2017-06-17 - The Toms River Times

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–Photos by Sara Grillo Cub Scout Pack and Troop #92 held a flag retirement ceremony at the American Legion Post 129 on the eve of Flag Day.

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – On the eve of Flag Day, Cub Scout Pack and Troop #92 held a flag retirement ceremony at the American Legion Post 129 to showcase the proper way to retire a flag that has become

worn, torn, faded or badly soiled.

The Scouts first saluted and took down a f lag that f lies over a memorial built by the American Legion Riders, remembering the lives of five military personnel who died,

as well as eight other Ocean County men.

The flag was folded into a triangle then carried to another group of boys, unfolded, and then laid out on a picnic table to prepare it for retirement.

The Cubs explained

that a flag ceases to be a flag when it is cut into four pieces: three red and white striped banners and the blue and white star fields – and that the blue and white star fields are left intact because “you should

ner and Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari at CASA’s eighth annual Dining for a Cause at the Woodlake Country Club.

Brenner was named CASA’s advocate of the year, by unanimous decision.

“Between our advocates, our supervisors…if you met her, you wouldn’t even ask that question,” CASA executive director Ariane Yazdan said.

Barone added that Brenner leads with her heart while maintain-

(Ordinance - See Page 4)

Barnegat Bay Clean-Ups Reach Inland

(Scouts - See Page 4)

Court Volunteers Honored For Their Dedication

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County recently honored two people who make a difference to the organization.

CASA honored volunteer Barbara Bren-

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Township Council held off on approving an ordinance that would require an inspection before someone sells property in order to catch any illegal improvements to homes or businesses.

The ordinance, as it is currently written, would require a certificate of continued occupancy before a building is sold or transferred. An inspector would need to come in and check certain things before it was sold.

Property is normally inspected before a sale, but by a private contractor. This would be a township inspector looking for nonconforming and potentially dangerous changes that a property owner had made without getting permits.

The inspection will be to see if the property is in compliance with health, safety, building, construction, zoning, fire, and property maintenance codes.

The application fee is $100. If there are problems and the inspector needs to come out a second time, there would not be additional charges. There would

ing some dispassion, to care and get the job done. “She does everything with a smile. You can’t not be around her and not just want to hug her and be happy.”

Brenner started volunteering with children (CASA - See Page 5)

- Photos courtesy the NJ DEP Students from Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Sciences cleaned up what was referred to as “Cowboy Trail” in Toms River.

By Chris Lundy talists said. The other TOMS R I V ER - part is cleaning up the Cleaning up the water- areas that drain to the front is one part of the waterfront. problem, environmen- (Clean-Up - See Page 20)

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Ordinance: Continued From Page 1 be an additional $50 charge for every time they come out after that.

After several people spoke against the ordinance, the council said they would work on it and make some changes.

George Kasimos, a realtor and broker, said that it would cause a large burden on real estate transactions.

“Deals are going to fall through. I deal with these in other towns and they’re a disaster,” he said.

People have sheds or outdoor showers that have been there forever, and then they would have to tear them down before a sale, he said. It would be inconvenient and costly.

Council members said that if the homeowner could prove that the non-conforming parts of their home were there when they bought the house, they could

Scouts: Continued From Page 1 never let the union be broken.”

“The flag should be treated with respect when it is flying, and should be treated with respect when it is retired,” said Ron Cloos, assistant den leader.

As the Scouts took turns cutting the flag

be grandfathered in. This would only affect those non-conforming parts that they added while owning the property.

Councilwoman Maria Mar uca said there are a lot of people who live on the waterfront who buy a two-family home and find out afterward that it is not legal.

“This ordinance allows the town to go in and see what’s going on,” she said.

Resident Martha Bowden asked what the rationale was for hiring three people to do these inspections. At $50,000 a year, would there be enough property transfers to support these three new salaries?

Ortley resident Paul Jeffrey said in general, he believes it’s a good idea.

However, he warned that homeowners might have trouble proving that something illegal was done by a previous owner.

Another issue is that sometimes people

are in a position where they have to sell because they can’t afford the property.

Requiring them to take down improvements to the house is an additional financial burden. Language should be added that the buyer can pay to make the changes.

