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Officials Pledge Faster Service As County Buses Get Computer Upgrades
By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – The county has completed an upgrade of the routing software behind its 70 Ocean Ride bus vehicles, which will allow the county’s Department of Transportation to optimize routes, assist passengers calling to ask about bus timelines and run the entire bus network more efficiently, officials said. “It’s going to be so much better for the people who get rides as well as the drivers,” said Freeholder
Virginia Haines. The county began the upgrade project last spring, as it was facing a dispatching and routing system that was quickly falling apart. Large terminals in buses were physically damaged after years of use on the road, the information being produced by the system was inefficient and the county was maintaining an in-house server network that suffered from too many periods of downtime. (Bus - See Page 24)
Laying A Wreath In Memorial
–Photo by Jean Coccaro The Friday crowds packed the boardwalk of Seaside Heights, even as a light rain and fog blanketed the area at Memorial Day Weekend’s end, May 30. By Catherine Galioto SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The unofficial start of tourist season, Memorial Day Weekend,
began with strong crowds heading to the beachfront to enjoy boardwalk, rides, sand and some special events.
Though late May meant water temperatures in the 60s, the air temperatures breached 90 (Summer - See Page 24)
Event Focuses On Lakewood History, Orthodox Community
By Judy Smestad-Nunn LAKEWOOD – There has been a lot of negative press lately about the surging Orthodox Jewish population in Ocean County, with stories written about aggressive real estate agents trying to bully homeowners of neighboring towns to sell; stories about Lakewood school district deficits
caused by transportation and special education costs for children who attend private Jewish schools; about overcrowding in Lakewood and more. None of these issues were addressed at a program held at the Lakewood Library on May 23 called “Heart of the Stranger: A Portrait of Lakewood’s Orthodox
Community” and the presentation fell short of audience expectations, attendees said. In an event primarily focused on history, Ocean County College Professor Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig used PowerPoint slides to talk about her 2009 book (titled the same as the presentation) about (Orthodox - See Page 4)
–Photos by Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The annual Memorial Day ceremony at American Legion Post 129 on Church Road saw the members of the Legion and its auxiliary mark the holiday with a wreath presentation, flag presentation, honor guard firing and more. Legion officers read the names of those members who have died in the past year, and the chaplain lead the group in prayer and a benediction while outgoing Post Commander Rich Gato shared comments as well.
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the history of Lakewood and about the customs and traditions about the Orthodox Jews who live there. She told the standing-room only audience that before she published her book she read each chapter to well-known Rabbi Ahron Kotler, (now deceased) for his approval. “I have no intention to hang out dirty laundry,” Botein-Furrevig said. “I want to present perceptions and misconceptions about the Orthodox community.” She asked the audience to hold their questions until after her presentation when there would be a question and answer period. Botein-Furrevig, who teaches English and Jewish studies at Ocean County College, said there are three groups of Orthodox Jews in Lakewood who have slight differences in how they dress, but they all live a “Torah-true” life, which is a “blueprint for living,” she said. About 20 percent are Hasidic Jews “who don’t have to study the Torah 24/7 because they believe there are other ways to show devotion to God, such as through joyful songs and other cultural differences,” she said. She said that Orthodox Jewish men wear skullcaps – or yamakes – or hats to show respect for God and it separates the wearer from the divine presence. The Orthodox Jews wear black in order to put a focus on what is inside the person. Women wear scarves and wigs because “hair is glory,” and they don’t want to
make themselves attractive to men other than their husbands, she said. It is a myth that Orthodox women shave their heads; most don’t, but they all cover their hair, Botein-Furrevig added. Many of their customs are dictated by the Torah, such as the side curls worn by many Orthodox men. There are references in the Torah that say men should not shave the corners of their head, and there should be no removal of hair from sideburns or temple, she said. “Why don’t Orthodox men shake hands with women? It is because of the laws of purity in the scriptures; a man should not touch a woman who is not his wife,” Botein-Furrevig said. Another myth surrounding the Orthodox is that they have forced arranged marriages. But no one is forced to marry anyone they don’t want to marry, she said. “However, there are matchmakers because love is important, but marriage cannot be founded on romantic love alone. There are practical considerations, and they have to sit down and discuss common goals, values and the lifestyle they want,” Botein-Furrevig said. Men and women fulfill distinct roles in Judaism, and it’s not true that women are second-class citizens. “They are equal in every sense; women can work and they can pursue a higher education with their family’s blessing,” she said. Botein-Furrevig said that in today’s climate it is important to never forget and to apply what we have learned from the Holocaust.
After her presentation, many audience members had questions. Most audience members came from surrounding adult communities, and there was also a few Orthodox Jewish men present. The first person asked why men and women are separated at the Temple. Botein-Furrevig said it is so they don’t distract each other. Another person asked how men support their large families when they spend their lives studying the Torah. Botein-Furrevig said that some of the women and men have jobs. “I think a lot of families are realizing that there is an abundance of rabbis. Students coming out of Yeshiva are studying more secular subjects for practicality,” she said. One person asked if it was true that girls as young as 16 got married. Botein-Furrevig said that might have been the case decades ago, but now the youngest brides are 19 or 20. There were several questions about the costly practice in Lakewood of having segregated buses. Botein-Furrevig said she wasn’t sure why it was done at the elementary school level, but one young Orthodox man in attendance at the event said that when the teenage years hit, being together is a distraction, so it is easier to keep them segregated at a young age instead of starting it later. An audience member who said he is Jewish and lives in a retirement community in Manchester said he hears people saying “horrible things” about the Lakewood Orthodox Jews.
“I thought, wow, what’s going on here? I thought this would be discussed tonight. People are becoming very anti-Semitic,” he said. Botein-Furrevig said she did not want to discuss “the political things” that are going on. “There are stereotypes and myths. A lot of anti-Semitism is ignorance,” she said. After the program, Brick resident Marilyn Nearon said she grew up in Lakewood and she also thought the presentation would talk more about how the residents of Lakewood and the surrounding communities could get along without having hard feelings toward each other. Judie Singer (Nearon’s sister) was also raised in Lakewood and still lives there. She said she had hoped to discuss more topical issues and the impact of local anti-Semitism. “People came here to hear what’s going on in this town. We can all look up on the Internet to see what the history of Lakewood is. I think [Botein-Furrevig] should have addressed issues of today. There is so much anti-Semitism going on against this town,” she said. Ezra Maslaton, an Orthodox Jew who happened to be in the library during the presentation stopped in to listen to Botein-Furrevig’s presentation. “I thought the program was good. Sometimes people have true grievances. That’s not anti-Semitic,” he said. “People should find rabbis and talk to them,” said Maslaton, who is the son of a rabbi. “Not everybody is perfect,” he said.
