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August 6, 2016
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School Board Switches Professional Contracts
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The board of education took referrals for some professional appointments instead of using an open bid process, a move that rankled some former board members in the audience of the recent meeting. In a 5-2 vote, the school board voted in new professional appointments to Netta Architects, CHA Consulting Inc. civil engineers, and Bowman and Company for auditing services. The fi rms will charge the same amount as the previous ones did, officials said. While most of the district professionals were replaced by the new majority board members in January, the termination of these three professionals was rescinded so they could continue with some of the projects they were working on, Business (School - See Page 26)
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The light at the end of the tunnel has come for residents living in neighborhoods where there are abandoned
–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn A South Beverly Drive home is the first the township’s Property Maintenance Board has slated for demolition. and distressed homes, since the township homes for demolition. council authorized the bid for the first home Brick Painting and Carpentry and Scott to be demolished. The township’s Property Builders of Point Pleasant will demolish Maintenance Board also approved more (Demolition - See Page 4)
Town Files State Complaint Over “Blockbusting” Real Estate At Issue Around Lakewood’s Borders
By Jennifer Peacock One town sees proof of blockbusting in a video that has emerged recently, leading Jackson to file a formal complaint with the Department of Justice and the state Division of Civil Rights. Jackson Township Council President Rob Nixon said of accusations that realtors were
blockbusting communities and the possible illegal nature of comments in a series of videos from rabbis speaking at a convention, discussing the Ocean County area: “A series of videos found their way onto social media, and those videos strongly indicated what I think many of us had feared or have attempted to prove, and that
is there seems to be a cohesive attempt to blockbust our neighborhoods, to look at Jackson as a place to be taken over, or to use limited liability companies and real estate transactions as a way to try to less than subtly force people into staying in town. We all agree that those comments are not (Complaint - See Page 5)
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126 South Beverly Drive, located in the Herbertsville section of the township, a long vacant home that has brought complaints from neighbors. Bids for the project went out twice and came back above the estimate, which gave the administration the chance to go out and negotiate a better price, said Mayor John G. Ducey at the July 26 council meeting. “This is a long, ongoing process,” he said. “It is the first house that made it all the way through, past our Property Maintenance Board, and was voted on to be demolished.” The board has approved the demolition of four or five additional houses, he said. Despite the delays there is some good news, Ducey added: the township applied for and received a $300,000 interest-free loan from the state Department of Community Affairs to be used for the property demolition program. Some $87,600 of the loan would be used for the South Beverly Drive property. “I know the residents there are going to be happy. The house is an eyesore. It’s got mold all over it. You can see through the windows, the black mold makes it look like the walls are moving there’s so much mold in there,” Ducey said. Now that the council authorized the bid, there would be a preconstruction meeting and then the demolition could begin, he said.
“So at least the money part of it is over and the how we’re paying for it, how much we’re paying for it, and we’re finally moving on,” he added. Once the house is demolished, an $87,600 lien would be placed on the property so when the property sells the township would be reimbursed, Ducey said. The township would be able to recover the money because the house has a water view and sits on a small cliff, so the lot is worth in excess of the amount of the lien, he said. During public comment of the July meeting, resident Vic Finelli asked if the owner of the house was ever fined. “I know there were summonses written,” replied Ducey. “I don’t track them after that. I don’t know what the judge did with them.” “Were the summonses like so much a day? Something like that?” Finelli asked. If the homeowner failed to register and provide the township with a contact person they would have been fined, but they had representatives who came to the Property Maintenance Board meetings, Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said. Finelli asked if the distressed homes’ taxes reflected the full value of the home and property, or just the property value. “Do they just pay on the property since the house is uninhabitable?” he asked. “The house is not livable. Do they pay the same as when the house was livable or do they pay a reduced rate?” Township Attor ney Kevin Starkey
said properties are assessed by the tax assessor, and then the taxes are due and payable, unless the owner files an appeal with the tax assessor. “If there is an appeal, the assessor has the right to reduce the assessed value based on an inspection, but most of those remain at the original assessment,” Starkey said. “We need to get those houses back on the tax roles,” Finelli said. South Beverly Drive resident Mike Fricano lives across the street from the abandoned house. “This is a long time coming and I was very happy to see this. I was wondering if there is a time frame for when this will take place?” he asked. Bergin said the property owners have
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to be advised that a contract has been awarded and the details of the contract, and then a date for the demolition would be established. “We have to give them that information, and they would have the right to have one more opportunity to be heard on that matter now that they have [that information],” she said. The owners would be advised as early as the next day, and when the administration has the builder’s paperwork in order, the demolition would be scheduled after the hearing if they choose to have one, she said. “I’m very happy we’ve come to the end of the road here,” Fricano said. The next council meeting will be on August 9 at 7 p.m.
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only reprehensible but have a tinge of illegality about them,” Nixon said. The township viewed those videos and contacted the DOJ and state Division of Civil Rights as a result, he said. Nixon continued: “Jackson Township, having viewed those videos, have filed a formal complaint with the Department of Justice and the State Division of Civil Rights. We sent them links to the videos and expressed our comments that it is very concerning that, and our residents have been subject to this improper and extraordinarily disturbing activity. I thin k we’d all agree, our residents don’t need to be ‘taken over.’ This is a town that is wonderful, it’s welcoming, it’s made up of every race, creed, ethnicity, all living very happily together in really, an amazing place. … We welcome everyone in this community. But we certainly won’t stand by, and we haven’t.” Nixon said the formal complaint is pa r t of a response t he tow nsh ip is taking to these issues and other quality-of-life concerns. “If you look at the ordinances we’ve passed that have focused on quality of life issues. Focusing on improper uses of residences and addressing the landlord issue and limited liabilit y companies purchasing properties using P.O. boxes, we have done our level best to address what we can address at this
The Brick Times, August 6, 2016, Page 5 level of government. We had to take the next step, and that is to file this complaint with the federal government and the state gover nment,” said the council president. The videos are from a November 2015 Agudah Convention at Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn. Three speakers— Rabbi Avrohom Jaffe, Rabbi Shmuel Lef kowitz, and Rabbi Avrohom Binyomin Spira—gave a talk under the heading “Growing Pains: Responding to challenges of the explosive expansion of our communities.” Bi nyom i n wa s a sked to spea k i n Yiddish about the “Jersey City Initiative”; however, most of the other talks were presented in English with a mix of Yiddish. NJTVonline.org wrote back in April about Jersey City: “We have been documenting the dramatic evolution that is reshaping Jersey City — physically and culturally, mostly downtown, where condo towers are replacing empty lots. Brownstones refurbished into million dollar homes. Cafes and restaurants replacing dollar stores. But in the inner city — in the heart of the black community — an influx of Orthodox Jews have been arriving on Martin Luther King Drive over the last several months, and their presence is being noticed.” The comment that sparked outrage in Jackson was made by Lef kowitz, who called for young families priced out of their majority Chareidi neighborhoods and towns to look to neighboring towns for cheaper housing. Howell NJ Strong posted
a page from the July 29 Lakewood Shopper that urged young families moving from basement apartments to a house that have been priced out Lakewood, to look into Brick, Howell, Toms River and Jackson. “One of the simple answers is that people have to be a little bit of shtickle pioneer in order to go into areas that...to keep expanding the envelope within Brooklyn, within Lakewood, and the other areas,” Lefkowitz said. The argument has come down to what exactly does “shtickle” mean? An online Jewish lexicon says it can mean “a small amount; a little” or “designation of second-class status, when applied to rabbis or other professionals.” Hamodia, The Daily Newspaper of Torah Jewry, published an article July 28 saying Jewish leaders rebutted and denied accusations of blockbusting. “Jackson Township’s complaint about a ‘blockbusting-style plan’ and ‘decree’ ostensibly plotted by representatives of Agudath Israel of America is totally groundless,” Hamodia writes that Rabbi Avi Schnall, Agudah’s New Jersey director, said. “There is no such plan, no such decree. Encouraging members of Agudath
Israel’s growing constituency to consider affordable housing opportunities in new neighborhoods is simple sound advice.” Lefkowitz weighed in as well. “Someone, who does not speak Yiddish, misled the public. ‘Shtickle pioneer,’ in Yiddish, means that the pioneer is a small pioneer and adverse to risk. ‘Groise pioneer’ means that you are a big pioneer and ready to take big risks,” Hamodia reports Lefkowitz saying. Hamodia also reports that “Rabbi Schnall called the idea of an investigation by authorities “a farce” and said he was certain the Justice Department will respond accordingly. ‘For the leaders of Jackson’s government bodies to make such rash claims stokes the already contentious feelings of many in the community,” said Rabbi Schnall. “Elected officials are held to a higher standard… I think the council would have a hard time taking these steps if they were directed at any other minority group.’” Nixon said as the Council and Administration learns more, he will keep the public apprised of where things stand. The videos can be found at yourconvention.org/convention-videos.
