2017-09-16 - The Toms River Times

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–Photos by Sara Grillo A volunteer places a flag in the grass to remember an Ocean County resident who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College held a 9/11 Commemoration outside its Gateway Building, where victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks who lived in Ocean County were honored with flags placed around a wreath.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Alan Alda, known for his iconic role as Dr. “Hawkeye” Pierce on MASH, has been focusing on a new role: educating scientists and doctors.

These are among the most educated people there are, and therein lies the problem. These people have become (Alda - See Page 22)

–Photo courtesy of Love Imagery Alan Alda speaks to an audience at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College.

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LOCAL CHAMPS HONORED

By Chris Christopher Corey Albano and Randy Holmes have achieved fame.

Albano, the former Toms River High School South boys basketball standout and Monmouth University scoring machine, and Holmes, who starred at Lakewood and St. Peter’s College, were named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Honor Roll.

Albano, Holmes and others were enshrined in The MAAC Experience exhibit at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.

Each member institution of the MAAC honors one male and one female from its basketball “family” as part of the induction class. The honorees were feted at a dinner at the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Court of Dreams.

Each honoree was profiled in the game program for the 2017 MAAC Basketball Championships and featured in a video display at The MAAC Experience.

“Obviously,” Albano said, “It is a great honor and the ceremonies were really well done. The people who are in it are the big names I played against.

Some of the great coaches whose teams are in it I played against. It’s a great honor to be placed in that kind of a class.”

Albano, who played for Monmouth’s Hawks from 1994-97, was a two-time first-team All-Northeast (Champs - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Monmouth University Former Toms River basketball player Corey Albano playing at Monmouth University.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Township Council will have a nonbinding referendum on November’s ballot asking residents if they want to spend more money on open space, and residents want more information about what this entails.

The town currently has an open space fund that taxes 1.5 cents on every tax dollar. Officials (Vote - See Page 9)

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Champs: Continued From Page 1 Conference selection. He scored 1,599 career points for the Hawks and graduated as their career rebounds leader with 779. He finished his career as their fourth leading scorer.

The forward led Monmouth to its first NCAA Tournament berth in 1996. During the 1996-97 season, the former Indian scored 559 points.

He twice scored 33 points against Long Island University in 1997. He averaged 19.3 points per game in 1996-97, a top-five season average in program history.

Albano said teammates Mustafa Barksdale, John Giraldo, Jeff Franklin, Jack Gordon, Josh Peters, Steve Barnes and Glenn Stokes played large roles in his success.

“I had a good group of teammates and I feel we jelled together,” he said. “We worked hard as a group and it was a group I grew with.”

Now an account executive with Princeton IMG in sports marketing at Princeton University, Albano fell upon hard times as a freshman with the Hawks.

“It was definitely a little struggle,” said Albano, who graduated on time from Monmouth with a degree in business management. “I went in at 190 pounds and 6-7. I left at 6-9 and 235. I needed to put on some weight and become stronger. I had to learn the pace and physicality of the college game.

“I had to find my identity, my position and where I was going to fit in at the college level. The main things were to become bigger and stronger. I knew I had to put on some muscle to be able to bang with the big boys.”

Albano chose Monmouth over Rider, Vermont and Maine. He also was recruited by Patriot

League teams.

“The level of play was pretty much the same across the board,” he said. “I had a great time on my visit to Monmouth and loved the guys on the team. I felt comfortable with them right away and said, ‘I can see myself playing with these guys.’

They made me fit in with them right away. Being close to home was a great advantage as my family and friends could see me play. I felt Monmouth was a local school where I could grow and take it to the next level.

“I felt it would be a fun place to go as it would give me the chance to maximize my college experience. I also wanted to take the school to the next level.”

Now 42 years of age, Albano played professionally overseas from ages 21-34. He competed in Italy for eight years, two years in Greece, one year in France, one season in Portugal and one year in Colombia. While in Portugal, he made the league’s all-star team, averaging 23 points and 11 rebounds per game in his second season overseas and first campaign in Europe.

“We had a good team and a run and gun coach,” he said. “I had the green light to shoot. It was a fun year to grow into the European game. The defenders were very physical. The referees were fair. They let you use your hands on defense.

“The coaches teach defense a lot. They want guys to help their teammates on defense. You will get pushed and you will be picked off and pushed. When you are in the lane, people will go over your back in their bid for the ball. You just have to be ready for everything.”

Fans were enthusiastic.

“They were crazy, absolutely crazy, but not to the level of soccer,” Albano said. “In Greece, they threw fireworks and firecrackers at us and threw

rocks at our buses. When we played for Verona against Milan, it was a city pride thing. It was real cool for a whole town to get behind you. If you lost, they were not too happy with you. If you won, it was great. My South-(Toms River) North experience prepared me for that.”

Albano said he enjoyed competing abroad.

“I had a fine career,” he said. “It’s your job so that takes it to a new level. Now, you are a pro and there is a little more pressure. It was a great experience for me as I got to see cities and countries that I had never seen before. I met some great teammates and coaches. The foreign game really fit my style. Friends and family came to visit me and we got to see as many cool things as we could. You have a job to do, but you also want to take advantage of where you are.”

Playing overseas was financially rewarding for Albano.

“Each team paid its own level of money,” he said.

“There was more money in Italy than there was in Portugal. There was more money in France than there was in Colombia. You can definitely make a living as the teams pay for your car and all of your expenses. The teams pay the fees for your agent to a certain point. It is like anything else.

You just have to work your way up.”

Two knee injuries suffered abroad derailed Albano’s career.

“That is kind of why I stopped,” he said. “When I look back, I feel it was sad to get hurt, but I also feel very lucky when I look back. They were the lone major injuries I had. For the most part, I had a nice, healthy career until the end. I guess it was just time.”

Albano played for his dad, Greg, at South where he scored a school career record 1,726 points and graduated as the top rebounder in Indians history,

picking off 854 career misfires. He erupted for a school single-game scoring record of 52 points.

“Looking back, I loved it,” young Albano said.

“It was great. Dad was there to help coach me and we had great guys - Chris Pagano, D.J. Unger, Anthony Kapp, Randy Laing, Mike Mueller, Graig Fantuzzi, Jeff Devlin and Sean Williamson - on our team.

“It could have been difficult. The guys could have said, ‘He’s only playing because of his dad.

He’s not getting yelled at because of his dad.’ The guys realized my dad was going to be fair and that I was going to get yelled at like everyone else.

“We had a good group with good athletes and I appreciated the guys who played with me. I don’t want to say it was easy, but when I was in the games, my dad was my coach. When the games and practices were over and we were driving home, he was my dad. The guys on the team could have made it difficult, but it was a good experience for me. I could not imagine playing for (Toms River) East when my dad was at South.”

Albano wound up playing more than one style of ball.

“It’s funny, as when I was in high school I began my career shooting threes as a guard,” he said.

“At Monmouth, I turned into a big guy in the low post. In Europe, there was a stretch where I played pick and pop and set the pick. I wound up shooting threes again so it was back and forth.

I always tell kids, ‘Practice everything as you never know what you will need.’ “ Like Holmes, Albano belongs in more than one hall of fame. He’s also a member of the Toms River Regional Schools Athletic Hall of Fame and the Monmouth University Athletics Hall (Champs - See Page 6)

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9/11: Continued From Page 1 According to humanities teacher Richard Trimble, who spoke during the ceremony, Ocean County College was one of the first organizations in the state to receive steel from the World Trade Center and build a memorial, which is now located in the library.

“This piece of steel is not broken, it’s bent. America was bent, misshapen, we were traumatized by that day, but we didn’t break,” said Trimble.

Christopher Bottomley, College Lecturer of Business at OCC, was working across the street at Two World Financial Center for Merrill Lynch on the day the towers fell.

“It’s a day that yes, we’ll never forget, but I specifically will never forget, and quite frankly this is the first time in 16 years that I’m speaking about it,” he said.

Bottomley said he went to work as usual that day, a bright, warm day not unlike the day of the ceremony, and was at his desk on the 27th floor between 8 and 8:30 a.m. when he and his colleagues heard a large crash and felt a thud beneath their feet.

“So naturally, we were drawn to the windows where I remember ladies gasping, ‘Oh my God, a helicopter hit the North Tower.’ ” He remembers looking at the gaping hole and burning flames and saying to himself, “This is no helicopter, it’s a large jumbo jet.”

Once the second plane hit, Bottomley and his colleagues decided not to wait for instructions to evacuate and started walking down the 27 flights of stairs.

“It was orderly, it was not chaotic,” he said.

That order, however, turned out to be the calm before the storm.

“My biggest memory was while I was in the plaza trying to reach my loved ones and my family at the time, watching the North Tower burning, witnessing people jumping to their death, and I said to myself, what a terrible choice to make, having to either burn to death or jump to one’s death,” said Bottomley.

