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SURF & STREAM CAMPGROUND TO BE REDEVELOPED
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – It’s quiet in the Surf & Stream campground now. The winter weather keeps most people inside, although there are still a lot of occupied spaces. The recreational vehicles are lined up on the streets, some overlooking the river trickling through the property. Some have decorations outside to suggest that the residents (Surf - See Page 4)
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–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) Picnic tables between two RVs overlook the river running through Surf & Stream Campground. (Left) Even in the winter, there are a lot of people in RVs there.
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Manchester Adopts Affordable Housing Rules
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – The Township adopted rules to fall in line with state guidelines on how affordable housing will be addressed. Every town in New Jersey is required to provide for a certain number of affordable homes. The issue stems from a court case where the town of Mt. Laurel was accused of zoning the town in such a way that no low-income people could afford to live there. The state’s solution to this was to force every town to allow a certain number of affordable housing.
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Fighting The Good Fight Against The Opioid Epidemic By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Mixed martial arts champion, Toms River native Frankie Edgar, held an exhibition match against Brick Memorial High School Assistant Principal Dan O’Cone in an anti-opioid event, “Knock Out Substance Abuse,” held in the auditorium of Brick High School on Jan. 11. The match was at the culmination of the two-hour event, which was hosted by acting Superintendent Dennis Filippone, and sponsored by the school district and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. “Frankie Edgar came from training camp to be here, even though he has a fight coming up in about a month,” Filippone said. An estimated 600 people came to the high school to see Edgar in person, but before the exhibition match was held, a strong anti-opioid message was the theme of guest speakers Brick Mayor John G. Ducey, Police Chief James Riccio, and Ocean County Prosecutor Joe Coronado. Coronado gave an overview of the severity of the opioid crisis (Epidemic - See Page 5)
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn MMA champ Frankie Edgar spoke out against use of opioids at an anti-drug event at Brick High School.
Snowstorm Costs Reported
–Photo by Chris Lundy Snow c l e a r e d at t he M a nche s t e r Hawks Football and Cheer Complex on Ridgeway Road By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – The first big snowstorm of the season cost the town about $60,000, officials said. Business administrator Donna Markulic provided estimates on the cost of the storm. It included $16,165 in personnel, $27,037 in equipment, $3,432 for 1,144 gallons of fuel, and $5,910 for 98.5 tons of salt. These costs were incurred on Jan. 4. On Jan. 5, there was an additional $10,000 of clean-up work done. Public Works reported that the employees were able to handle the storm without any overtime, she said.
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Continued From Page 1 have been there for a while. You can hear cars in the distance, since it’s located on Ridgeway Road, a busy highway with a lot of housing developments, schools, and strip malls. Barry Bielat said he purchased the property about 10 years ago, seeing the investment potential. It has the benefits of being close to everything (like the Garden State Parkway) yet still retains its rural distinction. “It’s a beautiful piece on the river,” he said. He has been considering some residential development or a mix of residential and commercial. He is hiring a professional planner to see what can be built there. The river constrains how much development can be there, but it can also be used as a benefit. People like living on the water. There are currently 200 spaces for RVs, he said. There are people who rent them for a 12-month basis, but usually leave for a month or two in the winter. He says there
are no full-time residents who would be displaced by this. “Everyone there has another residence,” he said. On a trip to the campground in January, the campground seemed almost full. At a recent Township Council meeting, the council approved the investigation of a redevelopment plan by the Planning Board for the property. There are several conditions that would allow it to be a “redevelopment” project, a designation defi ned by the state, Councilman Samuel Fusaro said. If the project qualifies, there’s more flexibility in what can be done and the township has more control in the outcome. A redevelopment plan becomes a contract between the town, the owner of the property, and any other relevant parties, if there are any. The property has been a campground for decades, and have always been a good neighbor, he said. The new owner reached out to the township stating they wanted to make a change, and the goal is to fi nd something that everyone can agree on and that will bring value to Manchester.
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Continued From Page 1 That number fluctuated, based on several factors. Manchester was one of many towns that recently reached a settlement with the state on a set number of affordable housing. Part of the settlement is to make sure that Manchester’s rules mirror the state’s regulations, Councilman Samuel Fusaro said. Thus, these ordinance changes needed to happen. One ordinance changes land use in Manchester to bring the township up to date with what the state wants. It lists scores of definitions and details that Manchester had to adopt in order to be on the same page as the rest of New Jersey. The second reading of this ordinance is expected to happen at the Jan. 22 Township Council meeting. Manchester is one of many municipalities that have adopted similar ordinances. The details include how many units in any future development must be affordable. It
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also details the income level of a person that could afford these units. The council also adopted the Affi rmative Housing Marketing Plan, which they were required to do by the state, Fusaro said. The plan sets rules on how to reach out to people in the region who are eligible for low income housing, so that they know that the units are available. Manchester, and the rest of Ocean County, is in the same housing region as Mercer and Monmouth counties. According to the plan, all the costs associated with advertising would be paid by the developer or landlord, not the town. It lists the type of media outlets that can be used for advertising, and what information needs to be in the ad. There are also plans on how to educate perspective buyers or renters on how to fi nance a home. The plan will continue to exist as long as there are affordable units available. If a new development is built, then a new plan would be needed.
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Continued From Page 1 in Ocean County, with 56 overdose deaths in 2012; 112 deaths in 2013; 101 in 2014; 118 in 2015; and 211 in 2016. In 2017 the number of deaths dropped fi nally dropped about 25 percent to 163, which Coronado credited to a threepronged approach being used by local schools and law enforcement: education, enforcement and rehabilitation. Filippone, who was a long-term principal at Brick High School, introduced one of his former students, senior Cameron Cohen, who described a thread of addiction that wove through his family and ended with the heartbreaking death of his brother. An Ocean County mother who lost her 18-year-old son to an opioid overdose was the next speaker. Trish Horner present-
ed “Christopher’s Journal: A Mother’s Love,” which described a roller coaster ride of hope and despair as her son repeatedly overdosed, went to rehab, and went back to using heroin again and again. The last time she saw her son alive was at 11 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2006 as they said goodnight to each other and he went up to bed. The next morning she went into his room and saw blood dripping from his mouth. “He was cold. What went wrong? How do you say goodbye to your son who is laying in his bed dead? What will I do with my unfi nished love for him?” Horner asked. “He turned our lives upside down.” Later she learned from the coroner that her son died from an overdose of what he didn’t know was 96 percent fentanyl. “If it had been heroin, he would still be here,” she said. Filippone came back to the podium to introduce the two “elite athletes” for the
exhibition match, Edgar and O’Cone, who is a three-time all American wrestler and a blackbelt in Judo. “Former USC lightweight champion of the world Frankie ‘The Answer’ Edgar versus Danny ‘The Question’ O’Cone,” Filippone quipped. The two men thrilled the audience with a series of wrestling moves, flips and pins before they shook hands and Edgar took the stage. “You’ve got to learn how to say no, everyone wants to be the cool guy and fit in,” he said. “I went to those parties when I was young, but I had goals, I kept my eye on that,” he said. “There is a lot of temptation, but it’s a cool thing to be a leader and not a follower,” Edgar said. Brick resident Janet Ritchey, 51, was in the audience with her daughter, Shannon, 20, who attended Brick High School until
she dropped out at 14 when she became addicted to heroin. Ritchey said that her daughter had overdosed eight times; on two of those occasions she had administered Narcan to her daughter, which blocks the effects of opioids. Shannon, who has earned her GED, has been clean for 11 months and lives in a sober community in Pennsylvania. Shannon said she credits Brick High School student assistance counselor Lori Roland with saving her life. “She even visited me in the hospital after my [last] overdose, and got my mom a Narcan kit,” Shannon said. Ritchey said the Knock Out Substance Abuse presentation was very good. “It’s a very strong message everyone needs to hear. There are too many families affected by this horrible epidemic,” she said. “But there is hope.”