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Seniors Receive Scholarships From Mayors’ Association
OCEAN COUNTY – Twenty-five Ocean County high school seniors were awarded $1,000 scholarships on May 26. For the 24th year, the scholarships were presented at the annual Ocean County Superintendents Round Table breakfast being held at Toms River Hotel. “It has really been our privilege as an association to encourage the best and brightest of our high school seniors throughout our county to further their education,” said Mayor Paul Kennedy while noting since its inception the Mayors’ Scholars program has provided more than $600,000 to graduating seniors. Among the presenters are scholarship program co-founder Russell Corby, Mayor Emeritus of the Borough of Pine Beach, Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis, Berkeley Twp. Mayor Carmen Amato, Seaside Park Mayor Robert Matthies and Manchester Twp. Mayor Ken Palmer. Funding of the scholarships are derived from proceeds of the Ocean County Mayors’ Association annual golf outing. This year, the 25th outing is scheduled for August 25 at Bey Lea golf course in Toms River. The scholarship winners include: John Harashinski from Barnegat Township,
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Nicole Raccuglia from Brick Memorial, Shaun Smith from Brick Township, Alexis Jensen from Central Regional, Hope Dormer from Donovan Catholic High School, Christopher Murphy from Jackson Liberty, Jackie Du from Jackson Memorial, Kelly Reitmeyer from Lacey Township, Cristian Aguirre Villasenor from Lakewood, Renee Larson from
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from Toms River South. From the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools, winners include: Jenna Tompkins from Performing Arts, Nastasia Porras from MATES, Skylar Nass from the Brick Center, Thomas Michinsky from the Jackson Center, Justin Egbert from the Toms River Center and Christopher Mahan from Waretown.
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Featured Letter Let Drones Fly Drones are a smart piece of machiner y that f ly, they actually look like toy air planes, however, the value they have added to people’s lives has been remarkable. When I saw a recent article on a local town’s proposal to prohibit flying drones over public events, I was appalled and this article stopped me in my tracks. The Federal Aviation Administration already has strict guidelines in place regarding the safety of “unmanned aircraft systems” and what is truly being overlooked is the local business and how drones effect their work production and overall cost effectiveness. Local companies are using drones to take pictures of their work performance, for example la nd scapi ng compa ny jobs. This not only benefits the local companies but the tow nship as a whole. A local company can safely utilize a d rone at no extra cost to take pictures of their work; however it can cost companies up to a several thousand dollars to have
aerial shots by professionals, hence causing up charges on their end labor charges for the local homeowner as well. Local plumbers are able to locate leaky pipes that are unreachable. The cost for a company to pay his workers to watch leaky pipes is costly, whereas the drone just takes pictures of the leaks, this saves everyone money in the end. Realtors utilize drones to market local prop er ties. The list of the a dva nt ages of d rones continues. Furthermore, federally regulated guidelines are in place for a reason. Taking away the livelihood of local business workers because of an accident that was observed in another town is absurd. If an ordinance goes into place, the town will be taking food off the table from their local working companies as well as the homeowners. A drone is more than just a toy; it is a smart operating system that deserves to fly! Nicole Frazier Toms River
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Letters To The Editor The Music Endures In starting my senior year in 1959 at Lakewood High School, one of the perks our generation had going for it (in my prejudice opinion), was the music we listened and danced to back then-and dance we did! We danced in the gym during lunch period, at Martha’s and Seven Stars after school, at the YWCA on Friday nights and of course, there were junior proms and senior mid-winters. Another advantage we had was you could understand the words (at least most of the time), and the music was danceable despite its melodic repetitiveness and lyrical simplicity. Never-the-less, it helped ignite our first feelings of romance and lust. And what a variety of music categories we had to pick from. There was rock n’roll from Bill Haley and the Comets, doo-wop from the Flamingos, rhythm and blues from Little Richard, rockabilly from Jerry Lee Lewis and pop music from the “Chances Are” guy, Johnny Mathis. Then there were the Coasters and was there ever a better group in any musical era than the Platters. Their songs sound just as good today as they did back in 1957. They say a good indicator of any musical period or era is its staying power, whether it is remembered and still played decades after it was a hit. I doubt that those who listened to hard-core rap or hip-hop will proudly play the music of their lives for their grandchildren as our generation can.