He said it was difficult to describe the sound that makes, but it is one that will remain with him for the rest of his life.

Although 16 years later Bottomley is beginning to recover from that horrific experience, he said it took him six years to get over nightmares, and that he fears crossing bridges and tunnels and being in large crowds.

He said his viewpoints have certainly hardened over the years since 9/11, to where he feels any act of terror is an act of cowardice and that it is not an understatement to be vigilant and aware when it comes to U.S. policy.

“I love my county, I love my state, I love my family here at OCC, I love my family at

The Toms River Times, September 16, 2017, Page 5 home, and every day for me is a blessing,” he said.

Featured speaker and New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno shared her own memory of 9/11 and a decision she faced of whether or not to pick up her then eight-year-old son from school. She decided to keep him in school, as opposed to having him come home and see the towers collapse on TV all day long. When she picked him up at the bus stop at the end of the day, he asked her why she didn’t come and get him, since everybody else had left.

“Sixteen years later, he’s a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force flying an F16.

And what does that tell me? That tells me that our children will always remember where they were that day and how important what happened to them was that day.”

Guadagno urged those at the ceremony to conjure the feeling that they had as a community and as Americans on the day after the attacks, when we shared a common unity and anger over people who would dare to attack us on our own soil.

“It was a unity that belied all gender, all feeling of party, all feeling of race, all feeling of differences and it made us come together in a way that I miss today; a way that I hope that we all gather today and we all feel again.”

Volunteers placed flags in the grass around a wreath in memory of the over two dozen people from Ocean County who lost their lives during 9/11 either in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon or the plane crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Jason Ghibesi, College Lecturer of Political Science/History and Lynn Kenneally, Professor of Business and Social Sciences read the names out loud, along with where they lived, who they left behind and where they worked.

A bagpiper from the Ocean County Emerald Society played once all the flags were placed around the wreath.

Acting Associate Vice President of KeanOcean Stephen A. Kubow, Ph.D. said he always wanted to visit the Windows on the World restaurant on the top of the North Tower, but figured it would always be there, that he’d get there someday.

“Now that it is years later, we have in many ways moved on and I fear we are beginning to forget. In a few short years the majority of our students will have been born post-9/11 and will have never have seen the actual World Trade Center building or how the New York City skyline was forever changed.”

Kubow said it is important, now more than ever, for educators to keep teaching their students about what happened that day and to put partisan politics aside.

“Only through the fulfillment of our role producing an educated and historically literate society can we truly say we will never forget,” he said.

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Champs: Continued From Page 4 of Fame.

“Monmouth’s Hall of Fame means a lot to me,” he said. “Monmouth has become a bigger presence in basketball and it’s kind of cool to be attached to the school and its hall of fame as the school gets better and better. It’s kind of cool to be associated with Monmouth at that level.”

Holmes scored 1,022 career points for the Peacocks in three seasons. He netted a school career record 35 straight free throws and tied the season record with an .853 free throw percentage in 1994-95.

He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1995 MAAC Tournament after scoring 24 points in a win over Manhattan in the championship game, leading the Peacocks to their second NCAA Tournament berth in program history.

In that same season, he was a second-team All-MAAC selection after averaging 15 points per game.

The next year, he averaged 14 points per outing, spicing his season with 27 in a win over the University of Alabama in the Cessna Classic at Wichita State. Holmes led the Peacocks to the Classic title and won MVP honors.

Holmes is a hall of famer’s hall of famer as he is in four halls.

He is a member of the Lakewood High School Athletics Hall of Fame. He’s in the St. Peter’s College Athletic Hall of Fame. Holmes and his buddies are in the St. Peter’s Athletic Hall of Fame. And, Holmes and his 1995 teammates have been enshrined in the MAAC Hall of Fame.

“They all have special meaning for me and they all have a special place in my heart,” Holmes said.

“Lakewood’s Hall is home for me. It is very dear for me. My time at Lakewood helped me get to where I am. St. Peter’s is also in my heart as I played at a higher level to succeed. I had success at the collegiate level and there is something to be said for that. We won the MAAC title together.

Some special players and schools go many years without making the NCAA tournament along with winning the conference title. We still talk to each other on a frequent basis.

“The MAAC Hall of Fame is the next one on my list and that is pretty big. The MAAC has had a lot of great players and to be recognized in it is pretty special. I was fortunate enough to put the work in. A lot of people got overlooked for it.

The MAAC Hall of Fame is the most memorable.

There is a little section in it and my name is etched in stone among the greatest players to ever play the game. When I take my grandkids there… the biggest accomplishment is getting into the MAAC Hall of Fame.”

Holmes, a 6-foot-2 190-pound guard, chose St. Peter’s over St. John’s, Virginia, George Mason, Villanova, Coppin State, Fairfield and Manhattan.

He signed with Manhattan to play for thencoach Steve Lappas. However, Lappas three days later wound up coaching Villanova. Influenced by the success of former Lakewood players Marvin Andrews and Tony Walker enjoyed at St. Peter’s, Holmes ended up in the Peacocks’ uniform.

“Coach Lappas wanted to take me to Villanova with him,” Holmes said. “I felt Manhattan would be a better fit. I was 175 pounds soaking wet.

In my first year, I probably could have put on a couple of pounds, but I wanted to play right away and I felt I could have done that at Manhattan

and St. Peter’s.”

Holmes was recruited to St. Peter’s by thencoach Ted Fiore.

“He was at all of my games and practices when I was at Lakewood,” Holmes said. “I became very familiar and comfortable with him. Tony and Marvin were already there and that kind of tipped the scales for me as they were successful not only on the court but also in academics.”

Holmes graduated Lakewood in second place on its career scoring list with 1,936 points and won numerous individual honors. He led the Piners of then-coach John Richardson (for whom their gym was named) to two Shore Conference Tournament titles and two Holiday Jubilee crowns.

Holmes is the head boys coach at Lakewood where his 11-year record is 229-65. He has coached the Piners to three NJSIAA sectional titles, one SCT crown and nine divisional championships.

He has produced 20 college athletes (NCAA Division I, II and III). He has twice been named the Division Coach of the Year. He was honored as the Shore Conference Coach of the Year in 2012-13.

He teaches algebra and geometry and works with a disciplinary program, In School Intervention, at Lakewood.

For several seasons, Holmes has run the Coach Randy Holmes Basketball Camp for youths during the summer at Lakewood.

He coaches a Jackson Township-based traveling team of fifth graders in the Mid-Monmouth League. He also coaches Team Swish, a boys Amateur Athletic Union 15-under team which attracts players from around the state. Also involved with Team Swish is former Lakewood

and St. Benedict’s Prep of Newark star J.R. Smith, now a key member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

“I am a coach by nature so I am happy coaching at any level,” Holmes said. “It is the most rewarding to coach the younger guys as they are not jaded by anything. They want to learn.

Nobody as of yet has told them how good they are. Nobody thinks they are LeBron James (of Cleveland) or Kevin Durant (of the Golden State Warriors). We can make them into what we want them to be and that is very refreshing.

“They look you in the eye. They say, ‘Yes coach,’ and ‘No coach,’ and they don’t complain about playing time. The parents know the abilities of their kids and for a lot of the kids the expectations are not very high. Once a parent sees their son dribble, shoot and pass better, their self-esteem rises. That is what is the most rewarding for me. They are more like sponges. They soak up the knowledge and the information that you give them.”

Holmes took a leave of absence from teaching and coaching in 2004 to mentor Smith after he was drafted on the first round out of St. Benedict’s by the New Orleans Hornets.

“J.R.’s parents trusted me to be his mentor for his whole rookie season,” Holmes said. “It was a great experience. I had never had an experience like that before. I saw the inner circles of the daily operations of professional basketball. I was in every league arena and met (former NBA players and coaches) Willis Reed and Byron Scott. I went to the ESPYs with J.R. I tip my hat to the NBA players. They are on the road in three different time zones in five days.

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Nothing Changed In Central Ruling On behalf of the Central Regional School District and at the request of the Board of Education, I am writing to clarify some misunderstandings that have resulted f rom the Asbury Park Press article entitled “Court: Seaside Park kids can keep going to Toms River schools.”

(August 11, 2017).

In short, the court’s ruling clarified the existing practice that Seaside Park students ONLY in grades K-6 students have the option of attending either the Toms River Regional School District or the Lavallette Elementary School District. In addition, those students also have the option of applying as a School Choice student to attend the Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School in Seaside Heights.

The Central Regional School District, of which Seaside Park has been and remains a par t of, is a limited purpose regional school district for grades 7-12. Accord i ngly, t he Central Regional School District continues to be the assigned public school dist r ict for st udents in grades 7-12 that reside in Seaside Park.

Should parents of those Se a side Pa rk st u de nt s choose to send their children to the Toms River Regional School District or from Lavallette Element a r y School to t he Point Pleasant Beach High School, they will be responsible to pay tuition to attend those school districts.