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Regarding the ar ticle “ St a f for d C ou n cil Presents Volunteer Award,” I was at the To w n s h i p C o u n c i l Meeting during which the Mayor presented the award to Heather Kline. I thought it was a wonderful way to shine the light on what volunteers can do to improve any community. T h e p r o cl a m a t i o n brought to mind a volunteer who has never got t e n a ny r e c og n ition, but whose efforts have brought together many volunteers. His n a m e i s M i ke S t e c , and, since Bob Walker ret i red , he ha s be e n responsible, along w it h h i s w i fe a nd a com m it tee of volu nteer s, for coord i nating all the necessar y f u nc t ion s t h at m a ke the Mill Creek Road Community Garden a viable resource for all of Stafford Township. Mi ke painted the ba r n at t he fa r m by himself. I’ve seen him
and a small a r my of volu nt e e r s , wor k i ng early in the morning, weed i ng, water i ng, and tilling the property during the summer. T he tomatoes, sw iss cha rd , spi na ch , rhubarb, lettuces, beans, e t c. we r e g i ve n o u t to volunteers, or, for a s m a l l d o n a t io n t o re side nt s who a ske d for produce from the garden. As fall approached, Mi ke orga n i zed volu nteers to help w it h the fall clean out, and I’m sure he’s already ordering seeds for the spring planting. This i s a n e n d e a vo r t h a t la st s f rom spr i ng t o fall, and benef its all of our residents. If it wasn’t for Mi ke, the Mill Creek Garden would surely have lain fallow for lack of attention. Thanks Mike, for all t he good you have done, and, I hope, will continue to do! Jeanine Sciglitano Stafford Township
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Letters Editor induced me to self-educate where was AARP? To The Meet Andy Kim, You read and hear about all the benefits for “lower cla s s ,” “ m id d le cla s s” (working people) and the “upper class” but there is the sound of silence for retirees. AARP could have opened their “big mouth” to see that we seniors got a break. We retirees that itemize on our IRS form 1040, line 20a and 20b are hit with an 85% tax thanks to for mer Sen. Bradley (D) of N.J. which used to be 35%. (Who, by the way, no longer lives in N.J.) No longer do I pay dues to A A R P si nce, i n my opi nion, they backed Obamacare because their health insurers were looking for a piece of the “pie.” So why do seniors pay AARP dues? Is it because they get some small discounts on purchases? You are paying/joining AARP without a voice to lessen this taxation on your Social Security benefits. Bill McPhail Toms River
An Apology To Younger Generations This is a blanket letter addressed to generations X, Y, and Z for the transgressions of a wayward generation that wasted too much of its time being wasted, or in self-indulgence. The culmination of years of progressivism and gover nment excess
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as to its roots; and so, I offer the following sincerest apologies. First and foremost I apologize to those who were aborted, denying their fi rst basic right, the right to be born. I apologize for allowing the government to reduce the word of god in your life; for an education cartel that seems focused on the dark clouds in our history as well as an unhealthy infringement into social and family issues; for an electronic technology that appears to be stealing your brainpower, limiting your social skills, and affecting your attention spans and work ethic; for a burgeoning debt, not only nationally but on state, county and local levels that are unsustainable; for the globalist greed that has used robotics to eliminate jobs and trade deals that have shipped manufact u r ing jobs overseas; for the entitlements that have stolen the dignity of millions of people; for not making you proud and grateful to be Americans; for giving too much help with your school work, helicopter parenting, and participation trophies resulting in diminished problem solving skills and delayed transition to adulthood; and lastly, for being a pawn of establishment politics, the root cause of the aforementioned. I’ll never apologize for America or her history, where God’s hand has been ever present. Look to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution for the solution! They enumerate your basic rights given unto you by god, not by the gover n ment spawned from him. James M. Spickard Little Egg Harbor
Congressional Candidate The Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee and Club are proud to announce that Andy Kim, Candidate for Congress in Congressional District 3, will be headlining and kicking off our membership drive on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in Barnegat. It will be an exciting event, especially in light of how interested everyone is in fl ipping the 3rd Congressional District and electing a candidate who will look after the interests of “We The People,” - the 99% - instead of only the 1% which is where our current congressman’s (Tom MacArthur’s) interests are since that is how he has voted. Andy Kim has an impressive resume. He has a tremendous amount of experience having worked in the Defense Department with General Petraeus and with the NSA. He knows his way around the Washi ng ton D.C. qu ag m i re. You can check out Andy Kim’s Facebook page at: facebook.com/AndyKimNJ/ or his website: andykimforcongress.com/. If you live in the third district, please take advantage of the opportunity and come and meet Andy on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Barnegat Com mu nit y/ Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Avenue in Barnegat (just behind Town Hall and the police station). We’ll provide some lite refreshments; all you need to do is bring your energy and enthusiasm. Marianne P. Clemente Chair, Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Trump’s Offensive Words Require An Apology From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith NEW JERSEY – As chair of the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, I have taken numerous trips
to Central American and African countries and have chaired over 85 hearings on issues related to Africa alone. I have visited South Sudan twice within the last
18 months to investigate violence and famine and find solutions. What I have consistently taken away has been the innate goodness and resiliency of people facing extraordinarily difficult challenges - perhaps President Trump should visit these countries and see this for himself. The dire circumstances that compel individuals and families to emigrate to the United States does not
diminish their love of country and culture. Once here, the men and women have contributed significantly to society and have become our neighbors and valued members of communities in my congressional district and across the U.S. Throughout my career, I have supported compassionate policies that provide refuge to individuals fleeing political instability, violence and natural disaster.
I voted for legislation that established Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, the Immigration Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-649), have sponsored and co-sponsored legislation and most recently, authored a joint letter to Speaker Ryan, seeking protection for TPS beneficiaries. These individuals have come out of devastating conditions - including dictatorship, war, terrorism,
famine, disease - and have lived here for years with their families contributing greatly to American culture and economy. According to one study among TPS beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti, the work force participation rate is over 80 percent. To terminate their protected status would result in the break-up of families and their return to countries with conditions that may still be unsafe.
New Law Regulates Deed Procurement And Solicitation
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella said a newly signed state law will help residents from being overcharged for certified copies of deeds by private vendors. “This bill was endorsed by the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey and we are very pleased to see it signed into law,” said Colabella. “This will help many of our residents who have been taken advantage of by vendors charging high prices for a certified copy of deed that can easily be obtained at County Clerk offices for far less.” The new law stipulates that when deed solicitors advertise their services, they are
also to include the address and telephone number of the appropriate County Clerk’s office through which the recipient could obtain a copy of the deed directly. In addition, the bill prohibits deed procurement companies from creating a false impression in a solicitation for deed procurement services that the recipient is legally required to use the services in order to obtain a copy of a deed. Colabella said the new stipulations will help reduce the number of private vendors charging high prices for deeds. “We have been closely working with the Ocean County Department of Con-
sumer Affairs in trying to stop this practice,” Colabella said. “And while it was not illegal, these types of businesses were marking up the prices anywhere from $80 to $89. “The markup was far higher than the average $10 that is charged for a certified copy of a deed at my office, which is usually about five pages,” he said. Colabella also noted that most deeds can be viewed online for free by accessing the County Clerk’s website at clerk.co.ocean.nj.us. In Ocean County, this kind of solicitation can be costly especially for the many seniors that live here, Colabella said.
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“Our seniors can be vulnerable to these types of solicitations,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Office of Senior Services and the Department of Consumer Affairs.
