2017-01-28 - The Jackson Times

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Jackson BOE Readies For Budget Season

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The Jackson Township Board of Education wants public input into its 2017-18 school budget.

Board meetings are already poorly attended, so much so that with few exceptions, the board has chosen to meet almost exclusively in its small public meeting room in the administration building rather than the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts auditorium this year.

Board members said many years, no one has showed up during budget workshops to ask about the budget process or make suggestions. A few will show up when the budget is being voted on, and ask why a particular decision was made.

Budget Meeting Dates: February 14, 5:30 p.m.

March 14, 5:30 p.m.

April 25, 6:30 p.m.

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Similar to last year, the Jackson school board will host a series of budget workshops and a budget hearing in meetings held at the administration building and Jackson Memorial High School.

The better time to ask, tion, curriculum, tech- tentative budget will be said board president nology and guidance. introduced that night.

Barbara Fiero, is during On March 14 at 5:30 Both of those meetthe workshops. p.m., the second budget i ng will t a ke place On February 14 at workshop will have at the administration 5:30 p.m., the f i rst prese nt at ion s f rom b u i ld i n g , 151 D o n budget workshop will co-curricular, athlet- Connor Blvd. include presentations ics, guidance, facilities The board will hold (Budget - See Page 5) from special educa- and transportation. A

Mayoral Appointments

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Each year the mayor appoints residents to various boards, commissions, and committees.

Mayor Michael Reina made the following appointments for 2017.

Americans with Disabilities Committee: Barry Olejarz, building sub code official; Robert Stauffer, safety coordinator; Alison Defort, commission for the disabled; Maureen Van Bramer; and Joanne

Sodano, alternate no. 1.

Economic Development Committee: Edward Licciardi; Joseph Fiero; and Marie DiStefano Miller, liaison to the mayor.

The township Office of Emergency Manage me nt ha d m a ny dif ferent appoi ntments. Deput y Co ordinators: Kenneth Byrnes; Lt. Richard Wagner; Gary Nokes; S c o t t R a u c h ; Sg t .

Ch r istopher Par ise; Denise Olejarz; and

Fred Fritz. Township department heads: Michael Reina; Helene Schlegel; Samantha Nova k; Fred R asiewicz; Paul Novello; Dave Harpell; Michael Lubertazzi; Timothy Carson; Sean Ryan; David Johnson; Alfred Couceiro; Stephen H. Genco; Edward Ostroff. OEM: Brittany Olejarz; Tr icia Byrnes; David Rudolph; Pat r ick G a l l a g he r ; Da n iel G re e n f ield; (Mayor - See Page 5)

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LAKEWOOD. SEE PAGE 5 FOR THE STORY.

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Varied Attempts To Control Drug Abuse In Ocean County

By Chris Lundy How do you control illegal drug and alcohol use in your town?

Exper ts debate this constantly, especially as the number of heroin deaths continue to climb every year.

A local medical office started giving an award to towns who are doing everything right in combatting the problems.

The Institute for Prevention at Robert Wood Jo h n s o n B a r n a b a s Health awarded Lacey Township as a Town of Excellence for the communitywide efforts to combat illegal drug and alcohol use.

“They say it takes a village to raise a child and there are more people in the prevention field than ever before doing the heavy lifting, trying to fight underage drinking and the heroin epidemic,” said Mayor Peter Curatolo, who also works as the director of the Intoxicated

Driver Resource Center for the Ocean County Health Department.

How Big is the Problem?

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office compiles the numbers of deaths, as well as the numbers of saves with Narcan, the naloxone spray that first responders use to save the lives of people who are at risk of overdosing.

Al Della Fave, press officer for the prosecutor’s office, shared the following statistics on overdoses for the past few years. Keep in mind that an overdose, by definition, means t h at some one d ie d from using drugs. Additionally, these figures represent all kinds of overdoses, but he said the majority were from opiates such as heroin and fentanyl.

2012: 53 overdoses.

2013: 112 overdoses.

2014: 101 overdoses.

The county began using (Drug - See Page 4)

–Photo by Chris Lundy Lacey received a Town of Excellence award from the Inst it ute for Prevent ion, for multi-pronged efforts to squelch illegal drug and alcohol use.

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Continued From Page 1 Narcan in April, and had 129 reversals.

2015: 118 overdoses. 272 Narcan reversals.

2016: 197 overdoses. 502 Narcan reversals. Della Fave noted that the number of overdoses will likely increase to more than 200 as toxicology reports come in.

2017: 6 overdoses. 18 Narcan reversals.

These figures were accurate as of the morning of January 18. According to these figures, this was an average of one death every three days, and one Narcan save a day.

Change Attitudes to Change Behavior The first thing to do is understand the problem, officials said.

One of the most important goals is to alter people’s perceptions about drugs and alcohol, said Michael Capko, DART Prevention Coalition Manager for Robert Wood Johnson. The name DART used to stand for their organization, he said. The name has since changed, but the acronym has been kept since the goal of the organization is “taking aim at substance abuse.”

“Attitudes and opinions are where you start to see change,” he said. This forms the groundwork for everything else in the community.

Some residents needed convincing to show them that there really was a problem, said Heather Scanlon, municipal alliance coordinator for Lacey.

“A lot of people had their heads buried in the sand,” she said. “There was an understanding that this was a big problem and we needed to address it as a unified front.”

Lacey Lt. Paul Sullivan said that stopping underage drinking sometimes starts with teaching

the adults about the problems.

If people start drinking prior to the age of 15, they are five times more likely to have a drinking problem, he said.

“Alcohol is the true gateway to everything else,” he said.

Therefore, it is important to address it at very young ages, he said. Also, it is important to teach parents. They become part of the problem when they host parties with kids drinking, thinking it is no big deal.

“You can’t have the attitude that ‘It’s just alcohol’ or ‘It’s just kids being kids’ because it will continue to be a real problem that can lead to the demise of your kid or another kid” if your child gets behind the wheel of a car, he said.

What It Takes to be a Town of Excellence Robert Wood Johnson evaluates municipalities based on a checklist of criteria, Capko said. This is the first year for the award, he said. He noted that Brick, Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, and Plumsted also worked hard for this award.

“Lacey has really met and exceeded the criteria on all fronts,” he said. These are the priorities that they look at: Underage Drinking: “Parents who host lose the most” campaign to curb parents from allowing alcohol at their children’s parties.

Sticker Shock, where stickers are posted on alcohol bottles at liquor stores that tell consumers that it is illegal to sell or provide alcohol to minors.

TIPS (Training on Intervention Procedures) policy change on the municipal or organizational level Private property ordinance, allowing police to make arrests for underage drinking on private property.

NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control trainings for alcohol outlet owners and store managers.

Illegal Marijuana Use: Disseminate information on the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana.

Prescription Drug Misuse: Permanent prescription drug drop box and mobile collection box to get unused medication out of homes.

“What’s in your Medicine Cabinet?” presentation.

Narcan training for community members.

Tobacco Use: Tobacco merchant education.

Smoke free parks/outdoor recreation by municipal ordinance.

Smoke free signage in municipal parks and outdoor spaces.

DART Youth Prevention Coalition: Presence of the DART coalition in the high school and middle school.

Advisor participation on the DART Youth Prevention Coalition Advisor Committee.

“What the designation means is that it really validates the effort made in our township to improve the quality of life for all of our residents and from a prestigious institution like RWJ Barnabas Health to recognize our township for these achievements means a lot,” Mayor Curatolo said. “But for the efforts of our Municipal Alliance, our police department, our recreation department, our schools and all our volunteers working in concert with each other, awards like this simply don’t happen so I am very proud of everyone that had a hand in this.”

But by no means does this award mean that the problem is solved. For all of the town’s efforts,

the town has not yet seen a reduction in drug use, the chief warned.

“Heroin is at an all-time high. The problem is going to increase before it’s going to decrease,” DiBella said.

Programs and Activities A number of programs and activities led to residents fighting drugs and alcohol use in Lacey, and officials there used these programs as examples on how to successfully fight these issues: RED Night Out, a recurring event where families come out for speakers and activities, Scanlon said. It was promoted with local businesses, and it stands for Reaching and Educating a Drug-free community.

Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs event.

Parent awareness program in 2014 that drew 800 parents and students.

Prescription drop-off at the police department.

“Without a doubt, that medicine drop-off has continued to be a success,” Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella said.

Prevention Vs. Punishment Manchester and Brick townships have begun pilot program called HARP: Heroin Addiction Response Program. People who are suffering from any kind of addiction can approach the Manchester police department (1 S. Colonial Dr.) on Wednesdays or the Brick police department (401 Chambersbridge Rd.) on Thursday without fear of arrest.

They will be screened for entry into the program, and will be transported to addiction services in either Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood or Integrity House in Toms River.

Curatolo said that the township is watching the effects of the pilot program to see if it would be something to bring to Lacey.

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NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS COMING TO LAKEWOOD

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – The county engineering department will install two traffic lights near the First Energy Park to handle the increasing development.

One of the new traffic signals will be located at the intersection of Cedar Bridge Avenue and the Avenue of the States, county engineer John Ernst said.

The other will be located at the intersection

of New Hampshire Avenue and America Avenue.

“With all the traffic in Lakewood, these two intersections are key,” he told the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders during their meeting on January 11.

The area is also seeing an uptick in development, with a QuickChek opened early last year and building for a business park and housing also nearby.

Budget:

such as new elementary math textbooks and teaching materials, new textbooks, equipment, and lab furniture and other equipment for select science classes, and 21 sets of Chromebook carts for science teachers in grades 6-12. The school purchased four Epson LCD projectors with interactive white boards.

