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Easter Eggs Aplenty

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – A rite of spring again found local children scurrying about to find prize eggs. The Easter Egg Hunt came to Lakehurst on March 19. Families brought their young children to take part in the fun, as the Easter Bunny helped draw smiles from attendees.

School Districts Plan Budget Hearings

By Jennifer Peacock It’s budget season, and while both Manchester and Lakehurst school districts have introduced their 2016-17 budgets, both a waiting for mandated county approval before commenting on specifics. The Lakehurst school district will hold its public hearing on the budget at 7 p.m. April 26 at its elementary school. Lakehurst schools Business Administrator Barry Parliman told The Manchester Times that the tentative total budget will be $9,236,341. The total taxes to be raised are $1,233,466. The Manchester Board of Education approved its tentative budget at its March 16

regular meeting. That Board must adopt a “doctrine of necessity” to approve its budget since many of the Board members have relatives directly impacted by the budget. On that meeting’s agenda, the budget items were listed as: General Fund Revenue, $51,232,018; Special Revenue Fund Revenues, $1,068,052; Debt Service Fund Revenues, $3,412,581; General Fund Tax Levy, $42,772,366; and Debt Service Fund Tax Levy, $2,820,179. Manchester schools Business Administrator Craig Lorentzen said the Board tentatively will hold a public hearing on the budget at its May 4 meeting. The Board meets at Ridgeway Elementary at 7:30 p.m.

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March 26, 2016

Manchester Adopts No-Knock Registry

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Residents will soon have relief from most unwanted knocks on their doors. Come April, residents will be able to sign up for the newly created no-knock registry, which will keep away solicitors away. The registry is open to all residents in town, including those living in gated senior communities. Residents will be able to fill out a form and submit that to the clerk’s office. The office will issue a decal which must be visibly placed on the resident’s property; the decals are made to be placed on the inside of a glass window or panel, but the ordinance does not require that it be placed there. There is a $1 processing fee for that decal to be mailed; the decal is free for those who pick it up at from the lerk’s office. That fee is subject to change. The form will be available in the clerk’s office and on the township website. The online form may be printed and mailed or scanned (No Knock - See Page 6)

BlueClaws Ramp Up For April Home-Opener

By Chris Christopher where he competed in baseball and basChris Tafrow is 35 years of age, but he ketball and played the snare drum in the feels like a child. Raiders’ band. “Just the other “Every year,” the Lakewood day, when we began setting up BlueClaws’ general manager the park, we had a good feeling. said of the season, “it feels like All of our planning is starting Christmas time.” to happen.” The BlueClaws, the PhilaThere will be improvements at delphia Phillies’ low Class FirstEnergy Park in the team’s A farm club, will play their 16th season, all in the South –Photo courtesy Atlantic League. regular-season home opener April 14 against the Greens- Lakewood BlueClaws “We have made a nice investboro (N.C.) Grasshoppers at 6:35 p.m. at ment in the Kids Zone,” said Tafrow, who FirstEnergy Park. has been with the club since its birth. “We “I am super excited,” said Tafrow, a 1999 will cater more toward the teenagers with (BlueClaws - See Page 4) graduate of Toms River High School East

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Page 4, The Manchester Times, March 26, 2016 when the gates open and it’s definitely warming.” Most recently the team’s senior vice president of business operations, Tafrow is in charge of all aspects of the BlueClaws’ business operation, including ticket packages and group outings, cor por ate pa r t ner sh ips, ma rket i ng, stadium operations, food and beverage and special events. He is also responsible for continuing, forging and expanding business relationships within the Jersey Shore community.

Tafrow, a graduate of Seton Hall University where he majored in finance, worked in food and beverage, corporate sales and marketing with the BlueClaws before becoming their general manager. He resides in Hazlet with his wife, Christine, and daughter, Skye. “We are not brain surgeons or doctors,” he said, “but I think what we do is very important for families and communities. You see the fruits of your labor come to light. I worked a short stint in corporate for six months to see what the real world is like and I worked a nine to five job. Here I am working a lot of hours, but I really enjoy it. I hope everyone is that fortunate.” –Photos courtesy Lakewood BlueClaws At right, Lakewood BlueClaws general manager Chris Tafrow (left) shares a moment with former Lakewood pitcher Cole Hamels during a ceremony that retired Hamels’ jersey at FirstEnergy Park. Below, the Lakewood BlueClaws take the field at their 2015 home opener. This year’s first home game is April 14.

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a big rock climbing wall-trampoline combination. We will do a lot of social media interaction with our fans on our video board. Fans will be able to tweet pictures of themselves. They will receive a tweet saying, ‘Watch for your pictures,’ and in the next two minutes the tweets will be on the board.” Fans can take in some new food options too. “In terms of food, we will have some crazy pork roll options,” he said. “We are working on what they will be. They will be big and exciting and we will start marketing them shortly.” There will also be a Batman versus Superman Night when Lakewood and West Virginia’s players will be dressed as characters. On the schedule is a Pirates and Princess Party for children. Circle May 22 on your calendar. “We will have a big debut of something to happen,” Tafrow said. “You can read into that what you will. It will be with us for good.” Be on the lookout for porkroll, cheese and egg bobble heads and bobble heads of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. The South Pacific Dancers will perform in July as part of Hawaiian Luau Day. “There will be post game entertainment with fire throwing objects, an Hawaiian band and a pig roast,” Tafrow said. It’s all a part of providing family en-

tertainment for spectators of all ages. “We want people to have a good time and enjoy a winning team in a family friendly environment,” Tafrow said. “We want the first timers to come back. There are people who have never been here before. We want people to come out and wonder, ‘What’s happening at FirstEnergy Park?’ Our ownership group (the American Baseball company) lets us do what we want. There is always creativity here and the freedom to create is the fun part of it.” Tafrow said nearly seven million fans have streamed through the turnstiles for regular-season home games. “We have a chance at hitting seven million by the end of this year,” he said. “We are successful because we have kept things fresh. We have creative marketing, new programs, new things. We can’t control what happens on the field. Our job is to have people come to the park. “You don’t have to watch the games. You can walk the concourse, try the food, enjoy the Kids Zone and have fun on Thirsty Thursday, our most popular event. You can enjoy yourself for three or four hours.” Tafrow said the game day staff consists of nearly 270 persons. “We have food and beverage people, ushers, ticket takers, parking lot workers, merchandise and security people,” he said. “That is a pretty big staff. They are the first people our fans interact with. Some of the workers have been here since we started. Our fans see the same faces

