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Stafford Officials Eye Commerce Barnegat Appoints Dugan As Chief

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–Photo courtesy Barnegat Police Mayor Albert Bille, left, swears in Police Chief Richard Dugan, center, with Lt. Keith Germain.

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–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) There are some empty storefronts even on busy roads such as Route 72. (Bottom left) Some smaller shops have thrived, such as those in the Manahawkin Mart. (Bottom right) Much of the Route 72 corridor is protected from development for environmental reasons. By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Despite some empty storefronts, ofﬁcials here said that the business community is thriving. Driving the major business roads of Route 72, Route 9, and Bay Avenue, there are spots

of empty stores. In the Kmart plaza, there is still the outline of a Radio Shack sign. Two gas stations on 72 are empty. These vacancies are not an indicator of something greater, ofﬁcials said, but par for the course in this economic climate.

“Doors open and close all the time,” Mayor John Spodofora said. “Fortunately, in Stafford, there’s a list of people who want to come in here. When one closes down, another goes right into it. Sometimes it just takes a little (Ofﬁcials - See Page 12)

Stafford To Bond $7.6M For Vehicles, Paving, Equipment

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The Tow n s h i p C o u n c i l introduced three ordinances that would bond $7,611,250 for a variety of vehicles, road projects, equipment and technology. The three ordinanc-

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e s ca l l i ng t o b ond these projects passed on their ﬁ rst reading. They will have to pass on second reading at a f ut u r e Tow n sh ip Council meeting. “Since 2011, we have t r ied to reduce the capital debt,” Mayor

John Spodofora said. He thanked Business Administrator James Moran and the council for their hard work determining what parts of the township departments’ needs would be funded this year. “They look at every

dollar we spend very carefully,” he said. Moran said that in 2009 there was an excess of $170 million in debt. Currently, it is $124 million. Of that, about $5 million of the debt is being paid off

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – The Township Committee appointed Capt. Richard Dugan, a 30-year veteran of the department, as police chief. “I’ve had a heck of a career,” Dugan said. “I feel blessed by the Lord to have a great career and a family that

supports me.” Dugan, 50, joined the department in 1987. He has moved up through the ranks, fulfilling roles as firearms instructor, crisis negotiator, trafﬁc accident investigator, and was a founding member of the township’s SWAT (Chief - See Page 5)

Lacey Schools Intro Tentative Budget

By Chris Lundy LACEY – The Lacey Board of Education adopted a tentative budget for the 2017-2018 school year. Ofﬁcials warned that it is not ﬁnalized and still might change. The total budget would be $73,566,211, of which $48,815,443 would be raised by taxes. Of the total taxes, $3.1 million would go toward paying down debt. It would amount to about $40 a year increase in taxes for the average homeowner, school Business Administrator Patrick DeGeorge said.

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of five years. Bulk scanning of permanent records, with a cost of $255,000, paid for through $242,250 in bonds, with an expected usefulness of five years. Township vehicles including ones for zoning, tax assessor, uniform fire safety, construction code, and police detective bureau, with a total cost of $100,000, paid for with $95,000 i n bonds, with an average usefulness of five years. A separate bond ordinance would appropriate $1.8 million for the second phase of the Mill Creek Road and Paul Boulevard water main replacements. It is expected to be funded through the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program. This is a partnership of the State Department of Environmental Protection and the NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust. It provides low rate loans to municipal bodies for drinking water or clean water programs. T he la st bond ord i na nce wa s for $855,000 for various water and sewer improvements. The improvements include but are not limited to: A water and sewer mason dump truck, A vac-truck, A utility truck, The retrofitting of an existing camera truck, Purchasing water and sewer utility equipment, including small tools, generators and pumps, two electronic signage boards, and various pipe parts.

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Continued From Page 1 team before the county took over those duties. “I’ve held every position in the police department except detective,” said Dugan. He might wind up being the department’s last captain, at least for the foreseeable future. The committee consulted with police administration to see if they can do without that position. So, Dugan was the only captain, and after being promoted, his old position won’t be refilled. Committee members have said that the decision not to have captains was discussed with police administration to make sure that they can continue to operate effectively and safely. “We’ve got some lieutenants that do a fantastic job, and will be able to pick up the slack and we’ll distribute the work as it should be,” Dugan said. There are 45 officers that patrol a town that is 38 square miles, though much of that is open space. Barnegat has its share of problems, and like any town in Ocean County, the opiate epidemic is a concern. Dugan said that the department has a strong working relationship with the governing body and township officials. One administrative goal has been to work on getting the overtime down, which has been successful. “I feel like I got the support of the department. Without them, we couldn’t do

everything we do,” he said. Committeeman Frank Caputo welcomed the “tranquility and leadership he will bring back to our police and community.” Dugan’s contract will run until January 31, 2018. The position, therefore, is retroactively beginning on February 1, 2017. This was a big day for him for another reason, as well: the birth of his first grandchild. He and wife, Linda, have two adult sons. Dugan took over the administration of the police department after the former chief, Arthur Drexler, was suspended. Drexler and the governing body disagreed on the policy of comp time. Ultimately, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office declared that it was a misunderstanding over unclear language in his contract, and that he was not criminally taking advantage of it. He was exonerated of all charges and his status changed to separated from the department and retired after 31 years. His retirement date was also February 1. At the meeting appointing Dugan, a resident asked if there were uniform standards by which a municipality should record the accrual of comp time. Township Attorney Jerry Dasti said that there are no standards. Each town has its own rules. Based on recent history, this town will establish rules. Although he would have been entitled to a retroactive salary increase back in July, when he started acting as chief, Dugan had waived that increase. Instead, his annual salary will be $166,494. By way

of comparison, Drexler’s salary upon retirement was $228,907.97. A township vehicle, cellular phone, and laptop will be provided for municipal use. There will be 30 paid vacation days, seven personal days, 15 paid sick days, and 15.5 paid holidays. There is a section in his contract that states the chief will “not” be entitled to

comp time or overtime. When ending his contract as a captain, he would receive a maximum payment of $20,000 in sick time, 2017 vacation days, a balance of comp time, longevity pay of one day’s pay for every year of service. These payments would be made in five annual installments, beginning in 2018.

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Township High School lecture hall. In related news, the board voted to withdraw $500,000 from the capital funds to replace the boilers at Lanoka Harbor Elementary School. Additionally, they introduced a measure to increase the maximum travel costs for all district representatives from $60,000 to $89,500.

Continued From Page 1 The budget was assembled using the state aid ﬁgures of the current school year, with the assumption that they will be the same for next year. The public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Lacey

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER New Bail Risk Prediction Computers Part Of Incredibly Flawed System Much has been made about New Jersey’s new bail risk-prediction computer. Highly touted for its use of sophisticated analytics, it invokes visions of sci-fi movie crime prevention of the future. In actuality, game show host Steve Harvey would be far more appropriate as the presenter of this bungled system. Its true implementation simply takes a survey of criminals and their statistics while out on bail. A point system based on it is created and voila! Each defendant is assigned a decidedly low-tech score. Low score = get out of jail free; medium score = ankle monitor; high score = jail with no bail. It sounds easy, but it is nothing more than junk science, hidden behind view of both the public and criminal defendants. In the movie The Wizard of Oz, the great and powerful Oz turns out to be neither great nor powerful. New Jersey’s bail risk computers are similarly hiding behind a curtain. No one is allowed to inspect the mathematical assumptions or data that was used to build them, or even check the math. Instead, the public is told

that the great and powerful Oz, in the guise of the state, has spoken and they are left to trust it. When deciding whether defendants get out of jail free or not, all we really have are some state officials playing Steve Harvey, asking, “And the survey says?” The computers then decide for us. Frankly, what the survey says is alarming. The system is telling judges that people who have been arrested and have a history of dangerous behavior are not more likely to commit a new crime or flee. Therefore, they should be released from jail. This includes individuals who have repeatedly burglarized homes, solicited children for sex, fired guns at others, dealt 37 bricks of heroin in a poor neighborhood, threatened to kill police or have stolen money from a Sunday school. The state of New Jersey must pull the curtain back on the new bail risk prediction computers and expose it for the fatally flawed system it is. The public has a right to know. Jeffrey J. Clayton Executive Director American Bail Coalition