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been a lifeguard for 53 years. He figures he has competed for nearly 50 years. Only a hamstring injury suffered during the winter kept the Toms River resident from competing this season. “The competition is always good,” said Tormollan, 68. “It’s nice to see the same guys every year. When your beach wins a tournament, you have the bragging rights for the winter and it starts all over again during the following summer.” Two of the older members of the Lavallette Beach Patrol are Joe Caucino, 58, the athletic trainer at Southern Regional High School, and his brother, Jack, 56. Both compete. “They are still out there doing stuff that is pretty awesome,” Tormollan said. “That shows you it takes time to develop skills. Harvey Cedars has a couple of older guys on its tournament team. It’s truly amazing as there are a lot of older very capable lifeguards who are out there still competing.” Tormollan has seen several changes over the years. “The skill level just keeps getting better and better and better,” he said. “Every year, the kids get better at swimming, paddling and rowing. In the old days, the lifeguards did not swim during the winter. Now, they swim indoors all winter when they are in New Jersey. Rescue boards were 12 feet long and weighed 120 pounds. Now, they are 12 feet long and weigh about 15 pounds. Why are there changes in the equipment? We all need to go faster.” The Lavallette Beach Patrol Memorial Lifeguard Tournament, which took place at the Philadelphia Avenue Beach, is perhaps the most demanding in Ocean County as it consists of the rescue relay, line pull, row out/swim in, ironman medley, paddle relay, swim relay and the boat relay. “Our tournament is very unique,” Tormollan said. “Only six athletes from each team can compete in the entire tournament. The guards have to be versatile in swimming, paddling and rowing.” The Lavallette event is named for several late Lavallette lifeguards. The honorees include William Kimble and Paul Treumuth. Lavallette won this year’s event with 27 points. Tied for second with 23 points apiece were Harvey Cedars and Brigantine. Barnegat Light was fourth with 17 while Ship Bottom was fifth with four. Tied for sixth were Island Beach and Long Beach Township with two points each. Tournaments often draw hundreds of fans, who roar their approval each time their team wins an event. “We had a couple of hundred fans at our tournament,” Tormollan said. “It was a great atmosphere. We have good rivalries, but they are very friendly rivalries. We had a lot of teams from Long Beach Island. It’s nice to see them come up here.” Jack Caucino and Ben Smith won the row out/ swim in. Lavallette won the swim relay behind Smith, Corban Borrero, Joe Caucino and Jake Limaldi. Smith, Borrero, Joe Caucino and Jack Caucino won the boat relay. Harvey Cedars won the line pull, ironman medley and the paddle relay. Barnegat Light captured the rescue relay. “What makes the title special is that it’s our own tournament and it’s always nice to win your own tournament,” Tormollan said. “You have six individuals competing in all of the events. Everyone who is here is a special lifeguard. What I like to see in this tournament is the true lifeguard who
The Brick Times, August 6, 2016, Page 7 can swim, paddle and row. They have the skills.” Harvey Cedars showcased its skills in the Ortley Beach section of Toms River Township where it won the Bush Classic, named last year for retired beach patrol supervisor Pete Bush, with 38 points. “We put in a lot of hard work and training during the preseason and during the lifeguard season,” Harvey Cedars captain Randy Townsend said. “These tournaments give us the goal of staying in shape and being physically fit so that we can perform rescues on the beach. Hats off to Pete Bush. He’s a legend in lifesaving here in New Jersey. We are honored and tickled each time we see him.” The tournament took place at the Fourth Avenue Beach where there was a surf of one to two feet. The wind blew out of the south at 20 mph. “We received a lot of help from King Neptune,” Townsend said. “The ocean is always the largest variable. You can never predict the type of surf condition you are going to get on any given day. Some crews get waves. Some don’t. The ocean always picks the winners. There is a lot of other luck involved. “There were not many waves, but competing was still a lot of fun. Everybody on our patrol is a surfer and I feel that played into our win. We have a vast experience of ocean knowledge and that really helped us.” Harvey Cedars won the the tournament for the second straight year. It also prevailed in 2012. Harvey Cedars captured five events this time around. Kevin Wessler and Alex Martinelli won the thousand foot doubles row. Kenny Burkhart, Billy Webster, Joseph Cantaleo and Townsend won the 4 by 500-foot paddleboard relay. Competing in the surf medley were Roman Horosdewski (1,000-foot swim), Townsend (1,000-foot paddle), Mike Weiler (1,000-foot row) and his son, Otto Weiler (1,000-foot row). Wessler and Ryan Corcoran competed in the boat swim, a 500-foot row out and a 500-foot swim to the shore. In the 4 by 1,000-foot surfboat relay were Otto Weiler and Mike Weiler, Wessler, Martinell, Corcoran and Matt Gruzecki. “People enjoy coming to our tournament,” said Casey Scallon, lieutenant of the North Beach in Ortley Beach. “Our boardwalk overlooks the ocean and people stand on the boardwalk and watch the tournament. We invite some of the best beaches around. We could not care less if we win or lose. We just want good competition and we want people to enjoy themselves.” Primed for an enjoyable event was the Seaside Park Beach Patrol, host of the Seaside Park Lifeguard Tournament. However, the event was cut short because of thunderstorms. “To be honest, its location, about 400 yards south of the Funtown Pier, is what makes our tournament special,” said Mike Veracierta, captain of the Seaside Park Beach Patrol. “Seaside is just Seaside. People may say, ‘Sleazeside Park and Sleazeside Heights,’ but we still have the best boardwalk around--even after the fire in 2013. We get good patrols and we have mandatory female involvement. Lifeguards range from 1660 years of age.” There are more events on tap. There will be a one-mile competitive ocean swim August 6 at the Philadelphia Avenue Beach in Lavallette. The Long Beach Island Lifeguard Tournament will take place August 5 to 6 at the 68th Street Beach in Long Beach Township. And there’s the Barnegat Bay Challenge set for August 29 at 13th Street and the Barnegat Bay in Ship Bottom.