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and e-mailed to the clerk’s office. “The ordinance is pret t y tight. It still allows for charitable and political contact,” Mayor Kenneth Palmer said. “The town needs it because people, when they go home, want to be able to relax and not have constant people at their door. It really helps for the public good.” Only those who need permits to canvas—itinerant salespersons, peddlers, and vendors—must abide by the noknock registry. Political and religious groups are not covered by the no-knock registry and will not be due to First Amendment issues, municipal attorney Angela Koutsouris said. “This is a quality-of-life issue,” Council President James Vaccaro Sr. said. “We want to improve the quality of life in Manchester, and the no-knock ordinance addresses this….We went to other surrounding communities to see what they enacted and we refined ours to address Manchester problems and

also strengthen ours compared to their ordinances.” Residents complaining of salesp e ople i nt e r r upt i ng eve ning dinners approached Council last September asking that the town a dopt a no -k no ck r e g i s t r y. U n l i k e some neighboring t ow n s , t h e c o m plaints coming f rom Ma nche st e r we re about sale s people and not real estate agents looking to purchase homes. Toms River, Jackson, and Brick have enacted ordinances that strengthen their solicitation codes as well. Although the ordinances apply to salespersons in general, cries from residents about unwanted real estate solicitations prompted the changes in those towns. Lakehurst adopted its no-knock registry in September. There, complaints centered on agg ressive sola r pa nel

salespeople. As of press time, 71 residents have signed up for the no-knock registry there, borough clerk Bernadette Dugan said. “They park in my driveway at din ner time. I politely tell t hem I’m not interested. But then they send someone different a week later,” resident Daniel Gilber t told Cou ncil last September. He d i d n o t p r ov i d e a name of the company, but said there are several companies that send out salespeople frequently. Those wishing to go door-to-door must obtain a permit from the clerk’s office after gaining approval to solicit. A vendor can face a $1,000 fine and up to 90 days community service for violating the no-knock ordinance. Each violation is considered a separate offense. The clerk’s office e-mail address is clerk@manchestertwp.com.

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BlueClaws, Brookdale to Play Exhibition Game on April 4

LAKEWOOD – Before the BlueClaws leave for a season-opening road trip, fans can see the team for the first time on April 4 when the BlueClaws meet Brookdale Community College in an exhibition game at FirstEnergy Park. Admission to the exhibition game is free and seating is general admission. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and first pitch is at 6:35 p.m. Concession stands will be open. “We’re very excited to be able to open the ballpark and have our fans see the team before they head out for a week on the road,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “It should be a great night for our players and fans alike as we get ready for Opening Day on April 14.” Shawn Williams, who managed the BlueClaws last year, returns to manage the team again this season. The BlueClaws Opening Day roster will be announced at a later date. Brookdale has won 33 Garden State Athletic Conference championships, 13 Region XIX titles, four Northeast District titles, and made 13 appearances in the NJCAA World Series. John “The Count” Montefusco and Denny Walling are two of the former Brookdale baseball players that went on to play in the big leagues. Opening day at FirstEnergy Park on April 14 is presented by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and is a Thirsty Thursday with dollar beer and soda plus 50-cent wings. April 15, 16, and 17 comprise Asbury Park Press Dollar Weekend, with $1 tickets at those three games. Tickets for the 2016 are available by calling 732-901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws.com.

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Parents Also Responsible For Education Each year when standardized test scores hit the papers, the cries of outraged parents are sure to follow. That pattern has been consistent. Parents’ concerns about how school districts handle education are warranted, too. But the role of school officials is but one key to the education puzzle. Parents must look at their own role in their child’s education. Childrens’ education does not exist in a vacuum within the school. All parents would do well to remember that. While fair and strong criticism of teachers, schools and administrations is often warranted and desirable, parents must also consider their own part in broadening their child’s knowledge. Take a moment, look at your home and ask yourself a few questions. Do you read to your child on a regular basis? Do you encourage your child to read? What was the last book you bought for your child? Does the television take up more of your child’s time than reading or homework, and if so, why? How often do you look over

your child’s homework to see what they are studying? These are not just important questions, they are essential. Getting your children involved in ballet and soccer and baseball is wonderful and enriching, but without the right answers to the above, those activities are just a part of what children need. Several school districts offer resources for parents who may feel ill equipped in helping their child be the best students they can. Jackson School District, for example, has free “Parents University” events, each session helping parents on a particular topic, such as encouraging reading. Visit any school district’s website, and you’ll find a Parents section. We firmly believe in teacher accountability and testing, streamlined administrations and a focus on the three R’s. But a good education does not begin and end with teachers. Parents who do not play a role in their child’s education should be the last to speak up when test scores do not meet expectations.

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C ommentary

Not A Satisfied Comcast Customer My wife and I are extremely disappointed in Comcast. First, they closed the handy little office in our hometown, and now they have dropped the “YES” Network from their rotation of channels. “YES” is the home of the New York Yankees. We are Yankee fans, and with baseball season coming upon us we’d like to continue to see our team. After all, in the 2 and 1/2 years since we’ve moved here from North Jersey, we have always been able to have that channel available. It is one of the few we watch. This might be bearable if their operators didn’t come up with ridiculous excuses when I call to complain. The best I’ve heard was “We’re protecting you from YES, they are trying to raise your rates.” Meanwhile, they (Comcast) have just raised our rates despite the fact that we no longer get one of our favorite channels. There should be a reduction to our bill if a favorite channel is taken away; not an increase. And “protection” like this I can live without. From the very start of our time down here, Comcast has been problematic for us (compared to the relatively trouble-free time we had with them up north.) And, from what I gather, we are not alone in our dissatisfaction. I hope this can be resolved before Opening Day! Be-

Letters To The Editor yond that, I hope Comcast resolves its “customer dissatisfaction” issues. Chet Jelinski Whiting

Great American Meatout After another winter of severe snowstorms and floods, I look forward to March 20, first day of spring, balmy weather and blooming flowers. Hundreds of communities welcome spring with an observance of Great American Meatout, asking neighbors to explore a healthy, compassionate diet of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains. Indeed, 56 percent of respondents to a GlobalMeatNews poll said that they were or are reducing meat intake. U.S. per capita red meat consu mpt ion has dropped by more than 16 percent since 1999. Mainstream publications like Parade, Better Homes and Gardens, and Eating Well are touting vegan recipes. Even the financial investment community is betting on plant-based meat start-ups, like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods, while warning clients about the upcoming “death of meat.” The reasons are ample. Last year, the World Health Organization found cancer to be associated with consumption of processed meats. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommended reduced meat consumption. The media keeps exposing atrocities

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withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to edit or reject letters. The weekly deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Mail or bring typed letters to: 15 Union Ave., Lakehurst, NJ 08733, fax 732-657-7388 or e-mail newsdesk@micromediapubs. com. Letters may be limited to one per month per writer at the editor’s discretion. Opinions expressed in letters do not reflect those of Micromedia Publications.