The ordinance would protect the buyer who might not know that the seller did something illegal. However, the ordinance reads that the application for the certificate of continued occupancy needs to be filed at least 21 days prior to the anticipated closing date. He suggested that the 21-day part of the ordinance be extended because these things take time.

Ortley resident Pat Klasto said she is in favor of the ordinance. She said she follows every town ordinance, but sees her neighbors putting on additions and showers when they shouldn’t be allowed.

“It’s going on all over the place and it’s

not fair to those who are paying our fair share,” she said.

Business administrator Paul Shives was absent from the meeting, but explained the next day that the inspectors would be looking for primarily health and safety issues. They want to make sure the staircases are secure, the furnace is operational, the water is drinkable, etc.

“We’ve been living this after Sandy,” he said. People have been coming in for permits to rebuild or elevate and find that the additions and sheds in their homes are non-conforming. Garages have been converted into living spaces in some cases.

“Every town around us, that I’m aware of, except Lakewood, has this ordinance,” he said.

The $50,000 per inspector would cover salary and benefits, he said. The expectation is that the charges for the inspection would cover the pay.

into four pieces, their fellow Cubs read off epithets of what each part of the flag stands for: “Seven red stripes and six white stripes represent the 13 original colonies.”

“White stripes remind us of the life, blood and bravery of the men who were ready to die for our country.”

“Stars represent the 50 sovereign states.”

When the flag was cut into four pieces, Scouts carefully placed them on a burning campfire that seemed to match the heat of the day, giving the American symbol a worthy retirement.

“As parts of the flag are placed on the fire, remember old flags never die, they just get fired up,” said Cloos.

Taps were played on trumpet by a Bugler

from Troop 1 while the burning flags were saluted. The boys were then joined in a circle by the rest of their pack and leaders, and kept a vigil around the fire until it burned out.

Cloos said this is the first flag retirement ceremony for Pack and Troop #92, and that going forward, each year the boys and their leaders will hold an annual ceremony for the community.

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CASA: Continued From Page 1 about 35 years ago when her own son grew up and moved away. She has worked almost exclusively with teenagers.

“I just like teenagers. And I was just going through, looking for a job in Ocean County, and up popped CASA volunteers. And it mentioned children and I said, ‘That’s where I’m going.’”

Brenner said a “CASA kid” has told her she changed his life.

“When I first met him, he was 16 years old.

He was a young man who had contemplated suicide. And in September he’s starting Ocean County College,” Brenner said. “I believe everybody should give back. Nobody is an ornament on the face of the earth here. Do something.”

CASA is always looking for volunteers.

“The CASA volunteer is the one and only person that stays with the child the entire time they’re in the system. We are their voice,” Yazdan said. CASA volunteers ensure children are getting all services they are entitled to, and that their needs are being met. “They let them know they’re not alone, the most important thing.”

“It’s not instant gratification. Some volunteers come into it, or potential volunteers, thinking it’s like Big Brother Big Sister where you have instant gratification. This is a commitment. A volunteer’s gratification is usually at the end when some kind of resolution is brought about,” Barone said.

Vicari was honored for his work supporting CASA and youth in general.

The Toms River Times, June 17, 2017, Page 5 “He’s done so much for the children and for the residents of Ocean County over the years,” CASA board president Heather Barone said. “He was an educator, a superintendent of schools. He is somebody who does a lot with Ocean County library system. He really promotes Ocean County the way it should be promoted.”

“I’ve been an educator for 39 years, and I realize the importance of children. That’s one

of the reasons why I went into education many years ago,” Vicari said. “One reason why I got involved in politics, especially being a county freeholder for 36 years, is we help protect our greatest natural resource in Ocean County, and that’s our children. One of the things I’ve been sensitive about is the protection of children.

“One reason I’m involved [in CASA] and why it’s so important is, is it does more.

Children get into trouble. But it’s not for-

ever. We pick them up, we help them out,” Vicari said. “A troubled child, if you don’t take care of them, will be a broken child, and they wind up eventually in our jails.”

He said children should never get that far.

That’s where CASA steps in.

“They speak for those who can’t speak for themselves,” the freeholder said.

For more information, visit casaofoceancounty.org.

— Photos by Jennifer Peacock L-r, CASA executive director Ariane Yazdan, CASA Board President Heather Barone, Barbara Brenner.

