toms River (732-5696556) or Whiting (732-849-0700) locations.
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Calls Are Really Scams For weeks, New Jersey residents have been bombarded by phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS or other government agencies. AARP members have made reports that these callers are threatening to have them arrested barring immediate payment. The name Dennis Grey is sometimes (but not always) given and the phone numbers have varied with area codes being from all areas of New Jersey, as well as from across the country. Please be advised that these calls are not legitimate. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, regardless of what ap-
pears on your caller ID (which can be spoofed), do not give them any identifying information. Instead, insist that they send all communication in writing. The IRS will never communicate with you by phone without first sending correspondence by mail. T he A A R P Fraud Watch Network (FraudWatchNetwork.org) is a free resource for New Jersey residents can get scam alerts, learn about scammers’ latest tricks, and find out what to do if they’ve been victimized. Being informed is your best defense against these scammers. Jaime McClennen Princeton AARP New Jersey
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Flat Tax Only Fair Tax For 30 years or more I have waited for the Congress of the United States to find the courage to tackle the unfairness of our tax code. I’m still waiting. Our tax code has been used for decades for social engineering, “feel good” creating and vote-buying. Some people have a weird understanding of the word “fair.” If I have no children, for whatever reason, and you have four, I had no involvement in creating this situation. If you decide to give your money to the church and other charities that is commendable. I applaud you. If you buy a house and take a mortgage for a half a million dollars and pay a large monthly interest fee, that is your decision. If your big house is in a high real estate tax area, your decision. If you go to the casino weekly and lose a lot of money, that’s your decision. I could go on, but you get the idea. In all of these situations I had no responsibility. I am still forced to help pay for them due to our so-called “fair” tax code. The only true fair tax would be a simple “flat tax” on gross income. There is a lot of talk in the political world for finally fixing the tax mess; let’s see if any of it comes to reality after the campaign “vote buying” season is over. William Staples Whiting
Letters To The Editor Budget Needs To Fix State’s Problems
Gov. Christie still has a tremendous opportunity over the next two years to right the fiscal ship here in New Jersey and to cement his legacy. That starts with crafting fiscally prudent budgets and addressing two of the state’s most pressing fiscal challenges: our pension and health benefits crisis and transportation funding. Americans for Prosperity applauds the governor’s commitment to tackling these major issues in a way that’s fair to taxpayers. The governor is also to be commended for speaking out strongly against reckless constitutional amendments on pensions and the minimum wage which will only make our state less competitive, while threatening the imposition of disastrous tax hikes on middle-class families. On the other hand, the governor’s $34.8 billion budget proposal still represents a 20 percent increase— close to $6 billion—over Gov. Corzine’s last budget. AFP believes much more can and should be done to streamline the budget and spend our tax dollars more effectively. Of course, the responsibility for addressing New Jersey’s problems is not the governor’s alone. Lawmakers also have a responsibility to their constituents and to taxpayers to work with the governor
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to resolve our state’s pressing fiscal challenges. Gov. Christie extended an olive branch today to legislators on the Democratic side of the aisle to work with him in good faith over the remaining days of his term. If they truly care about the well-being and quality of life of our residents, they will accept it. Erica Jedynak Americans for Prosperity State Director, New Jersey
How to Tell If Congress Is Working Again
There have been encouraging signs that the Republican leadership on Capitol Hill wants to make Congress function again. They’ve talked about using conference committees more, allowing a more open process for rank-and-file members, enacting separate appropriation bills rather than using omnibus bills, and letting committees lead on legislation rather than hoarding all power in the leadership offices. Perhaps most important, they’ve acknowledged that Congress has many bad habits, and insist that they want to restore a healthy legislative process. This has to be heartening to any American concerned about the level of dysfunction to which Congress had sunk. The question is, how can we tell if Congress is actually fixing itself? For as promising as the rhetoric might be, there’s a long way to go before words and reality meet on Capitol Hill. Here’s what you should keep your eye on: First, differences in emphasis separate the leaders of the two houses, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Ryan is intent on pressing forward with key policy proposals that would anchor a bold Republican legislative agenda. But that’s because the Republican majority in the House is not generally believed to be at risk. Over in the Senate,
things are different: control of that body next year is up for grabs, and McConnell seems to be focused on maintaining his par ty’s majority. For his members, boldness is a risk. This difference could lead to slim production. So look to see how many and which issues the two leaders really push forward. Will they advance the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in some version, or let it slide until the elections are past? Will they tackle tax reform? How about authorizing support for the war against ISIS? Ryan has already removed one key matter — immigration reform — from the table. Will other pressing issues also bite the dust? The second big indicator is whether Congress has the political will to fix itself. Most members say publicly that they don’t want gridlock and are dedicated to making the institution function smoothly. The key measure of whether they really mean it is the attitude they take toward their political adversaries. If what you hear on Capitol Hill is nothing but distrust, then they’re not serious. If they’re willing to negotiate and compromise with one another — as happened at the end of last year, with the passage of an omnibus spending package — then there’s hope. Third is what you might think of as the rolled-upsleeves test. How hard are members of Congress willing to work at addressing the key issues facing the country? So far, the evidence is disappointing. The legislative schedule put out by the congressional leadership is, to be blunt, lax. On average, members of Congress will be working about nine days a month. They’ve given themselves four stretches of ten days off at a time. They’ll be off for 52 straight days in July, August and September, and then another 39 days in a row in October and (Letters - See Page 20)
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From The Ocean County Freeholders: Freeholders Help Residents Achieve Home Ownership Dream
OCEA N COU N T Y – Ocean County off icials a n t i c i p a t e h e l p i n g 16 additional county families purchase their first homes this year under the Ocean County First-Time Homebuyer program. “I am pleased to announce that in 2016 we will reach our 500th family helpi ng them ma ke their dream of home owne r sh ip a r e a l it y,” s a id Freeholder Vi rgi nia E. “Gi n ny” Hai nes, who serves as liaison to the C o u n t y Pl a n n i n g D e partment, which oversees the program. “More than just bricks and mor tar, a home instills a sense
of pr ide wh ile prov iding security to a family. There is really no place like home.” Ocean County has adm i n i s t e r e d t h e Fi r s t Ti me Homebuye r p ro gram since 1994 and to date 497 families have r e c eive d a s sist a nc e t o purchase a home. “This Board of Freeholders, with its community partners, is helping moms and dads and their ch i ld r e n t a ke t h at big step of purchasing their first home,” Haines said. The Ocean Count y Board of Chosen Freeholders is renewing its cont r a ct w it h O CEA N
OCEAN COUNTY – As it enters its 19th boating season, the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program, the largest in the state, continues to provide environmental benefits and some extra eyes for safety on county waterways. “Since the program began in 1997, 65,000 recreational boats have used the free service and more than 1.3 million gallons of ef f lu e nt h ave b e e n d ispose d of prope rly,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the program. “This program has been ext remely popula r a nd extremely successful and I am happy to announce its continuation into the 2016 boating season.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is ex p e c t e d t o a u t ho r i z e operational agreements for the upcoming boating season during its March 2 meeting. “This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipalities, the Ocean County Utilities Author it y and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Vicari said.