“This should certainly help our seniors.” The bill stipulates that a violation of its provisions is punishable under the consumer fraud act. An unlawful practice is punishable by a monetary penalty
of not more than $10,000 for the first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense. Anyone interested in obtaining a deed can contact the Ocean County Clerk’s Office at 732-929-2018.
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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS
Lighthouse International Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions
By Kimberly Bosco LONG BEACH ISLAND – Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) is now accepting film submissions! From June 7-10, 2018, the internationally recognized LIFF will be bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and avid film fans to enjoy the modern storytelling of cinema in the relaxing beach environment of LBI. You can now submit films through Film Freeway. The accepted genres are: Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Multimedia, Music Video, Narrative Fiction, New Media / Web, Screenplay, Short, Television, and Virtual Reality. The LIFF screenings will include Question and Answer sessions. Industry breakfast events and filmmaker attendance at the film screenings helps to encourage networking as well. One of the goals of the festival is for filmmakers to engage in a dialogue with their audience while enjoying the scenic beach areas and all that the island has to offer. The LIFF has also announced that submissions are open for the “Write by the Beach” program. This program is a writers’ retreat for
female screenwriters and filmmakers. This program offers selected screenwriters the opportunity to spend a week in a beach house prior to the 2018 Festival to foster their creativity on whatever project they are currently working. Use the scenery and atmosphere of the beach to help your creativity flow with this program! Eligible female writers must have at least one credit as primary screenwriter on a produced short or feature film. Priority will be given to those writers currently working on feature-length screenplays in the selection process. Additional information may be required, such as writing samples, film or equivalent writing credits and a brief synopsis of your current writing project. To submit films to the LIFF, you can enter them through Filmfreeway.com or Withoutabox.com by Feb. 23. There is an early bird special discount for early submissions sent in by Jan. 26. The late deadline for submissions is March 16. The Lighthouse International Film Festival is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to showcasing diverse, dynamic storytelling, with a focus on unique voices.
Crestwood Village II Travel Club Atlantic City and Lunch At Renault Winery
WHITING – On March 20, 2018 join us on the first day of spring for a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City and lunch at the Historic Renault Winery. Lunch will be Italian Family Style which includes A fresh tossed garden salad with homemade Italian dressing, pickled beets, pasta in marinara sauce, Italian meatballs, baked sesame chicken, fresh Italian bread, dessert and A beverage plus A wine tasting tour. Tickets are $65 and that includes bus
transportation, driver gratuity, lunch, a wine tour, and a $25 casino bonus. The bus boards at Harmony Hall at 10:15 a.m. and leaves at 10:30. The bus boards at Resorts at 7:15 p.m. and leaves at 7:30 to arrive in Whiting at 8:30. Tickets are on sale at Harmony Hall Activity Room Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The last day to purchase tickets is March 6. For more information contact Linda 732716-1928 or Fran 732- 581-2290.
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Local NJ Schools Receive Sustainability Grants
By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY –Sustainable Jersey for Schools recently announced that 46 New Jersey schools and school districts have been selected to receive Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants funded by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). There are eleven $10,000 grants and thirty-five $2,000 grants that were distributed to fund a variety of sustainability projects in schools. Of the 46 schools chosen, four schools from Monmouth County and seven schools from Ocean County received grants. Those that received a $10,000 grant were: • Middletown High school North – Monmouth County (Middletown) • Cove Road Elementary – Monmouth County (Hazlet) • Toms River High School South – Ocean County (Toms River) • Jackson Elms Elementary – Ocean County (Jackson) Those that received a $2,000 grant were: • Atlantic Highlands Elementary – Monmouth County (Atlantic Highlands) • Ocean Township High School – Monmouth County (Ocean) • Toms River Intermediate East – Ocean County (Toms River) • Lanoka Harbor Elementary – Ocean County (Lacey) • Mill Pond Elementary – Ocean County (Lacey) • Lanes Mill Road Elementary – Ocean County (Brick)
• Lacey Township High School – Ocean County (Lacey) Each of these schools will use the funds to enact sustainability programs within their schools to help educate students on various sustainability practices. Projects such as building a hydroponic garden and installing water bottle refilling stations will help the overall sustainability of the school as well as teach students the importance of sustainability. “This is an important program that directs resources into our schools and NJEA is proud to continue to work with Sustainable Jersey,” said NJEA Vice President Sean Spiller. “It is our job to help create a new generation of engaged citizens and leaders. We help ensure that we leave a better world for our students when we emphasize the value of sustainability.” Through these grants, NJEA has provided $750,000 to support a sustainable future for children across the state through the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program. “Congratulations to the grant recipients. Sustainable Jersey for Schools aims to empower schools with the funding needed to implement important sustainability actions,” said Randall Solomon, executive director for Sustainable Jersey. “We look forward to the completion of these projects and the ongoing efforts of these schools and school districts. The NJEA-funded grants allow communities to come together to improve outcomes for students, staff and the environment.” Congratulations to our local schools on receiving these generous grants!
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The 10th Annual Soup-R-Bowl Of Chili Challenge is Back
LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society is holding the 10th Annual Soup-R-Bowl of Chili Challenge on January 27 from 3-6 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center across from the museum in Old St. John’s Church on Center Street. Local clubs and organizations will make soups and chili to compete for the trophies of People’s Choice. Last year’s lineup of participants included The First Aid Squad, Fire Company, Police, PTA and our own
Historical Society. The donation is $5 a ticket; children under five years old are free. A gift auction and a 50/50 will add to the festivities! The tickets are available at the museum, the Colonial Bouquet flower shop on Union Avenue and at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Museum. For more information call Kathy at 908839-7388.
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Manchester Township Council Meetings Scheduled MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Council meetings will be held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month, except where noted. The list of meeting dates for 2018 follows: Jan. 22 Feb. 12 Feb. 26 March 12 March 26 April 9 April 23 May 14 May 29 (Tuesday) June 11 June 25 July 9 July 23 Aug. 13 Aug. 27 Sept. 10 Sept. 24 Oct. 9 (Tuesday) Oct. 22 Nov. 12 Nov. 26 Dec. 10
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equivalent of the device to the officers because purchase of the device is only legal by law enforcement. “The money will be used by our agency to purchase a fully equipped unit and its addition will directly benefit the members of the Patrol Bureau in their daily operations,” the department said. “Thank you again, Betty, for your continued support of the Manchester Township Police Department and your community.” Tasers were added to the department last year after police solicited the council for the new device on the grounds that it would be advantageous. The addition proved just that when, only days after the purchase of the CEDs, the device was used to prevent a suicidal woman.
Crestwood Village IV Movie Night
WHITING – The Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood Village IV is showing the movie Going in Style on Feb. 23 beginning at 4 p.m. The doors will open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served shortly after. This month we are having a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Cake and coffee will be served after dinner. If you are only coming for the movie, come early and enjoy coffee and cake. This movie is a comedy and follows a trio
of retirees who plan to rob a bank after their pensions are cancelled. The cast is Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin and Joey King. The price for the movie and dinner is $6. For just the movie, the price is $2. Tickets are sold on Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and from 5-6 p.m. Hope to see you there for a great movie and dinner. For more information call Jerry at 732350-0230 ext.15.