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F eatured L etter Dredge The Nejecho Beach Lagoon Per Hurricane Sandy, the mouth of the Nejecho Beach lagoon in Brick shoaled up creating a hazard to navigation. In the fall of 2015, our boat hit bottom and spun into the nearby bulkhead causing a minor injury as well as property damage. Other incidents have followed.

Shoaling has only gotten worse, and many boats are now landlocked. While we are paying higher taxes consistent with property on a navigable waterway, it is now too dangerous to navigate.

We were informed that the mouths of the lagoons were under the auspices of the State of New Jersey (DEP, Coastal Management Office). I have sent multiple inquires and complaints to DEP Commissioner Bob Martin (on behalf of the Nejecho Beach Dredging Committee). However, he has not even had the courtesy to respond (cavalier behavior considering we are paying his salary).

We have likewise met with the mayor’s office, which agreed to have the lagoon surveyed, and their

survey confirmed that the lagoon mouth was in dire need of dredging.

Furthermore, the mayor’s office agreed to pay for a dredging permit from the state (at a cost of over $30K), but would not pay for the actual dredging. To make matters worse, multiple homes are in need of new bulkheads. In one case, this is causing the house to sink. However, the shoaling is preventing the contractors from getting their barges and equipment into the lagoon to do the work. Thus, this situation is likewise having a negative impact on local businesses.

The state has received a fortune in federal aid in conjunction with Sandy, but has done not absolutely nothing to rectify this situation. All levels of government (state, county, municipal) benefit from taxes, and all levels of government should be responsive to the taxpayers.

Perhaps they are waiting until these dangerous conditions result in a fatality?

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Ocean County has been a predominantly Republic stronghold for many years, yet Jackson Planet Fitness will not display Fox News on their TVs. We noticed

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provided Fox News, so we were pretty surprised when our request to have Fox News at our local Planet Fitness in Jackson was denied. I’m personally tired of watching CNN while working out.

We found the managers excuse that the Planet Fitness home office set the stations completely inaccurate.

After checking, the home office stated the local franchisee made that decision.

In fact we surveyed seven other local Planet Fitness locations in our area and all of them carry Fox News on their TVs. So what happened to our right of choice?

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In an environmentally sustainable world, meat and dairy products in our diet must be replaced by veget ables, f r uit s, a nd grains, just as fossil fuels a r e r e pla c e d by w i nd , solar, and other pollution-free energy sources.

to protest Trump’s failure to mai nt ai n A me r ica’s leadership in moderating climate change, simply and effectively, by what we choose at the grocery store.

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“Bail Reform” In New Jersey Has Been A Complete Disaster Previously, those who could not afford to post bail on their own would hire a bail bondsman or ma ke bail t h roug h t he assistance of friends and family, who ensure the defendant would appear in court, as their money wa s r id i ng on it. Now law enforcement is overburdened and unable to locate such fugitives, because they have been released without any surety and there isn’t any bounty hunter looking for them.

Innocent people accused of com m it t i ng se r iou s crimes are now stuck behind bars awaiting trial.

In the past, they could have been released, even w it h a ve r y h ig h b a i l and conditions such as house arrest as possible cond it ion s. Now t he re is no chance of pre-trial release.

“Bail Refor m” was sold on the basis that it would get poor people who would come to court released f rom jail. But even previously, a judge had the option of waiving any cash bond, and releasing the defendant on their own recognizance or conditions like house arrest.

Gover nor Ch r istie c o n n e d t h e s t a t e (i n cluding the NAACP and ACLU ) w it h h is “ Bai l Eli m i nat ion” pla n, but our next gover nor, Phil Murphy, must work to repeal this unconstitutional mess.

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WHEN LOWER EYELIDS TURN OUTWARD

An outwardly turned or sagging eyelid is known as an “ectropion,” which may develop due to age-related tissue relaxation. As the wet, conjunctival surface of the inner eyelid is left exposed and vulnerable, excessive tearing, a gritty feeling in the eye, crusting of the eyelid, mucus discharge, and inflammation of the eye can develop. Left untreated, ectropion can lead to corneal dryness and irritation, which may pave the way for eye infections, corneal abrasions, or corneal ulcers. While artificial tears can provide temporary relief, surgical treatment of age-related ectropion involves shortening and tightening the lower eyelid. This usually involves an incision at the outside corner of the eyelid and reattachment of the eyelid to underlying tissues and the upper eyelid.