The jury is no longer out on the music of the ‘50s. The ‘50s may be gone, but its music endures! Borden Applegate Jackson
What Are Real Motivations For Recall Movement? As the former Howell Township Planning Board Chairman in 2014-2015, I read your recent article on a recall petition signature drive here, and came away with the need to raise the following points about the “Take Back Howell” movement. 1. The recall movement states: “We are focusing on Mr. Nicastro because he is the Deputy Mayor. Mr. Nicastro and the Mayor are on the Planning Board… This effort is aimed at stopping the political ‘Merry go Round’.” Let’s get some facts on the table: a) The Planning Board is governed under the N.J. Municipal Land Use Law and consists of nine members plus two alternates, all of which are appointed by the Howell Town Council for various terms up to three years, and required to swear or affirm that they will uphold the laws and the Constitutions of the U.S. and the State of N.J. Under these laws, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are allowed to be Planning Board Members, all other members are non-elected volunteers that serve without compensation. 2. This recall movement is clearly motivated by the application on West Farms Road for Affordable Housing in Howell; thus the focus on the Planning Board and its’ membership of
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the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. I was Chairman of the Planning Board when this Affordable Housing application came before the Planning Board and was ultimately approved by a 9-0 unanimous vote of the sitting nine members. Many folks find Affordable Housing and other types of applications offensive and potential negative impact on their property values; thus they oppose applications. Unfortunately, a member of the Planning Board does not have the liberty of voting against an application without proper legal merit ‑‑ more on this in a moment. This Affordable Housing application was presented to the Planning Board with all the required submissions and the public was afforded their opportunity to state their support or opposition to said application. The application met the zoning code, did not required any variances to the zoning ordinances, nor any design waivers for submissions – hence it was an application which met all legal requirements. If the Planning Board had denied this application for spurious legal criteria, the Township would have lost the application appeal in Court, and the Township would have lost control of the application design criteria plus enforcement, not to mention potential negative State Affordable Housing ramifications. Finally, this recall movement is baseless in fact and is highly unusual requiring extraordinary subversive effort. If Mr. Charles O’Donnell, Mr. Paul Dorato, and Mr. Stephen Charney, are truly concerned about Howell; why aren’t they petitioning to run for Town Council instead and presenting their future vision for Howell so the public can have a clear transparent choice? Stephen R. Johnson Former Howell Planning Board Chairman Howell Township
Simplifying the Federal Tax Code South Jersey families and small business owners go through it every year – wading through confusing forms, sifting through 12 months of bank documents
and receipts and crossing our fingers that we don’t make any mistakes. According to one independent study presented to Congress, Americans collectively spend more than 6 billion hours and $160 billion to prepare and file their taxes on an annual basis. In a place like New Jersey, the dread is compounded by the knowledge that we are forced to endure one of the highest tax burdens in the entire country. I’m not pointing out these stats to annoy or depress you – presumably, the IRS has already taken care of that. I am doing it to promote the need for a comprehensive overhaul of our nation’s tax code. Currently at 70,000-pages and increasingly beyond the comprehension of anyone without a CPA, our federal tax code is a mess and I intend to be a driving force behind fixing it. Taxpayers deserve a fair and simple tax code that provides economic opportunity and upward mobility for all. Our tax code should encourage savings and investment and incentivize prudent risk-taking and entrepreneurship. This will help our economy grow at a healthier pace and create sustainable, good-paying jobs today and into the future. In concert with tax reform, Washington, and Trenton for that matter, must realize that more spending and more debt will eventually lead to even higher taxes. We need to better identify our priorities like national defense, infrastructure, medical research, Social Security and Medicare, and direct money towards them, while rooting out waste, fraud, abuse and inefficiency that needlessly makes government more expensive and less accountable to the people paying the bills. Americans are the hardest working people the world has ever known, and working harder should not result in giving more of your money to the federal government to waste. I hope you agree. Rep. Tom MacArthur U.S. Congress
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Summer Recreation Activities Maurice B. Hill TOMS RIVER – As the school year ends, our Recreation Department has numerous summer programs for children. The Summer Playground program is available at Silver Bay, Cedar Grove, We s t D ove r a nd Cit t a Schools. It runs from June 26 to August 5 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This program is for children ages 6 to 13 and the fee is $300 per child. The program includes games, sports, arts and crafts and trips that include ice skating, bowling, Blackbeard’s Cave and much more. Learn to sing and dance
at the Summer Theater program taught by experienced instructors. The participants will perform a recital at the end of the summer. Registered participants between the ages of 8 and 18 should report to the Toms River South Auditorium at 10 a.m. on June 24. The fee is $50. There is a Marine Science Camp at Shelter Cove beach. There will be five weekly sessions beginning June 27 and will end on August 26. The camp is open to students in Kindergarten through eighth grade and runs daily Monday through Friday from 9 to 2 p.m. The fee is $325 and there is a limit of 20 students. The curriculum will focus on preservation of the marine ecosystem through hands on learning. Registration for the camp
OCEA N COU N T Y – An energy audit on half a dozen buildings owned and maintained by Ocean County government outlines energy upgrades that could help save almost $1 million annually in energy costs. “This audit is very important to us as we look at ways to reduce costs and improve our energy efficiency,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds. “This audit comes with a number of beneficial suggestions that we will be considering for implementation.” The energy audit was undertaken by Ocean County through a program administered by the state Board of Public Utilities. “This is the result of an exhaustive examination of six facilities that receive a lot of traffic both from the
public and with our employees,” Vicari said. “That is why they were chosen for this initial review.” The six facilities include the Ocean County Courthouse, the Ocean County Administration Building, the Ocean County Jail, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Ocean County Justice Complex and the parking garage all in downtown Toms River. “These facilities total 1,022,775 square feet,” Vicari said. “They produce an annual energy bill of $2.3 million,” Vicari said. “A proposed $955,000 reduction is a substantial decrease in our energy bills.” Once the audit is approved by the BPU’s Off ice of Clean Energy, the county can move forward with the recommended cost effective “self-funding” energy efficiency measures and facility upgrades that are designed to reduce operat-
and a more detailed description of the curriculum are available at marinesciencecamp.com. The Mad Science Camp meets at Riverwood Park Recreation Building from August 22 to August 26 from 9 a.m. to noon daily. It is open to children between the ages of 7 and 12. This camp is limited to 20 children. The fee is $145 and the theme is Red Hot Robots. Campers will learn how robots use infrared and other sensors. They will build their own working robots to take home. Register online at madscience.com. The township also offers numerous sports camps including multisports, lacrosse and soccer camps at R iver wood Pa rk for information on the specific camps and times, ages
and fees register online at USsportsInstitute.com. A Fitness Running program is available for student’s in first through fifth grade on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 28 to August 4, 9 to 10 a.m. at Veterans Recreation Complex on Nor th Bay Ave. The program is limited to 20 children and the fee is $50. The focus of this program is on increasing strength, endurance and speed. There will be Swimming Lessons offered for two sessions. The first session will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 27 to July 20 or on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 28 to July 21. A second session will be held on Mond ays a nd Wed nesdays f rom Aug ust 1 to August 24 or Tuesdays and
Thursdays from August 2 to August 25. There are three groups: Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Inter mediate/Advanced. The sessions are $45 per person and they are held at the Township Pool in Snug Harbor. More specific information is available online at the Township’s Recreation Department. The popular Junior Lifeguard Program is held at the North Lifeguard station, 4th Ave. and Boardwal k, Or tley Beach on Tuesdays and Thursdays f rom July 7 to Aug ust 9. The program will run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The program is open to children ages 10 to 15 and they should be able to swim safely in open water. The fee is $50 per child and enrollment is limited to 50 children. Information and
Energy Audit Highlights Savings For Ocean County ing expenses, save energy and reduce emissions. “The improvements include upgrades to the lighting systems, automated controls for lighting, upgrades to existing heating and air conditioning systems and some building improvements,” Vicari said. “This audit is another step in the county’s ongoing efforts to conserve energy and to reap the benefits of renewable energy savings.” A combination of different recommendations was made for each building reviewed. For instance, the Ocean County Courthouse had the highest number – eight recommendations – including installation of LED lights, installation of an energy management system that would control the heating and air conditioning temperatures, replacement of the boiler, chiller and air handling units, variable
frequency drive controls for the cooling tower to increase efficiency, installation of a fan cooling unit controller and upgrading the domestic hot water heater. Under the program, Vicari said, costs for the improvements would be offset by incentives from the state which could total up to $502,000. And, he said, the money saved on energ y could be reallocated to pay for a d d it ion a l e ne r g y u p grades. The audit’s recommendations could reap a self-funding potential of $19.3 million and a reserve for modifications and future projects of up to $4 million. “The audit listed at least five energy upgrade suggestions for the majority of the buildings reviewed,” Vicari said. Michael Fiure, director of the Ocean County Office
of Management and Budget, said the BPU’s Clean Energy Program promotes increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy. “We began this process in late 2014 to participate in the Local Government Energy Audit to identify cost-justified efficiency measures,” he said. “This aud it w il l prov ide t he Board of Freeholders with various energy alternatives that we can implement.” “I applaud Freeholder Vicari for overseeing this energy audit,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, di rector of Law and Public Safety. “As we look at our future building needs, this infor mation will be a help in making certain decisions on our energy needs allowing us to meet envi ron ment al standards and our desire to be affordable.” Over the course of several
registration are available online. In addition the Township Pool at Snug Harbor and the beaches at Ortley Beach are open to residents and the general public. Badges are available at the Recreation Department. There are also numerous tennis courts throughout the town that are open to all. With all the spring rains this year our Bey Lea Municipal Golf Course is in the best condition for play in years. For more infor mation on recreation programs, go online at tomsrivertownship.com and click on the link to the Recreation Department page. At the bottom of the page click on “forms and summer 2016” for registration and information on all of the summer recreation programs.
