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Judge Orders Brick, Redeveloper To Come To Foodtown Site Agreement
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The legal wrangling over the former Foodtown site could soon be coming to an end since the trial has started between the township and M&M Realty, with whom there was a redevelopment agreement. There has been little to report since September 2014, when Mayor John G. Ducey sent a Notice of Default to the redeveloper after they not meet their deadlines and obligations, which was the fi rst required step to terminate the redevelopment agreement. M&M then sued the township to have the agreement for the site reinstated. The bench trial (a trial by a judge instead of a jury) started before Superior Court Judge Craig L.Wellerson, who after hearing a full day of testimony decided to have an adjournment -- or a postponement of the rest of the trial -- and he asked the parties to meet and try to settle the case before testimony continues, said Ducey. “So we started the trial, started the testimony... we probably have at least another two or three days at least to complete it, but the judge did want the parties to speak and see if something could be settled in between,” said Ducey, who is an attorney. As part of the redevelopment terms, M&M was supposed to build a hotel and banquet hall on the site, but in January 2013, they asked for an amended plan that did not include either. They said they hired an independent consultant who said that a hotel was not economically feasible for the site.
Instead, M&M proposed the construction of 192 condos and 19,000 feet of retail space (with 72 apartments above the stores) for the site. At the time Ducey said the redeveloper’s plan was unacceptable, which brought any progress at the site to a grinding halt. While it has been stalled, the township has been paying debt service on the property and has been losing money on ratables there. Ducey said the administration had lost faith in the redeveloper and was turning the matter over to the township’s redevelopment attorney, Joseph P. Baumann, Jr. Baumann said M&M was given the opportunity to walk away from the deal amicably, and construct an agreement, but the redeveloper said they didn’t think they could do that. The 11-acre site was purchased by the township in 2003 to halt the development of a home improvement warehouse store. The redevelopment agreement was signed by the previous council in 2010, and it established several deadlines, which M&M failed to meet. (Foodtown - See Page 5)
“We actually barred residential from occurring at that site.” –Mayor John Ducey, on what could be built there.
–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Vacant for years, the old Foodtown site at Route 70 and Brick Blvd. is the focus of litigation from the redeveloper and the township.
Novy Facing Criminal Charges, Ethics Complaint, As State Seeks Tips From More Families
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Investigators continue to gather more information in the case against Robert Novy, an elder law attorney who
allegedly stole more than $1.2 million from elderly clients. Novy was charged in October for activities that allegedly happened between the years of
2010 and 2015. Some of these clients were suf fer i ng f rom de mentia or did not have close family members to safeguard their interests. The charges were
f i rst- deg ree money laundering, second-degree theft by unlawful taking, and second-degree misapplication of entrusted property. (Novy - See Page 5)
| February 11, 2017
Lake Riviera Residents Protest Rt. 70 Wawa Plan
–Photo by Catherine Galioto The developer’s experts offered testimony on new traffic patterns around the proposed Wawa site. Testimony will continue February 22. By Catherine Galioto BRICK – An applicant hoping to build a Wawa and quick service restaurant with d r ive-th rough on Route 70 near Lake Riviera pledged to get a third lane added to the eastbound highway to help with traffic backups there. That and several other revisions to a plan for the gas station, convenience store, and drive t h roug h re st au r a nt buildings at Route 70 and Duquesne were presented to the zoning board February 1. Lake Riviera residents and supporters, dressed in green, filled the seats at the zoning board meeting, and with testimony lasting three hours, the hearing will continue to a special meeting February 22. Then, the board will
hear from the applicant’s site planner and will take comments from the public about the plan. This is the second time the applicant has presented plans to the zoning board. In these revised plans the emphasis is on extending a third lane onto Route 70 eastbound, beginning around where it presently merges to two lanes right after the Costco Plaza. In their proposal, that third lane would continue through the intersection at Duquesne and connect with the right turn only lane at Cedar Bridge. The footprints of the Wawa conven ience store and a “quick service” restaurant with drive-through are the same, but the revisions (Wawa - See Page 4)
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Wawa:
Continued From Page 1 include how traffic will circulate through the gas station bays and where some parking would be. Parking for larger trucks was added, but three fewer parking spaces exist overall in the layout, now at 122. There is only 82 spaces required.
Other testimony concerned the sound wall between the drive-through and the nearby residential areas. The developer was original pitching the restaurant tenant be Panera or similar eatery. Seeing a crowd of residents in opposition at the beginning of the meeting, the zoning board chairman and attorney warned those present to keep order and show consideration so everyone could hear the
testimony. One North Lake Shore Drive resident retained an attorney in opposition to the project. Much of the evening presented plans for three entrances to the site, one on the west through an existing commercial parking lot for a medical office, the main one from Route 70, and an east one onto North Lake Shore Drive. To jeers from the crowd, the applicant’s
Opponents to a plan to build at Wawa at Route 70 and Duquesne dressed in green and held signs to show solidarity.
traffic engineer maintained the eastern entrance would not impact local residents or be used as an illegal pass-through to bypass traffic building at Duquesne. Instead of being its own destination, a Wawa and quick eatery would not add to traffic as most vehicles are already passing by, he said. Testimony will continue with the applicant’s site planner at 7 p.m. February 22 in town hall.
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Novy:
Continued From Page 1 “The investigation is ongoing,” said Peter Aseltine, spokesman for the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. “No additional charges have been filed at this point. Because the case involves indictable offenses, it will ultimately be presented to a grand jury for potential indictment. Additional charges may be filed at that time.” Novy’s bail was reduced from $500,000 full cash to $350,000 bond approximately a week after he was arrested, Aseltine said. He posted bond using his Brick home as collateral and was released that day. The Attorney General’s office had requested a trustee to oversee the business operations of Novy’s law firm. The court appointed Alan Staller, with Levine Staller in Atlantic City, to that post. The attorney general’s office did not comment about what the trustee learned while in this position. They are still urging people with information about the case to call the confidential and free tipline at 1-866-TIPS-4CJ. Calls for comment to his attorney were not returned by press time. Novy is being represented by Gerald Krovatin, of Krovatin Klingeman, which bills itself as a “boutique white collar and litigation firm.” His case before the state grand jury has not been given a date yet, according to Peter McAleer, spokesman for the New Jersey Supreme Court. They had not received any information regarding an indictment as of press time. Meanwhile, Novy is also being investigated by the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, which issued an ethics complaint against him on January 26, 2016. A hearing case was scheduled for the week of January 9 before the office of attorney ethics. According to the Supreme Court spokesman, that hearing was postponed and had not yet been rescheduled. In addition to the arrest, detectives executed a search warrant at the offices of Novy & Associates, LLC, on Ridgeway Avenue in Manchester, seizing billing records and other evidence. The Attorney General’s office froze more than $3.5 million in assets held in various bank accounts of Novy and his firm. The case had been referred to the Division of Criminal Justice by Ocean County Sur-
Foodtown:
Continued From Page 1 Ducey said he would like to see a privately-built and privately-owned sports dome at the site that would not increase taxes but create jobs and offer activities to kids and seniors. “We would not responsible for building it, and it’s a great use; it’s going to help our township out tremendously,” he said. “Hopefully that could happen.” The mayor said there would probably be some kind of retail component at the front of the sports dome.
