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–Photos by Catherine Galioto About 300 poles total were removed from Good Luck Point from the old ship-to-shore communication system.

Work began January 17.

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – A few poles, a couple new osprey nets, make up the new horizon of Good Luck Point’s marshland. Once home to hundreds of telecommunication poles that made up

Plenty Of Easter Egg Hunts Hopping Your Way

OCEAN COUNTY – Whether you are digging in the sand, poking between the grass or hunting with a flashlight, there’s Easter eggs to find. Here’s a calendar of some local Easter egg hunt events for the coming weeks, so grab your basket and get hunting. Or, if you care to dine alongside the Easter (Egg Hunts - See Page 14)

a ship-to-shore communication system, the poles were taken down from mid-January onward as part of a United States Fish and Wildlife Service project in the Edwin B. Forsythe Refuge (Good Luck - See Page 14)

| April 8, 2017

Recalling Ocean County’s WWI ‘Doughboys’

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – April 6 marked the 100th anniversary of the United States formally declaring war against Germany and entering World War 1, which was also known as the Great War and the War to End All Wars.

Though history played out on that international stage, here in New Jersey the anniversary is a time to unearth the local impact of WWI, and those efforts include some special events and exhibits.

WWI began in Europe on July 28, 1914 with the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serb, and it lasted until November 11, 1918. At the beginning of the war, President Woodrow Wilson pledged neutrality for the United States, which (WWI - See Page 5)

More Homes Planned Via Habitat For Humanity

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – One family in need will soon have a roof over its head that they own.

Manchester Township has entered into

a n ag reement w it h Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity, Toms River, to donate a lot and funds for the construction of a single-family home on Route 571, just

south of the Route 70 intersection.

The agreement, called a developer’s agreement, has the township donating the lot and contributing $65,000

from its affordable housing trust fund.

In return, Habitat will build the house according to affordable housing regulations (Habitat - See Page 4)

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Habitat:

Continued From Page 1 to ensure the township receives credit toward its affordable housing obligations.

Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity is currently building a house in Toms River, on a lot that was donated by the township. Applegate said that project is going “extremely fast.” Ground broke in December, and by the end of March, the house was completely enclosed.

That house will likely be dedicated by mid-June.

But that’s one of the faster builds.

Slower, and likely more typical, builds can take more than a year to complete.

Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity has built about five homes—Applegate said four or five – in the Manitou Park section of Berkeley Township, and anticipates its next lot will be an oversized lot that Habitat may subdivide and build two houses.

Council president Samuel Fusaro said the township sold Habitat a parcel last year to build a single-family house as well.

“We have dealt with them twice before, once in Roosevelt City and the Ridgeway area,” Fusaro said. “…The first two projects went fine, so we had no issue with doing another property.”

The deed is not yet in hand at press time; the property is being contested in court, which is not unusual, Dave Applegate, president of Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity, said. Applegate is

a professional engineer who now is senior vice president of water resources at J.F. Kiely Group, Long Branch. He expects that will be resolved in Habitat’s favor by mid-April.

Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity, an affiliate of the international organization located in Americus, Ga., has partnered with Manchester and other local municipalities, including Berkeley and Toms River, to help those towns fulfill their affordable housing obligations, now set by the courts. Other times, such as in Lakewood and Jackson, a developer will donate a lot. In return, Habitat secures lots to build houses for those in need.

Once a lot is secured, Habitat conducts inspections on the property to ensure the site is suitable for building. At the same time, an ad hoc homeowner selection committee solicits applications from interested families, putting them through a rigorous vetting process that whittles the pool from sometimes more than 100 to one, who will get to call that house their home.

“Families that typically otherwise would be homeless apply,” Applegate said. “The last two families were single mothers with two children. They were struggling.

They didn’t have a formal house to live in. They were jumping from one bad situation to the next, with bad renting conditions. We make sure they go through a very formal vetting process, and part of that process is to make sure they actually can afford the mortgage that Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity floats for their new home.”

–Photo by Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, who is now building a home in Toms River, will oversee another home project in Manchester near Routes 571 and 70. Above, M&T Bank employees volunteered on the construction site of Habitat’s latest construction project in Toms River earlier this year. The bank has contributed over $20,000 in the last year.

Habitat For Humanity homeowners pay their mortgage to the organization itself, which doesn’t charge for profit or interest. The mortgage covers the cost of materials; Habitat builds homes using volunteers and the families receiving those homes. Those funds go into a revolving fund that helps build more houses.

The entire process length varies. Once

the parcel is settled, the time from start to finish depends on the number of volunteers who work, how quickly Habitat can raise funds for the materials to build the house, and secure monetary and supply donations.

Applegate said Habitat won’t start a project until it has the money in hand.

For information about Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity, visit nohfh.com.

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WWI:

Continued From Page 1 most Americans favored, but after a series of incidents, including the May 7, 1915 sinking of a British ocean liner, the RMS Lusitania, which was en route from New York to Liverpool, England.

More than 1,100 passengers died, including some 120 Americans, which helped to turn public opinion against Germany.

Nearly two years later on April 2, 1917, Wilson requested that Congress declare war on Germany, which Congress did on April 6. Wilson signed the war declaration on April 7.

The population of Ocean County back then was around 23,000, and according to the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, residents here took to the war effort “with patriotic zeal.”

In May 1917, Congress passed a bill for “selective draft,” a force that supplemented the regular Army and the National Guard, which numbered around 370,000.

When Wilson created the selective service, an estimated 3 million were drafted and an estimated 2 million volunteered.

The men who were drafted – doughboys, as they were called during the 19 months American troops were involved in the war – were selected from able-bodied male citizens between the ages of 21 and 30 (unless they had dependent families and certain other specified classes) and would be liable to military service if drafted.

At the time America entered the war the US Army numbered 133,000 troops, but by the end of the war that number had grown to over 4 million.

The fi rst selective service draft was in August 1917, and in Ocean County there was an initial quota of 169 conscripts, many of who gathered at the Toms River Courthouse steps on September 19 for a public send-off before their training started at the newly-created Camp Dix. A few months later, in February 1918, 139 soldiers with scarlet fever were transferred to the newly-created General Hospital No. 9 at the luxurious Lakewood Hotel.

The hospital would treat some 5,500 soldiers during the year and a half, and had a staff of 773 doctors, nurses and other employees at its height.

Although there are no records in the county or state that tells how many Ocean County men served in World War 1, some 1,200 servicemen returned home to Ocean County after the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918.

The servicemen were discharged to the local U.S. Army base at Camp Kendrick on the old Proving Grounds at Lakehurst.

The book, Ocean County: Four Centuries in the Making, says the Ocean County Board of Freeholders held a celebration at the county courthouse in Toms River for the returning veterans. That was held on the fi rst anniversary of the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1919.

The overf lowing crowd began with members of the newly-formed American Legion Post 129 and the Toms River Fire Company marched down Washington Street.