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Daniel Prima, principal at the Clara B. Worth School in Bayville and his wife Susan will join Joyce and Eric Frankle of Manchester and Suzanne and Frank Perkowski of Toms River, previous cruise winners in May 2018. The promotional trip was planned by Berkeley Travel in Bayville, along with Norwegian Cruise Lines.

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Documentary Highlights Jews Living In Nazi-Occupied Rome

TOMS RIVER – What was the experience of Roman Jews living in Nazi occupied Rome? The public is invited to a free screening of the award-winning documentary film Oro Macht Frei (Gold Will Set You Free) on Thursday, June 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street.

Oro Macht Frei won the Best International Documentary award out of 15 submissions at the 2015 Garden State Film Festival. Joel Markel, founder and president of Prefer red Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Eatontown and host of Preferred Company’s radio show on WOBM–AM is the executive producer and founder of Ottimo Films,

which created the 70-minute documentary that tells the story of the Roman Jewish exper ience du r i ng t he Na zi occupation of Rome from September 1943 through June 1944.

The film seeks to create a personal ref lection of the Holocaust in Italy by weaving testimony from Roman Jews who lived there with the histor ical

research of Susan Zuccotti, Alexander Stille and Liliana Picciotto.

“I made this film not only to tell of the Holocaust in Italy but as a way of eradicating hatred and bigotry throughout the world,” said Markel. “My wish would be for it to be shown in schools and institutions worldwide. It is our responsibility as adults to point young minds to healthy and free directions in a world of peace.”

Joel Markel, the son of a Hungarian Auschwitz sur vivor, wanted to honor the experience of his mother and the millions of victims of the Jewish genocide by contributing to the field of Holocaust memory. In 2004, during a tour of the Roman Ghetto, Markel f i r s t he a r d t he s t or y of K a p ple r’s Gold, an extortion plot perpetrated by Herbert Kappler, the head of the SS, who demanded 50 kilos of gold within 36 hours or 200 Jewish family heads would be deported. Markel immediately felt connected to this story because for generations his family had worked as jewelers.

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Answer: 70/100 or 70 percent.

It is a fact that 60-70 percent of all seniors experience hearing difficulty, particularly in noisy group situations. Most of the folks that were wearing hearing aids at the seminar could not hear properly in groups and most were only wearing one hearing aid.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m actually talking about dulse (rhymes with pulse), which is a kind of seaweed, or technical-ly a form of algae that grows attached to rocks near the shore of the Northern Atlantic and Pa-cific oceans.

Its leaves are roughly the same shape as bacon, which is ironic because when you pan fry dulse, it actually tastes kind of like bacon… especially if you’re drunk!

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The high content of minerals makes it particularly useful for the production of ‘thyroxine’ thyroid hormone.

Dulse comes in many forms, even powder. Think of that like you would salt, and just sprinkle it on soups, chicken, salads, popcorn and stir frys. It might also replace some of the salt in your food.

But my favorite way to eat it is pan-fried, which is when it comes close to tasting like bacon. I have a simple recipe posted there for a DLT (Dulse, Lettuce and Tomato) sandwich, and a comprehensive version of this article with precautions.

Sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email it. If you’re al-ready a subscriber, you will automatically receive your copy. Dulse has powerful antioxidant properties and can inhibit runaway cell proliferation, plus it provides the following nutrients plus several others not listed here: Carotenoids.

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Iron.

This mineral is necessary to make a protein called hemoglobin, which acts like a tow truck and lugs oxygen all over your body. It supports the health of your blood, helping to prevent anemia. Iron is also vital to carry out dozens of life-sustaining chemical reactions throughout your body.

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SUEZ Is Prepared For Potential Seasonal Emergencies

TOMS RIVER – SUEZ announced that it is prepared to take all necessary measures during the upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1 and lasts through November 30. According to the National Weather Service, this timeframe is most favorable for strong storm or tropical-like climate development.

“We watch the weather very carefully and we’ll be prepared to make any operating adjustments necessary to maintain the integrity of our facilities and water supplies,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “When the National Weather Service predicts a storm, our goal is to make certain we’re prepared to provide uninterrupted service and respond as quickly as possible to any emergency situations.”