months, representatives from DCO Energy, Lawrenceville, visited each county location noted in the audit and did a complete review of the buildings. “They looked at electric and nat u ral gas usage, building architectural and eng i nee r i ng d r aw i ngs, lighting systems, heating and air conditioning equipment and controls, roofs, windows, doorways, occupancy schedules and maintenance practices,” Vicari said. Vicari said the county will review all measures presented for each facility along with funding opportunities made available by the New Jersey Clean Energy Program. Vicari noted the county maintains about 135 buildings that house government services and programs. “This audit is an important first step,” he said.
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News Community Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements Financial Aid Workshops “O.P.E.N. Pathways To Education” TOMS RIVER – Looking to attend college but don’t know how to pay for tuition? Ocean County College (OCC) is offering O.P.E.N. workshops (Opening Pathways to Education Now). Workshops are held on selected Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 203 and Room 205, Technology Building (Bldg. #25), Main Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is required. OCC’s O.P.E.N. program is an initiative that seeks to increase awareness of the affordability of obtaining a post-secondary education. Sessions are designed to assist parents and students
in completing the FAFSA application and discuss the basic concepts of financial aid including cost of attendance, estimated family contribution and the differences between loans and grants. Workshop Dates: June 11, July 16, October 22 and November 12. Attendees should bring their 2015 Federal Tax Returns (call for alternate document options) and W-2s for student and parents (if applicable) and all accompanying schedules. R.S.V.P. online at go.ocean.edu/events. For more information, call the Ocean County College Financial Aid Office at 732-255-0310, ext. 2019. Visit ocean. edu.
Running Club To Host 5K & Fun Run
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean Running Club is holding the Pine Beach 5K and One Mile Fun Run on June 26. Start time for the One Mile Run is 8 a.m. and the 5K start is 8:30 a.m. This is a beautiful course runs along Toms River and through the quaint Borough of Pine Beach. The start and finish will be at Vista Park with light refreshments and awards after the 5K run.
Ocean Running Club is putting on this run with the proceeds going to the ORC Scholarship Fund for local high school students. Registration is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the One Mile. Awards for the 5K are top three overall and top three in five year age groups. Beachwood Bicycle has graciously donated a new road bike to one lucky runner. Registration is open at oceanrunningclub.org or raceforum.com.
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News Community Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements 21 Register For Summer & Fall Classes At OCC
TOMS RIVER – Registration for summer and fall classes at Ocean County College is now open. Applications are being accepted. Course schedules can be viewed online at ocean.edu. Current students may register online or in person. New students must register in person. Summer registration runs as follows: Register until June 28 for the second fiveweek session and the six-week session, classes start June 29. Register until August 7 for the post session, classes start August 8. Register early for fall classes to get the best selection of classes. Fall registration runs now through August 28, fall semester classes start September 7. Evening and weekend classes are held on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River, at the OCC Southern Education Center in
Manahawkin and at off-campus locations throughout Ocean County. Online classes are also available. For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test. New full-time students must complete orientation prior to registering. In-person registration is taking place on the main campus in Toms River and at the Southern Education Center in Manahawkin at 195 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin. For information, stop by Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday until 4 p.m., call 609978-2077 or email sec@ocean.edu. The Registration and Records Office is at the Administration Building, College Drive, Toms River. For information, stop by Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday until 5 p.m., call 732-255-0304 or email registrar@ocean.edu.
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TOMS RIVER – At the May 18 Board of Education meeting at Toms River High School North, the following benefactors were recognized by the Toms River Board of Education for their educational partnership and continued support of the Toms River Regional School District. Barnabas Health, Beachwood Police Department, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County, The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, New Jersey Department of Education, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Office Depot, Inc. Pine Beach Police Department, Pine Belt Family of Dealerships, Rutgers University, South Toms River Police Department and the Toms River Police Department. The Toms River Superintendent of Schools, David Healy, said, “When two parties come together for the common good of a school district, to support health and safety or to enhance student learning, we call this an educational partnership. When the community, schools and
families work together, they can provide the best possible resources and expertise to enhance the safety, well-being and education of all children.” Healy added, “The Toms River School District is fortunate to have many partners whose contributions and support of our school district have certainly enhanced the education of all children by supporting our school district in multiple ways. This evening we are joined by our partner representatives and it is my honor to recognize these partners.” President of the Toms River Board of Education Robert Onofrietti said, “The Toms River Board of Education is very fortunate to be able to work with such a diverse group of partners that support our primary goal of providing the children of Toms River with a top flight academic experience in safe, healthy and nurturing environments. We were honored to bring them all together in order to show them how much they mean to this district. We thank them for their support of our school district and look forward to continued successes together.”
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TOMS RIVER – On July 18, Former Rutgers defensive lineman Eric LeGrand will visit the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library to share his story of finding purpose in pain and facing setbacks with strength. This program will begin at 7 p.m. During a 2010 college football game, a crushing tackle left LeGrand paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors said that he would never again breathe without a ventilator. Five weeks later, he astonished them by drawing breath on his own, and eventually leading his Rutgers teammates onto the field in his wheelchair.
