2017-04-01 - The Berkeley Times

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Finances, Bullying Reports Discussed

By Central

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Financial issues and the district’s Violence and Vandalism Report were discussed by officials at the last Central Regional Board of Education meeting.

The board approved a page of bus rentals by Point Pleasant Beach. Most of the rentals were for $199, but one was as high as $269. In total, the bus rentals brought in more than $4,000, minus the net cost to the district.

The regulations for bus drivers has become more demanding, Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. It has led to a shortage of bus drivers. So, other districts have been renting buses and drivers from Central.

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–Photos by Chris Lundy The Trestle and its surrounding pathways and wooded areas have been a hangout for generations, but police response and resident concern has mired some of the memories of the area.

By Chris Lundy and Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The Cedar Creek separating Berkeley and Lacey township hides a landmark that generations have jumped off of for fun – the Trestle. But recently, residents have noticed litter, drug paraphernalia, late night parties and other elements some say have

gotten out of control.

Large “No Trespassing” signs dominate the Lacey side. Warren Avenue curves in off of Route 9. On one side, there are residences. On the other, the fields of Hebrew Park.

In between, there is an unpaved road and a parallel footpath that reach beyond the signs for at least half a mile.

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The old railway remnant known as the Trestle has had police response from both Berkeley and Lacey off icers for incidents.

Recently, the Trestle was a t o pic of d i s c u s sio n at a Berkele y Tow n ship Council meeting, when a resident brought up concerns with people “passed out from par t ying” f rom the night before.

The Berkeley resident told the council what he finds on his jogs in that area each weekend.

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He said it seem s changed from previous generations’ using the area. “Another landmark as kids in Berkeley, it’s somet h i ng we k new we could enjoy, jumping (Trestle - See Page 5)

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With Contractor Fraud, Sandy-Impacted Homeowners “Hit Twice”

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – Scores of residents laden with documents, bills, photos, invoices and Superstorm Sandy stories attended an information session in Brick’s Town Hall on March 22 to get information and help with contractor fraud and performance issues on their damaged and/or flooded homes.

Brick Mayor John G. Ducey invited the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to hold the 42nd Housing Recovery Information session to help Sandy-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program, the Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Homeowner Rebuilding Program and rental property owners participating in the Landlord Rental Repair Program (LRRP).

Ducey introduced DCA Commissioner Charles A. Richman to the standing-room only audience.

“I’m not going to spend any time telling you how successful this program has been,” Richman said. “I know you are here today because of contractor fraud; it’s hard enough losing your home and now you have been hit twice. It’s a disgrace,” he said.

Commissioner Richman introduced Assistant Director of Legal Issues/Sandy Division Elizabeth MacKay who helped to draft a fraud policy with Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

“In the beginning if you were defrauded, you were pretty much on your own if the funds you were awarded are no longer available because of fraud,” she said.

The federal government will not pay out the

same money twice, so the HUD has made other funds available for people to complete their homes, MacKay explained.

“This is not a victim’s compensation fund, this is additional funds so you can complete your home - that’s an important distinction,” she said.

Contractor fraud includes underperformance, use of poor quality materials, inflating costs, abandonment and more.

In order to get the additional funds, victims must have evidence of contractor fraud, file a police report and file a complaint with the DCA with supporting documentation.

The DCA would obtain the resulting charging document (“State vs. Contractor”) from the Division of Consumer Affairs, and a project manager would inspect the property to verify or confirm the damages. The language “Theft by Deception” would be in the charging document, MacKay said.

Then a grant award and amendment would be prepared and a Community Affairs representative would meet with a validated replacement contractor and the applicant.

Applicants may receive additional funds if they agree to filing the complaint, providing documentation, cooperating with state and law enforcement officials, and to returning any funds recovered as the result of criminal actions.

All new contractors must be validated by the project manager, which is very important since if they are not licensed the homeowner would not be eligible for the additional funds.

Assistant Director of Housing Recovery/Sandy Recovery Division David Mazzuca said that if a homeowner is back in their home and the work

has been completed, they are no longer eligible to participate in the fraud process.

“Many of us are in the same boat,” said a woman in the audience. “If you’re already in your house -- you worked, worked, worked -and you’re not allowed to move back into your house, why bother working on the house?” she asked. She said many people borrowed from their retirement to complete their homes.

Mazzuca said the DCA has to abide by Federal regulations. “We can’t reimburse you for a project you have already done because you have already figured out a way to do it,” he said.

“This regulation seems ridiculous, but we’re bound by the law. We’ll continue to press and advocate for you,” he added.

Brick’s Shore Acres resident Kevin McGuire, 62, said he attended the information session because he heard there would be funding made available through the RREM program for fraud victims.

“Our home elevation contractor demanded his final payment when there was still 50 percent of work to be done. He lifted the house in one day and then all hell broke loose,” McGuire said as he waited to speak with a DCA representative.

The plumbing, masonry, electrical and HVAC systems under the house were “in shambles and ripped apart” after the house was lifted, McGuire said.

“I refused to give him the final $65,000 payment, which saved us. He threatened us, he tried to place a lien on our house, he said he was going to sue us. I had to hire a lawyer because he pulled off the job,” he said.

The contractor – who was licensed by the

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Assistant Director of Legal Issues/Sandy Issues Elizabeth MacKay speaks at a state info session for Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners.

State of NJ – hired a string of different lawyers who contacted McGuire as part of a bullying campaign, he said.

“It was part of his M.O. Later I was able to see a bigger picture of how he operated. His approach has been very effective for him in the past in other states,” McGuire said. “How could the State approve him as a contractor?”

McGuire said he wanted to find out the DCA’s position for people who had completed their houses themselves.

He heard Mazzuca say residents would not be eligible for fraud funds if they were back in their homes, but McGuire said he hoped for a position reversal.

After the presentation, attendees could receive direct assistance with their questions or issues from representatives with the DCA, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, RREM and LRRP Program Managers and housing counselors from the Sandy Recovery Housing Program.

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Trestle:

anymore. There is a garbage can there, like you would see at a park. The ground, in late winter, was still clean. There were just a few scraps of fi reworks wrappers on the ground. The rail trail goes around it, and makes it accessible. On the Berkeley side, there are smaller, rusted signs nailed to a tree.

One nearby resident admitted that he used to drive down this road, back when he was a kid living in a different neighborhood, to hang out there. It’s a different crowd now, though. “These kids took it too far,” he said.

Another neighbor said they had no problem with people coming to the trestle as long as they drive safely, and are respectful. It’s when they are using drugs and shooting alcohol bottles with pellet guns that it becomes a nuisance.

“The cops get down here when they can. By the time they come, (the kids) are gone,” he said.

Berkeley Police Chief Karin DiMichele said a recent ordinance that prohibited streetside parking in a Berkeley access point to the Trestle, and signs there, was one way the township is countering the problems nearby residents face.

“There’s so many accesses into the area, it’s hard to patrol. We send officers there, the kids just go to the lacey side,” she said to the resident at the January council meeting.

Township Planner Jim Oris spoke to the county’s involvement in the area, since it is proximate to the Ocean County Rail Trail system, a mostly north-south trail that uses much of an old rail line bed for a bike and walking trail, connecting areas south of Barnegat to what will eventually connect to Toms River.