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Editorial Rain Or Not, Water Conservation A Good Idea
Manchester has them: lawn-watering restrictions all summer long. It’s a conservation measure as lawn watering reached record high use recently. On the f lipside, the impact of overwatering lawns where heavy amounts of fertilizer or pesticides were applied can create storm water runoff pollution in our waterways. Adding into this equation is how in 2002, New Jersey was hit by drought, with an inundation of messages and rules on water use. This year, the word “drought” is no longer on the tip of everyone’s tongue. That, at least, is a classic Good Thing. But the lack of a deep drought does not mean residents should feel comfortable treating water as if it springs from an endless well. It doesn’t. Common sense and an eye for the future should prevail. Waste can only come back to bite our collective behind
in the end. Even with water levels fairly comfortable at the moment, Mother Nature can reverse course. Because of the area’s dense, active summer population and the fact that we rely heavily on rainfall to keep water levels adequate, it doesn’t take more than a short dry spell to drop water supplies back to drought levels. The summer is not yet over. Keep that in mind when using water this summer. It’s an experience we can all share to make conservative water use habits just a bit easier to swallow. And even more important, think about the droughts of years to come. Ocean County and its population are not getting any smaller. We need all the water we can get. For more information on the drought situation in New Jersey, if any, and any restrictions in effect, visit state.nj.us/ dep/drought/index.html or call 800-4-ITS-DRY.
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Letters To The Editor More Transparency Needed In Medical Billing The Out of Network Transparency Act would help protect us from surprise medical bills. It would crack down on unfair medical billing practices that hurt consumers by charging high, unregulated prices for services outside of health insurance networks. However, the opposition from highly paid specialists and for-profit hospital owners is threatening to stop the bill in its tracks. Thousands of New Jerseyans get hit with shocking, unfair medical bills that they cannot afford and they have little or no leverage to negotiate with powerful and wealthy health care providers. The provisions of A1952 that health care facilities and providers disclose their network status and the estimated costs of services to consumers, and that carriers disclose up-to-date lists of health care facilities and in-network providers. These provisions will establish improvements in transparency. AARP supports the bill’s provisions that hold consumers harmless when they receive emergency care or have a scheduled procedure at an in-network facility, only to find out after the fact that one or more of the health professionals were out-ofnetwork. This must stop. Consumers need fair treatment. Lilyan Cralle AARP New Jersey
Tribal Socialism The writer who proposes eliminating the property tax (June 11, Letter to the Editor) by replacing it with a communal do-it-yourself system of residents contributing their labor and goods in cooperation with fellow residents is describing what has been termed “tribal socialism.” It is a system of communal self-preservation which has had success in small rural tribal areas, sects and communes, but not in larger, complex townships, cities, counties and states. Those require equipment, services and construction too great for the simple cooperation of citizens unable or unwilling to handle them. That is the role of government and businesses able to pay for the specialized labor necessary to cope. Paid labor, far from being the writer’s “forced socialism” (a term more accurately applied to the abovementioned self-preservation), is a facet of our capitalist economy. Avram Shapiro Whiting
Affordable Care Act Success The National Health Interview Survey report is further proof that our country has made undeniable and historic strides thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The uninsured rate fell to 9.1 percent in 2015, making it the first year in our nation’s history that fewer than 1 in 10 Americans lacked
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health insurance, and the report documents the progress we’ve made expanding coverage across the country. Meanwhile, premiums for employer coverage, Medicare spending and health care prices have risen at exceptionally slow rates. Our country ought to be proud of how far we’ve come and where we’re going. The Affordable Care Act made everyone’s insurance better, not just the people who have coverage through the Marketplace or even the 20 million people who have coverage because of the law. Today in America, there’s a father who can no longer be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition; a mother who can no longer be charged more because she’s a women; and a child who can stay on their parent’s plan up to age 26. Those rules benefit millions of people, and thankfully, they’re now part of the fabric of America. There’s still more work to do as we build a health care system that works for everyone and results in better care, smarter spending, and healthier people. But our country is unequivocally on stronger footing today because of the Affordable Care Act. That’s progress to celebrate. Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell U.S. Dept Health & Human Services
Mental Health Reform Needed An important start to making comprehensive mental health reform a reality in America is H.R. 2646. This legislation is a critical step forward toward treating mental illnesses like every other chronic disease. The bill would promote early identification and intervention, fund new innovation grants and new programs for children, invest in suicide prevention, create a council that will be tasked with developing a plan to reduce incarceration, reduce homelessness for peo-
ple with mental illness, and promote integration of health and behavioral health services, among other initiatives. The time to act is now, take the few minutes needed to call your legislator and tell them you support this bill, which will improve the lives for many who are living with mental illness and would like to see it passed before the August recess. Michele Green-Ferrante Program Director Mental Health Association In Ocean-County
Congressman’s Hateful Words A few weeks ago, America watched the largest mass shooting in American history in Orlando and the target were LGBT Americans. After the shooting, our Congressman, Chris Smith, offered his prayers. What many do not realize is that our community is represented by Congressman, Chris Smith, a religious extremist that uses his position to promote hate and violence against gay Americans. In 2015 at a human rights meeting in Africa, Smith announced that gay rights are not human rights. “I am a strong believer in traditional marriage and I do not construe homosexual rights as human rights,” Smith said. Last year, in response to the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Smith co-sponsored legislation enabling groups and individuals to deny services to NJ gay couples on the basis of their religious beliefs along with one other NJ Rep Scott Garrett. The First Amendment Defense Act that Smith sponsored would prevent federal retaliation against organizations or individuals that refuse to serve same sex couples citing their religious beliefs. Smith said, “The First Amendment Defense Act is designed to ensure that all Americans, and faith-based organizations in particular, are protected (Letters - See Page 28)
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NEW J ERSEY – Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Mar tin and Board of Public Utilities (BPU) President Richard S. M roz an nou nced a new grant program that can help employers offset the installation cost for electric vehicle charging stations across the state, and a new website portal to educate the public about electric vehicles. The goal is this new grant prog ram is to i mprove New Jersey’s air quality. The DEP and BPU have teamed together to launch t h e g r a nt p r og r a m “ It Pays To Plug I n.” T he f i rst phase of the pro gram offers $725,000 in reimbursement grants to employers to offset some of the costs to purchase and install the stations, while also encouraging
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employees to ultimately pu r ch a s e a nd d r ive electric vehicles to work. In turn, the use of more electric vehicles on New Jersey’s roads will reduce t he a mou nt of t ailpipe emissions that affect air quality. The new “Drive Green New Jer sey” i n it iat ive and website provide information about the different ty pes of electric vehicles available, how to charge them, afforda bi l it y a n d i m p a c t o n air quality, as well as a variety of useful links for consumers. “Electric vehicles can pl ay a c r it ic a l r ole i n helping to improve our a i r q u a l it y,” C om m i s sioner Martin said. “This new g rant prog ram, i n addition to the current incentives available in our state, can help improve
the affordability of this i n novat ive a nd prove n technology that benefits all New Jersey residents.” Reimbursement grants a re of fered on a f i r stcome, first-serve basis of up to $250 for each Level 1 ch a rg i ng st at ion i nstalled, and up to $5,000 for each Level 2 charging station installed. Level 2 stations provide more mileage range for electric vehicles than Level 1 stations. Eligible employers include public, private, for-profit, nonprofit, educational and government al entities. Ow ners of parking facilities used by commuters or employees of other companies are also eligible. “The announced joint effort to incentivize workpl a c e ele c t r ic ve h icle charging stations is yet another step in the im-
plementation of Governor Christie’s State Energy Master Plan and recognizes its stated goal of encouraging greater use of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles by improving and expanding the infrastructure needed to support the use of alternative-fueled vehicles throughout New Jersey,” said BPU President Mroz. “We are also happy that those who are interested in lear ning more about alter native-fueled vehicles can access the ‘Drive Green New Jersey’ website as part of the state’s efforts to fulfill the Energy Master Plan’s call for increased education of consumers regarding energy conservation, renewable energy and technology advancements that t hey ca n i mplement to save on energy expenses,
reduce energy costs for all ratepayers and contribute to a cleaner environment,” BPU President Mroz said. The DEP worked closely with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to streamline the permitting process so that homeowners can easily install charging stations. “If you can charge your electric vehicle at home and you can charge it at work, that goes a long way to relieving range anxiety, which is a wellk now n ba r r ier to t he widespread adoption of elect r ic vehicles,” said Joh n G iord a no, DEP’s Assistant Commissioner for Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability. “The state recog nizes that a key to the success of any new technology is public buy-in, and to gain that,
the public needs to be well-informed. Our new ‘Drive Green New Jersey’ initiative does just that, and presents the information in an easily relatable format that targets the questions the public needs answers to about electric vehicles.” Emissions from vehicles are a primar y cause of ground-level ozone – also known as smog – during summer months. To learn more about the “It Pays To Plug In” grant reimbursement program, including eligibility criter ia, visit driveg reen. nj.gov/programs.html For more infor mation about the Dr ive G reen New Jersey website port al, visit driveg reen. nj.gov. To check New Jersey’s daily Air Quality Index, visit njaqinow.net.
