2017-02-04 - The Toms River Times

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Zoning Board To Hear Plans For Mosque On Route 9

By Catherine Galioto TOMS R I V ER – The Muslim Society of South Jersey has proposed a two-story mosque and school for Route 9, near the existing Masjid Bilal in Toms River.

In an application before the zoning board, the Bilal Educational Academy/Muslim Society of South Jersey has proposed a 51,040 square-foot building two stories high for 1733 Lakewood Road/ Route 9, which is on the northbound side of the road between Silverton and Church roads.

The township zoning board rescheduled the application for its February 23 meeting at the applicant’s request. The meeting begins 7:30 p.m. in town hall.

The Bilal Educational Academy/Muslim So-

ciety of South Jersey will need a use variance and approval of its major site plan from the zoning board.

The use variance is needed because the parcel, Block 172.04 Lot 12, is zoned as Rural Highway Business Zone, where a school use is requested.

The applicant is also seeking approval to build a private school on a lot that is 5.568 acres, where a minimum of 10 acres is required.

Their hearing was first scheduled in October and was adjourned until this month when the applicant submitted revised plans. The application was then scheduled for the January 26 zoning board meeting but has since been rescheduled for February 23.

After Local Megan’s Law Case, Officials Urge Reform

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By Chris Lundy LITTLE EGG HARBOR – An accused sexual offender allegedly re-offended in the township, police said, and due to failures in Megan’s Law and bail reform, he is back on the streets.

Police Chief Richard Buzby said shortcomings

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Huddy Park R eadies For Spring R eopening

–Photos by Catherine Galioto More details of the renovated Huddy Park came into view as the town prepares for a spring reopening.

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Though the ceremony to rededicate Huddy Park as part of the township’s 250th anniversary will come in June, many of the newest upgrades are visible behind the closed park’s chain link fence and ready for a spring reopening.

The silhouettes of colonial soldiers have begun to peek out from their perch guarding the new entrance to Huddy Park, the township’s first park, and the downtown landmark that has featured a replica Block House along the riverfront.

Officials said Huddy Park will reopen this spring – for downtown events, weddings, and as requests to use the park come in to the Recreation Director.

The formal rededication will be on the Township’s birthday, June 24..

The new signage and archway were designed

by Toms River Regional students as part of the park’s renovation. The total project also installed new bulkheads around the riverbanks and provided new walkways and landscaping.

While the area saw damage due to Superstorm Sandy’s surge and years of wear and tear, the $1 million project is timed with the 250th anniversary of Toms River. The last time the park was renovated was for the 225th anniversary.

In August, work on the new bulkheads began. This week, crews continued with work on new lighting along the installed walkways.

The park has been closed since last summer’s groundbreaking.

Crews Dump Emergency Sand As Contract Continues In Ortley Beach

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Trucks hauling sand continued to line Oceanfront in Ortley Beach January 31, as crews dumped emergency sand into place on the beach. The emergency

contract with Cardinal construction began January 26, in response to erosion from the Nor’easter January 23.

Officials said about 80 percent of the dunes were washed away in

the storm. The loading area for trucks was just south of the old Surf Club property.

Last year, Toms River Township secured some state funding to offset the cost of the 2016 nor’easter

season, which topped $1 million in sand, and officials pledged to work with the state Department of Environmental Protection for funding to reimburse this year’s project.

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Law: Continued From Page 1 with Megan’s Law meant the neighborhood could not be notified. So, he instead told residents using the only public notification left available to him: the Little Egg Harbor Police Facebook page.

“How can I look these people in the face and not give them the basic information to keep them safe?” he said.

Megan’s Law was created to notify neighbors when a known sex offender moves into an area. They are assigned a tier rating based on their likelihood of re-offending. Tier 3 are most likely to re-offend. Tier 1 are least likely.

Then, the neighborhood is notified if needed.

However, the suspect has appealed his tier rating, so police were not able to notify the neighborhood when he moved in, police said.

Then, he allegedly re-offended at the end of 2016. He was arrested and charged. The prosecutor’s office attempted to keep him in jail. Due to the new bail reform, he was not assigned bail. He was free to go on January 25. The prosecutor has appealed the decision, and applied for an emergency consideration of bail. The state Supreme Court told him to go through the appeal process as normal.

However, it could take months to go through an appeal.

“The judge in this case placed the defendant on house arrest until trial and he is being monitored by an electronic bracelet that will alert the court if he steps outside his home.

The prosecution appealed that decision and the Appellate Court will review the decision shortly,” said Pete McAleer, spokesman for the

Administrative Office of the Courts.

Police were not able to legally release the exact details of the case, only that this man lives near families, school bus stops and places where children would frequent. However, until a tier can be established, no notifications can be made.

“It was bad enough when there were offenders in the community that did not re-offend.

Now, apparently, we have re-offenders and bail reform has cut them loose,” Buzby said. “People think they’re protected, but they’re not.”

People are under a false sense of security believing that Megan’s Law will do its job, but chiefs have been pushing for reform for years, he said. Additionally, the bail reform that was instituted this year somehow rated him as a low threat.

“The reforms might have benefits, but the implementation was not thought out,” he said. “It is erasing protections that vulnerable groups have come to rely on.”

He warned parents to be careful regarding their children’s whereabouts.

“If the police chief and the prosecutor can’t fight for these kids, who can?” he said. “With all due respect, this can’t be right.”

Changing Megan’s Law There is one major flaw with Megan’s Law, officials said. A suspect is put on a tier after they are released. Therefore, they can potentially re-offend before local police can even warn residents that the offender is in their neighborhood. This is because the offender’s residency is a factor in what tier they are placed.

“It gives residents nothing in terms of protection while we wait. It’s been an utter failure for that reason,” Buzby said.

Years ago, legislation was introduced to change this. It was originally started by the late Sen. Leonard Connors (R-9th), but is now promoted by his son, Sen. Christopher Connors (R-9th). The bill would assign offenders a tier before they are released.

“Unfortunately, the bill does not get any traction,” Chris Connors said. There is a companion bill in the state assembly that is also stalled. The bill is in the law and public safety committee on the senate side (S-253), and the judiciary committee on the assembly side (A-1142).

If there is a silver lining to this cloud, it is that this incident might give lawmakers the push they need to pass the bill, he said. Sometimes, a tragedy can show why a law is needed. The comparison he used was a bill that allowed security personnel at nuclear facilities to have automatic weapons. Prior to the bill being passed, they were only allowed to have hand guns with relatively low amounts of bullets.

After the attacks on September 11, 2001, the bill passed.

“I fear that this bill follows the same path.

Something heinous will happen and it’ll be the best idea and it’s been there the whole time,” he said.

He said he will continue to push for support of this bill with his fellow legislators and with the governor, so that it can be signed when it comes to his desk.

A spokesman with the governor’s office said that they would never comment on legislation until the final bill is on the governor’s desk and they’ve had time to review it.

Notifying on Facebook People share all kinds of things on Face-

book, but it was unusual for the police to warn residents in this manner.

