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–Photos by Chris Lundy People filled the streets on a sunny day to enjoy the Toms River Food Fest.
Lifeguard Station A Symbol Of Ortley Beach’s Rebirth
By Jennifer Peacock ORTLEY BEACH – It was g rou nd zero during Super Storm S a n d y’s sl a m m i n g into the Jersey Shore on October 29, 2012. Ninety-nine percent of the homes and businesses in Ortley Beach s u s t a i n e d d a m a ge , most of if catastrophic. Storms had battered the island before, but
not quite like this. News outlet s re ported that out of the 2,600 homes in Ortley Beach, merely 60 escaped damage. Two hundred homes vanished with Sandy. It’s location was front and center for the storm: an incorporated section of Toms River less than a square mile, nestled (Beach - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Hundreds of people hit the roads of dow ntow n Toms River on May 6 to enjoy the annual Food Fest. Food trucks and tables set up by eateries lined Washi ng ton St reet, side-by-side with crafters, nonprofits, political booths and other vendors. Inf latable rides took up one end of the street. Township sources reported having 60 vendors and roughly 15,000 visitors. Mozzarella sandwiched between fried cor nbread was new on the horizon. That was offered by a few vendors. Also, there seemed to be a few who were selling shaved ice and meat on a stick. Other treats included root beer, donuts, (Food - See Page 5)
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TR BOE BUDGET TO INCREASE By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional Schools’ budget will increase, and taxes for most of the constituent towns will increase for the 2017-2018 school year. The total budget will be $240,650,070, an increase of 2.5 percent. The amount to be raised in taxes will be $157,529,467. Last year, it was $150,609,061. There was an increase of $6,920,406. Since Toms River is a regional district, each town has a different tax rate: Toms River: The tax rate would increase by 3.95 cents to $1.1233 per $100 of assessed valuation. This represents an increase of 3.6 percent. On a house
valued at $267,501, the taxes would go up by $105.65, from $2,899.21 to $3004.86. South Toms River: The tax rate would increase by .93 cents to 95.78 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. This represents an increase of 1 percent. On a house valued at $165,106, the taxes would go up by $15.32, from $1,566.14 to $1,581.46. Beachwood: The tax rate would decrease by .67 cents to $1.0266 per $100 of assessed valuation. This represents a decrease of .7 percent. On a house valued at $203,300, the taxes would go down by $13.66, from $2,100.69 to $2,087.03. Pine Beach: The tax rate would increase (Budget - See Page 20)
Former Toms River Mayor Lightbody Remembered
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Roden Lightbody was a busy man. Between civic groups, volunteer work, and serving local government, he seemed to be everywhere. This is why the passing of Lightbody on May 4 left a hole in the community, friends and family said. His grandson, Kevan, recalled one of the last conversations they had,
in which he had told his grandfather of his aspirations to become a police officer. His response had been “Kevan, I couldn’t be more proud of you, just always remember to be safe, be honest and always do what is in the best interest for a safe community.” Lightbody was on the Township Committee from 1982 through (Mayor - See Page 5)
–Photo courtesy the Kubiel family Roden Lightbody pictured with his five grandchildren: Kevan, Kayla, Aaron, Aidan, and Aryonna.
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Beach: Continued From Page 1 between Lavallette and Seaside Heights, between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay, More than four years after that storm, Ortley Beach is transforming. Gone are the summer beach bungalows. In their place are large family homes being built on the requisite pilings. More year-round residents are putting down roots in Ortley Beach. Those residents who stayed after Sandy not only want to see structures rebuilt, but also the community that lost so much. To that end, Friends of Ortley Beach,
a volunteer nonprofit organization, has formed to bring this community together. The group hosted its fi rst event on May 6, the dedication of a plaque on the Lord House Lifeguard Station between Third and Fourth Avenues on the beach. The location was originally the Ortley Inn in the 1880s. That structure was destroyed by a fire in 1922. The Lord family bought the property, with rights to the business and a single-family home. Its next incarnation survived a 1962 storm that destroyed surrounding homes, but the house was condemned. Dover Township, as Toms River was known then, bought the land and built a parking lot. The lifeguard station was built later. That station was destroyed by Super Storm Sandy, and the
township erected a new building. The plaque details the history of the location, which likely was the spot of Ortley Beach’s oldest business. “We want to remember our past, while also getting ready for the future,” Friends of Ortley Beach president Sharon Quilter-Colucci said. “After Sandy, we needed more than just rebuilding. We need our community to come together.” Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher said other names were suggested, but the name will always be the Lord House, a name that is closely tied to the town. Edie Segree of Annapolis, Maryland, and Barbara Biedenbach of Mount Holly, members of the Lord family, attended the dedica-
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Mayor: Continued From Page 1 1993. During that time, one committee member a year would be picked to be mayor. Lightbody had been given the honor in 1985 and 1988. But his legacy extended to various community groups as well. “Going out with my grandfather was never easy,” his grandson wrote in a eulogy he shared with The Toms River Times. “You could not walk into any establishment without him knowing several people. Everywhere you went people would tell me what an amazing grandfather I have, and would share with me their individual story on how he affected their life.” These stories have become learning experiences, said his son-in-law, Brian Kubiel, a councilman in Toms River. People have been coming up to him, sharing stories about the good things Lightbody has done for people that he didn’t know about. “His five grandchildren were his pride and joy,” Kubiel said of Kevan, Kayla, Aaron, Aidan, and Aryonna. He always made time for them, even with this busy schedule. He recalled him singing at gatherings in his Irish tenor voice to lift people’s spirits. “Roden was an exceptional guy,” he said. “Him being in politics, and me being in politics, we didn’t always agree. We had a lot of debates.” It helped him with how to have healthy disagreements with others, and see things from another point of view. Lightbody was someone who would not let a disagreement cause ill feelings.
