2017-02-11 - The Manchester Times

Vol. 22 - No. 43

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Residents Urge Freeholders Join Opposition To South Jersey Pipeline

“We Are All One” In Fight Against Heroin Lakehurst Man Launches Crusade, With Community Rallies –Photos by Jennifer Peacock Jermaine Jackson, a 2010 graduate of Manchester Township High School, organizes anti-drug, specifically heroin, rallies.

(Top right) MTHS Principal Dennis Adams, speaks at a drug addiction prevention rally held at the Lakehurst Community Center. (Bottom right) Manchester Patrolman Joseph Fastige spoke about his department’s heroin awareness program taught to high school seniors. The program’s success has caught the notice of surrounding towns, and may go state-wide soon.

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Letters To The Editor Page 8.

From Your Government Officials Page 9.

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Dear Pharmacist

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – He was at work when he got the call.

Borough Resident Jermaine Jackson heard his brother’s voice on the other end.

A childhood friend was dead.

It was heroin.

Jackson was a high school athlete, a transplant from Jersey City to Lakehurst in his elementary school years. He never touched drugs, but drugs were

touching his life in tragic ways, through friends, classmates, coworkers, and members of the Jackson side of the family, still in Jersey City.

A righteous indignation filled him; as a follower of Jesus Christ, he knew there was hope. He knew the answer was to love his neighbors as he loved himself. He knew he had to shine light on the darkness of addiction, to let those in bondage know they truly were not alone, not hopeless.

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NOVY FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES, Manchester To Pay ETHICS COMPLAINT, AS STATE $50K To Former SEEKS TIPS FROM MORE FAMILIES Administrator

By Chris Lundy October for activities laundering, second-deMANCHESTER – 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.

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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

gree theft by unlawful taking, and second-degree misapplication of entrusted property.

“The investigation is ongoing,” said Peter Aseltine, spokesman for the New Jersey Attorney General’s office.

(Novy - See Page 23)

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Citing the potential for ongoing costly litigation, Manchester officials said the township agreed to a $50,000 settlement to Elena Zsoldos, former township business administrator who was terminated after her Asbury Park arrest in a township vehicle on charges of cocaine possession.

Zsoldos was suspended without pay or benefits

Robert Novy

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“Governor Christie replaced some of the “no” votes on the commission because he wants the pipeline,” she said. “The commission is now stacked.”

According to the Pinelands comprehensive management plan, the only thing that commission members need to know about is whether the plan would benefit local residents. The pipeline is not for Ocean County, and therefore Avery should vote against it.

“It should have died at the fi rst vote,” she said.

“The Pinelands was the first federal preserve in the country. We should be protecting it, not destroying it,” she said.

Raven Potosky, of Manchester, warned that the utility costs will be passed on to the customers.

Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said it would be illegal for the Freeholders to exert any kind of authority over commission members.

“The commission is an independent authority,” he said. “I cannot legally exert any authority.”

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Additionally, if the two spoke about the issue, Avery might have to abstain from voting, he said.

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Vicari also said that Avery, in his history as county planner, is well-versed on the issues at hand. “I think he will vote according to his conscience,” he said.

“Independent means it’s not political - It’s not supposed to be political,” he said.

Jack Sahradnick, attorney for the Freeholders, echoed that statement. “They can’t order or direct a member of the Pinelands Commission how to vote.”

According to Avery’s bio on the Pinelands Commission website, he had been the Ocean County representative from 1983 through 2005, and was reappointed in 2013. He had held a number of county positions in the past, including business administrator. He currently fills many roles, such as a member of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Advisory Committee and county planning board.

There are 15 members of the Pinelands Commission. One is appointed from each of the seven counties that share the Pinelands. Seven of them are appointed by the governor, and one is appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

There are two other members of the Pinelands Commission from Ocean County, who were appointed by the governor: Lacey Committeeman Gary Quinn, a builder, and Bay Head Councilwoman D’Arcy Rohan Green, who is on the board of directors of Save Barnegat Bay.

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through the Pinelands. According to the power company, these miles will be under paved roadways or under cleared shoulder areas of Route 49. There would not be any forest clearing. There are no routes available that would not go through the Pinelands.

