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Parking, Price Dominate Hearing For Fire Station
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – At a public hearing about a new fire station being built downtown, most of the residents’ concerns were about the cost of the building and how it would affect parking. The meeting was held on April 20. There will be another held from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 2 in the L. Manuel Hirschblond room in the Toms River Town Hall, 33 Washington St. (Hearing - See Page 20)
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From Your Government Officials
| April 29, 2017
Toms River Tables Drone Ordinance
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Council tabled an ordinance that would have set severe restrictions on the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft within township limits at its April 25 meeting. The ordinance was crafted in response to residents complaining that real estate offices were using them to
scope out properties, and infringing upon the privacy of residents, particularly in the northern areas of town. The ordinance would have allowed private individuals to be able to use these devices on their own properties or businesses, provided that the data collected from cameras would only be from their own (Drone - See Page 4)
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Dear Pharmacist
–Photo courtesy of Paul Williams and pcw Images A Phantom 4 Pro on the dock in Toms River
How Popular Medications Wipe Out Folate And Lead To Depression
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Inside The Law Estate Planning For Blended Families
–Photos By Chris Lundy Left, The garage in Fire Station No. 1 has a low clearance, and fire trucks have to be custom made for it. Right, the garage in Fire Station No. 1 has cramped areas where the equipment and trucks are in close proximity. Bottom, Firefighters came out in force to the public hearing on whether to build a new fire station in downtown Toms River.
Environmental Commissioner Updates Mayors On Issues
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – State Department of Environmental Protection Com m issioner Bob Martin told politicians assembled at the Ocean County Mayor’s Asso-
ciation meeting how to plan for environmental improvements and updated them on the status of several key issues. Martin was the guest speaker at the April 20
meeting, held at The Grove restaurant, adjacent to the Howard Johnson’s on Hooper Avenue. He assured the crowd that although the administration of Gov.
Chris Christie is coming to an end, the department won’t coast to a stop. It will continue to work on the goals of environmental protection and advocacy. (Updates - See Page 5)
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 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 (DEP - See Page 4)
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4,300 SF, 4 BR, 3.5 BA home boasting views of the Spring Lake GC. Spectacular foyer, exquisitely designed gourmet kitchen, elegant MBR w/ double dppr entry featuring a balcony, WI closets & a fabulous en-suite w/ double sink vanity, whirlpool tub & custom WI shower. 2-Car gar, front porch, frpl, mudroom, guest rm w/ private bath & exterior balcony, plethora of storage, sprinkler system, security camera, deck runs the length of the home, full basement w/ high ceilings. $1,150,000. #21704777 Call Hadar Lewis 732-244-4900.
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One of the largest homes and piece Oak Ridge of property in Oak Ridge! 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, and a 2 car garage. The owners have been continually updating this home, over the years they have replaced the kitchen and baths, the master bath was gutted and enlarged recently. The timberline roof was installed in 2012, the heat and air conditioning in 2010.There are raised panel doors and hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout. Finished basement, fireplace and a heated, in ground pool. A great location for commuters - quick access to the Parkway and close to the hospital. $375,000. #21711789 Call Lisa Lombard-Bergstrom 732-244-4900.
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A beautiful home on a quiet street! Dawn Meadow model w/ 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a family room with a large sunroom, large living / dining room combo with a bay window, double doors leading to a Master bedroom with a Master bath and a walk in closet. $182,500. #21710104 Call Kathylee Ertlmaier 732-244-4900. BERKELEY TWP. H.C. CAREFREE
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Clean and ready to move into! Walk to the Clubhouse, pool, plus convenient access into the community. Sarasota model w/ 2 bedrooms, a bath and a garage. The den entry wall has been reduced by half providing open living/ dining rooms with 2 Bay windows. Brand new kitchen cabinets, granite counter top, new side by side refrigerator, stove top range, microwave, dishwasher, recessed light, new flooring thru out, freshly painted, rear covered patio to enjoy summer evenings and a park like yard. $154,900. #21707823 Call Lynne Bannon 732-244-4900.
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What a fabulous Florence model w/ 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage home on a cul-de-sac. Formal living room, dining room, family room and eat in kitchen. A large Master suite with a Master bath and walk in closet. Premier club house with loads of clubs and activities. Indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis court, golf and so much more! $249,900. #21645467 CallTina Orth 732-244-4900.