Bill Provides Funding To Help Back Bays NEW JERSEY – A round of federal funding should help the back bays of New Jersey, in areas such as Barnegat Bay where communities are threatened by repeated floods. U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker highlighted $10,954,000 in funding within the FY2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act appropriations bill, which passed the Senate recently. “Too many New Jersey families know firsthand the painful impacts of severe flooding and the toll
it takes on entire communities,” said Sen. Menendez. “Whether it be Sandy, Irene, Floyd or the seasonal Nor’easter, our state is routinely in the path of severe storms that can destroy neighborhoods and wreak havoc on people’s lives. This funding is vital to moving these communities closer to a long term f lood mitigation solution that will protect residents and property. I am pleased that these important projects were prioritized in the President’s FY17 Budget request and funded through
the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.” “For years, far too many communities across our state have been forced to endu re the devast ating impacts of flooding,” said Sen. Booker. “New Jersey families deserve to have the peace of mind that they are out of harm’s way and don’t have to live in constant fear of the next stor m. T hese federally funded projects make an important investment in the safety and well-being of New Jerseyans by helping to mitigate the impact
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of flooding and making us more resilient in the face of future storms.” The $37.5 billion funding bill provides $6 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works programs that fall under flood and storm damage reduction, navigation and ecosystem restoration activities, including the following critical Army Corps projects in New Jersey: New Jersey
Backbays - $575,000. The funding will be used to st udy the effects of tidal flooding in the bays and estuaries along the Jersey Shore impacted by Superstor m Sa ndy a nd other major coastal storms. The shorelines of most of the backbays are low elevation, developed with residential and commercial infrastructure and subject to tidal f looding during
storms and exacerbated by historic sea level rise that will only increase the magnitude and frequency of the problem. The study will evaluate flood reduction measures in the densely populated por tions of New Jersey backbays and mainland coastline areas bordering the bays and tidal tributaries, including private residenc
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OMMUNITY NEWS Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements Lakewood Museum To Open September 7
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Historical Society and the Lakewood Heritage Commission are celebrating the opening of the Sheldon Wolpin Lakewood Historical Museum in Pine Park with preliminary ceremonies at the museum at 5:30 p.m. and a “Toastamonial” honoring Robert Kirschner at the Lakewood Country Club, Country Club Lane, at 7 p.m. on September 7. Senator Robert Singer, Assemblyman Sean Kean, Lakewood Mayor Menashe Miller and officials of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce are among dignitaries participating in the opening ceremony at Kuser Hall, the newly refurbished 15,000-square-foot building that houses Lakewood antiquities. Kuser Hall, the last remaining building of five that made up the Newman School, an exclusive preparatory boarding school for boys, closed in 1942. The building, which the township acquired in 1964 through Green Acres Funding, was the math and science center of the school. Through the volunteer efforts of members in the Historical Society and the Heritage Commission, Kuser Hall has been transformed into a showcase, featuring Lakewood memorabilia and artifacts. The township gave both groups a long-term lease in 2012 and it has taken four years to create six galleries on the first floor and a main hallway, depicting
scenes of “old” Lakewood. Some of the renovations include power washing and painting the building; installing handicap ramps, interior and exterior lighting, a security system and restroom facilities and replacing 550 plus panes of glass. A fountain from 1881 originally commissioned by a group of Lakewood residents was moved from Clifton Avenue to the front of the museum. The museum also boasts a mono-wing airplane in the southeastern outside corner of the building as part of some hands-on exhibits. The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders has relocated from downtown Lakewood to the lower level of the museum where members are building two exhibits, one for O Gauge and the other of HO Gauge model trains. The Township Committee, Lakewood Publics Works and the Inspection Departments are among the supporters. Many present and former Lakewood residents have given financial support as well as goods and services. The cost of cocktails and dinner is $100, payable to the Lakewood Historical Society. Kosher meals are available upon request. R.S.V.P. to Robin Taylor-Wellet at 732-3305384 or rwellet@aol.com. Visit lakewoodnjhistoricalsociety.org for additional information.
Marching Bands Schedule Practice Times
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Residents who live near the marching bands’ practice spaces should note the Marching Dragons and Marching Mustangs have announced their respective schedules. The township council granted waivers to each for the potential noise ordinance restrictions. The Brick High School marching band has no summer weekend practices planned. During their weekday practices, the earliest start time is 11 a.m. and goes no later than 9:30 p.m. They have weekend practices Sep-
tember, October and November that start as early as 8:30 a.m. but still would end no later than 9:30 p.m. The Brick Memorial High School marching band has no weekend practices in the summer. From September until November their earliest practice would begin at 9 a.m. and finish no later than 9:30 p.m. except for Saturday September 17 and Saturday October 1 when they have the Annual Marching Band Festival. On those days the noise ordinance would be waived from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Recreation Department To Offer New York City Bus Trip
LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a bus trip to New York City to explore Central Park and visit museums. The bus will stop at the Museum Mile area of Manhattan, near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Those in attendance can enjoy the day visiting museums or exploring Central Park on their own. Restaurants in the area include Tavern on the Green and the Boat House. The trip is scheduled for September 29 and will depart from the Beach Complex of Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave. at 8 a.m. The
approximate return time is 6:30 p.m. The fee is $35 and includes motor coach transportation only. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering. The program number is AB0309. To receive more information or to receive a Parks and Recreation Newsletter, call 877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks. org.
Church To Host Cameo Club Concert
LAKEWOOD – The Episcopal Church Women of All Saints Episcopal Church is hosting a concert by the NJ Cameo Club members. The concert will be held at the church, 213 Madison Ave., on August 21.
Seating will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the performance will start at 2 p.m. The performance will be followed by afternoon tea. Contact Judy Bennett with questions at 732-363-9340.
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Elks Announces Fluke Tournament Winners
POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Elks held its Annual Fluke Tournament on July 23. The winner of this year’s tournament in the power boat division was Neil Pisane of Ocean Port with a fish that weighed 10.6 pounds. Second place went to Ed McCormick of Belmar with a fish that weighed 9.4 pounds. Third place went to Larry Valdez of Toms River with a fish that weighed 9.1 pounds. Fourth place went to Bob Wolowitz of Point Pleasant Beach with a fish that weighed 8.3 pounds; he was also the Elk member winner. Fifth place went to Bill Lammiers of Point Pleasant with a fish that weighed 8.2 pounds. Sixth place went to Nick Naperski of Point Peasant with a fish that weighed 7.9 pounds. Seventh place went to Brandon Cannoli of
Brick with a fish that weighed 7.8 pounds. The Youth Prize went to Andrew Kline of Jackson with a fish weighing 5 pounds. In the kayak division, first place for the longest fish was Ed Smith of Deptford with a 21-3/4 inch long fluke. Second place went to Diane Dixon of Freeport, N.Y. with a 20 inch fluke and third place was Justin Scharaldi of Manalapan with a 19 inch fluke. For a longest combined three fluke, first place was Chris Baggot of Shark River Hills with a total of 60.5 inches, second place was John White of Ocean Township with a total of 57.25 inches and third place was Charlie Labar of Philadelphia, PA with a total of 54.75 inches. The prize for most caught species was Chris Baggot of Shark River Hills.