Three residents spoke out against the pipeline at the February 1 Freeholder meeting. They wanted the Freeholders to use their influence to ask their appointee on the Pinelands Commission, Alan Avery, to vote against it.

Connie Higgins, Barnegat Light, asked that the Freeholders ask Avery to do his job and protect the Pinelands.

“His sole job is to protect the Pinelands,” she said. “We don’t need the energy.”

She said that very few places in New Jersey have access to the clean water beneath the Pinelands, and it should be protected.

Marianne Clemente heads the Democrats in Barnegat. She said that while the Pine-

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Residents urged the Ocean County Freeholders to persuade the local appointee to the Pinelands Commission to vote against the South Jersey pipeline, but the Freeholders said that would be illegal.

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Continued From Page 1 He has seen people trying to fi x their brokenness with drugs.

“There are other ways to get over the sadness. There is this brokenness that is in families, and affects generations,” Jackson said. ‘We want to prevent that, so people don’t feel like they’re alone.”

The Lakehurst Community Center on Center Street was bursting to capacity, filled with people from infants to grandmothers.

They came on February 4 to hear hope.

This was Jackson’s first rally. His message, emblazoned on T-shirts distributed to his audience, was a simple one: A Positive Heart Makes A Positive World. We Are All One. “He is a proactive young man who has a good heart. He wants to do so much for this community,” Dennis Adams, Manchester Township High School principal, said. But today, he was there as assistant pastor of Harmony Ministries in Lakehurst.

Adams preached from Ephesians, an epistle of the Apostle Paul, who spoke of persons “darkened in their understanding” (Eph. 4:18) and wrestling against spiritual forces that keep people in the dark (Eph. 6:12).

There is a spiritual element to addiction, Adams said, one that must be prayed against.

“Love people, that’s what it comes down to.

We’re not better than others,” Adams said.

“If you are full of God’s love, you want to find ways to love people.”

People matter, and their inner demons can be conquered by the love of Jesus Christ, Adams said.

Just the night before, Narcan revived a girl who had overdosed, Manchester Patrolman Joseph Fastige said. He, along with School Resource Officer Chris Cerullo, Detective Adam Emmons and Ptl. Keith Craig, developed an opiate awareness program they named #NotEvenOnce.

The program, the first of its kind in the

The Manchester Times, February 11, 2017, Page 5 state, targets 12th graders for opiate-awareness education. The students learn statistics, recovery, and first-hand account of a Manchester graduate now in jail for heroin use.

According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the number of overdose deaths rose, as did the number of overdose reversals from Narcan. The statistics include: 2012, 53 overdoses; 2013, 112 overdoses and in 2014, 101 overdoses. The county began using Narcan in April, and had 129 reversals.

In 2015, there were 118 overdoses and 272 Narcan reversals in Ocean County. 2016: 197 overdoses and 502 Narcan reversals.

The prosecutor’s office noted that the number of overdoses will likely increase to more than 200 as toxicology reports come in.

Fastige said lifestyle choices – using gateway drugs such as marijuana and alcohol, or abusing prescription drugs – are the two biggest influences to becoming an addict.

And it’s not an inner-city problem alone.

Twelve of those fatal overdoses in 2016 happened in Manchester.

“There are dealers in Manchester selling drugs,” Fastige said.

Addiction destroys more than the addict.

Another speaker, who referred to herself as “Sister Shante,” works in Cooper University Hospital in Camden. An addict herself, she buried four children and has worked with children as young as 9 years old battling drugs and alcohol. One patient she works with, a 22-year-old woman who was infected with HIV from drug use, has full-blown AIDS and would likely not make the weekend.

“The first one is free,” Sister Shante told the audience. But sometimes, the first hit is their last. “Mothers and fathers, talk to your children before the police do.”

She encouraged the audience to report known drug dealers and users to their police department’s non-emergency line.

Jackson plans to hold another rally in Manchester in March.

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock At left, “Sister Shante” sees the ravages of drug and alcohol abuse at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. She spoke about seeing 9- and 10-year-old boys and girls get involved with drugs and alcohol. Below, audience members hold hands in prayer, praying in Jesus’ name to combat drugs and strengthen communities.

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after the incident, and was terminated “on or about May 6, 2014,” the settlement agreement stated.