The Brick Times, February 11, 2017, Page 5 rograte Jeffrey Moran. He gathered some of his clients through educational seminars on topics of elder law and hosted a bi-monthly radio program called “Inside the Law.” According to a press release from the Attorney General’s office that announced his charges, Novy allegedly laundered most of the funds through attorney trust accounts and attorney business accounts. He gained control over the funds through wills, powers of attorney, and trust documents, making himself the sole financial decision-maker for his clients. He also allegedly billed clients without any invoices, and directed insurance companies to redeem policies and send the money to him. The investigation includes: He allegedly billed an 88-year-old woman suffering from dementia and her estate $78,000 that was not supported by any invoice or records. He allegedly stole more than $176,000 from an 85-year-old woman who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. The charges state that he withdrew funds from her personal account, converting them into cashier’s checks and depositing them into his personal account. The charges include cashing out an annuity the woman had, depositing it into his trust account and then issuing checks from that account to his firm, claiming they were “power of attorney fees.” He allegedly stole at least $459,000 from an 87-year-old woman. He deposited proceeds totaling roughly $387,000 from two annuities into his attorney trust account, and subsequently transferred those funds into his law firm’s business accounts. He claimed part of the money was for attorneys’ fees and power of attorney fees. He allegedly stole nearly $550,000 from another elderly woman. He allegedly transferred nearly $300,000 that he held for her in his attorney trust account into the firm’s business accounts without any invoices or evidence that legal services were provided. On another occasion, Novy allegedly wrote himself a check for $250,000 from the woman’s personal bank account and deposited it into his own personal bank account. Additionally, the Division of Criminal Justice was investigating suspicious transactions related to more than a dozen additional clients.
“But defi nitely no residential at all; as everybody knows we actually barred residential from occurring at that site,” Ducey said. “We specifically excluded it from the redevelopment plan.” A small area of the lot is being used by vehicles that are contracted by JCP&L who are doing tree maintenance work within the township, so they were permitted to utilize the lot as shared service, said township business administrator Joanne Bergin. JCP&L were required to provide hold harmless agreement and proof of insurance, she added.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Don’t Forget The Fire Elections They’ve never had a great level of voter turnout, but they are important. Several towns hold fire district elections this time of year, deciding the annual budgets for the fire departments. The hoses, ladders, vehicles and equipment these fire departments use save our property and life – as well as protect them as they selflessly respond to emergencies. Are the costs in the budgets from these districts fair? Whether or not the fire district can make a capital purchase is decided by voters, who vote yes or no to annual budget questions, including the fire district tax each property owner will pay. The fire district elections also decide who will lead the fire districts, electing the commissioners who oversee a district’s operations. We encourage you to learn more about candidates and budgets in this coming election. Not every town has a separately governed fire district. These towns do: Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Plumsted, Toms River, and also Howell, places where
voters should get out and vote in the fire elections this year. These elections take place annually on the third Saturday of February. If you cannot make it to the polls for the election, exercise your voting rights by obtaining an absentee ballot. For Ocean County, that’s from the Ocean County Board of Elections: Ocean County Election Board, 129 Hooper Ave., or call 732-9292167. In Monmouth, that’s monmouthcountyvotes. com. This year’s fire district elections are February 18, with most polling locations being your district’s fire house. With the Saturday date in February, and with polling locations often different than they are for the November general election, it’s easy to see why voter turnout is low for these fire district elections. What’s more, not many folks know these elections exist or care to exercise their right to vote in them. But you should. And with mail-in ballots available, there’s fewer excuses in the way of voting in this or any election. See you at the polls.
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Letters To The Editor Vote Against Fire District Budget On February 18, the public gets to vote for or against the budget and officers of the two Toms River fire districts. These so-called “volunteer” districts have proposed a combined record budget of $8.1 million for District 1 and $3.2 million for District 2 totaling $11.3 million. This is a 9 percent increase for District 1 alone. Within that budget is $1.98 million for “Total Paid Positions” which includes $100,000/year for the Toms River councilman who is the “Administrator,” a part-time job along with his part-time job at the Municipal Utilities Authority which pays almost as much; and $1.4 million for “Employee Benefits.” There is also $613,000 for purchase of “non-bondable” assets, up from $551,000 last year. This category is essentially a “petty cash” account for anything the district wants to spend it on that doesn’t require a contract. In addition, there is a list of expensive and redundant equipment to be purchased. The budgets have increased greater than the population for at least the last 10 years. Just to put it in perspective, the cost is so high that it amounts to $10,000 or more per response–even though the vast majority are false alarms or minor incidents like trash fires. Likewise, in District 1 alone, there are a couple of dozen fully-paid personnel who draw salaries and benefits which average over $100,000 annually. Why commute to Manhattan to make money? By comparison, Middletown (Monmouth County) has a population and land
Letters Editor area equal to District 1.To They The Look At Accept It, Get operate 12 locations with a full complement of vehicles, hydrants, and apparatus at a total yearly cost of $1.6 million (2015). Even at quadruple that amount, it’s still a bargain relative to District 1. The same comparison can be made with the city of Vineland which is comparable to District 1 in size and provides the same service for $2 million annually. The same is true of Lakewood, which is larger in population than Toms River and whose fire service costs a third as much. (The Lakewood comparison was used by Commissioner Ray Latshaw when he first ran for office. Did he forget?) In these cases, the difference is that the fire departments with the lowest costs are on the municipal budget--drawn up by the township administrator and subject to review and approval. In Toms River, the districts draw up their own budgets, schedule their own elections away from the general election in mid-winter, and worst of all have direct taxing authority. Can you think of any entity in this state that can tax or set fees that goes easy on the public? At least the Port Authority doesn’t call itself volunteer. To start, vote against the budget, which usually passes by about 100 votes in District 1. Second, tell the mayor and your councilman to end the districts and bring them under municipal control. The mayor has the authority to do this. Third, write to the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to audit the districts to find out where all the money goes. Or do nothing, and have one more reason to leave the state. Chris Crowley Toms River
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Better Efforts Than Sand
Another Nor’easter has passed and the Town Fathers are out buying more sand for Ortley Beach. When are, they going to learn that dumping sand on a beach without the proper construction is throwing tax payers money into the ocean. Children know that if they get burned on a stove they will stay away from that stove. So, what is wrong with the engineers and Town Fathers? Mr. Amoruso stated that they have been going through this since Sandy. (I been here 40 years plus) and we have been going through this a lot longer. He admits they are pouring sand (money) after each storm. If it is not working, why continue, why not try a different approach? I believed the University of Virginia did a study on erosion and ocean currents and recommend, angle groins to be built from the shore. This traps the sand and breaks the wave action along the shore. Could building groins be cheaper than all that sand you have dumped in the ocean? To prove the point one needs to look at Manasquan Inlet and the build of sand on the south jetty so much that it is now filling in the inlet. Atlantic City use bladders under the sand dunes to protect the boardwalk and reduce the amount of sand being washed away. Don’t blame the Army Corps of Engineers for dragging their feet, they faced numerous lawsuits that stopped the building of the dunes and beaches. I was impressed by the amount of sand that was put on the beaches north of Belmar. Then I wonder how much beach was lost in those areas. The Army Corp of Engineers should be looking at different ways to protect our beaches. Their engineers must be aware of the environmental forces before designing a fix. Capt. Robert M. Silva Toms River
