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April 2, 2016

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Elementary Students Show Daily Volunteerism

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Early Act Club members Madison Hulsart, 11 on the left and Matthew Tagliareni, 11, on the right, help autistic student Noah Swantek, 6, with his Spring Chick project.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn “Lanes Mill Buddies” program where they “My students really react nicely to the BRICK – Isabella Dayton, 11, gives up one accrue volunteer hours by helping out with fifth graders who come in. They might do or two of her lunch/recess periods every the autistic children as well as kindergart- art projects, or play with toys, or sit on the week to help out with a classroom of autistic eners and first graders. floor and do a board game,” Scott said. “Or students at Lanes Mill Elementary School.

“I think it’s fun helping kids and playing they might sit together and look at a book.

Isabella is one of 50 fifth-graders who are with them. I think they need their teacher, It’s more about friendship.” members of the Early Act Club at Lanes but also kids our age to help,” said Isabella, The non-verbal students cooperate more Mill – a community service organization who wants to be a veterinarian or a doctor with the Early Act students because teachthat is modeled after Rotary Club Inter- when she grows up. ers place academic demands on the autistic national, explained their teacher advisor, The Early Act students are popular among children, but with the Early Act members Sharon Panek.

Ms. Shannon Scott’s nine autistic students. it’s all about social fun time, she said.

Every school day, a rotating group of the Three are fully verbal, three are partially Scott’s class was making a Chick for (Club - See Page 4) Early Act Club students participate in the verbal, and three are non-verbal, she said.

Brick Asks County Land Trust To Buy Firehouse Parcel

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – There is renewed hope for residents who live near an 11-acre parcel of undeveloped land owned by Pioneer Hose Fire Company would remain in its natural state since a deal with an unnamed developer recently fell through.

The township council passed a resolution at the March 22 council meeting that supports the acquisition of the property, located behind the firehouse on Drum Point Road, by the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, for full financing for the property.

Township Attorney Kevin Starkey said he had concerns because it was his understanding that there was a binding contract in place between the property owner and a developer, but after speaking to the developer’s attorney said that “the time for approvals had expired, so as of today there is no contract.”

While Mayor John G. Ducey said that the township would not prevent a private owner from selling to a buyer of their choice, the administration would support a sale of the property for open space.

“As everybody knows, my administration is not interested in purchasing additional land; I’ve seen how that’s worked out for us in the very recent past with Trader’s Cove that cost us $31 million to date, and another one we purchased was the Foodtown site that just sits and sits, year after year, losing value and losing ratables,” he said.

Britta Wenzel, executive director of Save (Land - See Page 14)

Diverse Rec Offerings Help Director Nab State Award

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Dan Santaniello began his career in the Brick Recreation Department 22 years ago when he was hired as a seasonal employee as a beach parking lot attendant.

Flash forward 15 years to last month, when Santaniello – in only his second year

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as the township’s Director of Recreation – was awarded Professional of the Year by the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association during its annual conference in Atlantic City.

During the March 8 Brick Township council meeting, he was recognized by

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the governing body when Mayor John G. Ducey named March 9, 2016 as “Dan Santaniello Day.” Ducey said Santaniello is one of the hardest-working members of the entire municipal government who rarely takes a day off.

(Director – See Page 5)

–Photo by Catherine Galioto Township officials hope the land owned by Pioneer Hose Fire Company behind the firehouse could end up preserved under the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust.

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Springtime art project, which involved tracing a circle, cutting it out, and ripping and crumpling tissue to glue to the circle.

“We modify this project if necessary based on what kids can and cannot do: some can rip and crumple, and some can only crumple,” she said of the eight boys and one girl in her classroom.

All the district’s autistic elementary school aged children attend Lanes Mill; autistic children in middle-school attend Veterans, and autistic children in high school attend Brick High School, Scott said.

Early Act member Matthew Tagliareni, 11, said he loves playing with the autistic kids and teaching them how to count and do math.

“I love showing them how to read because

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Early Act Club members are all fifth graders at Lanes Mill Elementary School.

when I was little I liked it when someone read to me,” he said.

Madison Hulsart, 11, said she enjoys being with the autistic children because it is an opportunity for her to do something different.

“They like having someone not too much older than them in here, and I like helping out other kids,” she said.

Club advisor Panek said there are Early Act Clubs in every district elementary school, and they also perform community service outside their schools.

The students at Lanes Mill visit Meridian Nursing Home once a month and interact with about 20 of the residents there. They recently set up an obstacle race course for wheelchairs, and they always do a craft together with the seniors, she said.

Early Act students raised over 2,000 pounds of food for the Monmouth/Ocean County FoodBank in November and December last year, and they collected $600 for UNICEF at Halloween, she said.

The students have written letters to soldiers, decorated bags for Epiphany Church for the homebound, made Easter baskets for underprivileged children, and more, Panek said.

Last week the Early Act Club was making Hashtags for Kindness, where the students write positive and encouraging messages on decorated tags and place them around town for people to find.

“The tags are random acts of kindness words to make people feel good about themselves,” Panek said. “One of the kids wrote ‘Broken Crayons Still Color.’ I love these kids,” she said.

U.S. Service Academy Night Planned

NEW JERSEY – A Service Academy Information Night will be held April 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Wall Township Municipal Building, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall, announced Congressman Christopher H. Smith (NJ-04).