Zsoldos and her attorneys will split $50,000. The first installment, issued on January 17, paid Zsoldos $19,826.84 and her attorneys, O’Brien, Belland & Bushinsky LLC, Cherry Hill, $10,173.16.

The second installment, not yet issued at press time, will pay Zsoldos and her attorneys $13,217.90 and $6,782.10 respectively.

The lawsuit was initiated by Zsoldos, seeking the sick and vacation time she had accumulated, said Councilman Sam Fusaro. “The legal fees were mounting quickly and Council felt it was financially wise to settle rather than building up larger fees. In the agreement she agrees not to pursue any additional legal action with the township,” he said.

The settlement, dated January 18, states that the payments resolve all claims, “including but not limited to emotional distress, physical pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.”

Mayor Kenneth Palmer, whose tenure began after Zsoldos’ termination, said he wanted to settle the case with minimum impact to the township, and made changes to employees’ contracts to ensure something such as this doesn’t happen again.

“Manchester Township only paid [Zsoldos] what we were contractually obligated to pursuant to her contract of employment. As opposed to litigating the case and incurring needless attorney fees, we resolved the matter for the bare minimum pursuant to her contract. We have since modified the township employment contracts to not allow severance pay should a department head be dismissed for cause,” Palmer told The Manchester Times.

Zsoldos signed an employment contract on June 10, 2008, which outlined salary, sick

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leave, vacation time, etc. Whether she was not re-appointed or terminated, Zsoldos was entitled to her then-current salary for 90 days, “except where statutory provisions mandate otherwise, continuation of all health benefits and any and all other terms and conditions of this contract.”

According to a January 9 U.S. District Court summary, Zsoldos was arrested on April 28, 2014 and charged with possession of a controlled substance. The next day, the township sent her a letter stating she was suspended without pay, but could request a hearing within five days when she received the letter. The summary states she didn’t receive the letter until May 2, but responded on May 7 that she wanted a hearing. At that same time she told the township she entered impatient treatment for 10 days. With her treatment extended, the summary says Zsoldos’s husband asked that the hearing be postponed until she was released from

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treatment. The township responded that a closed session hearing was scheduled for May 12. The Zsoldoses claimed they heard nothing else from the township.

Zsoldos filed a complaint in NJ Superior Court on March 29 of last year; the township filed two items with the U.S. District Court NJ District.

Rather than proceed with litigation, the two parties decided to settle. The township council called a special meeting December 30 where it approved the settlement agreement, which was not released to The Manchester Times until February 3.

Zsoldos ultimately pled guilty to “wandering into a drug zone,” which the law defines as “loitering to obtain or distribute controlled dangerous substances.” It’s a disorderly persons offense.

The newspaper reached out to Zsoldos’s attorneys for comment, but did not hear from the office by press time.

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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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From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith:

Legislation Honors, Supports Catholic Schools During Week Of Recognition

Congressman Chris Smith WASHINGTON, DC – To mark the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, which began January 29 through February 3, U.S. Re p r e s e nt at ive s C h r i s

Smith (R-NJ) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL) announced the introduction of H. Res. 57, “Supporting the Contributions of Catholic Schools,” a celebration and show of suppor t for Catholic schools around NJ and the nation.

“Catholic schools are a critical part of our nation’s fundamental commitment to education and serve a

cross-section of American students,” said Smith, who has supported similar legislation for many years.

“Catholic high school graduation rates are an impressive 99 percent, with 87 percent of those graduates attending a four-year college or university.”

National Catholic Schools Week is celebrated annually and is currently in its

fourth decade, beginning in 1974. The theme this year is “Catholic Schools: Com mu n it ies of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” in acknowledgement of the help the schools provide not just for their students, but the community as a whole.

Thirty five other members of the House signed on as co-sponsors.

“In the 25th chapter of

Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus counseled believers to live a life of selfless service to others and specifically asks that we feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, care for the sick and disabled, visit the prisoner and welcome the stranger,” said Smith, lead Republican on the resolution. “It is in this spirit that Catholic schools in-

struct students and impart a commitment to serving those in need in our communities.”

“In recognizing Catholic Schools Week, we honor the many teachers and administrators who sacrifice so much, in most cases working for less than they could earn elsewhere,” said Lipinski, sponsor and lead Democrat on H. Res. 57.