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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Senior Softball League is always seeking new Manchester and Whiting residents to play Senior Slow Pitch Softball Monday and
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Travel Bocce Club Presents Trip To Villa Roma Resort Catskills, New York
WHITING – Take a trip to the Villa Roma Resort in the Catskills from October 21-24 with the Travel Bocce Club. The trip package includes: Round trip transportation, welcome coffee and cake and three meals a day (beginning with dinner on arrival and ending with breakfast on departure). There will also be a host of special events and activities including: a welcome wine & cheese reception, an Italian cooking demonstration with Chef Tom, a San Gennero lunch, a Gala Caesar’s Extravaganza luncheon and matinee show starring Tommy Walker, a Bellini cocktail reception, nightly music and top variety
entertainment with a different show each night. You will have access to and indoor sport complex with bocce, shuffleboard, and ping pong, an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and a fully equipped fitness center. The price is $489 for doubles, $463 for triples and $589 for singles. There will be a $75 non-refundable deposit unless trip is cancelled. Final payment is due August 14, 2018. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting. For more information call Debbie at 201-6188514 or Barbara at 732-350-6989.
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WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will be the site of this year’s celebration of World Day of Prayer on Mar. 2 at 2 p.m. Each year, a group of women from a certain country write an entire worship service and churches all over the world celebrate this service on the same day. This ecumenical spirit encourages prayer and action everywhere. “All God’s creation is very good” will be the theme of the event, using Genesis. Universal issues
Crestwood Village II Residents Club Fish Fry
WHITING – On March 3, 2018 from 4 to 6 p.m. the Residents Club will have a fish fry catered by Argyle Restaurant of Kearny, NJ in Harmony Hall. You will have a choice of Fish or Chicken with fries and coleslaw plus dessert and beverage.
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Crestwood Village IV February Meeting With Special Guest
WHITING – The Residents Clubhouse of Crestwood Village IV is having a meeting on February 15 at 1:30 p.m. You can still sign up to become a member of the club before the meeting. There will be a speaker named Robyn from the
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Crestwood Village IV Residents Clubhouse Meeting And Lunch
WHITING – Crestwood Village IV Residents Clubhouse will have a Saint Patrick’s Luncheon and a meeting on March 15 at 1 p.m. The luncheon will consist of a corned beef sandwich on rye, cold slaw, potato salad and the fixings for your sandwich. There will be Irish Music and the event will also be BYOB. This cost is $12 per person. Tickets will be on sale at the February meeting. Come and enjoy an Irish lunch and have fun with friends. For more information call 732-350-0230 ext. 14.
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Winter Storm Grayson Cleanup Costs Total Over $725,000
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – As we are recovering from the recent snow storm that blanketed the area in nearly two feet of snow on Jan. 4, the County has put together the preliminary cost estimates for the cleanup of the blizzard. As of Jan. 10, Ocean County officials calculated the cost of salting, plowing, and various cleanup projects to be an estimated $725,000, according to Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “Our departments were staged and ready to go at midnight,” Little in a press release. “This was a storm that dropped almost 19 inches of snow on some areas of the county. The snow combined with high winds and frigid temperatures made it difficult to cleanup. But our road crews and county staff got the job done.” Ocean County has nearly 630 miles of roads and this is where most of the cleanup expenses stem from. Little noted that $675,000, a large portion of the total cost, was used by the Road Department in cleanup efforts; using over $337,000 for materials, $191,000 for overtime and $35,000 for subcontractors. The storm also required a whopping 3,700 tons of salt as well as 4,150 gallons of liquid
calcium. “It is essential that our parking lots and sidewalks are cleared so our employees can get to work and the public can access our services and programs,” in any of the 135 government buildings in the county, said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari in the release. The Buildings and Grounds Department had 37 employees involved in cleanup, using 768 bags of salt. After putting in nearly 600 hours combined, the materials and overtime ended up totaling $18,500 for this department. Little noted some additional storm cleanup expenses, including $7,000 for assistance from the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, about $12,000 for the Bridge Department, and about $3,000 in overtime for the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. Overall, numerous county departments played a part in the cleanup effort, including the Ocean County Department of Vehicle Services, the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department, the Bridge Department, and the Buildings and Grounds Department, Department of Vehicle Services.
Crestwood Village II Upcoming Events
WHITING – Crestwood Village II is hosting numerous events in the coming months, including a fish fry, a mardi gras celebration, and a Doo Dah Dance! On Saturday, March 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. the Residents Club will have a fish fry catered by Argyle Restaurant of Kearny, NJ in Harmony Hall. You will have a choice of fish or chicken with fries and coleslaw plus dessert and beverage. This event is BYOB. Tickets are $18 and will be on sale in Harmony Halls Activity Room Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The last day to purchase tickets is February 28. Sorry, no walk-ins. On February 27 celebrate with the Bourbon Street Blues Band at this wild and raucous celebration hosted by the Travel Club. You bring the crazy mask or hat, and Doolan’s will supply the beads! Revel in the crowning of the King and Queen of the Mardi Gras Parade plus a first rate comedian. Drink, dance and laugh! There will be a one hour open bar plus your choice of soup or salad, pot roast, chicken Francaise or salmon
with dill sauce plus coffee, tea and dessert. Wine and soda will be served during lunch. The price is $65, which includes tax and transportation. The bus will board at Harmony Hall at 10:15 a.m. and will leave by 10:30. Tickets are on sale at the Harmony Hall Activity Room Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The last day to purchase tickets is February 16. Also, join us on Saturday, April 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. to celebrate the end of tax season with our first Doo Dah Dance, with Don Pesce as host. Dress wacky and dance with your favorite tax cheats, Leone Helmsley, Bernie Madoff, Martha Stewart and many more. Soft drinks, munchies, coffee and cake will be offered. This event is BYOB. Feel free to bring your own food. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at door and will be on sale in the Harmony Hall Activity Room on Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information on any of these events, contact Linda at 732-716-1928 or Fran at 732-581-2290.
Crestwood Village III Events
WHITING – Crestwood Village Three is having a Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday, February 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is free. Bring your favorite Pot Luck Dinner for everyone to enjoy. Tickets will be available on Mondays, January 29, February 5 and February 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Unity Hall Lobby. On Saturday, March 17 we will have a St.
Patrick’s Day celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring your favorite dessert and your favorite CDs. We will have Corned Beef and Cabbage, Roasted Potatoes. The cost is $10. Tickets will be available from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Unity Hall Lobby on Mondays, February 26, March 5, and March 12. For more information call Bill Fullem at 732-569-8042.
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WHITING – A trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show has been organized for March 6, 2018 for $65. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904 for more information.
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Crestwood Village IV Trip To Atlantic City For A Comedy Show
WHITING – Crestwood Village IV Residents Clubhouse IV is hosting a trip to Atlantic City for a Comedy Show with Steve Solomon. This show is about his parents moving to a retirement home in South Florida. We know you will laugh and enjoy the show! This trip includes deluxe round trip transportation provided by Trolley Tours, a $25 slot play and a show ticket. The tickets are $65
per person. Tickets are sold on Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and from 5-6 p.m. We will leave from the clubhouse at 9:45 a.m. to head to Caesars Hotel and Casino. The show time is 3:30 p.m. and we will arrive back at Crestwood at 6 p.m. If you are looking for fun and laughter, join us! For more information call 732-350-0230 ext. 14.
Travel Bocce Presents New Trip To Foxwoods & Mohegan
WHITING – Join Travel Bocce for a trip to Foxwoods and Mohegan while staying at Great Cedar at Foxwoods from April 16-18, 2018. The trip package includes: two nights accommodation at Great Cedar, two breakfasts and two dinners, $20 slot at Foxwoods, $15 slot at Mohegan, a $5 food voucher, and transportation.
The cost is $258 for doubles and $348 for singles. There will be a $50 deposit due upon sign-up. This is non-refundable unless the trip is cancelled. Final payment is due Feb 9. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd. in Whiting. For more information call Debbie at 201-6188514 or Barbara at 732-350-6989.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you feeling troubled by family alcoholism, addiction or dysfunction? Adult Children of Alcoholics hosts Family Group meetings, available downstairs at Christ
Episcopal Church, 415 Washington Street, Toms River, on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:45 to 9 p.m. More information is available on the ACA website, adultchildren.org.
