2017-04-15 - The Brick Times by Jersey Shore Online

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Dept. Heads Talk Staffi ng At Brick BOE

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR ICK – A mong the budget requests presented to the Brick school board: the school district’s director of cur riculum suggested adding teachers for classes such as dance and sign language, while the human resources department recommends

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opposed for the Democrat’s spot. The incumbent mayor and three council members are seeking the support of Democrats to run for another term in the primary election. Meanwhile, the Republicans have built a slate of challengers. There are three council spots up for election. The Democrats are sending incumbents Marianna Pontoriero, 2347 Hooper Ave., Paul Mummolo, 404 Princeton Ave., and Heather deJong, 421 Hessler Way to the ballot and are uncontested. The three Republicans seeking nomination for council spots in their uncontested primary (Primary - See Page 25)

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BRICK’S NONPUBLIC STUDENT BUSSING DECLINING

filling vacancies for a chemistry teacher and technology staff. The Curriculum & Instruction Department, the Human Resources Department and the Transportation Department presented their budgets at the April 6 Board of Education meeting in preparation

Contested Primary In Brick Mayoral Race

By Chris Lundy & Catherine Galioto BRICK – The Republican spot for mayor will see a contested primary come June 6, as two candidates have filed, seeking the Republican ticket. Domenick Brando, 12 Commodore Drive, is seek i ng mayoral nomination for the Republican ticket. He is being challenged by Martin Ebert, 766 Tall Oaks Dr., under the party listed as “Brick’s Honest, Independent Republican.” Brando, 49, is a retired police officer and was previously a township councilman. Incumbent John Ducey, 214 Kelly Lynn Lane, is running un-

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The bus lot on Chambersbridge Road. The Brick School district transported 826 nonpublic school students this year. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Scheduling some 8,922 students who are transported to public, private, vocational and special needs schools each day in Brick Township is a logistical feat. And state law requires school districts to provide transportation for

nonpublic students to their schools that are 2 to 20 miles from their home if it costs less than $884 per student. If it costs more than $884 per student, the family gets an “in lieu” payment, said School Business Administrator James Edwards. Most of t he 826

nonpublic school students attend parochial schools such as St. Dominic, St. Paul’s, St. Joe’s and Donovan High School, Edwards said. T here a re no Brick students who are bussed to the Orthodox schools in Lakewood. Unlike Jackson Township, which is seeing

a surge in nonpublic school students largely due to the Jewish Orthodox population who are bussed to schools in Lakewood, Edwards said he was told that the number of Brick students who attend out-of-district schools is declining because (Bus - See Page 5)

Recalling A Hindenburg Frenzy

By Jennifer Peacock PLUMSTED – Its 80th anniversar y of the tragic explosion of the Hindenburg has generated more interest than its 75th. So said Carl Jablonski, president of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, at a slide presentation on the Deutsche Luftschiff

Zeppelin 129 – the Hindenburg – at the Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Librar y on April 6. Jablonski’s b e e n a rou nd for many of the significant Hindenburg an niversar ies, but wasn’t 100 percent sure why the 80th has

sparked more interest than five years ago. He thought, perhaps, a new generation has aged into interest of the airship d isa st e r t hat took 36 lives on May 6, 1937. The small meeting room in the Plumsted branch was filled with

guests of all ages who had an interest in the fate of the “Concord of its time,” Jablonski called it. The D-LZ129, the Hindenburg, had been in operation for only 14 months, Jablonski said. It was the largest airship ever built. The Luftschiffbau Zeppelin (Hindenburg- See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 for a Special Budget hearing scheduled for April 27. Director of Curriculum Susan McNamara listed focus areas for continuous improvement and professional development for the district. Her recommendations included hiring a number of new teachers, including a dance teacher for each high school, a leadership position for humanities, an American Sign Language teacher for each high school, and more. “American Sign Language provides students with the five credits needed to meet their graduation requirement in world language, and an increasing number of colleges and universities are accepting American Sign Language for their foreign language admission requirements,” McNamara said. New instructional material for programs, including a reading program (Read180/System 44 Next Generation) for grades 2-5, AP instructional materials, an Anatomy & Physiology course, Marine Biology Honors, World Religions, and Introduction to Marketing would cost $558,864. Projected costs for the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Academy Year 2, which includes summer workshops for STEM Academy teachers, STEM Academy Summer Camp (for 30 students from BTHS and 42 students from BMHS), a new robotic course, participation in STEM competitions, and an integrated STEM Academy instructor comes with a projected cost of $90,000. McDonald also recommended participation in AchieveNJ for a teacher evaluation and support system launched by the NJDOE in 2011. Partici-

pation in the program would cost $148,000, which includes feedback and support to educational teams, impact instructional practice and promote growth in student achievement, she said. Human Resources Director Director of Human Resources Sean Cranston listed certified personnel needs for the district. They include: A world language teacher for grades K-2; a chemistry teacher (which was in the current budget but not filled); two academic coaches, a behaviorist to help assist with struggling students who have the most challenging behavioral, social and communication needs; a learning disabilities teacher consultant; and several technology positions. He showed PowerPoint slides that compared district teacher salaries for the 2016-2017 school year ($60,645,240) to the 2017-2018 school year ($62,582,120), with an increase of $1,936,880, or 3.19 percent. For the same periods, teacher aide salaries would go from $4,504,502 to $4,600,213, up $95,711 over the two school years for an increase of 2.12 percent. Also, TWU workers, which include secretaries, the transportation department and the facilities department would go from $9,778,066 in the present budget to $10,233,075 for next year -- an increase of $455,009 or 4.65 percent, he said. Transportation Director Next up was Transportation Director Don Wilson, who gave a student transportation overview and detailed the department’s transportation needs. “We don’t need additional full time drivers or full time aides, and we don’t need additional part time runs or additional clerical or dispatch, but we

could use 10 additional substitute bus drivers,” Wilson said. The biggest need right now is to equip security cameras on 54 buses of the 120-bus fleet, he said. Forty-six already have the cameras, he added. State law requires that six of the 54-passenger buses need to be retired since they are 20 years old, and the department needs one special needs van with a lift. He said that by the time a bus is 16 or 17 years old they become very expensive to run. New buses run anywhere from $70,000 to $150,000 each, depending on the type. Of the 120 buses, 113 are usable, he said; 90 are full size school buses (minus six that are timed out or mechanically out of service) and 29 useable small vans, some of which are equipped with handicap lifts. “We have 29 small vans and 29 routes, so they’re used all the time,” Wilson said.