The costs to operate all t he boat s a re split be tween the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority. “The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incident al costs,” Vicar i said. “This allows the service to be prov ided f ree of charge to boaters.” The state Department of Environ mental Protection also provides some funds to offset the operational costs. The six boats were all purchased by Ocean Cou nt y w it h t he cost s being reimbursed through t h e C l e a n Ve s s e l Ac t Grant and the NJ Shoreto -Please license plate program. “I am very pleased to have sponsored the legislation that created the ‘Shore-to-Please’ license plate program which helps provide funding for the pumpout boat program,” said Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, who served in the state Legislature. “I am happy to see these funds resulted in such a successful program
I n c., t h e a n t i - p ove r t y agency, to oversee t he program for 2016. It has been the ad minist rator a nd con su lt a nt for t he program since 1997. “T his prog ram also i l l u s t r a t e s t h e i m p o rt a n c e of p a r t n e r s h i p s a mong pu bl ic, p r ivat e and non-profit agencies here in Ocean County,” Hai ne s said. “OCEA N Inc., nine lending instit ut ions, Ocean Cou nt y and the U.S. Department of Hou si ng a nd Urba n D e velo p m e nt h ave a l l joined together in making homeownership a reality. The end result of this program is priceless.”
Un d e r t h e c o n t r a c t , OCEAN Inc. will administer $160,000 in federal home f unds that will be used for dow n payments and closing cost a s s i s t a n c e t ow a r d t h e purchase of a home for 16 low and moderate income families in 2016. “Moving into that first home is such an importa nt a ch ieve me nt for a family,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “Even in a difficult economy we wa nt ou r cit izens to be able to obtain the American Dream of home ownership and this p r og r a m h a s p r ov id e d them with the ability to
do so.” In order to apply, an ap pl ica nt mu st h ave a three percent down payment with one and a half percent from their own funds, and meet the foll ow i n g c r i t e r i a : g o o d credit rating, suff icient income to support mortgage payments and their income must not exceed the H U D i ncome li mit set for the Ocean County region. “T h is prog ra m helps f i rst time homeow ners learn the ins and outs of homeownership,” Haines said. “The potential buyers are schooled in budgeting and finances and
all those details needed to be a successful homeowner. There is a ver y valuable educational component t hat comes along with this program.” A t ot al of $ 4.2 m i llion in Home Investment Partnership funding has been allocated to the First-Time Homebuyers program in Ocean Count y si n c e 19 9 4. Ho m e s pu rchased have a tot al real estate value of more t h a n $9 2 m i l l i o n a n d the average home price closed within the last 18 months is $158,000. For more program information, contact OCEAN Inc. at 732-288-2614.
Pumpout Boat Program Enters 19th Year t h at help s t o p r e se r ve Ba r negat Bay a nd ou r environment.” Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base. “When boaters are una bl e t o u s e t h e m a n y pu mpouts based at the marinas throughout the cou nt y, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We encourage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and stop waste water pollut ants from entering our waterways.” Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste f rom enter i ng the bay. The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be accessed by contacting the
captains on VHF Radio Channel 9. “We are home to the greatest number of mar i n a s i n t he st at e. We want people to use our bays and our rivers for r e c r e a t io n a l b o a t i ng ,” Vicari said. “But we also want ever yone to enjoy these wonderful natural habitats responsibly and to be mindful of the environment that needs to be protected and preserved.”
T he Bay Defender, a 23-foot boat with a 420 gallon holding tank and operated by Brick Township was launched in 2014 and joined the Bay Saver i n pat rol l i ng nor t he r n Barnegat Bay. Two other boats operate in central Ba r negat Bay a nd t wo boats pat rol Lit tle Egg H a r b or. T h e C i r cle of Life which is sponsored by Seaside Park was the first pumpout boat in the
state. The boats operate Memor ial Day weekend t h r ou g h O c t ob e r e a ch year, including major holidays like July 4th, and have steadily expanded their operations. For more infor mation on the pumpout boat prog r a m , v i sit t he O c e a n C o u n t y Pl a n n i n g D e p a r t m e n t ’s we b s it e a t planning.co.ocean.nj.us/ coastal.htm.
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Alcoeur Gardens Thanks First Responders With Lunch
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– Photo courtesy Alcoeur Gardens Alcoeur Gardens provided 120 lunches to those who keep the community safe. TOMS RIVER – On February 24, Alcoeur Gardens sponsored a Grab-N-Go lunch for all of Toms River’s First Responders. Representatives from the Sheriff’s Department, the EMT, the Fire Department, the First Aid Squad and the K-9 Unit stopped by the Toms River location to pick up over 120 lunches (and Milkbones). Each lunchbox was filled with delicious sandwiches, tasty snacks, juice, water and a raffle ticket.
Alcoeur Gardens was honored to do something special as a thank you for all of the hard work these dedicated men and women do to keep the community safe. Alcoeur Gardens also wanted to thank its wonderful staff for all of the hard work they did in putting this wonderful day together. Also, they would like to thank Shoprite of Toms River for making and supplying over 500 sandwiches of roast beef, turkey and ham and cheese.
Libraries Seeking Prom Dress Donations
OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library are collecting gently used prom dresses, for its seventh annual Prom Dress Giveaways. Dresses can be both long and short styles for modern teens and should only include formal prom dresses. The library cannot accept bridesmaid’s dresses or cocktail dresses. To donate prom dresses, deliver them to any one of the 21 locations in Ocean County. Donations will be accepted until April 22. The annual event provides dresses to middle school and high school aged students at no charge so they can attend their school’s dances. Last year
Harbor House Offers Help For Teens OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean’s Harbor House provides free short-term shelter and crisis intervention for male and female youth ages 10-17. Any youth who is homeless, has runaway, been thrown away or abused, or is otherwise in need of immediate intervention may find help 24 hours a day at this safe haven. The Shelter Services 24 Hours/Day Hotline is 732-929-0660, and the Outreach Center phone number is 732-929-4001.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholders Joseph H. Vicari and Gerry P. Little recently met with U.S. Navy Veterans, all of whom are members of VFW Post 4715, Point Pleasant Beach, to discuss the seizure of the
Good Friday: March 25 – Starting with opening prayer vigil – 12 Noon-3PM; Evening Service – 7PM Easter Sunday: March 27 – 9 & 11AM
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Students visited 15 stations where they created fun pencil toppers, built Jenga structures and got silly with oobleck. Teachers and support staff were on hand to assist and share in the fun of this PTA sponsored evening. The school thanks Mrs. Ramirez for organizing this event.