A handmade flag was presented to the

The Berkeley Times, April 8, 2017, Page 5 Post by Mrs. Charles Vanderveer in memory of her son, Toms River resident George P. Vanderveer, who was the fi rst Ocean County soldier to die from his wounds in battle in 1918.

The American Legion Post is named after Vanderveer, and has several plaques memorializing him. He died at 20 years old at home, after suffering through a gas attack and subsequent shellshock. He returned home to convalesce.

After the war ended, the draft was abolished, flour was no longer rationed and restrictions on public works and private construction were lifted. Munitions factories slowed down and converted back to manufacturing supplies and materials.

According to an article in the Ocean County Observer, American Army officers were trained at Wanamaker Hall in Island Heights. In August 1919, John Wanamaker, then an 80-year old Philadelphia department store owner, had a sculptor create a monument marking the victory over the Germans at Verdun in France and had it put on the shore of Barnegat Bay, facing east.

Brick Township Historian Gene Donatiello forwarded a story from a book written

by George Cook about a Brick resident who served during WW1.

“Percy Gant: the Man Behind the Decoy” tells the story about Gant, who was born in 1894 in the village of Osbornville, Brick Township.

“Percy, like most young men of Osbornville, took to trapping muskrats, duck hunting and fishing the upper Barnegat Bay area,” wrote Cook.

Gant married Melina Maxon in 1915, and two years later, in May of 1919, left to fight in WW1.

When he returned from the war, he purchased a home at 241 Drum Point Road and took up a career in carpentry. Percy also developed a local cranberry business owning and operating several bogs in the Osbornville area.

With his interest in hunting combined with his talents in woodworking, Gant was a natural to be a carver of duck and bird decoys, Cook wrote.

A Mallard decoy of Percy Gant’s now in the Shelbourne Museum, Vt., was selected in 1984 by the United States Postal Service to be placed on a four block of postage stamps depicting American Folk Art. Gant died on August 24, 1963.

The War to End All Wars came at a great cost to the US, where 53,000 died, 200,000 were wounded, and another 60,000 died from disease; more than 3,400 New Jersey men were killed in action or otherwise died during the war.

On April 6, the Ocean County Freeholders commemorated the 100th anniversary of The Great War at the courthouse to honor the 2,433 Ocean County men who served in the war. Of those, 75 were killed in action.

During the month of April, the Ocean County Library’s headquarters, 101 Washington St. in Toms River, is hosting the New Jersey WWI Roadshow Art Exhibit, an exhibit showcasing posters and artwork commemorating the 100th anniversary of WWI.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Governor Christie Underfunds Pensions In Budget Chris Christie’s eighth budget has a lot in common with his first one. As in 2010, schools are being robbed of resources, pensions are underfunded and the governor is pointing fingers instead of taking responsibility. The only difference this time is that the mess he has made of New Jersey’s budget will be someone else’s responsibility this time next year.

For the eighth year in a row, Christie has contributed far less than the state’s required share of pension funding. His self-serving and misleading boasts about the partial contribution he has proposed is designed to distract from the fact that he ignored his own law that would have had us at full funding already. Instead, he is contributing only half of what he promised in 2011 and what is required by that law. That missing amount, the Christie Gap, means that the state will end up paying billions more in the long run to meet its legal obligations.

Given his track record on pension funding, we have many reasons to question the governor’s proposal to

transfer the State Lottery to the pension fund, including how the stated $13 billion value was determined and who has ultimate responsibility for future lottery revenues.

As more information becomes available regarding this proposal, NJEA will have its independent actuarial consultant review the details before taking a position. What we know already is that this does not appear to generate any additional revenue. Regardless of whether or not that plan is implemented, it is going to take a sustained commitment to full annual funding to make up for the many years that the state badly neglected its obligations.

With this budget, Chris Christie’s New Jersey dismal legacy is set. He will leave with schools suffering, a pension system in crisis, and working families struggling to make ends meet. His economic agenda has been good for corporations and the very wealthiest New Jersey residents, but at a terrible cost to the rest of the state.

Wendell Steinhauer NJEA President

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Letters To The Editor Judge Them On The Content Of Their Character I’m responding to a letter from Gubernatorial Candidate Lisa McCormick in the February 25 publication of The Times.

I question her saying the State is run by an “old boys club” because we have more male than female legislators.

Her saying “we should fight nonstop for the things we care about” should extend to men as well as women.

Let’s stop the gender and party affiliation nonsense, Lisa, and focus on proposals for running an efficient government that respects all taxpayers and base our votes on those aspects rather than on the gender of a candidate.

Beatrice Humphris Toms River

PARCC Has Too Much Power In Schools I attended the Brick Board of Education meeting in February and heard the “Curriculum Report” given by the curriculum specialist and the interim superintendent. I write now to share how sickened I was at how much of the curriculum is affected by how children perform on the PARCC tests.

The areas in which our children need improvement dictate the professional development training our teachers receive, what textbooks are purchased, and which curriculum specialists focus on. My own experience was similar. When working in Trenton and New Brunswick, I only attended the professional development training offered by my districts. Now, since I operate my own home-based preschool, I have the freedom to choose my own trainings.

I have discovered that there are

Letters The Editor endless opportunities toTo learn placing them with solar panels increasing demands of just more about how to be a better teacher. We can attend conferences based on specialty, interests, grade level, or weaknesses. At these trainings, teachers can connect directly with the writers of child development books and better understand their messages. Because I can select my own training, the meaning, connection, and understanding I receive from training have all vastly improved.

It is my sincere hope that the Brick BOE, and boards statewide, would choose to not allow PARCC results to dictate professional development training mandates. The entire community would benefit from allowing teachers and staff to attend high quality professional development training that they have chosen. People are motivated to learn about subjects that interest them (or vexes them). If we allow teachers’ strengths to flourish, the quality of education will only improve.

Please allow curriculum specialists, teachers, and principals to have the autonomy to decide their own professional futures.

Jessica Clayton Candidate for Brick Board of Education

Solar Energy V. The Environment Recently there have been a number of articles in one of the local area’s major, daily newspaper relative to “green energy,” and more specifically, solar energy.

The columns were quite thought provoking and certainly deserve additional discussion. Several have entailed the building of a “solar farm” at the Great Adventure theme park which; at this time, is currently on hold pending litigation. It will require clear cutting; i.e., removing all the trees on 90 acres and re-

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which will, ostensibly, provide 21 megawatts of electric. A second “solar farm” has been proposed on the Navy’s Earl Ammunition Dump property in Colts Neck/ Tinton Falls. It will require the clear cutting of 227 acres and the solar energy realized would be approximately 33 megawatts. We the public should each be asking ourselves the rhetorical question: “Is it environmentally beneficial to clear-cut forests to make way for massive “solar farms?” This is the fundamental question and the point of this letter: to simply bring attention to the great destruction which will be brought upon two very large tracts (a total of 317 acres) of forested, environmentally beneficial tracts of land to generate a relatively very small amount of electric power, about 53 megawatts. To put this in perspective, Oyster Creek generating station, by today’s standards, is a relatively small base load generating station producing approximately 650 megawatts; twelve times more than the above two solar farms combined. For the uninitiated, a base load generating station is one that remains “on line” 24 hours a day, seven days a weekday, rain or shine. Whether a base load generating station is nuclear or fossil fueled is completely irrelevant for the purpose of the topic of this letter.

