2017-09-23 - The Toms River Times

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–Photos by Bob Vosseller A runner takes to the boardwalk following the Semper Five Run held in Seaside Heights on Sept. 16.

Right: Bayville runner Randy Faiges took second place during his first year running in the Semper Five.

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Around 2,000 runners participated in the Sept. 16 Semper Five Run, a 5 kilometer race to benefit a U.S. Marine Corps charity which saw tremendous security precautions and a change of locale in the wake of last year’s terrorist bombing incident.

That Sept. 17, 2016 incident involved a pipe bomb which exploded in a trash container in Seaside Park along the course route. Later that day, a (Runners - See Page 5)

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COUNCILMAN CARR WON’T RUN FOR RE-ELECTION

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Councilman Jeffrey Carr has chosen not to run for re-election, and newcomer Louis J. Gallipoli II will take his place on the Republican ticket in November.

In a letter of resignation, Carr wrote: “This is a difficult decision to say the least. I have given this much thought and

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consideration. My decision is based on personal matters that affect my family, health and business.”

Carr will serve out his term, which ends Dec. 31.

“I am proud to have served our community and look forward to the mayor, council and administration continuing those worthy (Carr - See Page 9)

Rain, Rain, Drove Away Shore Summer Crowds –Photo by Jennifer Peacock Couples and groups of friends walked the Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Sept. 15, 2017.

Childhood Cancer: More Needed Than Just Awareness

By Chris Lundy It’s something no one wants to think about. And maybe that’s why we need to.

September is Childhood Cancer Month, which is symbolized by gold ribbons. The intent isn’t just to make people aware of it, but to promote funding for research –Photos courtesy the O’Briens and nonprofits that help families Left: Life changed for the O’Brien family after the oldest child, in need.

Emiliana (left), was diagnosed. Right: Here, she’s photographed Two years ago, Tim and Janet with her sister, Caitlyn (left), and brother, Connor.

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O’Brien lost their daughter, Emiliana, to osteosarcoma, a cancer that starts in the bones. They started Emiliana’s Hope, and work with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

“Everyone shies away from it, family and friends included,” Janet said. “People want to put their head in the sand.”

It can even be the last thing that a doctor thinks about, too.

Her doctor had thought the pain in her shoulder was a pulled muscle, Janet said. They did an X-ray, but not an MRI, thinking it was tendonitis.

Months later, an MRI was finally performed and the cancer was found. By that time it was 11 cm, and had hit her lymph node and lung.

“She had a misdiagnosis for six months and it basically spread throughout her body,” Tim said.

“Two years later, the family is still suffering,” Janet said. Caitlyn is 12, and Connor is almost 2.

“We were a family of 5 for only 7 short weeks,” Janet said at a golf outing fundraiser. “Connor will never remember his sister holding him, singing to him, playing with him. Caitlyn lost her confidant and best friend. They did everything together. It’s not fair that Caitlyn and Connor lost their sister because there isn’t enough funding for childhood cancer research.”

Their organization has helped six other families with their financial needs, sponsored scholarships, and helped out in ways to fill in the blanks of service for families dealing with childhood cancer. Research and funding for childhood cancer is disproportionately small compared to adult cancers.

Between birth and 19 years, there are approximately 15,800 cancer diagnoses a year nationwide, said Michael B. Harris, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist with Hackensack Meridian Health, quoting the Center for Disease Control.

This equates to about 43 a day, enough to fill two classrooms. This number has been going up in recent years. Part of this is that detection is better, but that doesn’t account for all of the increase.

“It’s such a steady increase. It could be the detection is better, but it could be incidences are going up for other reasons we don’t know,” Harris said.

Of them, acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common, affecting 20 percent. This is followed by 18 percent brain and central nervous system cancers, and 15 percent lymphomas.

Osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma make up about 5 percent.

“It’s actually a national tragedy,” he said, speaking of how the impact is felt in a family for generations. “Every time you lose a child you lose a universe.”

The most positive statistic is that 82 percent of children diagnosed with cancer survive it.

“Our goal is to cure 100 percent of children,” he said. That’s why it’s important to raise money for research and support.

Even if a child is cured, their struggle doesn’t end there. Part of spreading awareness is telling patients that they are in this for life. There will be other issues they have to look for as they get older. For example, if someone is irradiated for lung cancer, there is a greater likelihood that they will get breast cancer down the road.

As a result of researching these connections, doctors are now using less radiation in treating lung cancer.

Therefore, monitoring the patient is really important. They have to take better care of themselves. The research has told doctors what to

look for, and the patients need to keep it in mind.

Approximately 60 percent of survivors have some kind of problem afterward, but that number is starting to go down, Harris said.

“We’ve taken an acute disease and it’s become a chronic disease,” he said.

There’s a psychological problem, though.

After years of cancer treatments, patients and their families are tapped out. They don’t want to see another hospital again for the rest of their lives. They take the all-clear from the doctor as a victory and try to move on.

Only about half of them do the follow-up that they are supposed to do, he said. Some patients will come in and vomit because they have begun to associate hospitals with the nausea-inducing chemotherapy. It becomes psychosomatic.

This is why Hackensack Meridian started the survivorship treatment program in a separate location.

“They don’t have to sit in a clinic that brings back so many memories,” he said.

Insurance companies also don’t see the value in survivorship treatment. Once the expensive cancer treatments are done, the insurance companies don’t want to pay for any follow-up.

That’s why a lot of it is supported through philanthropy, Harris said. Organizations like the Sohn Research Foundation and Tomorrows Children’s Fund have been instrumental. “Without their help, we would probably have to close the program.”

What Makes A Cancer Cluster?

The same year that Emiliana O’Brien was diagnosed, so was Trevor Kwatkoski. His family started Team Trevor, also raising funds and awareness. Both kids were from Bayville and both were diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

That kind of coincidence worried local residents.

“Osteosarcoma is diagnosed in 400 kids a year and we have two of them right here,” Tim said.

Tim said he had done some research into the environmental issues in the area. There was some minerals in the water in the 1920s, but no other red flags.

In Dan Fagin’s book, “Toms River,” he traces the history of epidemiology, the study of how disease is contracted, as background for the cancer cluster story in Toms River. At the end, the epidemiologists were unable to prove that drinking water was contaminated by Ciba-Geigy or Reich Farm, but suggested that there was a correlation. Part of the problem was that epidemiology is a growing field; new technology can prove something today that couldn’t be proven decades ago. Another part of this is that every cancer is a different disease, with potentially different causes, and it might not be appropriate to lump them together.

“Environmentally, it’s very difficult to figure out,” Harris said.

It’s also not caused by one exposure. You don’t drink contaminated water once and then get cancer. The current thought on the subject is that it takes a prolonged exposure that is not likely in very young children.

Certain cancers are tied to workplaces. For example, prolonged exposure to asbestos is a known causality.

“Cancer is common,” Harris said. The Toms River case is a very famous one. Erin Brockovich’s case against an energy company contaminating groundwater is another. So, cancer clusters are on everyone’s mind, even if a cluster is difficult to define.