Brick Township Police Bring A Storybook To Life
BRICK – Brick Township Police Officer Prendeville and his K9 partner, Max, came to Herbertsville Elementary School and brought a story book to life. The Herbertsville Elementary School third graders read, “Aero and Officer Mike,” and learned about the working partnership between a K9 and his human officer partner. Students
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Brick UNICO To Hold Poker Tournament
BRICK – The Brick Chapter UNICO is holding its annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on April 1 at the VFW Post 8867, located at 373 Adamston Road. The tournament will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., the doors will open at 6 p.m. The top prize is a $1,500 gift card.
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LAKEWOOD –Celebrate Holy Week at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Monterey Circle. On March 20 at 10 a.m., the church will hold the blessing of the palms. On March 24 at 7:30 p.m., there will be a remembrance of the Last Supper.
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LAKEWOOD – Hospital officials said, in less than two years since the Kimball Medical Center merged with Monmouth Medical Center, the newly formed Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, has succeeded in providing a greater network of services to Monmouth and Ocean counties. “Since Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus merged with Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, we have made a collaborative commitment to transform the health care delivery model for the communities we serve,” said Frank J. Vozos, M.D., FACS, president and chief executive officer, Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. “We are proud of the accomplishments we have made during this short period of time.” The merger has allowed Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus to make major changes, from external renovations to the newly unveiled single rooms. All rooms have been transitioned to private, m a k i n g M o n m o u t h M e d i c a l C e n t e r, Southern Campus the only hospital in the region to exclusively offer single rooms for overnight stays. “Single patient rooms are becoming the industry standard,” said Vozos. “Studies show that patients who recuperate in single patient rooms experience better sleep, faster healing and shorter hospital stays, which results in fewer hospital-based infections and better outcomes.” The 54 new Medical/Surgical and 10 Critical Care Unit rooms will include amenities such as flat-screen TVs, an updated nurse call system and special features for geriatric patients, including brighter lighting, safer beds and more security. A main lobby facelift was completed earlier this year as well a complete update to the campus’ equipment, adding ‘round-the-clock’ telemetry monitoring for all of its inpatient beds. Additionally, renovations to the grounds, parking and entrance to outpatient services on Route 9 are under way. Other changes to the hospital include the introduction of the Geriatric Emergency
Medicine (GEM) Unit and the Acute Care for the Elderly Unit, which complement the hospital’s larger initiative to develop the only Geriatrics Institute of its kind in the region. The Geriatrics Institute, which is slated to be in full use by August, will provide integrated inpatient and outpatient geriatrics services to patients 65 and older. The third floor of the hospital will house the inpatient, outpatient and community education aspects of geriatric medicine in one location. There will also be a physical therapy gym on this floor specifically developed to accommodate the needs of aging patients as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Additionally, the Outpatient Infusion Unit is being renovated and expanded to better serve more patients while the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center has found its new home near Outpatient Services in the main hospital. Breast Center services will now include breast screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, breast surgery consultation and high risk cancer assessment. Furthermore, a comprehensive Vascular Center treats a vast scope of circulatory conditions and complex wounds. Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus was also acknowledged with several awards and recognitions in 2015, including a successful tri-annual Joint Commission Survey in June with specific acclamations for nursing excellence; a successful “Heart Failure” Disease Specific Recertification awarded; NICHE (Nurses Improving Care of Healthsystem Elders) re-designation achieved; a Leapfrog Safety Rating Grade A sustained throughout 2015 and the Press Ganey Scores for the Emergency Department and Ambulatory Care that continue to be above the 90th percentile with the ED leading the system. “We sincerely appreciate the support of our surrounding community while we undergo these renovations both internally and externally,” Vozos said. “We look forward to continuing to improve and expand the programs and services offered at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus to better serve our patients.”
Casa Go Bragh Irish Celebration
POINT PLEASANT BEACH – On March 19, the Farrell’s Restaurant and Pub, located at 401 Broadway, will host an afternoon of Irish music by Celtic Rebels, great food, fun, raffles, 50/50 and prizes to benefit CASA’s advocacy program for abused and neglected Ocean County children in foster care. The celebration runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door. For details call 732-797-0590 or online at casaofoceancounty.org.
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Tourism Continues To Boost County’s Economy
OCEAN COUNTY – Tourists love Ocean County more than ever, with record numbers of visitors spending time and money here in 2015. Tourism now injects $4.6 billion into the county’s economy, up from $4.3 billion in 2014. “There is no question that tourism is the number one industry in Ocean County,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “These numbers prove that tourism is not only strong, but is growing.” A report issued by the state Division of Travel and Tourism confirms what county officials had predicted: tourism figures are climbing three years following Superstorm Sandy. Ocean County now accounts for more than 10 percent of all tourism dollars generated in the state. “We’ve seen a five percent increase in tourism dollars in only one year,” said Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Business Development and Tourism. “We fully expect to see this number grow with each passing season.” Only Atlantic and Cape May counties generated more dollars in 2015. By comparison, Monmouth County tourism economy stands at $2.4 billion, about half of Ocean County’s total. “More and more visitors continue to be attracted to our 44 miles of white sandy beaches, the Barnegat Bay, the Pinelands and other destinations such as Six Flags and our boardwalks,” Vicari said. “For our residents, this means a stronger local economy, employment and a more stable tax base.” In 2015, Ocean County tourism generated $451.4 million in state and local tax revenue. Additionally, more than 37,000 tourism-related jobs were created in the county. “Tourism helps put people back to work,” Vicari said. More than 98 percent of all the county’s tourism-related businesses are “Mom and Pop” family owned businesses, he continued. “The money they make stays in Ocean County,” he said. “Every tourism dollar recirculates seven times.” Vicari said that while some residents may complain about crowded roads and beaches every summer, the benefits of tourism far outweigh the inconveniences. “Every homeowner in the county would pay an average of $1,400 more a year in taxes if it wasn’t for tourism,” he said. State-wide, the tourism outlook is bright. The report predicts tourism spending in New Jersey will top $50 billion by 2020. “In Ocean County, we expect to reach $5 billion within the next several years,” Vicari said. Freeholder Director John P. Kelly said low gas prices have also helped drive people to the county and the Jersey Shore. “For more than 100 years tourists have been coming to Ocean County. People around the state and in New York and Philadelphia know the good things we have to offer,” said Kelly, who is also director of Law and Public Safety. “Our Tourism Department has done a great job reaching out to other parts of the country and to Canada in an effort to attract new visitors.”