Accordingly, nothing has changed as a result of the recent ruling.

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Letters To but The Editor that the main issues recreation is dangerous. I Let Brick Voices Be Heard

At a recent Council meeting, the issue was brought up that some areas in town do not have a representative on the council. In Brick, the Council is made up of seven members who are elected “at-large” or f rom any geog raphical area in town. There are some tow nsh ips where they are voted “by ward” or voting district. This can be especially challenging when making decisions for the town because each area has different needs.

Maple Leaf has a different set of issues than Princeton Ave. would, and both have different needs than Drum Point would. How can each of these areas be treated fairly in the decision-making process of the Council?

Why don’t we reshape the council to include 4 ‘By-ward’ Council people and 3 ‘at-large’? The idea seems simple enough, but how will it work?

The first step is to divide the town into 4 wards.

Each ward will elect one council person from that ward. The other 3 members of the Council can be from any part of town.

There are many ways this can be done. Frequent the local coffee or pizza shops. Get a volu nteer team together and do a se r v ice proje ct once a quarter. Get the people in the community together for a block party or other event. Make yourself someone that the people can go to, to get things done. If I was not r unning for office, I would probably not know who the members of council were. I would n’t k now them if they walked right past me at a store. The idea here would be that people know you, and know they have an advocate on the Township Council.

T he pu r p o s e b eh i nd this is NOT that each and ever y issue that comes up will be brought up,

of the area are addressed a nd p e ople h ave mor e of a say in the decisions that will affect them. It will also help disseminate i n for mat ion more effectively and be one way that the township can be more transparent with the people of Brick. The four “by-ward” members will have more insight into the needs of their area, and the other three will be able to bring an “overall” view to the Council. These “at-large” will also help to keep a check on the “byward” so a person does not get elected and stay in the position for life.

More det ails w ill be worked out after election and after hearing more feedback from the people of Brick, but before this would be put into place. To implement this, it would take about two years.

Rob Canfield Candidate for Mayor

Abolishing Basketball Hoops Is A Mistake The Jackson Township Council is proposing an ordinance that would prohibit one from having a basketball hoop in front of his house and those in violation would be subject to a fi ne of $2,000 or possible imprisonment.

While there may be a need to update laws to fit with the current form of government, it is a mistake to abolish the ability of having basketball hoops.

T his will hu r t Jackson residents including our children.

As one resident explained by the last Council meeting, “Playing ball and other outdoor activities is a healt hy a nd wonder f ul outlet for our youth.”

In a time where drugs and obesity are so prevalent, this action would be wrong and tragic. Taking away a primary source of

am quite sure no one wants such responsibility.

I urge our Town Council to reconsider this new ordinance that would be so harmful to our community.

Moshe Heiman, Jackson

It’s Time For Some Mutual Understanding W hy do people move and sell their homes? The amount of homes sold in Jackson over the last two years is astonishing and qu it e shock i ng. W h ile many were home to seniors looking to downsize or people who got offered much above market value there is another surprising factor to keep in mind.

People do not like living in a town struck with strife fear and division.

With hundreds of Orthodox families moving in yearly, people do not want to raise their children here any longer, and for many it’s not for what you may believe. It is not because the new neighbors are disrespectful, or rude, rather it is because of the division it has caused.

Many people do not want to raise their children to hear negative things about their new neighbors. To open every Jackson Facebook page and to hear endless stories about ‘’the new neighbors’’ and their religious practices, all painted as if they are terrorists, is depressing and sad.

The latest action by the Mayor to force every resident with a basketball hoop to remove it plays right into that hysteria. Instead of letting ever y Jewish practice to turn into WWIII maybe it is time for some mutual understanding and dialogue, for if it doesn’t happen soon there will be more young people leaving Jackson and the blame will forever be at this administration’s feet.

Eric Cilberto Freehold

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Vote: Continued From Page 1 had said the question would help guide them if they want to purchase an additional 250 acres.

The question would not single out any specific parcels. It’s a nonbinding referendum, meaning that no action would take place no matter how the vote went.

Resident William McPhail asked questions to define more clearly what the township meant by the nonbinding resolution.

Council President Alfonso Manforti said that it was designed to put a finger on the pulse of the community. He described it as a “poll to see if the community is in favor of open space acquisition.”

The only way to tax more on the open space tax is to have another vote, he said.

“If we decide to do something later on, it would have to be on the ballot,” Manforti said.

McPhail questioned whether it would be worse to pay more in an open space tax up front, or if it would be worse to allow more homes to be built, which would raise taxes for schools and services.

It’s important to know how the money would be spent, said Paul Jeffrey, the vice president of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association.

The open space fund, by law, can be spent on purchasing land for preservation, and to pay parks employees to maintain existing land.

“It’s critical to have it worded correctly so people know exactly what they’re voting for,” he said.

He also noted that when land is preserved, the town can no longer tax the property. Some people see this as a negative. However, homes near the preserved land go up in value. This might offset any loss of tax revenue created by taking property off the tax rolls.

“It doesn’t mean you’ll collect less taxes. You might collect more,” he said.

Fall Garden Day

TOMS RIVER – From the “Dirt” Up! Fun, Easy and Useful Gardening Tips! Join the Ocean County Rutgers Master Gardeners for its Annual Fall Garden Day on Friday, September 29 at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This year, along with door prizes, light refreshments and plant gifts, we are offering three garden-themed presentations: low maintenance

native plants and pollinators, soil issues, soil pH and soil kits, and an informative discussion on edible plants. After the presentations, demonstrators will present information on food items made from edible plants and herbs, how to facilitate seed and plant propagation, and use and care of gardening tools. The event is free, but space is limited. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for all the fun.

Island Heights Library To Present Soldiers Without Guns

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Branch of the Ocean County Library will present Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII by Stacy F. Roth of History on the Hoof on Monday, October 2 at 3:30 p.m. at the Island Heights Branch, 121 Central Avenue. This program is free and open to the public. Registration begins on September 26th.

To register, please call the library at 732-270-6266 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. The program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

It is the Spring of 1943. This afternoon, you, the audience, are guests at a community meeting where the Office of War Manpower has called on women with defense jobs to recruit for more war workers.

Defense production has increased since the United States officially entered the war following the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the demand for more labor has increased substantially.

When we introduce our presenter, living history

interpreter Stacy Roth, she will speak to us as Rose Helen Niemiec (pronounced “Nimmik,”) a 1940s homemaker who decides to show her support for the war by taking a “war job.”

Rose Helen Niemiec was not an actual person. She is a composite of many women who entered defense production positions. Her presentation is based on histories and interviews of many women who did just that when their country asked it of them.

Our speaker Stacy Roth explores the past in ways that encourage audiences to visualize it themselves, combining the techniques of improvisational roleplaying – based on historical factual material – with associated activities and historical artifacts.

But for now, let’s meet our War Worker, Rose Helen Niemiec, one of the “Soldiers Without Guns.”

For more information about this event, contact Christine Maloney at 732-270-6266, ext. 3725 or cmaloney@theoceancountylibrary.org. For more information about the Horizons Speakers Bureau please visit njch.org/programs/hsb.

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BAYVILLE – Every little bit counts.

Marines from the Cpl. William H. Smith Marine Corps League #667 recently dropped off supplies to be donated to people who were affected by Hurricane Harvey. The Marines, Larry Migliorisi, Bob Meola and Bill Pivarnick, went shopping to buy toothpaste, soap, diapers, pet food, toiletries and other neces-

sities using money from their own treasury.

Hermann Transportation Services in South Brunswick is transporting the nearly 150 boxes down to Texas to be distributed to those who have lost everything in the storm.

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“Perspectives” By The Toms River Artist Community

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host artwork by the Toms River Artist Community group during the month of September in the Toms River Branch’s 2nd Floor Gallery.

The work shown represents the unique perspectives of the Toms River Artist Community. This

organization consists of local artists using a variety of media, engaging in a number of unique styles and themes.

“Perspectives” is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-3496200, ext. 5100 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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The series will be honored for its 30th anniversary during a “STAR TREK Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 23 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.

By Sara Grillo

TOMS RIVER – Fans are coming together at the Toms River Library to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which premiered on September 28, 1987 and breathed life into a new generation of fans and spinoffs – including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise.

The crew of the USS Challenger, a chapter of STARFLEET: The International STAR TREK Fan Association will join the celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 23 at 101 Washington Street.

Activities include a Star Trek costume contest, host panels about Star Trek: The Next Generation and a trivia contest. Steven Lance of Brick, who appeared in STAR TREK: The Motion Picture, a published author who also introduced the documentary For The Love of Spock about Leonard Nimoy’s life story, produced by his son Adam at the Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City in April, will be a presenter at the event. Snacks will also be available.

The celebration coincides with the

premiere of a new Star Trek series Star Trek: Discovery, which debuts on CBS the following day, Sunday, September 24.

