2017-05-06 - The Brick Times

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–Photo by Sara Grillo Residents of Brick Township came out for an April 25 meeting where the 2017 municipal budget was passed with a half cent decrease in the municipal tax rate.

By Sara Grillo BRICK – Brick Township residents will see a half cent decrease in the municipal tax rate, from 69 to 68.5 cents per $100 dollars of assessed property.

Township business administrator Joanne Bergin said the decrease is not something that anyone can remember in recent times.

“It’s a pretty big victory on our end,” she told The Brick Times, noting that township officials were able to provide the decrease without cutting any services, just by reducing their

spending.

At the April 25 town council meeting where the $100,507,142 budget was passed, one resident pointed out that the township had even hired 28 people over the past two years.

This year’s budget is also $4.4 million lower than it was in 2016.

Residents will also find some relief in the amount of the budget to be raised by taxation, with this year’s tax levy set to $70,437,469 – which is $407,971 lower than last year. The average tax payment

Brick Residents Examine Green Alternatives

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – It may have been gray outside but the color was clearly green inside the Brick Township High School on April 22. That seemed fitting as more than 500 people turned out there for the 7th annual Green Fair.

The free event showcased ways to make homes more green, better ways to grow vegetables and organic products, the importance of water conservation and how to save energy in your home.

Joan Lorenzea came away with a bag full of giveaways and information about the township’s recycling program. “I am not a tree hugger but I was interested in learning more about recycling in the community.

“I was active with recycling efforts when I lived in Bergen County and I wanted to become more familiar with what was being done here in Brick,” Lorenzea said.

Lorenzea brought along her friend and fellow Brick resident Barbara Guzzi. Guzzi said that she moved to Brick three years ago and that she was excited about everything featured at the 15 vendor tables and organization booths. “I am especially impressed by what the school children have been doing and how involved they are.”

John Hyfantis, who serves as chairman of the township’s Green Team, which helped coordinate the fair, said that the addition of schools this year helped bolster attendance. “Last year we had about 500 people toward the end of the (Alternative - See Page 4)

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County To Share Traffic Camera Info With Investigators

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Freeholder s executed a

memorandum of understanding to share license plate reader information with the U.S.

Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.

Glenn Miller, chief

of detectives for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, said the (Cameras - See Page 4)

–Photos by Bob Vosseller Top, Todd Lewis joins fifth grade teachers Erin Sugru and Jerri Bayles and students Hannah Weaver, 11, and Delilah Lewis, 11, of the Herbertsville Elementary School booth during the April 22 Green Fair held at the Brick Township High School.

Middle, fifth Graders from the Emma Havens Elementary School created ‘Seed Bombs.’

Bottom, brick Municipal Utilities Authority technician Anthony Morello taught people about the Metedeconk River watershed.

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afternoon and we already had 400 people by 10:30 this morning and a little over 600 by 11:30. Attendance was tracked through the counting of free raffle tickets that were given out to everyone who entered the multi-purpose room where the event was held.

“This is the first time we’ve had the schools come in and showcase their green projects to the public,” Hyfantis said. Fair sponsors also included the township’s Sustainable Brick Committee, the Brick Environmental Commission and the Brick Township Recreation Department.

Jerri Bayles and Erin Sugru, both 5th grade teachers at the Herbertsville Elementary School, joined their students in promoting a compost program. Bayles said their school was the only one in Ocean County to have received a $2,000 state grant in association with NJ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program. Creating your own compost can be achieved by layering organic materials such as garden clippings, dry leaves, kitchen vegetable scraps and egg shells and adding soil to create a mixture that turns into humus, which is the best soil builder around according to a tri-fold given out at the table.

Bayles said that the grant will go toward a classroom garden involving 28 students who will grow organic vegetables that can be provided to a local food bank. “We were here last year and we are glad to be back to provide awareness of what our students are doing, plus provide information about composting.”

Resident Kelly Ferullo brought her 4-year-old daughter Abby and 3-year-old son Steven to the event to introduce them to the importance of protecting the environment.

“I wanted my children to get a good message and have some fun. We picked up coloring books and seed pellets. They also got to see a mosquito under a microscope. That gave them a thrill. It was a good experience for them and I gathered some information on solar power from one of the booths,” Ferullo said.

Nick Grande of Brick had a different means of promoting green. He was providing samples from his business, Salad Master. “This is my third year and we try to teach people how to eat and cook healthy,” Grande said.

Gloribel Seeura came to the event to support her 10-year-old daughter Cecilia’s work with seed bombs. “I also came out to pick up some information on energy programs and the local Coast Guard Flotilla,” Seeura said.

Cecilia Seeura, a 5th grade student from the Emma Havens Young Elementary School explained that “seed bombs are made by putting shredded scraps of paper in a bowl with water.” Once the water is absorbed by the paper and the excess water is squeezed out, seeds are added into the mixture and pressed into a mold. After a few days it dries and the seed bombs are popped out of the mold.

Then the seeds can be placed into a port or in the ground.

Brick Municipal Utilities Authority Watershed Technician Shari Kondrup was busy educating attendees about the area watershed.

“Eighty percent of our water comes from the Metedeconk River Watershed and we try to stress the importance of water conservation.”

Fellow township MUA technician Anthony Morello was busy teaching adults and young people about the watershed through a model that involved plastic tubes and marbles that represented raindrops and other materials such as oil.

Kondrup, who heads education and outreach efforts for the Brick MUA said the Metedeconk River is a critical regional water supply and major tributary to the Barnegat Bay. The utility’s annual programs include a student poster program, a build your own rain barrel workshop, stream cleanups and exhibits at other Green Fairs.

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Brick residents Barbara Guzzi, left, and Joan Lorenzea show off the free bags they received from one of several school booths represented at the township’s Green Fair on April 22 at the Brick Township High School. They filled their bags with many giveaway items and informational material about recycling, conservation, and growing organic vegetables.

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Continued From Page 1 information reported won’t be monitored all the time, but will be used for specific incidents.

“The more information you can get, the better chance of preventing a crime or solving a crime,” he said.

The memorandum details the rules of who can access this information and why.

“This is really to put controls on how the information is used,” he said.

The county will have one or two officers who will be the only ones allowed to access the information. On the other side of the coin, the DEA will have certain people with access to the information.

The information would be accessed primarily for first and second degree crimes, like child abductions, terrorism, or murder, he said.

“We’re not mining information. We’re looking for something. ‘Let’s see if this car has ever been near this murder,’ “ he used as an example.

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County Plans $14 Million In Road, Bridge Projects

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Freeholders introduced a set of ordinances that would appropriate nearly $14 million in road and bridge improvements throughout the area.

