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BRICK PASSES RESCUE-ONLY PET STORE ORDINANCE Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town. Pages 9-13.

Letters To The Editor Page 7.

From Your Government Officials Page 8.

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Janice Fisher, left, joins Carol Aranco-Mayer and Courtney Fehring in a protest against The Breeders Association of America who operate the Puppies shop in the Fed Ex Office Plaza, Route 70, Brick where a protest was held on April 22. The protest drew more than 30 people. By Sara Grillo BRICK – An amendment to an existing ordinance that will now

require pet stores to sell rescue animals was passed unanimously by Br ick Tow nsh ip

council members on April 25. After a Brick family was recently faced with

the death of their dog, which was purchased from a Breeders Association of America

store, the Township of Brick decided to make a change to ensure this kind of tragedy nev-

er happens to another resident. An ordinance has been (Puppies - See Page 4)

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DEP Hearing On Eagle Ridge Development

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – Public comment will be heard in relation to a development plan to build more than 1,800 homes on the former Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Lakewood. The applicant, GDMS Holdings, LLC, has

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COPS: MAN USED PELLET GUN IN ROBBERY

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By Chris Lundy BRICK – The Brick Township Police Department released photos of a suspect wanted

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for an armed robbery involving a pellet gun on April 6. T he photos show (Robbery - See Page 5)

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Brick Maintains Affordable Housing Regulations

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The township entered i nto a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center in December that says Brick does not have to build any additional units of affordable housing, after originally saying that 3,000 units - wh ich equ ates to about 1,500 u nits were required, said Mayor John G. Ducey. “There were many, many months of litigat ion , set tle me nt conferences, special master meetings, all these different things, which culminated in December with the settlement agreement where we have to build zero units,” the mayor

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The township’s police dispatchers pose with Police Chief James Riccio on the left, who is standing next to Mayor John G. Ducey. Next to Ducey is Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic. On the other end is Council President Art Halloran (all the way on the right), and next to him is Councilman Jim Fozman. said at the April 11 of having all the units roads and you’ll see council meeting. concentrated into large 10 of the same houses. In the 1990s the town- apartment complexes, What you won’t know ship started to integrate Ducey said. unless you live there of its affordable housing “So if you go all over course, one of those 10 obl ig a t io n s w it h i n town you’re going to houses that was built neighborhoods instead d r ive dow n cer t ain (Housing - See Page 5)

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Puppies:

Continued From Page 1 in place since 2012 that prohibits so-called “puppy mills” from existing in Brick, but the new amendment would also eliminate grandfathered protections for existing stores. Breeders Association of America at 588 Route 70 is the only pet store in Brick that benefits under these protections. The amended ordinance goes into effect June 30. Anyone seeking a permit to sell animals between now and that time will be issued a license to do so under the new provisions. After July 1, it’s the Ocean County Health Department’s job to periodically visit pet stores in Brick to ensure they are not permitting the sale of any pets that are not rescue animals. Officials did not have an answer as to where animals would go after July 1 that are not from rescue organizations. Councilwoman Lisa Crate, Council Vice President Andrea Zapcic and Councilman Jim Fozman expressed their support for the ordinance prior to its public hearing. “This ordinance as it is currently written allows for the possibility of the acquisition of dogs from puppy mills,” said Councilwoman Crate. “This is a practice that we cannot stand for in Brick Township.” Council Vice President Zapcic also shared that her own family has worked with reputable breeders and owned several rescue animals, and even has her purebred sheltie Gwendolyn’s paw print tattooed on her arm. Dog and cat lovers, veterinary technicians and animal activists spoke during the public hearing, each sharing their own horror stories

of working with Breeders Association, which one resident said was like working with a used car dealer. Most of all, they demanded that Breeders Association take responsibility for their actions instead of blaming clients for their pets’ health issues. One resident has been working in animal rescue for five years and said she has seen many horrible things done to animals, but what bothers her the most is seeing what Breeders Association has gotten away with. “It leads me to wonder whether or not they will care enough to take care of the animals that are coming from rescues that they’ll be able to sell in the future,” she said, adding, “I hope they never even consider us as supply for their demand.” Another resident, who heard about the issue and drove up for the meeting from Cherry Hill, pointed out that if it were any other product, the owner would be out of business. Cherry Hill has also seen its fair share of the issue. After residents protested outside a pet store in the town in 2015, all 37 towns in Camden County have now signed onto an anti-puppy mill ordinance called Norman’s Law, named after a rescue dog adopted by a county freeholder. At press time, the Breeders Association store on Route 70 was under quarantine by the Ocean County Health Department and store management was unavailable for comment. While Brick Township’s move will not eliminate puppy mills from the world, or even the state, it gives these types of sellers a choice: sell responsibly or take your business elsewhere.