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and seven of those incidents were alcohol related, she said. Most of the area beaches, such as Point Pleasant, Manasquan, Long Branch, Avon and others have a similar ordinance, she added. Councilman Jim Fozman argued against the new rule, saying he was opposed to what he called “search and seizure.” “We already have 18 laws on our beaches... are we going to enforce each one? No boogie boards, no football or baseball...lifeguards have enough to do without checking somebody’s cooler,” he said. Of the 23 incidents that Zapcic referred to when police were summoned, Fozman said that six of those were disorderly persons and only three
were alcohol related. “Now we’re going to have a 17-year-old lifeguard doing this, untrained. What if someone has a needle in there and he gets pricked? That’s rampant around everywhere. Why would we want to have this responsibility?” he asked. Zapcic said if the lifeguard opens the cooler and sees alcohol they would just tell the person to bring it back to the car. “That’s really the extent of this,” she said. Fozman said the procedure in place now is: if a lifeguard sees someone drinking alcohol they call their supervisor who talks to the person who is drinking. If that person becomes combative, the police are called. “The police are going to be called no matter what,” he said. “If somebody is doing something wrong, it’s already prohibited.” Council Vice President Marianna Pontoriero
said that while she understands where Fozman is coming from, her interpretation is that the prohibition of alcohol is already on the books, and after getting input from Police Chief James Riccio, this is the best way to enforce the provision. “As a result of at least one incident where a lifeguard was trying to save the life of someone who was intoxicated, and the person became combative ‑‑ jeopardizing that lifeguard ‑‑ one incident is too much. It doesn’t seem prudent not to check a cooler when we already have it on the books as a rule,” she said. The new ordinance also addresses event rental fees for Windward Beach, Traders Cove, Bayside Park and Brick Beaches 1 and 3. In that, 100 fees are listed; 14 changed, mostly to standardize the fees and not to generate additional revenue, Zapcic said. There were eight
increases and six decreases, although none of the increases apply to Brick residents, she said. Also, rental fees for the new kayak and paddleboard storage at Traders Cove is included in the ordinance, and grilling regulations for parks and beaches. The ordinance also establishes dates beaches would be open. “We’re going back to Memorial Day to Labor Day because almost all the lifeguards are college students, and after Labor Day we can no longer guard the beaches,” Zapcic said. The amended ordinance passed, with Fozman casting the only dissenting vote. “If you don’t like one thing on this ordinance you have to vote no,” said Fozman. “Three of the things on here are very good. I don’t know why everything was put into one ordinance,” he said. The next council meeting will be on March 22 at 7 p.m.
Send In Your Grand Marshal Nominations
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is currently accepting nominations for Grand Marshal of the 25th Annual Parade and Italian Festival to be held in Seaside Heights from October 7 through 9. “The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival has grown into one of the most popular ethnic celebrations at the Jersey Shore, attracting thousands of tourists to Seaside Heights over the past 24 years,” said Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina. “Grand Marshal nominees should be civic minded individuals who are of good character as they will be the symbolic leader of the weekend’s festivities as we celebrate our 25th
Anniversary.” Past Grand Marshals from the parade’s first 24 years included, Mulberry Street Italian Food Center owner Michael Colasurdo, commercial developer Donato “Dan” D’Onfrio, Gary Lotano, Nina Anuaria, former Superior Court Judge Peter Giovine, Carol Camilli Wolfe, Stephen R. Leone, Kim Pascarella, Patrick L. Bottazzi, Luigi Marciante, Joseph Leone Introna, Paul Barlo and last year’s honoree Alan Floria, among other notable Ocean County figures. “This selection process has been difficult over the years because there are always a number of worthy nominees,” said Phyllis Shindle, chairwoman of the
Grand Marshal Search Committee. “The Selection Committee will work diligently to choose the right person to serve as Grand Marshal for this year’s Parade and Italian Festival and one that will represent the Parade Committee and Ocean County in an admirable manner.” The deadline for nominations for Grand Marshal is April 1. Nominations should be submitted with a letter of recommendation and biography or resume to Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee c/o Michael A. Blandina, 249 Hawaii Drive, Brick, NJ 08723. “Every nomination that is submitted will be carefully considered by the Selection Commit-
tee,” said Chairman Blandina. “I am confident that they will once again select a most deserving individual and someone who will be an exemplary representative of the residents of Ocean County.” The Grand Marshal selection will be announced the second week in April. The person chosen to be Grand Marshal will be honored at the Annual Dinner Dance, which will be held on June 16. At this dinner, the committee will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Anyone who is interested in becoming involved with the 2016 Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival, or joining the committee, contact Michael Blandina at 732-477-6507.
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Wintertime is one of my favorite times of the year. Ahh…snowy days, crackling fire, fluffy sweaters…Cough! Cough! Haaaaack! With all there is a lot to enjoy during this season, the winter months are commonly known as ‘Cold and Flu’ season or ‘Sniff and Sneeze’ season because of the nasty little viruses that come with it. I just dealt with the flu recently and posted a video about how I overcame the bug in less than 24 hours. No matter how long it takes you to recover, the winter season always starts and ends with an annoying cough. Coughing is the body’s natural way of clearing out the air passages in our lungs. Did you know, a bad cough can clock speeds up to 60mph? We’re all going to have to run a little faster to get away from the germs. I have many natural options for you today. These will help tame your cough: 1. Honey With Coffee – Honey has been widely used to treat coughs for years and years. Swallowing a spoonful or two calms the throat and has been shown just as effective as an over-thecounter cough suppressant ingredient, dextromethorphan (or “DM”) according to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010. In the Primary Care Respiratory Journal, researchers evaluated drinking honey with coffee every eight hours and found it to be more effective than steroids. 2. Ginger – Ginger has been used medicinally for thousands of years and has been used to support almost every condi-
tion including asthma, migraines, constipation and bronchitis. It is a superior antioxidant and can be cut or crushed into small pieces and added to five cups of water with some lemon and honey. Boil the mixture until half of the tea remains and then sip the tea. Do this every two to three hours for cough relief. You can also put 1 drop of essential oil in hot water and do a steam inhalation. 3. Bromelain – Bromelain is a natural enzyme that fights inflammation and infections. High amounts of bromelain are found in pineapples. Bromelain has been found to help reduce the airway inflammation in lungs, which could ease a cough. That’s according to Alternative Theraies in Health and Medicine, 2012. I’d suggest supplementation, bromelain capsules are sold at health food stores. 4. Afrin or similar – These stop post nasal drip in about 10 minutes and that can ‘shut you up’ very quickly if your cough is triggered by a drip. That’s what it was for me when I was sick. I also used Flunada, which is a natural cough/ cold reliever sold next to all the Afrin products. 5. Vodka or Brandy – This is not your excuse to get sloshed, but many seniors out there know that a shot or even just a teaspoonful of one of these drinks can soothe a cough within minutes, especially if you follow it with a teaspoonful of honey.