LAKEWOOD Location, Location, Location This 8 BR, 3.5 BA home features every upgrade your looking for: porcelain tiles, jacuzzi in Master suite, 3 zoned AC, the entire home was freshly painted and carpets all replaced. Private backyard offers a park like setting with basketball court, large deck, 11 zone sprinkler, swing-set & large IG pool on almost 1 acre of beautifully landscaped property & much more! Note: there is an additional 3 BR walk-out apartment on the ground floor. $699,000. #21705977 Call Isaac Nussbaum 732-244-4900 TOMS RIVER NORTH DOVER
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This contemporary Dartmourth model features 2 large BRs, 2 BAs and a 2 car garage. There is plenty of space with lots of charm. Featuring cathedral ceiling in the living room and Master bedroom, great working kitchen with lots of counter space, family room / master suite with 2 walk in closets, a large guest room, patio, private wooded yard, newer A/C and water heater. The home has been professionally cleaned. Call today for an appointment. $235,000. #21706798 Call Donna Walesiewicz 732-244-4900
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SEASIDE PARK Beach Block Condo This beach block home is on a 50 x 100 lot. Walk up to the beach everyday ! Home has been in the family since 1967 when two families decided they needed a summer home. There is a side by side 2 bedroom, one bathroom and kitchen area. Each unit has its own heat and A/C but does share water. Great location ! Fix up or start all over and build your dream home at the beach. $430,000. #21703717 Call Donna Walesiewicz 732-244-4900 TOMS RIVER 3,200 SF Waterfront GREEN ISLAND 5 BR, 3.5 BA, 1 car garage home w/ huge kitchen w/ center island and breakfast nook featuring a 60” Viking stove with 6 burners, double wide griddle, two ovens and a stainless hood. Plenty of Corian counter surface with 2 sinks, formal LR, DR, FR w/ gas frpl and laundry room. Balcony off MBR overlooking the water. Newer deck with fiberglass pool, dock giving easy access to Barnegat Bay. $639,900. #21701986 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900. BERKELEY TWP. HOLIDAY CITY WEST
Best priced, renovated and new, new, new! Lakeview model w/ 2 BRs, 2 BAs, and 1 car garage. New white kitchen, light and bright with a center island and granite counter tops and a spacious living room-dining room combo. Master bedroom with a Master bath, over sized shower with a new toilet-fit for a king, new windows, doors, siding, fixtures, fans etc. The over sized property sits in the center of a cul-de-sac. This one is just waiting for you to buy it! $199,900. #21708947 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900.
BERKELEY TWP. Adult Community HOLIDAY CITY Location, location, location. Move right into this great 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 garage Shoreview model. An open floor plan with a great room, dining room, eat in kitchen, full sized laundry room, master bedroom with a master bath and a heat lamp, screen room overlooking the private backyard. Loads of closet space and new items,A/C, washer, dryer, flooring and vanity. Close to shopping, doctors, hospital and beach. $158,900. #21713692 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900 LAKEWOOD LEISURE VILLAGE
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This end unit, lake front view Winfield model, has a serene view of Lake Avon with 2 BRs, 2 BAs, and a garage. Open floor plan features DR/LR combo with a large bay window overlooking the lake. Relax in the Florida room with similar views, support rails in bathrooms, paver patio in front and the back. There is a park bench right out your front door to relax under the big shade tree and watch the ripples in the water. Many amenities include a pool, golf course, clubhouse, shuffleboard and so much more. $124,900. #21713434 Call Robert Cox 732-244-4900.
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Drone: Continued From Page 1 property. Drones for permitted uses would need to be registered with the township, at a cost of $70 a year. The ordinance defined the main difference between drones and unmanned aircraft as the fact that drones have cameras, microphones, or other data collection devices. Drones would be prohibited from flying in any airspace below 400 feet within the township. Unmanned aircraft would be prohibited from flying in any airspace below 400 feet in the following locations: Beaches when lifeguards are on duty Dunes Residentially or commercially zoned areas Any roads Over government or public buildings, property, or parks The ordinance allowed such equipment by law enforcement agencies or legitimate scientific researchers. It also noted that they could be used at events as long as the users get permission, and the attendees are notified. However, when the public was invited to comment on this ordinance, more than a dozen people put their hands up. By way of comparison, no one commented on the township budget that had been passed earlier in the evening. Resident Michael Redpath referred to himself as a hobbyist, and said the ordinance is so restrictive that it pretty much bans the devices from the town. He said the only people who would follow
the ordinance are the hobbyists and people using them for legitimate business, because these are the only people who follow the rules. Those who wouldn’t follow the rules anyway, would not follow this additional rule. Instead, the council should work on enforcing the laws that are already on the books that are being violated by these real estate employees, like filming people without permission. Christopher Begley of Barnegat uses drones in his business as New Jersey Drone Services, filming real estate, mostly on Long Beach Island. He noted that he doesn’t canvas homes, but does aerial photography of client’s homes. He said the $70 fee is prohibitive. Worse, it could cause a precedent. Other towns could institute the same ordinance, and he would have to pay $70 to register in each town. Hobbyist Matthew Lametta held up a small drone that could fit in the palm of his hand. He said it cost him $15, but he would need to pay $70 a year to fly it in town. “In my opinion, I feel the ordinance is too broad, almost like a rough draft,” he said. Shannon Murphy, a student from Toms River High School North, said that the ordinance would stifle people who are pursuing art and science through their fascination with this new technology. Dr. Joseph Orleske, another hobbyist, said that privacy has already been reduced throughout everyone’s daily lives. There are security cameras in stores, dashboard cameras on police cars, and license plate readers on traffic lights. He also repeated what others have said, that the ordinance