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Jim Mahlmann Named Chairman Of OCVTS Foundation
By Fran Kirschner TOMS RIVER – Jim Mahlmann, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NetCetra, Toms River, a full-service internet company has been named chairman of the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education (OCVTS). A Toms River resident, Mahlmann is an internet marketing and designer specialist, and a certified Google Partner. He is also a partner in a data center in Walla Walla, Washington. OCVTS Foundation, established in 1994, is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to ensuring a quality education for OCVTS students. All fund raising efforts directly benefit students and instructional programs at all Ocean County Vocation Technical Schools in such areas as equipment and training in technology, financial assistance, and staff development, among others. Since 1994 to June 2017, the Foundation has awarded $719,970.00 in scholarships to OCVTS students and more than $565,019.15 in grants to teachers and programs. “It is extremely rewarding to serve on the OCVTS Foundation because we help a lot of kids! Besides raising money, one of my goals is to make sure everyone knows about OCVTS and the outstanding programs it offers,” said Mahlmann. Mahlmann is a member of New Jersey Business Industry Association (NJBIA) and chairman of its small business committee; a vice chairman of the Technical Committee of the Monmouth Ocean Development Council (MODC); and serves on the Ocean County College Business Advisory Board. Mahlmann received the 2016 NJBIA “Main Street Award” for leadership, inno-
–Photo by Joe Sharp vation, and dedication to NJBIA’s mission of creating a competitive business climate, locally and globally; and acknowledges efforts to provide greater resources and assistance to New Jersey-based small businesses. He also received a B.A. in marketing from the University of Minnesota. OCVTS programs and academies offer career majors in more than 40 areas and include service occupations, such as child care professions, cosmetology, culinary arts, fashion design and merchandizing, and law and public safety; health technologies; construction trades, applied and performing arts, transportation technologies, and computers, among many others. For more information about the OCVTS Foundation call 732-240-6414 ext. 3339 or email foundation@mail.ocvts.org.
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Musicians have a keen awareness of the auditory world. Their ability to distinguish and organize tones is the backbone of the musical language they use to communicate. Musical training, however, appears to have benefits that reach well beyond melody and rhythm — it might strengthen the ability to hear in background noise. Musical Training Benefits Hearing- A growing chorus of voices is suggesting that musical training may offset some effects of age-related hearing loss. A 2011 study in the journal PLoS One found that 45- to 65-year-old lifelong musicians could hear speech in noise better than non-musicians in the same age group. A 2015 study in the Journal of Neuroscience found that musical training might boost speech-listening skills that typically decline with age. For the most part, however, these studies compare musicians and non-musicians; they don’t measure improvement in people undergoing musical training. Teaching to the Choir- Encouraged by this research, Frank Russo and his team at Ryerson University, in Toronto, have been researching whether joining a choir would improve the ability of those with a mild hearing loss to process speech in noise. Study participants undergo musical training at Ryerson but also use music-training software at home. One example of a training exercise: singing a musical scale while the choir director plays a recognizable melody over it. Participants receive before-and-after speech-in-noise evaluations. “Brain Boot Camp”- Their research hinges on a measurement known as frequency. Tracking a musical note’s pitch and locking
onto a person’s voice are both examples of recognizing a specific frequency. When you improve your ability to recognize pitch, you also improve your ability to distinguish a target voice. These tasks depend chiefly on your brain, not your ears. “Singing is sort of like brain boot camp. You’re sort of whipping your neurons into shape,” says Ella Dubinsky, a member of Russo’s team. So far they’re optimistic. According to Russo, “These preliminary findings suggest that short-term musical training is able to mitigate some of the age-related difficulty in hearing that is experienced by older adults.” So, sign yourself up for brain boot camp — join a choir or learn a musical instrument today to whip those speech-innoise neurons into shape! Parbery-Clark A, et al. Musical experience and the aging auditory system: implications for cognitive abilities and hearing speech in noise. PLoS ONE. 2011;6(5):e18082. Bidelman GM, Alain C. Musical training orchestrates coordinated neuroplasticity in auditory brainstem and cortex to counteract age-related declines in categorical vowel perception. Journal of Neuroscience. 2015;35(3):1240–1249. Steinberg SM, Russo F. The SMART Lab Singers: Improving Age-Related Hearing Difficulties Through Choir Lessons. http://smartlaboratory.org/ our-choirs/ our-hearing-impaired-choir/. Accessed Oct. 26, 2017. Siegel R, Hsu A. ‘Like Brain Boot Camp’: Using Music to Ease Hearing Loss. http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/05/31/530723021/ like-brain-boot-camp-using-music-to-easehearing-loss. Accessed Oct. 26, 2017.
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OHI To Host Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser And Casino Night
By Kimberly Bosco FARMINGDALE – Join Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. as they host their annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser and Casino Night on Feb. 9 from 7-11 p.m. Be a part of these celebrations to kick off OHI’s 15th anniversary at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. Casino Night will be diamond themed and all of the proceeds will go towards supporting health care services for adults, seniors, and children throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. There will be dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. You also have the opportunity to take part in sponsorships, donations, journal ads, and premium ticket packages that are all 100 percent tax deductible.
Tickets are $200. OHI has been servicing our communities with quality medical care for 15 years. Purchase a sponsorship or donate an auction item at this fundraising event to help support OHI and the wonderful work they do, providing primary and preventative quality care to those who need it most. Proceeds will help purchase better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness and more. To become a sponsor, visit ohinj.org/fundraiser/. For more information, tickets or sponsorship information, contact Douglas Clark, marketing manager, at 732-719-9026. The deadline for sponsorships and ad journal proofs is Jan. 24. Send all ad files to fundraiser@ohinj.org.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
9 Ways To Outsmart Fat Cells By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Women can be really hard on themselves. Fattening foods contains addictive chemicals and f lavor-enhancing (toxic) substances that make you crave it! It’s criminal that these things are allowed in our foods. For sure, I know it’s not entirely your fault! The fat cells expand and expand and then hold on to estrogen, leading to more expansion and sometimes even female types of cancers. You can’t shake off fat cells, you have to shrink them. This is a very complex problem, one that I cannot cover entirely here, but I will do my best to set you up for success. You have to be pretty smart to outsmart a fat cell. Once hormones like cortisol come into play, you’re dealing with belly fat accumulation which is a vicious circle because the fat on your belly has more cor tisol receptors, which then attracts more fat! In today’s article, I’m referring to weight gain that occurs with ANY body shape, regardless of what your numbers are. Fat cells are stubborn mules. You can’t get rid of them. So if you t h i n k you ca n eli m i nate you r fat cells by losing weight, you’re wrong. They’re there to stay, like a mule. You want them to be thin though. You can certainly empty a fat cell of its fat (aka energy) but unlike other things in your body (like pesticides, sticky xenohormones, decayed teeth, a kidney stone, a pathogen), you cannot eliminate, or
even kill a fat cell. You can’t starve yourself either! Another mistake people make is by going on a crash diet. Maintaining a size 2 after you’ve been a size 10 all your life is virtually impossible to maintain if you achieved the size 2 AFTER a crash diet. This is because your body went into starvation mode to get to the size 2. It sends a signal to your brain that this person is now dying, they’re starving themselves to death! They are going into a phase called catabolism. I have a 9 step plan that I know works. I have a much longer version of this article that fully explains everything. You can read that version by signing up for my FREE newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email it. But to get you started today, here are the 9 steps: 1. Tone 2. Restore nutrients 3. Eat this 4. Fun Exercise 5. Portions 6. Eat slowly 7. Adaptogens 8. Relaxation 9. Balance 2 hormones You can lose weight again. It may feel like a struggle on some days, but I believe in you. No matter what indulgence you get into, just go back to the plan and do the best you can. Don’t let anyone body shame you. You are who you are, and no matter how futile you think it is, just stick with it. One day you will look into the mirror and love what you see.