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By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The threat of litigation loomed over discussions at the township council and planning board meetings, for a redevelopment plan of the massive tract known as Heritage Minerals, which could add thousands of homes to a portion of the former mining site in the Pine Barrens. If a lawsuit is to be filed, file it before June 6, said Manchester Planning Board Attorney Edward Liston, addressing a 21-page letter sent from those opposing the plan. In opposition is the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, represented by attorney Paul Leodori. The PPA and others interested in the plan, which could create a town center for Manchester off Route 37, came out to a special planning board meeting May 20 to hear the redevelopment plan on the tract, which stretches from Route 37, west to Whiting, to the border of Berkeley and Lakehurst – an area nearly twice the size of the Pine Lake Park neighborhood. The Planning Board was to have discussed and approved the redevelopment plan called “Manchester Heritage Town Center Redevelopment Plan,” sending its report to the township council in order for Council to move forward with approving the plan. In front of packed audience that Friday night, on the advice of Liston, the Planning Board tabled the discussion to its June 6 meeting. “It’s my recommendation that because of the threat of litigation, and because of the lateness of the notice of litigation, so as to not give this Board or its attorney an opportunity to review what I consider to be a threat without much law to back it up, it is my recommendation that this matter be carried until our June 6 meeting, and without further public notice,” Liston said. The audience erupted when Liston said there would be no further public notice. “Your attorney, Mr. Leodori, threatened litigation against this board and these volunteers, he’s seeking to sue them personally. These people are volunteers, they’re not paid to be here,” Liston said. The letter arrived late Friday afternoon during a family graduation party. “So no, there will be no public comment, there will be no hearing, and we will decide June 6 whether to move forward or not.” Council was to have had its second reading and final approval of the redevelopment plan at its May 23 meeting, but had to table the ordinance. Mayor Kenneth Palmer spoke at the May 23 Council meeting to another packed house. A working group he formed last year with various officials and Hovsons met frequently over the last year and finally reached a tentative plan, outlined in the redevelopment plan. While the plan calls for 6,543 homes, Palmer said that number will likely not meet with county or state approval. But, he said, he wants to move forward with the plans to see what can be approved. He said the 2003 settlement often cited by the PPA can be amended if all parties involved agree to the changes.
While Hovsons can go ahead and build the proposed 2,400 age-restricted homes, adding more senior communities won’t help the bottom line, and will cause the school district to lose the little bit of state aid it gets now, he said. Theresa Lettman, PPA’s Director for monitoring programs, spoke with The Manchester Times before the special planning board meeting, and said the plan has grown from what was previously agreed, opening up the potential to destroy sensitive habitat and local water supply. “PPA is opposed to the redevelopment plan and any zoning changes that would be adopted with ordinance...The redevelopment plan greatly expands what the developer, Manchester, and the state agencies agreed to and adopted through regulations and zoning changes,” Lettman said. “The new redevelopment plan violates Coastal and Pinelands regulations because it calls for developing land that is protected from development.” She added that such development would destroy rare species habitats and degrade water quality. “PPA feels the redevelopment plan is not realistic and has been artificially manipulated to make it look like the town’s taxpayers won’t be hit with big increases to provide all the service this huge development would actually require,” she said. But during his comments at Council, Palmer said any building would take place in phases, and would only be built and continued to be built if they could sustain themselves and there be a net-positive benefit to the entire township. Councilman Samuel Fusaro, who sits on the Hovsons redevelopment committee, also spoke with The Manchester Times prior to Friday’s special meeting. He echoed Palmer’s thoughts that the development had to be economically favorable to the township. Running the numbers was independent financial analyst Richard Reading, who found the development was self-sufficient and provided a positive cash flow for the town. He wants to see commercial development in town that can help ease the tax burden on residents. And the final requirement for the redevelopment plan, he said, was to create a town center, “that would actually pull together the Whiting with the eastern portion of the town. The Heritage Mineral site essentially cut the town in half, and the State Highways and building restrictions made it nearly impossible to establish something with a concentrated downtown were residents could do their shopping and other business without having to jump in their cars for everything.” But some residents balked at such development, saying they moved to Manchester for its rural atmosphere. Leordori’s letter states the PPA may file action in the New Jersey Superior Court and the United States District Court of the District of New Jersey to enforce the original 2003 order. The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. on June 6 in town hall, Colonial Drive.
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OCC Foundation To Host Scholarship Celebration
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation will host the 2016 A n nual Scholarship Celebration on June 11 at 6 p.m. in the Jon and Judith Larson Student Center on the Ocean County College Main Campus. This year’s event will honor Investors Bank and Richard Spengler, executive vice president and chief lending officer, with
the Humanitarian of the Year Award. Limited tickets are available. The evening’s festivities will feature a gourmet buffet, live entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. The event is co-chaired by Victoria Magliacane (Toms River) and Ken Malagiere (Toms River). Elegant cocktail attire is requested.
Tickets are $175 per person. Proceeds from the Annual Scholarship Celebration will benefit the students of Ocean County College. To purchase tickets or for information on how to become a sponsor, donate an auction item or support a student with a scholarship for the Annual Scholarship Celebration, call the Ocean Count y
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Farmers’ Market Now Open
TOMS RIVER – The Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market is now open. Visitors can shop ever y Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Farmers’ Market is located at the south corner of Irons and West Water Streets and free parking is available. The market is comprised of four NJ Fresh produce far mers, one organic farmer and artisan vendors selling lots of delicious foods, including: fr uits, veget able s pla nt s a nd he rbs, f re sh baked goods, honey, chowders, ravioli, crab cakes, pickles and olives, nuts and candy, wines, lemonade, hot dogs, hamburgers and fresh cut fries, teas and much more.
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BERKELEY – Tickets for day trips are sold on Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Auditorium at the Holiday Heights Club House at 96 Prince Charles Drive. For information, prices and schedule of events call Linda at 732-341-4072. The current trips are as follows: On October 22, Holiday Heights will t a ke a t r ip to Bateau x Sig ht seei ng Cruise and Lunch for $93 per person, including the bus, cr uise, lunch and free time in Chelsea Market. Ticket sales start on June 23. Two tickets per household. No refunds. On December 5, they will take a trip to see Christmas at Hunterdon Hills for $90 per person, including the bus, show, dessert buffet and tips/tax. Ticket sales start July 28. Two tickets per household. No refunds.