would not stop someone who was intent on breaking the law. “I don’t think another ordinance is going to stop some bonehead from flying it below 50 feet,” he said. The one speaker who was for the ordinance was a resident who had become the target of one of the real estate employees. She told the story of coming home one day, and finding a drone hovering in her back yard. She called police, but didn’t stop there, she said. She drove toward where the drone flew off, and confronted the operator. Police did respond, and the situation progressed from there, but she wanted the ordinance to codify that it is expressly forbidden to operate these machines to spy on others or to scope out real estate. She said she has a fence on her property and a “Do Not Knock” sign for a reason, and she shouldn’t have to worry about invasiveness from the sky as well. “If we call the Toms River Police Department, and they say they can’t act (because there is no ordinance), then it’s a problem,” she said. “Your hobby should not come at the expense of my privacy.” With a bit of hesitation, the Township Council voted unanimously to table the ordinance in order to work on it further. “I fully support the need for the ordinance,” Councilman Jeffrey Carr said. “New technology tends to scare us and sometimes we react quickly.” Additionally, he was concerned about the glut of registrations that the Township Clerk’s office would have to contend with when the ordinance became enacted.
DEP: Continued From Page 1 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 (DEP - See Page 5)
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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.
Part of this is behind the scenes, in the for m of changing regulations to streamline processes. For example, the DEP has guided more than 340 cases to alternative dispute resolution. This keeps disputes out of the courts, and cuts down on the costs and time consumption of the parties. The result has been an 80 percent success rate - success meaning that both parties walked away from the table happy. “We have not changed standards,” but fixed regulations, he said. The laws protecting the environment have not lapsed, rather, the paperwork behind it all has been reduced. With new laws going on the books all the time, it becomes difficult for applicants to get information to the correct DEP employee, and navigate the maze-like permitting process. Therefore, a goal was to cut back on a lot of the paperwork that needed to get done. “In the old days, they used to bring boxes and boxes of papers to the offices,” he said. What Mayors Should Do Martin advised the politicians in attendance what steps they should take to get work done in their town. He encouraged them to seek out Environmental Infrastructure Trust Fund money to replace the aging infrastructure for water and sewer lines. These are low-interest, long-term loans. They should address f looding on their own now, with a combination of short-
term and long-term plans, he said. “There is no money in the state to deal with Back Bay f looding,” he said. Therefore, local governments must be responsible to install bulkheads and pump stations. At the same time, they should be putting into place plans for the next 10 or 20 years. Public Access Public access to beaches was one of the bullet points he wanted to address. “This administration inherited a bit of a mess on public access,” he said. The former way of thinking was that every town needed uniform regulations. However, it makes more sense to cater the regulations to the specific needs of each town. Indeed, towns should construct their own plans and get them approved by the state, as long as the plans meet guidelines for good public access policy. Summer Flounder Martin promised to continue to fight regulations limiting the size of summer flounder, otherwise known as fluke. The worst part of the regulations would increase the minimum size from 17 inches to 19 inches. The problem with this is that the females are generally larger, so this would make females be caught disproportionately more than males. This would severely hurt future stocks. “We’re pushing back really hard” against these regulations, he said, adding that it would be devastating to a number of industries, from sport fishing and charter boats to restaurants. “It will cost us thousands of jobs and billions
of dollars.” The DEP and Trump L. Stanton Hales, Jr., director of the Barnegat Bay Partnership, asked Martin how the DEP will function under the proposed budget cuts to environmental causes put forth by President Donald Trump. Martin said that the DEP has some autonomy when it comes to governing the state’s environmental regulations, which offers more protections. Even so, when looking over the federal budget, it looks like there would be very little cut from the DEP. There are still a lot of steps to go before the budget is finalized, and all the DEP can do is keep an eye on it, he said. The DEP and Oyster Creek Now that the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is in the decades-long process of decommissioning, there is another environmental issue. Yucca Mountain, the nuclear waste repository, has been closed. Therefore, the spent fuel rods will remain on the property indefinitely, something the local residents did not expect. “We’ve been working with (parent company) Exelon, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” Martin said. “Right now, the fuel will remain there.” The fuel rods have to cool for at least five years, then stay in dry casks for even longer. “We’d prefer to move them sooner rather than later. The bigger challenge is that there is no storage in the country,” he said.