The event is for any high school or college student (and their parents, counselors or educators) residing in the Fourth Congressional District who is interested in learning about competing for a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies. Each institution plays an integral role in training young men and women to become tomorrow’s military leaders and affords them a collegiate education opportunity of the highest quality that is free of financial obligation, providing the student graduates and fulfills his or her service obligation. The academies are: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT. “Throughout my tenure in Congress, I’ve had the honor and privilege of nominating many outstanding young men and women for acceptance into our nation’s military academies,” said Smith. “With the United States’ continued fight against terrorism throughout the globe and its commitment to defending our homeland and protecting national security interests abroad, recruiting top-notch talent for our all-volunteer armed forces is critically important.”

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“Dan oversees a year-round schedule of programs, activities and special events and manages the Brick Township recreational facilities and all our beaches, as well as our marina, Traders Cove,” Ducey said.

As a membership of the leadership of the township, Santaniello also takes on supervisory roles during snow removals, and he oversees large projects such as the renovations of township parks, and the Summerfest series, the mayor added.

Santaniello said he would never have won the award without the hard work and long hours of the Recreation Department staff.

“This staff has so much passion for what they do; they are 100 percent for the community,” said Santaniello, 37, from his office on Monday morning.

He said sometimes residents come into the Recreation Department and ask questions

about one of the other departments.

“Rather than send them across the street [to Town Hall] they get them the answer, they treat residents like family,” he said.

Some of the staff’s duties include registration for hundreds of township programs; running special events such as Summerfest; hiring some 200 seasonal staff for the beach and various camps; scheduling the athletic fields‑‑which Santaniello said is a full-time job on its own ‑‑ organizing Friday night dances and movies for teens and much more.

Born and raised in Brick, Santaniello started working as a seasonal beach employee he was 15, and the following year became a lifeguard, which is where he met his future wife, fellow lifeguard Kristeen Havanki, during their CPR/First Aid training.

“She is a great swimmer, and we used to have swim races. I’m competitive, we both are, and if I felt like I was going to lose I would tell her I was cramping up,” Santaniello joked.

TOMS RIVER – April is National Poetry Month and Ocean County College will celebrate with its 15th Annual Poetry Festival.

The OCC Department of English and Literature will sponsor two events on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Admission is free and open to the public.

On April 25, 12:30 p.m., Larson Student Center, Building #8, there will be an Open Mic Poetry Reading by Ocean County College Students.

On April 28, 12:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Grunin Center, Building #11, a Poetry Reading will be given by Gerald Stern, American poet, essayist and educator.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925 and educated at the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University, Stern, age 91, is author of 20 collections of poetry and four books of essays including “This Time: New and Selected Poems” (Norton, 1998), which won the 1998 National Book Award. Stern’s

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The couple now have two young daughters who are enrolled in the township’s early childhood programs, which is also under the auspices of the Recreation Department.

“I want nothing but the best for my two girls, and there is no pre-k program out there that’s better than ours,” said Santaniello, who works closely with the state-certified teachers.

In 1998, while he worked at the beach in the summer, Santaniello was hired by the Recreation Department as a part-timer to run the Brick Challenger Leagues for the township’s mentally and physically challenged youth, and later accepted a fulltime position to run the township sports programs.

He even spent about a year and a half at Trader’s Cove Marina clearing out the abandoned boats there before it became a township park.

“It was a good thing, I had boots on the ground and I got dirty,” Santaniello said.

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most recent books of poems are “Divine Nothingness” (W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2014) and “In Beauty Bright” (Norton, 2012).

Among his awards and recognitions, Stern has received three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, along with the 1996 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, 2005 Wallace Stevens Award by the Academy of American Poets, 2010 Medal of Honor in Poetry by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, 2012

“I got certified in the travel lift in what we called the ‘Boat Junkyard.’ As the township became owners we had to track down boat deeds on boats that were more than 20 years old, then dismantle and dump the boats,” he said. “It was a time-consuming process, but we had to get rid of 50 to 60 boats that were on the property.”

Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic said that after she ran the Brick Township Municipal Alliance for six years, in 2004 she was asked to run the Recreation Department. (Zapcic is currently the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Rahway).

“The staff was wonderful. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, and particularly under Danny’s guidance I was taught with patience, kindness--and above all else, dignity--how to do my job,” she said during the council meeting.

“I can honestly say I would not be where I am in my career today if it was not for Dan,” Zapcic said.

Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry from the Library of Congress and the 2014 Frost Medal. He was appointed first Poet Laureate of New Jersey, 2000-2002, and was later inducted into the 2012 Class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

For information on Ocean County College’s Poetry Month Celebration, call Heidi Sheridan, Instructor of English and Literature, at 732-255-0400, ext. 2197, or email hsheridan@ocean.edu.

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Urgent Time For More Planning And Action

Our area is experiencing another population boom.

But unlike the development of decades past, which spread across the area to create the suburbs, senior communities and tourist enclaves now aging in Ocean County, the most recent boom is taking place in and around Lakewood.

The 2010 Census – its numbers now six year’s out of date ‑‑ put the population of Lakewood at 92,843. The 2000 Census for Lakewood was 60,352, and in 1990, 45,048.

To put it mildly, it has been hard for Ocean County and Howell to keep up with that growth. The roads are traffic-jammed, the infrastructure is burdened. New residents and visitors are sharing roads that were built for neighborhoods decades ago.

Unfortunately, the wheels of bureaucracy can’t seem to keep up. Despite decades of local advocacy calling for the dualization of Route 9 through Ocean County, the most recent study and plans for the road do not recommend such action.

Another project is coming to put a southbound exit 83 from the Garden State Parkway onto Route 571, less than a mile south of its intersection

with Route 9. Whether this will help motorists get around or simply create a higher traffic load in that intersection, that is an answer traffic experts and engineers need to look at more finely, before the first spades break ground.

Towns develop and update their master plans, showing where each road – whether actual or a paper street – sits.