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Continued From Page 1 filed to build a residential development on Eagle Ridge Golf Course. The proposed development would include 936 senior housing residences, 936 basement apartments, community centers, a retail facility with 243 parking spaces, a clubhouse and other features. The applicant has also applied for a Freshwater Wetlands Permit 6 because they want to fill 14,941 square feet of wetlands to build upon. The meeting will be held on May 9 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of Jackson Memorial High School, located at 101 Don Connor Blvd. The meeting is just to gather comments about the development. No decisions will be made at that time. To provide written comments, write to the Bureau Section Chief, Bureau of Coastal Regulation, Division of Land Use Regulation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Code 501-02A, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625-0420. A letter from the DEP addressed to Mordechai Sternstein at GDMS Holdings listed a number of deficiencies in the project. Some might just be paperwork filing issues, but some might be greater. Documentation proving that the utility providers have adequate capacity for water and sewer. Additionally, the sewer line is proposed to link to a development across from August Boulevard. There needs to be documentation to prove that there will not be any negative effects from this.

There might be too much impervious coverage in the development plan. Environmental regulations require a certain percentage of open ground. The remainder, made up of roads and buildings, is called impervious coverage. Developers are given a certain percentage of impervious coverage, and they can’t build more than that. However, the property was previously part of a larger development, which included the residential community “The Fairways.” The permit from this development predates this proposal. If Fairways was part of the impervious coverage percentage, there might not be enough left over to have this proposal. An off-site parcel is proposed to be part of the open space for the area, but it is not clear if it meets certain requirements. The applicant has asked that 41.066 acres of forested areas be built upon. The applicant has not shown that this is in the public interest. There can be no adverse impact to two species, the red headed woodpecker and the northern long eared bat. The development is also planned in wetlands, and upon habitat of the northern pine snake. The traffic impact study does not account for the total number of proposed units. Construction on steep slopes associated with wetlands, threatened and endangered species habitat, and forested areas is “discouraged.” Standing water in the infiltration basins shall not be more than 2 feet. It is estimated to be 6.3 feet in the retail lot basin and 11.07 feet in the main infiltration basin. The way that the proposal measured permeability of the soil and the high water table needs to be up to a different standard.

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Continued From Page 1 in the 1990s is affordable housing,” the mayor said. While the house looks the same as the surrounding houses, the big difference is the families who purchased the affordable housing units paid a lot less for their homes and they have a deed restriction that only allows them to charge 10 percent more than they paid for the house, and they have to sell it to someone who qualifies for affordable housing, Ducey said. “The other difference is everyone knows their property taxes are based on their home value. Obviously the person is paying a lot less on taxes for their home, so their home is assessed lower because of the deed restriction, which makes the property worth less,” he explained. If a family qualifies for affordable housing when they purchase the home, it doesn’t matter if the family wins $10 million in the lottery, or makes $10 million in their career, they can stay in the house because they qualified when they moved in, which Ducey said is a great deal for families just starting out. The administration has proposed a setaside ordinance that continues to provide for an inclusionary zoning requirement on future multi-family developments of ten or more units in the township. All development approvals for multi-family residential development would provide an affordable housing set-aside of 15 percent of the residential units in a rental development,

The Brick Times, April 29, 2017, Page 5 and 20 percent of the residential units in a for sale development. At least 50 percent of the affordable units in each development would be affordable to low-income households, including 13 percent in rental developments affordable to very low income houses. If there is no additional building in Brick, the affordable housing obligation stays at zero, Ducey said. “We don’t have to build a big complex or big project with a couple of big buildings, we’re off the hook for that,” he said. In March 2016 the township hired a new affordable housing attorney and appointed a new firm to fight state the requirements for the additional units. At the time, Ducey said the township wanted credit for existing affordable housing already built in the form of senior citizen housing and housing for the developmentally disabled. A formula capped the amount of credit Brick could receive for those at about 22 percent because the township had too many of each. The issue of affordable housing came from the town of Mount Laurel. Years ago, Mount Laurel was in the midst of a lawsuit claiming that the town did not provide affordable housing. It went to the Supreme Court, who decided that affordable housing was to be mandated in every municipality in New Jersey. In other news, the township’s police dispatchers were honored by township officials for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Police Chief James Riccio called the dispatchers “Our hidden heroes.” “We don’t see them very often but they’re the ones that pick up the phone 24 hours a day. I couldn’t work in that room. Police work has its own stresses, but their stress is compounded with the things they have to do in there, with the computer systems and picking up the phones and so forth,” he said. Riccio said that last year in 2016 the

Robbery:

Continued From Page 1 Zachary Harris, a Brick resident who has been known to frequent Toms River and Lakewood. He is 5’, 11” and weighs 175 pounds. He is wanted in connection to an armed robbery on April 6 in the Sutton Village area of

dispatchers dispatched 85,000 police calls,1,500 fire calls, over 9,100 EMS services calls, and they answered approximately 130,000 other phone calls that came into the room. “They are the ones who get the police, fire and EMS to the scene and dispatch the appropriate resources,” Riccio said. “They do an excellent job and it’s very appropriate that we are recognizing them here tonight.”