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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
Freeholder Forum 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 reve nue a mou nt ,” said Ocean County Freeholder Ger r y 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 Count y Re c ycl i ng Reve nu e Sha r i ng P rog r a m , municipalities are provided a portion of the recycling revenues ba sed on t he 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 coll e c t e d 43, 0 77 t o n s of recyclables. The payout for the period was $13.88 per 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 r e cycl i ng ef for t s , municipalities collectively saved $3.2 million in the second half of 2016 by not dumping those materials in the landfill where they would have to pay a tipping fee,” Little said.
“ T h at i s a s u b s t a nt ia l 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 broug ht to t he Cou nt y and the price per comm o d it y i n t h e c u r r e nt market. “These prices change all the time,” Little said. “During the first half of 2017 we saw a decline 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 k e 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 05; 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 Township, $5,950; Ocean Gate, $1,598; Pine Beach, $1,632; Plumsted Townsh ip, $3,80 0; Poi nt Pleasant Beach, $7,740; Poi n t Ple a s a n t B o rough, $22,284; Seaside Heights, $4,770; Seaside Park, $4,400; Ship Bottom, $5,351; South Toms River, $2,242; Stafford Township, $44,348; Surf City, $5,006; Toms River Township, $104,244 and Tuckerton, $4,588.
Governor Christie Thanks NJ 2-1-1 Addiction Helpline From The Desk Of The
Governor Chris Christie NEW JERSEY – Governor Chris Christie visited NJ 2-1-1 on April 6 to personally thank the community resource specialists who he said are the “ voice of hope” i n responding to inquiries for help from people and families suffering from
addiction. He credited the staff by saying that at NJ 2-1-1 callers would f i nd , “A warm and informed response and the help they needed to take the next step.” NJ 2-1-1 powers ReachNJ, New Jersey’s Addiction
Helpline. First introduced in the Governor’s State of the State address on January 10, ReachNJ provides those with an addiction a clear path to recovery. The governor also announced the expansion of the ReachNJ campaign, which promotes life-saving treatment and services to families and individuals f ighting addiction. During his remarks, he highlighted startling statistics, including: One American dies every 19 minutes from an overdose of heroin or prescrip-
tion opioid. Drug overdoses now kill more people than gun homicides and car crashes. In New Jersey, the drug overdose death rate increased nearly 22 percent between 2014 and 2015, with a 30 percent increase in heroin deaths over the
previous year. In our state, four times the number of people died of dr ug overdoses than were murdered in 2016 and three times the number of people who were killed in motor vehicle crashes during that same time period.
According to 2014 federal data, at least 89 percent of the people who met the definition of having a drug use disorder did not get treatment. If you or someone you know needs help with addiction, call 844-ReachNJ (844-732-2465).
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Toms River Library Offers Healthcare Job Fair
TOMS RIVER – Over 20 healthcare employers will be at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, from 3 to 7 p.m. on May 10 for a Healthcare Job Fair. The fair will include full-time, part-time, per-diem, substitute and summer employment opportunities. Available positions include RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CHHAs, PCTs, PCAs, case managers, aides, activity staff, companions, caregivers, group home assistants, job coaches, direct support professionals, direct care professionals, day program leaders, resident assistants, residential counselors, housekeepers, food service, drivers and more. Registration is not required to attend the job fair. Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume, CVs, pens and a smile.
Be ready to fill out applications and prepare for possible on-the-spot interviews. Free parking is available at the Ocean County Library on Hooper Avenue. Pay parking is available in the Toms River parking garage behind the library. Note that the fee is $.75 per hour until 5 p.m. Parking is free after 5 p.m. on the upper level. OceanRide has a bus stop at the Ocean County Government Complex, which is an approximate 5-minute walk to the library. NJ Transit busses stop at the Toms River Municipal Bus Terminal, an approximate 20-minute walk to the library. This program is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant and sponsored by the Friends of the Toms River Branch Library.
AM/FM Rewind Show
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Elks will be hosting a special dinner and a show fundraiser to support their local charities on May 12, at the corner of Washington Street and Clifton Ave. The AM/FM Rewind 6-piece band will be performing classic Rock ‘n Roll hits, complete with costume changes for each era, beginning at 7:30 p.m. If you love the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s, you will love this show.
Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and comes with a selection of prime rib au jus or chicken cordon bleu with salad, rolls coffee and dessert. Shrimp in a basket is also available, as well as soup and appetizers. Cost per person is $25 and proceeds will benefit Toms River Elks charities. Tickets and meal choices must be reserved in advance no later than May 8 by calling the Elks Lodge at 732-244-1875 and asking for the main bar.
Senior Women’s Club
BEACHWOOD – The Senior Women’s Club of Beachwood meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Beachwood Community Center, 147 Compus Avenue. The club is made up of a diversified group of women who have recently moved to the area, re-
tired, become widowed or are looking to broaden their circle of friends. Feel free to bring your own lunch at 12 p.m. and eat with new friends. Coffee and dessert are provided. For more information, call Kay Crozer at 732505-3139.