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Letters To The Editor With Due Respect After reading an article on ordinances that would prohibit dormitories in Jackson, I have to ask the Orthodox men quoted, who moved to Jackson in August: Why did you move here? Was it for the peace and quiet? Because of the proximity to work? Maybe it was the outstanding school system? These are legitimate reasons to move to a town. But you are not living in the town a year and you’re accusing the town of Jackson and its residents of targeting the Jewish population. That’s not very neighborly or friendly, and defi nitely not a very good way or start to making friends in your new home town. Now I see it a little differently. I see the Jewish population as targeting Jackson, its residents and neighboring communities. I don’t see you moving here for the reasons above. I see you moving here to change or convert our towns to accommodate the small Jewish population that is just beginning to move into the towns adjacent to Lakewood. I see the Jewish population forcing and pushing their cultural and religious way of life on Jackson, its residents and our neighbors. The way it has done in Lakewood for years. The Jewish population has been moving here for a year or two. They make up a very very small part of our population and yet you are speaking openly that you’re due

Letters To The Editor a Yeshiva even a dormitory and move here. A way of life lation seeking to amend the which you’re now fighting for. Only here a year or so and the Jewish population feels it needs to build to accommodate themselves? It doesn’t sound right or make sense. It took years and generations of growth before Jackson saw a need to build a second high school. Now before anyone who doesn’t know me star ts judging me for what I write and speak. I would like to say that I’m writing this with a very open mind. People who do know me would confirm this. My wife of 25 years who I love with all my heart is Jewish. My kids are Jewish. I have a sizable in-law family that is Jewish. There is a difference between my Jewish family and those of Lakewood. My family is what I like to call Americanized Jewish. Others say westernized. Either way, they did as my immigrant ancestors did. They came here got their citizenship and adapted to the American way of life, not try to change it. They practice their religion and traditions freely, openly and without hate, bias, prejudice or anti-semitism. That is the Jackson way and what makes us American. We have the right to fight for our way of life and so we should, knowing the Jewish population is not moving into our towns and communities to better them, to respect them or for the reasons mentioned above. We like our way of life the way it is. That is the reason we have chosen to live here

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Stop Asking The Wrong Construction Questions As A Firefighter, I am writing to urge our state legislature to strengthen our building codes before it’s too late. New Jersey has seen a significant rise in the amount of multi-unit apartment fires, and each time the fire services are called to come and put out what could have been easily preventable flames. Whether these dwellings are mid-construction, or fully occupied, every time a building does up in flames our communities are threatened with tragic loss of life and property. Legislators need to understand the connection between these fires and the use of lightweight, combustible wood construction as a means of quickly and cheaply erecting low-to-mid-rise residential buildings. In January 2015, a fire destroyed a 240-unit apartment building in Edgewater, the wood structure burned for seven hours and left 500 people homeless. More recently, a six-alarm fire in Maplewood destroyed part of an apartment complex under construction, again made from lightweight wood framing. Fortunately, these fires have not resulted in loss of life, but a lax regulatory environment that encourages cheap construction in lieu of strong, durable construction materials such as steel and concrete will only lead to future blazes where we may not be so lucky. State Assemblyman John Wisniewski, chairman of the New Jersey Fire Commission, has introduced legis-

New Jersey state construction code with fire safety in mind. I urge his colleagues to follow suit. Until legislators and code officials of all stripes mandate safer constr uction methods, we will continue seeing these structures built to the lowest common denominator. When a building is being built there will always be those who ask, how quick, and how cheap? What we need are more people asking, how safe? David Steward, NJ Fire Professional/Fire Police Hamilton

Full Funding Needed A new law that mandates tougher protection for thousands of children at risk of lead poisoning provides just a fraction of the potentially $10 million needed to carry out the expanded health mission. The law funds only 15 percent of what could be a $10 million increase to health agencies. This will challenge our health officials to effectively run this program. There is no safe level of lead in a child’s blood and the effects are irreversible, It can delay their growth, their moods, their personality and school performance, it can affect their thinking and concentration. Full funding should be a priority for the New Jersey Assembly. It should be remembered that the state raided millions of dollars from the lead hazard control assistance fund to pay for routine state bills and salaries, about $50 million was diverted from the fund. This should be reversed and fixed immediately. Paul Schneider R.Ph President , Monmouth County Board of Health

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

Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

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We Don’t Need A Study Commission To Tell Us What’s Wrong With The State’s School Funding Formula

NEW JERSEY – Dueling Senate and Assembly committees have convened to study the issue of school funding. But for taxpayers in underfunded school districts, including those in our legislative district, there is no need to study how the school funding formula is broken. All you have to do is look at your property tax bill to know that you’re not only paying for the students in your local school district, but the students in other districts as well. Special needs districts, more commonly known as Abbott districts, which are most-

OCEAN COUNTY – Noting a modest increase in property values and a small decrease in the county’s property tax rate, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2017 County budget on February 22. “The proposed 2017 budget is up about two percent and falls within the two percent state imposed budget cap,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who has been the primary architect of the county budget for close to four decades. “This budget includes the funds necessary to cover the core services for our residents while decreasing the county property tax rate. “This is the best budget we’ve been able to put together in years,” Bartlett said. Since 2009, Ocean County was affected by a struggling economy only to have that exacerbated by Superstorm Sandy which hit Ocean County directly on October 29, 2012. As a result, the County’s ratable

ly located in urban areas receive the lion’s share of school funding. Essentially, the school funding formula is a cash cow that is milked for every drop by Abbott districts. Most of their funding is your tax dollars. Consider: Under the current state budget, Abbott districts get 56 percent of the total $8.03 billion in direct school aid, for roughly 20 percent of the state’s K-12 enrollment while the non-Abbott districts got 44 percent despite accounting. For years, our delegation has fought to reform the state’s

woefully defective school funding formula. Fueling our challenge to the status quo is the understanding that the absolutely egregious funding disparity between the 31 Abbott districts and the more than 500 suburban and rural school districts is both deliberate and politically motivated. You can see the collateral damage from the school funding disparity worsening. Severely underfunded school districts, such as those in our area, are being pitted against angered taxpayers creating a hostile atmosphere in our communities. Underfunded

yet well-run school districts are forced to make painful cuts that Abbott districts rarely, if ever, have to even entertain because Trenton is a willing partner in their excessive and wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars. To state the obvious, pouring tens of billions of taxpayer dollars into Abbott districts has proven an unmitigated failure in improving education for students. Further, the disparity in school funding has led to high property taxes that have made New Jersey unaffordable for so many including seniors, the middle

class, small businesses and the working poor. Current school funding policies favor urban areas to such a ridiculous extent by rewarding failure that it begs the question: What incentive is there for Abbott districts to reform or be accountable, and risk losing billions of dollars in state funding? Unless there is a substantial change in the composition of the State Legislature and, more importantly, the New Jersey State Supreme Court, suburban and rural schools will continue to be underfunded. The state Supreme

Ocean County Unveils 2017 Budget

base decreased by about $20 billion or 19 percent. “And while the value is still down about 11 percent from a decade ago we are seeing modest gains again,” Bartlett said. The proposed 2017 budget totals $407,919,144, up $7.9 million. The Board of Freeholders formally introduced the spending package during its 4 p.m., March 1 meeting in Room 109 of the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. A public hearing and adoption is scheduled for April 5. The county property tax rate, under the proposed spending package will be 35.2 cents per $100 of equalized property valuation, which is down about a 1/10th of a cent. Bartlett said the budget remains within the 2 percent cap even with the county faces challenges like the implementation of state mandated bail reform and addressing the ongoing drug addiction epidemic.