The fan celebration will include a preview panel about the new series.

The USS Challenger fan group was also formed 30 years ago, in January 1988, and holds monthly meetings, attends conventions and is involved with various community service projects throughout Ocean County.

No registration is required to attend. For more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Free parking is available all day in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage behind the library or on all levels, anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Ave. For more information about this event or other activities of the USS Challenger, visit the group’s Facebook page at USS Challenger or its website at usschallenger. org. The fan group meets at 1 p.m. every first Sunday of the month at the Seaside Heights Community Center, 1000 Bay Blvd. in Seaside Heights.

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St. Barbara Church To Host 45th Annual Greek Festival

TOMS RIVER – Starting on Friday, September 22 and continuing through Sunday, September 24, the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will host their 45th Annual Greek Festival, voted New Jersey’s Best Greek Festival. This year’s festival will be huge and the best ever with a spectacular Greek menu, dancing, live music, our famous Greek pastries and “must see” performances by the award winning GOYA Dance Troupe. Festival times are as follows: Friday, September 22: Noon – 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 23: Noon – 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 24: Noon – 6 p.m.

The festival will be held at the St. Barbara Community Center and Church Grounds located at 2200 Church Road. Parking will be on the premises with our regular parking lot and overflow parking at Ocean County College Lot

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Please call the church office for more information at 732-255-5525 or visit our website at stbarbaranj.org.

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After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to a participant’s home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

Must submit a completed Home Borrowers Service Customer Application.

Must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that you cannot physically visit the library.

Must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials.

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Antique Automobile Show Featuring The Cameos

TOMS RIVER – It’ll be a flashback Saturday on September 23 at the Ocean County Vintage Automobile Club’s 12th Annual Antique Automobile Show, being held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1579 Old Freehold Road.

New Jersey’s favorite oldies group and 1950’s recording artist The Cameos will perform the music of the 50’s and 60’s starting at 1 p.m.

The Cameos first hit the charts in 1959 with the song “Rock and Roll Arabian Nights” and have continued to keep the sound of the “oldies” alive, performing music that holds a

special meaning for those who grew up with it – the type of music you could sing along with, dance to and fall in love with.

The free event will also feature refreshments, prizes for kids, special parking for car clubs and craft vendors. Craft vendors are needed for the event and should call Kevin Bassinder at 732-505-4477 or email KBActivities@aol. com with a subject line of Car Show or Craft Vendor.

There will be a large seating area provided, but it is recommended to bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

Color Run For Toms River Field Of Dreams

BARNEGAT – Toms River Field of Dreams invites the community to a 5K Color Run and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 7 at Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Blvd. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. Pre-register online at eventbrite.com and search TRFOD. The first 600 registrants will receive a TRFOD Color Run t-shirt.

All proceeds will benefit Toms River Field of Dreams, a proposed complex within the community for children and adults with spe-

cial needs to enjoy the basic fundamentals of play: an inning or two of baseball paired with a “buddy” on a rubberized baseball field, nine holes of miniature golf on a wheelchair accessible course, adaptive playground equipment on an all-inclusive playground, a game of basketball on a rubberized court with collapsible rims, or a stroll on an art encompassed walking path surrounded by a multi-sensory landscape.

For more information, email megan@stickerdoo. com or visit tomsriverfieldofdreams.com.

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Dance Studio Is Helping Pets Displaced By Hurricane Harvey

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – In recent days, photos have been circulating on social media showing the forgotten animals of Hurricane Harvey – dogs and cats trapped in the floodwaters, or tied up and left behind in the frenzy of evacuation.

From A Dancer’s Pointe, located at 1311 Route 37 West next to the Marquee Theatre, decided to do something to help these Texas animals that are slowly being rescued. After discovering that the Monmouth County SPCA will be receiving some of the dogs, puppies, cats and kittens displaced by Hurricane Harvey via the group Wings of Rescue, the dance studio decided to initiate “A Month Of Giving” in September to collect much needed pet supplies and monetary donations for the rescued animals coming to New Jersey.

A donation box will be set up in the studio lobby for anyone to drop off the items listed below, as well as a jar on the reception desk to accept monetary donations. Hours of drop off are 5 to 8 p.m. When the box is full, the studio will coordinate a drop-off to the Monmouth County SPCA. Items needed for the SPCA donation box: Dogs: • Bowls • Natural Balance Rolls – Beef, Lamb or Turkey • Pedigree Mighty Dog Canned Food • Dog Toys • Kongs – Medium & Large • New Leashes & Collars (buckle not snap) • EZ Walker Harnesses – Medium & Large

• Gentle Leaders – Medium & Large • Pill Pockets • Rawhides • Dog Treats • Blankets, Towels & Sheets • Dog & Cat Beds • Gift Cards – Petsmart, Petco, Shoprite, CVS, • Walgreens, Walmart Cats: • Friskes Ground Canned Food • Fancy Feast • World’s Best Cat Littler or any Scoopable Cat Litter • Plastic Cat Carriers • Cat Toys • Cat Treats & Catnip • Canned Food – Tuna & Sardines • Cat Beds • Pill Pockets Kittens: • KMR Kitten Formula • Kitten Bottles • Kitten Canned Food • Jarred Baby Food – Turkey, Beef or Chicken • Plain Yogurt • Heating Pads/Discs • Hot Water Bottles • Stuffed Animals For The Shelter: • Paper Towels • Laundry Detergent • Dryer Sheets Lavender Scented • Brillo/S.O.S Pads • Clorox Disinfectant & Wipes • Tissues • 30+ Gallon Garbage Bags • Liquid Hand Soap

Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance Cancer Workshop

LAKEWOOD – The Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance (OMHA) will be offering a free workshop series – Cancer: Thriving and Surviving For All Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers. This is a free 6-session workshop designed to help families and individuals learn various ways to cope with the challenges of cancer. It

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New Anti-Gravity Ride Coming To Six Flags

- Photos courtesy Six Flags Great Adventure.

The Cyborg Cyber Spin is scheduled for a spring 2018 debut.

By Sara Grillo

JACKSON – Although there will be a bit of a wait until its debut, Six Flags Great Adventure will be revealing a new thrill ride in spring 2018 themed to DC super hero Cyborg, a half human, half machine superhero for the modern age known not only for his super strength, but also for his genius-level intellect, advanced technology, instant weaponry and teleportation.

Featuring a unique triple box design that moves like a gyroscope, Cyborg Cyber Spin will take riders on a seven-story high, anti-gravity thrill trip as they spin through the air continuously.

“Six Flags leads the industry in thrill ride innovation; it is part of our DNA,” said Park President Neal Thurman. “Six Flags Great Adventure is home to an unparalleled collection of record-breaking attractions and we are excited to be adding Cyborg Cyber Spin, the first of its kind in North America. Like the super hero Cyborg of the Justice League, this futuristic, hi-tech ride will be unlike anything our guests have ever seen or experienced before and it is the perfect new thrill ride to expand our new Metropolis section.”

Thrill seekers will be seated 24 across with shoulder harnesses as they experience the

exhilarating combination of negative and positive gravitational forces that come with the ride’s three separate axes simultaneously rotating forward, backwards and sideways.

Cyborg Cyber Spin highlights include unpredictable flips and pivots at up to 70 feet above the ground, seats that leave riders’ feet dangling as they spin through the air, and glittering nighttime light displays. The ride is also located next to Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, a new 4D interactive thrill ride featuring state-of-the-art technology, high-tech video graphics and a full-sensory gaming experience.

Six Flags Great Adventure is offering a special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend, featuring savings of up to 70 percent on a 2018 Season Pass. 2018 Season Passes include unlimited visits on operating days for the remainder of the 2017 Season, including park admission to Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. A Premium Season Dining Pass can also be purchased, which includes a lunch, dinner and snack during every park visit, plus a 2018 All Season Drink Bottle to be used for unlimited drink refills.

For more information about Six Flags Great Adventure’s 2018 Season, visit sixflags.com/ greatadventure/newfor2018.

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Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations are FREE if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20.00 (cash or check).

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• All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead • Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases • The “regular” & “intradermal” flu vaccines offered at the OCHD Flu Clinics protect you against four different flu viruses (strains) • Three (3) Choices of Flu vaccine are available: 1. “Regular” dose injection in the muscle for all people 6 months of age and older • 2. “High-dose” injection in the muscle for people 65 years of age and older 3. “Intra-dermal” injection into the skin for people 18-64 years of age

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

How To Increase The Longevity Of Your Hearing Aid

Statistically, hearing-impaired patients replace their hearing aids about every four years. Additionally, during that four-year period, your hearing aid may have to go back to the manufacturer for repair at least three to five times … Why? The most common cause of hearing aid breakdown is wax build up in the receiver port. Those metal picks that your dispenser provides you with (for cleaning purposes) are problematic. In my opinion, you should clean your hearing aid with a soft toothbrush while holding the receiver port of your hearing aid down towards the floor (so the wax will not fall back into your hearing aid).

