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TOWNSHIP BUDGET MAINTAINS SERVICES, SLIGHT TAX INCREASE

By Judy Smestad-Nunn Sandy also decreased the townBRICK – Residents would see a ship’s ratables by $357 million, 1.5 cent tax increase for the 2016 said the mayor. calendar year municipal budget, “When you drive around and which equates to $44 on an aver- see those houses waiting to be elage assessed home evated or you see of $293,600, and ● 1.5 cent tax increase, or the empty lots, there would be no $44 more a year whe n you a d d reduction in ser- ● No reduction in services all those nu mvices, said Mayor ● $102.95 million budget bers together...

John G. Ducey. it’s $357 million, ● $6.9 million Sandy loan When the budget repayment four years later,” was first proposed, Ducey said. it had a 2-cent tax People are slowincrease but township officials ly coming back and many are “had meetings and we were able replacing their lost homes with to sharpen our pencils,” he said, more expensive homes, which the and the budget was reduced by mayor said would be “great for the another $500,000. future when the future gets here.”

The $102.95 million budget Also, the township did not get would be supported by a $71.92 an Essential Services grant that million tax levy. helped Sandy-impacted municiThe tax increase could have been palities fund areas such as public as high as 11.3 cents when the cost safety, public works, sanitation of Superstorm Sandy is factored and education after the storm, but in, Ducey said.The budget is still that could change. being impacted by the storm nearThe NJ Department of Commuly four years later. nity Affairs said they were not The township had to borrow over going to fund Essential Services $30 million in emergency notes grants, but with an outcry from after the storm, and this year Brick municipalities still struggling to made a $6.9 million payment on recover, the state has offered it to the five-year loan, which by itself 14 towns and/or school boards. would raise the municipal taxes by “Whether we get it is still a 6.7 cents on the dollar, Ducey said.

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Trader’s Cove To Get Transient Boaters Facility

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Traders Cove Park and Marina will finally be completed when a long-awaited facility for transient boaters is built there.

The township has authorized the receipt of bids for a Resource Center to be built at the marina to

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be located between the travel lift and the fenced-in picnic area.

The Resource Center will have a lounge for sitting, laundry facilities, a restroom and showers, said Mayor John G. Ducey.

The marina was developed (Boaters - See Page 4)

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Police Step Up Bike Patrols In Problem Areas

–Photo courtesy Brick Twp. Police BRICK ‑‑The Brick Township Police Department has deployed officers to the Maple Leaf Complex on Herbertsville Road and Herbertsville Park as part of a special detail to address problems in that area. According to the department, bike patrols are a highly visible, approachable way for police to interact with citizens. Officers made nine arrests, issued 72 summonses and impounded five vehicles. The arrests included driving under the influence, controlled dangerous substance and warrants. Next, nine officers completed bicycle training and began deployment to the Maple Leaf Complex.

Bon Jovi Helps Open Charity In Ocean County

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – The star power of Jon Bon Jovi and the people-power of volunteer efforts

came together again to help with hunger and food insecurity issues of local residents. The ribbon-cutting on the BEAT Center, in

–Photo by Catherine Galioto Local officials and the charity’s organizers cut the ribbon on the BEAT Center in Toms River, which houses the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen restaurant, the People’s Pantry and more.

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Silverton, hopes to address those problems with services such as a food bank, charitable restaurant and social services in one place.

Bon Jovi, who opened his first Soul Kitchen restaurant concept in Red Bank, spoke at the grand opening of BEAT, which stands for Bringing Everyone All Together. The rock star explained it’s a place where families and individuals can access food, job training and resources to help end the cyclical causes of hunger in Ocean County.

His charity, Soul Kitchen, served (Bon Jovi - See Page 5)

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question, but we applied for it again,” Ducey said. “When you put these three things together from Sandy, our tax rate should be going up 11.3 cents, but they’re not...because there were a bunch of different cuts we made,” he said.

Cuts were made of $100,000 or more in legal services, engineering, liability premiums for insurance, worker’s compensation, animal control officer, gas, solid waste disposal, accumulated leave time, and principal and bond interest.

Some things have gone up as well, most of which are outside the control of municipal government, Ducey said.

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through grants from several different sources, including the Barnegat Bay Partnership, NJ I-Boat, the National Infrastructure Grant Program and Green Acres grants, and some of the requirements for receiving the grant money include having facilities for overnight boaters, Ducey said.

Funding from grants has been used from the very beginning, starting in 2005, when the township purchased the 11-acre waterfront site from developers who were planning to build high density housing there.

A $3 million Green Acres grant was used to offset the $8 million purchase price, and

Items that have gone up over $100,000 include group insurance health benefits, electricity, salary and wage adjustment, interest on notes, and the township’s pension contribution, which Ducey attributed to the state not making proper pension contributions.

“So we get stuck paying because the state is not paying,” he said.

There were no public comments during the public hearing portion on the budget at the May 3 meeting.

9 Percent Raises Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said that as part of the 2016 municipal budget, four bargaining units ‑‑ the PBA, the TWU, the Teamsters Super visors and Teamsters Crossing

Guards ‑‑would see a 9 percent raise (3 percent a year over three years) for a total cost of $852,927.

The employees covered under this contract represent 94 percent of the township’s 410 full-time employees, she said.

The township and the bargaining units have been in active negotiations since October 2015, and the contracts expired on December 31, 2015.

Due to a pension and health benefits reform law, employee contributions to health care costs became negotiable this year, which made the negotiations particularly crucial, Bergin said.

“The township negotiated the continuance of the healthcare contribution schedule; had any lesser percentage

been negotiated it would have...created a financial unknown going forward in the next three years of the contracts,” she said.

The township employees pay 13 percent of their total healthcare costs, which equates to $1.98 million of the total cost of $14.91 million.

Bergin called the contracts “solid,” that allow the township to budget based on true costs. ,,“There are no hidden features,” she said. “The contract enables us to manage expenditures to the best of our ability when dealing with the unpredictable and scary world of healthcare costs.”

The next council meeting will be on May 17 at 7 p.m.

the cost of the land was further offset by $1.5 million, when the county purchased 2.2 acres to create the adjacent Mantoloking Bridge County Park.

The bulk of the work has been done at Trader’s Cove, but construction of the Resource Center was delayed by permit modifications from CAFRA (Coastal Area Facility Review Act), and Superstorm Sandy. In addition, the building plans and its mechanics had to be modified to abide by FEMA flood elevation requirements based on the new flood maps, Ducey said.

“It will be a great asset for a great park; now we’ll have someplace for them to shower and get clean before they head off to wherever they’re going,” the mayor added.

The marina has 560 feet of state-of-the-art floating dock space that can accommodate 16 boats at 35 feet length each; every slip has power and running water, and there is even a pumpout station located there.

Right now, the slips are underutilized, but when the Resource Center is completed it will be a very busy spot, said Director of Recreation, Dan Santaniello, whose department oversees marina operations.

“We don’t see too many transient boaters because we don’t have those amenities,” Santaniello said.

“Boaters who are using the intercoastal like to stop for showers and to use the restrooms in the middle of a long trip; it’s a beautiful dock, but who wants to stay there when they

want to get off their boats to freshen up?”

Instead, boats are bypassing Traders Cove for marinas that offer these amenities, he said.

The dock is located in the calmest part of the marina, and it’s a prime spot for transient boaters since it is walking distance to the beach and a short ride to stores, Santaniello said.

From April 15 until October 15, transient dock slips cost between $25 a night to $95 per night, depending on the size of the boat.

The township has offered to lease space at the marina for someone to come in and build and operate a restaurant there. Ducey said there have been inquiries, but so far no proposals have been announced.

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its 50,000th meal this year at its Red Bank restaurant, where patrons can pay $10 for a meal or give volunteer hours instead. Bon Jovi said that with the size of the Silverton location being a larger physical space than its Monmouth County counterpart, Soul Kitchen Toms River would be on track to create an even bigger impact in Ocean County.

T he BEAT Center will house the restaurant, staffed by volunteers and those working in job training in the hospitality industry, but also welcomes those who cannot afford a meal to instead contribute volunteer hours.

“Our mission has always been to effect positive change with the issues of hunger and homelessness,” Bon Jovi said.

“We’ve received many thanks along the way, but it is us, who must give thanks to you, our neighbors who have helped us to identify how to best create a place that not only provides a healthy meal, but creates a community.”

That mission of community, and partnered resources, is the main component of the BEAT Center, organizers said.