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Homebuilder Beware By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Any homeowner looking to build or as hiring an architect and various submodify a home should note that a new contractors, scheduling subcontractors’ trend in New Jersey law now holds prop- work and purchasing building materials. erty owners liable for workplace injuries Gaccione also frequented the jobsite, where the injury occurred on site, and the oversaw the work and performed some property owner assumed responsibilities managerial tasks. normally reserved for a general contracNevertheless, the trial court granted tor. This trend was solidified by the New Gaccione’s motion for summary judgment Jersey Appellate Division case of Costa v. dismissing all claims against him. The Gaccione, 408 N.J. Super. 362 (App. Div. trial court held that Gaccione did not have 2009) where the Appellate Court held that a duty to ascertain whether the scaffolding since there was evidence to demonstrate a posed a risk of injury and, instead, was property owner on a construction project entitled to rely on the subcontractor to where Plaintiff was injured acted as the de oversee its employee’s work. facto general contractor, a genuine issues The employee then appealed to the Apof material fact existed to warrant a trial pellate Division. On appeal, the Appellate on the property owner’s liability for the Division reversed the trial court’s holding, Plaintiff’s injuries. and found the facts of the case estabIn Costa, an employee of a framing lished that the homeowner had acted as subcontractor fell and sustained serious the de facto contractor. Significantly, the injury when climbing makeshift scaf- homeowner visited the site daily, oversaw folding used on the construction project. operations, purchased materials requested The employee claimed that the property by builders and actively discussed buildowner, Salvatore Gaccione (“Gaccione”), ing plans with workers that he hired. The acted as the project general contractor, Appellate Division concluded that this and that Gaccione’s failure to ensure evidence was sufficient to create genuine worksite safety constituted negligence issues of material facts and ordered a trial and a violation of OSHA. Regarding to determine the issue of damages. Gaccione’s role as the general contractor, The important lesson to be learned from the employee demonstrated that Gaccione the Costa case for perspective homebuildobtained building permits as the project ers is that taking on the responsibilities owner, but indicated on the permit form normally assumed of a general contractor, that he considered himself the “person even in the absence of the official desigresponsible for the work.” In addition, nation of such, may give rise to a duty of Gaccione performed many of the general care to ensure worksite safety and expose contractor functions on the project, such you to liability.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College announces its new Weekend College option. Learn more by attending a Weekend College Information Session on April 1 at 6 p.m. in Room 203, or April 9 at 10 a.m. in Room 214, Bartlett Hall (Building #2), Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Ocean County College’s Weekend College allows you to earn an associate in science degree in Business Administration in just 16 months. This accelerated program is open to all students but is geared for busy adults. Attend class on Friday evening, two sessions on Saturday and one morning session on Sunday.
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Dear Joel
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When You Find Your Medicine You Take What You Can Get Dear Readers As you know my usual format is to pick and choose from my inbox and bring to you letters that I think will be most interesting. This week I will deviate from my norm by generalizing. I receive so much mail regarding the following, I feel that I am answering many letters at once. I’ve received hundreds of letters over the last year similar to this. People either personally or through a relative are being given wrong medications or incorrect dosages of medications that they were or were not prescribed. Throughout the healthcare world, of which I am very familiar, this is known as a “med error.” Although it does happen in hospitals and other places that healthcare is delivered, it is most common in your own home. People who take care of themselves often double up, skip, or substitute older medications. As you know by now, I am president of Preferred Home Health Care. One of the rules in home healthcare is that a registered nurse must prepare medication. Most people, however, do not need a nurse to pour their medication. Here are a few tips to help prevent any problems for those who are taking their medications by themselves. 1. Line up every medication that you should be taking. 2. Look for the following things: Your name (don’t laugh; it happens), the doctors’ names, the dosage and daily prescription. 3. Do not take your medication out of a bottle day
by day. Instead prepare a week of medication. I prefer not to use a day and night box that is built as one. I do recommend that you color code two kits, one for day and one for night. Yellow or light blue works well for morning and a deeper color to represent night. For those who need to take medications more than twice a day, adjust the above by buying three or four individual set ups. It’s bulkier but safer. For those who are on a limited budget, you can use egg cartons from the supermarket (not my favorite choice but it does work.) If you can, have someone in the house review what you have done. Once again, an RN would be great, but not always practical. I like setting up medication on Sundays if possible. Take all the bottles and put them away so that you don’t accidentally reach into the bottle out of habit. This will prevent accidental double ups. Prepare a list, and keep it on your person or somewhere visible should an emergency occur Stay safe and healthy.
