2017-04-01 - The Toms River Times

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Ortley First In $128M Beach Replenishment Sked

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From Your Government Officials

–Photo by Toms River Township Toms River officials shared photos of recent erosion from a March snowstorm. It is hoped the large-scale beach replenishment project will protect the oceanfront.

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Inside The Law “Insurance For Homeowners”

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Dear Joel “Twins Feud, Mother Worries”

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Dr. Izzys Sound News

By Catherine Galioto and Chris Lundy ORTLEY BEACH – Crews planned to start as early as April 1 on a long-awaited dune replenishment and beach widening project that will come –Photo by Chris Lundy fi rst to Ortley Beach, and eventually progress Local Boy Scouts helped mark the anniversary of the British attack on Toms River and honored through 2018 to nearly the entire oceanfront of the nine soldiers killed in the battle. They were joined by local officials who shared a documen- the northern barrier island.

Toms River officials expressed excitement that tary on the historic event. the project was underway after a long process of

By Chris Lundy peace efforts between the anniversary of the history is one of the (Ortley - See Page 5) TOMS RIVER – A t he revolut iona r ie s British attack on March key goals of this troop Boy Scout den learned and British.

24, 1782. The scout this year. about Toms River’s surThey watched a short Ten Beachwood boy event was par t of a prising role in the Rev- scout s w it h Je r sey year-long celebration of f i l m , “ Tom s R ive r olutionary War and laid Shore Council Den 6, the 250th anniversary Block House Fight.” flowers at a monument with Pack 70 attended of Toms River.

The 22-minute movie in memory of nine sol- a brief talk and viewing Den leader Tim Wil- was filmed in 1976, diers who were killed in of a movie on March liams, and co-leader and showed what life a battle that threatened 22, a few days before Louis Ricart, said that (History - See Page 4)

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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 partici-

pating in the Reconstr uction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (R R EM) Prog ram, the Lowto Moderate-Income ( LM I ) Home ow ne r (Fraud - See Page 20)

PRO-TRUMP RA LLY COMES TO SEASIDE HEIGHTS

By Sara Grillo SEASIDE HEIGHTS – On March 25, the d ay a f t e r Tr u m p’s American Health Care Act failed to d r aw enough votes, more than a thousand people gathered outside Beachcomber Bar & Grill on the Seaside Heights boardwalk for

New Jersey’s Make America Great Again, or MAGA March.

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.

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Rally: Continued From Page 1 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.

History: Continued From Page 1 was like in the village of Toms River a few hundred years ago. The recreation of the events were written and directed by Pauline S. Miller, a long-time county historian who passed away in 2011. Through a bit of movie magic, the movie was not filmed in Toms River but in Double Trouble State Park in Berkeley Township. It was re-enacted using local figures in the lead roles.

Mayor Thomas Kelaher and Township Clerk J. Mark Mutter brought the scouts up to speed on some of the background leading up to the events in the film, referring to them as ancient history. Although for these kids, 1976 was also ancient history.

The events centered around Capt. Joshua Huddy, who had command of the block house in Toms River, near where the municipal complex is now. The block house was used to train and house the militia which was there to protect the salt works and the village. There were 25 soldiers serving the fort at any time.

The Revolutionary War had ended. But it almost didn’t.

An army made up of British soldiers and loyalists marched down Squan Road to the village, eager to exact revenge on Huddy.

Garrett Irons, a lookout, said he saw the British ships on route. The Toms River militia did not heed his warning that the British were coming, though.

The British overwhelmed the Block House,

killing 9 soldiers and capturing Huddy. For good measure, they also burned the block house and and all but two houses in the village. They took Huddy and hung him.

Huddy’s last words were, reportedly, “I shall die innocent and for good cause.” A sign was put on his chest that read “Up goes Huddy for Philip White,” a loyalist farmer who died in Huddy’s custody.