In addition to the second Soul Kitchen restaurant, the BEAT Center also houses The People’s Pantry and an Ocean County office of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. One of the organizers and donor, Philanthropist David Tepper, said the BEAT Center w i l l also help cl ie nt s w it h relat e d

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The People’s Pantry opened in the hours following Superstorm Sandy to address emergency needs for food and offers an experience where clients can take carts around the pantry to pick out food. Though it’s moved around in several locations around Toms River, organizers said the last move is into the BEAT Center, as a more permanent place.

Pat Donaghue, executive director of the People’s Pantry, said her organization helps about 100 families a day.

“These are my neighbors, they are your neighbors,” Donaghue said. “They are blue- collar, they are home ow ners, they are hard-working, contributing members of society…That’s the point I want to make. They might not be the people you think would end up needing a food pantry. They are you and me.”

Donaghue said that though Sandy is nearly four years behind the community, the financial impact remains, here and nationwide. She quoted recent studies and polls that showed it only takes a $200 shortfall to start a family rolling toward great financial pressure, as evidenced in the widespread foreclosures in Ocean County. Helping those families is a main component of the BEAT Center, she said.

Congressman Tom MacArthur donated to the FoodBank and dined at the Red Ban k Soul K itchen before stepping into public office, but in his role as an

elected official, learned more about the need that operations such as the BEAT Center would provide.

“What I was struck by is the word ‘dignity.’ When you fall on hard times, it can be hard for people to ask. But sitting there at the Soul Kitchen, you have no idea if the person sitting next to you or serving you is someone in need, and there is a dignity in that. It’s a beautiful place, the meals are well done, and there is a dignity in that and that’s what we have to do,” MacArthur said. “We have to meet a need, we have to do it effectively, and we have to do it with dignity.”

Carlos M. Rodriguez, executive director of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, said the BEAT Center will be the Ocean County hub of their operations, which has a main

office and distribution site in Neptune.

David Offenberg, chairman of the food bank, said Ocean County has overtaken Monmouth County slightly, now having more of a demand for ser vices than Monmouth.

Rodriguez said that before the economic downturn in 2008, the foodbank was distributing about 1 million pounds of food, but the recession and then devastation from Superstor m Sandy hit the area, that number has grown to 4 million pounds.

He said that with the BEAT Center, the support system is in place to “not just feed the long lines, but to shorten them.”

The B.E.A.T. Center is now open to the public. It is located at 1769 Hooper Ave. For more information, visit thebeatcenter.org.

27th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-Off

TOMS RIVER – The NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-Off is set for May 21 along Washington Street, between Main Street and Hooper Avenue. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. Tasting kits to sample The People’s Choice Chili and vote for your favorite are $7.

Washington Street will be filled with over 30 chili cooks. Over 50 vendors will line the streets offering a wide va-

riety of food and merchandise for sale.

For the kids there will be amusements and inf latable rides. Live enter tainment will be provided by two bands, The Hard Pack and Bocciagalupe. The Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1 will host a beer and wine garden. Many of Downtown Toms River’s restaurants and stores will be open for business.

For more information, visit downtowntomsriver.com.

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Understanding Bursitis – How Can Physical Therapy Help You?

By Lori Hueberger, DPT, Barnegat Physical Therapist ANATOMY AND FUNCTION OF A BURSA Bursae are fluid filled sacs that aid in joint motion. There are over 150 bursae in the human body. Bursae are filled with synovial fluid (a lubricant) and they secrete this fluid to counter joint friction with movement. It functions to provide a cushion between bones and muscles and their tendons, allowing pain free movement. Without a bursa, the tendons would grind over the bones with each movement.

When bursitis occurs, it is the inflammation of the bursa sac causing irritation and making movements painful and difficult. Bursitis occurs most often later in life, majority of individuals being over 40 years of age. You can see signs of bursitis if the affected joint feels achy or stiff, if it hurts more when you press on it or move it or looks swollen or red.

shoulder usually caused by repetitive throwing or overhead reaching. This is the most common of all the types.

Prepatellar and pes anserine bursitis affect the knee joint and can be irritated with kneeling or stairs. Trochanteric affects the hip joint and can be caused by sudden increased amount of walking or jogging. This type may cause pain with lying on the affected side. Olecranon bursitis affects the elbow, also known as student elbow and can often result in swelling.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Conservative treatment is usually used first for the treatment of bursitis. This involves rest, ice and taking a pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medicines. If the bursitis is caused by injection, a prescribed antibiotic by a physician can be used. A corticosteroid injection can be used to decrease inflammation. Surgery may also be done to drain the bursa or remove it all together, which is a more rare option. Physical therapy is a highly affective and a less invasive option.

PHYSICAL THERAPY AND BURSITIS Physical therapist are educated and trained to help treat all types of bursitis. During the physical therapy evaluation, your therapist will take measurements to see what musculoskeletal deficits are present and design a personalized exercise program. The program will be targeted to your specific needs and will aim to improve several areas.

HOW BURSITIS IS DIAGNOSED Bursitis is often diagnosed through ruling out other pathologies and gathering a detailed medical history and physical exam. Imaging can be useful to diagnose bursitis; while X-RAY can rule out other pathologies, it cannot positively establish presence of bursitis.

Ultrasound or MRI can be used to confirm the diagnosis.

COMMON CAUSES Bursitis can occur for a number of different reasons.

Repetitive motions, muscle weakness, poor coordination, improper posture, direct trauma, surgery, calcium deposits, infection or autoimmune disorders can all directly cause bursitis and result in pain and irritation with joint movement.

TYPES OF BURSITIS Subacromial, prepatellar, trochanteric, olecranon and pes anserine are all common areas where bursitis can occur. Subacromial bursitis presents with pain around the

Increase Strength. Bursitis if often the result of weak musculature. Weak muscles can lead to injuries or coordination problems. By building up strength in the muscles, joints will move more efficiently and with improved mechanics, leading to decreased rubbing on the bursa and decreased irritation.

Along with strength, power and endurance should be addressed since bursitis is often linked to overuse. Exercises may include free weights, therabands or weight bearing activities.

Improve Range of Motion. Physical therapy will help restore normal motion in the affected joint. Overtime from bursitis, joint motion may decrease due to pain or soft tissue changes. Your physical therapist may address this with passive range of motion exercises and then progress to active and stretching. Since any pressure on an inflamed bursa can increase pain, it is imperative to stretch any soft tissue structures that are tight or shortened to decrease pain.

Post-Surgical Care.

Although surgery is not a common intervention used for bursitis, if it is performed then physical therapy can aid in your recovery. Your

physical therapist will create a personalized program to help you regain strength and range of motion in the most pain free and time efficient manner possible.

Reduce Pain and Swelling. Modalities can be used to address the swelling in the joint. Therapeutic agents such as icing and electrical stimulation can be good way to modulate pain and decrease swelling. This in turn will allow for the underlying pathologies to be treated. Relative rest can also alleviate pain. Your therapist can instruct you in activity modification and altering movement patterns to decrease the stress placed on the joint.

Reoccurrence Prevention. Once your bursitis is treated, your physical therapist will have provided you with a home exercise program. Bursitis can be a re-occurring ailment and your home program will help prevent this. By keeping up with the exercises, you will maintain your strength and flexibility. By making simple modifications you can reduce your risk for bursitis and decrease severity of flare ups. Your physical therapist will instruct you in proper lifting techniques, maintaining proper posture and educate you in the importance of stretching and warming up prior to strenuous exercise.

At each one of All-Care Physical Therapy Center locations, our staff is knowledgeable and qualified to help you with bursitis. We will create an individualized exercise program to cater to your specific needs. Call for an appointment today!

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Lori has had clinical rotations in areas of outpatient orthopedic, acute rehabilitation and subacute skilled nursing facility. She has worked with and treated a wide range of diagnoses and patient populations including amputations, cerebral vascular accidents, Parkinsons, cerebral palsy, joint replacements, traumatic brain injuries, arthritis and post-surgical. Lori is passionate about physical therapy and prides herself on providing patient first care.

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Featured Letter Go Red For Women

Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year—more than all cancers combined. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.

As survivors of heart disease and stroke, we want women across the state to be more aware of their heart health.

That’s why we’re uniting on May 20 at the 14th Annual American Heart Association Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon. This day will raise critical funds and awareness for the nation’s top killers.

The American Heart Association Go Red For Women movement, nationally sponsored by Macy’s, inspires

women to make lifestyle changes, mobilize communities and shape policies to save lives. United, we are working to improve the health of all women.

In the past decade, more than 670,000 women’s lives have been saved and cardiovascular disease death in women has decreased by more than 30 percent. We Go Red to help create a culture of health for women and their families. Why? Life is why.

Let’s unite to prevent heart disease and stroke. It’s time to put our hearts into it and Go Red For Women. For more information on the Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon, visit GardenStateGoRedLuncheon.Heart.org.