The $4.1 million transportation budget pays for buses, parts, special education outside vendors and drivers, bus aides, gas, mechanics, dispatch, clerical and administration. Wilson said he was proud that NJ Department of Transportation gave the Brick School District a high efficiency rating in the top 5 percent, or 20th of the 411 reporting districts. Interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella said the departmental needs listed during the presentations would not necessarily all be met. “That doesn’t mean these needs go away, especially in the facilities area,” he said before the budget presentations. “Hopefully these needs can be addressed in the future.” The April 27 budget hearing will be at Brick Memorial High School at 7 p.m. The next regularly-scheduled Board of Education meeting will be on May 11 at Brick High School at 7 p.m.

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GmbH company was in trouble and took money from Adolf Hitler’s Nazi government to stay afloat, he added. Hence, the airship was used as a propaganda machine for the Third Reich, flying over the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and making other trips around Germany. The dirigible took three years to build, from 1932 to 1935. It cost $3 million in build. It first carried passengers in 1936, making trips not only to Lakehurst, but Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Round-trip tickets went for $740 round trip per passenger, Jablonski

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Continued From Page 1 private schools have been struggling with their enrollment numbers. For the 2016-2017 school year, the families of 102 Brick students do not qualify for transportation and receive the in lieu payments instead, for a total cost of about $90,000, he said. “For example, we have a family with two children who attend Calvary Academy in Lakewood. The cost for us to transport them to school each year would be greater than $1,768 (2 x $884) so they receive the in lieu payments and they are responsible for their own transportation,” Edwards said from his office on April 6. He said it would be difficult to estimate

The Brick Times, April 15, 2017, Page 5 said. The Hindenburg’s flight to Lakehurst on May 3, 1937, was the first of 17 scheduled trips that year. Inside the meeting room, rain could be heard pounding the roof as thunder rolled. Jablonski said April 6’s weather was similar to what the Hindenburg’s crew faced when they made it to New Jersey on May 6, he said. The crew always took guests to see the Manhattan skyline, and this day flew up and down the Jersey Shore until the storms passed. What happened next has been recounted thousands of times. Jablonski filled in some tidbits not generally discussed. Jablonski shared:

Lakehurst, that one-square-mile borough surrounded by Manchester, has the distinction having the first official title of International Airport. Two hundred fifty men were required to land the Hindenburg, but there were only 60 soldiers stationed at Lakehurst. So, locals would line up, waiting to get a chance to help. They worked morning until night, and were paid $1 for the day’s labor. A person could earn $4 extra each month helping with the landing. The Hindenburg disaster is still one of the mostly widely known disasters, due to it being filmed. Sure, everyone knows about The Titanic, but no one

was there to film it. Locals, wanting to cash in on the disaster, cleaned out their cupboards and attics and burned items and sold them to eager tourists as “authentic” remains. The remains of the Hindenburg were taken to a junk yard in Perth Amboy, where the owner cashed in letting people pay for pieces of the dirigible. Authentic remains—the real kind— sell for tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars today. Jablonsk i brought with him silverware with the engraved “DZR,” which can fetch $14,000. A cross brace recently sold for $200,000, he said.

the cost of bussing the out-of-district students since a full time driver might do a non-public run for two hours and day, which represents one-quarter of their pay and benefits. “A driver might pick up at Brick Memorial High School and then go to St. Dominic. The students are driven separately because the schools have different start times,” he said. “The driver’s pay is not accounted for separately.” In numbers provided by School Director of Transportation Don Wilson, the $4.1 million transportation budget includes transportation of 6,641 public school students who attend Brick schools, 512 public school students with special transportation needs, 589 students with an IEP and without special transportation needs, 96 out-of-dis-

trict students who attend private schools for the disabled/special education needs, and 97 ELL (English language learners) public school students. Also, 161 high school students are transported to vocational technical schools located throughout Ocean County, starting with a bus that is on the road at 5:15 a.m. to pick up students who attend the MATES academy in Manahawkin.

In addition, Brick School District has “jointure” agreements with other towns to transport each other’s students if there is a conducive bus route, Edwards said. The township only pays the cost per pupil for the jointure agreements, which needs to be less than the in lieu amount, Edwards said. “There are many different ways of transporting the children to various schools,” Edwards said. “It is not an easy function.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Media Bias Distorts The Truth We frequently hear Donald Trump bash the media and deride some network as “fake news.” What his words fail to note is that fake news goes both ways and was a big help in getting him elected. Since the removal of the Fairness Doctrine, a clear divide has taken place in the media. Many networks report with obvious bias and the news has become more a reality TV show than a source of accurate information. The result is a poorly informed public with extremist views. During the Obama years, right wing media fed viewers a steady diet of cleverly crafted negative spin on his initiatives. Efforts to improve the health care system were portrayed as descent into socialism, attempts to curb gun violence as an assault on the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens and use of diplomacy in international disagreements as weak kneed appeasement. Such opinionated and misleading reporting also convinced millions of voters the country was on a downward spiral and would be best served by turning to a billionaire businessman with a history of shafting the working man. Trump rode this wave of incendiary reporting all the way to the White House. Media bias distorts the truth by blurring the line between reporting and editorializing, creating a form of news where opinions are cleverly presented as fact. The news is further distorted by omission, with many networks reporting of only what supports the opinion they’d like viewers to have.