Roads that once seemed like quiet neighborhood thoroughfares are now bursting with faster moving vehicles trying to avoid the traffic-jammed main roads.

These master plans may be updated regularly, with new ordinances and revisions before town government to help match the existing and proposed development plans.

Then, our local governments wade through funding requests or act to approve capital projects to improve the roads to handle their new capacity.

While such action does take time, it needs to be put higher on the priority list. Area traffic, vehicle and pedestrian safety and even simple road maintenance are all factors needing constant addressing, and will only become more important as the population boom continues.

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I am writing this letter on the feast day of St. Patrick, but the subject is about vehicular homicides.

I was appalled by the death by auto of New Jersey State Trooper Sean E. Cullen as he was responding to a crash on New Jersey Highway 295. In my opinion the driver who killed him should be held accou ntable. There are huge signs on the Garden State Parkway demanding drivers to slow down and move away f rom emergency vehicles who are responding to a call.

In another closer, related death by auto is the case of Ocean Gate Patrolman Jason C. Marles who was returning from a special d r u n k d r iver det ail on Thanksgiving Day several years ago. The driver of the vehicle who killed Patrolman Morales was i ntoxicated , yet I read recently that he may only be incarcerated for about eight years.

Both Trooper Cullen and Patrolman Morales r i s ke d t h e i r l ive s a n d their deaths should never have happened. However, these deaths will continue unless severe penalties are handed down by the jud icial system. Add itionally, drivers need to slow down and stop using their vehicles as weapons of destruction.

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YES Network sincerely appreciates the efforts of legislators and leaders across the region to help get our network back on the Comcast lineup.

We are particularly grateful for their recognition of the indisputable fact that the New York Yankees are extremely popular with viewers and that the YES Network’s ratings are consistently among the highest of any channel on television when the Yankees are playing.

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Take Rogue State Seriously With the recent United Nations vote, the international community takes an important step away from hollow rhetoric and toward realistic diplomacy to reach the shared goal of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula.

Expanding and strengthening both U.S. and U.N. sanctions speaks volumes about the inter national commitment to enforce i nter nat ional w ill i n a language North Korea’s rogue regime can understand: aggressive, material consequences for hostile,

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reckless provocations.

With this resolution, we return strategic focus to our efforts to reduce the threat posed by North Korea to our allies, alleviate the suffering of the people of North Korea, and create the conditions for greater security in the region. As I said last month as the Senate was poised to pass my bipartisan DPRK sanctions bill, it is time to take seriously this rogue state living in its own false reality. There is no substitute for American leadership, and I will continue to push to keep our international partners focused on our collective goal.

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More Municipalities Than California The State of New Jersey has proven itself to be incapable of honest self-gover nment, with constant arrests of public officials in a political environment filled with nepotism, cronyism, fraud, deceit, and mismanagement.

Much of our problems stem from municipal government and it doesn’t take much to begin to see the issues. New Jersey, with 565 municipalities, numbers more than the substantially larger State of California’s 482. New Jersey has 8.9 million people. California has 38.8 million.

Since the term of Gover nor Christie, and numerous other eth ically lacking politicians before him, it is known that a new direction is needed for New Jersey. Clearly we have the money, talent, and innovation to operate an effective government, but the problem is the culture of corruption.

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From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Announces Annual Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur announced the start of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The selected

where they will have the opportunity to meet other winners from across the country.

Any high school student in South Jersey is welcome to enter. Artwork must be completely original – in concept, design

ar twork f rom New Jersey’s Third Congressional District will have the honor of being displayed in the United States Capitol for a full year. Additionally, the winning artist will be invited to a reception in the United States Capitol,

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and execution. Artwork must also be entered in the original medium; no scanned reproductions are allowed.

All artwork submissions must be sent or dropped of f at Cong ressma n MacArthur’s district of-

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Humane Society Honors Kean & Holzapfel NEW JERSEY – Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and Senator Jim Holzapfel were honored for their work protecting the state’s animals and pets by the New Jersey chapter of The Humane Society of the United States.

They were each presented the 2015 Humane Legislator of the Year Award at the Humane Society’s Fifth Annual New Jersey

OCEA N COU N T Y – When it comes to issuing passports, the Ocean County’s Clerk Office is just about perfect. In fact, it is perfect, according to the U.S. Department of State.

Humane Lobby Day. “I’ve always believed that how we treat animals, both individually and as a state, is a reflection of our values,” said Kean (R-Union, Somerset, Morris). “We can be compassionate, generous and humane not just through our personal actions, but also through the laws with statewide impact that we help to advance.”

“We’ve worked to put

New Jersey at the head of a nationwide effort to put puppy and kitten mills and their inhumane practices out of business,” said Holzapfel (R-Ocean). “We’re focusing on new legislation that would keep convicted animal abusers from repeating their crimes and ensure safe living conditions for all of the pets in our care.”

Kean sponsored “Pat-

rick’s Law,” enacted in 2013, which substantially increased fines and penalties for animal abuse and criminalized the failure to provide an animal with necessary care.

He also sponsored a law enacted in 2015 that created criminal offenses for dog fighting and leading dog fighting networks, and amended the RICO statute to include dog fighting.

Holzapfel sponsored the “Pet Purchase Protection Act,” enacted i n 2015, which requires pet shops to provide consumers with detailed information about the source and medical history of each animal.

Kean is the current sponsor of legislation, S-1706, that would establish trunk fighting, a new variation of dog fighting, as an animal cruelty offense and crime

Passport Offices Receive Perfect Score

“We are honored and pleased that the State Department has recognized our Passport Services Offices by bestowing on us a perfect score based on their oversight visits,” said Ocean County Clerk Scott

M. Colabella.

The County Clerk’s four passpor t facilities each undergo on-site inspections conducted by the State Department personnel to ensure that staff is following all of the rigid

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guidelines and regulations in administering the Passport Acceptance program, Colabella explained.