per pet rated on factor y farms. And, animal agriculture remains chief contributor to climate change and water scarcity and pollution. Each of us should celebrate our own advent of spring by checking out plant-based foods at our supermarkets and vegan recipes on the internet. Henry Traconi Toms River

Plans Would Harm Liberty State Park Access Gov. Chris Christie’s Department of Environmental Protection is shamefully refusing to promise public hearings and a public comment period for their Liberty State Park com mercializat ion and privatization plans. Their development proposals report and press statements have only pledged what will inevitably be a rigged, invitation-only stakeholder process. T he gover nor should t o t a l ly a b a n d o n t h e s e plans wh ich would se verely harm Liberty State Park’s public access, but if he doesn’t, the DEP must provide a full public participation process for our treasured park behind Lady Liberty. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin has ignored letters and resolutions calling for this essential process from the Friends of Liber t y State Park, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Senators Sandra Cunningham, Stephen Sweeney, Loretta Weinberg, Assemblypeople Raj Mukherji, A ngela McK n ig ht a nd Nick Chiaravalloti and the Jersey City Council and the Hudson County Board

of Freeholders. The governor’s and commissioner’s failure to let all New Jerseyans express themselves on the official record and listen to the people, and an attempt to ramrod privatization leases into our priceless park would be a subversion of democracy and dishonor Lady Liberty. It seems that this administration is scared of public opinion as they know t hat t he 40 -yea r broad public consensus has overwhelmingly been for a free and green open space park for future generations. Sam Pesin President Friends Of Liberty State Park

Outsiders May Be What America Needs

What a difference four years make. At that time, Mitt Romney ate up Donald Trump’s endorsement. However, now is a different time. I’ve decided that either the regular Republicans do not want Mr. Trump elected at any price or they don’t want Mr. Trump, an outsider to politics, to win! Could that really be the reason – who knows? I do think that if people play nice with politicians, they may win; but a big mouth politician, not so much. Time will tell. Is M r. Tr u mp a “ big mouth?” You bet he is, but being a person who loves America and an outsider may be just what America needs. God help us one and all as we vote with our hearts. Bette Kooreman Whiting

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Freeholder Forum

- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Ocean County Tourism Efforts Continue To Expand

OCEA N COU N T Y – A n e w we b s i t e , a r e v ised eve nt s cale nd a r, expanded distribution of information, aggressive marketing and the continuation of promotional g r a n t s a r e a l l p a r t of Ocean County’s effor ts to draw more tourists to the region. “ O c e a n C ou nt y now accounts for more than 10 percent of all tourism dollars generated in the st at e a nd i n 2015 t h at e q u a le d $ 4.6 bi l l ion ,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Division of Business Development and Tour-

ism. “We have to keep the momentum going and we are taking steps to make sure everyone knows just how great a place Ocean County is for a vacation.” Vicari and Dana Lancellotti, director of Business Development and Tourism , re ce ntly outl i ne d t he cou nt y’s i ncreased efforts to draw more people and ultimately more tourism dollars here. The Ocean County Division of Business Development and Tourism continues to launch new a dve r t isi ng i n it iat ive s using multi-media, demographically-targeted, carefully designed cam-

paigns in Pennsylvania, Maine, New York, Delawa re, Ma r yland and Washington, D.C. as well as t a rgeted ma rkets i n Canada. “It’s important we maximize our marketing doll a r s i n o r d e r t o r e a ch the g reatest number of p e ople t h roug h a host of multi-media outlets,” Vicari said. “We already know Ocean County is a great place to visit. We have to make sure that message is get ting to everyone else. With new technologies our marketing efforts are reaching t hou sa nd s of potent ial visitors.”

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Lancellotti said tourism mater ials a re now provided to m ilit a r y b a s e c o m m u n it ie s i n cludi ng t he Joi nt Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Naval Weapons Station Earl in Colts Neck. “ We w a n t t o t a r g e t m o r e gove r n m e n t a n d m ilit a r y t raveler s who are an xious to explore new destinations within a short drive from their base,” she said. A lso, O ce a nCo u nt y Tourism.com, the county’s tourism website, is undergoing some changes and will have a new refreshed look soon. T h e we b s i t e , w h i c h reached 189,000 visitors in 2015, also will have a revised events calendar, which will be combined with the Ocean County C u lt u r a l a nd He r it a ge events calendar. “The new site will be ea sie r to nav igat e a nd provide useful information at your fingertips,” Vica r i said. “We wa nt potential visitors to know all that the count y has to offer and we want to make sure that information is easy to find.” Tourism also has a social media page used to promote events throughout the week in venues

a c r o s s t h e c o u n t y. A weekly events newsletter also is emailed directly to 3,500 people, shared on Facebook and linked to the website. “We also work in partnership with other tourism leaders in Ocean C o u n t y,” V i c a r i s a i d . “Getting the word out is key to a successful tourism season. The members of our Tourism Advisory Council do a great job to promote Ocean County.” The Ocean Count y Tourism Matching Grant Promotional prog ram also continues providing matching funds to towns a n d n o n - p r of it s t o b e used to promote events a nd t ou r ism prog r a m s held throughout the year. “This program has been supported by the Board of Freeholders for more t ha n 20 yea r s,” Vica r i said. “This assists in our efforts to let people know that a lot of great events and programs are waiting for them when they visit Ocean County.” Vicari said the county’s ef fo r t s a r e h elpi n g t o attract more vacationers than ever before. “More and more visitors continue to be attracted to our 44 miles of white sandy beaches, the Bar-

Freeholder Joseph Vicari negat Bay, the Pinelands a nd ot her dest i nat ion s such as Six Flags and our boardwalks,” Vicari said. “For our residents, this means a st ronger local e c onomy, e mploy me nt opportunities and a more stable tax base.” Ocea n Cou nt y r a n k s t h i r d i n t h e s t a t e fo r tou r ism dollars behind Atlantic and Cape May counties. In 2015, Ocean County tourism generated $451.4 million in state a nd local t a x revenue. Additionally, more than 37,0 0 0 tou r ism-related jobs were created in the county. “All of us on the Board of Freeholders are proud of t he g reat at t r ibut es Ocean Count y has to offer,” said Freeholder D i r e c t o r Jo h n P. Kel ly. “County government also provides many visitor friendly areas from ou r pa rk s t o ou r op e n space to a great library system that provides numerous leisure activity programs. With so much to offer, I am not su re why people would travel anywhere else.”

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– Photo courtesy Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has recognized March as American Red Cross Month honoring all those who work and volunteer in the community during disasters, assisting veterans, by donating blood, taking life-saving courses or providing financial donations to support the mission of the Red Cross which is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Pictured is Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines (left) presenting the Freeholder proclamation to Kathleen Dotoli, American Red Cross board member.