The second most common cause of hearing aid breakdown is moisture build up, which can cause your hearing aid to work intermittently. In this case, a dry aid kit is very useful in removing moisture from your hearing instrument (particularly during the more humid summer months).

A third reason for hearing aid malfunction

Are your eyes dry, irritated, gritty, scratchy, burning, blurred or watery? Feels like something is in there?

is that most patients do not receive routine follow-up services. In my own practice, patients return to the office at either threemonth or six-month intervals for cleaning and adjustment of their instruments. Just like your car needs an oil change every 3,000 miles, your hearing aid needs to be checked at least twice a year by your hearing health care professional.

In summary, if you follow these steps, you will increase the life of your hearing aid: 1. Clean your hearing aid every day with a soft toothbrush.

2. Open the battery door at night to prolong the life of your battery.

3. Ask your hearing health care professional for a dry aid kit to alleviate moisture build up in your hearing aid.

4. Schedule routine follow-up visits with your hearing health care professional at least two or three times per year.

5. Routinely have your ears cleaned or checked by either your family physician or ear, nose and throat doctor.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

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TOMS RIVER – The Adler Aphasia Center is currently offering an aphasia communication group for people with aphasia at Kean University Ocean Campus, located at Gateway Building #427, One College Dr. The Adler Aphasia Center and Kean University have partnered to offer people with aphasia who reside in southern New Jersey its first such group. This group, offered at no charge, will meet the first and third Fridays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon.

This group provides those who have been diagnosed

with aphasia an opportunity to socialize with others who share similar experiences, provide tips to communicate more effectively and provide time to practice communication skills in a natural environment.

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by stroke or other brain injury. It affects spoken language, reading and writing, but does not affect one’s intellect.

To learn more about this communication group and to register, contact Wendy Greenspan, M.A., CCCSLP at 973-530-3981 or by email at wgreenspan@ adleraphasiacenter.org.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH

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Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

How To Prepare A First Aid Kit During Severe Weather

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. We just saw the devastation by Hurricane Harvey and then Monster Irma! It’s not just rain, wind and flooding that leads to a disaster, it’s also earthquakes, landslides and fires.

You just never know when severe weather will strike, you never know when you’ll have to jump in your car and evacuate… or rush down into the basement for a tornado!

It’s important to have a plan but I can’t say everything here in 500 words, so read the complete version which is 3 times longer (it’s posted on my website live right now): suzycohen.com In the meantime, this will get you started: 1. Medications - Keep a handwritten list in your wallet. Even better (if you have the time) is to stick the prescription label onto a piece of paper so all your dosing information is shown. I’d also keep the list on your smart phone. When the power goes out, pharmacies can’t access your medication profile on the computer anymore. Your list allows paramedics to give you the correct pills or shots.

2. Ziploc with Water - Fill a Ziploc bag about 75 percent full with some fresh water, then freeze it. Keep several frozen at all times. If you need to leave in a hurry grab them. While frozen, it can protect insulin, food or liquid antibiotics. As it melts, you’ll have pure water which you can drink in an emergency.

3. Portable Charger - Buy a portable cell phone charger (aka power bank) and a transistor radio, it can be hand-crank, battery operated, or even solar-powered.

4. Dishwasher Storage - Your dishwasher

is waterproof so if floods are anticipated, store photo albums and documents inside the dishwasher. When the water recedes, they should be perfect.

5. Loved One List - If a rescuer wants to call your loved one or spouse to assure them of your safety and rescue, having a handwritten “Loved One List” is invaluable. Let’s face it, nobody knows phone numbers by heart anymore.

6. Children - I lived in Florida for 35 years, and when the hurricanes barreled through, I always made sure that my kids were pleasantly distracted with puzzles, painting, beading or “camping” in the (safer) hallway.

7. Emergency kit - You can buy some very nice ones on Amazon or Costco, or you can create your own like this: DIY First Aid Kit • Analgesics like ibuprofen or acetaminophen • Hydrocortisone and antibiotic ointment • A little blanket and a pair of socks • Toothpaste/brushes and deodorant • Small salt shaker to replenish electrolytes • Spare undies if you’re evacuating to a shelter • Eyeglasses or contacts • A whistle to call for help • Spare keys to your house/car • A multi-purpose knife • Flashlights/batteries • N95 or N100 mask • Ziplock bags and toilet paper 8. Map - If you have to drive because of an immediate evacuation, and you can’t use GPS in your car, or your smart phone, then an actual map is a blessing. Just get in the car and drive to safety!

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

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You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage.

In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims.

An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.

Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment.

Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment, even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization.

Further, it is important to note another critical benefit of the Workers Compensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit was upheld by the

New Jersey Appellate Christopher R. Shea Esq. Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care.

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Bob, Toms River Dear Bob, It’s been my experience that people who have a hard time with decisions do it for two main reasons. Either they are afraid to face the consequences of their choice (everyone hated the movie you picked) or they are real pleasers. They would rather forfeit their preferences to keep you or the group happy. Which is she? If she lacks confidence then make if fun. Say, “Tuesday is Susan day. Whatever Su-

san picks will b e t he r ig ht choice,” a nd make her stick to it. The pleaser type may require a little acting, because they REALLY want you to be happy. Show them that even if their selection was a dud, you enjoyed trying something new, and that you’re looking forward to doing it again. And end the day with a sweet word. There is a third group that truly doesn’t care about anything, but I’m sure that’s not Susan. Remind Susan we all make hundreds of choices a week, and no one ever gets them all right. You picked Susan and her picks will be fine with you.

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Stockton University Seeks Volunteers For Brain Activity Research Project

NEW JERSEY – Stockton University is seeking volunteers for a research project that will explore which lifestyle factors have the most significant impact on the degree of connectivity among different regions of the brain. Prior research has shown that greater connectivity among brain areas was associated with the strongest thinking and memory performance in older adults.

“As we age, we routinely participate in screenings of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar,” noted Jessica Fleck, associate professor of Psychology. “However, many individuals have never participated in a screening of brain health and function. The National Institute on Aging suggests that changes in the physical brain may occur a decade or more before changes in memory and thinking are observed. However, research has suggested that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and education can influence how the brain changes during aging.”

Fleck has been a member of Stockton’s Psychology program since 2006.

In addition to researching brain health throughout the lifespan, she is also an active researcher of creativity and the creative brain.

The research project, “The Relationship between Brain Activity and Cognitive

Reserve,” will be conducted on Stockton’s main campus at 101 Vera King Farris Drive in Galloway.

The study is comprised of two sessions which will begin in early July, with each session lasting about an hour. Participants will be compensated for their time.

“We are looking for healthy participants who are between 45 and 64 years of age, but are particularly interested in participants who are African American or Hispanic,” Fleck said. Rates of dementia and cognitive decline are significantly higher in African American and Hispanic older adults than they are for Caucasian older adults, so it is vital to learn more about brain connectivity in diverse participant groups, Fleck said.

Participants must be right-handed and have no prior diagnosis of dementia, neurological disorder or traumatic brain injury. Latino participants will need to be able to read and write in English. The project involves the use of EEG, which measures electrical activity in the brain.

Tests of memory and thinking will also be administered in a second session.

Those who are interested in participating should feel free to contact Fleck and the Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind Research Team at 609-626-3444 or eeglab@stockton.edu to learn more.

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Alda: Continued From Page 1 so eng rossed i n science a nd med icine, that they forget how to translate these things into layman’s terms, he explained.

The results are profound, and negative, he said. A doctor won’t be able to effectively communicate to a patient, and a scientist won’t be able to explain what’s going on in the natural world to people who can affect change.

This is why he started the Alan Alda Center For Communicating Science, located in Stony Brook University in Long Island. He spoke about it at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, part of promoting his new book “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?” T he subtitle is “My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating.”

He opened his talk with a story about how he became very ill on set while filming Scientific American Frontiers, a series he hosted that explained scientific concepts. The doctor knew exactly what was wrong with him. He needed to have a section of intestine removed, and the pieces reattached.

“The way the story ended: I lived,” he joked.

From being Hawkeye, he knew the technical term for the procedure, and said it to make the doctor laugh. But the doctor never used the technical term.

“He spoke in absolutely plain language, and that made an impression on me,” he said.

Medical and scientific professionals have a tendency to dig so deeply into their beloved area of exper tise that they lose sight of how to talk about it to someone who does not have the same experience, he said.

To illustrate this, he showed some before-and-after videos of students at his center, talking about something that excited them. In the first take, their language was so bogged down in lingo that it was incomprehensible. Af ter lear ning how to com municate more effectively, they were able to talk about their subject matter much more clearly.

“The public is not comfortable with science. They haven’t spent their life with it, like scientists do,” he said.