Over It, And Move On
Mr. Donald J. Trump became this nation’s 45th president on Friday, January 20. The hateful rhetoric going on is just plain awful. You may not like the man, but is there no civility left on this planet. It seems people all over the world are so angry about their conditions or whatever the issue, that behavior of any type happens. It seems the word “respect” is passé, and what a shame it is. Whether you voted for this man or not, he is the president – accept it, get over it and move on. You don’t have to like the man but please let us all come together and listen to each other in a respectful fashion and hopefully, that attitude will catch on and we’ll all be better off. May God bless the U.S.A. Bette Kooreman Whiting
The Ultimate Motivation For Nonviolence Each January, the life of Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated along with his use and support for nonviolence. But that is where it ends. The idea of nonviolence in our society continues to sit on the shelf collecting dust, never to be used as it is meant to be used. King never expressed or understood the ultimate motivation for nonviolence. He understood the charge to love one’s enemy and the Golden Rule (Treat every human being as you would want to be treated), but he never expressed or understood that the motivation to do so is the law of equal return (With what measure you measure, it will be measured to you) found in the Sermon on the Mount. Mahatma Gandhi fully understood the motivation for nonviolence in the Sermon on the Mount in declaring that he would fight for freedom, but never kill for freedom, an understanding not yet comprehended by the bulk of humanity. Ray Kalainikas Manalapan
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Freeholder Forum OCEAN COUNTY – The announcement to locate a new generation of military fuel tanker aircraft at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been met with f ull suppor t f rom the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. “This is great news for Ocean County, for New Jersey and for homeland s e c u r it y,” s a id O c e a n County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Militar y Support Committee. “We are so pleased the Joint Base has been named the preference for this mission. “We greatly appreciate the ongoing efforts of our Congressmen Chris Smith and Tom MacArthur, our state officials and local leaders and businesses that have worked tirelessly to have the KC-46A aircraft mission come to the Joint Base,” Vicari said. “Being named the preference by
- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari
Joint Base Best Location For New Military Fuel Tanker Aircraft the United States Air Force is a great step for the Joint Base.” The Joint Base was one of five military bases on the short list being considered to house the KC-46A aircraft mission. 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 Air Force Base in California will also receive 24 KC-46s. “I am very pleased that the Joint Base is the leader in this process,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Joint Base. “I appreciate the work of Congressman Smith, who led our delegation in urging the Air Force to bring this mission here. Congressman Smith along with Congressman MacArthur deserve credit for helping us get to today’s announcement.” Kelly noted there are good reasons to base these
new planes at the Joint Base. “T he base is al ready home to the older KC-135 and KC-10 tankers, which a re bot h bei ng pha sed out,” Kelly said. “The men and women here have the knowledge and experience to work with this new generation of aircraft.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders on January 11, in a board resolution to the Air Force noted it f ully suppor ted the siting of the new KC-46A aerial refueling tanker aircraft at the Joint Base and urged the Air Force to consider all aspects of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in its decision, including its cur rent air mobility mission and its superior location for trans-Atlantic operations. “ T he O c e a n C ou nt y Board of Chosen Freeholders has a long history of support for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
and Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. “This is the nearest airbase to Europe and an ideal location for the deployment of forces overseas and the Middle East,” Little said. “Our Joint Base has a long history and has played a vital role in maintaining our forces around the world. It is critical to our national defense.” “This Board will continue to work w it h Bu rl i ngton County, the state of New Jersey and the federal government with any additional steps in bringing the KC-46A to the Joint Base,” Vicari said. “This mission will help keep the Joint Base viable and a key component to our countries homeland security.” Vicari noted that Ocean Cou nt y’s ba se suppor t includes minimizing encroachments, facilitating community partnerships and supporting the vital
missions that are critical to our national defense and community welfare. “These areas are given our highest priority,” Vicari said. Kelly, who led the county’s successful effort to protect the base from a federal closing list in both 1995 and 2005, said the KC-46 aircraft play a vital role in keeping our nation’s fighters and bombers airborne. “Havi ng these new t a n ke r s a t Joi n t B a s e McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst would validate the base’s key role in our national defense for decades to come,” Kelly said. The Freeholders also unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Joint Base’s bid for the new tankers at their January 20, 2016 public meeting. The KC-46A is designed to replace the Air Force’s aging tanker fleet. The KC135 Stratotankers and the KC-10 Extender Aircraft
Freeholder Joseph Vicari have both been in use for 50 years. Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. said the base also plays a critical role in the local economy. “The Joint Base is the second largest employer in the state and contributes more than $6.9 billion to the local economy each year,” Bartlett said. “Basing these new aircraft here is not only vital to our national defense, but to our local regional economy as well.” Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines said the Joint Base has the infrastructure and facilities needed by the KC-46A tanker. “The Joint Base is well suited for this mission,” she said. “This is ver y good news and it’s the result of a lot of hard work from our representatives on all levels of government.”
Freeholders Join Effort To Preserve Columbus Day
OCEA N COU NT Y – Christopher Columbus is a national hero who helped open the new world and the state and national holiday that honors him need needs to be protected, said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. Vicari announced the county’s support for a state Senate resolution that would preserve Columbus Day as a
holiday in the Garden State. “Columbus Day honors not only an explorer, but it honors the millions of Italian-Americans who helped built this great nation,” Vicari said. New Jersey is home to an estimated 1.4 million people of Italian descent. Ocean County alone boasts more than 140,000 Italian-American residents.
The Senate resolution, sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio of Montville, calls on the state to continue to mark the second Monday in October as “a day to honor and celebrate the explorer’s historic achievement.” Vicari agreed, saying efforts are already under way in other states to either eliminate or change the meaning of the holiday.
“Columbus was the fi rst of many trailblazers that helped create the New World,” he said. “Our nation might not even exist if not for Christopher Columbus.” Ocean County’s Columbus Day Parade has been a tradition for decades and attracts participants and spectators from as far away as Italy. “Italian-Americans look
at Columbus Day as a celebration not just of the man, but of Italian culture and heritage here in the Americas,” Vicari said. “It’s a proud heritage and one this Board of Freeholders will do everything it can to protect and preserve.” Not every state and county feels the same way. A bill is pending in the Nebraska State House that
would replace Columbus Day with a holiday honoring Native American leaders. In California, the City of Los Angeles is also considering changes to its Columbus Day observance. However, a national poll conducted last month found 55 percent of the respondents favored keeping Columbus Day as a national holiday.
From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur’s Statement On Travel Ban Executive Order
“Our process for vetting refugees has been dangerously flawed and must be fixed. We
must be right every time because our enemies only need for us to be wrong once.