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EDITORIAL Make Yourself Heard

The people of Brick face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education.

Issues that will impact Brick for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your officials know you’re watch-

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You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours.

People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness.

Make yourself heard.

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Letters To The Editor The Puzzle In The Middle East If you look at the Middle East, the countries there were poor desert countries. Local fighting had gone on between the different tribes since the beginning of time. Central governments had very little power. Fighting among all became a way of life.

Then came “oil” and everything changed. The Western powers and Germany were after the oil at any cost.

Then the U.S. joined in the battle for oil. Overnight the poor desert countries became multi-billionaires. They had the oil but didn’t know how to get it out of the ground, so they needed the help of Europe and the U.S. The Middle East reached wealth beyond their wildest dreams.

In the midst of this, the local tribes kept on fighting with each other. The U.S. and Europe pumped machines and manpower with knowledge into the area. Everybody was happy, for all were making money.

Now, at present, the entire Middle East is a war keg ready to blow. To make things worse, the U.S. with President Obama has wrecked the area. The U.S. made a deal with Iran to bring a phony peace at any cost. We stepped on everyone’s toes and forgot who our friends were. We are no longer trusted by all.

This deal was supposed to bring peace with Iran; we gave away the candy store with no guarantees. Iran will get our money and our trust that they will stop their atomic program; in return,

the U.S. got nothing. We sold out Israel, our friends to the Middle East.

Now we have the Saudis, who are supposed to be our closest friends in the area, who knew the deal the U.S. signed is phony, and they are going their own way.

We have Iran and the Saudis preparing for war. Iran has a new friend, Russia, who is looking to expand in the area. Both the Saudis and Iran are looking to take over Yemen, which is now fighting a civil war; Syria, that has become a puppet of both Iran and Russia; Iraq, which we made a mess of and now is looking toward Russia for help; Turkey, which wants to bring down the government of Syria; Jordan, which is not sure which way to turn and Afghanistan at war with itself. It doesn’t seem possible, but the U.S. has lost the trust of Israel.

In other words, we have made a total mess of the Middle East in the past seven years. President Obama will soon leave office and brought the Middle East to the brink of war. Is this possible that this has happened, brought about by one man? You no longer can tell the good guys from the bad. The President thinks he has saved the Middle East. He has no idea that he has helped to sink the ship and no one trust the U.S. Then to bring everything to a head, the Saudis execute 47 Iranians, including one cleric.

What has the U.S. done in the area and what will come next?

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

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Positive Effect Of FairTax Although the FairTax ‑ H.R.25/ S.155 in congress ‑ is a national consumption tax on new goods and services and government spending, and will eliminate all federal taxes on income and investment, it also features a “rebate in advance” (prebate) based on family size.

Having the highest corporate income tax rate has resulted in Americans losing jobs as U.S. companies have relocated to tax-friendlier countries (inversions), because the corporate income tax is a “reverse tariff ” on our businesses. The FairTax ends the triple taxation of American multinational firms, i.e., profits being taxed – (1) abroad, (2) when dollars come home, and (3) when corporations pay dividends.

Trade with foreign countries will boom under the FairTax as American made products leave our shores without embedded corporate income and payroll taxes, thusly, allowing U.S. goods to compete equally with foreign products.

American companies will return home as will the jobs lost; and foreign companies will see the U.S. as a tax haven, and build their next job-creating plant here.

With an estimated 10 percent embedded taxes removed by the FairTax, the prices of American made products will rise about 17 percent, whereas the cost of foreign goods sold here will rise about 30 percent.

“Made in America” will appear on many more labels.

The rise in prices will have no effect on our “purchasing power” as there will be no deductions of federal income and payroll taxes from our paychecks and pensions and social security benefits will be indexed due to inf lated prices. All families will receive the prebate, which untaxes citizen families on their spending up to

the poverty level, while millennials and low and middle income earners can purchase FairTax-free used automobiles, buy homes on resale, save more, or invest their additional cash.

The FairTax will tax governments on all levels for their purchases of new items and the salaries/wages of their employees so that private companies can compete with governmental agencies on a “level playing field” in areas such as garbage collection and utilities – i.e. ,water, gas, electric.

Otherwise, a town council could float a bond or impose a tax to fund a purchase or project, whereas, a private enterprise would unfairly bear the cost of raising equal revenues to provide a similar service for the town.

Government enterprises such as the Postal Service and Amtrak will not pay the FairTax on their purchases or employee salaries since customers will pay the sales tax when they mail a package or buy a train ticket.

By seeing the cost of the federal gover n ment on every retail sales receipt, citizens can hold elected officials accountable for the priorities that they choose.

For example, to fight crime, terrorism, illegal drugs, and illegal immigration, the IRS employs approximately three times as many people as the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Border Patrol. The FairTax will eliminate the IRS as we know it.

It’s time to end the notion that our paychecks, pensions, and social security benefits belong first to the federal government and then, af ter income and payroll taxes are withheld, to us. Our sons and daughters and our grandchildren should inherit our total estates. The FairTax will end these taxes along with the capital gains, alternative minimum, and gift taxes.

For additional info go to fairtax.org.

John O’Rourke Brick FairTax Volunteer

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From The Desk Of Freeholder Gerry P. Little Warm Weather Is On The Way And So Are The Mosquitoes

OCEA N COU NT Y – Summer is only weeks away and with the arrival of hot humid days comes the annual return of the mosquitoes.

The Ocean County Health Depa r t ment is al ready working hard to educate residents on the best ways to control these insects, which today are far more than the simple pests they used to be.

Mosquitoes carry a host of diseases, including West Nile Virus and the headline-making Zika virus.

Rest assured that our County Health Department is in close contact with both state and federal officials, who are closely monitoring Zika’s spread in the United States.

But health officials can’t do it alone. We need the public’s help to control the mosquito menace.

Now is the time to do a thorough examination of the exterior of your home and your yard to find and remove places where mosquitoes breed.

OCEA N COU N T Y – With the start of the busy summer travel and prom season looming, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the continuation of the annual countywide DWI checkpoint program.

The program consists of staging numerous checkpoints throughout Ocean Count y. The program’s de sig n c re at e s a force multiplier by regionalizing and supplementing local DWI enforcement.

T he prog ram will also

conduct DWI enforcement pat rols t h roug hout t he county. In making his announcement, Prosecutor Coronato reminded drivers that an extra measure of caution and not operating under the inf luence can prevent tragedy.

P rose cut or Coronat o stated, “The tremendous added volume of summer shore traffic and all our area High Schools hosting Senior Proms calls for i ncreased vigilance by law enforcement, and that will be the focus over the

NEW JERSEY – The recent proposal for a Jersey Cent ral Power and Light rate hike has raised the concerns of the 10th District legislators who oppose this increase to it s cu stome r s. Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin expressed thei r concer ns over the crippling effects this increase will have on their constituents, particularly senior citizens.

“Many of the constituents in our district, primar ily senior citizens,

Mosquito larvae grow in standing water, even the smallest container can be home to hundreds of mosquitoes.

Bird baths, old swimming pools, rain barrels, potted plant trays and gutters are ideal mosquito breeding lairs.

To prevent mosquitoes from entering a home, carefully check all window and door screens for even the smallest tears or holes.

If you have a swimming pool, make sure the water

is kept clean and circulating throughout the summer.

Also, replace outdoor lights with yellow bug lights that tend to attract fewer mosquitoes and insects in general.

While outdoors, wear long pants and long sleeves and use EPA-registered insect repellents on exposed skin.

Consider equipping baby strollers with mosquito netting.

And rest assured that you are not in this fight alone.

Our Ocean County Mos-

quito Commission, under the leadership of Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, is once again bringing its full resources to the fight against these flying vermin.

Using boats, trucks and a helicopter, Commission employees inspect likely breeding areas and apply larvicide as necessary.

The helicopter can also be used for aerial spraying if the need arises.

While the county has “all hands on deck” to fight mosquitoes this year, we

DWI Checkpoint Program Continues coming months to keep motor ists safe. We ask that drivers do their part by d r ivi ng responsibly and making smart choices behind the wheel every day of the year.”

While inattentive and agg re ssive d r ive r s a re a lw ay s t a r ge t s of l aw e n for c e me nt s’ r eg u l a r pat rols, the pur pose of these efforts is to detect, educate, deter, arrest and vigorously prosecute impaired drivers. The program targets those under the inf luence of alcohol,

but in response to Ocean County’s drug crisis, also utilizes an addition of two D r ug Re c og n it ion Experts at each check point to detect those under the inf luence of narcotics.