“One of the things we’ve been talking to the county about is improvements to the rail trail and security for the area,” Oris said. “They did envision how to better secure the area. It’s in their queue, you would say.”

Still, with weather warming, activity is likely only to increase by the Trestle.

The Berkeley resident who spoke at the council meeting hopes something can be done: “It’s gotten so I don’t even want to bring my son with me there on my runs.”

Bullying:

Violence and Vandalism Report. It was from September through January, and was made up of incidents from both schools.

There were two incidents of violence, and no incidents of vandalism or substance abuse. There was one weapons incident when a student brought in a fake gun. There were 11 incidents of bullying.

The number of people involved were also recorded. There were 20 student offenders and 10 student victims.

The police were notified in two of the instances, and a complaint was filed for one of them. There were two in-school suspensions dealt out, and 12 out-of-school suspensions. There were no expulsions.

For follow-up after the events, there were 16 assignments of educational programs or supportive services and 11 assignments of home instruction.

Continued From Page 1 off the Trestle into a clean creek, being able to go on a canoe. But there today, it’s a disaster.”

Earlier in the council meeting, officials mentioned problems with drug abuse the community is facing. “If you’re talking about illegal drugs, the Trestle is probably a big spot to hit,” said the resident to officials. “I’ve talked to the police, from both towns, but every time they get there, the people are not there. It might be time to knock it down.”

The challenge has been limiting access to people who are breaking the law there, while still allowing people to enjoy the area in legal ways, Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella said.

There are issues with underage drinking, drug use, bonfi res, and littering there, he said. “No Trespassing” signs have been put up, and police send patrols through the area when the weather is nice.

There are people who use the area for recreation that are not a problem, he said.

Some of them are visiting nearby Hebrew Park. Some of them are kayaking. Some of them are using the Rail Trail.

As a result of the signs and the patrols, there have been fewer incidents on the Lacey side of the trestle, he said. He acknowledged that because of the lay of the land, it is easier for Lacey police to have access to the trestle than Berkeley.

The Berkeley side of the trestle is accessible only by driving down a long winding road off Serpentine Drive. It’s a quiet, residential community, sometimes flanked on one side by nothing but woods or the Barnegat Rail Trail. However, residents there say people driving to the trestle whip down the road at 50 mph. The road is narrow, as well. It’s just wide enough for one car to drive comfortably at a time. When they’re speeding down the road, it is not safe for any kids who might be playing in yards.

To get to the Berkeley side, you would have to park on the road or by the pump station and then walk a bit down the rail trail. The old trestle is made of heavy timber, but has clearly deteriorated. Years ago, adventurous people could drive over it. Not

Continued From Page 1 courier in a shared services agreement was questioned by Ocean Gate representative Michael Passeri. This is a position that travels between the schools and delivers inter-office mail. It would have been a Berkeley Township School District employee, and Central would pay that district $10,200 to use their services.

A full-time position would have been paid about $25,000, which would include salary and benefits, Parlapanides said. Paying Berkeley $10,200 was a better deal.

Additionally, the courier uses Berkeley’s vehicle, Berkeley board member George Dohn said.

Also during the board meeting, Parlapanides gave a presentation of the district’s

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Congress Should Support Research To End Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a daily burden for its victims. It’s also the most costly and pervasive disease in America.

New projections from the American Heart Association show that by 2035, nearly half of the U.S. population will suffer from CVD, with costs exceeding 1 trillion. In fact, expenses associated with CVD are expected to surpass medical cost estimates for other chronic diseases, including diabetes and Alzheimer’s, over the next two decades.

These latest projections update ones made by the association in 2011 that estimated 100 million Americans would suffer from CVD by 2030. Disturbingly, that prediction came true in 2015.

Unless deliberate and focused action is taken now to combat this growing

burden, the very disease that probably killed your great-grandparents will remain on the fast-track to kill your great-grandchildren, too.

Research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) remains our country’s best hope for discovering ways to prevent, treat and ultimately cure CVD – the number one and most costly killer of Americans.

Congress: help wipe out the burden of CVD for every generation by supporting NIH-funded research.

Together, we can make heart disease and stroke just a memory.

Rachana Kulkarni, MD Board Member South-Central NJ American Heart Association, American Stroke Association

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Celebrating Spring Where is global warming when we need it? I do look forward to the first day of spring, balmy weather, and flowers in bloom.

The first days of spring is actually a perfect opportunity to turn over a new leaf in our personal habits - to clean house, to jog outdoors, and to replace animal foods with healthy, delicious vegetables, legumes, grains, and fruits.

The shift toward healthy eating is everywhere. Fastfood chains like Chipotle, Quiznos, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell and Wendy’s offer plant-based options.

Parade, Better Homes and Gardens, and Eating Well are touting vegan recipes.

Google CEO Eric Schmidt views replacement of meat by plant protein as the world’s #1 technical trend.

The financial investment community is betting on innovative start-ups like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods, while warning clients about “death of meat.” Even Tyson Foods new CEO sees plant protein as the meat industry’s future.

Indeed, Global Meat News reports that nearly half of consumers are reducing meat intake. Beef consumption has dropped by 43 percent in the past 40 years.

Each of us can celebrate spring by checking out the rich collection of plant-based dinners and desserts in our supermarket’s frozen food, dairy, and produce sections.

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Letters To ton The Editor back-pocket liberalism, In the immortal words of Christie Only Cares About Himself

Governor Christie made it clear in his recent speech that he will leave New Jersey in far worse fiscal shape than what he inherited.

Whether it’s underfunded pensions, underfunded transit, underfunded schools, or his record ten credit downgrades, Governor Christie is nothing but an underperformer whose greatest accomplishment will be his ability to tie up traffic.

37 percent of New Jerseyans are struggling just to get by, and his budget does nothing to help working men and women.

It shortchanges students and promotes a corrupt charter school system that drains resources from our public schools and funnels them to his Wall Street cronies.

It ignores the looming crisis we face by President Trump’s ongoing threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Once again, it is clear Christie doesn’t care about the people of New Jersey – he only cares about his political career. We need new leadership in our state now, more than ever, which is why I’m asking for your support in my campaign for governor.

Assemblyman John Wisniewski, D-19 Candidate for Governor

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Democrats thought the nation was ready for fundamental, unabashed, full-out progressivism. Obama was resoundingly elected and successfully delivered his liberal agenda through senate shenanigans of Harry Reid as well as his own use of executive decision and the regulatory state.

The resulting failure of these policies has hampered our economy while ramping up national debt and clenching the iron fist of centralized government on Americans, to say nothing of our newly acquired international impotence.

Obama’s successes were only in the eyes of the mainstream media and academia elitists. The reality shows more people out of work or in part-time low wage benefit-less jobs since the Carter years. Black America, which one might have thought would benefit the most from his presidency, have unduly suffered the worst employment record under his watch, yet he remains lionized in that community.

Propped up by a fake news narrative, Democrats had a false sense that America was on its way to liberal Shangri-La. With this false sense of security in mind they offered up the worst presidential candidate possible, My Tur n Hillar y.

Thankfully, enough of our constitutional republic remains that this con job of bull-pooky was defeated.