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NEW JERSEY – Anyone considering donating to a charity should research that charity before donating, the Federal Trade Commission said. These days, charities and fundraisers (groups that solicit funds on behalf of organizations) use the phone, face-to-face contact, email, the internet (including social networking sites), and mobile devices to solicit and obtain donations. Naturally, scammers use these same methods to
Advice Before Giving To A Charity take advantage of persons’ goodwill. Regardless of how they reach someone, avoid any charity or fundraiser that refuses to provide detailed information about its identity, mission, costs, and how the donation will be used; won’t provide proof that a contribution is tax deductible; uses a name that closely resembles that of a better-known, reputable organization; gives thanks for pledges that weren’t made; uses high-pressure tactics
like trying a person to donate immediately, without giving that person time to think about it and do their research; asks for donations in cash or asks persons to wire money; offers to send a courier or overnight delivery service to collect the donation immediately; guarantees sweepstakes winnings in exchange for a contribution. By law, a person never has to give a donation to be eligible to win a sweepstakes.
Donators should ask for detailed information about the charity, including name, address, and telephone number. They should get the exact name of the organization and do some research. Searching the name of the organization online — especially with the word “complaint(s)” or “scam”— is one way to learn about its reputation. Call the charity. Find out if the organization is aware of the solicitation and has authorized the use of its name. The organization’s development staff should be able to help. Find out if the charity or fundraiser must be registered in the state by contacting the National Association of State Charity Officials. Check if the charity is trustworthy by contacting the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, or GuideStar. And ask if the caller is a paid fundraiser. If so, ask the name of the charity they represent, the percentage of the donation that will go to the charity, how much will go to the actual cause to which you’re donating, and how much will go to the fundraiser. Donators should keep records of donations and make an annual donation plan to stick with. Visit this Internal Revenue Service (IRS) webpage to find out which organizations are eligible to receive tax deductible contributions. Know the difference between “tax exempt” and “tax deductible.” Tax exempt means the organization doesn’t have to pay taxes. Tax deductible means donators can deduct their contribution on their federal income tax return. Never send cash donations. For security and tax purposes, it’s best to pay by check — made payable to the charity — or by credit card. Never wire money to someone claiming to be a charity. Scammers often request donations to be wired because wiring money is like sending cash: once sent, it can’t be gotten back. Do not provide a credit or check card number, bank account number or any personal information until the donator has thoroughly researched the charity. Be wary of charities that spring up too suddenly in response to current events and natural disasters. Even if they are legitimate, they probably don’t have the infrastructure to get the donations to the affected area or people. If a donation request comes from a group claiming to help the community (for example, local police or firefighters), ask the local agency if they have heard of the group and are getting financial support. What about texting? The charge will show up on the mobile phone bill. If the donator has asked his mobile phone provider to block premium text messages — texts that cost extra — then he won’t be able to donate this way. The National Do Not Call Registry gives persons a way to reduce telemarketing calls, but it exempts charities and political groups. However, if a fundraiser is calling on behalf of a charity, persons may ask not to get any more calls from, or on behalf of, that specific charity. If those calls continue, the fundraiser may be subject to a fine. Anyone who thinks they’ve been the victim of a charity scam or if a fundraiser has violated Do Not Call rules, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. These complaints can help detect patterns of wrong-doing and lead to investigations and prosecutions. Complaints can be filed at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.
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Girls On The Run Of Central NJ Seeks Volunteers
NEW JERSEY – Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey is in need of more coaches to ensure that every girl in our service area will have an opportunity to participate in its transformative program this spring. This program is known throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Ocean and Camden counties for its positive youth development program designed to empower local girls in 3rd through 8th grade Girls who participate in the program develop and improve competence, feel confident in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. It is the combination of the research-based curriculum, trained coaches and a commitment to serve all girls that sets Girls on the Run apart from other after-school programs. A recent independent study conducted by Maureen R. Weiss, Ph.D., a leading expert on youth development, provides compelling evidence that Girls on the Run is highly effective at driving transformative and lasting change in the lives of young girls. In 2017, the National Afterschool Association (NAA) selected Girls on the Run as one of the most influential programs in health and
wellness. Girls on the Run of Central NJ, is in need of coaches in Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Ocean and Camden counties. You don’t need to be a runner; you just need to be interested in connecting with, and empowering the next generation of young girls. Meeting twice a week for 75-90 minutes, volunteer coaches utilize the curriculum to engage small teams of girls in fun, interactive lessons. The program culminates with all teams in Central NJ participating in a celebratory 5K, either in Fair Haven on Sunday June 3 or in downtown Somerville on Sunday June 10. Volunteer coaches do not have to be runners but must complete a background check and participate in the Girls on the Run online and in-person training workshop. This training qualifies for continuing education credits. Girls on the Run of Central NJ, spring coach registration is now open. To learn more about empowering our local girls or register to be a coach mentor please visit gotrcnj.org/coach to sign up and get more information. You can also call Donna at 908-285-9202 or Lynn at 732-406-0179, or email them at donna.york@GirlsontheRun. org or Lynn.Sherman@GirlsontheRun.org.
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COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) We Buy Records, 33/45 Insruments - Call Eddie 732-8295908 or Brian 732-804-8115. Any amount we do all the work! (5)
Auto For Sale 2010 Chevy Cobalt LS - Black, 2 door, 4 cylinder. Auto. PB, PS, CD, Air. 30MPG. Only 44K. Holiday City. $6,200. 732-604-2704. (6)
Misc. Comics, Cards Convention - Sunday, January 21, Toms River Elks. Artists Ron Wilson, Neil Vokes, Rusty Gilligan. Horror star Genoveva Rossi. 609-242-7756. (5)
Help Wanted Help Wanted Borough Of Lakehurst - Full-time Public Works laborer. $10 per hour. Valid driver’s license with good record required. Applications can be obtained at Borough Hall, 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. EOE. (5)
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) Ramblin Acres Kennel in Jackson is looking to hire full and part time employees. Experience with animal care is recommended and must be willing to work weekends. Please call 732-370-8628 to inquire. (5) 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.. 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! FT 7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. FT 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. Part Time 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit We e k e n d c o m m i t m e n t p o s i tions on all 3-11/11-7. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Full Time positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.
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State Warns: Never Leave Child Alone In Vehicle
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) reminds parents and caregivers to never leave a young child alone in a vehicle. The medical journal Pediatrics indicates that vehicles heat up rapidly, principally in the first 15 to 30 minutes. Leaving a window down slightly provides little relief, if any. “Under no circumstances, not even for a minute, should a young child ever be left alone in a vehicle,” said DCF Commissioner Allison Blake. “This is especially true during the summer months when the interior temperatures of a car can soar very quickly to dangerously high levels.” Commissioner Blake added that there are some simple things people can do to protect children from being left unattended. One recommendation for parents and caregivers is to keep a stuffed animal in a child’s unoccupied car seat. When the child is placed in the car seat, move the stuffed animal to the front seat. The stuffed animal will act as a visual reminder to remove the child from the vehicle upon reaching your destination. Other steps adults can take to keep young children safe include:
• Not allowing children to play in an unattended vehicle; • Removing kids from the vehicle before unloading groceries or other items; • Looking inside at the vehicle’s front and back seats before locking the door and walking away; and • Calling 911 immediately if you see a child unattended in a vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children under age 14. According to an estimate by San Francisco State University’s Department of Geosciences, since 1998 there have been at least 619 heatstroke deaths of children left in vehicles. More than half of these deaths involved children less than two years old. DCF is dedicated to ensuring a better today and an even greater tomorrow for every individual the department serves. In partnership with New Jersey’s communities, DCF ensures the safety, well-being and success of New Jersey’s children and families. DCF funds and directly provides services and support to over 100,000 women, children and families each month.