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Parents Of Autistic Children Hold Autism Surf Day
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Rotary Club Holds Dance To Fund Police Vests
–Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – The Brick Township Rotary Club presented Mayor John Ducey with tickets to its 32nd Annual Bulletproof Vest Fund Dance. The dance was held on July 22 at VFW Post 8867. All proceeds from the dance are used to purchase body armor for Brick Police Officers.
Tent City Documentary To Premiere In Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK – Ultravision Films has announced the premiere of the new documentary “Destiny’s Bridge,” produced and directed by Jack Ballo, with Executive Producer Bill Jersey. The documentary depicts the complete story of the Lakewood Tent City encampment. The court battle and homeless camp in the woods made news around the world while bringing attention to micro-housing as an option for the poor and homeless in New Jersey. This new official release follows an earlier version of “Destiny’s Bridge” that was screened throughout New Jersey but was never released. Director Jack Ballo, continued filming at Tent City during the same time he was screening the 2013 “Destiny’s Bridge” at film festivals, theaters and colleges.
As the Tent City saga went on, the high profile Ocean County story revealed an ending that nobody expected. Ballo and Jersey re-edited the documentary shaping the story into a new riveting narrative that raises questions about tiny houses as a solution to the homeless crisis in New Jersey, as well as throughout the country. The film will start at 7 p.m. on August 17 at the House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave., and will be followed by a question and answer session with filmmakers Jack Ballo and Bill Jersey, along with Minister Steve Brigham, the main subject of the film and Tent City founder. The question and answer session about the documentary will also include a conversation with experts and advocates involved with tiny house issues in New Jersey.
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diagnosis we frequently see in our physical therapy clinics associated with back and neck pain is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a condition resulting in the narrowing or pinching of the spinal cord that causes pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that flow through it. Spinal stenosis is most commonly found in individuals 45 years of age and older, however, can be found in the younger population as well. Some cases of spinal stenosis may also be congenital, which means it is present at birth. Spinal stenosis can occur throughout the spinal cord ranging from the cervical spine to the lumbar spine. However, thoracic stenosis is very uncommon because there is very little movement of these vertebrae, resulting in a lower chance of degeneration.
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Overall, spinal stenosis symptoms are often characterized as: • Developing slowly over time, or slow onset • The pain you feel is not constant, or some describe it as coming and going. • Occurring during certain activities (such as walking for lumbar stenosis) and/or positions (such as standing upright for lumbar stenosis) • The pain is relieved by rest (sitting or lying down) and/or any flexed forward position. There are many cases involving spinal stenosis where the person does not present with any symptoms at all. However, more times than not, a person will show signs and symptoms
of spinal stenosis which differ from one region of the spine to the other. More specifically, signs and symptoms for the cervical spine can be weakness, and or numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, as well as local pain in the neck. In lumbar stenosis, the spinal nerves become compressed and can produce symptoms of sciatica, such as numbness and tingling, and or pain radiating into the buttock and legs. CAN SPINAL STENOSIS BE TREATED?
The answer is, yes, spinal stenosis can be treated with several different methods, most of which do not require surgery. Courses of treatment include Physical Therapy, activity modification, epidural injections, and medication.
cured or managed with non-invasive treatments. In some cases an orthopedic surgeon will have to perform surgery to decrease the compression of the nerves that exit the vertebrae. This course of treatment is usually done as a last resort if the non-invasive courses of treatment have failed. Spinal stenosis can be a very painful and debilitating condition, but it can be treated. If you suffer from neck or low back pain, you should talk to your physician or make an appointment with an orthopedist to be properly evaluated. You and your physician should come up with a treatment plan that is safe and suitable for you.
Physical Therapy – A physical therapy program consisting of strengthening, stretching, modalities, and manual work from a licensed therapist is a great course of treatment to decrease or eliminate pain. Activity Modification - Patients are usually counseled to avoid activities that worsen their spinal stenosis symptoms. For lumbar stenosis patients, certain positions are more comfortable such as flexed positions. Example would be getting relief when leaning over onto a shopping cart at the grocery store. Epidural Injections – An epidural injection is a shot of cortisone into epidural space which can temporarily relieve symptoms of spinal stenosis. This procedure would be performed by a licensed physician. Medications – There are several medications that can help alleviate some of the pain that is caused by spinal stenosis, however it is always recommended that you consult with your physician prior to taking any medications. Unfortunately not all cases of spinal stenosis are
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
How Are You Feeling? By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
It’s such a simple question and yet, I bet your own opinion of how you feel matters little to your doctors. It’s quite frequent that you’re told not to worry about your health if a lab test comes back as “normal.” The assumption is made that nothing’s wrong. New research suggests that how you feel is a more reliable indicator of future illness than your labs. Researchers from Rice University in Texas have reason to believe that how you feel holds greater value than blood tests do. I concur. If you were talking to me, I would trust what you tell me more than I do any piece of paper from a lab because of a dozen reasons. For one, the reference ranges on labs are often bad because they were determined by a sick population. Your blood samples may not have been centrifuged long enough. Maybe it wasn’t refrigerated in transit. There are so other reasons too. This reminds me of a one-man experiment I did recently. I wanted to see what happens when you use two different labs to measure the same thing. We tested Sam’s c4a levels, an inflammatory biomarker. Quest determined the level to be 9,725 and Labcorp said it was 319. Can you see how messed up your treatment regimen will be if you rely solely on labs? The numbers are off by thousands! Sometimes the biomarkers that doctors test you for are just for screening, rendering them pretty useless IMHO (in my humble opinion). For example, thyroid testing and dosage changes are often based upon your
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Lakewood Explains Firearms Application Process
LAKEWOOD – Residents of Lakewood can obtain the application for a firearm at njsp.org/firearms/forms.shtml. An application for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or a Handgun Purchase Permit and the Consent for Mental Health Records Search forms are required for each first-time applicant. Individuals who have been listed as ref-
erences will be sent reference letters, as well as an employer. Applicants should make sure to put complete names, address and phone numbers and make sure their references return letters as soon as possible. Relatives or anyone who lives in the applicant’s household are not eligible to be references. Applicants should complete Part One of the
Mental Health Form and leave the witness section blank. Return completed forms to Lakewood Police Department Records Bureau with appropriate fees. The fees are $5 for the Firearms ID Card and $2 for each Handgun Purchasers Permit. Applicants can apply for up to three permits.
These fees are to be paid in cash or person check made out to the Lakewood Police Department. When the records clerk reviews the applicant’s application, they will be given a code to go online and do a Records Check. This fee is $20. Previous Firearms ID Card Holders must complete the Firearms Application, Consent for Mental Health Search and the Request for Criminal History Record Information. Check appropriate block(s) at top of the application. Individuals who have been listed as references will be sent reference letters, as well as an employer. Applicants should make sure to put complete names, address and phone numbers and make sure their references return letters as soon as possible. Relatives or anyone who lives in the applicant’s household are not eligible to be references. Same fees apply as initial applicant. Previous Firearms ID Card Holders must provide current NJ Firearms ID Card so a copy can be made to keep with their application. For more information, visit lakewoodnj. gov/department/police.
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Football & Cheer Association To Hold Gift Auction
BRICK – The Brick Memorial Football and Cheer Association is holding “A Night at the Beach” Gift Auction on August 13. The auction will be held at the VFW, 373 Adamston Road, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Contact Margaret Covert at 732-2214009 or web4mustangs@yahoo.com for tickets.