The county also oversees a cou nt y wide call out system for DRE’s to respond and assist agencies in conducting evaluations of subjects suspected to be operating a motor vehicle under the inf luence of narcotics.

Each year impaired drivers are responsible for

about a third of the deaths occur ring on Ocean Count y roadways. Last year, Ocean County had 38 fatalities on its roadways. Though the county has moved from second highest in the state for fatalities from a year ago, to now ranking fifth out of the 21 counties, there is no cause for celebration.

Even one fatality is too many.

T he che ck poi nt pro gram, which is funded in part by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Free-

Legislators Oppose JCP&L Proposed Rate Increase

wh o l ive o n f i xe d i n comes will feel the devastating effects of this proposed rate hike,” said Hol z a pfel . “ T h i s w i l l create another unnecessary financial burden for those struggling to make ends meet.”

According to JCP&L, wh ich ha s ove r a m i llion customers in New Jersey, the rate increase would raise $142 million t o m a i nt a i n a nd bu i ld se r v ice rel iabil it y a nd customer ser vice improvements. But this rate increase will raise a cus-

tomers’ bill at an average of $5.58 or six percent each month. If approved, the new rates would take effect on January 31.

“This increase would charge customers six percent more for the same usage thus taking away and drastically limiting the customer’s ability to control the cost of their bill. Ser vice reliabilit y and customer ser vice improvements have not been JCP&L’s priority for the last decade especially in our district. We fail to see how a rate hike at

this time would improve these areas,” continued McGuckin.

This is the second proposed rate increase by a utility company in less than t wo months. New Jersey Nat ural Gas annou nced thei r plans to

i nc re a se cu st ome r ga s bills by 24 percent for necessary infrastructure improvements including a gas pipeline.

“This is a troubling issue for our residents and with t he re cent New Je r sey Nat u r a l G a s p r o p o s e d

Freeholder Gerry P. Little can’t do it without the help of our residents.

Please take the time to inspect your property and stop the mosquitoes before they mature and become a health threat.

For more information, visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org or the Mosquito Commission at oceancountymosquito.org.

holders and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traff ic Safet y, will be conducted by local police agencies in conjunction with detectives from the Prosecutor’s Off ice a n d Sh e r i f f ’s D e p a r tment K-9 Unit focusing on both intoxicated and d r ug impai red d r ivers.

The program is coordinated by the Ocean County P rosecutor’s Veh icula r Homicide Unit under the direction of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Michael Weatherstone.

rate increase we will continue to fight for our constituents,” added Wolfe.

“We hope that the Board of Public Utilities once again denies the request and ensure that JCP&L will not receive more than they are entitled to.”

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Community News Brick Receives Sustainable Jersey Award

NEW JERSEY – Sustainable Jersey recently announced the three townships and five school districts that will receive an Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Fellow to provide on-site technical assistance with advanced sustainable energy projects. This technical assistance program has been made possible through funding provided by New Jersey Natural Gas. “We are proud to partner with Sustainable Jersey and work together toward a common good, connecting communities with the resources they need to make wise energy choices,” said Anne-Marie Peracchio, director of Conservation and Clean Energy Policy for New Jersey Natural Gas. “This unique opportunity helps the host township and school districts bridge the gap between available resources and energy-efficiency initiatives. We hope they will leverage insights gained from the process into guidance that will enhance Sustainable Jersey and Sustainable Jersey for Schools action items for other communities to follow.”

Through the EDF Climate Corps fellowship program, Sustainable Jersey is pairing three specially trained fellows, typically MBA or similar graduates, with three townships and

five school districts to provide expertise and support for evaluation, planning and implementation of projects that will help improve the energy performance of their respective buildings. The EDF Fellows will begin work with township and school district staff in June.

The three townships and five school districts that were awarded an EDF Fellow submitted an application that was reviewed by Sustainable Jersey. “Supporting communities with technical expertise to do sustainable energy projects is an important step toward our goal of a sustainable New Jersey,” said Sustainable Jersey Co-Director Donna Drewes. “This assistance will result in lower energy costs and a reduced carbon footprint for each district and its schools.”

Municipalities and School Districts Awarded an EDF Fellow include: Monmouth County, Howell Township and Howell Township Board of Education; Morris County, Boonton Township, Boonton Township Board of Education-Rockaway Valley School and Mine Hill Board of Education and Ocean County, Brick Township Board of Education, Manchester Township and Toms River Township.

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Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

U.S. Health Dept. Awards $1.4M To Lakewood Facilities NEW JERSEY – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $4.78 million in funding to six health centers in New Jersey for facility renovation, expansion, or construction.

Of that, $1.4 million will be distributed to two Ocean County facilities: Lakewood Resource And Referral Center Inc., $1,000,000; and Ocean Health Initiatives Inc., $430,203.

Health centers will use this funding to increase their patient capacity and to provide additional comprehensive primary and preventive health services to medically underserved populations in New Jersey.

“Health centers are cornerstones of the communities they serve,” said Secretary Bur-

well. “Today’s awards will empower health centers in New Jersey to build more capacity and provide needed health care to additional individuals and their families.”

For New Jersey, these awards will allow health centers to renovate or acquire new health center clinical space to help provide care to an estimated 23,531 new patients in the state.

Nationwide, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announcement totaled $260 million in funding to 290 health centers in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, these awards will allow health centers to provide care to more than 800,000 new patients nationwide.

The Morro Castle Disaster Of 1934

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its next meeting on June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Rd. Featured speakers will be Gretchen F. Coyle and Deborah C. Whitcraft, authors of “Inferno At Sea: Stories of Death and Survival Aboard the Morro Castle.” Learn about this famous event of September 8, 1934 that took place in the shore

at Asbury Park as the ship, the Morro Castle, was returning to New York City after a trip to Havana, Cuba.

Admission is free; the public is welcome. Parking is in the rear of the firehouse. For more information on the activities of the society see its page on Facebook, visit bricktwphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.

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Georgian Court Freezes Tuition Costs

LAKEWOOD – Georgian Court University will not increase tuition costs for the next academic year, a move that effectively holds the cost of attendance at current levels for both undergraduate and graduate students, university officials recently announced.

The decision, made by the GCU Board of Trustees, reflects the university’s commitment to affordability, a key factor facing students and their families.

“We recognize that paying for a high quality college education is an important issue,” said GCU President Joseph R. Marbach, Ph.D. “By holding tuition costs this year, and by very carefully managing the resources we have, we can ensure that GCU remains one of the more affordable independent colleges in New Jersey.”

Undergraduate tuition and fees at GCU are currently $31,618, and graduate students pay tuition based on their credit load. Neither rate will change next academic year. The university will continue to help students find ways to afford college, and for many, funding from New Jersey’s Tuition Aid Grant program, the Equal Opportunity Fund program, federal Pell grants, work-study assignments and generous donor-funded scholarships will offer significant help.

“College is a considerable investment, and we know the investment is worth it,” said Dr. Marbach, adding that GCU – the only Catholic higher education institution in South and

Central New Jersey – has gained attention for delivering a value-added education.

“Our graduates are earning more than expected, as The Economist noted last fall, and MONEY magazine named us 25th among the Top 50 Colleges that Add the Most Value— out of more than 1,500 four-year colleges nationwide,” he said. Washington Monthly recognized GCU on its 2015 “Best Bang for the Buck” list of colleges and universities, and GCU also is a Catholic College of Distinction.

Making sure a GCU’s values-based, value-added experience is accessible to students is critical, Dr. Marbach said, noting other efforts to help students make the most of their college years.

Some of GCU’s recent developments include an award-winning program dedicated to keeping students on track to graduate in four years; a powerful new faculty-student mentoring program that is showing early promise and a concentrated focus on student advising.

New scholarship programs for students in the region’s Catholic high schools and expanded partnerships with community colleges are also a huge financial help for some students.

“We are carefully managing the university budget while being innovative in meeting our students’ needs,” said Dr. Marbach. “We continue to offer donor-funded scholarships and significant financial aid, and we are working to make sure accountability, affordability and accessibility are top priorities.”

Center For Healthy Aging Presents Tai Chi For Seniors

LAKEWOOD – In a mission to promote health and wellness in the local senior community, The Center for Healthy Aging at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus announces the return of Tai Chi instructor Kit Lau, who has been teaching Tai Chi for more than 10 years. The Tai Chi class is open to members of the public who have not previously taken a Tai Chi class before and will be held every Thursday beginning through June 16 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Under Kit Lau’s expert direction, Better

Health members will learn the fine art of Tai Chi moves from both standing and sitting positions. All seniors, ages 55 and older, are invited to participate, regardless of medical conditions – Kit Lau can alter her instruction based on each individual needs.