The total money appropriated would be $13.9 million, fueled by $13,205,000 in bonds.

Freeholder John Kelly said that these are just pieces of the county’s entire plan for improving bridges and roads.

“It will probably be $25-30 million by year’s end,” he said.

Township engineer John Ernst gave an overview of the kinds of projects done.

Repaving often has workers mill off two inches and put another two inches down, he said. When the street is being worked on, they try to address other problems while the street is open. Therefore, they might pick that time to fix pipes if that is needed. This could also involve restriping, pedestrian crosswalks and handicap ramps at the corners.

Stormwater improvements usually involve drainage but could include filters to clean up where the water is going.

The traffic control work could be a new signal, or an improvement of an existing one. It could also include radar signs that tell drivers if they are speeding. There are about 450 traffic signals in the county right now, he said Bridge work includes design and repair.

There are approximately 250 bridges in

the county, he said. Many of them are 40 to 50 years old and are made from weaker material than they can be made from today.

Part of the money will go toward obtaining state permits and licenses. Projects will be done in the following towns: Toms River: Repaving on Kettle Creek Road from Hooper Avenue to Green Isle; on North Maple, from Route 9 to New Hampshire Avenue; and on Hickory Street, from Route 9 to New Hampshire.

Stormwater improvements to the intersection of Church Road and Old Freehold Road, and Church Road and Todd. Widening of Old Freehold Road.

Jackson: Stormwater improvements to W hitesville Culver t. Traff ic control work at the intersection of Hope Chapel Road and Whitesville Road. Bridge work on Grawton Bridge.

Plumsted: Repaving project on Front/ Magnolia/Archertown, from Brindletown to West Colliers Mills.

Brick: Bridge repairs on Beaver Dam Bridge and the Mantoloking Bridge, on Burnt Tavern Road and Van Zile Road; and on Burnt Tavern at Greenbriar. Replacement of Midstreams Bridge.

Berkeley: Design work on Zebb’s Bridge on Route 530.

Lakewood: Traffic control work at Cedar Bridge Road and the Avenue of the Americas; New Hampshire and America Avenue; New Hampshire and Ridge; Vine and Cedar Bridge; Prospect Street

and Massachusetts.

Manchester: Traff ic control work at the intersection of Ridgeway Road and Ridgeway Boulevard. Design of Ridgeway Bridge.

Point Pleasant Beach: Repaving project on Arnold Avenue and Broadway, from Route 35 to Ocean Avenue.

Little Egg Harbor: Stormwater improvements to Otis Bog Culvert.

Stafford: Bridge repairs on Mayetta Bridge Barnegat: Design of East Branch Culvert.

Waretown: Bridge work on the Main Street Bridge Lavallette: Stormwater improvements to Presidents Avenue.

Seaside Park: Stormwater improvements to 14th Avenue.

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year’s beach revenue.

Officials said that overall, there was more surplus to draw from at the end of this year than there was at the end of last year, but that the more you take from the surplus bank to offset the tax rate, the more you’ll need to take at the next year in order to have the same impact.

They explained that the best fiscal practice is to take half the money and leave about half.

Continued From Page 1 decreased $15 for the median residential home assessed at $294,100, from $2,029 to $2,019.

Some adjustments were made in light of the Riviera Beach roadway improvements project, as it may have an impact on this

–Photo by Sara Grillo Brick Township Council President Art Halloran, Council Vice President Andrea Zapcic, Councilman Jim Fozman and Councilwoman Lisa Crate discussed the 2017 municipal budget during an April 25 council meeting.

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Uncovering The Mystery Of The Hindenburg’s Sole Ground Crew Casualty

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – Sarah Hurley was a private woman, who rarely spoke about her father and his place in history.

She was born January 21, 1920 to Allen O. and Anna Moore Hagaman, their only child.

Sarah Hurley’s son, Allen Hurley, said she used to say of her father that he never used foul language, never drank or smoke, and never spanked her.

Aside from a few passing comments over the years, that’s about all Allen Hagaman’s grandson knew about him.

What Hagaman even looked like remained a mystery until very recently, when long buried photos, which passed from family member to family member, were finally discovered. Allen Hurley remembers some family saying he looked a bit like his grandfather. His daughter, Courtney Hurley, said her grandmother Sarah looked like Hagaman, especially around the eyes.

“My grandmother lived in the moment,” Courtney Hurley said. “We never heard her say one bad word.”

Allen Hurley remembers visiting the graves of his grandparents at Cassville Cemetery with his mother. His grandfather died in 1937.

His grandmother died 10 years later, when Allen Hurley was just about one year’s old.

“We never pushed my mother to say anything. If she wanted to talk about it, she would have talked about it,” Allen Hurley said.

His mother was 16 years old, living on Cedar Street in Lakehurst, when her father died. He was a civilian lineman who got the odd job helping to land the Hindenburg, for a dollar a day. On May 6, 1937, delayed by rains for most of the day, the Hindenburg finally made its way to Lakehurst Naval Air Station.

Chicago writer and editor Patrick Russell, who operates “Projekt LZ 129,” wrote that Hagaman was assigned to the aft ground handling team, the stern car group. That group would stand under the dirigible’s tail to anchor the ship’s lower tail fin. At 7:21 p.m., the group was directly under the Hindenburg.

“Several minutes later, there was a sudden light underneath the Hindenburg’s hull, and the men in the stern car group realized that the ship was on fire. From this point onward, until he was admitted to the base hospital half an hour later, nobody really knows exactly what happened to Allen Hagaman,” Russell wrote.

The Hurley family knows what little they do from newspaper clippings and Google searches, although even those stories vary. They do know that Hagaman suffered third-degree burns over most of his body. They know he died three hours after the explosion, although Allen Hurley had thought his grandfather was taken to Paul Kimball Hospital in Lakewood.

Reading Russell’s article just the day before his interview with The Manchester Times, he realized his grandfather likely died in the base infirmary.

Two nurses from the base went to the Cedar Street house to take Anna and Sarah Hagaman to see their husband and father.

According to records, Hagaman was in shock and uncommunicative, yet recognized his wife and daughter.

Of Hagaman’s four-man group - himself, civilian crew member Charles Exel, Navy machinists Arthur Clarence Terry and Charles Henry Barnes - Hagaman was the lone casualty.

Hagaman, a Cassville native who lived in Lakehurst since 1912, was 51.

Sarah Hurley kept the house on Cedar Street, renting it out for years until her son moved into it with his family in the late 1970s.