According to a Department of Energy website, in 2015 the federal government set a goal to increase its purchase of its electric consumption from all renewable energy sources to 30% by 2025.

Their goal is/was to have 20 percent of their total electric consumption to be from solar power sources. (Yes, the federal gov. keeps tract of this kind of information.) This goal implies that the federal government believes that much additional solar power will be available from the nation’s power grid. We citizens need to be enlightened as to how this will be possible given the continually increasing, insatiable, steady, 24-7 demand for electric power unless there is a massive increase in new “solar farms” across the entire United States. If it takes 300 plus acres to install enough solar panels to generate 53 megawatts, one twelfth the amount of one 650 megawatt generating station, how many acres of forests or otherwise productive land would be needed to be cut down or, in some other manner, be exploited to produce the same equivalent of one 650 megawatt base load station? As the human population increases, keeping up with individual

households will be a significant challenge to our nation’s energy policies, let alone the much greater demands of future new factories, office buildings and myriad of other high energy use buildings. (Imagine the electric bill of a hospital.) It is unlikely that increases in solar energy dedicated exclusively to the nation’s power grid will not be enough to even keep pace with the above noted household demand.

Are we as a country willing to sacrifice our forests and other environmentally productive lands to “solar farms?” There will have to be a limit on the potential environmental damage our citizens are willing to tolerate for every megawatt of solar energy realized.

Certainly some states have very large land areas that could be covered with large “solar farms” with minimal environmental damage.

In New Jersey this is not the case.

Open space in New Jersey is at a premium. Any proposals for installing solar panels (as well as wind generated electric power) should be very carefully weighed against the real potential harm or benefit they may do to the natural environment. “Politics” should not be a factor in decision to build or not build.

Be it known, the undersigned is fully supportive of well thought out green energy initiatives when A): they are environmentally sound; B): not an intrusion into the well-being or quality of life of others immediately affected and C): economically fair and feasible.

At this time, the preponderance of “roof top” solar panel arrays, as seen on many individual homes, would not be economical if it were not for federal government subsidies. As these subsidies disappear, as they already are, there may well be diminished incentive for more installations.

That would certainly be bad news for jobs; however, not necessarily bad news for environmental issues. One can’t have it entirely both ways. Creating jobs in the manufacturing and installation of the panels is important but the placement of the panels after they are made is equally important. No doubt there are many “technical” questions – both subjective and objective in nature beyond the scope of this letter. The subject deserves much rational thought and rational input (vs. emotional) as each individual “solar farm” proposal enters the public domain.

Jerry Beer Bayville

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

What’s Happening In Berkeley Township - By Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

Updates On Spring Services In Berkeley Township BERKELEY – Reminder: Prescription Drop Off Box off available at Police Headquarters I am urging Berkeley residents to “SPRING” clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of their unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications at our drop-off box located at our the Berkeley Township Police Department, 631 Pinewald-Keswick Road, next to our Municipal Building.

For the last few years, our Township has participated in “Project Medicine Drop” were we collected unused, unwanted and expired medications at a convenient drop off location twice a year.

Now we have a prescription drug drop box installed at our police station which will allow our citizens to dispose of their unused, unwanted and expired prescription

medications safely and securely 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For additional information you can call the Ocean County Board of Health at: 732-3419700, ext. 7224 Time to Change Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries I would like to remind residents that it is also time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It’s very important that residents change these detector batteries every 6 months. As an added incentive, Berkeley Township will continue to offer, free of charge, a limited amount of 9-volt and AA batteries to Berkeley Township residents. They will be available on a first come first serve basis, while supplies last.

Residents are limited to two 9 volt and/or six AA batteries

per household. Residents will be required to fill out a form.

Batteries are available to residents and can be picked up at the Fire Prevention Bureau offices located on the first floor of Town Hall between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, while supplies last.

The batteries were purchased with monies received by the township for fines assessed to violators. For additional information residents can call the Fire Prevention offices at: 732-244-7400, ext. 1235.

New Jersey Veterans’ Benefits Guide Still Available I’m pleased to report that many Berkeley Township veterans have taken advantage and picked up this free guide. As you know, Berkeley Township is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the State of New

Jersey. Many veterans’ may not be aware of certain benefits, entitlements and services they may be entitled to. The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs have assembled a guide which is full of this valuable information. The New Jersey Veterans’ Benefits Guide is still available at Town Hall and we have provided a link on our township’s web site.

I encourage all veteran’s to visit www.berkeleytownship. org or next time you’re in Town Hall, pick up a copy.

I am extremely grateful for all of our military service personnel and our veterans who have served our country.

I want to make sure every veteran is aware and receiving the benefits and services they are entitled to.

Residential Document Shredding Program I want to remind resi-

dents once again, that the Ocean County Residential Document Shredding Program is coming to Berkeley Township, on April 8, at the Berkeley Township Recycling Center, 630 Pinewald Keswick Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Residential Document Shredding program has provided residents and taxpayers the opportunity to recycle their old documents and files safely and securely.

The shredding unit features an automatic feeding and dumping system, eliminating human contact with your documents and forms.

The service representatives are uniformed, bonded and insured. The program is for all paper documents and paper forms. Paper clips and staples do not have to be removed. Unacceptable items are: X-Rays, CDs, floppy disks, micro film and

file folders. Each vehicle is limited to 6 boxes or bags of documents. Commercial and business documents are not accepted. I encourage all residents to use this service to recycle important documents. Especially because scams and identify thefts are now at an all-time high. This is a free service sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Due to large response from residents in the past, we have requested an additional truck. If you have any questions call the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.

Senator Christopher J. Connors

Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf

Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District

Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove

NEW JERSEY – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have formally requested committee consideration of their legislation that would require the court to consider the results of a domestic violence assessment before dissolving a final restraining order when the defendant has two or more restraining orders against them.

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Call For Hearing On Domestic Violence Assessment Bill The Ninth District dele g a t i o n ’s l e g i s l a t i o n , S-257/A-1149, would establish a “domestic violence assessment” as an assessment performed by a psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or licensed professional counselor with the goal of determining the likelihood that the offender will commit future acts of violence, abuse, or other unacceptable behavior that

could pose a threat to the victim, the victim’s family, the victim’s property, or other person identified as being at risk. The defendant would be responsible for the cost of the assessment, which would be considered confidential.

The delegation made the following remarks on having their legislation posted for a public hearing: “Despite the considerable efforts of law enforcement and social programs staffed

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by dedicated personnel, the sad reality is, as statistics clearly show, domestic violence is still pervasive in our society.