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WHITING – The next Thyroid Support Group meeting will be held on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539. The purpose of this group is to
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Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk Of First-Time Stroke
NEW JERSEY - Eating more fiber may decrease your risk of first-time stroke, according to new research in the American Heart and Stroke Association. Dietary fiber is the part of the plant that the body doesn’t absorb during digestion. Fiber can be soluble, which means it dissolves in water, or insoluble. Previous research has shown that dietary fiber may help reduce risk factors for stroke, including high blood pressure and levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) , or “bad” cholesterol. In the new study, researchers found that each seven-gram increase in total daily fiber intake was associated with a seven percent decrease in first-time stroke risk. One serving of whole wheat pasta plus two servings of fruits or vegetables provides about 7 grams of fiber, researchers said. “Greater intake of fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts are important for everyone, and especially for those with stroke risk factors like being overweight, smoking and having high blood pressure,” Diane Threapleton, M.Sc. and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Leeds’ School of Food Science and Nutrition in Leeds, United Kingdom. Researchers analyzed eight studies published between 1990-2012. Studies reported on all types of stroke, with four specifically examining the risk of ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain. Three assessed hemorrhagic stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel bleeds into the brain or on its surface. Findings from the observational studies were combined, and accounted for other stroke risk factors like age and smoking. The results were based on total dietary fiber. Researchers did not find an association with soluble fiber and stroke risk, and lacked enough data on insoluble fiber to make any conclusions. The average daily fiber intake among U.S. adults is lower than the American Heart Association’s recommendation of at least 25 grams per day. Six to eight servings of grains and eight to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables can provide the recommended amount. “Most people do not get the recommended level of fiber, and increasing fiber may contribute to lower risk for strokes,” Threapleton said. “We must educate consumers on the continued importance of increasing fiber intake and help them learn how to increase fiber in their diet.” In the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death, killing more than 137,000 people annually. Among survivors, the disease is a leading cause of disability. In addition to following a nutritious diet, the American Heart Association recommends being physically active and avoiding tobacco to help prevent stroke and other heart and blood vessel diseases. For the latest heart news, follow @HeartNews on Twitter.
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Study Reveals Low Awareness Of Lifesaving Screenings Among Those At Greatest Risk
NEW JERSEY – Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cause of cancer death.According to theAmerican Lung Association, screening can save thousands of lives, yet less than 5 percent of the estimated 9 millionAmericans considered “high risk” have been screened. In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative, nationally presented by CVS Health, remains committed to raising awareness of lung cancer and the benefits of early detection through lung cancer screening. The organization released findings from its fourth annual Lung Health Barometer, which revealed critically low awareness of the lifesaving potential of lung cancer screening. The Lung Health Barometer is a survey designed to better understand what Americans know about lung cancer and lung cancer screening. This year’s survey included 1,400 people, both women and men and high-risk current and former smokers. Among the high-risk population, the survey revealed: 84 percent of high-risk Americans are unfamiliar with the only recommended lung cancer screening method available – the low-dose CT scan. Despite it potentially saving their lives, 41 percent of high-risk current and former smokers are not planning on getting screened for lung cancer. The top reason those at high risk for lung cancer are not getting screened is because their doctor never recommended it. Among the general population, the survey revealed: Only 3 percent of women cite lung cancer as a top-ofmind health concern, when in fact, one woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with lung cancer every 5 minutes. 87 percent of the general population is not familiar with the low-dose CT scan, the only approved lung cancer screening aimed at early detection. The majority of the general population (62 percent) believe that not enough is being done to raise awareness of lung cancer. The low-dose CT scan has the ability to save lives, and to raise public awareness about the new availability of screening for those considered at high risk, the American Lung Association recently partnered with theAd Council to launch “Saved By The Scan.” “Saved By The Scan” is the first national public service advertising (PSA) campaign that educates Americans on the benefits of early detection through lung cancer screening and encourages high-risk individuals to take an online lung cancer screening eligibility quiz at SavedByTheScan.org. The lowdose CT scan is the only lung cancer screening tool that reduces the risk of dying from lung cancer by detecting lung cancer in the early stages, before symptoms arise, when the disease is more curable. “The availability of lung cancer screening presents a powerful opportunity to save lives and turn the tide against lung cancer. To make this a reality, we must do more to ensure that those at high risk are aware of screening and that it can save their lives,” said American Lung Association National President and CEO Harold P. Wimmer. “The American Lung Association is committed to defeating lung cancer, and this effort to raise awareness about screening is driven through our partnership with the Ad Council on the ‘Saved By The Scan’ campaign throughout Lung Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.” There are an estimated 9 million Americans who qualify as “high risk” for developing lung cancer and should talk to their doctor about screening. A person is considered high risk if they are between 55–80 years old, have a 30 pack-year history of smoking (this means one pack a day for 30 years, two packs a day for 15 years, etc.), and are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years. The new availability of the low-dose CT scan at no cost from Medicare and most healthcare plans is a powerful opportunity to save lives, because the key to defeating lung cancer
is early detection. In fact, if the disease is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving five years improves from 11 to 55 percent. If only half of the Americans at high risk were screened, about 15,000 lives would be saved. “I am honored to be a part of the ‘Saved by the Scan’ campaign to raise awareness of the low-dose
CT scan among current and former smokers. It was by chance that I learned about this lifesaving technology and I could not be more grateful,” said Frank Flahive, a LUNG FORCE advocate and lung cancer survivor. “I am living proof that as a former smoker you can go from scan to cancer survivor – that’s the benefit of early detection with the low-dose
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Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome By: Jessica Abraham, OT, Certified Hand Therapist, Toms River Location
Have you ever woken up with a sensation of pins and needles in your fingers? Do you find that you are dropping objects more frequently? If you answered yes to those questions, then you may be experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) often starts as a general sensation of aching or weakness throughout the wrist and hand and can lead to numbness and tingling into your fingers. An increase in symptoms can be experienced as the condition progresses and may start to have an impact on your daily activities. Evidence suggests that 3% of women and 2% of men will experience carpal tunnel symptoms in their lifetime and the average age of onset is 55 or older. To begin, let’s discuss the anatomy of the carpal tunnel. There is a small, internal space on the palm side of the wrist and this space is called the carpal tunnel. The top or roof of the carpal tunnel is formed by a ligament that runs across the wrist. The median nerve and several flexor tendons run through this tunnel. The median nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and half of the ring finger. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by excess pressure being applied to the median nerve at the wrist level. The extra pressure on the nerve can decrease the nerve’s ability to send its signal to the fingers causing a sensation of pins and needles. You can think of the median nerve as a garden hose; when you step on a hose the flow of water is decreased and when the pressure is taken off, the water can flow freely. This is the same concept with the median nerve and the extra pressure that can occur in the carpal tunnel. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
• Pain that radiates from the wrist down into the hand or travels up the forearm toward the shoulder. CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS: The exact cause of CTS is typically unknown. Compression or pressure on the median nerve can happen in several ways including: • Repetitive use of hand and fingers • Keeping the wrist in a bent position for a prolonged period of time • Inflammation of the tendons that run through the carpal tunnel • Water retention • Pregnancy Research has shown that conditions such as arthritis, wrist fractures, or dislocations may cause the carpal tunnel to narrow. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, individuals with metabolic conditions, such as diabetes, are at higher risk for CTS. Women are three times more likely to experience carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms than men and it rarely affects children. According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, in severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness can be permanent and there may be a loss in the muscle mass at the base of the thumb. TREATMENT OPTIONS: There are several treatment options for CTS including occupational therapy. An occupational therapist is a skilled health professional who will evaluate your condition and how the symptoms are impacting your ability to complete your daily activities. Some treatment options include:
• Tingling/Numbness in the palm side of your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. You will not feel these symptoms in the small finger with carpal tunnel syndrome. This often occurs during prolonged gripping activities such as holding a phone or newspaper or can occur at night. Many people often wake up with the sensation of numbness in their hand and find themselves ‘shaking out’ their hand for relief.