Passports are issued at the County Court House in Toms River, the Southern Service Center in Manahawkin, the Northern Resource Center in Lakewood and the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall.

“This is really a tribute to our staff that serves the

public in these locations,” Colabella said.

Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who also serves as director of Law and Public Safety, said with airline and border-crossing security remaining tight, having a passport is more important than ever.

“We’ve tried to make it as convenient as possible for our residents to obtain this important document,”

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of the third degree.

Holzapfel is the current sponsor of S-213, which establishes the New Jersey Animal Abuser Registry, along with S-1013, which addresses tethering, confinement and proper shelter for dogs.

Kelly said.

In 2015, the Ocean County Clerk’s Office assisted 17,439 residents in filing applications with the State Department to obtain a U.S. Passport.

Residents seeking information about obtaining a pa ss p or t a re i nv it e d t o c ont a c t t he C ou nt y Clerk’s Office by calling 732-929-2018 or visiting oceancountyclerk.com.

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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

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will 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 amd food truck spaces are available. Call 732-5751112 (option 3) or email events@oceangateems. org.

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Theater Group To Put On Stellar Performance

WHITING – Stellar Theatre, the only charitable (501c3) theater group based in Whiting, is dedicated to serving the community through affordable live performances. The theater group will have its next presentation on April 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. at the Community Reformed Church at 30 Lacey Road. The play is the Broadway Tony Award musical, “Once On This Island.”

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LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County College Jazz Band, directed by Dave Marowitz, will perform at the Strand Theatre on May 4. This gifted, creative and entertaining 17-piece band will perform music ranging from vocal styles and repertoire of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole, urban blues of Jimmy

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Box Top Contest Still Running

BRICK – The Veterans Memorial Middle School PTA is holding a Baseball Box Tops Contest. This contest runs until May 27.

Each homeroom will be represented in the Box Tops baseball diamond displayed

in the main hallway. The team with the most Box Tops at the end of the contest will win an ice cream party.

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Elementary School Holds Family Math & Engineering Night

BRICK – The excitement was palpable as the doors opened onto Emma Havens Young Elementary School’s Family Math and Engineering Night on March 8. Students and their families in Kindergarten through second grade were invited to enjoy a night of fun and learning by participating in interactive math games while students in third to fifth grade took part in engineering activities designed to promote engineering awareness at an early age.

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Children became environmental engineers when they had to simulate the surface mining of coal with chocolate chip cookies. Students had a great time using toothpicks to pick out the chips while trying to keep the cookie as intact as possible. Another crowd favorite was building newspaper towers. The children and their families were thrilled with the opportunity to experience hands-on learning together.

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BRICK – Help support the French, Italian and Spanish Honor Societies at Brick Memorial High School by heading to River Rock on April 7 for their Jersey Shore Paint Party fundraiser. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.

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Barnegat Bay, attended the council meeting and thanked the mayor and council for supporting the acquisition of the undeveloped property. Save Barnegat Bay is a local environmental group originally formed to preserve the land that became Trader’s Cove Park and Marina and has an expanded mission.

“We have a long legacy of working on open space. I don’t think we ever envisioned the costs associated with Trader’s Cove or that you would all end up operating, more or less, a regional park in the area, and it would have come to such a cost to the Brick Township taxpayers, so I understand your concerns,” she said.

After the meeting, Wenzel said that one of the criteria for using the county trust

fund money to purchase the 11 acres is its proximity to other nearby open space.

“It sits next to 17 undeveloped acres, and it makes a nice corridor for the wildlife habitat there, and for drainage for stormwater runoff which naturally percolates back into the soil,” she said.

Larger tracts of land in the northern part of Ocean County have already been protected, so all that remains are the small pockets of undeveloped land located within neighborhoods, Wenzel said.

“A development deal for multi-unit housing fell through, so we have a narrow window to act,” she said.

Kathy Haake, a project manager at The Trust for Public Land (TPL) a non-profit group that frequently partners with the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, said that since the council passed the resolution she was “98 percent sure”

Theater Group To Put On Stellar Performance

WHITING – Stellar Theatre, the only charitable (501c3) theater group based in Whiting, is dedicated to serving the com mu nit y th rough affordable live performances. The theater group will have its next presentation on April 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. at the Community Reformed Church at 30 Lacey Road. The play is the Broadway Tony Award musical, “Once On This Island.”

that county trust funds could be used to purchase the property.

The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund is funded by a 1.2 cent tax approved by voters in 1997 that provides the Board of Chosen Freeholders with the money to acquire lands in Ocean County for conservation and farmland preservation.

“We know their requirements and we have discussed this with their principal planner Mark Villinger, who said there was a good chance they would help, but that doesn’t mean they will fully fund it,” she said in a phone interview after the council meeting.

Other parts have to be worked out, Haake said: first, the land must be appraised; in a private sale an individual can pay whatever they want, but for a public sale, they are limited because trust fund dollars can’t be used to pay more

than the appraised value that meets a state standard, she said.

“We have to find out an agreeable price and we have to find out who will own the property,” she said.

In order to use the funds, the property has to be open to the public and would typically be owned by the state, county, town or by a nonprofit group, Haake said.

“Municipalities across the state are worried about owning/managing land, but it’s good for a municipality to have parks.”

Haake said she is in touch with the owner of the property and they are in the process of getting an appraisal.

The trust raises money from many sources, she said, such as small foundations and Green Acres grants.

“It has everything to do with what the owners want; we’ll see what we can come up with,” Haake said.