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Runners: Continued From Page 1 homemade pressure cooker bomb went off in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. A second pressure cooker bomb was found four blocks away.

The Semper Five website featured the following post: “The motto of the Marine Raiders is “Spiritus Invictus” meaning Unconquerable Spirit. It is with this unyielding fortitude that the 4th Annual Seaside Semper Five returns following last year’s terrorist bombing. Undeterred and committed to serving those who serve our country, this year’s race will be bigger and better than ever. The new course in Seaside Heights has been designed to accommodate the significantly greater anticipated number of runners.”

This year’s event saw increased security personnel in the form of Seaside Heights police, members of the Ocean County Sheriff’ Department, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, NJ State Police and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K9 Units, Office of Homeland Security Division of the New Jersey State Police, FBI, NJ State Police Marines and NJ State Police Aviation Drone officers.

“It is incredible how much security we have here on land, sea and air,” Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd said prior to the start of the race.

Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz said that the event went without a hitch. “It was excellent. There were approximately 2,000 runners and security was at its highest level.

We like hosting this event as we support the mission of the event. We are not afraid of terrorists and we will not let them stop us.”

The route ran in an “L” formation from Dupont Avenue to Hiering Avenue and back again according to one Ocean County Sheriff’s Department officer. The course included about nine blocks of the borough and was carefully monitored by police that observed the activity from the air in the form of helicopters and drones, officers on the beach and at various points along the course.

The race started at 9 a.m. but the borough was also hosting another event, the annual “Barbeque At Sea,” which was located off the boardwalk. That event was also subject to a security check according to a member of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.

“This was a great race and it went very well,” said Jen Allen from Mount Holly.

This marked her first time running in the

The Toms River Times, September 23, 2017, Page 5 Semper Five Run. “I knew it would be safe and I really had no concerns. We weren’t given the route until just before it started.”

“I’ve been running at events like this before and I really enjoyed this experience. I don’t know my time yet but I know I didn’t win a medal but it was a good time,” Allen said.

Randy Faiges, Bayville, took second place.

This also marked his first year running in the Semper Five. The 26-year-old runner said he often runs in area events like this and was pleased how it was coordinated.

“I think it went very well and while I was aware of what happened last year I felt there was a so much security around that I’d be safe. I saw cops everywhere throughout the run. It was pretty crowded on the boardwalk as we ran and there were also a lot of runners in the event,” Faiges said.

The big winner of the day was Brick resident Dianne DeOlivera, whose fast pace is well known in runner circles. “It didn’t matter if I won or lost; it really is about the cause,” she said prior to the event. DeOlivera came in first place. She had also been present at last year’s event.

Walter Hrycenko, Toms River, was involved in the coordination of the event. He was busy assisting with registration.

“We had just a little under 2,000 runners and it went very good. We had a great amount of cooperation with the town, county and they really helped us out.”

Hrycenko added that planning of the event involved a 20-member committee headed

by Tom Costello. He said the planning involved several meetings held throughout the year where security concerns and other logistics were addressed. He said this marked the fourth year for the event, which benefits the MARSOC Foundation that supports U.S. Marines who have been injured and assists families of Marines.

U.S. Marine Colonel Nick Vavich of the command office of the Marine Support Group at MARSOC was present at the event and was very pleased with the outcome.

“My overall feeling is amazement at the support of the community and the level of genuine patriotism and community spirit. It was not just flag waving but a real sense of care for one’s neighbors and their support,” Vavich said.

“I met with many veterans who served in Vietnam and World War II today,” Vavich said as he was periodically stopped by people stopping to thank him for his service to the nation and shaking his hand. “It really was a great day.”

Silver Ridge Park First Aid Bus Trip

TOMS RIVER – Silver Ridge Park First Aid Auxiliary is taking a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre for Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy “Come Blow Your Horn” on October 3. It’s a Tuesday Matinee Luncheon Show with a bus pick up at 9:30 a.m. at the Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse parking lot, 101 Westport Drive. Cost is $85 and includes motorcoach, full course meal, desserts, show ticket, tips and taxes.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER The Importance Of Federally-Qualified Health Centers Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are facing a severe loss in funding. On September 30, 2017, the Community Health Centers Fund, which accounts for 70% of Federal Funding for our programs and services, will expire.

This potential loss could greatly impact their ability to deliver critical services to the patient populations of not only New Jersey, but the nation.

As Board Chairwoman of the New Jersey Primary Care Association, which represents all 23 Health Centers throughout the state of New Jersey, and President and CEO of Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), an FQHC with nine locations in New Jersey, I am gravely concerned for the future of our health care institutions. We are looking for support to help educate Congress about this dire situation, assuring that Health Centers can overcome this potentially catastrophic funding loss and remain a safety net providers for underinsured and uninsured Americans. We are all part of a mighty voice that can be generated with the aid of patients and supporters, pushing forward our message urging Congress and our leaders to fix this funding cliff before it is too late.

Currently, FQHCs service over 27 million Americans.

In addition, FQHCs help to lower health care costs, create new job opportunities and help to reduce the need for hospital visits. Through this necessary funding, Health

Centers are able to provide primary and preventative care services to the uninsured and underinsured populations of America. Without funding, FQHCs would not be able to administer vaccinations, provide dental care, or offer family care services from infancy through our patient’s senior years.

For FQHCs to remain operational and continue to grow, Congress must extend the Health Center Fund and more and keep current funding levels where they are; if not raise them. If this funding cliff is not addressed, Health Centers across the country are looking at their programs being reduced by potentially 70%.

This would be a devastating hit to the communities that FQHCs serve and could dramatically impact the health of the large patient populations that benefit from Health Center services. This could include the closing of nearly 2,800 Health Center Locations and a loss of more than 50,000 jobs, leaving nearly 9 million patients without the access to the care they desperately need and are currently receiving for their primary care needs.

We implore our leaders to take this message into consideration and provide a solution for this funding cliff. The health of many vulnerable patient communities depends on it.

Theresa Berger President and CEO of Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI)

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Fox News, Or Any News, At The Gym In a recent letter, Raymond Cattonar expressed his opinion regarding Fox News at Planet Fitness.

So what happened to our right of choice?

Vote with your wallet and patronize another gym.

Stream Fox News on your phone. Listen to Fox News podcasts.

In my opinion, television and radio should be banned from all establishments.

Television provides an unnecessary and largely unavoidable distraction from social interactions. It’s a throwback to ye olden days when folks didn’t have a powerful multimedia device the size of a pack of smokes. People can choose to withdraw from the world through their smartphone’s capabilities, or enjoy the world at large without artificial distractions.