Buzby said he would be allowed to notify people via Facebook because of a provision of Megan’s Law titled “2C:7-10 Notification concerning other dangerous circumstances unaffected.” This brief provision reads the following: “Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent law enforcement officers from providing community notification concerning any person who poses a danger under circumstances that are not provided for in this act.”

He said the response to his post has been surprising. There were thousands of shares and reactions, and quite a bit of comments.

“I wanted to get it into the hands of the community but it got into the hands of the country,” he said. People from all over America have been commenting and sharing the message. “It resonated in a way I never anticipated.”

Additionally, several police chiefs from all over the state have contacted him, letting them know that they are in the same situation. “They’re trying to do the right thing but are unable to do so,” he said.

However, not all of the responses were positive. Some of them threatened the suspect. Those comments had to be deleted by the police. They have also had to have additional patrols in that neighborhood to protect the suspect, he said.

Chief Buzby “is in a predicament that he can’t warn people. So, if you can’t warn particular people in a particular place (which is what Megan’s Law would allow), then you warn everyone,” Connors said.

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Survey Looks For Sandy Problems And Solutions

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – As part of a recent survey, 71 percent of people affected

by Superstorm Sandy stated that they are suffering from increased physical or mental health issues that are directly related to the storm.

This is a snapshot of an incomplete survey called the Sandy Truth Project. It is being used to understand more clearly the issues that are still affecting survivors more than four years later. And it needs your voice.

The survey is online at newjerseyop. org/sandy-truth-project.html.

The group behind it, the New Jersey Organizing Project, is an advocacy group that started two years after Sandy with the goal of making sure that people were getting the help they needed, said its director, Amanda Devecka-Rinear.

Now, four years and four months after the storm, there are still people affected in unprecedented ways.

“Sandy recovery is failing,” she said.

“Where are we in recovery? Are we prepared for future storms?”

They are looking for transparency in how aid for Sandy is allocated. How much of the money went to consulting firms rather than residents, for example.

Currently, they are pushing for the foreclosure bill (A333/S2300) that would provide a cushion for those who are facing foreclosure on their homes.

O ne of t he more recent issues is clawbacks, said member Joe Mangino.

Sometimes a homeowner has had to give money back. People have been receiving vague letters stating that they owe money to the government without any explanation, he said.

“The homeowner now has to do more

legwork,” he said. There never seems to be an end to the issues.

There also is no hard deadline for the end of the survey period, he said. The group is using it as an opportunity to expand as an organization and find more ways to help residents.

The mission statement for NJOP is quite broad: “We work together to pass policies that make life better for everyday people, change institutions, hold corporations accountable and ensure elected officials stand with us, their constituents.” Their first initiative was the “Finish the Job” campaign in 2014, because too few people were back in their homes. A lot of money was still being withheld.

Previous campaigns have centered on getting more accessible guidelines for how to file for aid, contractor fraud, foreclosures, and getting people off waitlists for funding.

Formed in 2014 by nine Sandy survivors, the New Jersey Organ izi ng Project is a non-profit, with no political affiliation. Other issues they are addressing are climate change and cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and other health care programs. The group recently held two kick-off meetings for 2017 in Manahawkin and Brick.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

FEATURED LETTER State BOE Should Reject Governor’s Charter School Regulations The State Board of Education should refuse to move forward with new charter school regulations being sought by the Christie administration.

Those proposed regu lat ion s, wh ich Gov. Christie began pushing after meeting with the charter lobby, are deeply f lawed.

The board should caref ully scr utinize them and refuse to consider any changes that lower standards for New Jersey’s charter schools.

The State Board’s obligation is to New Jersey’s students, not to charter school operators who are lobbying for less accountability to the taxpayers who fund their schools.

Given the number of charter schools that have had their char ters revoked or have closed for other reasons in recent years, the State Board should be looking for ways t o e n h a nc e a c countability and over-

sight.

It should not approve harmful changes to satisfy a lame-duck governor looking to score political points with the charter lobby on his way out the door.

New Jersey taxpayers should be outraged that Gov. Christie is working with the charter lobby in an effort to gut the regulations that make them accountable to the p e ople whose scho ol tax dollars fund their schools.

At tempted political abuses like this are why NJ E A h a s c a l le d for a mor at or iu m on t he a p p r ova l a nd ex p a n sion of charter schools so that the Legislature can study the impact of New Jersey’s 20-yearold charter school law and determine whether it serves and protects the interests of our students, families and com munities.

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Trump’s FHA Order Hurts Homeownership Dreams Whose side is the President on?

President Trump campaigned as the candidate who would stand with the forgotten American worker, but of all of the actions he could have taken on his first day in office, it’s telling that his administration has moved to instead make it more expensive for Americans to buy a home this year and beyond.

With mortgage interest rates already on the rise, reversing the FHA’s move to cut insurance premiums in fact puts the dream of homeownership farther out of reach for millions of hardworking Americans.

So-called reckless homeowners didn’t cause the housing crisis—but predatory lenders who tricked consumers into mortgages with exploding interest rates and other harmful features did. More than 7 million Americans lost their homes during the foreclosure crisis, largely because of predatory mortgages and incompetent servicing practices.

As we were reminded at Steve Mnuchin’s Senate confirmation hearing, Trump’s own Treasury secretary nominee made millions from the crash, and this action is all the proof we need to know whose side the Trump administration is on.

Sarah Edelman Director of Housing Policy Center for American Progress

Mexico Should Become U.S. Territory Groups opposed to increased immigration enforcement have been galvanized by

Letters To The Editor Donald Trump being elected of this magnificent building, erate income households, President. Those protesting are upset that the days of unrestricted illegal immigration, most heavily from Mexico, may come to an end.

A system where citizens of Mexico have unrestricted access to the United States is possible, only if Mexico becomes a territory of the United States. Otherwise the U.S. cannot afford to subsidize the social welfare, healthcare, and educational needs of Mexican nationals, with dollars leaving the U.S. economy.

Like Puerto Rico, Mexico could keep Spanish locally, but English would still be the language of the Federal Government.

U.S. citizens are not allowed to own land in Mexico near the border or beach, and are forbidden from taking part in political activity in the country, let alone work. Such a situation is unfair.

When Mexico joins the U.S., we can focus on bridges, instead of walls.

Eric Hafner Toms River

Thanks For Joining County Library System Congratulations to the Holmdel Mayor and Township Committee as well as all the residents of Holmdel who have certainly made it known how much they value and appreciate the Monmouth County Library system.

The Commission has worked long and diligently to keep the library in, as we like to say, the Palm of the Hand of its users. Making the Holmdel Library branch of the Monmouth County Library the centerpiece in the renaissance

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which was once the home of so many Nobel Peace Prize recipients, is testimony to the importance the Township Committee, the company and the residents of Holmdel place on education and technology.

The 20,000-square-feet of space being dedicated to the library enables ample opportunity to incorporate individual areas for children, teens, adults, general information, history, theater, research, meetings and so much more, providing not only for recreation, but also social, entertainment, cultural and historic education and pursuits in this community centerfold which epitomizes the very bright future of Holmdel.