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The college fair runs from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Pine Belt Arena, but a key note presentation on “Financial Aid Changes” will be held in the High School North Gymnasium from 12:30 to 1:30 p..m.

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Physical inactivity can lead to several health issues, including heart disease and stroke, the number one and number four leading causes of death. With the lack of physical inactivity and overall poor eating habits, it’s no wonder that over 154 million American adults are considered overweight or obese.

Starting an exercise routine can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The trick is starting with small, manageable steps.

The American Heart Association offers a few tips to help you get started on the path to moving more.

Have a conversation: Set time up with your doctor for a routine exam and discuss starting an exercise program. It’s important to check with your doctor to make sure there aren’t any reasons why you shouldn’t start exercising as well as some guidelines on what works for you.

Dress for success: Wear comfortable, properly

fitted footwear and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.

Make time: Gradually build up to at least 30 minutes of activity on most or all days of the week (or whatever your doctor recommends). Check your schedule and plan exercise as part of your day.

Make an appointment with yourself and keep it.

Be reasonable: If you are just starting out, recognize that you aren’t going to run a marathon in a week. It’s important to set goals, but make sure they are reasonable. Start with a small goal and add on from there. Maybe it’s lowering the time it takes you to walk a mile by a minute.

Make it fun: Find an activity you enjoy. If you don’t like the gym, sign up for a dance class. If you have two left feet, try swimming or cycling. There are a variety of activities to choose from–keep trying different options until you find one you like.

Track your success: Note your activities on a calendar or in a logbook. Write down the distance or length of time of your activity and how you feel after each session. Keep a record of your activities.

Reward yourself at special milestones. Nothing motivates like success!

For more tips, visit heart.org or call the American Heart Association at 1-800-AHA-USA.

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In November 2015, in the International Journal of Cancer, researchers looked at dietary patterns in people and tracked them for about ten years. Within that time frame, 325 participants were diagnosed with thyroid cancer. They didn’t track the number of people who developed a goiter, but I suspect that was high too.

After accounting for the different variables, one dietary trend stood out: Higher intake of ‘cruciferous vegetables’ in midlife doubled the risk of thyroid cancer.

This could be a nightmare for some of you because all commercial green superfood drinks contain a lot of goitrogens in them, and you may be enthusiastically drinking them. I’d be avoiding them if you have hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, a goiter, breast disease or chronic fatigue. I’ve written a more comprehensive version of this article and included a mind-blowing list of all the goitrogenic foods that you probably have in your fridge right now. Go to SuzyCohen.com and sign up for my newsletter, and I’ll email it to you next week.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. My mom and dad invited me to dinner and I refused to eat the raw broccoli and dip that my mom offered. I am not afraid of broccoli, honest. But it made me wonder how many of you know about the goitrogenic effect this veggie has on your thyroid. Today, I’m writing to inform you of goitrogenic foods, in case you are worried about thyroid cancer, goiters, breast or prostate disease or fatigue.

Goitrogens fight with your thyroid. Over time, they can cause a goiter, which is a swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland. Goiter, goitrogens, get it?

It’s not that they are “bad.” It’s more that they are a poor match for you, especially if you have (or are afraid of getting) thyroid disease. A lot of you are drinking greens because I’ve told you to over the years. Some of the brands out there are loaded with goitrogens. Two recent studies have taken the relationship between goitrogens and thyroid health even further. The rising incidence of thyroid cancer worldwide has prompted much of the research on goitrogens.

Drinking raw goitrogens every day could cause dramatic consequences to your thyroid and reproductive organs, despite other benefits from these superfoods. Goitrogenic compounds temporarily suppress iodine absorption and utilization. Mind you, iodine is critical to good thyroid, breast and prostate health. Goitrogenic foods are primarily the cruciferous vegetables such as kale, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and others. But you may not realize, peaches, strawberries, pears, peanuts, soy milk and f lax seed are goitrogenic too. The complete list is posted at my website.

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PTA Hosts Clothing, E-Waste Collection

BRICK – The Emma Havens Young PTA is hosting a community e-waste and personal care packaging collection drive with recycling pioneer TerraCycle. Residents who drop off e-waste (cellphones, laptops, netbooks, e-readers, IPads, HP and Canon ink cartridges) and personal care packaging (must be emptied of product: packaging for hair care/skin care/cosmetics along with

bottles and caps of mouthwash, toothpaste, deodorant, soaps, floss and toothbrushes) will keep local landfills cleaner and raise money for a good cause at the same time.

For each piece of acceptable waste collected, TerraCycle awards points that can be redeemed for funds vital to the enrichment programs at EHY. Already this year, EHY students have helped collect nearly 4500

pieces of waste.

On April 16, members of the community can drop off waste items at EHY parking lot, 43 Drum Point Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the school’s Earth Day Celebration Clothing Drive (all clothing, coats, shoes, accessories, home linens and plush toys accepted in a tightly tied kitchen bag).

The members of EHY PTA have been

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Waste collections are made possible through TerraCycle’s free Brigade® programs, which are collection and recycling programs for typically hard-to-recycle products and packaging. Anyone can sign up to send e-waste and other types of waste to TerraCycle for recycling, and earn money for the charity or school of their choice in return.

TerraCycle runs free collection programs for almost 50 kinds of non-recyclable or hard-to-recycle waste. Since 2007, the company has kept more than 2.5 billion pieces of trash from going to the landfill, and with its partners, paid more than $7 million to charity through the Brigade programs. For more information on how to sign up, send in trash and earn extra cash for your favorite school or charity, visit terracycle.com.

Polish American Club Trip Line-Up

TOMS RIVER – On June 29 the Polish American Club of Toms River is heading to Caesars to see “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish.” You will receive $25 slot play.