The President’s first responsibility is to keep Americans safe, and while I believe this
could have been implemented better, I applaud him for acting. Our new president deserves the
chance to make our country safer and I will work in Congress to help the Administration settle
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Southern Campus Presents February Community Health Education & Support Programs
LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center’s Southern Campus will have these community health education and support programs in February. Chair Yoga, Fridays, February 17 & 24 from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. The fee is $5 per person per class. Relax the mind and body without worry of getting up and down on the floor. Improve muscle tone, enhance flexibility, and increase circulation and your feeling of well-being. This class will be held in the Third Floor Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, 600 River Ave. Space is limited and registration is required by calling RWJBarnbas Health at 888-724-7123. Lunch & Learn: Keeping Your Grandkids Safe and Happy While in Your Care, February 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and Safe Kids Monmouth/Ocean Counties, this program will discuss current trends in child safety in the home, outdoors and on the road. This session is ideal for grandparents-to-be, new grandparents, and grandparents to children who are 7 and younger. This event will take place in the Third Floor Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, 600 River Ave. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling RWJBarnabas Health at 888-724-7123. Get Your Red On – A Better Health Members Only Event, February 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. February is American Heart Month. Enjoy presentations on heart-healthy living, the benefi ts of cardiac rehabilitation, stress management and relaxation techniques. This enjoyable and educational afternoon will include a heart-healthy lunch and giveaways. Be sure to wear red. This event will take place in Conference Room A at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, 600 River Ave. Registration is required by calling 888-726-2362. Self-Defense for Older Adults, February 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Guests will learn to protect themselves through exercise, balance and strength training. At Self-Defense for
Older Adults, a black-belt instructor will teach participants to ward-off assaults and attacks using leverage. Offered by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this class is held at the Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St. The cost is $15 for five one-hour classes. Space is limited and registration is required by calling RWJBarnabas Health at 888-724-7123. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, Wednesdays, February 15 & 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Offered by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this free ongoing support group helps participants learn and share with others facing the unique challenges of being a “grandfamily.” Facilitated by Kathleen Holahan, MSW, LCSW, this group is held at the Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St. For more information, please contact Kathleen at 732-730-9112. Caregivers Support Group, Tuesdays, February 14, 21 & 28 from noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays, February 15, 22 & 29 from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. Sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, this ongoing weekly support group is open to anyone who is caring for a person age 60 or older living in Ocean County. Facilitated by Kathleen Holahan, MSW, LCSW, this group is held in the Third Floor Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, 600 River Ave. For more information, please contact Kathleen at 732-730-9112. Bereavement Support Group, Tuesdays, February 14, 21 & 28 from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Learn what to expect in the grieving process as well as how to deal with expectations and the expectations of others in this Bereavement Support Group, sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Facilitated by Kathleen Holahan, MSW, LCSW, this group is held in the Third Floor Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, 600 River Ave. Register by calling 732-730-9112.
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BRICK – This tax season, AARP is offering tax preparation assistance for residents 60 years or older at several Brick Township locations through April 15. Appointments are required. Exact times and locations are: Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Brick Senior Outreach Center, 373 Adamston Rd., call 732-920-8686 to make an appointment; Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenbriar II Clubhouse, 1 Greenbriar Blvd., call 732-458-3400 to make an appointment; Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Winding River Village Clubhouse, 100 Skyline Dr., call 732-206-0066 to make
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BRICK – The Brick Elks Lodge 2151 will hold its first ever Jim Hall Homeless Vets Kick-off party from 7 to 11 p.m. on March 11. The party will be held at the lodge, 2491 Hooper Ave. This is the kick-off party for the 2017 NJ State Elks Jim Hall Memorial Homeless Veterans Benefit honoring NJ Elks President, Richard Bard. The evening will raise funds for homeless veterans. The cost is $25 per person, which includes food and refreshments, live music by Devils Harves, vendors, 50/50s and more. For tickets or more information, call Kevin O’Keefe (Brick Motorcycle Committee President) at 732-233-8873, Bernie Neuhaus (Brick MC Vice President) at 732-539-5882, George Struble (Jackson MC President) at 732-558-1812, or Joel Netzel (Jackson MC President) at 732-495-5495.
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TOMS RIVER – The American Heart Association | American Stroke Association and the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association will host the Ocean County Complete Streets Workshop on February 28 at the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Streets are the great connectors of any community. They don’t just take people from one place to another in their cars, they bring people together on bike rides, runs and walks. At least, that’s what they’re supposed to do. But the opposite is true in many neigh-
borhoods: streets are unsafe for people who walk, bike or run because there are too few bike lanes, sidewalks or crosswalks. This not only limits choices for how to travel, but also discourages exercise. Learn about the benefits of implementing ‘Complete Streets’ in neighborhoods and how to get started. In partnership with AARP, NJ Department of Transportation, AAA Northeast, Sustainable Jersey and others, the day will highlight Complete Streets successes, funding opportunities, policy implementation as well as a heart healthy lunch. The event is free but registration is required at bit.ly/gmtmaworkshop.
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OC Commerce Coalition To Attend NJ State Chamber Walk To Washington
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Commerce Coalition, which is comprised of regional chambers including Brick Township, Greater Toms River, Lakewood and Southern Ocean Chambers of Commerce, will be attending the February 2017 Congressional Dinner hosted by the NJ State Chamber in Washington DC. The group held its fi rst event on January 12 which featured Opportunity NJ to more than 100 businesspeople and are working to continue momentum into the year. The Greater Toms River Chamber Chairman, Jeremy Grunin, its CEO Noelle Cari-
no and Southern Ocean County Chamber CEO Lori Pepenella will be traveling to network with stakeholders from throughout the state. In addition, they will be meeting with government and legislative leaders to discuss the local economic situation with the state’s Congressional Delegation and national media. The purpose for the coalition’s attendance is to identify resources that can be made available to businesses throughout the county with the focus on growth that may bring new jobs and opportunities for the community.
All Saints Thrift Shop And Food Pantry
LAKEWOOD – All Saints Episcopal Church in Lakewood has a thrift shop open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and food pantry open from 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesday at the church, 213 Madison Ave.
The pantry can use food donations and toilet paper, diapers, dish and laundry detergent, shampoo, cereal, and or fresh produce. Contact the church at 732-367-0933.
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Marching Dragons Flea Market
BRICK – The Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Caravan Town-Wide Flea Market will take place on April 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 346 Chambers Bridge Road. The cost is $10 a space, $12 on the day of the show. Food trucks cost $200. Vendors are welcome. To reserve a spot, call Susan at 848-3334026.
Brick Elks Daytona 500 Party
BRICK – The Brick Elks Lodge 2151 will have a Daytona 500 party on February 26 from 2 to 10 p.m. The party will be held at the lodge, 2491 Hooper Ave. The party is hosted by the House & Motorcycle committees. There will be food, fun, and of course watching the race. For more information, call 732-920-0750.
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BRICK – Brick Memorial High School teachers will compete in Jeopardy! at 6 p.m. on March 2 at the school, 2001 Lanes Mill Road. The cost is $5 per person. Tickets will be available at the door. The game is sponsored by The Student Government Association and hosted by teacher Joseph Stefanelli.
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Submissions Sought For 11th Annual Ocean County Library Film Festival
TOMS RIVER – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 11th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is coming up and submissions are needed. The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Entries by high school filmmakers are now being accepted for a chance to see their film viewed on the big screen at 6 p.m. on April 22. The submission deadline is March 24. There is no entry fee. Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Animation: An illustrated or computer-animated film featuring a story or a plot. The visual technique provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collection of images in sequence. Limit 3minutes. Commercial: An advertisement for a company, local business or product. The object is to create an interest in the promotion of the advertisement and should be targeted to the public. Limit 90 seconds. Documentary: Primarily for the purpose of education, instruction or historical record, documentaries cover a broad category of subjects intended to highlight some aspect of reality surrounding an issue, topic, or person of importance. The film should add value and promote discussion by bringing in new information, identifying unrecognized problems, providing or suggesting new solutions, or offering a unique perspective. Limit 5 minutes. Experimental: The film should be characterized by abstract or avant-garde techniques, a poetic approach to a film’s construction, and or the absence of a linear narrative. Limit 5 minutes. Music Video: A film integrating a song and imagery created for artistic purposes. The film should represent the artist’s original work and emphasize the relationship between audio and video. Limit 5 minutes. News Coverage: A segment that brings attention to an important issue ranging from local to global. Limit 3 minutes. OCL Promo – Life without the library: Create a piece , either serious or silly, showing what life would be like without the Ocean
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TOMS RIVER – The Rotary Club of Toms River is hosting its third annual Spring Fling Gift Auction on March 4. The event will be held in The View at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Lakewood. There will
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LAKEWOOD – Visitors to the library can come in and de-stress by coloring beautiful patterns and designs while listening to soothing music. The stress relief through coloring will take
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OCC Foundation To Honor D’Onofrios And The D’Onofrio Foundation As Humanitarians Of The Year
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation’s 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration will be held on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus in Toms River. Mr. & Mrs. Dan D’Onofrio and the
D’Onofrio Foundation will be honored as Humanitarians of the Year. Scholarship Celebration proceeds will benefit the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation. Donato D’Onofrio, known to his friends and colleagues as Dan, has resided in Ocean
County since 1946. He is married to his wife, Mary, for 66 years. Together Dan and Mary raised two sons, DJ and Steven, and have six grandchildren. Dan established his first bar, the Eisenhower Circle Inn, more than 65 years ago.
