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Ocean County Mall Honoring A Retirement, Land Cleared For Welcoming A New Face 12K Retail Space

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Bulldozers took to clearing land on the Bay Avenue side of Ocean Cou nt y Mall, for a 12,000-square foot retail storefront.

The plans, unanimously approved in September before the Toms River Planning Board, did not mention what specific retail stores were being courted for the site, and planning board officials said no fi rm suggestions were made by the applicant during its hearing.

Multiple calls placed to the developer, MC Messina and its attorney Harvey York went unanswered as of February 8. An LLC called Block 578 Bay Avenue owns the parcel, which is 2.43 acres at 642 Bay Ave. and is zoned for retail.

The site is just east of the existing entrance and traffic light for the mall on the Bay Avenue. In the plans approved from September, two entrances to the store would exist: (Mall- See Page 5)

Novy Facing Criminal Charges, Ethics Complaint

By Chris Lundy M A NCH EST ER – Investigators continue to gather more infor mation in the case against Rob ert Novy, an elder law at t or ney who allegedly stole more t h a n $1. 2 m i l l ion 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 suffering from dementia or did

not have close family members to safeguard their interests. The charges were first-degree money laundering, second-degree 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. “No additional charges have been f iled at this point.

(Novy - See Page 4)

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Describing it as bittersweet, Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little helped honor one patrolman as he entered retirement after a severe hand injury, and helped welcome a new patrolman to the force, at the recent Toms River Council Meeting.

Patrolman DJ Unger was honored, surrounded by Little and council members. Unger retired after receiving a depilating hand injury responding to an incident with an emotionally disturbed person, said the police chief.

Little spoke with pride of Unger’s 15 years of service, which included working the midnight shif t. His eng raved clock wa s pre se nted with the hands at 10:10, “because that means service is complete,” Little said to crowd applause.

In his biography read as part of the retirement ceremony, Unger is a Toms River High

–Photos by Toms River Township The township council and police chief led special ceremonies for the retirement of Patrolman DJ Unger (top) and the appointment of Patrolman Garret Henshaw.

School South gradu- from Stockton. endeavors, such as the ate who also earned Unger, badge #321, Police Athletic League, b a chelo r’s d eg r e e s was an active partici- where he helped create i n c r i m i nal ju st ice pant in several of the several sports camps (Police - See Page 4) and communications department’s charitable

Residents Urge Freeholders Join Opposition To South Jersey Pipeline

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Residents urged the Ocean County Freeholders to persuade the local appointee to the Pinelands Com mission to vote against the

South Jersey pipeline, but the Freeholders said that would be illegal.

The South Jersey Gas Cape Atlantic Reliability Project would run 22 miles from outside Millville in Cumber-

land County to Beesley’s Point in Cape May County.

It would supply natural gas to B.L. England elect r ic gener at ion facility in Beesley’s Point, Upper Township.

According to the power company’s press materials, it would help convert the facility from a coal- and oil-fired electric generator to a natural gas generator.

(Pipeline - See Page 5)

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Novy: Continued From Page 1 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-TIPS4CJ. 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 Surrograte 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.

Police: Continued From Page 1 that reached out to many at risk children in the community.

Little commended Unger’s work on the force, during which he became certified as an EMT and later assisted with the restructuring of the department’s evidence room: “Patrolman Unger prided himself on being a ‘midnight guy’ who viewed the camaraderie of that shift as being unique. In retirement, Patrolman Unger will concentrate on his family, children and friend and will look to begin a new chapter in his life.”

New Patrolman Welcomed Little thanked the township for quickly pursuing an applicant to fill the vacancy created by Unger’s retirement.

Officer Garret Henshaw was sworn in to the patrolman position at the same council meeting. Henshaw was surrounded by a crowd of family, his girlfriend and supporters as Council President Al Manforti led the oath with Henshaw swearing on the township Bible.

Henshaw, badge #427, has been an EMT for the past eight years volunteering for both Norwood EMT and Waretown First Aid Squad where he served as both a Sergeant and Vice President.

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Pipeline: Continued From Page 1 Further, it will provide an alternate pipeline for 142,000 South Jersey Gas customers in Cape May and Atlantic county customers The pipe would be underground. Approximately 10 of those miles will be running 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 inf luence 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 Pinelands Commission already voted against the pipeline (in 2014), Gov. Chris Christie worked to change that.