Cost is $5 per class. All classes are held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect St. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling the Barnabas Health LINK at 888-724-7123.

Stroke Awareness, Health Screenings At Brick Branch

BRICK – In recognition of May being National Stroke Awareness Month, the Ocean County Library’s Brick branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, will host a program about stroke awareness and conduct free health screenings on May 24.

Neurologist Stephen Martino, M.D. will discuss the signs and symptoms of a stroke along with the risk factors and emergency response techniques that are associated with it. His program will begin at 1 p.m.

The program will be followed by health

screenings offered by Meridian Health nurses between 2 and 3 p.m. The screenings include blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, glucose, body mass index and stroke risk assessment.

Martino’s program and the health screenings are free of charge, but registration is required. To register, telephone the branch at 732-477-4513 or go to the library website: theoceancountylibrary.org , click on the “Events & News” icon, then click on “Calendar of Events.”

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The volunteers sweeping the beaches across the state found some “items of the ridiculous” among the trash: a CD of Christmas songs, an electrical plug, a screw driver, gasoline can, candle wax, medical bracelets, ball of twine and a golf ball.

Thousands of volunteers came out on April 30 to take part in Clean Ocean Action’s 31st Annual Beach Sweeps.

Volunteers gave beaches, bays and waterways a clean sweep from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants tallied marine debris and beach litter during the event.

That information will soon be compiled for COA’s 2016 Annual Data report.

“The Beach Sweeps aims to build a sense of community and raise awareness while creating the next generation of ocean advocates and producing a legacy of data to help reduce pollution and litter in New Jersey,” said Lauren E. Brajer, COA communications and program coordinator.

The volunteers were made up of event sponsors, volunteers, community groups, students, children, families and businesses.

Clean sweep locations extended from as far north as Middlesex County to as far south as Cape May County.

Paul Lapinski and his wife Janet traveled from Hillside in Union County to their favorite beach community of Lavallette to participate in the sweep.

“We vacation here each summer,” Paul Lapinski said.

“We love it here and we want to keep the area clean. We got here at nine o’clock and we’ll keep at it until it gets to cold,” Janet Lapinski said.

The Lipinski’s collected bottle caps, paint brushes and construction wood during the morning.

A short distance away, Lavallette res-

idents John Gesumaria and Mary Chyb were filling their trash bags with wood planks and other assorted debris.

“We did not find many plastic bottles,” Gesumaria said in surprise.

Chyb said “this is something we feel strongly about.” She said that she and Gesumaria take part in the dune grass planting program in the borough held twice a year.

Lavallette Council President Anita Zalom joined Councilman Dave Finter and residents Clem Boyers and Mark Speaker in manning the registration table based at a beach pavilion. They distributed trash bags, handed out literature on the event and served up some refreshments to volunteers.

“We had 75 people sign up today for this effort,” Zalom said.

Seaside Heights’ effort included Donovan Catholic High School students Florentina Sergiou and Marissa Mey who scoured the beach of litter while earning extra credit for their marine biology class.

“I found a lot of bottle caps,” Sergiou said.

“I found a lot of plastic items,” Mey added.

MATES Academy Supervisor John Wnek captained the registration table assisted by seven of his students. “We found some interesting things including an old chair.

We had 25 people sign up to help.”

Brajer said COA appreciated the efforts of all the volunteers who helped remove the litter that accumulated on beaches during the winter. “It is not only unsightly for beach-goers, but can be harmful to marine life through ingestion or entanglement.”

“COA is dedicated to informing the community and urges local citizens to take the necessary actions in order to reduce their pollution footprint,” Brajer said.

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BRICK – Safam, the nationally-known American Jewish band, is giving a “In Honor of Jerusalem” concert on June 5 at 2 p.m.

The concert will be held at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, on the corner of Route 70 and Van Zile Road.

Safam has been one of the leaders in the American Jewish music scene since it’s founding in 1974. They have produced over ten albums with original music in English and Hebrew, as well as traditional prayer songs.

This community wide event is being co-

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Young Eagles Flight Rally To Offer Free Flight

LAKEWOOD – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 315 of the North Jersey Shore is hosting a Young Eagles Flight Rally on June 18 at Lakewood Airport, 1900 Cedarbridge Ave., where boys and girls, ages 8 to 17, will have an opportunity to experience an airplane ride. The EAA Young Eagles program was created to interest young people in aviation. Since the program was launched in 1992, Volunteer EAA pilots have flown almost 2 million young people residing in more than 90 countries.

There is no charge for Young Eagle flights.

Pilots taking part in the event are all volunteers and will be happy to explain more about the different airplanes involved. They will also demonstrate how pilots ensure safety, which is the prime concern before every flight. The young people will learn what makes an airplane fly, what it takes to get a pilot’s license and what career possibilities exist in the world of aviation. Even if these young participants never pursue a pilot’s license, the EAA hopes to create friends of aviation.

Following the flight, each young person, will receive a logbook and a certificate making

Irish American Club’s Upcoming Trip

LAKEWOOD – Irish American Club of Original Leisure Village is sponsoring a bus trip to Myrtle Beach, SC from October 2 to 8.

The trip includes: six nights lodging, six breakfasts, six dinners, two shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre, Special guided tour of Charleston and Barefoot Landing, visit to Broadway at the Beach, Special Operations Museum, luggage handling in Myrtle Beach, all taxes and meal gratuities and deluxe motorcoach transportation. The cost of trip is $679 double occupancy based on 40 people and single supplement is $868 per person.

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Those attending the flight rally on June 18 are asked to enter the airport at Cedarbridge Ave. and proceed to the operations office, starting at 9:30 a.m. to register for their flight. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign a required parental permission form at that time. Flights will begin at 10 a.m., with registration closing at 1p.m.

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Take A Virtual Trip Through Waterways

OCEAN COUNTY – The headwaters and waypoints of the Barnegat Bay start in the Pinelands and elsewhere in the watershed. A new program takes viewers through the local streams to see how they impact the bay.

A new program, funded through a grant from the Barnegat Bay Partnership, has been developed by Nature Photographer and Author Bob Birdsall and Field Ecologist Terry O’Leary. Entitled “Streaming the Creeks and Rivers in the Barnegat Bay Watershed,” this program features stunning images as well as natural and cultural information for the 20 main streams that flow into the Barnegat Bay. Following the streams from their headwaters in the Pine Barrens to their mouth at the bay, Birdsall, O’Leary and a team of volunteers captured fascinating photographs and recorded the GPS locations of 175 waypoints along the streams.

Experience a virtual trip down the

streams to the bay with Birdsall and O’Leary at two free presentations offered this May. They will present their program on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, and again on May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton Township.

For more information about the presentations, contact Terry O’Leary at tmoleary@ gmail.com.

The Barnegat Bay Partnership’s Communication and Education Grant program supports projects that increase public understanding of the bay’s ecosystem and how humans impact it, promote stewardship of the bay’s valuable resources and encourage public participation in protecting and restoring the bay. For more information about the grant program and funded projects, visit bbp.ocean.edu or contact Karen Walzer at kwalzer@ocean. edu.

Participate In Mako “Catch It” Fever

BRICK – The Jersey Coast Shark Anglers is hosting its 38th Annual Mako “Catch It” Fever Tournament from June 17 to June 19. The entry fee is $450 per boat per day.

You may enter multiple days with multiple entry fees.

There is $70,000 in prize money to be awarded. First place receives $28,000; second place receives $17,500; third place receives $14,000 and fourth place receives $10,500. These prizes are based on 275 boats entered. In the event that the tournament is not filled 100 percent, a straight percentage of cash prizes will be awarded on the number of anglers entered.

Check out is from 5:30 to 7 a.m. at Manasquan Inlet at Hoffman’s Seaport Marina. Weigh-in is from 3:30 to 7 p.m. each day at Hoffman’s Marina.

The Captain’s Meeting is June 16 at Hoffman’s Marina, 608 Green Ave, Brielle, at 6:30 p.m. There will be food, refreshments and door prizes. Attendance at the Captain’s Meeting is mandatory. One member of the crew must attend. Captains are responsible for knowing all tournament rules and any rule changes made at the Captain’s Meeting.

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Dance For Amelia Fundraiser

HOWELL – The Carter family woke up on January 22 thinking that six-year old Amelia had somehow injured her shoulder or collarbone during the night. A trip to the ER was expected to be a quick visit with a simple diagnosis. As the hours at the hospital passed, it became clear that it was something more serious. It was discovered that Amelia has Ewing Sarcoma, an extremely rare bone cancer found primarily in children. Amelia is currently being treated at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Amelia is a talented and loved student of Howell Academy of Dance. The dance academy is hosting an event at the Lakewood BlueClaws in her honor on July 22. This event is to raise money for her expenses. The academy’s dancers will be performing at the game and the BlueClaws

will donate the proceeds from the tickets sold to Amelia and her family.