• Wrist splinting to provide support and keep the wrist straight to reduce pressure being applied to the median nerve. Wrist splints are typically worn at night to bed to reduce symptoms that may interfere with sleep.
• Weakness throughout the hand and fingers. People often report feeling clumsy or will frequently drop objects.
• Stretching and strengthening exercises to help reduce pain and improve grip strength and function of the hand. An occupational therapist will be able to design and implement a
• Activity modification techniques to continue to participate in daily and recreational activities without increasing CTS symptoms.
treatment program to assist in alleviating your symptoms. Corticosteroid injections, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, and use of vitamins such as B6, may also be used in conjunction with therapy to help reduce symptoms. If conservative treatment is not successful in alleviating symptoms, carpal tunnel surgery has proven successful in alleviating CTS symptoms. Carpal tunnel syndrome can have a significant impact on all aspects of your daily routine. Early diagnosis is important to prevent irreversible damage to the median nerve and prevent you from participating in your daily activities. At All-Care Physical Therapy, our Hand Therapist specializes in the treatment of carpal tunnel and other hand disorders. Contact your physician if you are experiencing these symptoms and ask if an Occupational Therapist at All-Care can help. OT Hand Therapy is practiced in Toms River, Jackson, and Whiting locations!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of january 20 - january 26
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Having a few adventures may be good for you. The urge to start something new may be rolling around in the back of your mind. You may be spurred on by friends to test out unique activities as this week unfolds. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may find that those in close connection are enthusiastic and agreeable. Some messages may be somewhat confusing. Being in harmony with others might be the most important motivating force in your week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep an inspirational inner dialog going to boost your spirits in the workplace. You may have some wonderful ideas even if you won’t be in a situation in which to promote them. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will be most successful by exercising your physicality in some way in the upcoming week. If you feel a bit under the weather don’t sit around but grab that tennis racket, or go for a walk, to dispel the clouds. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stress relief is on its way. Once situations that are up in the air settle down, you will be able to enjoy a serene social life. In the week ahead, focus on making new friends and spoiling yourself with some pretty things. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may feel compelled to spend some money on technologically advanced wares, or the latest gadget, in the week ahead. Since you might be somewhat impulsive it is best to read the instructions and fine print carefully.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your desires for smooth running relationships are ignited in the week ahead. Much can be accomplished when paired up with a pleasant companion. A plan of action will unfold effortlessly if put into action mid-week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can sparkle and shine like a crystal chandelier in the week ahead. Your energy levels may be high making this a good time to try something entirely new or to experiment with trendy ideas and technologies. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your head may be filled with new ideas and fresh insights that you feel compelled to discuss. Your bubbling enthusiasms may be somewhat confusing to loved ones in the beginning of the week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be ready to embrace change at the drop of a hat, but it may aggravate a situation. Success is more likely if you wait until mid-week to break away from old traditions or to make firm resolutions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Making changes too soon could cause aggravation and prove challenging. You may act due to a sense of urgency, but set off a difficult chain of events. Wait until mid-week to put your ideas into motion. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This week you may be full of vim and vigor. You have a lot of energy at your fingertips and will brighten up everyone’s day with your enthusiasm. Since you are such a live wire you should network and visit friends.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen This Delicious Dish Is Simple Enough For Family Meal,Yet Elegant For Special Dinner Party By Wolfgang Puck
It seems to me that people who love to cook at home often have two separate styles of recipes that they rely on. First come the everyday dishes that they make week after week for their family and any close friends who might drop by - simple, straightforward, delicious food they can cook quickly and easily with minimal fuss. And then there are more elaborate, special-occasion dishes that they only make to impress their guests at special dinner parties. I think, however, that the very nature of special occasion entertaining has changed over the years. More and more hosts and guests alike prefer that dinner parties feel like relaxed family-style meals - occasions at which you don’t have to dress up in uncomfortable clothes, worry whether you’re using the right fork, or be extra cautious not to drip your red wine on the fancy tablecloth. Good food that feels more like a family supper puts everyone at ease gathered around the table at happy ease. That’s why, right now, when you’re probably still thinking about how you’d like to change the way you cook and entertain in 2018, I’d like to share a favorite recipe of mine that is equally welcome and easy to prepare whether you serve it to your loved ones on a weeknight or present it to weekend dinner party guests. It’s my pork medallions on apple compote with black pepper cider sauce. Pork is a really home-style choice of meat, and it’s usually so reasonably priced. Yet, when you choose a piece of boneless pork loin and ask the butcher in your supermarket to cut it into the medallion-shaped pieces called for in the recipe, you have a main ingredient that looks surprisingly elegant for a special party. The medallions also cook very quickly, which makes them a perfect choice for a family meal. (You could also prepare a similar version of the dish substituting medallions of lamb, slices of boneless turkey breast, or even boneless and skinless chicken breast halves.) The apple compote beneath the pork is also an appealingly homey preparation. Yet, a few easy special touches - some apple cider jelly and splashes of white wine and cream - transform the compote into something surprisingly elegant. The same goes for the sauce spooned over the pork, which gains its own bright flavor from the cider jelly plus some coarsely crushed black peppercorns. Those three easily assembled elements add up to a dish that looks like something a fine restaurant might serve, yet tastes like the best in comfort food. In other words, it offers the best of both worlds, making it a recipe I hope you’ll want to prepare again and again, whatever the occasion. PORK MEDALLIONS ON APPLE COMPOTE WITH BLACK PEPPER CIDER SAUCE Serves 4 For the black pepper cider sauce:
1 cup (250 mL) good-quality canned chicken stock or broth, plus a little extra if needed 2 tablespoons apple cider jelly or apple jelly 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns, plus extra to taste For the apple compote: 2 pounds (1 kg) large pippin or Granny Smith apples 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons apple cider jelly or apple jelly 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry white wine 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch freshly grated nutmeg For the pork medallions: 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) pork loin, cut into 8 equal medallions 1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish First, prepare the sauce: In a 10-inch (25cm) skillet, combine the stock or broth and the jelly. Over medium-high heat, simmer briskly until the liquid reduces to 1/2 cup (125 mL), stirring frequently to take care that the sugar in the jelly doesn’t burn along the side of the pan. Pour in the cream and simmer briefly, just until the sauce thickens. Whisk in the butter and crushed peppercorns to taste. Cover and keep warm. For the compote, peel, core, and quarter the apples, then cut into thin slices. In a 12-inch (30-cm) skillet, melt the butter over high heat. Add the apples, saute briefly, and then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft. Add the jelly and wine and stir until the jelly melts. Add the cream and stir until the apples are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a hint of nutmeg. Keep warm. To prepare the medallions, first lightly dust them all over with the flour and season to taste with salt and pepper. Over medium-high heat, heat 1 or 2 heavy skillets with enough cooking surface to hold the medallions in a single layer without crowding. Add 1 tablespoon each of oil and butter to each skillet, and swirl to coat the cooking surface. Add the pork medallions and saute until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. To serve, mound the compote on 4 heated plates. Arrange two medallions on top of the compote on each plate. Spoon a little sauce over and around the medallions. Garnish with parsley, 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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