“According to the most recent annual report on domestic violence in New Jersey, there were 62,055 domestic violence offenses reported by the police in 2014. Children were involved or present during 29 percent of all domestic violence offenses occurring that year.

“To better protect women and children, we are proposing to prevent restraining orders from being dissolved by the courts when the de-

fendant may still pose a danger to the victim who has sought protection under the law for their own safety or that of a loved one.

“Specifically, our legislation would codify factors currently considered by the court in determining whether a defendant, who has applied to dissolve a final order, has established requisite good cause.

“These factors include, but are not limited to, whether the victim voluntarily consents to dissolve the final order or if the victim fears the defendant. Additional factors of consideration

would include the number of times the defendant has been convicted of contempt for violating the final order and whether the defendant has been involved in other violent acts with other persons.”

P r e s e n t l y, S - 2 5 7 a n d A-1149 are waiting action by the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Assembly Women and Children Committee, respectively.

An overview of domestic violence services in the state can be found here on the official website of New Jersey State Department of Children and Families.

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WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whiting and the Ocean of Love Children’s Cancer Charity Organization in Toms River will host the Conquer Cancer Over/Under Handicap Doubles Tournament to be held on April 23 at 9 a.m., at Playdrome Lanes in Toms River.

A maximum of 36 doubles teams, consisting of one bowler over and one bowler under the age of 50 can compete, and it is a USBC sanctioned event. So both bowlers must have an established average from 2015-2016. Based on a maximum field of 36 teams, the entire field will bowl a five-game qualifying block with six teams advancing to a stepladder format, one-game single elimination roll-off with the top qualifying team automatically seeded to the final match.

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average and a scratch figure of 230. The entry fee is $100 per doubles team or $50 per bowler.

Prize fund will be returned 100 percent. A portion of the entry fee will benefit St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and the Ocean of Love. Optional high game, brackets and eliminator side action will be available. The top prize is $600 based on a minimum of 30 paid entries.

Entries close on April 16 or when a maximum of 36 teams are entered and paid. Make checks payable to: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and mail directly to the Parish Office c/o William Bodine – Tournament Director to: 180 Route 539, Whiting, NJ 08759.

For further information call William Bodine at 732-814-6683, Playdrome Lanes at 732349-5345 or the St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121. The public can also email wbodine3@gmail.com.

Borough Seeks Director Of Public Safety

PINE BEACH – The Borough of Pine Beach is seeking applicants for a one-year term as the Director of Public Safety.

An ongoing review of the police department by the mayor and borough council may result in the term of employment being extended beyond the original one year. The salary for this position will be $55,000 to $65,000 per year.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications skills; proactive leadership; policy devel-

opment; strategic planning, training; budget preparation; and the ability to develop positive working relationships with government officials, employees, law enforcement officials, and business leaders.

A retired police chief or command level officer with experience in municipal policing strongly preferred. Degree preferred but not required.

Interested candidates may submit a resume to the Office of the Mayor, 599 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine Beach, NJ 08741.

Spring Yard Sale

BAYVILLE – Morning Star Presbyterian Church will host a Spring Yard Sale on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., One Morning Star Way. For more information, call Karen at 732-779-4968 or visit morningstarchurch.org.

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Learn About Autism Spectrum Disorder At Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER – The Center for Student Success at Ocean County College will present Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Basics & Beyond on April 28 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 104, Gateway (Building 101), Main Campus, College Drive.

The event is free and open to the community.

Please park in Parking Lot 5 or 6.

Autism is a word most people are familiar with, but do we really know what it means?

Also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is the name for a group of developmental disorders. Autism includes a wide range, or a “spectrum,” of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability. Some people are mildly impaired by their symptoms, while others are severely disabled. Autism is char-

acterized by deficits in social communication and behavior varying in severity. Often, autism is associated with stigma and misconceptions about employment and education integration.

The presentation will feature Samantha J. Herrick, Assistant Professor, Rutgers, School of Health Related Professions and Bret Vaks, executive director of Autism Family Services of New Jersey, who will discuss Autism and its possible implications.

For information, or if you need accommodations to access the presentation, contact Ocean County College’s Center for Student Success at 732-255-0456 or email Gina Zippo-Mazur, Coordinator of Disability Services, at gzippo-mazur@ocean.edu.

Comedy Show Fundraiser

BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Touchdown Club is having a comedy fundraiser on April 29 at the Bayville Elks, 247 Atlantic City Blvd.

The comedy show features “The Reverend” Bob Levy from The Howard Stern Show and

Shay Farrell from Animal House Radio.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $25. For reservations, call 732684-1739 or email crtdfundraising@gmail. com.

AA, NA And GA Open Meeting

TOMS RIVER – An open meeting for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous will be held on May 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Luke Roman Catholic Church Parish Center, 1674 Old Freehold Road.

People who have been afflicted with the above

addictions are welcome to talk about leading a life of abstinence, balance and recovery.

Questions and answer audience participation is dedicated to the lives of Ed W. and Sam B. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call the Parish Center at 732-995-6407.

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Bayville First Aid Needs Volunteers

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Cataract surgery patients have several options for replacement lenses. The most popular choice is the “fixed-focus monofocal lens,” which provides good distance correction although reading glasses will still be needed for up-close work. In some cases, patients may opt to have one eye fitted with a lens that provides near vision while the other eye (usually the dominant eye) gets a lens that provides for far vision. This combination of lenses, called “monovision,” relies on the brain’s ability to sort between the two images so that near tasks can be performed without the need for reading glasses.

A newer lens, the “accommodating monofocal lens,” can shift from near to far vision in response to the eyes’ ciliary muscles.

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BAYVILLE – Prompted by the rising number of local calls for emergency assistance and the shortage of volunteer first responders, Bayville First Aid Squad launched a proactive recruitment and awareness campaign: Neighbors helping Neighbors.

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Many Don’t Realize These First Responders are Volunteers, and that More Volunteers are Needed Many residents served by Bayville First Aid Squad do not realize it’s largely volunteers providing treatment to patients before and during transport to the hospital. The non-profit first aid squad employs a small number of paid Emergency Medical Technicians to cover the hours due to the shortage of volunteers, but the majority of Bayville First Aid Squad personnel are donating their time.

“People often assume our entire staff is paid, and that the cost is covered by our municipalities. But it’s actually Bayville First Aid Squad volunteers performing the vast majority of the services we provide our community,” Sperber said. “I believe more people will volunteer once they know how much volunteers are needed.”

Previous Experience Not Required No one is expected to have the necessary medical skills when they walk in the door.

Once a volunteer commits to the organization, training is provided at no cost.

Many Volunteer Opportunities Available Ambulance Drivers provide assistance to the EMTs on the scene as well as transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients. Maintain the ambulance.

Attendants assist ambulance drivers and EMTs in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) provide immediate care to the ill and injured and transport the patient to the hospital.

Cadets are our youngest volunteers, ages 16 and 17. Cadets receive much of the same training and serve in many of the same ways as our other volunteers, and can quickly become full-duty members at age 18.