the township. The perpetrator allegedly shot the victim multiple times with a pellet gun. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. He had not been arrested as of press time and should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts or the crime, please contact Detective Tara Schinder at 732-262-1115 or 732-262-1100.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

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The Truth About Orthodox Jews Matters I am responding to a letter in the March 18 Jackson Times submitted by Joseph Flanner y regarding Orthodox Jews, dormitories, and ordinances thereabout. In his letter entitled With Due Respect, Mr. Flannery makes one point, in particular, with which I take exception. Like Mr. Flannery, I am married to a Jew. Like Mr. Flannery, I do not want dormitories, and, in my case, any further development of any kind in Jackson. In my 18 years here, I believe we have seen more than enough development to suffice the needs of our suburban community. But I digress. Mr. Flannery writes: “I see the Jewish population forcing and pushing their cultural and religious way of life on Jackson, its residents and our neighbors. The way it had done in Lakewood for years.” Not only is this not true, but it will, no doubt, serve to exacerbate the recent divisiveness brought about by the aforementioned controversial development. To believe that Lakewood’s Orthodox – or any other Jewish Orthodox community for that matter – is attempting to “force [its] religious ways of life” on anyone – in Jackson or elsewhere – is entirely misguided. Although my husband is a practicing Jew, he is (obviously) not a member of the Orthodox community

Letters To opportunity. The Editor for he’d not have married Just like any that come with it regardless a non-Jew if he was. Most of his family, however, is observant, that is, they keep kosher, keep Shabbas, and steadfastly observe all of the various holidays and fasts required of strictly adherent Jews. Hence as someone who has been there up close and personal for many years, and who has celebrated many occasions with their (Hasidic) rabbi and his wonderful family who accept me despite being a shiksa, I can tell you for a fact that religious Jews have no interest in “forcing or pushing their cultural and religious ways” on anyone. In fact, they are more inclined to live a cloistered existence than to assimilate with the “outside world.” Why? Because strictly adhering to the tenants of Judaism is paramount to the observant community. In fact, toward this end, they not only live by The Torah but “put a wall around” it as well, meaning not only do they live according to their holy scriptures, but they go a step further to avoid temptation by keeping amongst themselves. That said, the idea that Orthodox Jews are somehow attempting to have the residents of Jackson live according to their ways simply does not comport with this, in fact, it flies squarely in its face. So the question then becomes: what is behind the Orthodox Jewish community’s push to develop in Jackson in accordance with its religious practices? Simple. Space and business

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other culture would do given the need. Most religious Jews are moving to New Jersey from Brooklyn. Brooklyn is and has been congested for decades. Lakewood is also quickly filling to the brim if it is not already. The next logical step? Spreading out into the neighboring towns. The Orthodox are essentially doing what any other community does when it sees what it perceives to be the geographic opportunity to grow. I am a native of Staten Island and I can tell you that we experienced the very same thing. Italian-Americans were pouring in from Brooklyn like mighty flood waters. And with them came their (alien) ways. I’m an Italian-American, but I grew up in a different world from those who sought to “take over” my cherished homeland. We didn’t fight it. It unfolded before our eyes while we sat and watched as though we had to. It was a different time. The builders and politicians and whomever had their hands in the cookie jar took full advantage at our expense. The Staten Island I knew is now long since dead and gone. It’s barely recognizable. What happened there is now happening here. But…make no mistake, it’s not just the Orthodox who are looking to ravage Jackson. We must keep our eye on the ball because while we are busy running about with our pitchforks and torches and hair on fire over the religious community attempting to plant their flag, there are others – not part of the Orthodox community – attempting to do (and doing) the very thing for which we condemn them. Builders and government officials alike see available land and the dollar signs

of religious affiliation. They will tell us it’s for our own good; that it is “progress,” and they even threaten that our taxes will rise if we do not submit…but we know better. To wrap up, I think that Mr. Flannery’s piece is a reminder that it is important for us to avoid jumping to unfounded and baseless conclusions when it comes to our Jewish neighbors. It would behoove us to judge their behavior based on facts, not what we “feel” is behind it. As long as we keep to a standard that applies to everyone when it comes to development, and we keep religion and the unfounded stigmas that come with it apart from our decision making, we can peacefully coexist while keeping Jackson from becoming just another overpopulated, congested town riddled with long lines, heavy traffic, and escalating taxes. Teresa Zerilli-Edelglass Jackson, NJ

Law Enforcement Is A Noble Profession Every 61 hours in the United States, a police officer is killed in the line of duty. National Police Week is May 14 to 20. It is to pay special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. During this time we remember Detective Marc Anthony DiNardo of the Jersey City Police Department, Police Officer Chris Matlosz of the Lakewood Police Depar t ment and countless others. It is a noble profession. Jim Nowacki Brick, NJ