“The 2017 budget makes certain the core essential services used by our residents will be funded throughout the year,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “This budget comes with no surprises. It’s a straight forward spending package that provides quality services and programs to our residents and keeps Ocean County affordable.” Bartlett said the budget includes funds for new positions in the Sheriff’s Department and Prosecutor’s Office needed to implement the state mandated bail reform procedure that calls for a bail hearing within 48 hours of an arrest. “We need the personnel in order to meet the state mandate which was implemented January 1,” Bartlett said. Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, said by working closely with Prosecutor Joseph Coronato the funding for the implementation of the new bail reform act will

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be in place. “I deeply appreciate the cooperation I have received along with the entire Board of Freeholders from Prosecutor Coronato and his staff so we can meet the mandate of the new state bail reform law,” Kelly said. “While the state ought to live up to its responsibility of state mandate state pay, until that occurs, we are meeting our obligations to adequately fund this new state program.” Bartlett said the County’s surplus in 2017 is $51.7 million. The proposed budget includes $20.2 million from surplus. “In order to maintain our AAA bond rating, it’s imperative we keep a surplus balance that is equal to about 10 percent of the budget,” Bartlett said. “Having the highest bond rating possible helps us tremendously when we need to bond for capital projects. “In addition a strong surplus balance is necessary in times of natural disasters and emergencies as we all saw after Superstorm Sandy,” Bartlett said. Vicari noted he provided preliminary budget information to municipal officials attending a

recent Ocean County Mayor’s Association meeting. “In addition, the rates associated with the Ocean County Library and the Health Department will be flat in 2017,” he said. “It’s important our elected officials and residents know we are doing all we can on the County level to make sure Ocean County remains an affordable place to live, raise a family and retire. “Under this budget our roads will be maintained, our seniors will be afforded nutritious meals, residents will be assisted during emergencies, our courts will be secure, our emergency response volunteers will be well trained and residents and visitors can enjoy our parks,” Vicari said. “This budget is the work of this Board and our county staff, a group of professionals that are also fiscally responsible and provide the best services and programs possible.” The proposed budget also includes 2 percent increases in the County’s contributions to Ocean County College and the Ocean County Vocational Technical School system. The college’s appropria-

Court’s flawed concept of a “thorough and efficient education,” which for 30 years has basically been to throw more taxpayer dollars at the problem, is a case study in why judges can’t be allowed to legislate from the bench. The stakes are simply too high, especially for those taxpayers on the financial brink, to allow homeowners to be taxed out of the state. Stand with our delegation in demanding a fair school funding formula that isn’t politically devised and serves all school districts, not just the select few.

tion will be $15.2 million, up $297,000 and the vo-tech will receive $18.3 million, up $358,293. “A good, quality education provides opportunity for a good life,” Vicari noted. “This is an excellent investment in the future of Ocean County.” In addition, about $25 million will be appropriated to maintain the county’s infrastructure. Freeholder Virginia E. Haines said the proposed budget assures the county runs smoothly. “We run our County government efficiently and this budget document shows that,” Haines said. Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little said the proposed budget demonstrates that the Board of Freeholders continues to be fiscally responsible. “We do not overspend nor do we spend what we can’t afford,” Little said. “This budget fully funds our priority veterans’ services programs, maintenance and improvements for the largest county road system in the state, and our great recycling programs that saves our towns’ taxpayers millions of dollars each year.”

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MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional High School NJ-931 Blue Knights Drill Team attended the drill competition at Glasgow High School in Delaware. The drill team participated in a number of events, including an unarmed and armed inspection and unarmed and armed regulation. During the unarmed inspection cadets form into a squad and are inspected on uniform and military bearing by drill commanders. This requires cadets to –Photo credit Southern Regional High School stand at attention and keep self-control Cadet Christopher Gunderson is saluting the while being asked relevant drill questions. The same routine goes for armed USAF judge. Front row (left to right): Cadet inspection, except in armed inspections Christopher Ambrosio, Cadet Madalyn Lacko, Cadet Brenden Shackelton, Cadet Sierra Madcadets use drill rifles. In addition to the inspections, the ison. Back row: Cadet John Tarricone, Cadet Southern Regional cadets also per- Christopher Force, Cadet Ellen Presti, Cadet formed armed and unarmed “regula- Kayleigh Lang of the Southern ROTC Drill Team. tion,” during which the team performs a sequence of drill commands and movements on inspection, third place in armed regulation, and a measured drill deck. The judging is based off placed fifth overall out of the 22 other teams of the alignment, precision and memorization who competed. Despite having a smaller team of cadets than of the squad as they perform the maneuvers. The team won three awards out of the five most teams due to a rebuilding year, they events they completed: a first place in armed worked hard for the trophies they won.

Southern Ocean Chamber Ninth Annual Wedding Road Show

SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber LBI Wedding Road Show invites future brides to the LBI Region for a day of planning on April 23. Celebrating its ninth year, chamber members and local wedding professionals are introducing new features starting off with a pre event bridal breakfast at the Tuckerton Seaport highlighted by an Engagement Ring Selfie Station. Registration sites will provide a tour map

for the self-guided road show to sample specialties, greet local wedding professionals in beautiful venues, and participate in hands on DIY workshops. This year ends with a big finish, the first ever Fashion Show and Made & Matrimony handmade bridal boutique. Registration for brides and their entourages is complimentary and all may preregister on visitLBIregion.com.

Atlantic City Walk Celebrates Addiction Recovery

ATLANTIC CITY – Stop The Heroin will host a Recovery Celebration Walk on March 25 at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The walk celebrates people in recovery from addition and is a fundraiser for Stop The Herion, a non-profit that funds sober living for people who have completed rehab programs. As of January, the organization has helped 48 people enter sober living.

Speakers include Dave Sholler of the Philadelpha 76ers to talk about sober living and Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo to talk about Narcan accessibility. The walk begins at 8 a.m. and features live music, vendors and raffle drawings. For information on how to sponsor the event or create a walking team, visit stoptheheroin. org/events.html.

Hatha Yoga Classes

WARETOWN – Become stronger and more flexible with Hatha yoga practice on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Frederic A. Priff Elementary School Library, 139 Wells Mill Road. There will be no practice on April 11. Cost is $10 per class or $49 for seven classes.

Please bring a yoga mat. Send payment and registration form to Township of Ocean, 50 Railroad Ave. Registration form can be downloaded at twpoceannj.gov/ recreation/2017/March-April-2017-YogaPriff.pdf.

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April And May Classes At Tuckerton Seaport

TUCKERTON – The Tuckerton Seaport at 120 West Main Street will host the following classes in April and May: Cheese Basket on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This beautiful Shaker cheese basket was once used for making cheese, but today is a wall basket used to hold anything you want to “show off.” The fee is $45 for members and $50 for non-members, plus a $30 or $40 materials fee based on basket size, due to the instructor on class day. Pre-registration is required by April 1. Rain Barrel Class is on April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by making a rain barrel for your garden. Rain barrels store storm water for later use. At this workshop, you will learn the benefits of rain barrels and build your own rain barrel to take home that day. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Registration is required by April 15. Surfboard Shaping Class is on April 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will learn the history involved with the original surfboard by immersing yourself into the origins of the alaia. You will also learn some basics of surfboard shaping, including the measurements and layout of your surfboard blank, and how to stick to your board plan. By the end of the class, you will walk away with a board

you build with your own two hands and an understanding of what goes into making a surfboard function properly in the ocean. Pre-registration is required by April 1. Mason Jar Carrier Basket on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weave two baskets with swing handles that each hold a mason jar. Baskets stand 5” high, 3” wide and 3” long (not including swing handle). Cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members, plus a material fee of $25 due to the instructor on class day. Pre-registration is required by May 13. Garvey Building Weekend on May 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join master boatbuilder Ron Spodofora to build a traditional Barnegat Bay Garvey. He will teach you about this historic small craft, and guide you through the skills and techniques necessary to build your own 9 foot boat, all in just two days. Bring your family or bring some friends to build a boat and make memories you’ll never forget. This class is limited to one family per class. For pricing, please contact us directly. To register, visit us in person at 120 West Main Street or call Jaclyn at 609-296-8868. For a full listing of our classes, visit our website at tuckertonseaport.org/ jersey-shore-folklife-center/classes.