The patriots were furious when they heard about this. The war was over, and the British had attacked an American fort and executed its leader. Some wanted the war to start again. Some wanted the British to hand over one of their own soldiers, of equal rank, to be executed. Ultimately, there would be no more bloodshed from these actions. Instead, the American leaders would be able to wring some concessions from the British over the incident, Mutter said.

Historical figures such as George Washington, John Adams, and Ben Franklin were watching what was happening in the little village of Toms River.

After the film, Mutter asked the scouts “Who won the battle of Toms River?”

“The British won the battle but we won the fight for freedom,” he said. “The story of Toms River is about that.”

Then, each scout was given a rose and the name of one of the Toms River soldiers.

They walked out to a monument on Robbins Street. It’s a stone with a plaque that designates that spot as the “Approximate site of the Toms River Block House, burned by the British, March 24, 1782.”

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Ortley: Continued From Page 1 signing easements with landowners, and awarding the contract, for the Army Corps of Engineers’ $128 million project to build dunes and wider beaches, as part of shoreline protection efforts.

Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher said he was very pleased that all of the easements were finally signed in order for the project to go through.

Ortley was hit bad in Super Storm Sandy, and never fully recovered. A lot of maintenance had been done to keep it in operation.

“We’ve been spending a lot of money buying sand,” he said.

For tunately, Or tley has benef itted from some natural replenishment, he said, as waves bring some sand back.

Additionally, a sand bar acts as a wave break, sparing the shoreline from some of the erosion.

He said he was very grateful to DEP Commissioner Bob Martin for the handson work he did to get the shore towns the help they needed, and he hoped he would continue to head the DEP after any change in administration.

“We are very excited by the upcoming start of both the northern Ocean County project and the Absecon Island project in Atlantic County,” Commissioner Martin said in a press release. “We are particularly pleased that work is beginning in Ortley Beach, which sustained such extensive property damage because it did not have a properly engineered beach and dune system when Superstorm Sandy struck. The start of these two major projects fulfills the Christie Administration’s commitment of building a statewide system of engineered beaches that meets Ar my Cor ps engineering standards.”

Ortley Beach will receive approximately 267,000 cubic yards of sand, creating an approximately 225-foot-wide beach.

The project will start April 1, Councilwoman Maria Maruca said. About two

The Toms River Times, April 1, 2017, Page 5 weeks later, the dredge crew will head to Absecon Island (Brigantine-Margate in Atlantic County) to begin the project there before returning. That schedule was part of contract negotiations.

T he ACE an nou nced its tent ative schedule and has a website for updates at Ortley Beach (initial beachfill): MidApril 2017 through late April 2017 Mantoloking: Early July 2017 through September 2017 Seaside Heights: Late September 2017 through October 2017 Seaside Park: Late October 2017 through late December 2017 Ortley Beach (Completion): Mid-October 2017 to mid-December 2017 Brick: Winter 2018 Normandy Beach (Toms River): Winter 2018 Lavallette: Spring 2018 Areas such as Berkeley Township and Point Pleasant Beach, where easements still need to be sig ned, are not yet scheduled.

Sharon Colucci, president of Friends of Ortley Beach, lost her house in Super Storm Sandy. She finally got back to living in the area last year.

“We’re delighted,” she said of the sand plan. “We’re thrilled with this because we are on the edge of our seats every storm.”

Township council signed a resolution that essentially accepts the project and approved it at the March 29 meeting.

Maruca said “working together with the Army Corps of Engineers and the DEP, we were able to get the dredges to come to Ortley Beach first before the Absecon Island portion began, and that was sorely needed.” She said it was the township staff and the cooperation of beach associations that helped put Ortley to the first in the schedule.

“I’d like to invite everyone out to the beach in Ortley Beach and see them in action restoring our beaches,” said Maruca, whose council seat represents the beach areas of Toms River.

–Photo by Toms River Township

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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 f unded 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. Fast-food 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.

Hal Tubbs Toms River

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

Letters To national The Editor what he inherited. debt and clenching write to the newspapers, 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

Obama Was An Elitist Fantasy Thank God for president Obama! After 20 years of Bush and Clinton back-pocket liberalism, 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

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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, has 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 Turn Hillary. 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.