The average homeowner in Jackson saw an increase of $71 in their school tax bill last year. The general fund tax levy was $79,273,729. The total tax levy, inclusive of the debt service tax levy, increased the school tax levy 1.01 percent.

The state imposed a 2 percent cap on tax increases in 2010.

The district has a web page dedicated to budget updates. That page can be found at jacks.schoolwires.net/Page/9801.

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Shaun Blick were appointed members; their terms expire December 31, 2019.

Diana Bruner was appointed chairman.

Jackson Day Committee: Helene Schlegel; Michael Reina; Samantha Novak; Sheri Silversmith; Joey Zapata; Annette Schultz; Barry Olejarz; Denise Olejarz; Captain Rick Wagner; Steve Cattoner; Fred Rasiewicz; and Frank McDonnell.

Shade Tree Commission: Joseph Aufiero; Leo Kissling; and Brian Smith.

Pinelands Municipal Council: Eugene Fowler.

Planning Board: Joseph Riccardi and Marty Flemming, whose terms expire on December 31, 2020; David Ricci as alternate 1, whose term expires December 31, 2018; Michelle Campbel, alternate to replace Marty Flemming, whose term expires December 31, 2017; and Diana Brunner, to fill unexpired term by Anthony Russo, who term expires December 31, 2017.

Veterans Commission: John Suttles; Barry Kakos; David Whelan; and Greg Wertmuller.

Historic Commission: Andy Weinstein; Josephine Corbiscello; George Corbiscello; Wally Jamison; and Margaret Jamison.

These appointments last through the end of the year.

Continued From Page 1 a budget public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on April 25 at Jackson Memorial High School.

The various departments will make their budget requests at the workshop meetings, where the board and administration will make suggestions for possible cuts and additions before sending a proposed budget to the county superintendent in mid-March.

Last year’s budget was $148,091,148, which was an increase $585,177 from the previous year’s approved budget. The district received an increase in state aid of $184,750, for a total of $50,635,886.

That budget included curriculum updates

Daniel Schafer; Sue DesMarais. Auxiliary Police: John Burmeister Jr.; Anthony D. Jacobs; Christian A. MacNeil; Michael Cocchiara. Business representatives: Edward Zakar; Anthony Duran; Arthur Frisch; Lauren Kessler; Russell Gelpke. Community Emergency Response Team person nel: Pat r ick Gallagher; Janet Marzocca; Dennis Cohen; Ilene Menkes; Juan Casanova; Michael Misko Sr.; John Lehman; Vickie Rickabaugh; Charles Chodash; Gary Moliver; Marvin Aronowitz; Bill Greenblum; Jay Lisnow; Arlene Carucci; Michael MIsko Jr.; Ron Abramowitz; Dr. Daniel Greenfield; Jack Robinson; Ina Galinovsky; Sybil Rankin; Al Hott; Terrie Basko; Jack Barocas; Jerrod Pims; Josephine Morse; Dan Slocum; Robert Skinner; Margaret Chang; Robert Robinson; Bruce Miller; Amy Pims; Ed Silverman; Joe Dimino; Geri Chapman; and Hank Barish.

Environmental Commission: Brian Smith, to fill unexpired term of Anthony Russo; and Alexander Sauickie, to fill unexpired term of Marty Flemming. Both seats expire at the end of December. Jeffrey Riker and

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

FEATURED LETTER Plant-Based Diet Best Health Insurance Wit h Re publ ica n Congress bent on depr iving 22 mill io n A m e r ic a n s of med ical i nsu r a nce, this is a great time to provide our own, totally free and totally effective health i nsu ra nce: a pla ntbased diet.

A study with 131,000 participants, in last year’s Internal Medicine, found that consumption of animal protein is associated with higher risk of death.

A couple dozen other massive studies in the past four decades had similar findings.

None reached opposite conclusions.

According to Nat ional I nst it utes of Health, 1.4 million, or 68 percent, of identified U.S. deaths are at t r ibut e d t o he a r t disease, stroke, canc e r, a n d d i a b e t e s .

And these are linked conclusively w it h

consumption of animal products.

Cost of medical care was estimated by Nat ion al I n st it ut e s of Health at 3 t r illion dol la r s i n 2014, or $24,0 0 0 per house hold , a nd r isi ng at 6.5 percent annually.

T hat is nea rly fou r times the rate of inf lation.

I n c r e d i b l y, t h i s amount rivals our national budget and represents 17.5 percent of our gross domestic product.

Even so, it does not include the costs of lost productivity, disability and premature death.

We have little control over the national cost of medical care.

But, each of us has a great deal of control over our household’s $24,000 share every time we visit the grocery store.

Henry Traconi Toms River

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Ask Legislators Not To Repeal Affordable Care Act I just called Rep. Chris Smith’s Washington, DC, office and asked that he not vot e t o r e p e a l t he Affordable Care Act. I spoke to one of his aides named Michael and explained that a repeal of the ACA would definitely impact Medicare, which is my insurance. I said that a repeal would bring b a ck h ig he r p ay me nt s for ser vices perfor med under Medicare Advantage and that would most l i kely resu lt i n h ig he r premiums. It would also mean an end to the law’s guarantees that preventive services are provided free to patients. And it c ou ld a l s o i n c r e a s e premiums and/or out-ofpocket costs.

A lso, re peal wou ld rescind effor ts to close the “doughnut hole” for prescription drugs – the provision of the ACA that has greatly reduced the amount that seniors on Medicare have to pay for their medicines.

If you a re i n Rep. Smith’s district and are on Medicare, I strongly urge you to call his office and ask him not to vote for repeal of the ACA. His off ice phone nu mbers are: 202-225-3765, 732-350-2300, and 609286-2571.

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Letters To The Editor “The state of New Jershould be classified as off A Tax That Benefits A Few

As tax time nears I began to wonder about this new gasoline tax, that was approved by both legislatures and the governor, to fund road and transportation projects. So, I did some quick research on the topic.

New Jersey places forth highest in the count r y, $0.595 per gallon, according to the American Petroleum Institute. The three highest are New York at $0.617, Washington State at $0.678 and Pennsylvania at $0.6971. Now to be fair the Feds get $0.184 of this tax.

T herefore, for ever y 100,000 gallons of fuel that is delivered the state gets $41,100. So, what are the drivers/commuters getting for their money here in the southern counties?

Add to this the southern counties have a huge maritime interest. Why is there a road tax of $.25 a gallon on marine fuels or fuels that are used in planes? We will never benefit from this tax but on each 100-gallon purchased we will pay $41.10 towards the transportation fund. Will there be dredging of our waterways, better maintenance of waterways?

We have been paying road tax for years and have seen very little benefits from these taxes. Look in Ocean County roads with no shoulders and traffic lights that are not in sync so you stop and go. Roads that go from three lanes to two.

Marine and aviation fuels

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road usages since boats and planes never use roads.

It seems unfair to boaters and people who fly. We are already being overcharged at marinas because, as they claim it is a seasonal operation and they must make a profit.

Will our marine or aviation fuels ever be tax exempt or allowed as a deduction?

Captain R.M. Silva Toms River

God Bless Us, Everyone Recently, I returned from a visit to the west coast where family lives and was privileged to serve homeless people at a church that does it weekly. A man there said, “I am so blessed.” But really, I was the one who was blessed to help serve that turkey dinner.

Except for the counter between us, he was the same as me.

Too often, we take for granted what we have – our surroundings, our God, our family.

That we have a next meal coming is taken for granted by so many of us.

Too often, we are not grateful enough for what we have.

May God help us to see how blessed we all are.

Bette Kooreman Whiting

PPA Submits Object Letter To Commission The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) has written to the Pinelands Commission pointing out that the process it recently adopted for reviewing natural gas pipeline and other infrastructure developments for compliance with Pinelands rules was unlawful, because it amounted to the adoption of a new regulation without providing the public comment and deliberation process required by statute and by constitutional due process for the adoption of new regulations.

sey fi rst tried to keep the members of the Pinelands Commission from reviewing these big pipeline developments altogether, and the court ruled it cannot do so. Now the state is trying to take another shortcut by having the Commission adopt a completely new and inadequate process, and doing so by a vote taken with no notice, public comment or deliberation,” said Carleton Montgomery, PPA’s executive director.

“We believe this seat-ofthe-pants manner of making important decisions violates statutes, regulations and constitutional standards.”

In October 2016, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court reversed the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approvals for construction of a natural gas pipeline proposed

by South Jersey Gas to run through the Forest Area of the Pinelands. The Court ruled that the project required approval by a vote of the full membership of Pi nelands Com m ission for compliance with the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) before it could proceed – an approval the state had sought to avoid altogether by relying on the informal “opinion” of the Commission’s executive director.

The Court sent the matter to the Pinelands Commission and directed it to adopt a procedure for conducting the compliance review.

On December 9, 2016, the Pinelands Commission went into a closed session, out of view of the public, and emerged to vote on a wholly new procedure to govern all cases in which the BPU waives municipal land use reviews of infrastructure developments, pending adoption of a proper regulation to govern such cases at some indefinite time in the future. The Commission took no public comment before it voted and the members of the Commission appeared not (Letters - See Page 22)

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Capitol Comments

Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer 12th Legislative District

Dancer Bill Protecting Energy Users Earns Committee OK

TRENTON – Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s legislation targeting unscrupulous third-party energy suppliers who prey on consumers earned the approval of the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

The bill (A3130), passed with an 8-0 vote, doubles

the penalties for “slamming,” or changing a customer’s energy provider without their knowledge.