“I always thought he had his services at a funeral home. But back then people had their service in their homes,” Allen Hurley said. “I didn’t realize his funeral service took place in the house.” A newspaper clipping, from an unknown source, shows pall bearers exiting the Cedar Street home with Hagaman’s casket.

No one in the family would talk about Hagaman, or the Hindenburg, out of respect for Sarah Hurley. When LIFE Magazine published an entire issue on the Hindenburg tragedy in the 1960s, Sarah refused to look at it. She never saw the footage of the dirigible catching fire and crashing, and would never watch any documentaries or movies about it.

She did, however, work on the base, and would even take her sons, Allen and George,

to the air shows featuring dirigibles. She would not, and never did, attend the remembrance ceremonies given in memory of the Hindenburg.

Sarah Hurley died in 1992 and is buried alongside her parents at Cassville Cemetery.

Whatever memories she had of her father, she kept them unspoken.

Allen Hurley is named for both his grandfathers, his brother George, who died in 2007, for a cousin who perished in World War Two.

–Photo courtesy Hurley Family Allen Hagaman and Anna Moore on their wedding day in 1914. They would have one child, Sarah, in 1920.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Fight Cancer, Get Involved With Relay For Life It is safe to say we all k now someone who has been affected by cancer. This disease can impact anyone, young or old, co-workers, friends and family.

But we have an opportunity as a community to help change this and fight back.

On Saturday, May 20, the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Berkeley/Lacey will be held at Veterans Park in Bayville from noon to 6 a.m. the next mor ning. Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where individuals and teams gather to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost and fight back against cancer. Members from each team will take turns walking the track throughout the day and night, all in a festive atmosphere with live bands, f ield games, food and on-site fundraisers. Af ter dark, candle-lit luminaria will line the track to honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost to cancer.

The event continues through the night, since cancer never sleeps.

Relay is about cele-

brating cancer survivors and raising money for research and support programs for local cancer patients. The American Cancer Society provides services such as transportation, through Road to Recovery; wigs; lodging for treatment far from home; and much more.

Money raised st ays local, so you will be helping people in your community.

To enroll your team in the Relay for Life of Berkeley/Lacey on May 20, go to relayforlife. org/berkeleynj or call 732-206-3535, and then ask others to join your team. Once you are enrolled, you will receive information on meeting dates and events.

This is a community event, and we need the help of everyone in Lacey and Berkeley townships to make the Relay for Life of Berkeley/Lacey a success.

There are many ways to get involved - join a team, start a team, volunteer, donate or sponsor the event. Together we can make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Kim Callis Lanoka Harbor, NJ

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The Geese Problem At Harry Wright Lake Is Out Of Control Harry Wright Lake in Whiting is important to many township residents and their grandchildren.

T he pa rk is used for many dif ferent events, not only swimming. Last year, the lake was opened for sw i m m i ng for t wo days only. Maybe Mayor Palmer should consider what Lakehurst is doing.

The geese problem is out of control.

Paul Schechter Whiting, NJ

Shame On Our Government I am a compulsive gambler and I have abstained from gambling for over 50 years.

Compulsive gambling is an insidious disease that many people are in denial of what serious destruct i o n i t c a n l e a d i n t o.

If you don’t k now that gambling is an addiction, slowly but shortly it is infiltrating our society and being detrimental to us and our children. I have been fighting the gover-

Letters To The Editor nors and politicians for cause this could be your her. You didn’t have to 15 years to reach out and help warn the people of this addiction and nothing has been done about it. We w il l neve r st op g a m bl i n g b e c a u s e t h e state makes billions of dollars every year from gambling and nothing is being done to help this addiction with the money the state is making. From my own experience and speak ing to hu nd reds of people about the pain and suffering gambling can cause them such as ban k r uptcy, embezzle me nt , p r ison , for e clo sures of their home and also suicide.

Some of the revenue money made from gambl i ng shou ld b e a l lott e d fo r r e h a b p u r p o s es, including insurance companies to recognize compulsive gambling as a disease. It’s no different than alcohol or drugs.

Secondly, money should be appropriated to have the state invest in billboards throughout New Jersey to let people know that there is help.

The parents and grandparents should look into t h i s s e r io u s g a m bl i n g problem we have in our schools and colleges be-

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child someday.

It is nice for Governor Christie on TV to reach out to help people with drug addiction but nothing on gambling addiction. Gambling is an insidious disease that many people are in denial of and what destr uction it can lead you into. Please call your representatives and call the governor’s office too. So reach out to help this insidious disease.

Dominick Magliaro Toms River

To The Dishonest Person Who Stole My Mother’s Purse This is to the dishonest per son who stole my mother’s purse at Shop Rite in Lakehurst. You should know more about the person you victimi z e d . S h e i s 70 ye a r s old a nd leg a l ly bl i nd .

Despite this, she works at Walmart because she c a n’t a f fo r d t o r e t i r e.

You took her extra pair of glasses she needs in case her first pair break, she wouldn’t be able to see to get to t he eye doctor. You took her sunglasses she needs to get down the stairs when it’s snowy. You took things that can be replaced li ke her credit ca rds, license, social security ca rds a nd checkbook s.

But she can’t replace the photos of her grand and g reat g randch ild ren or the t r in kets they made for her. This woman who has lived here for 50 plus years, helps the homeless by giving them a room.

Through her church, she fe e d s t h e hu n g r y. A l l you had to do is ask her for money and she would have given it to you. You didn’t have to steal from

make her life 10 times more challenging by having to replace everything and cost her money i n e yeg l a s s r e pl a c e m e nt .

He r pre sc r ipt ion is so complicated it costs $500 fo r h e r g l a s s e s w h ic h won’t be covered for her.

I hope it was worth it.

Elaine Allen Manchester, NJ

Christie Should Sign Wounded Warrior Caregiver Relief Act Governor Christie has an opportunity to honor t he st r ug g le s m a ny of ou r veter a ns a nd t hei r families face when they come home.

T h e Wo u n d e d Wa rr ior Ca reg iver Relief Act (S750) is await i ng t h e G ove r n o r’s sig n a ture. This program would provide a modest state i n c o m e t a x c r e d it fo r eligible, unpaid family c a r e g i ve r s , p r ov i d i n g critical suppor t for our Wounded Warriors who served in the military on or after the 911 terrorist attacks.

According to a recent A A R P repor t, the vast major it y of ca reg ive r s spend approx i mately $7,000 out of their own pockets each year to care for their loved ones.

Caregivers support their f a m i l i e s l ov i n g l y b u t c o u l d u s e s o m e h e l p.

Without our army of unpaid family caregivers, ou r he a lt hc a r e s yst e m would collapse.

We all must do our part to support our veterans.