The dance academy is also asking that everyone, including local business, donate $25 and in return, the business name, as a sponsor, will be placed on the back of t-shirts that will be worn by and sold to Amelia’s supporters attending the event.

The donation will allow the dance academy to purchase the t-shirts to be prints and the shirts will be sold for $10 each. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised by the t-shirt sales will be given to Amelia and her family.

To donate by ordering tickets and/or a t-shirt: visit 4034 Rt. 9 South or 4015 Rt. 9 North.

For more information, call 732-370-5520 or email howelldance@gmail.com.

Understanding Your Jewish Orthodox Neighbors LAKEWOOD – Ocean County Library’s Lakewood branch will host a program that explores the similarities and differences between members of the Jewish Orthodox community and local area residents.

Professor Ali Botein-Furrevig, academic advisor of the Center for Peace, Genocide and Holocaust Studies at Ocean County College, will present her book “Heart of the Stranger: A Portrait of Lakewood’s Orthodox Community.” The program

begins at 6:30 p.m., May 23 at the Lakewood branch, 301 Lexington Ave. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, telephone the branch at 732363-1435 or go to the library website, theoceancountylibrary.org, click on the “Events & News” icon, then click on “Calendar of Events.”

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Dinner Auction At Choral Pops Fundraiser

OCEAN COUNTY – The Garden State Philharmonic’s community chorus will host its 13th annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction on June 16 at 6 p.m. at the TR Hotel ballroom.

At the event, the GSP Chorus will perform popular selections from Broadway musicals, drawing from “Wicked,” “Grease,” “South Pacific,” “Avenue Q” and others.

Guests will be able to compete for prizes including theater tickets to the Algonquin Arts Theater and the Jay and Linda Grunin Center, a hotel stay at the TR Hotel in Toms River, custom family portraits by Kramer Portraits and more.

Additional prize donations and event sponsors are needed. E-mail development@gardenst atephil har mon ic.org or download commitment forms from G a rde n S ta tePhilh a r m onic .org. A l l donations and ad commitments due by May 19.

To attend, purchase tickets online at GardenStatePhilharmonic.org or call 732-255-0460.

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Business dress is encouraged. The prize auction and guest seating will begin at 5:30 p.m.

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“The Choral Pops event is currently the GSP’s largest fund and friend-raising event each season. Raising financial support for arts and cultural programs continues to be a challenge in this region.

The efforts of the GSP Chorus help to offset the fact that the GSP, to date, does not have any major benefactor. A short list of loyal grants and a growing list of individual donors who give a few dollars each year have allowed the GSP to reach its diamond year. Simply put, it takes a lot of effort by a lot of people to keep the music alive,” said Thomas Stephens, managing director. “The efforts of the GSP Chorus should be applauded and the members always deliver a not-to-bemissed event experience.”

The GSP has served the Jersey Shore communities since 1955, growing from an entirely volunteer orchestra to a professional cultural organization offering resident and outreach programs. The GSP Chorus, added in 1984, and the hosts of the annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction, allows the GSP to present repertoire not offered by orchestras elsewhere, and also gives community Chorus members the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional musicians.

New members are welcome annually.

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NJSF forges a bond within the community, whether it is through donations, volunteer work or everyday acts of kindness.

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Summerfest In The Park

POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce presents its 26th annual Summerfest In The Park in Community Park at the corner of Beaver Dam Road and Bridge Avenue from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 4.

The event features live music, a beer and wine garden, vendors, an expo, artists, children’s activities, rides and food.

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Upcoming Church Yard Sale

BRICK – The St. Thomas Lutheran Church is holding a yard sale on May 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine.

Items to be sold include: clothing, toys, games and other miscellaneous

household items. There will also be a bake sale.

St. Thomas Lutheran Church is located at Route 70 and Brick Blvd. For further information, call 732-477-5533.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Vendors are wanted for an Italian festival to be held from June 29 through July 2, from 6 to 11 p.m., at Freehold Raceway. The event is sponsored by the Italian American

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Hearing instruments, regardless of brand or type of technology, can never replace normal hearing in all listening situations.

Expecting results that cannot be achieved will only lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. If you know what to expect, you’ll be free to enjoy the improvements that hearing aids can make in your life.

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With properly fitted hearing aids, you should be able to hear many normal sounds that you may not otherwise be able to hear clearly, such as the voice of your client or the words of a loved one. You may also begin to hear sounds you have forgotten were part of your world, such as the hum of a motor on your refrigerator or the buzz of your f lorescent lights.

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Hearing aids will not restore your hearing to normal. Science has not been able to match the human hearing mechanism.

You’ll need time to get used to your new hearing aids to lear n how to achieve maximum performance from them. Patience and persistence is the key to successful hearing aid use.

Hearing aids will not filter out background noise, despite some advertising claims. Some hearing aids have circuitry that will avoid boosting the volume of some types of background noise, but this can also remove some of the speech you want to hear. This is usually a benefit, however, providing a more comfortable listening experience and better sound quality in some types of noisy situations.

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Ocean County Coalition Warns Of Marijuana Dangers OCEAN COU NTY – W hile many believe that marijuana is safe and not addictive, about one in six teens who use marijuana to get high become addicted, according to the Ocean County DART Prevention Coalition.

In addition, Ocean County high school students expressed they are more likely to get into a car with someone under the inf luence of marijuana than under the

inf luence of alcohol. Driving under the inf luence of marijuana can lead to disorientation, altered perception of time and distance, drowsiness, and delayed reaction time.

The DART Prevention Coalition is working with schools across Ocean County to educate students on the dangers of driving under the inf luence of marijuana.

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8 Reasons To Avoid Stearate In Your Supplements

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Some of you watch your gluten intake, while others avoid artificial colors and sweeteners. Some of you read supplement labels, and others don’t. Today, I want to tell you about “magnesium stearate.”

Magnesium stearate or “Mag stearate” for short is a chemical used by most nutritional supplement companies, and it’s an additive.

It acts like a lube to run machines faster, so as to increase production and therefore profits. This substance consists of magnesium and stearate, which is a saturated fat.

Think of it like bubble wrap around the ingredients of your supplement.

It doesn’t function as a vitamin or mineral, and more importantly, it doesn’t give you “magnesium” like the name implies. Your body requires biochemical ‘work’ to pop the ‘bubble wrap’ and split the molecule apart into its backbone of magnesium and stearic acid. Once split, you get a negligible amount of magnesium, perhaps a couple of milligrams. So mag stearate is not a source of magnesium for your body, don’t be fooled by the name. Therapeutic doses of magnesium fall into the 200 - 800 mg range. If you read the labels of your supplements and see magnesium stearate, you should know: 1. It’s not a source of magnesium for your body, don’t be fooled by the name.

2. It’s a mechanical lubricant intended to grease machines for faster production.

3. It has no nutritional value.

4. It’s an additive.

5. It’s sometimes sourced from Genetically

Engineered hydrogenated oils.

6. It may affect the release time of active ingredients and slow it down.

7. It may reduce bioavailability of active ingredients, certainly makes it unpredictable.

8. It’s sort of like “grease,” it affects the digestive tract in sensitive folks.

The sales people at the local store are often very intelligent, but they don’t always agree with me about mag stearate. Remember, it’s in almost every supplement made, and concealed with aliases like “stearic acid” or “vegetable stearate” and others. Most sales clerks will tell you it’s present in the supplement to give you “magnesium,” but as you’ve learned, this is not true. The one and only purpose for its use is to aid in the manufacturing process. This is not a toxic ingredient as far as I’m concerned, I’m just saying that it’s not good for you as it does not add any nutritional value and it may hinder absorption of the ingredients. No one can agree on this.

In 2011, a World Health Organization report found cross-contaminants such as bisphenol A (BPA) and Irganox 1010, which is used in plastics, in a few batches of mag stearate. Even though this happened once, and never again, you deserve to know. I certainly don’t mean to alarm you or have you throw out every single supplement in your cupboard, but there’s nothing wrong with upgrading your formulas one by one.

High quality supplement makers run their machines slower so they don’t need this lubricant. In the supplement world, you get what you pay for.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The BlueClaws will hold the 16th annual ALS Celebrity Waiter Event on May 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be held for the second time at Tuscan House in Toms R iver, and once again all proceeds from the event will benefit the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, the principal charity of the Phillies.