According to Mastrokalos, specific measures include testing backup generators, ensuring that water storage facilities are full and maintaining an extra supply of water treatment compounds. Company officials also work closely with local emergency response teams to coordinate emergency preparation and response activities.

“Many local agencies and organizations team together with SUEZ to prepare for hurricanes and other severe storms,” said

Mastrokalos. “We also urge our customers be weather ready by checking their personal emergency preparedness plans,” he added.

Mastrokalos said that customers should be sure to protect their property and ensure they have emergency supplies such as flashlights, batteries and food before an emergency strikes.

“While SUEZ will continue to do our best to keep the water flowing during an emergency, we encourage our customers to store extra tap water in food-grade storage containers,” said Mastrokalos.

Before filling containers with drinking water, they should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and water, then rinsed with clean water and sealed with original tops. Place a “drinking water” label on the containers and include a storage date. Be careful not to store containers in direct sunlight or in areas near toxic substances such as gasoline or chemicals. Additional, helpful emergency preparedness tips are available at fema.gov.

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Clean-Up: Continued From Page 1 During the Barnegat Bay Blitz clean-ups last week, employees from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection partnered with local workers to clean areas of the Barnegat Bay watershed, including wooded areas that drain into the bay.

There were more than 100 clean-up sites in 33 municipalities, said Katie Ribsin, principal environmental specialist for the DEP, and co-chair of the Barnegat Bay Blitz. This goal was to reach the entire 660

square miles of the watershed.

To do this, the DEP partnered with 20 corporations and nonprofits, coordinated with the towns and the New Jersey Clean Communities Council. The “blitz” part is when approximately 5,000 volunteers descended on the area to pick up trash and recyclables.

She estimated that the group will have picked up close to 600 cubic yards of trash from the watershed. Over the course of eight years of blitzes, the total will be about 32,000 volunteers and 5,000 cubic yards.

Often, the groups include school children.

“We get to educate them now” in how important the environment is, she said.

In Toms River, DEP Commissioner Scott Martin gave a short talk to the crowd before they began their work in multiple locations. Toms River was just one of many towns participating. Also included were Brick, Manchester, Howell, Jackson, and Berkeley.

In Barnegat, a group met by the municipal dock on East Bay Avenue, an area that manages to have deer crossing signs near the dock.

Lauren Keltos was the captain of the

clean-up for the DEP. She said that ordinarily, there would be a group of people on kayaks and canoes out in the water, cleaning areas that are otherwise inaccessible.

However, the wind was so strong, and the air so cold, that it wouldn’t be safe to do so.

Instead, she split the 20 workers along two paths. She gave them instructions on how to sort what was being picked up (trash versus recyclables) and what not to pick up (medical waste, wildlife).

“We’re having a hard time finding trash,” she said hopefully. “The historic trash is gone. We’re picking up new stuff lately.”

Free Singing Lessons Mark Oceanaire’s 60th Anniversary

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There’s a lot of enjoyment to be had from singing – whether it is for yourself or for an audience. Why not learn from a group with six decades of experience?

The Oceanaires are celebrating their 60 th anniversary this year. In recognition of that, they are providing free singing lessons every Tuesday at the New Life Church in Toms River.

Their style is uniquely American, in the form of barbershop harmony, which dates back to the late 19 th century. You’ve probably seen them performing at local events.

Even if you haven’t, you know what barbershop sounds like. It’s a cappella (which means without accompaniment), with four-part harmony. There’s a lead singer, a tenor, a baritone, and a bass.

While the Oceanaires sing traditional songs and 1950s and 1960s classics like “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” and “Under the Boardwalk,” they also stretch their talent into other songs as well.

Despite the classics that they perform, they have members of all ages, including a few in their 20s. The Oceanaires is the

Ocean County chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, which is nationwide.

The classes, called Ready, Set, Sing!, provide a series of lessons. One class might focus on voice fundamentals, another on harmony. However, anyone can attend any number that they wish. Any ability level is welcome, from beginner to expert.

“If someone likes to sing and carry a tune - if they can sing Happy Birthday reasonably well – we can teach them how to sing,” says Joe Mack, of Long Beach Island, a retired advertising executive and longtime member of The Oceanaires.

“It’s fun to sing. We take people at every level - from those who have only sung in the shower to people who have performed on stage. Give us six Tuesday evenings, and you’ll have all the skills you need.”