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SPRING 2017 BUS TRIPS With JSK TOURS April 29 - Amish Tour. Includes charter bus, lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, and guided tour of the Amish Country. Cost-$99. May 13 – 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Includes charter bus and entrance fee for self-guided tour of memorial and museum. Lunch on your own at Rockefeller Plaza. Cost-$74.

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May 20 – Brooklyn Pizza Tour. Includes charter bus, guided tour of Brooklyn and pizza lunch at L&B Spumoni. Cost-$99. June 3 – West Point Military Academy Tour. Includes charter bus, guided tour of West Point and buffet lunch at the Hotel Thayer. Cost-$99. ALL TRIPS DEPART FROM THE LACEY TOWNSHIP AREA. RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE SPRING TRIPS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED BY CALLING JOHN S. KILMURRAY AT 609-548-9515

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Discover A Great Woman In History At The LBI Branch

SURF CITY – Join the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Ave. for a special Women’s History Month event on March 27 at 7 p.m., “Golda Meir: a Life of Purpose.” This theatrical monologue, written and performed by actress Rene Goodwin, portrays Golda Meir just months before the signing of the Israeli Declaration of Independence. “Golda Meir: A Life of Purpose” focuses on this great woman of history - not just as a rising political star and soon-to-be world leader, but Golda the woman. Like so many women icons, she had a very human side, but one unfamiliar to most. She was a daughter, sister, mother, and

wife – with all the joys and heartbreak of playing each interlocking role. Rene Goodwin is an actress, vocalist and recording artist. Her “Women of Note” series, all of which she has written, consists of theatrical monologues about the lives of iconic women. This free family program will be held in the meeting room. Register online at theocean countylibrary.org, by calling the LBI branch at 609-494-2480, or in person during branch business hours. Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Great Bay Democratic Club Bus Trip

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Great Bay Democratic Club will host a bus trip to Resorts Casino on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bus will leave from Great Bay Plaza. The cost is $45, which includes a $10 slot

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Fashion Show

LACEY – The Woman’s Club of Lacey will be hosting a Fashion Show on April 1 at noon in the Community Hall, E Lacey Road and Route 9N, Forked River. The cost is $25, which in-

cludes lunch, fashion show and entertainment. Fashions are sponsored by Macy’s. For information, contact Fran at 609 6930067.

Ocean Township Summer Camp

OCEAN – The Township of Ocean recreation is having its 2017 summer camp registration for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade in September. Summer camp will be held

on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only this summer from 9 a.m. to noon. For camp details and registration, visit bit.ly/2lwls3o.

Crestwood Artists Guild To Visit Grounds For Sculpture

FORKED RIVER – The Crestwood Artists Guild has organized a trip to Grounds for Sculpture, 42-acre sculpture park and museum located

in Hamilton, on May 2. The cost is $45. For more information, contact Linda Long at 732-350-6271.

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Pinelands Regional Junior High Recognized for School Character

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–Photo courtesy Pinelands Regional Junior High Veteran Wildcats in Action leaders talk with new leaders about the six pillars and ways to be examples of them in the school and community. LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development (NJASECD) has selected Pinelands Regional Junior High School as a New Jersey Honorable Mention School of Character. Each year, Character.org and its state affiliates select schools and districts that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development that has a truly positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior and school climate. Criteria for the designations are based on Character.org’s 11 Principles of Effective Character Education, which includes providing students with opportunities for moral action, fostering shared leadership and engaging families and communities as partners in character-building efforts. The NJSOC Committee received and reviewed 30 applications from schools and districts with character education programs of exceptionally high quality this year. “The Honorable Mention award indicates that our school’s application demonstrated a very strong commitment to character education,” said Tara Zedalis, adviser to the school district’s Wildcats in Action student leadership program. “It validates our efforts to create a positive school environment that aims to foster a true sense of community.” Pinelands Regional Junior High School follows the Character Counts national character education program, although the district changed its program’s name to Wildcats in Action. The junior high implements new lessons every six weeks that are focused on one of the six pillars in the original Character

Counts program: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Different departments take turns delivering the material. The school also distributes “pillar awards” every six weeks to students and staff members who have been nominated by the school community for exhibiting the trait in focus. Pinelands Regional Junior High School will accept its honor at a ceremony during the NJASECD Annual Conference on May 19 at Rider University. Additionally, the school has submitted three “Promising Practices” for possible publication on Character.org’s national website. Those practices are: The CatEye, a news site and Facebook page that celebrates positive school district news; the Wildcats in Action student leadership program, which selects students to help lead character education initiatives district-wide; and Random Acts of Kindness Week, which recognizes individuals for kind acts and rewards them with opportunities to win prizes. These practices have been designated unique and effective character education strategies that other schools can learn from or even replicate. This School of Character recognition comes after a lengthy application process completed by the Wildcats in Action Committee, with assistance from other staff members. It was a true team effort. “I am proud that our entire school, from our administrators to our students, have embraced the importance of character education,” said Pinelands Regional Junior High School Principal Eric Pschorr. “Our students are entering the world as engaged, thoughtful citizens who are ready to make a real difference.”

Grounds For Sculpture Trip

WARETOWN – Township of Ocean Recreation is sponsoring a trip To Grounds for Sculpture on May 20. The cost is $41 per person, which includes transportation and admission. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the community center, 239 11th St., and return at 4:15 p.m.

Please complete the form and return with check payable to: Twp. of Ocean Recreation, 50 Railroad Ave., Waretown, NJ 08758. Payments may also be dropped off in the Barnegat Recreation office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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A Frosty But Fun St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Sara Grillo SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched through Seaside’s Boulevard for the 33rd time on March 11. People came from every corner of Ocean County— wrapped up in scarves, gloves and hats in every shade of green—proving that not even 25 degrees and 30 mile per hour wind gusts can keep people away from a good party. A Seaside-bound motor vehicle accident just past the bridge on Route 37 delayed the parade for half an hour, with police sirens, bagpipers and marching bands kicking things off at 12:30 p.m. The crowds became larger and livelier as local government and community groups made their way from the Park to the Heights into a sea of green. Eateries on the street were packed to the rooftops with

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Continued From Page 1 longer than other times.” Lori A. Pepenella, chief executive officer for the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce, agreed with this assessment. “There’s a lot of new buildings and a lot of interest” from businesses, she said. AtlantiCare health is coming in, and other new buildings are around. The town is still a commuter area, she said. A lot of people leave Ocean County to work elsewhere. This has been the trend since many of these towns built out. “Now you defi nitely see a need and a desire to open closer,” she said. People are sick of commuting and are looking toward opening up businesses closer to home, she said. It’s the job of the chamber to work with local municipalities to help craft the ordinances that will create an environment that fosters businesses coming in. Store openings wax and wane with the

–Photos by Sara Grillo parade-goers, some of them serving hot chocolate and hot corned beef sandwiches right on the street. But it wasn’t all business as usual. This year’s parade made history by naming its first ever Grand Marshal, Timothy E. Ryan, a local businessman and cancer survivor who owns several funeral homes of the same name throughout the Toms River area. He is also a proud Irish American. The procession ended with a group of parade marshals carrying a parachute-sized American flag through the crowds, its red and white stripes flapping uncontrollably in the heavy wind. Here’s to hoping spring weather comes just wee bit earlier for next year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

economy naturally, said James Moran, the township’s business administrator. “We’re pretty packed. By and large, businesses seem to be thriving,” he said. Protected Land Going back and forth along Route 72, everything to the west of the Garden State Parkway is governed by the Pinelands Commission. There are few standalone buildings, but a couple of developments. East of the Parkway, there is more development on the south side. The north side is protected wetlands. “All the way up to Mill Creek to the bridge. There’s nothing ever going there,” Moran said. Within the township’s master plan, there is 70 percent of the township set aside for open space, Spodofora said. There are no large developments expected, just infi ll development of empty lots. “Most of our residential development is done,” he said. “We’re in a place where hopefully we’ll never have to build another school.”