He also brought up volunteers from the audience to show this. One was asked to dr um out a tune to a wellknown song, and the audience had to guess it. Very few people knew it was “My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee.” The person drumming knew it too well to be able to communicate it.

Another volunteer was asked to pretend to be Alda’s mirror. This was an improv acting lesson. He moved his arms, and she had to mimic him at the same time. Then, they switched roles, and he had to mimic her. It was an exercise to show how to focus on someone and respond to them.

The response, he says, comes from

something else that is lacking today: e mp at hy. Bei ng able t o se e whe r e someone else is coming from will build bridges and let you understand so much more about them.

“It works in every piece of your life, not just science and medicine,” he said.

During the question and answer period, philanthropist Jay Grunin asked if playing Hawkeye inf luenced this move toward helping doctors be more relatable.

Not exactly, Alda said. “I don’t retain the characters I play.”

It has come from a desire for more empathy. “If I don’t get booster shots of empathy, I lose it,” he said. “The more empathetic I get, the less an noying other people get.”

Another viewer extended Alda’s analogy about how scientists have a love affair with science. “How do (scientists) ask the public out in today’s climate?”

“I really do think it’s important to establish trust,” Alda said. Any time a scientist talks down to someone, because they know more about an issue, it hurts their argument rather than helps it. Another example is that Florida officials are not allowed to say “climate change.” So, you have to discuss the issue without using any of the words that will turn them off.

“Someone managed to turn that word untrustworthy, and we have to build trust again,” he said.

Alda was warm and witty telling his stories, and threw in a good amount of humor. Professionals from a sponsor, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, also spoke about how important it is to connect with a patient. Emotional well-being is tied in to physical well-being.

The event raised about $14,000, which will be split between two nonprofits, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and Friends Health Connection.

“I am incredibly honored that Alan Alda is appearing at the Grunin Center to benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey,” said Lynette Whiteman, the group’s executive director. “His latest book focu si ng on i mprov i ng communication is vitally important to our mission. Every day we hear from families that need to have very sensitive and difficult discussions with their loved ones including concerns about their care and even the need to hang up their car keys. In tough times, the ability to truly listen to another person and communicate with love becomes even more important.”

Roxanne Black, founder of Friends Health Connection, explained that she started her nonprofit as a freshman at Rutgers University, because she found that she had no network available to help her deal with her lupus.

The nonprofit reduced in strength while she fought lymphoma, but now she said she is using the proceeds to restart it.

“When the going gets tough, and you think there’s no way, miracles to happen and this evening is my proof,” she said.

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Ocean County College To Offer Pet Therapy Certification

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s Depar t ment of Continuing & Professional Education, in partnership with Compassionate Canine Training, is offering Pet Therapy Preparation and Certif ication. The need for certified teams in Ocean County is far beyond the number of dogs being trained. This new hands-on training course is geared for dog/handler teams (owner/pet) and will help meet that need.

Pet therapy visits enrich lives, encourage personal connections, and also provide the dogs with an opportunity to use interactive skills that help keep them mentally and physically fit.

In Pet Therapy Preparation and Certification, you and your pet will receive hands-on training so you are both ready to be tested/certified as a Therapy Dog Team and be able to go out and visit people in need. NOTE: Dogs do NOT need to be “perfect” but should like meeting new people and have a basis in obedience (sit, stay, come, down, and loose leash walking).

This cer tif ication allows you and your dog, as a Therapy Dog Team, to volu nteer with Caregiver Canines®

and perform home visits to the local senior community as well as hospitals, assisted living facilities, schools, and businesses that allow pet therapy visitations.

Classes meet on Saturdays, September 16 to October 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., plus the certification evaluation will be scheduled for Saturday, October 14.

To register, call the Ocean County College Department of Continuing & Professional Educat ion at 732-2550404 or visit ocean.edu/cpe.htm (type in keyword “Pet Therapy” or course t itle “Pet T herapy P repa rat ion a nd Certification”).

Dog trainer Kelly M. Keeney is a Cer t if ied Professional Dog Trai ner (CPDT-K A) and a Cer tif ied Behavior Adjust ment Trai n i ng I nst r uctor (CBATI). She provides effective, fun, healthy, and positive YES-based training for pets and their family.

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“Our new service will expedite admission to the agency as well as facilitate the clients’ admission to the program.” said Roberto Flecha, MA, MBA, LCADC, Executive Director of SFSNJ. “Our clients have been expressing concerns about the admission process and the multiple visits prior to attend services. The online application will facilitate the clients’ request for services and allow the admission staff to respond within 24 hours via phone, email or text. The admission counselor would be able to screen the clients to assure they would be receiving the necessary services as well as to complete the financial assistance requests.”

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“Our clients deserve a more effective service for admissions to assure that they receive the services when needed,” said Flecha.

All of the staff is committed to the success of our clients. SFSNJ’s primary offerings include: Family and Individual Counseling Services Program Substance Abuse counseling services Intensive and Outpatient counseling services Adolescent Services Medications for Opiate and Alcohol abuse (Vivitrol®) Co-occurring services for substance abuse.

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2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Available immediately. Call 732-370-2300. (41)

FT/PT Weekend CNA/CHHA The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’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! Full Time 3-11. Excellent benefit package for Full Time employees. Stop in today to learn more.

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 (32)

Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $650/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred.

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(42) Home Share - Whiting $480/month, 1 year lease. Be over 40, have car. Off street parking, sunporch, w/d, patio, gym, clubhouse, cable, wifi. 732-849-3680.

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Real Estate Whiting Crestwood Village VII Ranch in 55+ community for sale.

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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, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

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(38) 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. (44) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers a.m. and p.m. shifts available, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. 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/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling.

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(15) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

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

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

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(49) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

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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) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Fall Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams.

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(40) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (39) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (37) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900.

Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

(42) 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. (t/n) A&K Pool Service - Now scheduling pool closings, safety covers & liners.

Free estimates. 732-557-5066. (39) Fall Gardening & Organic Lawn Care – Seeding aeration composting.

Planting and design - shrubs perennials bulbs, maintenance pruning, beds, fertilizing. DIY help. Senior discount. Experienced master gardeners.

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(41) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (27) Buy Direct Flooring -Cortec plus cork back luxury vinyl, RITZ, glue luxury vinyl $2.65 installed, plush, berber $1.65 installed. Remnants, restretches. Doug 732-504-9286.

(41) JoAnn’s Angels - A non-agency Care-Giving Team for seniors at home. Over 25 years experience with all aspects of at home care. Per day or live in. A call or a text our way will insure peace of mind for your loved ones. 732-278-3770.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

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STAFFORD – Heroin mixed with fentanyl has become a deadly concoction, and police said that the best way for everyday people to fight this epidemic is to drop off unused prescriptions in designated areas.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office records numbers of overdoses and Narcan reversals. Narcan is a chemical spray that first responders and school districts have that can cancel the effects of an overdose. According to their figures, this is the status of the opioid epidemic in Ocean County: • 2012: 53 overdoses.

• 2013: 112 overdoses.

• 2014: 101 overdoses. The county began using Narcan in April, and had 129 reversals.

• 2015: 118 overdoses. 272 Narcan reversals.

• 2016: 209 overdoses. 502 Narcan reversals. The number of overdoses is higher than previously reported, because earlier articles were published before the toxicology investigations were done on some deaths.

• 2017: 84 overdoses. 201 Narcan reversals. This number is accurate as of August 1. Similarly, this number might go up after toxicology results are in.

It also means that in the first 185 days of the year, there has been approximately one death every two days.

In an effort to get unused medications away from drug dealers and addicts, the county has collected 12 tons of prescriptions since the program began in 2013, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said. For many, the use of heroin starts with the abuse of prescription medications.

The goal is to get these medications off the streets so that they can’t be used or sold, he said during a presentation at the Southern Service Center in Stafford Township.

“It may not seem like a lot,” to drop off medications.

However, some medications have a street value of up to $40 a pill.

Several municipalities have drop-off boxes where you can dispose of your medications any day. Call your local government to find out when and where you can drop off your unused prescriptions. Officials have said that dumping them in the toilet or in the garbage is not safe because the chemicals eventually get into the drinking water.

“Law enforcement can’t do this all by itself,” he said.

“It all starts with prescription pills,” he said. People enter your house for any number of reasons. Either they are there to work as a contractor, or maybe you are selling your house and a realtor brings a potential client in. These people ask to use the bathroom.

“They’ll take a few pills from the medicine cabinet and you wouldn’t even know.”

assembled that he knows how they feel. He’ll get a prescription and hold onto it. “Then six months later I can’t remember what it’s for.”

These pills stay in a home for years, and no one will even know if they go missing, he said.

The impact of a drug addiction spreads beyond just the addict, he said. Friends, families, co-workers, and others in that person’s circle of influence are affected.

“Drugs don’t have an impact on one person but the whole family,” he said.