The Toms River Times, May 13, 2017, Page 5 Council President Alfonso Manforti said he never heard a bad word about him, and the same could be said the other way around. “He could talk for hours about anything and never once say a bad word about anybody,” he said. Current Mayor Thomas Kelaher said they had traveled the same circles for decades, and got to know each other quite well. “He certainly was a cheerful, outgoing guy,” he said. “My recollection is that he was always trying to do what he could do to help people.” He was omnipresent, he said, always involved in the community in one way or another. Although, when he started to become ill, he cut back on his appearances and finished his term on the Zoning Board of Adjustment at the end of 2016. As a politician in Toms River, as an engineer working for the county, and while playing Santa Claus for the fire department, much of his work revolved around making things better for children in Ocean County, said those who knew him. “Every year, he used to take off from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving until after January first, the whole month of December, to be Santa Claus,” Kubiel said. “He never actually went on vacation. That’s how he spent his vacation.” It wasn’t just in winter, either. He used to do a Christmas in July visit to sick children who might not make it to Christmas, Kubiel added. “All volunteers knew Roden,” said Free-
holder Director Joseph Vicari, who also served as mayor during Lightbody’s tenure on the governing body. As the county’s traffic safety engineer, he put in 50 years helping people in town, he said. His principal concerns were child safety and bus safety. It was his mandate to make sure the public is told to trim trees and bring barking dogs inside that might cause children walking to school to leave the sidewalk and go in the street. “He knew every road and every traffic signal,” he said. Another focal point was his work on making sure that the public was hooked up to public water, especially after the contamination issues of Ciba-Geigy and Reich farm became known. He was an advocate for making sure the clean-up process was done right, Vicari added. As a member of the planning board, he pushed for developers to pay for installing water lines. His roots were deep in Toms River, graduating from the original high school here. “He was born for working with people,” he said. “When people think of politics in Toms River, they think of Roden.” “I knew Roden since when I was in high school,” said Toms River Clerk J. Mark Mutter, who was also a mayor. “His dedication to our town was just infectious. It was positive and inspiring.” “He undoubtedly touched many people. Whether it was his public service with the county and township or in his private capacity with numerous civic groups, our town is a better place because of him,” Mutter said.
Food: Continued From Page 1 churros, crab cakes, gyros, zeppoles, ice cream, and cheesesteaks. The Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution were in historic dress and offered people a chance to sign a copy of Toms River’s charter, in celebration of the town’s 250th anniversary. Period music was provided by the Fifes and Drums of the Old Barracks of Trenton. More modern music was performed by Shorty Long on a stage set off the main drag. At several points, there were small picnic areas of several tables where people could stop and enjoy their purchases.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Monmouth County Library Is The Heart Of The Community Once again, the resid e n t s of Mo n m o u t h C o u n t y h a ve p r ove n that the Mon mouth County Library is truly the hear t of the community. T he st a nd i ng room on ly c rowd at Su nday’s outstanding dramatic perfor mance as wel l a s t he Ti m Mc Loone concer t at t he Librar y Headquar ters in Manalapan showed that Monmouth Count y residents cer tainly appreciate a blend of history and music and see the combination as an entertaining way to spend an afternoon. The professionals who portrayed Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton in their Feder alist Paper s debate of the 18 th century captivated the crowd with their attention to detail, their d ress, and their decorum. They further d e l i g h t e d t h e c r owd by inviting a question and answer segment at the end of their debate, and cleverly responded to quer ies as d iverse as compar ing today’s electoral college to wh at ou r for efat he r s envisioned, to why Jefferson was not a signer of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n . A nd they continued t hei r response to t he
crowd seeking photographs and further interaction by graciously extending their discu s sion i n t he up p e r lobby following their presentation. Monmouth County’s favorite and generous musician Tim McLoone a nd h i s ba nd a r e a lway s a c r owd ple a s er, and always a draw for people of all ages. W h ile i ntellect s may have been delightfully challenged during the 18 th century debate, it was hand clapping and foot t appi ng t hat got the exercise during the afternoon concert that followed. The librar y extends than ks to the media who continue to keep o u r w i d e v a r i e t y of eve nt s a nd a ct iv it ie s in the news and ens u r e t h a t Mo n m o u t h Cou nt y re side nt s a re aware of the treasures that lie not only within the halls of our library headquarters and all its branches but literally i n t h e Pa l m of t h e i r Hand through the technology which enables the library to keep its members connected at all times. Renee B. Swartz C h a i r, M o n m o u t h County Library Commission
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Letters To The Editor Why Should We Celebrate National Prayer Day? In May the President is calling for another National Day of Prayer. Why? Has prayer brought peace to the world, or to the bloodshed capital of all history, the Holy Land? Has prayer emptied children’s hospitals-has death taken a holiday? Were the prayers of six million answered? Did prayer break the chains of the slaves? Has closed eyes, clasped hands and bended knee given wisdom to Congress? As one skeptic once noted: “Life depends on certain facts. The flood destroys: church and brothel fall alike before the deluge, lightning strikes both the pious and pervert alike. Can we delay or hasten the tides by prayer? Can counting beads change the direction of the hurricane or silence the volcano? Is there any evidence for a yes to these questions.” Mark Twain would express his experience with prayer this way: “After my bible teacher had explained the verse ‘ask and ye shall receive,’ I spent three days praying for gingerbread. When none materialized, I appropriated a convenient piece. I concluded that prayer is an inferior mode of acquisition.” Our representatives weren’t elected to be our spiritual leaders, but to conduct the people’s business. That is to say, keep us safe, analyze budgets and fill
potholes. organizations to connect Bridge and the state’s interest in Letters To similar The Editor Is it improper to challenge the propriety of our government sponsoring and endorsing religious rituals and the efficacy of prayer-I don’t think so. In sanctioning a National Day of Prayer, the government has taken sides on a matter that must be left to individual conscience. The principle of State-Church separation has served this country well. Let’s keep it that way! Borden Applegate Jackson, NJ