James Spickard Little Egg Harbor

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... In the immortal words of 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,

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 be – environmental issues, women’s or men’s rights, LGBTQ rights, animal rights, health issues, whatever – make a difference!

Remember this: every day we all get up, put our feet on the ground and face our daily challenges. All of us.

Whether it be fighting disease, disability, prejudice, bullying, addiction, abuse, heartache or heartbreak, isolation, depression or loneliness, we all can use a helping hand!

Remember to do random acts of kindness but most of all remember to be kind.

In your words, your actions, your deeds. Don’t be a nobody. Be a somebody to someone. Make every day count!

Judy Boucher Manchester

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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 – The State’s so-called bail reform law is costing taxpayers millions of dollars while threatening to release potentially dangerous criminals back into the community, two Ocean County Freeholders said.

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Deputy Director Gerry P. Little commended the Ocean County Association of Chiefs of Police for its recent opposition to the bail reform laws.

“These law enforcement professionals and leaders from all of our municipalities agree

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

Freeholders Join With Law Enforcement Leaders In Condemning State’s “Bail Reform”

that this version of bail reform is not working,” Vicari said.

“We’re not against reviewing and improving our bail regulations, but we are against this law.”

The Chiefs Association on February 10 unanimously approved a resolution calling for the appeal of the reform legislation, calling it “dangerous, onerous and fiscally disastrous.”

Little went one step further, calling the state-mandated law, “nothing but a Get-Outof-Jail-Free card.”

Little argued that the original

public question placed before voters in 2014 was not only inaccurate, but also “disingenuous.”

“In no way did the question ask whether voters wanted the courts to release sex offenders, drug dealers, burglars and other potentially violent criminals back on the streets without bail,” Little said. “Judges already had the power to release or hold suspects with or without bail.”

The actual question on the November 2014 ballot read: “Do you approve amending the Constitution to allow a

court to order pretrial detention of a person in a criminal case? This would change the current constitutional right to bail. The change to the Constitution would mean that a court could order that a person remain in jail prior to a trial even without a chance for the person to post bail, in some situations.”

Vicari said the facts concerning the number of prisoners released state-wide before trial confirm the Freeholders’ concerns.

According to a statement issued by the New Jersey State

PBA on February 7, bail was set for only 3 out of 3,382 suspects that came before judges in January.

“We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our police officers in opposition to these dangerous changes,” Vicari said.

Vicari and Little also praised the New Jersey Association of Counties for filing a suit before the state Council on Mandates arguing that the legislation falls under the “State Mandate, State Pay” statutes and is therefore unconstitutional unless fully funded by Trenton.

Vicari said the county esti-

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.”

mates that complying with the regulations will cost taxpayers about $2.4 million in new staff, equipment and capital expenses.

“NJAC is absolutely correct – the state mandated these costs and under the state Constitution they should pay to implement this program,” Vicari said.

However, the Freeholder said a better proposal would be to scrap the law and start fresh.

“It’s time to throw it out and come up with a better plan that both protects our residents and controls costs,” Vicari said.

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AP Environmental Students Visit Wind Farm

–Photo courtesy Toms River Regional School District TOMS RIVER – Students from Brian Vernachio’s Advanced Placement Environmental classes at Toms River High School North and East braved the cold during a recent trip to the Atlantic County Utilities Authority Wind Farm, the only commercial wind farm in New Jersey.

Students were able to get an up close view of alternative energy resources and learn how wastewater and solid waste are taken care of.

A New Scapino Comes To Grunin Center At Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will perform Scapino by Frank Dunlap and Jim Dale from April 20 to 23 and April 28 and 29 at the Black Box Theatre, Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College, Main Campus.

Inspired, at some distance, by Moliere’s Les Fourberies de Scapin, this “comic madness” is set in present-day Naples.