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Guadagno Wins County GOP Nod

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – At a meeting of the Ocean County Republicans, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno won their endorsement and a spot on the primary ballot under their party line. The vote was held March 8. “By supporting our campaign, Republicans are sending a loud message: We must set better priorities in Trenton to make our state more affordable,” she said in a press release. “As governor, I will audit Trenton, cut taxes and increase accountability with an independent attorney general.” According to the official tally, she won 153 votes. Jack Ciattarelli won 8 votes. Joseph Rudy Rullo won 6 votes. Hirsh Singh won 1 vote. George Gilmore, head of the Ocean County Republicans, said she has been in the county a lot over the course of her tenure, attending to the needs of towns here. “She’s been very active on the statewide level to help businesses and create jobs,” he said. As a woman, she provides a different perspective in Trenton, and under-

Easter Basket Drive SURF CITY – The Surf City Police Department is having an Easter Basket Drive. The police will be accepting candy and small toy donations to make Easter baskets for Providence House, an organization that provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children in Ocean and Burlington counties. Donations should be brought to Surf City Police Department located in Borough Hall before March 31. No monetary donations. Accepted items include Easter candy (in wrapped, sealed bags/packages); small toys (such as stuffed animals, coloring books, etc.); and Easter baskets.

Wednesday WalkIn The Woods Road Trip To Wharton State Forest BASS RIVER TOWNSHIP – Celebrate the coming of spring by joining Volunteer Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner for a free, 7-mile, moderate-paced hike at our “sister” forest to the west, Wharton State Forest, on March 22. Pack lunch and a drink and meet at Wharton State Forest’s Batsto Village parking lot on County Route 541 at 9 a.m. In the event of heavy rains, the walk will be cancelled. Register by contacting Kathy at 609-2966574 or the Bass River State Forest Office at 609-296-1114. For directions to Batsto Village contact Wharton State Forest at 609-561-0024. Visit njparksandforests.org for more information.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Women’s Hearing Health: A Whole-Health Issue

In recent years, the physical, social, and health issues that women face in their daily lives have been making headlines. Campaigns like the Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women have been extremely successful at spreading awareness of women’s health issues However, the impact hearing health has on women’s overall health and self-esteem has gone largely unrecognized. Maintaining and protecting your hearing health has value beyond the ability to hear and connect with your world; it is closely related to your physical, social, and mental well-being. Knowing your body’s relationship with hearing can help you stay mindful of your overall well-being and help create a path for healthier living. Hearing Loss in Girls The overall prevalence of hearing loss is 10.5 percent for males and 6.8 percent for females. While males at all ages are more likely than females to be deaf or hard of hearing, the gap widens after age

18. Not helping these numbers, especially in millennials, is loud music. More than 12 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 19 suffer from noise-induced hearing loss — about 5.2 million kids, reports a Centers for Disease Control study appearing in the July issue of Pediatrics. Hearing plays a critical role in girls’ cognitive, social, and emotional development. If hearing loss goes undiagnosed, serious delays can occur, and speech and ability to understand language can be affected. Early detection and intervention can minimize the negative impacts of hearing loss. Parents should seek an evaluation for their child if they exhibit any of the hearing loss indicators above or fail to meet developmental milestones. An audiologist can work closely with doctors, educators, and speech pathologists to perform tests and implement interventions, which will vastly improve a child’s overall future development – and improve the health prospects of the future of our local community.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His ofﬁces are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!

OCHD Drives Home Anti-DUI Message With Annual 3-D Event

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) hosted its annual 3-D event at the Ocean County Mall Center Court on February 24. More than 300 people, many of whom were students from six area high schools, attended the event and had the opportunity to take part in two unique and challenging DUI field sobriety tests simulators. Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said, “The 3-D event is always a great opportunity to engage and educate young drivers about the serious issue of driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Through the use of technology and the simulators, the students see up close the dangers of what it’s like to drive while impaired.” The sobering 3-D message that drinking, drugging and driving is always a choice and never an accident was reinforced by several guest speakers, including Rep. Thomas MacArthur (R-3rd) and Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato. Along

with the guest speakers, the event featured five substance awareness counselors, participants from the New Jersey Counter Drug Task Force, the State Division of Highway and Traffic Safety and representatives from the Jackson, Lacey and Toms River police departments. “The message is crystal clear and we need students and residents to understand that driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs impacts the lives of too many people in Ocean County and the country every year. The 3-D event continues in helping us spread that message.” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. Peter Curatolo, Director, Ocean County Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, added, “the Ocean County IDRC mission is prevention. This event kicks off the Spring “Safer Driving” events we sponsor at area high schools. The 3-D turnout is just a small percentage of the 4,500 to 5,000 students we reach throughout the year at different outreach programs and events.” For more information, call Peter Curatolo at 732-341-9700, ext. 7685 or visit ochd. org.

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11 Essential Oils For Your Thyroid By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Many of you are taking thyroid supplements or medications already, but you might consider adding one more thing into your thyroid health regimen: Essential oils. The medical community dismisses essential oils (EOs) because after all, how powerful can it be to inhale a flower extract? Once you inhale, this “medicine” goes right through tiny capillaries directly into the bloodstream where it then shoots all over your body and activates many biochemical pathways. It’s a fact that inhaling the aroma of lavender can cause relaxation and sleep. We also know peppermint can sometimes help improve a migraine. As for thyroid-loving essential oils, there are plenty. When your thyroid is low… The essential oils that I recommend when you have low thyroid, are specifically devoted to stimulating or producing the secretion of thyroid hormones, activating your metabolism or improving symptoms of the disease itself. I can touch on a few here in this limited space, but if you’re really interested, go to my website and read the longer version of this article. Try these quick essential oil health hacks for low thyroid disease: Gut problems: People with hypothyroidism are often overweight and commonly experience frequent stomachache or gas. A few gut-soothing essential oils that can bring you relief include peppermint, fennel, ginger and chamomile, you can make teas, apply to your skin or inhale depending on the EO.

Muscle aches and pain: People with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism often hurt more than regular folks, especially after exercising. I’ll help you “create” your own soothing balm now: Pour 30 drops of lemongrass and 15 drops of marjoram into your favorite bottle of body lotion. Make sure it’s paraben-free, but pick any basic unscented lotion that you like. Then you can rub it onto your sore muscles and body aches. Fatigue and Exhaustion: My own go-to is a smoked butterscotch latte, double shot – LOL! But we are talking about essential oils today so try dabbing one drop each of eucalyptus and rosemary to the the base of your neck (right onto your thyroid) and it will wake you up. You should also take a quick whiff. If your thyroid is high… It would be unfair if I didn’t share my knowledge about hyperthyroidism, or Graves’ disease (an automimmune thyroid condition), so here’s what I suggest from an EO standpoint. Mix 15 drops of lemongrass with 15 drops of frankincense, 2 drops of myrrh (warning: myrrh smells awful), as well as 10 drops of lemongrass into a container with a tablespoon of apricot or almond oil. This can be sniffed or applied topically to your throat area a few times daily. Don’t ingest that, it’s topical. Dilute as you desire, leave out the myrrh or replace with sandalwood. This EO blend should help you deal with anxiety, stress, anger, agitation, tremors and insomnia. You don’t have to have hyperthyroidism to use this, in fact all of you dealing with stress could try it.