The Oceanaires is more than just about the appreciation of the arts – it’s also about sharing that appreciation with others through performances. They appear frequently at a variety of venues, including nursing homes, hospitals, libraries, fundraisers, and other community events.

“Our mission is to enrich lives through

singing,” Mack said. “We try to sing songs that people know and like. Last year, we focused on Sinatra songs to celebrate his 100th birthday. This year, we are focusing on songs of Broadway.”

Meetings are Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the New Life Church, located at

700 Main Street in Toms River. To sign up for Ready, Set, Sing!, email lessons@ oceanaires.com or call 732-503-8611. For further information about the group, visit oceanaires.com or Facebook.com/OceanairesNJ. You can also watch a video here: youtube.com/watch?v=Ve16SQWgGyA.

–Courtesy John Mooney The Oceanaires perform at various community functions throughout the year, and are providing free singing lessons to all who attend meetings.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate

Help Wanted

Services

For Sale/Rent - Homestead Run 55+ Community. Toms River. Homes for sale or rental. 2 BR and 1 or 1.5 Bath. Immediate occupancy. Home steadrun.com. 732-370-2300. (24)

Housekeeping Position - For busy campground. 40 hours p e r w e e k . We e k e n d s a m u s t .

Wa d i n g P i n e s C a m p i n g R e sort. 609-726-1313.

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Misc.

Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates.

Very patient with slow learners.

I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer!

I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge.

Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192.

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Thanks & Sincere Appreciation - To Receptionists Lorraine, Ginger, Marion and Ceil in Activities, at Willow Springs in Brick. No one could be more dependable, reliable, honest, kind and supportive to residents and family members, than you four are!

(25) Texas Hold’en Player Wanted Friday’s 5 to 8 p.m. Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-408-5258.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience.

Call Gary Struncius. 732364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622.

(29) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Help Wanted PT Weekend C N A/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced C N A’s / CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units., . If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further !

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14 - $16 / hour depending on community.. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to : The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (28)

Deli - Full time, part time. Experience is a must for busy Deli/ Bakery/Lottery. Bakery/Lottery could be full time. Toms River area. 732-286-2665.

(30) Bus Driver - CDL with passanger certification SRPE courtsey bus call 732-505-1081. Leave message call returned to arrange interview.

(30) RN, LPN, CNA Positions available - For all shifts. Rose Garden Nursing & Rehab 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Fax resume 732-349-8036.

(25) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career.

The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to : The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (28) Part Time - 11-7 Charge Nurse (3 days a week E/O weekend). The Pines at Whiting is looking for an experience 11-7 charge nurse to work 3 nights a week including E/O weekend) in our Assisted Living Community. Competitive rate.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (28) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (30)

Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties.

347-744-7409. (t/n) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (30) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Summer Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs.

Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058.

(27) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) Buy Direct Flooring Distributers - Direct from mills. Eliminate middle man. Luxury vinal, planking, carpet, remnants, hardwood.

Resistration #13097-1340. Doug 732-504-9286.

(27) Custom Shelving – Organize your closets kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292.

(28) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060.

(28) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations.

Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

(28) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exter i o r. D e c k s , p o w e r w a s h i n g .

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

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(27) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (26) The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden S t a t e f o r o v e r 3 5 y e a r s . We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time.

Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732-7733933, 732-674-6644.

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Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors.

Ve r y n e a t . S p e c i a l s e n i o r discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates.

License #13VH3846900.

732-899-4470 or 732-8144851. Thank you.

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) A&A Masonry Repairs - Steps, chimney walls, rebuilds and repairs, Stone veneer, concrete and pavers. Fully Insured. Call Pete 609 242-4249. newjerseymasonry.com.

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Call now! 732-998-4725. (27)

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Fun & Games

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Across 1 Librarians might use them 12 Lt. col.’s inferior 15 Sci-fi concept 16 Lovelace whom many consider the first computer programmer 17 Whatchamacallit 18 Solo on-screen 19 Trail, perhaps 20 Milky Way source 21 Camera product 23 Tablet container 24 Coral Triangle tourist destination 25 Left rolling in the aisles 26 Down a lot 28 __ other 30 Robot starter 31 Pay dirt 33 Hassle

35 First instrument for many 38 Icy Hot competitor 39 Keep secret 41 Sushi bar delicacy 42 __ pedal: guitar accessory 43 Slam offering 45 Org. that monitors plants 48 Nervous person?