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through an appeals process, explained Brick Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin, who attended the meeting with Township Engineer Elissa Commins, as well as Congressman Tom MacArthur and representatives from Senator Bob Menendez’s office. Commins explained that the definition of a substantially damaged home is when the cost to repair it exceeds 50 percent of the fair market value of the structure. “Many people didn’t have appraisals laying around before the storm, so the tax assessor took your 2010 tax assessment and the equalization ratio of .8983 percent, which increases it by about 11 percent,” she said. So if your home was valued at $100,000 in 2010, in 2012 it would have been assessed at $111,000; if the damage from Sandy exceeded $55,500, the home was substantially damaged, she said. Those living in homes that were substantially damaged must be compliant with FEMA regulations and need to elevate or remediate their homes within six years of the storm, or they would see skyrocketing flood insurance rates and could be denied a Certificate of Occupancy, Commins said. “We are not going to become the substantial damage police,” Bergin said. “If FEMA wants to mandate that, they’ll have to come out. It won’t be up to Brick,” she said to audience applause. “If you can’t elevate your home, there are other avenues. We can sit down and guide you through the complicated issues that are always changing,” Bergin said. How high houses should be raised is deter-
mined by FEMA-issued Advisory Base Flood Elevation maps (ABFE) which are always changing and would not be finalized for a long time, Kasimos said. The flood maps have not even been finalized for Hurricane Katrina victims yet, he said. “It’s atrocious to me that the flood maps have not been approved, but they’re being applied retroactively. You lift your house and then the map changed and you have to lift your house again,” he said. Seaview Village residents are hoping that the township or state would pay for bulkheads and drainage systems to prevent future flooding in their community. One of the residents, Carolyn Kowalski, 68, said Seaview Village needs berms and pumps and said that the silt in Kettle Creek should be pumped back onto the beaches. Kowalski said she was concerned about runoff from the new nearby housing development under construction (Boulevard at Brick Luxury Apartments) that might make flooding worse. Commins said state mandates require any new development to have a stormwater management system in CAFRA zones and they are not allowed to produce more runoff than before construction. Bergin said the municipality is trying to get accepted into the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) which would result in lower flood insurance premium rates for the community. Acceptance into the voluntary incentive program requires community floodplain management that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. Premium rates are discounted when the flood risk resulting from community
actions, including the reduction of flood damage to insurable property. Brick had 500 substantially damaged homes, which was brought down to 250, Bergin said. To gain acceptance into the CRS that number needs to be brought down to about 80, she said. Commins said that the NFIP provides flood insurance rates to people in flood plain communities. “They have regulations that they impose on us. We get NFIP insurance rates. If they dropped us, we would have no subsidized rates, and flood insurance could end up costing $6,000 a year for a compliant home,” she said. MacArthur said he sponsored a bill that stops FEMA from recouping funds, except in cases when it was an applicant error or fraud. He said that FEMA has even been “changing their mind” on Katrina victims lately and asking for money
back. “I don’t think they should be able to change their mind years later,” he said. Many Sandy victims did not know if they took out an Small Business Administration loan it would disqualify them from getting other loans and RREM (Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation) grants. “It’s a great program if you know what you’re in for,” said MacArthur of the SBA loans. He has also sponsored a Disaster Survivors Benefit Clarification Act to reclassify those loans so that borrowers could still be eligible for RREM grants. After the meeting, Kowalski was asked if she got the answers she was looking for at the meeting. “Do we ever get answers?” She said. “We had 18 inches of water in our house, but my husband doesn’t want to raise it. We need funds to fix our infrastructure,” Kowalski said.
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voters rather than the other way around? Will some states continue to pursue efforts to make voting harder — which, like gerrymandering, has the effect of shoring up the extremes in Congress? Will states make the effort to modernize their voting systems, so that the democratic process has a chance of working with minimal friction? In the end, good intentions and fine rhetoric don’t accomplish much. I hope you’ll keep an eye on Congress and cheer for its members to act in accord with their own advice. If they do, Congress will take a giant stride toward improved performance. Lee H. Hamilton Former Congressman
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Help Wanted Driver Per Diem - Bartley Healthcare an LTC in Ocean County seeks a driver who possesses a CDL License with clean MVR. Must be available on Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and fill in during week as needed. Fax resume to 732-370-8589, email: dgural@bartleyhealthcare.com or apply in person: 175 Bartley Rd., Jackson. Equal Opportunity Employer. (15) Teacher Assistant Pre-school – PT. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (13) 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!. Part time 11 to 7 four days a week and per diem. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14) Looking For A Diesel Mechanic – To help fix front end loader. Ask for Ron 732-766-6546. (13) Teacher Ass’t – PT. 7 to 9 a.m. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (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) P/T Bus Driver and P/T Back-up Substitute Driver - Are needed for Whiting Station Retirement Community. Most trips are local. Must have clean CDL with a passenger endorsement. Please call 732-350-3556 before 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. (14) 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)
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Bobs Waterproofing - Basem e n t a n d c r a w l s p a c e w a t e rproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
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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)
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OCC To Host Women’s Career And Life Event
TOMS RIVER –The Displaced Homemakers program of Ocean County and Ocean County College’s Career, Employment and Counseling Services are sponsoring a Women’s Career and Life Event on April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fifth Floor, Gateway (Building #101), Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. This event is open to the public. Admission is $9, which includes refreshments and workshop materials. It is $6 for current OCC and Kean-Ocean students with valid ID. Registration is required. Seating is limited. To register or for more information, call Career, Employment and Counseling Services at Ocean County College at 732-255-0400, ext. 2945. Visit ocean.edu. The schedule for the event is as follows: 8:30 a.m. – Registration and refreshments. 9 a.m. – Welcome. 9:30 a.m. – Susan Ebeling-Witte, OCC Career coordinator, Career, Employment and Coun-
seling Services. Previously, Ebeling-Witte served as OCC Director of Student Support Services and Coordinator of the Displaced Homemakers program of Ocean County. She provides personal, crisis and career counseling to students, alumni and faculty. Ebeling-Witte also developed OCC’s Suicide Awareness program, presenting seminars and workshops to thousands of students, faculty and staff. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University and is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey, maintaining certification as a counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Ebeling-Witte is a member in the New Jersey Community College Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association and the American Association of Suicidology. 10 a.m. – Kathy DiMario, OCC adjunct professor in the Department of Business, Social
Science and Human Services. Previously, she worked as a social security manager; after retiring, DiMario attended graduate school and earned a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling from Monmouth University, where she was awarded “Outstanding Academic Achievement” and “Outstanding Counselor.” She is owner of Second Acts Career Services in Toms River, specializing in resume writing, career transition and social media. DiMario also facilitates career workshops for the Ocean County Displaced Homemakers program. Along with her daughter, she is a published author of the children’s book, “What Kind of Dog Am I?” based on Posha, her daughter’s rescue dog. 11 a.m. – Donna Cardillo, RN, CSP, is “The Inspiration Nurse.” She is a powerhouse of energy, wisdom, humo, and solid content. She has been referred to as a positive force of nature that lights a path for others to follow. Cardillo is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com,
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the original “Dear Donna” columnist at Nurse. com and appears regularly on television and radio (“The Doctor Oz Show” and “Today”). The Women’s Life and Career Event is funded by The Displaced Homemakers program of Ocean County; Ocean County College Department of Career, Employment and Counseling Services and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division on Women. Co-sponsoring organizations include American Association of University Women, North Ocean County Branch; Family Planning Center of Ocean County, Inc.; Kean University at Ocean County College; New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners; Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women; The Ocean County Woman; Soroptimist International of Toms River; Women’s Network at Ocean County College and Women’s Studies at Georgian Court University.