Plans Advance To Study Traffic In Northern Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – With the completion of the Route 9 corridor study and an i ncrease i n populat ion growth, Ocean County is undertaking a study to review potential county road network improvements in the northern area of the County.

“We have had some initial meetings with representatives from Lakewood and Jackson townships,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety.

“Today we are ready to bring on a consultant to per for m the st udy that will provide us with both short term and long term recommendations.”

The recommendations will be used to upgrade Ocean County’s countywide transportation model which was last updated in 2013.

“This is an important tool to help us with future planning when it comes to the county road network,” said Kelly, who is also liaison to the Ocean County Engineering Department.

After reviewing several proposals, Ocean County is expected to choose Stan-

tec Consulting Services with offices in Wall Township to oversee the study.

“Picking a consultant is key to getting this work under way,” Kelly said.

The st udy will focus on the traffic network in the northern area of the County.

“It’s been determined that an update to the transportation model for the northern municipalities is warranted to reflect new growth patterns,” Kelly said. “This update will be used by the County to update our long term capital improvement program.”

In addition to reviewing all traffic county data currently available from the County, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority and the state Department of Transportation, the consultant also will look at socioeconomic data, zoning information, planned developments, approved developments, and certificates of occupancy.

“This will be a comprehensive study that addresses growth in the northern section of the County and how it impacts the county road network,” said Ocean

County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “We need to make certain we do whatever we can to provide the best road network possible for motorists and pedestrians.”

A timeline for the study is expected to be established during the county’s first meeting with the consultant.

However, the consultant is expected to begin traffic counts by April.

“Once all this is completed we will have a comprehensive look of not just cu r rent conditions but cu r rent a nd f ut u re g row th pat ter ns,” Kelly said. “This will allow us to determine our best course of future action.”

The consultant will develop forecasts for years 2025 and 2040 based on the traffic counts, the Route 9 corridor study and the updated data collected.

“The study will result in a comprehensive report including a list of action items outlining transportation hot spots,” Kelly said. “The list will be divided into short-term and long-term transportation

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improvements that will improve the operation of Ocean County’s transportation network within the project townships.”

Kelly noted that while the study is going on the County will continue to implement improvements in the county’s road network.

“This study will help in long range planning,” Kelly said. “In the meantime,

the County continues to do infrastructure projects that improve our roads.”

For example, Kelly noted that the County recently went out to bid for two new traff ic signals in Lakewood.

The new signals will be constructed at two intersections that currently do not have traffic signals.

The intersections are at New Hampshire Avenue

and America Avenue and Cedar Bridge Avenue and Avenue of the States.

Besides providing for vehicular coordination at these intersections, the intersections will also have full pedestrian accommodations. Construction on the new signals is expected to take place this summer.

“The new signals will help improve traffic flow and safety,” Kelly said.

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WHITING – The Manchester Township Alliance will sponsor the sixth annual Penguin Plunge.

This event helps raise money for the prom and graduation for the students of the Manchester Township Regional Day School. This is a school for special children with special needs.

All of the profits of this event will go to the Regional Day School students.

The plunge is March 26 at 1 p.m. at Whiting Lake on Lake Road.

There is an age minimum of 12 years old.

Each minor must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. A maximum of three minors may register per one adult. A plunge is considered entering the water up to your waist.

The Manchester PAL will be serving hot chocolate and coffee for the event.

To register or make a tax deductible donation, contact Linda McCarthy at 732-928-1500 or lmccarthy@manchestertwp.org.

Branson Show Extravaganza

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club of Crestwood Village V will host a trip to Branson, Mo., from July 15 to 23.

The price is $769 double, $1,009 single and $749 triple.

A $75 nonrefundable deposit is due upon signing up. Final payment is due May 1.

For more information about the trip, visit GroupTrips.com/TheTravelBocceClub.

Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Village 5 clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road.

For more information, call Debbie at 201618-8514 or Lorraine at 732-240-7012.

Business Fair

WHITING – The Whiting Business Association will have its third business fair on March 25 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Village V clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road.

More than 25 vendors will be present.

Light refreshments will be served.

WBA will give away a flat screen television. The winner must be present to win.

For more information, visit whitingbiz.com.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

MANCHESTER – Registration is now open for Manchester’s annual Easter Egg hunt.