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“Take Control Of Your Health” Workshop OCEAN COUNTY – Suffer from a chronic health condition such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression or any other ongoing health condition? Or care for someone who does? Developed by Stanford University and funded by a grant through Meals on Wheels of Ocean County and the Office of Senior Services, “Take Control of Your Health” consists of six weekly, two-and-ahalf-hour sessions on the same day each week and includes healthy refreshments, which are supplied by the workshop. At-
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When you’re in pain what do you reach for, Tylenol or Advil? What about fever or body aches from the flu? How if your precious baby is teething or gets an earache, which do you give? These are questions that you might be asking yourself today, and I’m going to help you. There are some primary differences between these two medications, both blockbusters sold worldwide under various brand names. The ingredients themselves are included in thousands of multi-tasking formulas. If you read labels, you’ll see the generic names as follows: Tylenol as Acetaminophen and Advil and Motrin as Ibuprofen. Fever – You can use either one, unless you’re giving it to a baby less than 6 months old. Babies less than 6 months old should be given acetaminophen (Tylenol). Pain – I’d choose ibuprofen because it directly reduces some pain-causing cytokines, whereas acetaminophen impacts the way you feel pain, essentially ‘numbing’ you to the sensation. No one is 100 percent sure how it works, we just have clues. We know it works though. If you have severe pain, it’s sometimes recommended to alternate between ibuprofen and acetaminophen every few hours. Back pain and osteoarthritis responds better to ibuprofen according to the British Medical Journal. If you are normally a wine drinker at dinner, or you drink alcohol stay, away from Tylenol because it could exacerbate the liver damage caused by the alcohol. Ibuprofen is a drug mugger of folate, whereas acetaminophen is a drug mugger of glutathione. If you run
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Freeholder: Time To Get Rid Of Standing Water OCEAN COUNTY – Local officials are warning the abundance of rain could lead to standing water, and the potential for mosquitos. “It’s taken awhile, but thank goodness the sun finally came out. With the amount of rain we had the past few weeks, even with the sun shining, it is going to take quite a while to dry up all of the water left behind,”
said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Now is the time to get outside, look around and get rid of any standing water,” Little added. Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health (OCHD) public health coordinator, said, “With concerns of Zika, we have the opportunity right now to be proactive and
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Caregiver Canines Seeks Therapy Dogs OCEAN COUNY – Caregiver Canines is a unique program of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) that brings together those who share a mutual love of dogs and people. All the canines in the program are certified therapy dogs, which are then matched, along with their handler, to visit with one of the organization’s senior citizens in their homes. These meetings are generally once a week, and last about 45 minutes. Wonderful bonds of love are formed between the dog, the handler and especially the person they are visiting. There is no charge for the services provided by CVCJ and Caregiver Canines. The organization is especially in need of therapy dogs to visit the elderly in the Toms River and Brick areas. To join Caregiver Canines and learn more about the program, call Danielle at 732-505-2273 ext. 202 , email daniellem@ caregivervolunteers.org or visit facebook. com/caregivercanines.
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Senior Citizens Art Exhibit Open To The Public
TOMS RIVER – From June 10 to 23, view artwork created by Ocean County artists at the 40th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit at the Ocean County College Grunin Center Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free and open to the public. Professional and nonprofessional artists, 60 years of age or older, who are residents of Ocean County will display their original artwork in one of 11 categories: acrylic painting, craft, digital/computer art, drawing, mixed media, oil painting, pastel, photography, print, sculpture and watercolor. All entries awarded first place in the 40th
Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit are eligible to enter the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest and Exhibition. Over the years, many Ocean County artists have gone on to achieve recognition at the state show. For information, call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500 or visit ocean. edu (click on “Seniors” and then “Senior Citizens Art Exhibit”). Sponsors of the 40th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit include: Ocean County College, the Senior Art Advisory Committee, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission.
Girl Scouts Honors Distinguished Community Leaders
FARMINGDALE – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore raised more than $175,000 during its Annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala on 1 at Eagle Oaks Country Club. The annual event honors the personal and professional achievements of outstanding local individuals and organizations. During the black-tie affair, sponsored by Investors Bank, the Girl Scouts honored a group of individuals. This year’s Women of Distinction included Lillian Burry, Monmouth County Freeholder; Valerie Montecalvo, Bayshore Recycling; Maria Tanzola, UBS; Betty White, civic volunteer and Bertha Williams-Pullen, Neptune Township School District. As its Community Partner, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored The Faith and James Knight Foundation. The Junior Woman of Distinction was Kathy Ann Drake, a Girl Scouts of the
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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College will honor seven outstanding alumni-athletes at the OCC Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on June 29 at 6 p.m. at the Health and Human Performance Center on Ocean County College Main Campus. The Master of Ceremonies is Kevin Williams, sports director at WOBM Radio. Tickets are $35, and include dinner and a wine/beer open bar. Attire is business casual. To purchase tickets, call the Ocean County College Athletics Department at 732-255-0345. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors distinguished Ocean County College alumni-athletes, former coaches and others whose achievements have had a significant impact on Ocean County College’s athletic program. The 2016 inductees are: Craig Bessinger, from Point Pleasant, graduated from Ocean County College in 1975. He participated with the Viking Wrestling and Cross Country Teams 1974 to 1975, leading the wrestling team to the Westchester Tournament Championship in 1974 by pinning his opponent in the finals and earning a 12 to four individual record that year. Bessinger concurrently came in fourth in the nation in sales of Cutco Cutlery both years at Ocean County College winning Alcoa $1,000 scholarships each year. Currently, he operates Bessinger Management Group based out of West Virginia, owning income property in five states. Maggie Chussler McDuffee, from Brick, played on the Viking Women’s Soccer Team 2004 to 2005 and was named a captain in her second year, received an athletic scholarship, earned All American, All Region and All Conference honors and was nationally ranked as a leading goal scorer. McDuffee graduated in 2008 from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Psychology and Criminal Justice. Presently, she is a broker at Carolina One Real Estate in Charleston, SC. Beth Root Ganley, from Toms River, played for the Viking Women’s Soccer Team from 2004 to 2005 and was named captain in her second year, along with All Region and All Conference honors, Most Valuable Player and received an athletic scholarship. Ganley attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing in 2009. Presently, she is the director of
marketing for Ocean Orthopedic Associates in Toms River. Andrew Hawtin, from Lanoka Harbor, played on the Men’s Soccer Team from 2003 to 2004 earning All Region and All Conference honors. Hawtin went on to play and graduate from Division I Syracuse University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography. Presently, he works as a business development manager for Juniper Networks. Jennifer Nelson, from Barnegat, graduated from Ocean County College in 2010. As captain, she ran with the Viking Cross Country Team earning All American, All Region, All Conference, All Academic, Female Athlete of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Individual National Champion honors. Nelson earned a Bachelor’s degree from Monmouth University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy with Distinction from Stockton University. She presented research at the American College of Sports Medicine World Conference. Nelson is a physical therapist working in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Brian Waldron, from Lanoka Harbor, graduated from Ocean County College in 2005. He played on the Men’s Soccer Team from 2003 to 2004. Waldron graduated in 2007 from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting. In 2010, he completed a second Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Villanova University. Waldron is a certified public Accountant and works as an audit manager for Holman Frenia Allison, PC. Kevin Waldron, from Lanoka Harbor, graduated from Ocean County College in 2007. He played for the Viking Men’s Basketball Team from 2005 to 2007. While a student at Ocean County College, Waldron maintained a 4.0 GPA and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa national honor society. He graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina. He went on to complete a Master’s in Educational Administration from the University of Scranton. Waldron is vice principal of H&M Potter Elementary School in Bayville. Ocean County College alumni-athlete nominees become eligible beginning the seventh year after their departure and must have made a significant impact in the sport and maintained a 2.0 or higher grade point average (GPA).