“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 first vote,” she said.

“The Pinelands was the first federal preserve in the country. We should be

Mall: Continued From Page 1 customers could use the mall’s road that circles the property as an entrance, or use a second entrance directly from Bay Avenue.

The store will be one story, have 49 parking spaces in its lot, and infiltration basins for stormwater runoff.

Previously the site was vacant, wooded area, and the plans leave none of the existing trees to make room for the building, its parking lot, lighting and utilities, according to the resolution approved by the planning board.

As part of the approval, the applicant agreed to install sidewalks along its portion of Bay Avenue.

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The Toms River Times, February 11, 2017, Page 5 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.”

Doing so would open up an ethics issue. Additionally, if the two spoke about the issue, Avery might have to abstain from voting, he said.

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 Pi nelands Com mission f rom 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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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

eDitoRiAL 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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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

From The Desk Of The Township Mayor - Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher

Kelaher Introduces New Lead Fire Inspector

Thomas F. Kelaher As the Mayor, it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Kevin Esposito, Lead Fire Inspector of the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention, which oversees fi re inspection, public education, and arson units in town.

Kevin has served as Lead Fire Inspector since December 31, 2016, when for mer Chief James Mercready retired. Before serving as Lead Fire Inspector, Kevin was a f ire chief at the Breton Woods Fire Company in Brick and an EMT with the Brick Township Police Department. He previously

worked at a fi re equipment company in Howell where he worked with various government agencies to perform inspections and testing of fi re extinguishing equipment. Kevin has been work ing with the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention for 11 years.

He started as an Inspector, was promoted to Lead Inspector in 2016 and became Fire Subcode Official in 2017.

The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention’s mission is to provide fire safety education to the citizens of Toms River, which will lead to a reduction of fi res and their devastation upon our community. The Bureau’s educational goals are to provide an ongo-

ing process whereby fi re safety education will be delivered, reinforced, and sustained in schools, businesses, and civic groups alike.

As Lead Fire Inspector, Kevin’s responsibilities include: enforcing the fi re prevention code and all ordinances pertaining to fi re protection and prevention, investigating fi res and explosions, responding to all fi re alarms or emergencies within the town and initiating investigations and conducing fi re prevention, education and training in fi re safety practices. He will lead a department of nine fi re inspectors and three administrative staff. Kevin has completed training in hazardous materials oper-

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ations, basic extrication, live burn safety, gas fi re control, and smokehouse safety, among others. He at tended a sem i na r on terrorism and has received accreditation from the International Fire Service.

As a result of the excellent work of the Fire Prevention Bureau, Toms River Township enjoys one of the highest fi re insurance ratings in New Jersey, which contributes to a very low fi re insurance premium for residents. It is due to the cumulative work of these fi re professionals that the number of serious and fatal fi res is kept to a minimum each year.

Kevin has done a great job for Toms River and I am confident he will lead

–Photo courtesy Toms River Township Kevin Esposito, Lead Fire Inspector. the department with vision and integrity. During his years of service he as demonstrated his ability to meet and excel at his responsibilities as he has

risen through the ranks and I look forward to seeing him continue to build upon the strong history of the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention.

- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Freeholders Join Effort To Preserve Columbus Day

OCEA N COU N T Y – Christopher Columbus is a national hero who helped open the new world and the state and national holiday that honors him need need s to be protected ,

said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

Vicari announced the cou nt y’s suppor t 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 It alian-A mer icans who helped built t h is g reat nation,” Vicari said.

New Jersey is home to an estimated 1.4 million people of Italian descent.

Ocea n Cou nt y alone boasts more than 140,000 It al ia n-A me r ica n re sidents.

The Senate resolution, sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio of Montville, calls on the state to continue to mark the second Mond ay i n October a s “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 first

of many trailblazers that helped create t he New World ,” he said . “O u r nation might not even exist if not for Christopher Columbus.”

Ocean County’s Columbus Day Parade has been a t radition 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.”

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Freeholder Joseph Vicari ty 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.

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Sperling To Receive NJBIZ 2017 Best 50 Women In Business Award

TOMS RIVER – Deanna Sperling, MAS, RN, president and chief executive Officer, Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center, has been selected as a recipient of the NJBIZ 2017 Best 50 Women in Business Award.