Now it’s the Democrats turn to regroup, if they can get past their own pity party and offer up solutions in a Republican controlled congress, rather than the current mode of obstructionism.

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Make A Difference Enough! Time for the cyber bullying and Facebook civil war to stop! It is over! Time to come together and get behind our words by deeds...

past men and women who have inspired us, the time has come for all good men to come to the aid of their country. Or, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.”

It is time to put your words into deeds – enough protesting! Don’t be behind the sign – be the sign! Get up and get going. Just do it!

Now is the perfect time for action, to be held accountable to mature and act responsibly. Get out there!

You have a cause and want to be heard? Well, write your elected officials, write to the newspapers, hold the media responsible for honest journalism. Take a stand!

There are many people waiting for a handout and many more just waiting for a hand. If you have the money and ability, pay it forward.

If you don’t, volunteer! You will not only be helping others but also be helping yourself to heal, to mend, to become unbroken. There are so many opportunities to make a real difference.

Help build a house for the homeless, or rebuild one for someone who has lost it all! Volunteer at a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, pack packages for soldiers near and abroad who are protecting our rights to protest, our liberty and our freedom. Join the military!

Walk a dog, especially for someone who is homebound and cannot do the simple tasks the rest of us take for granted. Help out at a youth program or start one; learn face painting or clowning, singing, dancing and volunteer your skills at a hospital and hold the hand of someone going through dialysis or cancer treatment or a child so unsure of their daily regimen, so full of doubt or fear, or the hand of someone who is dying.

Work on a hotline you may just be the encouragement someone needs. You may just save a life!

Whatever your cause may (Letters - See Page 15)

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

From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Statement On The American Health Care Act

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur issued the following statement after the American Health Care Act didn’t come to a vote.

“W hen the American Health Care Act was fi rst introduced, I grappled with whether I would support it.

But I didn’t run for Congress to be an obstructionist

OCEAN COUNTY – With the filing deadline for income taxes quickly approaching, IRS scammers are taking full advantage of tax season calling unsuspecting taxpayers and attempting to dupe them.

“These scammers are becoming increasingly skillful and brazen in attempting to defraud the public,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. “Our Consumer Affairs department is working to inform our residents to be aware of potential scam artists posing as IRS agents.”

According to the IRS, an aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification

or to decorate a fancy chair - Washington has enough of those people already - I worked to constructively improve the legislation,” said MacArthur. “I’ve always said that this has to be about people, not politics. My wife and I had a special needs child in our early twenties and we had over one million dollars of medical bills when she died at the age of eleven. Without insurance, our life would have had a terrible blow before we even got started.

I am committed to helping every American get the health insurance they need.”

“Over the past weeks, I worked with President Tr u mp, Vice President Pence, Speaker Ryan, HHS Secretary Tom Price and Members of Congress with different views, about my concerns. I offered and fought for specific improvements that needed to be included in the legislation in order for me to support it.”

“I successfully worked for $60 billion in addi-

tional funding for older and disabled Americans in Medicaid and made sure that everyone in Medicaid Expansion - including over 500,000 New Jerseyans - could remain there permanently with a full federal match. I proposed and gained a $90 billion increase in the healthcare tax credits for Americans in the 50-64 age group. These additional credits were intended to help this group, which struggles with among the highest health insurance

costs. And late Thursday, just before the scheduled vote, I was able, along with others to secure an additional $15 billion to help young mothers and those struggling with mental and substance abuse disorders.”

“In total, we committed an additional $165 billion dollars to the most vulnerable among us. But this was never about money. Despite all the fear and confusion over this bill, I worked to make it better for people - those I represent and all

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badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.

“I can adamantly tell you these calls are scams because the IRS does not solicit information by telephone,” Vicari said. “If the IRS needs information from you they will first write a letter.”

Victims are often told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information. If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request.

Vicari said the IRS will never:

Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer.

Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.

Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.

“Scammers change tactics from year to year and there are variations of this scam that run year-round,” Vicari said. “Phishing is another form of an IRS scam.”

Phishing, which are emails that look like they are from the IRS, has seen a surge this year. Scammers email a potential victim trying to trick them into giving them their personal and financial information.

“If you receive one of these emails do not respond or

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Following are some tips on how to avoid being scammed: Shred, Shred, Shred - Be sure to shred all documents containing personal information, such as your Social Security number, home address, and birth date. Spend a little extra and get a cross-cut shredder.

File income taxes early and file electronically – If you beat the scammer by filing early, they can’t file on your behalf. Filing electronically can help keep your financial

information secure by making sure a paper document with your Social Security number, address, salary and bank account information does not get diverted through the mail.

Protect your computer – If preparing and filing a return on your own make sure you use security software that updates automatically.

Essential tools include a firewall, virus/malware protection and file encryption for sensitive date.

Vicari also recommends checking your credit report at least annually and your bank and credit card state-

Americans.”

“This bill was not perfect—no bill is—but it was a dramatic improvement from where it started. It didn’t have enough votes to pass, but I stand by my efforts to improve it. The only way we’re going to repair our broken health care system is if we work together to fix the problem. Just saying no, which requires no effort at all, or pointing the finger of blame at others is of no value. It is time for action together.”

ments often.

Vicari noted that unfortunately personal account information is often lost and stolen and it’s best to keep close track of all of your accounts for possible fraud.

“You are entitled to a free credit report from the three major credit reporting companies annually,” Vicari said. “Keeping track of your credit rating might help stop any attempt at stealing your identity.”

For additional information contact the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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OHI’s Mobile Medical Unit To Host Head Start Dental Exams In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc., in partnership with the Head Start development program of O.C.E.A.N., Inc., has announced that the OHI mobile medical unit will be visiting several local Head Start program sites through April 5 to conduct dental exams, specifically for the children in Head Start programs. Dentist Dr. Patricia Gibbons will be conducting the dental exams for children in Head Start.

The OHI mobile medical unit will visit Head Start program sites in: Berkeley, 264 First Ave., April 4, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Brick, 503 Adamston Road, April 5, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The OHI mobile medical unit provides medical and dental services to people who may

not have the transportation. Services include general dentistry care, Fluoride and screenings on the MMU. Cleanings, sealants, extractions, x-rays and comprehensive dental services at OHI’s Lakewood Health Center, 101 Second St., Lakewood; Toms River Health Center, 301 Lakehurst Road; or Little Egg Harbor Health Center, 798 Route 539, Building 3.

For questions about the MMU, contact Douglas Clark, marketing manager, at 732719-9026 or Christie Truax, LPN, Head Start program health manager at 732-244-5333, ext 926. To make an appointment or to confirm dates, times, and locations of the mobile unit, call at 732-363-6655.

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Beachwood Library To Host Spring Book & Bake Sale

BEACHWOOD – The Friends of the Beachwood Branch, 126 Beachwood Blvd., are hosting their spring book and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 29.

Books and baked goods of all kinds will be available for purchase. Take home some great

books and enjoy some tasty treats at great prices while supporting the local library.

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Beachwood Branch. The event can be found theoceancountylibrary.org or for more information, call 732-244-4573.

Attention Golfers

BERKELEY – Golfers are invited to tee off at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Winter rates are in effect. The price includes a cart.