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The new system includes up-to-date routing sof t ware and r uns remotely on a cloud-based webserver, meaning the county does not need to maintain physical computers to run the system in-house. Instead, the entire system is maintained over the Internet. For users of the Ocean Ride system, t h e m o s t n ot ic e a ble a s p e c t of t h e change is the replacement of the old terminals with newer, slimmer tablets near the driver’s seat. The software, said Edward Bavais, director of Information Technology for the county, is tied to a GPS system that allows dispatchers to have a live view of each bus so they can better coordinate pickups and inform riders exactly how far a bus is f rom their pick up location. For safety, the tablets automatically lock when a bus is moving. “The people who are ordering these buses need to go a doctor or somewhere i mpor t ant, and if they don’t know where the bus is, they can call and we can tell them exactly where it is from a live feed,” said Bavais. “Our clients are happier because they know
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degrees at one point before the Memorial Day itself saw rain canceling parades and outdoor ceremonies. Toms River, Brick and Lakewood where among the many towns who canceled ahead of rain that fell just before many 10 a.m. ceremonies. Lavallette rescheduled its outdoor ceremony to the elementary school. Though whether may have meant they left early, the crowds still had come to enjoy Friday to Sunday sunny weather. In both Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach, the “summer kick off” meant a special free concert. Bret Michaels of Poi-
the bus is coming – that alone makes them happier.” For the county, better routing means a more efficient transit network, which translates into the ability to pick up more riders with fewer vehicles on the road at the same time. County officials began looking deeper into efficiencies when casino tax revenue – once one of the primary funding sources for Ocean Ride – began to fall, said David L. Fitzgerald, director of the Transportation Services Department. “The casino revenue grant has been decimated since 2008,” said Fitzgerald, explaining that revenue fell from a high of $2.8 million that year to $1.4 million last year. The Ocean Ride network includes 10 fixed, public bus routes and 42 buses dedicated to the Reser ve-A-Ride service, which provides door-to-door transportation to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Officials said they are already finding ways to become more efficient since the software has been implemented. “It’s a much more efficient way of doing things, and hopefully we’ll be able to transport many more people in the end, doing it this way,” said Haines.
son rocked the boards in Seaside early that morning, while the Goo Goo Dolls took to the Jenkinson’s event to usher in summer. In Ortley Beach, the rush to replace dune walkovers meant Toms River township crews worked in the days preceding the holiday weekend to make beaches accessible. In Brick’s barrier island beaches, a steel wall exposed from winter’s storms was covered, making their beach more accessible. The weekend meant the first staffing for area lifeguards, too. Most beaches maintain only weekend guarded hours until school is out in mid-June, and then switch to seven days of guarded beaches through Labor Day.
New Jersey Among Highest Costs For Home Rentals NEW JERSEY – According to the annual, national report released recently, New Jersey is the fifth most expensive state to rent a home; only Hawaii, California, New York, and Maryland are less affordable as well as Washington, DC which is counted separately. In order to afford a modest two-bedroom home in the Garden State, a family must earn an hourly wage of $26.52, far more than the state’s average hourly wage of $16.98 or the $8.38 minimum wage. “We have a supply and demand problem in New Jersey, more renters are entering the market and fewer affordable home options are available,” said Staci Berger, president and chief executive officer of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network). “We need federal and state leaders to put resources into making more homes affordable for more people. Now is not the time to cut housing resources in their budgets.” To gauge affordability, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Network both use the widely accepted measure that no more than 30 percent of a person’s income should be spent on housing. As the Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the state for a two bedroom rental is $1,379, a family must earn $55,152 annually in order to make it affordable. Using that formula, a minimum wage worker would have to work 127 hours per week yearround to be able to afford a two-bedroom home at FMR. Housing advocates say federal and state legislators should use their respective budgets to provide more affordable home opportunities. On the federal level, advocates are pleased to see the funds from the National Housing Trust Fund begin to be distributed but urge Congress to give full financial support to the Housing Choice Voucher Program should receive full financial support. On the state level, advocates support a new proposal from Senator Ray Lesniak (D-Union) to fund mixed-income housing developments in low-income neighborhoods. “One of the biggest problems in this state is
homes that are affordable,” said Lesniak. “It’s a problem in terms of employers locating here and staying here. It’s a problem for the homeless and low-income families who are using a major portion of their earnings for housing. It’s not good for their quality of life or society in general.” “There are about 20,000 people on the waiting list for Newark public housing,” said the Honorable Ras J. Baraka, mayor of the City of Newark. “There is a huge need for affordable and low-income homes in the city. It becomes increasingly important for us to provide the kind of housing stock for the residents of the city to take part in the renaissance that Newark has.” Results of the 2016 Out of Reach report were released during a live web event today that featured comments from Senator Lesniak and Mayor Baraka as well as the Honorable Wilda Diaz, mayor of the City of Perth Amboy; the Honorable Albert B. Kelly, mayor of the City of Bridgeton; Tom Toronto, president of the Bergen United Way; Craig Sawyer, principal and managing partner of ESR Advisors; and Susan Kramer-Mills, executive director of Town Clock Community Development Corporation. Also offering commentary during the event, was New Brunswick resident Tina Webb. Tina is a single mother of one who resides in Dina’s Dwelling, a rental community for female survivors of domestic violence. “I was looking for two years in New Brunswick for housing so it was a blessing to find Dina’s Dwelling,” said Tina. “The home is affordable for my son and I and we have a two bedroom that I love. We’re happy to have our own home now.” The report, Out of Reach 2016, was jointly released by the NLIHC, a Washington, D.C.based housing policy organization and the Network. The report provides the Housing Wage and other housing affordability data for every state, metropolitan area, combined non metropolitan area, and county in the country. The New Jersey data from Out of Reach 2016 is also available at hcdnnj.org/outofreach. For the complete report, visit nlihc.org/oor.