T he A LS Celebr it y Waiter Event features all BlueClaws players serving as the waiters and BlueClaws coaches serving as the bartenders. The players will pose for pictures and sign autographs throughout the night while helping to raise money for a great cause.

Twenty percent of all bills and 100 percent of all tips will be donated directly to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. This event has raised over $150,000 for the ALS Association in its first 15 years of existence.

“We’re excited to bring this event back to Tuscan House this year after a great debut in 2015,” said Jim DeAngelis, BlueClaws vice president of Community Relations and executive director of BlueClaws Charities. “This has been our top community outreach event since its inception in 2001 and we’re looking forward to a great event again in 2016.”

Reservations can be made by directly calling Tuscan House at 732-797-2570.

There will also be a 50/50 and a silent auction, with merchandise from both the BlueClaws and Phillies available, again with all proceeds going directly to t he A LS Associat ion of G reater Philadelphia.

BlueClaws Charities is the official non-prof it organization of the Lakewood BlueClaws and supports over 40 Community Partner organizations and hundreds of non-profit organizations and fundraising events each year.

St. Paul’s UMC Rummage & Bake Sale

BRICK – On May 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the annual Spring Rummage and Bake Sale will be held at St. Paul’s UMC, 714 Herbertsville Rd. Sponsored by the United Methodist Women of St. Paul’s, this is one of the most sought after bargain events every year. Clothing is only $5 to fill a big brown grocery bag. Tons of great stuff, including jewelry, toys, household and decor items, books and movies are available.

There will also be a bake sale and lunches always sell out quickly.

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Prison Escapee Apprehended

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – It was a search that sent helicopters with spotlights into the night sky and locked down local schools.

But the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department announced at 11:34 a.m. May 9 that a wanted man who escaped from state prison has been apprehended, after a nearly weeklong search.

Authur Buckel was spotted late May 8 at the Forked River rest stop on the Garden State Parkway in Lacey, in a search authorities said continued into the morning of May 9.

A tip from a driver who noticed someone in the woods led police to apprehend Buckel without incident, said Lacey Police Chief David Paprota. A Lacey detective discovered the suspect near northbound mile marker 76.5 and held him at gun point.

Lacey Detective Keith Pearce was assigned to a fixed surveillance position at the Forked River Rest Area of the Garden State Parkway in the event the escapee, Arthur Buckel, was either hiding in the area or might possibly return to the area, said the police chief.

“While Detective Pearce was at the post with K-9 Officer Daniel Rotundo from the New Jersey Department of Corrections, a passing motorist reported possibly seeing a person in the woods along the northbound lane on the east side of the roadway at MM 76.5 in Lacey Township.

Detective Keith Pearce responded immediately to the location near the rest stop and held the subject at gun point. With the assistance of the New Jersey Department of Corrections Officer, escapee Arthur Buckel was taken into custody without resistance,” said Paprota.

T he ch ief com mended t he mult iple-agency efforts after the first tip came in late May 8. “The members of the Lacey Township are very proud of Detective Pearce and all of our personnel involved in the operation since 11 p.m. last night.

Our focus was on maintaining strategic positions throughout this event to ensure the safety of our residents,” said Paprota.

Previously, the hunt was centered around Barnegat for Buckel, with store cameras at a CVS showing him walking in to buy gum.

Buckel escaped from the Bayside Prison Unit at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital near Hammonton and Winslow Township, sometime on May 3.

The 38-year old man was admitted to Bayside on November 20, 2015, and was serving a three-year prison term for aggravated assault, drug possession and

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burglary but was less than a month away from being considered for parole at the time of his escape.

Earlier that morning, Paprota, in a post on the police department Facebook page, “advised that Arthur Buckel had reportedly indicated a desire to turn himself in and had been making arrangements through family and the NJSP involving the rest area on the GSP but walked off prior of the arrival of the NJSP personnel.”

Further details surrounding his apprehension were not yet available.

A weeklong search temporarily had schools on lock down, though police said there was no immediate danger as police went door-to-door in Barnegat as part of the search May 4 and 5.

May 9, Central Regional Schools announced there was a restriction on students going outside and teachers from holding class outdoors.

Buckel was turned over to state police at the scene and transported to New Jersey State Prison, Trenton.

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Wine Tasting Fundraiser For CASA POINT PLEASANT – On June 1, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County is hosting its Seventh Annual “Dining for a Cause” Wine Tasting from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crystal Point Yacht Club.

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Yard Sale Bayville Sandpiper – Multi Family Yard Sale Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date Sunday, May 22. Some open both days. 848-238-0370. (22)

Misc.

21 Plus, Inc. - A non-profit community based agency, providing support services and programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Qualified candidates must be 18 years of age or older with a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid NJ drive’s license and must have a safe driving record. You must be reliable and compassionate and able to interact effectively with tact with persons with developmental dishabilles. Good interpersonal skills are essential. 732-240-3118.

(23) Lakehurst – Country and western songs every other Sunday morning on radio 99.9 FM. DJ Tex Crawford and others.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n)

Help Wanted Busy Barber Shop – In Toms River looking for licensed barber.

Call 732-886-5955.

(21) Interim HealthCare - Is now hiring qualified CHHAs, CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and PTs in Ocean County. Cases available 7 days a week with shifts ranging from 2 to 12 hours. Call 609584-0251 for more information. (22) Craftsman - Entry level, will train.

FT/PT positions available. Paid holiday and Vacation. Candidate will need to lift 50+ pounds.

Call 732-256-9410 (23) Te a c h e r A s s ’ t – P T. 7 t o 9 a.m. Brick Child Care Center.

Call 732 458-210.

(24) Looking For Party Planner – To organize and send out invitations. Call Willie King 732-961-3647.

(21) Community Options Is Hiring Direct Support Professionals – In Ocean County. FT/PT/PRN, all shifts. We provide paid training.

HS Dip/GED, valid DL, and satisfactory background required. Great benefits, PTO after 90 days and career advancement. 609-693-6222 or resumes-oc@comop.org. EOE. (23) Borough Of Lakehurst – Temporary 90-day Public Works laborer. $10 per hour. Valid driver’s license with good record required.

Applications can be obtained at Borough Hall, 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. EOE. (21) 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) Receptionist/Medical Assistant – For medical weight loss office.

P/T. 732-458-7546.

(22) Teacher Ass’t Floater – FT/ PT. Brick Child Care Center.

Call 732 458-210.

(24) Part Time Food Service – We have an immediate need for PT waitstaff/ servers, PT dietary aides, FT/PT dishwashers. FT dishwasher must have open availability. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) 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. (t/n) Caregiver – For elderly woman 4 or 5 days a week. Must drive.

References requested. Salary negotiable. 908-330-9279.

(19) Personal Assistant – $15 per hour.

Experience in clerical duties. Must travel in NJ and NJ areas. Call Willie King 732-961-3647.

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C lassifieds Help Wanted

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) Te a c h e r A s s ’ t – P T. 3 t o 6 p.m. Brick Child Care Center.

Call 732 458-210.

(24) 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 to 3, e/o w/e and one day, PT 3 to 11 , PT 3 to 11 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. (t/n) Part Time LPN – The Pines at Whiting is looking for an experienced LPN to provide excellence in care to our residents in our Assisted Living area, Georgetown Place. The part time schedule would be e/o weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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. Per Diem opportunities also available on our skilled nursing unit. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) Teacher Assistant Infants – PT. Brick Child Care Center.

Call 732 458-210.

(24) 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. PT 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. (t/n)

Services A&K Pool Service – Schedule your opening today. Sales and service pumps, heaters, filters salt systems akpoolservicenj. com. 732-557-5066.

(43) 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.

(24) HVAC Service & Maintenance EPA Certified. 15 years trade experience. Senior discount. Have your A/C checked now before the hot weather.

Call Sean 917-733-9342.

(24) Handyman - General home maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, powerwashing, painting. Dependable. Reliable. No job too small.

Senior and Veteran discounts.

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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.

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Custom Shelving – Organize your garage, walk-in closets, basement.

Spruce up your living, dining rooms, fireplace, deck. Shelving for pots and hanging baskets. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Nice. Strong. Affordable. Gus 732-363-6292.

(21) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) My 2 Girls Cleaning - Bonded and insured. Weekly-biweekly, monthly or a one home treat. Please call 732-914-8909 or 732-2327058 for a free estimate.

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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) Piano Lessons At reasonable rates.

Manhattan school. Experienced teacher of 38 years. First lesson free. Call Ms.Christine 732-713-2669.

(22) 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.

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Prompt service. Call for mree estimate. Licesbse #13VH04548900.