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Ottavio and Leandro’s fathers are away, leaving their sons in the care of “valet guardians” – Scapino (a scallywag and scamp) and Sylvestro (Scapino’s partner in crime). Ottavio marries Giacinta and when he learns that his father plans to “marry him off” he seeks Scapino’s help.

Scapino, a mischievous, fast-talking rascal, manipulates and coaxes everyone into doing what he wants them to do!

The spirit of the play is obvious from the get go, when a slapstick scene is accompanied by a hilarious song made up from the menu at an Italian restaurant. You too, will soon be singing “minestrone, macaroni, ravioli aux crevette, caramella in padella, avocado vinaigrette!”

Performances on April 20, 21 and 28 are at 7:30 p.m., on April 22 and 29 at 8 p.m. and on April 23 at 2 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 for adults and seniors and are free for high school students with the purchase of one adult ticket purchase and a valid ID. For tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

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Hope Sheds Light Ribbon Cutting

–Photo courtesy Toms River Township The official ribbon cutting for Hope Sheds Light on Chestnut Street took place March 21.

TOMS RIVER – Mayor Thomas Kelaher and Councilman Mo Hill officially cut the ribbon at the new Hope Sheds Light office on Chestnut Street.

Also in attendance were Freeholder Joe Vicari, Sheriff Mike Mastronardy, Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little, Ocean County Prosecutor Joe Coronato and a representative from Third District Congressman Tom MacArthur’s office.

Hope Sheds Light is a nonprofit organization founded by Ron Rosetto, Arvo Prima and Steve Willis with support from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Their mission is to educate families on the disease of addiction, including the most prevalent types related to heroin, opiates

Friends Of The Ocean County Library To Host Spring Mah Jongg Tournament

TOMS RIVER – Calling all Mah Jongg players: The Friends of the Ocean County Library will be hosting its Spring 2017 Mah Jongg tournament fundraiser at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. The cost to participate in the tournament, held April 19, is $40 per person. The tournament includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Prizes will be awarded and all proceeds benefit the Friends of the Ocean County Library.

There will be free all day parking at the Ocean County Parking Garage, a four block walk.Acontinuous shuttle service will be provided from the Ocean County Parking Garage on Hooper Avenue to the Toms River Branch 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 4 to 4:30 p.m.

Meet in the parking lot outside the parking garage at the lower level by the elevator. Directions and a map are available at theoceancountylibrary.org.

The deadline to register is April 13 and there is a limit of 80 participants. Questions should be directed to Marie Gioione at 732-269-8210.

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“We are very proud of our dedication and commitment to the communities that we serve,” said Lisa Carta, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Fischer Blvd. Toms River Office and member of the CVCJ Board of Directors. “It is amazing to have the opportunity to support community partners who are changing lives and helping to make Ocean County a better place to live and work.”

According to the 2016-2018 Area Plan of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, most older adults wish to remain in their own homes and maintain control over their own lives. The major obstacles to remaining independent are transportation, companionship, home health aides and chore services.

Ocean County’s senior, veteran, and disabled population continues to grow annually, which

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CVCJ addresses the needs identified by the OCOSS by providing vital assistance to 2,400 elderly residents, including 840 disabled and 400 veterans. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, reassuring phone calls and visits from people and therapy dogs; as well as relief for families caring for loved ones with chronic illness or dementia. Residents of Ocean and Monmouth County who are 60 years old and no longer drive are eligible for free services.

“We are so grateful for the resources provided by the Investors Foundation which will help us further expand our volunteer network,” said Lynette Whiteman, CVCJ Executive Director. “This will allow us to reach more people and continue to positively impact the lives of our care receivers in maintaining their independence and decreasing feelings of loneliness and isolation.”

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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.

The first class “Communicating Clearly” takes place on April 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dix at the Survivor Outreach Services Building 5428. This class will help family members

effectively build communication skills and techniques in order to grow in the face of a major life challenge.

Other future classes that will be offered include: Exploring Stress and Trauma, Identifying Depression, Relating to Children and Working Through Anger.