“With the dramatic increase of competition in the electric market, too many rate-payers are discovering that they had been ‘slammed’ into a contract without their knowledge,”

said Dancer (R—Ocean).

“People can be paying a new company for electricity for many months without realizing it and with significant electric bill increases.”

Dancer’s bill increases the penalties for slamming an energy customer’s account to $20,000 for the fi rst offense, and $50,000

for all subsequent violations. Slamming has been a common practice since de-regulation in the 1980s and ‘90s.

“Unscrupulous companies used this tactic after the shake-up of the long-distance telephone industry, and we’re seeing the same kind of abuse today,” said

Dancer. “Some slamming victims never even catch on to the scam because their electrical service doesn’t change, only the rates do.”

In 2014, the state attorney general and the Board of Public Utilities filed complaints against three power suppliers for deceptive business practices including

Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer

slamming. The companies settled for almost $8 million in restitution.

From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith: Praise For Joint Base’s New Refueling Tankers

Congressman Chris Smith WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ04) announced that the Air Force has chosen Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) to host the next generation KC-46 refueling tankers. With the designation of a Main Operating Base (MOB), JBMDL is now slated to receive 24 new KC-46 Pegasus tankers to replace the current fleet of KC-10 Extenders.

“Securing this vitally important air refueling mission not only significantly enhanc-

es US military power but will ensure the sustainability of the JB from any future closure,” said Smith, Dean of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation who represents a large portion of the installation. “The service members at the Joint Base have truly earned this mission. The skilled human capital that makes the base run, the proven track record of success in ensuring our military has the strategic ability to operate around the world and the strong support of our local communities brings unparalleled capabilities to the Air Force and our national security “Today’s decision is a big win for JBMDL and a monumental step that will help maintain and secure

the base—and its economic impact for New Jersey—for decades to come. It’s quite a day in the history of JBMDL and in New Jersey.”

With this approval JBMDL is one of only two bases named to receive the next generation tankers this round.

The Air Force announced that Travis AFB in California will also receive 24 KC-46s.

Smith, who led the delegation letter urging the Air Force to designate JBMDL in July 2016, has repeatedly stressed that the installation is the ideal location for the new tankers: it is the nation’s only tri-service joint installation; is home to over 80 mission partners that includes active duty, Reserve and Guard units; and is Air Mobility Command’s

premier East Coast refueling hub that enables U.S. global reach around the world.

“Our delegation has worked hard—with our partners in the State, including the Governor, the Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, and New Jersey National Guard Adjutant General Michael Cunniff— to highlight the Joint Base’s capabilities and strong record of demonstrating its mission-critical value to national security,” said Smith. Click here to read a letter to the Air Force from Lt. Gov. Guadagno and Gen. Cunniff. “The Air Force decision validates what we have said: the Joint Base is and will continue to be a critical asset to the Air Force and America’s ability to respond rapidly to human-

itarian or military operations across the globe.”

“It is a great day for New Jersey and the Joint Base!

When the KC-46A mission is finalized, it will potentially provide mission stability to the Joint Base and provide financial and job security to the surrounding communities that depend on the Base,” said Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. “As the Chairwoman of the New Jersey Military Installation Growth and Development Task Force, I’m proud and honored to have worked so closely on this project with the New Jersey Congressional Delegation as well as local leaders from Ocean and Burlington counties. Together, we are the best team in the Nation.”

The base’s current 32 KC10s are continually targeted for retirement and will now be replaced by the new KC-46s.

The base also hosts eight KC135 Stratotankers and 13 C-17 Globemaster III airlifters, and other planes and helicopters.

Last January, the Air Force announced that JBMDL was one of 11 installations in the running for MOB4, and then made the candidates list of the final five bases announced in June 2016—joined by Dover AFB, Fairchild AFB, Grand Forks AFB, and Travis AFB. JBMDL is the largest employer in the region, second only to the State of New Jersey as the largest employer in the Garden State, and contributes $6.9 billion annually to the regional economy.

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JACKSON – Recently, the Ocean County Engineering Department posted a number of signs within the medians of both West and North County Line Roads in the township in an effort to raise awareness of New Jersey’s “Move Over Law.” The law states that motorists approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or other highway safety vehicles such as maintenance trucks, that are displaying red, blue, or amber flashing lights, must move over one lane if safe to do so. If not safe to move over, drivers should slow down to below the posted speed limit.

The purpose of the law is to reduce the number of roadway fatalities and injuries to emergency workers, tow operators, and maintenance personnel operating statewide along roadways. Several other states have similar versions of this law.

In 2016 alone, approximately nine police officers nationwide were killed when third party vehicles struck them or their patrol vehicle from behind. That nine includes NJSP Trooper Sean Cullen who was killed while investigating a separate motor vehicle crash in south Jersey in March of 2016.

Not included in those numbers are the several tow operators and maintenance workers also killed during that same time period, or the countless personnel injured.

Jackson officers have been, and will continue to take enforcement action with respect to this critical law.

The Jackson Police Department extended its appreciation to Donna Setaro, the mother of late State Trooper Marc Castellano, for her guidance in this process, and for

her unrelenting commitment to this cause.

Trooper Castellano, a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, died after an incident along Interstate 195 in neighboring Howell Township on June 6, 2010. Trooper Castellano had been assisting with the search for a suspect in an unrelated matter when a motorist accidentally left their lane of travel, and struck and killed him along the side of the highway.

The department would also like to extend its sincere thanks to the Ocean County Engineering Department, in particular traffic engineer Mark Jehnke, for facilitating the installation of these signs, and for the engineering department’s continued commitment to highway safety in Ocean County.

The department asks that all motorists stay aware and drive safely as JPD has just experienced an incident which could have ended much worse, police said On January 16 at 11:15 p.m., Police Officer Greenberger was involved in a road closure on Cedar Swamp Road at Diamond Road due to a previous motor vehicle crash. The officer had his patrol unit, with emergency lights activated, stationed at the intersection near an illuminated street light to block the lane which was also blocked with road flares. The driver of a 2010 Ford Fusion approached the intersection, drove around the flares in the road and then disregarded the officer who was wearing a reflective vest and utilizing a flashlight to attempt to get the driver’s attention before jumping out of the way, and then crashed into the marked patrol unit. There were no injuries in this incident and the driver was issued the appropriate summons.

It Is Snowing In Vermont And This Club Loves Winter

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth Ski Club meets the first Wednesday of each month October to April at 8 p.m.

Its next meeting is February 1 at The Wild Rover, 153 Shrewsbury Ave., Red Bank.

New members are welcome.

Monmouth Ski Club has been satisfying the appetite of skiers and riders for over 50 years.

Staying at the lodge places members within an hour of most of the major ski areas.

The lodging costs are reasonable and include meals and linen service. Discount lift tickets are a plus. As members of the New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC), mem-

bersare eligible to purchase substantially discounted vouchers for many ski areas.

Another perk of NJSC membership is the chance to go on any number of trips.

The Monmouth Ski Club is an all season club. Off the slopes throughout the year the club members enjoy outdoor activities of kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking, golfing and indoor fun of quilting, reading groups and theme parties.

Other fun activity the club participates in is an annual race weekend and members are always at the NJ Ski Council Jamboree held every October in Whippany.

For more information, call 732-938-4272 or visit monmouthskiclub.com.

Jackson Native Covered Inauguration For PBS NewsHour

JACKSON – Kenneth Bradley, a journalism student at Ithaca College, is one of 10 students who traveled to Washington, D.C., to help PBS NewsHour cover the inauguration of Donald J. Trump. The students gathered interviews and auxiliary video footage in addition to assisting the PBS social media and digital production teams.

The trip was the sixth such collaboration with national news broadcasts for students in the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

The students also covered part of the Women’s March on Washington for any campus media, class projects or hometown media outlets with which they’re affiliated.

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JACKSON – In the past decade, people have become more aware of the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home. Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel are potential sources of carbon monoxide.

Vehicles or generators running in an attached garage can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

Install CO alarms (listed by an independent testing laboratory) inside homes to provide early warning of accumulating CO. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area.

Test CO alarms at least once a month, and replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not run a vehicle, generator, or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not covered with snow.

During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are clear of snow build-up.

Have fuel-burning household heating equipment (fireplaces, furnaces, water heaters, wood and coal stoves, space or portable heaters) and chimneys inspected by a professional every year before cold weather sets in.

When using a fireplace, open the flue for adequate ventilation.

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Know the difference between the sound of the smoke alarms and the sound of the

FBAC Acoustic Open Mic Night

FREEHOLD BOROUGH – For the month of February, the FBAC Acoustic Open Mic Night will not be held on the second Tuesday of the month, but the first Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m.

The event will be held in the usual location, the American Hotel, 18-20 East Main St., that will provide wait service for food and beverages while diners enjoy the local talent.

The acoustic open mic night is open to all styles and skill levels. From music students to seasoned performers, the FBAC provides a supportive atmosphere for all.

Interested performers are encouraged to sign up ahead of time by emailing the FBAC at info@freeholdborougharts.org.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held at noon on March 11 down the Boulevard in Seaside Heights.

This year’s theme will honor “American Heroes,” the military, police, fire and EMTs. The grand marshal of the parade is Timothy E. Ryan.

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If the CO detector sounds intermittently and is battery-powered, check the battery.

If the CO detector sounds a steady alarm, do not ventilate the home but evacuate and call 911 so the fire department can investigate the source with specialized gas meters.

Call a qualified technician to inspect all equipment after the Fire Dept. deems the dwelling safe to return.

Some of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poising are severe headache, dizziness, mental confusion, nausea, or faintness. Many of these symptoms are similar to the flu, food poisoning or other illnesses. Advise the 911 dispatcher of these symptoms.