AARP is urging Governor Christie to do his part now by signing this bill into law.

Cassandra Arnold AARP New Jersey

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

Ocean County Freeholders Continue Their Long-Standing Opposition To Drilling Off The New Jersey Coast From The Desk Of The

Ocean County Freeholders OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has reiterated its long-standing opposition to any drilling for oil or natural gas off of the New Jersey coast.

In an April 28 letter to Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker, Free-

holder Director Joseph H. Vicari, writing on behalf of the entire board, expressed concern that Washington was once again exploring the idea of offshore drilling.

“The residents of Ocean County and of the entire state of New Jersey realize that our coast is a natural

treasure; a gift to be enjoyed by everyone both today and for generations to come,” Vicari said in the letter. “On behalf of the entire Board of Freeholders, I am writing to you to once again voice my continuing opposition to any drilling for oil or natural gas off of our coastline.”

The letter was also sent to Reps. Chris Smith, Tom MacArthur and Frank LoBiondo.

“As the summer season begins and tourism kicks into high gear, I want everyone to know that we will continue to strongly and vocally

oppose any plan to industrialize our coastline,” Vicari said in the letter. “Tourism is the lifeblood of our local economy. As a serving Freeholder for the past 36 years, I join with our business owners, from the largest hotels to the smallest Mom & Pop stands, in saying that we will fight against any endeavor that places our environment and our economy at risk.”

Vicari said history shows that any damage to the environment spells disaster to the local economy.

He recalled the damage done during the 1980s and

1990s when waste from New York City and Northern New Jersey washed up on the county’s beaches.

“Many of our local businesses suffered because of the continuing news reports of the wash-ups,” he said.

Vicari added that an industrial accident off the coast would impact not only the ocean, but the bays and surrounding ecosystems as well.

He pointed to the effects of oil spills along the gulf coast.

It took years to clean up that spill and for those commu-

nities to recover Vicari said referring to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill from an offshore drilling platform.

A major spill off of the New Jersey coast could pollute the coast from Long Island to Cape May and beyond, he said.

The Freeholders are part of a growing bipartisan effort in opposition to offshore drilling. Republican and Democratic officials from the local level to federal representatives have already come together to block any attempt to open the sea floor to industrial drilling.

MacArthur Announces $12 Million In Grants To Combat Opioid Crisis From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur N EW J ER SEY – O n April 24, Congressman MacAr thur, co-chair of

t he Bip a r t i s a n He r oi n Task Force, an nounced that New Jersey will re-

ceive $12,995,621 in new funding to combat opioid addiction.

This funding is the first of two rounds of grants provided for in the 21st Century Cures Act, which established the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants program.

“Last year, the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force advo-

cated for passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, which provides support for states to combat this crisis,” said MacArthur.

“Si nce t hen, I a nd my fellow Task Force Members have been calling on Congress to f ully f und this critical piece of legislation. This grant money will help our local and

state government combat the heroin and opioid crisis that has devastated so many families and communities in New Jersey.

I’m so grateful that the Bipa r t is a n Ta sk Force was able to work together to help New Jersey and states across the country get additional funding to fight substance abuse, and

I look forward to continuing to fight for the support our communities need.”

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Menendez Statement On Judge Neil Gorsuch Nomination For Supreme Court

NEW JERSEY – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez released the following statement on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

“I have said many times that, just as the President has the right to put forth a nominee of his choosing to fill this vacancy on the Supreme Court, the Senate has the Constitutional duty to consider his nominee by thoroughly and fairly examining their qualifications and record. I take my Constitutional obligation to advise and consent very seriously, because the decisions made

by the U.S. Supreme Court affect the lives of every single American.

“I had hoped President Trump would nominate an uncontroversial, mainstream judge to the Supreme Court.

Instead, he has chosen a nominee who, after long reflection and in hearing from my constituents, I cannot support.

“In his writings and his career, Judge Neil Gorsuch has shown himself to be far too close to powerful corporations and special interests. I am particularly concerned by his dissent in TransAm Trucking v. Ad-

ministrative Review Board, where a trucker driving in negative-14 degrees lost the use of his trailer’s brakes.

When the employer fired the trucker for abandoning the trailer to find heat to save his life, six other judges made the obvious and commonsense conclusion that that firing was illegal. But Judge Gorsuch would have upheld the firing based on an illogical and indefensible reading of the underlying law.

“Other areas of Judge Gorsuch’s record also deeply concern me. He praised one of the main architects of the voter identification laws,

which are stripping rights away from African-American and Latino voters. He held that corporations’ religious rights trump a female employee’s right to contraceptive care. He has even taken extraordinary measures to advance his own ideological views and undermine women’s access to basic reproductive health care when he requested a sua sponte rehearing in a case that would have blocked funding to Planned Parenthood.

“I asked myself whether Judge Gorsuch would further the ideal of equal justice and

give full meaning to our nation’s civil rights laws, and whether he would uphold these principles in the face of the current anti-civil rights, anti-immigrant, anti-women and anti-human rights agenda. During his hearing, I had hoped that he would be forthright in his answers, explaining his judicial philosophy while maintaining the future impartiality that all judges must possess. Unfortunately, I found Judge Gorsuch’s answers at the hearing to be wholly inadequate.

“Based on his record, judicial philosophy, and indirect and evasive answers during

the hearings, I cannot support either cloture or final passage on Judge Gorsuch’s nomination.

“The last four judges confirmed to the Supreme Court received more than 60 votes in the U.S. Senate, and there is no reason that Neil Gorsuch shouldn’t be held to the same standard. Instead of changing the rules on lifetime appointments that have made the Senate the greatest deliberative body, we should instead work together in a bipartisan manner to find a nominee who is capable of winning a healthy majority in the U.S. Senate.”

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Jersey Shore Roller Girls To Host Food Drive At Season Opener

TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Roller Girls (JSRG) encourage the community to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit local families in need to their first game of the season on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Winding River Skating Center.

JSRG is a non-profit adult roller derby team that partners with Move for Hunger, who will receive the food donations.

Tickets for the game, which features home teams Black Thunder vs. Blue Lightning, cost $13 for adults and $8 for kids at the door.

JSRG is the Shore’s longest-established, all-women, flat track roller derby league, with members coming from the Central NJ and Shore area. The league consists of

approximately 40 skaters comprising two traveling teams: the JSRG All-Stars and the JSRG Beat Down. JSRG follows the guidelines and standards set forth by Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. For more information, visit jerseyshorerollergirls.net.