Become A Volunteer, Change Your Life I am writing to share my excitement. I am hosting a Volunteer Fair at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, in Mancini Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. If you are looking to make friends in the community, regain a sense of purpose, and help people or animals in your community, this is the place you want to be. A friend of mine from Vermont said that she was going to a Stone Soup Social where people could come for dinner and check out nonprofits in her area who were looking for volunteers. I was inspired to host a similar event right here in Ocean County. When I started gathering contact information on potential organizations, I noticed how many of them were working towards the same goals. The event has therefore evolved to be a networking opportunity for
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with each other as well. We will serve complimentary bagels, coffee and tea, provide a kid’s activity corner, and give away door prizes. Admission is free! Two years ago, I experienced a personal loss. I was left feeling unmotivated and down. My husband encouraged me to start volunteering with him and I began to feel more like myself. I found a real sense of purpose. I never guessed how good it would make me feel but as I started working diligently to come up with new ideas and putting them into action for organizations I feel passionate about, I realized that I was healing. It turns out that volunteer work really helps those who are volunteering just as much, or even more, than it helps those for whom we work. I hope to share this experience with all of you. Jessica Clayton Brick, NJ
Trump Is Cutting Corporate Tax Rates, Raising Debt The Trump Administration is proposing to cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent overall stating that businesses in the United States cannot compete in other countries with foreign businesses that pay lower taxes in those countries. This statement is not correct because U.S. companies with products that are at least 50 percent U. S. content are taxed at dividend rates by using the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) tax rules. The highest dividend rate is 20 percent. It is ironic that individuals who claim our debt is too high have no problem accelerating the debt as long as it lowers their taxes. Janet Buonagura Brick, NJ
Aging Seaside Bridge Should Have Been Replaced
The temporary re-opening of the Route 37 eastbound bridge leading into Seaside Heights in mid-May is a true signal that warm weather is upon us and the summer tourism season is about to begin. I truly appreciate the work that has been done on what is known locally as the Mathis
lengthening the life of the span. The maintenance upgrades will help motorists travel across the span with greater safety. And while the work on the bridge is helping to make it stronger and better, I am however disappointed the state of New Jersey did not carry out the original requests from local officials and businesses to replace the span with a new one. Replacement of the deck in the moveable span, flanking spans and the approach spans will help in the meantime but the structure itself still is a moveable span bridge completed in 1950. A new bridge could have been built higher, eliminating the need for openings throughout the summer and would have provided Ocean County with a new structure that would last far into the future. A new bridge would also have helped with economic development along the corridor that should be viewed as a gateway to tourism in Ocean County. A new bridge would have been a far better choice than millions of dollars in improvements spent on a span that is 67 years old. When the work is completed, the structure is still 67 years old. According to the state Department of Transportation, the project was awarded for $56.4 million and is funded in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through the National Highway Performance Program. A new span similar to the Route 37 westbound Tunney Bridge with a bike lane and sidewalks for pedestrians would also have been better for public safety. It’s not pleasant waiting for the Mathis bridge to open and close on a busy summer Saturday for boat traffic on the Barnegat Bay. Nor is it conducive should emergency responders need to access the northern barrier island quickly. Unfortunately, Ocean County, I believe, has been short-changed when it came to this project. We continuously see major infrastructure improvements get funded in the northern area of the state while Ocean County gets “good enough.” While these improvements are welcome, it is still not what local and county officials had asked for – a new bridge that didn’t have to be opened on the half-hour for navigational traffic. Maybe someday Ocean County will be heard. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari Toms River
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MacArthur Speaks Out After American Health Care Act Passed, Says Bill Is Not Perfect From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur N EW J ERSEY – To day, Congressman Tom MacArthur issued the following statement after the House passed the American Health Care Act: “Repairing the health care system has always been about people—not politics for me. My mother died when I four years old and
I watched my father, who had no insurance, struggle his whole life to pay off her medical bills. My fi rst daughter, Gracie, was born with severe special needs, and passed away at the age of 11. The emotional cost to our family was devastating and the financial cost added up to more than $1 million
in medical bills. This is the perspective I’ve carried with me as I’ve negotiated to make this bill better. Over the past weeks, I’ve worked with President Tr u mp, Vice President Pence, Speaker Ryan, HHS Secretary Price and my House colleagues to ensure the most vulnerable Americans were protected under the AHCA and everyone else’s costs could come down. I successfully worked an additional $165 billion dollars to the most vulnerable among us. This included $60 billion in ad-
ditional funding for older and disabled Americans in Medicaid and made sure that everyone in Medicaid Expansion, including over 500,000 New Jerseyans—could remain there permanently with a full federal match. I proposed and gained a $90 billion increase in the health care tax credits for Americans in the 50-64 age group and secured an additional $15 billion to help young mothers and those struggling with mental and substance abuse disorders. Last week, I introduced an amendment to the AHCA
that would make coverage of pre-existing conditions sacrosanct for all Americans and ensure essential health benefits remain the federal standard. Protecting preexisting conditions was critical for me and I could not support legislation that did not maintain this standard. In my amendment, states have the option to obtain a waiver from some federal standards, but the state must attest that its purpose is to reduce the cost of health care or increase the number of people with health care coverage. Un-
der no circumstance can states obtain a waiver for pre - ex ist i ng cond it ion protection—period. This option gives flexibility to the states to decrease costs while maintaining important protections. I’ve said many times that this bill is not perfect, but it’s an improvement from where it started and I stand by my efforts to make it better. It’s important that Congress was able to pass the AHCA and take this important step that will provide the American people with patient-centered, affordable care.”