In the decades since, “Dan has become a major force in the local community. He has developed prime real estate, operated some of Ocean County’s most recognizable restaurants, and created the Spirits Unlimited brand. More importantly, Dan is a friend to many, due in large part to his loyalty, quick wit, and great charm. He has helped countless friends and associates become successful entrepreneurs, which is perhaps why he is one of the most liked and respected personalities in all of Ocean County.” Dan and Mary are true philanthropists at heart and have established their own private foundation that provides financial assistance to many local and national charities. Some of their charitable undertakings include local student scholarships, St. Joseph’s Church, Community Medical Center, and Ocean County food banks. They are wholeheartedly committed to giving back to the community that they believe made their success possible. The Ocean County College Foundation Scholarship Celebration is held annually to assist the Foundation in its mission to make higher education accessible to Ocean County residents through scholarships and awards. The event will feature a sumptuous gourmet buffet, live entertainment, dancing, and a silent auction. Individuals and businesses may lend support by purchasing a ticket, becoming a sponsor, or donating an auction item. The Ocean County College Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects. For information on how to purchase tickets ($200 pp), become a sponsor, or donate an auction item for the 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration, call the Ocean County College Foundation at 732-255-0492 or visit ocean.edu.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Community Medical Center’s Community Health Services, a RWJ Barnabas Health facility, through a grant provided by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, coordinates the NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection program in Ocean County. Currently, free clinical health screenings are available to uninsured women in Ocean County. The program provides free clinical breast examinations, mammograms, cervical exams and pap smears to uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64. To qualify for the program, participants must meet specific income requirements. Clinics will be held at Family Planning Center locations in Lakewood at 290 River Avenue and Manahawkin at 1173 Beacon Ave. Call for details. Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-557-3202.
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Though sometimes no cause for alarm, ear infections do have the potential to cause a temporary or reversible hearing loss. This usually occurs because these infections block sound from passing through some part of the ear — better known as conductive hearing loss — making sounds that are normally easy to hear temporarily muffled or quiet. Occasionally, more serious conditions can cause a sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), or sudden deafness. Although tests can usually properly diagnose the difference, it is particularly important for the individual to act quickly to prevent permanent damage from this medical emergency Ear infections vary in intensity and scope, and they can occur in any of the three parts of the ear: outer ear, middle ear, or inner ear. Outer-ear infections: The ear canal becomes inflamed or infected due to bacteria. Blockage may occur, preventing sound from moving through the ear canal, but hearing usually returns after the infection is gone. Middle-ear infections: Swelling or pus forms in the middle ear, blocking sound from moving to the inner ear. Hearing usually returns after the infection goes away, but untreated middle-ear infections can cause damage that results in permanent hearing loss. Most infections resolve on their own, but an antibiotic regimen can expedite the healing process. Inner-ear infections: Also known as labyrinthitis, inner-ear infections typically have an immediate onset of severe vertigo, nausea and vomiting from imbalance, and loss of hearing in higher frequency ranges. A virus or bacteria is the primary cause, and recovery may take several weeks or months. Most patients will make a complete recovery. Another less common infection, mastoiditis, can cause persistent conductive hearing loss. Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid bone, which consists of air pockets that help drain the middle ear. Mastoid cells become infected or inflamed as a result of an unresolved middle-ear infection, and if the infection spreads, the resulting health complications can be severe. Chronic mastoiditis sufferers face an ongoing infection of the middle ear and mastoid, which causes persistent drainage from the ear. The disease is usually resolved via oral antibiotics, eardrops, regular ear cleanings, or surgery if necessary. Mastoiditis displays two symptoms that make it fairly easy to identify: a swelling of the earlobe and redness/tenderness behind the ear. In some cases, there may be a bulging or drooping of the ear. Fever, irritability, and lethargy are other symptoms. Left untreated, mastoiditis can cause hearing loss, a blood clot, meningitis, or a brain abscess. However, early treatment usually means a full recovery. These diseases usually don’t cause sudden
hearing loss, but they should often be treated as a medical emergency because of how dangerous relative infections can be. The approximately 4,000 new cases of SSHL each year in the U.S. can affect anyone but happen most often to individuals between the ages of 30 and 60. There are more than 100 possible causes, including head trauma, abnormal tissue growth, immunologic diseases like Cogan’s syndrome, toxic causes, ototoxic drugs, circulatory problems, neurologic causes, and Ménière’s disease. But the one that has gained traction among medical professionals is the idea of a viral infection that affects the cochlea and causes sudden hearing loss. In these cases, hearing may completely return, may partially return, or may not return at all. Sudden deafness can occur all at once or over a period of up to three days. A doctor can determine SSHL with a normal hearing test; a loss of at least 30 decibels in three connected frequencies equates to a diagnosis of SSHL. Nine in 10 people who experience SSHL are affected in only one ear, and many people notice it when they wake up in the morning or try to use the deafened ear and realize it’s not working. Others notice a loud “pop” just before their hearing disappears, and often experience dizziness, tinnitus, or both after SSHL occurs. It is important that a medical specialist (i.e. ENT) is seen within the first 48 hours of experiencing SSHL to ensure the possibility of complete or partial recovery. Some patients recover completely without medical intervention within the first three days (referred to as a spontaneous recovery), while others recover over a three month period. In most cases, a good to excellent recovery is likely, but 15 percent who experience SSHL note that their hearing loss never recovers over time. Two factors that help hearing function properly are good airflow and blood flow inside the ear; research now indicates that SSHL occasionally occurs when important parts of the inner ear do not receive enough oxygen. A treatment of carbogen — a mixture of carbon dioxide and oxygen — seems to help air and blood flow in the ears of some patients when inhaled. But the most common treatment for SSHL in which there is no known cause is steroids, which reduce inflammation and help the body fight whatever illness is causing the SSHL. Steroids are particularly effective in those with SSHL who also have conditions that affect the immune system. Hearing can evaporate quickly over the course of only a few days and never return. Stressing a prompt examination with treatment by medical specialists can prevent this permanent hearing loss, and can keep our local community happy and healthy. Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about SSHL and can be reached at 732-818-3610 or visit gardenstatehearing.com.
Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Vitamin E: Why Rubbing It On Is Almost Useless By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
I heard two women talking at the store about vitamin E. One lady said, “I squeeze a cap out and rub it on this scar [pointing to her elbow]. The other lady said, “It’s better if you take it internally but if rubbing it on is working then go right ahead.” I wanted to pipe in and comment but I resisted. Plus, these ladies did not know who I was, or what I do for a living, I just happened to be standing nearby examining products. I’ll settle their debate right now. Lady No. 2 is correct, it is better to take it internally by mouth. External applications might feel soothing, but you’re really just applying oil to your skin. The oil is helping mostly, not the E. When you apply vitamin E to your skin, it stops right there. What a shame because vitamin E has incredible benefits inside your body. In 2016, a ground-breaking study showed that vitamin E supplementation (along with omega-3 fatty acids) improved glucose metabolism, serum triglycerides, VLDL and HDL cholesterol ratios! Putting it on your skin won’t boost SOD or glutathione, but it might if you take it orally. Maybe that’s how it helped with atopic dermatitis in mice. There was a 2016 study where researchers concluded, “The activities of SOD [superoxide dismutase] and glutathione peroxidase in the skin and serum were also positively correlated with symptomatic changes… vitamin E may improve the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.” In November 2016, a study published
in Nutritional Neuroscience points to the antioxidant capacity of vitamin E in combo with Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and how that could improve glutathione (a detoxifying enzyme), benefiting people with serious neurological disorders like schizophrenia. When you apply E externally, you don’t get widespread intracellular benefits to your antioxidant system. In other words, I feel like you might be wasting your softgels, because a skin application of E doesn’t work inside the fatty skin cells, where antioxidants are required. Intracellular oxidative stress or “rusting” of your skin can occur from the sun. We all know someone with wrinkles, sun spots, precancerous cells and premature aging due to sun exposure. Sun blocks play a role in blocking the weakest rays from penetrating your skin, but no matter what I am convinced that beautiful and healthy skin starts with skin-loving antioxidants. If you really feel the need to rub E on the outside, and you have spare softgels to do that with, then it is totally fine. It could help, but an external application of E all by itself really short-changes you. I have an incredible follow up to this article at my website, type this title in my search box at suzycohen.com: “The Truth About Natural Vitamin E.” You will learn how to find “natural” not synthetic brands of E, and how to avoid fake forms. You may not realize this, but almost all vitamin E brands out there contain just one isomer out of 8 natural ones. True story!
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BRICK – Willow Springs is hosting two upcoming events. “50 Shades of Red,” about women’s heart health will be at Willow Springs at 10:30 a.m. on February 14.
“The Benefits of Yoga and Myths” will take place on February 28 at 10:30 a.m. To register, call Joelle Stomiany at 732-840-3700.
Support Group For Survivors Of Suicide Loss
BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130
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Previous articles reviewed the land use application submission and presentation process, this article will review what is required to be performed after an approval is obtained. The memorialized approval is placed in written form called a Resolution. Part of the Resolution outlines the Condition of Approval, which acts as a checklist of the items that must be submitted to zoning, and engineering prior to obtain construction permits. Satisfying those conditions is what is called “Resolution Compliance.” Once an applicant received the Resolution of approval, the first requirement is to prepare and publish a Notice of Decision. This proves a general notice in the official newspaper as to the details of the approval received. Proof of this publication must be provided to the Board secretary. Contained within the Resolution maybe also be requirements for various legal documents. Examples of these documents are: Lot Consolidation Deeds, which consolidate various lots owned by the applicant under one lot number; Cross-Access Agreements, which will allow neighboring business or residents to utilize a common driveway or parking; and Easements, which earmark certain portion of property for access by other agencies to maintain or service their utility structures or equipment which maybe on the property or may identify portion that are to be undeveloped to preserve the environment or ensure visibility at an intersection. Of course, this is not a comprehensive list and what is required depends on the specific reliefs granted in the applicant’s approval. What is consistent throughout the process is that they are legal documents requiring the attachment
of legal description Dina M. Vicari Esq. and reduced plans, requiring review and approval of the Board professionals and in some case the document must be recorded with the County Clerk. Certainly, the preparation of these documents are best performed by a qualified land use attorney. Additionally, the Resolution may require plan revisions, payments of additional fees and escrow and approvals from other outside agencies. Those agencies may be other local agencies such as local sewerage, utility and municipal authorities; County agencies such as Planning Board and Soil Conservation; and/or State agencies such as NJDOT and NJDEP. Again, each applicant requires a combination of varying approvals. This office can coordinate the receipt of those approvals and prepare a final submission to the local land use board to successfully complete Resolution Compliance. Receiving Resolution Compliance approval will allow the applicant to move to construct their proposed project. As can be seen from the information above, the perfection of a land use application approval before a Land Use Board requires understanding of the MLUL and legal experience. The attorneys at the Law Office of R.C. Shea and Associates can assist to make this process stress free. Look for future articles on the Land Use Process which will review the components of a resolution and the post approval compliance procedures. If you want to know more call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main St. Toms River, NJ, or email us at rshea@rcshea.com.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The following schools will be participating in the 2017 Ocean County Teen Arts Festival. Bar negat High School, Brick Memorial High School, Brick Township High School, Central Regional High School, Donovan Catholic High School, Jackson Liberty High School, Jackson Memorial High School, Lacey Township High School, Lakewood Township High School, Manchester Tow nship High School, Ocean County Vocational Technical School, OCVTS Performing
Arts Academy, Pinelands Regional High School, Point Pleasant Borough High School, Southern Regional High School, Toms River High School East, Toms River High School North, and Toms River High School South. The Festival features many innovative components all designed to enhance the ability and careers of Ocean County Young Artists and to promote the importance of arts education in our schools. For more infor mation, visit ocean countyteenarts.com.