Chris Savia Manasquan

Eruvs In Jackson Township Thank you Jackson Township for fighting to ensure

Letters To The Editor that er uvs do not exist in Jackson. I would only ask that being that there is clear case law in this matter if you can go fi rst to the “pot stir rers” in town and ask them to pay for the costly lawsuit that will be coming. W hile I understand the private eruvs may be problematic I would like to point out two things. Firstly with the private eruvs we only shot ourselves in the foot as the religious community can just move them to the other side of the sidewalk where they will still remain an eyesore. So we removed the ability to have sporting equipment and in all practical terms they still will have the eruvs. WE LOST. Second of all the eruvs on utility poles exist all over the U.S. and let’s be honest, they cause no harm. If the utility company allows them, there is really nothing we can do and to fight it is a waste of time and money as they will build it anyways eventually. Yes many are not happy to see change in a town but guess what, we better get used to it as it is not changing.

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In Response To “A Vote For Trump”

Mayor John Ducey Kept His Promises

I wish to reply to a letter from Rosemary Doherty (“A Vote For Trump,” Sept.

2, 2017) Ms. Doherty asks how things are working out for we who voted for Trump. Well in truth, pretty good. Although I’m sure we will disagree on some of his policies, let’s talk about how everyone (including Ms. Doherty) is benefitting from President Trump’s activity: The Trump stock market rally has added $4 trillion to the nation’s economy, something everyone with a retirement account (401K, SEP, etc.) or investments, share in. U.S. small business optimism is the highest it has been in 10 years and money is again being invested.

More than 1.1 million fewer people are on food stamps under President Trump. U.S. unemployment has hit the lowest levels since 2001.

No doubt the 1 million new jobs created since Trump took office has helped and manufacturing is up by over 4% after 10 years of steady decline. The democrats are no longer talking Russia, since there is nothing there and are now saying “racist” yet they refuse to condemn Nazi-like activity by Antifas and Black Separatist/Marxist organizations like Black Lives Matter. Strange that the party that created the Jim Crow Laws, voted against the Equal Rights Amendment and the Federal Anti-Lynching Law (like Al Gore’s father) should be so concerned about racism. By the way, if anyone is mentally unstable it’s Hillary Clinton who has shown multiple positive signs of delusional thinking, projecting and denial. I guess all those years with Bill have caught up to her.

Yea things are looking pretty good for us Trump voters, lucky for Ms. Doherty a rising river lifts all boats, including hers.

John Cardello Little Egg Harbor

John Ducey and his team made a lot of promises when they ran for Brick Mayor and Council and they kept their promises.

Mayor Ducey promised to get rid of red light cameras, and he did. He promised to bring back the Anti-Drug Task force, and he did – along with a program to help opioid addicts get treatment. He promised to stop the tax increases, and he did. This year municipal taxes actually went down!

Promises made, promises kept. Mayor Ducey and his Council running mates deserve our vote this November.

Eileen Della Volle Brick

Joe Vicari Is Serious About Education I was very pleased to read about Freeholder Joe Vicari’s efforts to bring more specialized training to Ocean County.

Joe Vicari’s plan to work with local businesses to ensure that the county’s vocational schools provide the kind of training business owners are looking for in their new employees is an outstanding example of his leadership. I understand that Joe Vicari is a lifelong educator and it shows. These kind of creative ideas will help our students complete-and-succeed in a very competitive job market and economy.

Browsing through the Vocational-Technical Schools website, I was amazed by the variety of programs offered. I expected to see plumbing and auto repair, but was surprised by subjects ranging from marine sciences to culinary arts with training at an actual working gourmet restaurant.

Programs like this prove Joe Vicari is serious about education. His efforts deserve our support. Please join with me in re-electing Freeholder Joe Vicari on November 7.

Anthony Fontana Toms River

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

MacArthur Urges FEMA to Remember Sandy Survivors

NEW JERSEY - Congressman Tom MacArthur recently attended a press conference hosted by Stop FEMA Now, a citizens action group, where he was joined by Sandy victims whose homes were damaged and destroyed by the storm. Victims warned Hurricane Irma and Harvey survivors about the mistreatment they faced at the hands of FEMA and urged the department to remember they are still recovering.

“Survivors of Superstorm Sandy have been

mistreated by FEMA in New Jersey, and we need to make sure these Washington bureaucrats do not treat Hurricane Irma and Harvey victims the same way, said Congressman MacArthur. “And while I understand the attention is rightfully focused on those suffering in the South, it’s important to remember that there are still New Jerseyans—nearly five years after Sandy—who are not back in their homes. The job is far from done in New Jersey and FEMA must not forget us.

They made many promises. It’s time for them to deliver.”

Recently, Congressman MacArthur introduced the Disaster Assistance Fairness and Accountability Act of 2017, which sets a statute of limitations of three years for disaster recoupment preventing FEMA from trying to “recoup” money from innocent taxpayers.

Last year, Tom MacArthur unveiled FEMA whistleblowers that were directly involved with flood insurance claims following the

devastation of Hurricane Sandy, exposing a systemic effort by FEMA to wrongfully deny the claims of Sandy victims.

Congressman MacArthur also publicly called for the FEMA Chief, Craig Fugate, to resign after a report revealed that thousands of Superstorm Sandy victims had been wrongfully denied insurance claims due to corrupt and fraudulent practices. Mr. Fugate is finally gone and a new FEMA Chief will be appointed by the President.

County Distributing Over $250K In Recycling Revenue

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County’s 33 municipalities will once again each receive a share of recycling revenue as part of a sharing program that has sent more than $16 million to towns since 1995.

“We are very pleased to announce once again that recycling pays in Ocean County,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. “For the first half of 2017 we will be returning $252,686 to our municipalities.”

From Ja nu a r y t h r u Ju ne of 2017, towns recycled more than 39,606 tons of waste,” said Little, who is also liaison to the Department of Solid Waste Management. “That’s 1,773 tons more than the first half of 2016.”

The payout rate for the first half of the year was $6.38 per ton under a new ag reement with Atlantic Coast

Recycling.

“Our partnership with our communities continues to keep waste out of the landfill while providing additional revenue to the towns,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “The Ocean Cou nt y Depar t ment of Solid Waste Management and Freeholder Little do an outstanding job in making certain recycling programs are easily accessible to everyone.”

The amount returned to towns is based on the amount of collected recyclables brought to the County and the current commodity market price.

The first half of 2017 saw a substantial rise in the price-per-ton for most recyclables.

Cor r ugat e d pap e r a nd ca rdboa rd jumped by $88 per ton, newspaper was up $31, tin cans $66, aluminum $123

and PET plastics saw a $126 jump. Only colored HDPE plastics saw a decline, dropping $34 a ton.

Little said towns can use the money as needed although many invest it back into the recycling program.

The largest recycling revenue sharing checks will go to Lakewood, Toms R iver, Br ick, St af ford a nd Jack son townships.

“And, while these are the county’s largest municipalities, I applaud all of our towns, even the smallest, for their ongoing recycling efforts,” Little said.

The towns and the amounts they are scheduled to receive a re: Ba r negat Township, $8,942.49; Barnegat Light, $536.59; Bay Head, $528.01; Beach Haven, $1,778.07; Beachwood, $3,026.67; Berkeley Township, $13,655.86; Brick Tow nsh ip, $28,823.40; Eagleswood

Township, $762.22; Har vey Cedars, $ 456.87; I sl a n d He ig ht s , $72 4. 35; Jackson Township, $15,936.47; Lacey Township, $11,603.21; Lakehurst, $785.95 a n d L a ke wo o d Tow n s h ip, $48,327.81.