MacArthur Co-Sponsors Bill Drafted By NJ High School Students
NEW JERSEY – On April 19, C ong r e s sm a n Tom Ma cA r t hu r a n nou nce d that he will co-sponsor the Cold Case Record Collections Act with Democratic Congressman Bobby Rush. The bill was drafted by
high school students from Hightstown, New Jersey and would allow citizens to request the declassification of certain documents from civil rights cold cases. Currently, the declassification prevents
private investigators from investigating these cases. “I spoke with Oslene Johnson and commended her and her classmates for lobby i ng Cong ress on this important issue,” said MacArthur. “There
are many unsolved crimes f rom t he Civ i l R ig ht s Movement where outside investigators are needed to help bring justice for those involved, that’s why I’m proud to cosponsor the Cold Case Record Col-
lections Act. I’m grateful that high school students from my home state identified this problem, worked together, and fought for change.” The Cold Case Record Collections Act is also
State Legislators Push For Bill Requiring Use Of Native Plants For Roadside Landscaping
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey State roadways will now be lined with native plants for landscaping and reforestation purposes due to the efforts of Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin (all R-10). The bill, S-227/A-963, was signed into law by Governor Christie. “During the rebuilding of State Highway 35 on the barrier island following Superstorm Sandy, we worked on this bill to benefit the state both economically and ecologically,” said Senator Holzapfel. “We worked alongside Save Barnegat Bay to craft this impor tant piece of legislation in an effort to
restore the bay and prevent pollutants from entering local waterways.” Under the bill, when planting vegetation for the purpose of landscaping, land management, reforestation or habitat reforestation, the Department of Transportation, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority would be required to plant vegetation that is native to the State and that will thrive in the area being planted. Native plants generally grow well and require little care, resulting in the use of fewer pesticides which pollute surrounding waterways. “Native plants adapt naturally to local conditions
making them more likely to survive thus saving time and money,” said Assemblyman Wolfe. “Choosing plants that are indigenous to the area provides vital habitats for birds and other wildlife while limiting the growth of potentially invasive species.” “We are very grateful to the legislators who helped achieve this victory for water quality,” said Britta Wenzel, Executive Director for Save Barnegat Bay. “This initiative will benefit clean water and wildlife throughout the state of New Jersey.” The Department of Environ mental Protection would be required to identify the particular species
of vegetation that are native to the State and thrive within the Plant Hardiness Zone Map established by the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture. “It’s apparent that using native vegetation is a better ecological choice and a better economical one.
c o - s p o n s o r e d by Re p. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a nd Rep. Jose Ser ra no (D-NY).
Native plants allow developed landscapes to coexist with nature, rather than compete with it,” added Assemblyman McGuckin.
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OCVTS To Host Annual Car Show And Scholarship Fundraiser
BRICK – The Ocean County Vocational Technical Education Association (OCVTEA) and the teaching staff of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) will host its Annual Car Show and Scholarship Fundraiser at the OCVTS Brick Center, 350 Chambers Bridge Road, on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is May 21. This free event promises to be a fun-filled and activity rich day. Along with the display of vehicles from more than 25 different categories, family activities include a game trailer, game equipment, antique working farm engines and devices and educational sessions for basic car maintenance and defensive driving tips. Universal Technical Institute is scheduled
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WHITING – The Whiting Business Association will host its 3rd Annual Food & Wine Tasting Event on May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Village 5 Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. Cost is $25 per person and includes samples of wine and beer from all around the world, tasty delights provided by Applebee’s of Manchester, a cheese board and more.