Stafford Mayor John Spodofora continued on that idea. While the number of deaths attributed to overdoses is staggering, there are other figures that are not as well known. Injuries, suicides, and robberies to fuel a drug habit are hard to count.

“This is a war. This is an actual war,” he said. “If you see something wrong, if something looks suspicious, feel free to contact the police department.”

He thanked seniors for turning in their medications, and urged them to tell their friends and family to do so, as well. He asked that they not get flushed or thrown in the garbage, because then the chemicals will find their way back to the drinking water supply. Stafford town hall on Bay Avenue has a drop off location.

Stafford Police Chief Thomas Dellane said it was rewarding to see all the medications come in, because it means that there’s less out there for people to steal. He also noted that on occasion the police come out to communities to make collections.

The police have changed their tactics over the years, he said. A lot has changed since the “war on drugs” in the 1980s. “We thought we could arrest people and throw them into jail and thought it could end the supply chain,” he said, noting that it does not work that way.

Enforcement and arrests remain a key principle, but there are two more elements that are just as important, he said. The first is education – going into schools and other places and letting people know how dangerous this is.

While education aims to stop people from starting, treatment – the third principle – is designed to help people who are already addicted.

Having a licensed social worker available to the police to make referrals for people to go into special programs has helped a lot of people, he said. It does more than just arresting someone who was doing something wrong. It breaks up the cycle of behavior that would cause that person to continue to commit crimes. It has also saved an estimated 400 hours of police work in responding to repeat offenders.

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Thy Cavagnaro is working toward building a monument to Vietnam veterans at Gazebo Park.

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – For many veterans, the war in Vietnam was so brutal they have difficulty even talking about it.

Thy Cavagnaro doesn’t have many memories of it anymore. She just has stories her family told her. She was only 1 and a half years old. She was part of a family of five fleeing a warzone on a single motorcycle.

She was the only one facing behind them.

So she was the only one who watched as her house exploded. Her parents told her later that she was yelling “The fi re is chasing us! The fi re is chasing us!”

Her family settled in New Jersey. For a year afterward, she experienced night terrors. Those horrible details she has forgotten, but she knows there are many out there who can’t forget.

“Vietnam vets didn’t get the proper reception when they got home,” she said.

She always wanted to give thanks, but didn’t know how. Because of the way they were treated upon their return, a lot of Vietnam veterans didn’t talk about their experiences. Only in the last five years or so, did she start seeing hats or stickers.

“They had been living with that for decades,” she said. “If you were told what you did was not honorable, you wouldn’t share it except in certain company.”

A few years back, she did meet a Vietnam vet, and was able to thank him. On a whim, she asked if she could give him a hug.

“Something happened. I got emotional.”

It kick started a need in her to do more.

She started to ask parents of friends about what they would want to hear, as a way of thanks, and the consensus was “Welcome Home.” This was a statement they didn’t

get when they did return from deployment.

So now she has a sign in her car that says “Welcome Home,” for whenever she sees a car with a Vietnam bumper sticker.

But she wanted to do more. And the best way to do more is to act locally. So, she and her husband, James, are building a monument for Vietnam veterans at Gazebo Park.

This has two headstones marking other veteran contributions. It’s at the corner of Route 9 and Bay Avenue.

It would be a headstone-sized memorial, like the others. It would be facing the street so that drivers and pedestrians can see it.

They worked to get consensus with veterans as to what they would want on the memorial, even down to the color of the stone. The plan is to have it fi nished for Veteran’s Day, November 11.

“We wanted to make sure we won’t overshadow” the cur rent memorials, James said. “We didn’t want to ruffle any feathers.”

Hopefully, their actions will set off a spark, Thy said. Maybe other people will start doing things for veterans. Maybe people will talk to their grandparents about what they went through.

She doesn’t want the veterans and their accomplishments to be forgotten.

The couple is funding the monument themselves. They didn’t want to ask for any contributions. If someone wants to donate to a good cause, they suggest starting with their local veterans organizations.

For more information, visit facebook. com/thanking.vietnam.veterans.in.barnegat. Veterans who are not on Facebook are encouraged to reach out to the couple at jimmythy@comcast.net.

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–Photo courtesy Carolyn Slade Harden Carolyn Slade Harden of Manchester (center) was recently crowned Ms. New Jersey Senior America at the “Age of Elegance” pageant at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.

By Sara Grillo MANCHESTER – The town of Manchester is home to this year’s Ms. New Jersey Senior America, Carolyn Slade Harden, who recently competed for the crown in the “Age of Elegance” pageant at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.

Ms. Senior America honors the achievements and inner beauty of women 60 years of age and older and encourages them to share their positive outlook on life with others. To win the pageant, which included categories of talent, philosophy of life, gown and a private interview, Harden sang the song “For Once In My Life.”

Harden grew up in Newark, New Jersey alongside eight siblings. To entertain themselves at night, they would all sing. She sang during the day, too, and studied opera at Arts High School, the first public high school in the nation to specialize in visual and performing arts. Leading roles in Madame Butterfly, Aida and Carmen led to a career down the road in music, where she sang with Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick and Cissy Houston in several gospel groups.

Harden produced three music records during the 1960s that topped the charts in multiple U.S. cities. Her debut songs were “I Saw You With My Best Friend” and “Eavesdropping,” followed by “I Wanna Know Right Now,” which was written

by Van McCoy. Harden also served as choir director at churches throughout New Jersey, including the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where she conducted Whitney Houston in her first solo performance.

“Growing up with family of singers as well, it kind of came natural to want to do that and to pursue that,” she said.

These days, Harden spends her time at the Renaissance at Manchester, and was one of the first 300 people to move in back when the community was built. She is of course involved with directing the Renaissance Adult Community Chorus.

While singing came naturally, competing was a first for Ms. Harden, who said she joined the pageant in order to give back.

“They’ve got a gracious group of women,” she said, adding, “I wanted to be a part of it.”

It turned out that the only way to be a part of it was to participate in the pageant. The first time that women from the Ms. Senior America orga-

nization came to the Renaissance to recruit for the pageant, she said no, as she was caring for her husband at the time. But the second time they came, she said yes.

One of those Ms. Senior America women, who became a mentor during the pageant, was someone Harden went to high school with and who, like her, sang opera.

Harden said that while she has a great support system at the Renaissance and is very involved with activities there, she still had too much time on her hands. She liked what the Ms. America group was doing, working in the community and with seniors.

As Ms. Senior America, she will travel throughout the state as the featured performer in all New Jersey Cameo Club Showcases, performing in 55 and over communities, clubs, veterans’ hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Her duties also include promoting the positive aspects of aging.

Ms. America duties aside, Harden is someone who doesn’t stop at just one skill set. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Management Science with a major in Finance from Kean University, and just closed her business OfficeXperts, LLC last year. She currently runs the Harden Institute for Financial Independence, also known as the HIFI Club, where she helps teach youth the importance of managing their money, planning for the future and getting financially ready for college.

Part of the HIFI Club is members of her own family. Harden has family members spread across 36 states, and she serves as family mentor, accompanying the parents of young cousins, nieces and nephews to the bank, or with setting up trust funds and investments.

Perhaps due to her sound financial skills and advice, she has a daughter and son who are both successful entrepreneurs, as well as a granddaughter, grandson and great-granddaughter who no doubt have bright futures ahead.

Harden will now go on to compete against women from other states in the Ms. Senior America National Pageant at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City in October.

“I think Nationals offers an even greater challenge to get involved and I’m looking forward to doing that too,” she said.

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BUSINESS PROFILE The Goddard School of Route 70, Toms River

By Robert Verderese On Route 70 in Toms River, a premiere preschool specializing in early childhood development, The Goddard School offers programs and services for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, as well as before/after care and summer camp until age 12.

Led by onsite owner, Alisa Khaitan, alongside Educational Director, Lisa Strenkowski, and Jessica Montalbano, Alisa’s assistant, The Goddard Schools overarching aim is to foster, in a safe, loving and nur turing environment, the emotional and cognitive development of each child, helping children develop into joyful, confident learners who are prepared for success in school and in life. So what makes The Goddard School on Route 70 stand out from other preschools? For star ters, the school places a strong emphasis on family involvement: “a cornerstone of our school is that we are extremely family-based.

We coordinate many activities and events that we invite the parents to throughout the year, such as family barbeques, a Not-So-Scary Haunted House, Breakfast with Santa and many other themed-based activities th roug hout the yea r,” Alisa says.

Indeed, open communication with parents is of the utmost impor t ance at T he Goddard School of Route 70. On a daily ba sis, t ea che r s a nd pa re nt s collaborate with one another to ensure that each child’s needs are met with g reat satisfac-

tion. “Parents are comforted knowing they can always find us here. We are available to help them all the time,” Jessica says. This ongoing communication promotes a more positive self-esteem in the children, and ultimately prepares them for kindergarten and beyond.