The cost is $26 for residents, $31 on week-

ends. Non-residents pay $35 during the week, $37 on weekends.

To book a time, call 732-269-4460 or visit cedar-creek-golf-course-2.play.teeitup.com.

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Beachwood Mayor For A Day

BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Elementary School PTO representative Karen Luff contacted Borough of Beachwood Mayor Ron Roma regarding a new prize entry for the PTO’s Annual Gift Auction.

Luff presented her clever idea to the Mayor as having a “Mayor for a Day,” which encompassed taking the winning student on a tour of town hall and let the student see what is done behind the scenes and participating in a Council meeting with mayor and council. Mayor Ronald Roma and the Borough Council were overjoyed to have a “Mayor for a Day”.

The lucky winner as “Mayor for a Day” was fifth-grader Madison Ann Styles. Madison and her mom, Jennifer Jones, met Roma the evening of March 15 to tour the Municipal Complex along with Police Chief Robert Tapp. Roma reviewed some mayoral duties with Madison and at 7 p.m., Madison was seated alongside Roma at the council meeting.

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Roma presented Madison with a personally engraved gavel of her own, a certificate of recognition, a T-shirt and pin proclaiming Beachwood’s 100th Anniversary and some literature.

Beachwood’s 2nd Annual Community Day will be on August 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at Birch and Surf Park. There will be t-shirt and other giveaways. There will be a lot of family entertainment such as infl atables, pony rides, face painting, craft vendors, and food vendors. Municipal and volunteer services will also have booths and activities.

Although the event is free, some of the vendors do charge.

The annual bonfire on October 28 will have centennial themed fun.

Help For Gold Star Spouses

JOINT BASE – In honor of Gold Star Spouses Day which takes place on April 5 this year, Survivor Outreach Services and the Red Cross at JB MDL are hosting a series of Resilience Workshops to support the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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The Memorial Day parade will have a display honoring the 100th on the fire trucks, first aid and police vehicles.

Summer Fun Nights on Monday evenings will have centennial themes.

July 4 will have giveaways honoring the 100th birthday during the fireworks on the Toms River, which is actually run by Beachwood.

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Reuter read “A Day At the Zoo” to the class and “8 Silly Monkeys.” The children loved hearing about the different animals at the zoo.

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The Good Friday service will be on April 14 at 7 p.m.

Come out and celebrate on April 16 at the church’s sunrise service at 6:50 a.m. at Veterans Park in Bayville followed by Easter services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. at the church.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission will host a NJWWI Road Show on April 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street.

Experts will share the historic significance of WWI-era objects, manuscripts and collectibles

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Special presentations will be offered throughout the day, including a performance of A Year in the Trenches, a new play by James Rana.

Participants are encouraged to bring their WWI memorabilia. Visit history.nj.gov for more details.

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BERKELEY – When times get tough, you need a little help. That’s the theme of How Much Can One Duck Do? – a book about conquering fear and disappointment within faith.

Designed for children aged six to 10 years old, the book was written by Anita Levine, an award-winning published author, and illustrated by Desline Vitto-Meehan, an artist who has won several awards.

The book’s creators, who both live in Holiday City Berkeley, met when Anita and fellow author Alice DiNizo formed Write Now!, a support group for senior community residents with an interest in writing.

LAKEHURST – An 80th anniversary remembrance of the Hindenburg disaster will be on April 30 at 2 p.m. at Jakes Branch County Bark, 1100 Double Trouble Road in Beachwood.

The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society will present a PowerPoint program and have photographic displays showing the Hindenburg’s history.

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Ocean County Officially Reopens Cooper Environmental Center

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials celebrated the first days of spring with a grand reopening of the Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park.

“I am pleased to join with the people who truly love this center in cutting the ceremonial ribbon today officially reopening the environmental center to the public,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who is liaison to the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation. “While this renovated building is stronger and more resilient to the weather, we have maintained its true purpose which is to educate and inform visitors about nature and our environment. This is a great day for Ocean County and I know the public will enjoy this renovated center.”

The Cooper Environmental Center, which houses displays of wildlife and vegetation indigenous to the area and the Barnegat Bay watershed and provides a workshop area, was flooded during Superstorm Sandy on October 29, 2012.

“Superstorm Sandy did a job on the building and flooded it with more than a foot of water,” Bartlett said. “After the storm, it was difficult for us to determine how to rebuild the center.”

Bartlett said the options reviewed by the County included knocking it down to build a new one or raising the current structure.

“Neither of these options would work,” Bartlett said. “If we tore it down we would never get the permits to rebuild it in its current location and raising the structure would have been cost prohibitive based on the current foundation configuration.”

Bartlett said the solution was to make the building storm resistant.

“This wasn’t a simple decision but I believe we came up with an excellent plan,” Bartlett said.

The work included installing all new windows and replacing all the outside siding with a fiber and cement product to eliminate the potential for mold. The tile and carpet that was once inside the building was replaced with an epoxy-based floor.

High pressure laminate walls were installed and all the heating units were relocated to the attic and the air conditioning was raised.

“Moving items up from the ground level helps in our efforts to get the building in operational condition quickly should we be affected by another storm that causes flooding,” Bartlett said.

“Cattus Island County Park is a favorite place for so many of our visitors and residents,” said

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “Reopening the environmental center just enhances the park experience for all ages.

“I want to commend Freeholder Bartlett and the staff of the Department of Parks and Recreation for all the work they put into making certain this renovated environmental center is visitor friendly and provides a great learning experience,” Vicari said.

Freeholder Virginia E. Haines noted the park was located in a great area just a little away from a busy area of the township.

“This is a perfect location to enjoy nature,” she said. “When you are here you don’t even realize how close you are to the traffic on Fischer Boulevard. This is a park that you can come to and relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Ocean County.”

When enjoying the renovated center, visitors are now greeted with a host of new inside displays including an Interactive Habitat Tree, a large climbin Osprey nest with informational touch screen, live viewing camera of Ospreys on the marsh, touch tank and live animal tanks, a kids’ corner with educational and interactive game books, owl identification show case display, a shell sorting and identification table, a Wentz microscope for scientific investigation and a living green wall.

In addition, the renovation work also included upgrading the facility to meet all Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. And, the center’s program room was expanded to accommodate larger groups.

Lois Schoeck, chairperson of the Cattus Island Advisory Council, extended the council’s appreciation to the park staff and the volunteers.

“The staff put their heart and soul into bringing this center back from the storm,” she said. “I deeply appreciate all they did to get us here today.”

Gavan General Contracting Inc., the original contractor for the environmental center, was also the contractor for the renovation.

Ocean County is anticipating federal funding reimbursement, in part, for the work, since the building was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

“Now that the work is done, the building is once again the centerpiece for the park and as it stands now it is much more resilient and can withstand future storms,” Bartlett said.

Cattus Island County Park has been reopened since the storm with most of its trails cleared and repaired.

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The rally was part of a nationwide MAGA movement in support of the president, vice president, military and first responders, with similar rallies held across the country.

A permit for the march was reluctantly approved by Seaside Heights officials and the exact location was shared only days before, as organizers feared it would give too much time for protestors to stage a resistance.