Women’s Auxiliary are available to assist our volunteer members with necessary refreshments when they respond to serious emergency that may occur within our community.

For more information about Bayville First Aid Squad and its new recruitment, visit join bayvillefirstaidsquad.com. To set up an interview, or to make arrangements to visit a training session, call Rich Foster at 732-267-1754.

Easter Holy Week Services

BAYVILLE – Morning Star Presbyterian Church will have these events Holy Week.

Brunch and Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. on April 9.

Guests are asked to call ahead for brunch.

They should bring baskets for the egg hunt.

Everyone is welcome.

Good Friday service, 7 p.m. on April 14.

Easter Sunday service, 10 a.m. on April 16.

Services will also be held at 5:30 p.m. on April 8 and April 15 at 5:30 p.m.

The church is located at One Morning Star Way. For more information, call 732-606-9700.

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Bayville Woman To Compete In Pageant

BAYVILLE – Bayville resident Denise Mechan will be participating in this year’s Ms. New Jersey Senior American pageant on May 31 at Harrah’s Resort & Casino in Atlantic City.

“I have never participated in any pageants prior to this one! I am participating because I feel strongly that anyone over the age 60, particularly a woman, is still a vibrant, active part of the workforce and life in general.

My experiences during my 64 years have shaped the woman I am!” Mechan told The Berkeley Times. “Like anyone, I have had my struggles with self-confidence but have overcome them with hard work and perseverance! I want to show others my age and older that their life is not over once retired or having reached a certain age. It’s important to continue learning no matter what your age.”

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BEACHWOOD – Young Athletes, an innovative sports/play program sponsored by the Special Olympics of New Jersey, announced its Spring 2017 schedule.

Children aged two to seven, accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, can participate in the program on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at Toms River South Intermediate School, 1675 Pinewald Road. Remaining dates are

April 18 and 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.

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Spring Fling Dance

BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will hold its annual Spring Fling Dance on May 6 from 5 to 9 p.m.

There will be a hot buffet that includes antipasta, pot roast, chicken Francaise, tilapia stuffed with crabmeat, stuffed shells and dessert.

Beer, wine, soda and coffee are included.

Music will be by Wild Rose.

Tickets are on sale every Friday in the HCS Auditorium between 9 and 11 a.m.

The cost is $25 per person.

For more information, call Marty at 732240-3657.

Holiday Heights Day Trip

BERKELEY – A trip to the Algonquin Theatre to see “The Fantasticks” is on August 20.

Tickets cost $55 per person and include bus, show, tax/tips and popcorn.

Tickets will go on sale May 18 and can be

purchased on Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Club House Auditorium, 96 Prince Charles Drive.

Please pay by check only, no refunds.

For information, prices and schedule of events, please call Linda at 732-341-4072.

Ocean Running Club Pine Beach 5K

PINE BEACH – The Ocean Running Club will host the Pine Beach 5K and One Mile Run on June 25.

Proceeds will benefit the Ocean Running Club Scholarship Fund for local high school students.

Awards to top three male/female and top three in five-year age groups. There will be random raffles after the race including a custom road bike courtesy of Beachwood Bicycles.

For more information, visit pinebeach5k.com.

Support Group For Survivors Of Suicide Loss

BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul

Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. Meeting time is 1 p.m.

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Holiday City At Berkeley EMS, Volunteers Needed

By Phyllis Brown BERKELEY – I just saw that this is the 20th column I have written in the hopes of imparting information to our community and attracting volunteers to our squad. I must be doing the first part, because people have said to me, “your last column: great, informative, helpful”…or something like that. However attracting volunteers has not been so successful. What can I do? I can’t pay you and most of you would not want my body. I have already told you how much we would appreciate you and that there are some small perks. No experience required? Only one day a week? Comradeship? Uniform?

(Love a man/woman in uniform.) Training?

Breakfast? Lunch? (Hungry?) Besides the winning personalities of myself and the rest of the squad, what else can I offer?

You know that the hardest part of doing is to put on your sneakers and to get out. The more you stay in the more you want to stay in. If you are bored you become even more bored by not doing something. There are people who can’t, for health or emotional reasons. This is not your “thing.” I get it.

Volunteers are dwindling every place, not just EMS. You’ll feel better if you participate in life. If we don’t take a walk every day, it becomes harder to take a walk. If we don’t cook every day we snack (I know). Volunteer for something and give yourself a new beginning. Chair a committee. Help a food pantry.

Hold a blood drive. If you are interested in the 1st Aid squad, you could join with a

friend. You’re the morning and she/he’s the afternoon. If we don’t help while we can, there will be no one to help when we need it.

Holiday at Berkeley EMS Squad is a nonprofit, volunteer organization, serving over 11,000 homes, responding to an average of 10 to 13 calls a day. Composed of CPR certified, First Responders and some EMTs we provide FREE quality emergency medical services and basic life support, in the Holiday Cities; Berkeley, Carefree, South, West, also Silver Ridge East and parts of Silver Ridge West. Being such a large area, when we have too many calls to handle at one time, we are grateful to have Holiday Heights and Silver Ridge Westerly, (also volunteers who cover their own communities) and Berkeley Township EMS (a paid squad) to help.

HC Berkeley has 3,236 homes and about four volunteers. HC Carefree has 1,612 homes and about five volunteers. HC South has 2,359 homes and about six volunteers. HC West has 1,812 homes and about 8 volunteers.

Silver Ridge East and West have 1,746 homes and 0 volunteers. Four volunteers from Holiday Heights, three volunteers from outside.

Come down and ask about working with us, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. You “want to see the world, join the Navy.” You want some action; join HCBEMS at 100 Port Royal Drive. We can be reached at 732-240-4999.

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HCS Men’s Club Bus Trip

BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will be holding a bus trip to Tropicana Casino on May 23.

The bus will leave the HCS parking lot at 9 a.m. and departing the casino at 4:30 p.m.

The cost is $53 per person with $25 slot play and a lunch voucher at Carmine’s.

Tickets are on sale Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the HCS Clubhouse.

For more information, call Joe Coakley at 732-281-3050.

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Bartley Healthcare Announces New Accreditation

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation has once again received recognition for its commitment to quality care and outcomes for its residents and patients.

The latest recognition is the accreditation in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). This accreditation is another recognition of Bartley’s continuous commitment to improving their quality of care and understanding and meeting the needs of its residents and patients.

Bartley has partnered with quality care leader Providigm, a developer and champion of quality assessment methods and measures for post-acute and long-term care facilities, who tracks outstanding performances in those areas.

“It is an honor to be recognized as an elder care provider that is committed to continuously improving the care that we provide, based on feedback from our residents and families who benefit from the care we provide,” stated Joanne Ryan, VP of Quality Management at Bartley.

The QAPI program is designed to perform consistent, comprehensive assessments of the care and services provided to residents and patients. Bartley’s QAPI Accreditation is based on the standards for excellence in continuously improving quality of care and life for nursing home residents based on four criteria: comprehensive

quality review and assessment, consistency in application of program standards and assessing results, coverage of a broad range of resident assessments and taking timely corrective action when needed.