On September 14, the club is heading to the Trump Taj for Barbara and Frank, the concert that never was.

On October 23, the club will head to at Resorts for Andre and Cirell, with a $10 slot play.

For more information and tickets, call Helen Gulya 732-281-1422, Janice Zwolinski 732-240-1556 or Cathy Bilicki at 732-504-7607.

Greenbriar II Annual Spring Bazaar

BRICK – On April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Greenbriar II is hosting its annual Spring Bazaar at the Clubhouse, One Greenbriar Blvd.

Items include jewelry, electronics, baked goods, holiday and home decorations, toys and hand-crafted items. The event will also feature assorted gift basket raffles, 50/50 and a light lunch at the cafe.

For additional information, call 732-4583400.

Teen Arts Creative Writing Nominees

BRICK – The Brick Township High School would like to congratulate the Ocean County Teen Arts Creative Writing nominees who were selected from the junior class to represent the school this year: Annie Castoro, Emily Kurc, Angelina Lantieri, Sophia Piper, Jessica Solan and Olivia Stragapede.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Garden State Philharmonic for Una Bella Notte, a very special evening of food, wine and song at Enzo’s Caffe Italia Ristorante, 2414 Route 37 East, Toms River on April 28, at 6 p.m. Enjoy five courses accompanied by select Italian wines and the moving compositions of history’s great Italian operatic composers.

This event is hosted annually by Philharmonic supporters Mario and Mary Marano and Judith and Stephan Leone, with music and professional talents selected by Maestro Anthony LaGruth.

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As a special treat this year, guests will be witness to the presentation of the coveted “Golden Baton” Award to Jeremy Grunin as Executive Director of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation for the Grunin family’s dedication to the cultural vitality of the region. Join the Garden State Philharmonic for one beautiful evening and help raise support for the premiere professional orchestra at the Jersey Shore.

“Salute To Ocean County” At Grunin Center TOMS RIVER – Individuals who have contributed to the arts and Ocean County’s heritage will be honored during the fifth annual “Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage.”

The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. April 7 at the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, Hooper Ave. The event is hosted by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission in conjunction with Ocean County College

and the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.

The event is free and open to the public.

Refreshments will be provided by students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Culinary Arts program.

Other highlights include performances by students Critiqued for Excellence as part of the 2016 Teen Arts Festival of Ocean County. Artwork from the Arts Festival also will be on display in the Ocean County College Gallery.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

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Experienced Landscaper – With experience driving a truck with small trailer for small, busy landscape company in Brick. Good pay. 732-678-7584.

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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.

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Two’s Teacher Assistant - Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (17) HVAC Service Techs - Experience necessary - 5 year min.

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(17) P/T Driving Instructor Wanted – 10 years driving experience.

Clean license, will train. Call 732920-8830 for info.

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Looking For A Diesel Mechanic – To help fix front end loader. Ask for Ron 732-766-6546.

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Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

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.

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Rate of pay starts at $8.50/hour.

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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) Handyman - Home repairs, painting, powerwashing, yard work, quality work at low prices. No job too small. Veteran Discounts.

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Call for reasonable rates.

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ALLAIRE – The historic village at Allaire State Park is hosting a weekly activities and special events.

On April 9, check out the Spring Flea Market, featuring furniture, books, art work, bottles, knick knacks and more The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. $1 admission for adults, children under 12 and members get in free. The village, General Store, and Bakery are open as well. The rain date is April 10.

Vendor spaces are available for $30 pre-registration, $35 week of event. For vendor information, call the office, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 732-919-3500.

The Early 19th Century Spring Festival is April 16 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The village is welcoming spring, and after a long cold winter it is time to prepare the flower and herb gardens for a new season.

The young and young at heart can come

LAKEWOOD – Are you vaccinated?

How about your family? Are everyone’s vaccinations up-to-date? Vaccinations, often life-saving, are important for the good health of your family and the entire community.

The LRRC (Lakewood Resource and Referral Center), 212 Second Street, Suite 204, a federally designated 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, recently attended the 2016 YTT (Yeshiva Tiferes Torah) Expo at the

Upcoming Events At Allaire

and plant a seed in a special new children’s garden and will also have a few seeds to share with you to take home.

The Militia will be demonstrating drills and weaponry. There will be a spring auction in front of the General Store at 2 p.m. featuring handcrafts from Allaire Village craftsmen, arrangements by local florists, and more. This event is free to the public.

On April 23, the Auxiliary will host a Tea Party from 2 to 4 p.m. with a sampling of teas from around the world. The theme for the tea is Spring Time in Paris and will feature a presentation on Arthur Brisbane, the man who helped make Allaire a State Park. Enjoy an afternoon learning about the history of tea and how it shapes lives today.

This event is for adults only and seats are very limited.

The 19th Century Beehive Oven Baking event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 25. Once a year, The Historic Village at Allaire bakes

in its Beehive style bake oven. After hours of preheating and prep work, hot loaves of bread come steaming out of the oven. The bake oven is the highlight of the day-long reenactment that includes house tours and craft demonstrations. This event is free for the public.

The Walking Tour of Old Monmouth takes place 11 a.m. April 30 and 4 p.m. on May 1.

The Historic Village at Allaire is one of the stops on the Walking Tour of Old Monmouth. This weekend, historic sites across Monmouth County open their doors to the public who can explore history of their home county. The roughly 40-site tour was created by the Monmouth County Historical Commission and includes several stops in Wall, as well as Freehold, and other local sites. The Historic Village at Allaire will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.