The four-hour rally, which was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., was filled with plenty of red clothing, American flags and signs bearing Donald Trump’s name. There was an overall theme of pride in the nation’s 45th president and an understanding that whoever doesn’t agree with Trump winning the election should get over it.

Speakers at the rally, including several Republican candidates for New Jersey governor, were called to Beachcomber’s rooftop to speak to a growing crowd of Trump supporters below. They encouraged the cheering crowd to fight back against liberals and issues such as fake news, gun control, sanctuary cities and affordable housing.

Seth Grossman kicked things off with a plea to bring the country back to where it was 50 years ago, to a time when he says wealth and opportunity were shared by ordinary Americans. Grossman, who ran against incumbent Governor Christie in the 2013 Republican primary, admitted that 50 years can’t be undone with one election, but asked the crowd if they were prepared to do what is necessary to move forward toward progress.

He also spoke out against fake news, saying, “They are attacking us because for years we had nobody to speak for us, we had nobody

in office, we were on the outside and now that we finally have a champion they are attacking him because he is defending us, and we must defend him.”

Another candidate for governor, Steven Rogers, urged supporters to make a difference by running for their local and state offices, even getting involved with their school boards or town councils. He also said that whoever is elected as the state’s next governor should be 101 percent committed to President Trump.

A retired naval commander and police officer, Rogers shared a strong message about gun control, saying, “We will have in this state a law that will allow every citizen to carry a concealed weapon.”

The Monmouth County Tea Party Coalition was also represented by Frank Cott.

He said that what’s happening right now in Washington D.C. would be called a coup anywhere else.

“We cannot allow these people to overturn our election. We cannot allow these people to speciously impeach this man or impugn him any further,” he said.

During one of the speeches, a small group of protestors made their way through the crowd holding signs that read “Build Skools Not Walls” and “The March Is For Morons.”

They were quickly escorted out by police, while marchers chanted “USA” to their backs.

Other chants shouted throughout the rally included “Trump,” “build the wall” and “lock her up,” in reference to Trump’s democratic opponent Hilary Clinton.

DJ Matteo emceed the event, playing mostly country music and patriotic tunes for a cheerful audience. Despite the march not being advertised as a pro-Trump rally, he shouted that the crowd was there for one thing and one thing only—support for President Trump.

Financial Aid Workshops “O.P.E.N. Pathways To Education”

TOMS RIVER – Looking to attend college but don’t know how to pay for tuition?

Ocean County College is offering O.P.E.N. Workshops (Opening Pathways to Education Now). Workshops are held on selected Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 203 and Room 205, Technology Building (Bldg.

#25), Main Campus, Toms River. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

OCC’s O.P.E.N. program is an initiative that seeks to increase awareness of the affordability of obtaining a post-secondary education. Sessions are designed to assist

parents and students in completing the FAFSA application. Parents and students should bring any questions they may have regarding the Financial Aid application and awarding process.

The workshop will be held April 8 and 29.

Attendees should bring their 2015 Federal

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For more information, call the Ocean County College Financial Aid Office at 732-2550310, ext. 2405 or visit ocean.edu.

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critical issues and jointly come up with solutions to ensure the best educational outcome.

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Gang Awareness Programs

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library will offer three upcoming Gang Awareness Programs for teens, parents, educators, clergy and other concerned adults about the growing menace of gangs in our communities.

This program is designed to educate and present strategies detailing how residents can deal with these groups. This program offers local police departments, township and educational officials a great opportunity to discuss gang presence with their local residents and what they are doing about it.

Edwin Torres, a retired NJ Police Lieutenant and Juvenile Gang Expert, will explain the warning signs of gang presence, why kids join up, and where to go for help. He will also give a brief history of gangs, gang markings, such as colors, symbols and clothing use to mark out territory and distinguish each other from rival gangs, and the presence of gangs in pop culture.

The programs are free and open to the public but registration is required at theoceancounty library.org or by calling the local branch.

Teens ages 12 and older are encouraged to attend. Programs start promptly at 6:30 p.m., with sign-in at 6:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and professional development hours are offered. In addition, community service hours will be offered to teens 12 to 18 years old.

The programs will be held at: April 5, Point Pleasant Borough Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road, 732-295-1555.

April 6, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., 732-349-6200.

April 13, Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, 732-657-7600.

These programs are funded through a community collaboration of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Youth Service Commission, the Ocean County Health Department, the Ocean County Superior Court Juvenile Probation Division, the Ocean County Library, the Municipal Alliance Project and the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

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If the aneurysm is found and happens to be less than 5 centimeters, the patient should be followed periodically as an outpatient with ultrasound to check for any significant increase in the size of the aneurysm. If the aneurysm turns out to be greater than 5 centimeters, the patient should consider repair of the aneurysm and discuss treatment options with a Vascular surgeon.

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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common type of hearing loss, but folks aren’t always sure where their hearing loss comes from. There are some fairly obvious ways to damage your hearing, such as listening to music at excessive volumes, or firing weapons without hearing protection.

Then there are situations where protecting your hearing doesn’t seem very important, but doing so might actually prevent further damage. Consider the following sneaky causes of hearing loss.

Workplace Noise: Although many construction and manufacturing jobs state that hearing protection should be worn at all times on the job, these warnings are not always adhered to. Those who wear hearing protection may not be wearing it at all times; it may be removed to talk with co-workers or supervisors despite close proximity to high-noise producing machines, and depending upon how loud those machines are, damage can be caused fairly quickly. Even with hearing protection, noise damage can slowly accumulate and wear on the delicate hair cells in the inner ear.

Ototoxic Medication: Ototoxic medications are drugs such as painkillers that have chemical properties that make them toxic to the sensory cells in the ear. Painkillers taken in high quantity create not only a risk for dependency but for losing hearing as well; strong pain medications first cause a ringing in the ears before beginning to have adverse effects on hearing, but the

impairment often goes away after discontinued use.

Smoking: Because of the impact and high profile of major diseases caused by smoking, potential hearing damage as a side effect of smoking often flies under the radar. But nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that causes blood vessels to shrink slightly, restricting blood flow to the inner ear and preventing oxygen from reaching it. Over a lifetime, this “suffocates” the ear.

Public Transportation: The squeal and grind of light rails, trains, and even buses coming to a stop have the potential to cause hearing damage to daily riders of public transportation because they’re constantly exposed to noise. Rough or curved tracks prevent smooth rides, leading to more noise. And those who are waiting for their bus or train are exposed to potential traffic on a busy street which can sometimes reach levels of 100 dB or more.

Attending Sporting Events Due in part to the nature of sporting events, watching athletes perform-the danger of noise is often forgotten. Many stadiums still manifest crown noise dangerous enough to damage hearing. Seattle’s CenturyLink Field last year posted a decibel record of 137.6 enough to cause permanent damage in 30 seconds. Noise levels of 115 dBs or more-about the equivalent of a concert, are not uncommon but are safe to experience for only 15 minutes.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Community Medical Center’s Community Health Services is offering free clinical health screenings to uninsured Ocean County women between the ages of 40 and 64 who meet specific income requirements.

The program provides free clinical breast examinations, mammograms, cervical exams and pap smears at the following locations in April: April 7 at the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

April 28 at Ocean Gynecologic and Obstetrical Associates, 475 Route 70 in Lakewood, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Additional clinics will be held at Family Planning Center locations in Lakewood, 290 River Avenue and Manahawkin, 1173 Beacon Avenue. Please call for more details.

Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 732-557-3202.

Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group Announces Meetings TOMS RIVER – You are welcome to attend the Central/Southern New Jersey Area Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Lighthouse Center for Diabetes, Riverwood Building #1,

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The Best Strategies To Control Seasonal Allergies

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I know so many of you suffer from seasonal allergies this time of year. In my teens and twenties, I was super allergic to cats, dust and pollen but by the time I hit 31, I was virtually perfect. Still, even today at 52 years old, I can wipe down the car and porch furniture from pollen, and play with cats. Sam says I’m still virtually perfect, lol! Anyway, in my youth, my immune system was weak, I took all kinds of antihistamines to no avail, but I changed my life by giving my diet a complete makeover and changing the bed linens. I’ll help you right now too.

Doctors often prescribe antihistamines to block your body’s histamine reaction, which causes the breathing problems and runny nose. They also prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation but unfortunately those further suppress immune function.

Some medications cause drowsiness and dry mouth while others cause ridiculous insomnia, stomach pain, aggression and psychosis. Children get attention deficit problems and nightmares. As much as I approve of quick-fix allergy pills for instant relief, they’re not ideal to take for the rest of your life. Do you want to cover it up or fix it once and for all?

The best alternative to medication is to revamp the way you eat. You have major control of your immune system health and the fury of its reactivity to antigens like pollen. Your immune cells reside in your gut and so you can control how touchy those cells are by feeding them better. When I say this out loud to

people, I often hear “Ah whatever, I’ll eat what I want to, and just take this pill, it’s a lot easier.” True, but over time, your immune function weakens leaving you open to more and more allergies and major health problems.

If you truly want to get better, do what I did. Eat clean, organic fruits and veggies. Juice them, eat them and cook with them. They’re high in fiber and keep your digestion moving. Pineapple is particularly good due to the high content of bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme.

Sprinkle ‘warm’ spices on your food like ginger, garlic, cayenne and cinnamon because these thin mucous. Local honey might be helpful to sensitize you to local pollens. Green superfood powder drink mixes are potent detoxifiers of the intestinal tract.

You’ll have to cut out or dramatically reduce intake of dairy products which have been tightly associated with allergies/asthma and consume less wheat and soy-based products. Those last two categories are heavily refined and may be genetically modified (GMO).

There is a longer version of this article at my website with more food tips, but right now I’ll share lifestyle strategies that could easily change your life. Buy new pillows and blankets and switch to something hypoallergenic, for example, exchange down for organic cotton. Wrap the mattress with a bed-bug cover. Take a shower before bed and if that’s not possible, at least run a wet brush through your hair (it gets the pollen out). And finally, when the season is upon you, keep your windows closed.

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Here are some of the forms of insurance that you should consider: Homeowners/Fire Insurance Often called “hazard” insurance by most mortgage lenders, this type of insurance will protect you in the event of a fire or other such casualty loss. There are several components to this kind of insurance. Casualty covers the cost of repairing or rebuilding your house in the event of a fire, wind damage, etc. You should also have coverage for the contents, i.e. your personal property located in the house.

In addition, your homeowners policy will usually provide you with liability coverage to reimburse third parties for personal injury or property damage which you may cause to them. It is a good idea to make a list of all the items in your home and/or take photos of them in the event that you need to make a claim. If you have homeowners insurance, make sure that you have guaranteed replacement cost.

Your homeowners policy may also give you coverage to allow you to stay in alternate housing in the event that you cannot occupy your house for a period of time due to covered damage.

Flood insurance As many people found out after Superstorm Sandy, homeowners insurance does not cover you for damage resulting from flooding.

Homeowners insurance may cover damage resulting from a broken pipe or other such causes, but it provides no coverage for any water that enters your house from the exterior. In addition to providing coverage for the repair/replacement of the structure of your house, you should also consider getting flood insurance coverage for the contents of your

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Earthquake insurance Most standard home- Marc S. Galella Esq. owners insurance policies will exclude coverage for damage caused by earthquakes or other such ground movement.

Although earthquakes are not common in New Jersey, they are not unheard of. Remember the Northeast earthquake of August 2011? Although this widely felt earthquake did relatively little damage in New Jersey, most people do not realize that they may have had no coverage if they did experience damage.

Personal umbrella policy This is an inexpensive form of liability insurance coverage for when liability to a third party exceeds the coverages afforded by your standard insurance policies (homeowners or automobile). In most cases a policy with $1,000,000 of coverage will cost less than $200 per year.

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Annual Easter Promenade is April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon on the boardwalk. Registration starts at 10 a.m. on the boardwalk at the Visitors’ Center.

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Summer Programs For Kids & Teens Mixes Fun & Education

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College’s Summer Camps for Kids & Teens for ages 3 to 17 lets children explore and participate in a variety of adventures. Enroll in one, two, or more summer programs through OCC’s Department of Continuing and Professional Education, which offers dozens of fun and exciting programs.

Visit ocean.edu/cpe/htm to view the new Summer Camps for Kids & Teens catalogue.

For registration, call 732-255-0404 or refer to the camp catalog.

Most classes are held on OCC’s Main Campus, College Drive. Paddle boarding classes held at Trader’s Cove Park & Marina, 40 Mantoloking Road, Mantoloking. Surfing classes held at Brick Beach, 440 Route 35 North.

As a service to working parents, Before & After Camp Care will be offered Monday to Friday. Registration is required. Before-Camp Care, 7:30 to 9 a.m., (class must start at 8:30 or 9 a.m.) and After-Camp Care, 4 to 5:30 p.m., (class must end at 4 p.m.) is available.

A Lunch Care Program is also available. A supervised lunch hour (childcare is offered at no cost) is provided in the Student Center for campers who stay between their morning and afternoon camps. Campers may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch in the Cafeteria. (Only morning camps that end at noon are eligible.)

Academics: Amusement Park Physics, Come Explore the Wonders of Outer Space, Creative Writing, Magic School Bus, and Super Science: Make It & Take It. Adventure: Full-Day Adventure Camp, Kids’ Surfing Camp, Our Living Shore Discovery Hands-On Science Camp: Southern Edition or Northern Edition, Kids’ Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure Camp, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding Group Lesson; and Sports Adventures.

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TOMS R I V ER – Com munit y Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was recently honored by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) as a “Champion of Good Wo r k s” fo r h elpi ng child ren th rough its com mu nit y work on the Play Pocket Trail at Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood.

Representatives from –Photo courtesy Community Medical Center RWJBarnabas Health Andrew Silverstein, chairman of the CIANJ Board, presents and Community MedCIANJ’s “Champion of Good Works” Award to Michael ical Center accepted Mimoso, MHSA, FACHE, President and Chief Executive the award at CIANJ’s Offi cer, Community Medical Center. Community Medical Fourth Annual ChairCenter was recognized for its community work on the Play man’s Reception honPocket Trail at Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood. oring “Companies that Care.” Held at Nanina’s in the Park in of our hospitals’ four walls and encourBelleville, the event was attended by aging healthy living in our community.