(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.

Healthy Choices Event For Mothers And Daughters

LITTLE EGG HAR BOR – A f ree “healthy choices” program for mothers and daughters in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades will be on March 29 at the Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Drive, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Registration opens at 5 p.m.

The program includes ways to improve communication, social media safety, self-defense techniques, alcohol and drug awareness, ask Dr. Lisa and more. Dinner and door prizes are included. Registration is required by calling 1-800362-8677 no later than March 22.

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Students, Administration Agree To ‘Stockton Safe’

GALLOWAY – Student leaders, Stockton University President Harvey Kesselman, Executive Vice President Susan Davenport and members of the cabinet agreed that the university is “Stockton Safe,” providing a safe zone for all students, faculty, and staff regardless of immigration status. “The university, to the fullest extent permitted by law, protects the identity and information of all members of the community,” said President Harvey Kesselman. “We had a very productive meeting and came to a consensus about what will be most beneficial for the students. I thank Dr. Kesselman for allowing us to be part of this process and I am confident for a brighter future for Stockton University,” said Ike Ejikeme student Board of Trustee alternate. “Historically, colleges and universities have been presented with the opportunity to stand for at-risk students during times such as the Fugitive Slave Act or Japanese internment. Many have failed. Today, as a result of the students’ voice, Stockton took a step in the right direction to protect our own,” said Kaltoum Alibrahimi, an anthropology major. “This movement is a sway against strong currents in uncertain waters. This is a sway in the right direction. Let Stockton Safe set the standard to embody the people, the voice and the heart of this institution to do what is just in times of adversity,” said Mahalia Bazile, president of Unified Black Students Society. “Today ref lected the power and persistence of students to make sure that not

only are their concerns being heard, but that they successfully mobilized to achieve significant commitments for the protection of their peers regardless of their life experiences or immigration status,” said Maryam Sarhan, president of Stockton Student Senate. “At its very core, this has, and always should be, a matter of safety, and the unequivocal support for the inalienable rights to dignity, respect and access to a quality education for all.” “I have always been a proud member of the Stockton community, but I am especially proud today after participating in the fi rst steps to defending the rights of all students regardless of status,” said Theresa McMackin, vice president of Stockton STAND. “Stockton has always been a community of inclusion and solidarity, and our effort to introduce the Stockton Safe initiative only solidifies that commitment to our values.” The group met in response to a Student Senate resolution regarding protections for undocumented students. After extensive discussions, the group agreed to align Stockton with the actions of the New Jersey Legislature, which this week passed resolutions affirming that college campuses should “continue to serve as a safe zone and resource center for students and their families threatened by immigration enforcement or discrimination.” The group agreed to a series of protections, many of which are already in place for those who are undocumented, along with measures to educate the community about immigration rights.

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Talking Trash: Marine Debris Workshop

TUCKERTON – The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve is hosting a professional development workshop, “Talking Trash: Marine Debris Workshop,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 8 and 9, held at JC NERR, 130 Great Bay Blvd. The workshop is free.

The workshop will show teachers how to incorporate impacts of marine debris into lessons in their classrooms. For more information, contact Kaitlin Gannon at 609-812-0649, ext. 206, or gannon@ marine.rutgers.edu.

Baskets ‘N’ Bingo

TOMS RIVER – Baskets ‘n’ Bingo will take place on April 2. Doors open 11 a.m., bingo begins at 12:30 p.m. at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Activity Center, 127 Yellowbrook Road. The event is sponsored by Soroptomist International of the Central Jersey Coast. The cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. The event features Longaberger Baskets and Pottery, Vera Bradley Bags and genuine Coach, Michael Kors and Kate Spade Bags.

Additional boards, specials, food and drink will be sold. Other fundraisers will be featured. No outside food/drink is permitted. No one younger than 18 will be admitted. For advance tickets, call 732-349-4800 or email lbenson@bskb-law.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council Buildings, Old Freehold Road, Toms River, and Adelphia Road, Farmingdale.

Film “The Bad Kids” About Effects Of Poverty

MANAHAWKIN – Stockton University at Manahawkin will host a free screening of the film, “The Bad Kids,” on March 24 at 10 a.m. at 712 East Bay Ave. At a remote Mojave Desert high school, extraordinary educators believe that, more than academics, it is love, empathy and life skills that give at-risk students command of their own futures. “The Bad Kids” is a coming-of-age story

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Did a gondolier’s job 6 Wedding planner’s contact 13 Like antique watches 15 Freshwater ﬂatworms 16 Hiker’s challenge 17 Caboose 18 Knockoff cereal? 20 Swift’s medium 21 Runner in the Alps 22 Expire 26 “And if __, no soul shall pity me”: King Richard III 28 Cold cereal? 32 Charged wheels 35 With 24-Down, course for future pundits 36 HŠgar creator Browne 37 Recalled cereal?

40 “Get off the stage!” 43 Corrida ﬁgure 44 Philosophers’ subject 48 Prohibited cereal? 51 “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer King 52 MetLife competitor 53 Span of note 56 Court mulligan 57 Mystery cereal? 62 Disorganized 65 Emmy-winning role for Julia 66 Mooring hitch, for one 67 More thoughtful 68 Deal on a lot 69 Round components, maybe Down 1 Baskin-Robbins offering 2 Enjoying the amusement park 3 Brand that’s swirled,

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not swallowed 4 Eero Saarinen and others 5 They’re forbidden 6 Little nipper 7 Frolic 8 How some deliveries are paid 9 Brought up 10 Choler 11 Mr. Bumble, to Oliver Twist 12 __ Bo 14 “The Big Bang Theory” ﬁgure 15 Freebie from Adobe 19 Go down 23 Prop up 24 See 35-Across 25 “That’s scary!” 27 Middle-earth ﬁgure 29 __ point: with limitations 30 Rock’s __ Fighters 31 Penguin’s perch 33 Edible thistle 34 “Just another min-

ute” 38 Spheroid 39 Ewe or sow 40 It may be wired 41 Boor 42 Peanut product 45 Offer to a potential seeker 46 Dry __ 47 English and Irish 49 Like some beauty contest winners 50 Neighbor of Homer 54 Be offensive, in a way 55 Response to a heckler 58 Indian royal 59 “The most private of private schools,” to Hugh Laurie 60 Rizzoli of “Rizzoli & Isles”: Abbr. 61 Decrease 62 NYC subway 63 “__ will I” 64 IRS employee

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WARETOWN – The Ocean Township Police Department reported these incidents: Patrolman Kevin McKnight conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of U.S Highway 9 and Pocahontas Avenue for an equipment violation and more specifically an inoperable light on February 28. Upon investigation at the scene of the motor vehicle stop the driver, 17-year-old male juvenile, was arrested and charged with Possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The juvenile was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and subsequently released pending juvenile court. Also on February 28, Sgt. Michael Ward

Waretown Township Police Blotter responded to the lobby of the Ocean Township Police Department for a report of fraud. The victim reported that unknown actor(s) purchased two cellular iPhones utilizing his Sprint account totaling $1,810.93. The Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the incident. Patrolman Kevin McKnight was on patrol at which time he conducted a motor vehicle stop on Adriatic Avenue for a seatbelt violation on March 4. Upon investigation at the scene, McKnight arrested a male from Barnegat for numerous outstanding warrants and Hindering his own Apprehension by provide false information to a law enforcement officer. The male was

transported to police headquarters where he was processed and subsequently lodged at the Ocean County Jail in default of a $71,363.75 warrant issued by the Ocean County Superior Court and an additional $708 warrant issued by the Stafford Township Police Department. Patrolman Jeremy Samuel was on patrol conducting a business check of the Sea Pine Motor Inn at which time he observed a suspicious male who was identified as a 39-year-old from Waretown. The male was located cutting copper piping and stripping wires in the rear of a motor vehicle in the parking lot. Upon further investigation he was arrested on the strength of the following

eight warrants: $3,100.00 warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court, $100 warrant issued by the Freehold Township Municipal Court, $531 warrant issued by the Long Branch Municipal Court, $5,000 warrant issued by the Howell Township Municipal Court, $250 warrant issued by the Brick Township Municipal Court, $728 issued by the Marlboro Municipal Court, $389 issued by the Howell Township Municipal Court and $360 warrant issued by the Long Branch Municipal Court. The male was processed at police headquarters and subsequently lodged at the Ocean County Jail in default of bail. The incident is currently still being investigated by Samuel.