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BRICK – The Brick Librar y has planned numerous activities for the public during August. The library is located at 301 Chambersbridge Road. To register for these programs, visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click on “Calendar of Events” or call 732477-4513. August 8, 2:30 p.m.: Email Basics – Learn how to setup an email account, compose email, print and check the various folders. Register. August 9, 4 p.m.: Ice-cream Making Workshop – Learn to make homemade ice-cream, then top it and eat it. Register. August 9, 6 p.m.: Knit Wits – The library invites participants to take s ome t i me for t he m s elve s. T he y should bring their crochet, knitting or crafting needles and their craft. Register. August 10, 11 a.m.: Brain Games – Join the library for fun and mentally stimulating games. Register. August 11, 10 a.m.: Mobile County Connections – Visit the library and explore the resources in the Mobile County Connections Van. August 11, 10 a.m.: Mouse Basics – This is a first stop for beginners.
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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-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) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139. (32) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n)
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) Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
Help Wanted Seeking Talented Assistant Managers & Stylists – Hair Cuttery. New salon coming to Greenleaf in Howell, NJ. NJ Cosmetology License Required. Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, free advanced education, health/dental benefits, 401K, PTO and more. EOE. Call Shannon at 856-520-2251 or haircuttery.com/careers,apply today! (32) Part Time CNA – The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Skilled Nursing Unit, Hamilton Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our Senior Leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. Part Time 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4 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. (31) 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) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time Food Service – We have an immediate need for part time 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. (31) P T M a i n t e n a n c e – Va r i o u s physical duties of 55+ community in Lakewood. Send resume to lhwmanager@optonline.net. (31) Now Hiring CNA’s/NA’s – Immediate work available at Leisure Park, a Five Star Senior Living Community. FT/PT. All shifts available. Inquire within, 1400 Route 70, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701. Contact us at 732-370-0444. (33) Helper Wanted; Full-time – Monday through Friday. $10-13/hour; fire alarm and security company. Must physically be able to work long days, carry and move ladders and equipment, work in small spaces and on building roofs. Background checks are performed. Benefits after 90 days. Call Tara 732-240-7007. (32)
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PT/Weekend 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 and weekend positions on 7-3 and 3-11shifts. All shifts require E/O weekend. View current openings a thepinesatwhiting.org. Competitive rates. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (31) Auto Mechanic – Tires, alignments, under car service. Uniforms, benefits and paid holidays. 732-270-6700. (32) Home Aid Needed – To help with mother in wheel chair. Must be neat and clean. Non-smoker. Know how to cook Italian food and like cats. References and driving a must. Must work weekends 4 to 8 p.m. and some days. $12/hr. Call Cindi 352-509-0608 . (32) Dental Office Coordinator Must have prior dental experience of any type. Computer literate (8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Monday, Thursday, Friday to start. Fax resume to 732-477-5949 or email cedarbridgedental@gmail.com. (33 )
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Need A Ride – Airports, AC, cruise, Shore Points. One year old car. Senior Discounts. Save $$$. Tom 551-427-0227. (35) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (38) I’m A Loving Compassionate Care Giver – With over 15 years experience. Will take care of your elderly/ sick loved one at home or hospital. Willing to travel. Available 24/7. Live-in or live-out. Reasonable rates. Phone 201-589-7269. (34) Mason - 35 years experience. Small to medium sized jobs. Brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair/caulking, masonry coating and all repairs. I also do light hauling. 732-505-3081. (34) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (39 ) John’s Ceramic Porcelain Tile Bathrooms, repairs, remodeled, kitchen floors, kitchen back splash, shower doors. Over 30 years experience. Free estimates. Call 732-925-2999. (33) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting – Kitchen, bathrooms remodeled,painting,inside and out. Roofing, siding, all types of flooring installed, carpentry, screens, windows, doors installed, powerwashing, all gutter work. No job too big or small, we do it all. Fully insured. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (31) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Carpet Repair - Restretching, ripples removed, repair work, stairs installed. Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (33)
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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (39 ) Landscaping - Grass cutting, bush trimming, powerwashing. Call for free estimate, 732-278-6043. (33) Landscape Services - Leaf clean ups, pavers, mulch, stone, and sod installations. Free estimates. Call with needs. 732-678-8681. (34) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120. Lic #13VH08645300. (36) Go With The Pro’s - Interior and exterior home improvemnts. We do it all. Bathroom remodel special, $4,500. Licensed/insured. NJ Reg 13VH07919200. 732-569-1406. (33) Home Health Aid/House Cleaning – All American Care Givers Association provides the best services money can buy. Skip the rest, come right to the best. Call 732-664-3605. (31) 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. (33)
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The Consumer Fraud Act gives New Jersey one of the strongest consumer protection laws in the country. The CFA protects the general public by providing consumers with a private cause of action for violations of the Act and allowing for recovery of treble (triple) damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. See N.J.S.A. § 56:8-19. To violate the Act, a person must commit an “unlawful practice,” which may fall into one of three general categories: 1. affirmative acts; 2. knowing omissions; or 3. regulation violations. The third category is based on violations of regulations enacted under N.J.S.A. § 56:8-4, the Home Improvement Act. The essential purpose behind the Home Improvement Act is to eliminate sharp practices, deception, fraud, and misrepresentation of material facts by “Sellers” aka “contractors.” To this end the Act seeks to provide procedures for the regulation and content of home improvement contracts by establishing standards to facilitate enforcement of the requirements of the Act. N.J.A.C. § 13:45A-16.1. The term “Seller” is defined as any person engaged in the business of making or selling home improvements, and includes corporations, partnerships, associations and any other form of business organization or entity, and its officers, representatives, agents and employees. N.J.S.A. § 56:8-137. The regulations broadly define “home improvement” to cover nearly every type of residential improvement or repair, including, but not limited to: the remodeling, altering, painting, repairing, renovating, restoring, moving, demolishing, or modernizing of residential or noncommercial property or the making of additions thereto, and includes, but is not limited to, the construction, installation, replacement, improvement, or repair of driveways, sidewalks, swimming pools, terraces, patios, landscaping, fences, porches, windows, doors, cabinets, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements and basement waterproofing, fire protection devices, security protection devices, central heating and air conditioning equipment, water softeners, heaters, and purifiers, solar heating or water systems, insulation installation, siding, wallto-wall carpeting or attached or inlaid floor coverings, and other changes, repairs, or improvements made in or on, attached to or forming a part of the residential or noncommercial property. Further, the Home Improvement Act requires that contracts for improvements in excess of $500 be in writing, signed by all parties to the contract, and detail the parties’ obligations and rights under the contract. The contract
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Administrator James Edwards said. Upon questioning by board member Karyn Cusanelli (who voted against the new appointments along with Sharon Cantillo), Board President John Lamela said there had been no requests for proposals (RFPs) for the new professionals and that the new appointments had been offered to companies based on referrals. Edwards had contacted the referrals to see if they would charge the same amount as the professionals they were replacing, which they said they would, he said. “This was an unfair and non-open process for these positions,” said former board member Larry Reid. “Why wouldn’t we do a full RFP? They have different fees for different services and it’s important we get the lowest rate.” Former board member Walter Campbell, who served on a board-appointed facilities committee, asked how the four new board members were able to make a decision about professionals who had been working on multi-million dollar facilities projects. “This is how you reward them? It’s e m b a r r a s s i n g , a n d yo u s h o u l d b e ashamed of yourselves,” he said. Interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella said the administration was not happy with the previous architectural firm. “We didn’t thin k we were getting proper attention on some projects. We had to f ix unanticipated problems,” he said. “A change in architects was definitely needed.” BHS East Gym In other news, renovations to the Brick High School east gym were scheduled to begin this week with the demoli-
tion of the dilapidated and splintering bleachers. The job, which includes replacing the bleachers, f loor and basketball backstops, should be finished in time for the school year after the administration reached out to the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Cooperative for a price when other bids came in too high. While Business Administrator Edwards said he did not have the figures in front of him during the July 28 Board of Education meeting, some $199,382 was budgeted for the renovations and the estimate from the co-op came in under budget, he said. “I don’t know if we can do the whole thing before school,” Edwards said. “Painting is the issue. It’s in excess of $40,000 so we will need to go out to bid...it’s a large project, we’ll get it done but some of it might have to get done in the future,” he said. Board member John Barton, who is on the facilities committee, said that a massive partial window replacement project at eight of the district schools had been completed, but windowsills need to be replaced at Dr u m Poi nt Elementary School. The curb and paving work behind Brick High School and at Lake Riviera Middle School would be finished before school begins, he said, and the installation of air conditioning units in classrooms and offices throughout the district is continuing. Gialanella said that doors at Brick Memorial High School gym had been installed incorrectly and that there is an eight-week backlog for new doors. “So we can’t use the room for large groups until they’re replaced,” he said. The next Board of Education meeting will be on August 25 at 7 p.m. at Brick High School.