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The Play Trail has been very well reIn an effort to help keep children phys- ceived by families. It is our hope that ically active and healthy, RWJBarnabas once children experience how exercise Health and Community Medical Center can be fun, they will be more likely to par tnered with Ocean County Free- continue it throughout their lives.” holders, Ocean Parks and Recreation Featuring six nature-themed interactive Department, the National Recreation stations, the Play Trail includes the “Tiltand Park Association and CBS EcoMe- ed Spinning Leaf Seat,” the “Caterpillar dia to construct a fitness-themed Play Crawl-Through” and the “Three-Cell Pocket Trail at Jakes Branch. The first Honeycomb,” all of which help to foster a of its kind in New Jersey, the Play Trail sense of discovery, an appreciation of the - which opened at Jakes Branch in July environment and a sense of community. of 2016 - offers children and their fam- The trail is designed to keep children ilies a trail experience that integrates moving from station-to-station as they play, physical activity, education and experience physical activity as a fun way socialization. Over 50 staff members to exercise. from RWJBarnabas Health and ComCIANJ is a statewide business advomunity Medical Center volunteered to cacy organization, representing more trim trails and brush and lay mulch in than 950 corporate members from every preparation for equipment and surfacing industry sector. The organization asked installation. the business community to share stories “We’re excited to be recognized by of its philanthropy. The March issue CIANJ for our involvement with the Play of COMMERCE Magazine feat u red Pocket Trail,” said Michael Mimoso, stories about the 39 companies, includPresident and Chief Executive Officer, ing manufacturers, retailers, hospitals, Community Medical Center. “This part- ban ks and colleges and universities nership is a great example of how we’re which were recognized as “Champions committed to caring for people outside of Good Works.”

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Be Healthy For Good With Healthy Snacking

NEW JERSEY – A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons in the fight against heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. Healthy For Good is the American Heart Association’s new movement to inspire all Americans to live healthier lives and create lasting change. It focuses on the simple idea that making small, incremental changes today can create a difference for generations to come.

Healthy For Good is built on four pillars: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.

When it comes to eating, making smart choices will benefit heart health and overall health. The American Heart Association recommends that you eat a wide variety of nutritious foods daily. Incorporating even simple, small changes can make a big difference in living a healthier life and can help prevent obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

When hunger strikes, it’s a good idea to have healthy snacks nearby to avoid unhealthy temptations. Plan ahead for healthy snacking and include foods rich in fiber (whole grains, nuts, vegetables, and fruits), potassium (oranges, potatoes, cantaloupe) and omega-3 fatty acids (make mix with walnuts, pumpkin seeds and ground flax-

seeds to sprinkle on meals or eat as a snack).

Try colorful foods to get antioxidant-rich flavonoids in your diet.

“Keeping healthy snacks available at home for your family will help avoid unhealthy and empty-calorie-filled snacking,” said Mandy Unanski Enright, MS, volunteer for the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association and Media Representative for the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Snacking isn’t ‘bad’ if you do it in moderation. The trick is to plan snacks into your day, watch calories and make healthy choices.”

To snack the sensible way, choose nutrient-rich snacks like those listed below.

When craving something crunchy try apples, carrot and celery sticks, or radishes.

When looking to quench thirst, try water, unsweetened juices or rat-free milk.

For “munchy” snacks, try unsalted seeds and nuts, low-fat or fat-free yogurt, low-fat or fat-free cheese.

For something sweet, try baked apple, fresh fruit, or a thin slice of angel food cake Join the Healthy For Good movement at heart.org/HealthyForGood for tips, tools and hacks that make healthy living easy.

Nominations For Most Valuable Teacher Program

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood BlueClaws and New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) are teaming up to honor the Jersey Shore’s Most Valuable Teachers before the BlueClaws game on May 23.

Students, parents of students, fellow teachers, principals and other administrators are encouraged to nominate influential teachers in their community by filling out a nomination form at blueclaws.com.

Video submissions, where students talk about why their teacher is a Most Valuable Teacher, are highly encouraged and may be used on the BlueClaws video board the day of the ceremony. Nominators can email their videos to MVT@blueclaws. com.

Every year the BlueClaws honor the Jersey Shore’s Most Improved Students, so this year’s ceremony will turn the tables

and highlight exceptional teachers.

“Teachers are the bedrock of our education system and we want to recognize their achievements this spring,” said Blue Claws General Ma nager Ch r is Tafrow. “This event, honoring the top teachers at the Jersey Shore, is extra special since we are taking the nominations and videos from the students and parents themselves.”

Upon nomination, teachers will be contacted through their schools. Each teacher will receive a complimentary ticket to the BlueClaws game on May 23 and will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable family entertainment.

They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 16 years of existence.

Gang Awareness Programs OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library will offer three upcoming Gang Awareness Programs for teens, parents, educators, clergy and other concerned adults about the growing menace of gangs in our communities. This program is designed to educate and present strategies detailing how residents can deal with these groups. This program offers local police departments, township and educational officials a great opportunity to discuss gang presence with their local residents and what they are doing about it.

Edwin Torres, a retired NJ Police Lieutenant and Juvenile Gang Expert, will explain the warning signs of gang presence, why kids join up, and where to go for help.

He will also give a brief history of gangs, gang markings, such as colors, symbols and clothing use to mark out territory and distinguish each other from rival gangs, and the presence of gangs in pop culture.

The programs are free and open to the public but registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling

the local branch.

Teens ages 12 and older are encouraged to attend. Programs start promptly at 6:30 p.m., with sign-in at 6:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and professional development hours are offered. In addition, community service hours will be offered to teens 12 to 18 years old.

The programs will be held at: April 5, Point Pleasant Borough Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road, 732-295-1555.

April 6, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., 732-349-6200.

April 13, Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, 732-657-7600.

These programs are funded through a community collaboration of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Youth Service Commission, the Ocean County Health Department, the Ocean County Superior Court Juvenile Probation Division, the Ocean County Library, the Municipal Alliance Project and the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

Ocean County Park And Off Leash Dog Facility

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Park & Off Leash Dog Facility is located in Lakewood at 659 Ocean Ave. Ocean County Park was originally part of fi nancier John D. Rockefeller’s vacation estate. Mature white pine, hemlock, and other unique specimen trees were imported by Rockefeller from all over the country. Tennis courts, open play

fields, beach volleyball, and trails appeal to adults of all ages, while children will delight in using the playgrounds, or swimming in the large, clean swimming lake on summer days. Warm weather isn’t the only time to enjoy this park.

Transformed to a lovely and silent winter wonderland after a snowfall, it’s a great site for cross-country skiing.

Ocean County Library Offers Vast Collection Of Video Games

OCEAN COUNTY – Those who enjoy video games can fi nd a variety of them through the Ocean County Library for Playstation, Wii and Xbox consoles.

Popular games like “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed,” “LEGO Harry Potter,” “Minecraft,” “ Lost Planet,” and “Halo” are available at the library’s branches in

Jackson, Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, Barnegat, Lakewood, Plumsted, Berkeley and Stafford for age groups of children, teens and adults.

Go online at theoceancountylibrary.org and check out the video game catalogue to place a game on hold or speak with a staff member for assistance by calling the branch.