The hunt is 10 a.m. on April 9 at Pine Lake, rain or shine. The hunt is open to children ages 2 to 10, who must be Man-

chester residents.

Registration is required by April 3. Registration ends at 250 children.

To register, call the Department of Recreation at 732-657-8121, ext. 5101 or 5102.

The Manchester Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Palmer Installs Officers

–Photo courtesy Manchester Township MANCHESTER – Mayor Kenneth Palmer conducted the installation of officers and oath for the Whiting Fire Company Sta. 33 members on January 21. Each winter, the fire companies and first aid squads conduct their installation of officers, and Palmer said it is always a pleasure to take part in these ceremonies.

Environmental Commission Meetings

MANCHESTER – The Environmental Commission in Manchester holds quarterly meetings at 7 p.m. in the court room, 2 Colonial Drive.

The next meeting is April 20. The commission will also meet July 20 and October 19.

For more information, visit manchestertwp. com/committees/environmental-commission/.

Philadelphia Flower Show

WHITING – The Crestwood Village Garden Club will be going to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 14.

The cost is $61 per person.

The theme is Holland: The Flowering World.

For more information, contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on February 20 at 10 a.m. These meetings are held monthly at

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Rt. 539.

For more information, contact Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904.

Psychic Fair

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

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Valentine’s Day Craft, 6:30 to 8 p.m. on February 14. Children ages 6 to 12 can make a craft for someone they love. The craft is located in the children’s department. Registration is required.

“Southside With You,” 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on February 15. The movie, which is rated PG13 and runs 84 minutes, is a dramatization of the first date between young Chicago lawyers Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson.

Book chat, 2 to 4 p.m. on February 16. The library will be holding a monthly book chat.

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The dinner includes corned beef and cabbage, red potatoes, dessert and beverages.

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Career Guidance and Job Search Assistance Using the Career Connections Website, 10 to 11:30 a.m. on February 17. Anyone looking for a job can learn how to use this program.

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Homeschool Tech Workshop, 10 to 11 a.m. on February 17. Homeschool children ages 7 to 16 can experiment with the library’s new makey makey and 3D printing. Registration is required.

Writer’s Circle, 2 to 4 p.m. on February 21. During these meetings, the participants critique others’ work. Participants can receive answers to questions about the writing and publication processes. Learn the steps involved in copyrighting a written work and how to go about finding a agent. Find out how others cope with writer’s block and get feedback on your manuscript before sending it to a publisher.

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Manchester Council Schedule

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township council meets the second and fourth Monday each month at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted, at the municipal building, 2 Colonial Drive.

The council will meet on February 13 and 28.

In March, they will meet March 13 and 27.

For more information and agendas, visit manchestertwp.com/town-council/.

American Polish Club Meeting

WHITING – The American Polish Club Of Whiting meets every second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Clubhouse, Crestwood Village V, 325 Schoolhouse Road.

Guests don’t have to be Polish to join.

Yearly membership dues are $5.

As usual, the club will accept donations of clean, used clothing including coats, jackets sweatshirts and sweaters for the remaining winter months and any nonperishable food items, all of which will be given to “Your Grandmother’s Cupboard” in Toms River.

For more information, call RoseMarie Bartley, president, at 732-350-4851.

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Crestwood Village III Travel Club News

WHITING – The Crestwood Village III Travel Club has these upcoming trips scheduled.

Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, February 28. The cost is $25. This trip includes round-trip transportation including all gratuities and a casino bonus of $25 slot play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid government issued ID is required to receive casino bonus. The group will gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m.

Algonquin Theatre to see “Carousel,” May 19.

The cost is $38. They will gather at Unity Hall at 6:15 p.m. and return at 11:45 p.m. The cost of the trip includes the show ticket, transportation and bus driver gratuity.

Lunch at Golden Corral and trip to Tropicana Casino in AC, June 29. The price is $50. The trip includes round-trip transportation, buffet lunch including all gratuities and a casino bonus of $25 slot play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid government issued ID required to receive casino bonus. The group will gather at Unity Hall at 10 a.m. and return at 7:45 p.m.