Finally, the Allaire BBQ & Brew Fest will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30 with $5

LRRC Promotes Immunization Health At Expo request of the CDC to remind everyone that vaccinations protect against many serious illnesses, their complications and preventable diseases, such as measles, mumps, whooping cough and many others.

More than 2,400 women attended the annual YTT Expo at Lake Terrace, which featured exhibits, vendors, a food court, door prizes and giveaways. The LRRC alone distributed 350 promotional items to assist the CDC in

maximizing immunization awareness and education in the community by giving away promotional items and schedules of immunizations for adults and children.

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The Historic Village at Allaire, the nonprofit living history museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations, admissions, and purchases made at the General Store and Bakery to continue teaching the public about life in New Jersey in 1836.

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The Need For Wills For Families With Young Children By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates To many people, a Will is something which older persons should have so that they can distribute their assets in an orderly manner after their passing. Many younger people, to whom death is merely an abstract and something they do not anticipate will happen in the immediate future, believe that they do not need to have a Will. Such people are very mistaken and not having a Will may lead to many problem if they pass away without a Will.

Everybody should have a Will. A Will is the only way that you can ensure that your assets will be distributed the way that you intend to best protect your loved ones. This is especially true of parents who have young children. By young children, we mean minor children under the age of 18 years.

If one of the parents were to pass away before the other, in most cases, the assets of the deceased parent will pass to the surviving parent. This presumes that there is not a Will providing otherwise.

Similarly, if one parent were to pass away, the surviving parent would continue as the guardian of any minor children. But what happens in the case where both parents pass away leaving behind minor children? Without a Will, what takes place can create issues for the children.

In the instance of where both parents pass away without a Will and leave behind minor children, all of the parents’ assets will pass by the law of intestacy to the minor children to be divided into equal shares. The money will be held in an account in the Surrogate’s Office in the county in which the parents resided. The Surrogate will hold the money in the account until each child reaches the age of 18 years at which time the Surrogate will give each child their equal share of the parents’ assets.

Many parents may find this objectionable because they may not believe that their children are mature enough to handle money at that age. Allowing a child to receive money at such a young age may defeat the parents’ intent to allow the money to be

used for the child’s college education.

Also, because the money is being held by the Surrogate, it will be necessary for the person with custody of the children to have to apply to the Surrogate’s office whenever money may be needed for the children and to satisfy the Surrogate that the money is being used for a proper purpose. Finally, the money would be divided equally among the children which may not be what all parents want.

By making a Will, the parents can establish a trust in the Will and determine how the money will be divided among the children and the ages at which the children will receive the money. Further, by the Will, the parents can name a trustee who will handle the money for the children.

Perhaps a more pressing question in the event that both parents should pass away without a Will, is who will be the person or person who will have custody of the children until each reaches the age of 18 years? In many cases, a family member will step forward and seek to have the court award them custody. But suppose there is no family member willing to do so? What if the family member who steps forward is not the person the parents would want to have custody of your children? What if the parents’ respective families begin to fight over which side should have custody? As you can see, not providing for the custody of children by way of a Will can create real issues and possibly put the welfare of the children at risk. By making a Will, the parents can name a person as the guardian of the children until they reach the age of 18.

The easiest way to solve these issues is that all parents with minor children should have a Will specifying who are the persons who should have custody of the minor children and establishing a trust so that the monetary assets will be handled properly and maintained for the children under they reach a mature age. We urge all parents of minor children to have a Will prepared to protect their children and their assets.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Garden State Philharmonic wraps its 60th anniversary season at the Jersey Shore with a focus on Beethoven.

The events focus on Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 and milestone human events in the composer’s life.

The Garden State Philharmonic’s professional orchestra will close its season with Beethoven’s Ninth on May 22 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Toms River.

The Philharmonic is also hosting a onenight only showing of the documentary film “Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven’s Final Symphony” at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College on April 23.

Tickets and program information can be obtained by calling 732-255-0460 or by visiting GardenStatePhilharmonic.org.

The documentary film April 23 is a special event offered to elevate the depth of the experience for those attending the GSP’s live concert of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in May. Written and directed by Kerry Candaele, the film follows the impact of Beethoven’s last symphony on people’s lives around the world. Filmed on five continents and in 12 countries, “Following the Ninth” is the story of four people whose lives have been transformed, repaired and healed by the 9th’s message: Alle Menschen werden Bruder (All People Are Connected Admission to the April 23 movie showing is free to May 22 Beethoven’s Ninth ticket-holding patrons.

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Maestro Anthony LaGruth will facilitate an open audience discussion immediately following the film.

On May 22 at 2:30 p.m. the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will host a live concert of Beethoven’s Ninth, or Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125.

The orchestra is joined by the voices of the GSP community chorus.

Completed in 1824, the symphony is considered by many to one of the best-known works in classical music and, among critics, one of Beethoven’s greatest works. The symphony was the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony (thus making it a “choral” symphony).

The words are sung during the final movement by four vocal soloists and a chorus. Lyrics were taken from the words of Ode to Joy, a poem written by Friedrich Schiller in 1785 and revised in 1803, with additions made by the composer.

This special afternoon concert by the Garden State Philharmonic, under the direction of Anthony LaGruth, will be performed at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Hooper Avenue in Toms River.

Concert tickets range from $12 to $48, with pricing options for senior citizens, students and groups of 10 or more.

St. Joseph’s Food Pantry will be the GSP’s charity pairing partner for this program supporting the GSP’s 60th anniversary theme of feeding your soul and the hungry with music.

For tickets and program information about “Following the Ninth” in April, Beethoven’s Ninth in May and other upcoming events, call 732-255-0460 or visit GardenStatePhilharmonic.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Small things make a big difference. Write down your ideas and inspiring thoughts, make lists to prioritize your tasks and take note of all the most important details.