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Parabens are a category of preservatives used in cosmetics, medications and foods. If you read labels you’ll see them listed by their name or an E number such as methylparaben E218), ethylparaben (E214), propylparaben (E216), heptylparaben (E209) and butylparaben. Parabens may or may not be associated with cancer – there’s a lot of controversy. It has been reported in the past that parabens are found in 99 percent of breast tumors, however, there is no evidence that they cause breast cancer. Also, keep in mind many issues have to collide in order to develop cancer. There was a 2013 study entitled “Combinations of parabens at concentrations measured in human breast tissue can increase proliferation of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells.” Parabens mimic estrogen, the female hormone. They’re sticky too, they don’t seem to let go of the tissue once inside it. This is why they are best avoided especially in hormone-driven diseases. The argument for parabens is that your foods and personal care items should be resistant to bacteria, mold and yeast so a preservative is crucial. The food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry frequently rely on strong synthetic chemicals like sulfites, propionates, EDTA, formaldehyde, alcohol or a paraben chemical. They are trying to protect us from germs. Here’s how you get exposed. You eat them. It’s common to find parabens in some brands of sauces, chutneys, jams, pickles, ice cream, soft drinks, desserts, broths or processed vegetables and flavoring syrups. Read the labels, you’ll see! You slather them on.
Whether you use antiperspirants, makeup, toothpaste, face creams or moisturizers, you are for sure exposing yourself to parabens. But how many? Is it every product? You do have choices, they are not in everything, you should begin reading labels and researching. There’s a website that exposes the ingredients of dental products, fragrances, cosmetic and skin care products and much more: Skin Deep. I told you about this site about 12 years ago, and it’s gotten considerably more comprehensive: ewg.org/skindeep. I searched the word “paraben” and it picked up over 30,991 products just in their database. It’s easy today to avoid this preservative, you just have to look harder, and read labels, but there are trustworthy brands out there. You take them unknowingly. Parabens are in hundreds of medications as a preservative, but they do not have any pharmacologic activity. They’re commonly found in some asthma and steroid inhalers. They say parabens are completely absorbed upon ingestion and broken down to para-hydroxybenzoic acid, and metabolites are supposedly sent out from your urine. Depending on who you ask, or what lab test you read, there may be no evidence of accumulation. Parabens are obviously regarded as “safe” by the United States FDA. I wouldn’t concern yourself with parabens if they’re in your medication(s) since the actual medication itself is just as synthetic as the paraben! You can certainly limit your exposure by looking for products labeled “paraben-free.” Many cosmetics manufacturers have found effective alternatives to parabens to prevent microbial growth in personal care products.
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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.
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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.
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BEACHWOOD –Forever In Our Hearts is an organization that supports those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Support meetings are held monthly on the second Saturday of every month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. at 1 p.m. For more information, visit our page at Facebook.com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.
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Budget: Continued From Page 1 by 1.74 cents to $1.0504 per $100 of assessed valuation. This is an increase of 1.7 percent. On a house valued at $267,995, the taxes would go up by $46.73, from $2,768.18 to $2,814.91. In the budget, there are 17 positions being eliminated. The positions include eight teachers, one from administration, two secretarial, three from the facilities department, one from the technology department, and two security guards. Superintendent David Healy said that this is in addition to
By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER - One hundred years ago, on May 18, 1917, the United State Congress passed the “Selective Service Act” - a military draft to support our efforts in World War One. The minutes of the then-Dover Township Committee reveal a community hard at work here on the home front in support of the war effort: A Committee On Public Safety On April 6, 1917, the Dover Township Committee met at 1:30 p.m. It was a Friday. This date was the same exact date that the United States Congress declared war on Germany, hurling the United States into WWI. At this meeting W. Howard Jeffrey and William Fischer were present and suggested that the Township Committee appoint a “Committee on Public Safety.” On motion by Committee Member David O. Parker, seconded by Chair man John Post, and carried, citizens were appointed to the Committee on Public Policy. Among the members of the Com mit tee were Messrs. William Fischer and Adolph Ernst. The Committee Goes To Work The township minutes indicated that three days later, on April 9, 1917, there was a meeting of the Township Committee on Public Safety. Rev. Charles B. Austin was elected as Chairman. The Township Clerk was instructed to write to the Adjutant General to advise
15 positions that were lost last year. “Most, if not all” of the cuts will be from attrition, Healy said. One of the issues in crafting the budget, school officials said, was that state aid stayed at $68,342,239. They compared it to 2009-2010’s aid, which was $3.6 million more. Several years of lower funding has added up. During the public hearing of the budget on April 26, there were just a few residents left in the meeting by the time the budget was discussed. One of the people who spoke was Dennis Galante, a frequent commentator. He said that the school dis-
trict’s increase just compounds increases from other sources. He blamed part of the increase on a recent teacher contract negotiation which provided 3 percent raises. He also criticized the district in making an increase when the Township Council had none. Some council members had been publicly critical of the schools’ pending tax increase. Board President Ben Giovine said that the board of education has not criticized the town’s budget in the past. In previous years, the township has had tax increases that have been higher than the school