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Soldiers Addent The Northeast Regional Field Artillery Symposium
–Photo courtesy Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Soldiers attending the Northeast Regional Field Artillery Symposium on April 16. LAKEHURST –Soldiers led by CSM Berk Parsons were hanging at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to attend the Northeast Regional Field Artillery Symposium. Leaders and staff from 197th FAB New Hampshire ARNG, subordinate battalions from several states, along with 10th Mountain DIVARTY and 3-314th FA, First Army got to-
gether to discuss best practices, challenges and issues in order to gain shared understanding and forge relationships for future opportunities and engagements. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is one of the only power projection platforms on the east coast, enabling these hard-charging units to get in vital training.
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all ages. The upcoming course dates are May 23 through June 27. Ready, Set, Sing! sessions are held at 7:30 p.m. at the New Life Church, 700 Main Street. Each lesson will focus on a different singing technique, such as voice fundamentals, posture and alignment, breathing and support and harmony. Lessons are one hour in length and are intended for singers of all abilities, from beginners to professionals. For more information or to register for the course, email lessons@oceanaires.com or call 732-503-8611.
Jersey Shore Festival
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The 2017 Jersey Shore Festival is May 19 to 21 in Seaside Heights, featuring performances by over 300 artists, music industry seminars, oneon-one mentoring sessions with music industry VIPs, motocross stunt shows, BMX & skate demos, MiniMoto GP dem-
os, Pros vs. Heroes Charity Flag Football Game, NFL Play60 clinics, free yoga and tai chi on the beach, free monster truck rides on the beach, food trucks, vendors and more. Check out jerseyshorefestival.com for the official lineup or to become a vendor.
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Former Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Comes To Toms River Library
TOMS RIVER – Enjoy an evening of nostalgia with actor, singer and author Bobby Rydell, who will discuss details of his life through his new book, “Teen Idol On the Rocks” from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 7 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. Co-written with award-winning musician, author and filmmaker Allan Slutsky, “Teen Idol on the Rocks” not only tells Rydell’s story, but outlines the culture of American pop music through the past six decades. The book reveals Rydell’s public triumphs, private demons and behind the scenes stories. After his presentation, Rydell’s book will be available for purchase and signing. The performer first took the stage as a professional drummer at the age of nine, and at the age of 19 he was the youngest person ever to headline the famous Copacabana club in New York. His recording career earned him 34 Top 40 hits and Billboard Magazine named him in the Top 5 Artists of his era. Rydell’s hits include the singles “Volare,” “Wild One,” “We Got Love, Kissin’ Time,”
“Swingin’ School,” “Wildwood Days” and “Forget Him.” Rydell has sold a combined total of over 25 million records. The singer now tours the nation and has earned a reputation for bringing his passion for music to life on stage. Rydell has been a teen idol singing sensation, movie and TV star and one of Frank Sinatra’s favorite singers. Rydell starred with Ann-Margret in the iconic movie “Bye Bye Birdie” in 1963. When the producers of “Grease” wanted to pay tribute to the era, they named the high school where most of the story took place, “Rydell High” in his honor. This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. Information and registration for the program can be found at theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 732-349-6200. Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m., plus all day Saturday and Sunday in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library. Parking is free in all levels in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
Lakehurst VFW Celebrates Golden Anniversary
LAKEHURST – VFW Post 10061, which has been serving the needs of local veterans and their families since May 27, 1967, is celebrating 50 years of outstanding service to its community. Brian J. Duffy, national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., congratulated all members of the Post, saying, “I send my sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of VFW Post 10061 for the outstanding record of service to the community, veterans and to the nation over the past 50 years.” The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation’s largest and oldest major war
veterans organization. Founded in 1899 and chartered by Congress in 1936, the VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With nearly 1.7 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in more than 6,500 Posts worldwide, the non-profit veterans’ service organization is proud to proclaim that “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit the website at vfw.org.
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Friends Of Ortley Beach To Recognize Oldest Business In Town
ORTLEY BEACH – The Friends of Ortley Beach (FOB), a tax deductible, non-profit organization, announced that its first official ceremony will be making a historical site of the oldest known business in Ortley Beach. On May 6 at 10 a.m., a plaque will be dedicated at the Lord House Lifeguard Station on Third Avenue. Members of the Lord family will be in attendance, the last known owners of the building and surrounding land, as well as Toms River Township officials. Originally established as the Ortley Inn in the late 1880’s, the Lord House was then destroyed by fire in 1922. The Lord’s family, grandfather Arthur, purchased the rights to the business and built a single-family home. The Township acquired the land in the late 1960’s and constructed a parking lot. The lifeguard station was added later. “This is the first step of many small proj-
ects that we hope to undertake which will revitalize the barrier island community as we continue to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy. We are a resilient beach town with a rich history and deep neighborhood roots in the community,” said President, Sharon Quilter-Colucci. Friends of Ortley Beach was formed post Hurricane Sandy by a dedicated group of citizens. It is a non-profit, volunteer organization that will enhance, protect and sustain the natural beauty and resources of the barrier island community for future generations. FOB seeks to develop cultural activities, educational and historical programs, and local events that will spur the economic vitality of Ortley Beach, particularly as it continues to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy. “Our biggest growing pain right now is funding our great ideas,” said Quilter-Colucci. For more information, please visit friendsofortleybeach.org.