Lancaster overnight show trip to see “Jonah” & Philadelphia Tour, July 10 and 11. The price of $235 per person for double occupancy, $39 more for single occupancy, and includes the following: motorcoach transportation, one night’s lodging, three meals, admission to the “Jonah” show at the Sight & Sound Theatre, visit to Kitchen Kettle Village, guided tour of Philadelphia, and all gratuities.

A $75 deposit is due upon signing, with the balance due by May 3. Travel insurance is available for $35. For more information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441.

Sands Casino & Outlets in Bethlehem, Pa., August 17. The price is $35. The trip includes round-trip

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 Cable Ave. Meeting time is 1 p.m.

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Peddler’s Village & lunch at Cock-N-Bull Restaurant, October 19. The price is $67. The trip includes shopping time in Peddler’s Village, lunch choice of broiled salmon or chicken marsala at CockN-Bull restaurant, round-trip transportation and all gratuities. The group will gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. A $30 deposit is due with reservation, the balance of $37 is due by September 15.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Christmas Show, November 16. The price is $95. The trip includes round-trip transportation including driver gratuity, sit-down lunch with buffet dessert and the show.

The group will gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return approximately 5:30 p.m. A $30 deposit is due with reservation, $35 is due by September 1 and the balance of $30 is due by October 6.

Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled.

Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays in February.

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Manchester Shows Support For Women’s Heart Health

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township geared up to “Go Red” on February 3 in support of women’s heart health awareness. In addition to adorning the Municipal Complex with red lights that day, the employees were encouraged to wear red in support of this important cause.

Held on the first Friday in February each year, National Wear Red Day began 15 years ago as a means of bringing national attention to the fact that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and to raise awareness of women’s heart health. According to the American Heart Association, in the 15 years since National Wear Red Day was founded: Nearly 90 percent of women have made at least one healthy behavior change.

More than one-third of women have lost weight.

More than 50 percent of women have increased their exercise.

Six out of 10 women have changed their diets.

More than 40 percent of women have checked their cholesterol levels.

One third of women have talked with their doctors about developing heart health plans.

Today, nearly 300 fewer women die from heart disease and stroke each day.

Death in women has decreased by more than 30 percent over the past 10 years.

“Considering heart disease is the number one killer of women each year, the more attention and information we receive about the disease, the better,” said Mayor Kenneth Palmer.

Despite the progress made in recent years, it is important to continue to spread awareness as one in three women die of heart disease and stroke each year.

For more information or to make a donation, please visit the American Heart Association Go Red for Women website at goredforwomen.org.

Resident Club Village V Flea Market

WHITING – The Resident Club of Village V is having a flea market on February 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 325 Schoolhouse Road.

There will be more than 50 vendors. Breakfast and lunch are available.

The flea market is held the third Saturday of each month. The next market is March 18.

Tables are $10 each.

For more information, call Dennis at 732350-0739.

Challenge Day Canvas For A Cause Paint Party

MANCHESTER – Canvas For A Cause will take place at 6:30 p.m. on March 3 at The Sawmill, 1807 Boardwalk in Seaside Park.

The cost is $40 per person. Proceeds will help

fund the Manchester Township High School Challenge Day. For tickets, contact Tracey Raimondo at traimondo@manchestertwp.org.

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MANCHESTER – The MTHS Booster Club will present a Comedy Night Beach Bash fundraiser featuring Rich Meyer on February 24 at Tri-Boro First Aid Building, J St., Seaside Park.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show time is 8 p.m.

The cost is $20 per person, adults only.

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Veterans Service Bureau

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township has a Veteran Service representative, Dan Flynn, in the Town Hall, 1 Colonial Dr., on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 732-657-8121.

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Peer Leaders Honored

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School’s Peer Leaders were recognized at the January Board of Education meeting for their efforts in organizing the school’s Helping Hands for Hunger drive. This annual drive provides baskets containing complete Thanksgiving meals to about 250 local families in need.

Superintendent of Schools, David Trethaway, remarked that measuring school success is more than just tests, it is also the character of the students and how they give back to the community. “These students give a lot back,” he said. “They do a great job reaching out to the community and they do a lot throughout

the year to help their fellow students.”