Also, Lavallet te, $1,371.78; Lit tle Eg g H a r b o r Tow n s h i p, $9, 8 49.0 2; L ong B e a ch Tow n sh ip, $3,6 02 . 53; M a n c h e s t e r Tow n s h i p, $9, 89 6 .6 8; Mantoloking, $157.36; Ocean Township, $2,798.90; Ocean Gate, $682.19; Pine Beach, $687.51; Plumsted Township, $1,539.37; Point Pleasant Beach, $2,938.13; Poi nt Pleasant Boroug h, $9,015.91; Seaside Heights, $1,507.91; Seaside Park, $1,337.57; Ship Bottom, $1,145.19; South Toms River, $967.59; Stafford Township, $20,557.72; Surf City, $1,263.44; Toms River Township, $45,534.51; and Tuckerton, $1,944.99.

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Robert DiBiase, president of the Toms River Republican club, explained how the decision was made to pick his replacement.

After Carr announced his withdrawal, the club and elected officials discussed the next steps, he said. He solicited for Ward 3 candidates and reviewed 25 names.

The top six of these were asked for screening interviews. Of them, four decided to interview.

These people were screened by a committee of approximately a dozen elected officials, club members and officers, he said. The screening committee selected Gallipoli, and recommended him to the

County Municipal Committee, which was chaired by Pete Van Dyke.

Van Dyke, DiBiase, and the 3rd Ward representatives met and they unanimously accepted him as the candidate.

Gallipoli is a certified public accountant with Gallipoli and Gallipoli, Toms River, and president of Gallipoli Wealth Management.

His resume lists a series of professional organizations, as well as nonprofit ones. He is a member of Community Medical Center’s Planned Giving Committee, the Greater-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis International, of which he was a past president.

He has been a member of the Toms River Business Improvement District and the planning board. He is married with three children.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation is proud to present the 1st Annual Blauvelt Lecture Series sponsored by Barbara & Harvey York and the Causeway Family of Dealerships. Pulitzer Prize-winner Jon Meacham will speak on October 23 at 7 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. Please use Parking Lot #2.

Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winner, and contributor to TIME and The New York Times Book Review, Jon Meacham is one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals. A regular guest on “Morning Joe,” Meacham is known as a skilled raconteur with a depth of knowledge about politics, religion, and current affairs. He understands how issues and events impact our lives and why historical context matters.

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This presentation – non-partisan in content and tone – ranges from Jefferson’s pragmatism and JFK’s capacity to recover from his own mistakes to the management of conflicting egos as shown by Reagan and FDR and how George H.W. Bush dealt with the end of his Presidency. Meacham discusses how history can inform the decisions all of us make every day in positions that demand creative and innovative solutions.

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BAYVILLE – Bayville First Aid Squad will be holding a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) course at their building (corner of Station Road and Route 9) on September 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. CPR is a lifesaving technique that greatly increases the survival rate of cardiac arrest victims.

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TOMS RIVER – American Legion Auxiliary will hold a holiday craft/vendor fair on November 25 at 2025 Church Road and craft vendors are needed. To purchase a table, contact Laurinda Miller at 732-272-7552.

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Greater Toms River Chamber Helps Honor Veteran Who Served On USS Randolph

–Photos courtesy GTRCC Gary Santos’s father Eugene served on the USS Randolph and recently had a paver installed in his memory near Huddy Park.

TOMS RIVER – Gary Santos of Lindenhurst, New York visited Toms River earlier this year.

While he was here, he visited the site of the USS Randolph’s anchor near Huddy Park. If you have been to the site, you will remember that the anchor is surrounded by personalized pavers – an initiative of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce decades earlier. Mr. Santos and his family wanted one of those pavers for a very special reason. When he reached out to Craig Ambrosio, Director of Toms River Parks, Buildings and Grounds, for more information about securing one, Craig connected him with the Chamber.

The request was simple: Mr. Santos wanted a personalized paver because his recently deceased father had served on the USS Randolph. The challenge was that the downtown paver project had been completed years and years earlier, and it was not clear how anyone could resurrect it, if only for the Santos family.

The request kicked off months of collaboration between the Township and the Chamber to see that a man’s wish to honor his father’s memory became a reality.

Emails between Noelle Carino, CEO of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, reached the dozens. Carino and her team at the GTRCC had recently launched the Military Banner Tribute Pro-

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In one email, Gary Santos wrote, “That ship meant so much to dad. He was only on the Randolph from 1944-46, but the ship was with him for the rest of his life. We comforted him in hospice with pictures of the Randolph. It’s a shame we never knew the Randolph’s anchor was in NJ. He would have been consumed with emotions reuniting with an old friend.”

Gary went on to explain that he had created a website dedicated to the USS Randolph, which includes information about the Toms River anchor prosperosantos.wixsite.com/websiteussrandolph.

Toms River Parks, Buildings and Grounds located a stone which they in-turn cut to fit the paver space and presented to the Chamber. From there, the stone was shipped across the state to get engraved

by Mike Bull and his team at Paver Art, LLC, who then returned the stone to Toms River. Craig and his team installed the stone in a prominent location near the USS Randolph anchor.

Gary Santos and his family visited the site of the anchor on Saturday, September 2. He and Noelle had a wonderful opportunity to connect and talk in depth about the meaning the anchor had in his father’s life.

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–Photo courtesy Havens Homestead Museum Brick Township Historical Society President Greg Duffy presented an award to Alexander Plaskon during the Society’s September 12 meeting at the Herbertsville Firehouse.

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Painting Toms River Red, White And Blue

TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce (GTRCC) has teamed up with the Toms River Business Improvement District (BID) to honor our military in a big way – 30”x63” in fact. Noelle Carino, CEO of the GTRCC and Nick Zorojew, Executive Director of the Toms River BID have a lot of things in common: they both want Toms River to thrive, they love art, and they are committed to our military. So when the idea of a banner tribute program crossed their desks, it was an easy decision.

Everyone who drives downtown is accustomed to seeing the blue banners that line Washington, Main, Water, Legion, Hooper, Hadley, and Irons Streets. They are a staple

that remind you that you’ve entered the Downtown District.

From Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day this year, however, expect those familiar, blue banners to be replaced by full-color, double-sided tributes to our military as part of a WeAreTR Military Banner Tribute Program.

Banners can be purchased for $250 and include a smaller banner for home or office display. You can also opt to pay a rehanging fee to have your banner rehung in 2018. Gold Star/KIA families are able to receive a banner for $0 via sponsorships proudly provided by the GTRCC. For more information, please visit troopban ners.com/tomsriver.

Seaside Italian American Club Man Of The Year Celebration

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Seaside Italian American Club will host their Annual Man of the Year celebration at Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road, on Sunday, October 22. This year the club will be honoring Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz. Cost is $100 per person and tables of 10 are available.