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Furnished Room - With all utilities. Private entrance and private bathroom. Microwave and small refrigerator. $750 a month. Call 732477-3053 or 732-492-3428. (7) Seaside Heights - Studio. Kitchen and bedroom. $775/month. 1 1/2 months security. Heat included. No pets, no smoking. One person occupancy. 732-773-2688. (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. 2 BR, 1 or 1.5 bath. Toms River. 732370-2300. Available immediately. (10) Forked River - Studio. $625 with water, sewer. Quiet. Clean. New carpet. No smoking or pets. Single occupancy. Revferences, income proof required. Private parking, enterance, kitchenette, bathroom. dmrrm@comcast.net. (9)
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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) 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) 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)
Items For Sale Oval Oak Table Set - 2 armed chairs, 4 regular chairs, 60in. long and 43in. wide. Excellent condition. Asking $350 or best offer. 732-8491242 or cell 609-707-6609. (7)
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. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. 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. Call 732 458-2100. (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). (6) FT/PT CNA -The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further. One FT 3 to 11 p.m. position and PT weekend commitment positions on all 3 to 11 p.m./11 p.m. to 7 a.m. All shifts require E/O weekend. Competitive rates. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (10)
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Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers a.m. and p.m. shifts available, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked one (1) year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (10) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (12)
Services 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) 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 732-9148909, 732-232-7058. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Reasonable, reliable, references. (7) 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) Carpet Repair - Restretching, ripples removed, repair work, stairs installed. Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (9) Gerard’s Watch & Jewelry Repair - Master watch maker. Expert battery replacement. 908-507-3288. 864 West Hill Plaza, 37W. Next to Window Happenings store. (10) Interior And Exterior Painting - Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH04548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (11)
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AARP NJ Launches Campaign To Protect Medicare
NEW JERSEY — AARP launched a comprehensive campaign to protect Medicare in the face of proposals by some in Congress that would hurt hardworking New Jerseyans who have paid into the program their entire working lives. Over the next few weeks, AARP staff and volunteers will meet with members of Congress to underscore the importance of Medicare to New Jersey’s 1,300,000 beneficiaries and the workers who currently pay in to the program. Congressional proposals to change Medicare into a voucher system would dramatically increase health care costs and risks for both current and
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey residents can apply for borrowing privileges in person at the State Library, which is located at 185 West State Street in Trenton. Residents must present: proof of New Jersey residency, such as a valid NJ
future retirees. “Older New Jerseyans depend on Medicare for affordable healthcare,” said AARP State President Dave Mollen. “A voucher system would dramatically increase health care costs and risks for current and future retirees. It could mean many thousands of dollars out of their own pockets. In a recent letter to Congress, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins said: “The average senior, with an annual income of under $25,000 and already spending one out of every six dollars on health care, counts on Social Security for the majority of their income and on Medicare for access to affordable
health coverage. We will continue to oppose changes to current law that cut benefits, increase costs, or reduce the ability of these critical programs to deliver on their benefit promises. We urge you to continue to do so as well.” AARP’s Public Policy Institute also has put out new, detailed analyses about Medicare, including state fact sheets (aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2017-01/ AARP1104_ NewJersey _ FS170127.pdf ) and Premium Support and the Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries. The report notes that “premium support could force people with fewer fi nancial resources to leave
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enable cardholders to borrow five books from the library’s circulating collections and use the public PCs for onsite access to databases. Remote access is available to a suite of statewide databases via the JerseyClicks portal.
traditional Medicare and enroll in less-expensive plans, with more limited benefits and restrictive provider networks.” Additionally, the campaign includes television and digital advertising that urges Congress to keep President Trump’s commitment on Medicare. During the election, President Trump was very clear about his position, saying, “I am going to protect and save your Social Security and your Medicare. You made a deal a long time ago.” A new website for the campaign –aarp. org/protectmedicare – also launched recently.
Borrowed materials must be picked up in person at the State Library, and returned directly to the library in person or by mail. However, the borrower is still responsible for any mailed returns that are not received by the library.
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Park team 31 Picks up 32 Alley group 33 Barber’s supply 34 Emotional 37 Youthful nickname for the 1950 29-Across 41 Opposite of apr�s 42 Monopoly item 43 ‘30s-’40s Kildare portrayer 44 Canada goose relative 45 Kind of acid in red wine 47 Canadian sign letters 48 Indian address 49 Cleaned up 50 Symbolic dance 51 Jackson 5 song covered by Mariah Carey 53 Sch. whose mascot is Paydirt Pete 54 Canadian asset 55 Town in province
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NJIT And OCC Establish Academic And Student-Support Partnership
OCEAN COUNTY – New Jersey Institute of Technology and Ocean County College have signed a joint admission agreement designed to improve student access across the two higher education institutions. The agreement will enable OCC students who are completing an associate degree to seamlessly continue their studies at NJIT toward a bachelor’s degree. Plans are also underway for NJIT to offer an upper-level course in electrical engineering principles at OCC in the near future.
“It is important for us to create pathways to success and eliminate as many barriers as possible for community college transfer students,” noted NJIT President Joel S. Bloom. “With this collaboration, we are expanding access and creating exciting professional opportunities for academically successful students enrolled at Ocean County College while introducing them to NJIT’s outstanding undergraduate programs. As New Jersey’s public polytechnic university, it is incumbent upon NJIT to
OCEAN COUNTY – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties wants to alert workers to a special tax credit that can put money directly in their pockets. “Earned Imcome Tax Credits (EITC) is a tax benefit for working people and their families and it allows more dollars to flow into our community. It’s money
workers can use for groceries, rent, utilities and other bills,” said Carlos Rodriguez, FoodBank Executive Director. “We want workers who qualify to have all the information and help they need to claim their refunds so they can get a hand up and begin to move forward.” Nationwide, the credit returned about
articulate well with the STEM programs at our state’s community colleges.” Under the terms of the agreement, students need to express an interest in pursuing an NJIT bachelor’s degree during their first academic year at OCC. Upon completion of their associate degree at OCC, students who meet the NJIT admissions requirements will be admitted to NJIT to pursue their bachelor’s degree. The two institutions will be jointly monitoring the progress of students in this program.
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$66.7 billion dollars to about 27.5 million working families and individuals in 2015. The tax credit returned about $3.5 million to 2400 workers locally last year through the FoodBank’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The amount of the refund varies based on income, size of family and filing status. It can mean up to a
“Ocean County College is delighted to have entered into a joint agreement with the New Jersey Institute of Technology to offer engineering and technology classes on the OCC campus. The agreement will enhance student access to outstanding NJIT STEM courses by offering them on our campus, and it will also allow students to transfer seamlessly to NJIT upon completion of the associate degree at OCC,” said Ocean County College President Dr. Jon H. Larson.
$506 refund for those without a qualifying child, and up to $8,529 for those with three or more qualifying children. The average refund last year was $2,349 per household in New Jersey. Those who qualify must file a tax return, even if they have no tax to pay to claim the credit. The FoodBank uses IRS-trained volunteers in several locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. For more information on qualifying, what to bring to an appointment and where to go for help, visit foodbankmoc.org/ free-tax-preparation/. To book an appointment, call the FoodBank at 732-643-5888 or DIAL 211. Walkins are also accepted.
OC Hunger Relief Needs Donations
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Hunger Relief is in need of donations. Ocean Count y Hunger Relief is a nonprof it company providing emergency feeding for needy families. It is mostly run by volunteers and relies on the public’s in-kind donations. They are asking for curtains, towel, sheet sets, comfor ters, dishes sets, coffee pots and electronics. Donations can be dropped off at 21 Germania Station Road in Toms River. For more information, call Carol at 732-505-4357.
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With 7 out of 10 people experiencing low back pain at some point in their lives and low back pain being one of the most common reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians as well as hospitalization, there is no doubt that low back pain exists in epidemic proportions today. Spinal decompression therapy can be used to treat disc bulges and herniations, disc degeneration, sciatica, spinal stenosis, arthritis, facet syndrome and chronic back pain in the low back. Our Vax-D Spinal decompression system is FDA cleared, and has been statistically proven to relieve the pain associated with disc degeneration, herniated discs, facet syndrome and sciatica. Surgical decompression may be warranted for candidates who fail a conservative trial of Vax-D treatment. If you have back and/or neck pain, you may be a candidate for one of our programs. At our office we will give you an honest and fair assessment of your condition and whether or not we can help you.
“Did you know that 30 million Americans suffer from back pain every day? We are the doctors of Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, and if you suffer with lower back or leg pain, we invite you to try Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. This pain affects everything that you do, from work to play, and ultimately your quality of life. We are here to tell you that there is hope. You can get rid of your back pain and get your life back. At Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, we have helped thousands of back pain sufferers just like you. We only offer the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments. We are confident that we can help eliminate your back pain and have opened our schedule to accept the first 30 callers. The only thing you have to lose is your pain.” - The Doctors at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine
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It’s not always “what we provide” that makes us different, as it is “how we provide it” that sets us apart from the rest. Our doctors and staff have the technology and experience to help you feel better. We have over 15 years of experience in helping thousands of patients find lasting relief. From the moment you walk in, you will notice the comfortable setting along with the warm greeting from our staff at the front desk. We can already assume that you don’t feel well and going to a new office for help can sometimes be uncomfortable. Our goal is to make you feel as comfortable and welcome as possible.