The Commission stands ready to do all we can to facilitate plans for what will truly be an unparalleled resource for education and a true heartbeat of the Holmdel community.

Renee B. Swartz, Chairperson Monmouth County Library Commission

Supreme Court “Gap” Ruling The New Jersey Supreme Court in a unanimous but nuanced ruling affirmed but modified the Appellate Division’s decision, which reversed a lower court’s misinterpretation of the Fair Housing Act by assigning a new and unrealistic affordable housing obligation on municipalities.

This is a complicated decision, which will be discussed and debated for months to come. But there are some readily made observations: The Supreme Court affirmed but modified the Appellate Division ruling. In doing so, the Court further expanded the Mount Laurel doctrine to include a new obligation on municipalities, which will be folded into present need. The Court wrote: “…the trial courts must employ an expanded definition of present need. The present-need analysis must include, in addition to a calculation of overcrowded and deficient housing units, an analytic component that addresses the affordable housing need of presently existing New Jersey low-and-mod-

which formed during the gap period and are entitled to their delayed opportunity to seek affordable housing.” (Page 31 of decision.)

At the same time, the Court rejected the arguments of certain housing advocates and developers to further expand the “gap” obligation and double count certain households.

The Court wrote: “The trial court must take care to ensure that the present need is not calculated in a way that includes persons who are deceased, who are income-ineligible or otherwise are no longer eligible for affordable housing, or whose households may be already captured through the historic practice of surveying for deficient housing units within the municipality.” (Page 31 of decision.)

The Court ruling, however, has added to a very complicated, process, which will require the expenditure of further resources at the local level. The court in this decision once again invited the Legislature to revisit the issue and provide necessary reforms.

The so-called “gap” period does not result from any failures of local government.

This “gap issue” arises out of COAH’s inability to promulgate third round regulations from 1999 to the present or make any final determination as to state and regional housing need, as well as constant litigation by certain groups.

The Fair Housing Act defines a municipal obligation to include present and prospective need, and when it has developed a plan to address both those needs, a town should be deemed compliant and allowed to proceed.

While the Supreme Court attempts to forge a middle ground, this decision is vague as to how to determine this additional present need obligation. Thus, the ruling provides little guidance and will likely result in additional property tax resources being expended. We again call upon the Administration and Legislature to craft long-overdue reforms and promulgate a reasonable, rational state housing policy.

Michael J. Darcy Executive Director New Jersey League of Municipalities

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Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel

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Senate Passes Holzapfel Bill To Improve Safety Of Children Near School Busses

NEW JERSEY – The NJ Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10) that seeks to deter dangerous driving that may harm children as they board or exit a school bus.

The legislation, S-211, establishes a pilot program for municipalities and school districts to use video monitoring systems to help enforce laws against illegally passing a school bus.

“We need to show drivers who think they can get away with passing a school bus that they are being watched,” said Holzapfel. “Sadly, this might be the only we get them to stop.”

The 2013-2014 National School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey found that approximately half of the fatalities occurred as children crossing a street to board or after exiting a school bus

were hit by passing vehicles that ignored the f lashing lights and extended stop sign on the bus that require them to stop.

Without the use of cameras, drivers know they are unlikely to receive a ticket for illegally passing a school bus unless a police officer is present to witness the violation or the bus driver manages to write down their license plate number, which

rarely happens.

Camera systems will allow police departments and school districts to consistently identify and cite drivers who break the law. The legislation requires that a police officer review recorded footage to determine when a citation should be issued.

Drivers who receive tickets resulting from footage captured with a camera system would be subject to a fine of

$300 to $500. Points would not be assessed as a result of violations generated with the assistance of cameras.

The measure is designed to prevent incidents like the January 6, collision that sent a 14-year-old girl to the hospital. Reports indicated she was hit by a car when she was crossing the road to get to her school bus in Upper Township, Cape May County.

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“Luckily, this young girl wasn’t killed in this accident,” added Holzapfel. “But we hear about this all the time from bus drivers. Even if they have their lights on, drivers still try to pass them. This foolish and dangerous behavior has to stop, and it won’t stop unless we can monitor it and enforce our laws.”

From The Desk Of The Township Council - Councilman-at-Large George E. Wittmann

George E. Wittmann TOMS RIVER – The latest nor’easter to hit Toms River is further proof that the federal Army Corps of Engineers dune and beach replenishment project couldn’t come soon enough.

Ortley Beach lost about 85 percent of the beach from this storm. Beach erosion

left large 12 foot cliffs that stopped just before the boardwalk. We also had four sets of wooden crossovers that were completely destroyed. Three other sets were damaged and will need to be repaired.

Cardinal Construction has been working in Ortley Beach this week, delivering truckloads of sand to shore up the dunes. Once the Ortley Beach section is complete, the contractor will move to

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Normandy Beach. The project is expected to take about a week, depending on weather conditions. Cardinal will be delivering approximately 1,500 to 2,000 loads of sand, roughly 30,000 cubic yards overall.

The money to pay for the sand replacement will come from $5 million the Council transferred last year from a capital bond ordinance account to an account set aside

for beach repairs. We expect the total cost for the sand replacement to be between $300,000 and $500,000. The Township has been fortunate enough to receive $1.7 million in grants from the state Department of Environmental Protection to help restore our beaches after storms. We used this money to help pay for dune replenishment for the October 2015 nor’easter and the January 2016 storm.

The Army Corps dune and beach replenishment project is expected to start this spring, hopefully within 90 days. The governing body and Mayor Kelaher are pushing hard for the project to start in Ortley Beach first.

The project will include a beach at least 100 feet wide, with a sand dune 22 feet above sea level. The Army Corps will do periodic maintenance, replenishing the

beach with new sand every three to five years for the next 50 years.

Spending money to shore up our dunes following storms is a continuing cost the Township must pay to protect not only our homes and businesses along the waterfront, but the state’s tourism industry, until this vital Army Corps of Engineers project gets underway. It can’t start soon enough.

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County Golf Course Up To Par After Fire, Poor Weather

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Atlantis County Golf Course in Little Egg Harbor is past its rebuilding year and is expecting a strong 2017, county officials said.

In November 2015, a fire started in a golf cart and it spread to the maintenance building, adjacent to the pro shop. Initially police reports stated that explosions were reported from the clubhouse. No one was seriously injured, but some firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation.

The cost of damage to equipment was approximately $1.5 million, according to county sources. Since then, there has been all new electrical systems, heating, insulation, garage doors, phone lines and a fire wall.

The county then took this as an opportunity to upgrade the pro shop with a snack bar and some aesthetic improvements.

“The fire really reduced productivity,” said Michael Mangum, director of the county’s Parks and Recreation department. “We lost almost all of the maintenance equipment.”

In addition to the fire, irregular rains in 2016 hampered the playability. It would be very dry, and then there would be a deluge, he said. The problem with heavy rains is that the water does not get a chance to sink into the soil. It floods, instead. “We can’t get steady irrigation. Either too much or too little.”