Businesses are invited to participate in a commemorative ad journal: Outside Back Cover for $750 Inside Front or Back Cover for $500 Gold Page for $400

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MANCHESTER – The Women’s Club at River Pointe Vendor/Craft Fair will be held on October 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 2517 Ridgeway Blvd. Guests will be able to view and purchase jewelry, handbags, accessories, gift and craft items,

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The newsletter highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation Department as well as

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The newsletter is currently available at many park locations.

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It rained in Point Pleasant Fourth of July weekend on July 1 and 2, but otherwise was clear the same weekends as Seaside Heights, according to the network’s data.

Jonathan Carr of Weather NJ explained why this summer has been so wet. It was a mix of situations, including jet stream patterns, a weak La Nina system, and low pressures.

“This is why I feel summer of 2017 was wetter than summer of 2016 when we were coming out of an El Niño colder season.”

Carr’s data revealed a wetter-than-average May and August but drier June and July.

“Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Seaside Heights seemed to suffer significantly from weather forecasts that over-estimated the impact of any dark clouds that may be on the radar,” Lancellotti shared. “Ultimately, scaring people away for the whole weekend when we ended up with rain for only an hour or so. Very difficult science!”

Despite the weather at the Jersey Shore, Lancellotti said its tourism season was still strong. Hotels in Southern Ocean County saw increases over last year, as did hotels in the northern part of the county, although weekday business was slower than on the

Toms River Seaport Society Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich maritime heritage of the Barnegat Bay. Founded in 1976, the organization focuses on the unique history of those bygone days when schooners, catboats and special purpose small craft sailed New Jersey’s coastal waters.

The Barnegat Bay area and the intercoastal waters of New Jersey have produced a number of significant boat types indigenous to the shallow estuaries and bays that provide haven for the blue crab, the flat face flounder, the elusive bay scallop and the sweet cherrystone clam.

New Jersey craft such as the Class “A” catboat, Barnegat Bay sneakbox, gunning skiff, and the Egg Harbor Melon Seed are part of the evolution of watercraft which include the Jersey sea skiff, numerous garveys, hay scows, and sneakboxes, all of which are part of the history the Seaport Society focuses on.

The seaport’s museum is at 78 East Water St. in downtown Toms River, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

For more information, call 732-349-9209 or email HaveFun@tomsriverseaport.org.

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Lancellotti added that while the weather kept Blue Claws fans away, Six Flags Great Adventure had a record year with more than 600,000 passes sold.

Summer tourism in Ocean County alone is a $4.7 billion industry, and has seen a steady increase since Super Storm Sandy, which hit New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. Tourism revenue that year was $4.2 billion, according to figures provided by the state. Even after Sandy, coupled with a cooler Spring and federal government shutdown that year, visitor spending had a 1.3 percent increase in 2013.

Jersey Shore Online reached out to several local businesses, including Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, Fantasy Island in Beach Haven, and a Seaside Heights official for comment on their summer seasons pre- and post-Sandy. They did not respond by press time.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Birthday Cake Is A Health Hazard

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

We’re programmed to blow the candles out on birthday cakes and then enjoy the dessert. How splendid! But you realize people are spitting on it, right? For years I’ve ignored this one gruesome detail at birthday parties. If you’re not the blower, you better wish for a strong immune system and a pack of probiotics!

For goodness sakes, it’s gross but we overlook it don’t we… now there’s a study published in the Journal of Food Research, which has discovered that blowing out birthday candles results in 1,400 percent more disgusting germs on the cake’s frosting, than if you don’t blow those candles out.

I’ll have a slice of birthday cake with a Z-Pak please.

Studies only test regular candles, so don’t get me started on those trick candles which turn your party into the pneumonic plague.

I can see you rolling your eyes from here, worried about how silly or anti-social you will appear for not bonding with the birthday boy and all that splattering spit on the communal cake. Maybe you can make an exception for your adorable toddler, or your spouse, but not for a stranger, yuck!

Here’s my God’s honest truth: If I was at a restaurant and the waiter came over and blew on my food, I’d honestly get up and leave! I wouldn’t even be nice about it. I’d leave a terrible Yelp review.

Are you with me on this? Are we germiphobes or just precautious, dare I say intelligent?

The older you are the worse the phlegm flying!

Forget 8 year-old Johnny, consider 88 year-old Edith. By the time she’s done blowing, you might have to pick her dentures out of the icing!

Yes I’ll take a slice if it’s chocolate, hold the wisdom teeth.

Okay okay, I’m completely out of my mind about this, but just for a moment humor me. You have about 650 different species in your mouth.

Go just 24 hours without brushing, and 20 billion germs becomes 100 billion! Here’s what’s in there (and also on your cake): Rhinovirus - Associated with the common cold Herpes Simplex Type I - This one causes fever blisters, aka “cold sores” Influenza - This is usually the bug behind The Flu Streptococcus - Many diseases including Strep Throat Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans - A mouthful huh? It causes gum disease Clostridium - A very dangerous germ causing severe diarrhea The study was simple. Researchers spread cake frosting onto a Styrofoam base (to mimic cake) and then spread foil over the frosting. They pushed birthday candles through the foil, down into the Styrofoam ‘cake’ base.

Then the scientists rounded up people who were interested in eating pizza.

I am dead serious.

After consuming pizza (and probably beer but I can’t confirm that yet), the test participants blew out the lit candles. Since pizza is my second favorite food behind sushi, I would have gladly volunteered for this research, but no one bothered to ask me. Regardless, frosting samples plated to determine bacterial growth. The contamination level was nothing to celebrate.

Would you like more information as well as safer alternatives for birthday candles? If so, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email the extended version of this article to you.

At the risk of sounding ridiculous, I’m going to email Betty Crocker now and ask them to formulate antibacterial cake frosting, and then pay me royalties. This will cut down on the obsessive thoughts of consuming all those germs at your next office birthday party.

Oy! This whole conversation reminds me of the old English proverb, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.”

(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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TR Schools Use Energy Savings Program To Upgrade Infrastructure At Net Zero Cost

TOMS RIVER – On behalf of the Toms River Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools David Healy is pleased to announce that Toms River Regional School District has approved the team of Maser, DCO Energy and CDI to implement a self-funding, budget-neutral, capital improvement Energy

Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) to upgrade infrastructure in the district.

This announcement follows two years of district efforts developing, conducting, and overseeing a comprehensive district-wide facilities assessment to address issues related to the aging and deterioration of its buildings

and grounds while exploring funding options that would have the least impact on taxpayers. The projected $17 million project will address over 2,600,000 square feet of space in 23 buildings.

The facilities assessment successfully adhered to both the superintendent and district

goals, which were co-developed with the board of education and the central office leadership team. The resulting ESIP project specifically aligns with Toms River Schools’ district goals across the past several years, directly meeting the 2017 goal for facilities to “continue to finalize priority project plans in the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) for implementation while developing referendum plans.” It also addresses the district’s budget goal by developing “a financial plan to continue supporting our educational program that considers losses in funding and alternative revenue sources,” as well as budget and capital needs goals from 2015-2016.