Talking the Talk About Walking the Walk

By Hillary Petetti, MSPT, Home Physical Therapist

eing able to walk is something that most people take for granted until they sustain an injury which prevents them from getting around. Think about all the times you walk during the day - even around your home: to the kitchen to get a snack, to the bathroom to take a shower, to the mailbox to pick up the circulars, to a family member to give them a hug. Now think about if you couldn’t do that. Many injuries result in pain, weakness, and loss of balance, all of which prevent walking without a high risk of falling and further injury. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE INJURED AND CANNOT SAFELY WALK ALONE? Oftentimes your doctor or even your family member will recommend a walker or a cane, which in clinical terms are also known as assistive devices. The problem is that many people resist using them because they do not understand how to use them or they do not know which kind to use, as there are many different kinds of devices (e.g. standard walkers, rolling walkers, rollators, single point canes, narrow based quad canes, wide based quad canes). Unfortunately, just having a walker or a cane does not solve the problem. Sometimes people have the wrong device to suit their needs. For example, someone with very poor balance would require the greater support of a walker as opposed to a cane. Someone with a cardiac condition would

require a walker with wheels as opposed to With your All-Care physical therapist, one without to decrease physical exertion either in the clinic or at home, you will while walking. learn how to use your assistive device to Using a device incorrectly can sometimes get you walking more safely and with less be just as dangerous as not using one at pain. Having the right device to address all. Sometimes people have the device set your problem and knowing how to use up wrong, for example, too high or too low. it correctly will help improve conﬁdence Using a walker that is set up too high can with your walking and balance which may lead to shoulder injuries. Using a walker that give you the further conﬁdence to enjoy the activities (e.g. going shopping, going is too low can lead to back pain. out to lunch, cooking at home) which you Sometimes people have the correct device, might have stopped doing since the injury set up correctly, but do not know how to or illness began. properly use it. The brake system on fourwheeled walkers with seats, commonly known as rollators, is a prime example. Many HILLARY PETETTI, MSPT people do not know how or when to lock Hillary graduated from the brakes. Sitting on or getting up from an Washington University in St. Louis in 1995 with a Bachelor’s unlocked rollator is a recipe for disaster! Sometimes people have the correct device, Degree in psychology and writing. She then decided to expand and set up correctly, but resist using it because continue her education to pursue of vanity or they feel doing so is “not really a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, graduating from Boston walking”. SO, WHO CAN HELP DETERMINE THE BEST DEVICE FOR YOUR PROBLEM, SIZE THE DEVICE, AND TEACH YOU HOW TO USE IT TO YOUR BEST ADVANTAGE? Answer: your physical therapist. Physical Therapists are experts in determining the proper device, making sure it is the right height, and teaching the best use. Working with your physical therapist can also help you to see that using a device improves your independence rather than reducing it.

University in 2000. Hillary has worked in numerous settings over her 15 year career including school based pediatrics, acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and is now excited about being a part of the All-Care Physical Therapy Home Care Team. Her areas of interest also include Women’s Health and she has taken multiple continuing education courses addressing the pervasive problem of urinary incontinence. In 2013, she became certified in LSVT BIG, a specialized program for Parkinson’s disease. Hillary believes that a motivated patient is usually a successful patient. She has learned that the best way to motivate her patients is by empowering them, using a team approach, and including them in the decision making process on their journey back to health and improved quality of life.

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BUSINESS PROFILE By Robert D. Verderese Those who want an alternative to the talk show format need not look any further. Tune in to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred Home Health Care” and his co-host, M ar ianne Lev y, airing 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, on WOBM-AM (1160 and 1310). Chock-full of fun and friendly talk, along with game shows, trivia contests, nostalgia and celebrity inter views, “Preferred Company” is the perfect blend of good conversation and entertainment that is sure to please. While there are many dimensions to “ Pre ferred Company,” the one that listeners are immediately struck by is the wonderful chemistry between Joel and Marianne: “It’s like we can read each other’s minds,” Marianne says. Moreover, when you li ste n to “ Pr efe r r e d C o m p a ny,” you cannot miss the spec i a l c o nn e c tion that Joel and Marianne have: “ There really is a comfort and lightness between us that allows us to bring out the best in one another,” Joel adds. So what is it besides “good chemistry” between Joel and Marianne that makes “Preferred Company” stand out from the crowd? Well, for starters, the show’s format is almost entirely unscripted: “ We don’t know what we’re going to talk about five minutes before the show goes on the air,” Marianne

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admits. For some in the radio business, the idea to do a show with no script would be a frightening prospect, but at “Preferred Company,” it is the only way to do a radio show. For instance, Joel desc r ibes the unique ness of the show in the following way: “What makes our show special is how natural the format is—it’s like we’re having coffee with you at a restaurant where any subject can be discussed at any time.” To be sure, “Preferred Company” distinguishes itself from many radio shows in that it is consistently interactive by way of phone calls and emails. Unlike many other talk shows that rarely, if ever, take phone calls or respond to emails, “Preferred Company” considers interacting with their audience as an essential part of the program. Referring to their listeners as “Lis-

pr efer r edr ad i o.c o m. Click on and download an App to listen to a live or previously recorded program, or play a 24 -hour-a- day bingo game, or even get a tasty recipe. Listeners can also connect with “Preferred Company ” by downloading an App called “ R a di o p u p” to t h e i r smartphones. People f rom all around the world listen to Joel and Marianne via this App: “We love “Radiopup” and how it allows us to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. It really gives our show another level of c onnectivit y — it ’s wonderful!” says Marianne. Speaking of wonderful, let’s not forget about Joel’s lovable puppy Oliver and Marianne’s “favorite,” Norman: “I love dogs and love to share dog stories with our listeners,” says Marianne. Discussing everything from the smar test

tener Friends,” it is not unusual for Joel and Marianne to talk about their families with their listeners and vice versa: “Our show is very much a family affair,” Joel explains. Further, Joel and Marianne welcome their family-of-listeners to the show ’s website,

and most popular dog breeds, to the most popular dog names, even dog-friendly accommodations, such as hotels and motels and vacation rentals, at “Preferred Company,” your canine will always get the love and attention that he or she deserves!