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HHA – Dependable and experienced in caring for the elderly in the privacy of there own home. Part time hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CPR Certified/ Instructor. Call/Text Stacey 732-5528886. References available.

(21) Pool Openings - Remove cover, install ladders, hook-up pump, etc.

Chemicals. New customers only, $175 plus tax. 46 years experience.

Reliable. 732-295-2600.

(21) Need A Ride – Airports, AC, cruise, Shore Points. Tom 551-4270227. Save Money.

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(22) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (20) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) A/C PLumbing Tech/Installer - 5 years minimum experience. Hand tools req. Knowledge in all plumbing and HVAC phases. Valid NJ drivers lic. 732-349-3322.

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5 Things Parents May Not Know About Teen Driving

NEW JERSEY – A National Safety Council poll found 76 percent of parents are unaware that the biggest risk to their teens’ safety is the vehicle sitting in the driveway. In observance of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month, which runs throughout the month of May, and at the height of prom and graduation season, the New Jersey Teen Safe Driving Coalition compiled a comprehensive list of things many parents may not – but need to – know about teen driver safety: Car crashes are the number one killer of teens. Teens crash most often because they are inexperienced – not because they take more risks behind the wheel.

Other teen passengers are one of the biggest distractions for teen drivers. Just one teen passenger raises a teen driver’s fatal crash risk 44 percent. Two passengers double the fatal crash risk and three or more quadruples it.

Most fatal nighttime crashes involving teen drivers happen between 9 p.m. and midnight.

More than half of teens killed in car crashes were not restrained in a seatbelt.

“Parents tend to worry most about the things we hear in the news, like cyber bullying and drug and alcohol use,” said Pam Fischer, leader of the NJ Coalition. “But car crashes are a leading killer of teens in New Jersey.

Ensuring our most vulnerable drivers safely gain the experience they need will result in more teens attending prom and graduation, not their friends’ funerals.”

Five easy, but effect tips for parents to help keep their novice driver safe include: Remind teens to buckle up on every trip, and make sure their passengers are buckled, too.

Enforce driving rules, even after school lets out; summer is the most dangerous driving season for teens. One third of parents surveyed said they allow risky behaviors during

Volunteer With CLF

BRICK – The Childhood Leukemia Fou nd at ion is a nat ional nonprof it org a n i z at ion d evot e d t o m a k i ng a difference in lives of children battling cancer. Since its inception in 1992, the organization’s mission has remained resolute in creating in novative f ree prog rams to suppor t the emot ional needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families too.

Located i n Br ick, CLF welcomes groups and individuals seeking volunteer opportunities.

Visit clf4kids.org or call 732-9208860 for more information.

Play With Your Food BRICK – The Brick branch of the Ocean Count y Librar y will host an event for children ages 2 to 4 years old, where they can play with food.

The event is 10 a.m. June 6 at the library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

Attendees can paint, play and sculpt with different food-based sensory art supplies like pudding, Kool-Aid, pasta and ice. Dress for a mess.

Register at 732-477-4513 or at theoceancountylibrary.org

vacations, like allowing their teen to drive late at night.

Practice with teens, even after licensure, to ensure they are retaining good driving habits.

Model good behaviors. Ninety-five percent of parents who drive distracted do so in front of their teens.

Reinforce no cell phones – including handsfree – when driving; it’s the law. More than

half of teens feel pressure from their parents to answer their phones when mom or dad calls them when they’re driving.

The New Jersey Teen Safe Driving Coalition encourages parents with new teen drivers to get educated about New Jersey’s Graduated Driver’s License or GDL program, which applies to all new drivers during the first year of licensure. Parents can also use resources

from DriveitHOME.org to help them become effective driving coaches. DriveitHOME. org includes tips, driving lessons and a New Driver Deal, which parents and teens can use to outline household driving rules. The National Safety Council and the General Motors Foundation also developed Steer Your Teen in the Right Direction, which can be presented by anyone concerned about teen driver safety.

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Ocean County Library Home Borrowers Service

OCEAN COUNTY – Do you love to read, but have physical limitations that prevent you from getting to the library? The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location.

After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to your home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: You must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

You must submit a completed Home Borrowers Service Customer Application.

You must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that you cannot physically visit the library.

You must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials.

You must return all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer.

Last year, the Home Borrower Volunteers delivered more than 19,000 library items to the Ocean County Home Borrower customers.

If you would like to volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Home Borrowers Services at 732-349-6200, ext.

5530. A background check, paid for by the library, is required.

Brick Beach Hours

BRICK – On July 4th there will be a Free Military Day when veterans, their spouses and dependent children can get free beach passes and parking at the public beaches in Brick.

Beaches open for the weekends starting with

Saturday May 28 until June 12. On June 13 the beaches open seven days a week until Memorial Day. Lifeguards are on duty from 8:45 a.m. until 4:45 p.m.

Performing Arts Academy’s Gift Auction LAKEWOOD – The Performing Arts Academy will hold a gift auction at the Woodlake Country Club on New Hampshire Avenue. on May 22 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 732779-9925 for more information.

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May Is National Osteoporosis Month

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said, “Osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of normal aging. There is a lot you can do to protect your bones throughout your life. You’re never too young or too old to improve the health of your bones. Osteoporosis prevention should begin in childhood. But it shouldn’t stop there. Whatever your age, the habits you adopt now can affect your bone health for the rest of your life. Now is the time to take action as we recognize May as National Osteoporosis Month.”

There are two types of exercises that are important for building and maintaining bone density: weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises. Learn about each type of exercise and how to incorporate both into exercise routines.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation offers these five tips to Break Free from Osteoporosis: 1. Get to know the risk factors: Many factors play a role in a person’s risk for osteoporosis, including age, gender, lifestyle, medical history, family history and whether they take any medication or

have medical conditions that can lead to bone loss.

2. Get active: Doing regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise is one of the best ways to protect oneself against osteoporosis and broken bones.

3. Eat your way to healthy bones: Calcium, vitamin D, lean protein, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats are the key to eating for healthy bones.

4. Ask a healthcare provider when to get a bone density test: The painless, ten minute test will help predict someone’s risk of breaking a bone.

5. Don’t smoke and don’t drink too much alcohol: No more than two drinks a day is best for bone health.

To learn more about the Break Free from Osteoporosis campaign and how to build and maintain strong bones for life, visit the NOF at nof.org.

The Ocean County Health Department’s Live Healthy Ocean County offers osteoporosis screenings and other screenings at several sites per month. Visit the Health Department website calendar at ochd. org or call 732-341-9700, ext. 7604 and inquire about dates and sites this program is being offered.

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BLUEBERRY PANCAKES WITH MAPLE-BLUEBERRY COMPOTE Serves 4 to 6

–Photo courtesy of Micromedia Publications From left to right: the Lighthouse International Film Festival Executive Director Eric Johnson chats with Director Mark Nickelsburg after a screening of his short film “Harry Grows Up.” LONG BEACH ISLAND – Hundreds of moviegoers packed the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Ar ts and Sciences in Loveladies on May 7, kicking off the eighth annual Lighthouse International Film Festival. The

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 14-May 20

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a time and place for everything. This week is the time to plant the seeds of your future financial security. Define the difference between what you really want and what you actually need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A positive outlook will help you overcome obstacles in the upcoming week. Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are correct. Follow the lead of loved ones for the best results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): New beginnings are necessary. This week you can start new projects and endeavors that will revolutionize your future. You’ll be surprised with the ease with which you achieve your business objectives.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep on plugging away. In the week ahead evidence will become apparent that your efforts to attain financial security are not in vain. A friend in deed may come through for you in the pinch.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Clean the slate and start afresh. Tackle business affairs in the week ahead and you’ll be rewarded for your industry. This is a good day to be among friends who enjoy your company.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let sentimentality override common sense this week. You may give away precious funds that are needed elsewhere. Be generous because you feel it in your heart, not because you feel obligated.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): See the light. Gather advice this week and put it to good use. Don’t ignore friends and colleagues who give you an objective opinion about a financial matter before you take an irrevocable step.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Call the shots. Be blunt and brutally honest whenever necessary to keep people in line.

Assume the role of leader in the week ahead and you will ignite the enthusiasms of those around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The pressure you are under is of your own making. You can’t make money this week if you are distracted by the competition.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put drive and initiative to good use in the week ahead. If you find yourself without much to do, make your own constructive project.

Expand horizons through creative activities and gathering knowledge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t drop out of the race until you cross the finish line. In the week ahead your good intentions will mean nothing if you don’t faithfully follow and see a job through to the end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do one thing well or many things poorly. Don’t let time or emotions become scattered in too many different directions in the week ahead. Focus on what is important and aim at a goal.

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