50 Fail to beat the heat 52 AIDS-fighting drug 54 Rough stuff 55 Low-cost pub 56 “__ bien” 57 Storage unit?

58 Vaping devices 61 “Wheel of Fortune” purchase 62 Amusing editor, at times 63 Mo. for which tanzanite is a birthstone

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4 “Gimme a __” 5 Noodle variety 6 Certain queen’s domain 7 Steamed cantina food 8 Like a certain female artery 9 Ink deliverers 10 WWII arena 11 Basil’s wife on “Fawlty Towers” 12 Buddhism branch 13 Company offering many promotions 14 Mystery woman 22 Watches over 24 Where an engineer may retire 25 Less forward

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32 Secretly unite 34 Arrogant sort 35 Beverage used in Chinese cuisine 36 Team member in “Moneyball” 37 “Eldorado” group 39 Soured 40 Part-human mythological creature 44 Threat 46 Get cracking 47 Ancient cacao bean traders 49 TED talk subjects 51 Encyclopedia Brown’s first name 53 Discretion 55 Italian tubes 56 Sera is a form of it 59 Tea holder 60 Halting syllable

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Geriatric Institute To Present Program At Bartley Healthcare

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC) Geriatrics Institute to host an educational seminar on June 30 at 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Bartley’s campus, 175 Bartley Road.

The presenters will be Claire Verruni, RN and Melanie Vernacchia, APN from Mon-

mouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Claire and Melanie will be discussing the benefits of the newly established Geriatrics Institute at MMCSC. They plan to discuss their capabilities and services, and how it can benefit Bartley and the rest of the community.

The MMCSC Geriatrics Institute, which opened its doors in mid-November,

provides integrated inpatient and outpatient geriatric services for patients 65 and older. The third floor of Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus houses the inpatient, outpatient and community education aspects of geriatric medicine, all in one location. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and audiologists will also be located on

this floor to accommodate the needs of patients as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Further complementing the Geriatrics Institute are the Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Unit, created to meet the more complex needs of seniors in emergency care, and the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, an inpatient unit utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan.

Anyone interested in attending this seminar should contact Lindsay Constantino, Marketing Coordinator at Bartley Healthcare at 732-370-4700, ext. 1368 or lconstantino@bartleyhealthcare.com by June 26.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare is a nationally recognized for its geriatric care, providing quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New JErsey.

Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit the Bartley website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Should The Customer Get The Last Laugh?

Dear Joel, I’m a waitress in a diner. I have a good customer who I enjoy serving, but every time he comes by, he tells one corny joke after another. It’s nothing offensive, but I have to pretend to laugh and then once he’s on a roll, he continues his comedy routine for everyone else in earshot. I don’t want to hurt his feelings, or put the knock on the comedy show, but how can I tell him I need to get back to work?

Curtain Call in Toms River

Dear Curtain Call, That is no laughing matter. You’re in a business where you have to be welcoming but efficient. You have many customers to serve and he should respect that. I think I would give him a little clue that it’s time for the show to close. Say “just one more and I have to go back to work.” Or

give him a little round of applause when you’ve reached your limit. If that doesn’t work, you’ll just have to tell him you wish he was appearing at a comedy club where you could sit and enjoy, but that this is your place of business. You might also suggest that he take his comedy show on the road.

There are dozens of senior residences that would enjoy having a comedian put on a little performance. In the end, you have to worry about your living. He visits often because you’re a good audience. Maybe once he knows the show can only be five or ten jokes long, he’ll finish his lunch and take the show on the road.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Workers’ Compensation Basics

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. and Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea and Associates

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In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you.

The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to 70 percent of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

The questions often arises, “What happens Christopher R. Shea Esq. if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey.

Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee.

In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm 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, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, our Manchester Area at 732-4089455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-0800. Email us at rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of June 17 - June 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cut to the chase. Be candid and honest as a means of achieving your own ends. Parlay information to your advantage in the week to come. Indecision could make a problem even worse.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Steer clear of touchy people in the week ahead.