CO alarms are not substitutes for smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home including inside all sleeping areas. Having a working smoke alarm installed on every level of the home dramatically increases chances of survival.

Smoke alarm batteries need to be tested every month and changed with new ones at least once a year. Consider replacing the entire smoke alarm every 10 years, or as the manufacturer guidelines recommend.

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Jackson Police Department Patrol Blotter JACKSON – The following is a sample of incidents that Patrol Officers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service that were responded to during this time period. Any persons arrested or charged with offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Additionally, except in specific circumstances, arrest and complaint information filed with the court is public information and names of those charged may be released.

On January 7, Jackson Police Officers responded to 22 motor vehicles crashes.

Aggravated Assault: At 6:18 a.m. on January 9, Officer Morizio and Officer Donnelly responded to a father/son dispute. Apparently the teenage son was refusing to go to school and causing a disturbance inside the residence. After the officers arrived and went to speak with the juvenile, he spit directly at one officer, striking him. The juvenile was placed under arrest and charged with throwing bodily fluids at a Law Enforcement Officer, which is deemed

aggravated assault.

Overdose: At 1:03 a.m. on January 10, Officers Salisbury and Kafton responded to a residence regarding an overdose. Upon arrival, Officer Salisbury administered one dose of Narcan to the 23-year-old male, who was not breathing. A few minutes later, Jackson First Aid administered a second dose of Narcan. Shortly thereafter, the male regained consciousness and was transported to the hospital. A used hypodermic needle along with empty and full heroin wax folds were recovered at the residence.

C.P.R. Save: At 11:27 a.m. on January 12, Officer Cassiopeia DeLaTorre responded to the Stop and Shop store regarding an older male who was unconscious and not breathing. Officer DeLaTorre, who was later joined by Quality First Aid, administered C.P.R. to the victim. Monoc Paramedics arrived shortly after and the patient was transported to Brick Hospital. The patient survived and was released from Brick Hospital yesterday.

Healthcare Job Fair Seeks Employees

LAKEWOOD – Ocean County Library’s Lakewood branch, 301 Lexington Ave., will host a job fair for healthcare workers 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 30.

Healthcare employers are invited to send representatives to the fair and participate.

The job fair is free and open to the public.

There is no charge for employers to participate.

Tables and chairs will be provided by the

library. Registration by employers is required before March 8.

To register or for more information, contact Kristin Cancellieri at the branch, 732-3631435, ext. 2120.

The job fair is funded by a New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant and the Ocean County Library.

“New Jersey Career Connections” Online Class For Job Hunters

JACKSON – Anyone looking for a new job can visit the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library on February 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a hands-on tour of the New Jersey Career Connections website.

Topics to be addressed include: personal budgeting, filing for unemployment, drafting cover letters and resumes, completing online applications, interviewing, and more. Partic-

ipants may bring copies of their resumes to work on.

Registration is required. To sign up, call 732-928-4400 or go to theoceancountylibrary. org. This class is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.

The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

NEHS Ranks Among The Top 20 High Schools At Jersey Shore

NEW EGYPT – New Egypt High School is ranked one of the top 20 high schools in Monmouth and Ocean County. The list, which came out on January 11, was published by the radio station 92.7 WOBM and is based on PARCC test results.

There are a total of 50 public high schools between the two counties and New Egypt is ranked 16 on the list.

Principal Michael Mendes said, “We are excited to be ranked among the top high schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties. This is a tribute to the hard work done by our teachers and our students throughout the year.”

He added New Egypt High School looks forward to continued success for the 2016-2017 school year.

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Novins Planetarium Shows

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a celestial experience at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Guests should use Parking Lot No. 2.

Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon, January 28 at 7 p.m. Dark Side of the Moon offers a mix of psychedelic, rock, and jazz sounds. Its sonic backdrops and atmospheric sound-scapes combined with a unique assortment of sound effects yield an emotional resonance. When accompanied by a diverse and unusual display of laser art, the overall feel is a dramatic and haunting atmosphere.

Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall, January 28 at 8:30 p.m. Always a crowd favorite, The Wall is considered to be one of the best classic rock albums of all time. It’s a timeless classic, and one of Pink Floyd’s best, becoming the group’s second best seller behind Dark Side of the Moon.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. Join Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China. A live presenter will also give a brief tour of the night sky over New Jersey so kids can learn where to look for some of the constellations and visible planets of the season.

The Stars from My Backyard, January 28

at 12:30 p.m. Beginning with a beautiful sunrise, children learn about the sun, moon, weather, constellations, and planets visible in the current sky. Along the way, fun stories, songs, and even a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction to the sky for young children.

Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef, January 28 at 2 p.m. Children will be transported to a tropical reef where they join Jake and Shorty, two adventurous and humorous fish, on an animated quest to restore the magic of their reef that will protect it from man’s destruction. Visitors will witness a one of a kind underwater world that is full of adventure, danger, and riddles. In addition, a live presenter will show kids how to find constellations and planets visible in New Jersey’s night sky.

Admission per show is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 60+ and OCC Rewards Members with card, $7 for children 12 and young.

Family packs are $35 for two adults and three children. To see more than one show on a given day, ask for our Multi-Show Discount.

To purchase tickets, visit the Novins Planetarium webpage at ocean.edu. Tickets also go on sale at the door 30 minutes before the first show.

Dog Licenses Now Due

JACKSON – Dogs must have their licenses renewed each January in Jackson.

All dogs of licensing age which are 7 months and older must be licensed every year in January. Completed forms must be sent to the Division of Animal Control with the proper fee. Checks should be made payable to Jackson Township.

Licenses can also be purchased from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Community Annex building, 65 Don Connor Blvd.

Licenses purchased after March 31 are subject to an increased fee of $5 as per Chapter 98

of the Jackson Township Code. Failure to obtain a license within the time prescribed by ordinance shall be subject to a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50, in the discretion of the Judge. Each day’s failure to obtain a license will be considered a separate violation.

Renewals are $13.70 for spayed/neutered dogs, $16.70 for non-spayed/non-neutered dogs.

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The Great Comet Show In NYC

OCEAN COUNTY – The OCVTS Performing Arts Academy PTSO is hosting a trip to “The Great Comet,” with music written by and starring Josh Groban.

The group will be going to the 3 p.m. matinee on January 29.

The bus will depart from OCVTS Toms River Center at 10:30 a.m. The school is located

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Valentine’s Dinner And Dance

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Elks Lodge 2457 will have a Valentine’s dinner and dance on February 11 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 105 Lakewood Road.

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Ocean County Program First In NJ To Send Those Fighting Addiction To Rehab, Not Prison

OCEAN COUNTY – Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Brick Police Chief James Riccio and Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker announced the first of its kind law enforcement addiction help program in New Jersey.

The “Heroin Addiction Response Program” (HARP) will allow substance abusers to turn themselves and their product in at either of the above participating police headquarters, to go to addiction services providers for treatment evaluation without any threat of charges or jail.

Brick and Manchester PDs will begin this innovative initiative by partnering with Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood and Integrity House in Toms River to pilot the HARP program. Initially, the two departments and their health providers will make the life changing option available two days a week. Those fighting addiction, regardless of their residency, can go to Manchester Police Department on Wednesday or Brick Police Department on Thursday to seek immediate critical help in fighting drug addiction.

The program is the latest initiative on the heels of Narcan and the Recovery Coach Program to offer substantial diversion help in order to reduce the impact of heroin and opiate abuse in our community, while encouraging those who suffer from addiction to seek help and experience recovery. Prosecutor Coronato stated, “It is my mandate that Ocean County Law Enforcement treat all those suffering from addiction with compassion, care, and concern while providing resources to assist in their recovery. This is another valuable partnership with Health Providers that is a substantial addition to support our three pronged approach in combatting the opiate epidemic thru – Education/ prevention, Enforcement and Treatment.

The premise of the program is simple – any person who voluntarily enters the two participating agencies and requests help with addiction to heroin or opiates or any substance shall be immediately screened for potential participation in HARP. Although HARP is primarily designed to apply to persons who present themselves at the station, an officer who encounters a person outside the police station believing they would benefit from HARP has the discretion, based upon

their training and experience, to the bring an individual to the police station if the person consents to the voluntary screening process. The officer/shift supervisor, upon completion of the HARP screening process shall provide transportation for the participant to the designated provider as soon as reasonably possible.

Prosecutor Coronato concluded by saying, “It’s the generous commitment of Behavioral Health and Integrity House, along with Brick and Manchester PD’s pro-active community outreach that makes this all possible. It is the hope of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to ellicit other local law enforcement/health provider partnerships in the next several months to expand the program across Ocean County.”

“The fight against opiate addiction must be multi-faceted, which is why this partnership is such a critical step towards the missing intervention component,” said Manchester Township Police Chief Lisa Parker.

“Prevention, Intervention and Enforcement are all equally necessary. The Manchester Township Police Department is committed to utilizing all three essential components to combat this epidemic. Our Department was the first in the State to develop a high school opiate awareness program, appropriately named #NotEvenOnce, which was rolled out this year for all high school seniors in Manchester Township. Our goal is to share this program with every Police Department in the State of New Jersey. Additionally, in July of 2014, a specialized unit, the Narcotics Enforcement Team, hit the streets and has been very busy with drug arrests,” she said.

The HARP (Heroin Addiction Response Program) will provide treatment for those in need regardless of their insurance coverage or ability to pay. The intervention component that HARP provides is a road less traveled by law enforcement, but at this point we must employ all of our resources to combat this epidemic. Each of these components — prevention, intervention and enforcement — alone will not solve the problem, but collectively, and with the assistance of other police departments joining in with this three-pronged approach, we can make a difference,” she said.