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

Recycling Continues To Pay In Ocean County From The Desk Of The

Ocean County Freeholders OCEA N COU N T Y – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder s w i l l d i s t r i but e a l mo s t $6 0 0,0 0 0 i n r e cycl i ng revenue sharing to municipalities participating in the county’s recycling program. “An increase in the average price of some commodities like aluminum and old newspapers and an increase in the tonnage of recyclables collected has resulted in this revenue amount,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who is liaison to the county’s recycling program. “By recycling,

our residents are helping the environment and their communities.” Under the Ocean County Recycling Revenue Sharing Program, municipalities are provided a portion of the recycling revenues based on the amount recycled and the market price of the material. “Ocea n Cou nt y reside nt s c ont i nue t o e m brace recycling at home,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicar i. “The Ocean Cou nt y Depa r t ment of Solid Waste Management w it h Fre eholde r Lit tle do an outstanding job in

making certain recycling prog rams are available and easily accessible to everyone.” The $597,920 is from the second half of 2016 when municipalities collected 43,077 tons of recyclables. The payout for the pe r iod wa s $13.88 pe r ton. Du r ing the f irst half of 2016, Ocean County collected 37,883 tons of recyclables with a payout of $2.57 per ton. “Recycli ng i n Ocean County continues to provide a host of environment al and economic b e n ef it s ,” Lit t le s a id . “One of the greatest benefits is keeping the material out of the landfill and preserving the space there. “As a result of these recycling efforts, municipalities collectively saved $3.2 million in the second

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Governor Chris Christie NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will host i t s 19 t h A n n u a l A n i mal Emergency Working Group (AEWG) Symposium at 9 a.m. on April 22 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville, in an effor t to prepare animal emergency responders for the ch a l le nge s t hey m ig ht face in a disaster. The daylong seminar

w i l l fo c u s o n C o u n t y Animal Response Teams (C A R Ts) a n d a n i m a l sheltering during disasters at the first CART Intellectual Olympics. The competitions will include: Are You Smarter than a St. Ber nard; The Game of CART and a Survivor Challenge. T he New Jer sey De partment of Agriculture, u n d e r t h e a u s pic e s of AEWG, develops and co-

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half of 2016 by not dumping those materials in the landfill where they would have to pay a tipping fee,” Little said. “That is a substantial savings.” Little noted that since Ocean County began the Recycling Revenue Shari n g p r o g r a m i n 19 9 5, the County has returned more than $16 million to its municipalities. The amount ret ur ned to the towns, under the revenue sharing program is based on the amount of recyclables collected and brought to the County and the price per commodity in the current market. “These prices change all the time,” Little said. “During the first half of 2017 we saw a decli ne in some prices. The second half came with some better numbers. It is the county’s intention to be able to return money to our towns.” For instance, aluminum is up $428 to $1,223 per

ton, while colored plastic is down $24 to $413 per ton and old newspapers are up $37 a ton to $121 in comparison to the same period in 2015 when the payout per ton was $6.45. Little said towns can use the money as needed although many invest it back into the recycling program. The largest recycling revenue sharing checks will go to Toms River, Lakewood, Brick, Stafford and Jackson townships. “And, while these are the county’s largest municipalities, I applaud all of ou r tow ns, even the smallest, for their ongoi ng recycli ng ef for t s,” Little said. T he tow ns a nd t he amounts they are scheduled to receive are: Barnegat Township, $19,738; Barnegat Light, $2,494; Bay Head, $1,791; Beach Haven, $7,398; Beachwo o d , $7, 0 03; B e r ke -

ley Township, $30,685; Brick Township, $69,941; Eagleswood Tow nship, $1,544; Harvey Cedars, $2,185; Island Heights, $1,680; Jackson Tow ns h i p, $36 ,4 0 5; L a c ey Tow nsh ip, $30,382; L a kehu r st , $1,856 a nd L a k e w o o d To w n s h i p , $100,802. Also, Lavallette, $5,208; Little Egg Harbor Township, $21,676; Long Beach Tow nship, $16 , 818 ; M a n c h e s t e r Township, $21,630; Mant olok i ng, $716; O c e a n To w n s h i p , $ 5 , 9 5 0 ; Ocean Gate, $1,598; Pine Beach, $1,632; Plumsted Township, $3,800; Point Pleasant Beach, $7,740; Point Pleasant Borough, $22,284; Seaside Heights, $ 4 ,770; S e a sid e Pa r k , $ 4 ,4 0 0; Sh i p B o t t o m , $ 5 , 3 51 ; S o u t h To m s River, $2,242; Stafford Township, $44,348; Surf City, $5,006; Toms River Township, $104,244 and Tuckerton, $4,588.