ESIP is a financing mechanism that allows public entities to pay for capital upgrades with the energy cost savings generated by installing energy conservation measures (ECMs) without any tax increase to the public. Typical ECMs include LED lighting and controls, HVAC systems, boilers, building envelope improvements and energy management systems.

After a comprehensive analysis of the facilities, DCO’s recommendations from their energy audit at Toms River includes LED lighting; retro-commissioning to ensure existing systems work properly; energy management systems that operate the buildings in the most efficient and comfortable manner; and the replacement of mechanical systems such as boilers. Project construction is estimated to create 220 full-time jobs throughout the region.

Ultimately, the completed project will deliver $1.1 million in New Jersey Clean Energy Program incentives and more than $900k in annual energy cost savings. While ESIP benefits Toms River taxpayers, most importantly, it benefits students. LED lighting, greater temperature control and enhanced filtration/air quality create a better learning environment. To date, ESIP has been used to fund over 100 municipalities, school districts, vocational schools, hospitals and colleges and universities.

Toms River Regional Schools is a comprehensive regional public school district primarily located in the coastal community of Toms River, within Ocean County, New Jersey, along the state’s Jersey Shore. The district includes Toms River Township and the adjoining boroughs of Beachwood, Pine Beach, and South Toms River. It is the largest suburban school district in the state and the fifth largest overall.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Conodo - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. No pets. No smoking. Fort Myers. Call after 6, 732-657-9474.

(39) Rental or Sale - Homestead Run Adult 55+. Community Clubhouse.

2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Available immediately. Call 732-370-2300. (41) Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $650/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred.

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

Has 2 bedr, 1 ba, large living room, DR, new paint, new carpets, 1 car garage. Can offer quick closing. $85,000. Contact Mary at Weidel Real Estate office 609-737-1500 or cell 609-902-4652 for appt.

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

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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Help Wanted Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. 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.

Part Time Activities Assistant The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time activities assistant to work every other weekend in our Assisted Living community.

Candidates must have the compassion and ability to work with the senior population to lead various activities. $10/hr. Interested candidates can apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759. Phone 732849-2047/Fax 732-350-0540/email: rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) 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! Part Time 7-3 (9 days/pay/72 hours a pay), Full Time 11-7, Part time 3-11/6 days/pay/22.50 hours per pay.

Excellent benefit package for Full Time/part time benefit eligible employees. Stop in today to learn more.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14/hr. 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.

The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm.

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-3635530 or email your resume to dtoms river2nj2@goddardschools.com. (t/n)

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or (40) 732-814-4851. Thank you.

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

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Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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(42) Caregiver Looking For Position Part time or full tine. Please contact Judy 732-917-1814.

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Simon’s Soup Kitchen Seeks Volunteers

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Simon’s Soup Kitchen is currently seeking volunteers and volunteer groups for its upcoming season starting this fall. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: cooks, dishwashers, kitchen assistance and servers.

Volunteer groups are also needed to participate in an evening of caring, in which the group would assist in everything from preparing the meal to helping clean up.

Simon’s Soup Kitchen operates every Tuesday and Friday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from October through April at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights. Dinners are served to anyone who is in need of a hot meal or some fellowship. In addition to

serving meals, Simon’s Soup Kitchen will also provide a brown bag breakfast to the children who attend the kitchen through its “Breakfast with Al” program.

Simon’s Soup Kitchen is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide nutritious meals, free of charge, to anyone who is seeking nourishment or companionship in a safe, warm and caring environment. Anyone is welcome, regardless of age, sex, race financial need or religious belief. Simon’s Soup Kitchen serves meals to those in need in Seaside Heights and the surrounding area. Since its inception in 2004, Simon’s Soup Kitchen has served over 100,000 meals and is strictly volunteer-based. For more information, or to sign up, visit simonssoupkitchen.org.

Toms River OEM

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Office of Emergency Management is responsible for an emergency management plan that prepares for, responds to and recovers from any natural or manmade event that may occur in Toms River.

T RO EM f o llo w s an a dopt e d ba si c emergency management plan, called the Emergency Operations Plan, an official plan approved by the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department and the NJ State Police Emergency Management Section.

All disaster operations in Toms River are managed through these plans and the various support agencies are responsible

for the annexes of the basic plan.

TROEM works in conjunction with state, federal, and local authorities. TROEM is prepared to activate and utilize The Emergency Operation center during any emergency to allow coordination of all support agencies to provide continuity of services to the public. TROEM is responsible for advisement, notification and assembly of services that are in the best interest of the citizens and guests of Toms River.

The office is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To contact the office, call 732-341-3267.

Toms River Seaport Society Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich maritime heritage of the Barnegat Bay. Founded in 1976, the organization focuses on the unique history of those bygone days when schooners, catboats and special purpose small craft sailed New Jersey’s coastal waters.

The Barnegat Bay area and the intercoastal waters of New Jersey have produced a number of significant boat types indigenous to the shallow estuaries and bays that provide haven for the blue crab, the flat face flounder, the elusive bay

scallop and the sweet cherrystone clam.

New Jersey craft such as the Class “A” catboat, Barnegat Bay sneakbox, gunning skiff, and the Egg Harbor Melon Seed are part of the evolution of watercraft which include the Jersey sea skiff, numerous garveys, hay scows, and sneakboxes, all of which are part of the history the Seaport Society focuses on.

The seaport’s museum is at 78 East Water St. in downtown Toms River, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

For more information, call 732-349-9209 or email HaveFun@tomsriverseaport.org.

Food Pantry Seeks Donations

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LAVALLETTE – The Food Pantry at Faith Lutheran Church is open Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m.

The pantry is in need of: stew, Chef Boyardee (any), chili, soup, oatmeal, hot dogs, mashed potatoes, jelly, pancake mix, broth, macaroni & cheese, canned tuna or chicken.

Many clients are in special need of toiletries – toothbrushes, toothpaste and toilet paper.

Monetary donations are always accepted.

The church is located at 1801 Grand Central Ave. For more information, email faith lavallette@hotmail.com or call 732-7938138.

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Medicaid Fraud Amnesty Program Begins

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By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – An amnesty program allowing Ocean County residents who believe they wrongly received Medicaid benef its to voluntarily withdraw from the program without fear of criminal prosecution kicked off September 12 with a public information session in the Pine Belt Arena, on the grounds of Toms River High School North.

The meeting, initiated by the Office of the State Comptroller, was meant to explain the program to residents and urge more individuals to come forward in light of 26 Lakewood residents who were ar rested over the su m mer for defrauding a combined $2.4 million from Medicaid and other government assistance programs.

Individuals who choose to participate will be required to repay Medicaid for the benefits they received while they were ineligible, plus pay an additional civil penalty based on the amount of wrongful Medicaid benef its they received. They must also refrain from re -joi n i ng Medicaid for a one yea r period.