Sadly this kind of slanted reporting is alright with many viewers who are happy not having to consider the other side’s ideas. People tune to a particular network for validation of their existing beliefs rather than a full accounting of the news. The ultimate hypocrisy of Trump’s complaints is his appointment of Steve Bannon to a top advisory position. Bannon is the former head of Breitbart, an alt right network that spins daily conspiratorial nonsense based on flimsy or fabricated evidence. Trump supporters will no doubt cry foul when he receives the same treatment from left leaning networks that Obama did from Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, Breitbart and others. But this is the inevitable result as what goes around comes around. Neither Conservatives nor Liberals benefit from a divided media. What is truly in the best interests of all Americans is an accurate and impartial media, even if that means both sides of the political debate having to face some harsh realities about the ideology they embrace. The purpose of the media is to inform, not influence, the public. No biased media outlet should be trusted for a simple reason: Half the truth can never be the truth. Until integrity and impartiality return to the media the political divide will continue to grow and a climate will exist where ideological purity is considered more important than effective solutions born of mutual respect and compromise. Bill Pane Farmingdale

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Wear Reflective Clothing As a senior who has been driving around Berkeley Township, Toms River, and the rest of Ocean County for many years, I’ve almost hit people walking their dogs a couple of times because I can’t see them. I must advise all the people of Ocean Count y, and especially people in the senior communities, that after dusk they should wear a piece of clothing that is very visible, or wear a yellow or red belt or carry a lit flashlight when walking their dog. Please avoid being hit by a car because drivers cannot see you in dark clothing. Bob Martino Berkeley

Temporary Ban On Radical Muslims Welcome After the recent outcry from Americans, I have to wonder why they are surprised at the temporary banning of radical Muslims into our country. Trump campaigned on this issue along with other issues and he is keeping his word. Our troops are around the world risking their lives to

Letters To The Editor keep us safe for this very ginning to grow as the days threat, possibly solving reason. Don’t we owe them back-up?. It’s not all Muslims and if someone just wants to come here with his or her family, we want them but not the ones who can make trouble. The die-hard liberal press is nauseating, flying the Constitution in our faces. The constitution welcomes all who will vow their allegiance to America – is that asking too much? Just ask the families of those who have lost a relative in this ongoing war. If everyone would take a breath and realize that this was promised to be done and it is and I for one am glad – it’s temporary people until the fine print is selected. Please God, bless America and its leaders. Bette Kooreman Whiting

Russian Hysteria “Whatever Americans thin k of the next preside nt’s ot he r p ol icie s , exceedi ngly dangerous US-Russian conflicts have become the greatest threat to American and international security;” this is according to journalist Stephen F. Cohen of The Nation. A mer icans are scared, and that fear is be-

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with our new president in office continue to push forward. The presence of our new president itself alone is creating its own fear. Probably one of the biggest issues lingering among the feeds of many news outlets and networks would have to have been the accusations on Russians for the hacking and toying with the U.S. presidential election. The New York Times reported that the CIA came to the conclusion that Russia had been meddling in the election with the sole intent of helping soon to be president Trump, rather than to disrupt the election as a whole. The Washington Post had also came out with a similar story, but notioned that the FBI isn’t as confident in this conclusion. This mentality that Russia wishes to overtake the U.S in any possible way is an outdated concept, so to keep panicking over anything having to do with Russians defenestrates the concept of the Cold War coming to an end in the fi rst place. People often take information they hear as fact the second they hear it, which can be very destructive to a society. America isn’t new to the idea of misconstruing information. During the great space race, a race between America and Russia to see who can make it to space fi rst, America, as a whole got scared when Russia released a satellite into space, thinking that they were watching our every move, again, causing mass hysteria. While there are many ways at which to go about solving this problem, everyone has their own ideas on how to handle it correctly. Some say maybe having an entirely transparent government may help –wh ich mea ns ou r national government would hold back little to no information from the public. This idea would eliminate the question of Russian

each problem as they arise. Another stance, lightly branching off of governmental transparency, is for the President of the United States to release public statements dissolving these accusations and wild beliefs. This means holding press releases which divulge the data of research about the problem at heart, a nd i n for m i ng societ y that there is no evident threat. Finally, a rather well thought solution, although an extreme one, would be to entirely sever Russia from America. The only real benefit of this solution is that it would neutralize public fear of any type of Russian infiltration in the government. This would also mean placing an embargo on any and all trade with Russia, ultimately ceasing Russia’s grip on the common American’s hand. This topic has been causing mayhem in the political and social media realm, and this hysteria is severely hurting our relations with Russia and other countries alike. The situation has been continuing to get out of hand in the most recent events. “Even a meeting last year between Russia’s chief rabbi and a lawyer who happened to work for the Trump Organization is being cast as some sort of sinister spy encounter” [nationalinterest.org]. People are just looking for more things to be concerned about, which is not always bad. If we stop worrying so much about these things then maybe we can get stuff done. In order to move forward we need to set aside our fears, threat or not, and learn to carry on and safeguard ourselves physically, mentally, and socially. Don’t just trust every source you hear from. Get the facts, fi nd the real sources and stay educated. That last thing someone wants to do is look a fool when their time comes. William Clanton III Barnegat

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

Ocean County Freeholders Recognize April As Autism Awareness Month From The Desk Of The

Ocean County Freeholders OCEA N COU NT Y – Studies show that New Jersey has the highest rate of autism in the entire country, with one out of every 41 children born today being diagnosed with autism, according to Parents of Autistic Children of New