Roller derby has experienced a revival in the past few years, with almost 1,500 teams around the world. It is a full-contact sport played in traditional quad roller skates on a flat surface, such as the floor of a roller rink. Roller derby games are called bouts, which are divided into two 30-minute periods. Each period consists of a number of jams, which can last up to two minutes.

Pet Adoption Day

BRICK – St. Raphael’s the Archangel Episcopal Church is hosting a Pet Adoption Day on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1520 Route 88 West.

Multiple local pet rescues will be on site with adorable pets up for adoption to loving potential owners. All are welcome to join the adoption day and no appointments are necessary. Adoption requirements will be determined by each of the participating

agencies, but the objective is to help each of the pets find their forever homes.

In addition to pet rescue organizations, there will also be multiple vendors selling pet-related goods, non-profit agencies providing valuable information and refreshments for sale.

For more information, please contact the parish office at 732-458-5711 or email at 1520raphael@gmail.com.

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Brick Township Recycled Materials Update

BRICK – At the request of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, the Brick Township Public Works Department will no longer accept shredded paper in automated recycling cans. Residents can drop shredded paper off at the Brick Township Recycling Center, 836 Ridge Road, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents can also bring shredded paper to the Northern Ocean County Recycling Facility on New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood Township.

Residents can also take advantage of Ocean County’s Residential Document Shredding Program. The program provides residents with the opportunity to recycle their old documents and files safely and securely. The program is held in various locations throughout the County from April to October. The program will visit Brick Township on June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until truck fills) at the Brick Township Recycling Center, 836 Ridge Road.

For more information on this program, please call 732-506-5047.

Toms River Field Of Dreams Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Field of Dreams Fundraiser is on May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood.

The Toms River Field of Dreams is a place where special needs children can enjoy the typical childhood experiences of playing baseball and miniature golf on a fully handicapped accessible playground.

Tickets cost $20 for general admission and include a Toms River Field of Dreams

t-shirt. Kids under 12 years eat free – hot dog, chips and a drink. A $75 ticket includes a luxury box seat, free food, non-alcoholic drinks and a t-shirt. Groups of 20 to 24 people can purchase tickets together to ensure their own luxury box area. Tickets and t-shirts will be available for purchase on May 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Main Gate.

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TOMS RIVER – In recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library held a special interactive program entitled, Sexual Assault: Engaging New Voices on April 25.

The program was hosted in partnership with the Ocean County Library, Health Department, Advisory Commission on the Status of Women and the Long Beach Island Health Department.

“This program helped raise awareness and provided important information for families

and survivors,” said Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women. “I want to thank all the agencies involved and the Ocean County Library for hosting this program. Knowledge is one of the greatest tools we can have when it comes to our safety and protecting those we love.”

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Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Golf Classic

BRIELLE – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore invites local golfers to tee off at the Manasquan River Golf Course on May 15 for its annual Girl Scout Golf Classic.

The event begins with lunch at 11 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. tee time, followed by 18 holes overlooking the Manasquan River. Rita’s Italian Ice and drinks from Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant will be available on the course.

During registration, chair massages and golf club cleaning will be available. After the holes are completed, golfers are invited to a dinner where awards will be presented.

Proceeds from the Girl Scout Golf Classic

benefit the more than 10,000 Girl Scouts in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, not only supporting the cost of program activities, but also providing financial assistance to any girl who wants to become a Girl Scout.

Tickets cost $450 per golfer, which includes cart and fees, breakfast, competitions, prizes and lunch. Sponsorships are also available starting at $250.

For more information about the Girl Scout Golf Classic, contact Tara Novak, Girl Scouts’ Director of Community Development at 800-785-2090, or email tnovak@jerseyshore girlscouts.org.

Friends Of Brick Library Flea Market And Bake Sale

BRICK – The Friends of the Brick Library invite the community to a Flea Market and Bake Sale on May 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the meeting room of the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

The sale will include many treasures, such as jewelry, children’s books, toys and games,

knickknacks, pictures frames, kitchen items and more. Delicious baked goods, such as cookies, brownies and muffins will also be sold just in time for Mother’s Day. Come shop for a good cause where all proceeds will go to the Brick Library.

For more information, contact the Friends of the Brick Library at 732-262-3170.

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Hair Metal Time Machine Concert

TOMS RIVER – Back to the ‘80s lays down a “metal” sound at Ocean County College on May 20 at 8 p.m., Main Stage, Grunin Center, College Drive.

Hair Metal Time Machine is the brainchild of Dave Lister, a former member of Los Angeles hair metal legends Pretty Boy Floyd, which lit up MTV and radio with hits like “Rock n Roll is Gonna Set the Night on Fire” and “I Want to be with You.” Hair Metal Time Machine is an all-out

overload of sight and sound that brings audiences back to the 1980s glory days of day-glo and hair spray. The audience will be treated to hits by some of the biggest names in Heavy Metal, such as Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Journey, Kiss, Guns N Roses, Metallica, Motley Crue, Poison, Twisted Sister, Van Halen, Whitesnake and more.

Tickets Cost $20 to $25. To purchase, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

Rat Rock Charity Golf Classic

LAKEWOOD – The 15th Annual Rat Rock Open Charity Golf Classic is on June 19 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Blvd.

Shotgun start is at 8 a.m.

During this major fundraising event, golfers can enjoy friendly competition in a picturesque setting, all while raising money for a valuable community cause.

Entry fee is $250 per player and includes continental breakfast, platinum buffet lunch, open bar, green fees, carts, driving range, locker rooms and golfer’s gift bag.

For more information, call Cathy Claps, Community Relations, at 732-493-5900, ext. 263 or email communityrelations@ ladacin.org.

Doggy Yappy Hour

OCEAN COUNTY – Doggy Yappy Hour will be held on June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave. in Lakewood.

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Summer Safety Reminders From Lakewood Fire Officials

LAKEWOOD – Of the many pleasures associated with the spring and summer seasons, one of the most popular is the outdoor barbecue. They are fun to use and they provide delicious food, however, they can be dangerous if not handled properly. Unfortunately, numerous fires and injuries occur every year due to the use of barbecue grills. Most importantly, the majority of these fires and injuries are

preventable.

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, in conjunction with Fire Chief Mike D’Elia Jr., Fire Prevention Coordinator Jacob Woolf and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department want to offer the following information to make your barbecuing experiences pleasurable and safe this season: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Fired

Barbecue Grills The LPG cylinder should always be transported in an upright position and on the floor of a vehicle with all windows open. Remove the cylinder from the vehicle as soon as possible and never transport or store a LPG cylinder in the trunk of a vehicle.

Never leave a LPG cylinder in a parked vehicle.

Store LPG cylinders, including those attached to barbecues, outdoors and in a shaded cool area out of direct sunlight.