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Craft Fair and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, Leisure Knoll, Whiting. Call Art at 732-657-9423. Paint Party from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad building, 120 Prince Charles Drive. Tickets are $35 and will be sold on Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse and also at the auxiliary’s regular monthly meeting on April 5. Cheese, crackers, water and soda will be served. Feel free to bring your own wine. The American Legion Auxiliary Annual Gift Auction from noon to 5 p.m. at Post 129, Church Road, Toms River. Admission is $8 per person. The Manchester Township PTA invites the public to spend “A Night In Tuscany” at its 21st Annual Spring Gift Auction at the Ramada Inn of Toms River, Route 9 North. The ticket form for the event can be found online at manchesterpta. org. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and auction ticket sales close at 7 p.m. Celebrate Irish Arts Festival. A musical program commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916. Clan Suibhne and others will

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recall the fight for Irish independence in music, song and lecture. This program will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the 6th Annual Celebrate Irish Arts Festival (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), sponsored by Amergael, at St. Mary’s Parish on McKinley Ave., Manahawkin.

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The Melodiers of Holiday City Berkeley will present The Melodiers On Broadway on at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 on Port Royal Drive. Tickets are $5 at the door. As in the past, The Melodiers will also ask for donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantries. English Tea at the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Episcopal Church Women will also serve delicious tea sandwiches, scones, trifle and desserts served with tea on linens. Donation is $15. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904. EMS & Fire Department Food Truck & Vendor Extravaganza at Willis Jones First Aid Park, 107 East Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate. Bring your blankets, beach/camping chairs and enjoy the day. Starts at noon and ends at 7 p.m. Vendors & food truck spaces are available! Call 732-575-1112 (option 3) or email events@oceangateems.org.

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Singles Tournament At Playdrome Lanes

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will have a “Spring Eye Opener” 9-pin, No-Tap, Singles Bowling Tournament at Playdrome Lanes in Toms River. The bowling tournament will be held on April 24 at 3:30 p.m. Registration and check in commences at 2:45 p.m. with lane assignments. The event, the church’s first of three 9-pin, no-tap tournaments will feature an opening round of three games with a cut to the top eight bowlers who will roll an elimination game cutting the field to the top four, then eventually the top two to determine the champion. The entry fee is $15 – with $11 to the house and $4 going to the church as a donation. Additionally, there will be a Strike

Jackpot available during the qualifying round for $1 per game. And a 50/50 will be conducted as well. The house will also award a Playdrome Lanes gift card to the winner of the tournament. Come out and join us for an afternoon of fun and excitement as St. Stephen’s ushers in another year of 9-pin, no-tap action. For more information and details, call Bill Bodine, bowling staff director at 732-814-6683, Playdrome Lanes at 732349-5345 or St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121. Walk-Ins are also accepted, and if you are planning to sign up in advance, make check payable to: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and mail to: 180 Route 539, Whiting, NJ 08759.

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WHITING – On April 8 “Trumbo” will be shown in Crestwood Village VI. This is a tense, yet inspiring true story of Dalton Trumbo (Oscar nominated Bryan Cranston) who was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. Mentioned during Nancy Reagan’s funeral was the fact that she met Ronnie who was President of the Actor’s Union at the time Congress was investigating her for un-American activities. Helen Mirren, Diane Lane and John Goodman also star in the film. The movie is rated R (some language) and runs

two hours and four minutes long. The film will be shown close-captioned for the hearing impaired. It will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, off of Route 530. Doors opens at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy refreshments that will be served until 6:45 p.m. Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion, if the provided chairs do not suit you. All are welcome for $2 admission. Non-residents of Crestwood Village VI are always welcome. For any questions, call Marianne or Julie at 732-849-5363.

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Resident Club Village V Dance

WHITING – The Resident Club Village V is holding a dance on April 3 from 7 to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by Don Pesce. All are welcome. The club will supply set-up drinks, snacks, desserts, coffee, tea and bottled water.

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“Roaring Twenties” Gala At Crestwood Manor

– Photo courtesy Crestwood Manor Left to right: Residents Jack and Phyllis Doyle and Marty and Shawn Cseh next to a 1929 Ford. WHITING – Crestwood Manor, a Springpoint Senior Living community in Whiting, celebrated its 26 year anniversary at a gala held on March 9 at the continuing care retirement community. The Roaring Twenties themed reception included a special toast from the Executive Director of Crestwood Manor. “Our events capture the true essence of the community—bringing residents and staff together, the camaraderie is contagious,” said Anne M. Hay, executive director of Crestwood Manor. “Both resident satisfaction and services have been a priority here for 26 years.” Decorated in true 1920s style, a line of antique cars set the stage at the entrance to

the gala. Community members and invited guests enjoyed gourmet delights prepared by Crestwood Manor’s culinary team led by Executive Chef Jennifer Madden, including beef tenderloin, lobster tails and roasted duck. Complete with a “Speakeasy” bar, entertainment was provided by vocalist Joey Sudyka, who performed song favorites that kept guests dancing and singing. A photo booth with 1920s props added to the evening of great fun. Special events leading up to the gala included a history presentation of the 1920s, movies from the era and memorabilia including vintage fashion, photographs and more. For more information, visit crestwoodmanoronline.org.

Bereavement Support Group

WHITING – Dr. Anthony Lipari, FCM is the speaker for the Bereavement Support group. The group did not meet March 18, but will meet April 29. The remaining meetings for the session are May 22 and June 24. The group will break for the summer, but does meet mid-summer for lunch.

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Township Establishes “Safe Exchange Zone”

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township has established a “Safe Exchange Zone” at the Municipal Complex where residents can complete online purchase transactions and make child custodial exchanges. The “Safe Exchange Zone” was created as a means of addressing safety concerns brought about by patrons involved with online purchases from websites such as Craigslist, eBay, Facebook and classified ads, as well as to provide a safe location for families with visitation rights to make custodial exchanges. This “Safe Exchange Zone,” which is located in the main visitor parking lot on the northeast side of the Manchester Township Municipal Complex on Colonial Drive, is well-lit and under continuous video surveillance. The designated exchange area consists of two clearly marked parking spaces adjacent to town hall, where buyers, sellers and families can meet and make exchanges. The marked area is under 24-hour video surveillance, which is recorded by state-of-the-art high definition security cameras. While the “Safe Exchange Zone” provides a safe area for buyers and sellers to meet, it is important to remember that people you meet online are strangers and can pose dangers. Not every buyer or seller you meet online is someone who is true with their intent. When making arrangements to complete online transactions face-to-face, residents are reminded: to complete all transactions during daylight hours, if possible, bring a cell phone in case of emergency, notify friends or family about the details of the

– Photo courtesy Manchester Township Police Department The sign marking the new “Safe Exchange Zone.” exchange beforehand, never invite strangers to their home or agree to meet at a stranger’s home and reconsider any transaction with an individual who refuses to meet at a “Safe Exchange Zone.” Township and/or police department employees may not be asked to act as witnesses, or be a part of these transactions in any capacity.