James Volpe Foundation Winter Dinner Dance

JACKSON – The James Volpe Foundation will host its foundation’s winter dinner dance on March 4 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 401 Bartley Road.

Tickets are $40 each and open to guests 18 years

and older. Seating is limited.All proceeds will benefit the foundation.

For more information, contact John Mucia Jr. at 732278-2948 or johnmucia@gmail.com and Christine Volpe at 732-600-3942 or cvolpe68@gmail.com.

New Egypt Hosting Seventh Annual Tricky Tray

NEW EGYPT – The PTOs of New Egypt Primary School and Woehr Elementary School are hosting their seventh annual tricky tray on

March 4 at the New Egypt Middle School Gym. To donate or for more information, write to nepswestrickytray@gmail.com.

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Jackson Branch Library’s February Technology Classes JACKSON – The Jackson Branch Library is offering the following technology workshops for adults in February.

“NJ Career Connections: Navigating the Path to Employment.” February 2 at 2 p.m.

Anyone looking for a new job can visit the library for a hands-on tour of the NJ Career Connections website. Topics addressed include: personal budgeting, drafting cover letters and resumes, completing online applications, and more!

“Microsoft Excel Basics.” February 6 at 2 p.m. Learn how to get started using this spreadsheet tool. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills.

“Using Your iPad to Borrow Library Books Through ELibraryNJ.” February 7 at 10 a.m. Learn how to download library ebooks onto the iPad. Patrons should bring their library cards, email address, and Apple ID. “Microsoft PowerPoint Basics.” February 10 at 10 a.m. Learn the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills.

“Microsoft Word Basics.” February 14 at 10 a.m. Learn how to use MS Word to create and format a document. Participants must be comfortable using a computer mouse.

“Microsoft Excel Formulas.” February 15 at 10 a.m. This is an advanced MS

Excel class. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills, and some experience using Excel.

“Using Your Kindle to Borrow Library Books Through ELibraryNJ.” February 16 at 2 p.m. Learn how to download library ebooks onto black-and-white Kindle or Kindle Fire. Patrons should bring their library cards, email addresses, and their Amazon password.

“Microsoft Word Advanced.” February 23 at 2 p.m. Learn how to create tables, use mail merge, and add clip art. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills, as well as some experience using Word.

“Genealogy Basics.” February 27 at 2 p.m.

Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition to start a genealogy research. Participants must have mouse, keyboard, and Internet skills before signing up for this class.

“Spotlight On: Windows 10.” February 28 at 2 p.m. Anyone with questions about Windows 10 can become comfortable using the features of this operating system.

Patrons should bring their own laptops or tablets to use during the presentation.

Registration is required for each of the above workshops. To sign up, call 732-928-4400 or go online to theocean countylibrary.org.

The Jackson Branch Library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Send Valentine’s Day Greetings To Hospitalized Kids

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch Library is asking patrons to stop by on February 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. to write a letter or design a card for a child in the hospital. All supplies will be provided. No registration is necessary.

This program is sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

The library will mail all cards to Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHC) an internationally recognized charitable organization. The CFHC

will mail the cards directly to children who need them most.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ valentinesgreetings or the library’s main page at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Valentines For Soldiers

JACKSON – The White Butterfly gift shop is reaching out to recovering American soldiers at local VA hospitals and the Jackson Police Department by asking the public to join with them in sending a Valentine’s greeting.

The shop is inviting the public to stop by the store at 200 North County Line Road to fi ll out a card, or volunteers can drop off one of their own. The White Butterfly will be sending them February 5 so they ask that volunteers get their cards in by that date.

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January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said, “January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and it is important to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Presently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma and the National Eye Institute projects this

number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase.”

“You could have glaucoma and not know it,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator. “Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it is permanent. As much as 40 percent of

vision can be lost without someone noticing. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. It is more prevalent among African American and Latino populations. Actually, glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of the Ocean

County Office of Senior Services, added, “With our aging population, there could be an epidemic of blindness looming if awareness is not raised. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people worldwide are blind due to glaucoma. Although glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly. Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve which carries images from the eye to the brain. There is no cure for glaucoma; however, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss.

Early detection is vital.”

People who are at higher risk for glaucoma are those of African, Asian or Hispanic descent. Other high-risk groups include: people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed with diabetes and people who are severely nearsighted.

The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. If you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.

Ocean Mental Health Services Helps The Homeless

OCEAN COUNTY – Recently OceanMental Health Services was given the opportunity to talk a bit about it’s PATH Program. Homelessness is a serious issue in the U.S. Depression, untreated mental illness, and post-traumatic stress disorder, are major causes of homelessness.

With PATH services, OceanMHS’s staff can reach out to people who are homeless and have a mental illness.

They then help them to link to resources within the community, mental health treatment and adequate housing. They teach people how to register for all of these services, so that even when their involvement with PATH services comes to an end, they have learned how to access the resources and programs they may need to prevent future homelessness and continue to improve their quality of life.

For more information about OceanMHS, or how to volunteer, call 732349-5550 or visit OceanMHS.org.

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First, for custom, non-behind-the-ear products, the “red” writing on the aid is for the right ear and the “blue” writing is for the left ear.

Second, when you are inserting the aid, the “vent hole” is usually on the bottom of the aid facing outside.

Third, as you are trying to insert the instrument, make sure your elbow is “up” in line with your ear and push toward your nose. If your elbow is down, you may not insert the aid in the right direction. Thus, the aid may “stick” out of your ear and constantly ring.

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Finally, make sure you keep in close contact with your hearing healthcare professional who is there for guidance.

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900 Ocean County Area Children May Need To Be Revaccinated

OCEAN COUNTY – Approximately 900 children who participated in a free or lowcost vaccine program in Ocean County may need to be revaccinated because the vaccine they received may not have been properly refrigerated.

The children participated in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, a federally funded, state operated program that provides 1.6 million free or low-cost vaccines to eligible low-income children at more than 1,000 medical offices around the state each year.

The Department of Health is mailing letters to impacted families whose children were vaccinated at Southern Ocean Pediatrics and Family Medicine in Manahawkin, which is the medical office of Dr. Michael Bleiman.

The Department suspended shipment of VFC vaccine to Dr. Bleiman on July 28, 2016, when, during a routine compliance visit, problems with refrigeration temperatures were discovered.

Late this afternoon, the state filed a complaint with the State Board of Medical Examiners alleging gross negligence, professional misconduct and other violations

by Dr. ‎ Bleiman.

Vaccine that has not been properly refrigerated under the recommendation of the manufacturer may be less effective. Children who receive these vaccines might not be fully protected against vaccine-preventable diseases, according to the guidelines of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Receiving improperly-stored vaccines is not a danger to the health of the recipient. However, according to the CDC

guidelines, exposure to temperatures outside the manufacturer’s recommended range can make vaccines less effective at preventing disease.

Parents may want to discuss revaccination with a health care provider. The vaccines the children received include measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, hepatitis A & B, rotavirus, DTaP/Tdap, Hib, pneumococcal, polio, meningococcal and HPV. As part of an investigation, the VFC program determined that the temperature problems may have occurred as early as November 2014. The children who should be evaluated for revaccination were vaccinated between November 2014 and July 28, 2016.

As part of an ongoing investigation, the Department made referrals to and is working with the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners, the Medicaid Fraud Division in the Office of the State Comptroller; and the Medicaid program in the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

Families enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care Organizations should contact their health plan for assistance in providing an in-network provider. Parents or guardians of uninsured children can contact Federally Qualified Health Centers in the area, including the Center for Health Education, Medicine & Dentistry (CHEMED) in Lakewood and Ocean Health Initiatives in Lakewood.

In addition, Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, which is part of Hackensack Meridian Health, will also be setting up a hotline to help families evaluate the need for revaccination.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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When you think of histamine, you think of allergies and sneezing right? But histamine is actually a neurotransmitter and release is activated by any outside ‘invader’ such as pollen. We make histmaine in our cells, then dump it out after exposure to a trigger. But we might also be eating histamine on a daily basis. By eating certain foods you unintentionally raise an ‘allergy’ chemical. Maybe you don’t mean to, but that’s what you’re doing nevertheless.

Foods that are high in histamine are almost always fermented (basically, they’ve started to rot a little bit). Sorry for the visual! High-protein foods like meat or seafood don’t contain much histamine when they are fresh, but the longer they are cured or stored, the more histamine they contain. Leftovers are super high in histamine. Cold-cuts, hot dogs, processed fish, wine/alcohol, aged cheese like Parmesan, vinegar (including fermented beverages like kombucha) and sauerkraut are all very high in histamine. There are dozens more that I’ll tell you about in my free ebook (offer below).

In1989, a study examined ‘Chinese food syndrome’ and discovered people’s reactions mimicked symptoms of histamine intolerance. They measured plain soy sauce to contain 220 micrograms of histamine per gram, while tamari (a gluten-free soy sauce) was loaded with an astonishing 2,392 micrograms histamine per gram. That’s 10 times higher, just to get gluten-free soy sauce! Both soy and tamari are fermented. If there is MSG present in your meal, the combination of

excessive glutamate from the MSG and histamine from tamari could trigger diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, panic attacks and pain. You can see how easy it is to mess yourself up with a condiment!

It’s even more problematic for the brains of sensitive vegans/vegetarians that eat fermented or manufactured foods that often high in MSG and histamine.

Histamine intolerance disorders can occur when you get too much histamine and your tissues can’t break it down fast enough. DAO is the enzyme that processes histamine to help us keep it in balance. Excess amounts are the problem. Histamine intolerance from your meals can also cause diarrhea, headache, sinus congestion, sneezing or a runny and itchy nose.