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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.
Jersey Shore Paint Party Fundraiser
SILVERTON – The Silverton Fire House will host a Jersey Shore Paint Party fundraiser on May 21 at 1 p.m., 15 Kettle Creek Road. Community members are invited to paint a beautiful beach scene while drinking and snacking with friends – BYOB. People under 21 are welcome to join in the fun. Professional art instructors will guide painters through the project step by step and provide everything needed to create a 16 by 20 inch acrylic painting on wood. Call Amy to reserve a spot at 732-9080943. Cost is $35 in advance and $40 at the door. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Silverton Fire House. For more information, visit jerseyshorepaintparty.com/silverton-fi rehouse-fundraiser-may-2017.htm.
AA, NA And GA Open Meeting
TOMS RIVER – An open meeting for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous will be held on May 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Luke Roman Catholic Church Parish Center, 1674 Old Freehold Road. People who have been afflicted with the above addictions are welcome to talk about leading a life of abstinence, balance and recovery. A question and answer portion of the meeting is dedicated to the lives of Ed W. and Sam B. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Parish Center at 732-995-6407.
Test Drive A Ford, For Kids’ Sake
TOMS RIVER – Test drive a Ford for Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, c/o Ocean County Shrine Ladies Club Masonic Lodge, 110 Route 37 West. For every test drive taken in a Ford vehicle on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to the OCSLC for a total of up to $6,000 per event. A little drive can go a long way. For more information, call 732-608-6816.
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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.
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Career Expo And Hair Cut-A-Thon At OCVTS
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Career Expo is on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OCVTS Brick Center, 350 Chambers Bridge Road. OCVTS offers one-year accelerated training programs that provide skills and real world experience in Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Automotive Technology, New Home Const r uction, Cer tif ied Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing.
High school graduates and soon to be graduates looking for affordable, accelerated training programs can talk to course instructors and current students, see hands-on demonstrations of what each program offers and take the first step into a new career. Financial aid and admissions representatives will be on hand to answer questions and assist with registration. Programs offer full-time, hands-on
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opportunities at OCVTS and get a great haircut. All donations received will benefit Autism Speaks. OCVTS has established partnerships with local organizations and businesses that elevate the learning process to the next level. Each of the accelerated training programs provides unique learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Visit ocvts.org for directions and information or call 732-473-3100, ext. 3144.
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 “Renaissance man” because of his knowledge of many subject areas, numerous travels and scholarly pursuits. Learn more about this talented artist by visiting the museum on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and on the first Saturday of each month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The artist can be met in person on September 2 in the Pauline Miller room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the 31st Annual Antiques, Crafts and Collectibles Faire. Paintings that depict Ocean County scenes can be purchased during this event. Admission to the museum for tours is free, but donations are accepted.
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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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MANCHESTER – Homes For All is proud to announce the grand opening of their decorated model on April 29 and 30, They invite everyone to come and tour the townhomes at great prices. Autumn Ridge is made up of 82 townhouses conveniently located at the intersection of Route 70 and 571 (Ridgeway Road) Manchester, nestled very nicely in a tree surrounded area, making this community very private. Just minutes to the Garden State Parkway and close to Toms River/Jackson/Brick/Freehold, beaches, shopping, dining and commutes to Ocean/Monmouth employment areas. This community is worth seeing. Autumn Ridge offers brand new energy efficient townhomes that are very large at 2,000 square feet of living space for any size family. These homes offer spacious 9-foot first f loor ceilings with three large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths as well as a loft overlooking the foyer ideal for an office, computer/ homework area or just relaxing. Upon entering the townhomes you cannot miss the beauty of the grand two story foyer which leads you back to a spacious kitchen, nicely appointed with designer cabinets,
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Hearing: Continued From Page 1 The meetings are to educate the public about a plan to approve the construction of a new fire building that would house both fire companies 1 and 2. The public is being asked to vote on this on Saturday, May 13 from 2 to 9 p.m. The question would ask voters to approve a $14 million bond, but Fire Commissioner Craig Ambrosio said the total cost would likely be less. They would be seeking grants from places such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency. By law, they have to put the largest amount on the ballot. The $14 million is giving people sticker shock, Toms River Fire Department Business Administrator Brian Kubiel said. It would amount to an average increase for homeowners of $26-40 a year. However, this could be reduced by grants. There were more than 50 people in the meeting. More than half of them were in firefighter dress uniforms. Inadequate Buildings The two buildings that the fire companies currently use are old and have a host of problems, fire officials said. To illustrate the problems, they brought in architectural firm Manns Woodward, the company that would likely do the design. Evan Gray, the project manager, said that Station 1, on Robbins Street, is 104 years old. The roof leaks. Air and moisture is getting in through the windows and doors. A hundred years ago, a horse-drawn pumper was used. Now, the equipment is much bigger and the demands on the station are greater. The rule is that the garage should be 10 feet longer than the longest vehicle. The new ladder truck doesn’t even fit in