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WHITING – The following events are from Crestwood Village IV Bocce Club: On April 23, the Crestwood Village IV Bocce Club will host its Super Pancake Breakfast. Orange juice, coffee or tea will be served along with sausage and unlimited pancakes made by the club’s number One Breakfast Chef Paul. Price is $5. The club will be ready to serve from 8 to 11a.m. On May 25, the club is holding another trip to the Sands, by popular demand, in Beth-

lehem, PA. The price is $37 and you will receive $30 return comp and a $5 food coupon for food. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the clubhouse and will return at 5:30 p.m. Under one roof, there also is a shopping mall downstairs where you can spend your winnings, and plenty of places to eat. Tickets are on sale for these events now Mondays 10 to 11a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. No refunds. Any questions, call Pat at 732-350-7776.

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Navy Lakehurst Heritage Center Tours Available

JOINT BASE – Tours of the Navy Lakehurst Heritage Center at Joint Base Lakehurst begin at the Cathedral of the Air. Walking tours include: Hindenburg crash site, Navy Lakehurst Heritage Center, The Ready Room, POW-MIA Room and Historic Hangar One. School groups are welcome. The all-volunteer Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, in co-operation with the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and NSA Public Affairs Office offers tours as follows: November through March, every Wednesday and the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April through October, every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Navy Lakehurst Heritage Center is open on Wednesday for military, DOD and group tours. Call Don Adams at 732-818-7520 for information about the tours. Everyone wishing to take the tour must adhere to strict security requirements and must pre-register by calling 732-818-7520 or contacting navlake@prodigy.net. Due to Department of Defense Security Regulations, no foreign nationals may go on the tours. All guests must be registered two weeks before the date of their tour. No walk-ins or additions to the group will be accepted on the day of the tour. For more information on the center, visit nlhs.com.

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TOMS RIVER – If you whiten your teeth between now and June 30, you will be helping families whose children have cancer or children who need cleft palate surgery. Each year Toms River dentist Dr. Ron Rotem participates in the Smiles for Life Campaign by donating 100 percent of his time whitening teeth. Last year, Rotem donated $1,800 from the Smiles for Life Campaign to Ocean of Love, a nonprofit organization that aids families whose children have cancer, and The Smile Train, which provides surgery for children who need cleft palate surgery. Through the national Smiles for Life Campaign, Rotem has donated more than $55,000 during the past 12 years to charities. Rotem, a member of the national Crown

Council, says, “If you are planning to professionally whiten your teeth, why not take this opportunity to help a child.” To contribute to the 2016 Smiles for Life Campaign, call Rotem Dental Care to reserve a date for whitening 732–341–8500. Dr. Rotem will donate 100 percent of the cost of materials and his time for the whitening, which will directly benefit Ocean of Love and The Smile Train. Since 1998, The Smiles for Life Foundation, the charitable arm of the Crown Council, has raised more than $30 million for children’s charities across North America because members of Crown Council dental practices have agreed to donate the cost of professional tooth whitening during the Smiles for Life campaign.

Joint Base To Host Veteran Career Summit

JOINT BASE – The Joint Base has teamed up with national, state and local Chambers of Commerce to host a two-day Veterans’ Career Summit on April 7 and 8. The summit will focus on matching up transitioning military members, recent veterans and their family members with potential private-sector employers. The summit will complement the base’s Transition Assistance program, managed by the Military and Family Support Center. TAP is a national program that helps service members and their families, transition from the military to civilian life with information, guidance and

assistance. Col. Charles Kelm, 87th Mission Support Group commander, said he hopes to see around 1,000 attendees meet up with 200 or more local and national companies. “We are hoping to have employers attend that are able to offer jobs on the spot, not just an interview or follow-up appointment,” Kelm said. “Our measurement of success is the number of jobs taken away by transitioning service members. (Joint Base) Lewis-McChord had 212 at theirs, we’re trying to match that or beat it.” For more information, contact the JB MDL Public Affairs Office at 609-754-2104.

Benefit Auction & Dinner

FORKED RIVER – “Hope is an Anchor for the Soul” is the theme for the benefit auction and dinner sponsored by the Forked River Presbyterian Church on April 22 at 6 p.m. The Benefit Auction will be held at the Captain’s Inn at 304 East Lacey Road on the waterfront. Enjoy a dinner of appetizers, food stations and desserts.

Featured are handcrafted items and other high-quality items up for silent auction and for a live auction. Donation is $50 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the church office located at 131 North Main Street (Route 9) on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by calling 609-693-5624 or 609-242-8286. Advance sale only.

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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.”

Manchester Township Alliance Penguin Plunge MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Alliance will sponsor the fifth annual Penguin Plunge. This event helps raise money for the prom and graduation for the students of the Manchester Township Regional Day School. This is a school for special children with special needs. One hundred percent of the profits of this event will go to the Regional Day School students. Come brave the icy waters of the Whiting Lake, Lake Road, for a wonderful cause on April 9 at 1 p.m. There is an age minimum of 12 years old. Each

minor must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. A maximum of three minors may register per one adult. A plunge is considered entering the water up to your waist. To register or make a tax deductible donation, contact: Linda McCarthy at 732-928-1500 or lmccarthy@manchestertwp.org or Manchester Alliance Coordinator Tracy Sloan at 732-657-7892 or sloanT89@msn.com. Manchester PAL will be serving hot chocolate and coffee for the event.

Spring Ahead Dance

WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge will host the Spring Ahead Dance on April 16 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dance to the music of “Pipers Alley,” a popular group in the Whiting area.

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Manchester Education Foundation Scholarships

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Educational Foundation has announced its scholarship deadline is April 4. The foundation has $17,500 to award this year, thanks to sponsors. Senior Awards Night is June 2. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is April 4. To apply, go to mtef4kids.org, click on “Scholarships.”’ The following scholarships are available: Charles J. Hesse III Memorial Scholarship: $2,500 per year for four years to a student attending a four-year college or university ($10,000 total award). MTEF / Dr.William E. DeFeo Scholarship: $1,000 to a student attending a two- or fouryear college or other post-secondary school. Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood Village IV Scholarships: Four $500 awards (two female, two male) for students attending a two- or four-year college. Lakehurst-Manchester Lions Club Scholarship: One $500 award to a student attending

a two- or four-year college. WWII Veteran Walter A. Moderack Scholarship: One $1,000 award to a student attending a 2 two- or four-year college with preference to an ROTC or Color Guard student. River Pointe Women’s Club Scholarship: One $500 award to a female student and one $500 award to a male student attending a two- or four-year college. River Pointe Men’s Club Scholarship: One $500 award to a female student and one $500 award to a male student attending a two- or four-year college. Nicole Denise Romanelli Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 to a female pursuing a medical career. For more information about the Manchester Township Educational Foundation, MTEF scholarships, classroom mini-grants, or the June 6 golf outing, visit mtef4kids. org or call 732-856-8331. Volunteers are needed.