To attend this class or for any further questions, call Rhani Ellis, Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator, at 609-562-3797.

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WREP Hosts Live Radio Shows At Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – An afternoon of old-time radio performances featuring real actors and sound effects will be presented at on April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street.

WREP, which has entertained audiences at the library many times before, will be bringing their talents to the Toms River Branch’s Mancini Hall stage, presenting “The Philadelphia Story” and “The Life of Riley.”

Sit back and enjoy the WREP cast’s make-believe radio studio for a trip back in

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WREP is a theater group founded by Toms River resident Michael Glenn Miller. Miller and his fellow cast members enjoy bringing their audience back to a time when gas was just pennies a gallon, a period before television when radio was the chief source of entertainment.

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OCEAN COUNTY – A six-week community basketball clinic for Ocean County children, led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and community partners, ended on March 2. The youth-oriented clinic named M.O.V.E. (Motivate, Overcome, Visualize, Empower) was held at Abundant Grace Church in Toms River.

The OCPO Juvenile Unit and OCPO PBA 171 sponsored the event.

The clinic was attended by Ocean County children between the ages of 10 and 14.

The program, while recreational, also integrated life skills lessons within the basketball drills. A significant emphasis was placed on education, family and drug awareness.

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato said, “The program went far beyond teaching the basics of the game of hoops.

Coaches inspired the best out of each of the children both on and off the court. The motivational leadership of the dedicated coaches wove together several critical life skill themes that are so important in a youth’s character development.”

M.O.V.E. began on January 19 and cost each participant only $10. There was one snow day, but otherwise the program ran every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.

Several children received awards for aca-

demic achievement, sportsmanship, most improved and overall achievement. Every participant got a shirt and a medal.

Among the concepts promoted while learning basketball’s basics were: Creating a strong sense of social responsibility.

Emphasizing a strong sense of community for kids from all parts of the county by highlighting togetherness and acceptance of others.

Instilling a sense of commitment and motivation to strive to do your best every day and never give up.

Promoting goal setting and doing the right thing.

Educating participants on the importance of staying away from drugs, gangs and negative influences.

Being a leader and not following blindly.

Sgt. Renee Nauyoks of the OCPO Juvenile Unit put together the clinic, but it would not have been possible without the efforts of the following coaches who volunteered their time to assist: Coach Rob Taylor, Coach Anthony Carrington Jr., Coach Agnes Whitfield, Coaches Al and Eliana Nardini, Coach Elijah Taylor, Coach Nina Shirey, Coach Kyle Carrington, Coach Keith Calloway and Coach Nicole Testa.

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Representatives from RWJBarnabas Health and Community Medical Center accepted the award at CIANJ’s Fourth Annual Chairman’s Reception honoring “Companies that Care.” Held at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville, the event was attended by 260 business executives.

In an effort to help keep children physically active and healthy, RWJBarnabas Health and Community Medical Center partnered with Ocean County Freeholders, Ocean Parks and Recreation Department, the National Recreation and Park Association and CBS EcoMedia to construct a fitness-themed Play Pocket Trail at Jakes Branch. The first of its kind in New Jersey, the Play Trail - which opened at Jakes Branch in July of 2016 - offers children and their families a trail experience that integrates play, physical activity, education and socialization. Over 50 staff members from RWJBarnabas Health and Community Medical Center volunteered to trim trails and brush and lay mulch in preparation for equipment and surfacing installation.

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Featuring six nature-themed interactive stations, the Play Trail includes the “Tilted Spinning Leaf Seat,” the “Caterpillar Crawl-Through” and the “Three-Cell Honeycomb,” all of which help to foster a sense of discovery, an appreciation of the environment and a sense of community.

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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 Give-

away 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.

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Dinner seatings are at 4 and 5:30 p.m.

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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.