the building. Station 2, on Water Street, is 95 years old, he said. It suffered 40 inches of standing water from Superstorm Sandy. It took 5,000 man hours to get the station back on its feet again. It’s in the flood plain for the 100-year storm. This doesn’t mean that the storm happens every 100 years. It means that there is a 1 percent chance it could happen in any year. “Is it really worth it to gamble on it?” he asked. “Since Sandy, it has flooded approximately six times,” fi re commissioner Jesse Sipe said. Robert Manns, the principal architect, said that when building a fire station, they look first and foremost at the health and safety of the people spending the most time there. It has to conform to building codes. “It has to be the last building standing” in an emergency. Station 2 also has difficulty with fire trucks exiting onto busy Water Street, across four lanes of traffic, and then backing into the bays on the return. Sipe said there are 4 inches of room between the truck’s mirrors and the garage doors. “I can’t remember an accident but I frequently drive out of the bay. It’s only a matter of time” before there’s a major crash, he said. Why Here? Residents wanted to know why the fi re officials chose this particular location, on the northern slope of a free parking lot across from Wells Fargo on Irons Street. Gray said they looked at locations, and this one would provide the best access to all of the downtown area. One resident asked how the fi re trucks
not allowed to pay for an architectural rendering yet. What they did know was some facts about the timeline, and for future use. Manns said it would take 12-18 months from breaking ground to completion. The new building would be cheaper to maintain, Manns said, because of the updated technology. For example, LED lighting and motion sensors cut down on electric costs. A slab to store heat would prevent the station from losing heat when the bays open. There is room for expansion, he said. In fact, most of the third floor would be empty. There wouldn’t even be walls. They would be filled in when any expansion happens, and based on what is needed. Since volunteerism is on a decline nationally, it could be that this area would be needed to house paid fi re fighters in the future. It might be bid as an alternate. “We will be volunteer for as long as possible,” Ambrosio said. “But we would be negligent if we didn’t prepare for the contingency of a paid fi re company. Alizar Zorojew, executive director of Downtown Toms River, which works to improve business in town, said he supports the new fi re house. “It will free up two ratables,” he said. “We believe this would be an enhancement to downtown.” He said that there are concerns among the business owners about parking, but as long as there is no net loss, then it would be an improvement. Resident George Humphris asked what the chances were of getting a tenant into a building that floods all the time. Manns said the new tenant would be able to make changes and flood proof because they wouldn’t have the big garage bays.
would be able to access a lot of the downtown area, since there is a lot of traffic, especially getting onto Route 9. Kubiel said the county planning board might allow some changes, such as a controlled signal that fi re responders can change. “This is a heavy fi re load area,” fi re commissioner Craig Ambrosio said. There are a lot of buildings built closely together and a squad needs to be available to respond quickly. Plus, a lot of the volunteers live in South Toms River and Beachwood. Moving farther north would increase response times. Parking and Price Residents had the most concerns about parking and price. One business owner asked for more security for his employees walking to the parking lot. Fire officials said there would still be no net loss of parking spaces. Public parking will still be available at the Irons Street location, even with the building there. When the two older buildings are vacated, parking spaces will open up. Kubiel said there was nothing stopping the fi re district from asking Wells Fargo bank if they could use some of their spaces. Resident Dennis Galante asked where the $14 million cost came from, if there is no architectural plan. “If we’re having a referendum, the public needs to know what it is borrowing money for,” he said. Manns said that their past experience building fire stations, plus prevailing wage rates, and the competitive bid price were all factored into the estimate. Ambrosio said that the way fi re companies are governed by law, they have to hold the referendum fi rst. They were
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Clerical Assistant Wanted - For mental health program in Brick. Part time. Must have excellent telephone communication skills and be knowledgeable in ms office. Duties may include filing, general office typing, phone calls to outside agencies. Please email letter of interest to kmcelwee@crc-nj.com, Community Resource Center 2670 Yorktown Blvd., Brick. 732-255-9102. (21) PT CNA (Weekend Commitment) The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units., Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! One PT weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 special weekend rates of $14 to $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. 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) Bus Drivers - Berkeley Township Schools. Long-term subs CDL-S&P Endorsements-air brakes. Will train. Call Trans. 732-269-1302, ext. 4205. (22) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (12) Now Hiring CNA’s, RN’s, LPN’s, Servers - FT/PT available. Leisure Park, A Five Star Senionr Community. Apply online at careers. fivestarseniorliving.com. Join our team, choose NJ Lakewood. (22) Driver Wanted - P/T $10 hour. Split Shift a.m./p.m. Bridges, 86 Vanderveer Rd., Freehold NJ 07728. 732-780-8933. (20) Mechanical Engineer - In Lakewood, NJ. Sought by Component Hardware Group, Inc. Develope mechanical design solutions based on engenieering principles. Apply at jobpostingtoday.com. #59966. (19) Full Time 3-11 Floor Person/Housekeeper - We have an immediate need for FT 3-11 housekeeper/floor person who will be responsible for stripping and waxing floors, shampooing rugs, and general cleaning duties. Position requires experience with stripping and waxing of floors. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Rate between $12 to $14 hour. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (19) 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) Doctors Office in Toms River - On Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Must have car and preferably live in Whiting. Please call 732-350-7900. (20)