In addition to the rebuilding that has been in motion, there are long-term projects that Mangum said he wants to achieve, such as rebuilding bunkers.

They are also trying to build forward tees on some of the holes. These are tees built on flatter parts of the fairway used to reduce the length to the flag. This helps people who have trouble driving the ball long distances.

Mangum had made a presentation about the status of the golf course at a recent meeting of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He thanked officials who helped them get back on their feet quickly. The Freeholders said they bought it more than 20 years ago to save it from development.

It had been a golf course, but the owner was selling.

Freeholder John Bartlett said part of the challenge is that they did not want to be competition with other courses like Sea Oaks Country Club, also in Little Egg. Sea Oaks is in a different price range than more affordable municipally-run courses.

Atlantis fulfills the niche for an affordable course in southern Ocean County, he said.

Financially, it breaks even.

Bartlett also credited Cuisine on the Green, the restaurant on location. It was started about five years ago, and operates as a teaching kitchen for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School adult cooking classes. It also helps tournaments, because people want an affordable meal after an event.

Freeholder Jack Kelly said the restaurant has been made into a recreational facility, hosting events like murder mystery nights.

He also noted it was the first time a voc-tech had ever received a liquor license.

Volunteers Needed To Work Blood Drives

TOMS RIVER – NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives in Ocean and Monmouth Counties, especially in the Toms River area.

The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team. Volunteers’ tasks would be to assist donors with registra-

tion, watch them in canteen for post donation reactions, and how to respond to their needs.

A blood service volunteer should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed, and have the willingness to follow the rules.

For additional information, contact Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741.

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TOMS RIVER – A psychic fair will be hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary on February 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2025 Church Road in Toms River.

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For information visit usschallenger.org or visit the USS Challenger Facebook page.

This month’s program includes a discussion on the upcoming series Star Trek Discovery and the subject of artificial intelligence in science fiction TV series, films and novels.

New Traffic Lights Coming To Lakewood

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – The county engineering department will install two traffi c 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.

Homeschool Hangout

TOMS RIVER – A new meet-up for homeschoolers will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on February 15 at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. Homeschoolers can come for crafts, games, book discussion and research fun every third Wednesday of the month. It’s open to teens ages 12 to 18.

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Monmouth Medical Center Presents Mindfulness Meditation

TOMS RIVER – Monmouth Medical Center, in conjunction with HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, is hosting Mindfulness Meditation, a free program where attendees can learn how to cope with stress, pain and illness on February 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital located at 14 Hospital Drive in Toms River.

Meditation is often known as a calming technique, but it can also help with stress and pain management. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a specific moment-to-moment awareness technique developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn which combines meditation, yoga and body awareness to help people become more mindful and deal with their illness.

Todd J. Cooperman, MD, FAAPMR, medical director for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls and section chief for the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Monmouth Medical Center will provide an introduction and Anita Pfisterer, LCSW, Little Silver Behavioral Health and program facilitator for the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, will present MBSP techniques.

A light dinner will be provided. The seminar is free however registration is required as seating is limited. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

For more information or to register, call 732-818-4781.

Teen Clubs Meet Monthly For Fun And Food At Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – The Young Adult Department of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 101 Washington St., hosts several monthly, special interest clubs for teens age 12 to 18.

The first Thursday of every month the department hosts its League of Teen Gamers from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Zone on the second floor. The hour long program involves a

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The Teen Anime Club meets every second Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

This club is aimed at teens that enjoy Manga (Japanese comic books) and Japanese style cartoons. The club is also for fans of “J-pop”, also known simply as pops, a musical genre that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s.

Teen Cuisine meets from 6:30 to 7:30 the last Tuesday of each month. From savory to sweet, prepare and enjoy a new recipe monthly. No experience needed.

Those seeking to join these clubs can register by calling the Toms River Branch at 732-3496200 or going online at theoceancountylibrary. org.

Fish Or Chicken And Chips Dinner

BAYVILLE – St. Barnabas Rosary Altar Society is hosting a Fish or Chicken and Chips dinner on March 11 at 5 p.m. The dinner will be held in Fr. Brennan Hall located adjacent to St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church on Woodland Drive.

The cost is $18 for adults and $8 for children ages 10 and younger.

There will be gift baskets and 50/50 raffles.

Tickets can be purchase contacting Flo Morbelli at 732-269-1449. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Learn Something New For Free

TOMS RIVER – Patrons can explore the hundreds of free online classes available with a library card from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on February 11 at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. Mouse and keyboard skills are required.

Registration is required at theocean countylibrary.org.

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Documentary Film The Goddess Project To Be Shown In Brick

BRICK – The Goddess Project is a documentary created by two aspiring filmmakers determined to empower the feminine voice. Holli Rae and Sara Landas packed their lives into a school bus and hit the road for what became the most transformative adventure of their lives. Through powerful conversations with over 100 women from different walks of life, The Goddess Project gives an intimate look into the collective experience that women in the United States face today.

This groundbreaking film will be show-

ing locally in Brick on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brick AMC Loews movie theater in the Brick Plaza.

Tickets cost $15.50 and are only available online through thegoddessproject. com or at gathr.us. No tickets will be available at the door. A local charity, Yoga Peace Kula, has purchased 10 tickets which are available for those with financial need.

For questions or more information, email Emma Mammano, movie captain, at emmaleighyoga@gmail.com.

Construction Underway For Traders Cove Transient Boat Site

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The township has begun construction of the Resource Center at Traders Cove Park and Marina. The building will have a lounge for sitting, laundry facilities, a restroom and showers for transient boaters.

When the Resource Center is fi nished, it would mark the completion of the park and marina, which was developed through grants from several sources, including the Barnegat Bay Partnership, NJ I-Boat, the National Infrastructure Grant Program and

Green Acres grants.

Some of the requirements for receiving the grant money include having facilities for overnight boaters. The lowest bid, $1.396 million was to contractor Wallace Brothers of Brick, awarded in August.

In a separate project being developed, Traders Cove plans would include a separate restaurant/bar to be constructed at the site, privately built and funded.

–Catherine Galioto contributed to this report.

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TOMS RIVER – Wellspring Church is hosting a free gas day at 9 a.m. on February 26.

The event will take place at the Holiday Service Center located at 1194 Route 37 West.

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The church believes it will be able to serve around 200 cars during the event.

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Youth Art Display At Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – Works of art created by students from across the Toms River Regional School District will be displayed during the month of March at the Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. The Toms River Regional School System, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, will hold a free reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on March 6. Join us to browse the artwork, enjoy live music from the Intermediate South Orchestra, and meet the artists and their teachers. Teen volunteers

will be on hand to greet and assist visitors.

All 18 schools in the district will display artwork throughout areas of the library.

Thousands of students, parents, teachers and library patrons will browse the two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art created by talented students.

Youth Art Month began nationally in 1961 in order to display student art to the public.