In the week ahead you may move in lofty circles.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your goals firmly in mind. Minor spats can distract you this week. Fun and games might not be suitable for serious subjects or at the workplace, but some gentle teasing might smooth out little aggravations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The process of becoming more in tune with your surroundings requires processing information. In the week to come you may be more concerned about facts than fantasies. Domestic duties can be rewarding.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Forge ahead and achieve your goals. You may appear more sociable and outgoing in the upcoming week and may be more attractive to the opposite sex.

It will be easy to focus your energies on sterling accomplishments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can become the leader of the pack. You will have plenty of opportunity to show off your leadership skills and dedication in the week ahead. A powerful friend can exert influence on your behalf if asked.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will need to think about the direction new relationships should take. Demands on your resources could require a key decision in the week ahead. Enthusiastically meet challenges of this type and rise to the occasion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on

your work and improving your health as this week unfolds. You may have big dreams about money making activities as ideas for achieving your goals builds. If you apply yourself you can finish projects.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Fake it until you make it. Throughout the week to come you may be able to put on a good front and appear more talented and accomplished than you really are.

Someone may develop romantic ideas about you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Slow and easy does it. In the week to come make an effort to accept personal criticism with good grace and use it as a fulcrum to make improvements on many levels. Work hard and play harder.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have faith that the universe will reward your efforts. Rub the lamp and the genie might grant your wishes in the week ahead. Spend extra money to obtain your heart’s desire and you will be glad you did.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead you can take advantage of being mentally incisive. You possess the ability to grasp details in depth. You may need to bring rational thinking to bear on some stressful situations in the workplace.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Just smile and play along. You can make headway on the career front in the week ahead by being pleasant and sociable. Share your schedule with loved ones so that your plans don’t cause a conflict with anyone else. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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Spring Ahead: Enjoy A Light, Healthy Take On A Classic Seasonal Vegetable Dish

By Wolfgang Puck

Springtime is just a few days old.

Already, enthusiastic cooks everywhere are celebrating its arrival by preparing lighter, fresher-tasting dishes that feature the finest seasonal produce. From salads and soups to main courses and sides, young leaves, roots, shoots, pods and other edible plants are beguiling food lovers with their bright colors, crisp textures and delicate flavors. It’s one of my favorite times of year.

Yet, to tell you the truth, seasonality just isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to modern growing techniques and the ease of shipping produce not just across the country but also around the world, seasonality can sometimes seem like a meaningless concept to anyone strolling through a well-stocked supermarket.

That’s why I prefer to buy my produce from a farmers’ market or directly from the grower, as I often do from the renowned farm run by my friends, the Chino family, in northern San Diego County. That’s the best way to be sure the vegetables and fruits you buy have been responsibly grown and harvested at the peak of their natural season, and that their journey to your kitchen does not involve a globally large carbon footprint.

Cooking with the true seasons, you can genuinely taste the difference. As a perfect example, I’d like to share my variation on a classic recipe.

In France, cooks often celebrate spring’s arrival by serving an elegant appetizer of cooked asparagus spears accompanied by a rich vinaigrette dressing, melted butter or even richer Hollandaise sauce. I love that tradition.

But in my efforts to eat more healthfully, I’ve developed a variation that provides all the classic flavors with very little fat. I serve the bright green spears with a sauce based on lusciously creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, quickly flavored with a reduction of fresh citrus juices and a touch of tangy mustard. (The dressing is also great served with other vegetable crudites.)

The preparation is as easy and delicious as it sounds. And there’s very little effort involved in preparing the asparagus.

First, if the asparagus I’m preparing are any thicker than a pencil, I always make sure to peel the lower two-thirds of each spear for absolute tenderness.

Then I always blanch the asparagus, briefly boiling it and then immediately plunging it into ice water (a step that safeguards its bright-green color and tender-crisp flavor).

So I hope you’ll head for your nearest farmers’ market and buy some asparagus soon. Then, please try my recipe and join me in celebrating the season.

ASPARAGUS WITH CITRUS-MUSTARD YOGURT SAUCE Serves 4 2 pounds (1 kg) asparagus, preferably jumbo spears Kosher salt 2 cups (500 mL) fresh orange juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 12 cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish Fresh chives, finely chopped, or edible flowers (such as chive blossoms), for garnish With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, strip off the tough outer layer from the bottom two thirds of each asparagus stalk, resting the stem end of each stalk on a work surface as you peel it. Cut off the tough end of each stalk with a sharp knife.

In a pot large and wide enough to submerge all the asparagus, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and place it on the counter near the stove.

Add the peeled asparagus to the boiling water. Cook the spears until al dente, tender but still slightly crisp, 4 to 5 minutes for jumbo spears or about 3 minutes for pencil-thin spears from the time the water returns to a boil. The tip of a small, sharp knife should easily pierce the thick part of a spear.

As soon as the asparagus is done, use tongs to lift the spears out of the boiling water, and submerge them directly in the ice water. Leave to chill, about 30 seconds.

Drain the spears well and transfer them to a tray lined with a clean kitchen towel.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

As soon as you put the asparagus in the refrigerator, start preparing the sauce. In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the orange and lemon juices and bring them to a brisk simmer over high heat. Continue simmering, whisking occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the juices from boiling over, until the liquid has reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 cup (85 to 125 mL) and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a measuring cup and leave to cool.

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Whisking continuously, gradually stir in the cooled juice reduction. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

To serve the asparagus, arrange the spears on four chilled serving plates. Spoon a little sauce over them, garnish with cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle with chives or edible flowers. Pass extra sauce at the table.

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