Enroll In Lakehurst CodeRED

LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides Lakehurst officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire Borough of Lakehurst. Such systems are only as good as the telephone number database supporting them. “If your phone number is not in the database, you will not be called.” One of the reasons the CodeRED system was selected is it gives individuals and businesses the ability to add their own phone numbers directly into the system’s database, an extremely important feature. No one should automatically assume his or her phone number is included. All individuals and businesses are encouraged to enroll. Required information includes first and last name, street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip

code, and primary phone number, additional phone numbers can be entered as well. All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number. CodeRED allows geographically based delivery, which means street addresses are required to ensure emergency notification calls are received by the proper individuals in a given situation. The system works for cell phones too, but need to have an associated street address to provide relevant messages. CodeRED gives those who want to be included an easy and secure method for inputting information. The data collected will only be used for emergency notification purposes. To fill out the form for CodeRED, visit the borough website at lakehurstnj.org.

Board Of Education Meeting Schedule

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Board of Education meets once a month, usually on the third Wednesday, in the media center of Ridgeway Elementary School. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a closed, executive session. The public portion of the

meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all public portions of school board meetings. Schedule is subject to change: April 20, May 18, June 15, July 27, August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 21.

Middle Schoolers Win Geography Bee

MANCHESTER – The Middle School Geography Bee winners were welcomed to a recent Manchester School Board meeting to receive some accolades. MTMS Principal Nancy Driber and Vice Principal

Steven Ninivaggi announced the winner were Adriana Santos (first place), Katarina Durham (second place) and Alexander Peluso (third place). The winners received certificates and Hawk pins from the board.

Last Day Of School Change

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township School District approved a change to its current school year calendar, due to a snow day closing. The board approved a change in the last day

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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 October 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.”

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Resident Club Village V Flea Market

WHITING – Come out to the Resident Club’s Flea Market on April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The club will have over 50 friendly vendors, come on in and check out the great bargains. Stop by the kitchen for breakfast or lunch. The market will be held at 325 Schoolhouse Rd. The flea market is held every third Saturday of every month. The following market is May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in renting a table, the cost is $10 per table. Call MaryAnn at 732-849-5952.

Veteran Career Summit

JOINT BASE – On April 7 and 8, a Veteran Career Summit will be held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The summit will feature education, seminars, networking and a job fair. Stay tuned to gomdl.com for more details. This event is open to all military service members (active/reserve/guard), retirees, veterans and their spouses. No federal endorsement is implied.

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Bowling With The Blueclaws Charity Fundraiser

LAKEWOOD – BlueClaws Charities is proud to announce its sixth annual Bowling With The BlueClaws fundraising event returns to Sea Girt Lanes on April 27. BlueClaws players will again be at the event, a great chance for kids to have a fun night out with players and Buster while raising money for a worthy cause. The charitable bowling event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. For just $12, participants will receive bowling shoes, a raffle ticket for a series of prizes, pizza and soda and unlimited bowling games. Raffles will be held throughout the night for limited edition autographed merchandise and other door prizes. In addition to prizes being given out, BlueClaws players will be there to hang out with you. All proceeds from the night will benefit BlueClaws Charities and their Community Partners. “This has been a great event for BlueClaws Charities and the fans over the last five years and we look forward to another great event,” said Jim DeAngelis, executive director of

BlueClaws Charities. “Each fundraising event like Bowling With the BlueClaws benefits a wide variety of local organizations that we are proud to support and will continue to support.” For more information or to reserve a spot, contact JoAnne Bell at 732-901-7000 ext. 100 or at jbell@blueclaws.com. Space is limited and those interested are encouraged to book early. BlueClaws Charities, the official charity of the Lakewood BlueClaws, is a 501c3 dedicated to supporting the underprivileged Ocean and Monmouth counties. BlueClaws Charities has donated over $250,000 over the past four years to community organizations, including donations in the form of grants to BlueClaws Charities Community Partners. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League in attendance in all 15 years of existence. Opening Day for the 2016 season is April 14. Ticket packages and group outings are available by calling 732-900-7000 option 3.

Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Group To Meet WHITING – The Alzheimer’s disease caregiver support group meets the second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Evangelical Church, located at 300 Schoolhouse Road. The group helps caregivers share concerns

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– Photo courtesy Pine Ridge at Crestwood (Left to right): Pine Ridge at Crestwood residents Barbara Donnelly, Raymond Thompson, Christina Pennington and Joe Demko enjoyed their time at the community’s Valentine’s Day friendship dance laughing, dancing and visiting with friends. MANCHESTER – Pine Ridge at Crestwood’s Valentine’s Day friendship dance and dinner took place on February 19. The dance was open to residents of the Pine Ridge at Crestwood, the age-qualified community in Manchester Township. The event took place in the community’s Lakeshore

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When you are told you have high cholesterol, you assume it comes from eating too much fat, right? After all, cholesterol is a lipid of “fat” and that seems like normal reasoning. If you think high cholesterol is due to a highfat diet, you’re wrong. Very little fat from foods become cholesterol. What makes high cholesterol, is consumption of sugar and carbohydrates, soda, candy, cake, potato chips, bread, pasta and other carbohydrates. So to make this clear, high cholesterol and triglyceride almost always occur as a consequence of eating too many sweets, not butter or eggs, okay? If your body turns excess sugar into cholesterol, and statins reduce the cholesterol formation, then where does all the sugar go when you take a statin drug? It’s a good question, and I need to give you an answer so you can get well. If you tell your liver to “knock it off and stop making cholesterol” then it’s going to push all the sugar (glucose) back out of the liver and into your blood stream rather than turn it into cholesterol. It’s just going to lock the door and tell the sugar, “Get out!” When the doc finds excess sugar in your blood, you’re told you have “diabetes.” Then you start driving in the fast lane of a multi-billion dollar business, one complete with shots, drugs and scary complications (amputations, blindness). If we personally met and you told me you had diabetes, I won’t even take a breath before I ask, “Are you by chance taking a statin?” Please make sure you have diabetes, the real disorder, and not a man-made