The Bartley Healthcare continuum of services has been recognized many times for superior quality. Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation is the recipient of American Health Care Association Quality Awards and the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Accreditation, with special certification of its Post-Acute and Rehabilitation and Memory Care programs.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality, individual-focused skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New Jersey. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award-winning, quality leader with the experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Having been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes, Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs.

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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 BlueClaws General Manager Chris 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.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Basic Course for Police Officers Class 103 graduation will be held on May 3 at 4 p.m. Graduation will be held at the Manchester Township High School, 1 South Colonial Drive. There will be no limit on the number of guests attending. Guests should arrive early for optimal seating.

The Basic Course for SLEO II Officers Classes 40 and 41 graduation will be held on May 16 at 5 p.m. Graduation will be held at the Pine Belt Arena, 1245 Old Freehold Road in Toms River. There will be no limit on the number of guests attending, however, guests should arrive early for optimal seating.

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BERKELEY – Township council approved several charity runs throughout the township.The Sgt. John Lyons Run will take place June 3 around 24th Avenue, and the Hugh Claus Memorial Run takes place September 24.

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Egg Hunts:

Egg Hunt, Cross Point Church, 462 Squankum Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale. No cost. Open to children up to age 12. 10:30 a.m.

Eggstravaganza, First Assembly of God Church, 800 Bay Ave. in Toms River.

Food, games, crafts and more. Free admission with a non-perishable food item for Shore Hands Food Pantry. 3 p.m.

April 9 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center, sponsored by the Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Company. $5 pancakes.

Pictures with the bunny. 50/50 raffle.

Easter Egg Hunt, Mayo Park in Beachwood, 1.p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Waretown Lake, 1 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Pine Lake in Manches-

ter, 10 a.m.

Palm Sunday Egg Hunt, Seaside Heights Boardwalk, 1 p.m. Age groups report to: 0-2 Hancock Avenue; 3-4 Blaine Avenue; 5-6 Sumner Avenue; 7-8 Hamilton Avenue; 9-10 Lincoln Avenue; Special Needs at Franklin Avenue.

Boardwalk Easter Egg Hunt, Point Pleasant Beach. Age groups will be: 0-4 year-olds on the beach in front of the Aquarium, 5-6 & 7-8 years on the beach in front of Frank’s Fun Center, 9-10 years on the beach in front of the Amusement Park. Limit 3 eggs per child; please no digging utensils. 1 p.m., rain or shine.

Easter Egg Hunt, Vista Park in Pine Beach, 1 p.m.

April 15 Easter Egg Hunt, Howell Elks Club,

12 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Allaire Village, 4263 Atlantic Ave. Farmingdale. Divided into age groups. Hunts take place every 15 minutes from noon to 4 p.m. Registration recommended at allairevillage.org.

Easter Egg Hunt, Tuckerton Seaport.

Registration at 10 a.m. and hunt at 11 a.m.

For more info, 609-296-2937.

April 16 Annual Easter Promenade, Seaside Heights Boardwalk, 10 a.m. Flowers distributed by Mayor and Council, prizes for best dressed and entertainment following the contest.

Easter Parade, Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, 1 p.m. parade with registration at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in front of Joey Tomatoes.

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& Infrastructure supervised and contracted the work, which had specialty marine vehicles zipping through the marshland to work on the next pole.

The Refuge held public hearings last year on whether to proceed with the project as par t of marsh resiliency, and completed some preliminary work in the fall to test drop some poles to prepare for the bulk of the project for January.

The Good Luck Point site included a shortwave transmitter building and antenna field, that in the 20th century operated u nder the call sig n WOO, which helped broadcast Voice of Amer-

ica around the globe after 1944 and enabled communication with ships at sea.

The old poles often became perches for migratory birds, including osprey.

Osprey nests are large and often sit on a platform that were built on the old poles. With the poles removed, new poles had new platforms built and installed.

The project was a federal one, funded

by Superstorm Sandy recovery dollars, but the AT&T building itself is owned by the township. Mayor Carmen Amato said the AT&T building will eventually come down too and a bird sanctuary or passive recreation/lookout point could

be established there.

The township owns the building and is awaiting word from its engineers on how to demolish it and if any remediation is needed. The building had sat in disrepair for years before the township assumed control of it, and it now sits behind chain link fence.

Most of the area has No Parking signs and USFWS Refuge signage, while in some spots you can catch someone fishing near the culvert bridges in the area. One of the culverts will also be replaced as part of the USFWS project, upgraded from its old piping, AMEC Foster Wheeler said.

Continued From Page 1 Bunny, check out this list of breakfasts and have some fun.

The following are different egg hunts and Easter Bunny breakfasts in the local area: April 8 Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast, St Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Toms River, 9 to 11 a.m.

Lunch with the Easter Bunny, Manchester Volunteer Fire Company, 545 Commonwealth Blvd., 12 to 3 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Veterans Park in Berkeley, 1 p.m. Bring a basket for eggs.

Easter Egg Hunt, John F. Patrick Sports Complex in Lakewood Township, 10 a.m.

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The project removed several hundred poles from the old AT&T field in the marsh of Good Luck Point and scheduled 100 poles from its sister site in Manahawkin.

The long-decommissioned telecommunications poles were once part of a ship-to-shore network. The pole field is located along Bayview Drive in Berkeley and Beach Avenue in Manahawkin.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is partnering with the American Public Health Association and communities across the United States in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of public health issues during the recent National Public Health Week campaign.

“This year we are rallying around the theme and important message of making the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation - the goal is by the year 2030,” said, Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

The good news is that Americans are living 20 years longer than their grandparents’ generation, largely thanks to the work of public health. Yet people in many other high-income countries live longer and suffer fewer health issues than we do. This is a challenge that the public health community is working to overcome. Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, said, “To ensure everyone has a chance at a long and healthy life, we must tackle the underlying causes of poor health and disease risk.

Those causes are rooted in how and where we live, play and work.”

Studies show that in the U.S., where you

live, your income, education, race and access to healthcare mean as much as a 15-year difference in how long you will live. Equally shocking is that even wealthy, highly educated Americans with access to quality care suffer a health disadvantage to peers in other high-income countries.

Regenye added, “Everyone is affected and change can happen only if we make healthy choices as a society. We need to improve everything that impacts health – from safe, healthy communities, education, and income to community design, transportation and the environment.”

Reaching the goal by 2030 will take tremendous effort, but health officials feel it’s attainable if everyone pitches in to make a difference. The Ocean County Health Department encourages residents and media to join the crusade by reaching out to their local health departments to learn more about the variety of programs, services and resources available that can help make an impact.

For more information regarding National Public Health Week, please call 732-3419700, ext. 7735. You can also visit the Health Department website at ochd.org, follow the Health Department at Twitter @OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.

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Two cytokines implicated in pain include the leukotrienes and the prostaglandins.