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–Photo courtesy The Oceanaries The Oceanaries performed for the Rotary Club at Artisan’s Restaurant as part of National Barbershop Singing Day on April 11. Pictured is Tom Kealy of Lakewood, Rob Sorino of Jackson, Jim Donohue of Lavallette and Joseph Mack of Long Beach Township. TOMS RIVER – The Oceanaires men’s chorus celebrates its 60th anniversary of singing barbershop harmony this year, a uniquely American musical genre that dates to the late 19th century. The Oceanaires sing a cappella, meaning without accompaniment, a style that features harmony in four parts: tenor, lead, baritone and bass. The repertoire ranges from traditional to pop to modern Broadway hits. The Oceanaires are offering an upcoming Ready, Set, Sing! Program – a free, six-week course of one-hour singing lessons for men of all ages.

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Point Pleasant Elks Fishing Tournament

POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Elks Lodge #1698 Fluke Tournament Committee has begun making plans for the 23rd Annual Fluke Tournament on July 22. Over the past 22 years, this tournament has received outstanding recognition from anglers throughout the Tri-State area and has grown to be the largest single port fluke fishing tournament in the state of New Jersey. For the eleventh year, in addition to our regular power boat tournament, there will be a Kayak fishing division with separate prizes, to be announced at a later date. Entry fee is $50 per kayak, which will also include one ticket to the Awards Picnic. This year John Veprek will again be chairing the event, and he and the committee are hoping to make this year’s event the biggest and best ever. The total prize money for the Power Boat division is projected to be $10,000 with $4,500 for the first place fish based on 250 entries. There will also be a prize for the largest fish caught by

an Elk member in good standing and for a child 14 and under. There is a boat registration fee of $145 for 4 anglers and $25 for each additional angler. All registered anglers will receive free Awards Picnic food coupons. The Captain’s Meeting will be on July 21 and the Awards Picnic will be held on the Lodge grounds following the Tournament on July 22. Family and friends of the anglers are welcome to attend the picnic at a nominal fee. The local businesses community has been very generous this year in support of the tournament. The Elks would welcome any additional corporations or businesses that wish to become new sponsors by donating prizes or services to this worthwhile project. Funds will go directly to supporting our lodge so that we can continue our charitable work. For more information or to download an application, visit pointpleasantelks.org.

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BRICK – An “Irons & BBQ” fundraising event is on June 17 at Forge Pond Golf Course, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. Sign in is at 6:30 a.m. and a shotgun start is at 7 a.m. The event is in honor of the late Marine Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Gary Bell and his sons, Riley and Parker.

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Cost is $100 per golfer, which includes a round of golf with cart and BBQ entry. The outing is in scramble format and limited to three choice irons and one putter. Sponsors are needed for the 18 golf holes and to cater the breakfast tables and BBQ food. All proceeds go to the Riley & Parker Bell Trust Fund.

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A BBQ will follow at the Brick VFW Post #8867, 373 Adamston Road from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults ages 15 and over and $5 for children. Food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and non-alcoholic drinks. The Ugly Sheep will be playing cover songs, but more entertainers are needed. Volunteers are also needed to help set up, break down, cook and clean at the golf and BBQ locations. Volunteers will get

free entry to the BBQ. Small businesses, restaurants and local services are invited to donate their products and services for door prizes and silent auctions. To sign up as a golfer, sponsor or volunteer, a registration form can be downloaded on the event’s Facebook page at facebook.com/events/1340127299358461. For more information, contact Nancy Williams at 732-604-8676 or nuana57@ aol.com

Veterans Memorial Dedication

BRICK – The Seaview Village Homeowners Association invites the community to attend its Veterans Memorial Dedication at its Clubhouse, 29 Jetty Court, at 2 p.m. on May 21 for the unveiling of its Seaview Village Wall of Heroes. The event is a memorial to the Veterans of Seaview Village who have served in the military. A mural depicting a “Wall of Heroes” will be the highlight of the dedication. Over 100 people are expected to attend and recognition will be given to the Art Department at Brick High School for creating the murals on display. Mayor John Ducey and Council President Art Halloran will also be at the ceremony, which coincides with Armed Forces Day weekend. Seaview Village is a 55 and over community that was devastated by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Fortunately, the community has since been rebuilt. The memorial is being put together not just for our Veterans, past and present, but for future Veterans who will purchase homes in the Village and make New Jersey stronger than ever. For more information, contact Jim Hogan at 732-279-3943 or jwhogan20@ juno.com

Construction Material Collection

BRICK – Residents can discard construction materials at the Public Works Recycling Center on 836 Ridge Road on May 13 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Brick Township stopped collecting construction materials in 2009 due to steep increases in landfill tipping fees, but Mayor Ducey reinstated the construction material collection days in response to resident requests. Accepted materials include kitchen cabinets, sheetrock, plywood, wood trim, molding, wood floors, tile flooring, decking, ceiling tiles, paneling doors, 2x4’s, roofing shingles and outdoor sheds. Hazardous materials will not be accepted. This collection service is for residents only. Contractors or commercial vehicles will not be permitted. Proof of residency in the form of a tax bill and driver’s license is required to gain access to the Recycling Center. Materials must be brought to the site; there will be no curbside collection offered. For more information, please call Public Works at 732-451-4060.