How many of you have been put on antihistamines only to get awful side effects?

Maybe the problem was just something on your plate.

What about inhalers for asthma? Asthma is another sign of histamine intolerance.

Minor annoyances are one thing, but psoriasis, Hashimoto’s, multiple sclerosis, sjogren’s, lupus and others are serious enough that you should eliminate histamine-rich foods for several months to gauge improvement. I’m willing to give you a free ebook on this topic upon signing up for my free newsletter (then you get me on your email). Just go to suzycohen.com.

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(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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America’s Got Talent’s The Sons Of Serendip Come To Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has a wide variety of entertainment sure to please featuring pop, rock, and R&B performances. The family-friendly The Sons of Serendip will perform on February 10 at 8 p.m., Main Stage, Grunin Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Tickets range from $35 to $30.

Selected by Grunin Center patrons in a Patron Feedback Survey, The Sons of Serendip is a musical group of four friends, who through a series of serendipitous events, came together in graduate school at Boston University and auditioned for “America’s Got Talent.” The Sons of Serendip quickly became an audience favorite and won 4th place in the 2014 competition. This quartet blends vocals, piano, cello, guitar, and harp for a truly memorable evening.

Micah Christian, lead vocals, is a former teacher; Cordaro Rodriguez, piano/guitar, is a former attorney; Kendall Ramseur, cello/vocals, is a former cello instructor; and Mason Morton, harp, is a former teacher. They have each been playing their instruments since childhood, but in 2014, they came together to begin what they know will be a long beautiful journey of creating music that touches people’s

hearts. The Sons of Serendip hope that their music will resonate deeply with listeners and that, in some way, it will make their lives a little better – even if just for a moment.

Other upcoming Pop/Rock/R&B performances include: Hotel California: A Salute to The Eagles: March 18 at 8 p.m., Main Stage. Concert only, $45. 6 p.m., Black Box – VIP Reception & Concert: $100. A concert to benefit OCC students.

What’s Going On: The Marvin Gaye Experience: March 29 at 7:30 p.m., Main Stage. Concert Only: $35. Dinner/Show: $60 (dinner by Caneda’s; call for time, location, and details).

Dr. K’s MoTown Revue: April 29, 8 p.m., Main Stage. Tickets: $30 to $28.

Yesterday: The Beatles Tribute Live from Las Vegas! on May 13, 8 p.m., Main Stage.

Tickets: $30 to $28.

Back to the ’80s: May 20, 8 p.m., Main Stage. Tickets: $25 to $20.

For tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org. For information on Dinner/Shows and Receptions, call the Box Office.

All times and shows are subject to change.

Ricky Riccardi “Tickles The Ivories” In OCC Show

TOMS RIVER – Back by popular demand, MidWeek Jazz’s own Ricky Riccardi returns to Ocean County College with his particular brand of powerhouse jazz. Come hear this acclaimed artist play classic jazz and swing in a single 90-minute set on February 15 at 8 p.m., Main Stage, Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Guests should use Parking Lot No. 2.

Backed by the warm vocals and ukulele of Brendan Castner and animated drumming

by Dennis Valencia, Ricky Riccardi tears up the piano in his own inimitable style. A self-proclaimed Louis Armstrong “freak,”

Riccardi is archivist for the Louis Armstrong House Museum and holds a Master’s in Jazz History and Research from Rutgers University. He has presented lectures on Armstrong at the Institute of Jazz Studies, the Satchmo Summerfest in New Orleans, the Monterey Jazz Festival, among many more. He is the author of What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years (Pantheon, 2011). Riccardi has co-produced Armstrong releases for Mosaic Records and Universal. Not to be missed.

Tickets are $24 for adults; $20 for seniors; $12 for students. Call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

Philadelphia Flower Show & History Tour

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be conducting a bus trip to explore Philadelphia on March 10. The theme of the Flower Show is Holland.

The bus will depart from the Ocean County Park in Lakewood at 8 a.m. for a day in the city to discover the historic and museum area attractions on your own or attend the Flower Show at the Convention Center. They will return To Lakewood at approximately 6:30 p.m. Guests will receive a map of the area, and will be

dropped off in the Historic district.

To register, send a check for $35 per person, made payable to: County of Ocean and mail to Ocean County Parks & Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753.

The fee includes the bus transportation only, any admissions or tours are on guests’ own. The approximate fee for the flower show is $28.

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Career & Kids Open Houses Spotlight Winter And Spring Programs

TOMS RIVER – The Department of Continuing & Professional Education at Ocean County College is hosting four different Open Houses during January and February for individuals looking to branch out into a new career field or upgrade skills, and for parents interested in learning more about kids & teens programs. The Open Houses will be held on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Admission is free and open to the public.

Business, Technology, & Specialized Careers Open House: February 7 (Snow Date: February 9) from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Ground Floor Lobby, College Library, Building No. 3. Visitors should park in Parking Lot No. 1. Guests can meet the instructors, learn about Career Track training and certificate programs, and ask questions about education and career

opportunities. They will also receive help with regist ration and pay ment options.

Kids & Teens’ Summer Camps Open House: February 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and March 1 from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Ground Floor Lobby, College Library, Building No. 3. Visitors should park in Parking Lot No. 1. This open house is also a great opportunity to check out OCC’s fun and educational programs for kids and teens including dance, golf, science, and more.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved several programs for Veterans Educational Benefits.

For more information, call the Ocean County College Department of Continuing & Professional Education at 732-2550409 or email cpeinfo@ocean.edu.

Visit ocean.edu to view the current non-credit course catalogue.

Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Broke Ground On 18th Home

TOMS RIVER – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its 18th home at 2412 First Ave. on January 14.

The Township of Toms River, under Mayor Thomas Kelaher, gifted Northern Ocean Habitat the lot on which this home will be built for a selected local family to purchase as an affordable home.

Northern Ocean Habitat is proud to continue its partnership with M&T Bank as a major sponsor for this build. This Habitat project is a continuation of the Building Homes from the Heart blitz build event which took place in early October at the Ocean County Mall in partnership with 100.1 WJRZ. Under the leadership of Habitat for Hu-

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Newsletter Available

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Newsletter has been published. The seasonal newsletter is a schedule of the events and programs sponsored by the department.

The newsletter highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation Department as well as

information about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County.

The newsletter is currently available at many park locations. To receive a newsletter, or to be placed on the mailing list, call 1-877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

“Caregiver Canines” Come To You At Home

JACKSON – Do you know an older person who is a bit lonely, or an adult caring for a loved one with dementia or chronic illness at home? How about someone who loves dogs, but is unable to care for a pet any longer? Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) has three lovable Caregiver Canines, all Jackson residents, who would love to visit.

Certified pet therapy dogs and their handlers are available to visit individuals at their homes, bringing unconditional love to brighten people’s lives.

For more information, or to schedule a “Caregiver Canine” visit on a regular basis or once-in-a-while, call the CVCJ office at 732-505-2273 or email info@caregivervolunteers.org.

CASA Needs Baskets

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Court Appointed Special Advocates is seeking empty basket donations for its March and June auctions.

For more information, contact CASA at 732-797-0590.

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Women-Owned Businesses See Increased Loan Approvals

NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Small Business Administ ration repor ted today that SBA loan approvals to New Jersey women business owners increased by 26 percent during fiscal year 2016, the period from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.

According to SBA New Jersey District Director Al Titone, women busi-

ness owners received a total of 355 SBA loans for a total of $113 million this past fiscal year, compared to the 280 loans for $111.4 million they received during fiscal year 2015. “ T he r e i s no q u e s t io n t h a t SBA lending to New Jersey women-owned businesses is trending upward and that these loans have helped support hun-

dreds of businesses that ranged from full service restaurants to veterinary services to supermarket owners,” said Titone. “An analysis of our loan data shows this year women business owners received 20 percent of the 1,754 loans approved by SBA’s New Jersey district off ice and 14 percent of the $805 million that went to all small

bu si ne s s ow ne r s a rou nd t he st at e.

The average SBA loan to a NJ women-owned business in 2016 was for a little over $316,000.”

The 355 SBA loans approved to women-owned businesses in 2016 helped to create 1,345 jobs and retain another 1,475 jobs throughout the state. “This only confirms what we already know, t h a t N e w J e r s e y wo m e n b u s i n e s s owners play a vital role in our local economy,” added Titone. “We have come a long way since 2012, when we approved 167 loans for $69 million to women- ow ned busi nesses and each year after that number has increased incrementally.”

Ti t o n e c r e d i t e d t h e i n c r e a s e i n lending to the extensive outreach and relationships his office has developed with local women business groups and organizations this past year. In addition, the SBA supported state Women Business Centers; the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation ( WCEC) i n Chatham and the Lati n American Economic Development Association (LAEDA) Women’s Business Center located in Camden, and eight SCORE Chapters and a statewide network of America’s New Jersey Small Business Development Centers have all cont ributed to providing women e n t r e p r e n e u r s w it h t h e n e c e s s a r y business counseling and training that enable them to secure funding for their small businesses.

In addition to the business counseling and training components, Titone said, “Our network of lenders has done a t r e me ndou s job i n helpi ng wome n entrepreneurs gain access to capital.

Over the last five years, New Jersey lenders have helped us to reach more women businesses each year.”

Leading the way with the most loans to women busi ness ow ners i n 2016 was Wells Fa rgo with 48 loa ns for $1.1 million. Other lenders approving 10 or more loans were TD Bank with 37 loans for $7.7 million; M&T Bank with 34 loans for $5 million; JPMorgan Chase Bank with 15 loans for $3 million; NewBank with 14 loans for $7.5 million; Sturdy Savings Bank with 12 loans for $4.3 million and Empire State Certified Development Corp with 11 loans for $5.8 million.