OCEA N COU N T Y – With the filing deadline for income taxes here, IRS scammers are taking full advantage of tax season calling unsuspecting taxpayers and attempting to dupe them. “These scammers are becom i ng i ncreasi ngly skillful and brazen in attempting to defraud the public,” said Ocean Count y Freeholder Di rector Joseph H. Vica r i, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. “Our Consumer Affairs department is working to inform our residents to be aware of potential scam artists posing as IRS agents.” According to the IRS, an aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers has been making the rounds throughout the

Jersey (POAC). To raise awareness and highlight the importance of autism education, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders will recognize the month of April as “Autism Awareness Month.” “As a lifelong educator,

I have seen the difference early intervention can make and want to encourage all Ocean County residents to participate in our County’s National Autism Awareness Month activities to become better educated about autism spectrum disorders,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “The Ocean County Office for Individuals with Disabilities is one of the resources available for informing the community on issues pertaining to this disorder.”

Vicari noted that it’s estimated more than 3.5 million individuals in the United States have autism. “It’s a priority that we take care of the frail, the elderly and the disabled,” Vicari said. “Highlighting this developmental disability provides important information that can help families and caregivers of children that have autism spectrum disorder.” The Centers for Disease Control states that people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often have prob-

lems with social, emotional and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their daily activities. Many people with ASD also have different ways of learning, paying attention or reacting to things. Research shows that early intervention services can greatly improve a child’s development, even though there is no cure for ASD. Events will be taking place throughout the month to highlight Autism Awareness.

Tax Season Sees Increase In IRS Scammers

country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. “I can adamantly tell you these calls are scams because the IRS does not solicit information by telephone,” Vicari said. “If the IRS needs information from you they will first write a letter.” Victims are often told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then th reatened with ar rest,

deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information. If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request. Vicari said the IRS will never: Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they

say you owe. Ask for credit or debit ca rd nu mbers over the phone. “Scammers change tactics from year to year and there are variations of this scam that run year-round,” Vicari said. “Phishing is another form of an IRS scam.” Phishing, which are emails that look like they are from the IRS, has seen a surge this year. Scammers email a potential victim trying to trick them into giving them their personal and fi nancial information. “If you receive one of these emails do not respond or click the link in them,” Vicari warned. Following are some tips on how to avoid bei ng scammed: Shred, Shred, Shred - Be sure to shred all docu-

ments containing personal information, such as your Social Security number, home address, and birth date. Spend a little extra and get a cross-cut shredder. File income taxes early and file electronically – If you beat the scammer by filing early, they can’t file on your behalf. Filing electronically can help keep your fi nancial information secure by making sure a paper document with your Social Security number, address, salary and bank account information does not get diverted through the mail. Protect your computer – If preparing and fi ling a return on your own make sure you use security software that updates automatically. Essential tools include a fi rewall, virus/

POAC is hosting “Walk for a Difference” scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. on April 23 at First Energy Park in Lakewood. For more information on the walk, visit poacwalk.org or call 732-785-1099. Information on autism can be accessed by visiting www.autismnj.org, autismspeaks.org or childmind. org/topics/disorders/autism-spectrum-disorder for autism in children. “I encourage everyone to tap into the resources available,” Vicari said.

malware protection and fi le encryption for sensitive dates. Vicari also recommends checking your credit report at least annually and your bank and credit card statements often. Vicari noted that unfortunately personal account information is often lost and stolen and it’s best to keep close track of all of your accounts for possible fraud. “You are entitled to a free credit report from the three major cred it re por t i ng companies annually,” Vicari said. “Keeping track of your credit rating might help stop any attempt at stealing your identity.” For additional information contact the Ocean Cou nt y Depa r t ment of Consumer Affairs at 732929-2105.

Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Statement On Syrian Airstrike

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacA r thur released the following statement

about the April 6 bombing of a Syrian military air field: “I fully support this de-

cisive action against the Assad regime and salute our service members for ca r r y i ng out t h is m is-

sion. Earlier this week, Assa d lau nched a ba rbaric chemical weapons attack against the Syrian

people—killing innocent people, including many children. These st rikes send an important mes-

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–Photo courtesy Georgian Court University Andrew Silverstein, chairman of the CIANJ board (left) presents an award to Brian D. Agnew, Ph.D., GCU vice president for institutional advancement. LAKEWOOD – The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and commerce Magazine recently hosted their 4th Annual Chairman’s Reception, paying tribute to the kindness and generosity of the business community. Thirty-nine companies, including leading manufacturers, retailers, hospitals, banks, and colleges and universities, were honored as “Champions of Good Works” at the gala reception, which was attended by more than 260 business executives. Among the honorees was Georgian Court University. “For most of the companies that we are honoring tonight, their generosity and kindness is part of their culture,” said Andrew Silverstein, a member of the accounting firm, Dorfman Abrams, Music, who welcomed all the guests as chairman of the CIANJ board of directors. “The public is often unaware of the magnitude and scope of these good works. This reception is our way of shining a spotlight on ‘Companies that Care,’” Silverstein added. Georgian Court University was honored for supporting New Jersey charities in the areas of housing, hunger, education and health. GCU students, faculty and staff provided more than 87,000 hours of service in 2014 and 2015, providing assistance to Catholic Charities, the American Red Cross, Read Across America, food banks, domestic violence

shelters, clothing drives, health prevention, non-violence awareness programs and other organizations with an economic impact valued at $2.3 million. In Sleep-Out for the Homeless, partnering with Covenant House, 88 students slept outside on campus to raise funds and awareness about homeless youth. Volunteers participated in the CROP Hunger Walk, raising $1,900 for hunger worldwide and homeless families in Ocean County. “Community service not only transforms the lives of GCU’s students, faculty, and staff, but also the people in the communities served,” said GCU President Joseph R. Marbach, Ph.D. “Service is one of the five Mercy core values to which the GCU community is committed, and we fully integrate it into the classroom, the playing field, and beyond.” CIANJ is a statewide business advocacy organization, representing more than 950 corporate members from every industry sector. The organization asked the business community to share stories of its philanthropy, and their stories became a special section of the March issue of commerce Magazine that was distributed at the reception. This year’s champions were decided by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, which also named Hackensack Meridian Health and its affiliate, South Ocean Medical Center, as the 2017 Extraordinary Good Works recipient.