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him that the Township Committee had appointed a Committee on Public Safety to “do whatever they deemed necessary for the safety of Dover Township.” Additionally, a “Committee on Farming” was appointed. The Township Committee was instructed to issue a proclamation on growing foodstuffs to be read in the schools and publicly posted. A committee was formed to organize a company to “hire land and farm it to produce food to be sold at market prices.” Also on April 9, 1917, three local women were approved to take charge of the “Red Cross work.” A committee of the “Home Guards” was appointed. On April 18, 1917, the Committee on Public Safety met. The Committee on Gardening reported that it “hardly had time to do very much but stated that the Committee would go ahead with the work.” A proclamation from the Governor was read. The Committee on Farming stated they were “up against it because they couldn’t find anyone to do the work.” The Committee on Home Guard indicated “it had a very favorable meeting.” The Committee on Home Guard thought the Committee on Public Safety may help them “solve the problem to get guns or rif les and uniforms.” Chairman Rev. Austin stated that “he thought it would be wise to call a patriotic meeting in the Court House to create some enthusiasm among the public. It was resolved to call a public
meeting in the Court House on April 22, 1917 at 7:30 p.m. A “Committee on Investigation” was also appointed. A Munitions Plant In The Township On February 21, 1918, the Dover Township Committee met. The Township Com mit tee passed a resolution that “we favor the location of the plant of the Atlantic Loading Company in this neighborhood.” The resolution indicated that “as officials of this Township and also patriotic citizens desirous of doing whatever we can to aid our Country in this Great War, we will cooperate in any way that we can in the event that they locate in this vicinity their plant.” (The Atlantic Loading Company was a company from Maine that produced munitions. It needed to locate a plant in New Jersey to support the war effort. It produced numerous types of ordinance from 75 MM projectiles to hand grenades. It ended up being built in Atlantic County employing 10,000 people). The George P. Vanderveer Post The Armistice was at the 11th hour on the eleventh day in the 11th month - November 11, 1918. On November 14, 1919, the Dover Township Committee passed a resolution stating that “the Veterans of the Great World War residing in the Township there organized and received a Charter for George P. Vanderveer Post #129, American Legion, and requesting they use a room in Town Hall free of charge for their use. The Post was given
board. “I don’t see you cutting in spending. I don’t see you cutting enough,” Galante said. Beachwood board of education representative Daniel Leonard said that residents need to reach out to state officials and urge them to provide relief to the local districts. “It’s an election year for a lot of people and we need to let people know we need help,” he said. He also told Galante that board members have disagreements, and that he will be questioning some things in the budget that appear frivolous.
such permission to “use the second f loor of Town Hall free of charge with the exception of lights and heat.” (The Town Hall at the time is the location of the present day Toms River Fire Company No. 1 located on Robbins Street). “Celebrating The Victory Which Was Ours” On October 29, 1920, the Dover Township Committee passed a resolution for the second anniversary of the “signing of the Armistice ending the great World War and Bringing to a successful termination the causes for which our nation in common with its allies were fighting.” The Committee resolved that November 11, “is hereby set aside as a holiday in the Township of Dover, and citizens of the Township are requested upon that day to decorate their homes and business places with the national colors and join with our living heroes in celebrating the victory which was ours.” In total, 320 township residents served in the armed forces in WWI. Ten would give the ultimate sacrifice. One hundred years later, we remember their sacrifice in “making the world safe for democracy.” J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Township Clerk and Historian. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Township’s 250th anniversary in 2017.
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Inside The Law Why Do I Need A Power Of Attorney?
Robert C. Shea Esq.
By Dana Vicari, Esq. and Robert Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea and Associates
In the past you may have made an appointment with your attorney to prepare a Last Will and Testament and Living Will, however, you may not realize the importance and convenience of a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney can be crucial during a time of disability. Additionally, a Power of Attorney can be useful if you are on vacation and unable to perform simple everyday decisions. A Power of Attorney can be useful for people of all ages. A Power of Attorney enables you to identify a trusted family member or close friend as Attorney-in-Fact. The power of the Attorney-in-Fact is determined by the type of Power of Attorney that you execute. A Durable Power of Attorney grants another person the ability to act on your behalf, regardless of illness. The scope of the Durable Power of Attorney can be very broad encompassing all fi nancial, banking and personal decisions. For example, this Power of Attorney allows the Attorney-in-Fact to pay bills, borrow money, complete tax, medical and other forms for you. In addition, you may name an Alternate Attorney-in-Fact, if your fi rst choice is unable or unavailable to act on your behalf. In contrast, a Limited Power of Attorney is very narrow in scope. This would limit the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority to act on your behalf only if you become disabled. While this document is executed prior to the onset of a disability, it can only be used if and when, but not before you become disabled. In order for the Limited Power of Attorney to become effective, you may need a physician’s written report to confi rm you are disabled and unable to manage your
personal and fi nancial Dina M. Vicari Esq. affairs. You may need a Power of Attorney if you are out-of-state or country on vacation, and require someone to act on you r behalf. For instance, you may appoint a family member, close friend or your attorney as Attorney-in-Fact to complete a real estate closing. In this case the Power of Attorney would specifically outline the purpose, time period and extent of the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority. This power would be only for the purpose of closing or selling and expire after the closing is complete. In addition, the specific property would be identified in the Power of Attorney, therefore, limiting the closing power to only the specific property. Whether you are traveling away from home, planning for the future or have a loved one with disabilities, a Power of Attorney can be the best way to ensure the appropriate decisions and duties are carried out for you or your loved ones. 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 Toms River office at 732-505-1212 or 244 Main Street, our Manchester area office at 732-408-9455 or our Brick area office at 732-451-0800. Email us at rshea@rcshea. com or visit our website at rcshea.com.