According to Titone, his office approved loans to women-owned businesses in 19 of the 21 counties in the state. The only counties not to have an SBA women-owned loan approval were Cumberland and Salem Counties.

Leading the way was Bergen County with 62 loans for $22.6 million. Essex County was second with 36 loans for $9.3 million; Middlesex County was third with 26 loans for $11.6 million.

Rou nding out the top f ive cou nties were Burlington County with 25 loans for $5.4 million and Ocean Cou nt y with 23 loans for $5.8 million.

Monmouth County had 22 loans for $7.8 million.

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(6) Receptionist P/T - Toms River CPA seeks P/T receptionist for the tax season through 4/17/17. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and some Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Position includes processing tax returns (will train), filing and some light typing and clerical work. Pleasant non-smoking office. $12/hour. 732-270-3966.

(6) Teacher - Full-Time; Toddlers.

Experience with toddler curriculum development and classroom management preferred. Call 732 4582100 (located in Brick, NJ).

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Services My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Let us clean your home to take away the dust along with keeping the winter blues away. Weekly, monthly. Call Donna 732-914-8909, 732-232-7058.

Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Reasonable, reliable, references.

(7) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special winter discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

(6) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references.

Call Angela 609-891-8544.

(43) All American Home Health Care Experienced home health aides, housekeepers available. Live in or hourly. Skip the rest, come right to the best. Satisfaction guaranteed. Veteran/senior discounts. Call 732-664-3605 or 732-604-6809 or 732-693-1739.

(5) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.”

No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060.

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Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Tutoring - English, SAT’s and ACT’s, writing, A.P. Language and Literature. 35 years’ experience. 551-497-9651.

(6) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Handyman and More - From painting to plumbing. Also, clean-ups and clean-outs. Junk removal. Hauling.Whatever you need. Assurance, LLC. Lic#13VH05930800.

732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n) Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(6) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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

(11) Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days.

Have car for shopping, doctor visits. 20 years experience. Call Maria 732-657-2798.

(6) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Assurance Drain, LLC. Lic#13VH05930800 732-678-7584, Tony. (t/n) Caregiver - RN 25 years in Ukraine plus 15 years U.S. eldercare experience. References. Live-in/out, or hourly. LVW (Manchester, NJ) owner resident. Call Lucy 732-657-1409, home. 732-833-3273, cell.

(3) Gerard’s Watch & Jewelry Repair - Master watch maker. Expert battery replacement. 908-507-3288.

864 West Hill Plaza, 37W. Next to Window Happenings store.

(6) Painting - I will paint your rooms. Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513. (26)

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Letters: Continued From Page 6 even to have copies of the resolution on which they were voting. Because the same issues apply to the pending New Jersey Natural Gas pipeline proposal (titled the “Southern Reliability Link”) the Commission also voted to ask the Appellate Division, which has not yet heard the appeals on the matter, to send that pipeline back to the Commission also. Finally, the Commission stated that it will apply this new process to the South Jersey Gas pipeline immediately, permit-

ting public comment to be submitted only up to January 24, 2017.

The PPA letter states that “The Commission failed to provide any notice that it would consider or adopt such a decision making process, even failing to include the item in its agenda. After the Commission discussed the matter in closed session, the staff described the Resolution in open session, but provided no copies or summaries of the proposed procedure either to the Commissioners themselves or to the public. Further, the Commission permitted no public comment on the procedure, instead discussing the matter only

in closed session.”

The letter also points out that the new process is unlawful in failing to provide the due process protections of a “hearing” normally required by the Pinelands Protection Act and CMP when the Pinelands Commission reviews private, commercial development plans. “The process adopted by the Resolution does not appear in the CMP… Indeed, the process diverges from the procedures that are set forth in the CMP, and it excludes and deprives applicants and the public of the benefit of, procedural protections the CMP provides for Commission review of development

applications.”

The letter concludes that “the Commission cannot review one, two, three or more individual applications through an ad hoc procedure set up by resolution and without the due process and safeguards which the Administrative Procedure Act and CMP provide for creation of such new policies and practices, and which otherwise must be afforded by virtue of the United States Constitution and the New Jersey Constitution.”

Carleton Montgomery Executive Director Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Contact Ocean County Hunger Relief For Help

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents who are in need of emergency food assistance can place a food request into The Board of Social Services on Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling: 732-349-1500 for Northern Ocean County and 609-242-6100 for Southern

Ocean County.

For emergency cases, call 732-505-HELP. Ocean County Hunger Relief encourages clients in need of emergency food assistance to apply for “Food Stamps” (SNAPS) online at njhelps.org or calling 732-349-1500 and asking for the “Food Stamps” department.

For all other assistance needs, call 2-1-1 (CONTACT).

Ocean County Hunger Relief does carry baby formula, diapers and wipes. Call in advance to check availability or try: Birthright Northern Ocean County at 732-3490154, Birthright Southern Ocean County at

609-660-0484 or Open Door Pregnancy at 732-240-8043.

The Ocean County Hunger Relief main office is located at 21 Germania Road, Toms River.

Any further questions can be directed to ochrelief@yahoo.com.

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Under AICRA, the law states that, damages for non-economic losses must stem from bodily injury arising from the use, ownership, operation or maintenance of an automobile in NJ that results from one of the following: (1) death; (2) dismemberment; (3) significant disfigurement of scarring; (4) displacement fractures;

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New Jersey Natural Gas Encourages Customers To Prepare For Winter Weather

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Natural Gas gives customers these tips for staying safe in the winter weather.

Ensure there is a clear path to the natural gas meter and regulator and keep the area around them free of snow and ice. Make sure the meter, piping and vents are clear, visible and accessible at all times to allow easy access by NJNG employees and first responders in case of an emergency.

Use a broom or hands to gently remove snow and ice from natural gas meters, piping and vents; never bang on the meter or pipes; avoid using sharp tools or force near the meter, piping or vents.

Carefully remove ice hanging from the roof over the meter and regulator.

Be sure to have properly functioning smoke and CO detectors throughout the home.

Seal gaps and weather strip to significantly reduce energy loss.

Make sure the furnace and water heater are properly ventilated and clear of obstructions.

Should snow/water get into the heating system and/or water heater, or if the natural gas meter is damaged by fallen debris, call NJNG’s 24-hour response line at 800-427-5325.

If there is a gas smell, immediately leave the

premises and call 800-427-5325 from a safe location. Additionally, keep the following natural gas safety tips in mind.

Do not use a lighter, cellphone or landline, switch on/off appliances, lights or even a flashlight on the premises where natural gas is smelled, as they can create a spark.

Since natural gas is colorless and has no scent, a strong odorant, which smells like rotten eggs, is added to help detect possible leaks. However, some people may not be able to detect the odorant because they have a diminished sense of smell, or because the odor is being masked by other odors in the area. An unusual noise like hissing, whistling or roaring, is another indication of a possible leak.

Do not attempt to turn off the natural gas service at the meter. The valve should be turned on or off by emergency utility personnel only.

Do not extinguish or re-ignite a pilot light on appliances. In the event a pilot light goes out, call a qualified plumber, contractor or NJNG for a safety inspection.

Should water or snow get into the heating system and/or water heater, or if the natural gas meter is damaged, call NJNG’s 24-hour response line at 800- 427-5325.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Our House Was Our Castle And Our Keep

Dear Joel My wife and I are both retired.

I am w r iting because she may see this and realize that it’s her that I am referring to. Our house is filthy and disgusting. I can no longer look in the refrigerator.

Our stove hasn’t been cleaned in months and the bathroom equally as dirty. Any suggestions as to how to change her?

Answer: My suggestion is (as always) stop t r yi ng to change her and work on yourself. I see nothing in your letter that makes me feel that you are incapable of doing some housework. Too often peo-

ple can help situations but find it easier to blame others.

Perhaps if your wife sees that you care enough to do the cleaning, she will follow suit.

If my suggestion doesn’t f it, many people hire people to do the cleaning for them. If that is all that’s w rong in you r home, consider yourself lucky. It’s not a heavy lift.

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.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of Januay 28-February 4

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Make your own Declaration of Independence. Go your own way in pursuing goals and activities that matter to you and you alone. You’ll fare a lot better by working off on your own rather than trying to be part of a group.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Don’t forget how to enjoy yourself. An unexpected surplus of free time may allow you to pursue hobbies and pastimes that may have been pushed to the back burner. Pay attention to conversations as someone may have sage advice to offer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t overplay your hand. Allow others some time to mull over a proposal that you’ve presented to them as a soft sell policy will suit you better. You can absorb knowledge like a sponge so try to explore new areas of study.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You get what you pay for. Spending a little extra now for quality items may save you from headaches further down the road. Don’t be so wary of strangers that you avoid making a new acquaintance that could turn into a valuable friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Adapt and overcome. You may need to rethink your approach to deal with a problem that may be outside of your area of expertise. It may be better to follow someone else’s lead when trying to please a difficult crowd.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be it ever so humble there’s no place like home. Focus your attention on what’s going on under your own roof as relationships and understanding can be improved. Taking measures that benefit the whole household will breed harmony.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Signals could be misconstrued. Beware that what you may intend as mere politeness could be interpreted as a come on.