“Our goal is to bring those in Ocean County who were not in compliance with Medicaid eligibility requirements into compliance and to have them make full restitution of all improperly received funds,” said State Comptroller Philip James Degnan, who attended the meeting at Pine Belt Arena. “Residents of Ocean County should consider this program to be their best opportunity to come into compliance without fear of criminal prosecution.”

Individuals have until December 12 to f ile an application on state.nj.us/

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comptroller. A representative from the Medicaid Fraud Division will then follow up with them in regards to restitution and penalty information, as well as scheduling a settlement appointment.

A spokesperson for the State Comptroller’s Office said they will wait until the 90-day period is expired to release figures on how many people applied for amnesty in the program.

Medicaid Fraud Division Director Josh Lichtblau said the amnesty program is beneficial because it will return funds so that they can be used by New Jersey residents that are truly in need of assistance.

Despite the positive outlook from the State, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office responded to apparent criticism of the amnesty program the day before it opened, issuing a statement targeted at those urging their office to pursue more prosecutions and stop amnesty.

“For all those who feel OCPO is not doing enough with regard to Lakewood Fraud prosecutions the answer is simple: We do not have access to the NJ State Comptroller Office program files. They oversee the programs application and implementation process.

It is like any other victim of financial crime or fraud; we will not know they are victim of criminal activity unless they tell us. If a victim comes forward, we investigate and prosecute on their behalf.”

The Prosecutor’s Office also made it clear that the amnesty program came from the State Comptroller’s Office, a nd t hat t hey have no aut hor it y to mandate or monitor how a state agency does business.

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TOMS RIVER–The Toms River Municipal Alliance coordinates substance abuse prevention programs, activities and events throughout the year for community members of all ages.

The Alliance often partners with the Toms River District Schools, the township’s Department of Youth Services and Senior Center, Ocean’s Harbor House, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County, Children’s Home Society and the Family Success Center, the Ocean County Health Department, Barnabas Health, Prevention First, and other agencies and organizations.

The Alliance networks with numerous social service, healthcare, government, non-profit and private agencies in its mission. Further community support is offered with information and referrals on substance abuse and related issues by calling the Alliance office directly.

The 2014-2019 Strategic Plan is the framework for the Toms River Municipal Alliance mission. This is a grant, funded by the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and includes a 25 percent cash match from Toms River Township. State funds are generated through fines collected from those convicted of drug crimes.

The Municipal Alliance also provides a course called Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.), which is one of the most requested programs. It is funded by

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.

Department Of Parks

TOMS RIVER – The Department of Parks, Buildings & Grounds is responsible for maintaining 18 township buildings, 13 parks and beach front. These responsibilities range from trash removal to major building systems/component replacement. For all after hours emergencies, please email the Departments Director/Deputy Director or in an extreme emergency, contact the Toms River Police Department at 732-349-0150.

For information pertaining to use or scheduli ng of pa rk facilit ies, contact the Recreation Department at 732341-1000, ext. 8415 or e-mail kfalke@ tomsrivertownship.com.

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Toms River Municipal Alliance

a coalition of Alliances including those of Toms River, Pine Beach, and Beachwood, with additional support from Ocean lnc./ Head Start and Children’s Home Society/ Family Success Center. S.T.E.P. is a 16 hour course that also satisfies the terms of some court orders. Courses run throughout the calendar year and information is available by calling the Alliance office directly.

Other Alliance popular programs include the Municipal Alliance Senior Health Fair, hosted annually by the Toms River Senior Center on Garfield Avenue in May. Numerous government, non-profit and private health care and social service providers offer free health screenings, services, and information for the age specific needs of seniors and their care givers. Admission is

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For more information, a referral, request, or volunteer opportunities, please call Coordinator Helen McGovern at 732341-1000 ext. 8474. Check this site tomsrivertownship.com/municipal-alliance for periodic updates on Alliance programs and activities.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Preferred Home Healthcare & Nursing Services

By Robert D. Verderese The first thing you will notice upon meeting Joel Markel, President and owner of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, a home health care agency, is his friendly and soothing demeanor. The cadence of his voice reveals a compassion that is as genuine as it is heart-felt.

In a business which concerns itself with traumatic family situations, Joel’s caring bedside manner seems all-the-more important. Indeed, the company motto, “Home Health Care with Feeling,” is not just a catchy sales pitch but rather the core of the business ethos—born out of a series of family tragedies which ultimately manifested in Joel a profound and compelling empathy.

Joel’s misfortunes commenced when he was about 35 years old with the news that his widowed sister Helen had been diagnosed with terminal skin cancer. Consequently, Markel and his wife Stephanie took Helen and her two young sons into their home. “We could not find a home health care agency that provided the full-time care my sister required’’, Markel recollected. “On top of that, my sister lamented over never seeing the same person twice. This did not comfort her.”

A short time after this cancer reared its ugly head again when their son Ryan was born with pediatric cancer. “Nurses who were pediatric specialists and willing to care for Ryan at home were extremely hard to come by,” Markel recalls. “And all of the nurses were reluctant to treat Ryan by virtue of how sick he was.”

During this trying time, Markel learned a lot about home health care agencies. He learned that most were very limited in terms of the care that was provided. Most only provided services for geriatric care; with very few providing care for children and fewer still for both the old and the young. He also discovered that there were almost no nurses who were qualified to care for patients who were severely sick. “The care that was available at this time was not adequate for us,” Markel recounts.

“My wife and I realized that virtually all health care agencies were deficient both from a professional and emotional standpoint.”

Tragically, Joel Markel’s sister Helen died shortly after his son Ryan was born and Ryan—who had acute complications from birth—passed at 11 months of age. As a result of these tribulations, Markel’s heart—although filled with grief— began to orient itself in a more empathetic sphere. “I longed to talk with parents who lost

children. I wanted to help them with their pain and in turn for them to help me. I wanted to comfort them and for them to comfort me—I needed some kind of support!” Markel reminisced with unbridled passion.

Teeming with empathy, Markel resolved to start a support group for fathers who lost children. This undertaking, however, quickly revealed

at Preferred, caregivers provide an important social connection for their patients as well as an outlet to social activities—with transportation to adult day care or simply having company or professional assistance for a walk in the neighborhood.

Preferred Home Health Care’s success Markel attributes almost exclusively to its tenet: “Home Health Care with Feeling.”

He believes it’s that emphasis on compassion for others which has sustained the agency for more than 25 years. “We care for people and are committed to helping as many people in need of quality home health care as possible” says Markel. Preferred services include care for infants, babies, adults and seniors, tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs.

The agency provides around-theclock or hourly service, with either medical or non-medical assistance available. Whether it is 24 hour service from a registered nurse or 3 hour a day care from a home health aide, the company’s underlying mission remains singular—to treat each patient like family in the comfort of their home, (rather than living in a hospital) promoting independence and dignity for an optimal quality of life.

“Every caregiver at Preferred must have a bona fide passion for the work they do,” Markel expresses. “It’s not just a preference, it’s a prerequisite,” he continues. Although

“We care for people and are committed to helping as many people in need of quality home health care as possible” – Joel Markel itself to be one of futility insofar as fathers had no desire communicating their losses to one another.