Never store a LPG cylinder inside a home.

Fittings on LPG cylinders may have left-handed threads, which require movement in a counterclockwise direction to tighten. Therefore, care must be exercised when removing and re-attaching the flexible supply hose.

A soapy solution applied to connections can be used to detect leaks, as they will produce bubbles.

When the barbecue is not being used, the valve on the LPG cylinder should be kept in the off position.

Avoid grease dripping on the flexible supply hose as well as on the cylinder.

Charcoal Barbecue Grills Use only starter fluid designed for charcoal barbecue grills. Once a fire has been started, never add fluid. Never use gasoline.

Use extreme caution in disposing ashes.

Wet ashes thoroughly with water before emptying the barbecue.

Store charcoals in properly sealed containers.

The following pertains to all barbecue grills – LPG, Charcoal and Natural Gas Read the manufacturer’s instructions and make sure you understand them.

Keep barbecue grills away from anything that can burn, such as your house, car, dry vegetation, etc.

Do not leave barbecue grills unattended and keep children as well as pets away.

Barbecue grills should only be used outdoors and not on porches, balconies, under overhangs or in garages.

When lighting a barbecue grill the cover should be in the open position.

Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing while barbecuing.

Review, the principles of “STOP, DROP and ROLL,” which are simple: STOP – do not run if your clothes catch on fire.

DROP – to the ground and cover your face. ROLL – continue to roll to smother the fire.

Other simple precautions that can keep you and your family safe from injuries that commonly occur during the Spring and Summer seasons are as follows: When using lawnmowers, wait for the engine to cool before refueling. Never refuel while the engine is running.

Store gasoline outside the home, in approved safety cans, out of the reach of children and away from open flames.

Use caution when using a garden hose that has been exposed to the sun. Standing water can become extremely hot and cause serious burns. Let water run and pre-test the temperature.

Set time limits for sunbathing. Use sunscreen and do not wait for skin to turn red before applying protective lotion.

When the interior of a vehicle is hot, check the metal parts of seat belts, as well as plastic or leather seats before placing children in them.

Every summer, heartbreaking and preventable deaths happen when children are left alone in hot cars. These cases happen when children are left unattended in a hot car – sometimes because the driver forgot the child was there. Use a visual cue, such as a diaper bag, placed on the seat next to you as a reminder that the child is in the back seat.

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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.

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There are billions of pills swallowed each year, with the sole intent to reduce stomach acid. I’m referring to the category of acid blockers and antacids. Medications in this category play a huge role in gluten-related illness due to their well-documented interference with the digestion of your food. Undigested food proteins like gluten can leak into your bloodstream and cause problems all over your body.

I think these medications are causing a lot of gluten sensitivity (not celiac which is autoimmune). With acid blockers, how are you supposed to fully digest your meals without your stomach acid? You can’t. Soon I will tell you about three common symptoms that come from eating gluten-based bread, pasta, cookies, muffins, bagels, soy sauce and so forth.

When the protein gluten breaks into smaller proteins (gliadin for example), it leaves your digestive tract through microscopic holes and get into your bloodstream. Therein lies the problem. Your body makes antibodies to gliadin and attacks whatever tissue that gliadin has attached itself too. Your immune system is just doing its job, attacking the invader, but it’s your body that pays the price.

For years we’ve heard anecdotally about people who test negative for celiac disease but whose symptoms dramatically improve when gluten (and preferably all grains) are eliminated. We are now starting to get some answers, because a separate condition called Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) has recently been officially identified. Patients with NCGS will absolutely test negative for the autoimmune condition of celiac disease,

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OCEAN COUNTY – Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, non-profit summer enrichment camp program that focuses on STEM – science technology, engineering and math – is coming to the following Ocean County locations: Bayville Elementary School from June 26 to 29.

H.C. Johnson Elementary School in Jackson

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from August 7 to 10.

Silver Bay Elementary School in Toms River from July 10 to 13.

Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing inventors and invention, promoting creativity and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. What makes this camp

truly unique is that the curriculum is inspired by some of our nation’s most brilliant minds – the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

For students entering kindergarten through sixth grade, Camp Invention is a weeklong adventure that turns the summer from ordinary to extraordinary through hands-on problem solving, collaboration and the use

of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Inventive young minds can exercise their creativity and use their imagination, all while learning and developing new skills they typically don’t get to use in the classroom.

Children are empowered to have big ideas while they take on challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm, work as a team and build amazing invention prototypes.

This year’s fresh, action-packed Camp Invention curriculum features several handson modules: Duct Tape Billionaire™ – Campers design duct tape products they can market and sell to mock investors.

Have a Blast™ – Children build high-tech Bubble Blasters and compete as a team in friendly air battles that use physics to boost their advantage.

Mission Space Makers™ – Teams hatch eggs, sprout living plants and grow crystal trees, all while on a mission to locate and prepare a new planet for human habitation.

Operation Keep Out™ – Campers learn to reverse engineer old machines and devices and use their parts to create the ultimate Spy Gadget Alarm Box. All local Camp Invention programs are facilitated and taught by certified educators who reside and teach in the community.

Camp Invention serves more than 130,000 students every year and partners with more than 1,400 schools and districts across the nation.

For additional information, or to find the camp nearest you, visit campinvention.org.

Welcome To OHI

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally-Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Ocean County.

OHI provides high quality, accessible and affordable family health care to the area’s residents regardless of insurance at our five Health Center locations in Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Toms River, Manahawkin and Manchester; with two School Based Wellness Programs in the Lakewood High School and Clifton Avenue Elementary School, Lakewood.

They accept Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurances. A sliding fee scale is available to all patients based on an individual’s ability to pay for the primary and preventative health care services rendered.

Their board certified and bi-lingual staff welcomes patients from all walks of life, beginning at birth through their senior years.

Contact them at 732-363-6655.

Brick Chamber Block Party

BRICK – The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce is having its first ever Chamber Block Party on May 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. hosted

by Chamber Member Wingman Planning, located at 2640 Route 70.

Cost is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for Future Members. Bring a prospective Chamber Member and you both get in free.

There will be food, beer and wine, games and casual networking.

To register, visit brickchamber.com/ourevents.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Remember Why There Is A Memorial Day Dear Joel, Memorial Day has become an excuse for a long weekend of partying, and that makes me mad.

Oh sure, many towns have parades and almost every town has a wreath laying service, but how many people really remember? I make sure my family attends our town’s wreath-laying every year to ref lect on the great sacrifices of ou r brave veterans, but it bre a k s my he a r t t o se e how few people actually do attend.