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The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644. (19) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (22) Interior And Exterior Painting - Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH04548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (16)
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OCEAN COUNTY – Leading Engineering Technologies, LLC will be offering two $500 scholarships to Ocean County students continuing their education in the Fall of 2017. Students may submit an original STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – project that includes a description of how their STEM experience in high school has influenced their chosen career path and the real life problem their project solves. It is critical that the project meets a need or solves a problem. The application, which will be in the form of a video, should be no longer than three minutes. Details on the application process and the rules can be found
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Tickets Available For OCC Foundation Scholarship Celebration
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation will host its 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus. This year’s event will honor Mr. & Mrs. Dan D’Onofrio and The D’Onofrio Foundation as Humanitarians of the Year. The evening’s festivities will feature a gourmet buffet, live entertainment by Kindred Spirit, dancing and a silent auction. The evening’s host is Kenneth J. Malagiere of Narcissus Florals. The event committee is co-chaired by Margaux D’Onofrio and DJ D’Onofrio. Cocktail Attire is requested.
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Dear Joel
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GRAND OPENING! AUTUMN RIDGE TOWNHOMES
Chatty Patty Exhausts Patience, Possibly Priest
Dear Joel, I enjoy going to church and I often go with a friend. When the service is over, the priest waits at the back of the church to say hello, and wish everyone blessings. My problem is that my friend sometimes has her friend come with us and she strikes up a long conversation with the priest as the people are exiting. Doesn’t she know that father wants to greet everyone? I have even said, “Can you imagine how tired father must be, saying all those masses and talking with everyone in the church after”, but she doesn’t get it. What should I do? Praying for patience in Toms River Dear Praying, I wish I could be the answer to your prayers, but this is a challenge. It’s very hard for some people to learn to be sensitive. You might
want to try a few tricks, like leaving from a side door, staying a few minutes longer for some extra prayers or striking up your own conversation with your friends in the vestibule, to delay her exit until most people have left. If that doesn’t work, you may want to be more direct, saying you’ll be happy to wait with her so she can speak to father after the crowds have gone. The reception line is no place for serious conversations. Hopefully she’ll catch on. If not, you’ll have to skip services that she is planning on attending with your friend. 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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Spring Yard Sale
BAYVILLE – Morning Star Presbyterian Church will host a Spring Yard Sale on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., One Morning Star Way. For more information, call Karen at 732-779-4968 or visit morningstarchurch.org.
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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 Har-
ry could have left his assets in a trust created Marc S. Galella Esq. in his Will for Wilma’s support during her life and upon her death the remaining balance, if any, to Harry’s children. In this way, Harry could have provided for his wife during her life and his children would inherit any monies left over after Wilma dies. The drawback to this method is that it requires that a trust be established in the Will, which creates a more complicated Will and administration after Harry dies. Finally, Harry and Wilma could have prepared what is referred to as “mutual” or “contract” Wills. These are Wills that, once made, cannot be changed without the written consent of both parties. Thus, once Harry died, Wilma could not change her Will to disinherit Harry’s children, because Harry did not consent to that change. Even this method is not perfect because this may prevent Wilma from making a legitimate change to her Will after Harry dies. Persons with blended families should talk to an estate planning attorney about how they wish to provide for both their children from a prior marriage and their current spouse in making a Will. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law fi rm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212 or 244 Main Street, our Manchester Area office at 732-408-9455, our Brick Area office at 732-451-080. Email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.
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Spring Rummage Sale
TOMS RIVER – The Women of Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spring Rummage Sale on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 415 Washington
Street. There will be used clothing, toys, small appliances, household linens, books, knick-knacks and more for sale. Friday will be bag day.
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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
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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.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
Page 28, The Toms River Times, April 29, 2017
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