disease induced by a medication you needed for high cholesterol. This is basic health 101, guys. The treatment plan differs dramatically if you have diabetes versus drug-induced hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Statins block endogenous production of cholesterol, meaning your internal production, the cholesterol that you make, not eat. You see, many of you still think statins block the fat (cholesterol) you get when you eat a bacon cheeseburger. That’s not true. Statins don’t reduce cholesterol from exogenous (external) sources, that bacon cheeseburger is going straight to your arteries even if you take a statin. So is the cherry croissant you eat for dessert. The statins offset the cholesterol you make, not eat. You can’t negate a greasy snack with one tiny pill. Because statins block your own endogenous cholesterol production in the liver, they force your liver to ‘spit out’ the glucose that comes from eating sugary, starchy foods. Normally, your liver would turn that PB & J sandwich into cholesterol, but instead, the glucose gets pushed back into your bloodstream. In your relentless quest to lower cholesterol, you may be giving yourself diabetes. I recommend reducing cholesterol with diet and exercise and healthy EFAs (essential fatty acids like fish oil, chia seed oil, etc). Can you lower cholesterol without a statin? “Surprise, surprise, surprise” like Gomer Pyle used to say… of course you can! And avoiding statins is way better for your blood sugar levels.

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MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library Manchester branch will present a special lecture on the dangers of synthetic marijuana. The free event is 6:30 to 8 p.m. on April 7 at the library, 21 Colonial Drive. Teens and adults are encouraged to attend. Synthetic marijuana has been commonly thought of as a cheap version of natural cannabis. The event hopes to unmask it for what it really is—a chemical spray of unknown strength, often accompanied by severe side effects. Professionally packaged and found in stores or on the Internet, synthetic marijuana, bath salts and other “designer

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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) Te a c h e r – P r e - K i n d e rg a r t e n . FT. 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) 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) Auto Mechanic-Tires, alignments, upper car service. Uniforms, benefits and paid holidays. 732-270-6700. (17) Busy Diner - in Jackson seeking full time waiter/waitress with some experience. Must work some weekend days. Please call 732-370-3463 (15) 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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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)

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)

Two’s Teacher Assistant - Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (13)

Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (17)

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) HVAC Service Techs - Experience necessary - 5 year min. Great work enviroment. Company vehicle. Year round/paid holidays. Call 732-3491448 or fax resume 732-349-6448 (15) Administrative Position - for insurance agency. Lakehurst. Partime/flexible hours. Basic computer skills/will train. Retirees welcome. Jim@nstaragency.com. 732-497-3590 (14)

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) Paint Your Rooms - Fast, clean, neat starting at $50 per room. Grass cutting from $25 per lawn. 609-994-7507 leave messages. (13) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (46) Go With A Pro - Interior and exterior home improvemnts. Roofing, siding, tile, painting, flooring, decks, kitchens, bathroom, basement, windows, doors, odd jobs, pavers, much more. Senior discounts. 32 years experience. Insured. NJ Reg 13VH07919200. 732-569-1406. (15) Custom Shelving – Organize your garage, basement, walk-in closets. All wood shelving made and installed to meet your needs. Nice, affordable and very strong. Call Gus 732-363-6292. (15) 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) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (50) Jayne of all Trades - Angies list super service awards. Call Jayne 732606-7109. Honey do list specialist. License #13VH06680000. (12)

P o l i s h L a d y - M a t u r e . Wi l l do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (14) Caregiver - Looking for position. Part time or full time. Please contact Liza 917-589-0057. (11)

Services

Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 or 732-814-4851. (14)

My 2 Girls Cleaning - Bonded and insured. 20 years experience. Homes, offices. Call for a free estimate 732-914-8909. We c l e a n w e e k l y, b i - w e e k l y, monthly or a one time treat. Senior discount given. Donna 732-232-7058. ( 11 )

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

Handyman - Home repairs, painting, powerwashing, yard work, quality work at low prices. No job too small. Veteran Discounts. Bob 732-606-6750. (16) Gardener Experienced - Setup, maintain gardens, borders. Seasonal planting, design, EZ care container gardens. Affordable. Free garden check-ups. Joe 732-232-8144 (17)

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Business Directory Piano Lessons Elizabeth Crockett

• Lessons in your home or my studio • Professional teacher with over 20 years experience • All ages and all levels elizabethcrockett16@gmail.com 732.849.5665

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R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law

Robert C. Shea Esq. Stacie A. Brustman Esq.

Applying For Social Security Disability Benefits By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Stacie A. Brustman, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates When a person becomes totally disabled, he or she may be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits, should this disability occur prior to eligibility for Social Security Retirement Benefits. One should keep in mind when working with Social Security, you can choose a representative to actually work for you. The Social Security Administration with work with your representative, such as an attorney, providing the appropriate form is executed and submitted. Should you become totally disabled, you should apply for Social Security Disability Benefits immediately. Those benefits will not begin until the sixth full month of your disability. It should be further noted that there is a one month waiting period for benefits. This waiting period begins with the first full month that Social Security determines you to be totally disabled. Applications can be made by telephone, or via the Internet. If an application is made over the phone, an appointment for same should be made with a representative of Social Security in advance. When applying for benefits, one should keep in mind that it does take longer to process disability claims than to pro-

cess general retirement claims. This is greatly due to the time it takes to gather, review and assess the nature of your disability and whether you are able to work in any capacity. An attorney can be helpful in submitting your application for benefits. Working on your behalf, an attorney can be assigned as your representative. All correspondence will then flow through your attorney’s office. This will enable the attorney to facilitate the process by gathering the necessary medical evidence, as well as financial information that is reviewed by the administration. Should you initially be denied benefits, the attorney can be most helpful in appealing said decision. Furthermore, attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability Benefits applications will be able to assist you in filing in the most expeditious manner. Then, in the event of a necessary appeal, your attorney will have a file containing organized evidence to help facilitate your appeal. Should you have any questions regarding this information or filing for Social Security Disability Benefits, you can contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates and an attorney will be glad to assist you.

The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

Weekend College Option Now Available

TOMS RIVER – 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.

At the upcoming Weekend College Information Sessions, you’ll meet Ocean County College representatives who’ll explain the program and answer your questions, get information about the online Placement Test and learn if you should register for college-ready courses in summer 2016. You will also discover the many transfer options available to turn your associate degree into a Bachelor’s degree. Plus, you’ll be able to review the entire 16-month schedule, semester by semester and class by class, no surprises. To attend a Weekend College Information Session, R.S.V.P. at go.ocean.edu/events.

Crestwood Artists Guild To Paint Portraits

WHITING – The Crestwood Artists Guild invites everyone to have their portrait painted at the Village V Clubhouse on Friday

mornings. Portraits are professional quality and are free of charge. For more information, call Barbara Lunardi at 732-350-6407.