Lisa Laskey is the teacher/advisor for the Leadership Seminar class. The goal of the class is to help students develop skills to become effective leaders/role models and to promote a positive school culture. She said the students act as mentors for freshmen and special education students, and also work together on projects to promote school spirit and help students in need. In addition the Helping Hands for Hunger project, they donated stocking stuffers for the Kevin’s Kids drive and have committed to helping a senior in need to attend prom by paying for their prom bid and outfit. “I really couldn’t be more proud,” Laskey remarked.

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LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst School District wants to remind the public that pets are not permitted on school district grounds, except by permission of the superintendent.

Anyone violating this board of education policy will be reported to appropriate munic-

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Superintendent Loren Fuhring stressed that the policy is in place for the safety of school children.

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April Fool’s Dance

WHITING – The Meadows At Lake Ridge Homeowners Association is hosting an April Fool’s dance on April 1 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 2 Clear Lake Road.

The cost is $21 per person, which includes finger sandwiches, salads, snacks, desserts,

coffee and tea. BYOB. The dance is limited to 70 guests.

Checks should be made payable to “The Meadows at Lake Ridge HOA.” For more information, call Joanne or Ken Hoffmann at 732-716-0082.

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.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County YMCA will hold its 36th annual golf outing on June 5 at the Greenbriar Oceanaire Golf &

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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.

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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.

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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!

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

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TOMS RIVER – To help people of all ages living with diabetes who are looking to make smart decisions this year, the Center for Diabetes at Community Medical Center, an affiliate of RWJBarnabas Health, offers two monthly support groups to help the public focus on staying alert and healthy.

Led by Kathy Siciliano, RN, CDE, both the Monthly Diabetes Support Group and Insulin Pump Support Group are free, open to the public and provide newcomers and returning attendees with new, useful information.

The focus of February’s Diabetes Support Group meeting is “What Do My Blood Sugars Mean?” while attendees of the Insulin Pump Support Group will learn about “Adjusting Insulin Based on Patterns.” Both meetings in March will cover “Searching for Carbs in Take-Out Foods.” At all

group meetings, Siciliano will present helpful information on studying the effects of different foods and interpreting blood sugar results. Attendees are encouraged to share their own advice and stories.

The Monthly Diabetes Support Group meets Mondays, February 27 and March 20 at 1:30 p.m. The Insulin Pump Support Group meets Tuesdays, February 21 and March 21 at 7 p.m.

All groups meet at the Center for Diabetes at Community Medical Center, located on the third floor of Riverwood Plaza 1 at 67 Route 37 West.

Community Medical Center also offers the Diabetes Self-Management Series, a four-session program on what diabetes is, how it affects the body and what to eat to maintain a healthy blood sugar.

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Public Health Alert: Potential Measles Exposure In Hudson County

NEW JERSEY – The NJ Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles – a highly contagious disease – in a Hudson County adult male who may have exposed individuals at several public places in Jersey City between January 16 through 24. The individual acquired measles while traveling abroad and is recovering at home.

DOH recommends that anyone who visited the locations during the dates/ times listed below, contact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. An individual who may have been exposed could develop symptoms as late as February 14. Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny

nose and red, watery eyes.

Anyone who suspects an exposure is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical off ice or emergency room. Special arrangements can be made to be evaluated while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.

Anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated or

has not had measles is at risk if they are exposed to the virus.

“Two doses of measles vaccine is more than 99 percent effective in preventing measles,” said Dr. Christina Tan, state epidemiologist.

Locations of potential exposure include: Christ Hospital, 176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, January 20 and 21, between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. and January 22, between 4:30 and 9:30 p.m.

PATH Stations: Journal Square and New por t a nd PAT H Tr ai n , Jou r nal Square – 33rd St Line: January 17, between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.; January 17, between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Newport Tower, 525 Washington Blvd., Jersey City: January 17, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.; January 18, between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Newport Mall, 30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City: January 17, between noon. to 6 p.m.

145 Harborside, Plaza 2, Jersey City: January 19, between 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LabCorp, 600 Pavonia Ave., Jersey City: January 19, between noon to 2:45 p.m.

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Square 1 (Restaurant), 283 St. Paul’s Ave., Jersey City: January 21, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

“We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and all other age-appropriate immunizations. Getting vaccinated not only protects you, it protects others around you who are too young to get the vaccine or can’t receive it for medical reasons. If you’re planning an international trip, the World Health Organization recommends that adults or adolescents unsure of their immune status get a dose of measles vaccine before traveling,” Dr. Tan added.