EPA Grant To Fund Barnegat Bay Wetlands Monitoring OCEAN COUNTY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a grant of $184,548 to Ocean County College to fund wetlands monitoring work by the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. This grant was one of three awards to agencies in New Jersey to better protect the state’s wetlands. “Wetlands play a critical role in alleviating
harmful effects of climate change, protecting against flooding and storm surges,” said EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “These grants will help strengthen shorelines and the health of wetlands, protecting water quality and fish and wildlife habitats.” The EPA grant will be used to develop monitoring procedures to assess the condition and progress of tidal marsh restoration sites. The
project will build on the wetland monitoring work that the BBP has already been doing in collaboration with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. The BBP and PDE will evaluate restoration progress in the context of the ongoing long-term intensive monitoring and watershed-wide rapid assessment monitoring being conducted in tidal marshes in the Barnegat and Delaware estuaries.
“Superstorm Sandy had a devastating impact on many of the Barnegat Bay’s wetlands,” said Dr. Stan Hales, BBP Director. “The storm caused extensive loss from the edges and interiors of marshes. The storm damage also included complex changes to the marsh surface. It’s important to understand these changes and monitor the effectiveness of wetlands restoration projects.”
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Ocean County Library Seeks Student Film Submissions
OCEAN COUNTY – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 10th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is approaching and submissions are needed. The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Entries by high school filmmakers are now being accepted for a chance to see their film viewed on the big screen on April 23. The submission deadline is March 25. There is no entry fee. Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Animation: an illustrated or computer-animated film featuring a story or a plot. The visual technique provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collection of images in sequence. Limit three minutes. Commercial: an advertisement for a company, local business or product. The object is to create an interest in the promotion of the advertisement and should be targeted to the public. Limit 90 seconds.
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College President Jon Larson, in his colloquium speech recently, announced several individuals among the staff and faculty who have marked 20 and 30 years of service. For 20 years of service: Dr. David Bordelon, associate professor of english and literature;
Documentary: primarily for the purpose of education, instruction or historical record, documentaries cover a broad category of subjects intended to highlight some aspect of reality surrounding an issue, topic or person of importance. The film should add value and promote discussion by bringing in new information, identifying unrecognized problems, providing or suggesting new solutions or offering a unique perspective. Limit five minutes. Experimental: the film should be characterized by abstract or avant-garde techniques, a poetic approach to a film’s construction or the absence of a linear narrative. Limit five minutes. Music Video: a film integrating a song and imagery created for artistic purposes. The film should represent the artist’s original work and emphasize the relationship between audio and video. Limit five minutes. News Coverage: a segment that brings attention to an important issue ranging from local to global. Limit three minutes.
OCL Promo - 10 Things I Love About My Library: create a piece that features “Ten things you love about your library.” The theme is based on the 10 year anniversary of the Ocean County Library Student Film Fest. Limit two minutes. (PSA) Public Service Announcement: create a message, with the objective of raising awareness or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue. Limit two minutes. School Coverage: an informational segment about something happening at your school, such as academics, a sporting event, a play, etc. Limit three minutes. Short Film: it should be an original film that emphasizes a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include, but are not limited to, action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Silent Film: a film that contains no
OCC Faculty, Staff Mark Decades Of Service
Dr. Elizabeth Brierley, associate professor of humanities and fine arts; Lisa Cecere, assistant professor of humanities and fine arts; Dr. Toni Clay, assistant vice president of academic affairs; At the SEC, Patricia DeFelica, adjunct associate professor of mathematics; Karin
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synchronized soundtrack and no spoken dialogue. It should emphasize a story. It should include character development, conf lict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Stop Motion / Claymation: Limit three minutes. The film festival will take place at the Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., and features a red carpet, awards ceremony and refreshments. The event is being sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Ocean County, Toms River Rotary Club, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Ocean County Library. Ent r y requirements, FAQs and an application can be found on the Ocean County Library website theoceancountylibrary.org/filmfest and at all 21 library locations.
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Check Out Teen Arts Festival At OCC
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College (OCC) will host the 39th Annual Ocean County Teen Arts Festival at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts Gallery, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Artwork will be on display in the Gallery now through April 7. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public. The Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission is the administrator of the Ocean County Teen Arts program. The annual festival is under the direction of Bobbi Krantz, festival coordinator and director of the Grunin Center for the Arts. According to Krantz, “the Teen Arts program has a long and glorious history. It is not a contest – there are no winners or losers. Rather it is an arts-in-education project typical to New Jersey where every participant
has an opportunity to have his or her work critiqued by professionals in their field. This program, which was started over 40 years ago in Middlesex County, has grown to encompass almost all of New Jersey’s 21 counties,” she added. The 2016 Ocean County Teen Arts Festival will be represented by the following high schools: Brick Memorial, Brick Township, Central Regional, Donovan Catholic, Jackson Liberty, Jackson Memorial, Lacey Township, Lakewood, Manchester, Ocean County Vocational-Technical School (OCVTS)/Brick, Pinelands Regional, Pt. Pleasant Borough, Southern Regional and Toms River East, North and South. Teen Arts Events: On March 22 and 23 from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30
p.m., the Performance aspect of the festival will take place. Students will perform in various categories including dance, instrumental music, vocal music and theatre. All performances will be critiqued by professionals and students will receive a written, and, in some cases, a verbal, critique of their performance. “Student workshops in basket weaving, book construction, digital imagery, drawing faces, improvisational jazz, mixed media, pen and ink, Spanish dance, video, water color imagery and zentangle masks have been scheduled,” said Krantz. “In addition, visual arts verbal critiques will be available in the gallery between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with artists Susanna Anastasia and Kathy Lucas. On April 7 at 6 p.m., a Salute to Ocean County, A Celebration of Arts and Heritage, will be held at the Jay and Linda Grunin
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Center for the Arts. Awards will be given in a variety of categories. A dessert reception will be provided by OCVTS/Brick. In addition, several schools that participated in the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival and have been chosen to represent Ocean County at the New Jersey State Festival (to be held at Ocean County College from June 1 to June 3) will perform. All others who have been ‘Critiqued for Excellence’ will be acknowledged, as well. Funding for the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State through grant funds administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission with additional funding by Ocean County College and the Ocean County high schools.