Brick’s Green Fair

BRICK – Brick Township’s Seventh Annual Green Fair will take place on Earth Day, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Brick Township High School. The Green Fair is hosted by the Sustainable Brick Committee, the Brick Environmental

Commission and the Brick Township Recreation Department. The fair will feature dozens of local, green businesses and organizations, information on sustainable energy, vendors, exhibitors and much more. The Green Fair is free to attend

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–Photo Courtesy Twp. School District Brick Township High School Drama Club rehearses for “Anything Goes”. BRICK – The Brick Township High School Drama Club will present the Cole Porter musical “Anything Goes” on April 28 and 29. The Drama Club is a former winner of the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival. The tune-filled jewel took Broadway by storm a few years ago by winning a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. “Anything Goes” is filled with familiar songs such as “You’re The Top,” “I Get Kick Out Of You” and the title song, “Anything Goes.” Showtime on April 28 is at 7 p.m. and on April 29 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Brick Township High School Auditorium, 346 Chambers Bridge Road. Tech week is underway for the production, which highlights local tap dancing high school students and professional musicians. The story begins at the New York sailing of the SS AMERICA bound for England and the entire play takes place aboard the ship. Members of the press take photo-

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Don’t Be Struck Down By Stroke

JACKSON – Stroke strikes all ages, races, and genders. Learn what you can do for yourself, and those around you, at an educational Seminar at Bartley Healthcare on April 20. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of deat h i n t he Un ited St ates, k illi ng more than 130,000 A mer icans each year. Someone in the United States has a stroke ever y 40 seconds. A stroke happens when either a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot, or the vessel bursts. When either of these occur, the brain does not receive the oxygen-rich blood it needs and brain cells begin to die, and quickly. That’s why it’s extremely important to know the signs and symptoms of stroke – a person needs to be able to act the moment he or she suspects something is wrong. They can act FAST, if they learn what to do. Bartley Healthcare is partnering with CentraState Medical Center to host an educational seminar on stroke, on April 20 at 6 p.m., at 175 Bartley Road. Guests will learn the risk factors and symptoms to look for, and what to do when they see them. There will be a light dinner and blood pressure screenings from 5

to 6 p.m., before the seminar. The presenter will be Ellen Ciacciarelli RN, MS, APN-C, CCRN, Nurse Practitioner and Stroke Coordinator at CentraState Medical Center. Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Don’t Be Struck Down By Stroke” educational seminar should call CentraState Medical Center at 732308-0570, or visit centrastate.com, and click on Classes and Events. For more than 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. 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 cer tif ication for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For mor e i n for m at ion , v i sit bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-3704700.

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Brunch And Concert With Tenor Anthony Kearns

LAKEWOOD –A buffet brunch and springtime concert featuring classically trained tenor Anthony Kearns of the PBS super-group The Irish Tenors is on April 29. The brunch will begin at 11 a.m. and the concert will start at 12:15 p.m. in the Casino Auditorium. A buffet brunch will include juices, egg casserole, fruits, sausage, French toast, bakery delights, fruit salad, coffees, teas, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Afterward, Kearns will fill the auditorium with music to celebrate the season of renewal, featuring an array of songs from Ireland to Broadway, from well-loved melodies to popular classics, and from light-hearted comedy to the drama of opera. Kearns still tours annually with the Irish Tenors and the group’s CDs have gone gold, platinum, and double platinum. The group is one of the topthree highest-grossing clients for PBS, bringing in $10 million over the course of their lengthy collaboration. Kearns also has a thriving solo concert career. This fall, he released a new solo CD, focusing upon the wide repertoire presented during his solo concert tours. The cost is $45 per person, which includes the brunch, beverages and concert. Tick-

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BRICK TOWNSHIP – On April 6, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio announced the arrest of 26-year-old Timothy Baker of Jackson in connection with the drug induced death of a 26-year-old Brick man. Detective Brian Farnkopf of the Brick Police Department and Detective John Carroll of the OCPO Major Crimes Unit signed criminal complaints against Baker for Strict Liability Drug Induced Death, Possession of Heroin, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Heroin and Distribution of Heroin. Baker has been incarcerated since January 31 at Ocean County Correction Facility on prior narcotic drug charges related to this case. His arrest stems from the death investigation of Thomas Palazzolo, which began on January 27 when at 9:47 a.m., the Brick Township Police Department received a 911 call stating Palazzolo

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Brick Dignitaries Welcome Goodwill To The Community

–Photo courtesy Brick Township Brick officials attended the ribbon cutting of Goodwill’s store and donation center on Brick Boulevard. BRICK – Brick Mayor John Ducey, Councilman Paul Mummolo and Council President Arthur Halloran recently welcomed Goodwill to Brick by presiding over the Store and Donation Center’s official ribbon cutting ceremony. Located in Brick at 451 Brick Blvd., the site opened in late January but hosted a grand opening extravaganza from March 30 to April 2. The 18,000-square-foot Goodwill Store & Donation Center serves as both a store for value conscious shoppers and as a donation center where local residents can donate gently-used items they no longer need or want. It is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A nonprofit, community-based organization, Goodwill’s mission is to provide job training and career services that help local residents with disabilities and disadvantages get to work. Goodwill uses revenue from the large scale collection and resale of donated goods in its retail stores to fund mission programming all while supporting the region’s sustainability efforts.