Another feature that differentiates The Goddard School from other schools is their philosophy that children learn best through play and when they are having fun. Lisa explains the school’s play-based approach i n the followi ng way: “O u r fun-filled learning techniques are effective in that children are more apt to remember lessons if they have fun doing them. Children are more inclined to show eagerness toward learning if they are enjoying themselves.”

For example, if children learn about the planets by singing a fun song about them, they will likely remember that song and the information they learned.

Ongoing research also shows that playful teachers can increase their students’ long-term aca dem ic per for ma nce. At The Goddard School, teachers introduce concepts at an early age, but disg uise them as a f u n activit y. Invar iably, the children become engaged and interested in the activity, while also having fun.

Additionally, i ndependent play is a crucial component to The Goddard School’s learning philosophy. “We do have some teacher-directed activity, but generally we encou rage the children to use their own imag-

Alisa Khaitan, Onsite Owner (center), Lisa Strenkowski, Educational Director (Left), and Jessica Montalbano, Administrative Assistant (Right). inations,” Jessica explains. The Goddard School believes it is paramount to a child’s development for them to figure things out autonomously versus when teachers tell them to do something. This practice results in children unlocking their own potential.

By allowing a child’s freedom of expression to shine through, teachers make it possible for them to explore the world on their terms. “We may say, ‘let’s draw A for apple and apples are red.’ But it’s OK for the children to draw a blue apple and a purple apple and an orange apple,” Alisa explains.

The special bond bet ween teachers and children at The Goddard School on Route 70 cannot be overstated: “we’re small enough that we all know one another qu it e wel l. T he ch ild ren k now the teachers, and that makes them feel comfortable a n d c a r e d -fo r,” Alisa says. This child-centric, i nt i m a t e le a r n i ng approach is wonderful in that it helps teachers determine which children need more help, or more of a chal-

lenge. Teachers can customize lea r n i ng pla ns not on ly for specific classes, but for specific individuals.

T h e c o n c e p t of love a n d friendship celebrated this past Vale nt i ne’s Day prov ide s a wonderful teaching model for the students at The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River. On Valentine’s Day this year, three young girls listen at tent ively to thei r teacher, Ms. Nancy, reading to them a love-filled sentiment sent into the school from one of the children’s family members. Some of the notes were composed by parents; some by grandparents; and others by the children’s siblings—though all of them were written in the key of love.

By hav i ng d if fe re nt fa m ily members write notes for the children, the teachers hope to demonstrate that even though we are all different, we are all deserving to be loved and cared-for.

T he Godd a rd School pre school system prides itself on its unique dual-management system, a distinguisher in the early childhood education industry. Franchise owners are onsite at each location and work alongside an educational director, whose focus is to communicate and work with teachers, as well as to implement The Goddard School cur riculum.

This dual-management system ensures a hands-on, commu-

nit y-focused approach when it comes to early child hood education. As owner and educational director, Alisa and Lisa, work as a team and are readily available to the child ren, their families and the teachers. “When splitting tasks between myself as the owner and Lisa as the educational director, the dual-management system allows for me to focus on the business aspects of the school while Lisa can focus her efforts in the classroom.” Alisa explains.

Although the program at The Goddard School is for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, they also provide services for older children. For example, the school offers a pickup and drop-off bussing location for Toms River and Manchester elementary schools. For children, up to 12 years old, The Goddard School’s faculty provides super vision, guidance, and help with homework, both before and after school. Additionally, The Goddard School offers camp with daily trips for children up to 12.

The Goddard School located in Toms River is located at 255 Route 70, near Whitesville Road by the Manchester border. For more information on enrollment options available at The Goddard School, or to schedule a tour, please call 732-363-5530 or visit goddardschool.com/nj-ny/ toms-river-route-70-nj.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 16 - september 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your energy levels will improve faster than you can say zip-adee-do-dah. You have an imaginative viewpoint that helps you perform creative projects, as well as your job, with enthusiasm in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Swear on it. Ambition may be your life, your whole life and nothing but your life, at least during the first half of the week. Your logical approach to financial matters can be helpful to your handling of joint asserts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your words may be more impactful on others than you realize. Just be sure that you tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth as this week unfolds. Someone may be somewhat suspicious of your motives.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mark your place. Final decisions should be put on hold until the end of the week. You will be better off if you suspend a crucial decision until the timing is better.

If you decide that it is best to wait others will agree.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You prefer to be seen as a paragon of political correctness. Because you are too busy examining other people’s faults, however, you may overlook your own. Honor your obligations and act responsibly this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Start the week off by getting your closets organized or the receipts filed away. You could be more concerned with thrift and economy than sharing off your assets. Treat family members with respect in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pay attention to what other people do, but do your own thing. In the week ahead you could have better things to do to fill up your time than to tag along. Be sure to answer emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your inspiring ideas could bring people together and break a stalemate. Someone close may be riveted on financial security and material success in the week ahead. Look the other way if people seem quarrelsome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Plan your work and work your plan. Take responsibility for your own actions, since a busy schedule leaves little time to oversee others. Don’t begin any major new undertaking until the end of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You could be challenged to discuss something that you prefer to keep under your hat. You must share information to preserve someone’s trust in the week ahead, but may find that this creates a serious conflict.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Control yourself and avoid controversies. In the week to come someone might offer to take some responsibilities off your hands. Don’t consider this to be an affront to your abilities or doubts about your competence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may feel the boss is looking over your shoulder or that the rules are difficult to comply with in the coming week. If you exert some effort your work will be seen in the best light and things will turn out favorably.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Back To The Table: A Sweet,Tangy Stir-Fry Is Easy On The Budget And Brings Everyone Together

By Wolfgang Puck

All across the country, people are at a transition point in their dinnertime habits. We’ve finished summer’s easygoing days, when the evening meal might mean grilled burgers and hot dogs or a quick bite out before a movie or maybe the children heading off in different directions for dinner at friends’ homes. It sometimes seemed as if the family dinner table was a forgotten piece of furniture.

Now vacations are over, school is back in session, and the sun is setting earlier day by day. It’s the right time to gather around that table again for a home-cooked meal.

Sharing food you cook for yourself and your loved ones is a remarkably effective way to build closeness. Good meals shared can make everyone happier and more relaxed, leading to easier conversations and closer bonds. If you’re a parent, the dinner table offers an especially good opportunity to catch up on your kids’ activities - and make sure they’re doing their homework!

But how can you get back into the habit of cooking nightly meals? The easiest way is to focus on recipes that provide big flavor and great satisfaction with minimal effort. And that often leads me to stir-frying.

This Asian cooking technique evolved long ago as a way to cook food quickly without using too much precious fuel. By cutting up your ingredients into uniform, small pieces and stirring them together quickly in a large pan over high heat, a delicious one-dish meal can be cooked in minutes.

Flavor is quickly added through liquid seasonings that can also play the role of marinade for whatever protein is featured; and a touch of cornstarch helps to bind that sauce when heated, beautifully coating all the stir-fried ingredients. The only other dish you need to make the meal complete is some steamed rice that you start cooking, following package instructions, before you start preparing the main dish.

In addition to being quick and easy to prepare, and delicious, the following recipe for a sweet-and-tangy pork-and-vegetable stir-fry has yet three more aspects to its appeal. First, it features ingredients you may well already have in your pantry or refrigerator, or certainly ones you can find easily in your local supermarket. Even better, it’s surprisingly economical, with the entire ingredient list probably costing less than you’d spend to feed four people in a fast-food restaurant. And finally, you don’t even need a wok to make it; a large frying pan works fine.

Feel free to substitute boneless, skinless chicken for the pork, or add other vegetables you like. Eventually, you can start inventing

your own stir-fries, coming up with new ways every evening to lure everyone back to the table.

S W E E T - A N D - T A N G Y PORK-AND-VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Serves 4 to 6 12 ounces (375 g) well-trimmed center-cut boneless pork chops, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick 1 green bell pepper, halved, stemmed, and seeded 1 medium-sized yellow onion, peeled 1 medium carrot, trimmed and peeled 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian-style toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Steamed white rice, for serving 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, for garnish With a sharp knife, cut the pork chops into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice. Set the meat aside in a medium mixing bowl. Cut the bell pepper, onion and carrot into 1/4inch (6-mm) dice, combining them in a separate bowl.

Pour the soy sauce into a small mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch and stir with a fork until the cornstarch has dissolved completely. Stir in the garlic, sesame oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Add the seasonings mixture to the bowl of diced pork and toss well. Set aside at room temperature to marinate for about 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly.

Heat the peanut oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the pork mixture and stir-fry with a long-handled spoon or spatula, keeping the pork cubes moving continuously around the pan, until they have turned lightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add all the diced vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Continue stir-frying over high heat until the pork is cooked through and nicely browned and the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes longer.

Spoon the steamed rice into individual serving bowls or onto serving plates.

Spoon the stir-fried pork and vegetables on top of the rice. Garnish with scallions and 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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