Do you want to harken back to “the good old days’ of yore? At “Preferred C o m p a n y,” you can travel with Joel and Marianne on a “Streetcar Named Nostalgia” and reminisc e about how things used to be. “Many of our listeners are baby boomers and enjoy talking about t h e p ast . I t puts a smile on their face and gives them a good feeling inside and we like to be a part of that,” Joel recounts. As listeners of “Preferred Company” al- Pictured are Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred ready know, Home Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Levy. the show also of fers many in- that listeners enjoy is Prairie” to best-sellstallments that are as “Match Wednesday,” ing authors such as charming as they are where callers attempt L a r r y O l m s te d w h o fun! For instance, every to provide a correct wrote “Real Food, Fake morning at 8:35, Joel match to a word given Food,”—Joel and Marand Marianne offer lis- by Joel or Marianne. ianne offer their listenteners the opportunity A n d t h e c a l l e r t h at ers a variety show that to call up the program gives the correct match is second-to-none. Come discover what and extend a “Good wins a prize, such as Wish” to someone who BlueClaws tickets or a eve r yo n e i s t a lk i n g is special in their lives. twenty five dollar gift about and join “Preferred Company,” with Perhaps you might hear card to Wawa. “Preferred Company” Joel Markel and Mara loved- one extending a good wish to a listeners also have an ianne Lev y, airing 8 sick family member. Or opportunity to win lot- to 10 a.m., M onday maybe the caller simply tery tickets on “Leave t h r o u g h Fr i d a y, o n wants to wish a friend ‘Em Laughing Fridays,” WOBM AM (1160 AND “ Happy Bir thday ” or which is a nice way to 1310). Like them on “Happy Anniversary.” end the week and begin Facebook and tell your friends. Visit their webRegardless of the wish, the weekend. Interesting guests also site at preferredradio. t h e “ G o o d W i s h e s” segment of “Preferred figure prominently on com. Fun, relaxed and Company” is extremely the “Preferred Compa- entertaining, “Preferred popular in that it allows ny” show. A diversity of Company” truly offers people to reach out to personalities—ranging something for everyones they care about in from celebrities like body and is no wonder A lison A r ngr im who why it is the area’s fasta thoughtful way. Another feature of played “Nellie Oleson” est-growing radio talk “Preferred Company” on “Little House on the show.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of MArch 18 - march 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your social instincts and intuitions might be at a low point in the first part of the week. Avoid making major purchases that require good taste. Put romantic notions on hold for a few days and focus on moneymaking activities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make the most of your business acumen by working toward the achievement of long term goals in the upcoming week. Don’t pursue an impossible dream or a fantasy when a sure thing is sitting right under your nose. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Live up to the challenge. Responsibilities at work or in the family can put you through your paces in the week ahead, but the rewards will be well worth it. Don’t let minor criticisms undermine your confidence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be inspired to expand creative efforts or make more peaceful choices in the week ahead. Your friends may influence your ideas and persuade you to choose lasting values over immediate gratification. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have a flair for friendliness. Express brotherly love in all the right places to successfully blend business with pleasure in the week to come. Avoid impulsive buying sprees and you can turn talents and skills into cash. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is a Full Moon in the skies in your sign that can trigger self-examination in the week ahead. Avoid making purchases of personal items in the first half of the week when you are somewhat susceptible to flattery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get ready to wear your lucky shamrock. Some friendships must shift so that you can regroup within a more comfortable structure. Forming a new friendship may be more practicable than pursuing a romantic hookup this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Decoding the wants and needs of a significant other might seem difficult in the early part of the week to come. You might read too much meaning into something that would seem commonplace in other circumstances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead you could brim with creative ideas to improve your surroundings. If you focus fully on your tasks you will find ample opportunities to use ingenuity on the job. Avoid a passing temptation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be so busy looking for a four leafed clover that you ignore something important going on in the home. You may realize that you have only seen what you wanted to see as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today’s Full Moon might rivet your attention on financial matters. In the week ahead you might benefit from meditation or time spent on your own. You might not be aware that someone is being supportive. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Negative thinking can lead to negative results. Today’s Full Moon is in your opposite sign so you may become more aware of the flaws in a relationship or a partner. Focus on being a friend in the week ahead.

Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Riding Along In My Automobile

Dear Joel My father is 80 and in reasonably good health. He is still driving. He doesn’t go very long distances, and usually just to places he knows well, but I am starting to worry that he may be getting too old. I don’t want to make him mad, but I think it may better for him to leave the car in park. What do you think? Answer: I’m glad you brought this up. Driving is a very touchy topic and a very important activity. Forfeiting it can make a person feel really old and out of control. Why would you think your father shouldn’t drive? If he is in good health and not on any medication, he would probably prefer to remain independent. Many people drive into their nineties. If you want to see your father drive less, maybe you can spend more time showing him new ways to get around. Today’s technology offers so much, and don’t just talk

to him, show him by doing some of them in his home. Many grocery stores offer at home service; place an order with him and be there when the deliveries arrive. It’s a convenience I enjoy myself. If he doesn’t use a computer, bring yours and put the order together as a team. Other companies like Amazon are pros at deliveries. If he enjoys activities outside the home, like golf or dancing, maybe you could go with him once a month or so. Most seniors cherish their ability to drive and they protect it ferociously. Make his decision a transition and you’ll both be happier. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

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Transition From Winter To Spring With An Easy Recipe Featuring Fava Beans By Wolfgang Puck

For so many of us, winter has been far too long and cold this year. Snow across the Northeast and Midwest. Heavy rains on the Pacific Coast. Tornadoes across the South. It can be hard to believe that springtime is less than two weeks away. Farmers’ markets are on the verge of the new season, and soon we’ll be savoring all kinds of fresh green vegetables that announce its arrival. But it still feels a little bit early, too early, be cooking the kinds of lighter, more delicate dishes that so many people associate with the season of renewal. Fortunately, Mother Nature provides us with a perfect transition between winter and spring: fresh fava beans. Very soon, piles of those big, plump, slightly flat grayish-green pods will begin appearing in market stalls, inviting us to enjoy a vegetable that combines a robust, earthy texture and taste that pushes the cold days behind us with a bright color and freshness that hint at the warmer, sunnier days to come. Many home cooks, however, find fava beans challenging to prepare, put off by those big, tough pods and the false impression that the seeds inside them are tough and chewy. So, let me share the simple truth: They’re surprisingly easy to prepare. To shell fava beans, press down with your thumbs along the seam of each pod to split it open; then, flick out the beans. I like to blanch the peeled beans briefly in boiling water, followed by a quick cooling in ice water, to help preserve their bright color before adding them to a recipe. It also makes them easier to peel by using a thumbnail to split the opaque skin on each bean, peeling off and discarding it. Once all that’s done, the fava beans need very little more in the way of cooking. You could toss them in a saute pan with melted butter and chopped herbs or add them to a stew or soup. Or, as I do in the following recipe, combine them with other fresh vegetables and pasta to make a main dish that combines the heartiness of winter fare with the brightness of the new season. Of course, if you like you can substitute another vegetable for the fava beans in this recipe. Use 1/2 pound (250 g) of small snow peas, for example, or 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces of asparagus, or coarsely chopped broccoli, blanching them all as you would the fava beans and adding them toward the end of cooking the sauce. I hope you’ll go on enjoying this recipe long into the spring and continue to adapt it as new crops arrive in the farmers’ market. PASTA WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, FAVA BEANS, ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE AND FRESH THYME Serves 4 1 2/3 pounds (725 g) fresh fava beans in the pod, to get about 1/2 pound (250 g) shelled and peeled fava beans 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) organic low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 pound (250 g) assorted fresh shiitake mushrooms, or cultivated white or cremini mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp paper towel, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) onion-and-garlic soubise (recipe

follows) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish 12 ounces (375 g) whole-wheat spaghetti or other whole-grain pasta strands 2 heaping tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and set it near the stove. Meanwhile, shell the fava beans, discarding the pods. When the water boils, add the shelled beans. Boil for 1 minute. With a wire skimmer, remove from the boiling water and transfer immediately to the ice water to cool. When cooled, peel them, using a thumbnail to split their skins and removing and discarding the skins. Set the peeled beans aside. In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce the heat to very low and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet or saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the shallot, garlic and mushrooms, and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the hot broth and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. Stir in the onion-and-garlic soubise and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped thyme. Continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente - tender but still slightly chewy - following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add the fava beans to the sauce to heat them through briefly. Drain the pasta and add it, still slightly dripping, to the sauce, tossing to mix well. Stir in the parsley and remove the pan from the heat. To serve, divide the pasta among four large heated plates or bowls, spooning the mushrooms, fava beans and sauce equally over the pasta. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately, passing Parmesan at the table, if desired. ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE Makes about 3/4 cup (185 mL) 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons organic low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth In a medium nonstick skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic. Sprinkle in the sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture has turned a deep caramel brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and add the broth. Pulse until pureed. Transfer to a nonreactive container and refrigerate until ready to use.

(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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