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Brick Township Creates Safe Exchange Zone

BRICK – The Township of Brick and the Brick Township Police Department have created a Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Building to provide residents with a place to complete online transactions and custody exchange. The Safe Exchange Zone is located in the rear of the Brick Township Municipal Building to the west of the entrance to the Police Department, 401 Chambersbridge Road. “We are excited to provide this invaluable ser vice to the residents of Brick Township. There has been a sharp increase in people using social media and the internet to sell and buy goods. The Safe Exchange Zone was created

to provide anyone who is tentative or concerned about buying or selling goods with a safe place to complete their transactions,” said Mayor John Ducey. “We certainly encourage anyone who has concerns to err on the side of caution and safety and use the Safe Exchange Zone.” The Safe Exchange Zone consists of two clearly marked parking spots. The area is free for anyone to use, well-lit and under 24-hour a day surveillance. The Brick Township Police Department offers the following tips for anyone planning on using the Safe Exchange Zone: Let a friend or family member know about the exchange meeting. Know who you are dealing with. Look

into the seller’s backg rou nd, either through a consumer protection agency such as the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs or through online feedback if you are shopping on a website like eBay or Amazon. Get a phone number and physical mailing address. Try to complete all transactions during daylight hours (if possible). Never invite strangers to your home or agree to meet at their home. Do not agree to a transaction if the other party refuses to complete the exchange in the designated Safe Exchange

Zone. Police Department or Township employees will not act as a witness or be part of these transactions. Remember to bring a cell phone in case of an emergency. “The Safe Exchange Zone is another example of Chief James Riccio and our Police Department keeping their fingers on the pulse of the community. As more people sell things on the internet, there will be more opportunities for people looking to take advantage. This zone will reduce that risk,” said Mayor Ducey.

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Total Hip Arthroplasty Anterior Approach vs. Posterior Approach

By David Walinger, PTA, Barnegat Physical Therapy Assistant

otal hip arthroplasty (THA) is used worldwide as one of the most effective procedures for relieving pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life in patients with painful or deformed hip joints. Improvements in hip arthroplasty procedures have led to faster recovery, shorter hospitalization, and higher patient satisfaction. In the United States, more than 300,000 patients between 50-80 years of age undergo total hip replacement. The most common cause for requiring a THA is due to osteoarthritis or injury. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, joint stiffness, and decreased range of motion. THA has the ability to relieve pain and improve quality of life. Among all the joints in the human body, the hip joint has a faster, more durable and successful recovery following replacement. The hip joint is a balland-socket joint. The prosthetic (artiﬁcial) portion of the hip joint consists of two parts, a cup-like component that is attached to the acetabulum (portion of the pelvic bone), and a shaft with a round top that attaches to the femur (thigh bone of the leg). The damaged parts of the hip bone are removed, contoured and replaced with the prosthetic. These material combinations can include metal-on-polyethylene, metal-on-metal, and ceramic-on-ceramic. Total hip replacements can be performed with two techniques which include an anterior approach or posterior approach. The anterior approach is considered less invasive in comparison to the posterior approach. During a posterior approach, while lying on your side, your orthopedic surgeon will create a 4-7 inch incision behind the hip along the outer buttock area. The gluteus maximus

muscle is split but will not require repair. Two hip external rotator muscles are detached and then reattached to bone and will heal within 4-6 weeks. The anterior approach is usually performed creating an incision along the front upper thigh separating but not detaching muscle to avoid nerve damage. Following surgery, your physician will discuss your hip precautions to ensure a successful recovery.

HIP PRECAUTIONS Posterior Approach: What to avoid: • Sitting on low chair/toilets • Bringing you knee past you hip (>90 degrees of hip ﬂexion) • Bending at the waist to pick up objects off the ﬂoor • Standing “pigeon toed” (inward rotation of feet) • Crossing of legs Anterior Approach: What to avoid: • Stepping backwards on your surgical leg • Crossing of legs • Lying on your stomach • Standing with your feet rotated outward

your recovery and reduce your postoperative pain. Outpatient physical therapy sessions will help restore range of motion and increase your proximal hip stability. Weight-bearing activities will help restore strength to optimal levels as well. This level of physical therapy focuses on activityspeciﬁc rehabilitation for your personal goals, such as a return to work or other activity. Your physical therapist will incorporate exercises that simulate those activities. These may include lifting techniques, pushing, pulling carts, climbing ladders, agility exercises, or light jogging depending on your recovery and activity level. Today, 80% of all hip replacements last for up to 20 years. Some are not always successful, leaving various factors which increase the chances of failure including an individual’s weight, compliance of hip precautions as well as level of activity and overall health status. Performing strengthening exercises is essential for stabilizing the hip during recovery. Excessively high impact exercises can cause too much force and can increase the likelihood of complications. Skilled manual therapy and rehabilitation is very important in order to regain full potential and proper recovery. For more information on the importance of physical rehabilitation following a total joint replacement surgery, please call (609) 660-1900 to schedule an appointment at our Barnegat location. DAVID WALINGER, PTA