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before beginning to have adverse effects on hearing, but the impairment often goes away after discontinued use.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Ocean County College Celebrates National Poetry Month In April

TOMS RIVER – April is National Poetry Month and Ocean County College will celebrate with its 16th Annual Poetry Festival. The OCC Department of English & Literature will sponsor two events on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive.

Admission is free and open to the public.

On April 20 at 11 a.m., Black Box

Theatre, Grunin Center, Building 11, a Poetry Reading will be given by Mihaela Moscaliuc, poet, editor, translator, and educator.

Moscaliuc is the author of Immigrant Model (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2015) and Father Dir t (Alice James Books, 2010), translator of The Hiss of

the Viper (Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2014), co-translator of Carmelia Leonte’s Death Searches for You a Second Time (Red Dragonfly Press, 2003), and editor of Insane Devotion: On the Writing of Gerald Stern (Trinity University Press, 2016).

Her poems, translations, reviews, and

articles appear in The Georgia Review, New Letters, Prairie Schooner, TriQuarterly, Arts & Letters, Mississippi Review, Connecticut Review, Absinthe, Poetry International, Pleiades, Vestoj: A Journal of Sartorial Matters, and Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal.

Moscaliuc’s scholarship and research interests focus on Roma/Gypsy studies, immigration and ethnic literature, world literature, creative writing (poetry), narrative medicine, and translation theory and practice.

Among her grants, awards, honors, and fellowships, Moscaliuc received a Fulbright Fellowship – University of Lasi, Romania (spring 2015), two Glenna Luschei Prairie Schooner Awards (2011, 2013), and an Individual Artist Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (2012), among others.

Moscaliuc was born and raised in Romania and is Assistant Professor of English (Graduate Faculty / Career Advising Mentor) at Monmouth University. She holds a PhD from the University of Maryland College Park, a Master of Fine Arts from New England College, and a Master of Arts from Salisbury University.

On April 20 at 12:30 p.m., Larson Student Center, Building 8, there will be an Open Mic Poetry Reading by Ocean County College Students.

For information on Ocean County College’s Poetry Month Celebration, call Sandra Brown, Professor of English & Literature, at 732-255-0400, ext. 2198, or email sbrown@ocean.edu.

Visit the Ocean County College website at ocean.edu.

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TOMS RIVER –Toms River Township is offering residents curbside pickup of shrub and tree branches to be chipped.

Branches must be less than 4” in diameter; all material must be in lengths of 4’ or less and weigh less than 50 pounds. Do not bag brush or tie twigs/ branches.

Please put mater ials to be picked up at your curb before 7 a.m. Brush collection trucks will go through the neighborhood once during the collection period, which ends on April 14.

Spring leaf collection will start the week of April 17 for Monday recycling collection areas, April 24 for Tuesday recycling collection areas, May 1 for Wednesday recycling collection areas and May 8 for Thursday recycling collection areas.

Please put bagged leaves to you r curb by 7 a.m. on the first day of your collection week. Leaf collection trucks will go through the neighborhood once during the one-week collection period.

Please call 732-255-1000, ext. 8108 or visit tomsrivertownship.com for more details.

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Dear Joel

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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 are twins just makes it all the worse. I know you want to make things better before the big day, but sometimes that doesn’t always work.

As adults, I’m sure they must understand the ramifications their feud will have, and it doesn’t seem to bother them. W hy 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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Fraud: Continued From Page 1 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.

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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 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 Recover y Housing Program.

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FUN & GAMES

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Classic Koresh Dances Onto Center Stage At Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – A variety of exciti ng d a nce per for ma nces, feat u r i ng t he f a m i ly-f r ie nd ly Kor e sh D a n c e Company with special appearance by members of the Garden State Philharmonic, will take place on April 20 at 7:30 p.m., Main Stage, Grunin Center for the Ar ts, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive.

Tickets range from $30 to $35.

In its 25th year, Koresh Dance Company presents Classic Koresh, a selection of favorites drawn from the company’s quar ter-centur y of innovative work.