I would like to encourage ever yone to take a few minutes away from their barbeques to remember the reason we have the holiday in the first place.

Patriot’s pride in Point Pleasant Dear Patriot, You are a tr ue American. I cannot say it often enough, the brave men and women who have served our country and in some cases paid the ultimate price to defend our freedoms should be remembered every day, not just

once a year.

I challenge our readers to join you in their local commemorations. Remember f lags are to be f lown at half-mast until noon.

Also observe the National Moment of Remembrance. In 2000, a Congressional Resolution and a Presidential Proclamation, designated 3 p.m. every Memorial Day as an opportunity to pause in national unity for one minute of silence. Purchase a poppy and wear it with pr ide. There are many organizations and ways to donate time, money, items, a nd prayers to vetera ns. You can star t by look ing at w w w. memorialdayfoundation.org or calling your local VA. I applaud you and our great service men and women.

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The success of a Wrongful Death claim depends not only on the merits of your case, but also your attorney’s knowledge and understanding of New Jersey’s Wrongful Death law. Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates has lectured to New Jersey’s Trial Lawyers about handling Wrongful Death claims.

A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member. (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1). This statute does not permit recovery for emotional distress, pain and suffering and other types of non-pecuniary losses. However, non-pecuniary losses may be recovered under New Jersey’s Survival Act which we will address in next month’s publication. The Wrongful Death Act benefits the heirs of the deceased while the Survival Act provides a remedy to a decedent’s executor or administrator.

The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another. Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss. Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity.

Only attorneys with a firm grasp of the law will routinely recover maximum pecuniary compensation for their clients.

Pecuniary losses under the Wrongful Death Act are recoverable only by the decedent’s next of kin-heirs at law. Recovery of pecuniary loss does not become a part of the decedent’s estate. In fact, the statute specifically states that “the amount recovered in proceedings under this chapter shall be for the exclusive benefit of the persons entitled to take any intestate personal property of the decedent…” Therefore, the first step is to determine the class of people entitled to take under the in-

testacy laws of New Jersey.

(See N.J.S.A. 3B:5-3 and Michael J. Deem Esq. N.J.S.A.3B:5-4). Once the heirs have been identified, the next step is to determine which heirs were “dependent” on the decedent at the time of his/her death.

In fact, the Act states that “if any person so entitled… were dependent on the decedent at his death, they shall take the same as though they were the sole persons so entitled, in such proportions as shall be determined by the court…” What this means is that it may not be enough that you are a legal heir under the intestacy statute, because any heir that was also dependent on the decedent at the time of his death will take as though they were the sole person entitled and to the exclusion of all other identified heirs who were not dependent.

Dependency must be actual and not merely legal.

Pecuniary damages may not be implied from the relationship with the decedent. Although it may be partial it must be of a substantial degree. For example, occasional gifts made by a parent to a child, without more, does not establish dependency.

In essence, your level of dependency may entitle you to greater percentage of the recovery than the next dependent heir.

If you or a loved one have any questions about a potential Wrongful Death case, please contact Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates.

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Seniors Helping Seniors In Catholic Charities’ Fix It Program

–Photo courtesy Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton Fix It volunteer Tom Holzer and program coordinator John McCrone with resident-in-need Delores at her home in Ocean County.

OCEAN COUNTY – Delores or “Del” as she prefers to be called, is a spirited and gracious woman who has come to appreciate the helping hands of Catholic Charities’ Fix It program.

An independent woman who retired from a long career as the “go to” person running the busy front office of Howell High School, Del is an adept problem solver. But after a contractor she hired told her the hot water heater he repaired needed a costly new enclosure to protect it, Del called Catholic Charities’ Fix It program about the “small repair.”

John McCrone, Fix It program coordinator, sent volunteer Tom Holzer out to meet Del and assess the repairs. He later joked that the job turned out to be a bit more involved, but said that making the repairs needed to the hot water heater door turned into an opportunity to meet a delightful woman.

According to John, “Tom got the job done and returned to her house again to fix her doorbell and a drafty front door. Del was so happy that she made a donation to the Fix It program.”

Tom, a recently retired civil engineer, heard about the Fix It program from a neighbor. The easygoing “handyman” thought volunteering would be a good way to help out people in the community like his own parents. “I’m so

glad I got involved volunteering for the Fix It program,” said Tom. “As an engineer, I enjoy problem-solving, but the best part is meeting people like Del. Seeing how happy and relieved she is after I have made a small repair just makes me feel good.”

John explained that as a senior woman living on her own, Del represents 85 percent of the Fix It program’s clients. “These people have given so much throughout their lives to their jobs, schools, families, churches and communities. It is an honor to have the opportunity to give back to them.” John is always seeking new volunteers and assures them that they don’t need to be full-fledged “handymen” like Tom. “Most of the repairs are very minor, such as changing a light bulb the client cannot reach.”

To learn more about volunteering with the Fix It program, call John at 732-363-5322, ext. 3234. The Fix It program is available to seniors residing in Ocean County. Clients are responsible for the cost of parts, but the labor and tools are provided by Fix It. The Fix It program is run by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, and all services are available to individuals and families in need, regardless of religious affiliation.

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Ocean County To Distribute $39,500 In Transportation Mini-Grants

TOMS R I V ER – Now in its 32nd year, Ocean County is getting ready to distribute $39,500 in grant funds to 20 non-profit organizations that help provide transportation to senior and disabled residents.

“The mini-grant program supplements and enhances our Ocean Ride public transpor tation system by helping to

of fset sen ior a nd d isabled resident transportation costs for some non-profit organizations,” said Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to Ocean Ride.

The mini-grant program began in 1985 and has provided over $1.8 million to a variety of local non-profit organizations to support their efforts to provide

transportation services to their specific participants.

“The program is funded through a portion of the county’s casino revenue grant allocation received from NJ TRANSIT,” Haines said. “Ocean County continues to be the only county in the state to provide a portion of its grant funds to help local non-profit agencies.”

David Fitzgerald, Director of the Ocean County Department of Transportation, noted that the maximum grant award for the 2017 program was $2,000 per applicant and that the mini-grants help fill transportation gaps that the County system could not otherwise fill.

In recognition of the fact that Ocean County’s casino revenue grant has been declining since 2008, and funding has dropped by over 50 percent, the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Committee recommended that the transportation mini-grant allocation maximum grant award total once again be $2,000.

Given the continued f lat ear nings reports from the Atlantic City casino industry, the advisory committee recommended to continue the suspension on considering new applicants, since doing so would place an additional strain on the mini-grant program in future years.