You can hook up with a creative-minded person who makes the wheels turn much more smoothly. Look for opportunities to make money.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be in the mood to be shrewd. As this week unfolds you can use your business skills to upgrade your financial situation. Stay right on top of things by making executive decisions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Set reasonable goals. In the week ahead you may be challenged to honor financial commitments and promises to partners. Stay within the budget as you look for ways to grow investments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find a balance unless you actually own the palace. You may expect others to quickly obey your every wish and command. You may feel the need to take charge in the upcoming week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hard work won’t hurt you. Exert some effort this week.

Keep in mind that you are working to achieve a valuable goal. There will be time to relax and enjoy free time when you reach it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can get ahead by using your charm in the week ahead, but don’t forget to work hard, too.

Your attention to the job at hand will have long lasting benefits and may give your career a boost.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When you possess drive and energy you can go somewhere. As this week unfolds focus on material success and sharing it with others.

Stay abreast of bills, obligations and responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): No man is an island. If you feel isolated you may be challenged by the perception you must do everything yourself. Put important projects into action in the first part of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People don’t always say what they mean. Confusion is possible so nail down an important deal or have a heart-to-heart discussion with a loved one as soon as possible this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fuzzy thinking can foul you up. Adding up columns of numbers is not your forte right now. In the week ahead express yourself clearly and make an effort to clear up misunderstandings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take pride in your passions. Some things will fall in place this week and by pushing yourself to the limits you can make a dream a reality.

A little effort can pay off in big ways.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen

Celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day With A Classic Topping

By Wolfgang Puck CARAMEL SAUCE Makes about 1 cup (250 mL)

1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) water 3/4 cup (185 mL) heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Sprinkle the sugar over the bottom of a deep, heavy medium saucepan. Pour the water evenly over the sugar. Over medium-high heat, cook without stirring, tilting the pan gently once or twice to insure that all the sugar is dissolved, until the syrup begins to bubble, 2 to 3 minutes.

Cook at a vigorous boil, watching attentively, until the syrup just begins to turn golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Gently and carefully move the pan from side to side, without stirring, so the syrup continues to color evenly. Reduce the

heat to medium.

Watching diligently, continue to cook the syrup, reducing the heat slightly, until the color becomes a very dark amber and the syrup gives off slight wisps of smoke and smells almost burnt, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Immediately and carefully pour in the cream to stop the cooking. The caramel will bubble up vigorously, so keep your hands clear but do not be alarmed.

Immediately reduce the heat to low.

Whisk the sauce to blend it evenly. Add the butter and simmer a minute or so longer, whisking until smooth.

Pour the caramel into a heatproof container. Use immediately or cover and store for up to several days in the refrigerator, where the sauce will thicken as it cools. Reheat gently in a double boiler, in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat, or in the microwave.

(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.

SECTION 3 BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gardening

& Landscaping •••

is what I&G Farms is all about!

OPEN DAILY: 9am-6pm

Our greenhouses are filled with a vast array of colors to brighten up your day!

Come visit and let us help you with all your landscape & flower garden needs!

OUR GOURMET FARM MARKET GRAND OPENING IS JUNE 24TH! Local fruits, vegetables and gourment items will be available!

Gary F Gardner, Inc. in conjunction with Toms River Associates, LLC, is preparing to carry out a 5 Building 49 Unit Family Housing project in the Toms River area known as Toms River Family Apartments. In the implementation of this project the following job types may be available, but not limited to: • Laborers • Carpenters

• MEP Professionals

• Equipment Operators • Painters • Insulators

• Masons and Bricklayers

• Roofers and Exterior Specialties • Landscapers All above-referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis.

The names of businesses who respond to this notice will be included on procurement lists for this project. Names of qualified low-and very low-income job seekers will be provided to contractors.

Annuals • Perennials • Hanging Baskets • Planters Trees • Shrubs • Garden Supplies • Bagged Soils & Mulch

Any person residing or located in or near the Toms River area may request to participate in procurement opportunities associated with this project in writing. All job inquiries and resumes should be sent to the following:

DELIVERY AVAILABLE!

FAX: 609-654-1890 PHONE: 609-781-3695 EMAIL: opportunities@garygardner.com MAIL: PO Box 599

Medford, NJ 08055

Attn: Job Opportunities - Toms River Apartments

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150 Whitesville Rd (Rt 527) • Jackson, NJ 08527 Family Run For Over 33 Years! 732-364-0308 • www.iandgfarms.com

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