This award honors dynamic women from New Jersey businesses who have made outstanding contributions throughout the state, both in their industries and communities. She will be presented with the award during the Annual Awards Reception and ceremony on March 20 at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset.

Sperling, of Howell, also serves as the chief operating officer for the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Network, the largest integrated behavioral health product line in New Jersey. Her professional career spans over 35 years in acute care and behavioral health settings with over 20 years of experience as a healthcare administrator. Sperling’s pinnacle career accomplishment has been standardizing patient care delivery for the behavioral health network at RWJBarnabas Health.

She also led efforts for the development of a new model of care for emergency departments which has improved the assessment of the acutely ill psychiatric patient and has provided a safe, compassionate environment where the proper clinicians can initiate the most appropriate treatment protocols. This new model of care resulted in a reduction of the Length of Stay in the emergency departments by expediently referring patients to the appropriate level of care.

Prior to her current role, Sperling served as Chief Nursing Officer of Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center and chief operating officer of the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Network. She was responsible for the development and enhancement of a system-wide behavioral health product line, which included a full continuum of services throughout seven medical centers and a freestanding psychiatric hospital.

Sperling began her career with Barnabas Health as a registered nurse in 1985 and has held several leadership positions during her 30-year tenure. She formerly served as the vice president of Patient Care Services

–Photo courtesy Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center Deanna Sperling. at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center.

Sperling graduated from the School of Nursing at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, NY and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bloomfield College in Bloomfield. She later received her Master in Administrative Sciences from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck.

Sperling currently holds certifications in both psychiatric–mental health nursing and as a nurse executive from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She also attended the Nursing Leadership Academy for the Nursing Executive Center in Washington, DC. Sperling serves on a number of Boards and is an active member of many local and national organizations including: Central Jersey Blood Center Board of Trustees, American Organization of Nurse Executives and New Jersey Hospital Association – Behavioral Health Nursing Advisory Council – CoChair.

Jazz Virtuoso To Perform At Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy an afternoon of American Standards and original compositions by guitarist, composer and educator Brian Betz at 2 p.m. on February 18 at the township branch, of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. Betz, a past winner of the Betty Carter

International Jazz Competition, is a faculty member of Rowan University. He has played at the Kennedy Center and the Cape May Jazz Festival.

The program is free but registration is required. To register, call 732-349-6200, ext.

5114 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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.

For complete information, visit facebook. com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.

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Barnegat Bay “Great Backyard Bird Count” Event

TOMS RIVER – Save Barnegat Bay and the Barnegat Bay Partnership are hosting a free Great Backyard Bird Count event on February 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Brown’s Woods, 117 Haines Road.

Located on 40 acres of preserved forest and wetlands bordering on Long Swamp Creek and the Toms River, Brown’s Woods is a great location for birding, with everything from songbirds to raptors to overwintering waterfowl.

Naturalist Becky Laboy from Ocean County Parks and Recreation will lead the bird walk and count. Learn how to spot and identify bird species that spend the winter here and learn more about their lives in the colder months of the year. Be a “citizen scientist” and help count the birds seen during the walk.

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HCB First Aid Meetings

BERKELEY – The Holiday City at Berkeley First Aid Squad meets the second Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the first aid building on Port Royal Drive.

The squad responds to calls from the following communities: Holiday City Berkeley, Holiday City South, Silver Ridge North, Silver Ridge East, Holiday City West and Carefree.

Interested guests do not have to live in any of the areas to participate in the group.

The squad is still looking for volunteers as well.

Anyone who can’t make the meetings but wants to help can call Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686 or e-mail Madweso@ comcast.net.

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 Toms River.

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TOMS RIVER – The American Red Cross will be holding its annual Red, White and Bling fundraising gala on March 18 at the Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale.

The event will recognize the incredible impact three local honorees have made in the community. Event guests will enjoy an evening of delicious cocktails and cuisine, live music, dancing and a fabulous auction.

Honorees include the Bonfiglio family of Tommy’s Tavern and Tap and Allyson Gilbert, both of whom are recipients of the Clara Barton Community Humanitarian Award, and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of Tinton Falls and Toms River, recipient of the Clara Barton Corporate Humanitarian Award.