The Ocean County Library has celebrated Youth Art Month by showcasing student work for the past 10 years.

Registration is not required.

York: A Chautauqua With Actor/Educator Marvin Jefferson

LAVALETTE – York is virtually unknown to almost all blacks and whites alike. Yet as the journals of the Lewis & Clark expedition testify, the first black man to cross the continent north of Mexico played a meaningful role in our young nation’s first exploration of the American West.

Come learn about Captain William Clark’s lifelong slave companion/black manservant

whose unique features and great strength were viewed with astonishment and awe

by Native Americans.

This event will take place at 4 p.m. on February 15 at the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave. Registration is required at theocean countylibrary.org.

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JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure officials know it is never too early to think spring. The Jackson theme park, safari and adjacent Hurricane Harbor water park seek 4,000 employees for the 2017 season which will feature the debut of Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, an interactive, 4D family thrill ride and interactive gaming adventure.

The parks will host two job fairs February 4 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and entertainment auditions February 11 at 1 p.m. Before attending, new applicants must visit sixflagsjobs.com to complete an online application. Walk-ins are welcome.

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Six Flags Great Adventure’s Employment Center is located at 1 Six Flags Blvd.

Applicants should enter via Employment Entrance approximately one mile west of main park entrance.

Entertainment auditions will meet at the Showcase Theater, Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd. Applicants should enter via Employment Entrance approximately one mile west of main park entrance and follow signs to theater.

Social Services Information Day At OCC

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s career, employment, & counseling services and the office of student life, along with the Ocean County Partnership for Children, Inc., will cosponsor a community and social service organizations information day on February 23 (snow date: March 2) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., first and second floors, Larson Student Center (Building No. 8), College Drive.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Join them to make connections to a

variety of Ocean County community and social services organizations. The goal of the event is to inform students about internships and jobs, and to raise community awareness of available resources and services. Participating organizations focus on social issues including children’s, youth, and adult services; mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness, among other issues.

For more information, contact counseling services at OCC, 732-255-0400, ext. 2945.

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The application for this scholarship can be picked up at the Extension Center building at 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River.

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ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights branch of the Ocean County Library will have a Valentine’s Day drop in craft on February

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The craft is open to children ages 6 to 12.

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Christie Administration Announces More Than 1,050 Adoptees Received Birth Records

NEW JERSEY – The Christie Administration announced over the past month, more than 1,000 adult adoptees have received birth records from the New Jersey Department of Health after submitting applications as part of a new law that unsealed the documents dating back to the 1940s.

About 1,900 adoptee application requests have been received and 558 birth parents requested redactions on the records. The Department began mailing records earlier this month.

“We know how meaningful this is for adoptees, some of whom have waited de-

cades to receive this information. We thank them for their patience throughout this process,” Health Commissioner Cathleen Bennett said. “As more adoptees submit applications, we will continue processing them in the order they are received.”

The new law signed by Governor Chris

Christie in 2014 allowed birth parents until December 31, 2016 to submit requests to have their personal information redacted, such as their names and addresses, from birth certificates of the child(ren) they placed for adoption. Until January 1, 2017, a court order was required to receive these documents. Birth parents who chose to have their names redacted can reverse that decision at any time and make their identities known.

There is no deadline for adult adoptees who would like to request copies of their original birth certificates. Those who may request copies of birth certificates are adult adoptees; direct descendants, siblings or spouses of adopted persons; adoptive parents, legal guardians or other legal representatives of adopted persons; or state or federal government agencies for official purposes.

Individuals can apply for birth records by filling out this form. The fee is $25 and then $2 for each additional copy.

For more information on the new adoption law, call 609-292-4087.

OC Dems To Host Seminar

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Democrats are hosting several events in February.

They will host “Making a Difference – How, Why and When in the Trump era” on February 8 at 6 p.m. at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library in the Home Town Dairy Room on the second floor.

The library is located at 101 Washington St. To register, visit oceancountydems. nationbuilder.com/making_a_difference.

They will also host Democratic Activist Training on February 23 at 6 p.m. at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. To register for that event, visit oceanco u nt yde m s.nat ionb uilde r.com / activist_training.

CASA Go Bragh

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County CASA will hold a Irish Celebration on March 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Farrell’s Restaurant and Pub, 401 Broadway in Point Pleasant Beach.

The cost is $20 per person advance purchase or $25 at the door, which includes a buffet-style lunch, soft drinks and dessert.

There will be a tricky tray, raffles, music, and sponsor a child program.

To purchase tickets, call 732-797-0590 or visit casaofoceancounty.org.

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To qualify as a Best Nursing Home this year, facilities had to earn an average of 4.5 stars or better during the 12 months of federal reports ending in October 2016 and had to consistently meet certain performance standards set by U.S. News during the period.

“Several million Americans will spend at least some time in a nursing home this year, whether undergoing rehab after a hospital stay or as long-term residents,” said Brian Kelly, editor and cheif content officer of U.S. News. “Finding a nursing home that meets an individual’s specific needs can be challenging for families. Our nursing home ratings are designed to help potential residents and their loved ones navigate this difficult process.”

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Hearing Is A Whole-Health Issue There are countless things that can contribute to poor hearing health, from aging to loud noise, but one you may not be aware of is gender. A recent study found that the odds of hearing loss are 5.5 times greater in men than in women.

Hearing and Overall Health Age-related hearing loss affects more than 60 percent of U.S. adults older than 70 years of age, and it has been associated with increased risk of hospitalization, decreased quality of life, and increased risk of functional and cognitive decline. The onset of hearing loss is gradual, with prevalence tripling from the age of 50 years to 60 years.

Individuals who cannot understand or hear what others are saying sometimes choose to avoid social situations entirely, rather than ask others to repeat themselves — especially in situations where background noise is significant.

Cardiovascular Disease The association between cardiovascular health and hearing health has never been stronger. It’s all about blood circulation throughout the body.

The Ear, Nose, and Throat Institute believes that the link between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease is due to the inner ear’s sensitivity to circulation. The disease causes hardening of the arteries, which affects your circulation and, in turn, your hearing.

Circulatory problems have the ability to affect any number of bodily processes, particularly in the most delicate areas of the body — like the cochlea, the delicate inner-ear organ responsible for sending sound signals to the brain. Conditions that restrict blood supply to the cochlea can starve the inner ear of necessary oxygen

and permanently damage hearing.

Quit Hurting Your Hearing: Smoking We know that genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors help determine a person’s risk of hearing loss — and that includes smoking.

In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, cigarette smoking was determined to be a factor in the development of hearing loss. Current smokers are 1.69 times as likely to have a hearing loss as nonsmokers, and nonsmokers who live with a smoker are more likely to have a hearing loss than those who are not exposed to second-hand smoke.

Those who smoke a pack a day for 40 years are 1.27 times as likely to have a hearing loss as those who smoke a pack a day for 10 years.

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It’s not all in your head, you’re not going crazy, you may really not have depression or bipolar. You don’t have to suffer with chronic fatigue and brain fog.