These repertoire classics include interpretations of classical compositions

by Bach, Beethoven, and Ravel, from the rolling strains of “Moonlight Sonata” to the trumpeting processions of “Bolero.” Moments of tenderness and grace alternate with humor and brash force on this tour of highlights drawn from over 60 existing works by Artistic Director Ronen Koresh. As a unique feature of this anniversary program, Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 23” will feature a newly commissioned work, “23: Deconstructing Mozart,” a collaborative initiative driven by Koresh and multi-media artist Paul Miller, a.k.a.

DJ Spooky. As the acclaimed Koresh dancers move th rough this timeless allegro, the stunning athleticism and

compelli ng choreog raphy you have come to expect over the past 25 years will appear front and center in works both old and new.

Koresh Dance Company was founded in Philadelphia in 1991, and is widely recognized for its superb technique and emotionally-compelling appeal.

It presents biannual home seasons as the resident dance company of the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, and has toured in over 38 states and seven countries.

The Company’s interdisciplinary foundation promotes high-speed attack and gestural diversity drawn from Graham technique, Luigi jazz, classical ballet, hip hop, and Israeli folk dance.

Koresh Dance company is supported in par t by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Dance/ USA Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the William Penn Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

For concert tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Off ice at Ocean Cou nt y C ol lege , 732 -255 - 050 0 o r v i sit grunincenter.org. For information on dinner/shows and receptions, call the box Office.

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When buying a house, you should know about the different types of insurance you may need to protect your new home. The purchase of a house is probably the biggest investment most people will ever make so you should consider the various insurances available to protect your investment.

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 fi re, 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 f looding. 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

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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. Coverages are available for up to $5,000,000. The drawback is that you may have to increase the limits on your automobile coverage.

You should consult a licensed insurance agent to help you decide what types of insurances and the limits of coverages you need to protect yourself and your home.

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Youth Swim Classes At Ocean County YMCA

TOMS R IVER – An inst r uctional swim program will be at the Ocean Cou nt y Y MCA , 1088 We st W h it t y Road, on April 28 and May 19 from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

Swim classes are offered to children aged three to 14 years old and will be taught by YMCA instructors.

The fee is $53 per child. To register, send a check made payable to Coun-

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For mor e i n for m at ion , ca l l 1- 8 7 7- O C PA R K S o r v i s i t oceancountyparks.org.

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Opiate And Heroin Forum At Library

OCEAN COUNTY – In response to the growing problem of heroin use by local teens and adults, the Ocean County Library is offering an Opiate & Heroin Forum. The forum will take place May 4 in the Mancini Hall at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Public Library. Light refreshments and resource information will be available outside Mancini Hall at 6 p.m. Panel Discussion starts at 6:30pm followed by a Q & A. A Tools for Teens & Adults event, the primary focus of this forum will be to discuss the heroin crisis among our teen and young adult community, including information about the disease of addiction, aspects of recovery, the scope of the problem in Ocean County, available local resources and what the community can do to reduce and prevent substance abuse among our young generation. Several forums have been held recently, but constant exposure evokes public awareness and community involvement. Parents and caregivers are highly encouraged to bring their teens, ages 12 and older.

The panelists include: Anthony Pierro,

Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor; Kimberly Reilly, Drug & Alcoholism Coord i nator for t he Ocea n Cou nt y Health Department; Jim Patten, Student Assistance Counselor for Toms River High School North; and law enforcement officials and recovery professionals from the Toms River community.

The forum will be moderated by Steve Willis, co-founder of Hope Sheds Light organization.

If agencies and organizations are interested in a resource table for the event, they should email Jeannie Collacott at mcollacott@theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-349-6200, ext. 5201.

Tools for Teens & Adults is a series of free programs funded through a community collaboration involving the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Youth Services Commission, Ocean County Health Department, NJ Superior Court Probation Juvenile Supervision, Municipal Alliance Project, NJ Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Ocean County Library in partnership.

Become A Mentor

OCEAN COUNTY – Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers to commit a few hours a month to be a mentor to children in need.

There are hundreds of children with similar

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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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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.

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