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from government discrimination based on their moral and religious convictions.” When a senior member of Congress announces that gay humans are not the same as other humans and sponsors discriminatory legislation based on personal religious ideology, he is promoting hate and ultimately violence. Smith should be held accountable for his bigotry, we have the power to hold him accountable in November. Sue Perrin Manalapan
For Those Eligible, Voting Should Be Easy The elections process is not usually grist for inflammatory rhetoric. But this year has been different. Republican Donald Trump labeled the GOP primary process “crooked.” Democrat Bernie Sanders suggested his party’s use of super-delegates made its nominating process a “rigged system.” For many voters, the intricacies of voting rules quickly became a topic of overriding interest. Now that the primaries are over, I hope Americans remain just as intrigued by the
laws governing general-election voting in their states. Because at the moment, this country is engaged in an experiment with the democratic process that should rivet everyone who cares about representative government. We’ve seen two diverging trends in the states in recent years. One approach has sought to make voting more difficult. Since the 2010 elections, 22 states have put laws in place narrowing voters’ ability to go to the polls. They have decreased the time allotted for voting; added tough ID requirements; reduced options for voting prior to Election Day; added proof-of-citizenship requirements; and made it necessary for voters to register well before Election Day. These steps, their backers contend, are necessary to guard against voter fraud and assure the integrity of the ballot. Other states have moved in the opposite direction. They’ve made it easier to register to vote; have added longer hours for voting on Election Day; have moved to mail-in ballots; and encourage early voting. They’ve done all they can to make the process of voting simple and convenient. On the whole, Republicans at the state level have favored greater restrictiveness and Democrats greater ease, but you don’t have to be a partisan of one side or the other
to recognize that politicians believe a great deal is at stake. Whatever they give as their reasons for pushing a particular approach, you can be sure they are also calculating the effect of rules changes on the outcome of elections, and they’ll do all they can to tilt the rules in their favor. Which is why the question of how to approach the right to vote isn’t going to be settled any time soon. There are a lot of court cases pending in the various states, and it’s likely there will be conflicting judicial opinions. If we’re going to debate the electoral process as a nation, let’s keep in mind the core issue: it should be easy to vote — and hard to cheat. Casting your ballot is a fundamental constitutional right, and ensuring that every eligible voter can do so is basic to our system. Every American should be able to exercise his or her right to vote without feeling cowed — which is why I worry that efforts to limit voting will have a pernicious effect on our system of representative government. The evidence on this is mixed. A recent paper by political scientists at UC San Diego analyzing turnout between 2008 and 2012 in states with strict voter ID laws found that they depressed voting overall — more among Democratic constituencies, but among Republicans, too. Yet recent
research also suggests that the opposite is not true: easing voting rules in states that never tightened them does not necessarily boost turnout. One certainty in all this is that a lot of people who are eligible to vote for various reasons do not choose to do so. Of the 219 million Americans eligible to vote in 2014, the Census Bureau reported last year, roughly 41 million were not registered; and turnout in actual elections is even lower. Voting behavior may be more related to motivation than it is to statutory activity. A more pressing certainty is that our entire voting system needs attention. All too many jurisdictions try to run elections on the cheap, with machinery and processes that are inadequate to the task. Even now, 16 years after the 2000 presidential election revealed deep flaws in the patchwork of ways we record and tally votes, the system remains rickety. “The vigor of American democracy rests on the vote of each citizen,” a national commission on voting once wrote. Keep that in mind this election year — and pay attention to how your state approaches its obligation to safeguard that vigor. Lee Hamilton Former Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives
Church Offers Cherub Choir For Young Children
BRICK – The Brick Presbyterian Church has a Cherub Choir for pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through second grade students.
This choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. All children in the Sunday school are now
invited to be part of the Junior Praise Team under the leadership of Kathy Kraynick, Mike Slater, Lauren Towlen and Kelly
Kraynick. Parents interested in additional information, should contact Kathy Kraynick at cherubs@brickpresby.com.
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Dear Joel
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Use Alternate Means Of Travel Dear Joel, I have fi nally reached a time in my life where I can enjoy the fruits of my labor. Both my wife and I are now reaching 70 and I have reached an age where I can start traveling. Traveling is a luxury that I deprived myself of until I felt comfortable spending the money. Here is my problem. Now that we have some extra dollars and free time, my wife will not join me in my dreams. She has been afraid of flying since we’ve met and refuses to give it a try. I assure her that it is the safest means of travel but to no avail. I want to start seeing the world. Answer There is much in your letter to analyze. I will start with “She has been afraid of flying since I met her.” You knew that this may have been a problem between the two of you but chose to marry her anyway. She obviously has other qualities that are appealing to you. There are courses, hypnosis and other methods of getting rid of such fears. Alan, I have no statistics but you can be certain that it works for many but not for others. There is so much to see in our beautiful country. You can go on a bus or
t rain. There are organized tours that do a wonderf ul job of both. Additionally, cruising, although once travel for the rich and famous only, has for decades been the best value of all in travel. There are many cruise lines that now leave from New Jersey, New York, Boston, Maryland and other nearby places. Alan, you can actually go around the world without getting on a plane. Lastly, there are no rules that say that if you want to see India, Israel or Italy, that you can’t travel without your wife. This feeling of it being her fault of your deprivation is simply not true. Once again, there are organized tours both for seniors and the general population. Respectfully, stop make excuses and start packing. It isn’t your wife who is holding you back! Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”
Youth Football & Cheer To Hold Clam Bake
POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Youth Football and Cheer is holding a clam bake to kick off the new season. The clam bake is on August 13 at the VFW, 603 St. Louis Ave, and will run from noon to 6 p.m. The menu will include: clams, corn, hot dogs, hamburgers, salad and beer.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Players who register for the upcoming season are free. To purchase tickets, complete the order form at pointpleasantyfc.com and return it with payment by August 5. For questions or more information, email ptpleasantyfc@gmail.com.
Fire Company Seeks New Members
BRICK – The Laurelton Fire Company Station 23 is looking for new members. Those interested can find more information at brickfire.org.