This harrowing time in Markel’s life he aptly described as his ‘Book of Job’ time. Nevertheless, it was this dark period which shed light on the significance of quality home health care in people’s lives. “I started really contemplating the possibility of running a home health care agency,” Markel reflected. This contemplation became a reality when—after reading in The New York Times that a home health care agency in central New Jersey was for sale—Markel shortly after bought the company with the intent of dedicating all his efforts to providing comprehensive home health care ‘with feeling’ to people in the greatest need.

Servicing New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Markel’s vision of providing superior home health care with an emotional touch has been fully actualized

by Preferred: “We foster a culture of emotional connectivity here. It is essential for our caregivers to assume a familial role for the people they take care of,” Markel explains. To be sure,

hiring caregivers who are passionate is paramount at Preferred, other more tangible qualifications are important as well. For instance, all of the caregivers that work for the agency are fully licensed, bonded and insured, and are subject to a thorough screening and vetting process. Indeed, it is this fusion of ‘passion’ and ‘quality’ which really distinguishes Preferred from its competitors and serves as the principal impetus for the company’s long-standing success.

Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses also figure prominently within Preferred Home Health Care’s family of professionals. For more than 20 years, these highly skilled caregivers provide state-ofthe-art services and technology to their patients. In addition, the clinical professionals at Preferred teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries and explain post-treatment home care needs, such as: diet, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication. The RNs and LPNs at Preferred are also instrumental in

establishing a care plan or contribute to an existing plan developed by the patient’s doctor.

When Joel Markel bought Preferred, over 20 years ago, he could never have envisioned the company’s current status as a multi-faceted, premiere health care agency. By surrounding himself with good, smart, highly qualified people who shared his ‘philosophy of care,’ Markel set out to create a health care agency that went far beyond its traditional confines. For instance, more than half of the agency’s patients are children who have serious medical conditions. These children are cared for by RNs with specialized pediatric expertise which is second-to-none, who provide the most advanced, integrated and extensive services available. Preferred also provides individual care for children while at school, assisting with bus transportation, fieldtrips and providing a clinical eye that is as vigilant as it is consequential.

To say that Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services was born out of tragedy is as true as the changing seasons. The idea to start the business began with Markel’s difficulty of not being able to find quality home health care for both his terminally sick sister and seriously ill son, and tragically culminating with their respective deaths. But it was this dark experience which made Markel aware of the importance of comprehensive home health care and which ultimately motivated him to create Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services—home health care ‘with feeling.’ You can reach Preferred anytime via preferredcares.com or by calling 800-603-CARE (2273).

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 23 - september 29

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The cosmic seas can change swiftly in the week ahead. Dealing with unpredictable people and situations might make even you seasick. Avoid taking shortcuts that might be deemed less than ethical.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some people merely muddle through on good looks and mere luck. Contracts and agreements could contain numerous errors so postpone signing important documents. In the week ahead focus on being creative.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could be brave when caution is a better tactic. It is best to avoid making key changes or crucial decisions until the end of the week when your judgment is better.

Remain patient until conditions improve.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Step nimbly around nagging doubts. You may find yourself swimming against the currents if you pursue a fantasy in the week ahead. It is best to tread water and not choose a definite direction until late in the week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t jump the gun.

Emotional upsets could provoke you or cause you to take an action that will be regretted later. In the week ahead relationship problems need to be handled with care to avoid a break or rupture.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Guard against saying things that will alienate others in the week ahead. Push star 67 to block your number when you feel an uncontrollable urge to speak your mind.

Avoid melodrama and stick to a logical script.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Teamwork may work well until team members are replaced. If

there is a problem at work or on the job ask for advice from a partner or loved one. In the week to come be sure to appear well-groomed in public venues.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Plan out a reasonable schedule as your sense of purpose may waver or energy could falter as this week unfolds. Your work may be held up to scrutiny or you could be called on the carpet to defend it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may need to fend off unnecessary accusations if you engage in speculation. In the week to come it will be wise to maintain a low profile and avoid giving offense. Focus on honoring obligations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more you do the more is expected. A quota may need to be filled or a high water mark reached, but you have the grit to meet the requirements.

Don’t be distracted by romantic urges until the end of the week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Anticipate the need to handle upcoming bills and obligations this week. You may need to restrain a partner from spending too freely. Financial incentives may act as carrots that drive you to do your best.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Hold your horses. Avoid giving in to your impulses as you may find yourself in a runaway situation.

In the upcoming week your best bet is to demonstrate your trustworthiness and to be a true blue and loyal friend.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Food Fusion: Asian Flavors And Western Cooking Techniques Join Forces

By Wolfgang Puck T E R I YA K I - G L A Z E D S E A S C A L L O P S WITH WASABI MASHED POTATOES Serves 4 For the wasabi mashed potatoes: 1 pound organic baking potatoes, such as russets, peeled 2 large cloves garlic, peeled Kosher salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream, heated 1/2 pound (250 g) baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained, large stems removed 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder Freshly ground white pepper For the teriyaki-glazed sea scallops: 1 pound (500 g) fresh sea scallops, tough connective tissue at their sides peeled off and discarded Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) sake 1/2 cup (125 mL) soy sauce 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup (125 mL) honey 3 tablespoons bottled barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons minced scallions First, prepare the wasabi mashed potatoes: Cut the potatoes into large pieces of equal size. Put them in a medium-sized pot, with the

garlic cloves, add enough cold water to cover, season well with salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.

Cook the potatoes until tender enough to be pierced easily with a fork or skewer, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return with the garlic cloves to the still-hot pot over very low heat for a few minutes to evaporate excess moisture.

Pass the potatoes and garlic through a ricer or a food mill back into the pot. With a wooden spoon, briskly stir in the butter and hot cream.

Meanwhile, in a clean pot, bring water to a boil; place a mixing bowl filled with ice cubes and water nearby. Add the spinach to the pot, immersing it for 10 seconds; then, drain the spinach and immediately plunge it into the ice water. Drain thoroughly, squeezing out excess liquid from the leaves. Place the spinach in a food processor with the wasabi powder. Pulse until finely chopped; then, continue processing until pureed, stopping as needed to scrape down the side of the work bowl.

Stir the spinach-wasabi puree into the warm mashed potatoes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

For the teriyaki-glazed scallops, cut each scallop in half horizontally to make 2 round pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil and sear the scallops for 15 to 30 seconds on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside. Pour off and discard any excess oil from the pan. Away from the stove, carefully add the sake; then stir and scrape to deglaze the pan deposits.

Return the pan to medium-high heat, add the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey and barbecue sauce, and bring to a boil; then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thickened.

Return the scallops to the pan; stir and turn them in the sauce to coat and heat them through. Remove from the heat.

Serve immediately, mounding the mashed potatoes on heated plates and spooning the scallops over and around them. Garnish with scallions.

(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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