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BRICK – The Laurelton Art Society will hold its next meeting on May 12 at Brick Township High School’s East Cafeteria, 346 Chambers Bridge Road, at 7 p.m. Featured local artist will be Leona Lavone, who will present Watercolor Plus. Leona will be demonstrating a unique technique where she coats her paper with gesso to produce a contemporary illusion when combining other materials with her watercolor picture. Leona is well known as an art teacher and demonstrator for the past 18 years. She has organized and taught arts and crafts at local rehabilitation centers and at the Sea Girt Light House. She is currently a workshop coordinator for the Ocean County Artists Guild and a member of the MRGA. Admission to the Laurelton Art Society meeting is free and forms will be available for those who wish to join. Yearly dues are $25.

Mommy And Me Tea

ALLAIRE – The Historic Village at Allaire will host a Mommy and Me Tea on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is great for all ages. Guests should make sure to bring a fuzzy friend and a fun hat. Learn about the history of tea and how it shaped lives. There will also be storytelling or a puppet show. Admission is $5 for everyone six years and older. This year, because of such high demand for tickets last year, the Village has added three times. They are 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. The Historic Village at Allaire, the nonprof it living histor y museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations, admissions, and purchases made at the General Store and Bakery to continue teaching the public about life in New Jersey in 1836. It’s located at 4263 Atlantic Ave. in Farmingdale.

Rock And Roll Under The Boardwalk

SPRING LAKE – The Point Pleasant Chapter of AARP invites the community to join them at Doolan’s Shore Club, 700 Route 71, on June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a “Rock and Roll Under The Boardwalk” fundraiser event. The event will include a full luncheon, including a one-hour open bar, wine during lunch and choice of entrée. Cost is $55 per person, which includes a contribution to a Point Pleasant Boro high school graduate. Reservations must be made by June 1. For more information and to reserve a spot, please call Ethel at 732-785-3347.

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May Friendship Day Luncheon

TOMS RIVER – A May Friendship Day Luncheon will take place at First United Methodist Church, 124 Chestnut Street at the corner of Old Freehold Road, on May 5 with a worship and luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. Speaker is Kara Ward from Court Appointed Special Advocates or “CASA.” A freewill offering will be taken. Friendship Day began in May 1933 when

two women’s groups, meeting at separate luncheons, focused on children’s health and the children of migrant families. It has evolved into annual event sponsored by Church Women United, an ecumenical movement reaching 25 million Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women around the world. As with the original focus, this year’s

May Friendship Day centers on the role of Christian women in addressing the social needs of children. Women of all faiths are invited to attend the luncheon and program, and everyone is welcome to invite friends, families and communities of any faith. For more information, please contact Gloria Smith at 732-341-1460 or Jacquie Haaf at 732-849-2748.

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What I’m about to tell you has been known for years, though I’m just worried you don’t personally know. So I’m going to tell you about another ‘drug mugger’ this is a very important depletion because it has to do with a popular medication and an anti-cancer nutrient you need to avoid depression. Carbamazepine is a popular anti-epilepsy drug and works by suppressing nerve impulses that trigger seizures. It’s quite effective for certain types of seizure disorders and sometimes used for diabetic neuropathy, bipolar disorder and trigeminal neuralgia, a facial pain syndrome. According to a 2016 study published in the journal Clinical Laboratory, the drug seems to significantly reduce levels of both vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) as well as natural folate, also called Vitamin B9. 1. Folate plays a huge role in cell and tissue growth. You have trillions of cells and the crystalline DNA strands in each cell are highly susceptible to harm. Folate encourages DNA synthesis and repair of ‘injured’ strands. Folate is needed for red blood cells, and to make iron in the body. So if you take a drug mugger of folate like carbamazepine (and there are over 150 other medications) then you need to be aware of this depletion. But I’m not saying to take folate supplements either, I’ll explain why at the end of this article. Right now I want to make the case for what happens to you when you take a drug mugger of natural folate (B9).