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Do You Get What You Pay For? We have become more and more health conscious. Visits to the dentist, eye doctor and family doctor have increased dramatically. Unfortunately, visits to the audiologist for suspicion of hearing loss have decreased. Most people are so busy visiting their doctors they have a tendency to put off seeking hearing health care for at least several years. As a general guideline, if you are asking your family or friends to repeat information on a daily basis, you should seek the services of an audiologist and have your hearing completely evaluated. Technology in the hearing aid world has dramatically blossomed. More and more individuals with hearing loss are interested in digital technology as opposed to conventional hearing aids, which are a thing of the past. A digital system incorporates listening from both ears through a computer which monitors speech sounds over a million times a second. Satisfaction studies clearly support the use of digital systems over conventional analog hearing aids. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. Digital hearing systems incorporating multiple microphone technology, en-

hanced noise reduction capabilities, data logging and/or artificial intelligence are strongly recommended over those first generation digital hearing systems. The smaller completely-in-the-canal digital hearing systems (i.e. almost invisible hearing aids) should not increase the cost of hearing instruments. The technology within the hearing instrument determines the cost. As a general rule of thumb, in my opinion, the smaller the hearing aid, the more problems you will have with it. As a reminder, insist on a 30- to 75day trial period with all digital hearing systems. Since you have a greater investment, your expectations regarding communication improvement should be higher. In my opinion, some of the more advanced digital hearing systems are manufactured by Phonak, Siemens, Sonic Innovations, GN Resound and Oticon. If you are asking people to repeat, turning the TV or radio louder than normal or if your family or friends are complaining that you have a hearing problem, I would strongly encourage you to have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist. If you are in need of amplification, remember that you always get what you pay for.

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Medication Disposal

BAY HEAD – The Bay Head Police Department is participating in Operation Take Back NJ by offering medication disposal on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police headquarters, 83 Bridge Avenue. Individuals may dispose of medication

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

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Bartley Healthcare Announces Award Winners

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare announced its award recipients at its 31st annual Employee Recognition Dinner. The honored employees were recognized for making a difference in the lives of their residents and patients by their dedicated service, accomplishments, and their commitment to the company’s mission: “To enrich the lives of our residents and patients by understanding and meeting their needs in

a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.” Employees were recognized for their years of service ranging from one to 30 years. In addition, there were awards given to employees for the Manager of the Year, Employee of the Year, and tiered gold, silver, and bronze winners were also announced. This year, Manager of the Year Awards went to Bob Hoey and Antony Duran, Bartley Health-

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Guitars For Sale - ‘72 Fender Strat. ‘77 Les Paul custom. ‘82/83 Fender Strat Elite. All mint condition. Dave 732-657-4421. (17)

Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers a.m. and p.m. shifts available, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked one year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/ hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (19)

Auto For Sale Items For Sale REDUCED 2000 Ford F-250 Super duty, supercab, XLT, long bed, 7.3L, auto, 4WD, power windows, seats, locks, Cap with tool boxes. 8 1/2 Ft Western Plow. 240,000mi. $5,500 OBO. 732-684-4922. (t/n)

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

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Help Wanted Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Carpenters, Window and Door Installers - Clean driver’s license required. Call Jeffers Aluminum and remodeling at 732-657-9000. (19) Courier/Deliver Person Wanted. (Brick NJ.) Busy Construction Company looking for someone with the ability to pick up and deliver bids and proposals throughout New Jersey. Knowledge of NJ a plus, but must be able to use GPS. Must have ability to start work at 7 a.m. some days with a fairly flexible schedule, clean driver’s license and own transportation. Pay is $15/hour with driving expenses reimbursed. This job is perfect for a senior citizen/young person looking to add extra income. Call 732 825-7520 for details. (16) FT/PT CNA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! One FT 3 to 11 p.m. position and PT weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. All shifts require E/O weekend. Competitive rates. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (19) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) F/T Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper - Candidate must have one to two years of bookkeeping experience, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Sage50 Accounting experience is preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. Please send a resume with cover letter and salary requirements to jbontempo@pinnaclepropertymgmt.com. (16) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (12) Now Hiring - pool maintenance technicians, drivers and helpers in Lakehurst NJ. No experience necessary. Starts mid April. Training will be provided. Must have valid drivers license. Monday through Friday (full time). Salary: $11-$14/hour and weekly pay. For info, contact Wandi on cell: 908-217-8355. (16) CHHA - Mature, dependable people needed. Days, weekends, overnights. Immediate work available. Flex hours, 401k with company match, medical/dental insurance, 24/7 support. Competitive pay. Direct deposit. Call today 732-901-5500. (19)

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Gentleman 50+ - Non smoker, looking for a room to rent in the Brick/Lakewood Leisure Village area. 732-581-5014. (t/n) Crestwood Village IV Flea market tables available. We have several available tables for the flea market both on a permanent basis or as a one time only rental. ($10/Rental). If you are interested in selling your unwanted treasures, please call Edna Sasso at 732-849-3002. (16)

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lands 37 Preﬁx with life or wife 38 Star in Scorpius 39 Voice legend Blanc 40 U-verse provider 41 “Not just a scooter, a way of life” brand 45 Kind of surprise kick 47 Popular berry 50 Trawler’s catch 51 Present moment 52 Farm implement 53 Coil in a garden 54 More exciting circumstances 57 Tan tone 58 Scale for rock hounds 59 Alaskan native 60 Filing tool 61 Petty ﬁght 62 Se-orita’s parent Down 1 Valet at Wayne Manor

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28 Daughter of Darth 31 Bit of online courtship 32 Ibsen’s “Peer __” 33 Young newt 34 Inventory: Abbr. 35 Tapered beer glasses 36 Big name in jeans 37 One of Las Islas Baleares 39 Fish tail? 40 Yemen coastal city 42 Made a point 43 One with affectations 44 Carol opener 46 Acquire a winter coat? 47 Omega’s opposite 48 Move effortlessly 49 Cribside chorus 52 Pocket watch, to a hypnotist 53 Luau dance 55 Ambulance letters 56 Edinburgh bonnet