“It is with great pleasure that we recognize outstanding members of our community whose extraordinary service has been instrumental in helping to fulfil the Red Cross mission in New Jersey,” said Ana Montero, CEO, American Red Cross New Jersey Region. “Our honorees have each demonstrated a commitment to ensuring help is there for people when they need it most.”

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The Bonfiglio family is also an avid supporter of disaster relief, donating their time and resources to help the Red Cross be ready to respond to help families devastated by disasters big and small.

Since joining the American Red Cross Jersey Coast Board of Directors six years ago, Allyson Gilbert of Shrewsbury has been a devoted ambassador of the Red Cross mission.

During her three-year tenure as chair of the Board of Directors Gilbert has created eight committees that, under her leadership, focus on helping to achieve the organization’s shortand long-term mission-driven goals. Gilbert has also served on a number of special events committees including the Jersey Coast Golf and Tennis Tournament.

For more than 15 years, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of Tinton Falls and Toms River has lent its support to help ensure Red Cross programs and services were available to its community in times of need. In addition to being a proud financial supporter, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of Tinton Falls and Toms River employees have a longstanding history of serving on the Red Cross Board of Directors and special event committees and have welcomed Red Cross representatives to serve on its Community Advisory Committees. In alignment with their mission of helping patients restore strength and resume activities of daily living, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of Tinton Falls and Toms River has hosted numerous Red Cross blood drives at both of its locations to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients in need.

Proceeds from the Red, White and Bling Gala will benefit Red Cross programs and services, including disaster relief for families affected by local disasters such as home fires. Last year, the American Red Cross New Jersey Region responded to more than 760 local disasters, mostly home fires, to provide comfort and emergency assistance for temporary lodging, food and clothing as needed to more than 1,800 families.

Red White and Bling Committee Chairs Walter Hopkin and John Weiss, along with the Red Cross, are thankful for the support of sponsors including Sapphire Sponsor HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of Tinton Falls and Toms River; Emerald Sponsors Alston & Bird and Meridian Health; Garnet Sponsors New Jersey Natural Gas, Monmouth Medical Center/RWJ Barnabas Health and Tommy’s Tavern and Tap; and Kick-Off Party Sponsor Pine Belt Chevrolet.

Tickets, sponsorships and advertising opportunities to support the event are available at redcross.org/NJ or by contacting Aimee Alven at aimee.alven@redcross.org or 609951-2118.

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–Photo courtesy JBJ Soul Kitchen TOMS RIVER – Members from Vital Church of Toms River stopped by JBJ Soul Kitchen to help the kitchen do some deep cleaning. According to JBJ Soul Kitchen, “Not only did they leave the Soul Kitchen looking sparkly, they also made a generous donation. Thank you for your time and helping to pay-it-forward!”

Toms River Library Starts Monthly Meet-Up For Homeschoolers

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host its first monthly meetup for homeschoolers at 10:30 a.m. on February 15 at the township branch, 101 Washington St. The free program for those 12 to 18 years

old, includes crafts, games, book discussions and research fun.

The group will meet every third Wednesday of the month. Registration is required.

To register call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Diabetes Support Groups

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 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.

For more information and to register, call 732-349-5757 or email kathleen.siciliano@ rwjbh.org.

Spring Fling Gift Auction

TOMS RIVER – S.A.V.E. Animal Shelter’s sixth annual Spring Fling Gift Auction will take place on April 7 at the Toms River Elks, 600 Washington St. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the raffle begins at 6:30 p.m.

There will be multiple raffles, gifts, 50/50s, a birthday board and other games.

Food will be available for purchase.

Anyone who brings a cat or dog item (food or litter) will be entered in a special raffle.

Tickets are $15 per person, which includes one sheet of tickets, coffee or tea, and dessert. No tickets will be sold at the door. The auction is open to people 18 or older.

Tickets can be purchased at the Thrift Store, 111 Fischer Blvd. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

For tickets or more information, call Linda at 732-255-3907.

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Black History Month Celebration With Toms River Area NAACP

TOMS RIVER – The annual Black History Month celebration will take place at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 101 Washington St. on February 25, beginning at noon.

This celebration includes a soul food tasting prepared by members of the Toms River Area NAACP, step-dancing by the N’Step troupe of Toms River High School North and “Paul Robeson, A Chautauqua” presented by Marvin Jefferson. Paul Robeson was a remarkable historical figure and is known as a social activist, a lawyer, an athlete, a singer, among many other distinctions. Mr. Jefferson brings this unique

individual to life on stage through his historical characterization of Paul Robeson. This event is sponsored by the Toms River Area NAACP and the Friends of the Toms River Library.