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DeGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Food, Glorious Food

Dear Readers, We have all had our days where anger seems to take over. We lash out at the ones we love and feel guilty afterward. They don’t happen too often, here’s hoping, and we usually apologize and forgive (the alternative is to hold a grudge, and feel sad and depressed). It is important to recognize that if this is persistent it could be a disorder of some kind. That being said, there are foods that can actually help us in staying calm. I loved this and wanted to share: Kiwis ‑ Kiwis are filled with Vitamin C and actually contain more Vitamin C per fruit than oranges. (Who’d have known?) Pumpkin Seeds ‑ Thought that they were only popular during the Halloween season? Think again, pumpkin seeds are eaten by Americans all year through. They are filled with Magnesium. They also reduce the effects of anxiety, a known killer to our health. Leafy Vegetables ‑ Another goody loaded with magnesium. Americans enjoy eating iceberg lettuce but there are so many more leafy vegetables now available t hat a re loa ded i n healthy stuff. Finally, chamomile tea is almost as

good as a kiss g o o d n ig h t . It is a g reat a n d h e a lt hy way to end the day (it is related to the daisy family) and a nightly cupful can reduce the day’s stress. And for my male readers, I am not sure of the nut r itional benef its to women, but Brazil nuts have a reputation of raising the libido. Now that sounds simple. You can find them in better supermarkets throughout the entire year. They are available without the shell. I especially enjoyed sharing this information in that it is an inexpensive way of reducing stress and anxiety .It is important to remember that if allergies or medications are of concern, please consult your doctor. Wishing you a great week with less stress. Joel Questions for Joel? Write to preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com.

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First Ever Lakehurst Beauty, Fashion And Prom Expo

LAKEHURST – Colonial Bouquet, Inc and Dimensional Designs Salon and Spa are spearheading the first local Beauty, Fashion and Prom Expo to be held in Lakehurst at La Bove Grande, from 5 to 9 p.m. on April 8. The Prom Expo is going to mirror a bridal event where outside vendors are invited to participate in a vendor fair atmosphere followed by a full on fashion show and many surprises. The Prom Expo Committee has selected a diverse modeling entourage from the participating schools and will outfit the students in the current tuxedo and gown fashion for this prom season.

Dimensional Designs Salon and Spa will showcase their expertise in hair styles, nail and makeup artistry. Colonial Bouquet, Inc. will present modern and unique f loral accessories along with traditional wristlets and boutonnieres. Other select Lakehurst businesses and local specialty shops have joined the team to ensure the event is exciting and worthwhile. Rose Kaiser, Kathy Abrahamsen and Heather Cramer are excited to host this event giving parents and teens the opportunity to attend together. To register as an attendee or more information, visit facebook.com/lakehurstpromexpo/.

Parks & Recreation Newsletter Available

OCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., announced that the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Newsletter has been published. The seasonal newsletter is a schedule of the events and programs sponsored by the department. The newsletter highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation Department

as well as information about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County. The newsletter is currently available at many park locations. To receive a newsletter, or to be placed on the mailing list, call 877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks. org.

MTHS Alumni Survey

MANCHESTER – The alumni community of Manchester Township High School is looking for fellow alumni to take a short survey and be added to its database. Your name, class and email address are

the only required information. All other fields are optional. The survey is available online at manchestertwp.org Respondents will be sent information about upcoming alumni events.

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The Manchester Times, March 26, 2016, Page 29

Blood Reserves Challenged By Patient Demand

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative – the “universal” blood, which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level. “It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. “There are always reasons, but we have to overcome that for the sake of hospital patients who need us.” “This is one of the toughest times of the year,” Cefarelli added. “We’re asking for our dedicated supporters to roll up their sleeves to make sure we’re able to provide our hospital partners with whatever they need to take care of their patients.” Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and

plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 800933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org. If you cannot donate but still wish to participate in bringing crucial blood products to patients in need, ask someone to donate for you, or consider volunteering at a local blood drive. Any company, community organization, place of worship or individual may host a blood drive. NYBC also offers special community service scholarships for students who organize community blood drives during summer months. Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food and Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

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Brilliant Bolognese: The Classic Italian Sauce Comes Together In A Few Simple Steps By Wolfgang Puck

Aspiring chefs and home cooks alike ask my advice about how they can get better in the kitchen. It may surprise you to know that one of my main tips is one word: simplify. When people start out with big hopes in the kitchen, they often put too much into one recipe. I made that mistake myself early on. But if you start with good ingredients and cook them with intelligence and care, you often don’t have to do too much to make amazing food. Take the recipe for a classic beef bolognese, which I have made for my family. Once upon a time, I used almost twice as many ingredients as you see here. I finely chopped up vegetables, which I sauteed separately before stirring them into the sauce with the bundle of fresh herbs known as a bouquet garni. I added red wine, plus homemade stock, for even more dimensions of flavor, and then I simmered the sauce for hours to reduce it to a thick consistency. Most home cooks today don’t have that kind of time or patience. They want to be able to feed their family dishes that don’t take several hours. So, I’ve simplified my bolognese recipe considerably. This version even includes quick-and-easy ways that my wife, Gelila, also uses when she makes the sauce for our two young sons and me. Let me share a few suggestions here to help you get the best results: 1. Buy coarsely ground beef (or a mixture of beef and pork), which will add a more robust consistency to the sauce. Ask the butcher to grind it for you if it’s not available in the case; this is often referred to as a “chili grind,” because it’s used for making chili con carne. 2. A few sprigs of fresh herbs simmered in the sauce toward the end of cooking will add wonderful flavor, as will a splash of cream and touches of red pepper flakes and sugar, which heighten the tomato flavor. 3. The best canned tomatoes, I find, are the San Marzano variety from Italy. They are widely available in wellstocked markets. Serve a sauce like this with more robust pasta shapes - such as penne, big bowties, or shells - that will stand up to its hearty nature, and make sure the

pasta is cooked al dente (tender but still slightly chewy). Then just close your eyes and enjoy how magically, and simply, you feel transported to Italy. HEARTY BEEF BOLOGNESE Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L), 4 to 6 servings 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 pound (500 g) coarsely ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cups (750 mL) canned whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano variety 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary 2 small sprigs fresh oregano 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute, stirring frequently, until the onions just begin to turn a deep golden brown color, about 10 minutes. Add the beef and saute for 3 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until all the moisture given up by the meat has evaporated and the meat has lost all its pink color and starts to caramelize and turn brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir well to combine it with the meat, sautéing until the tomato paste darkens in color slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and 1 cup water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with the wooden spoon. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the rosemary and oregano sprigs, and stir in the cream. Season to taste with the red pepper flakes, if you’d like a little spiciness, and more black pepper. To heighten the tomato flavor, stir in the sugar, if desired. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is very thick, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Serve with your pasta of choice, or transfer to covered containers and refrigerate for up to three days before use.

(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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