2) Where folate levels fall, especially in combination with B12 deficiency, homocysteine rises and this is a known risk factor for heart attacks. Homocysteine can also act as a neurotoxin causing brain fog. 3) Your body also requires folate to convert compounds in your brain into happy neurotransmitters and sleep hormones. In particular, folate is required to make more of your happy hormones like serotonin and dopamine. Folate deficiencies definitely play a role in depression and tearfulness, pre-menstrual moodiness and suicidal ideation. There’s even a drug version of folate called Deplin on the market, but it’s a stronger version of the same natural folate you can eat or supplement with. By the way, natural folate is superior to “folic acid” a synthetic form, at least in my opinion. I explain this, and give you other medications that deplete folate if you go to my website and read the longer version of this article. Be very careful because supplementing with folate vitamins because it can block the effect of your seizure medicine. The mechanism of action of anti-seizure drugs requires suppression of folate (in some cases) so don’t just go and supplement! Ask your doctor first and if permitted, use very low doses and separate from the medication. In some cases, you will not want to supplement at all with a dietary supplement, however, it might be okay to eat leafy greens which are very high in natural folate. Again, talk to your physician.

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

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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 aff licted with

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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 inf luential 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

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Water Color And Oil Paintings To Be Exhibited At OCHS

TOMS RIVER – Visit the Ocean County Historical Society from May 30 to September 8 to view water color and oil paintings by Ocean County artist Arthur E. Stevens. Some of Steven’s paintings have already been enjoyed by community members via the stairwell to the Birdsall Room, but these are just a few paintings within his vast portfolio. Stevens is married to the former Virginia Fretz and they currently reside in Forked River. He retired from a teaching career of 36 years in 1994, and in the words of his grandson Russell Risden, he is a “Re-

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Some of the hardest Wills to draft are those for persons with “blended families.” A “blended family” is a family where one or both spouses each have children from a prior marriage. In a Will for a traditional family (one where the children are children of both spouses) most Wills will leave all assets to the surviving spouse and upon the death of the surviving spouse to their common children. However, using the same distribution scheme for a blended family may not always work. The issue arises when one of the spouses passes away and leaves all of their assets to the surviving spouse. What happens if the surviving spouse then changes their will to exclude the children of the predeceased spouse? For example, Harry Husband, who has three children from a prior marriage, marries Wilma Wife, who has two children from a prior marriage. Harry and Wilma have Wills prepared, which leave all of their assets to each other and then to the children in equal shares. Harry dies and all of his assets pass to Wilma. Wilma then decides to change her Will to leave all of the combined assets to her two children, thus cutting out Harry’s three children from their father’s inheritance. Upon Wilma’s death, Harry’s children will not be happy to learn that they are inheriting nothing from their father. What could Harry have done in such circumstances to have prevented this? First, Harry could have left some portion of his assets directly to his children upon his death. For example, he could have stated in his Will that 50 percent of his assets go directly to his children and the remaining 50 percent be left to Wilma. In this way, his children would have inherited their share at the time Harry dies, guaranteeing their inheritance. The problem with this method is that Wilma may not be able to continue to live receiving only 50 percent of Harry’s assets. Another alternative would be that Harry could

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of April 29 - May 5 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Caution keeps you out of harm’s way. The wolf might knock on your door but you don’t have to answer. You can make headway with career, financial concerns and business this week without neglecting family needs. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put out your feelers. You are like a spider with a web to spin. Creative ability requires the energy to begin something plus the inspiration to choose what to create. Let your ambitions guide you in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the week ahead you may learn a lesson about clinging to the past. You may find that your way is barred if you stubbornly refuse to cooperate or hold a grudge. Give a certain someone the benefit of the doubt. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be inspired by a special someone and adapt to a changing environment. You may be tempted to keep new contacts at arm’s length, but in the week ahead should participate in group activities to widen your knowledge. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Carve your own niche. Warmth and charm aren’t your only admirable traits. This isn’t a good week to make a major change but it can be a good time to consolidate your ideas and to place emphasis on developing friendships. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have the choice. You can be generous and understanding or expect everyone to toe the line. In the week ahead you might be wise to focus on understanding why people do what they do rather than if they do it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Plan ahead for

the future since that’s where you will spend the rest of your life. Your judgment is better than usual this week so this is a good time to meet important new people through your job or to launch crucial projects. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You cannot change the cards you are dealt, just how you play the hand. You may be more interested in money saving ideas and career success than hugs and kisses in the week ahead. Do not take on new debts. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Self-discipline can be a lifesaver. If you practice your craft and color within the lines you may end up becoming an expert. Develop a better understanding with loved ones and friends as this week unfolds. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t judge the book by its cover. The person who seems overly concerned with manners and conventions might be very nice once you delve past the surface. This week you can widen your circle of contacts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Expect the best and you can rest. An opportunity may arrive in the week ahead, giving you an acceptable way to escape from a costly situation. Check the answering service and email so you don’t miss a crucial message. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is enough sympathy to go around. Nurture your relationships in the week to come. If you are contented with what you have your joint resources will thrive. Don’t be discouraged by criticism or negativity.