Grant recipients are The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, Inc.; Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey; Community Medical Center Foundation; Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County; Counseling and Referral Services of Ocean County/Seashore Family Services Inc.; Eye Openers of Point Pleasant/Brick; Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County; Jewish Family & Children’s Services/Jewish Federation of O.C.; LADACIN Network (Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth/Ocean Counties); Long Beach Island Community Center, Inc.; Manchester Township Senior Outreach Program; NJ Coalition on Women & Disabilities Ocean County Chapter, Ocean County Board of Social Services; Ocean Housing Alliance, Inc.; Our Special Kids of Toms River Inc.; The Special Children Center, Inc.; Team Randy; Toms River Township Senior Center; Twenty-One-Plus, Inc. and Vetwork, A Program of Vetgroup, Inc. “The sheer size of Ocean County – more than 638 square miles – makes it a challenge for the county to run a transportation system that can accommodate the needs of all of our residents,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, “Providing this funding to these agencies helps to enhance the county run program.”

Grant applications are reviewed by the Ocean County Transportation Services Depar tment in cooperation with the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Committee for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities, which makes the funding recommendation to the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

“While Ocean Ride provides a transportation lifeline for so many of our citizens, in particular our seniors, we appreciate the efforts of the grant recipients to provide assistance in the area of transportation,” Haines said. “I am happy we can continue the mini-grant program. They help transport veterans, the disabled, the elderly and a host of residents many of whom have special needs. It makes a difference in the lives of a lot of our residents.”

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Free U.S. Citizenship Classes

TOMS RIVER – Legal newcomers to the United States can learn what it takes to become a naturalized citizen in a series of free classes offered this summer on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Donovan High School, 685 Hooper Ave., from June 20 to July 27.

The six-week citizenship preparation program assists participants in completing their N400 applications for citizenship and presents the content of the questions asked at the interview in U.S. history, government and civics.

“Our program prepares applicants to handle the interview process and to be successful on the exam,” says Sr. Peggy Nulty, who has led citizenship programs in New Jersey since 1996.

Currently 180 immigrants from many different countries, such as Colombia, the Ukraine, Mexico, India, Peru, Russia and Costa Rica, have become U.S. citizens through this program.

The free program, which is funded by a Charitable Trust Foundation, relies on a combination of professional teachers, volunteer tutors and at-

torney consultation to assist both individuals and the classes. In order to qualify for the program, participants must meet three requirements: Be able to read, speak and write English.

Have a Green Card for five years or be married to a U.S. Citizen.

Be able to pay the government application fee of $725, which is sent in with the application.

Pre-registration is required by calling Sr. Nulty at732-998-3153. Registration is scheduled for June 13 at 6 p.m.

Register For Summer And Fall Classes At OCC

TOMS RIVER – Registration is now open for summer and fall classes at Ocean County College. If you have been thinking about attending college, now is the time to get started. Choose from a wide variety of schedules course formats: Summer Terms & Post Session: 1st Five Week Summer Term (classes run May 22 to June 27): Register now through May 21.

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Evening and weekend classes are held on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River, at the OCC Southern Education Center in Manahawkin and at off-campus locations throughout Ocean County. Online classes are also available.

Register early for the best selection of classes. Course schedules can be viewed online at ocean.edu. New students must register in person. For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test.

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Winners of the afternoon session included Sandi Elkins of Maple Shade, who won first prize, Anita Mathes of Allentown, who won second prize and Carol Landy of Brick, who won third prize.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of May 6 - May May 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep it clean to remain serene. In the week ahead you may excel at organizational duties. Exercise personal discipline to put things in order, straighten out closets, or finish up a hobby project so you can put it away.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Schemes and dreams may gnaw at the seams of your consciousness. You may build up the momentum to begin something of great value by the end of the week. Don’t change your goals or alter objectives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Force yourself to forgive those who disappoint or betray your trust.

You might yearn for excitement or a change of pace as this week unfolds, but your greatest pleasure may come from being with those you love.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You shouldn’t mix business with pleasure in the week ahead.

Your fantasies might be fabulous but you shouldn’t share them with a co-worker, business contact, or anyone you don’t know very well and trust completely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Warm up your engines. By the end of the week your ambitions could be ready to take off like a race car. New contacts and acquaintances could offer feasible ideas about investment strategies or add to your list of hobbies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Snap judgments from the past could snap at your heels in the week ahead. Your assessment of people and situations could be slightly impaired. Your judgment about finances and purchases, however, could be better than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Presenting a façade of sweetness and light might endear you to some. Some people, however, may not be impressed. As the week unfolds show you have some solid experience and talents to go along with your social skills.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do it by the book. If you bend the rules you might risk serious criticism. In the week ahead you may be able to get away from the grindstone if you hold up your part of a bargain, meet deadlines, or exceed quotas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Something borrowed, something new, might make you blue. As this week begins you may have some great ideas but you should not impulsively try them on for size. Wait until the end of the week to make key changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you rub the lamp the genie may refuse to go back to the bottle. The ideas you make known to others could have unexpected or costly consequences early this week. Take your time about making irrevocable decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t compare apples to oranges in the week ahead. By comparing yourself to others you may only be aware of what you lack. Unexpected demands on your piggy bank could cause you to act on an impulsive idea.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your week ahead might be enhanced by paying attention to lessons of the past. Avoiding complications might consist of something as minor as stopping at a red light and looking both ways after it turns green.

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By Wolfgang Puck CHICKEN SCALOPPINI WITH LEMON BUTTER Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, each 5 to 6 ounces (150 to 185 g), cut crosswise and diagonally into 2 equal pieces 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to coat chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra as needed, chilled and cut into pieces 3/4 cup (185 mL) dry white wine 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey 2 1/2 tablespoons drained capers Good-quality canned chicken broth, or water, if needed Chopped fresh Italian parsley (optional garnish) Coat the chicken breasts with a little oil. Place 2 halves, spaced apart, in a large heavy-duty plastic bag. With a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy

small saucepan, gently flatten the pieces to scaloppini 1/4 to 1/3 inch (6 to 8 mm) thick. Repeat with the remaining halves.

Arrange the scaloppini on parchment paper. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Dust very lightly on both sides with flour.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Add the scaloppini, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once and adding a little butter as needed to prevent sticking. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.

Spoon excess fat from the skillet. Add the wine, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits, and simmer until the liquid has reduced to a glaze. Add the lemon juice, honey and capers.

Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in 6 tablespoons of butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk in a little broth or water, if needed, to reach a thick but fluid sauce consistency.

Return the scaloppini to the pan and turn them to coat with the sauce. Transfer to a platter or individual plates, with a salad or another accompaniment of your choice. Spoon the sauce over and around the chicken and garnish with parsley.

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