I felt inspired to this today because one of my daughters shared a story with me.

She works at a clinic in Connecticut. She encountered a patient, let’s call her Beth, who came in seeking the advice of the doctor there. Beth had hallmark symptoms of hypothyroidism such as weight gain, her hair was falling out easily, she had dry skin, fatigue, neuropathy and anxiety.

Beth’s biggest concern was the anxiety which manifested as mild social phobia, a sense of despair (mainly about her declining health), and constant worry. The physician diagnosed her with hypothyroidism and gave her Levothyroxine immediately. He should have ordered a complete thyroid panel, that included levels of thyroid antibodies. He didn’t, he just handed her a prescription without getting a baseline.

Beth’s symptoms sound like autoimmune thyroid disease, particularly Hashimoto’s, which has anxiety as a primary symptom.

Again, no tests ordered.

The scariest part is he prescribed a benzodiazepine drug, alprazolam 0.25 mg to be taken up to three times daily if needed. He gave her a two month supply.

This drug will make her feel really good, she will no doubt want more and become physically dependent 3 weeks. A trial run of thyroid medication alone could have worked, because when you normalize thyroid hormone, anxiousness stops.

Personally, he should have precribed an NDT drug that combines T3 and T4, rather than just a pure T4 drug (Levo), or even better a short trial of a pure T3 medication like Compounded T3 or Cytomel. The reason is because Levo preferentially forms reverse T3, which is not biologically active.

So now, Beth is on a track to Hell. She is not being tested for Hashimoto’s, therefore nothing will be done to reduce the attack on her thyroid gland which will die little by little. She was not offered the opportunity to improve feelings of anxiety using just thyroid medicine, and because she’s on a benzo now, she will be referred to a psychiatrist for a psyche evaluation, who will undoubtedly prescribe more psychoactive drugs that “depression” they sense when she begins crying over her awful state of affairs.

Do you relate? Do you worry something has been overlooked in your treatment. I’ve covered this topic of thyroid and anxiety very extensively in my paperback book, Thyroid Healthy, available at Amazon and my website. But since some of you can’t buy it, I’m going to give you a free gift, an excerpt from this very book. This way you can learn and see if you have been misdiagnosed. Sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll send it to you.

I’m fired up about this because it almost happened to me. If you don’t learn what I’m offering to teach you right now for free, you’ll be labeled with bipolar, Lyme, depression and more. Your physicians just want to fix you, and will quickly prescribe the appropriate drugs to address these problems. What if you’ve been misdiagnosed?

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NEW JERSEY – All NJ counties participated in NJCounts 2017, a state-wide Point-In-Time Count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless people, as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Serving as the homeless hotline in four counties in the state (after-hours in Hudson and Morris counties and round-the-clock in Middlesex and Passaic counties), NJ 2-1-1 took an active role in this count by counting every caller from anywhere in the state who identifies themselves as being homeless. Without the organization’s involvement in this effort, some homeless people could go uncounted.

The count is performed every year in our state with the help of volunteers and agencies who are devoted to efforts to end homelessness. People involved in the count will tally the homeless populations in all of the shelters throughout the state, but will also take to the streets to be sure that those living outside of shelters are included.

“Everyone knows that the scarcity of affordable housing is an issue in our state,” says Janice Kaniewski, NJ 2-1-1 call center director,” but it is sobering to hear the voices of those who are facing the prospect of immediate homelessness.” In 2016, 27,068 people statewide called our office looking for help with a housing-related issue; over 20,000 of those calling were looking for shelter or emergency housing. An additional 185,000 searches occurred on the NJ 2-1-1 resource database last year using one of the following terms: Housing; Shelter; Homeless. Add these figures to the fact that over 83,000 in the same time period contacted the call center looking for financial assistance resources. “People are struggling,” states NJ 2-1-1 board president, Gina Plotino. “There is just no denying that.”

Monarch Housing Associates, the organization that is responsible for coordinating NJCounts 2017, identifies several factors that will contribute to this year’s count of homeless families, youth and veterans, including: Shelters reporting lack of capacity to house homeless families throughout 2016. (NJ state emergency assistance no longer reimburses shelters.)

A shortage of rental housing driving up demand and costs.

Failure by Congress to increase funding for the federal Housing Choice Voucher program hinders creation of affordable and supportive housing.

NJ’s higher than national average rate of foreclosures (foreclosures cause many owners and renters to lose their homes).

The multitude of jobs in NJ that do not pay a living wage (and those jobs that do pay a living wage that are leaving the state).

When those in need of assistance dial 211, their call is answered by a compassionate call specialist who knows community resources.

Every call begins with an inquiry of “How can I help you today?” and is followed by empathetic listening. “Our staff is trained to hear the needs expressed by our callers as well as to listen for other ways they can be of assistance,” Kaniewski explains. “We have thousands of resources in our database and information on many assistance programs,” she continues.

“If a caller is not eligible for assistance in one area, they may be able to get help in another.

Our call specialists know that and do all they can to connect callers with agencies and organizations that can provide critical resources.”

The very same resource database that call specialists use is available to the public on the organization’s website (nj211.org). Searches can be based on a need (like “shelter”) or an agency’s name, and results can be limited by county or zip code to find nearby resources.

The site also offers topical resource pages that have been written to provide the public with information about programs and services in the state. A search for “affordable housing” results in a broad list of resource categories to choose from, including such topics as Housing/ Shelter, Housing Counseling, Low Cost Home Rental Listings, Veteran Homes, Low Income Home Loans, and much more. To the right of that listing is a listing of related web pages and PDFs that often provides snap-shot information on federal, state and local programs, eligibility requirements, application links and contact numbers. Amongst the suggested pages for “affordable housing,” is a page entitled Homeless in NJ (nj211.org/homeless-in-new-jersey) with specific information on how to find help.

“While it is true that many, many individuals and families are struggling in our state, they should know that they are not alone,” insists Plotino. “When they don’t know where to turn, I hope they will turn to us so that we can help them find the resources that may make a difference.” NJ 2-1-1 is a free, confidential and multilingual statewide information and referral service that is open every day of the year - day or night.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea and Associates

The terms “probate assets” and “non-probate assets” are often used when talking about estate planning and estate administration. It is important to understand the difference between the two. Probate assets are those assets which pass under a Last Will and Testament. Conversely, non-probate assets are those assets which do not pass under the Will. Examples of non-probate assets include joint accounts marked “JTWROS” (joint tenants with rights of survivorship), “POD” (payable on death) accounts and real property deeds in the names of both spouses.

Other examples include insurance policies, IRA accounts and annuities in which beneficiaries are specifically named.

In the case of non-probate assets the assets pass upon death to certain other persons. The assets do not pass by way of the Will. For example, a bank account in the names of two persons marked “JTWROS” will automatically pass to the survivor upon the death of one of the joint owners. Similarly, if real property is owned by two married persons as “husband and wife” the property automatically passes to the surviving spouse upon the death of the first spouse to die.

Additionally, an IRA or insurance policy will pass to the person named as the beneficiary upon the death of the owner of the IRA or the policy.