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Setting Up A Great Back To School Transition
BRICK – It’s back to school time, which can be a source of nerves and excitement for many children. A little preparation can go a long way, however, to making a child feel comfortable and optimistic. Here are five tips for setting the stage for a smooth transition back to school this fall from Dr. Ray Huntington of Huntington Learning Centers, contact huntingtonhelps.com. Start with an open conversation. Rather than launch into a one-sided lecture about what the parent expects from their child this school year, ask how he or she is feeling and then listen. If the child brings up fears or struggles from last year, be supportive and positive. Offer encouragement by letting the child know that no problem is insurmountable, that any issues can be worked out together and that the start of a new school year is a fresh beginning. Make a list of goals for the year. After a parent has had the opportunity to start things off on the right foot with an honest conversation, they can talk about theirs and their child’s goals for this year. Focus all goals on making improvements (e.g. raising a grade or becoming more organized) rather than reaching achievements (e.g. getting all As). Also make sure to break big goals into smaller steps. If a child wants to become better at math, what does he or she think are the necessary steps to make that happen? And how can the parent support that? Get organized at home. Now is the time to get the home ready for the new school year. Have the children tidy up his or her desk and
make a list of supplies that need restocking. Make a shopping trip for supplies for school and home, and be sure to buy a new planner and have children write their class schedule in the front. Hang a family/school calendar in a central location. Finally, designate an area for unloading backpacks, organizing papers, hanging jackets and storing shoes. Get the brain school ready. The last couple of weeks before the new school year begins, children should look over last year’s textbooks and assignments for subjects such as math and science, even if just 10 minutes each evening. If the reading has waned over summer break, reestablish that nightly habit as well. These efforts can help minimize regression and give the children a helpful refresher on the things learned last year as well as what is to come. Consider creating a school year contract. The switch from summer leisure to a school schedule can feel abrupt for many children. A supplemental agreement between parent and child can help. Set expectations and goals through a written contract that outlines the child’s responsibilities as a student, how the parent will support the child and anything else important to address (such as screen time or extracurricular activities). Remember to make this a constructive, encouraging process. It doesn’t take much to get a child mentally ready to return to school with a positive and motivated outlook. Make sure to model enthusiasm and optimism for a great year ahead.
Choir Rehearses Thursday Nights
BR ICK – The Br ick Presby ter ian Church’s adult choir rehearses every Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the choir room. The choir sings a wide variety of choral music. The choir leads in worship on the
first Sunday of every month, as well as special and musical events throughout the year. New members are always welcome. Those interested should contact Ed Murphy at choir@brickpresby.com.
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LAKEWOOD – The Municipal Court processes complaints filed against individuals who have been charged with traffic offenses, local ordinances or disorderly persons offenses.
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BRICK – August 10, the SummerFest series will feature The Bronx Wanderers. The group’s free concert was postponed from July 7 due to threatening weather.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aUGUST 6-aUGUST 12 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your motto may be “the more the merrier” as this week unfolds. The urge to experiment with new and different things may be more tempting than usual. Your idea of what can be fun might amuse or intrigue less adventurous souls. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Manners mean everything. There is a tendency for authority figures to be exacting in the week ahead, with a requirement for formality and respect. Your ambitions may surge and social exchanges may have a businesslike air. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reserve judgment and make your own decisions. The attention of others can boost your spirits but it may be best to get all the facts before making a promise. Close companions may expect you to uphold high standards this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Congeniality and sociability is tempered by decorum as the week unfolds, so horseplay may be inappropriate. Remain organized and tend to the business at hand. Handle financial affairs with an eye on long term profits. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You seem to have the golden touch. Use an opportunity to bind someone more closely who can enrich your life or your wallet. People you meet in the week to come could be especially helpful over the long term. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It might be a wonderful week to plant seeds for the future. Promises that are made will very likely be honored and business plans will be well organized. Loved ones, however, may ask, “What’s in it for me?” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The sharpest
pencils haven’t yet done any work. You have a tendency to compare yourself to others, but shouldn’t feel let down by the comparison. In the week ahead be proud of your myriad accomplishments. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Relationships may shift to a new level and business alliances could undergo an important transition. You may become more aware of public opinion this week. Innovation under stressful circumstances is your biggest strength. sAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be confident of your accuracy when dealing with vague problems. In the week to come you may be motivated to be the best you can be. Burn off some nervous energy by accepting an invitation for a change of scene. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Shakeups are quickly forgotten after the dice have been thrown. Make an effort to cooperate with everyone as this week unfolds. You and a partner must come to terms about a joint financial obligation or investment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The atmosphere may cool down when there are restrictions. Attention to detail is called for in the week ahead and you must show respect to those in control. However, you are quite capable of manipulating circumstances in your favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a choice. You can fall prey to fear or promote understanding. In the week ahead you can tighten the bonds of key relationships or launch important initiatives with impunity. This might be a good time for a first date or meeting.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen The ‘Secret’ To Spago’s Meatballs By Wolfgang Puck Though you could hardly label me an Italian chef with a name like Wolfgang Puck, I can’t deny that some of my early fame was sparked by the gourmet California-style pizzas I began serving when I opened my first Spago back in 1982. Still, it surprises me even today when guests sing the praises of a recipe I never could have imagined would be associated with me. That recipe? Meatballs! It wasn’t a very big leap, I must admit, to offering meatballs as a casual lunch specialty at Spago. Our guests loved them so much, though, that to this day they often demand the dish even when we dare to take it off the menu. The recipe gets requested a lot, with people almost whispering when they ask me to “share the secrets” that make these meatballs so juicy and hearty tasting. But there really aren’t any earth-shaking secrets to divulge about these meatballs. The key to success is really about paying a lot of attention to easy-to-achieve little details that add up to something truly delicious and satisfying. That starts with the way I make the meatballs extra light, moist and fluffy. A trick smart home cooks have used for ages: soaking bread in milk before adding it to the mixture. That mixture also includes onions and garlic, sauteed in olive oil to develop their sweetness and aroma, some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lots of chopped fresh herbs. And let’s not forget the meat! I use a mixture of beef, chicken and veal for a more complex flavor. Feel free to substitute any other ground meats you like. The way I mix, shape and cook the meatballs plays an important role too. I use clean hands to combine the ingredients, which yields a lighter consistency as opposed to stirring with a heavy spoon. I shape the meatballs by hand, too, easing them into a simmering tomato sauce that slowly and flavorfully cooks them through without drying them out or hardening them the way frying or baking could. Once the meatballs are done, you can serve them any way you like: solo, tucked inside long Italian sandwich rolls, or even on atop a mound of rice pilaf or creamy mashed potatoes. Of course, I like them best served the most traditional way: over pasta. But don’t give me spaghetti with such juicy, hearty meatballs. I prefer to use a sturdier pasta, like the dried strands known as bucatini. Top the whole thing with some freshly grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, and you’ll have a dish that could well bring you fame as a great Italian chef! JUICY ITALIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE WITH BUCATINI Serves 4 2 slices slightly stale firm white bread 1 cup (250 mL) milk
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground beef 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground chicken 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground veal 1 large cage-free egg 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped 3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 6 cups (1.5 L) store-bought tomato sauce 1 pound (500 g) dried bucatini or other dried pasta strands Break up the bread into a mixing bowl. Add the milk, submerging the bread. Leave the bread to soak for about 10 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until glossy but not yet browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, put the ground beef, chicken and veal. Squeeze the milk from the soaked bread and add the bread to the meats, discarding the milk. Add the egg, thyme and oregano, half of the parsley, and the onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the Parmesan. With clean hands, combine thoroughly. Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer in a wide pan with high sides. Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Moistening your hands in the water as needed to prevent sticking, shape the meat mixture about 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time into even balls, gently and carefully easing them into the sauce Partially cover the pan and simmer the meatballs gently, adjusting the heat as necessary, until they are cooked through, about 165 F (75 C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Drain the pasta. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and 2 tablespoons each of the remaining parsley and Parmesan; toss well. Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top, drizzle with some olive oil, and garnish with the last of the Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.
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