The Skivvies To Perform “Stripped Down” Musical Arrangements
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College presents The Skivvies on April 2 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Concert Tickets: $29 adults, $26 seniors, $24 subscribers. (Dinner/Show Package: 6 p.m. $60 dinner provided by Prime 13). Tickets are on sale now. The Skivvies are Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, New York City actor/musicians performing stripped down arrangements of eclectic covers and comedic, genre-hopping
mashups. Not only are the arrangements stripped down – cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica – but The Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform. Nominated for the 2015 MAC Award (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) for “Show of the Year,” The Skivvies are a band The Wall Street Journal calls “smart, sophisticated … ingenious.” People magazine named The Skivvies “The Most Playful performers” in The Most Talked About Bodies of 2014 issue, and Sports Illustrated named them “Favorite New
Band.” The New York Times calls them “a hot musical comedy duo specializing in unexpected arrangements, incongruous mashups, and of course, highly toned displays of skin.” Molina (Broadway’s “Rock of Ages,” “Sweeney Todd,” Helen Hayes award-winner for “Candide”) and Cearley (“All Shook Up,” “Pageant” and Out100’s “most compelling actor of 2014”) became YouTube sensations with their Skivvies covers, which led to live shows, and now this musically thrilling “undie”-rock comedy-pop duo is performing to sold-out houses across the country. Theatrically, Cear-
ley and Molina were cast as Brad and Janet in a production of “The Rocky Horror Show” directed by Hunter Foster. Their single, “Hardbody Hoedown,” features a music video directed by Augusten Burroughs, bestselling author of “Running with Scissors.” Note: Recommended for audiences 18 years of age or older. For tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College at 732-255-0500 or purchase online at tickets.ocean.edu. Visit grunincenter.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You don’t need to experiment with a box full of snakes and apples to understand the intricacies of temptation. In the week ahead be prudent about relationships. Remain friendly without getting emotionally involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the upcoming week you might often see only what you want to see. Take step back from a prospective purchase and get someone else’s opinion before pulling out the credit card. Focus on completing creative projects. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It may be better to remain silent. Mere words cannot explain the fantasies building in your heart. In the week ahead you may be inspired to try something new. Concentrate on the facts and figures when dealing with business matters. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Two heads will be better than one. You can count on trusted partners to have the knowledge or the know how to make your best ideas blossom. Honoring commitments is the best way to maintain pleasant relations this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more you have the less time you have to enjoy it. You may work hard this week to achieve a level of financial security that allows you to improve your life. Dissatisfaction with your allotment of leisure time is possible. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Upward social mobility is not a new app for your mobile phone. Widening your circle of contacts, however, can be accomplished with a little help from the latest technology. Watch your pennies in the week to come LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be
overwhelmed by over coaching. Someone may insist on strict adherence to precise terminology so you may be forced to expand your vocabulary. In the week ahead you may flirt more than you should. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In your mental animal shelter you aren’t a lone wolf, but a herd animal. You could be restless and uninspired unless you are with another person. One financial burden may be lifted in the week to come. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could be enthused by ethical considerations. As this week unfolds you may be immersed in self-improvement ideas or cynical about upholding blind faith. Doing the right thing at the right time can be challenging. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in it to win it. Your powers of persuasion are in fine fettle as this week unfolds. Be on your guard against investing your pennies in worthless baubles that look more useful or worthwhile than they really are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your eyes could be bigger than your stomach. You could be challenged by your desire to acquire bigger and better things in the upcoming week. It is possible that dissatisfaction with your possessions is only temporary. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Turn on the study lamp. The more you read, watch and absorb the more inspired you will be to correct your deficiencies. As this week unfolds you will be able to develop a better sense of what you really want from life. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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Hot Potato: A Creamy, Cheesy Puree With A French Accent By Wolfgang Puck
A plate of mashed potatoes ranks among the most widely beloved side dishes I know. It’s easy to understand why. They’re an ideal comfort food: earthy and mild, rich yet also austere, filling and yet delightfully easy on the palate. They also go with virtually any main dish. At Spago, my CUT steakhouses, and many of my other restaurants, they’re a very popular companion to grilled meat, poultry or seafood, as well as to stews and braises. They’re so easy to vary, too, with the potatoes providing a blank canvas for any culinary artist to embellish with seasonings and enrichments. Did I mention that mashed potatoes are also easy to make? Although I think most people don’t know the few simple secrets to make them perfectly, you can easily master mashed potatoes with just a little bit of attention to detail. The first step is to start with the right potatoes. I like ones that combine the slightly mealy quality of baking potatoes with the finer texture of waxy boiling potatoes. That usually leads me to the Yukon Gold variety, which also possesses a wonderfully rich, naturally buttery flavor. But you could also use common russet potatoes too. The next key is to cook the potatoes properly. Use salted water, which helps season them as they simmer to tenderness. And don’t cook the potatoes too long, or they’ll get too watery to give you the consistency you need; in fact, as I explain in the recipe, I even dry them out a bit in a hot pan to eliminate any excess traces of water. The way you actually mash the potatoes is another key step. I like to use an inexpensive ricer or a food mill, which gives them a uniform, smooth and slightly fluffy texture. Last but not least, there’s the matter of flavoring the potatoes. One of my favorite ways is to make them into what the French call “pommes aligot.” It’s a traditional preparation from south-central France in which the finely pureed potatoes are generously flavored with garlic and stirred together with warm cream, butter and a rich melting cheese to achieve a consistency that resembles a thick fondue almost as much as it does the mashed potatoes most Americans know and love. Sure, you can use my secrets for cooking and pureeing to make mashed potatoes any way you might like them (even using low-fat milk instead of the richer ingredients). But please also try
the following recipe, and you’ll discover a new dimension of mashed potatoes that you might never have dreamed was possible. FRENCH-STYLE POTATO PUREE WITH GARLIC AND CHEESE Serves 4 1 3/4 pounds (875 g) Yukon Gold potatoes or russet potatoes, peeled, cut into halves or quarters depending on size Kosher salt 8 cloves garlic, peeled, 6 or 7 left whole, the remainder finely grated 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream, plus more as needed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 6 ounces (185 g) whole-milk mozzarella cheese or Cantal cheese, coarsely shredded 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper Put the potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover the potatoes. Season with salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any froth that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, partially cover the pan, and cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a wooden skewer or a small, sharp knife, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return them to the same pan over medium heat. Partially cover and cook, shaking or stirring occasionally, until excess water evaporates and the potatoes look dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Working in batches, rice the potatoes and garlic cloves back into the same pan. Alternatively, pass them through a food mill; or use a hand-held masher and mash the potatoes and garlic in the pan. Place the pan over medium heat. A little at a time, stir the hot cream and the butter into the potatoes. Stir in a little nutmeg and the grated garlic to taste. Still over medium heat, stir in the mozzarella or Cantal in batches, along with the Parmesan, until the puree looks stringy and resembles thick cheese fondue. If needed for a more fluid consistency, stir in a little more cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 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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