Hold off on taking action before seeking the advice of a wise mentor or experienced friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Full speed ahead. When you set your mind toward an objective or goal it may be impossible for anyone to slow you down. The power of sheer will should be sufficient to help you overcome any obstacles that lie in your path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Rise to the occasion. If you back down from someone else’s criticism it may only serve to strengthen their conviction. Stand your ground and keep your cool to keep this minor inconvenience from gaining more traction than it deserves.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get away from it all. Some time spent off on your own could allow for some quiet contemplation and introspection that could help you get to the heart of some troubling matters. Avoid getting drawn into conflicts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stay within your boundaries. Being reckless or taking unnecessary chances could backfire in the worst way so try to play it safe. You could be as charming as can be but if someone isn’t in the mood for it you’re just wasting your time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Don’t sweat the small stuff. Trivial problems may seek to derail you from getting anything done but if you just stay focused on what is actually important you’ll be fine. Maintain an air of civility even when others are acting quite the opposite.

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Trade Secret: Enjoy A Taste Of Spring In The Heart Of Winter

By Wolfgang Puck

In the depths of winter, it can sometimes seem as if springtime will never come. Winds blow cold. Snow blankets fields of earth so hard that you can’t imagine vegetables will ever grow again. The only truly soothing warmth you can reliably find usually comes from the kitchen stove.

So now is the perfect time for you to make fresh pea soup.

Pea soup in the middle of winter? Yes, you read that correctly. And I don’t mean thick, gray-green, porridge-like soup made from dried split peas; the kind of soup you might find on so many diner menus at this time of year. I mean bright green, fresh-tasting pea soup that sings with the flavors of springtime while warming and soothing you with every delicious spoonful.

I’m sure you’re thinking that would be impossible since fresh peas won’t be available for soup-making until the ground thaws and springtime is here again. So I’ll let you in on a little secret that many chefs won’t tell you: Except at the very peak of spring, the “fresh” peas you’ll find in restaurants may well be frozen ones.

That isn’t scandalous, unless, of course, the waiter and cooks swear to you that they are fresh when they’re indeed frozen. Because frozen peas, especially the little baby ones often labeled “petite” peas or “petits pois,” as the French call them, can have the best flavor and texture of any frozen vegetable I know. And you can quickly, easily turn them into a beautiful, creamy soup.

To underscore the sense of springtime freshness my creamy pea soup delivers, I like to garnish it with a dollop of Green yogurt flavored with fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh mint leaves.

(Fresh basil leaves would also be delicious instead.) Feel free to use low-fat or nonfat yogurt, as your own dietary needs may require. Also, if you like, you can use much less of the cream called for in the recipe and more of the chicken stock or vegetable stock, to make a version lighter in fat; the natural starchiness of the peas themselves will still keep the soup tasting surprisingly rich.

Whatever choices you make, take care not to let the pureed soup sit on the stovetop for too long, or it will gradually discolor. If you don’t plan to serve it right away, cool down the soup quickly over an ice bath, which will help set the bright green color; reheat it just before serving. You can even freeze individual portions in freezer containers. Or, once spring arrives, serve this soup cold and keep enjoying it on into the summer!

CREAMY PEA SOUP WITH MINT YOGURT Serves 8 MINT YOGURT: 1 cup (250 mL) plain whole-milk, low-fat or nonfat Greek yogurt 15 leaves fresh mint, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

CREAMY PEA SOUP: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium-sized organic leek, white and light green parts only, cut lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed of all grit, and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 6 cups (1.5 L) organic, low sodium chicken or vegetable stock or broth, plus a little extra as needed 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon honey 20 ounces (600g) frozen organic green petite peas (usually 2 standard-sized bags) Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Small sprigs fresh mint for garnish Up to several hours ahead of time, prepare the mint yogurt: In a nonreactive mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, chopped mint and honey.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate until serving time.

To make the base of the soup, in a large nonreactive saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the leek and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and saute, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the vegetables brown, until the leek has softened, about 4 minutes.

Stir in the stock or broth, raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Stir in the cream, squeeze in the juice of the lemon, and add 2 teaspoons of the honey.

Stir in all but about 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the peas, reserving those for garnishing. Bring the liquid back to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, and adjust the sweetness with up to 1 teaspoon more of the honey. Continue boiling until the peas are tender, about 1 minute.

Remove the pan from the stove. In a food processor or blender, working in batches to avoid overfilling, puree the soup, following the manufacturer’s instructions for working carefully with hot liquids; add a little more stock, if necessary, to thin the consistency. As each batch is pureed, pour it into a clean pot. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.

(If you are making the soup ahead, transfer the hot puree to a heatproof bowl set inside a larger bowl partially filled with ice and water, and stir until completely cooled. Cover and refrigerate.)

Before serving, melt the remaining butter with 1 tablespoon stock in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the reserved 1/2 cup (125 mL) peas and saute just until heated through, about 3 minutes.

To serve the soup, gently reheat over medium-low heat. Ladle the hot soup into heated serving bowls. Gently slide some peas from a spoon held near the surface of the soup to float them in each bowl. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of the mint yogurt and sprigs of mint.

Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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49

95

PARTY PLATTERS MADE WITH: IMPORTED HAM, ROAST BEEF, BAKED TURKEY BREAST, HARD SALAMI, SWISS & AMERICAN CHEESE INCLUDES: POTATO, MACARONI & COLE SLAW, ROLLS, RYE & WHITE BREAD, PICKLES, BLACK & GREEN OLIVES, MAYO & MUSTARD

7

$ 25 PER PERSON MINIMUM 10 PEOPLE

2995

$

JUST HEAT & SERVE

24

$

• SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, ONIONS IN SAUCE • MEATBALLS IN SAUCE • BAKED ZITI • STUFFED CABBAGE

CHICKEN WINGS

95

HOT & SPICY OR BARBECUE

PARTY TRAYS

$26 $29 $29

95 95 95

- 12” VEGETABLE WITH DIP - 12” CHEESE & PEPPERONI - FRESH MOZZARELLA, ROASTED PEPPERS & TOMATO 95 $29 - ANTIPASTO

EXTRA LARGE SHRIMP

WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE 2395 APPROX. 35 SHRIMP PER TRAY

$

CHICKEN WING TRAY

2½ LBS. WITH BLUE CHEESE HOT & SPICY OR BAR-B-Q

1695

$

KRAZY KOUPONS NO COUPON - NO LIMIT!!

FILET MIGNON STEAKS GRADE “A” BONELESS 5 LB. BAG CUT FROM U.S.D.A. $ $ 89 99 IDAHO BEEF BUTT CHICKEN BREAST $ 79 LB. 10 TENDERLOINS 1 LB. POTATOES 10 LB. BAG - $15.90 THUMANN’S GRADE “A” BONELESS $ 99 AMERICAN BONE-IN PORK CHEESE 5

1

1

CENTER CUT CHOPS $ 99 LB. COUNTRY RIBS

• IMPORTED DELI HAM SUPER • SALE!!! SLICING PEPPERONI

Valid 1/26 thru 2/1.

PRESENT COUPON TO MEAT DEPT.

AVE WT. 4LBS

CHICKEN $ 39 LB. THIGHS

LB.

Valid 1/26 thru 2/1.

1

Limit 4 pkgs per customer.

With/coupon.

BOAR’S HEAD COOKED WINGS 85% LEAN $ 99 HOT +• SPICY $ 49 BOLOGNA LB. GROUND $ 99 LB. LB. SPICED HAM SUPER BARBECUE SALE!!

BEEF LIVERWURST TYPE 12PK CAN U.S.D.A. CHOICE BEEF $ 99 BOAR’S HEAD ANY 2 FOR PEPSI-LIPTON LB. TURKEY BREAST TOP ROUND $ 99 MUG-SCHWEPPES $ 95 OVEN GOLD-LOW SALT SUPER MOUNTAIN DEW LONDON BROIL LB. SALE!!! HONEY BAKED

3

5

3

8

4

• •

Valid 1/26 thru 2/1.

PRESENT COUPON NO LIMIT!!!

TO DELI DEPT.

Valid 1/26 thru 2/1.

Limit 2-12 pks per customer.

7

With/coupon.

GLORY’S LIQUORS • 732-928-1279 ALL WINES & LIQUORS BY THE CASE SOLD AT SALE PRICES EVERY DAY BEER SELECTIONS

FROM FLOOR DISPLAY NATURAL LIGHT OR ICE . . . . . . . . . 30 pk. cans$1999 BUD-BUD LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-12 oz. btls $1999 MILLER LITE, DRAFT, 64 . . . . . . . 24-12 oz. btls $1999 COORS LIGHT OR BANQUET . . . . . . . 30 pack cans $2299 CORONA EXTRA or LIGHT . . . . . . . 24-12 oz. btls $2999

LIQUOR SELECTIONS LAIRD’S VODKA...............................1.75L $1399 GORDON’S VODKA..........................1.75L $1999 STOLI VODKA...................................1.75L$3199 SEAGRAM’S 7 WHISKEY.................1.75L $1999 FIREBALL WHISKEY...............................LTR $1999 JOHNNIE WALKER RED SCOTCH.........1.75L $3499 JOSE CUERVO GOLD & SILVER.............LTR $2199 JACK DANIELS...............................750ML $2699

WINE SELECTIONS YELLOW TAIL “AUSTRALIAN” $ 99 All Varietals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5L

VENDANGE

12

Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio . . .1.5L $999

ROBERT MONDAVI WOODBRIDGE

All Varietals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5L $1199

MENAGE A TROIS

California Red Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $1099

J LOHR

Chardonnay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750ML $1099

6 PACK SPECIAL!!

95 34 95 ROBERT MONDAVI $ 39 LITTLE PENGUIN $ 5995 SUTTER HOME $

CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS

CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS AUSTRALIA - 1.5L BTLS