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Continued From Page 1 are Marilyn Lago, 579 N. Lakeshore Dr., John Ciocco, 224 Greentree Rd., and Lois Turner, 547 Alexander Ave. The Township Republican Club President John Catalano and Brick Republican County Committeeman Brian DeLuca announced their candidates were Brando for mayor and Lago, Ciocco and Turner for council. All terms are for four years. OCEAN COUNTY – Several candidates for the Ocean County Freeholder seat filed to represent their parties in the primary, and state political committee candidates also filed their candidacy. In the freeholder race, two Republicans are vying for representation on the ballot in November. Incumbent Joseph Vicari, 1664 Shady Lane, Toms River, is representing the Regular Republican Organization of Ocean County. Jenny Heinz, 812 Jane Dr., Manahawkin, is representing Ocean County Conservative Republicans. Democrat Helen Dela Cruz, 432 Carr Street, Forked River, is running unopposed

The Brick Times, April 15, 2017, Page 25 for the chance to represent her party in November. The freeholder term is for three years. The State Committees of both parties are also running candidates for four-year terms. These positions are for one male and one female member. The Republicans are running Thomas Kelaher, 15 Cranmoor Dr., Toms River and Virginia Haines, 497 Batchelor Street, Toms River. There will be some competition on the Democrats’ side. All of the candidates are representing the Official Regular Democratic Organization. Three candidates are running for the male position, including Wyatt Earp, 864 Paul Dr., Toms River; Jon Salonis, 15 Bowsprit Dr., Bayville; and John Kostopoulos, 1044F Long Beach Blvd., North Beach. The three female candidates are Marta Harrison, 946 Princewood Ave., Lakewood; Eileen Della Volle, 514 North Lake Shore Dr., Brick; and Sarah Collins, 264 Forge Rd., West Creek. The primary election will be held on June 6.

VFW Post 9503 Bayville Monthly Breakfast BAYVILLE – VFW Post 9503, located at 383 Veterans Blvd., is hosting an “all you can eat” breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on April 30. This month’s special is blueberry pancakes with assorted omelets, eggs to order, sausage/ hash, potatoes, toast and biscuits, orange and tomato juices, and tea and coffee also on the

menu. The cost is $8 per adult, $4 per child, and free admission for current military personnel. The Post also makes orders to go with pick-up at the Post only. To order, call 732-269-2265. The Post’s Memorial Wall and park will be open for visitation.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Dog Fight

Dear Joel, My grandfather is getting too old to take proper care of his beautiful German shepherd Ranger. Ranger is well-cared for, with vet visits and grooming, it’s just hard for Pop to walk and play with him every day. My brother and I both love Ranger and we would each love to adopt him. Pop can’t decide what to do. I don’t want to fight with my brother, but I want Ranger to live a full and happy life. What do you think? Puppy Love in Tuckerton Dear Puppy Love, Ranger is one lucky dog to have so many people care about him. I’ve seen more than my share of divorcing couples resolve all their domestic issues, only to have bitter arguments over who gets the pets. Pets become part of the extended family. Your Pop is probably not able to decide because Ranger is part of his family. Before you do

anything, see what Ranger tells you. Maybe he’s happier than you think being Pop’s companion, even if Pop can’t take him on long daily walks. If you all agree he needs more activity, perhaps you and your brother could set up an alternate weekend schedule, like many people do with children. You and your brother can make sure Ranger is getting good and tuckered out on the weekends, so his weekdays with Pop are a welcome bit of rest. Over time, the whole arrangement will find its own path. The good news is it sounds like Ranger will always have a loving home. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

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BRICK – The Historic Preservation Commission was created in 1998 to preserve the heritage of Brick Township. The Commission encourages the preservation of the cultural, social, economic and architectural history of Brick Township. It encourages the reinvestment in existing historic sites in a manner that preserves, restores and reuses these sites and discourages unnecessary demolition. It carries out advisory, educational and informational functions that will provide historic preservation in Brick Township. The Commission makes recommendations to the Planning Board on the historic preservation component of the master plan. It also advises the Planning Board on the inclusion of historic sites in the recommended capital improvement program

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of April 15 - April 21 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stand on a podium, open the windows or drive with the top down in the week to come. You will relish attention and are willing to try something new. Don’t act too quickly when a financial matter is on the table. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think before you act. When you think black someone else thinks white. Push aside the desire to act on your instincts as your judgment might be off base early in the week. Focus on sensitivity and loving relationships. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Speed up the assembly line and increase productivity. You will be at the top of your game this week and can expand your workload with ease. Don’t hesitate to make a snap judgment as your instincts are finely tuned. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put forth the extra effort to make a good impression. Showing more precision with your work will gain the notice and admiration of superiors. Stay focused, as the people you meet this week could become lasting friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a week to play show and tell. Show someone how utterly attractive you are in social situations and tell someone all about your deeds of daring. You shine when you can show off examples of original thinking. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your visionary logic might be a hit with friends. You may turn someone on to technological techniques that are of value. Amorous activities flourish under current celestial skies, but falter later in the week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lick the bowl. When good things get cooked up by your loved ones you should enjoy them to the fullest. Your financial decision making might be out of kilter in the week ahead so avoid initiating new investments. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rely on revelations. Learn about something that is new, different or contrary to usual routines in the week ahead to create better working conditions. Don’t be provoked by others as a dustup will blow over quickly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circle your wagons. The need for security may be a deciding factor when dealing with family issues in the week ahead. Make it your mission to remain free and autonomous whenever it is humanly possible. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Change your mind and you will see that things can change for the better. Think outside the box and focus on fascinating facts. You are at your best with one-on-one discussions during the first half of the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be looking for a definitive black or white answer when the truth lies in a gray area. Be cautious about making major decisions in the week ahead. Afresh insight could help you make more money. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Grab a towel as you may be showered with affection. A very significant someone may especially affectionate and tender in the week ahead. If you meet someone new however don’t step outside the bounds of propriety

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