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Roll Into Spring: Celebrate Earth Day Using Garden-Fresh Ingredients By Wolfgang Puck

All along the streets near my Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills, colorful banners have been announcing local observances for Earth Day. Officially celebrated on April 22, the event began on college campuses across the nation back in 1970 and aims to make all of us more aware of the importance of keeping our planet healthy, clean and safe. For me, the ideal place to celebrate Earth Day is at my local farmers’ market. Where else can you see the beautiful ingredients that result from organic, sustainable farming, and taste how good they can be? That is especially true in springtime, as the earth renews itself after winter and begins to give us so many delicious, colorful, healthful vegetables. How do you observe the holiday in your own kitchen? Just about any recipe featuring the bounty of the earth would make a good choice, including salads, vegetable soups, stir-fries, pasta dishes tossed with julienned vegetables, and on and on. But I thought it would be especially fun to mark this Earth Day with a recipe that literally has the season in its name. It’s one of the Chinese cuisine’s most popular appetizers: spring rolls. These crispy cylinders get their name for a pair of related reasons. Whether their filling includes some form of meat or is completely vegetarian, they typically feature lots of fresh vegetables, all rolled up inside a thin noodle wrapper. For that reason, they are traditionally served as a special treat during the Chinese Spring Festival, the 15-day-long observance of the Chinese New Year as winter gives way to spring. So I hope you’ll find the following recipe for vegetarian spring rolls a perfect treat to honor Earth Day. They’re ideal to prepare on a weekend, when you have a little extra time, and you’ll find them surprisingly easy to make if you keep a few simple things in mind. First, streamline shopping by heading either to a well-stocked supermarket with a good Asian foods section or to a nearby Chinese market. That’s where you’ll be sure to locate the few special - but not really hard to find - ingredients like glass noodles, mushroom soy sauce, pickled ginger, and packaged spring roll wrappers. Next, be sure to carefully follow the instructions for stir-frying each julienned vegetable individually, ensuring that they’re all tender-crisp; and then to drain the vegetable mixture well, so your filling and wrapper won’t be soggy. Finally, fry the rolls cautiously, taking care first to make sure the oil is the proper temperature and then to avoid overcrowding the oil, which can drop the frying temperature. It’s that easy. And you’ll wind up with a perfect treat for your own at-home Earth Day party! VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS Makes 20 to 24 For the hot Chinese mustard sauce: 4 tablespoons Chinese dry mustard 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons pickled ginger liquid 1 lemon, juiced Pinch turmeric 1 tablespoon sugar 1 large pasteurized egg yolk 1 tablespoon chile oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 cup (250 mL) peanut oil Aromatics: 2-inch (5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled 3 large cloves garlic 2 green onions

Pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 cup (125 mL) peanut oil Pinch salt Pinch black pepper Pinch sugar For the vegetable filling: 1 large onion, trimmed 1 medium carrot, trimmed and peeled 1/4 pound (125 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed 1 large red bell pepper, halved, stemmed, and seeded 1 large yellow bell pepper, halved, stemmed and seeded 1 small green cabbage, cored Peanut oil, for stir-frying Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 pound (125 g) glass noodles, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, then drained and chopped into smaller strands 1/4 cup (60 mL) mushroom soy sauce 2 tablespoons chile paste 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped To form the spring rolls: Spring roll wrappers 1 large egg beaten together with 1 tablespoon each water and cornstarch, to make an egg wash Peanut oil, for deep-frying First, prepare the hot Chinese mustard sauce. In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients except the oils. Stir well with a whisk. While stirring briskly, drizzle in each oil until emulsified. Cover and refrigerate. Next, prepare the aromatic mixture. In a processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the ginger, garlic, green onions and pepper flakes. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil; continue processing until pureed. In a saute pan or wok, cook over medium-high heat until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. For the vegetable filling, cut each vegetable into thin julienne strips. Heat a little peanut oil in a wok over high heat. One at a time, stir-fry each vegetable until brightly color and tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; then, season lightly with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl, adding each new vegetable as done. Drain excess liquid from the vegetables. Stir in the noodles, mushroom soy sauce, chile paste, sesame oil and cilantro. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. When the vegetables have cooled, stir in the aromatic mixture. As soon as you are ready to form spring rolls, use clean hands to squeeze out all excess liquid. To form the spring rolls, place a wrapper on a clean work surface and brush its edges evenly with egg wash. Place about 1/2 cup (125 mL) of filling near one edge. Fold in both sides over the filling and roll up the filling inside, gently pressing down and sealing the wrapper’s final edge. Repeat until all filling has been used. Fill a deep fryer with the peanut oil; or pour into a deep pot to a depth sufficient to submerge the rolls. Heat the oil to 350 F (175 C). Deep-fry the rolls in batches, taking care not to overcrowd, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. With the deep-fryer basket or a wire skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. With a sharp knife, carefully cut each roll in half. Drizzle with hot Chinese mustard sauce, or pass it alongside for dipping. Serve immediately.

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