Measles is easily spread through the air when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.

Measles can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain) in 20 percent of patients, especially children under 5 and adults older than 20. Measles infection in a pregnant woman can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low-birth weight baby.

DOH is working with the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services to identify the patient’s known contacts.

A document with information on what to do if exposed to measles is available at nj.gov/health/cd/measles/documents/ measles_exposure_guidance_ public.pdf.

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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 descrip-

tion and reduced plans, Dina M. Vicari Esq. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Prevent The No. 1 Killer – Heart Disease

NEW JERSEY – Many Americans are very busy, and it may not be at the top of most to-do lists, but caring for the heart is important. Lifestyle changes, including eating healthy and exercising often, are great ways to start preventing heart disease and stroke, the No.1 and No. 5 killers of all Americans.

According to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, 80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented. And prevention can be as simple as making the healthy choice most of the time. The healthy choice should be the default choice. When faced with the decision to take the elevator or stairs, take the stairs. Instead of a sugary soft drink, choose water. These simple steps can make a huge impact on health.

The American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7” heart risk assessment and customized action plan tool can help get you started.

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Here are the seven simple steps to take today: Get active. People don’t have to join a gym or run a marathon. Start small by incorporating physical activity into a daily routine by parking at the farthest end of the parking lot or using a lunch break to take a quick walk.

Staying active is one of the most important things a person can do to help curb obesity, lower chances of disease and live healthy.

Keep cholesterol in check. High levels of LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, can clog arteries. This increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. HDL, “good” cholesterol, helps clean out that bad cholesterol from the arteries. Improve cholesterol by exercising regularly and limiting saturated fat, red meats, full-fat dairy and processed foods with trans fats.

Control blood pressure. One in three Americans have high blood pressure. Get it checked routinely since it has no outward symptoms. Reducing sodium, losing weight and exercising can help manage blood pressure, as well as blood pressure-lowering medicines.

Eat better. Aim to fill half of a plate with healthy fruits and vegetables, and then fill in the rest with lean protein and whole grains.

Go easy on added fats, sugar and salt.

The American Heart Association also recommends consuming fish twice a week, like salmon. Instead of dieting, making longterm, healthy choices should be your goal.

Lose Weight. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. The American Heart Association recommends starting by knowing a healthy weight range and aiming to get there in small increments. People can shed 24 pounds a year by dropping just 2 pounds a month, and losing as few as 10 pounds decreases heart disease risk.

Use an online calorie calculator to know how many calories one should consume to maintain a healthy weight. Then start enjoying plenty of fiber and nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, adding lean proteins and whole grains. Slowly increase aerobic physical activity each week while reducing the calories taken in.

Reduce blood sugar. Diabetes can quadruple the risk of heart disease or stroke.

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Complete Streets Workshop

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.

Volunteer To Inspire Girls

OCEAN COUNTY – Girls on the Run is looking for volunteers in Ocean County.

Through the GOTR program, volunteers inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based cu r r icu lu m , wh ich creat ively i nte grates running. Volunteer coaches meet twice a week for 10 weeks with thirdthrough fi fth-graders or sixth- through eighth-graders, to encourage them to create lives that reach their full potential.

Discussing difficult topics such as bullying, body image, and peer pressure helps the girls form strong bonds of trust and friendship with their coaches and their team members.

Through running games and goal set-

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There are Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey sites throughout Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Ocean and Camden counties, with sites at many schools, recreation centers, and parks.

The spring season begins the week of April 3, with culminating 5K races in Fair Haven on June 4 and Somerville on June 11.

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Free Clinical Health Screenings Available To Women In Ocean County

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 ex-

ams 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.

OC Hunger Relief Needs Donations

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Hunger Relief is in need of donations.

Ocean County Hunger Relief is a nonprofit 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, comforters, 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 732505-4357.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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

This year’s theme will honor “American

Heroes,” the military, police, fire and EMTs. The grand marshal of the parade is Timothy E. Ryan.

For more information, visit ocstpatricksdayparade.com.

For Wolfgang Puck’s latest recipe, see page 31.

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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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Renew Your New Year’s Resolution With A Healthy Chicken Salad

By Wolfgang Puck

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 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.

(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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