Those are such big names for little substances but too much of these will make you hurt. Your goal as a pain sufferer is to reduce levels of those.

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Leukotrienes spark production of other compounds involved in allergies, food sensitivities, autoimmune disorders and anaphylactic reactions. Leukotrienes tend to increase if you eat food coloring, like yellow dye #5, tartrazine and other artificial substances.

If you have pain, then non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (referred to as “NSAIDs”), such as ibuprofen or naproxen (Advil, and Aleve respectively) can help you. These are sold over-the-counter at pharmacies nationwide. The prescription drug Celebrex (celecoxib) can also help.

Interestingly, researchers have found that some natural compounds like boswelia and quercetin can reduce those annoying eicosanoids. Since about 2001, the medical literature has shown that dark chocolate can reduce eiconanoids too! Other natural rescue remedies include omega 3 fatty acids, flax seed, perilla seed oil, curcumin and glycyrrhiza. The prescription medications Accolate and Singulair may help too, especially if your problems are primarily allergies.

Next up prostaglandins! Excessive amounts of this cytokine occur with arthritis, heavy menstrual cycles, premenstrual syndrome, migraines, multiple sclerosis, chronic lyme disease, as well as colon and breast cancer. What substances reduce prostaglandins? Fish oils, white willow bark (salix alba), ecklonia cava (a brown algae), meadowsweet (don’t take if you’re allergic to salicylates like aspirin), turmeric, skullcap, ginger root and passionflower.

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Why is it so important to report an accident? It is so important that the failure to report an accident can result in high fi nes and even the suspension of your driver’s license for up to one year. An accident is not only between vehicles driving on the road, but also includes a collision between a moving vehicle and a parked vehicle. No matter how gentle the collision or how slow the vehicles were moving, the involved parties should never leave the scene.

Even the most minor accident which may be deemed “just a tap” can result in the issuance of a summons. No matter how minor the accident, it is best for all parties to exchange information and, if necessary, contact the police for assistance. First, all vehicles involved should pull off the road to a safe area in order to protect themselves and other drivers on the road. Next, exchange insurance information and, if an insurance claim has to be made, it is important to have the necessary insurance information so the damaged vehicle can be repaired and the insurance companies can make the appropriate payments. Of course, in many cases the parties agree that the damage is minor, no repairs are necessary and, therefore, no claims have to be made. Further, it may be determined that the police do not need to be called in to make an accident report. However, all the parties involved should make that decision.

In the unlucky event of an accident where the vehicle that caused the accident leaves the scene, the process is quite serious.

If the driver of the damaged vehicle or an eyewitness is able to take down the license plate number and/or a description of the vehicle, the person leaving the scene can assume that he/she will receive a summons in the mail or even a visit from

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The former carries a fine which can range in amount, but will more than likely cost more than $150.

Moreover, this summons requires a mandatory court appearance. It is important to remember that the victim in the accident will also be noticed of the court date. That person will probably be looking for restitution and/or payment for the damages to the vehicle and any other costs incurred.

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OCEAN COUNTY – On May 1, the Ocean County Chapter of the National Organizations for Women is sponsoring a forum and networking event at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library.

Participants will have an opportunity to network with organizations advancing the rights of women and families and protecting the environment.

Organizations include Ocean County NOW, Family Planning of Ocean County, Save Barnegat Bay, Clean Water Network, Action Together Ocean County and NJ Citizen Action.

This free event will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. For more information, email oceancounty now@gmail.com.

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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Police Department reported these incidents.

Possession of Hypodermic Syringes & Shoplifting (Arrest) – On March 1 at 12:06 p.m. Patrolman Michael Connell, Patrolman James Mauncele and Patrolman Jerry Bacon responded to the “Dollar General” located on Route 9 for a report of shoplifting. The subject identified as a 26-year-old male of Ocean Gate Avenue, Ocean Gate was located in the area a short time later. As result of the investigation he was placed under arrest for shoplifting. Upon arrest he was found to have multiple hypodermic syringes on his person. He was transported to police H.Q. where he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and shoplifting. In addition officers ascertained that he had several outstanding warrants and as a result was turned over to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.

Hindering Apprehension / War rants (Arrest) – On March 2 at 6:33 p.m. Patrolman Al Foca was on patrol on Route 9 when he observed a suspicious male.

Upon speaking with the male subject, later identified as a 29-year-old from Ocean Gate, provided a false name and date of birth to Patrolman Foca. After a brief investigation, he was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants and hindering apprehension. He was processed and later transported to Ocean County Jail in default of bail.

Drug Overdose – On March 3 at 6:28 a.m., Pat rolman Pat rick Coletti and Patrolman Timothy Pizzella were dispatched to a Pheasant Drive residence for a report of a drug overdose. The officers arrived on scene and found the male subject unconscious, but breathing. With the knowledge that it was an overdose, Patrolman Coletti administered Narcan and the subject regained consciousness and was then transported to Community Medical Center.

Drug Overdose – On March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Patrolman Clark Baranyay, Patrolman Warren Black, and Patrolman Daniel Williams responded to a Woodland Road residence for a report of an unresponsive male. Patrolman Baranyay administered Narcan and also performed CPR to the subject. He regained consciousness and was transported to Community Medical Center for medical treatment.

Shoplifting Summons & Warrant Arrest – On March 3 at 10 p.m. Patrolman Daniel Williams was dispatched to Shop Rite for a shoplifting incident. The offender, a 55-year-old male from the township, was placed under arrest for shoplifting merchandise. He was transpor ted to police H.Q., processed and was issued a summons. It was later revealed that he had two outstanding warrants from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department for child support. He was turned over to Ocean County Jail in default of bail.

Criminal Trespassing, Providing (Avail-

ability) alcohol to a minor & Warrant (Arrests) – On March 3 at 9:01 p.m. Patrolman Al Foca responded to a Frederick Drive apartment building for a report of people inside a vacant apartment. Upon arrival, Patrolman Foca discovered that two individuals, a 24-year-old male and a juvenile female were inside and consuming alcohol. Both subjects were placed under arrest for criminal trespass.

The male was charged with providing alcohol to a person under the legal age.

Both suspects were released pending a future court date.

Motor Vehicle Crash – On March 5 at 1:34 p.m. Patrolman Rodney Flanegan responded to Route 9 and Harborage Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle crash.

Upon arrival the caller was explained that a vehicle struck her vehicle and left the scene of the accident. The driver of the second vehicle which f led the scene was identified as a 32-year-old Toms River male. He was contacted by Patrolman Flanegan and issued summonses for Careless Driving, Failure to Report an Accident, and Leaving the Scene of the accident.

Warrant Arrest – On March 7 at 11:35 a.m. a 35-year-old male of the township was arrested on the strength of an arrest warrant for simple assault issued by Berkeley Township Municipal Court.

He was transported to Berkeley Police Headquarters for processing and was later transferred to the Ocean County Jail in default of bail.