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Domestic Violence Seminar
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean Vicinage Legal Research and Information Center is presenting a Domestic Violence Seminar on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Superior Court of New Jersey’s Jury Assembly Room, 1st Floor, 100 Hooper Ave. The senior will offer information on: The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Criminal statutes. Process of filing a domestic violence
complaint. Court proceedings. Types of relief allowed under a TRO/FRO. Consequences of having an FRO against you. The seminar is free of charge and open to the public, but space is limited and reservations are necessary. To reserve a space, call 732-929-2063 or email oceanlric.mailbox@ njcourts.gov.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE See Results From Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates By Michael Vandenberg For some services, it doesn’t matter all that much where you receive them. An oil change is an oil change wherever you go, and a landscaper will usually do a good job cutting your grass. But when it comes to the very tools you need to see that beautiful yard, your eyes, you want a team of seasoned professionals you can trust: Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates. I recently got the chance to talk to Dr. Omar Almallah himself about the many services they provide with quality you truly can’t receive anywhere else. But this reputation for top-notch care across the region didn’t happen overnight. Dr. Susskind first opened the practice almost 60 years ago. For a long time, it was just him in a small office on Main Street in Toms River. Eventually Dr. Almallah joined him, and the two worked together for 25 years. Under Dr. Almallah, they expanded the business a great deal. They moved to Lakehurst Road, going from two exam rooms to six. After being there for ten years, they took on additional doctors and
moved to 20 Mule Road, their current headquarters. From there, they opened offices in Brick, Marlboro, and Barnegat. Although Dr. Susskind unfortunately passed away, Dr. Almallah has carried on the practice’s legacy. Today they have four locations, including their beautiful new office in Brick, which is just over a year old. Across the practice there are three ophthalmologists (surgeons) and four optometrists (medical). Besides doctors, Susskind & Almallah has approximately 45 other staff that work hard to keep quality care a reality. With such a large staff, the practice ensures they can help countless patients. But it’s more than a numbers game to Dr. Almallah; fixing real people’s lives is the most rewarding part of his job. “People come in here and they have stains all over their clothes and they’re tripping because they can’t see,” he said. “And then you fix their eyes, they come back and you can immediately see the smile on their face.” The many stories he’s heard from people are truly remarkable. There have been quite
a few instances when, for example, “Comcast will come three times to fix their TV. But there’s nothing wrong with the TV, it was their cataracts. They couldn’t see because everything looked blurry. It wasn’t the TV, it was their eyes.” Some patients are surprised after surgery how much house cleaning they’ve been missing: “I don’t know how many people have told me that they’ve lied in bed and looked up and seen cobwebs in the corner of the room they’ve never noticed before.” But the results of corrective eye surgery aren’t just humorous. Patients can see colors better than ever before. “They get to see their grandkids’ faces too. It’s just very rewarding and a great job,” said Dr. Almallah. This overarching goal at Susskind & Almallah that patients are happy with their care means that any procedure or treatment has to be
what they truly want. Dr. Almallah strongly disagreed with my suggestion that patients may need to be convinced to go through with anything. “We never try to talk anybody into any procedure,” he assured me. Instead, the doctors will listen to you, ask you what’s wrong, and then they’ll try something that’s the best solution specifically for you. They’re always looking for the least invasive method. Quite often Dr. Almallah will give someone glasses and they’re happy. Sometimes fishermen, for instance, don’t like glasses because they “fog up so they can’t see their instruments or bait the hook.” So then he may try contact lenses, which is great for many, but still not satisfactory for others. At that point, they may try Lasik. Even still, not everyone is a candidate for Lasik. The remedy is always case-specific. “The bottom line is, that patient has to be happy when you’re done,” he said.
All in all, Susskind & Almallah does everything from eye exams, glasses, and contacts to Lasik and refractive surgeries. Also, Dr. Almallah is one of a handful of surgeons in the country that does glaucoma procedures. They’re not limited to just eyes either; they also do cosmetic procedures such as eyelids (upper and lower), blepharoplasty, Restylane Silk for lips, Botox, Sculptra, Radiesse, Belotero, Juvéderm, Voluma, and more.
At Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates, “it’s just good business practice to do whatever it takes to make the patients happy”. So if you’re in need, make sure to schedule an appointment soon at one of their four offices. If you live near Brick, you’ll l o v e t h e b r a n d - n e w, beautifully decorated, state-of-the-art facility at 909 Cedarbridge Avenue. Call 732-338-0153 or visit their website oceancountyeye.com today.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 13 - May 19
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Give an answer without getting an argument. By taking your time and being thorough you can avoid the problems that arise from too much speed and thoughtlessness. Exercise self-discipline in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As this week unfolds you may find powerful ways to realize your ambitions. Anything you begin will have your complete attention and you can achieve your dreams because of your passion and single-mindedness. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Act as though you know what you are doing. In the week ahead you should give no one any reason to suspect your motives. Just when everything is going along as planned someone might throw you a curve ball. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Money might be meant for spending, but only if it creates a meaningful ending. During the week ahead whenever emphasis placed on finances and possessions consider if it creates a means to a worthy end. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consistent effort will earn recognition and appreciation from those who count the most. Make an effort to keep busy with constructive and worthwhile projects in the week to come. Be willing to wait for a pat on the back. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be passionate about having the best of everything. Focus on making your dreams come true in the week to come, even if it means you must learn something new. You may succeed if you perform diligent research.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Charity begins at home. Be grateful for reliable partners, devoted family members and steadfast friends in the week ahead. Financial stability and material success will be yours if you work hard and apply your skills. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Answer the call when called upon to do your best. In the week ahead your partner or loved ones might pressure you to do your best. Be appreciative of support and don’t waste time trying to do things on your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make material stability a priority as this week unfolds. Your ambitious nature will have a chance to shine when you are given the opportunity to stabilize your finances. Self-discipline and planning will pay off. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Push the pedal to the metal in the week ahead. You can let your creativity have full rein and accomplish whatever you set out to do. You will have plenty of assistance from the family unit to realize your dreams. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The way finances are handled demonstrates character. Proof of your dedication to duty and sterling ethics can be like money in the bank. Don’t let gossip or innuendo affect your financial decisions in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your inner hero doesn’t need to be faster than a speeding bullet to overcome misunderstandings and obstacles. Achieve new heights in the week ahead without being abrasive or pretending to be something you aren’t.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen
The Fried Is Right: Enjoy A Taste Of Authentic Latino Cuisine By Wolfgang Puck
When May arrives, so many people across America thought about how they’d celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla, an important victory in 1862 during Mexico’s war against invading French forces. But it may surprise you to learn that the day is only a minor occasion in its home country, while Americans have adopted it as an occasion to recognize Latino contributions to our own nation’s culture - and an excellent reason to have a great party. I myself love to eat Mexican food on May 5, and I’m grateful for the many hardworking cooks of Hispanic descent in my restaurant kitchens who share their own authentic versions of traditional dishes with me. One of my favorites is the following recipe for the version of huevos rancheros we offer on the breakfast and brunch menus in my restaurant Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The recipe comes courtesy of Hugo Bolanos, my executive chef there, who’s originally from Mexico’s next-door neighbor, Guatemala, where it is a popular staple as well. I think people love this dish for many good reasons. With the combination of perfectly fried eggs, creamy black beans, crispy tortillas, spicy roasted vegetable salsa, cool guacamole and crumbled fresh cheese, it feels like an exciting buffet of flavors, textures, temperatures, colors and shapes, all on a single plate. Eat it in the morning, and you feel fueled up for a busy day, whether that involves riding horses and roping cattle, working at a desk, or spending leisure time with your family and friends. But another great thing about huevos rancheros is that you don’t have to limit yourself to enjoying the recipe in the morning alone. It’s also an excellent choice to make and serve for lunch or even dinner. Whatever the time of day, its sauce, canned beans, guacamole, tortillas and eggs are easy to shop for, prepare and serve. Though the recipe calls a good number of ingredients, none of them are hard to find in wellstocked supermarkets today. And, you can make the ranchero sauce, black beans (for which I take the perfectly fine shortcut of starting with canned beans) and guacamole an hour or two ahead of time, leaving you to finish the simple tasks of frying the tortillas and eggs and assemble the final dish just before serving. You can also add some meat if you want, stirring sauteed chorizo, chopped ham or crispy bacon into the beans. So, for Cinco de Mayo, let me wish you happy eating - or, as they say in Mexico, Buen provecho! HUEVOS RANCHEROS Serves 4 For the ranchero sauce: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, stemmed, seeded and quartered 1 jalapeno chile, cut lengthwise in half and seeded 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped 10 cherry tomatoes, stemmed 4 sprigs fresh cilantro 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 pinches ground cumin Pinch kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
Generous pinch granulated sugar Freshly ground black pepper For the black bean puree: 2 15.5-ounce (439-g) cans black beans, drained 1/4 cup (60 mL) mascarpone cheese or sour cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper For the guacamole: 2 ripe Hass-style avocados, halved, pitted, flesh scooped out 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro Kosher salt For assembly: Vegetable oil for frying 4 corn tortillas Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 large eggs 4 ounces (125 g) queso fresco or mild feta, crumbled 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream Small sprigs fresh cilantro First, make the ranchero sauce: Preheat a broiler. On a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet, put the beefsteak tomatoes, chiles, onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro and garlic. Sprinkle with the cumin, salt and sugar. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until partly charred, turning once with tongs. Transfer the ingredients to a food processor and pulse to coarsely puree; or pass the ingredients through a food mill over a mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside. Next, prepare the black bean buree. Set aside 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the drained black beans. Put the remaining beans in a clean food processor bowl with the stainless-steel blade and pulse until coarsely pureed. Transfer the puree to a small saucepan, warm up the puree over low heat, stirring frequently; stir in the mascarpone, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm. For the guacamole, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a fork, coarsely mash and stir the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt. To assemble the huevos rancheros, add 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil to a heavy large Dutch oven or saucepan. Heat the oil to 350 F (175 C) on a deep-frying thermometer. Working in batches, fry the tortillas until crisp and golden, about 1 minute per side. turning with tongs. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with salt. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of two large ovenproof nonstick skillets over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Crack 4 eggs into each skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the skillets to the oven to continue cooking to desired doneness, about 30 seconds longer for softly set eggs. Spoon ranchero sauce onto 4 heated serving plates. Spoon some black bean sauce on top of the sauce in the center of each plate. Sprinkle with reserved black beans and queso fresco. Top each plate with 1 tortilla and 2 fried eggs. Garnish with guacamole, sour cream, more ranchero sauce and cilantro. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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