What is most important to understand is that these assets do not pass under the terms of the Will. Thus, a mother cannot by her Will leave a joint bank account to her son if the joint bank account is in the name of the mother and her daughter. Upon the mother’s death the account will go to the daughter. In the same sense, real property in the names of a “husband and wife” cannot be left by a Will to a third party until both

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State Unveils “Safe Care Cam” Program

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a new program designed to ensure that New Jersey residents who suspect their loved ones are being abused by unscrupulous home health care providers have access to the latest technology in micro-surveillance cameras that can easily be hidden to detect abuse and protect patients.

The “Safe Care Cam” program makes micro-surveillance cameras available for free 30-day loans to anyone who suspects their loved one is being abused or neglected by home health aides or other in-home caregivers who spend long hours alone with a disabled or elderly person. The footage captured by the hidden device will either quell people’s fears or provide them with proof that immediate protective intervention is necessary.

“Anyone who suspects a loved one is being abused by an in-home caregiver should not be left to feel helpless or without recourse,” said Attorney General Porrino. “Cameras don’t lie, and the abuses they’ve revealed are shocking. But a quality micro-surveillance camera is expensive and many people simply can’t afford them. So we’re offering the use of these cameras free of charge to those who wish to confirm that their loved ones are safe and well cared for in their absence. We hope that the Safe Care Cam program will provide peace of mind for family members, while at the same time serving as a strong deterrent and reminder to unscrupulous care providers that we will prosecute their cases aggressively.”

“Our Safe Care Cam program will empower

consumers to become their loved-ones’ frontline protectors against abuse and neglect,” said Steve Lee, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “At the first sign of trouble, they can immediately remove their loved one from harm and report the caregiver to the proper authorities.”

Attorney General Porrino unveiled the Safe Care Cam program today at a press conference that included hidden-camera footage of three in-home healthcare providers abusing patients; a 26-year-old bed-bound man on a ventilator who was handled roughly and slapped, a 91-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease who was roughed up while being fed by her caregiver, and an elderly woman who fell to the floor and was ignored by the caregiver sitting beside her.

The shocking footage underscores the mission behind Safe Care Cam - to address the public’s growing concern about caregiver abuse as more and more consumers choose in-home care as a more-affordable alternative to the escalating cost of placing elderly, disabled, or infirm family members in long-term facilities or nursing homes.

For most people, choosing an in-home caregiver is an important decision fraught with concern that the person they’ve hired, no matter how qualified, will mistreat their loved one. And with secretly recorded video of abuse gaining circulation in news accounts and on social media, more and more people are taking a close look at whom they have hired.

In New Jersey, the growing demand for in-home care has been answered primarily

by the state’s Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides, who work under the direction of registered professional nurses to provide health-related or personal care services in the homes of clients who are elderly, sick, or disabled. In the last decade the number of CHHAs certified to work in the state has increased from 26,618 to 43,506. As the number of CHHAs grows, and more homes open their doors to them, the potential for abuse and other patient-related crimes increases.

While the vast majority of CHHAs provide compassionate, appropriate care, data indicates that incidents of disciplinary actions against them have been rising. Since January, the State Board of Nursing, which oversees CHHAs, has revoked, suspended, or otherwise disciplined nearly 300 CHHAs for alleged criminal activities on or off the job. Those alleged crimes include criminal sexual contact, assault, theft, and stolen identity. Those statistics represent a significant increase from 2015, when close to 200 CHHAs were disciplined, and from 2014, when nearly 140 were disciplined. While not all of the alleged crimes were committed against patients, they indicate a rise in dangerous behaviors that could put patients at risk.

More and more, individuals who lodge complaints against homecare providers are buttressing their allegations with hidden camera footage, evidence that greatly increases the chance of substantiating allegations of wrongdoing.

Recognizing that quality cameras can run as high as $300, Attorney General Porrino

and the Division initiated the Safe Care Cam program to make cameras and memory cards, purchased by the Division, available on loan to consumers free of charge.

Individuals seeking to participate in the Safe Care Cam program must provide contact and residence information, a copy of their driver’s license or other identification, and personally pick up the camera after undergoing a brief training by Division investigators. Cameras will be available for pickup at Division offices in either Newark or Cherry Hill, and will be loaned for up to 30 days, unless a reasonable request for additional time is made to the Division.

Once the cameras are in place, it will be up to participants to review the recorded footage, which can be played on a television or computer with adapters provided by the Division.

It is up to the participant to decide to report any issues of concern to the Division or other appropriate authorities.

Individuals who wish to participate in the Safe Care Cam program can call 973-5046375 and leave a message in a voice mailbox that will be regularly monitored by Division staff responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program. Or they can call the Division on its toll-free line below and follow the voice prompts to leave a message.

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(7) Seaside Heights - Studio. Kitchen and bedroom. $775/month. 1 1/2 months security. Heat included. No pets, no smoking. One person occupancy.

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(7) Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $650/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom.

Female preferred. 732-977-7321. (10) Homestead Run - 55+ Community.

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

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139.

(8) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

Items For Sale Oval Oak Table Set - 2 armed chairs, 4 regular chairs, 60in. long and 43in. wide. Excellent condition.

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Help Wanted HVAC Service Tech/Installers Hiring now. Experience a plus, will train. Great work environment. Company vehicle. Year round/paid holidays. 401K/benefits avail. Call 732-349-1448 or fax resume 732-349-6448. (10) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Teacher Assistants - 2 full-time positions available. Pre-K Or Two’s class. Are you enthusiastic? Do you love to work with children? Do you like to have fun and smile a lot at work? We’re located in Brick.

Call us at 732-458-2100.

(5) Infant Caregiver - Full-Time.Do you love working with children. Call us for an interview. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (10) Pre-K Teacher Assistant - FullTime. Do you like to work with children in an academic atmosphere? Brick Child Care Center.

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(10) Secretary - seeking responsible individual with good phone skills. Experience a plus, will train. Good work environment. 401K/Benefits available.

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Paid holidays.

Call 732-349-1448 or Fax resume 732-349-6448.

(10) 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 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.

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

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

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PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) 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) 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) Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

(11) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (22) 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) 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) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

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Financial Aid Workshops “O.P.E.N. Pathways To Education” TOMS RIVER – Looking to attend college but don’t know how to pay for tuition? Ocean County College is offering O.P.E.N. Workshops (Opening Pathways to Education Now). Workshops are held on selected Saturdays f rom 10 a.m. to noon in Room 203 and Room 205, Technology Building (Bldg. #25), Main Campus, Toms River. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

OCC’s O.P.E.N. program is an initiative that seeks to increase awareness of t he af ford abil it y of obt ai n i ng a post-secondary education. Sessions are designed to assist parents and students

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As we continued to make our plans “Ed “ suddenly decided that our honeymoon to Italy was no longer what he wanted. He decided that the Caribbean is more of a “honeymoon destination.” Joel, we have paid almost half of this trip and although it is refundable for any reason; I refuse to change the destinations and plans that were put into place months ago.