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By Joel Markel
Let’s Steal Away Right Now Dear Readers With so many traveling in the upcoming season I thought that I may prevent you from falling prey to popular tourist scams. Be aware when someone tries to distract you for no apparent reason. Distractions are an easy way to be pick-pocketed. This applies for right here in your home town. You don’t have to travel to fall victim to that one. You could be distracted by someone accidentally spilling something on you; I’ve heard of ketchup squirted on a woman’s shoulder so she puts her bag down. If you ask a taxi driver to take you to a specific restaurant and he tells you that it’s closed, beware. He is looking for a long ride and will ultimately take you to a restaurant that is he has a “partnership” going. Here is a common one. You go to a bar and a friendly group of locals ask you
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Business Profile Michele’s Gold Buyers
In today’s difficult, often turbulent economic times, few things have retained their value as well as gold. And there’s no better place to trade your gold for cash than Michele’s Gold Buyers in Brick. “Selling at Michele’s is an easy and simple process. My clients are always saying that it’s a very pleasurable experience” says Michele DeGeorge, owner of Michele’s Gold Buyers. But don’t let the name fool you. Gold is just one of the many items that c an be tur ned into immediate cash at Michele’s. “The purchase of diamonds has become a major part of our business” states Michele. “We have become one of the largest diamond buyers in the state, c onst antly seeking
fine quality diamonds from ½ carat to 7, 8 or 9 carats to buy”. Michele’s also buys silver jewelry, platinum, precious stones and coins. Sterling Silver flatware and serving pieces are also very salable items. Sol id gold watches and brand name watches like Rolex, Breitling, O mega, etc. are a large part of Michele’s purchases. The formula for success at Michele’s is simple, straight forward and highly effective. Honesty, professionalism, a vast knowledge of the industry and top dollar pai d fo r yo ur m e rchandise. “I tell people to shop and get your best price and then come to me and I will beat any price.” She says. Their high volume of business makes
it possible to pay the highest prices in the area and their a p p r o ac h i s direct and st r ai ght fo rward. “No gimmicks, no coupons, just the best prices paid period.” Michele says with confidence. Stability is another reason for choosing Michele’s Gold Buyers. W h i l e m a ny others operate out of a hotel or seasonal rental they have ow n e d t h e i r Brick Blvd. building for over 20 years. Additionally they have a long family history in the jewelry and diamond business. Security is also part of what sets Michele’s apar t. Unlike many similar businesses, their office offers a safe and secure environment for their customers. It features an extensive on-site security system that protects you from the moment you walk in until you are safely back in your car with the cash you received. They are lic ensed, bonded and fully insured. All scales that weigh your merchandise are certified and registered with the New Jersey Department of Weights and Measures and are inspected periodically for continued accuracy. One unique service
offered at Michele’s is the separation of jewelry into individual components. A service not provided by many gold merchants. They will safely and professionally remove a diamond or precious stone from your ring or piece of jewelry and return it to you should you wish to sell only the gold rather than the entire item. Or sell it in its entirety and M i c h e l e’s will pay you for both the full weight of your gold and the full value of you diamonds or precious stones. An area of particular expertise at Michele’s is estate sales. Their staff is fully trained in
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Stop in and visit Michele and see what a pleasant and profitable experience it will be. Michele’s Gold Buyers is located in the DeGeorge Professional Building, 249 Brick Blvd. in Brick. You can call Michele’s at 732-262-Gold (4653). Michele’s is open M o n d a y through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Can’t make those hours? The staff at Michele’s will go the extra mile to accommodate you. Just call Michele DeGeorge at 732-503-0079 and she will gladly arrange an after-hours appointment for you.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 4-June 10 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): People fuel your passions. In the upcoming week you may prefer to work with someone close by your side. Your aggressiveness in social situations could ruffle a few feathers or a flirtatious attitude could be out of place. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Build up mental muscle. In the week to come you may stumble upon priceless information or become intrigued by a new interest. The first half of the week is the best time to make key decisions and presentations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Opposites attract. You may be restless when working at any job unless you have a congenial other by your side. As this week unfolds you might find that a promising relationship is enhanced by some playful flirtations. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are aware that quick fixes aren’t always an option. Perform repairs around the house, or with family members, to the best of your ability. As this week unfolds you can rely on a partner to point out flaws and fallacies. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Why you are mixed up isn’t much of a mystery. People may hide their feelings or pretend to be happy when they aren’t. Hold off on starting any major enterprises or making a crucial commitment in the week to come. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the week to come perform a reality check before making major purchases or considering a career, business, or job related change. Concentrate on finding common ground with others, so that you can share in the benefits.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your restless need for contact with other human beings can put you in a predicament. You can be overly sociable in the workplace and too aggressive in a social setting. Think before you act in the week to come. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In one pocket, out the other. Money might go out as fast as it comes in. In the week to come you should make an effort apply thrift to your spending habits. Overcome a lack of purpose by sticking to past routines. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead those with smaller minds may try to convince you that your dreams are too big. Work hard, live up to your responsibilities and you will prove that the naysayers don’t have a handle on the big picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Cruise the headlines with curiosity to cure boredom. If you hone in on subjects that interest you and give them devoted attention, you will break free from tedium in the week ahead. A busy schedule requires a planner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put a pause on parting with your pennies. As this week unfolds you may be tempted to make a large purchase or to enter into a binding commitment that affects your net worth. Hold off on making major monetary decisions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The tenor of your life could be determined by the tone of your questions. A questioning attitude might be your secret weapon in the week ahead. Ask for advice to protect you from fantasies with no basis in reality.
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