Warrant Arrest – On March 7 at 3:30 p.m. Patrolman Taylor Butler conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 and Harley Boulevard. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, a 59-year-old male from the township, had multiple outstanding warrants from Lakewood and Toms River Townships.

He was arrested, processed and turned over to the Lakewood Police Department.

Patrolman Robert Flanegan assisted with this arrest.

Controlled Dangerous Substance (Arrest) – On March 8 at 3:42 p.m. Patrolman Al Foca conducted a motor vehicle stop. After a brief investigation it was discovered that the driver identified as a 33-year-old Toms River man, was in possession of controlled dangerous substances (heroin) and drug paraphernalia. It was also determined that there were several outstanding warrants for his arrest. As a result, he was arrested and transported to Berkeley Police Headquarters where he was processed and transported to Ocean County Jail in lieu of bail.

Overdose Incident – On March 11 at 5:38 a.m. Patrolman David Burke and Patrolman Shawn Bowens were dispatched to Wojtyla Court for a report of an unresponsive male. Narcan was deployed to the subject. Medics responded and continued medical assistance. The subject was transported to Community Medical Center for further medical treatment.

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Region-Wide Food Drive

OCEAN COUNTY – Coming together to feed local families, replenish non-perishable supplies and recruit new volunteers to sustain important anti-hunger efforts, The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties joined NBC 4 New York / WNBC, Telemundo 47 / WNJU and Stop & Shop to announce Feeding Our Families / Alimentando a Nuestras Familias, a massive, Tri-State food and volunteer drive scheduled for April 8.

“We’re excited that we can bring these partners together on one day to create awareness and collect food and funds at a time when so many of our neighbors are in need of help,” said Carlos Rodriguez, FoodBank Executive Director.

Donations can be made at 199 Stop & Shop locations, including in Monmouth and Ocean County stores, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers from the FoodBank and our feeding program partners will collect and pack all donated items to distribute to local families.

Non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, including frequently requested items like baby diapers can be donated. Visit NBCNewYork.com/fooddrive or Telemundo47 .com/feature/alimentando-a-nuestras-familias to access list of items that can be donated, including a sample “shopping list.”

“Fighting hunger is very important to WNBC. Food banks often face their greatest need between January and August, and regularly depend on volunteers to support their operations. Our April 8 Feeding our Families food and volunteer drive will help local food banks secure these important resources, which will make a difference for families across the Tri-State area,” said Eric Lerner, President and General Manager of NBC 4 New York.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of April 8 - April 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Drive and determination are divine. Focus on achieving business and financial security rather than pursuing romance in the week ahead. Tell the truth and don’t romanticize your status in a public venue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Teamwork expedites timely tasks. In the week ahead you can spread business know-how in a friendly, helpful way that earns priceless appreciation.

Co-workers may help you or ask you to donate to a worthy cause.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your faith in a better future will be rewarded this week. You may be surrounded by negativity or doubts may briefly undermine your confidence. If you wait until this downturn passes the conditions will improve.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The majority rules. When you are part of a group your individual opinions may not count for much when what is good for the largest part of the group is at stake. In the week to come you should support your mate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may easily distracted by fantasies and fancies in the week to come. Steer clear of new romantic entanglements in the next several days. You might be blinded by someone’s surface attractions and miss the facts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use business strategies to upgrade your bank account. You can make more money this week by working with what you have than with what you don’t.

Jump into action with projects that were previously shoved aside.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on achieving financial freedom. You don’t consider yourself a professional adviser, but someone might knock on your door and ask for advice.

You may be invited to explore some new ideas in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can be gracious when you have a guru. Hook up with helpful people who demonstrate a talent for success in the week to come. Some of their successful habits may rub off on you. Find a leader to follow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Detachment from your personal desires may be the answer. You may be too wrapped up in what you think should be done to consider other viewpoints. Keep on plugging away at a creative project.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen

Alternative Ingredients Turn Luxurious Pasta Classic Into Budget-Friendly Dish

By Wolfgang Puck

Taking a shortcut in the kitchen for the sake of convenience or to save money can sometimes lead to less-than-successful results. I won’t use canned or bottled tomato sauce, for example, if ripe, in-season tomatoes are available to make a quick, sun-sweetened sauce from scratch. And I don’t see the point of containers of pre-grated Parmesan; after all, it takes just a few seconds longer to grate it fresh yourself from a block of the rich, nutty-tasting cheese.

But some shortcuts actually do make sense - if you know what you’re doing. To prove that point, I’d like to share a slightly altered version of one of my favorite, classic springtime pastas; one the Italians call paglia e fieno, literally “straw and hay.”

The name is an imaginative reference to the two kinds of fresh fettuccine that traditionally go into it: straw-colored egg pasta and hay-colored spinach pasta. Quickly boiled until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, the fettuccine is tossed with a simple sauce featuring fresh peas, slivers of the cured raw ham called prosciutto, and grated Parmesan.

Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? And it’s easy to make too.

There are, however, some challenges in its most traditional form. Once upon a time, you’d have had to make the pasta from scratch, a task that isn’t difficult but takes some time. Nowadays, however, you can find packages of ready-to-cook fresh fettuccine, both the yellow egg and green spinach varieties, in most supermarkets.

As for the fresh peas, if they’re in season - as they are during spring - and you can find them in your market, shelling them can seem like a bit of a chore and adds to the time an otherwise quick recipe would take.

Fortunately, however, there’s the miracle of frozen petite peas, which you can find anywhere, and they are among the few vegetables that seem to me just about as delicious as fresh ones.

As for the prosciutto, that can be a double challenge: Not only might you have to search for it, but it can also be costly.

Fortunately, I find that the recipe can taste just as delicious made with far less expensive, much easier to find bacon. Another challenge met!

With these few logical shortcuts, a recipe that might take a couple of hours or longer to make in its traditional form, while ringing up an impressive market tab, winds up being a bargain dish that is ready to serve in less than half an hour, including the time it takes to bring the pasta cooking water to a

boil. And all that’s left for you to do before enjoying it is pick up that chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate it over every serving.

STRAW AND HAY PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, minced 8 slices smoked bacon, cut crosswise into narrow strips 1 cup (250 mL) frozen organic green petite peas 1 cup (250 mL) organic chicken broth, plus more as needed 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces (185 g) packaged fresh egg fettuccine 6 ounces (185 g) packaged fresh spinach fettuccine Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Put a large pot of salted water over high heat.

While the water comes to a boil, prepare the sauce. In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until translucent but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bacon and saute until it just begins to brown, about 2 minutes longer.

Raise the heat, stir in the peas and broth, and bring to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add the butter and stir just until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep warm.

Add the egg fettuccine and spinach fettuccine to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Drain the pasta.

Add the pasta to the sauce along with, if you like, a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss the pasta well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan and toss again, adding a little more broth, if needed, to help coat the pasta with the sauce.

To serve the pasta, use a long two-pronged carving fork or tongs to twirl up the pasta and transfer it to serving plates, mounding it in the center. Spoon more peas, bacon and sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle with more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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