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ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights branch of the Ocean County Library will host a “Finding Dory” party, organized and presented by the Teen Advisory Board.

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The Toms River Times, February 4, 2017, Page 27

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of February 4 - February 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The real secret to having everything you want is realizing that you already do. As this week unfolds you might be fascinated by new people or interesting places. Don’t be tempted to stray too far from hearth and home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Learn where you can make improvements. Social situations may give you an opportunity to reassess what you have done wrong in the past. You may be a font of knowledge about expert business practices in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You know what you are worth so only do things that are worthwhile. This week you may be challenged to discriminate between fact and fantasy when dealing with other people. Focus on what actually matters the most.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Consider what you do the best and then do your best with it. In the week to come you may develop a better appreciation of your skills by talking with other people. Make purchases with lasting functionality in mind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The heart can’t be ruled by the head. You can’t measure satisfaction or creative genius with a slide rule or a pocket calculator. It might be better to rely on intuitions in the week ahead rather than on facts and figures.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will go further by cooperating than by competing.

Good manners and a friendly smile will earn you appreciation and bolster support in the week ahead. Get a firm grip on the ups and downs of your finances.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do it now.

Avoid distractions in the week ahead. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today or the result will be a pile of work on your desk.

Interactions with someone enticing may distract you and waste your time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Develop your own narrative. You may feel free to speak your mind in the week ahead and persuade someone to follow your lead. It may be easier than usual to obtain recognition for your skill set and talents.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What you see isn’t always what you get. A project or plan could seem attractive on the surface, but there may be hidden flaws. Don’t get caught up in wishful thinking in the week ahead; get expert advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The ringing phone may bring invitations to participate in group activities. Accept invitations to mingle.

You might hear a persuasive proposal in the week ahead. Avoid a tendency to spend your money too freely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money is like water and may slip through your fingers in the week to come. At the same time, you might be wise enough to build a dam so that you will have ample money for the future. Save money for rainy days.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Brainstorm past the blinders. You might be so busy pursuing your own agenda that you don’t acknowledge the facts about a situation or romantic relationship.

This isn’t a good week to take a chance on a passing fling.

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Adult Knitting Meetup

TOMS RIVER – The Adult Knitting Meetup will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on February 9 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. Anyone who likes to knit and talk should

pack their yarn and knitting needs and join the Jersey Shore Ewes for an informal meetup group.

The group meets on the first floor, outside the Green Room.

Abundant Grace Food Pantry

TOMS RIVER – Abundant Grace Church has a food pantry that is open every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; the third Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and the first Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.

The food pantry is open to all.

The church is located at 108 Indian Hill Road.

For more information, write to info@ abundantgracechurch.com.

Free Class For English Learners

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library will hold a free class for English language learners from 9 a.m. to noon to February 4.

Participants must register with the

instructor.

The library is located at 301 Lexington Ave. For more information, call 732-3631435.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Teen Advisory Board at the Island Heights branch of the Ocean County Library will meet at 7 p.m. on February 13.

Teens can earn volunteer hours. The

board is open to teens ages 12 to 17.

The library is located at 121 Central Ave. Registration is required at theocean countylibrary.org.

Toms River Teachers Art Show

TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver branch of the Ocean County Library will have on exhibit in February Toms River teachers’ art.

The display is in the second f loor

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The library is located at 101 Washington St. For more information, visit theocean countylibrary.org.

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It’s The Perfect Time To Practice Making A Valentine’s Day Treat

By Wolfgang Puck

As you may know, almost every day of the year seems to have some special food “holiday” associated with it. Some are obvious, like July Fourth being National Barbecue Day or Christmas Eve’s National Eggnog Day. But I’ve been scratching my head trying to figure out why January 27 should be officially recognized as National Chocolate Cake Day. I haven’t been able to find a logical reason. Maybe people just need something pleasurable like a delicious chocolate creation to cheer them up in the middle of winter. Or maybe, if you love that flavor as much as I do, any day at all is as good as the others for something rich and chocolaty.

Come to think of it, though, there could be a very practical reason why this particular late-January date deserves such a distinction: It gives you just over two weeks to plan and perfect what you’ll be cooking for the one you love on Valentine’s Day. After all, many people want to make something special for the annual holiday celebrating love; and chocolate, for obvious reasons, is the go-to special ingredient. When the recipe has the ability to excite oohs and ahs like a magic trick, it makes sense that you, the cook, might want to practice it.

Not that my recipe for molten chocolate lava cakes needs much, if any, practice. In fact, you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to achieve the delightful results: tender individual rounds of rich chocolate cake that, when cut, release luscious flows of warm chocolate fudge. One key is making sure your oven bakes accurately at the temperature to which you set it. You can achieve this simply by calibrating your oven.

Hang an inexpensive oven thermometer from a rack set at the center level, and set the oven to the required baking temperature of 350 F (175 C). Then, once the oven has heated, note any difference between the setting and the thermometer reading, using that difference to adjust your oven setting accordingly.

The other important factor is to use a good-quality chocolate containing 65 to 70 percent cocoa solids, a number that you’ll find noted on the labeling of upscale products. This will provide the intense chocolate flavor, balanced by the creaminess of its cocoa butter content. Add the few other simple ingredients, mix them as instructed and bake them with a close eye on the timer and on how the cakes look, and you should achieve the desired molten centers. Even if you overcook them a bit, you’ll still have

delicious, warm chocolate cakes.

But, of course, practice does make perfect.

And National Chocolate Cake Day gives you an ideal excuse to start getting ready for Valentine’s Day! MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES Serves 8 Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray 5 ounces (140 g) bittersweet chocolate, 65 to 70 percent cocoa solids, cut or broken into chunks 8 ounces (250 g) unsalted butter 3 large cage-free eggs 3 large cage-free egg yolks 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted To serve: Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting 1 pint (500 mL) vanilla ice cream, or freshly whipped cream 1 cup (250 mL) fresh berries Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 F (175 C). Spray the bottoms of eight 4-ounce (125-mL) ramekins or other round baking containers with the nonstick cooking spray and place a circle of parchment paper in the bottom of each. Arrange on a baking tray. Set aside.

Put the chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl. Set over a saucepan of gently simmering water, taking care that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until completely melted and blended.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the wire whisk attachment at medium speed, beat together the eggs, egg yolks and sugar for 3 minutes. Whisk the flour into the warm chocolate-butter mixture. Then, beating at low speed, add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture.

Pour the batter into the ramekins. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, rotating the baking tray 180 degrees halfway through if your oven doesn’t cook evenly, until the sides look firm but the centers still seem very soft.

Remove from the oven and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes.

To serve, use a heatproof pad or towel to grip a ramekin firmly and invert onto a serving plate; lift up to unmold. (If it won’t unmold, run the blade of a thin knife between the side of the ramekin and the cake to loosen the edge.) Peel off and discard the paper.

Serve immediately, garnished with ice cream or whipped cream and fresh berries.

(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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