Vax-D Spinal Decompression Allows Back Pain to Heal…NATURALLY Many back pain conditions that we see can be helped by our state of the art Vax-D decompression table. Decompression relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves. The task of relieving pain comes about as a result of drawing the leaking gel of a herniated disc back into place. Decompression achieves this by creating negative pressure within the disc, referred to as negative intra-discal pressure. This creates essentially a vacuum to draw the bulging and herniated disc material back into the disc space and relieves pressure. This process of non-surgical decompression allows the body to heal itself naturally. Vax-D decompression tables have been successfully operating for over 15 years throughout the world and more than 3,000 patients a day receive this treatment in the U.S. alone. Vax-D is one of the FDAcleared technologies available at Northeast Spine and
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library is holding an Adult Winter Reading Program. The program runs now through March 20. Adults 18 years old and older can participate. Participants should read and complete five or more books to enter a free drawing for a chance to win a prize from their local branch, as well as the system’s grand prize.
Online program participants will also be eligible to win a limited edition “Snow Better Time to Read” mug. Local winners will be drawn March 21. The Grand Prize winner will be drawn on April 4. The contest is sponsored by the Ocean County Library’s Readers Services Committee. To enter, visit bit.ly/2h4s9rc.
OC Library Will Be Closed For Presidents Day
OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. All branches of the Ocean County Library will reopen February 21. The library encourages its customers to use the library’s online resources
including: databases, ebooks and emagazines, and online classes which are available 24-7 through its website theocean countylibrary.org. For more information contact Ocean County Library at its website or call the operator at 732-349-6200.
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 pur-
chase 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.
Knit Wits
BRICK – The Knit Wits will meet at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library on February 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring unfi nished projects. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of February 11-February 17 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Apply spit and polish to your public image. Your resourcefulness and flair for originality can bring you attention or recognition in the upcoming week. You might find an excellent opportunity to make key changes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stake a claim to a square in the quilt of lifelong ambitions. In the week ahead you may have a chance to sew up a deal that furthers your career. You might not see the results until everything is finally pieced together. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Plant seeds of kindness to harvest good will. In the week ahead someone might give you very good advice or guidance. Even if it isn’t a good time to make a change it can be a good time to change the way you think. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Feather your nest. Your week ahead can be fruitful especially if you focus on being logical. Avoid upsets with a partner by overreacting to demands or requests. Embrace an opportunity to make more money. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can do anything. Your determination to succeed with business or career may reach new heights as this week unfolds. Put the finishing touches on major undertakings and follow through on networking strategies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be part of something bigger than yourself. In the week ahead you could improve the environment. Install water saving devices, recycle newspapers, or just reuse a paper bag. Find ways to make the world a better place.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stay on an even keel. When things go too fast you might apply the brakes too strenuously and cause even more problems. Avoid drastic reactions. Your judgment will be at its best in the middle of the week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take a second look. Your partner or loved ones have some very special qualities that you have been ignoring. Passing events in the week to come might remind you of why you hooked up in the first place. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Aspire to be inspired. Someone may challenge you to think things through and develop a plan of action. Answer the call when an opportunity knocks on your door this week rather than hiding behind the peephole. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It pays to remain patient. Don’t let past experiences stop you from doing things you want to do when the time is right. Once you have made up your mind in the week ahead nothing can block your path. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do your best to be your best. You may receive kudos for your leadership qualities in the week ahead. If you do what makes you happy you will excel. Your financial prospects will take a step in the right direction. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may find joy by joining in. Don’t be shy about accepting invitations in the week to come. Unusual ideas or exotic people can brighten a social event. To enhance your reputation remain true to financial commitments.
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Since I first opened my “Asian fusion” restaurant, Chinois on Main, in Santa Monica, Calif., back in 1983, I have celebrated the Chinese New Year - which arrived this year last Saturday, January 28, and is generally observed for seven days. We’ve always held a big feast at Chinois, and this year (designated the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese Zodiac) has been no different. Yet, I sometimes detect a little hesitancy among some of the guests, and it usually centers on the theme of New Year’s resolutions. Their reasoning seems to go something along the lines of: “I’ve been doing so well eating healthy, and I don’t want to lose my momentum so soon by overeating with another big holiday meal.” I understand their reluctance to overdo it when faced with carb-laden noodles and crispy, deep-fried delicacies among the many dishes we serve. And yet, I always like to point out that the menu will probably feature so many lean options like steamed seafood, tender-crispy stir-fried vegetables and grilled poultry or meat. I also inform them that it is easy to adapt even traditionally rich Chinese dishes into more streamlined versions, especially if you pay special attention to include a variety of bright seasonings and contrasting textures to excite the palate. With that in mind, I’d like to mark the Year of the Rooster by sharing my recipe for a light version of one of the all-time most popular modern Chinese-style dishes at the restaurant: Chinois Chicken Salad. The salad becomes a model of healthiness simply by making a few minor adjustments. I cut the usual amount of oil in the dressing, and include both mustard powder and a touch of honey to give it plenty of creamy body and a satisfyingly lively flavor. I eliminate the high-fat nuts and crispy noodles you might normally expect in such salads. And I add a variety of extra raw vegetables - which not only boost the nutritional value but also slow down the pace at which you eat the salad, enhancing the satisfaction it delivers with every bite. (You could add or substitute other vegetables you like, too, such as matchsticks of jicama or strips of red, orange or yellow bell pepper.) The result is a delightful dish that gets less than a third of its calories from fat. If you want to make it even more fun for your own Chinese New Year’s party, I suggest you look in a restaurant supply store or party store for little cardboard Chinese takeout boxes in which to serve the salad, complete with chopsticks for eating it right from the box. Here’s wishing you a happy, prosperous and
healthy Year of the Rooster! LIGHT CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHINESE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE Serves 4 as a main course, 8 as an appetizer For the Chinese mustard vinaigrette: 1/4 cup (60 mL) rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted Asian-style sesame oil 2 teaspoons dry Chinese or English mustard, such as Colman’s Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil For the chicken salad: 4 cups (1 L) shredded cooked skinless chicken meat (from a leftover or store-bought roast or rotisserie chicken or other recipe) 4 cups (1 L) shredded Napa cabbage 2 cups (500 mL) shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce 1 cup (250 mL) julienned snow peas 1 cup (250 mL) shredded carrot 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced pickled sushi ginger, drained and cut into thin julienne strips For the garnish: 1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds, or a blend 1 scallion, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin slices First, prepare the Chinese mustard vinaigrette: In a blender or a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, dry mustard, soy sauce, and a little salt and pepper. Blend or process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in the peanut oil to form a thick, smooth dressing. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings, if necessary. Transfer the dressing to a bowl and set aside. For the chicken salad, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, lettuce, snow peas, carrot and ginger. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat all the ingredients thoroughly. If using white sesame seeds, toast them in a dry pan over low heat, stirring continuously, until they turn golden, about 1 minute; remove from the pan immediately. (If using black sesame seeds, use them straight from the container.) Mound the salad mixture on chilled serving plates. Scatter the sesame seeds and scallions over each portion and serve immediately.
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