This program is free and open to the public.

Register for this event by calling 732-3496200, 609- 971-0514 or online at theocean countylibrary.org under Calendar of Events.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m. plus all day Saturday and Sunday in the top and middle levels of the Toms River Parking garage located behind the library or all levels, anytime in the Ocean County Parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

Mardi Gras Fundraiser

SILVERTON – The Holiday City’s Women’s Club - Phase II - Silverton, is having a Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance on February 25 from 6 to 10 p.m.

It’ll be held at the clubhouse, 1846 Yorktowne Blvd. in Toms River.

This event will include music by Creative Cardio, a photo corner and a parade for all who come dressed with masks, boas or beads, with gift for most creative. This

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Tickets are $18 per person and must be purchased by February 17. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

This event will raise money for a scholarship that will be presented to a Toms River High School senior in June 2017.

For tickets, call Jo Ann at 973-568-5821.

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TOMS RIVER – The American Heart Association | American Stroke Association and the Greater Mercer Transpor t at ion Ma nagement Associat ion will host the Ocean County Complete Streets Workshop on Febr uary 28 at the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. The workshop r uns from 9:30 a.m.

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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 t r ue i n many neighborhoods: streets are unsafe for

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In partnership with AARP, NJ Dep a r t m e nt of Tr a n s p o r t a t io n , A A A Northeast, Sustainable Jersey and others, the day will highlight Complete Streets successes, f unding oppor t unities, policy implementation as well as a heart healthy lunch.

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THON Battles Childhood Cancer

TOMS RIVER – Austin Sommerer, Toms River native and student at Penn State, will be organizing the Penn State Dance Marathon, which will take place on February 17 to 19.

THON 2017 will have 16,500 students standing to show support in the fight against pediatric cancer. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $136 million for its sole beneficiary, Four Diamonds, to support families battling childhood cancer.

Pet Adoption

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Animal Shelter is located at 235 Oak Ave., next to the Toms River Police Department.

Anyone interested in adopting a pet, contact the Animal Shelter at 732-341-1000, ext. 7300.

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Sound Of Silence: The Causes And Cures Of Sudden Hearing Loss 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.

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tritional 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.

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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.”

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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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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.

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Chaps 5 Measure up 15 “My Country” author 16 Busy, in a way 17 Stellar phenomenon 18 Wheel of Fortune and others 19 Error 20 Oil sources 21 Airport NW of PIT 22 1975-’76 World Series champs, on scoreboards 23 Called, nowadays 24 Not abundant 25 Recording acronym 27 Piece of Plymouth pizza?

28 Former National Security Advisor Scowcroft 29 Citizens Bank

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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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

He Smokes Weed Everyday

Dear Joel, My husband is a chronic pot smoker.

Although it was fi ne before we were married, now that we have a baby I am not tolerant of it. He does work but I feel like he is lazy at home as a result of this. How can I get him to stop?

Answer: It sounds to me that your husband’s chronic indulgence in marijuana may be an addiction. While socially marijuana has become increasingly tolerated, homes such as yours may be damaged.

If you’re a regular reader of my

colu m n, you know I am not one to blame. I continue my philosophy in your situation. You can’t control his actions but you can control your own. My advice to you is to fi nd the nearest Al-Anon meeting and listen to others who are facing the same challenges. He may shape up and if not, you have choices to make.

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Fire Fighter Chili Cook Off

TOMS RIVER – Pleasant Plains Vol. Fire Department will host a chili cook-off on March 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the department, 40 Clayton Ave. Everyone who purchases a tasting set will be able to vote for the winner.

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Tasting sets are $7 each and include: two vote tickets, two drinks (beer, soda, water) and a tasting cup and spoon.

Anyone who wishes to compete and is a member of a fire department, visit ppfd30. com/events/fire-house-chili-cook-off/.

The Shannachle Of Glendunbun Ballybeg: Traditional Celtic Tales

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society will feature storyteller David Emerson on March 5 at 2 p.m.

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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 polytech-

nic university, it is incumbent upon NJIT to 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 fi rst 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.

“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.

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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.

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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 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.

(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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