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Dear Joel

OCEAN COUNTY

CREMATION SERVICE

By Joel Markel

Twins Feud, Mother Worries

Dear Joel, I never thought this could happen. I am the mother of twin boys (now men).

All their lives they’ve been the best of friends. The boys recently had a bitter fight and vowed never to speak to each other. One is about to get married. It’s bad enough that brothers, especially twins could get to this place, but to not attend the wedding, well it’s just heartbreaking. Should I intervene or just let them try to resolve things? Neither has budged an inch and with the wedding just a couple months away, I am starting to panic.

Answer: As a parent, next to being healthy, you always hope your kids will be friends.

But even though blood may be thicker than water, it may not be thicker than heads. It’s a heartbreak to see children fight, and the fact that your boys

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As adults, I’m sure they must understand the ramifications their feud will have, and it doesn’t seem to bother them. Why don’t you just concentrate on the joyousness of the wedding and all the friends and family you will see and try to let their fight not ruin things.

That being said, a little mother’s guilt is a powerful weapon. See if a long sigh, or a bitten lip will get things moving in a happier direction. You never know!

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Tuxedos Offered At Toms River And Lakewood Locations During Prom Dress Drive

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway will feature tuxedo jackets, vests, shirts, and pants available at the Lakewood and Toms River branches. These items were part of a generous donation from ‘Dress

Me Up - A Unique Boutique’ in Forked River.

The eighth annual Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway will provide formal attire to middle and high school aged students at no charge for their school’s formal events.

Last year more than 700 prom dresses were distributed during the giveaway.

Donations can include gently used, modern dresses in both long and short styles, in a wide range of sizes. Distributing branches are also seeking donations of

dress racks and mirrors. Items will be accepted until April 23.

The event will take place at the following branches: April 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Ave. April 3, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Ave. April 11, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. April 12, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. April 13, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. April 25, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St. April 26, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St. April 27, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Dr. April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Dr. For more information on this event or other programming available from the Ocean County Library, visit the library’s website at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Kids’ Stuff Flea Market

OCEAN COUNTY – A Kids’ Stuff Flea Market will be held at the Ocean County Park, Route 88 in Lakewood, on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Vendors are now being accepted to sell kids’ stuff, new and used. More than 100 vendors will be selling kids’ stuff at this event.

A parking size spot is only $15. To reserve a spot, send a check to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753.

The event is held rain or shine.

Visit the web site at oceancountyparks. org.

Fo r a d d it io n a l i n fo r m a t io n c a l l 877-OCPARKS.

Easter Closings At Ocean County Library Branches

OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed on Good Friday, April 14 and Easter Sunday, April 16.

All branches will be open on April 15 and April 17.

Customers are encouraged to use the library’s online resources, including databases, eBooks, eMagazines and online classes, which are available 24/7 through theocean countylibrary.org.

For more information, call the library at 732-349-6200 or 609-971-0514.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of April 1 - April 7

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Social activities can keep you occupied all week long.

Hard work and a business-like attitude about material affairs can put you on the top of the heap.

Networking can add dollars as well as smiles.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Defeat is not measured by how much you lose but by how soon you quit. In the week to come you have ample energy to see projects through to the finish. Tap into a storehouse of determination to resist failure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might find a way to change your luck without changing anything. Keep your cellphone battery charged in the week ahead. Communications could become frequent and complicated as activity levels increase.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Regroup to regain ground. Some friends may come and some may go in the week ahead. It might be in your best interests to shift your allegiances. You may be expected to be at the beck and call of some people.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Work related situations could come full circle. Attention to the smallest details could take up extra time as this week unfolds but will be well worth the extra effort. Ask for advice and information when money is at stake.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When you feel you have plenty you can be careless about finances. It might be wise to conduct a reality check and make sure there is enough cash to cover the budget. Avoid spending sprees in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sparkle and shine as you network your way to the top in the week to come. Rather than using the same old tactics when dealing with relationships and business matters you might find it suits you better to try something new.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Friendships can be forged with flair. Put yourself in the public eye where your talents are better appreciated.

You will find ingenious ways to overcome the objections of an opposing party in the week to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have a talent for taming technology. Use a methodical approach to plug in a new computer, install software, or deal with detailed creative work in the upcoming week. You might enjoy five minutes of fame.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t take good luck for granted. Follow up on agreements and send a thank you note when needed. If you must make a crucial decision in the week ahead, dig up the details with some diligent hard work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Courtesy is always in style. Your warmth and willingness to try something new is an asset as long as you don’t overstep the bounds of propriety. Do not take short cuts when etiquette is expected this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can’t control the winds so you must adjust your sails. It may take longer than expected to make headway causing frustration. You will get the best results by following the rules to the letter in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen

Spring In Your Step: Bright Spices Spruce Up A Main-Course Salad

By Wolfgang Puck

INDIAN-SPICED SALMON WITH LENTIL SALAD AND CUCUMBER RAITA Serves 4 For the tandoori seasoning: 3 tablespoons moderately spicy curry powder 2 teaspoons mild or hot paprika 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom For the tandoori salmon: 4 salmon fillets, about 4 ounces (125 g) each, skinned 2 cups (500 mL) nonfat plain yogurt 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon mild or hot paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric For the lentil salad: 1 cup (250 mL) dried green lentils, sorted and rinsed 1 medium yellow onion, cut into large chunks, plus 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped yellow onion 1 medium carrot, cut into large chunks 1 celery stalk, cut into large chunks 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 Japanese cucumber, cut into 1/4inch (6-mm) dice For the cucumber raita: 1 Japanese cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks 1/4 red onion, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon packaged moderately spicy curry powder 2 cups (500 mL) fresh cilantro leaves 1 cup (250 mL) fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) nonfat Greek yogurt

For serving: 4 cups (1 L) packed baby arugula leaves 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly shaved 8 red radishes, trimmed and thinly shaved About 8 hours before serving, prepare the tandoori seasoning and salmon: Stir together the curry powder, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom.

Lightly season the salmon with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the tandoori seasoning.

Place in a nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours.

In a separate bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, ginger, oil, coriander, salt, paprika, turmeric and 2 tablespoons more tandoori seasoning. Pour this mixture over the salmon, turn to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for about 6 hours.

Meanwhile, make the lentil salad: In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, onion chunks, carrot, celery, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add cold water to cover well. Bring to a boil over high heat; then, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

Discard the vegetable chunks. Transfer the lentils to a medium bowl.

In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, vinegar, honey, remaining salt, and sugar. Fold in the diced cucumber and finely chopped onion. Stir into the lentils. Cover and refrigerate.

Up to 1 hour before serving, make the cucumber raita: In a blender, combine the cucumber, onion, honey and curry powder. Blend until smooth.

Pulse in the cilantro and mint. Add the yogurt and pulse 2 or 3 times to blend. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.

To cook the salmon, preheat a nonstick stovetop ridged grill pan, a countertop electric grill or the broiler.

Cook the salmon until nicely browned on both sides but still moist within, 5 to 7 minutes total.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the arugula, fennel and radishes. Arrange on serving plates.

Spread lentil salad on top. Place a grilled salmon fillet on the lentils.

Garnish with some cucumber raita, passing the rest at the table.

(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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